The devil is coming

Chapter 674 Conversation with Tian Wujing
Litian City,
Arrived.
A pioneer explorer cavalry arrived in advance and informed the officials who had been here that no one from Yan or Jin was required to go out to greet them. Even the yamen of the major camps and divisions inside and outside Litian City were not allowed to move rashly.
King Jingnan is here,
He defeated the Marquis of the West,
I'm too lazy to make any fuss.
In other words, there are important people to meet, so why bother to socialize with them?
Therefore,
What is different from the last time the white clothes entered the calendar day,
This time,
Marquis Pingxi left most of his guards outside the city. He led a group of guards in flying fish uniforms and rode on Pixiu. They entered from the east gate of Litian City and went straight to the old Marquis's Mansion, which is now the Jingnan Prince's Mansion.
Turn over,
All the soldiers at the door saluted Zheng Fan.
Zheng Fan raised his hand and then entered the mansion directly. No one stopped him or asked questions.
Not because he was the Marquis, but because everyone in the army knew that he was the most trusted person by King Jingnan.
The eunuchs who announced the decree were not allowed to enter, but the Marquis of Pingxi was free to come and go.
This mansion is still the same.
To a certain extent, Lao Tian is indeed a nostalgic person.
Within the mansion, there were only a few servants and maids in the outermost areas, and the core area was almost deserted.
Because of the Southern King of Yan,
Don't like to be disturbed.
Zheng Fan walked in,
I saw the desolation in the garden, and the pond in late autumn,
But when my eyes glanced at the threshold,
But he didn't see the white-haired figure.
A little surprised,
Then he looked around,
I found a person sitting in a pavilion behind the pond. Who else could it be if it wasn't Tian Wujing?
There was a pot in front of Tian Wujing, which was steaming.
Zheng Fan walked over and saw red soup in the pot, and there were many dishes waiting to be cooked on the table.
"My lord..."
Tian Wujing took his chopsticks and stirred the pot slowly, so as not to stir the pot;
immediately,
He raised his head and looked at Zheng Fan.
Tian Wujing didn't have a shaggy beard, his eyes were dull, and he didn't have much sadness in late autumn.
"Why, you didn't see me sitting there in despair, do you think you're not used to it?"
"no no."
Zheng Fan immediately sat down, and a pair of his bowls and chopsticks were already placed here.
"This pot, I remember what you liked to eat before. I tried to adjust it. You try it to see if it suits your taste."
"How could the bottom of the pot you made be so bad?"
Tian Wujing shook his head and began to add food to the pot.
"How is the situation over in Jindong?"
"As far as the prince is concerned, the development momentum is good and the plate has been secured. The next step is to focus on rectifying people's livelihood. In short, the most difficult period has passed."
The most difficult thing was from last winter to this autumn. It was not that I was worried about the hungry people gathering in crowds to rebel, or that there would be other wars, but because the last year was the key to laying the foundation. After the foundation is laid, the entire system will It is developing in a better and better direction, otherwise, it will really just be stationed in those three places, purely used as large military fortresses.
"I have always felt that you are better at people's livelihood than you are at fighting. I am not good at governing the place."
"Actually, once the outside world is conquered, it will be much easier to manage the home. To keep the inside at bay, we must fight against the outside world first. The reason why Jindong can settle down is because of your victory, Your Majesty."
"Yes, to the outside world, you must never bow your head at any time. It is too easy to bow your head. Once you bow your head, it will happen twice, three times and countless times. Dayan built its country with force, and war is the backbone of Dayan;
But in fact, both the Chu and Jin dynasties were founded by force. I have read some articles, and it is said in the article that only by transforming the country into a king can the barbarians surrender, and only then can the Xia have the vast territory it has today;
However, unless you first use swords, guns and cavalry to make the barbarians surrender and scare them, they will not admire your culture. "
"You said so."
"It's just that it's difficult for our country, Yan, to establish and maintain it. Unlike the other three countries, it's okay to lower your head a little. But for Yan, as soon as you lower your head, it's easy for someone to ride on your neck, and then you'll be overthrown. on the ground.
It was like this before,
right now,
Even more so.
The more territories you conquer, the more military achievements you gain, the stronger your military morale, and the more you can't afford to lose.
Zheng Fan. "
"exist."
"Remember these words, people, since you are sitting in this position, no matter whether you have it or not, in fact, you have your own bottom line.
You like to use tactics and take detours, this is who you used to be..."
"I now………"
"Do you now realize the benefits of having a strong army and strong horses?"
"Yes."
"You can be more arrogant."
"I knew I was wrong."
"Yes, what I mean is that you should be arrogant. If you want to be arrogant in front of others, in order to prevent yourself from falling down one day, it is even more impossible and more difficult to turn the adulation in the audience into sharp arrows to ridicule you. Don’t allow yourself to slack off;
In fact, this is also a kind of encouragement. "
"Yes, my lord."
"Let's set off the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow, follow me to Tianhu Mountain to have another look."
"Okay, my lord."
"Are you concerned about establishing a new crown prince?"
"Forehead……"
Zheng Fan really didn't expect that the topic would change so quickly and directly.
"Still don't care?" Tian Wujing asked.
"Actually, what I am thinking about when I come here this time is to stand behind you. Whatever you say, I will agree with you, and I will help you with whatever you want to do.
So, no need to think about it. "
Tian Wujing pointed at the bottom of the pot with his chopsticks.
