In Xiao Cheng's eyes, sister-in-law Gao Qi is undoubtedly a role model for women of this era.

She is knowledgeable in books and etiquette, gentle and virtuous, respects her parents-in-law at the top, and loves her brothers and sisters at the bottom. Not to mention anything else, after she married into the Xiao family, no matter it was windy or rainy, or the cold winter or the heat, even when she was pregnant with Xiao Jing and her big belly.

During this period of time, my parents-in-law never failed to regulate their morning and evening routines.

Her husband is away from home all year round, staying alone in the empty house with the children without any regrets. In order to help her husband, she even posted some of her private money to win over her husband.

Gao Qi comes from a truly wealthy family, but there is not even a trace of the pampering spirit of a lady in her body. Even the servants at home praise and admire this eldest daughter-in-law.

Incredible.

Although the breakfast in front of you looks very simple, in fact, I don’t know how much thought Gao Qi put into it.

In just one bowl of porridge, Xiao Cheng could vaguely smell the aroma of medicinal herbs.

I'm afraid it's very nourishing.

The taste of the medicinal materials is very weak, and I don't know what method Gao Qi used to treat it. Anyway, he must not have noticed it on the big brother's side.

However, the eldest brother has always been suffering from the cold in the border areas, sleeping in the open air, and having to lead troops to fight. Although he looks strong, he is actually a little weak inside. Xiao Ding said that he handles a lot of money, but he is really a poor man.

As soon as it was transferred to him, it was transferred to the hands of the soldiers and their families below. They were usually short of money, so naturally they were unwilling to spend money lavishly.

It is still necessary to let the elder brother make up for it.

But I have always been pampered at home, living a comfortable and comfortable life. If I eat such a nourishing food in my stomach, I am afraid that it is too much and my body will not be able to bear it.

While sipping the porridge, Xiao Cheng decided in his heart that while his elder brother was at home, he would never go to Dongkuoyuan to get food, no matter how well he did.

He didn't want to end up eating until his nosebleeds arose.

After eating a little bit, Xiao Cheng put down the bowl, patted his belly and said, "I'm full."

Xiao Ding was very surprised: "Do you have such a small appetite? Now is the time when you are growing up. When I was sixteen, I was half a head taller than you are now."

"I'm really full." Xiao Cheng said seriously: "If you eat more, you'll be able to hold on. Brother, do whatever you want. Sister-in-law, can we use some together?"

Gao Qi shook her head repeatedly, "No, I'll go back and eat with Jing'er later. I'm not worried about that. I won't eat well if no one is watching. I like to eat snacks and fruits the most, no matter what.

"

Seeing Xiao Cheng leave the dining table, Xiao Ding even threw away the bowl and directly hugged the jar of porridge. In an instant, he drank half the jar of porridge cleanly and grabbed another

With a biscuit in hand, she said to Gao Qi: "Okay, you can pack up and leave. My second brother and I still have things to discuss. Maybe you will send lunch over too!"

Gao Qi knew what her second uncle was capable of, so she nodded and said, "I wonder what you want to eat for lunch?"

Xiao Cheng on the other hand is quitting his job. If his sister-in-law cooks something very nourishing in the lunch meal again, it will be unbearable.

"Sister-in-law, there's no need to be busy. I actually have an idea about brother's matter. It won't take long to solve the problem. Brother will go home for lunch at noon."

"Second uncle, why don't you come over and eat together?" Gao Qixiao asked.

Xiao Cheng shook his head repeatedly. The family of three was reunited, and Lang and concubine were enjoying a few meals. It was probably the day that Gao Qi had only dreamed of, so what did it mean to be involved in it?

"No, I have something else to do!"

"Are you going to school?"

"I asked for leave from Master Cen. He also knew that my eldest brother was back, so he was very happy to grant the leave. He also said that my eldest brother had beheaded so many Liao people. After hearing the news, he even got drunk! He was so happy. This

For once, I took advantage of my elder brother."

Gao Qi suddenly smiled like a flower when she heard someone praising her as an official and an outsider at that. That Cen Master was not an ordinary person. He was very famous among the scholars. It was a huge blessing for him to praise her.

Popular.

Just like my second uncle, after being praised by Master Cen without hesitation, he got the title of a reading seed in Bianliang City.

"You can't delay studying." Xiao Ding was unwilling to miss his younger brother's studies. A Jinshi was born in the family. This was the expectation of the whole family since his grandfather was alive.

"How could it be?" Xiao Cheng denied it flatly: "Master Cen said that basically there is nothing wrong with my article. The next step is to read more books and increase the breadth and depth of knowledge. After all, I don't know this yet.

Who is the examiner of the subject? If this person asks an extremely obscure question, then the test will be on the candidate’s extensive knowledge and reading. But to be honest with my brother, as for me, this is the one I am least afraid of, and I don’t dare to do anything else.

Bragging, there are really few people who have read more books than me."

Seeing the confident look on Xiao Cheng's face, Xiao Cheng couldn't help but laugh: "You have to be careful, don't capsize the boat in the gutter."

