This is a city that is always ready to sacrifice or surrender.
More than a hundred years ago, some ministers proposed to expand Huo City and turn it into the first line of defense for the Zhou Dynasty to face the Tang Dynasty, which could hold it for at least one year.
The warriors rejoiced and made suggestions one after another on how to build the city and how many troops would be stationed after it was built...
In a word, if the city is built, the food and grass are prepared for a year, the soldiers are sufficient, and all kinds of resources are prepared, even if the Tang Dynasty comes to attack, we will definitely be able to hold on for a year.
If not, I will die!
At that time, the bloody spirit of the warriors of the Great Zhou Dynasty was still there, and there were disputes between the court and the civil officials about this.
"Civil officials said that building such a large city was very expensive, and it was easy to offend the Tang Dynasty. Dalangjun should be aware that the Tang Dynasty was so famous at that time, and the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty were afraid of angering the Tang Dynasty, so they suppressed the warriors with all their strength."
Han Ji whispered about Huo Cheng's past.
"What happened next?" A Liang asked.
"At that time, Zhao Yanxiong, a famous general of the Southern Zhou Dynasty, rushed from the border to the central court. The court analyzed the situation... At that time, the Northern Liao Dynasty was confronting the Tang Dynasty. The Northern Liao Dynasty threatened the army to go south. The Tang Dynasty clamored for a northern expedition to destroy the old enemy of the Northern Liao Dynasty.
...This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do you know why, Dalangjun?"
Han Ji looked at the future prince with a smile.
Ah Liang thought for a moment and said, "The Tang Dynasty no longer cares about the Southern Zhou Dynasty."
"Yes." This question was very simple, but the person who answered it was an eight-year-old child, which made Han Ji feel happy.
"But those civil servants scolded him in court, saying that military men were despicable, and they only wanted to provoke the Tang Dynasty, waiting to gain military glory in the flames of war, but regardless of the safety of the world..."
"Zhao Yanxiong argued endlessly with the civil servants and finally appealed to the emperor. At that time, Emperor Niande of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was hesitant. Zhao Yanxiong took out a piece of yellowed paper and said that this was Zhao's treatment of Huo Cheng over the years.
The ancestors of the Zhao family even thought of many names for Huo City and finally settled on one. If the government is willing to expand Huo City, they will offer this name."
"Oh! Then Zhao Yanxiong is not speculative, but loyal."
"What His Highness said is true." Han Ji stroked his beard and said with a smile: "It's a pity that Nian De finally gave up the expansion of Huo City under the instigation of the civil servants. Otherwise, if a majestic city stands here, the army will have to gnaw hard bones in the first battle of the southern expedition.
, which has a great impact on morale. And if the attack fails for a long time, the Southern Zhou Dynasty may even have a chance to counterattack."
"Hey!" A Liang said with some regret: "What a pity for such a good suggestion. By the way, what name did Zhao choose for Huo Cheng?"
"Xiangyang!"
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"Xiangyang?"
"yes!"
"What a name!"
"It's not bad."
"What about Zhao Yanxiong?"
"After his proposal was rejected, Zhao Yanxiong returned to the frontier. He was depressed and left within a few years. This man was very good at using troops, and the Tang Dynasty was quite afraid of him. After hearing the news, the Tang Dynasty was also very happy, if not for the
A confrontation in Beiliao will probably force the army to move south."
"Does Nian De regret it?"
"Nian De was very sad. He made Zhao Yanxiong the Duke of the country, gave several of his sons official titles, and even left the court for three days to show his grief."
Han Ji asked: "What do you think of Nian De's move?"
Ah Liang thought for a while, "When I was in Taoxian County, I saw a little duck when I went out. I was very happy, so I begged my mother to buy one and take it home to raise.
Auntie said, if you want it, you have to take care of it yourself. I agreed.
After the little duck came to my home, I was very happy for those few days. But gradually, I became busy. Reading, playing with my brother... Until one day, I found that the little duck was missing, with only a few feathers left.
