The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 286: Don’t stick to trivial matters but have a righteous heart!
Hearing the words of the divine bird, the faces of the officials in the hall suddenly changed, with shock on their faces. They looked at the back of Li Gang standing in front, with even more envy in their eyes.

Obviously, they were very envious of Li Gang, who was able to quickly gain the favor of the divine bird and be promoted by the divine bird.

Li Gang, who was standing in front, was shocked and excited after hearing the words of the divine bird. He never expected that the divine bird would directly reward him as the general of the country.

You know, except for the princess of the Qin State in the pre-Qin Dynasty, no one can win the title of Zhenguo!

And in the Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, no one could win the name of the country!

How could this not make him excited?
He reacted quickly, and then hurriedly bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Divine Bird! I will definitely protect the Song Dynasty with all my strength, organize the army for the Northern Expedition, recover the Sixteen States of Yanyun, and wipe out the humiliation of China!"

Hearing Li Gang's words, Bai Zhi didn't have much reaction. After all, according to the strength of the Song Dynasty at this time, the possibility of winning against the Jin Kingdom in the north was not very high.

Therefore, if you want what Li Gang said to come true, you will need some other help.

So after hearing Li Gang's words, Bai Zhi immediately asked:

"What do you think of the Song Dynasty's army today?"

However, his move also made later generations think that the Qin State's military merit-based nobility system had great flaws. Therefore, later dynasties did not implement the military merit-based nobility system.

As a general in the army, Li Gang was not only proficient in leading troops, but also proficient in fighting. After hearing Bai Zhi's words, he immediately understood the meaning of Bai Zhi's words.

So after hearing this answer, everyone in the hall showed surprise on their faces.

This is very different from the original history. In the original history, later dynasties did not implement the Qin Dynasty's system of promotion based on military merit, because in their view Qin was a tyrannical and unjust country.

After Li Gang thought deeply, although deep down he agreed with the promotion of military merit into the nobility system, he still couldn't help but ask this question.

In this time and space, the Qin State was not tyrannical and unethical. On the contrary, after the Qin State unified the six countries, it also implemented laws to facilitate the people. Because of the Shenniao Reform, the Qin State changed a lot.

But there are so many benefits to entering the nobility system for military merit, so why did later dynasties not implement it?

"The words of General Zhenguo are very reasonable, and I think so too!"

However, after hearing what Song Huizong Zhao Ji said, Bai Zhi was still a little disappointed.

Hearing Li Gang's answer, Bai Zhi shook his head slightly, and then looked at Song Huizong Zhao Ji who was on the side. Zhao Ji, the Song Huizong on the side, noticed the divine bird's gaze and immediately replied:

"They blessed the Queen of the Song Dynasty, but it was you who gained glory and wealth. If it were placed on you, would you be willing to risk your lives to fight?!"

After hearing Li Gang's words, everyone in the hall also showed a look of sudden enlightenment and understood the final meaning of the divine bird.

Therefore, in order to change the Qin State, Bai Zhi changed the Qin State's military merit system.

Li Gang pondered for a moment, and then answered loudly. After all, in his opinion, this is the only way to lead troops throughout the ages.

"As long as the generals fight to the death and take the lead, they will surely infect ordinary soldiers and make them fight bravely to protect the Song Dynasty!"

After all, in their view, the Qin State's military merit-based nobility system was abolished by Shenniao, but now it was implemented by the Song Dynasty. Is the military merit-based nobility system suitable for the Song Dynasty?
"Military merit was introduced into the nobility system...didn't the Divine Bird abolish it during the Qin Dynasty?"

But it is also because of this that after the Sheniao Reform, the Qin State's military merit promotion system was also reformed. After all, the military merit promotion system is only suitable for specific periods, and in a peaceful era, military merit promotion may backfire on a country.

After hearing Li Gang's words, he looked at the reactions of everyone in the hall, but then he realized that the reason why no one in later dynasties implemented the military merit system was because he abolished it in the first place.

"What does Shenniao mean? At this time, the Song Dynasty should implement the Qin Dynasty's military merit-based nobility system?"

In the pre-Qin period, Qin's military merit system was naturally very good. It was able to make a weak and peaceful country become the hegemon among the seven kingdoms. This illustrates the benefits of some of Qin's systems.

Then he asked Li Gang on the side, "Why do ordinary soldiers have a mission to protect the Song Dynasty when they have nothing to do with the Song Dynasty?"

But the reason why I abolished it was not that it was not good for military merit to be promoted to the nobility system, but that it was not suitable for the Great Qin at that time.

