Chapter 312 The choice when the war is the most helpless
Although Shen Ao cannot be killed, but based on the idea of out of sight, out of mind, as long as Shen Ao can no longer be seen, Prince Xiang will naturally feel much better.
When a person is in a good mood, he can eat and sleep, and King Xiang has gained a lot of weight. And today he heard the news again. Shen Ao actually volunteered to go to the barbarian land, and he didn't need any soldiers from the court. Food, this is like a fantasy, and King Xiang was overjoyed when he heard about it.
In the eyes of King Xiang, Shen Ao was obviously too arrogant. Did he really think that he could win the war if he could make money with good management?
Do you really think that if you are smarter and have good literary talent, you can defeat the barbarians? Haven't you heard that when a scholar encounters a soldier, he should be polite and polite?
Thinking that this was simply a manifestation of self-destruction due to arrogance, King Xiang was not happy. In order to prevent the situation from changing again, after getting the news, King Xiang sent enough people to cover Daliang City to release the news. Shen Ao's request must be fulfilled so that there is no way for him to retreat.
Now he was sitting in a chair listening to reports from a group of staff. When he heard that the whole city knew that Duke Zhongguo was going to send troops to barbarian territory, he narrowed his eyes and looked very happy.
Staff officer Shi Zitong blushed even more and said excitedly, "Your Highness, they say that if God wants to destroy people, he must first make them crazy. This loyal Duke is really seeking death. Think of the tyranny of the barbarian soldiers. He was so brave that even Xinzhou General Soldier Fei Qingsong had a headache. He could only defend passively, huddled in the city and did not dare to face him. Shen Ao was just a young man, with no experience on the battlefield, but he actually thought he had some money. He just wants to go against the barbarians, and he is really looking for death. I guess after leaving the city this time, he will never come back, haha."
Shi Zitong's statement and conclusion made Prince Xiang even more excited. This time, even the chief aide Han Ce didn't say anything.
Perhaps in Han Ce's eyes, Shen Ao's actions were not optimistic either.
Is fighting a child's play? How can anyone with money be able to win? A person with no combat experience rashly goes to the battlefield. He is afraid that his legs will become weak at the sight of dead people. I don't know why. Alright.
"Sigh, I don't know why Zeng Tong didn't help in this matter. The former prince is dead. If something goes wrong with Duke Zhongguo, I'm afraid this former rival will have to remain anonymous and live a mediocre life. "Han Ce thought in his mind.
In fact, Zeng Tong was at the Zhongguo Palace to persuade Shen Ao at this time.
This time, Shen Ao proposed to His Majesty that he had not discussed it with anyone before. Perhaps he also knew that his move would not be approved by others, so he simply decided to cut it off first and then explain it later.
As a result, Zeng Tong, like everyone else, got the news later. He was responsible for dealing with the officials who deposited money at Daqian Bank and developing contacts. He immediately dropped all the work at hand and came to Zhongguo Gong. He wants to ask Shen Ao what he is thinking and what he wants to do? Is it really just out of hesitation? Don't you know that war is always the most dangerous thing?
When Shen Ao returned to the Zhongguo Palace from the palace, what he saw was Zeng Tong waiting for him in the main hall with an angry look on his face, looking like he was about to get angry.
For Zeng Tong to behave like this, Shen Aofei was not angry. Instead, he was a little happy in his heart. Does this prove that the other party's heart is towards him? If not, why should he be angry and care so much? ?
"Mr. Zeng is here." After entering the main hall, Shen Ao walked casually to the seat in front of the main seat, took a sip of tea served by Bai Qiutong himself, and then looked at Zeng Tong casually.
The more indifferent Shen Ao acted, the angrier Zeng Tong became, "May I ask, Young Master, who came up with such a bad idea?"
"Well, I thought of it myself. What do you think? It's very impressive." Shen Ao replied with a complacent look on his face. Just this sentence made Zeng Tong choked and speechless for a long time.
"This...this..." Zeng Tong really didn't expect such an answer. He was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond. Bai Qiutong saw this scene and finally couldn't help laughing anymore. The sound comes.
Pfft.
After smiling, Bai Qiutong immediately felt that her behavior was inappropriate. In addition, she was very worried about Shen Ao's safety after receiving the news, so she immediately fell silent and changed to a worried look.
But this smile still reached Zeng Tong's ears, making him even more angry. He could no longer control the anger in his heart. He didn't care that Shen Ao was his new master, but he said loudly, "Young Master. , you also know that war is not a child's play. I have heard that barbarians are ferocious in nature, and children of just a few years old will often fight to the death for something they like. They are a wild people, not us Han people at all. What can be compared is that with them as enemies, even His Majesty and his army dare not say that victory is certain, but the young prince does not need any soldiers from the court, how can he talk about victory?"
