The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 346: Visiting Zhao Pu on a Snowy Night, Zhao Pu Was Not Sleeping Yet

Ming Dynasty Yongle Period
The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren who were enjoying the cool air in the pavilion were looking at the sky.

"Emperor Taizu of Song is quite regrettable."

Wearing a gauze lining, Zhu Di was fanning himself with a round-head fan.

Although the military system caused serious problems, Zhu Di also felt a certain degree of empathy for Emperor Taizu of Song's helplessness.

"The Analects of Confucius, Ji Shi, says: When the world is governed by virtue, rituals, music, conquests and wars are decided by the emperor. When the world is governed by virtue, rituals, music, conquests and wars are decided by the princes."

"During the chaotic Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius attributed the source of the chaos to the fact that rites, music, wars and conquests were decided by the princes."

"If it was like this during the Spring and Autumn Period, wouldn't it be the same for the chaos in later times?"

"During the Five Dynasties, it became a common practice for military generals to form sworn brothers and factions and establish societies."

"In troubled times, sticking together for warmth is a natural choice to seek benefits and avoid harm."

"Zhou Taizu had ten military leaders, and Song Taizu had ten brothers in the Yishe."

"But from releasing military power over a cup of wine to the drastic reform of the military system, it can be seen that Emperor Taizu of Song had always been committed to punishing the evil of the Five Dynasties."

Zhu Zhanji rolled up his dark blue cuffs and poured a cup of tea for each of his grandfather and father.

"Grandpa, everyone knows how he got to this position."

"In order to prevent those who come after us from imitating us, we must, of course, block the way for those who come after us."

Zhu Gaochi, who was standing by, wiped the sweat off his face with his sleeve, leaving a wet mark on his gray shirt.

"You are too biased."

"As the saying goes, only when the military power is fully seized can the emperor decide on the expedition."

"This is what the Confucian sages expected of a peaceful and prosperous era."

"Besides, being able to recognize the current situation and being good at making decisions are the qualities of a wise and capable leader."

Zhu Zhanji smoothed his cuffs and thought to himself.

Know the situation... Know how to make decisions... Be a wise leader...

Then I understand!

……

{To be honest, it is a good thing that the general can see his old age.}
{There are only a handful of founding monarchs who did not kill their meritorious officials.}
{Li Erfeng and Zhao Da, who else is there besides them?}

{Fire Magician Xiu: Am I not standing high enough?}

{Er Feng and Xiu Er were using their own military merits to suppress the world's troops. Strictly speaking, Zhao Da's military merits were not enough, after all, the world was not unified. He just made up a system to reassure the soldiers.}
{It feels like this person is applying the three-province system to the military system.}
{Whether it is true or not, being able to put it on is a skill.}
{It would be great if Yue Fei could meet Zhao Da.}
{Stop talking! Lord Yue! He made such great contributions! He had no small faults and made no mistakes of principle! But he was killed for a false charge!}

{Zhao Gou is even more hateful than that damned Liu Bang! ! ! }

……

Big man.

He raised his hands, and the wide cuffs slid down his arms to his elbows.

Liu Bang just picked up a piece of barbecue and was about to start eating when he saw these words. In an instant, he lost all his mood.

"Ugh……"

It wasn't Nai Gong who killed Han Xin!
At that time, Nai Gong was still outside fighting against the princes!

He glanced at Lu Zhi who was sitting upright beside him.

The long red and black sleeves wrapped tightly around her waist.

At the corner of the lapel, a red ribbon was tied around the waist.

This person sat very steadily.

……

Datang.

Li Shimin took the word "Yue Fei" to heart.

It was a false accusation and even the meritorious officials were killed.

This Zhao Gou is obviously an unjust king.

“It’s not easy for anyone.”

……

Great Song.

Yue Fei?

Zhao Kuangyin frowned and put his arms on the stone table.

The back garden suddenly became quiet.

Judging from these words, it seems that Yue Fei can be compared with Han Xin?
But such a person was killed in vain by Zhao...?
What is a great achievement?

Could it be that the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun were recovered?

Zhao Kuangyin was in a state of confusion.

That's not right! If he really had such merit, how could he be killed unjustly?

No, no, it is not impossible that he would encounter a tyrant like Hu Hai.

That’s not right. If he had met a tyrant like Hu Hai, how could he have achieved great success?

What was involved during this period?
……

Southern Song Dynasty.

Zhao Gou looked at the water stains on his chest with a gloomy expression.

There is a large dark patch on the white round-necked Lan robe with dots of dark green hanging on it. At first glance, it looks like a picture of a bamboo grove.

He waved his hand and asked the frightened palace maid who was serving tea to retreat.

Zhao Gou looked at the sky and sighed.

"late……"

……

On the canopy.

