"These past few years, it seems that my sixth brother has been living a good life. When I first heard about Yunzhou City, it was a city with walls no more than one foot long, a city no more than two fingers wide, and not even a decent shop on the street. No place.
I didn’t expect that just after all these years, under your management, Sixth Brother, this place would become like this.
The sixth brother seems to know how to govern the country! "
On the streets of Yunzhou County, Zhao Ming and Zhao Jun were strolling and chatting.
"Brother Prince is joking, I don't know anything about the art of governing the country. I only know how to make the people eat well, let the merchants earn money, and also allow myself to collect taxes. Slowly, Yunzhou County became like this. .”
Zhao Jun said with a smile.
Zhao Ming was noncommittal, pursed his lips and said:
“This is the art of governing a country, allowing people to perform their duties and fulfill their duties.
This is how Yunzhou County becomes what it is today. "
Zhao Jun was stunned. If you co-write this meme, you won’t be able to get through it, right? Could this also be related?
The corner of his mouth twitched, but Zhao Jun didn't say anything more. The two of them continued walking on the street, and slowly arrived at Sifang Street.
The lively scene made Zhao Ming almost in a trance, thinking that he had returned to the capital. Seeing this, the complex look in Zhao Ming's eyes became even more complicated. However, he continued walking forward without saying anything. Suddenly, Zhao Ming stopped. , saw the central square next to Sifang Street.
And the conspicuous stone monument in the square!
"What is that?"
Zhao Ming asked.
Zhao Jun followed his gaze and immediately replied: "The Monument of Heroes."
"Monument of Heroes?"
Zhao Ming repeated the name, but did not ask what it meant. He walked directly towards it, followed by everyone.
When we come to the Monument of the Martyrs, there is a lot of traffic here. Many people like to hang out and rest in the central square, especially at night, when most people come out to eat.
This is already the main activity area for people in Yunzhou City at night.
Now that they have arrived at the Central Square, everyone will spontaneously place incense on the monument to the martyrs.
Therefore, the incense has never been cut off in front of the monument of heroes and martyrs.
Even in this winter snowy day, the incense burning place in front of the Monument of Heroes and Martyrs was blocked by the Yunzhou County Yamen. Incense was still lingering inside, and from time to time, people passing by would come and burn a stick of incense before leaving.
Everyone followed them to the monument of heroes and martyrs. Zhao Ming carefully looked at the names engraved on the monument, as if he saw brave and fearless soldiers marching forward on the battlefield everywhere.
Then I saw the display stand next to the Monument of Heroes and Martyrs, where there were carved heads. At first glance, they all belonged to foreign races.
Looking at the words written in front of the display table, Zhao Ming understood the origin of these heads.
Turning to Zhao Jun, he said with emotion: "No wonder the generals of the Yunzhou Army are so good at fighting. If the imperial court could also fight against the generals like the Yunzhou Army did to the generals, our army of the Song Dynasty might not be what it is now. ”
"impossible."
Zhao Jun said lightly.
Zhao Ming was stunned and then asked: "Why?"
"The civil servants will not allow it. With the current situation in the Song Dynasty, military generals have become more powerful. Following the lessons learned before the founding of the Song Dynasty, the civil servants will not allow the court to elevate the status of military generals.
They don't want to be treated like dogs by the military generals like before the founding of the Song Dynasty. They will definitely try their best to prevent this.
Even if it was their father, they would not give him this face. " Zhao Jun explained lightly.
Zhao Ming suddenly realized, his eyes became complicated, and he sighed for a while. Without saying anything more, he took three incense sticks on the stand next to the monument, lit them to pay homage to the soldiers on the monument, and then left immediately. go.
The group of people walked around and finally came to a restaurant.
Feiyun Restaurant.
Seeing the familiar name, familiar style, and familiar restaurant in front of him, Zhao Ming laughed dumbly and said:
"The owner of Feiyun Restaurant is really capable. This restaurant has been opened to you.
When I'm in the capital, I often go to Feiyun Restaurant. Their food is one of the best in the capital. How about we eat here for lunch today? "
Naturally, everyone would not offend the prince, and immediately nodded in agreement.
Everyone walked into the restaurant. The business of the restaurant was as good as ever today. It could be said that the restaurant was overcrowded.
Zhao Ming said worriedly: "There are so many people, but I don't know if there is still a place?"
At this time, Zhao Jun came out and said with a smile: "Brother Prince, don't worry, after all, I am also a local gangster, there must be a special place for me in this restaurant.
After saying that, he called a waiter to show his token. "
The clerk was startled at first, but when he saw Zhao Jun's appearance clearly and was about to salute, Zhao Jun glared at him, and the clerk immediately stopped.
He turned around and hurriedly welcomed everyone to a large private room on the second floor of the restaurant. Logically speaking, with the restaurant's booming business, there shouldn't be such a private room left. However, the one here was indeed specially provided by Feiyun Restaurant. Zhao Jun, the owner, stayed to entertain the guests.
Similarly, the dishes in their private room were naturally served very quickly. Soon a large table full of dishes was placed on the table, and everyone began to push cups and change cups.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Zhao Ming suddenly put down his chopsticks and asked, "Sixth brother, is there going to be a war here recently?"
Zhao Jun's hand holding the vegetables paused for a moment, then returned to normal and asked with a smile: "Brother Prince, what do you mean by this?"
The prince smiled and said: "When I was on the street today, I saw many people wearing Yunzhou Army uniforms shopping on the street.
Originally this was normal, but I saw that most of those people were surrounded by their parents and elders, and most of the things they bought on the street were peace charms and the like.
I think the soldiers are going to the battlefield again, so that’s why the parents of the soldiers are like this, right? "
Zhao Jun was a little surprised. He didn't expect that the prince could analyze this through such details, but he didn't mean to hide it. He nodded and admitted:
"That's right, Yunzhou County is going to war. It will be spring after the new year. We are preparing now."
"Who are you fighting?"
Zhao Ming asked with a frown.
"Hun."
Zhao Jun replied casually while drinking.
"Hun?!"
Zhao Ming was extremely surprised and said in amazement: "Lao Liu, the Huns are not easy to mess with. Why do you suddenly want to fight with the Huns?"
Hearing this, Zhao Jun sighed, put down his wine glass and said with a helpless expression: "Brother Prince, you don't know how much that Hun is.
The people on my side just visited the Xiongnu grasslands a few days ago and brought back some specialties. The Huns were screaming for revenge. I even received news that the Huns planned to give them to me in the spring. Come on hard!
Very unreasonable! "
"The Huns are barbarians, so this is normal." Zhao Ming nodded.
Zhao Jun sighed and said: "There is nothing I can do, since the Huns are coming, I can only fight them.
No, I have called back all the troops in my Yunzhou County to prepare for the battle with the Huns in the spring.
By the way, my Yunzhou County will hold a military parade before the Chinese New Year. Does the prince brother want to go and see it? "
The prince's expression also paused, but then quickly returned to normal: "Then let's take a look."
"Okay, I will definitely arrange it." Zhao Jun replied with a smile, and filled the prince's glass with wine.
Then he watched the prince drink it all with a smile.
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(End of chapter)
