Ping An Biography

"My lord, how about a visit to Yueyang Tower today?" Zhu Heng was given a seat, sat down in front of the table and said, while talking, he picked up the boiled water poured by the Peach Blossom Fairy, and held it in his hand to keep warm instead of drinking it.

Thinking of the daytime situation, Zhang Ning was not in a good mood, so he said: "I didn't look carefully, there is probably nothing special about it, I socialized with the scholars in Yuezhou, and I was encouraged by them to write a poem. It's ridiculous."

Zhu Heng was also a gentry who had participated in the provincial examination, otherwise he would not be able to get a job with the King of Han, so he asked about the content of the poem after listening to it.Zhang Ning recited it again, and Zhu Heng just sighed after hearing the poem, no matter whether it was good or bad, maybe it resonated with his mood and ambition in some way.In ancient times, Fan Li brought his beauty to the five lakes when he became famous. There is indeed a market for such stories among scholars; Li Bai in the Tang Dynasty did not aspire to write romantic poems. Then he went into seclusion like Zhang Liang and Fan Li.Zhang Ning also felt the power of ancient times. It is really not easy for the scholars of 1000 years ago and 1000 years later to inherit the same mentality and general thinking.

"A place of interest is not because of the beautiful scenery." Zhu Heng said, "It depends on the story. It also depends on the state of mind and who you are with when you travel."

Zhang Ning nodded in agreement. [

Zhu Heng said again: "This minister is not able to accompany the lord to visit Yueyang Tower. I have the opportunity to visit another place, Chibi."

As soon as Zhang Ning heard this, almost everyone knew about the Battle of Chibi in the Three Kingdoms. The ancient battlefield seemed to be in the Huguang area. He thought for a while and asked: "Back then, Cao Mengde intended to break through the Yangtze River from the north and fought in Chibi. Where is the stronghold?" It seems that Jiangling is today's Jingzhou government?"

"Exactly." Zhu Heng said, "China has been divided and united for thousands of years, and has experienced several wars. The heroes and overlords of all dynasties have long seen where the key points are and where they need to be managed. Don’t worry, look where there is a big city, that’s the key point. For example, why such a big city like Nanjing is located in that position, mainly because Caishiji, the ferry crossing in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River that is most likely to be broken by the army, is near there. Grain, I thought it was going to rush."

Seeing the paper and ink on the table case, Zhu Heng asked Zhang Ning's permission, unfolded a piece of paper, picked up a brush and drew a zigzag ink line, and placed a sunspot on the Go piece on the table case. : "We are now in Yuezhou, which is located at the mouth of the lake on the south bank of the Yangtze River. Jingzhou is on the north bank of the upper reaches. This position is an important place for the north to attack and defend. If we acquire Jingzhou, we can gain a foothold on the north bank and further advance the upper reaches of Yiling in the future. If you can’t take Jingzhou, then block the upstream Sichuan pass. The upstream is unstable. In the future, we must face the wexe from Sichuan, and we must fight on multiple fronts.”

Zhang Ning asked: "Zhu Butang already has a plan for Jingzhou?"

Zhu Heng shook his head and sighed, "I couldn't accompany my lord to visit Yueyang Tower today, so I was in a hurry to find out about it. Huguang's Dongting Navy and Yangtze River Navy were near Yuezhou City before, but they were not damaged in the battle of Yuezhou." , moved to Jingzhou. We know that this place is important, and the minister also advised the lord early, but unfortunately the situation cannot be resolved overnight...

After the Battle of Yuanshui, our army quickly marched into Changde City, and blocked many ships on the river, all of which are now in Changde.But boats alone are not enough. Our men and horses have not been trained in water warfare, so they are definitely not the opponents of the army and navy in the country.Moreover, the boat dangled on the river, and the soldiers were not familiar with it, so it was difficult to use the artillery or the firecrackers; the artillery had to be placed on the shore, but most of the Yangtze River was four miles wide, and the shore artillery could not hit the warships on the river, and the maneuvering was not enough. , plan can be applied also. "

Zhang Ning said: "The training of the navy cannot be done right away. Right now, we have to attack Wuchang first and take down this eastern fortress. It is possible to go overland from Yuezhou and directly attack Wuchang City, which saves the trouble."

"That's the only way." Zhu Heng said, "In the future, when I take Wuchang as the main force, I will manage Wuchang and Yuezhou. The line can make General Zhou take the management of Lizhou as the foundation, and guard the west bank of Dongting Lake and the upstream line before Jingzhou is obtained; fundamental."