The general trend of the world is displayed on the territory.

To the north of Song was Liao, which ruled the northeast, central and eastern Inner Mongolia, Hebei, and northern Shanxi.

The "Northern Han" entrenched in central Shanxi was sandwiched between the "Liao" and "Song".

The southwestern part of the Song Dynasty was the "Later Shu" which occupied Sichuan and Chongqing

The southeast is the "Southern Tang" which controls the area south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, southern Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, and western Fujian.

To the east of the Southern Tang was the Wuyue Kingdom, which occupied Zhejiang, Shanghai, and the northeastern part of Fujian.

Below Wuyue is Qingyuan, which ruled the southeastern part of Fujian.

Then there is "Nanping", which is located between Song and Wuping and is located in the three states of southern Jing (Jiangling, Zigui, and Yichang in Hubei).

Directly below Nanping is Wuping in Hunan.

Finally, there is the Southern Han, which occupies Lingnan and Guangdong.

……

[After reforming the military system and consolidating the throne, the unification of the world will be put on the agenda. ]

[However, since the end of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties, there have been many vassal states, the north and the south have been divided, separatist regimes have emerged, and the Liao Kingdom in the north is eyeing them covetously.]

【Therefore, it was not easy to unify the country, and formulating a unification strategy became Song Taizu's top priority. 】

【During the reign of Emperor Shizong of Zhou, Wang Pu proposed the "Plan for Pacificating the Border" which was to first attack the south and then the north. However, when Emperor Shizong of Zhou actually implemented it, he decided to "first attack the north and then the south."】

[At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, all the regimes in the south paid tribute and submitted to the emperor, and Emperor Taizu of Song intended to launch a northern expedition first.]

[However, the generals who had fought with Zhou Shizong believed that the Northern Han and Liao were stronger in force and had formed an alliance, making them difficult to deal with. They advocated destroying the weak regime in the south first.]

【Song Taizu, who couldn't sleep because of this, began to seek external help. 】

【Thus, there was a saying that "Taizu visited Zhao Pu on a snowy night."】

……

On the canopy.

There was heavy snow at night, and the sky and the earth were covered with white.

A scholar stood at the door, with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, muttering:
"I'm afraid the snow tonight will be quite heavy."

The woman with a high bun behind him rolled her eyes and said:

"Don't wait any longer. It's freezing cold and snowing so heavily!"

"You probably can't come."

Then she took off her gold bracelet, removed her earrings, and pulled out her gilded hairpin.

While removing her makeup, she muttered:

"I don't know what the official's hobby is..."

"Always coming unannounced."

"It's been several times! I've changed my clothes!"

"Every time you greet him in a mid-length dress, he doesn't even think about whether the minister is embarrassed or not!"

The scholar lowered his head to think for a moment, then raised his head, took a deep breath, and said as if he had mustered up his courage:
"Well, change clothes!"

The plain silk belt was untied, and the dark blue slanting collar was taken off. Wearing a white middle layer, the couple was about to blow out the lights and rest.

"Boom boom boom!"

A rhythmic and familiar knock on the door rang out along with the tiger-head bell at the door.

The woman in the jacket rolled her eyes again, sat up from the couch, and began to put on her clothes.

The scholar sighed and dared not neglect it.

He put on his shoes, put on his clothes, and went to open the door.

When the door opened, one person had his back to him and the other was looking at him.

The person with his back turned stood tall and slender, standing in the snow and wind.

Hearing the noise, he turned around and said with a smile:
"Zeping, I'm here to see you!"

……

{You're still laughing! Do you know how stupid your behavior is?}
{Hahahaha! Oh my god! This kind of boss is so scary! What kind of person are you! Going to your subordinate’s house to discuss something in the middle of the night!}

{It seems like he is a repeat offender!}

{Hahahaha! Is night raid a tradition of your Song Dynasty?}

{Remembered that joke!
Su Shi: Bang, bang, bang! Huaimin, are you asleep?
Zhang Huaimin was sleeping soundly.

Su Shi: Bang, bang, bang! Are you asleep?

Zhang Huaimin woke up with sleepy eyes.

Su Shi: Huaimin hasn't slept yet either!
{Hahahaha! So the source of this custom is Zhao Kuangyin!}
……

Great Song.

awkward.

Zhao Kuangyi turned his head away and didn't look at Zhao Kuangyin's expression. He pursed his lips tightly and pinched his thigh with his hands.

And Zhao Kuangyin over there was already dumbfounded.

My hands curled up unconsciously and my toes were curled together in my shoes.

An indescribable feeling of shame and anger welled up in my heart.

It’s over… my fame for the rest of my life…

……

Song Taizong period
"Hahahaha!"

Zhao Kuangyi remembered that this man had knocked on the door of Kaifeng Prefecture in the middle of the night, and after dragging himself up, he went to knock on Zhao Pu's door!
I have advised him myself!

