In the Longtai Palace, when Zhao Yong first heard about this, he immediately thought of the young lady that day. In fact, the figure of the other party has always appeared in his mind these days, mainly because the lady is so beautiful.
In comparison, he seems not to be very concerned about the marriage with South Korea.
In fact, he has never even seen the other person, and he doesn't know his height, height, fatness or weight. It's like opening a blind box. If an ugly woman comes out, then he can only be enshrined in Longtai Palace as an 'ancestor'.
But 'breaking off the engagement' doesn't seem impossible. The marriage was arranged when the late king was still alive, and it was a major matter related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Moreover, according to the rules of the Zhou Dynasty, the position of the first and last wife has not been determined, and the wife cannot marry. Luo Coral and the others were concubines with lower status, so they gave him a good meal in advance. Yao Lan's family is there, so she can't make her a concubine. It would chill the Wu family's heart.
He wants to marry Yao Lan more than the Korean princess he has never met.
It had been more than a year, and although he could occasionally see her at palace banquets, he couldn't "eat" her. For a strong-blooded young man, he felt uncomfortable every time he thought about it. What bullshit clan rules...
Zhao Yong's mind suddenly became confused. He was thinking about marriage with South Korea and the beautiful lady.
If he had known earlier, he wouldn't have cared about face and just asked Han Kang to give the woman to him. She's just a palace maid, I guess the other party won't refuse...
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At the beginning of the first month, snowflakes began to slowly fall in the sky again. (It should be the first day of the twelfth lunar month, and Zhao’s new calendar should be based on the Yin calendar.)
The new year begins! In this era when the seasonal system is initially taking shape, although there is no folk custom of celebrating the New Year, the festive atmosphere has already taken shape. The more turbulent the era, the easier it is for people to place their hopes on illusory gods.
If Zhao Yong compares the biggest difference between the atmosphere of the New Year at this time and later generations, he believes that it is the sacrifice.
The entire sky above Handan City was filled with the smoke of incense. In this era, people's awe for the power of nature, and with the emergence of the concept of worship, people had various sacrificial behaviors, and these behaviors were arranged according to certain seasons. In this way, primitive worship is combined with the seasons.
Perhaps this is how the festival was formed.
As soon as the old year passes, it will be the third year of Zhao Yong's succession.
In the past year, Zhao's war wheels seemed to have never stopped rolling. First, they fought against Zhongshan to capture the city of Haocheng; A battle...
When Zhao Suhou was in power, he engaged in many wars with other countries. By the time Zhao Yong succeeded to the throne, the national treasury was almost at its bottom. Now, if the national war does not win consecutive battles, Zhao's capital chain will definitely collapse.
Several wars to protect the country were fought as a last resort. But Zhao Yong believes that at this special moment, conflicts with other countries should still be avoided as much as possible.
As the saying goes, "Gather up food widely, build walls high, and become king slowly." With food and a full stomach, you can be invincible in this troubled world. The current political and military situation faced by Zhao State is actually very similar to the situation when the rebels rose up at the end of the Yuan Dynasty.
What Zhao needs most today is not external war expansion, but internal military and economic development. Therefore, the best strategy is to build water conservancy, develop production, accumulate war materials, recruit troops, recruit talents, and wait for opportunities to arise due to changes in the situation.
Based on the existing information, look at the war situation of various countries:
After the First World War in Jiujiang between Chu and Yue, the Chu State's commander Yin Zhaoyang once again relied on his victory in the war against Vietnam to stabilize his position within the Chu State, while the Yue State, which had lost its troops and generals, was silent for a while.
The Three Jin Dynasty's war against Qin also fell into decline because of Zhao's refusal to fight. Although Gongsun Yan continued to lobby other countries, the results were still minimal.
Several small battles broke out between Song and Qi, but with Qin's defeat in Jinyang, Song Jun Dai Yan wisely chose to retreat and make peace with Qi.
For a time, there were no more wars among the countries, and the princes seemed to have entered a state of peaceful development.
But Zhao Yong knew that there was no war in the Warring States Period and it was just a dream. All superficial peace is just brewing a bigger storm of war behind the scenes.
The most important thing for Zhao State now is to wait for the time when the war between the countries begins. I don’t know whether I can get away at that time, but I must seek the maximum benefit at the minimum cost!
The farming strategy should be effective this year.
In addition, the implementation of Zhao Guo's Hufu Order did not cause much waves among the countries. Zhao Yong was very surprised at first.
But then I thought about it, and it seems that all countries have become accustomed to reform. Although there are many reformers, there are only a few who can persist in implementing it.
The princes are still waiting and watching.