Zhang Ning praised: "Tonight Zhu Butang has already told me the overall plan, so it is appropriate to plan like this."

Zhu Hengdao: "Although Jingzhou has not been captured for the time being, the western front is passive; our biggest difficulty is the eastern front, which is more than a thousand miles long. Occupying the entire territory of Wuchang Prefecture and the east is the limit. We have to hope that the King of Han can send troops to the vicinity of Jiujiang Prefecture, so that we can live in peace."

"The current situation is occupied, the key is to stabilize this line, and it will take time to grow." Zhang Ning pondered, "As long as there is time, based on the money and food in Changde and Changsha, it is only a matter of time before the Suzaku army grows rapidly."

The two talked for a while, and Zhu Heng saw that it was getting late, so he took his leave and went to rest.

This place, as the temporary official office of the Suzaku Army in Yuezhou City, was not originally a government office, but an official's estate, a courtyard with three entrances.Now this place is full of people. Dozens of officials of the size of the Senate and some high-level military generals are here, and some office rooms have to be vacated in the front yard.But Zhang Ning is the king after all, the residence arranged for him was originally a bedroom, and there was nothing missing; there was also a side room next to the main house, and Peach Blossom Fairy lived in the side room, one was nearby to protect Zhang Ning's safety, and the other was a woman. It can also take better care of his daily life.

Zhang Ning took a hot bath and went to bed to get ready for sleep.Nai couldn’t sleep no matter what, no wonder Zhu Heng said before, “I don’t sleep well recently, and I don’t drink tea at night.” I’m really not used to it when I’m in a new place... Even if the whole city is stationed with my own army, the surrounding area is full of my own people. It’s just a newcomer Still doesn't seem safe.And maybe I think about too many things during the day, and I still feel uneasy at night, with many inexplicable thoughts, large and small, lingering in my mind.

Because Zhu Heng talked about the general aspect before, Zhang Ning lay on the bed and pondered for a while.Looking back and thinking about the road of raising troops in the past two years, it is true that we have taken advantage of Han Wang as an opportunity and Yao Ji’s power as a starting point to get to this point; but the environment is unfavorable, and the biggest capital for sailing against the current is firearm technology that surpasses the times. Otherwise, the capture of the county might not have been successful due to insufficient troops, and the first step could not have been taken...

Now that things are starting to spread out, it is not easy to control the overall situation with just a leading weapon for a while.Zhang Ning realizes that he has risen too fast, and his foundation is not enough compared to King Han. His main weakness is his lack of prestige in the world... The most obvious practical problem is to expand his strength. They will ask who is paying for the money, saying that it is the King of Xiang, where did the King of Xiang come from?Known as the third son of Jianwen, people in farther places don't understand the situation, and most of them think that some refugees and rebels are just playing a banner.Everyone has defected here without a name or a role. Is it reliable and has a future?

He began to think that if Jianwen stood up, he would have appeal. After all, Emperor Jianwen had been emperor for several years. Although it was a long time ago, his reputation had been passed down for many years.But Zhang Ning is too unfamiliar with Emperor Jianwen, so he has to rely on Yao Ji...

I don't know how long it took, but I heard a "cracking" sound above my head. It was raining outside, and the sound was the sound of raindrops hitting the roof tiles. [

"Once is cloud, evening is rain, day and night, under the balcony..." Zhang Ning thought of Yao Ji, as if she had turned into raindrops, just a short distance away; he remembered the day and night together in Changde City , see her every day.She said that she wanted to hide in a corner of warmth; every time in such a quiet rainy night, why did Zhang Ning not miss that dream, although so fragile, but not be hurt, don't worry about a safe paradise, and worry free.But people have a society, and there is no such a perfect place that can meet all kinds of needs and live in peace and ease.

Zhang Ning also doesn't know why he relies on such an ancient person as Yao Ji in his heart, but he can imagine that without Yao Ji, he will definitely feel that any major things he does here are meaningless, and he will definitely feel ashamed .

Thinking of her, with a little lust, I think of the snow-white breasts and gorgeous nipples under the dim light; there is also the warmth from the heart, never has a woman made Zhang Ning feel so kind and reliable, she seems not There will be people in the world... At least Zhang Ning didn't think that such people could exist in the modern age of his previous life.