"It is true that I abolished it back then, but it does not mean that it is not good for military merit to be promoted to the nobility system!"

After figuring out the reason, he answered Li Gang below, and the divine bird's answer also surprised everyone in the hall, and they immediately showed a look of sudden realization.

It turns out that people throughout the ages have thought that it was not good to enter the nobility system for military merit, but this was a wrong idea. The reason why Shenniao abolished the nobility system for military merit in Qin was because it was no longer suitable.

Seeing this, Bai Zhi also thought of something, then looked at the people in the hall, and then said loudly:

"Are your thoughts so rigid and solidified to this extent? Do you think that everything remains unchanged throughout life?"

"Miao! Da Miao!"

"Existence is reasonable!"

"The system of knighthood for military merit is a very appropriate system in times of strife, but it is naturally inappropriate in times of peace. This is why I abolished it back then."

"At this time in the Song Dynasty, implementing the system of military merit in the army is the best way to stimulate the fighting spirit of the soldiers and help the Song Dynasty become invincible!"

"So, do you still think that it is not good for military merit to be promoted into the nobility system?"

Upon hearing the divine bird's inquiry, the officials in the hall quickly shook their heads. Since the divine bird had said so, how could they dare to refute the divine bird's words.

"In this case, the affairs of the army will be handed over to the general of Zhenguo. All the yamen in the court must assist the general of Zhenguo. Anyone who dares to delay and block will be killed without mercy!"

Bai Zhi said in a cold tone, which made everyone in the hall tremble. They naturally knew that what the divine bird said was true. If they really stopped them, they would probably also step into the corpses outside the hall. Follow in the footsteps.

At the same time, they also knew in their hearts that the world of the Song Dynasty would probably change from now on, and the vision they once indulged in of scholar-bureaucrats and the emperor co-ruling the world would also come to nothing.

In the past, if anyone dared to stop them from realizing this vision, they would completely eliminate that person with thunderous means. But at this moment, it is the divine bird that is stopping them. No one in this world can disobey the divine bird.

"Yes! I will obey His Majesty the Divine Bird's orders!"

After hearing the words of the divine bird, everyone in the hall responded in unison without any hesitation.

After arranging these things, Bai Zhi left. Regarding the arrangements he just made, he mostly asked Li Gang to do it. However, Li Gang was just a general in history. He was created because of a specific period and specific choices. gained his reputation.

As for his own talents, I'm afraid he is just one of a kind.

Therefore, Bai Zhi still needs to make another choice.

Watching the divine bird suddenly disappear into the hall, the huge hall was silent for a moment, and then suddenly became noisy. A flatterer quickly walked up to Li Gang and congratulated Li Gang on being favored by the divine bird.

There are also upright people who just congratulated Li Gang and went about what they should do. But more people were still immersed in what had just happened, immersed in the power of the sacred bird, and thought of the corpse outside the hall, and felt lingering fear in their hearts.

……

Outside Bianjing City, there is a lot of traffic, and merchants from all over the world gather here. The world's goods are valuable, supporting Bianjing. Bianjing City is prosperous for hundreds of miles, merchants are prosperous, people are drunk and rich, the lights are dim, and the starry night is bright!
However, on the spacious official road outside Bianjing City, a dusty woman walked slowly, wearing a simple long cloth skirt, a bamboo hat on her head, holding a long sword, and carrying a luggage on her back. She was far away at first glance. People who do it.

Li Qingzhao raised his head and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar city in front of him again. His eyes were calm, but he felt an inexplicable feeling in his heart.

I still remember the scene when I followed my father and left here in embarrassment.

But when I came to Bianjing City again, it was in this way.

However, when she looked at the prosperous scene of Bianjing City, she frowned slightly, and when she thought of the current situation of the Song Dynasty in the world, her heart felt like a mountain.

Stop and look far away, the willows on the roadside are swaying slightly in the hot summer wind, and the cool willow leaves blowing on your wrists can bring you the slightest coolness.

"Ugh……"

Then, Li Qingzhao sighed slightly.

Yes!

What's the use of worrying alone here?
She is familiar with history books and knows that in national wars, a person's strength is like a withered leaf in the waves, which will easily turn into powder and disappear without a trace.

Only with the power of the state can the situation be reversed and a certain goal achieved.

Seeing the endless stream of pedestrians on the spacious official road, Li Qingzhao stabilized his mind and then walked slowly towards the city.

However, at this moment, a flying swallow suddenly fell on her shoulder. However, the appearance of the flying swallow did not cause her surprise. She just turned her head slightly and asked:

"I wonder where the divine bird went?"

Li Qingzhao asked casually.

