Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 1437
Hearing this, Shi Jian couldn't help but his heart pounded, his expression became more respectful, and his thoughts couldn't help but diverge.

In the past, Shi Jian naturally didn't dare to have any unreasonable thoughts in his heart, lest he would be hostile by the other tiger-wolf brothers.But now the situation is obvious, he is already the oldest among the lord's sons, and this time he has made great efforts to eliminate the traitors. It can even be said that without his execution, even if the lord has any ideas, he will not be able to implement them.

Just as Shi Jian was full of expectations that the Lord would give him a formal title, Shi Hu's next words made him astonished on the spot: "Zhang Ju, the governor of Youzhou, will return to the country soon. Zhang Ju has been guarding Youyan for a long time, and he has worked hard , This time, you are concerned about state affairs again, and warn your father. Later, you will temporarily relieve your military post, go out to meet me on my behalf, and properly arrange the affairs of the Youzhou army."

"This, this... I don't have a deep friendship with Zhang Jusu, and I don't know each other. It's true, it's true..."

Shi Jian looked surprised, disappointed and terrified, he didn't expect his father not to rely more on him, but to send him away from the center and send him to a foreign army.

He also heard some rumors in the country, and knew that Zhang Ju was the supporter behind his sixth younger brother Shi Bin.The mighty generals stationed in Xindu are arrogant and unruly, let alone the troops from the outer towns led by Zhang Ju.Even if he is not smart, he can still think that this trip must be dangerous.

Seeing Shi Jian's reaction like this, Shi Hu's face suddenly sank, and he was not lacking in embarrassment: "You are an angel's state affairs, and it is not a personal relationship. Zhang Ju is a good minister of my family. His name and position are determined, why bother with him?" What kind of camaraderie!"

Hearing that his father's tone was already somewhat unfriendly, Shi Jian didn't dare to refuse directly, but sobbed: "Son, it's not that I don't dare to use outsiders, it's just that the country is in chaos and new regulations, and I'm afraid that the emperor will not be able to serve you personally. , but, but if my father really wants my son to go on an envoy, my son will travel far away according to his order, and dare not disobey the order..."

"Hey, the state is in danger, traitors are breeding, and how many thieves conspired to invade my family's wealth and wealth. You have seen more recently. Youzhou's army is an elite and powerful army that can maintain the stability of the country. I will send you out to welcome. Staying near the capital city of Xin, you can’t talk about traveling far. In your thirty-year life, you should seek to stand on your own in the world, so how can you force yourself to stay in the courtyard and take care of your father’s wings for many years.”

The successive deaths of several rebellious sons also made Shi Hu feel more affection for this obedient and obedient son. Seeing Shi Jian bowed his head and wept, Shi Hu was unhappy, but tenderness inevitably appeared in his heart, and his tone slowed down slightly: There are many thieves and treacherous voices, lying about the future and all kinds of things, or making you feel uneasy. But God's will is unpredictable, and God's might is mighty, you are my son, you should boldly walk the world."

After a pause, he leaned forward and whispered: "You are a group of people, but they are just my family's slaves. Born in my family, what can make you worry about the world? Generals of Youzhou, You have been garrisoned in the frontiers for a long time, and the king's kindness and power have not been touched for a long time, I sent you there just to let you show your talents and ambitions, and don't be trapped in the garden wall and be looked down upon by the world!"

The implication of these words was already very obvious. Shi Jian's thoughts were also aroused after listening to it, and his anxiety gradually diminished, but he kowtowed after a while and said: "But, but my son's practice of fighting is getting worse, and the thief in the south of Tobu City is sinking." Mu You, You Yes...Er does not cherish his life, I am afraid that he will miss the big thing if he is not able to do it."

Even with Shi Hu's hint, he was less afraid of Zhang Ju, but Shi Jian was still very sad when he thought that Wu Nanlai from the Youzhou Department would be the main force to attack the Jin army in Dongwu City.

How insolent Shi Xuan and Shi Tao brothers were when they were alive, Shi Jian still has a deep memory, even these two fierce people died indirectly at the hands of Shen Mu in the Southern Kingdom, thinking that he was going to fight with the Youzhou army Shen Mu, Shi Jian couldn't help feeling the fear that his life was not long.

When Shi Hu heard Shi Jian's timid words, his eyes widened with anger, and he swung his arm and slapped Shi Jian's face directly.

"You son, you... You are such a courageous person, even if there is a big matter entrusted to you, can you bear it?"