Of course, there are still people in the world who can understand. But unfortunately, without the support of the backstage, it will be in vain.
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Spring seems to arrive suddenly overnight.
In the second half of the first lunar month, as soon as the beginning of spring passes, the weather begins to clear up. The wind has brought the breath of spring, and the snow on the streets, alleys, roofs, and steps in Handan City is gradually melting. If you look closely, there is already greenery on the branches. In the forest garden of Longtai Palace from a little distance away, Looking at it, you can find a layer of fresh green that has been covered without knowing when.
Everything has recovered and everything seems to have a new beginning. For more than a month, apart from going to court, Zhao Yong spent time hanging out with his concubines in the harem.
It was a rare sunny day today. Zhao Yong took a few steps out of the palace gate and was about to do some exercise in the spring-filled Longtai Palace.
Suddenly, there was a sound of rapid footsteps in my ears. I followed the sound and saw the gray-haired Chen Zhong walking hurriedly towards Zhao Yong's dormitory.
Chen Zhong seemed to also see Zhao Yong and suddenly quickened his pace.
The corridor was very long. As soon as he reached him, he gasped: "Your Majesty, there are so many barbarians... barbarians..."
Hu people? Seeing that he was hesitating and unable to explain clearly for a long time, Zhao Yong frowned and said, "What's wrong with the barbarians? Why is the commander so flustered today?"
Chen Zhong swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva and continued: "Outside Handan City, a large number of barbarians came to defect to me after hearing about Zhao's new law."
Zhao Yong looked happy and asked casually: "How many people are there?"
"Official officials counted about three hundred people." Chen Zhong replied truthfully.
Zhao Yong nodded, knowing that if he asked Chen Zhong again, he wouldn't be able to get anything out, so he said, "Send a message to Pang Nuan quickly and follow me to the barracks in person."
"Here!" Chen Zhong replied.
Zhao Yong has always valued Hu people who were willing to defect to Zhao.
Because those who managed to come to Zhao State alive were basically Hu people who had lived in the Central Plains countries all year round. Apart from being Hu people, most of their living customs were almost the same as those of the people in the Central Plains.
Since then, the sense of cultural identity has become stronger. Most of them are herdsmen, some are traders, and a few are soldiers.
Since the new order was issued by the State of Zhao, more than a thousand people of Hu nationality have come to surrender one after another, but this is the first time that hundreds of people have come to vote at one time like today.
Of course, Zhao Guo does not accept all kinds of people.
The law has clearly stipulated that those who want to join the army must be proficient in riding and shooting, and foreigners must have special skills.
Otherwise, they can only become farm laborers.
In the standing barracks, the instructors on the school grounds are training a group of Hu recruits. The training method is simple and crude. After teaching the new recruits the established tactics, they are asked to fight in pairs, using wooden sticks as weapons, imitating the battlefield. .
Zhao Yong was followed by a group of generals, walking slowly around the new army.
Zhao Yong deeply agrees with this training method. Although he is occasionally disabled, he has to say that the results are the fastest.
Wu Guang, who was following Zhao Yong, waved his sleeves and waved away the dust nearby, and said: "Your Majesty, these new soldiers have all been registered. One hundred and seventy-five of them are citizens of our Zhao country, and one hundred and thirty-nine are from our country." The State of Qin defected to us."
The new soldiers who defected from other countries will be dispersed after training and mixed into cavalry brigades. This can also effectively prevent the infiltration of enemy spies.
Zhao Yong nodded, satisfied with this.
Looking at the new recruits' training patterns, he couldn't help but feel itchy.
At this time, two loud shouts suddenly came from my ears: "Have you not eaten? Why are you so weak in wielding your weapons?"
These words immediately attracted Zhao Yong's attention, and all the ministers followed his gaze and looked forward.
I saw that the new soldiers not far away had formed a mess in the center. More than ten new soldiers were holding wooden sticks and surrounding a young general wearing a general's crown in the middle.
However, more than ten people were unable to do anything against the young general. The young general rushed left and right and knocked several people to the ground, not forgetting to taunt them a few times.
"This kid is so powerful." Zhao Yong said in stunned silence.
This young general looks to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, about the same age as Zhao Yong, but his moves are fierce and he can fight one against ten with ease. Although his opponents are new recruits, they are all adults with strong physiques. It seems that this young general is so young, how can he be so violent?
However, this young general looks familiar.
Pang Nuan's face, who was standing behind Zhao Yong, had darkened, but Wu Guang was twirling his beard and smiling softly.
When the two of them were in a daze before they could react, Zhao Yong had already taken the first step towards the tent on the side.
Everyone hurriedly followed.
However, before entering the camp, he was told by the eunuch outside the tent: "The king is changing his clothes?"
