Han Shizu

Chapter 754 also has its own worries
The Juma River originates from the Taihang Mountains, where it gathers hundreds of waters and gathers thousands of springs. After passing through ten crossings, it gradually becomes a large river, and finally runs across the southern land, rolling eastward, day and night.The flow is large and fast, just like the name, like a galloping giant horse, the water is huge, together with the gullies, valleys and springs on both sides, it constitutes a magnificent and beautiful picture.

For thousands of years, the Juma River has nurtured the people on both sides of the river, and at the same time brought many disasters and sufferings. With its geographical and hydrological conditions, the turbulent river water is like a violent and unrestrained beast. Break free from the shackles of the gully bank, encroaching on the coastal fields and houses.

In the past few years, when there were frequent floods in the Han Dynasty, the middle and lower reaches of the Juma River were the hardest hit areas, and the property losses of officials, soldiers and civilians were very serious.Similarly, along the Juma River, it is also the center of gravity of the defense in the north of the Han Dynasty, and the defense line relies on it.

Along the Juma River, a cavalry marched upstream from east to west.Thousands of horses ride lightly, although they hang the Han flag, the color of their armor and uniforms is obviously different from that of the Han army. This line is exactly the party of Yan Wang Zhao Kuangzan who came from the south of Fengzhao.

Zhao Kuangzan is 34 years old, with a square and majestic appearance, and an outstanding demeanor, which is a kind of demeanor achieved by soaking in power all the year round.Wearing silver armor and a military robe, he was riding among swallows, and his calm expression was filled with dignity.They went south, passing through the Yongqing army, crossing the Juma River from the Xiong'an army, and heading west to the Shun'an army.

As usual, it was still Zhao Siwan who led the army to guard Zhao Kuangzan from the south, the fiercest general in the Yan army and the number one general under Zhao Kuangzan, commanding the most elite army in the Yan army.

As time passed, the scars on Zhao Siwan's face became more and more hideous.While driving the horse forward, Zhao Siwan couldn't help observing the surrounding geography. After a long time, he pointed to the Juma River and said, "Your Majesty, along the Juma River, the defense of the Han army is very strict! The fortresses are connected, the teeth are intertwined, so tight"

Hearing his words, Zhao Kuangzan couldn't help but come back to his senses, and glanced at him: "There is a flat river in Younan, there is no danger to defend, the imperial court repaired the pass defense, and stationed elite troops to prepare for the Khitan, why is it so strange?"

"Beware of the Khitans?" Zhao Siwan immediately said, seemingly disapproving: "There has been peace between Han and Liao for nearly five years, and the two sides are in peace, and the Khitans have no intention of going south. The Han army is so tightly guarded, I don't know who it is defending ?”

"What you said is biased!" Zhao Kuangzan frowned, staring at Zhao Siwan: "What you said was sarcasm, why don't you just say it?"

After a moment of silence, Zhao Siwan said: "My lord, although I am a warrior, I can tell that Emperor Han is ambitious. Now he is starting to cut off the southern countries, and once he pacifies the south, he must go north to use force.

Others may be afraid of Khitan, but Emperor Han never would. Thinking back then, when he was inferior to the weak crown, he dared to lead an army of less than ten thousand. He seized the opportunity and defeated the Liao army dozens of times in one fell swoop, causing heavy casualties and severely injuring the Hu people.Hebei has not yet been settled, and the Khitan people's power is still spreading all over Youji, so he dared to send his ancestors to attack Youzhou in the north, and established the northern situation for the next ten years in one fell swoop.

But how can a king like Emperor Han allow the north to be controlled by others, and he will definitely go north in the future.And once the Han army makes a large-scale northern expedition, it is not the Khitan people who will be the first to be among them, but us in Youzhou.

At that time, how will the king deal with himself?How will the soldiers respond?Where does Youyan go? "

Hearing Zhao Siwan's remarks, Zhao Kuangzan couldn't help showing a touch of surprise, and looked at him: "I never thought that General Zhao, a warrior with a stabbed face and a raw meat eater, would have such insight. This makes Gu look at him with admiration!"

Zhao Siwan replied: "Life and future are at stake, and I will have to think about it. In this case, I will have to think about it for many years before I get something!"

"I still remember that in the early years, you were not convinced by the emperor, saying that the battle of Luancheng was due to his luck, and he won by luck, exaggerating the results of the battle with false words," Zhao Kuangzan chuckled.

Zhao Siwan seemed to recall his state of mind back then, and said with a wry smile: "To tell you the truth, the emperor of Han was only a young man, marching and fighting, what role could it play? I secretly thought that the army was gilded. Due to luck, but it has its determination and courage, which is also extraordinary. At first, it was only despised by age.