Shi Hu was so angry that his face was livid, he grabbed the staff at hand and threw it on Shi Jian again. He was extremely disappointed with this son. After a while, he said angrily: "Xiangguo is in pain, the flanks have been lost, the country The chaos in the middle is new, and the strategy can no longer be used. You can get out of the city with peace of mind. If you are really worried about fighting fiercely with the southern thieves, I will call you back to the garden in a short time, and I would rather kill the idiots in my family! Get out!"

Seeing that his father was really angry, Shi Jian naturally didn't dare to stay any longer, and hurriedly kowtowed and resigned.

Shi Hu lay back on the couch, his mood was completely ruined.According to his previous temperament, the behavior of Shi Jian, a stupid and cowardly son, just now was enough to arouse his murderous intentions, but no matter what the situation of the country is now, the death of several sons one after another has made him unable to bear to easily violence against his sons.

Besides, no matter how unbearable Shi Jian is, there is still age here. If another younger son goes to meet Zhang Ju, it will be difficult to deter the arrogant soldiers of Youzhou. decoration.

Zhang Ju's warning to the middle school this time is by no means as simple as worrying about state affairs.Especially during the suspension of his troops, Shi Hu's heart was full of displeasure. Youzhou's troops were loyal to his army, and they were definitely not a bargaining chip used by Zhang Ju to counter the middle school.If it is really necessary, he will not hesitate to repeat the old tricks and replace the veteran Zhang Ju with a young general.

Shi Hu naturally knew what delusion was in Shi Jian's heart.But no matter how talented he is, the role he played in this turmoil in the middle school alone is doomed to make him insulated from the successor. In other words, he is just a victim pushed by Shihu.

As for sending Shi Jian to the Youzhou Army, it can be regarded as a waste utilization.Of course, if Shi Jian could really win over and cultivate some power within the Youzhou Army, Shi Hu would naturally recognize it, and use it to check and balance or even replace Zhang Ju.But obviously, this may be minimal.

But even if Shi Jian did nothing after he went out, his identity was enough to express Shi Hu's attitude. When necessary, Shi Hu could use Shi Jian to control and influence some Youzhou soldiers.

As for who will lead the Sixth Internal Army that has just been purged and reorganized, Shi Hu already has a favorite candidate, and that is his sixth son Zhang Wu Wang Shi Bin.As for Shi Hu himself, he had to keep an eye on the elders and ministers of the country, so that they would not dare to plot and act again, and he had to concentrate on creating a new order for the country of Jie, and did not have the energy to directly control the army.

Among the sons of today, Shi Bin is considered the most favored by Shi Hu. This son has made great military achievements and has accumulated a lot of prestige in the country. His talent performance is far from that of the cowardly and dull Shi Jian.Even in Shi Hu's view, among the scholars, it can be said that Shi Bin's son is exactly like him, whether it is bravery or strength or domineering temperament.

Now there are rumors in the country that Shi Bin is the best candidate for the crown prince.Although Shi Hu has not stated his position, he has been weighing and considering this matter since last year. Although he loves Shi Bin, he does not think Shi Bin is the best candidate, especially after the fall of Xiangguo and the current domestic situation. unstable situation.

Shi Bin's personality is arrogant and fierce, just like Shi Hu's back then, but the current state of the country is no longer what it used to be.Back then, Shi Huhan was fierce, but he also naturally had his confidence. He conquered and opened up nearly half of the territory of Jie Kingdom in the South and North Wars.

But even so, there are still a group of courtiers in the country, such as Cheng Xia, who stand on the opposite side of Shi Hude and resolutely oppose him, and directly caused wars within the country of Jie, which greatly depleted the national power.

But today's Jie country itself is already in jeopardy.Although Shi Bin is brave, he can't unify the wishes of the people. If he is forced to be his heir, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction among a considerable number of people in the country.The current Jie country can no longer withstand internal friction, and there is no family background and time to pave the way for Shi Bin to succeed to the lineage.

Because no matter how much Shi Hu loves this son, he can only reluctantly give up to avoid greater turmoil and struggle in the country.

When he realized that he could no longer defeat the Southern Kingdom head-on by force, Shi Hu's vision was broadened instead.The changes in state affairs after the Jin Dynasty, the Central Dynasty, and the Yongjia Dynasty have no lack of reference for him.Or you can no longer become the lord of China, but you can also think about retreating to the Hu overlords, just like the Jin Kingdom who sent Jiangdong in the early years.

Although the power of the Jie Kingdom today has been sluggish, it is relative to the Southern Kingdom.Now the six armies inside and outside Xindu, even if the water is completely squeezed out, there are still more than 5 soldiers who can fight.Shi Bin from Bohai, Zhang Ju from Youzhou, and Li Nong from Yanmen, these armies combined numbered [-].

