The devil is coming

Chapter 673 Ambition and Cool Tea
When Lord Zheng walked down the steps and came to Sun Ying's side, he said:
"I don't intend to delay too much."
Sun Ying immediately kowtowed.
Road:
"Ying can leave with the Marquis now."
immediately,
Sun Ying turned to her younger brother Sun Liang,
Fold your hands in front of you,
Solemnly said:
"Brother, I'll leave it to my father and aunt to take care of the funeral arrangements."
Sun Liang, who was sitting on the ground with some hindsight, finally understood everything at this time.
My father passed away suddenly, but in fact, it was not an accident, but a premeditation.
Sun Liang felt that he should hate his elder brother now, but found that he couldn't hate him at all.
Brother, he is very good;
If the eldest brother can re-enter the official position, then the Sun family can truly be passed down. This is the father's choice.
Anyway,
Under a myriad of thoughts,
Faced with my elder brother’s solemn plea,
Sun Liang also knelt and sat up, folded his hands in front of him, and solemnly returned the gift.
The eldest brother is leaving, following the Marquis, and he won't be able to attend his father's funeral.
Sun Liang felt a sense of relief at this moment.
He knew his own abilities. After losing his father, it was impossible for him to be alone. Now that his eldest brother was standing in front of him, his burden was lighter.
"Inform the Lord Prefect for me and tell me that I will go on my way first."
Zheng Fan gave Sun Liang another instruction and took the Sword Master out of Sun's house.
And Sun Ying,
Then he called his two servants, prepared a carriage, and sent him out of the city.
Clothes, boots, everything, should have been prepared a long time ago.
He knew that Marquis Pingxi would pass through Yingdu today.
Therefore,
After learning the news that his father was gone, he motioned with red eyes to the servant who accompanied him in confinement to pack his luggage.
Therefore, this departure is not too hasty.
Lord Zheng left the city and joined the team. After waiting for Sun Ying for a while, he did not arrange for anyone to escort him back to Fengxin. Instead, the team immediately set off and continued westward.
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In the eyes of poets, the waves of wheat in autumn are a kind of scenery. At most, they express some sentiments of "compassion for the peasants" and serve as a facade, just like the carefully carved cucumbers or tofu on the edge of a plate. Picture It's nice to look at, but no one would move their chopsticks there.
But this scene, in the eyes of Lord Zheng, is a different kind of plot.
It's a professional habit,
Always felt,
One more replenishment, one more saving, one more maintenance, and in three years we will be able to start another national war.
The official of the frontier, the herdsman for the emperor, the word "shepherd" says it all.
The common people live and work in peace and contentment. If Cang Linshi tries to educate them on etiquette, the results will be too slow, and in the history of history, it will not gain much recognition;
The days are as long as you can live them, and then you still have to satisfy your ambitions.
Food and grass, civilians, money and food, soldiers,
Opening up frontiers and destroying countries, writing books and leaving legacy, this is the real pursuit.
Zheng Fan and his party rested in a post station. They notified the post station in advance and cleared out other residents. Only messengers could change horses and eat as usual.
Lord Pingxi has this kind of pomp.
It only takes one more day to reach Litian City.
Lord Zheng had finished his dinner and was leaning on his chair with tea beside him.
Sun Ying sat beside Zheng Fan in the wheelchair she brought from home.
When Zheng Fan came out this time, he didn't bring any of his family's military advisors with him.
First, because the family's stall is so big that there is no shortage of people, the blind man and Gou Moli have to deal with a lot of things every day.
Furthermore,
When entering Beijing this time, there is not much room to jump horizontally.
Just as Zheng Fan said to the Sword Master earlier, he just followed Lao Tian. Whatever Lao Tian meant, he also meant whatever he meant.
Therefore, it makes no sense to bring a military advisor or not.
Now, with Sun Ying beside him, he can somewhat share the tasks of staff advisor.
Of course, Zheng Fan didn't bother to introduce to him the situation of the Hou Mansion and the goals of the Hou Mansion. Sun Ying had to rely on Sun Ying to see, learn and ask other people for all this.
Along the way, Zheng Fan didn't communicate much with Sun Ying, and they were neither cold nor hot, but Sun Ying knew where she should be at the right time. Even if the Marquis didn't say a word, he should be there. Stay nearby.
As a staff member,
Not only do they have to provide advice to the master, but they also share responsibilities such as talking, playing chess, playing the piano, etc.
Unless you rely on your own ability to soar into the sky and get a higher salary, otherwise, these things are what you should do. Before you prove your worth, don't worry about your identity.
"After all this journey, how do you think Jin Land is doing now?"
Lord Zheng asked.
Sun Ying immediately replied:
“It already seems like it’s making a living with the people.”
Zheng Fan nodded slightly.
Sun Ying added: "But Ying heard that the drought in Yan this year is still serious."
