Kunlun one millet

Chapter 225

Zhao Shu rode on horseback and slowly entered Jianjia Pass. The guard of honor cleared the way in front, halberds and spears lined up on both sides, and thousands of people crowded the streets and alleys.

When men, women and children saw Zhao Mi, they knelt down and saluted one after another, as if seeing a god.

Compared with Xingluo County and Dongshengdu, Jianjiaguan is the place where Zhao Shu became famous. Although he didn't stay here for a long time, he wiped away the chronic diseases left by Gao Pinggong when he was in office. The local people are very grateful to him In words.

Zhao Mi didn't want to show up at first, but he always felt that when he faced the big snake You Zhu, he caused many casualties because of his incompetence, so he had no face to see the local people again.

However, Luo Yi, the Grand Sima of Jianjiaguan, sent someone to send a message in advance, saying that the local people were grateful and hoped to see Zhenming Hou Zhao Mi with their own eyes.The words in Da Sima's letter were sincere, and he couldn't refuse, so he had to ride into the city in public.

Stepping into Jianjia Pass again, Zhao Mi didn't feel much honor and joy in his heart, he knew very well that his ability was not as brilliant as what outsiders boasted.Many of my achievements in Jianjia Pass could only be achieved by relying on the joint efforts of many military officials and soldiers. If I add all the achievements to him alone, I have failed these people.

Walking through the long street, all the way to the government office, Da Sima Luoyi was leading a group of military officials to wait outside.

"Marquis Zhenming came all the way from afar, and the journey was full of dust and dust. It was really hard work." Da Sima said.

"I don't dare to take the word hard." Zhao Mi got off his horse and bowed in salute.

Da Sima raised Zhao Mi's arm: "You and I are officials in the same dynasty, so there is no need to be so polite."

"Then it's the etiquette for juniors to meet their elders." Zhao Mi replied.

"That's even more unnecessary!" Da Sima, with a round waist, patted Zhao Shu's arm and said, "I'm a big bastard, I can't even read a few big characters, let alone respect and etiquette, in front of me there is no big or small. "

Zhao Mi laughed and said, "Then the younger generation will be presumptuous."

Although Zhao Shu and Luo Xixian once had a rift, but now it has long been put aside, let alone any enmity between him and Da Sima Luoyi.Moreover, on the way to Jianjiaguan, Zhao Mi heard something about it, and learned that under Luo Yi's governance, both inside and outside Jianjiaguan, military affairs and civil affairs are in order.

Along the way, the beacons at various post stations have been repaired, and the soldiers are fully equipped with armor and weapons, which is not as short as it was during Princess Gaoping's administration.

In addition to the plains, some barren hills and fields are widely planted with bamboo and wood, which can not only consolidate the water and soil, but also provide for the people's livelihood.

With such a person in charge of Jianjiaguan, Zhao Mi can feel that his past efforts have not been in vain, and the local soldiers and civilians can also get a rest, so he is grateful to Da Sima.

"I heard earlier that the high priest of Sheng Sigu in Jiuli Kingdom married the goddess of Yongcui Temple?"

In the government office, Zhao Mi asked after sitting down.

Da Sima asked the other idlers to retreat, nodded and said: "Yes, after I took over Jianjiaguan, I sent spies to Jiuli Kingdom to collect military secrets. In fact, the high priest of Shengsi Valley has always wanted to marry the goddess of Yongcui Temple. It is rumored that the goddess obtained the prophecy of the Evergreen Sacred Tree, and that the offspring born from their marriage will become the Lord of Kunlun."

Zhao Mi frowned slightly, and Da Sima asked: "What is so extraordinary about this Eternal Emerald Sacred Tree? It can even make predictions? Could it be that it has become a spirit?"

"The sacred tree of Yongcui is an ancient tree with a lifespan of thousands of years in the southern part of Kunlun." Zhao Mi said, "It is rumored that this tree was planted by the master of the ancient god of agriculture. Its leaves can weave clothes and its fruits can satisfy hunger. Ordinary people living under the tree can avoid the harm of wind, wind, snakes and insects."

Da Sima laughed and said: "This kind of words are more like the words sung by children in the market, so they can't be taken seriously."

"Indeed." Zhao Mi said: "But as far as I know, this sacred tree of Yongcui is indeed miraculous. The so-called prophecy does not mean that the sacred tree itself can speak clearly, but that the leaves themselves will show special veins, just like seal characters. .Like the ancient oracle bone divination, good or bad luck is predicted through the unevenness of the cracks.

As for why the leaves have such peculiar changes, it is estimated that there is a subtle link between the Eternal Emerald Sacred Tree and the air flow between the heaven and the earth. If there is a catastrophe approaching, the Sacred Tree will be able to sense it, which will cause the veins of the leaves to change.Throughout the ages, there are signs of auspiciousness, disasters and abnormalities, and the eternal green sacred tree is one of them.

