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Chapter 1407 Departure
The road to Shu is difficult, business travel is inconvenient, and the connection with the outside world is not so close, which is a bit like a paradise.

But fortunately, there is a lot of arable land, and the products are still rich. Everyone lives behind closed doors. Although it is not as good as the Southern Zhou Dynasty, it is still considered prosperous in the Tang Dynasty.

The days in Shu were quite peaceful earlier, but since the emperor came, the tranquility has been broken.

Tongcheng, Yizhou's governing place, is the center of Shu. After receiving the news that the emperor had entered Shu, Governor Xiao Zhen and Biejia Wu Ying looked at each other, thinking that a grandpa had come. ,

No, it's a group of uncles!
But unless they want to rebel, they have to treat these uncles respectfully.

There were too many people accompanying the emperor, and it was enough to provide food and grass. After those uncles entered the Shu land, they felt safe, so they showed off their extravagant appearance in Chang'an, bossing them around, and the local officials complained.

But you can't afford it!

Randomly pulling out any of the accompanying people was an existence that the Shu region could not afford to offend.

If a brick goes down, it will hit a prince.

They are all a group of masters!

And after entering the land of Shu, the emperor and his party slowed down, traveling all the way to the mountains and rivers, looking here, playing there, slowly, the daily consumption is quite large, and the local people have to be mobilized to continuously transfer food and grass materials, so that The place is complaining.

What's more, those meat eaters fled in a hurry without a maid.When fleeing, he only cared about saving his life, once he felt safe, he immediately thought about that, his eyes glowed green, he was flirting with a woman here, why spend money to hang out with a few women.

The news has already come from the place, and the people are saying that this group of people is like locusts, and wherever they go, chickens and dogs are restless
"A group of maggots!"

Outside Tongcheng City, a group of officials were waiting for the emperor to visit, and a certain official couldn't help cursing from behind.

No one said anything, and some even curled their lips, thinking that what they said was right.

Wu Ying said softly: "My lord, in the past I still held respect for those dignitaries, but now I feel that these people are maggots lying on Datang's body and sucking blood."

"Shut up!" Inspector Xiao Zhen kept a straight face.

"Yes!" Wu Ying bowed her head slightly, apologizing.

"That's not a maggot."

"Yes!"

"It's a bloodsucker."

Uh!
Wu Ying glanced at Xiao Zhen.

Xiao Zhen said with a straight face, "Here we come."

Ahead, dozens of riders are galloping.

This is the scout sent by Xiao Zhen.

When they came, it meant that the emperor was not far away.

"Stand still." Wu Ying turned her head.

Everyone quickly stood up with hands tied.

Not long after, a group of cavalry came, looking very dignified.

"It's the accompanying cavalry," Wu Ying said in a low voice, "It was these people who started the rebellion in Luofengpo, almost..."

These flamboyant cavalry did not know that they were a group of rebels in the eyes of Shu officials, and they needed to be vigilant.

Then came the emperor and his party.

"There are so many people!" Someone exclaimed.

"Are there so many dignitaries in Chang'an?" Someone couldn't believe it.

"No wonder the people are getting poorer."

Wu Ying said mockingly:

"Every rich man has to be pampered, he has to be rich, and his house is full of money... But where do these come from?
from the hands of the people.

If they have more in their hands, the common people will naturally have less.The more powerful and powerful, the poorer the people, and the decline of the Tang Dynasty. "

"They are all pillars of the Tang Dynasty, don't talk nonsense!" Xiao Zhen clearly agreed in his eyes, but he looked loyal.

"It's no wonder you can be the governor, but the old man can only be the governor." Wu Ying praised.

"His Majesty is here."

With this shout, the emperor rode his horse and was surrounded.

"I have seen Your Majesty."

Immediately, the emperor made a speech outside the city that he came to Shu to try his best and prepare to counterattack.

Then he praised the diligence of officials in Shu.

In the end, the patriarchs of several local clans came out to greet them. The emperor felt very relieved, and immediately granted the sons and grandchildren of several patriarchs.

First appease the officials, and then bestow favors on the local clans. If the two are settled, the place will be safe.

As for the people...

What the hell is that?

When the emperor entered Tongcheng, Xiao Zhen had already set up a banquet, and the monarch and ministers gathered together. Thinking of the hardships of this journey, he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

"Zhen, I will be ashamed!" the emperor vowed.

The Supreme Emperor sat on the side, drinking to the brim, watching the emperor's performance with cold eyes.