"Yes, the Ministry of Revenue is still worried. This year, we will almost have to rely on subsidies from Jindi."
"That's good news for our Hou Mansion."
"How can this be considered good news?" Zheng Fan looked at Sun Ying and continued unhurriedly, "The money and food provided by the court must be reduced, or simply reserved for apportionment. After all, it has been almost a year since the war ended. You can make do with it.”
"Master Marquis, all the people who are wheat collectors know that whoever eats the grain and receives the reward will work for that family to harvest the wheat. The Marquis Mansion has a strong innate independence, and the imperial court will be stuck again. Once the money and food are cut off, the status of the Hou Mansion will naturally become more transcendent."
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Road:
"There is no such simple thing in this world. Besides, you should eat and drink. You may think this is a good thing, but in my opinion, it is a troublesome decrease in income."
Sun Ying nodded. He joined halfway and had not been to Fengxin City yet, so talking about some things and making some plans would inevitably be superficial.
Zheng Fan's words were equivalent to telling Sun Ying that the Pingxi Marquis Mansion was completely in the hands of him, a direct descendant of the Marquis, and the court was currently unable to divide or intervene.
Therefore, the court's money and food are purely tonic.
"What I am worried about now is that our Majesty's heart has not completely rested."
Hearing this, Sun Ying showed hesitation on her face.
"Whatever you want to say, just say it. In front of me, there has never been any way to avoid saying anything."
"Yes, Lord Marquis, since Ying has just arrived, there are some things that can only be analyzed to the extreme in order to provide some enlightenment for Lord Marquis."
"Tell me."
The Savage King once commented on the eldest son of the Sun family, saying that this man was not as good as the blind man in grasping the details, which meant that he was not good at mundane affairs; in terms of controlling the overall situation, he was not as good as the Lord.
Of course, the master here should actually be Gou Moli.
But the Savage King finally said that there are countless ways to cook a fish in different places and even different people's tastes, let alone one person?
Counselors. Since ancient times, there have been those who are good at making subtle decisions to win thousands of miles away, and there are also those who are good at finding new ways to achieve victory. The Savage King believes that Sun Ying is the latter type. In Xia people's parlance, he can be called a poisonous scholar.
"Master Marquis, Ying's views on the situation in the court are naturally not allowed to be understood by the Marquis. Since the Marquis is sitting in this position and has such concerns, it must be justified.
Therefore,
Ying then boldly made a guess based on the Marquis's premonition.
The Marquis had a premonition that His Majesty, Emperor Yan, might be old and ambitious, which meant that the entry of the two kings and two marquis into the capital this time might not be as simple as the outside rumors, just to establish a country.
But with the status of the Marquis and the intelligence gathering capabilities of the Marquis Mansion, if you want to start a national war again, you will definitely not be able to do it without making preparations in advance.
As the saying goes, before the three armies move, food and grass will go first, and it is impossible to hide this kind of preparation.
After a war, as long as more than [-] regular troops are mobilized, tens of thousands of civilians will be mobilized afterwards, carrying heavy supplies of food, grass, ordnance, and they will never be able to do so quietly.
Therefore,
This war,
It can be a very fast fight, or it can be another thousand-mile run. "
Zheng Fan looked at Sun Ying with half-closed eyes, and tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the chair to signal to continue.
"Your Majesty wants to use troops, where can he use them? Snowfield, no need;
Qian Guo?
Wherever the three sides' strongholds are blocking, Donghai Marshal Zu Zhuming personally leads the three sides;
Chu State?
To the south of Shanggu County, on the banks of the Weihe River, the two Zhuguo commanders were stationed;
These two things cannot be achieved overnight, and the results cannot be seen without the efforts of the whole country. Fighting is a national war!
Going out of Nanmenguan?
Outside the South Gate, there are many small countries, but they are just small fish and shrimps. They are here to act as a buffer between the big countries. Once the big countries are destroyed, they can just pass on the message and the dishes are too small to be served to His Majesty the Emperor Yan. of countertops.
Look around again,
There is only one place left. "
Zheng Fan's eyes opened a little wider.
Yes, there is only one left.
Sun Ying struck while the iron was hot and continued: "Master Marquis, only the barbarians can meet this condition. The desert is endless. To fight against the barbarians, they often travel thousands of miles to attack and turn around. Logistics, no, there is no logistics at all.
The Zhenbei Hou Mansion has stood in the desert for hundreds of years, how can it suppress the barbarians?
Without him,
In fact, it was the Zhenbei Hou Mansion that established the system of the first Zhenbei Hou and turned itself into a new desert royal court. For hundreds of years, it has been fighting barbarians in a barbarian way.
