Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 158 Discussing Strategies

Lan Qiu's words made Zhuang Xun's face light up. He was looking forward to the stars and the moon. He was finally here. Who are the people in his delegation?

Last time I went shopping while avoiding Lan Qiu, Dongcheng was caught before he even stepped out. What other reason could there be for going out?

When he went to the city, Lan Qiu would follow him every step of the way, so he gave up on going to the city to get familiar with it and find a way to escape.

He was staring too closely, Lan Qiu was staring too closely, and there was nothing he could do. It was like being wrapped in chains, and the shackles jingled every time he took a step, so he stopped going to the city and understood the situation of Zhao State clearly. , I can’t get a chance again.

Bi Yuewu said that there were too many gods and Buddhas and he couldn't take action, so he was stuck like this, so he waited for his people to come to discuss it. He was waiting for the stars and the moon, and when people came, he would at least have short-term freedom.

"Your Highness, let's go and meet up with your envoy and Madam." Lan Qiu felt relieved and relaxed. When she was with Zhuang Xun, she always felt suppressed and had a sense of inferiority.

"Hmm..." Zhuang Xun looked at Ziyun, which was stretching away for hundreds of miles, and he felt less angry. Without the emperor taking the lead, how could the people below be like this.

While they were driving away the passers-by, Zhuang Xun and Lan Qiu headed east first. The galloping road was very wide and the horses were galloping, as if Zhuang Xun was in the same mood, expecting people to come.

Lan Qiu didn't know who was coming from the mission. Zhuang Xun was looking forward to Si Qinmi's arrival, but he also felt that it would be a bad idea for her to come because Xia State needed someone in the middle to arrange things. It would be better without Zhuang Xun, but it would be better without Si Qinmi. Qin Mi is going too far.

Not knowing how Lan Qiu and Mrs. Jiang communicated, Zhuang Xun arrived at the post station where the mission and the army were stationed. The people from the mission had already stood up to greet them.

The first person was Li Rusi, followed by He Jung, Huang Xi, and Zhuang Xun. When they got out of the car, Li Rusi took two steps in three steps and hugged him.

"I'm worried to death. I'm not hurt anywhere. I'm eating well. I'm not being abused much..." I thought to myself. The heroic female general was like a little woman when faced with this situation, worried and scared. .

"It's okay, it's okay. Miss Lan Qiu takes good care of me. The food she cooks is delicious, especially the porridge. I get up very early every day just to have breakfast. You see, I'm already fat."

To reassure Li Rusi, Zhuang Xun spread his arms, as if to let her take a closer look. Li Rusi was really picky.

"Okay, everyone is watching, Mrs. Jiang." Pulling Li Rusi aside, Zhuang Xun nodded to Mrs. Jiang.

"We won't disturb His Highness's reunion with the Princess. We have to prepare for His Highness's welcome ceremony, so we'll leave first." Mrs. Jiang on the side had no intention of reminiscing with Zhuang Xun. She signaled Lan Qiu to come behind her.

"Okay, Mrs. Jiang, go slowly. After the alliance is concluded with Zhao Guo, I will come to visit you personally and discuss your affairs with you." Zhuang Xun reminded.

In the past few days, he had thought about how he wanted to position his image. First, he came to Zhao State because of his beauty and interests. Secondly, he was a surrenderer in his heart. He felt that it was okay to surrender to Zhao State and enjoy the glory and wealth, but in essence, he A monarch who wants the people to live well.

After such a positioning is established, it must be expressed in words and deeds, and the performance must be realistic to satisfy what Xuannv said.

"I understand and will make arrangements. Your Highness, please follow me into the city tomorrow." Mrs. Jiang smiled, as if she was shy, and made a gesture of resignation.

Zhuang Xun and the others returned to the inn. Zhuang Xun and Bi Yuewu knocked on the door and matched the passwords. No one was watching. Then they asked a few of their cronies to go back and close the door. Zhuang Xun sat down at the main seat and started the conversation: "I finally feel safe. More."

"Husband, I've frightened you." Holding Zhuang Xun's hand, Li Rusi saw Zhuang Xun being taken away, so she felt more guilt and worry.

"Fortunately, there was no problem. The real person helped Gu lie and said that Gu was voluntary. He found out that you were trying to stop Gu, so he picked me up in advance."

Zhuang Xun was quite grateful to Xuan Nu for this point. After all, to put it this way, it was not a stubborn resistance, and coming to Zhao State was not a direct hostage relationship.

