Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 1021 Longevity

After a long time, Chen Kangbo said: "Brother Yirong thinks, what should we do?"

Pan Lianggui looked up at Chen Kangbo, and after a while he said: "Now that we are here, let's make peace with it. We should do what we should do with peace of mind, and do what the governor told us. The rest is up to God's will."

Chen Kangbo nodded silently and said no more.

For these two people, Pan Lianggui had already said everything, and it would be useless to say more. Lu Yihao obviously had anti-Zhao Gou thoughts. As the people below, Pan Lianggui and Chen Kangbo could only watch and count every step.

When Zhao Gou became emperor, he was very unconfident at first. Except for killing Chen Dong and Ouyang Che soon after taking office, he spent most of his time on the run. Zhao Gou was more open-minded about the rebellion of the following people. Being more open-minded doesn't mean you can tolerate it, it's just that you have no choice.

For example, when he first came to power, he had no response to the clan's support of troops and the indiscriminate proclaiming of emperor by King Caotou, who supported troops and caused chaos below. Of course, this is also related to the attitude of the Zhao and Song royal families towards these matters, but generally speaking, Zhao Gou was not a narrow-minded emperor.

Later generations often have unrealistic views on Zhao Gou.

Generally speaking, except for external compromises and peace talks with Jin, Zhao Gou was not a useless emperor. After becoming emperor, after several years of experience on the run, Zhao Gou gradually returned to rationality in his internal governance and seldom acted out of the ordinary. If you are greedy for pleasure but do not go too far, if you are fond of women but do not go overboard, and if you do not kill them all in politics, then you have already explained it.

Zhao Gou's fault was mainly his attitude towards Jin. He always insisted on compromising with Jin, had no confidence in Jin's war, and even held back, which overall affected the soldiers' confidence in Jin's war. Confidence is very mysterious. It can affect not only Zhao Gou but also the soldiers in battle.

At the turn of the Song Dynasty, when national conflicts were extremely acute, compromising with the Jin Dynasty was the biggest mistake and unforgivable. Because of Zhao Gou's compromise with Jin, the Chinese nation eventually slipped into a downward spiral.

After drinking a glass of wine, Chen Kangbo said with emotion: "At this moment when the mountains and rivers are broken, sometimes it feels like we are just like duckweeds in troubled times, floating wherever the wind goes. Everything depends on the decision of the superior. You can say it yourself It doesn’t matter.”

Pan Lianggui said: "That's the way it is. What's the emotion? If you want to control your own destiny and the destiny of the country, then just like Wang Xuanfu, occupy a piece of territory and start a new one. You have the final say in everything, you don't have to listen to others. "

After saying that, Pan Lianggui added: "However, it also depends on whether you have the ability. How many of the heroes in the world are left at the end of Jian Yan?"

After hearing this, Chen Kangbo smiled and said, "Brother Yirong is right. I just felt sorry for my life experience and expressed my feelings."

Seeing that it was already late, Chen Kangbo settled the account and the two of them left the restaurant. As soon as the cool breeze blew in the evening, Chen Kangbo felt refreshed and cheerful.

Early the next morning, Lu Yihao came to Xuanfu Division to meet Wang Xiaolie.

After sitting down in the room, Wang Xiaolie asked, "Captain, have you been having a good time these days?"

Lu Yihao said: "Looking around, the politics under Xuanfu are clear and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. It is very rare in this precarious season."

Wang Xiaolie said: "Under my rule, except for a few controlled areas, the governor can go anywhere."

Lu Yihao said: "We discussed it yesterday and the place we want to go may be really controlled."

"Where to go?" Wang Xiaolie was about to pour tea for Lu Yihao when he raised his head and asked.

Lu Yihao said: "Shou'an. I heard that Xuanfu's artillery is all produced in factories, so the artillery is sharp and powerful. So we are going to go to the artillery factory in Shouan to take a look, and also take a look at other things. factory."

Wang Xiaolie thought for a moment and said: "My husband is here to supervise all the troops, so naturally he should watch the production of weapons. Just tell me when you are going."

Lu Yihao said: "It's better to choose a day than to hit it. Let's take it today." Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Let's take it today. I'll tell Shou'an and let them welcome me."

Lu Yihao didn't expect Wang Xiaolie to agree so quickly, and couldn't help but wonder if they had been prepared.

After leaving the Xuanfu Division, the more Lu Yihao thought about it, the more suspicious he became. But having already made up his mind, I had to put all my doubts behind me and return to the Governor's Mansion to ask a few people to set off.

It is fifty miles from Yiyang to Luoyang and can be reached in one day.

On the road, Lu Yihao saw countless cars heading towards Luoyang. In the Luoshui River next to it, boats with white sails came and went endlessly. He said: "Looking at the busy scene of boats in Luohe River and the cars on the road, Shouan produces a lot of things."

Li Guangdao: "Shou'an is the place with the highest concentration of factories around Luoyang, so there are naturally a lot of goods."

When we arrived at the Shou'an County Government Office, it was already dark, but the magistrate and officials were still waiting outside the door. Welcoming Lu Yihao and his party, they entered the post house.

Zhou Mo, the magistrate of the county, said: "The governor came to Shouan overnight, which shows that the matter is urgent. I will take care of you tonight, and I won't delay the governor early tomorrow morning."

Lu Yihao said: "We are coming to Shou'an to see the artillery and other factories. The Xuanfu Department should have given you an order. Just find someone to lead it."

Zhou Mo agreed and asked Lu Yihao and others to take a seat.

When I arrived in Shouan, even Feng Xichen's banquet was different from other places. The dishes served were both generous and well prepared. It is completely different from a commercially developed area. Although the dishes served are exquisite, the portions are also small.

Tonight's Jie Feng banquet, a whole lamb was roasted, cut into large pieces and placed on the plate in front of everyone. In addition, there are plenty of braised pork, meatballs, roasted chicken, and steamed fish, as well as several plates of fresh seasonal vegetables placed nearby.

Zhou Mo raised his glass and said, "Tonight we are going to wash away the dust for Governor Lu. Everyone, please drink this glass of wine first!"

After three rounds of drinking, the atmosphere became warmer and everyone present was chatting.

Lu Yihao said to Zhou Mo: "I heard that Shou'an is a factory area in Luoyang. How is it different from other places? Magistrate, why don't you tell us?"

Zhou Mo thought for a while and said: "If we say it's different, it doesn't seem to be any different. But the food, clothing, housing and transportation here are all influenced by the locals, and everything is different from other places. I can't say, Governor It’s best to see for yourself.”

Lu Yihao said: "The county magistrate had better choose someone who is familiar with the local area to stay with us for consultation."

Zhou Mo said: "County Prime Minister Cui Nian is the most suitable candidate. In our county, he is responsible for managing the factory and is the most familiar with it."

After that, I called Cui Nian and introduced me, Lu Yihao.

Cui Nian is a middle-aged man in his thirties, wearing an official uniform and a black beard. He looks mature and steady. Lu Yihao looked at it and was very satisfied.

(End of this chapter)