However, in recent years, under his rule, the Han Dynasty has become more and more prosperous, with strong soldiers and strong horses, conquering east and west, expanding land and occupying the city, invincible.Although the last general is proud, he has to admit that Emperor Han is the master of the strategy! "

"However, such a heroic master is not necessarily a good thing for the king and our Yan army!" Zhao Siwan sighed.

Seeing that Zhao Kuangzan was silent, Zhao Siwan continued: "In recent years, the imperial court has sent many officials to Youzhou, and the king has entrusted them all with prefectural and county positions without deletion. A group of people preached the power of Emperor Han and the government of the court all day long, and their hearts could be punished.

The Han army in Younan also constantly intends to explore the north. Ma Quanyi in Yongqing is the confidant of the Emperor Han, and Yongqing County was originally a county under our Youzhou.Their garrisons have been built to the territory of Anci and Gu'an.And the two counties are less than a hundred miles away from Youzhou.

The Han army is getting stronger and stronger, and the last general is worried. One day, our Yan army will be taken over by the imperial court."

"Gu is also aware of your concerns. In your opinion, how should Gu deal with it?" Seeing that Zhao Siwan was talking too much, Zhao Kuangzan looked at him and asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Siwan shook her head bluntly: "Your Majesty's words make it difficult for the last general, and the last general is not someone who can come up with a solution!"

The voice paused, and Zhao Siwan continued: "But."

"But what?" Zhao Kuangzan asked.

"The only thing the imperial court is afraid of is the Khitan. With the threat of the Khitan, the imperial court would not dare to take action against us easily. The general thought that maybe he could try to contact the Khitan."

"Shut up!" Before Zhao Siwan finished speaking, Zhao Kuangzan sternly reprimanded her.

At this time, Zhao Kuangzan maintained his usual calm expression, but his eyes were clear, his majesty was serious, and he was intimidating. The perennial power made Zhao Siwan subconsciously silence.

Zhao Kuangzan pondered for a while, then said solemnly: "I know that you have made some deals with the Khitan people in the past few years, but after all, the deal is just a deal. Relying on the enemy's self-respect is the way to death. You also said that the emperor is strong, Intending to bring Khitan to check and balance the imperial court can only violate its majesty and arouse its resentment!
Furthermore, we have guarded Youzhou for many years, and the hatred between us and Khitan has grown deep. In the early years of Qianyou, you have also come out of the bloody battles of successive years. Your reputation as General Zhao is also against Liao Qi Did it spread during the fight?

So many people died, most of the soldiers in the army had parents, brothers, and nephews, and they died at the hands of the Khitan people.Blood feuds are hard to resolve, and moving closer to Khitan means not only turning away from the imperial court, but also turning away from the twenty thousand soldiers of the Yan army."

"Your Majesty has taught you the right thing, and the general understands it too. He just said it casually!" Seeing Zhao Kuangzan's serious and unyielding expression, Zhao Siwan resolutely confessed.

Of course, from his heart, he still doesn't take it seriously. After all, in his opinion, no matter how deep the hatred, after so many years, it has been weakened and alleviated. Looking at the transactions between the people of Youyan and the Khitan people in recent years It can be seen that there are not many people who would trade money and goods with a look of resentment.

Liao's horses, cattle and sheep, furs, medicinal materials and other goods are all profitable for the people of Youyan.In a few years, how many people will really remember hatred if they can continue to live a comfortable life.

Speaking of hatred, it has to be people who belong to the imperial court, who are preaching vigilance and hostility openly and secretly.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhao Siwan said again: "My lord, no matter what, there is one thing that I have to be vigilant about. Back then, when Emperor Han made his first northern tour, he promised to let the king stay in Youyan forever, hereditary.

However, in the past three or four years, the imperial court has continued to reduce the feudal vassals and take over power. Among all the vassals in the world, apart from the army that is in trouble, there is only one powerful vassal in Youzhou.

It's not that the last general was suspicious without authorization. Did the king think that the Emperor Han and the court would really allow me to exist almost independently in Youzhou? "

These words finally made Zhao Kuangzan's face change drastically, becoming solemn and cautious.After a long time, he sighed and said, "A sentence of 'Eternal Town of Youyan, Hereditary and No Replacement', but nowadays, Gu Ru is facing the abyss, in a dilemma."

"Your Majesty, the last general is just a vulgar man!" Zhao Siwan finally got a glimpse of the thoughts in King Yan's heart, and suddenly said solemnly: "I can't guarantee anything else, but in the future, if the imperial court wants to annex our Yan army, it will definitely not hold back. Let him handle it! You must swear to the death to protect the king!"

(End of this chapter)