The Yongcui Temple enshrines the sacred tree, and it is also responsible for predicting good and bad for the various tribes in the South.When the Tianxia Dynasty opened up the southern land, the Yongcui Temple seemed to have received the prophecy of the sacred tree and decided to stay out of it, but it was preserved. "

Da Sima laughed: "Isn't this just seeing that disaster is coming, so you choose to be wise and protect yourself? This also requires the prophecy of the sacred tree? Who can stop Tianxia Dynasty from expanding its territory with millions of soldiers? If you don't want to, you really can't. "

Zhao Mi thought about it again, Da Sima's words were not unreasonable. Do you have to rely on oracle bone yarrow and stargazing to predict the good and bad things in the world?

"However, as soon as the Lord of Kunlun said, it is hard to know whether it was the prophecy made by the sacred tree of Yongcui." Zhao Mi said: "The ten witches in Fengju were defeated, and the demon gods of Nantu suffered a lot due to the return of the Bo star. The Jiuli Kingdom is at its most turbulent time. The marriage between Shengsi Valley and Yongcui Temple may be a way of stabilizing the country. If there is a Shinto teaching, there will inevitably be bewitching words."

"I think so too." Da Sima said, "Currently the various tribes in Jiuli are in a state of uncertainty. In fact, several nearby tribes are planning to join Huaxu Kingdom. What do you think, Marquis Zhenming?"

Zhao Mi thought for a while: "If it is only sealed by the Huaxu Kingdom's seal and the tribe is still under the management of the local chieftain, I am afraid that the confrontation between the two countries will not change. And these tribes must have many requirements, I guess they must Ask for a large amount of food, cloth, iron and agricultural tools, so that we can persuade the people of the tribe to come and join us, right?"

Da Sima nodded: "Exactly!"

Zhao Shu snorted coldly: "I already knew from the beginning that there are several tribes in Jiuli Kingdom who secretly exchanged pearls, jade and rare treasures for food and cloth from Huaxu Kingdom, and then sold them to other tribes to make a fortune. .

These tribes claim to belong to them, but their intentions are actually sinister.Food, cloth and silk are related to the livelihood of the people, and they are used to exchange for rare jewels and jade, which is just to satisfy the extravagant enjoyment of the nobles.However, the Jiuli Kingdom obtained food and cloth, so as not to suffer from hunger and cold, but became stronger because of it. "

"But there are people in the court who are very happy and want me to facilitate the surrender of these tribes." Da Sima sighed: "I just want to ask, is there any good way for Marquis Zhenming?"

Zhao Mi pondered for a long time: "There is a way, but it's not very good... Don't those tribes want to belong to Huaxu Kingdom? It's simple, let the leaders of the tribes bring their families to Dongshengdu, and ask the lord to grant him a mansion and manor , allowing them to live in peace, can also disintegrate their power.

In addition, various tribes reorganized counties, appointed officials, and then looked at the plan, measured the land, and built roads and bridges, breaking the obstacles of mountains and rivers, and eliminating the opportunity for separatism. "

"This is a good way!" Da Sima clapped his hands.

Zhao Mi waved his hand and said, "The situation of the various ministries in Jiuli is unclear, and there are many variables in the implementation."

But Da Sima said: "With this method, I can also tell who is sincerely attached, so I can also return to the court, so as not to provoke gossip."

Zhao Mi was puzzled: "Who wants the Jiuli tribe to join? Although the two countries have stopped fighting for the time being, they should be more vigilant if they join rashly."

Da Sima had a delicate expression, and pointed upwards with his finger.Zhao Mi immediately understood that the person who asked the tribe to belong to him was the king.

Zhao Mi remained silent. The lord of the country might hope to use this to expand the territory, but he didn't think about the consequences of this move.

Every time he thinks of the king's order to kill the soldiers and civilians of Chiyundu, Zhao Shu feels greatly disappointed.Many actions of this seemingly mild-spoken ruler can be described as extremely vicious.

One of the reasons why Zhao Mi chose to assist Liang Tao was because he saw through the character of the current King Huaxu.Even though this ruler may have other brilliance, the point of belittling other people's lives is probably even worse than Liang Tao's.

"There is one more thing." Da Sima said: "I recently discovered that there are Chiyun chaos inside and outside Jianjia Pass, what does Marquis Zhenming think?"

Zhao Mi pretended to be serious: "Chiyun rebels? Aren't they hiding in Cangwu Ridge? How dare they show their heads?"

"It seems that Marquis Zhenming didn't meet them back then." Da Sima patted his thigh and said, "After you and Wei Xiuwen returned to the court, this gang of rebels and thieves have been ready to move. Now their people are not only in the countryside of Huaxu country Infestation, even in Jiuli country, there are actions."

Zhao Shu didn't find it strange at all. Chi Yun had a heart of helping the world and benefiting others, and the people of Jiuli Kingdom also suffered a lot in their eyes.

"I don't know what they have done recently?" Zhao Mi took the opportunity to inquire.

Da Sima waved his hand: "It's hard to say. I arrested a few merchants who sold salt brine privately. After interrogating them, I found that the salt and iron needed by the rebel party suddenly increased. They may be recruiting troops in Cangwu Ridge."

