retaliate

Chapter 1431
Huo Cheng is not too big.

This is a city that is ready to sacrifice or surrender at any time.

More than a hundred years ago, a courtier suggested to expand Huocheng, turning it into the first line of defense for the Great Zhou against the Great Tang, and it could last for at least a year.

The warriors rejoiced and suggested how to build the city and how many troops to garrison after it was built...

In a word, once the city is built, food and grass are ready for a year, there are enough soldiers, and all kinds of resources are ready, even if the Tang Dynasty comes to attack, we will definitely be able to hold on for a year.

If not, we shall die!
At that time, the warriors of the Great Zhou Dynasty were still bloody, and the court and civil officials were arguing about it.

"The civil officials said that building such a large city would cost a lot of money, and it would easily offend Datang. You should know that the Tang Dynasty was famous at that time. The Southern Zhou monarchs were afraid of angering Datang, and suppressed those warriors desperately."

Han Ji whispered about Huo Cheng's past.

"What happened next?" A Liang asked.

"At that time, Zhao Yanxiong, a famous general in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, rushed from the frontier to the central court, and the court analyzed the situation... At that time, Beiliao and Datang confronted each other, and Beiliao threatened the army to go south. ...This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do you know why, Mr. Dalang?"

Han Ji smiled and looked at the future prince.

A Liang thought for a while, "Da Tang can't care about Nan Zhou anymore."

"Yes." The question was very simple, but the person who answered it was an eight-year-old child, which made Han Ji happy.

"But those civil servants scolded him at the court, saying that warriors are contemptible, and they only want to provoke Tang Dynasty, waiting to find military merits in the flames of war, but they don't care about the safety of the world..."

"Zhao Yanxiong argued endlessly with the civil officials, and finally appealed to the emperor. At that time, Emperor Niande of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was hesitant. Zhao Yanxiong took out a piece of yellowed paper and said that it was the Zhao family who had treated Huo Cheng for many years. Qiji. The ancestors of the Zhao family even thought of many names for Huocheng, and finally decided on one. If the court is willing to expand Huocheng, then this name will be offered."

"Oh! Then Zhao Yanxiong is not speculating, but loyal."

"What Your Highness said is true." Han Ji stroked his beard with a smile: "It's a pity that Niande finally gave up the expansion of Huocheng under the instigation of civil officials. Otherwise, if a majestic city stands here, the army will have to gnaw hard bones in the first battle of the Southern Expedition , which has a great impact on morale. And if the attack cannot be defeated for a long time, Nan Zhou may even have a chance to counterattack."

"Hey!" A Liang said with some regret: "It's a pity for such a good suggestion. By the way, what name did the Zhao family choose for Huo Cheng?"

"Xiangyang!"

……

"Xiangyang?"

"Yes!"

"Good name!"

"It's good."

"What about Zhao Yanxiong?"

"After the proposal was rejected, Zhao Yanxiong returned to the frontier, depressed and unhappy, and went there within a few years. This man is a good soldier, and the Tang Dynasty is also quite jealous. After hearing the news, the Tang Dynasty was also happy about it. The confrontation with Beiliao will most likely require the army to go south."

"Does Nian De regret it?"

"Niande was very sad. He made Zhao Yanxiong the Duke of the State, and appointed several of his sons as officials. He even stopped court for three days to show his grief."

Han Ji asked, "What do Da Lang think of Nian De's move?"

A Liang thought for a while, "When I was in Tao County, I saw a duckling when I went out. I was very happy, so I begged A Niang to buy one and take it home to raise.

A Niang said, if you want it yourself, you have to take care of it yourself.I agreed.

After the little duck came home, I was very happy in those few days.But gradually, I became busy.Reading, playing with my younger brother... Until one day, I found that the duckling was gone, only a few feathers remained.

I searched for a long time but couldn't find it, very sad.Later, A Niang told me that the duckling was eaten by the swordsman. "

This child!
It looks very stable at such a small size.

Han Ji knew the reason why King Qin brought A Liang with him, so he took A Liang out for a walk when he had nothing to do, so as to educate him.

But he didn't dare to teach his own tricks to A Liang, which King Qin also hinted at.

The fundamental mental skills related to A Liang's future, that is, the three views in King Qin's mouth, must be taught by King Qin himself.

A Liang sighed, "I was sad for two days. After Aye found out, he took me out to relax. On the way Aye asked me why I was sad, and I said that the duckling was eaten by a swordsman. I was sad that the duckling died and survived." It angered the swordsman."

This is still a child!
Han Ji laughed.

"Aye knelt down and said to me, a man must be considerate in his actions and not follow his will. Whatever you like, then you have to protect it."

Whatever you like, you have to protect it!
This is... the root of the emperor!
It is also the foundation and starting point of the emperor's mind.

Without this, it is Li Bizhi and his ilk.

Han Ji froze when he stroked his beard.

"Aye said, if you like ducklings, you can't put it near the mouths of Fugui and Swordsman. If you put it near their mouths, you have to be prepared for the ducklings to be eaten."

A Liang said: "That Zhao Yanxiong... Since Nian De values ​​him, he shouldn't be thrown in front of the civil officials and let them criticize him."

Han Ji: "..."

"Zhao Yanxiong is that little duck." A Liang said.

……

"... Lord Dalang said that Zhao Yanxiong is that little duck. Lord Dalang is so enlightened that I am overjoyed. Congratulations, Your Highness!"

In the lobby, the King of Qin was sitting by the window in a leisurely manner, reading the documents.He looked out of the window slowly, and said: "A Liang has been very sensible since he was a child, and he has always remembered the teachings of Gu and Wangfei. Gu is never worried that he will go astray, but worried that he is too thoughtful."

