Chapter 920 That knife!
The emperor and the prince crossed the river.
The team rested for two days in Yupan City;
The prefect of Yupan City is Sun Liang, but the one who is really in power is his brother Sun Ying.
The emperor abandoned his imperial army and came over, and the prince would not let the emperor be miserable.
The Jinyi personal guards acted as the new imperial army, and all regulations were in accordance with the emperor's etiquette. King Pingxi himself did not go overboard and handed over the glory to the emperor.
Neither the emperor nor the prince are easy people to get along with;
But after the truth came out, the tacit understanding between them was as fine as a fine line, and every detail was there.
Going east from Yupan City,
it is a long stretch of deserted area.
The construction and development of Jindong is indeed in full swing, but it is by no means such a simple matter to provide all-round coverage. The trauma of the war is still clearly visible.
But when we continued further east and entered the peripheral reclamation area with Fengxin City as the core, the weather suddenly changed.
Everything in the military camp is in order, with canals for irrigation and dock construction. It is obviously a rural field, but it has a delicate flavor.
In addition,
the route and arrangement of the caravan, the construction and zoning of workshops, the construction of military camps, and the orderliness of the new county all give people a sense of vitality.
This
is the true face of Jindong today.
Here is soaked in the hard work of almost all demon kings, except for the magic pill.
Because in those two years, Mowan had been busy raising children.
But the other demon kings all made great efforts.
When he was about to enter Fengxin City the next day,
the emperor made a request,
to go and see "Mount Tai" first.
So,
The mountain newly named by King Pingxi was also the first mountain that King Pingxi prayed for. Today, it ushered in the justifiable emperor of this land.
After these two experiences,
it is impossible not to become famous for this "Taishan".
On this basis, enough stories and legends about it will inevitably be born.
The emperor's body is really a little weak;
This kind of weakness is on the surface and cannot be seen at ordinary times, but when you really want to go hiking or mountain climbing, you will suddenly feel weak. Revealed.
Therefore,
when climbing the mountain,
the emperor held the prince's arm and walked;
Queen He Sisi,
followed behind.
Behind them are Wei Zhonghe and Sword Master.
Jinyi's personal guards have already cleared the mountain, and the vigilance has been extended to the outside, which can ensure the absolute safety of this place.
Fortunately, this "Mount Tai" is not high.
After seeing the "Taishan" stone tablet erected by King Pingxi himself, it also means that we have reached the top of the mountain.
The three young men, Chen Xianba, Liu Dahu and Zheng Man, went up the mountain early and cooked the hot pot in the pavilion above, cut the vegetables and meat and put them on the plate.
As a personal guard of King Pingxi, there are really not many opportunities to go into battle in person, but if he is sent out, he may open a restaurant or something, and he will not worry about running out of business.
The prince and the emperor took their seats,
the queen began to be responsible for serving meat and dishes.
This way of eating hot pot is actually not new, but the way of eating the butter red soup pot with sesame oil dipped in it is indeed Ping Xiwang’s original creation.
Not far away, there is another pot cooking;
Eunuch Wei, Sword Master, and Chen Xianba sat together and cooked a pot.
After the emperor sat down, he wanted to take off his boots and loosen his feet, but he was kicked by the prince. He had no choice but to give up.
The queen covered her mouth and smiled. She knew that her husband was really relaxed when he was with King Pingxi.
The queen served the dishes first, and then took the initiative to pour a glass of fruit wine for the emperor and King Pingxi.
The emperor held the wine glass,
Looking at the scenery outside the pavilion,
said with emotion:
"Zheng Fan, you are amazing, really amazing. I was in the capital before, and I just wanted you to run this place. Yes, but I really didn’t expect this kind of business method.
The literati in the country like to tell their officials that they want to educate the world with poetry and etiquette, so as to return to the era of ancient Xia Dynasty.
I used to think that this was a dream that those literati had boasted from generation to generation. , I have deceived myself generation after generation;
But I didn’t expect that
in your Shandong,
I saw it for real. ”
The emperor’s perspective on things is naturally different from that of ordinary people;
And this emperor is probably the best businessman in history.
Running a shop is definitely different from running a world, but there are actually some similarities.
