Great Han Arrow God

Chapter 504
Qin Ge didn't understand what Wang Hui was talking about for a moment, but he was still very happy to hear that the battle could not be won.

Without war, Liang Xiao would be in no danger, and he wouldn't be so entangled.After all, following Liang Xiao into South Vietnam, he had a special mission, and he might even die in South Vietnam with Liang Xiao.

It is true that he is the emperor's personal guard, but he does not want to die in South Vietnam for no reason.

"Daxingling, what do you mean by flood?"

Wang Hui glanced at Qin Ge with complicated eyes, both regretful and fortunate.He pondered for a while, sighed a few times, and then managed to regain his composure, full of worries. "The Yellow River broke through Dongjun and entered the Huzi River. The entire area of ​​Liang and Chu suffered disasters."

Qin Ge was stunned, his face changed greatly, even the original happiness disappeared, and all that was left was panic.Shandong is a land of food and taxes, which is equivalent to the granary of the great Han.The disaster in the Jianghuai area is equivalent to the damage to the granary, so how can we take it lightly.Not only the South Vietnam campaign could only be abandoned halfway, even Saibei would be affected.

Fortunately, Wei Qing had driven the Huns to the north of Yinshan Mountain, and the task of defending the northern border was greatly reduced. Otherwise, the Huns would definitely take advantage of the opportunity to invade.

Qin Ge is the emperor's close servant. He knows that the grand plan in the emperor's heart has just unfolded, and it is at the time when his ambitions are lofty. If such a thing happens, it is tantamount to being hit in the head.

Thinking of this, Qin Ge couldn't help but said: "It's thanks to the champion Hou who disrupted the situation and prevented Dong Zhongshu's celestial induction from succeeding, otherwise..." The more he thought about it, the more scared he became, and he didn't dare to continue.

Wang Hui's heart also trembled, and he felt the same way as Qin Ge.According to Dong Zhongshu's theory of induction between heaven and man, any disaster is a warning from heaven to the emperor, indicating that the emperor's governance has gone wrong and deviated from the way of heaven.Doesn't the breach of the Yellow River prove that the emperor's achievements in the past few years are very problematic?

After all, Wang Hui was not Qin Ge. Although he had similar thoughts, he didn't say it out loud.

To Liang Xiao, he had complicated feelings.On the one hand, Liang Xiao's success in the Western Regions is also his achievements in politics. On the other hand, Liang Xiao has transformed from a commoner into a champion of [-] households in the city in just a few years, and enjoys the salary of Jiuqing. He has already surpassed him in terms of rank and rank, and now he no longer cares about him, so he hesitates to move forward at Hengpu Pass, which delays his meritorious service and makes him very annoyed.

However, looking at it now, it seemed that Liang Xiao's rudeness had become the best choice, as if there had been a definite plan.If he had followed his previous plan, even if Hengpu Pass had been breached now, he would not be able to win Panyu.When the Yellow River bursts, the emperor's attention will definitely be transferred to Shandong, and there will be no food to support his conquest.

"There is no official news yet, so don't talk nonsense, so as not to disturb the morale of the army." Wang Hui calmed down quickly, and said to Qin Ge, "Hurry up and go back to Hengpu Pass, inform Liang Xiao of the news, and let him...be prepared .”

"Here." Qin Ge didn't dare to neglect, and immediately left the camp and rushed to Hengpu Pass.

Wang Hui sighed.Such a good opportunity to make meritorious service just slipped away from his hand.Fenghou, why is it so difficult.Why was it that Liang Xiao was so young, and I worked so hard to become a Marquis in the first battle, but there was no hope of being a Marquis?
A different kind of emotion welled up in his heart, making Wang Hui very depressed.

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Liang Xiao was very surprised to see Qin Ge who had gone and returned.Qin Ge's eyes were heavy, as if he had suffered a major setback.He couldn't help but feel a little strange, could it be that Wang Hui was really crazy and insisted on forcibly taking Hengpu Pass?

"what happened?"

"The Yellow River has burst in Dongjun."

Liang Xiao was stunned.Just like when qin ren first heard the news, he didn't react for a long time.

"The Yellow River burst?"

Qin Ge nodded, and sat down opposite Liang Xiao, feeling extremely frustrated. "The emperor must have been hit hard. I don't know how many people will take this opportunity to criticize his administration."

Liang Xiao blinked, but said nothing.He wanted to laugh, but couldn't.It stands to reason that he should be happy at this time.The Yellow River breached, and the South Vietnam War would surely come to naught, and he was safe.But he just couldn't be happy.Once the Yellow River bursts, I don't know how many people will become fish and turtles. At this time, everyone will have some compassion.Secondly, as Qin Ge said, the Son of Heaven might have to face countless criticisms.