It’s so late! Everyone’s asleep!
This person is so stubborn and insists on going!
"Hahahaha!"

He still can't forget the slightly desperate expression on Zhao Pu's face when he opened the door!

“Hahahaha…hahaha…”

"Ugh……"

……

Song Shenzong Period
Zhang Huaimin, who was walking in the courtyard with Su Shi to admire the sky, was stunned for a moment.

Then he burst out laughing.

Su Shi on the side also smiled and said:
"So, did you go to bed?"

Zhang Huaimin was stunned and nodded at him with a smile.

"I slept! I slept really well!"

Su Shi stroked his beard and smiled:

"sleep well!"

“There is no night without the moon, and no place without the bright moon!”

"Eat when it's time to eat, sleep when it's time to sleep!"

Zhang Huaimin restrained his smile, and while reciting this line, he sighed:
"You are still open-minded."

Su Shi patted Zhang Huaimin on the shoulder.

"When I first came to Huangzhou, I couldn't sleep either, but after a while I let it go."

"Besides, there's nothing wrong with having idle people like us two."

……

On the canopy.

The three of them sat cross-legged on a thick mattress.

The charcoal was lit and the three of them drank wine and grilled meat.

Zhao Pu turned the raw meat over and asked:
"It's been a long and cold night. How can the emperor have the heart to brave the snow and wind to go out of the palace to look for the minister?"

Zhao Kuangyin swallowed the barbecue in his mouth and sighed:

"I can't sleep."

"I wonder what the officials are worried about?"

"Beyond this bed, all are other people's homes, so I came to see you."

Zhao Pu nodded and asked:
"It is time to conquer the south and the north. I wish to hear the direction of the plan."

Zhao Kuangyin held the wine glass and said casually:
"We want to take Taiyuan first."

After the words were spoken, silence fell in the hall.

The wood crackled in the fire.

Zhao Kuangyin watched the barbecue gradually changing color in front of him, while Zhao Kuangyi covered his head and ate the barbecue.

Zhao Pu pondered for a long time and said slowly:

"The land east of the Yellow River is located between the Khitan and the Tangut."

"Even if Northern Han is conquered in one fell swoop, the troubles in the northwest will be borne by us alone."

"Why not keep it and wait for the king's army to conquer all the countries? Where can we escape to such a tiny country?"

Zhao Kuangyin put down his chopsticks, clapped his hands and laughed:

"That's exactly what I meant! I was just testing it out."

……

【After Emperor Taizu of Song visited Zhao Pu on a snowy night, he decided on a strategy for unification. 】

[It is basically a replica of "Pingbian Strategy", which is still south first and north later, easy first and difficult later. ]

【Once the strategy is formulated, it is immediately implemented. 】

[Just in time, big gift packages are starting to fall from the sky in the south. ]

……

{If you go north first and then south, you will conquer Yanyun!}
{What a pity, it's the time when the king is sleeping.}
｛Sometimes it’s not good to be cautious.｝
{If we conquer the north first and then the south, and conquer the difficult first and then the easy. If we conquer Yanyun with all our strength, the south will surely surrender!}
……

The period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty
Stretch your legs and sit on the couch.

Liu Che rubbed his knees and shook his head and sighed:

"Fighting a war is not that easy."

"Even if the enemy is stupid, they must strengthen their border defenses at this time."

"It's different now, it's different now."

Wei Zifu lifted Liu Che's legs and placed them on her knees, massaging them and saying:

"Your Majesty also thinks that the best strategy is to go south first and then north?"

Liu Che leaned back comfortably, fanned his sleeves and said lazily:

"It's not about which is the best strategy, it depends on the situation."

"Then didn't Emperor Shizong of Zhou also go south first and then north? Why?"

"Because it costs money!"

"Since the Tang Dynasty, the financial resources of the country have been transferred to Jiangnan, but at this time, Jiangnan was occupied by various small countries."

"How can we march north without taking over the money warehouse first?"

"Zhuge Liang also needed money and food before he could launch the Northern Expedition."

When Wei Zifu heard the three words "Zhuge Liang", she agreed with them deeply.

Indeed, if Prime Minister Zhuge had sufficient money and food, the Northern Expedition would have been successful long ago.

"But Zhou Shizong is about to attack Youzhou?"

Liu Che took off the long crown on his head, smoothed his hair and said:
"Wouldn't it be that the Khitans would flee at the sight of the enemy and would have no intention of fighting?"

"You can tell from the way Zhao Kuangyin handles affairs."

“This man is very stable.”

"He wouldn't gamble on whether his Northern Expedition would be as smooth as Guo Rong's."

"He can't afford the gamble either."

……

(End of this chapter)