Zeng Tong was still talking about great principles and the power of barbarians for half an hour. Shen Ao listened carefully out of respect. He knew that Zeng Tong was not the only one who had the power. I'm afraid all the people in the Daqian Dynasty were thinking like this.
After talking for a long time, Zeng Tong's anger was almost vented, and he felt his mouth was dry. Then he looked at Bai Qiutong and said, "Tea, where's the tea?"
"Oh, right away." Bai Qiutong was so confused by what she heard that she forgot to serve her tea. Once she was reminded, she agreed repeatedly and turned away. That is to say, her identity is there, everyone knows that she likes the young master. Sir, she also has a good impression of Shen Ao. If it weren't for the Queen Mother's marriage proposal, she would have already gotten married.
It is precisely because of this relationship that even if Bai Qiutong makes some small mistakes, no one will pursue it or dare to pursue it.
Bai Qiutong's movements were very quick. He turned around and served the new tea in front of Zeng Tong. After watching him take a big sip regardless of his appearance, he panted and found a casual seat. It should be said that he Everything has been said, now we have to see how Shen Ao answers him.
If Shen Ao didn't take what he said seriously, Zeng Tong would have to leave here. Speaking of which, the time he followed Shen Ao was still too short to be inseparable.
"Haha, have you finished speaking, Mr. Zeng?" There was no trace of anger on Shen Ao's face, as if Zeng Tong was not accusing him just now, but someone else.
"Yes, I've finished talking. Can I ask the young master to say something now?" Zeng Tong asked without giving up the last chance. From the time he followed the former prince, it could be seen that this man was also ambitious. , also wanted to help a Ming Lord come out, so that he could show what he had learned throughout his life and honor his ancestors. Otherwise, he could completely ignore Shen Ao's solicitation.
"Okay." Shen Ao nodded heavily, "Since sir, you must listen to what I have to say, let's talk briefly." There was a smile on Shen Ao's lips, but his face was extremely serious. He He is not afraid of others misunderstanding him, but if the people around him don't think highly of him, he will be in chaos, which is not what he wants to see.
Shen Ao was about to explain. At this moment, not only Zeng Tong pricked up his ears, but Bai Qiutong and Xuefei also looked much more serious.
Especially Xue Fei, she supports any choice Shen Ao makes, because she is very clear about her identity and status. Isn't she just an enemy of the barbarians? With her protecting Shen Ao, no one can hurt the young master. Woolen cloth?
Besides, the contact during this period of time made Xue Fei clearly understand that although Shen Ao is not old, even a little younger than herself, his mental maturity is far from her own. It seems that nothing is placed in his mind. You can easily solve everything in front of you. Such a person would not make a hot-headed decision.
The three people and six pairs of eyes were all staring at him. Shen Ao spoke, "War is only chosen when you are most helpless. How could you not know the dangers involved? But right now, do we have anything else?" Is there any way?"
Shen Ao looked at Zeng Tong with a rhetorical tone, causing the latter's lips to twitch, but he didn't know what to say.
Shen Ao didn't want to ask Zeng Tong for an answer. Even His Majesty couldn't give it to him. He was just a staff member, so how could he come up with any good solutions?
"This time, the barbarians want you and the fifth princess to be barbarian ministers. This is just a test. To test Daqian's attitude towards the surrounding foreign countries. If we give in this time, it will only make them worse, and it will also make others Foreign countries and vassal kings saw the inherent weakness in Daqian. Of course, there may also be barbarians who saw that someone was a talent and wanted to use it for themselves. But in any case, someone is a Han, this is an unchangeable fact , Even if this is the case, we cannot see the Han people being bullied by foreigners. This must be not only the thought of a certain person, but also the thought of all Han people with conscience."
"Yes, someone can see it. His Majesty is so wise, so he can naturally see it. We can stay in Daliang City under His Majesty's protection, but if this happens, trouble will continue. This kind of thing can only be relied on. A life of breathlessness is not what I want. To solve the problem, we can only start from the root cause, which is to fight the barbarians and find ways to hurt them."
"I am self-aware. It is simply unrealistic to completely wipe out the barbarians. I will not even think about it. At least I can't do it without the full support of the court. But it hurts. They use local wars to make them suffer and make them feel heartbroken and think they can still do it."
"It is said that the barbarians are so powerful, but as long as they are human, they will know pain and be afraid of death. As long as the method is used correctly, it may not be impossible to win, right? Now the matter has become known to the whole city, regardless of whether someone Whether your decision is right or wrong, you have no choice now, right? Instead of standing here and worrying, it is better to be fully prepared, so that you can gain more initiative on the battlefield."
