On November 14, after lunch, I sat alone in the imperial study room, thinking about the future development.
I don’t know how long it took, but suddenly there was a burst of thunder from outside the window. I shuddered involuntarily, and then I got up and walked to the window. Looking out, I saw that the sky was covered with dark clouds, gray and gloomy, and the whole sky seemed to be about to burst into flames. As if falling, the biting cold wind shuttled back and forth in the palace unbridled, and the big trees as far as the eye could see were blown left and right by the wind, making whining sounds from time to time, indicating that a heavy rain was about to come.
As soon as I closed the window, I heard Xiaoqi's voice coming from outside the door: "Guan family, Mr. Yuan is here,"
"Well, sir, please come in,"
After Yuan Ji entered the room, he handed me a letter and said: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from Dali Sariwei through the great wizard Hongyuan."
"Sarirawe, this is the first time I have received news from him since I came back from Dali," I said as I opened the letter and read it.
Relicong mentioned in the letter that after he evacuated safely that day, he sneaked into Shanchan Tianlong Temple. After a long conversation with Relicong all night, he decided to break up the existing strength into pieces and establish three buildings in the mountainous areas of Dali. Based in the base area, following the Young Master's sixteen-character policy, relying on the complex terrain of the mountainous area to carry out guerrilla warfare, and gaining support from the poor people at the bottom, the movement gradually grew stronger. According to the plan, by the end of next year, Sarivar plans to build a large base among the original four to five thousand people. Basically, expand its troops to 15,000 to 20,000 people, and then they can cooperate with the Song Dynasty's military operations to drive the Mongols out of Dali.
At the back of the letter were the approximate locations of the three bases and the names of the main persons in charge, and asked Mr. Huyan whether it was feasible.
After reading it, I said to Yuan Ji: "Sir, I agree with the approach of replying to Sari Kong. While developing, we must also preserve our strength. We must not fight head-on with the forces of Mongolia or Duanshi. We must resolutely implement the sixteen-character policy. In addition, , let them establish a small base near Guangnan West Road and the Huangni River, and maintain close contact with our Guangnan Military Region or Miao Military Region to facilitate the exchange of information between the two parties and obtain material support from our country."
"Yes, Your Majesty,"
After a while, Xiao Qi came inside and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Shen and Quan Jue have come with the order and are already waiting for the order outside the palace."
"Well, Xuan,"
When Shen Yiqiu and Quanjue entered the imperial study, I said: "You two, I called you here today because I want you to refine the three-dimensional border military sand table that you originally made, mainly for the Sichuan Military Region, Xiangyang Military Region and In the Jianghuai Military Region, I plan to set up a military study room in Funing Hall. With the combination of sand table and map, it will be perfect."
Shen Yiqiu said: "Your Majesty, when will you need it?"
"The sooner the better. If you are unclear about the geographical conditions of mountains and rivers in various places, you can contact the Military Academy and the Ministry of Industry,"
"Yes, Your Majesty, but I estimate it will take at least three months."
"Three months," I thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Shen, yes."
Quan Jue said: "Your Majesty, the simple sand tables have been shipped to all major military regions at the beginning of this month."
"Well, the war is not far away. We need to prepare in advance. By the way, Mr. Shen, is there any progress in the development of firearms at the Gunpowder Supervisor?"
"Back to Your Majesty, Master Yun, Master Wanyan and Zhao Yuncong just came to Lin'an University a few days ago and said that the second generation Yun's musket will be officially mass-produced early next year. The range of this second generation musket can reach 250. meters, the effective range has also been increased to 150 meters, the weight and volume have been reduced at the same time, and the projectiles have also made progress. The gunpowder supervisor has improved the composition of the gunpowder. The explosive power of the same volume of gunpowder can reach the original level. Five times, current artillery shells also use improved gunpowder formulas,"
"Very good," I praised happily. "In a few days, you can come with me to the gunpowder factory to have a look."
"Yes, Your Majesty,"
"Mr. Shen, I am also very satisfied with the progress of Lin'an University. Since the beginning of the new semester, the number of students has increased by more than a thousand. You need to work hard to teach them. These people will be talents of our government after graduation."
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
"Quan Jue, the achievements of the Academy of Sciences this year are also very outstanding. Not only has theoretical research made great progress, but also new products are coming out every month. It has done a good job,"
"Your Majesty, these are actually..."
Quan Jue had just finished speaking when he saw Eunuch Zhou hurriedly enter the house and said: "The official family, Zhao Huai, the son of Mr. Zhao Kui and Mr. Zhao, is outside the palace asking for an audience."
"Zhao Huai," I suddenly felt something was wrong and said anxiously, "It's not good. Could it be,,,,,, announce it quickly,"
Zhao Huai, who was still covered in rainwater, knelt on the ground as soon as he entered the house: "Your Majesty, my father, my father passed away an hour ago,"
A few days ago, Xie Daoqing and I went to Zhao Mansion again. After taking three thousand years of ginseng, Zhao Kui's complexion improved significantly. However, human lifespan cannot be reversed after all. As the imperial doctor said that day, ginseng's The effect only allowed Zhao Kui to live for about ten days longer.
As a veteran of the Five Dynasties, Zhao Kui experienced hundreds of battles and made great contributions to the stability of the Southern Song Dynasty.
"Zhao Huai, does my old love have any last words?"
