back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 384
As soon as Zhu Daguang came out, a person walked into the small courtyard and said in surprise: "You... who are you, how dare you stand in front of my father's room?"

Zhu Daguang recognized him. He was Di Qing's eldest son, Di Zi, who was the deputy envoy of Xishangge Gate.He came to the Royal Military Academy this time to fulfill his filial piety.When the father is sick, the son should serve and change the soup and medicine at the bedside.After all, Dashun governed the country with filial piety and fraternity, and the ethics of Gangchang have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Seeing him holding a bowl of soup and medicine, he knew that he was not there before and went to the dining hall to make medicine.Seeing his puzzled look, Zhu Daguang quickly explained: "Brother Di, don't be upset, the Holy Majesty is inside now, talking to the master!"

Di Zi came to understand when he heard the words, but he was very embarrassed: "But Dad, it's time to drink medicine!"

Zhu Daguang thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty will not stay for long, you should take a food box and warm up the medicine, lest the potency of the medicine fade."

Di Zi and Zhu Daguang can be regarded as nodding acquaintances, this suggestion is not bad, that's all.According to the concept of the ancients, the king of heaven and earth, relatives and teachers, the emperor ranks ahead of his own close relatives.The imperial decree of the emperor is more important than the words of the parents.This is also a part of Gangchang's ethics, and Di Zi has no choice but to bear it silently.He also knew that his father was a courtier who was valued by the little emperor, and it was normal to meet in secret.

There was no other way, Di Zi could only take the bowl of medicine and go back to the dining hall to find a food box.And Zhu Daguang also knew that staying here was useless, and he still had homework to finish, so he left on his own.

In the room, Lu Chengqi said: "I came here this time, just want to know how those Xiang troops are doing."

Although Di Qing fell ill, he was still conscious. Hearing Lu Chengqi's question, he was silent for a while, and then said: "From the news sent back from the Forbidden Army's camp, the Xiang Army was disrupted and included in the Forbidden Army's battle order. Excluded body Weak soldiers, coupled with correct training, are almost as good as the auxiliary soldiers of the forbidden army."

Lu Chengqi nodded, and continued to ask: "How is the performance of the officers in that army in the military academy?"

When asked this question, Di Qing smiled confidently, and said: "When we arrive at the Royal Military Academy, where can these little bastards go? In less than two days, they have already obeyed. The old minister wants to congratulate Your Majesty. If Da Shun Therefore, officers are all admitted to the Royal Military Academy, and the army can be used soon!"

The meaning of Di Qing's words concealed Lu Chengqi's ambition.Lu Chengqi made no secret of this, counterattacking the Liao Kingdom was a national policy formulated by Lu Chengqi, whether it was from the perspective of the survival of the dynasty or from the perspective of ethnic antagonism, it was impossible for the two countries to coexist peacefully.

But Lu Chengqi would not confront a powerful country with a territory similar to that of Dashun, even if it possessed powerful firearms.Because that is irrational, if you want to defeat the Liao Kingdom, it is best to provoke the relationship between the Jurchens and the Khitan people, let them kill each other, and Dashun will reap the harvest later.

Lu Chengqi's idea is to rectify all the troops in Dashun, and then slowly replace them with the latest equipment.Integrating the Xiang army across the country is within the plan.This is the purpose of Lu Chengqi's secret decree to Di Qing, asking him to take over the training of the Forbidden Army camp.The next goal is to cancel the numbers of the Xiang Army and only divide the Frontier Army and the Forbidden Army.Then the forbidden army was sent to the border to garrison, and the frontier army was replaced.Then cancel the number of the frontier army, and at that time, there will be only one army left, the imperial army.In this way, the cohesion of the army will increase, and the cooperation between them will be much better than fighting alone.

Only heaven and earth know this plan, Lu Chengqi himself knows it, and Di Qing knows it.Di Qing doesn't involve military power, so it doesn't matter if he knows.In addition, Lu Chengqi believed that Di Qing would not betray Dashun, so he would definitely keep this secret in his heart.Even if it is his son, he will not speak.

Hearing Di Qing's words, Lu Chengqi was noncommittal, but said: "Di Qing, I just went to the Military Weapons Supervision, and there is already a clue about the artillery..."

