This means that the barbarian must be attacked first. Reprimands are inevitable. If not done well, it is very possible to humiliate the other party. This is definitely not what King Qing wants to see, so he looks at Zuo Pu for help. Shoot it on Fan Shitong.
Feeling the gaze of King Qing, Fan Shitong knew what he had to say. After all, he is the head of hundreds of officials, his mind is spinning very quickly, and he has rich experience in dealing with problems. "Your Majesty, I think that now Is it too early to make a decision?"
"Huh? Go on." Emperor Qianwen thought that this was the time to take advantage of the victory and pursue the attack. A mere barbarian envoy came with a marriage certificate, and he was so overwhelmed that he couldn't breathe. This really undermined the prestige of the country.
Before, he had not thought of a better solution, and with the news of military training coming from the King of Jin, he suppressed the anger in his heart in order not to attract powerful enemies. Now it is better, Shen Ao won the battle on the front line and dealt with the barbarians. Isn’t it time to feel proud? Why isn’t it time yet?
When he saw the confused look on Emperor Qianwen's face, Fan Shitong's eyes did not dodge at all. What he wanted to show now was his selfless side, rather than not daring to look at each other, giving people the feeling that he had selfish motives.
Fan Shitong, who looked level with his eyes and had an extremely serious face, spoke, "Your Majesty, the matter with the barbarians has not yet come to an end. Everything is changing. I think it is too early to make certain decisions now."
"It's still early? Could it be that Fan Pushe is questioning the success of Duke Zhongguo's report?" This time, he didn't even call Aiqing, but called him by his official name, which already showed Emperor Qianwen's displeasure.
"No, I did not question Duke Zhongguo's intentions. On the contrary, I admired Duke Zhongguo very much. But the number of barbarians is not only more than ten thousand, there are millions of them, and many of them are capable of conquering and fighting. The current losses are very important. For them, it is not too much to describe it as insignificant. So what if in the next battle, they send out a large army, and Duke Zhongguo loses because of this?" When Fan Shitong said it at the end, it turned into a question.
Since Shen Ao has reported back the secret report, there will be no adulteration in it. Otherwise, if he is held accountable afterwards, he will be beheaded if he deceives the emperor.
No one would lie about such a thing. Almost everyone agrees on this. But as Fan Shitong said, winning now does not mean that he will win in the future. You must know that this time Shen Ao went on an expedition without using any soldiers from the imperial court. You just recruited three thousand rangers. Can those people really defeat the barbarians with a population of millions?
Even if you think about it with your big toe, you will know what the result will be. I am afraid that once the barbarians realize the truth, Duke Zhongguo will be defeated.
If you blame the barbarians for your current victory, how will you face the barbarians once the barbarians turn defeat into victory?
Fan Shitong was referring to this issue. He believed that Emperor Qianwen's wisdom must have understood the meaning of his words.
As expected, Emperor Qianwen, who was still a little angry at first, quickly became quiet after hearing this. The excitement and joy on his face also faded a lot.
Yes, Shen Ao's trip did not use any soldiers from the imperial court. He only had three thousand rangers and more than a thousand guards. How could he be a barbarian opponent who sent out a large army? The previous victory was probably achieved with some strange skills and surprise attacks. Obtained. If it were face to face, knife to knife, I'm afraid these advantages would no longer exist.
Thinking that if Shen Ao really loses, they will give the barbarian a bad look again. If they want to appease the other party's anger, they are afraid that they will only have to pay a higher price to do so.
When thinking about this, Emperor Qianwen had to calm down. "That's it, let's take a look first and then talk about it." With no other choice, Emperor Qianwen had to choose to give in.
After all, the barbarians are so strong that not just a few rangers and guards can deal with them. If they were so easy to deal with, where would the trouble from the barbarians come from?
Thinking that Shen Ao's troops were ultimately limited and that he would inevitably be defeated in the end, his original good mood quickly disappeared. "Okay, all my dear friends, please retreat first. I am tired." Emperor Qianwen was a little less interested. Said.
The original interest was interrupted, and Emperor Qianwen's expression returned to normal. After seeing this scene, the other courtiers also stepped back knowingly. Marquis Zhongcheng, who originally wanted to ask for credit for Shen Ao, moved the corners of his mouth. , but still didn’t say anything.
Originally, he wanted to get some rewards for Shen Ao. But looking at the situation now, it was indeed a bit early.
No matter what Fan Shitong's psychology was when he said these words, he had to admit that he was not wrong. As a veteran of the army, Shen Yunyi saw it more clearly.
Fight, fight, ultimately the outcome will depend.
Don't think that winning one or two battles means everything will be fine. In the end, it still depends on the final outcome of the war.