It was a friendly surrender, so naturally he could not be treated like a hostage from the beginning, such as being grounded. Thanks to the lack of grounding, Zhuang Xun could see more things.

Zhuang Xun, who was already about to surrender, felt that Zhao's rule might be better than his own and that he was stronger. Now he suddenly became more confident in the path he was taking. None of you can do it, only I can.

You all don't treat people as human beings, let me treat people as human beings, and create a Kyushu where everyone has land and clothing in the early years of the dynasty. Even if failure is nothing more than reincarnation of the next generation, he has nothing to fear.

"I have discussed it with my sister. Now I can only pretend to do it for real. Exchange it to the land in the northwest and slowly accumulate strength."

Li Rusi heard Zhuang Xun's rejoicing, and told her and Si Qin Mi about the temporary countermeasures they had discussed. .

Because Zhuang Xun's life was in the hands of the State of Zhao, and the alliance with the State of Zhao was not a loss, the two of them had no choice but to agree.

After the discussion, depending on the subsequent situation, if the formal way can be used, then use the formal way. If not, then use some irregular ways, because Xuannv has already given me a lot of face.

"Zhao Guo coaxed me to come here like this. There must be some conspiracy. Either he is plotting against the dark land or Yu Di. I think it's better to find a chance to escape. I don't want to surrender to Zhao Guo."

Expressing his feelings, Zhuang Xun would rather break his body and gamble on becoming an immortal in the next life than enjoy the blood-sucking life of fishing here.

Doesn’t Xia Guo suck blood now?suck.

However, the Xia State was an improvement compared to the Zhao State, and Zhuang Xun felt at ease even if he was supported. However, Zhuang Xun could not bear to be supported by the Zhao State in this way.

"What kind of injustice have you suffered, husband? If Zhao really has the intention to form an alliance, although I feel sorry for my father, it is indeed a good choice to rely on Zhao. Zhao's entry into Jizhou will arouse the hostility of others, but supporting us will appear hidden. There are too many and they are inconspicuous, and we can also take the opportunity to ask for armor and other supplies.”

These are the results of discussions between Li Rusi and Si Qinmi. Zhao State itself is unwilling to occupy Youdi. For example, Zhao State is now in a cowed posture.

To occupy the netherworld is to stick out the bastard's head. Once restrained, he will not be able to move. This is a matter where the risks outweigh the benefits.

Then there is another purpose that is most likely to plot Yu Di. They can generously give up the northwest and let Zhuang Xun use You Di as the king. What does this mean? That is plotting Yu Di.

It's not really about ruling the Yu region, it's more about making Jizhou's three-legged trend obviously contradictory and not letting Jizhou devote even a little energy to being interested in foreign countries.

That is to say, Zhuang Xun should not plot Yu territory and prevent him from growing into a big cat that harasses Zhao State at any time, instead of annexing You State.

What is the goal of Zhao State? To build a force in Jizhou and disrupt Jizhou. This goal is contrary to Zhuang Xun's goal.

But Zhuang Xun also had advantages. He made Youdi the king and got the promise of the Zhao Kingdom to be crowned king after the world was unified. Although his rank was lowered and he had an emperor above his head, Zhuang Xun's desire for power itself was not strong.

Originally, Zhuang Xun could accept this condition half-heartedly, because he had already understood it before, the task of doing good deeds and accumulating virtue was completed, the task of saving He Tan was completed, and he had no intention of struggling later.

Zhuang Xun, he can summarize and write a book on agriculture, live happily with his lovely wife and beautiful concubine, and even have Xuannv's endorsement. He can travel all over the country like a wanderer, wouldn't it be beautiful?

After understanding Zhao Guo's plan, Li Rusi asked him if he had been wronged, because Zhuang Xun looked at the current situation and there was no need to resist like this. Even Si Qin Mi had the idea of ​​surrender.

After all, Xuan Nu was already so partial to Zhuang Xun. This was also the optimal solution Xuan Nu gave based on their status and relationship.

When Li Rusi and Si Qinmi met, Si Qinmi was also thinking about whether he should accept Xuannu's kindness and slowly return to his daily life with Zhuang Xun. His goal was to make him happy in his current life.

Li Rusi also expressed her understanding. Indeed, she understood which way was easy and which was difficult. Moreover, Zhuang Xun was not without resistance. She had considered her position. To this extent, she did not blame Zhuang Xun.

