544, Ce Zang was only used to avenge shame, while Heng Ge was not a feudal lord.
The autumn wind has begun, and the weather in Ningyuan has become cooler.
The crisp autumn air makes it a good time to visit places of interest.
Today Yuan Chonghuan accompanied Zhang Pu to visit Juehua Island.
Juehua Island, also known as Juhua Island, is located in the sea more than 10 kilometers southeast of Ningyuan City.
Juehua Island has beautiful scenery and was a national 4A scenic spot in later generations. Now Juehua Island is even more important.
Because the entire Guanning Army's food, grass and supplies were shipped from the south and were first stored here. Then they were distributed to the garrison from here.
This is the heart of Yuan Chonghuan.
Juehua Island has beautiful rocks and towering ancient trees. It has Zhangjiashan Island and Yangjiashan Island in the south, and Mopan Mountain in the north. One large and three small ones complement each other.
The thousand-year-old island has many places of interest. Famous ones include: Dalonggong Temple in the Liao Dynasty, Dabei Pavilion in the Ming Dynasty, Haiyun Temple, Shifo Temple, Bajiaojing, Tangwang Cave, etc.
It has a superior geographical location, coupled with the elegant environment, lush trees and fragrant wild flowers, it is a unique place to escape the summer heat, play and recuperate.
There are Bodhi trees that are rare in the North and an octagonal well with a long history. The water is clean and sweet. Although it is located on an island, the quality of the water is very rare.
Yuan Chonghuan and Zhang Pu just finished drinking Longjing tea brewed with well water.
"Brother Yuan Yuan, this place is so elegant. There is such a magical treasure land outside Ningyuan City. Hahaha" Zhang Pu laughed heartily.
They were standing in the pavilion at the commanding heights of the island, leaning on the railing, looking out at the Bohai Bay. The breeze was blowing from the sea, which was very pleasant.
"This is a cool and holy place, but it's a pity that I'm so anxious right now," Yuan Chonghuan said.
"Yuan Yuan, your words about returning to Liao in five years made His Majesty feel angry. I'm afraid he is more anxious than you."
Yuan Chonghuan smiled bitterly and said: "At that time, the arrow was on the string and had to be fired. At that time, I could only take one step at a time. Restoring the Liao Dynasty in five years is indeed a big lie."
Zhang Pu was not an outsider, so there was no need for Yuan Chonghuan and him to hide, tuck, or carry him.
"The imperial court has no money, and it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. I have always admired Yuan Yu the most for your ambition and aspirations. However, I think there is little hope for restoring the Liao Dynasty." Zhang Pu said.
"Originally, I was treated as a dead horse as a living horse doctor. Without Xiong Tingbi, there would be no one in Liaodong. If my division had not been ordered to rebuild the Guanning-Jin defense line in the face of danger and push the front line back to the Daling River line in Jinzhou, we would have recaptured 400
It's so deep inside. Jiannu is now going to knock on the door."
Yuan Chonghuan looked at the coastline where the tide began to rise in the distance. The waves came one after another, like thousands of troops, swarming towards the coast in a mighty manner.
Zhang Pu was also fascinated by the sight. He saw that the high tides in Liaodong Bay and Qiantang Tide were different, but both were very magnificent.
Slowly, the waves formed a green wall.
The big waves rolled, and the small waves folded and rotated between the big waves, hitting the rocks on the coast, bursting out white mist. It was really a stormy wave hitting the shore and rolling up thousands of piles of snow.
In an instant, the whole earth was trembling, it was earth-shattering and deafening.
The sea is roaring and the wind is roaring.
From time to time, rows of huge waves were set off, and the huge waves rushed forward row after row, rushing towards the rocks and everything that hindered his progress.
Finally, the waves were shattered by the rocks, and the fragments of droplets were still flying forward.
This situation is just like this corner of the Liaoxi Corridor, which is struggling to hold on under the overwhelming offensive of Jiannu.
"In these troubled times, it is not the time to be humble and decline. People with lofty ideals should face difficulties and have the courage to do their jobs. When it comes to Liao affairs, I dare not say that there is anyone in the court who can be my right hand. I will do it, it is better than
It would be better for someone else to do it. When Zhuge Kongming left Qishan on the sixth day, he didn’t know that the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains and the revival of the Han Dynasty were only a slim hope. Why did he still do it knowing that it was impossible to do?"
