Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 416 Letter from an Old Lover
Zhao Mu looked at Fang Shisan and said, "I appreciate your Mingjiao's attitude of distinguishing public from private. I just don't know if you are willing to do me a favor."

Fang Shisan asked doubtfully: "What are you busy with?"

Zhao Mu replied: "It's very simple, that is, go back and tell Princess Zhao that you can cooperate with her. And we are also ready to raise troops in the southeast, but in order to succeed in one fell swoop, you can ask for more military supplies from the Liao Kingdom. "

Fang Shisan murmured: "What do you want to do?"

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "It's nothing, it's just mutual benefit and win-win. If your Mingjiao wants to rebel against us in the Song Dynasty, what you must lack most is weapons, arrows, crossbows and other military supplies. Even money. It happens to be available now. A fool wants to give it to you. I feel there is no reason not to accept it, and if you take the military resources of the Liao State and don't work for him, you can weaken the strength of the Liao people to a certain extent."

Fang Shisan replied: "I understand, it's really a vicious strategy. This way it is indeed mutually beneficial for both of us."

Fang Shisan looked at Zhao Mu and said with a smile: "Aren't you afraid that after we get these military supplies, we will really help the Liao people to rebel against you?"

Zhao Mu shook his head and said with a smile: "Haha, you don't have this ability. The Song Dynasty is not as weak as you seem. It is not a bunch of rabble from three religions and nine schools, which can be matched by barbarians from several countries. Besides, you are right. , If we, the people in power, can really make the country peaceful and peaceful, you can't do it even if you want to."

"And in the future, the people will not rebel. On the contrary, a large number of young people will join the Song army. Our heavenly army of the Song Dynasty will destroy all the barbarians in the four directions with overwhelming force. Okay, today we will Let’s talk about this first. Your Mingjiao attitude is not bad. If you are willing to serve the imperial court, then I can help you introduce him! By the way, what kind of emperor is your master? If it's a country, I can help him, but it depends on how much value you can generate."

Fang Shisan was shocked by Zhao Mu's words. He frowned and said, "If I hadn't heard it with my own ears, I would never have believed that this was said by a prince of the Song Dynasty. The first half was okay, but you plan to help me Master, are you willing to cede Bashu to us?"

Hu Yanjin smiled at this time and said: "Haha, no wonder you are so confident. But that's right, these sergeants come from all over the world, and their families will never help the rebels."

Fang Shisan said: "Okay, I'll go back and report to Master. Farewell!" After that, Fang Shisan left.

"Now I'm trying to drain the firepower. Even if the Mingjiao wants to rebel, they won't be able to gather the hearts of the people and their subordinates. Even if they can recruit people, they will only be old, weak, sick and disabled, and there is no way they can compete with the young people of the imperial court."

At this moment, Dongxue walked in.

Zhao Mu praised him and said, "Yeah! Children can be taught."

Zhao Mu shook his head and said: "No need, these little loaches are just small loaches and cannot make any big waves. Your Majesty is already implementing the military restructuring. Although I have been promoted to Grand Master, I still hold the title of Minister of the Ministry of War. I Although I have no real power, I still have the right to review some important files. Since the reform of the military system, our army in the Song Dynasty has dismissed many unqualified old and weak people and recruited many young and strong people."

"A small number of them are Jianghu people who brought their art to the army. The rewards we gave to the soldiers after the Battle of Xiongzhou have now also set off a big wave among the people. After these soldiers returned home, they showed off in the countryside That money has aroused the admiration of many farmers who cannot afford to study and only have one hand."

Fang Shisan thought to himself: "If possible, I really don't want to be an enemy of such a person."

Speaking of this, Fang Shisan didn't say much. He only felt Zhao Mu's terror now. He can lure you with promises of huge profits, or he can kill you to get rid of you. Such an opponent is truly terrifying.

At this time, Mei Jian walked in, and she asked: "Young Master, should we send someone to follow him and destroy their lair in the capital in one fell swoop?"

Zhao Mu shook his head and said: "Of course not. But this world is very big. If you want to build an ancestral temple and establish a country, you don't have to stick to one place in Han. You can go back and tell your master if he is willing to lead the Mingjiao." Surrender, oh no! To be precise, I want to help the imperial court. Then I can give him a few cities to re-establish his small country of Hou Shu. It doesn't matter if he doesn't want to cooperate. Give me your military qualifications, then wash your necks and wait for me to pick off your heads!"

Zhao Mu looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

Dongxue replied: "To report back to the prince, I just handed over a letter from Long Wei in front of the door."

Zhao Mu asked, "Do you know who handed it over?" Dong Xue shook her head and said, "The Cong Long Guard at the door said that the person who delivered the letter was also a Cong Long Guard."

Hu Yanjin said, "Could it be that His Majesty summoned you for something?"

Zhao Mu took the envelope and shook his head. He said: "Your Majesty summons me, why do you need a letter? Just send someone to give an oral message."

As he spoke, Zhao Mu opened the envelope, but there was nothing inside.

The four of them looked at the envelope and frowned.

Dongxue knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I have never opened this letter, and I don't know that this envelope is empty."

Zhao Mu looked at her frightened look and said, "Get better, I didn't say you lost this letter."

After Dongxue got up, Mei Jian quickly grabbed her hand and looked left and right.

After careful inspection, Mei Jian said: "It seems that there is no poison on this envelope."

Hu Yanjin said: "Who sent that? I don't think anyone would dare to make a joke about Prince Qi's Mansion."

Zhao Mu looked at the letter carefully, but there seemed to be nothing special about it.

However, Zhao Mu noticed the fonts and notes on it at this time. He put the envelope away and said, "Okay, I will handle this matter personally."

The three of them saw his mysterious look and didn't ask any further questions. Then everyone dispersed.

After nightfall, Zhao Mu didn't go to bed for a long time.

Mu Wanqing asked: "What happened today? You seem to have something wrong."

Zhao Mu replied: "I will go out tonight. I will come back in the early morning."

Mu Wanqing murmured: "Where are you going?"

Zhao Mu didn't hide it now, he replied: "Go meet an old friend!"

Facing Zhao Mu's answer, Mu Wanqing did not look surprised. She asked: "Old friend? Who is it? Sister Huyan? Or Miss Wang? By the way, where has A'Zhu been these past few days?"

Zhao Mu sighed and said: "Oh! None of them. If you count, he should be my first love!"

Hearing Zhao Mu's words, Mu Wanqing couldn't help laughing. She smiled and said: "Haha, first love? Isn't your first love Qiu Shuang and Dong Xue? I heard my mother-in-law say that you have coveted them before. It's just that my mother-in-law is very strict and is afraid that you will be exhausted by indulging in women at such a young age, so why not let you touch them now? But even if you call them. You don’t have to leave if you’re just sleeping with me.”

(End of this chapter)