She and Si Qinmi were both lying down, and when they were about to consider rescue as the second option, Zhuang Xun frightened herself first, saying that she wanted to escape, which was not in line with her understanding of her husband. "I didn't suffer any grievance, but I suffered a lot of shock. I thought that Zhao, the most powerful country in the world, was nothing more than this."

Zhuang Xun finally found someone to talk to. After all, Bi Yuewu couldn't empathize with others. She was a fairy.

Zhuang Xun talked about what he had seen in bits and pieces, especially the matter of having no clothes to wear. He also said that the two families were richer than each other. In the end, these people were about to see Baili Buzhan, full of resentment.

"It's too extravagant, it's really too extravagant." Li Rusi couldn't help but sigh after hearing this. She also came from a wealthy family, but she also felt terrible when she heard this kind of show off.

"How can this be considered a normal country? The people are naked and they behave like this." Zhuang Xun complained angrily.

"Your Highness, please don't be angry. This kind of thing is common in all countries, not just Zhao State, but Zhao State was seen by Your Highness."

He Jung explained that he was afraid that Zhuang Xun would get emotional and do something irrational. He had seen a lot of things in his travels, and he had seen a lot of them in the Yu State as he came from a wealthy family.

"Your Highness, it is indeed very common. The State of Zhao still cares about people's life and death, but not other places. The only one who can care about the people at the bottom is you, Your Highness.

Therefore, the people of Jiannan land support you very much. Many soldiers who have been allocated land by you know that without you, the land will be taken away, so they continue to move forward bravely. Xia State, who is now launching the new law, is also very enthusiastic about joining the army. "

Based on his experience, Huang Xi said that he was originally from the county town and could chat with the lower-level soldiers in the army.

"The new law does not distinguish between land."

Zhuang Xun muttered, "At most it will reduce the burden on the common people. For the tenant farmers, there will be no change. Zhuang Xun still knows this."

Zhuang Xun did not charge a poll tax, and the landlords did not have to find tenant farmers to make up for the extra payment, but it was to maintain basic living, which benefited the common people.

"But the rebellious family will be divided when they die. Many people are eager for the tycoons in their hometown to make mistakes and have their homes confiscated by you, let alone rebel. When the people in the east heard about it, they confiscated the family and were given land, so they voluntarily formed a rebel army. At that time, Empress Li defeated After the aristocratic families joined forces, it didn't take long to pacify the Jingting Three Roads, just because these rebels were also attacking the aristocratic families."

Huang Xi smiled and said that it was also because of this that many aristocratic families in the southern border were as well-behaved as dogs. Not to mention grinning, His Highness was a wise man when asked. Their acceptance of the new law was greatly increased, and they even took the initiative to divide their families and reduce their land holdings. .

"Doesn't this mean that Gu did the right thing? The people who were allocated the land also lived like human beings. How can Zhao be a strong country..." With the support of Huang Xi's words, Zhuang Xun complained again, which showed his resentment. deep.

"Indeed, Your Highness, you are right, the world is wrong." He Jung also realized that he originally wanted to persuade Zhuang Xun to look away, but now he suddenly thought, what should he look away from? Zhuang Xun did the right thing, what should he look away from? support.

Is this what it means to have an imperial vein?Is this what the king of rotation is optimistic about?
"What General Huang and Governor He mean is that although my husband you did the right thing and Zhao Guo did wrong, most countries are like this. Don't be too angry. We must face our situation and don't let your temper be with Zhao Guo. Fall out."

Li Rusi held Zhuang Xun's hand comfortingly and asked him to calm down the anger caused by it. She looked at this kind of thing very indifferently. After all, even if she was a member of the aristocratic family, it didn't matter if she heard about it.

But her husband felt something was wrong, so that was her position. Since Zhuang Xun didn't want to be good with Zhao Guo and wanted to leave, as his wife she had to help him.

"You're not that stupid. I just told Mrs. Jiang that I wanted to marry her. I just wanted to express my ambition to you. I want to go back and seize the Yu State, destroy the Zhao State, unify the nine states, and make the world like summer." I don’t want the State of Zhao to sit back and wait for the State of Zhao to slaughter us.”

After being reminded, Zhuang Xun also noticed that his attitude had become radical, so he slowed down his tone, became firmer, and made his goal clearer.

"Okay, okay, it's great that my husband has such an ambition. I almost thought that Empress Xuannu had replaced her husband with someone else, but after thinking about it, she had to replace her with someone who has no ambition."

