After interpenetrating with Lord Hou, he became addicted to house fighting

Chapter 482

Grand Master Xu laughed mischievously, "Next, do you want to boast about Zhenbei Houhu's father having no dogs? Let's stop bragging about each other here!"

He turned his head and cupped his hands towards Emperor Wenchang, "Your Majesty is a sage, that's why the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty are so dedicated to their duties.

"The northern region is bitterly cold, most people only have such a superficial impression.

"But how bitter and cold is it?

"The old man has personally experienced the teaching, and I will talk about it with His Majesty and you.

"The land in the Northland is barren, there are only a handful of crops that can grow, and the yield is unimaginably low.

"The people on that side lacked education, and they didn't even know how to dig wells before they were included in my Great Zhou territory.

"There are 360 ​​days in a year, and [-] of them are windy days. When the wind is strong, the stones are like a wheel, and when the wind is light, it is difficult to hold an umbrella.

"Everyone, please see that the old man is getting old, and he always takes a car when he comes in and out. Even so, he has been blown by the wind to add so many wrinkles.

"What's more, it's not just windy, because of the lack of surface water sources, lack of vegetation, and dust is also particularly large.

"Everyone's clothes over there look dusty, even new ones.

"People are also disheveled, and there is no difference at all between washing your face and going out without washing your face.

"The most terrible thing is to eat, there will always be sand in the food.

"Drink water with your eyes closed.

"You have to shake the bedding before going to bed."

"Winter lasts for six months. In some years, a single snow can reach knees, and several snowfalls cover everything on the ground.

"In some years, there is only one or two light snowfalls throughout the winter, and drought is extremely prone to occur.

"The old man visited the local people. It is said that there was once a drunk man who left the banquet to have a rest and didn't return for half an hour. His companion found out that he was frozen hard.

"They will also build houses for their cattle and sheep to keep warm, otherwise, they will all be frozen to death.

"Don't say that a drop of water turns into ice, even a little bit of snot can freeze!"

There was a constant gasp from the crowd.

Emperor Wenchang also frowned.

"So," Taishi Xu sighed, "It's not hard to understand why Bei Qi wants to invade Da Zhou.

"Of course, not all the land in the Northern Qi Dynasty is so barren, they also have abundant water and grass, let's not talk about that for now.

"It's just that the old man feels that it is really not easy for the whole army to win a beautiful battle under such an environment.

"However, there are often shortages in the supply of food, grass and luggage."

Emperor Wenchang's face sank, "Who dares to bring his idea to the army?"

Grand Master Xu remained silent, and all the courtiers were also silent.

Emperor Wenchang looked sharply at the Minister of the Household Department, Xie Lang, "Should the allocation of grain, grass and supplies be managed by the Household Department?"

Xie Lang hurriedly stood up and pleaded guilty: "This minister has neglected his duty, please His Majesty punish him."

He is the uncle of the second prince Zhou Hao, Emperor Wenchang still wants to give some face, "You don't even know the people below! You are not a minister for nothing!"

Xie Lang didn't argue, "Yes, they are all incompetent."

Marquis Wu Ning, who has a good relationship with Xie Lang, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, in fact, it can't all be blamed on Xie Shangshu.

"The servant in charge of allocating military pay and food was sent by the Empress Dowager herself.

"Officials below the minister are mostly descendants of the Chen family and their in-laws.

"The ministers occasionally go to work, and they all have their nostrils turned upside down. Even if they treat veterans like this, let alone ordinary soldiers in the army?"

(End of this chapter)