Pang Gong paid no attention to Pang Nuan. His eyes were focused on the chessboard in front of him.
But He Guanzi waved to Pang Nuan with a smile, indicating that he should wait aside.
Pang Nuan also knew his grandfather's temper, so he had no choice but to shake his head and sit behind the two of them for the time being, waiting quietly.
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Time is like sand, and in a blink of an eye, the remaining wind blows away the scorching sun, which is like fire. At the end of the day, the sunset slowly sets.
The maid who lived outside gently picked up the wick and lit the candle with her hand, and the room became bright again.
However, the two players still had not decided the winner at this time, but the outcome of the situation was already obvious.
Bai Zi has now completely lost the initiative on the 'battlefield', and is now blindly seeking breakthroughs and defense.
However, repeated defenses were doomed to failure.
Even Pang Nuan, who did not understand the art of chess, could tell from the expressions on the faces of his grandfather and master... Bai Zi was clearly unable to withstand Hei Zi's attack.
Sure enough, He Guanzi's sunspot fell again, Zuo Feng Tianyuan completely killed Pang Gong's sudden advance!
Pang Gong had no choice but to throw the white piece in his hand into the chess holder (si), bowed to his old friend across from him and said, "We haven't seen each other for a few days. How come your chess skills have improved so much? Especially this block move." The technique is very exquisite, how come I have never seen my brother use this technique before?"
He Guanzi bowed back and said: "It's too good to be praised too much. I happened to meet a friend on the way back to Zhao, and he got up to play chess with him, so he secretly learned two moves. This move is called crossing the river to cut off the current, and he is especially good at changing defenses. To attack, specialize in catching the enemy unprepared. The technique of crossing the river is designed to defeat a general like you who is good at defending. You must know that if you defend for a long time, you will lose."
After He Guanzi said that, he laughed at the other side.
Just listening to the conversation between these two people, one can tell that they have a close friendship.
Pang Gong held his mouth and cupped his hands towards He Guanzi, and then he noticed Pang Nuan in the corner.
"When did Nuan return to the capital?" Pang Gong asked.
Pang Nuan shook his head and smiled bitterly, and bowed to the two of them again: "In the name of the king, Nuan is allowed to enter Handan today."
When Pang Gong heard these words, he continued to ask: "How is the military situation in Wucheng? What is the attitude of Qi State now?"
"I don't know Nuan, but the king has ordered General Li Dui to take over the military defense of Wucheng. On the second day after the general arrived in Wucheng, Nuan followed the king's order and returned to the capital first," Pang Nuan replied.
Pang Gong nodded after hearing this, and without asking any further questions, he gently waved his sleeves and robe to his side.
The maid standing aside received the master's order, bowed respectfully, and then left the room.
As the door opened, the room became silent again.
Pang Gong picked up the bitter water imported from Bashu on the table with his left hand and drank it gently. Then he turned around slightly and said sternly to Pang Nuan: "Your Majesty summoned Nuan back to the capital, do you know that... he wants you to take any position?"
Although Pang Gong has not been in the Zhao court for a long time, he has always watched him cautiously.
Pang Nuan shook his head. Zhao Yong's appointment hadn't been announced yet, so he couldn't make any assumptions. However, Pang Nuan then recounted the scene that happened in the military camp that morning, omitting the novelty of stirrups.
Yi Hufu? Change the military system?
Pang Gong and He Guanzi couldn't help but look at each other after hearing this. Although there was a rumor about the change of clothes from the Zhao Palace last year, it already caused an uproar in Handan City, but in the end it was not implemented.
Now that it comes out of King Zhao's mouth again, I'm afraid...
Pang Gong was surprised and said: "Your Majesty wants to train more cavalry and reform the military system?"
Pang Nuan paused and replied truthfully: "The king has ordered the captain to select knights and herd good horses; he has also ordered the engineers to make new weapons. The king must have this intention."
