Fu Song

Chapter 346
With a chirp, Xiao Cheng pulled back a curtain covering the wall, and what Luo Gang saw was a huge map.

"This is what I can control now!" Xiao Cheng said to Luo Gang with a smile, pointing to the large area specially outlined with a red line.

It looks small on the map, but Luo Gang is very clear about how big it is in reality.

"Forty-nine Jimi prefectures, plus a Luo Dian ghost country!" Knocking on the wall, Xiao Cheng continued: "Those who want to compete with me have now reported to Lord Yan, and the rest, even if there are still Those who are not convinced can only hide it in their hearts, and in a few years, they will not even have the capital to be unconvinced."

"Chongwen, your ability to govern the barbarians, no one in the entire Song Dynasty can compare with you!" Luo Gang said sincerely. In the northwest, he followed Xiao Cheng to win the Dangxiang people into his hands. Now, the Dangxiang people It has become the core tribe under Xiao Ding's command.And now, these barbarians in the Southwest area have gathered under Xiao Cheng's command.

"It's nothing more than a big stick and sweet dates!" Xiao Cheng didn't take it seriously: "It's just that the officials of the Song Dynasty have always been used to smashing with big sticks and cutting with big knives, so naturally they can't do it well. things."

The officials of the Song Dynasty always looked at the barbarians with a condescending attitude. Such emotions would naturally not bring about any good results.

As for Xiao Cheng, when he wields a big stick, he dares to be merciless and extremely cruel, but after he convinces people, his benefits are real.

He attaches great importance to everyone, regardless of whether the person is a Yi or a Song, they are all equal to him. This kind of attitude of treating everyone equally from the bottom of his heart is the most precious to these Yi people in Jili Prefecture.

And this is why these Yi tribes were able to give up their hearts not long after following Xiao Cheng.

Waiting and seeing is something they have been asking for for many years but still can't get.

Now, Xiao Cheng gave it to them.

"Coming this way, I saw that these places are about to become paradise!" After sitting down, Luo Gang sighed: "Even in the prosperous capital, you can't see such a scene!"

"Yuting is just talking nonsense with his eyes open." Xiao Cheng laughed: "In terms of wealth, our place is not comparable to that of Gyeonggi. Of course, this is for the moment. What you see, It's just that everyone is poor and happy."

"They are really happy!" Luo Gang said: "It's been a journey, I've seen a lot, and asked a lot of people."

"Their requirements are very low, and they are very easy to satisfy!" Xiao Cheng said: "That's because their previous starting point was too low, you don't know, when I first came here, many people were really poor and eye-opening Can you imagine a family with only one pair of decent trousers and a pair of shoes? Can you imagine that there are many people who don’t see the next day’s grain in their grain tanks at all?”

Luo Gang shook his head, even in Hengshan, the tribal people there can at least have enough food and clothing.

"Many of them now at least don't worry about being starved to death, so they are very happy." Xiao Cheng spread his hands and said: "But for me, it is just the first step Woolen cloth!"

"I believe that with your ability, it won't take long for the people here to live the life in your mind." Luo Gang said with a smile: "This time I ran away from home, but I decided to follow you with all my heart, and I will never do it again." I won't go back, you won't dislike me, will you?"

Xiao Cheng patted Luo Gang on the shoulder: "How come? What is the worst thing I have here now? It is a civil servant who can govern the place. You are knowledgeable and experienced. The most important thing is my best brother. I don’t know how many things you can share for me! It’s just Yuting, are you really not going back? Your parents have always hoped that you will be admitted to Jinshi and honor your ancestors with your two brothers!”

Luo Gang shook his head slowly: "Chongwen, you also know me. If it wasn't for the third sister, I would have been a ghostly Jinshi. Now that the third sister is gone, I naturally don't bother to think about these things."

Both fell silent.

"Chongwen, I just want to feel like I'm in the northwest. I have a lot of things to do. I'm as tired as a dead dog every day. When I go back to the house, I lie on the bed and snore loudly. I don't even have a dream. " Luo Gang said: "Only in this way can I relax myself."

"Isn't it easy to do things? There are not many other things, but a lot of things!" Xiao Cheng let out a foul breath, "How about taking a break and going to Anshun?"