Later, when the two were together, everyone quickly got up to see each other off.

The residences of the emperor and the Supreme Emperor are not in the state... Behind the state is Xiao Zhen's residence, which has been vacated, but the emperor doesn't like it.

He was accompanied by too many people to be accommodated.

Fortunately, Xiao Zhen was well prepared. A wealthy family in the city voluntarily donated a mansion to house the emperor.

The emperor and the Supreme Emperor arrived at the courtyard of the residence, and they should go to rest separately, but the emperor did not leave, and neither did the Supreme Emperor.

"Are you safe?" the Supreme Emperor asked.

The moonlight in Sichuan seemed to be a little more gentle, the emperor was fascinated by it, and thought of the moonlight in Chang'an.

"After that evil species defeated Shi Ni, I don't know what will happen next."

The emperor cheered up, "The road to Shu is difficult, one man guards the gate, and ten thousand men cannot open it. I, don't worry."

"Jiaguguan is also guarded by one man, and ten thousand men cannot open it." The Supreme Emperor uncovered the emperor's scar, "The pass is not in danger, but in people's hearts. Back then, you didn't dare to touch the dignitaries in Chang'an, so Dou Zhong had to fight, and the result was terrible. defeat."

The emperor said indifferently: "Do you have a good idea?"

"The land of Shu seems to be unbreakable, but how did Guanzhong break it? First, you were stupid and made your courtiers renounced. Then you played tricks and turned the officialdom into a mess, so those big clans found out your details..."

The Supreme Emperor ignored the emperor's anger, "Who uses power tricks? A courtier. You are an emperor but you condescend... No, you should be willing to degenerate and play power tricks with your courtiers. Who will respect you?"

"I said this not to expose your scars, but to tell you, stop playing!"

The Supreme Emperor sighed, "This is the last piece of land. Once the land of Shu is conquered, the world is so big, where can you and I go?"

The emperor sneered, and when he returned to his residence later, he ordered Zhao Sanfu to be called.

"That evil seed hasn't moved yet?"

"The news should still be on the way, and I will go to urge you immediately."

"ASAP!"

The emperor waved his hand, and Zhao Sanfu resigned.

The maids came in and waited for the emperor to lie down.

The door closed, and the emperor coughed dryly, "Swan geese!"

"Swan goose?"

Does that woman dare to ignore me?
The emperor was furious and sat up abruptly.

There was no one in the room, only a candle was quietly burning on the candlestick in the corner.

The candlelight was slightly flickered by the wind brought by him sitting up abruptly, and gradually subsided.

The emperor covered his face with his hands, "Bitch! Bitch!"

He lay down with difficulty and gradually fell asleep.

Not long after, someone knocked on the door.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!"

The emperor woke up suddenly, "Who? What is it?"

Han Shitou was outside the door, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military situation."

The emperor sat up, "Come in."

The door opened, and Han Shitou came in first, followed by the maids.

Zhao Sanfu was outside, waiting to be summoned.

The emperor put on his clothes, Han Shitou brought tea, he took a sip, frowned and said, "Medicinal tea."

"Yes, the medicinal materials brought by the servants along this route have been exhausted. No, the servants have searched for this route for a long time. Fortunately, although Shu is closed, there is no shortage of medicinal materials. But the geography is different, and the properties of the medicines are also different. The servants went to ask for advice again. Medical officer, set the portion, no, it will be boiled out."

"You have suffered a lot along the way." The emperor said emotionally.

"Your Majesty's well-being is the greatest wish of this servant." Han Shitou wiped the corners of his eyes.

Eldest Sun curled his lips outside, thinking that Lao Han was getting better at dressing up.

"Come in."

After the emperor drank the herbal tea, his spirits lifted.

Zhao Sanfu came in.

"Your Majesty, Yang Ni has led his army south."

"it is good!"

The emperor patted the bed, his face flushed.

"The army from the Northern Frontiers will go south, and there will be a big battle with Shi Ni, and there will be no results within a year or two. I happened to raise some elite soldiers in Shu. Besides, those people in Guanzhong are dissatisfied with that evil, I just need to send someone Go to contact, provoke some, let that evil species also know what it means to be attacked by the enemy, hahahaha!"

Zhao Sanfu lowered his head, looking not quite right.

The emperor's laughter stopped abruptly, "But there is still news?"

"Yang Ni recruited tens of thousands of warriors in Guanzhong."

"Those low dog slaves!" The emperor scolded harshly.