It is a crime to refuse a marriage and start a war against the Huns.Dealing with Liu Jian, attacking the clan, violating the way of intimacy is another crime.It is still a crime to appoint rookies like Liang Xiao and Wei Qing without a veteran general like Li Guang.Even suppressing him, Liang Xiao, might be a mistake of the emperor. Who knows which crime aroused the anger of the gods, so he used the Yellow River breach to warn him.

The induction between heaven and man was originally a method used by Confucianism to limit imperial power, and it did not appear out of thin air. There was such a saying before that, and Dong Zhongshu just theoretically and systematized it.The rise of Confucianism was attacked by him. I don’t know how many Confucian scholars have opinions on him. Now that they have the opportunity, why not jump out?
One can imagine the pressure the emperor faced.

Liang Xiao got up, paced back and forth in the room, shaking his head and sighing from time to time.Qin Ge looked at him without saying a word, but secretly heaved a sigh of relief.This time, like him, there are ten members of Qimenlang who protect Liang Xiao when he goes to South Vietnam. Not everyone is like him, willing to take risks to protect Liang Xiao. Some people will write down Liang Xiao's words and deeds, and report back to the emperor.If Liang Xiao showed even the slightest bit of schadenfreude at this moment, he would cause trouble.

After walking for a long time, Liang Xiao suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at Qin Ge, his eyes sparkled. "Brother Qin, you may have to work hard."

"Bo Ming, tell me." Qin Ge stood up and said with emotion.

"You go to see Da Xing Ling again, tell him not to retreat in a hurry, and stay in Yuzhang for a while."

Qin Ge was puzzled, Liang Xiao had been refusing to do anything before, why did he not let Wang Hui retreat now, could it be that he wanted to seize Nanyue at this time?
"The Nanyue rulers and ministers don't know about the Yellow River breach. We can use this opportunity to do something." Liang Xiao thought carefully, and at this moment he talked with eloquence without hesitation. "Shandong is affected by the disaster, and the grain production will inevitably decrease. South Vietnam has a warm climate, two crops a year, and more rice. If we transport some rice from South Vietnam to the Central Plains, we may be able to alleviate some of the famine..."

Liang Xiao had read relevant materials in his previous life, and also paid attention to the excavation report of Nanyue King Zhao Tuo's tomb. He knew that the economic level of Nanyue at this time had already made great progress compared with the pre-Qin period. 50 Qin troops entered South Vietnam, bringing with them farming techniques and iron farm tools from the Central Plains. After 80 to [-] years of peaceful development, today's South Vietnam is no longer a primitive agriculture of slash-and-burn farming.Although there is still a certain distance compared with later generations, self-sufficiency is not a problem at all, and there is surplus food for export.

A large number of wine vessels unearthed from the Nanyue king's tomb illustrate this problem.The wine in this era is all made from grain. If there is not enough grain, it is impossible to have a large-scale wine making industry.

If some rice is transported from South Vietnam back to the Central Plains, it should be able to alleviate part of the food crisis caused by the floods.

Apart from grain trade, Liang Xiao has another plan.

Although South Vietnam is nominally a vassal state of the Han Dynasty, in fact it has always been independent.So far, South Vietnam has not sent any protons to Chang'an.It is also because of this that Nanyue proclaimed the king abroad, but it has always been the emperor at home.The seal unearthed from the Nanyue king's tomb called Zhao Tuo, who had just passed away not long ago, Emperor Wu, and Zhao Hu, who was in power, as Emperor Wen.

Although it is still impossible to fully conquer South Vietnam, taking advantage of the opportunity of Han Anguo and Wang Hui's army to subdue the South Yue Lord, it may not be a victory.Allowing them to recognize the status of a vassal state is also conducive to the smooth implementation of various trades.

After hearing Liang Xiao's plan, Qin Ge couldn't help but be overjoyed.If they can succeed, then their trip is not only not in vain, but also meritorious.When the emperor was in a state of desperation, the hostages of South Vietnam entered the court, and the rice from South Vietnam was transported northward. Even if it could not solve the big problem, it could still make the emperor achieve something when facing the officials.

Qin Ge patted his chest. "Okay, I'll go again."

Liang Xiao carefully wrote a letter and asked Qin Ge to bring it to Wang Hui.He knew very well that many people were jealous of his sudden wealth, and Wang Hui was one of them.This opportunity to allow Wang Hui to make contributions is also an opportunity to ease the conflict.He is not afraid of Wang Hui, but he is also unwilling to make enemies with others for no reason.Many mouths make money, accumulate and destroy bones, mix in officialdom, have many friends and many paths, and many enemies and many pitfalls.

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In Chang'an, in the front hall of Weiyang Palace, the emperor stared at Prime Minister Tian Fu with a gloomy face, without saying a word.

The Yellow River burst in Dongjun, and the emperor was very anxious.While worrying about the people's livelihood in Dongjun, he realized more clearly that this is a time when people are very easy to be criticized. If he is a little negligent, he will be overwhelmed by the memorabilia of the letter, and he knows it without reading it. Neither are good things to say.