Looking at the place Xiao Cheng pointed at, Luo Gang frowned slightly: "Good guy, isn't this the former territory of Luo Dian Ghost Kingdom? You really will arrange a place for me."

Xiao Cheng laughed out loud, "It's hard work for those who are capable! Yuting, this area is very important for my next plan. I must arrange for someone who can make me feel at ease and capable to take charge here. It is very difficult for me to find such a manpower all of a sudden, and you have solved a big problem for me by coming."

Staring at the map, Luo Gang said: "Not only do you want to govern the region, but you also want to spy on Luo Shi, and you are also going to make trouble for Dali?"

"I'm not looking for trouble with him, after two years, I want to completely take down Dali!" Xiao Cheng said.

A sip of tea spewed out of his mouth, Luo Gang coughed so loudly that he bent down, his face was flushed, it was not until Xiao Cheng reached out to pat his back for him that he managed to calm down, until Standing up, pointing at Xiao Cheng, he said, "Dali, that is a big country with a population of one million. You, do you want to take it? Not to mention whether you have beaten him or not, the imperial court alone will allow you to attack a barbarian for no reason. Do you belong to the country? Speaking of which, the Duan family has always been respectful to Bianliang."

Xiao Cheng stared at Luo Gang, but didn't make a sound, but the curvature of the corners of his mouth got bigger and bigger, but Luo Gang's laughter became smaller and smaller, and finally he couldn't laugh anymore.

At this time, he finally remembered, this one in front of him, as far as the current situation is concerned, what can't he do?He was a missing person in the court.When there is a fight, it will be these court officials in the southwest who will suffer.

When he was in the Northwest, Xiao Cheng dared to encourage Xiao Dalang to raid Yancheng, opened the curtain of overthrowing Li Xu in one fell swoop, and finally dragged Ma Xing into the water with a three-inch tongue, and replaced Xiao Dalang. He took responsibility for his actions and resisted most of the attacks from the imperial court. Only then did Xiao Dalang achieve his later achievements, and it also made Xiao Dalang raise the banner of rebellion in the northwest today, while the imperial court was helpless.

So, does Xiao Cheng care what the court thinks?All he has to do is to plan how to win the set battle.Once this battle ends with Xiao Cheng's victory, the situation in the entire Southwest will change drastically. At that time, Xiao Cheng will never disappear again.

At that time, he should stand up in a grand manner.And at that time, I am afraid that the imperial court will have nothing to do with him.In order to prevent him from following Xiao Dalang's old path, he came to attack Da Song from both sides. Even if he asked for anything, the court would agree with his nose.

"Two years, Li Fang!" He suddenly realized.

Two years later, Li Fang is about to retire, and Xiao Cheng is sure to drag this old bureaucrat into the water.

Xiao Cheng smiled and nodded: "So Anshun is very strict with me. I haven't found a suitable person. I was hesitating. You came here. It's really sleepy and someone brings a pillow."

Hearing what Xiao Cheng said, Luo Gang was a little undecided: "Chongwen, I used to follow you and take care of some logistical matters. Now that you let me take charge of the government, I am a little worried that I will take care of it myself. Can't stay?"

"No matter where you are, the purpose of doing things is actually the same. Whether it's in the northwest or here, you only need to pay attention to adapting measures to local conditions, and you must not copy them mechanically. There are many ways to do one thing. Choose the most suitable one. That one is the most important one, maybe it’s not the best one, but as long as it’s suitable. Didn’t we always do this before? And after you came back from the Northwest, didn’t you always help in Luo Xianggong’s study Some official documents? Luo Xianggong deals with military and state affairs, relatively speaking, here in Anshun, it can only be a small workshop and small business, and for you, it is just a familiar process."

"What about military affairs? In Anshun, this must be the most important part. Who is in charge now?"

"Fan Yifei!" Xiao Cheng said: "A very good officer, and now he is stationed there with [-] people."

"I'll go over there. You can ask Wang Zhu to go with me. He was born in the Dingwu Army. He is very good at martial arts and has experience. What's more, he went to the army. I am also considered in the army. There is a fulcrum so that we will not be alone and helpless."