"Back to the emperor, this afternoon, after my father took a nap, he asked the common people to practice the Zhao family's marksmanship. Then he asked the servants to bring paper, ink, pen and inkstone, and wrote these words of Senior Fang Weng (Lu You) on the bedside. After finishing the first seven-character quatrain "Shi'er", my father sat on the bedside, suddenly burst out laughing and died. "Zhao Huai handed me the manuscript of "Shi'er" written by Zhao Kui, " Your Majesty, these are my father’s last words,”
When you die, you know that everything is in vain.
But the sadness is not the same as in Kyushu.
Wang Shibei fixed the Central Plains Day.
Don’t forget to tell Nai Weng about family sacrifices.
Zhao Kui was a military general, but he was good at poetry and calligraphy. His painting skills were exquisite and vigorous, but his last calligraphy work looked messy, crooked and without strength at all. He looked more like a person who had just studied The words were written by a child.
"Master Wang set the Central Plains day in the north, and he did not forget to report to Naiwen during the family sacrifices," I repeated it several times and said sadly, "Xiaoqi, let the palace craftsman frame the calligraphy of my old beloved Qing and hang it in my palace. In the study, I will definitely not let Lu You down, let Zhao Kui, or let down thousands of Song people,"
"Yes, official family,"
"Xiao Qi, prepare the sedan chair, I'm going to see Zhao Aiqing now,"
"Guan Jia, it's still raining outside. Why don't we go after the rain stops?"
Zhao Huai also advised: "Yes, Your Majesty, what the Seventh Eunuch said makes sense."
I shook my head and simply repeated: "Prepare the sedan,"
"Yes, official," Xiao Qi didn't dare to persuade her.
Although Zhao Kui has long retired from the military, many of the current generals are from his disciples. People like Lu Wende, Xia Gui and others were once generals under Zhao Kui. As the highest-ranking person in the military, Zhao Kui's death It is undoubtedly the loss of the Song Dynasty, because Zhao Kui represented an era.
In five days, the military meeting at the end of the second year of Xianchun will be held. Zhao Kui, as the oldest person in the army, did not catch up in the end, and his adopted son Zhao Bao is probably still on the ship returning to Lin'an, and there is no time to meet Zhao Kui. See you for the last time.
This veteran general who had fought for decades still followed the course of history and passed away in November of the second year of Xianchun. It did not change because of my arrival, but the place of death was changed from Hunan to Lin'an.
Sitting on the sedan, I suddenly felt an inexplicable sadness. As a time traveler, I have an unparalleled advantage in this era, but at the same time, I clearly know the death date of every celebrity.
It would undoubtedly be a painful torture if someone knew the date of death of the person around him without being able to state it clearly. What's more, the owner of my current body, Zhao Fu, only has seven or eight years left. can i change.
No wonder the Imperial Valley Arts Hall has a rule that you cannot read fortune tellers before you are twenty-four years old. It is the dream of most people to be able to decipher the secrets of heaven. But when you actually get to that point, you don’t know that it is a burden. Those who know the secrets of heaven can only If you endure that kind of suffering alone, if you don't practice deeply, you will probably lose your mind and go crazy.
"Guan Jia, we're here," Xiao Qi's voice brought me out of my thoughts.
This is the first time I have seen a minister pass away since time travel.
Based on Zhao Kui's age, he would be considered to have lived a long life even in later generations.
"See you, Your Majesty." When I entered the back room, everyone knelt down and saluted.
"No gifts, everyone can go about their business,"
I stood beside Zhao Kui's bed and quietly stared at Zhao Kui's remains. Although his face was thin, he still looked peaceful. Reminiscent of what Zhao Huai said, Zhao Kui's laughter before his death, the meaning of which I vaguely understood. I already understand that Zhao Kui has let go. He believes that I will achieve the ZTE that I have always promised. Not only him, but also Lu You's last wish will be realized.
"Zhao Huai,"
"The grassroots are here,"
"Have a good time taking care of old Aiqing's funeral affairs,"
"Yes, Your Majesty,"
Facing Zhao Kui's body, I bowed deeply and said: "Old dear, don't worry, my promise will be fulfilled. Zhao Huai, after the funeral arrangements are completed, you will come to serve in the court. We will continue the unfinished business of Lao Aiqing,"
"Yes, the common people obey the order,"
At the court meeting the next day, I announced the news that Duke Zhao Kui of the State of Lu had passed away due to illness.
After hearing this, everyone could not help but sigh. No matter they were friends or enemies, they all felt quite sad. This old man deserves respect. Jiang Wanli came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Duke of Lu has been on the battlefield for decades and has made great contributions to the country. I invite you. His Majesty decreed that he would be bestowed with a generous burial."
"Well, it's accurate to report that the Duke of the State of Lu has made great contributions to our dynasty. As a gift to the Taifu, he was given the posthumous title of Zhongjing. He was granted the title of King Zhongjing and enjoyed the Nanyue Temple. His son Zhao Huai entered the dynasty and became an official. Ma Tingluan of the Ministry of Rites. Zhao Lao Aiqing's funeral affairs I will leave it to your Ministry of Rites to bury him at the foot of Baoshi Mountain in the northwest of Lin'an according to Lu Guogong's wishes during his lifetime. After I have conquered the north, I will move him to his hometown in Hunan."
"Yes, your Majesty Ma Tingluan obeys the order,"
"Dear dear friends, there is only the last month of this year. Everyone must not relax and strive to complete the task with exceeding quota and quality."
"Yes, I obey the order,"
Xiao Qi said loudly on the golden steps: "My lords, if you have any questions, please tell me."
"Your Majesty, I have a memorial from Ma Guangzu,"