Chi Yun was prepared, which was expected by Zhao Mi.They have contacts with their teacher Zhang Duanjing, and they already know Zhao Mi's real intention in arranging the mandala, so they should be able to deduce that chaos is coming.

And this is precisely the critical time for Chiyundu to change its defensive situation, but considering that Da Sima Luoyi sits at Jianjia Pass and also has the intention of guarding against Chiyundu, the wars in the southern counties may be very fierce in the future.

Whenever he thinks of the rare few years of peace in the counties in the south, and the sudden war, Zhao Mi is both helpless and unbearable.

"Then... what is Da Sima going to do?" Zhao Mi asked cautiously.

"I'm still sending people to investigate secretly, but there are too many troublemakers in the countryside, and their tongues are tight." Da Sima's face darkened: "If I find out which villages are suspected, I will punish them. Since they refuse to say anything, I will Kill them one by one, let's see how long they can endure!"

Zhao Mi was startled when he heard the words, he didn't expect that Da Sima would use such a cruel method, how many innocent people would be affected in order to find out Chi Yundu's disciples?
"Great Sima, will this implicate too much?" Zhao Mi said, "I'm afraid that the rebellious party will force the people to rebel before they are found out."

Da Sima replied sonorously: "I am not afraid of them rebelling, but I am afraid that they will hide and not rebel! These thieves and thieves often form villages and villages, and sending people to investigate and unannounced visits always yields little.

I plan to evacuate the village and merge it with the village, gather all these unruly people together, strictly guard them, and prevent them from interacting with the chaotic party.If you don't want to move, then burn all the fields, demolish the houses, and let them be blown by wind and rain.In this way, the rebels will have no place to hide! "

When Zhao Mi heard this, the corners of his eyes couldn't help twitching. Seeing him like this, Da Sima smiled quite complacently: "How? Does my method satisfy Zhenming Hou? I'm not boasting. I was the one who dealt with Chiyundu back then. The Lord offered advice and suggestions, but it was a pity that the success fell short, and the Chiyun rebellion could not be wiped out, and the poison has been poisoned to this day."

"It's really...unexpected."

Zhao Mi really wondered if his eyes were for nothing?It was Ding Feiling first, and then Da Sima Luoyi. He obviously had a lot of respect for these people in the past, but why did they all become such contemptible and hateful faces in a blink of an eye? !
"Have you ever thought that they are such people in the first place?" Lingxiao reminded: "It's just that you are now in a position of power and status equal to them, and these people have shown their true colors."

"Elder Sima, I have to say something." Zhao Mi suppressed the urge to kill and said calmly, "First, this matter will hurt the peace of heaven, and I fear that it will be implicated and harm future generations. Second, if you make a big move, It is not conducive to recuperation, and I am afraid that the local turmoil will provoke participation and impeachment, and this will not make the court lose a pillar?"

In order to persuade Da Sima, Zhao Mi began to talk nonsense: "In addition, I still have to arrange the altar. If there are too many people killed, the blood will rise to the sky, and there may be something wrong. Can this matter be postponed for a while? Dare to offend Da Sima Huwei."

"That's fine." Da Sima didn't know which one he was persuaded by, and he said happily, "Thank you Zhenminghou for reminding me, I will remember it!"

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Zhao Mi stood alone in front of the stone wall engraved with the names of the fallen soldiers, surrounded by incense. He touched the wall with his forehead, and his regret turned into tears.

"I, Zhao Mi, was ignorant and incompetent. I made a big mistake and believed in such evil spirits!" Zhao Mi slammed his head on the stone wall and didn't stop until his forehead was bleeding.

"Enough." An old voice persuaded Zhao Mi, and when he turned his head, he saw Mr. Jing Ming with blindfolded eyes.

"Luo Yi was recommended by me." Zhao Mi was not surprised by Mr. Jing Ming's appearance. He came to the tomb of the fallen soldiers in the outer suburbs of Guancheng to pay homage. He waited for Mr. Jing Ming to show up, and he said directly: "I didn't expect that." It turned out that this person was the one who proposed to deal with Chi Yundu back then, and his methods were extremely tyrannical, and he would use any means to achieve his goals, I... I really didn't expect it."

"You don't have to blame yourself too much." Mr. Jing Ming held a bamboo broom in his hand, like an old man guarding the grave: "We fought against each other in the past, and we know how to deal with this person."

"Luo Yi intends to evacuate the villages and merge them into villages, gather the villagers together, and implement the law of joint sitting, forcing the villagers from all over the place to identify Chi Yundu's disciples." Zhao Mi said with a sullen face.

"Killing the living people, Luo Yi can be regarded as practice makes perfect. During the Five Kingdoms War, similar things were done a lot." Mr. Jing Ming sneered twice.

Zhao Mi said: "I have advised him to postpone this matter, at least after I finish setting up the mandala, this should buy you a chance."

(End of this chapter)