Change clothes? The generals were confused.
After a while, Zhao Yong changed into a military uniform and walked out of the military tent.
"What is your Majesty doing?" Wu Guang asked in surprise.
Zhao Yong tightened the wrist guard on his hand and replied casually: "I see that boy is very good at martial arts, and I want to fight with him."
Well... the generals looked helpless.
Zhao Yong ignored them and walked toward the school grounds.
All the new recruits in the drill knew Zhao Yong's identity, and when they saw the king approaching in a menacing manner, they quietly stepped aside at the instructor's signal.
Only Zhao Gu was still there, "fighting" without paying attention to Zhao Yong behind him.
The new soldier who was knocked to the ground stopped getting up and kept giving him looks.
Zhao Gu suddenly realized that a circle had been vacated around the school grounds.
When he turned around, he found that Zhao Yong was already standing behind him with fighting spirit.
Zhao Gu hurriedly knelt down on one knee.
Zhao Yong was not angry, and suddenly pulled out the fine iron sword from his waist and said: "You, change your sword and fight with me."
Zhao Gu was stunned and couldn't help but turned around blankly. When he saw Wu Guang, he seemed to have found a life-saving straw and stared at him expectantly.
Wu Guang had no choice but to step forward, stretched Zhao Gu to the side, frowned and whispered: "Who asked you to personally come off the field to practice with the new recruits?"
Zhao Gu did not answer, but looked mournful.
"Didn't you hear my instructions?" Zhao Yong urged from behind the two of them.
Wu Guang had no choice but to pull out his long sword, handed it to Zhao Gu, and told him: "Remember not to hurt the king, just make random gestures, and then use a flaw to make the king happy."
"Zhao Gu understands." Zhao Gu took the sword.
On the school grounds, the two stood opposite each other, surrounded by dense crowds of people.
With a loud shout, Zhao Yong took the lead in launching an attack. As he moved forward, the sky was filled with loess.
Accompanied by a harsh sound of gold and iron, in an instant, the two had fought for several rounds. Zhao Yong used various swings and slashes, all of which were blocked by the opponent.
Seeing that the situation was in an anxious state, Zhao Yong immediately switched to wielding the sword with one hand and swept it towards the opponent's waist.
Zhao Gu was shocked and subconsciously swung his sword to block. At the same time, he bent his legs and straightened his knees to sweep towards Zhao Yong's lower body.
"Uh!" Zhao Yong cried out in pain and was kicked to the ground by the other party.
"Kings!"
"Kings!"
"Your Majesty... call the imperial doctor quickly!"
The officials watching the battle immediately shouted and surrounded Zhao Yong in the middle.
Zhao Gu was already dumbfounded on the spot, his body still maintaining the same posture as before.
But he was immediately thrown to the ground by the palace guards.
"You...are brave!" Wu Guang pointed at Zhao Gu on the ground with trembling fingers and yelled angrily.
"Bah, bah... get out of the way, get out of the way!" Zhao Yong spat out the dirt in his mouth, waved away the ministers who came to help him, turned over and got up from the ground.
'Made, you don't talk about martial ethics. This guy really didn't give me any face, it was so embarrassing. '
Although he thought so in his heart, he still said to the guard who was pressing Zhao Gu: "I'm fine, let him go..."
Zhao Gu, who was let go by the guards, still lowered his head and knelt on the ground with one knee.
Zhao Yong pointed to Zhao Gu on the ground and said: "You are very good! But, the military exercises in the military academy are fair and aboveboard. Why do you use the dirty tricks of such people in the market?"
Zhao Gu knelt down and bowed: "Your Majesty, the moves I used just now are from the enemy-defending techniques compiled by the Grand Sima Mansion!"
Forehead……
Zhao Yong immediately said nothing and continued to Zhao Gu on the ground: "Come again!"
If he doesn't beat this young general to the ground today, how can he maintain the majesty of his king?
Zhao Gu had no choice but to pick up the sword and get up from the ground.
Just when the two were fighting again, Zhao Gu saw Wu Guang suddenly wink at him, and he understood instantly.
"Ah!" This time it was Zhao Gu's turn to charge forward with a sword in his eyes fiercely.
Hear the sound of gold and iron again. Despite his fierce momentum, it was obvious that Zhao Gu was being beaten this round. Zhao Yong used his old tricks again, but Zhao Gu still blocked with his sword.
Zhao Yong smiled in his heart, suddenly turned against the opponent's long sword, and at the same time swept his kick towards the opponent's lower body.
"Plop!" Zhao Gu fell to the ground hard.
"Power! Power! Power!"
"Wei! Wei! Wei..."
