Hahahaha, before Zhao Mu could say anything, Li Er on the side directly extended his thumb and started to praise.
“Miss Linglong dances very tastefully.
We know that Miss Linglong is one of our own, so what if we arrange for Miss Linglong to wear their Turkic clothes?
When you dance this Turkic dance, it definitely has an exotic flavor, hahahaha."
"Brother Xian, what do you think?"
Zhao Mu also nodded.
"Although dancing is good, we should try to dance as little as possible like this Hu Xuan dance.
Don't be proud of the Huxuan dance performed by the Turks.
If it's just common people, it's just a matter of watching the fun.
An emperor in later generations of the Tang Dynasty was born of a man named An Lushan.
She danced the Hu Xuan dance very well, so she caught the eye of the emperor.
Not only did he receive a high official and generous salary, but he also received many rewards.
As a result, a Hu Xuanwu was awarded a title, and finally it was An Lushan who started a war.
This rebellion, recorded in history books, was also called the Anshi Rebellion.
After the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty began to turn from prosperity to decline, and was later destroyed, and the Song Dynasty began to be established.
To put it bluntly, a dynasty was destroyed just because of a Hu Xuanwu."
What?
I heard that the Tang Dynasty turned from prosperity to decline and finally declined. Was it because of this Hu Xuanwu?
Li Er's face changed drastically when he heard this. He looked at Zhao Mu with an uncertain expression and muttered something in his mouth.
"Brother Xian, how is this possible?"
Seeing the shocked look on his face, Old Li, Zhao Mu thought for a moment and said.
"Actually, I said that a Hu Xuanwu can lead to the decline or even death of a country.
The reason for this is a bit unclear. It always feels like attributing the final decline of the dynasty to one woman.
For example, the merchant girl did not know the hatred of the country's subjugation, but she still sang the song "Flower in the Back Garden" across the river.
Let a woman with no power to restrain a chicken, under this general trend.
In addition to using my own meager capital to survive.
Is it possible that you still want her to lead thousands of troops into battle to kill the enemy?
In fact, what I call Hu Xuan Wu is just the beginning.
When new emperors ascended the throne, I did not work hard to govern and expand territory.
By the second generation of emperors, he began to become the king who defended the city because of the empire that the first generation of emperors had conquered.
But by the third, fourth, and even later generations of kings, they gradually lost that pioneering spirit.
At that time, maybe I will just enjoy myself.
What I call Hu Xuanwu is just a sign of greed for enjoyment and no desire to make progress.
Do you think that today's Li Er can rely on his ability and the other princes and grand ministers around him.
If a man who knows how to dance the Huxuan dance wants to become an official in the court and wants to receive a reward, do you think Li Er will allow it?"
Li Er felt cold in his heart when he heard this. Things and things cannot be mixed.
These old brothers, if they are drinking and having fun, they will also dance swords on the field, so-called leisurely.
But those are all achievements that can be enjoyed while drinking and having fun.
On the other hand, if you have no meritorious deeds and only know how to drink, make music and dance with swords, are you still thinking about getting an official title?
Li Er said that if this was the case, he would definitely slap him hard. What are you thinking about about Qingtian's beautiful dream?
I heard my wise brother say this today, what is the difference between this man who is greedy for pleasure and the last emperor of the Sui Dynasty?
Could it be that this huge country that I have built will one day be destroyed by my descendants because of their greed for pleasure?
Thinking of these, the whole person couldn't help but feel depressed.
"Actually, Lao Li, you have to understand that greed for pleasure is inherent in everyone.
A person who has never experienced a drought will never know how terrible a drought can be.
People who have never been in war don't know how terrible war is.
A person who has never been hungry doesn't know what it means to cherish food.
The occurrence of this kind of situation is also a historical necessity, and I am no exception."
"Brother Xian, tell me, do you have a way to get rid of this matter?"
Zhao Mu shook his head and nodded again.
"I really don't have any method. If I really have any suggestions, I would say, don't let a child grow up in a honey pot.