Li Rusi joked and asked Zhuang Xun to relax. She didn't understand why Zhuang Xun wanted to let the common people live a good life, but it didn't affect the firmness of Zhuang Xun's tone. She smiled broadly.

Unifying Kyushu, Si Qinmi and she had mentioned it many times before. Zhuang Xun either thought it was too difficult, or he laughed and said nothing. Anyway, they just let the two of them draw their heads. Today, for the first time, Zhuang Xun actually did it. He took the initiative to say that he wanted to unify Kyushu.

"Okay, okay, it's time to think about how to escape. Gu also wanted to escape before, but unfortunately Lan Qiu kept a close eye on him and would follow him whenever he went out."

Zhuang Xun also wanted to hear the opinions of these subordinates. He had no choice but to think about ways to escape several times. How should you run when faced with a practitioner who has been following you.

"It's pitiful, but it's hard to escape. We're on someone else's territory." Li Rusi stopped teasing Zhuang Xun and thought carefully.

"I've been thinking about it these past few days. There are two things to consider when escaping. First, how to escape, and second, how to escape without being caught again. Can we escape the sight of the gods?"

Zhuang Xun started the conversation first and asked a question. There are so many gods and Buddhas in the Zhao Kingdom. Firstly, it is difficult to use the power of the gods to escape. Secondly, if there are still gods and Buddhas who are not human beings and they want to catch him back, then wouldn't everything be done? Was it all in vain?

He had also discussed this with Bi Yuewu. Although catching Zhuang Xun would greatly reduce the merits of the immortals and gods, and even cause them to lose their divine status. Only gods with great magic power and great merits like Xuannv would dare to do so. But who knows if Zhao Guoguo will not There is also a second Xuannv.

Without the protection of the national destiny, the gods were sidelined. Although the gods were harmed, Zhuang Xun, as the party involved, suffered even greater harm.

"It is indeed difficult to escape from so many surveillances and the attention of so many gods. If you don't want to be caught again, you must have national luck to protect you. If you want national luck, you have to go back and become king to get it. You still have to think about it again. .”

As the only knowledgeable person among them, He Jung understood what Zhuang Xun meant and had no good solution for a while.

"He Governor, what is the destiny of the country?" Huang Xi was confused when he heard that Zhuang Xun was kidnapped. He knew it was the gods and Buddhas who did it, but he really didn't understand the destiny of the country.

He Jung glanced at Zhuang Xun, Zhuang Xun nodded, and He Jung gave Huang Xi some science knowledge about the various effects, advantages and disadvantages of national destiny on the country.

"So the Yu Kingdom has no luck? If I had known it would be like this today, His Highness should have made himself king."

Huang Xi was shocked when he came into contact with this kind of knowledge for the first time, and then he couldn't help but say it, making Zhuang Xun's face full of embarrassment.

In order to legitimately inherit the Yu Kingdom, he did not stand on his own feet, and now he has suffered a bitter pill.

"Being independent does not necessarily lead to the destiny of the country. It's not just that you draw a piece of land and the destiny of the country is there. There are many factors."

After all, He Jung still has a higher emotional intelligence. To cover it up for Zhuang Xun, there is always someone in a group of people who has relatively low emotional sophistication, and that's only relative.

Huang Xi is not a fool like Luo Yuecheng. He Jung immediately changed the subject as soon as he reminded him: "The Yu State has no national destiny, and His Highness cannot go back and proclaim himself king and emperor. Even if he becomes king, he may not have national destiny. So if Whether the country has its destiny or not, can we surrender to Chengguo?"

Seeing the three people stunned, Huang Xi thought that he had said something wrong again, and hurriedly found an explanation: "I was just considering the protection of the national destiny, and isn't Empress Li the daughter of Grand Master Li of Chengguo? Don't we also have the desire to form an alliance with Chengguo?" "

"You are right. You can indeed gain national fortune by surrendering to Chengguo, but you only have one chance. You have to catch them off guard."

Zhuang Xun and Li Rusi looked at each other, and submitted their wish to surrender to their father-in-law, who controlled the Chengguo court. They could even quickly obtain Chengguo's asylum, and stabbed Zhao in the back. I believe that their father-in-law was very willing.

The problem that needs to be solved now is how to escape from the Zhao Kingdom quickly. Even with the protection of the national destiny, the gods and Buddhas cannot take action, and the Zhao Kingdom is still a wolf's den.

what can we do about it.

(End of this chapter)