Even if you win the first hundred games, if you lose the last one, you are still a loser.
Besides, Marquis Zhongcheng knew the secret that Shen Ao was the fourth son of Emperor Qianwen. If Shen Ao had really made great achievements, there would be no need to worry about not being rewarded. What he should be worried about now is whether Shen Ao would be rewarded in the next war. Can you continue to win?
All the important ministers left with their own moods. When they thought about the power of the barbarians, many people even felt heavy in their hearts. In contrast, the city outside the palace was already filled with the joy of Duke Zhongguo's victory. , there is a scene of joy and laughter everywhere.
Juhe Palace.
When the news came that Shen Ao had won the battle, the place was already decorated with lanterns and decorations. The female official Caiyue took out all the New Year lanterns according to the wishes of Concubine Zhao and decorated the palace courtyard. The fifth princess received the news. He and the Sixth Prince also rushed over, looking festive.
The fifth princess was happy because Shen Ao had naturally won the battle and defeated the barbarians. In this way, she could marry Shen Ao's brother instead of marrying to the Western barbarians through marriage.
The sixth prince was happy because Shen Ao won the battle. But he also had more ideas. For example, after Shen Ao achieved military success, his voice would be stronger in the future, and the support for his fight for the throne would be greater. , this is exactly what he wants to see.
In comparison, Concubine Zhao was much more innocent when she was happy. She just wanted to see Shen Ao safe, that is, wouldn't winning the battle be the same as being safe?
"Okay, now that you are here, don't leave. The mother-in-law will send someone to invite your father in a while. Our family will be happy together." Concubine Zhao was in a good mood and looked at her son and daughter with a smile on her face. Smile.
Concubine Zhao is not a very ambitious person. What she wants to see is that the family can be together in harmony and peace. This is her greatest wish.
"Everything depends on the mother." The fifth princess and the sixth prince both said with smiles on their faces. Naturally, they expected to be closer to their father and have a deeper relationship. Especially the sixth prince, for him It is said that every contact with his father is an opportunity for him to express himself.
This was true in the palace, and there were also many people celebrating in the city.
Not to mention the domestic slaves of Guochanglong, Daqian Qianzhuang, Xianweiju, and Duke Zhongguo's mansion. Even many people in North City and South City also had smiles on their faces, cheering for Duke Zhongguo's victory. .
Those who were able to move into Beicheng District had a new house to live in thanks to Shen Ao, so they were naturally grateful. Now that their benefactor had made military exploits and defeated the tyrannical barbarians, it was natural for them to celebrate.
Although many of the aborigines in Nancheng District have not yet moved into new houses due to quotas and other reasons, it was Shen Ao's appearance that created more opportunities for them to work and make money. Of course, if you receive kindness from others, you must repay it. So they were very happy. Many people even went to the market to cut off the meat, celebrating like the Chinese New Year.
If Shen Ao could see this scene in the city, he would definitely be very pleased.
These are the simplest people. As long as you treat them a little better, they will remember it ten points, or even remember it for a lifetime. It is a pity that the officials of the feudal dynasty never understood this simple truth, or said that they I understand, but I don't want to do it, and I pretend not to understand.
Perhaps in the eyes of some people, ordinary people are untouchables. If they are allowed to live a good life and have status, it will threaten their own status. This is a typical idea of not looking down on the good things of others. And it is such an undesirable idea. It has been passed down for thousands of years, and I have to say that it is really a tragedy for human nature.
Some people are happy, while others will inevitably be sad.
In the inn, the barbarian envoy was furious in the room.
Due to the slow traffic, they have not received any news from the Barbarian King so far, and naturally they do not know about the Barbarian's defeat in the north.
Now this news was actually revealed by Ganren. When they walked to the street, others looked at their faces very differently than before. It was a kind of neglect, and even a kind of arrogance. It seemed like It's saying that you barbarians are nothing more than this, and a young prince of the country has taken care of you. How can you still boast about being so powerful?
The barbarian was proud, so naturally he couldn't stand such a look. After he returned to the inn, he stayed in the room and did not go out. However, the furnishings in the room became a punching bag and were smashed into a pile of waste wood. There will also be roaring and roaring sounds coming from inside.
Fan Shitong, who originally wanted to come to discuss countermeasures with them, had no choice but to retreat first. He could only wait a few days. After a few days, the envoy's temper was no longer so bad, and he was considering taking countermeasures.
And on the extremely lively night in Dagan City, outside Xiucheng, the sky had completely darkened, and three thousand barbarians were quickly approaching the city.
According to the plan, the thirty-mile journey takes three hours to complete. This is naturally not a problem for the cavalry, but it is a challenge for a thousand infantry.