The prince took a sip of wine. Because the queen was sitting opposite him, he could only turn slightly sideways to look at the scenery on the other side.
“Efficiency.”
The emperor bit out these two words.
Zheng Fan turned to look at the emperor, smiled and nodded.
The emperor really understands.
The development and planning of Jindong has one fundamental purpose, which is to enable the prince to fight better next time.
Building business is for fighting, growing grain is for fighting, commerce is for fighting, and workshops are for fighting;
The purpose of development is to cope with the next round of larger-scale war, only However, by the way, the people, mainly refugees, have become rich in life.
But it can also be circled back from the other direction. Jindong is in a strategic location. If it cannot keep foreign enemies out and cannot have sufficient war capabilities, once the war comes, the people can only be reduced to Two-legged sheep.
Zheng Fan fully understands this. The damage caused by war is the most direct and huge.
However, the emperor obviously had no intention of discussing the details with Zheng Fan. There were many excerpts about the development model of Eastern Jin Dynasty in the emperor's imperial study room, and even in the usual correspondence, there were Will do some communication.
Although the emperor knew that the person he was communicating with might not be the one named Zheng in front of him.
“Since ancient times, Yantie Guanying is not unusual, and Huangzhuang is not unusual either. Your current momentum can indeed continue to rise steadily in the next few years.
But as the population of Eastern Jin Dynasty increases, the area that can truly be restored to life becomes larger and larger. Everything is supported by your palace’s industry, which will have a restrictive effect. ”
Zheng Fan nodded and said: "In a few years, when development reaches a certain level, some industries will be opened up for ordinary people to operate, but the premise is to ensure that the industries under the jurisdiction of the royal palace are the main body of Jindong, and the ordinary people's management ”
The emperor opened his mouth,
somewhat surprised;
then reached out and patted his forehead,
Road:
"I didn't expect that you really understand."
A simple sentence explains the key elements of subject and positioning. For an "expert" like the emperor, it can be said to be profound to a certain level. .
The prince held the wine glass and smiled reservedly;
I don’t really understand, but I can recite it.
“It’s a pity that your set of things is only suitable for Shanxi Province and cannot be promoted in other places.”
"Yes, I took advantage of a blank land to start a business."
"Yes, everyone knows that it is easiest and easiest to plow the land once and plant crops again. Damn it, running a big country is like cooking small vegetables. Go to hell with window paper menders
We all know that a small fight can’t solve the problem. The fundamental problem has been solved, but what can be done?
My reform has just got on the right track, and it is only through this eastward tour that I can really push it forward by coming to you to borrow a spring breeze. To be honest, It was a coincidence.”
“That’s too polite.”
"But you also have problems here." The emperor said solemnly, "Your standard household system has indeed bridged the complex conflicts among your ethnic groups, and also ensured that you can have sufficient force and countermeasures during this period. The ability to accept and absorb from all directions
But how long can the standard household system last?
That's it if it remains a place of four battles.
Today, the Snowfield is temporarily out of control. After the Chu Kingdom is defeated in the future, once there are no strong enemies in the four directions that can threaten you, your standard household system will soon corrode itself.
Today's situation. These Yan people, Jin people, Chu people, barbarians, barbarians, they can be loyal to you, follow you to conquer the north and south, and are not afraid of death, but once peace prevails, their next generation will...
It will inevitably become a waste that only knows how to eat this iron crop!
Then,
became a... heavy burden to your palace. ”
Zheng Fan took another sip of wine. The military system of Pingxi Palace was modified from the Eight Banners System by himself and the blind man, and it is indeed suitable for the current environment and situation in eastern Shanxi.
Ji Laoliu’s prediction is actually very accurate , because in another time and space, after the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, the Eight Banners Cavalry, which was once small in number but outstanding in combat power, soon became a group of wastes wandering around and fighting crickets. At the same time, the Qing government had to bear the burden for them every year. A heavy financial burden
The emperor looked at Zheng Fan and
asked;
“Do you think I’m right?”
“You really understand.”
"Hehehe." The emperor smiled with satisfaction.
Zheng Fan said: "The law of the moment is adapted to the trend of the moment. The trend is like water. Water has no permanent shape, and the law has no permanent shape."
