The legend of the king of crossing

Chapter 399

On November [-]th, after lunch, I sat alone in the imperial study, thinking about the future development.

I don't know how long it took, but there was a sudden thunder from outside the window, and I shuddered involuntarily, then I got up and walked to the window, and looked out, only to see that the sky was covered with dark clouds, gray and gloomy, and the whole sky seemed to be about to collapse. As if falling down, the bitter cold wind shuttled back and forth unscrupulously in the palace, and the big trees as far as the eye could see were swayed by the wind, making whining sounds from time to time, indicating that a heavy rain was coming.

As soon as I closed the window, I heard Xiaoqi's voice from outside the door: "Officials, Mr. Yuan is here."

"Well, sir, please come in,"

After Yuan Zhi entered the room, he handed me a letter: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from Dali Sheliwei through Great Wizard Hongyuan."

"Sariwei, this is the first time I have heard from him since I came back from Dali," I said as I opened the letter and read it.

Sheliwei mentioned in the letter that after he safely evacuated that day, he sneaked into the Tianlong Temple in Shanchan. After a long talk with Shelikong for a whole night, he decided to break up the existing forces and build three temples in the mountains in Dali. Based in the base area, follow the sixteen-character policy of the son, rely on the complex terrain of the mountainous area to conduct guerrilla warfare, win the support of the poor at the bottom, and gradually grow stronger in the movement. According to the plan, by the end of next year, Sheriwei plans to increase the original base of 5000 to 5000 people. First, expand its troops to [-] to [-] people, and then it will be able to cooperate with the Song Dynasty's military operations to drive the Mongols out of Dali.

The approximate locations of the three bases and the names of the main persons in charge are attached at the back of the letter, and Mr. Huyan is asked whether it is feasible.

After reading it, I said to Yuan Zhi: "Sir, I agree with the way of replying to Shelikong. While developing, we must also preserve our strength. We must not fight head-on with Mongolian or Duan Shi's forces, and resolutely implement the sixteen-character policy. Let them establish another small base near Guangnan West Road and the Huangni River, and keep in close contact with our Guangnan Military Region or Miaojia Military Region, so as to facilitate the exchange of information between the two sides and obtain the support of our North Korean supplies."

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

After a while, Xiao Qi entered the room and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Shen and Quan Jue have come here to order and are already waiting outside the palace."

"Well, Xuan,"

When Shen Yiqiu and Quanjue entered the imperial study room, I said: "You two, I called you here today because I want you to refine the three-dimensional border military sand table that you made before, mainly for the Sichuan Military Region, Xiangyang Military Region and Jianghuai Military Region , I plan to set up a military study in Funing Palace, with the combination of sand table and map, it will be more perfect, "

Shen Yiqiu said: "Your Majesty, when will you need it?"

"The sooner the better, if you don't know the geographical conditions of the mountains and rivers in various places, you can contact the Military Affairs Academy and the Ministry of Industry,"

"Yes, Your Majesty, however, I estimate that it will take at least three months,"

"Three months," I thought for a while and said, "Mr. Shen, yes."

Quanjue said: "Your Majesty, the simple sand table has been shipped to the major military regions at the beginning of this month."

"Well, the big war is not far away, we need to prepare in advance, by the way, Mr. Shen, is there any progress in the development of firearms at the Gunpowder Supervisor?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Lord Yun, Lord Wanyan, and Zhao Yuncong just came to Lin'an University a few days ago and said that the second generation of Yun's firearms will be officially mass-produced early next year. The range of this second-generation firearms can reach 250 meters. The shooting range has also been increased to 150 meters, the weight and volume will be reduced at the same time, and the throwing bombs have also made progress. Cannon shells also use an improved gunpowder formula,"

"Very good," I praised happily, "In a few days, you all will go to the Gunpowder Supervisor with me to have a look."

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

"Mr. Shen, I am also very satisfied with the progress of Lin'an University. Since the start of the new semester, the number of students has increased by more than 1000. You need to work hard to teach them. After graduation, these people will be our talents."

"Your Majesty, rest assured,"

"Quanjue, the achievements of the Academy of Sciences this year are also very outstanding. Not only has the theoretical research made great progress, but also new products are released every month, which is a good job,"

"Your Majesty, this is actually all,,,,,,"

Quan Jue had just finished speaking, when he saw Eunuch Zhou rushing in and said: "Officials, Zhao Huai, the son of Mr. Zhao Kui, is asking to see him outside the palace."

"Zhao Huai," I suddenly felt bad, and said urgently, "It's not good, could it be,,,,,, hurry up and announce,"

Zhao Huai, who was still covered in rainwater, knelt down on the ground as soon as he entered the room: "Your Majesty, my father, my father passed away an hour ago."

A few days ago, Xie Daoqing and I went to Zhao Mansion again. After taking ginseng for 3000 years, Zhao Kui's complexion improved a lot. The effect of this is only to make Zhao Kui live ten days longer.

As a veteran of the Five Dynasties, Zhao Kui had experienced hundreds of battles and made great contributions to the stability of the Southern Song Dynasty.

"Zhao Huai, does old Aiqing have any last words?"