Road:
"You like spicy food, but if you are really hungry, you can still eat it even if it is boiled in plain water."
"What you're saying is that now I really feel that it doesn't seem to be very important who becomes the prince."
Whoever becomes the prince will focus on stabilizing the situation in a short period of time. As long as Zhu Yunwen is not possessed, he will not rush to cut down the feudal vassal.
Neither Xiao Liuzi nor the prince is a fool, nor is he the kind of person who can be easily fooled.
As long as the vassals are not cut, the relationship between the local vassal towns and the imperial court will definitely still be passable. It is nothing more than a constant tug and tai chi test.
This point has nothing to do with who will be the successor on the throne.
Because once Emperor Yan dies, the prestige of the successor will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, the reason why Xiao Liuzi is indifferent to Zheng Fan is very understandable and he is not angry. This is the reason.
Because the fight for the throne was a matter of wealth and life for him and his family, but for Zheng Fan now, it was already half a topic.
As Lao Tian said, you are not hungry anymore.
Zheng Fan picked up a piece of meat, put it into his mouth, chewed it and said:
"To tell you the truth, I have thought about this day a long time ago. As you know, I like to be at ease and free and easy. I don't like to be pinched by others."
This is extremely disrespectful.
But in front of Lao Tian, ​​Zheng Fan really had nothing he dared not say.
"People should find something to be awe-inspiring for themselves, otherwise they will easily become lazy."
"Yes, don't worry about that. I've always wanted to visit Jiangnan, but I didn't dare to go secretly incognito, for fear that the silver-armored guards over there would take advantage of me;
But I also yearn for the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River.
do not worry,
someday,
I will definitely lead the army, go to the south of the Yangtze River, and listen to the oiran sing. "
Zheng Fan wiped the corners of his mouth with the back of his hand.
continued:
"Also, I have been in contact with several Western businessmen recently, and I also want to visit the West to see how their magic and fighting spirit are different from our Qi Refiner warriors.
Go and get...
Go and take our Dayan’s black dragon flag,
Put it on their walls. "
These words are actually true words, not meant to flatter you, but when you say them at this time, you are actually expressing your loyalty invisibly, not to the monarch, but to the one who once stood under the commander's tent and held the black dragon flag. oath.
"There are so many sights I want to see. Where can I really be too lazy to get down? When I was fighting in the past, as time went by, I would miss home, my mother-in-law, and the soup pond at home;
But after staying at home for a long time, I slowly began to feel itchy, and wanted to go out for a walk. My hands used to holding a knife were also a little sore, and I always wanted to swing them again. It was not an empty martial arts practice, but He wanted to cut off the head of the enemy general in front of him while charging.
Being a human being is not an easy thing in a lifetime, so I always think about struggling. Only by struggling can I live my life in this world. "
When Tian Wujing heard this,
Slowly put down your chopsticks,
Road:
"Are you teaching me?"
"I don't dare, I don't dare. It has always been your duty to teach me, Your Majesty."
"Tiantian, can you walk now?" Tian Wujing changed the topic again.
Fortunately, Zheng Fan is used to it.
"I can run now. I play with a few playmates in the back house every day. The child is very good, sensible, and obedient. He just likes to eat Shaqima. It's sweet. I don't dare to let him eat more for fear of spoilage. Toothless."
"You are bothered."
"I am his godfather. Your Majesty, it is meaningless for you to say this."
"Too."
At this time,
Tian Wujing thought of something,
open the way;
"By the way, about what I told you last time, I, the King..."
Zheng Fan suddenly felt a thump in his heart.
Immediately, Tian Wujing's words to him that day during the fire in Yingdu came to mind.
He says,
If he wants to be freed in the future, he will discuss it with himself and choose the most appropriate way to free himself.
"Bah!"
The chopsticks in Zheng Fan's hand fell down.
"My lord, is it so fast?"
Tian Wujing looked at Zheng Fan,
Road:
"It's been so long."
Mr. Zheng felt like he was about to cry, "Yes, it's been so long. Are you still thinking about me?"
"I forgot about it at first, but when I figured it was time for you to come, I remembered it and wanted to ask you to help me taste it together."
"I..." Zheng Fan nodded, "Have you already thought about it?"
"It's not that difficult at all."
"Yes, it is not difficult. I have promised you, but can you not say it so lightly?"
"Is it difficult?"
"For me, it's hard."
"Heh, didn't you do a good job last time?"
"I was forced by you, and I will be forced by you every time!"
I don’t want to die, I have always wanted to live in poverty, want to farm, want to grow, but you are the one who pushes me forward time and time again to fight for my life!
"Forced?"
"That's it."
"Oh, I am not forced to do this."
"I know, I know, you have already thought about it, okay, okay, okay, I shouldn't have come in such a hurry. I came here by mistake."
As Mr. Zheng spoke, he stretched out his hand to wipe his red eyes.
"It's okay if you don't come. If you don't come..."
Tian Wujing stretched out his hand,
Grabbing it to the side,
Outside the pavilion, there is a small stove with a steamer on top.
Immediately,
The steamer was caught and dropped on the table.
Tian Wujing reached out and took away the lid. Lying inside was a circle of steaming steamed buns.
I took a steamed bun,
Passed it to Zheng Fan,
"If you don't come, how would I know if I'm making these stuffed buns authentically?"
(End of this chapter)