The emperor nodded and said: "I know what you mean, reform and innovation , right?”
Before the prince could speak again,
the emperor patted his thigh and said;
"But the problem arises again. The father of the imperial family stepped on the family and used the Zhenbei Army, led by Li Liangting. The Zhenbei Army was the army of Beifeng County and the Desert. Although the Li family was once known as the leader of the Yan family. But you and I both know that the Li family is not really a powerful family.
It is precisely because of this army that suppresses the north.
The King of Jingnan is possible. Why did he want to destroy the whole family? Why didn't his father put the Jingnan Army first when he stepped on the family?
Because at that time, the only people in the court, the local government, and even the army who were not shackled by the family were the only ones in the country. Zhenbei Army.
We all know that if Dayan wants to completely defeat the barbarians and unify the Xia, it needs to centralize power, but the question is, whose power should be centralized?
Use their knives to cut their own flesh?
Why is reform so difficult?
Who can sit on a chair and turn the chair over at the same time?
Just like this situation in Jindong,
If one day, we really make it happen.
Your surname Zheng is still there. With the prestige of your surname Zheng, it is possible to change it in the end;
Where is your son?
Can your son change?
These standard households support your son to succeed you on the throne. They are the ones who support your son to sit firmly on the throne. How can you cut their flesh again?
In the end,
Three years of new and three of old, another three of mending. ”
Zheng Fan was silent.
Many times, as an outsider in this world, there is always a kind of... aloofness.
I always feel that I have seen everything, and also Above all else, but in fact, in every era, there are some people whose eyes can penetrate the limitations of the era and see higher and further
For example, Ji Laoliu. .
The emperor took a bite of the meat, took the veil from the queen's hand, and wiped his mouth:
"So, after thinking about this, I gave up everything.
I again You cannot live forever,
There is no real way of eternal life in this world,
The sun and moon change, the four seasons flow,
In the end, as the saying goes, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. "
The emperor stretched out his hand and put it on the prince's shoulder,
"Our brothers' generation will first try to unify all the Xia, and the younger generations will have fun with the rest. ”
This is the emperor analyzing his own thoughts;
These words are not suitable to be said in a letter. Only when spoken in person can the sincerity be shown.
After all, this is also an agreement.
Afraid and counter-afraid,
the court and local governments,
all kinds of conflicts can be put aside and left to future generations.
Both of them,
Just have fun in this life.
As the emperor, it is really commendable that the words have come to this point.
“Heh.”
Zheng Fan smiled and said
"Ji Laoliu."
"Hey."
"Let me tell you what I mean. I, Zheng Fan, from beginning to end, never feel that I owe you anything."
< br>"You fart!
Don't think I don't know what is buried under the coffin you brought with you when you went to war in the early years and your palace."
The two first met in the desert. In front of the Zhenbei Hou Mansion, the Shatuo Que stone knocked on the door. When they were surrounded, they broke out and rushed straight to the Sixth Prince's carriage. Zheng Fan "risked his life" to save him.
"I felt strange from the beginning, why, you are such a talented person, how can your life be so good, and you can just save us?
Also It’s not that I’m investigating you on purpose, it’s because you have a deep foundation in the past few years. No more hiding it. There are already a lot of rumors about the coffin under your palace.
Thinking back to the corpse of King Zuogu Li who pretended to be a corpse and left. What!
You didn’t save me,
But I helped you from the beginning,
and I also found a way to transfer you to Cuiliu Fort in Yinlang County through the Ministry of War for the next battle.
You don’t owe me anything? "
"What is the meaning of debt? "Zheng Fan asked back.
"Huh? ”
"If I accept this debt, I owe it. If I deny it, I will not owe it."
"..." Emperor.
The queen couldn't help laughing, stood up, and helped the two men refill their drinks.
“Sisi, listen, what the person named Zheng said is so shameless!”
Zheng Fan stretched out and said:
"It's a business. I'll set you up and you'll get in, which will hurt your eyes. Besides, you funded me in the first place just because I saved your life?"
"Could it be a plot? Are you good-looking? Are you as good-looking as me?"
When the emperor asked this, he looked at the queen.
