Chen Huagu, a famous doctor from Northern Xinjiang, said happily, "I thought you wouldn't make it through that night."
He Lianrong walked a few steps and felt a little weak, "What night?"
Chen Huagu said: "It was the night you had the nightmare, saying that Master came to pick you up."
"Is there anything else?" He Lianrong turned around and squinted, "Thank you very much."
"You're welcome." Chen Huagu packed up the medicine box, "The Duke said that we must rescue you. I looked at it and felt that my life was hanging by a thread. I was afraid it would be difficult. Did you know who was coming later? Hey! I'm such a mouthful.
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Chen Huagu patted the corner of his mouth gently.
"Madam?" He Lianrong said.
Chen Huagu coughed dryly and said, "I'm leaving."
After leaving the door, he slapped his forehead and said, "Isn't this just asking for it?"
Smart people are often good at reading people's hearts.
Zhou Ning actually came to diagnose and treat him in person, and He Lianrong couldn't help but be moved by this regard.
He moved around in the yard for a while.
"What does the outside world think of Zhao's affairs?"
The entourage said: "It is said outside that Mrs. Zhao deserves to die."
"But it's not that interesting after all." He Lianrong immediately went to ask to see Yang Xuan.
"You can make Zhao Yun frame the mirror!"
He Lianrong's eyes shone with a light called wisdom, "Zhao Sanfu is more sophisticated than Wang Shou and is a disaster. He ordered Zhao Yun to frame Zhao Sanfu and say that Zhao Sanfu was an accomplice. The people at Jingtai were already in contact with each other. This
Even Zhao Sanfu cannot hide from a basin of dirty water. The public opinion in the world is fierce, so Zhao Sanfu can only retreat sadly."
Ahem!
Yang Xuan coughed dryly, "Let's put this aside for now, let's take a look at Jiangzhou first."
He Lianrong was startled, "The Duke is preparing to send troops in winter?"
"It depends."
Yang Xuan pointed at the map, "He Liantong is preparing for war, and Ning Xing's money and food are being shipped in a steady stream."
"Can Ning Xing dare to fight a decisive battle?" He Liantong looked at the map, "If it is a decisive battle, once the battle of Jiangzhou is defeated, Ning Xing will be empty, and our army can strike with one blow."
"I definitely don't dare." Yang Xuan also pondered this question for a long time. "From the perspective of military strength, Ning Xing did not use all his troops here in Jiangzhou. One is to defend against the Shegu people and the other is to defend Ning Xing."
"Speaking of which, the Shegu people also helped a lot." He Lianrong said.
"Yes! That sworn brother has indeed helped me a lot. But on the other hand, if Northern Xinjiang does not move and Ningxing's army is mobilized, the Shegu people will have to flee back to the mountains and forests no matter how capable they are."
In fact, Yang Xuan is willing to see this situation, but time waits for no one!
"Chang'an is sharpening its sword, and it is said that the army in southern Xinjiang is constantly expanding." He Lianrong said: "The emperor wants to complete his efforts in one battle and completely eliminate the threat from northern Xinjiang."
"So I must capture Ningxing before the southern Xinjiang army is dispatched." Yang Xuan pointed to the map, "After capturing Ningxing, the Shegu people will be inspired and will attack crazily. We will defend Ningxing with a force in the northern Xinjiang."
Revitalize the front line, retreat the main force, and deal with Chang'an's army."
"After repelling Chang'an's army, there is no need to pursue it and let the public opinion boil." He Lianrong said: "The army is still unable to attack our northern border with all its strength. What will the people of the world think?"
The emperor declines!
The decline of the Tang Dynasty.
"At that time, we raised the banner of rebellion and took advantage of his illness to kill him!" Yang Xuan pointed at Chang'an, "The world was already shocked by the defeat of Chang'an and worried that the chaos in the world would bring disaster to itself. At this time, I heard that I
What will happen after you honor the emperor?"
He looked at He Lianrong, and He Lianrong said: "To be honest, at first the poor monk wanted to die. Later, when he heard about the tragic death of his family, he was filled with grief and indignation, so he vowed to take revenge. At that moment, not only was he filled with grief and indignation, but he also felt that there was no need to die.
A kind of relaxation. If this is the case, everyone in the world will be happy to have escaped from death, and their view of the Duke will definitely change."
He Lianrong said: "The Duke will not look down on the poor monk because of this, right?"
Yang Xuan shook his head, "There is great terror between life and death. The moment you escape from death, everyone will breathe a sigh of relief.
