Great Warriors of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 477 Consort
Luo Cheng watched Siye fall into silence.

"As Sui generals, shouldn't we prevent all this from happening?" Siye asked.

"If it is possible, it should be, but if it is impossible, then there is no need to go against the trend. After all, this world is not ruled by one family."

When he said that this world is not ruled by one family, Siye's eyes widened in shock.In his mind, such words were too rebellious.

But Luo Cheng said it very indifferently, as if it was just a very common sentence.

"Third brother, I'm telling you these things today. I don't mean anything else. It's just to prepare you a little bit. Actually, think about the nobles in Guanlong. They created the Western Wei Dynasty together, and then they supported the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Sui Dynasty. Yes. Three dynasties have changed, and the emperor has changed three surnames, but those families have always been at the top of the temple? On the contrary, Yuchijiong, who was dedicated to protecting Zhou, was destroyed, and Yuwen, who used to replace Wei, was killed by Yang Family destruction. So, the so-called change of dynasty has never been a matter of popular support, but a game of power."

"When you have a high enough status, then you have enough chips in this game, allowing you to participate in more core games, otherwise, you can only bet on the periphery."

Luo Cheng thinks that Siye's current position is very important.

The prefect of Lushun, guarding the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, owns Lushun and Dalian Port, and faces Donglai County controlled by Luocheng across the sea.

"When troubled times come, what we have to do is not to think about which one to keep, but how to get as many chips as possible. In this way, no matter who will sit in the end of this world, he needs to win us over, not who we go to. Tomorrow I will lead the army across the sea and return to Donglai. You can guard Lushun with peace of mind and guard this place well. This is a good place with a good port. Regardless of whether this Eastern Expedition fails or not, we will come back sooner or later, it is only a matter of time."

Although the Second Eastern Expedition has failed now, the difference from history is that after the second Eastern Expedition failed in history, the Sui Dynasty retreated to the west of the Liaohe River, and there was no territory east of the Liaohe River.

But now, the imperial court is in Liaodong, and it owns the four counties of Xincheng County, Liaodong County, Jian'an County, and Lushun County. From the Liaohe River to the sea, except for the northernmost Fuyu and the two fortresses of Anshi at the mouth of the river, the Sui Dynasty is almost the same. Take the Liaohe Plain.

Even if the troops were withdrawn this time, it was absolutely impossible for the emperor to give up the fat he had won.

As a waterway port in Liaodong, Lushun will definitely become more and more important in the future. At that time, countless materials will be transshipped from here, and it will also become an excellent fishing port, and may even become an excellent border market.

Controlling this place is very important to the Luo family.

In troubled times, one must have territory and soldiers.Without territory, soldiers and horses are like rootless duckweed. Without territory, it is impossible to have money and food, and it is impossible to gather troops to support the army.

"Actually, I'd rather go to fight and fight. It's boring to be the prefect."

"For the sake of long-term consideration, you should stay here with peace of mind."

Luo Yi is now transferred to be the prefect of Liaodong, and the distance from Siye is still a bit far away, separated by Anshi and Jian'an.

"After the civil strife is settled this time, it is estimated that there will be three conquests of Goguryeo. Even if it is no longer a personal conquest by the imperial driver, there will definitely be one more battle. Anshi is stuck at the mouth of the Liaohe River. He is a thorn in the side. If you don't get rid of it, you will do it too. Get ready, it is estimated that the Goguryeo people will take advantage of this civil strife to launch a counterattack in order to recapture the cities along the Liaohe River."

"Don't worry, with me guarding Lushun on this big black mountain, the Goguryeo people will never want to take away Liaonan."

"Shicheng, what are your plans for returning to the Central Plains this time?"

"Can you have any plans, participate in the fight against chaos, and take the opportunity to make some achievements."

Luo Cheng believed that Yang Xuangan was doomed to defeat, so returning to the teacher to quell the chaos was just a matter of fighting a boss to get some fame and merits and exploding equipment.

"There's something I want to tell you." The third child said with some coyness.

"You said."

"A servant of the emperor came here before, asked many things, and gave me a portrait."

"The emperor sent a servant to give you a portrait? That's a good thing. It shows that the emperor already attaches great importance to you. This is not the treatment that ordinary generals can get."

"The servant revealed something to me, saying that the emperor intends to recruit me as his son-in-law."

"Consort?" This really surprised Luo Cheng, he looked at Si Ye, and saw that he seemed to be a little awkward, which is a rare situation. "Do you know which princess it is?"

"It seems to be the emperor's favorite Princess Izumo."

The general titles of princesses are all named after places, such as Princess Nanyang, Princess Langya, Princess Yongjia, Princess Changsha, etc., but this princess is named Izumo.

Luo Cheng didn't remember the name of such a county, so special, it can only show that this princess is indeed favored by the emperor alone.

"It's a good thing, the emperor is willing to promise you his most beloved Princess Izumo, that's because he really likes you."

The third child smiled, "Actually, I know that the emperor just has this kind of meaning now, and the reason why he chose me is probably because I am your brother and Luo Yi's nephew. The emperor wants to win over both of you and our Luo family, otherwise When will it be my turn? You were originally the candidate for the emperor's son-in-law, but it's my turn because you have already married a wife."

"Don't say that." Luo Cheng patted his brother on the shoulder.

"Actually, what I'm telling is the truth, and there's no other meaning. Between us brothers, I don't mean that I'm jealous of you. I'm in your favor." When Siye said this, he was still a little lonely in his heart. Yes, after all, the emperor chose him not really because of his ability and reputation, but because he was Luo Cheng's elder brother and Luo Yi's nephew.

"I can't write two Luo characters in one stroke. Don't worry, even if I really become the emperor's son-in-law, I will always be the son of the Luo family and your brother."

"Hahaha, thank you third brother."

"Haha, I didn't expect that there are so many benefits to me being a bachelor. Last time Li Yuan said he wanted to marry his daughter to me, but it didn't work out. Now it's a blessing in disguise, and he still has a chance to marry the princess. Hahaha! "

"Don't say that, or the fourth brother will not know how to envy and hate after hearing this." Luo Cheng also laughed.

"No matter how envious and jealous the fourth child is, it's useless. Who would want to marry the third wife of the Liu family when he wanted to die?"

"I guess he often regrets it now. After all, I heard that the fourth child was killed by Sanniang Town."

The two brothers laughed together.

"Third brother, when I leave tomorrow, I will save some old brothers for you. You are here in Lushun, remember to do one thing well, develop more direct descendants, and firmly control this Lushun County in your hands."

"Don't worry, I understand this." After finishing speaking, the third child was speechless, "I always feel that I am a bit of a traitor now, hey, I originally wanted to be a loyal and unparalleled general, it was you It broke me."

"Haha, don't worry, I won't take you into a pit, let me tell you a cruel truth. The so-called historical evaluation is actually just a lie written by the victor in the history books, and there will not be a few words of truth." , so loyalty or traitor depends on whether you are a winner or a loser!"

"Fuck, stop talking. If you continue, I will really be confused. I can't listen to your lies." The third child waved his hand.

"Okay, let's drink tea. This is good tea. You can see how long the aftertaste is."

The third child took two sips and said helplessly, "The fart has a long aftertaste. I just think it's bland and bitter. It's better to add onion and salt to taste."

(End of this chapter)