.
I searched for a long time but couldn't find it, and I was very sad. Later, my mother-in-law told me that the little duck was eaten by the swordsman."
This child!
He seems very calm at such a young age.
Han Ji knew the reason why King Qin brought A Liang with him, so he took A Liang out for a walk whenever he had nothing to do, so as to educate him.
But he didn't dare teach his own tricks to A Liang, which King Qin also hinted at.
The fundamental mental skills related to A Liang's future, that is, the three views mentioned by the King of Qin, must be taught by the King of Qin himself.
A Liang sighed, "I have been sad for two days. After Aye found out, he took me out to relax. On the way, Aye asked me why I was sad. I said that the little duck was eaten by the swordsman. I was sad that the little duck died and was still alive.
I got angry with the swordsman."
This is still a child!
Han Ji laughed.
"Aye knelt down and faced me and said, a man must consider his actions carefully and not act on his own whim. Whatever you like, then you have to protect it."
Whatever you like, you have to protect it!
This is...the foundation of an emperor!
It is also the foundation and starting point of the emperor’s mental skills.
Without this, we are just like Li Mi.
Han Ji's movements of stroking his beard froze.
"Aye said, if you like a little duck, you can't put it near the mouths of rich people and swordsmen. If you put it near their mouths, you have to be prepared for the little duck to be eaten."
Ah Liang said: "That Zhao Yanxiong... Since Nian De values him, he shouldn't leave him in front of the civil servants and let them criticize him."
Han Ji: "..."
"Zhao Yanxiong is that little duck." A Liang said.
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"...Da Langjun said that Zhao Yanxiong is that little duck. Da Langjun is so understanding, which makes me very happy. I congratulate Your Highness!"
In the lobby, King Qin sat leisurely by the window and read documents. He slowly looked out the window and said: "Aliang has been very sensible since he was a child. He has kept in mind the teachings of Gu and Princess. Gu has never worried that he will leave.
I'm on the wrong track, but I'm worried that he's too obsessed with it."
Outside the window, the spring scenery has long since dissipated, and the early summer sunshine is gradually scorching. The officials coming and going are in a hurry, wanting to avoid the sun as early as possible.
"At first, some people said that A Liang was left in Taoxian when he was going to war. Obviously, he didn't take him seriously. These fools like to speculate on other people's family affairs." King Qin said contemptuously.
The King of Qin didn't ignore A Liang, but loved him even more.
As King Qin's great cause expanded, the responsibilities on A Liang's shoulders became increasingly heavy.
He wanted to give his son more free time.
He Lianrong came in, "Your Highness, the scouts over there in Yezhou are very fierce. The sentries came over earlier and fought with our scouts. It wasn't until our large group of rangers appeared that we evacuated."
"Yezhou!"
King Qin squinted, "Is the defense envoy Chen Mai?"
"Yes." He Lianyan said from the side: "Chen Mai can be regarded as a general with some reputation."
The military generals of the Southern Zhou Dynasty had a special characteristic. Most of the capable ones were in the frontiers. Except for the generals who were worried about being suspected, those who stayed in Bianjing were all the sons of the powerful who received money and food and did nothing.
The emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty was very generous. He would reward his ministers every year. It would be tacky to reward his officials with too much money. Wouldn't it be nice to give our children and grandchildren an official title?
In order to win over his ministers, the emperor would appoint a group of officials every year. The youngest of these officials were still in their infancy, but they had a lot of money and food every year.
In other words, while other parents are still worrying about what their children will do for a living when they grow up, those children already have enough food and clothing.
"There were also some powerful children in the border area at the beginning." He Lianyan added: "After Fang Chong's Northern Expedition failed, those powerful children found an excuse and were transferred back to Bianjing. However, some wanted to accumulate qualifications and stayed in the border area."
Gold plating!
Long time no see!
King Qin thought of the powerful children of the Tang Dynasty.