Bai Zhi replied: "We went to Bianjing City and the Song Dynasty Palace!"

Hearing the answer from the divine bird, Li Qingzhao showed a look of surprise on his face, and then he couldn't help but stop and look at the swallow on his shoulder.

Without waiting for Li Qingzhao to ask, Bai Zhi took the initiative and said:

"This time you enter the palace, it can be regarded as a clear sky for the Song Dynasty. After you enter the city, you should hear the changes in the court and feel the changes in the Song Dynasty..."

After hearing what Bai Zhi said, Li Qingzhao didn't dare to ask any more questions. After all, he would naturally know after entering Bianjing City.

"The situation facing the masses now has reached a very critical moment. The Liao Kingdom in the north is already dying, and facing the Jin Kingdom's offensive, it is no longer possible to stop it."

"However, the greed of the Jin Kingdom did not stop at the Liao Kingdom, but also in the Song Dynasty!"

Li Qingzhao couldn't help but sigh.

Bai Zhi was very happy to hear that Li Qingzhao could realize this. Of course, he also knew that some knowledgeable people in the Song Dynasty could also think of this.

"Therefore, it is urgent to transform the Song Dynasty!"

Bai Zhi nodded, "That's why I let the Song Dynasty repeat the military merits of the Qin Dynasty and enter the nobility system to inspire the bravery and bloody spirit of the men of the Song Dynasty, strengthen the military strength of the Song Dynasty, and resist the Jin Kingdom in the north!"

"Is military merit entering the nobility system?"

Hearing this, Li Qingzhao immediately looked thoughtful, obviously thinking about Qin's military merit system. After a moment, he nodded slightly, "The Qin State in the pre-Qin period was able to unify the six countries, and the military merit system was one of the reasons. First, without this system, where did the Qin State come from with its tiger and wolf divisions, and how could it defeat the six eastern countries on the military summit?"

"Of course, although the Qin State was able to unify the world, the advancement of military merit into the nobility system was only one of the reasons, but it was also an inevitable condition."

"At this time, the Song Dynasty had lost its blood for a long time. The country only knew about glory and wealth, and was indulged in prosperity. It was faced with danger and did not know it. This is what is needed at this time. The so-called heavy code should be used in troubled times, but that's all."

After thinking for a moment, Li Qingzhao agreed with what the divine bird did. But then he suddenly thought of something, and then looked at the divine bird suspended in the air seriously:

"I wonder who thinks that I can join the army and fight?"

"Why do you have this thought?"

Bai Zhi asked.

"Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Whenever a city is destroyed and a country is destroyed, the men who protect the women and children in the city are killed in the war. How can the women survive?"

"Just like the Princess Zhenguo during the Qin Dynasty, and Princess Yong'an during the Tang Dynasty, they were both women and men. If our ancestors could do this, why should I be afraid?!"

Speaking of this, Li Qingzhao's face showed a look of determination, and he seemed to be more determined in this idea, and he looked at Bai Zhi solemnly.

Hearing this, Bai Zhi didn't stop him too much and nodded directly:
"In that case, then go ahead!"

But Bai Zhi continued:
"However, as a woman, it is very inconvenient for you to join the army. But in the palace hall, I named Li Gang, the former hussar general, as the general of the country. You can visit the general of the country after entering the city. General Li Gang, if you say it is the wish of the divine bird, he will naturally make arrangements for you!"

After finishing speaking, Bai Zhi saw that Li Qingzhao was about to speak and refuse, and continued: "Don't refuse. If in the past, the situation in the Song Dynasty was not so dangerous, you could enter the army and start as a soldier. But at this moment, The situation is severe and we should do extraordinary things. Directly joining the army to lead an army can also give full play to our greatest advantages."

Li Qingzhao: "..."

Li Qingzhao, who originally wanted to speak, fell silent again after hearing Bai Zhi's words. How could she not know that what the divine bird said was extremely correct, but she, who acted magnanimously, refused to go through the back door.

But as the divine bird said, this is a critical time for life and death, so why bother talking about such trivial details.

So after silence, she nodded slightly, "In that case, it all depends on the arrangement of the divine bird."

"good!"

Bai Zhi nodded appreciatively.

Those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters and should have the spirit of justice in their chests. Those who adhere to trivial matters are pedantic, those who do not adhere to trivial matters but do not have righteousness are treacherous and sycophant. A true man should not adhere to trivial matters but have righteousness in his chest, only then can he accomplish great things that will be famous throughout the ages!

If you have a yardstick in your heart and rules in your actions, great things can happen!

(End of this chapter)