Chapter 564 Father and Son, Ginkgo, Wonderful Moment
"When the pillars of the empire fell, the faith of the people also collapsed."
"Children, can you understand this?"
When Zhao Huan said these four words, 'How can I resist', Zhao Cheng understood everything.
It's not that Zhao Huan can't rebel, it's that he can't take the initiative to rebel. Unless the imperial court takes action first and forces the Zhao family to a dead end, Zhao Huan has no choice but to rebel.
Zhao Huan said this was a matter of people's beliefs, but in fact it was a matter of reputation.
If Zhao Huan takes the initiative to rebel, even if he wins the world, he will not win the support of the people. But if he is forced to rebel by the imperial court, he will gain the sympathy of the people and even gain the support of the people in the process.
This is the long-term layout.
It is also a pattern.
Zhao Cheng couldn't help but admire Zhao Huan.
So Zhao Cheng said no more.
Zhao Zhan couldn't help but said: "Dad, can we only be beaten passively?"
Zhao Huan said: "I just asked you how the court will take action. You don't know, so I will tell you. Even if the court wants to take action, it will not mobilize troops. Have you forgotten that the eldest princess is still in the house?"
"The eldest princess and the emperor have a deep love for each other. Is the emperor willing to fight against his sister?"
"So the most likely possibility is that the emperor summons the eldest daughter and I into the palace, or that the eldest princess returns to the palace to visit her relatives first."
"So before that, we recruit troops, and we stick our necks out to be chopped off by others."
Zhao Yan couldn't help it anymore and asked: "Dad, since these things are going to happen sooner or later, aren't we going to get to that point in the end?"
"You are right, maybe we will get there in the end, but this process will take time."
Zhao Huan glanced at Xu Shouli and continued: "But it will take time for the news of Qingdong Hou to reach Changsui, and it will also take time for the court to issue a decree. Now the situation in the court is unclear. Who can guarantee that within this time, there will be no other incidents in the court.
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Everyone's eyes froze for a moment, and they all understood Zhao Huan's intention.
Stop with stillness!
Xu Shouli cupped his fists at Zhao Huan and said, "Long Shuai is wise!"
Now that the words have been spoken, no one will ask any more questions.
Zhao Cheng looked at Xu Shouli and said, "Master Hou, what are your plans?"
Xu Shouli thought for a while, and did not regard Zhao Cheng's words as an ordinary greeting. He replied seriously: "Xu An and I haven't seen each other for almost three years. I know my son. He has grown a lot during this time, and he has grown up with you."
It has a great relationship. First of all, I want to thank you, and then, I want him to accompany me to take a look at the current Yanchuan City, take a look at Qingdong City, and take a look at your business."
Zhao Cheng asked again: "What should the imperial court do?"
Xu Shouli said: "The report that should be reported should be delayed."
Zhao Cheng stood up and bowed deeply to Xu Shouli.
Xu Shouli and his son also stood up and returned the greeting to Zhao Cheng.
After everyone dispersed, Zhao Cheng accompanied his parents back to the backyard.
Zhao Cheng did not leave. Zhao Huan knew that he had something to say, so he sat down on a couch in the yard and said, "Just say what you want to say. The third and fourth children are not here, so there is no problem that affects people's hearts."
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Mu Zhaojun said: "Cheng'er, please sit down and I'll prepare some snacks for you."
"Thank you for your hard work, mother."
Zhao Cheng pulled the chair to Zhao Huan's right and sat down. His chair was shorter. After sitting down, he looked like he was clinging to Zhao Huan's side.
"Dad, are you really sure that the emperor will not use troops against Yanchuan City?"
Zhao Huan lay back on the couch, tapped his finger on the armrest, and said, "I watched A Yun and Yuan Xiu grow up, and I am sure of their feelings."
Zhao Cheng said: "But now besides Yuan Xiu, there is also Yuan Li."
Zhao Huan said: "I understand your worries, but I have to bet."
Zhao Cheng asked: "Is people's hearts so important?"
"Those who win the hearts and minds of the people win the world." Zhao Huan's eyes became deep, staring at a ginkgo tree not far away, and said leisurely: "I may not want this world, but I can't let the Zhao family die, and I can't let it go.
Their children and grandchildren will bear the infamy.”
Zhao Cheng said: "Dad, you have already thought about it, right?"
Zhao Huan was silent for a while and then nodded.
Zhao Cheng asked: "Can you tell me now, how many people are there on Lingshan Mountain?"
Zhao Huan did not hesitate and said decisively: "One thousand people."
Seeing his father's decisive answer, Zhao Cheng did not hesitate on this issue and asked again: "I know that you have been in contact with Qingdong Hou for a long time. It must be your arrangement for him to come back this time. After he goes to Qingdong City, can he
How many people have been summoned?”
"About three thousand."
"He has 3,000 people, we have more than 1,000 people, and Li Dai has 8,000 people. Why do you think that more than 10,000 of us can stop the imperial army from using troops?"
"So I said, I'm betting."
Zhao Huan turned his head and looked at his son, and said calmly: "Bet that the imperial court will not use troops. Bet that the imperial court will be in chaos before using troops. If they themselves are in chaos, more than ten thousand of us will be a sharp knife. Even if the bet is lost,
Yes, we are generous and calm, and future generations will only record that a member of our Zhao family was framed, and will not bring shame to this family name."
Zhao Cheng let out a long breath, leaned on the back of Zhao Huan's hand, and looked at the ginkgo tree quietly.
His demeanor at this time was like that of a child under ten years old.
Zhao Huan didn't bother him anymore, he knew his son.
If you win the bet, anything is possible.
If the bet fails, this scene between father and son may be the last time.
Zhao Cheng's move was just to feel the warmth of father and son, and left the best memories.
Mu Zhaojun personally came up with the cakes and stopped behind the father and son. He couldn't bear to disturb this wonderful moment. Like the father and son, he looked at the ginkgo tree.
Time passed quietly, and the sunset on the horizon fell, coating the ginkgo tree with a layer of scarlet gold.
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Wenhu closely monitors the situation in Yanchuan City.
After Xu Shouli set off from Changsui, hundreds of spies under Wenhu came and went from Changsui City and Yanchuan City, so that Wenhu could update the news of Yanchuan City in a timely manner.
Before Chang Suilai was informed of the situation after Xu Shouli delivered the order, Wenhu had roughly grasped the situation.
Although this situation is not the whole picture, it is close to the truth.
Wenhu knew that Zhao Cheng did not accept the order. He also knew that Xu Shouli had no intention of returning to the palace.
This result made him very satisfied.
Changsui City.
Outside the General's Mansion, Wen Hu walked alone, wearing a plain gown and a bamboo hat, and walked to the gate.
The guard outside the door looked at Wenhu's attire, thinking he was an ordinary citizen, and roughly pressed Wenhu's shoulders with his hands.
"For what?"
Wen Hu didn't make any move, but a stream of air flowed down his shoulder into the guard's palm. The guard's face turned red, and he felt a sharp pain in his arm. He was so shocked that he quickly took a few steps back.
Wen Hu said: "Tell your wife that Yu Changsi is here to visit."