They are all urinary.
"How is Deng Cheng, the governor of Yezhou?" King Qin asked.
"Deng Cheng came from a family of officials. He passed the imperial examination at the age of seventeen and was quite proud of himself. However, a few years ago, corruption incidents involving his subordinates affected him, so he was transferred to Yezhou."
"The so-called involvement..." He Lianyan said contemptuously: "In fact, he is the one who is corrupt, and that subordinate is the one who takes the blame."
Tsk!
"The world is as black as crows!" King Qin shook his head, just as A Liang came, he waved, "Come A Liang."
A Liang saluted and came in.
"Sit here."
King Qin pointed to his side, which was the closest place.
"Say it again!" King Qin said to Helianyan.
This is to let Ah Liang listen to it again.
"yes!"
Helianyan said it again.
Ah Liang listened carefully.
"Chen Mai is corrupt and shameless. Most of these people are not determined. But Chen Mai is here and he can't escape even if he wants to." King Qin analyzed: "The other person is Chen Mai. Judging from the actions of the Yezhou scouts
, it is difficult for this person to persuade you to surrender. In this case, Yezhou will be the first tough battle for our army going south."
He looked at A-Liang, "A-Liang, do you have any ideas? Just tell me."
Everyone smiled and lowered their eyes.
Ah Liang said: "Ah Ye, then we have to attack the city?"
"right."
"Is the siege... brutal?"
This question made King Qin think about it seriously, not thinking about the question itself, but thinking about how to say it so that the children can better accept the answer.
"It will be very tragic." King Qin finally chose the simplest answer.
"Aye said that the world is a jungle, and every country is a beast. The beasts will attack their neighbors in order to eat better..."
This is hard to answer!
Han Jidu sighed in his heart, feeling that King Qin taught him too early. It would be better to wait a few years until A Liang has seen more and matured mentally.
"I am very happy that you can remember my father's words!" King Qin smiled and comforted the somewhat anxious A Liang.
"The world is a jungle. As the master of the Tang Dynasty, my father's duty is to take care of the entire Tang Dynasty."
This is the tone.
"Why did my father want to attack the Southern Zhou Dynasty? It was not to gain anything by tearing up the neighbors, but to eliminate the threat."
"If I ignore my father and return to Guanzhong, within ten or twenty years, the Southern Zhou Dynasty will not become a hidden danger. But there is a problem. Ah Liang, have you ever thought about it? If the Tang Dynasty faces another formidable enemy, you need to
Deploying most of the country's troops to go on an expedition... By the way, this was the case in the Tang Dynasty and Northern Liao Dynasty."
King Qin's voice was neither urgent nor slow, and he spoke eloquently. His expression was relaxed, as if he was telling a story to a child.
Ah Liang's body tilted toward his father, his right hand supporting his chin, his elbow resting on the table, listening carefully.
The sunlight outside the window shone on the eucalyptus table and also on the side of the child's face.
"The Tang Dynasty has always wanted to defeat the Northern Liao Dynasty, but whenever the Tang Dynasty prepared to send troops, the Southern Zhou Dynasty would be ready to move to contain the Tang Dynasty."
"Then...is Nan Zhou at fault?"
"Yes, if the Tang Dynasty destroyed the Northern Liao Dynasty, the Southern Zhou Dynasty would be in danger. Therefore, the Southern Zhou Dynasty's move was instinctive. Do you understand what I said to my father?"
A Liang nodded.
But this kind of question...how can an eight-year-old child understand?
Han Ji and others felt that the King of Qin was trying to push people to their advantage and let Alang be exposed to these things too early.
If the child does not understand, it will be a blow to the self-confidence.
Han Ji glanced at He Lianyan.
He Lianyan often goes in and out of the palace's backyard, so he should know more about A Liang's situation.
Helianyan shook his head slightly.
The child's voice rang in the lobby.
"If you don't hit him, he will hit you. The jungle of the jungle... This is the jungle that Aye said."