Xiao Cheng smiled: "Okay, I've heard of this man. He led twenty-five men to overthrow the Fourth Army with hundreds of men. Some people compare him with his brother. But his previous official position was too small, so it's better It's not that he can't do it, but that he doesn't have the experience of leading an army, so it won't work if he is given a high position all of a sudden, how about being a battalion general first?"

"Yes, with his ability, it won't take long for him to stand out!" Luo Gang nodded.

"That's the best. Within a year, we will station a second army there. This army will recruit troops from the local area. If Wang Zhu is really talented, then he can also control the second army. But there are quite a few people competing for this position, and whether you can get it depends on your ability." Xiao Cheng laughed.

"Naturally." Luo Gang said, "Chongwen, there is one more matter. What are you going to do with Zhao An? Li Fang sent him to you without saying a word, but he didn't have good intentions."

"I don't worry about my debts, I don't worry about my lice, so there's nothing to be afraid of." Xiao Cheng said indifferently, "What can a five or six-year-old doll do? Let's raise it first. At this age, when he is seven years old, I'm here to enlighten him."

"Although Zhao An is the direct grandson of the current official family, his identity will never be seen." Luo Gang hesitated for a moment, and said.

"That's not sure!" Xiao Cheng said with a chuckle: "If this world has always been so peaceful, then naturally there is nothing to say. I raised this baby in peace, married a wife and had children, and I am worthy of Jing. King. If the current situation changes, it will be hard to say. Zhao An is a card in our hands that can be used well. There is no problem with his identity. Can’t sit still? In the end, whoever’s fist is hard will have the final say.”

Luo Gang couldn't help being in a trance for a while. If it is true that the current situation has changed and the world is in chaos, as Xiao Cheng said, then this Zhao An really might not be able to sit in that position.

Think about it, when the time comes, he will have Xiao Cheng as his master, and Xiao Dalang who is far away in the northwest will have a hundred thousand soldiers in his hands. Just ask the world, who can stop him?

"Will the world be chaotic?" He was a little uneasy.

"Do you want the world to be chaotic?" Xiao Cheng looked at him with a smile.

Luo Gang shook his head: "Chongwen, although I know that if the world is in chaos, it must be the best for you. With your ability, the world is in chaos, and you can show your skills. But I still hope that the world will be peaceful and peaceful." Quiet, didn't you tell me before? Once a hero draws his sword, it will be another ten years of calamity. You are in Qianzhou, and your power has already been established, but the Xiao family has suffered such a big crime, but you are not angry. As for the rebellion, my father said that if you rebelled, most of the Southwest would have been caught in the flames of war by now. The few people in the Political Affairs Hall are all in favor of you!"

Xiao Cheng snorted coldly: "Chongwen, you think too well of me. It's not that I haven't thought about raising an army. It's just that I don't have the strength to do so. It's useless to raise an army, harming others and myself. Apart from making the world chaotic, it's cheap Apart from Liao people, there will be no other benefits, and you also know me, I will never do things that I am not sure about."

"My father said that no matter who rebelled in the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years, there is no possibility of success. He also said that you can see clearly. The main reason why the big brother can succeed is because there are so many barbarians under his command. It's just living in a corner, and it can't affect the overall situation of the Central Plains."

"It's true from the inside, but maybe one day, someone will smash this universe from the outside!" Xiao Cheng said: "From now on, the imperial court will spend a lot of military resources, personnel, and the support of the Western Army in the northwest every year." The war will continue for years and months. Xia Jie and the others must want to use this method of continuous bloodletting to weaken the eldest brother so as to achieve the goal of finally winning the battle. This method is naturally good, but the problem is that the Western Army's combat effectiveness and The toughness and the support ability of logistics far exceeded their imagination, and they will be beaten to death in front of the Western Army. And the Liao people are watching, once they find a loophole, it is not impossible to drive straight in."

Luo Gang sighed and said, "Couldn't Da Song join forces with Eldest Brother to attack Liao first? Wasn't Eldest Brother's plan to attack Liao three times?"

"How is it possible?" Xiao Cheng said: "Our official is afraid that he is willing to lose Huahua Jiangshan to the Liao people, and he is not willing to give it to his former courtiers. On his ranking list that must be deleted , the position of my elder brother is undoubtedly the first, and the Liao people can only be the second."

(End of this chapter)