Watching the questions and answers between his grandfather and grandson, He Guanzi raised his hands toward the sky and said: "I don't think that King Zhao, who is not as good as Xiuguan, has such a vision and is independent of one style. I admire him, I admire him! God bless the Zhao family!"
Pang Gong was stunned, turned to look at his nervous old friend, and asked, "Brother, what do you mean by this?"
He Guanzi asked Pang Gong, "Why do you think Zhao is so weak today?"
Pang Gong thought for a while and replied: "Living in the east is the mighty Qin, and in the west is the mighty Qi. With a Zhongshan wolf in your belly, can you be solid?"
He Guanzi smiled and replied: "Friends' words are good words. But looking at Zhao's weakness today, I think the biggest reason is Zhao's internal troubles."
Pang Gong subconsciously replied: "When my king succeeded to the throne, he was afraid of the six countries and had a vassal mentality. Where did the internal worries come from?"
He Guanzi slowly explained: "Do you know that the hearts of the common people are greater than the harm caused by foreign enemies? I have traveled to various countries for more than fifty years and am well aware of the folk customs of various countries. Now I see that the people of Zhao are living together with Chinese and Yi people, but the folk customs of each ethnic group are not the same. The same. The Huaxia are proud of their long robes and wide sleeves and are good at farming; the Hu people wear short clothes and narrow sleeves and are good at herding. The Huaxia despise the Hu people, and the Hu people hate the Huaxia. Although the two tribes belong to the Zhao people, they hate each other and cannot be invaded by foreign enemies. Yixin, this is internal worry.
Today, the King of Zhao wants to wear Hu clothing, ride and shoot to teach the people. This is to fundamentally recognize the customs of the Hu people and achieve the purpose of winning people's hearts. Of course, it is not difficult to realize this. There are many knowledgeable people in the Zhao family, but how many people really realize it and dare to do it? Easier said than done. My servant said this, do you understand? "
If Zhao Yong were present, he would definitely give He Guanzi a thumbs up after hearing this. These words completely touched on Zhao Yong’s pain points and Zhao Guo’s pain points!
But there is still one thing that He Guanzi did not say quite right. Hufu riding and shooting is not only based on political recognition, but also a kind of military use of strengths and avoidance of weaknesses. Of course, He Guanzi was not a military strategist, so it was normal for him not to see through this.
After hearing this, Pang's grandfather and grandson bowed deeply to He Guanzi.
Pang Gong said truthfully: "Your Majesty often does amazing things, especially the land reform at the beginning of the year, which is called... field farming. I think it is a great benefit. If the river hadn't flooded, Zhao Guo would have harvested a lot of millet this year." One hundred thousand stones.”
Now, the story that King Zhao met Shen Nong in the north and learned divine magic has been widely spread among the Chinese countries under the guidance of thoughtful people, and the people of Zhao now regard it as a good story.
This policy also attracted a large number of peasants from the border areas of neighboring countries such as Han, Wei, Qin, and Yan to sneak into the territory of Zhao.
Especially the Zhao people who were attracted by Qin's policies in the past few years have now smuggled themselves back to their mother country.
Although all countries have immediately taken corresponding measures to prevent population loss, Zhao Yong knew that if this kind of thing is not fundamentally curbed, how can it be completely eliminated?
"And the Hu stool, and... the Hu stool is very convenient for me to use." Pang Nuan agreed. He almost blurted out about the stirrups just now.
In fact, it didn't matter even if he said it. Since Zhao Yong didn't explicitly prohibit Pang Nuan, he believed in Pang's loyalty.
He Guanzi nodded and sighed: "I boast that I understand the way of heaven and understand the way of humanity. There are no less than ten people who have known the king for decades in various countries. Now I look at the policies of Zhao State. Is there anyone who can compare with Zhao Wang Yong? Only the former Wen Hou of the Wei family."
After He Guanzi finished speaking, he glanced at Pang Nuan and continued: "In the past, I served in Chu, and later in Wei, so I got to know my friends and teach them as disciples. Now in Zhao... maybe the Pang family has another chance. The Day of Rise.”