He Lianrong looked at the map, "Actually, the best way is to make an emergency landing."
Yang Xuan was a little annoyed, "It's not just you.
People say this."
"Liu Gong and others also have this idea?" He Lianrong asked.
Yang Xuan nodded, "Things between men and women are complex if you say they are complex, and simple if you say they are simple. Changling has a curtain hanging down, and the country was left by her father. Even if she is willing to bow her head, she will dream about it in the middle of the night, and may she face her dead father face to face?"
A young and literary woman has a delicate mind, so when she thinks about this, she will definitely refuse.
So Yang Xuan refused without hesitation.
"Actually, there is another way." He Lianrong looked at Yang Xuan, "A country within a country."
"Eh!"
Yang Xuan was startled, "You mean?"
"Self enfeoffment, princes!" He Lianrong said: "You can promise the eldest princess, the current little emperor, or that child to be able to stand on his own and allocate a piece of land."
This idea is indeed a good one.
What is Changling pursuing?
It's definitely not power.
What she pursues is an obsession.
The mountains and rivers of Daliao that my father left behind cannot be destroyed in my hands.
Yang Xuan said noncommittally: "I will consider this matter carefully."
Turning around, he threw He Lianrong's suggestion to Liu Qing and others for discussion.
"That's a good idea!" Liu Qing said, "If you can defeat others without fighting, then that's the best."
"For the matter of demarcating an area, allocate a random area in the north for
They." Luo Cai also thought it was nothing.
But Yang Xuan refused to nod.
He thought of the Han Dynasty in another world.
At the beginning, it was also a feudal system, but later emperors fought with the princes in order to regain their territory and power, which damaged the vitality of the country.
The same was true for the Ming Dynasty. After the founding of the country, Zhu Yuanzhang left his sons on the border. It seemed that using his sons to guard the border was very effective. However, if a prince other than an emperor has a large army and has the power of life and death, he will sooner or later become ambitious.
In fact, the current Jiedushi system is also based on the same principle.
It's just that Jiedushi is not a prince.
"This matter is over now!"
Everyone looked at each other.
After Yang Xuan left, Luo Cai said: "Is the Duke worried that the child will fight with Dalang Jun and others in the future?"
"No way!" Song Zhen said: "The child's biological mother is the eldest princess of Northern Liao, so naturally she cannot inherit the throne."
In this era, blood is very important, otherwise He Lianchun would not be disliked by all parties after ascending the throne.
"I can't say for sure!" Liu Qing stroked his beard, "Once a woman is favored, the emperor can do anything. Let's not talk about history, let's talk about this dynasty! How much trouble has been made for the favor of the concubine?"
"Isn't that what the current person is like?" Luo Cai said sarcastically: "A bad young man from Shu became the right minister just because the emperor loved his concubine. It's a big joke in the world."
"Hey! Don't compare that man to the Duke." Song Zhen felt that he was getting more and more outrageous.
Liu Qing coughed dryly, "Everyone, let's talk about food and grass!"
"All the Northern Liao people from Taizhou migrated to Fengzhou. Sun Ying was complaining, saying that if he didn't get more food, those people would chop him up and cook him in a pot." Luo Cai said with a smile.
"Fengzhou should give priority, but tell Sun Ying that the overall situation is more important." Liu Qing said.
"What do you mean?" Luo Cai asked.
Liu Qing didn't answer, and Song Zhen said: "The Duke said, time waits for no one!"
Luo Cai was perked up, "Are you planning to attack Jiangzhou and Ningxing?"
Song Zhen nodded.
Liu Qing said: "At this time, don't let those people eat too much!"
Eating too much can cause trouble easily.
The weather is getting colder, but various preparations are still going on in an orderly manner.
"They are preparing food and fodder!"
The two Northern Liao spies felt a little heavy in their hearts as they watched the carts of grain and grass being pulled into the city.
Everyone knew that Northern Xinjiang would launch an attack, but no one knew when.
Some people say that next year, some people say that Chang'an will send troops to attack Northern Xinjiang. I guess there is no need to worry about it in the future.
But Jiangzhou’s preparations have never stopped.
"I heard that Jiangzhou has been repairing the city wall."
"Yeah! I haven't stopped practicing."
"
When will this day end?"
The two spies were full of complaints and immediately turned to the military camp.
It is impossible to get close. You can only judge the number of people and morale by listening to the shouts inside.
"kill!"
The shouting is amazing.
"Beiliao, that has been my old enemy in the Central Plains for hundreds of years. In the next battle, it will cease to exist!"