"The northern Xinjiang army went south for the first battle, and took Qianzhou City lightly in a few days."

After Zhao Sanfu finished his report, he lowered his head and waited for the emperor's order.

But after not responding for a long time, he couldn't help but quietly raised his head and glanced quickly.

The emperor sat on the bed, gritted his teeth, with a hideous face.

His face was swollen and red, as if he was holding his breath.

Han Shitou waved his hand, and Zhao Sanfu quietly left.

As soon as he walked out, he heard the emperor roar behind him: "Shi Ni is incompetent! Incompetent!"

That night, the emperor had no sleep.

At dawn, the officials were summoned to discuss the situation of the war.

Zhang Huan pretended to be dead, and finally Zheng Yuandong came out to analyze.

"Let's go to Qianzhou, this is a good start. The rebels are originally..."

"Cough cough!"

Zheng Qi coughed dryly, "Your Majesty has pardoned Shi Zhongtang."

Zheng Yuandong changed his words, "After the Southern Border Army was defeated and retreated from Guanzhong, their morale was low and their morale was unstable. The defeat in this battle has had a big impact. Follow-up... I think that the Southern Border Army will be very difficult."

"How long can it last?" asked the emperor.

Who the hell knows?

But when the emperor asked, he had to give an answer.

Zheng Yuandong thought about it carefully, "Probably... within a year!"

The emperor looked disappointed.

……

"Two months!"

At the top of Songzhou city, the King of Qin said to Yu Wenwu: "Within two months, I must see Shi Ni kneeling in front of him, or see his head."

The spring rain was continuous, like strands of silk, Han Ji stretched out his hand and felt very moist.

"Your Highness, the continuous spring rain makes it difficult for the army to march." Pei Jian expressed his views on behalf of the military.

"Spring rain is as expensive as oil, but this spring rain won't last long."

King Qin paid the most attention to details, such as the weather, he would ask people to inquire in advance.

But even in another technologically advanced world, weather forecasts are often inaccurate.

That's why King Qin set a two-month deadline.

"Yes."

The ministers took orders.

The King of Qin pointed to the rain and fog outside the city and said: "The rain in the north is straight and heroic, while the rain in the south is silky and foggy. Therefore, the people in the north are bold and the people in the south are gentle. Let's go out of the city with Gu to have a look."

The King of Qin went out of the city with his men and martial arts, and went to the fields to check.

Spring plowing has not yet started, but there are already farmers in the fields wearing bamboo hats and coir raincoats to check.

"I have seen Your Highness."

When the peasants saw King Qin, they hurriedly saluted.

"There's no need to be too polite." Li Xuan asked: "I see what you are waiting for, can you tell me?"

An old farmer said: "Your Highness, I am waiting to see the earth's atmosphere."

"Oh!"

"Your Highness, the fatness of the land can be seen by looking at the atmosphere of the land. If it is too thin, let the land fall fallow this year."

Gee!
Isn't this earth technology?
Citizen scientists!

Qin Wang praised a few words, and then asked some people's feelings.

Come on a few rides.

"Your Highness, the rebels are ready to swear an oath."

King Qin smiled and said, "Gu, I've been waiting for him for a long time."

……

Qinghe.

on the school field.

The army assembled.

On the high platform, Shi Zhongtang stood alone.

The banner did not move in the drizzle.

Like a dead snake.

"...Is Chang'an alright?"

Shi Zhongtang asked.

"it is good!"

shouted the alien warriors.

Those soldiers who had entered Guanzhong often talked about Chang'an, the wealth and prosperity, like a fairyland, which aroused the hearts of the new recruits.

"Do you want to go again?" Shi Zhongtang asked.

What to do?
Burn, kill, loot!

go enjoy!
Go to slavery!
"miss you!"

Shi Zhongtang said: "This king will wait with you again, all the way north. Until, Chang'an!"

Standing under the high platform, He Zun looked at the blushing faces of the officers and men, and his eyes became brighter, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

It is good to stimulate the morale of your subordinates by burning, killing and looting, but it cannot last for a long time!
Once the decisive battle is unfavorable, the morale raised because of the interests will inevitably dissipate quickly.

This is a double-edged sword!

"Sacrificial flag!"

Two secret spies from Northern Xinjiang were brought up.

They were gagged, and one of them was dragged with a broken leg.

But they all held their heads up.

The horizontal knife waved.

In the light of blood, Shi Zhongtang pointed to the north.

"Warriors, follow me and head north!"

"Wan Sheng!"

(End of this chapter)