Unable to fall asleep, he got up from the bed, checked a coat, touched the fire folder on the table, opened it and found that there were still sparks, and carefully blew and lit the candle on the candlestick.There are almost no other sounds except the sound of rain. It is late at night and everyone is asleep.He had no choice but to grind the ink himself, trying to write a letter to Yao Ji.

After a while, there was a sound behind him, he looked back and saw that the sleepy Peach Blossom Fairy had also gotten up, she was also wrapped in a jacket, her hair was messy. "I heard a noise and saw the lights in your room turned on, so I got up to have a look. Why is the prince still awake at such a late hour?"

No one can replace Yao Ji's position in Zhang Ning's heart, like Yao Ji, she is still tempting him even thousands of miles away.The disheveled Peach Blossom Fairy is no exception, not even a substitute.The kind of psychology that seduces Zhang Ning cannot be described by simple desires.

He replied casually: "I can't sleep on the left and right, I will write a letter home."

"Writing to Mother Tuesday?" Peach Blossom Fairy looked worried, as she seemed to have always had some prejudice against Mother Tuesday.

Zhang Ning said: "There is also Mrs. Yao."

Women's jealousy is legal, and the hostility generated is even more inexplicable in Zhang Ning's view.Moreover, Zhang Ning thinks that Peach Blossom Fairy's unconscious enemy is also wrong. Although Zhou Niang is his wife, she is obviously not her real enemy... Zhang Ning doesn't value marriage very much, and thinks it is just a social responsibility , This is probably the psychological shadow brought by the previous life.

He picked up the pen but didn't know how to write it. Finally, he decided to write to Mrs. Zhou first, so the writing went smoothly.Tuesday's mother is completely different from his wife in his previous life. She is innocent. Zhang Ning thinks that he should give her more care... Of course, the main reason is because of his father-in-law Zhou Mengxiong.

Zhou Mengxiong is now in charge of half of the "Wuchang Camp" and "Changde Camp". In the future, Zhang Ning plans to let him run Lizhou and stabilize the overall situation on the western front. Such an important task must maintain good relations.There is no way, the father-in-law is at least a relative and a community of interests, so it is better than leaving it to others.The use of foreign relatives is also because Zhang Ning's relatives in the Zhu family are not good enough, and they are competing with the family.

After asking for warmth, he wrote a section of his own life, telling his wife to miss her on Tuesday and so on, and the two sheets of paper were filled with words.

Peach Blossom Fairy poured a cup of hot water for Zhang Ning, and said beside him, "My lord scolded that General Yao today, do you seem to have a prejudice against that...unclean woman?"

Although Zhang Ning was thinking about other things, he knew it in his heart.Hearing what she said, he immediately remembered Gu Chunhan's previous identity, and Peach Blossom Fairy was Gu Chunhan's good sister, so he said in a casual tone: "Some women in the kiln are also poor people, some are persecuted, no wonder they are. "

Peach Blossom Fairy tentatively said: "It's all about being pitiful, but you still dislike them."

"It's not just me, but they can bear it themselves?" Zhang Ning looked back at her, "Do you still remember that Zhao Erniang under Lao Xu? She escaped from her husband's house before and was taken to a brothel. Later, she would rather do that at any time. If you want to lose your life, won't you also refuse to go back to the kiln?"

Peach Blossom Fairy nodded, then remembered something, chuckled lightly: "We tricked Yu Qian to come here last time, but we didn't do anything. Especially Sister Gu, who knew Yu Qian and didn't let her touch her hands, don't worry. "

Zhang Ning didn't intend to care about that matter, anyway, Gu Chunhan and Peach Blossom Fairy are not chaste and strong women, even if Yu Qian takes advantage, Yu Qian is still a gentleman and better than others... and anyway, it's even, Fair enough.But when Peach Blossom Fairy mentioned it, he still felt a little uncomfortable, so he didn't answer.

The letter to Yao Ji could not be completed for a long time, and he had already torn off two pieces of paper.But for anything that needs to be put into words, you must pay attention to the writing habits at this time, and that kind of writing can't express Zhang Ning's thoughts; if the writing is explicit, the letter will always be delivered by someone, and it will not be all right if it is lost and leaked Are you looking for trouble?

In the end, I had to write some current situation in a normal way, and then wrote "I can't express my thoughts in words, I hope my mother and concubine are all well, and I will return to the book as soon as possible."