In other words, even regardless of the private soldiers of generals such as Zhang Jack, there are still more than [-] troops under the control of the Jie Kingdom.If these forces can be fully integrated, even if they can no longer compete with the Jin State over Hebei, as long as they can avoid major defeats in the future and maintain the rhythm of fighting and retreating, even if they retreat to the border, the border Hu ministries will still have no opponents from the Jie State.

Although there is no natural moat like the Yangtze River in the north, there are also undulating mountains between Taihang and Youyan, which are all geographical advantages that can be relied on.Moreover, with the lengthening of the front, Jin's military advantage is gradually being offset.Today's Northern Hebei may become the Huaihe Line when the Jin State was weak in the old days. Through fighting and containment, the Jin State's troops will be locked in this area.

Under such a concept, the war with the Jin State no longer has to be obsessed with winning or losing for a while.Shi Hu even has pessimistic assumptions in his mind. Once the Jin army continues to launch an offensive in the coming spring and he has to withdraw from Hebei, he is afraid that it will be difficult to return to China in his lifetime.

In order to ensure that the foundation of the Jie State can continue to be passed on, and that the future will be rejuvenated like the current Jin State, and even return to China, it is necessary to ensure that the current forces of the Jie State will not disintegrate, and consider to subsequent development.

Based on various considerations, Shi Hu's real preferred heir candidate is the youngest son Shi Shi.

The benefits of choosing Shi Shi as his heir are obvious.First of all, the elders of Zhang Ji's family are pushing Shishi to the top, so they have fulfilled their wishes, and they don't have to worry about their future and wealth, so they don't have to make any moves.Secondly, Shi Shi is the grandson of Liu Yao, the former master of Han and Zhao. With this relationship, he can also slightly integrate the power of the Huns.

Even if you lose China in the future, you can no longer pretend to be the emperor of Zhao, and return the Liuyi Dadanyu as a base.Moreover, among the Hus, only Hanzhao and Jiezhao are the aristocratic descendants of Hu Zhongzun. If the two can reach an alliance, it will be easy to suppress the rest of the Hus.The northern aristocratic families retreating to the east of the river can still support a monarch of the Yuanzong of the Sima family, let alone the fact that Jie Guozun's lineage is conclusive.

As for Shi Bin, it was a guarantee Shi Hu prepared for this idea.Today, he is still in power, able to support the youngest son Shi Shi, but he is also worried that Shi Shi will be alone, and Shi Bin is the best representative of the clan, and can ensure that the imperial power will not be left behind.

In this way, the power of the Shi family clan is not lost, the important ministers and elders are from the inside and outside, and the foreign power represented by Tu Ge is constantly replenishing, supporting and balancing each other.If such a situation can be achieved and maintained, there is still no lack of possibility of inheriting the status of the country of Jie.

Shi Hu's main purpose in brewing this turmoil is not only to clean up and control the six internal armies, to ensure the stability and reliability of the core force, but also to beat the veterans and ministers and remove hidden dangers in the country.

The so-called hidden dangers are naturally the families of the Jin people in Hebei.These people are used to betting on both sides, and no matter how respectful they are, it is difficult to guarantee that they are willing to share prosperity and decline with the country of Jie, and they will not be willing to follow the country of Jie and retreat to the border to continue the inheritance. Just take advantage of this opportunity to mop up all of them, and the vacated positions can be used to introduce Tu Ge and other miscellaneous forces into the country.

With the selection and dispatch of those young generals, this round of killing has already begun. As for the crimes, there is no need to weave too much. It is only said that their own children in the Dragon Army participated in the assassination.

As for beating the veterans and important officials, Shi Hu still hesitated in his heart, worried that he would not be able to control the force.Zhang Huogou was so bold that he dared to stop Ma Qiu and hinder the military situation of Xiangguo. He dared to be so rebellious while he was still in power. It is conceivable that he is definitely not a good candidate, and he is not a traitor that the youngest son can control big evil.

But right now is not the best time to eradicate him. On the one hand, his potential power is too great. Once eradicated, Jie Kingdom itself will lose a lot of blood, and it may not have the strength to retreat slowly.On the other hand, right now he still needs Zhang Jack as a banner to win over and drive those powerful military leaders in Hebei to help resist Jin's attack.

Having been a master and servant for many years, Shi Hu is confident that he can suppress Zhang Jackal, but if he committed such a serious crime, if severe punishment is not imposed, it will inevitably increase his evil heart.It is not a small problem for Shi Hu to hit him painfully but not kill him all at once. How much force should be exerted.

For the rest of the night, Shi Hu kept thinking about this question.

(End of this chapter)