When Di Qing heard the words, his eyes widened immediately, and he murmured: "Could it be possible that in my lifetime, I can really see His Majesty expand the territory?"

Lu Chengqi laughed, and said: "The horoscope has not been written yet. If the logistics cannot keep up, at most one or two cities in the Liao Kingdom will be occupied. The two countries are fighting, and the fight is actually the logistics and the domestic economy. In fact, normally speaking, I There should be no war. Because the cost of launching a war for the Liao Kingdom is much lower than that of Dashun. If I go to war with the Liao Kingdom, the loss outweighs the gain.”

Di Qing knew the importance of logistics, but the concept of economy, Di Qing hadn't thought of it before.But when Lu Chengqi said this, Di Qing understood: "That's right, Liao soldiers are recruited, and there is no need for Liao to pay for recruitment. But my Dashun soldiers are supported by money. If there is a war, the treasury must be empty. If there is What natural disasters and man-made disasters, the consequences are unimaginable. Now the old minister finally understands why His Majesty must suppress the bandits. If the disease of ringworm and scabies is allowed to develop, it is uncertain that it will become a catastrophe in the future."

Lu Chengqi nodded, and said: "That's right, the embankment of a thousand miles was destroyed by an ant's nest. To fight against the outside world, one must first secure the inside. This is the admonition of the ancient sages and sages, which must not be forgotten."

Di Qing suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, do you dare to ask, if Dashun doesn't attack the Liao Kingdom, will the Liao Kingdom go south to attack Caogu?" He hated the cruelty of the Khitan people.It's like locusts passing through the border, wherever they go, there are thousands of miles of red land.Regardless of gold, silver, treasures, sickles and hoes, even the old and weak, women and children, they were all plundered together.

And the frontier army is wary, even if it is superior in combat power, it dare not bear the name of killing compatriots.The Khitan people became more and more arrogant, so that in recent years, they became even more rampant, and invaded south every year.Fortunately, Lu Chengqi resolutely sent troops and successfully counterattacked the Liao Kingdom, achieving the biggest victory against Liao since Wenzong.The Liao State was forced to sign an agreement that it would not be violated for three years.The two sides opened a discussion field to communicate with each other.

Lu Chengqi pondered for a while, and said: "There may be no war in ten years, but my Dashun's economy far surpasses that of Liao. In time, the trade surplus and Liao's money are all earned by my Dashun. It is expected to start fighting again. But , within three to five years, the Khitans will no longer raid Caogu.”

Di Qing didn't understand economics, so he could only trust Lu Chengqi's judgment, and said, "When will Your Majesty plan to attack the Liao Kingdom? The old minister is willing to put on a strong and persistent charge, and charge forward to expand the territory for Your Majesty!" Excited, Di Qing thought again struggled to get up.

Lu Chengqi put him on the bed with a wry smile, covered him with a quilt, and said, "Di Qing's wish, isn't it my wish? It's just that the old general only needs to wait for the good news. I have a plan. Five or six years later , the strength of the Liao Kingdom will inevitably be greatly weakened. After that time, restoring the homeland of the Han people will no longer be a dream."

Seeing that Di Qing still had something to say, Lu Chengqi continued: "Take good care of yourself, old general. This matter cannot be rushed. I have been out for a long time, and it is time to return to the palace. I have arranged for Di Qing to have an imperial doctor, and we must follow the doctor's orders , take your medicine well. Don't cut corners, this is my will, understand?"

What Di Qing wanted to say was blocked, so he could only say: "I obey the order!"

Seeing that he had given in, Lu Chengqi left the room.Outside the door, through the galloping road, Imperial Physician Liu, who was invited in a royal carriage, had been waiting for a long time.

Doctor Liu said: "The old minister has seen His Majesty, and Your Majesty is blessed."

Lu Chengqi nodded, and said, "Physician Liu doesn't need to be polite, Di Qing is an important minister of the country, so he has to diagnose with heart."

Doctor Liu said: "I will try my best to diagnose the old general's pulse and prescribe a prescription."

Lu Chengqi saw that there was nothing wrong at this moment, so he said: "I'm going back to the palace first, Doctor Liu, after you have prescribed the prescription, you must report it to me in the Chui Gong Palace."

Doctor Liu said: "I obey the order!"

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