"Back to the emperor, this afternoon, after my father took a nap, he asked the grassroots to practice the Zhao family's marksmanship, and then asked the servants to bring paper, ink, pen and inkstone, and wrote this sentence by Senior Fang Weng (Lu You) on the bedside. After finishing the first seven character quatrain "Shower", my father sat on the head of the bed, laughed out loud, and then passed away." Zhao Huai handed me the manuscript of "Shower" written by Zhao Kui, " Your majesty, this is my father's last pen and ink,"

When you die, you know nothing.

But the sadness does not see the same in Kyushu.

Wang Shibei set the Central Plains Day.

The family sacrifice never forgets to tell Nai Weng.

As a general, Zhao Kui is good at poetry and prose, and he is good at ink painting. His painting skills are exquisite and vigorous, but this last calligraphy is messy, crooked, and has no strength at all. Written by childish children.

"Master Wang set the Central Plains Day in the north, and the family sacrifice will never forget to tell Nai Weng," I repeated several times, and said sadly, "Xiaoqi, let the craftsman in the palace frame Lao Aiqing's calligraphy and hang it on my imperial palace. In the study, I will definitely not disappoint Lu You, Zhao Kui, and thousands of Song people."

"Yes, official,"

"Xiaoqi, prepare the sedan chair, I'm going to see Zhao Aiqing now,"

"Official, it's still raining outside, why don't you go when the rain stops,"

Zhao Huai also persuaded: "Yes, Your Majesty, what Eunuch Qi said is reasonable,"

I shook my head and simply repeated: "Prepare the sedan chair,"

"Yes, official," Xiao Qi didn't dare to persuade him any more.

Although Zhao Kui has already retired from the military, many of the current generals are from his sect, such as Lu Wende, Xia Gui and others were once Zhao Kui's generals. As the highest seniority in the military, Zhao Kui's death It is undoubtedly the loss of Song Dynasty, because Zhao Kui represents an era.

Five days later, the military meeting at the end of the second year of Xianchun will be held. Zhao Kui, who is the oldest in the army, did not catch up in the end, and his adopted son, Zhao Bao, is probably still on the boat returning to Lin'an, and it is too late to meet Zhao Kui. See you for the last time.

This veteran general who fought for decades still followed the historical process and passed away in November of the second year of Xianchun. There was no change because of my arrival, but the place of death changed from Hunan to Lin'an.

Sitting on the sedan chair, I suddenly felt an inexplicable sadness. As a traveler, I have an unparalleled advantage in this era, but at the same time, I clearly know the date of death of each celebrity.

If people know the date of death of the people around him, but they can't say it clearly, it will undoubtedly be a painful torture. What's more, my current master of this body, Zhao Yu, only has seven or eight years left. Can I change.

It’s no wonder that Emperor’s Valley Shushu Hall has a rule that you can’t look for others before the age of 24. It’s the dream of most people to be able to find out the secrets, but when you get to that point, you don’t know that it’s a burden, and those who understand the secrets can only bear it alone That kind of torment, if the Tao is not deep, is likely to be insane.

"Guanjia, we're here," Xiao Qi's voice brought me back from my contemplation.

This is the first time I have seen a minister pass away after crossing.

At Zhao Kui's age, even in later generations he would be considered a long-lived.

"See the emperor," when I entered the back room, everyone knelt down and saluted.

"Excuse me, everyone go to your own business,"

I stood beside Zhao Kui's bed and watched Zhao Kui's remains quietly. Although his face was thin, he looked serene. Thinking of what Zhao Huai said, Zhao Kui's loud laugh before he died, I have a vague meaning I have already understood that Zhao Kui's heart has been put down. He believes that I will achieve the ZTE I have always said. Not only him, but even Lu You's last wish will surely be realized.

"Zhao Huai,"

"Grass people are here,"

"It's good to handle the funeral of old Aiqing,"

"Yes, Your Majesty,"

Facing Zhao Kui's body, I bowed deeply and said: "Old Aiqing, don't worry, I will definitely fulfill my promise, Zhao Huai, after finishing the funeral, you will come to serve in the court. The unfinished business of Lao Aiqing will be continued by us,"

"Yes, the grassroots obey the order,"

At the court meeting the next day, I announced the news that Lu Guogong Zhao Kui had passed away.

Everyone sighed after hearing this, whether they were enemies or friends, they all felt rather sad. This old man deserves respect. Jiang Wanli came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Duke of Lu has fought on the battlefield for decades, and he has made great contributions to the community. His Majesty decreed to bestow gifts and burials, "

"Well, Zhunzuo, the Duke of Lu has made great contributions to our dynasty. He gave it to the Taifu, posthumously named Zhongjing, granted him the title of King Zhongjing, and enjoyed the Nanyue Temple. His son Zhao Huai entered the court as an official. I will hand it over to your Ministry of Rites, and according to Duke Lu’s wish, he will be buried at the foot of Baoshi Mountain in the northwest of Lin’an, and will be buried in his hometown in Hunan after I have pacified the north.”

"Yes, my minister Ma Tingluan complies with the order,"

"Dear dears, there is still the last month left in this year, everyone must not slack off, and strive to complete the task with excess and quality,"

"Yes, I will obey the order,"

Xiaoqi said loudly on the golden steps: "My lords, if you have a book, please play it."

"Your Majesty, my minister Ma Guangzu has a book to play,"

"Ma Aiqing, please tell me,"