For such a big matter, he naturally asked the prime minister to discuss it.But instead of rushing to block the breach, Tian Fu put forward a suggestion that the emperor did not expect: don't block the breach, just let it go.His reason is also very strange, the Yellow River burst is God's will, and it cannot be changed by human force.If you go against God's will and block up here today, maybe there will be a breach there tomorrow.

The emperor found it incredible. He stared at Tian Fu for a long time, but couldn't figure out why Tian Fu would make such a suggestion.There is a strong smell of Huang Lao in it.But doesn't Tian Fu believe in Confucianism?
The emperor didn't know what Tian Fu was doing.Or, is he talking about the induction between heaven and man in a detour, saying that this time the Yellow River breach is my responsibility?

"What does the prime minister mean, let the river flow across the river without blocking it, and the people of Shandong live in floods?"

Tian Fu sighed pretentiously. "Your Majesty, I also know that this proposal sounds absurd. However, this is a last resort. Your Majesty should still remember that during Xiaowen's reign, the Yellow River was determined by Suanzao?"

The emperor thought about it and nodded.He has this impression.

"At that time, Xiaowen was like His Majesty. He ordered people to block the breach at any cost. It took several years and cost countless money and food. But how many years have passed, and the Yellow River burst again. Why? Failed to dissipate."

The emperor's eyes froze, with the intention of having an attack. "Aura of stagnation in heaven and earth?"

"Yes." Tian Fu said: "This is not what I said. I don't know how to hope. This is the conclusion that I have consulted many people who are hopeless. Although it seems absurd, it has a lot to do with it. If you dare to lie to Your Majesty, if you are ignorant of death, please make a decision."

Hearing that it was the words of hopefuls, the emperor didn't say anything, but felt a little relieved.He knew who Tian Fu was, and he wouldn't dare to insist without enough evidence.He didn't fully believe in the theory of the relationship between heaven and man, but he couldn't be as firm as Liang Xiao in his disbelief.If these words came from the mouth of a hopeful, he would not dare to be careless.

The emperor pondered for a long time, and signaled Tian Fu to go.Tian Fu bowed and bowed again, flung his sleeves and walked away with ease.

The emperor snorted, turned around and called Yan An, Xu Le and others.He didn't trust Tian Fu very much, so he wanted to arrange for his own people to investigate.After hearing this, Yan An and the others looked at each other in blank dismay.If it is really what the hopefuls say, then the stagnant qi can only be relieved and cannot be blocked, otherwise it will be a waste of money and people, and sooner or later it will burst.

After arranging the task, Xu Le and others retreated, Yan An dragged behind, and when Xu Le and others left, he turned back again.

Seeing his appearance, the emperor knew what he was thinking. "I'm afraid that's the only way to deal with South Vietnam."

"But Your Majesty..." Yan An bit the bullet and said: "Zhao Hu has just ascended the throne, and it is a good time to conquer South Vietnam. If it takes a long time, he will sit firmly on the throne, and he will not need the support of the court. At that time, If you want to attack Nanyue again, I am afraid it will be even more difficult. If Zhao Hu is deposed by a traitor, how will the court deal with it?"

The emperor frowned and remained silent.Yan An's words reminded him that Zhao Hu had just ascended the throne, and this was the best time to seize South Vietnam.If this opportunity is missed, whether Zhao Hu secures the throne or is abolished, it will not be a good thing for the court.

Seeing the emperor's heartbeat, Yan An was overjoyed, and then said: "Your Majesty, when I was in South Vietnam, although I was surrounded by Nanyue monarchs and officials, I couldn't contact people at will, but I also heard some rumors. Zhao Tuo was born in the Central Plains, knowing that the Central Plains has a vast land and resources, and South Vietnam can’t match it, so he dare not be too presumptuous, but Zhao Hu was born in South Vietnam, but he is just a spectator. If he Bewitched by others, I don't even want to cover up..."

Yan An deliberately stopped and did not continue.

The emperor's eyes changed.Yan An is right.Zhao Tuo was originally a general of the Qin Dynasty. He had a clear understanding of the strength of the Central Plains, so he always had enough respect for the Central Plains Dynasty. Even when Empress Lu was in power, the two sides fell out. So the emperor's name was cancelled.But Zhao Hu was different. He didn't know the strength of the Central Plains and his youthful vigor. If he wanted to become emperor, what would he do?
Don't take Nanyue now, and wait until Zhao Hu becomes emperor in the future?At that time, even Zhao Hu will not have this internal support, and the war will inevitably be more difficult.

Seeing that the emperor was silent, Yan An knew that what he said hit the emperor's mind, so he added another fire.

"Your Majesty, Nanyue is warm and full of waterways. It is known as the land of fish and rice. If you can capture Nanyue and transport the rice from Nanyue to the north to relieve the famine in Shandong. If you lose Liang Chu, gain Nanyue, expand the territory, and promote the prestige of our country. Kill two birds with one stone."

The emperor understood and smiled.
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(End of this chapter)