"No. By the spring of next year, the candidates for the examiners will be almost announced. At that time, Master Cen will roughly outline some topics for us based on the examiner's preferences, level, and current court strategy. In this regard, Master Cen is second to none.

"Yes." Xiao Cheng said.

"Since you are so confident, I'm looking forward to waiting for good news next year." Xiao Ding waved his hand, "Since you have something to do later, let's get down to business quickly."

Gao Qi took the others to clean up and left quickly.

"Second brother, tell me what you think!" Xiao Ding asked impatiently.

Xiao Cheng calmed down, knocked on the table and said: "Brother, there is no need to talk about suggestions such as the whole country playing a game of chess. This is a matter between the East and the West. Let's just talk about it today if the Song Dynasty really has the strength to conquer the Liao Dynasty.

, the question of how to fight. The big brother’s plan is to stand at a higher level and make a rough military plan for the future destruction of Liao."

Xiao Ding nodded.

"First of all, Hebei Road must not become our main direction of attack." Xiao Cheng said.

A look of surprise suddenly appeared on Xiao Ding's face: "Why do you say that? Whether it is the Song Dynasty or the Liao Dynasty, they all attach great importance to this direction."

"For us, the terrain in the direction of Hebei Road is flat, which is good for Liao, but not good for us." Xiao Cheng said: "So on Hebei Road, what we actually want to implement is what His Highness King Jing has done in the past few years. Then

It means digging deep holes, hoarding grains widely, building more forts, digging ponds, and planting woods. To put it bluntly, it means one word: guard it steadily. If there is no danger on the Hebei Road, then there will be no danger in Bianliang. If there is no danger in Bianliang, then the world will be stable.

The Song Dynasty could use this as a center to mobilize soldiers and wealth from all over the world to fight a national war with the Liao people."

"Since Hebei Road is not the main direction of attack, then the main direction of attack is Hedong?" Xiao Ding asked.

"Not only Hedong Road, but also Shaanxi Road!" Xiao Cheng knocked on the table, "In these two directions, the Liao people's military advantage will be greatly weakened, and their focus is not on these two directions, especially in these two directions.

It's on the direction of Shaanxi Road."

"But Shaanxi Road?" Xiao Ding hesitated.

"Brother, I think you want to talk about Ganzhou, Lanzhou and the Difficult Army that actually controls the Hexi Corridor!" Xiao Cheng said bluntly.

"That's right. The Li family of the Dingnan Army is very powerful. In fact, all the princes in the court also know that their rebellion will only happen sooner or later. Now they are just trying their best to delay this matter." Xiao Ding sighed.

He took a breath and said, "His Royal Highness King Jing has trouble sleeping every time he thinks about this matter."

"Young masters of the imperial court, you have lived in peace and quiet for too long." Xiao Cheng snorted coldly: "The reason why the Li family of the Difficult Army has not immediately raised the flag of rebellion is because they have not yet completely defeated the Tibetan tribes in Hengshan. Once they are all done,

After collecting all the tribes in Hengshan, completely controlling Hengshan and isolating the north and the south, the Li family will definitely raise the flag of rebellion and stand on their own feet."

"That's the truth."

"So, the top priority of the imperial court now is to quickly unite the tribes in Hengshan, instead of suppressing them or even exploiting them too much like now. Isn't this forcing the tribes in Hengshan to go to the Li family?

Xiao Cheng said: "As long as the imperial court actually controls Hengshan, how dare the Li family make any mistakes? They will definitely be honest. If they are not honest again, they will be wiped out as soon as the army comes out."

"The Tibetan tribes in Hengshan are afraid of power but not moral. It will be difficult to completely recover them!" Xiao Ding shook his head.

"It all depends on manpower. It's just two things, money and weapons." Xiao Cheng sneered: "With candied dates and big sticks flying together, I'm not afraid that the tribes in Hengshan will be unconvinced. But for this matter, you need to choose someone who is really familiar with the affairs of the tribe and is pragmatic.

And it should be done by officials who do not discriminate against Tibetan people. The current Shaanxi Road pacifier obviously cannot meet this requirement."

"If I write this down in the book, I'm afraid it will offend people!"

"Brother, are you afraid of offending people?" Xiao Cheng said with a smile, "What's more, we don't have to denounce him directly, we just need to explain a point. And the fact is that if Lanzhou, Hexi Corridor and other places are not fair, attacking Liao is just one sentence

Empty talk. We are just preparing to launch a large-scale expedition against Liao. There is a fire in Lanzhou's backyard. How can we fight this battle? If we want to conquer Liao, we must first solve this problem."

"That's right. For the sake of national interests, Xiao is not afraid of offending anyone." Xiao Ding waved his fist.

"Besides these, even Korea can be used."

"Goryeo is a small country with few people..."

"But Goryeo is a serious country recognized by both the Song and Liao kingdoms!" Xiao Cheng said: "Goryeo is sandwiched between the Liao and Song Dynasties.

If he can win over the Song Dynasty, he does not need to send troops directly. He only needs to contain the Liao people, which is enough. After all, this is a battle between the two most powerful countries in the world, even if it is a straw
Chapter completed!