Outside the window, the spring scenery has long since dissipated, and the early summer sun is gradually scorching hot.The officials who come and go are in a hurry, and they all want to avoid the sun earlier.

"At the beginning, some people said that they left A Liang in Tao County when they went out alone. They obviously didn't value him. These idiots like to speculate about other people's family affairs." King Qin said contemptuously.

It's not that King Qin doesn't pay attention to Ah Liang, but loves him even more.

With the expansion of King Qin's great cause, the responsibilities on A Liang's shoulders became heavier and heavier.

He wanted to give his son more leisure time.

He Lianrong came in, "Your Highness, the scouts from Yezhou are very vicious. They came over earlier and fought with our scouts. They didn't leave until our large group of rangers appeared."

"Ye Zhou!"

King Qin narrowed his eyes, "Isn't Chen Mai the defensive envoy?"

"Yes." He Lianyan said beside him: "Chen Mai can be regarded as a famous general."

The generals of the Southern Zhou Dynasty had a characteristic, and some of them were mostly in the frontier.Those who stayed in Bianjing, except for those generals who were worried about being suspected, were all the children of the rich and powerful who received money and did not do anything.

The emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was very generous, and he would reward his officials every year. Isn’t it vulgar to reward our children and grandchildren with too much money?

In order to win over his courtiers, the emperor would appoint a group of officials every year. The youngest of these officials was still in their infancy, but they received a lot of money and food every year.

In other words, when other people's parents are still worrying about what their children will do to make a living when they grow up, those children are already well-fed.

"At the beginning, there were also some powerful children in the frontier." He Lianyan added: "After Fang Chong's Northern Expedition failed, those powerful children found an excuse and transferred back to Bianjing. However, some wanted to accumulate seniority and stayed in the frontier."

Gilded!

It's been a long time!
King Qin thought of the powerful children of Datang.

It's all urine.

"How about Deng Cheng, governor of Yezhou?" King Qin asked.

"Deng Cheng was born in a family of officials and eunuchs, and he passed the imperial examination at the age of 17. He was quite proud. However, a few years ago, his subordinates were involved in corruption and he was transferred to Yezhou."

"The so-called impediment..." He Lianyan said contemptuously: "In fact, he is the one who is corrupt, and that subordinate is the one to blame."

Gee!
"The world is as black as crows!" King Qin shook his head, just as Ah Liang was coming, he waved, "Ah Liang is here."

Ah Liang came in after saluting.

"Sit here."

King Qin pointed to his side, which was the closest place.

"Say it again!" King Qin said to He Lianyan.

This is to let Ah Liang listen to it again.

"Yes!"

Helianyan said it again.

A Liang listened carefully.

"Chen Mai is corrupt and shameless. Most of these people are not firm in their will. But Chen Mai is here, and he can't escape if he wants to." King Qin analyzed: "The other is Chen Mai. Judging from the actions of the Yezhou scouts , it is very difficult for this person to persuade him to surrender. In this case, Yezhou will be the first tough battle for our army going south."

He looked at Ah Liang, "Does Ah Liang have any ideas? Just say it."

Everyone smiled and lowered their eyes.

A Liang said: "Aye, are you going to attack the city?"

"Correct."

"The siege...is it tragic?"

This question made King Qin seriously think about it, not about the question itself, but about how to say it so that the child can better accept the answer.

"It will be tragic." King Qin finally chose the simplest answer.

"Aye said that the world is a jungle, and each country is a wild beast. The wild beasts will attack their neighbors in order to eat better..."

This is not a good answer!
Han Jidu sighed in his heart, feeling that King Qin had taught him too early.At any rate, it would be better to wait for a few years, when Ah Liang has seen more and matured.

"You can remember those words of my father, I am very happy as a father!" Qin Wang smiled and comforted A Liang who was a little nervous.

"The world is a jungle. As a father, as the master of the Great Tang, his duty is to take care of the entire Great Tang."

This is the tone.

"Why did my father attack Nanzhou? It wasn't to bite the neighbors to get something, but to relieve the threat."

"If you ignore it for your father and return to Guanzhong, within ten or twenty years, the Southern Zhou Dynasty should not become a hidden danger. But there is a problem, A Liang, have you thought about it, if Datang faces another big enemy, it needs to be transferred. Most of the army in the country went out... By the way, that was the case in the Tang and Beiliao back then."

King Qin's voice was neither urgent nor slow, and he spoke eloquently.His expression was relaxed, as if he was telling a story to a child.

A Liang leaned towards his father, resting his chin on his right hand and resting his elbow on the table, listening carefully.

The sunlight outside the window shone on the desk, and also shone on the side face of the child.

"The Great Tang has always wanted to defeat the Northern Liao Dynasty, but whenever the Great Tang is about to send troops, the Southern Zhou will be ready to contain the Great Tang."

"Then... Was Nan Zhou wrong?"

"That's right, if the Great Tang destroys Beiliao, Nan Zhou will be in danger. Therefore, Nan Zhou's move is instinctive. Saying this for my father, do you understand?"

Ah Liang nodded.

But such questions... How can an eight-year-old understand?
Han Ji and the others felt that the King of Qin was a bit of a pushover and let A Lang get in touch with these things too early.

If the child does not understand, it will be a blow to self-confidence.

Han Ji glanced at He Lianyan.

He Lianyan often goes in and out of the backyard of the palace, so she should know more about A Liang.

Helianyan shook her head slightly.

The child's voice sounded in the lobby.

"If you don't beat him, he will beat you. The strong will prey on the weak... This is the jungle that Aye said."

(End of this chapter)