Jiang Cunzhong's eyes were dark, "To be honest, I have never thought about this day."
Pei Jian said: "No one has thought about it. Probably, only the Duke has thought about it."
Jiang Cunzhong nodded, "When the Duke destroyed the three major tribes, everyone thought it was a fluke. Now, he is looking at Ning Xing."
"Look at those soldiers, they are so excited. Everyone knows what the next battle means." Pei Jian said: "Destroying the Northern Liao Dynasty has been a dream for hundreds of years. It is an honor to be able to participate in it."
"yes!"
Recently, there have been many more young people who want to join the army.
"Why don't you let me join the army?"
A group of young people were arguing outside the military camp.
The sergeant guarding the gate said: "It's the order from above."
The task of expanding the army of 30,000 troops has been completed. Yang Xuan will not prepare to expand the army in a short period of time.
There are more troops, which may seem majestic, but the pressure they bring to the economy is always there.
The army is a gold-swallowing beast. The daily necessities of food, clothing, housing, transportation, weapons, horses, armor, etc. for the 150,000-strong army make the officials of the Jiedushi Mansion rack their brains and dare not slack off.
"I can't imagine what an army of millions looks like."
Han Ji and He Lianrong walked slowly on the street.
"With an army of one million, it is difficult to sustain food and grass." He Lianrong said, "But if the situation continues like this, the Duke will have to expand his army sooner or later."
"Yes! After Ningxing was captured, the subsequent cleanup and stabilization of the situation required military suppression." Han Ji suddenly smiled and said, "Bao Dong."
He Lianrong also saw it.
"The Duke wants to attack Ningxing, but Chang'an said it will send troops. When our army arrives at Ningxing City, we will raid the northern border. Just think about it, by that time, the army will have no choice but to withdraw at the top of Ningxing City. Next
If I go there again, I don’t know when it will be!”
Ahead is the city gate, a group of people are reading the notices, and Bao Dong is in the middle setting the rhythm.
"Is Chang'an really going to send troops?" someone asked.
"They say that Yang Ni, the duke of the country, is the one who shouted for fight and death. Didn't he say last time that he would gather the Southern Xinjiang Army and Chang'an guards to go north?" Bao Dong sighed, "It's ridiculous to say that we have been fighting Beiliao.
Have you ever conspired to rebel?"
"Yes! What exactly does Changan want?"
"What are you thinking about? We can't take the credit for our achievements." Bao Dong said: "Just think about it, the Northern Liao Dynasty has been a disaster to the Central Plains for hundreds of years. Whoever can destroy it will be remembered in history. The destruction of Northern Xinjiang
After Beiling, think about it, what will happen to Chang'an?"
Everyone was startled.
"Yes! What should we do in Chang'an?"
Bao Dong came out quietly and was blocked by Han Ji and He Lianrong.
"Why didn't you say anything?" He Lianrong asked.
Bao Dong said: "The most taboo thing in creating public opinion is to say everything. You have to leave some flavor for them to think about. Only then will they believe the results of their own thinking."
Speaking of this, Bao Dong looked confident.
"Skills have specializations." Han Ji smiled and said, "That's true."
Someone in the crowd said: "Chang'an will be embarrassed."
"That's right! The emperor has nothing to do with women. The Duke led us to fight all the way and destroyed Bei Liao. How will the people in the world view the emperor?"
Someone whispered: "Hunjun!"
"It's Hunjun!" The voice was much louder.
"The person who spoke softly is one of mine." Bao Dong said.
"It's the Hunjun!"
"My family doesn't do human affairs, but I don't allow my ministers to do anything. The older generation likes to talk about ancient times, but I have never heard of them talking about such an emperor."
"Hit! Let's knock Beiliao down and make him lose face!"
"I'm afraid he will send a large army to help Beiliao."
"Mom, let's fight together!"
There was a carriage parked nearby.
In the carriage, Yang Xuan was reading the letter.
Zhan Juan opened the car curtain and looked at those people.
His face was a little serious.
The letter was written by Changling and said
They talked about some children's things, but they didn't mention their own things.
The child is in good health, which is good news.
Yang Xuan received the letter and said, "What I mean is that Changling can live alone without any restrictions."
Zhan Juan shook her head, "The eldest princess will not abandon her country."
"There is no country that lasts for thousands of years!" Yang Xuan felt that Changling was too stubborn. "I know what she is thinking. Go back and tell her that the tide is overwhelming and cannot be stopped. It cannot be stopped!"