Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 65 Bronze and Starlight

Han Xizai's look at Su Chen changed a little. He secretly felt that this young man's eyes were lofty, young, and he didn't enter the court. He was able to make such a bold inference just by guesswork. He was indeed a talent!

"Then why didn't the Emperor of Song continue to use troops to the north, continue Zhou Shizong's policy of Chai Rong, and use troops against Liao, the current emperor of Liao is a faint-hearted monarch!"

Su Chen shook his head and said, "Although the reigning emperor of the Liao Kingdom is sluggish, the Song Kingdom is not strong enough at present. There were two rebellions by the Zhaoyi Army Li Yun and Huainan Li Chongjin. There is no small loss and the internal situation is unstable. He does not dare to fight hard against Liao easily! Second, if Song fights Liao decisively, it is difficult to guarantee that the separatist princes in the south will make a sneak attack. Third, Zhao Kuangyin once tried to attack the Northern Han, but it was unsuccessful. , even the Northern Han could not take it down, and forcibly attacking the Khitan Liao Kingdom behind the Northern Han was even more uncertain, so he chose the strategy of "easy first and then difficult"; , more profit, more harvest!"

After Han Xizai heard the words, he felt that it made a lot of sense, and Su Chen's analysis was reasonable.

However, whether it is true or not, Han Xizai still needs to do further analysis based on the intelligence information returned from Jingchu in the west.

"Su Chen, tell the truth, how do you view His Majesty Tang in Jinling City and the Emperor of Song in Bianliang City?" Han Xizai asked slowly. In fact, this is a problem that has troubled him for a long time.

Han Xizai had hesitated for a long time on whether to continue his official career. Xu Kai visited him in Runzhou City, and had brought an oral edict from Li Yu, the current emperor of the Tang Dynasty, hoping that Han Xizai could return to Jinling City, continue to serve as an official, assist the government, and revitalize Jiangnan. Peace of mind.

However, Han Xizai is getting old, and his heart for achievement is gradually weak, and he can't see the hope of the Northern Expedition. At first, he was determined to help the Tang Dynasty to unify the Central Plains and save the people. The remaining aspirations were also spent in the dance and song stage, and the rain was blown away by the wind.

His current mood is contradictory. He wants to continue to go out in the mountains, help the decline of the Tang Kingdom, and protect the country and the people, but he feels that it is of little significance and it is difficult to get any improvement; this contradictory mood is tormenting Han Xizai and makes him more enthusiastic every day. To enjoy singing and dancing, seeking pleasure and escaping from reality.

When Han Xizai asked Xiang Su Chen, he was also asking himself, listening to the external echo of his inner voice.

Hearing this, Su Chen was surprised, thinking that the comparison of Li Yu and Zhao Kuangyin's ability to be kings is not in the same rank at all, it is simply: a stubborn bronze, a supreme star!

If it weren't for Zhao Kuangyin's sudden death at the age of 50, it is possible to hit the strongest king!

It's a pity that Zhao Guangyi, who was in the "Platinum" rank, was enthroned. In the early Song Dynasty, when the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs led him to fly, he was reluctantly blessed to the "Diamond" level, and he was destined to not be able to become Xingyao.

Of course, if it is better than the writing level, then Li Yu is definitely in the Xingyao rank. It is not an exaggeration to say that the written song is in the lower bounds!

But these theories, Su Chen can't speak out, talking about the emperor behind his back, but it's a bit outrageous!

Even if there are no outsiders around, Su Chen doesn't want to recklessly comment, it's not something he can comment on, he still has this self-knowledge!

Even though Han Xizai trusted Su Chen, but Su Chen couldn't trust each other!

"Your Majesty doesn't know much about our Majesty the Tang Dynasty, and I really don't know how to evaluate it, but I heard that His Majesty's writing is outstanding and kind, and he has no bad reputation at all. Instead, he enjoys the name of benevolence among the people. If there is no external force in the future, then the Tang Dynasty will be able to Calm down." Su Chen only picked out some good words to say.

What he said is actually the only advantage of Li Yu's ruling the country. He is soft-hearted, soft-spoken, and good at literature. When such a person is an emperor, in a prosperous world, he can definitely make the court stable and the people happy and peaceful.Because he does not commit tyranny to death, nor does he provoke local uprisings, it is easy to maintain a peaceful and prosperous world, singing and dancing for peace.

However, once there is an external force to intrude, then this kind of emperor, who has no responsibility and no courage, can't hold it at all!

After Han Xizai heard the words, he was a little disappointed. He didn't hear the answer he wanted to hear from Su Chen's mouth.Although he had an opinion in his own heart, he did not ask for advice at all, but just wanted to confirm his long-buried idea through the mouth of an outsider.

However, Su Chen's words were subtle and tactful, but he also expressed a layer of meaning. Once a strong enemy invaded, it would be very dangerous, which coincided with Han Xizai's concern.

While the two were silent, the door was pushed open, and Han Yunpeng came back again, smiling and saying, "Father, how is your condition, isn't it serious?"

Han Xizai coughed dryly and snorted softly, "You can't expect to be good for your father!"

"As long as it doesn't continue to be serious, it will get better a little bit, Dad, I care about you too; I'm so sad that I don't understand my son like this!" Han Yunpeng looked aggrieved.

"Don't be pompous!" Han Xizai stopped him from babbling endlessly, and said, "Young Master Su is only two years older than you, but he is very talented, skilled in medicine, and steady in his work. , learn more from Young Master Su."

Han Yunpeng said, "Father, my son knows that when I see Brother Su Chen, I feel very cordial, and treat it like my own brother."

Hearing that, Su Chen was quite satisfied with Han Yunpeng's "hospitable" character.

Han Xizai nodded and said to his younger son, "Then take the place of the father, so that I can thank Young Master Su, by the way, send Young Master Su out of the house in person."

Han Yunpeng nodded obediently, and said, "Father, Brother Su saved your life, and I met the boy and became good friends. Today, the boy plans to take Brother Su to a restaurant for a good meal and treat to show the sincerity of my Han residence. And thanksgiving, please give me a few hundred taels of silver..."

When Su Chen heard the previous words, he still felt that this Han Yunpeng was quite sensible, he knew the overall situation, and he was so respectful when he met him not long ago. Now he finally understands that he is trying to get along and begging for money!

"Hundreds of taels?" Han Xizai stared at his younger son, not calm again.

Han Yunpeng chuckled and said, "500 taels will do!"

"Go away!" Han Xizai became angry.

Han Yunpeng continued: "300 taels is also fine!"

"no!"

"100 taels, it can't be less, no matter how hard we are, we can't suffer for our benefactor!" Han Yunpeng tried his best to fight for it.

"..." Su Chen was quite speechless from the side, this was under the guise of entertaining "Grandpa", cheating his own father's money!

In the end, Han Xizai took two pieces of silver collars from a sandalwood box next to the pillow and threw them to Han Yunpeng. Each piece was about 50 taels.

(End of this chapter)