It is necessary to send troops and supplies, and the Marquis Mansion must have accumulated them. After all, since the horse stepped on the throne, the people in various places have mobilized countless amounts of food and grass. Only Beifeng County has only mobilized half of the Zhenbei Army, but no food has been sent out. Civilian husband!
The Hou Mansion must also have a clear understanding of the military situation and landforms!
Fight, fight the barbarians, fight the barbarian royal court!
Ying tastes and smells,
The old barbarian king is a heroic character who devotes his whole life to regaining the glory of the royal court. For this reason, he endures and acts arbitrarily, showing the rare political skills of the barbarians;
He lay dormant all his life, approaching old age, and then pushed up his youngest son, a so-called desert eagle, to pave the way for his son with his own life.
That little barbarian prince was once known as one of the four most famous generals of the younger generation, along with you, Lord Marquis.
Fight the barbarians,
If you go against all the barbarian tribes, it will definitely be a big war, a national war that is not inferior to or even worse than that against Chu He and Duigan!
but,
What if we just fight a royal court?
No need to prepare food and grass,
There is no need for civilians to activate it.
I won’t alert the snake,
only need to………"
Zheng Fan said: "I just need to gamble."
One group of elites, or in other words, three groups of elites came out and attacked for thousands of miles to strangle the royal court.
This is a gamble that can only win, and whether you win or lose, you are destined to be wiped out.
A layer of gloom suddenly rose in Zheng Fan's heart.
"Master Marquis, my subordinates have been thinking about the temperament of His Majesty the Emperor Yan. He is a proud emperor. The more proud a person is, the more he wants to solve all difficulties during his lifetime and leave the best to future generations. Good situation.
these years,
Dayan's cavalry attacked Qian, destroyed Jin, defeated Chu, and drove out the country.
But for hundreds of years,
The knife that really hangs over Dayan's head,
Actually it comes from the desert!
This is what my subordinates analyzed based on what you said, Lord Marquis. You think His Majesty the Emperor Yan may not be satisfied yet and wants to mobilize troops. Maybe he is fanciful, but now, Ying can only think of what is in his mind. That’s all. "
His father, using his own life to pave the way for him, actually felt pressure in his heart.
He had to use his own abilities to prove that his father's sacrifice was correct.
At the same time, he cannot rebel, otherwise, he will be sorry for his father.
Zheng Fan picked up the tea cup.
Road:
"Drink tea."
"Thank you, Lord."
Sun Ying picked up the teacup, but the tea was already cold;
But Mr. Zheng has never had any pursuit of tea. The only one he talks about is Daze Xiangtai;
When the tea is cold, just drink it as herbal tea. I have been practicing martial arts in this life and my physical fitness is very good. I have no chance to drink warm water wolfberry for the time being.
Sun Ying also drank tea quietly. He actually liked these enjoyments, but at this time, he naturally wouldn't care about it.
put down the teacup,
Sun Ying saw that Zheng Fan was still thinking,
continued:
"Master Marquis, you must understand His Majesty Emperor Yan better than your subordinates. You know better than your subordinates what kind of king His Majesty is.
Put aside all external factors,
Simply from His Majesty the Emperor Yan,
Three points of evidence can be drawn! "
"Three o'clock?" Zheng Fan smiled and put down the tea cup, "I really can't change this habit. I always order a few items."
"My subordinates will change."
"It's okay. I just said it casually. Continue with the three points."
"First of all, Your Majesty is good at secretly gathering momentum to plan thunder. Like a real dragon soaring in the sky, it first spreads clouds and then thunders. Finally, in an instant, heavy rain pours down and the earth becomes marshy."
"Just say what you say. You are from Jin, there is no need to flatter me like this."
"Master Marquis, in fact, my subordinates truly admire His Majesty the Emperor Yan. He is truly a hero through the ages.
In the early years, there was a confrontation between the imperial court and the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion. The two sides fought with each other and almost went to war, but then they immediately stepped on the power;
The Yan army's iron cavalry entered Qian with overwhelming momentum and almost reached the city of Shangjing. However, the main force of the Yan army took the Nanmen Pass and destroyed half of the Jin territory;
After negotiating peace with the Chu people, the country's power and people's livelihood were depleted, but on the pretext that the third prince died trying to save him, he forcibly provoked a national war, catching the Chu country off guard.
This shows that
If you want to fight,
That must be to choose a target that no one in the world can guess.
as well as,
Barbarians. "
"Second point."
"The second point is that Your Majesty has a cold temperament."
When making this comment, Sun Ying paid special attention to Zheng Fan's expression. Seeing that Zheng Fan did not change at all due to her disrespectful words, she relaxed and continued:
"On this point, the Marquis understands this better than I do. It is rumored in the world that His Majesty loves the Sixth Prince the most, but there are many secrets about how His Majesty treated the Sixth Prince in the past few years...