The queen spat at the emperor and ignored him.
The emperor was a little helpless. In his early years, the emperor had the handsome appearance of a young master, but in recent years, he has gained a lot of weight;
This man surnamed Zheng has been fighting, and his cultivation has been steadily improving, and the gap has suddenly appeared.
"I will accept two accounts. One is the promise I owe to King Jingnan, and the other is that in the country of Qian, eight thousand robes will cut off my queen for me."
"I Got it, we have to attack Chu first." The emperor immediately grasped the point, "Qian Guo will be the last."
At this time,
in this small pavilion,
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The two men at the peak of Dayan's power status
looked at each other and smiled.
……
Fengxin City has made sufficient preparations to welcome the arrival of Emperor Dayan.
Since ancient times,
The first step when welcoming distinguished guests is general cleaning.
Originally, there was a series of ostentation that needed to be presented to the emperor. On this point, the palace was not stingy.
Even the blind man who was committed to rebellion insisted on welcoming the emperor's arrival with grand etiquette. No matter what, the pattern could not be lost.
But the emperor sent someone to issue an imperial edict in advance, which meant that everything should be kept simple.
The person who delivered the imperial edict was Liu Dahu. After reading the imperial edict, Liu Dahu conveyed another oral message from the prince:
"He's not saying something sarcastic."
So,
the grand welcome ceremony is gone.
But the soldiers and civilians in Fengxin City are still very... curious about His Majesty Emperor Dayan.
It’s really not enthusiasm, but curiosity. It’s just a curiosity.
After all, in the eyes of people here, their prince is the real "Emperor".
They wanted to see what the emperor was like, but he was so shy that he refused to make room for his own prince.
Fortunately, this kind of thought is only kept in the bottom of my heart, and no one will shout it out in a big way.
And when they saw the emperor's chariot,
the common people knelt down in a sensible manner and shouted long live the mountain.
One mouthful of long live the emperor,
one mouthful of long live the prince,
shouting and shouting, not knowing who is following whom.
The emperor and the prince were riding together in a large carriage specially made by the palace,
Listening to the mountains outside shouting long live,
The emperor smiled and said: "Well, Zheng Fan, I will give you a title of nine thousand years old. Rounding up, it is also a long live Lord."
For ordinary people, if the emperor said this, they would be frightened. Kneel down.
This is obviously something he did not do well and violated the emperor's taboo.
But King Pingxi just glanced at the emperor angrily,
swearing:
"Get lost."
At the emperor's request, the team did not enter Fengxin City directly, even though the queen already missed her son extremely.
The team turned a corner and first went to the Calabash Temple outside the city.
In the temple, in addition to the longevity tablets of gods and Buddhas and the prince's family, there are also some inscriptions commemorating the soldiers who died in the war. They are also here, enjoying incense and offerings.
The emperor came to worship them first.
After the worship service was completed, the emperor and the prince formally entered Fengxin City and entered the prince's palace.
After the two most distinguished guests left,
the young monk supported the old monk and sat by the wellhead in the temple. Because it was an unexpected addition to the schedule, the Calabash Temple was very busy. It was so frustrating that both master and apprentice were really tired now.
"Disciple, I see the emperor."
"Yes."
"Disciple, maybe I have seen the prince a lot in the weekdays. Although this is the first time I have met the emperor,...that's it."
"Well."
Master While the two disciples were muttering,
the paper man who had been huddled in the corner floated out again.
He was also talking to himself:
"Isn't it obvious? Your prince is just one step away from the emperor by wearing a dragon robe. No, just draw an extra claw on the python robe and it will be done.
Two bald donkeys who have never seen the world!”
The little monk picked up the half bucket of water from the well and poured it on the ground.
“Ahhhhh!”
The paper man yelled and backed away, fearing that he would get wet.
Immediately,
the paper man returned to his corner,
murmured to himself:
“I didn’t expect it, I didn’t expect it.
It's too bad, it's really too bad. Your whole life of cultivation is in vain. I thought you should be the only one with the same name as me in the world. Who would have thought? You really don't even have the face.
Haha,
the knife that hid the master fell here
unexpectedly. "(End of this chapter)