Yuan Chonghuan continued: "If we don't adopt an offensive attitude, Jiannu will step up his attack on us. If you don't hit him, he will hit you. We have no choice. To be honest, I don't trust anyone who hands over Liaodong. I
I am really worried that the old story of Guangning being defeated and the slaves arriving at Shanhaiguan will happen again."
Zhang Pu patted the railing and said: "Element, you are using attack instead of defense. Only when you can fight can you make peace. I came to the north this time, and Liaodong is the last stop. I have walked this way and watched.
There are surprises and frustrations. Overall, I am mostly disappointed.”
"At least I understand one thing. Restoring Liao is just a fool's dream. If we can hold the narrow road in western Liao, it is a wish of God. There is the strength to regain Liaodong. In fact, everyone in the court knows it in their hearts.
. I just didn’t say it out loud to offend His Majesty. In the entire imperial capital, the only one who is really thinking about restoring Liao is His Majesty.”
"Back then, the Zhao and Song Dynasties ceded the Central Plains to the Kingdom of Jin, with the Huaihe River as the boundary. Half of the country was preserved. If today we could use the Daling River as the boundary to negotiate a truce, the situation would be much better than it was then. At least eighteen provinces.
Complete and flawless."
Yuan Chonghuan turned his head to look at him in surprise.
In my heart, I didn't know whether this was Zhang Pu's own opinion or the attitude expressed to him on behalf of Jiangnan Shilin.
This is something that cannot be said publicly in today's Ming Dynasty.
One characteristic of the Ming Dynasty is that it began after Emperor Taizu expelled the Tartars and restored China.
No territory will be ceded, no compensation will be paid, no marriage will be made, no peace will be negotiated, and the emperor will guard the country.
Never compromise with any enemy.
"Liaodong has been my Chinese hometown since ancient times. The ancestors of the Shang Dynasty lived here. Then they moved to the Central Plains. Shang Tang defeated the unruly Xia Jie in the Battle of Mingtiao. Thus, the Xia Dynasty was replaced. To this day
It has been more than three thousand years. Even if there is a chance, I am not willing to give up Liaodong." Yuan Chonghuan's eyes became wet at this moment.
He looked into the distance. On the other side of the sea was the Liaodong Peninsula. It was now the territory of the slaves, and there were not many Han people left.
Zhang Pu could understand his mood and persuaded him: "Every time comes, heaven and earth work together to bring heroes to freedom. Now is not the time for you to guard Ningyuan. At that time, at least the evil Wei Wei was killed by the late emperor within seven years.
Twenty million taels of silver. Now, there has been a three-year drought, and a large number of fields north of the Huaihe River have lost their production. Hungry people are everywhere, and there are people dying of hunger on the roads. I heard that the situation in Guanzhong is even more critical. What the Ming Dynasty needs now is not to restore Liao, nor to continue to expand.
Sending levies is just a chance to breathe. Therefore, it is better to negotiate a peace."
Zhang Pu stroked Yuan Chonghuan's back and said: "Elements, our personal life and death, honor and disgrace, promotion and demotion are really nothing in front of the common people in this world. When fighting against foreigners, we must first settle down at home. If we don't have money and food, how can we recover it?" Liaodong. Since ancient times, one general's achievements have caused thousands of bones to wither. I can see clearly that in front of the common people in this world, personal achievements are not worth it."
"If you are worried that if you fail to restore Liao in five years, your majesty will settle the score. I will contact the cabinet and find a way to transfer you. After all, the Guanning Army is in our hands, and it can be regarded as an account to Donglin. You now It's still possible to leave, but don't wait until things get out of hand before they become difficult to handle."
Yuan Chonghuan smiled bitterly, His Majesty was obsessed with it, thinking about Fu Liao day and night, how could he let me go.
He said helplessly: "Gandu, you still don't understand me."
Today is the last stop of Zhang Pu's northbound journey. After the sea conditions stabilize, he will board the ship from here and return to Suzhou.
Yuan Chonghuan faced the increasingly strong sea breeze, but his thin body showed incomparable perseverance.
His clothes were flying in the wind, and he had his hands behind his back.
He chanted with a deep look on his face:
"I have been away from home for five years, and I send you a precious sword head soaked in cold water.
If you want to know that your heart and lungs are the same as life and death, why bother asking about safety and danger?
Ce Zang was only used to avenge his shame, while Heng Ge was not a feudal lord.
Relatives and relatives from my hometown ask each other, and I feel ashamed that I have not yet collected my dust."
Zhang Pu hit the railing with his hand and praised: "Great talent in the elements, good poetry, good poetry. It's just that my layout is too small, it's ridiculous."