We must study more and understand more the sufferings of the people.
Just like your son, he has never done business and doesn't know how difficult it will be.
And after you make money, you always want to give him the best.
In this way, it is possible that he will develop the kind of character that he can open his mouth for food and clothing.
You made so much money while you were alive, but one day you will leave.
It may be okay for your son’s generation, but what about your grandson and your grandson’s grandson?”
this!
Li Er thought for a moment, not knowing what he was thinking.
With eyes wide open and heart raised, I decided that it was time to arrange some things properly.
"Hey, this abominable Hu Xuan Wu, if I were the emperor, I would definitely stop all the people from dancing.
This thing can actually bring down the Tang Dynasty?"
For a moment, I just felt fear from the bottom of my heart.
Seeing his helpless look, Zhao Mu smiled.
"In fact, everything has two sides, and the same is true for Hu Xuanwu.
If you can use it properly, you can often win without losing any blood."
"Ah, dear brother, how do you say this?"
In fact, you have to understand what war is. A kind of war can be understood as a simple and crude war of genocide.
Directly and completely eliminate the opponent.
If the strength of both sides is equal, then the war between the two sides means that you can't do anything to me, and I can't do anything to you.
Nothing can be gained from fighting against each other.
At that time, the battle of soft power will be particularly important.
“Soft Power What is soft power?”
Isn't this war just a head-on confrontation?
Speaking of soft power, it gives the impression that it is weak. Why do you feel that it has nothing to do with war?
"In fact, soft power is also a way to destroy enemies.
Especially when both sides are equally matched, if soft power is used, the enemy can be wiped out without anyone noticing.
I remember telling you before that boiling a frog in warm water can be understood as soft power.
If the two sides meet at war, the effects of the war will be immediate.
However, although soft power is not as effective as direct military confrontation, it is more direct.
But if you want to destroy a country, soft power is a hundred times more vicious than hard power."
Li Er still looked at Zhao Mu with a confused look on his face.
Shaked his head.
"Brother Xian, I still don't understand. Please clarify."
"Come to Linglong and show it to Lao Li.
I will tell you something, and you will say it in your special delicate voice."
It's the young master.
Eat a peach, it's so cool.
Linglong thought for a while and said this sentence in a particularly delicate voice.
It makes people feel a special feeling of pity when listening to it.
"Come on, Lao Li, use the voice that Linglong said just now, can you say it again?"
After hearing this, Li Er looked disgusted.
"I said, dear brother, please stop joking with me. This Linglong girl is a woman, so she can just say it in such a voice.
How can I, a grown man, speak in such a voice?"
Zhao Mu nodded.
"What I'm telling you today is the horror of this kind of soft power.
For example, men in the Tang Dynasty pay attention to masculinity, while women pay attention to feminine beauty.
One day in our territory, a man said the words Linglong said, but he was followed by everyone.
At this point, we young people all think that as a man, you should be like that.
The so-called little fresh meat, men are not proud of their masculinity, but they are beautiful in their femininity!
But other empires are constantly training their armies to prepare for war.
Do you think that many years from now, under the same conditions, which country will win and which country will lose miserably?"
After hearing what Zhao Mu said, Li Er stood aside and began to fall into deep thought.
If things are as the wise brother said, as the saying goes, a man bleeds but does not shed tears.
If it's just a small wound on the body, you still have to go to the drugstore to bandage it.
If it had been a few breaths later, the wound would have healed.
All the people were proud of such things, and Li Er felt his whole body tighten.
Appearing in the Tang Dynasty under such circumstances, our millions of soldiers in the Tang Dynasty turned into millions of sheep.
By then, these 100,000 Turkic soldiers will be able to kill millions of people in the Tang Dynasty.
"Yes, this is the scary thing about soft power, and this soft power is everywhere.
Of course, if the Tang Dynasty can use it well, it can also use this soft power to control all the surrounding countries without spending a single soldier."
"Brother Xian, what do you mean? Why don't I understand?