These two years,
His Majesty first wrote several letters of warning to the Barbarian Old King, and the Barbarian Old King also never disturbed the situation when Dayan used troops several times. The two sides seemed to have a tacit understanding.
Furthermore, the little prince of the barbarians presented him with golden armor and barbarian swords, and called his majesty uncle;
At last,
The eldest prince marries a barbarian princess, and the princess gives birth to a royal heir, who is treated with great kindness in the palace.
When the eldest prince was granted the title of Marquis for his military exploits, he who was originally in the west was granted the title of Marquis of Andong, while you, the Marquis who was in the far east, was granted the title of Marquis of Pingxi.
Although, southeast, northwest, symbolizes the four directions of heaven and earth, and is not limited by location, it also shows a sentiment of taking care of the eldest prince, the barbarian son-in-law, taking care of the barbarian princess, and taking care of the face of the barbarian royal court.
To know,
When Dacheng Kingdom was still there,
The late emperor led the main force of the Cheng Kingdom out to attack the barbarians. When the rear was empty, why didn't Dayan take the opportunity to enter?
Lord Marquis, you also followed King Jingnan and Shengle out of Tianduan Mountain and into the snowy fields to help fight the battle.
This is the pattern,
Your Majesty’s pattern,
The pattern of the emperor!
His subordinates would not think that the emperor with such a pattern would really flirt with the barbarians, ease the relationship, or even turn hostility into friendship for the sake of the attack he wanted and for his own unification.
The more your Majesty is kind to whom,
The more it proves who he plans to attack!
This,
It's the emperor's mind! "
Zheng Fan asked: "What about the third point?"
Sun Ying took a deep breath,
in mind,
Suddenly the rainy night in Yingdu half a month ago came to mind.
He leaned against the door panel,
On the other side of the door, there is an old father sitting on the steps holding an umbrella.
The father and son seemed to be sitting back to back, separated by a door panel.
"What about the third point?"
the old lady asked.
"Is there a third point?" Sun Ying behind the door panel was a little confused, "Father, I only thought of these two points."
"The emperor's mental skills, the emperor's mental skills, yours is still not enough.
The emperor's mind does not refer to manipulating the court, pitting powerful ministers against powerful ministers, pitting factions against factions.
It’s not checks and balances, it’s not co-optation, it’s not support.
Not after doing this,
No matter how quietly I sit behind the scenes, I think I am smart, I think I have good means, and I can control the situation.
The emperor's mind,
It’s not just that if the king wants his ministers to die, they have to die,
Instead,
You give you a chance,
May you die a worthy death!
This third point,
It is a must,
for you,
To that person,
This third point is particularly important.
Fighting between warriors in martial arts often pays attention to the opening of three axes. If these three axes are played well, the future will go smoothly, and only then can you truly enter the scene, and only then can people really take a high look at you, and put you in the hands of the master's counselors. location, instead of drinking tea and chatting to relieve boredom. "
"Father, what is the third point?"
in the rain,
Sun Youdao smiled,
reach out,
Pointing to the west,
This talented prime minister who once assisted the king in establishing his empire,
With his lifelong wisdom, he gave the third point.
"If we fight against the barbarians, who is suitable to lead the army?"
Behind the door panel,
Sun Ying immediately woke up,
Road:
"King Jingnan!"
Sun Youdao nodded,
Sighed again,
Get up slowly,
Road:
"With this third point, you can become a counselor in Pingxihou Mansion."
"Father, how could it be so simple? Father was so sure that the Marquis would lift my confinement and would also keep me with him?
He pacified the Xihou Mansion,
It is impossible to lack a counselor. "
"Son."
"Father……"
"Actually, Dad has never blamed you. Really, Dad has never blamed you for acting on your own and tarnishing Dad's name. In fact, Dad doesn't care about this.
Dad is actually very pleased. When you were a child, Dad always stayed with the late emperor, planning for the late emperor, and neglected to discipline you;
But you didn't disappoint dad, really.
Ah Liang is an honest man, and dad, only in you can he see the shadow of his youth.
remember,
Your current fate is not because you are stupid;
Do not,
You are no stupider than Dad, really, you are much smarter than Dad when he was younger.
just,
The situation is different.
The general trend is not in Jin or Chengguo. "
"father……"
"Dad is tired and has gone back to rest. Last night, dad dreamed of the late emperor, haha."
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"Master Marquis, the third point is that if this huge gamble is to be made, for His Majesty Emperor Yan, who is the most suitable person to lead the troops in this huge gamble?
Who wants to go, who wants to go, who... is determined to go!
Who,
went,
Whether you win or lose,
for everyone,
It's all a relief. "
Zheng Fan's eyes slowly closed.
Sun Ying picked up herbal tea again and prepared to drink water.
Marquis Zheng, who had his eyes closed, opened his mouth and said;
"The tea is cold, Si Niang, please add more water."
(End of this chapter)