The deployment was all disrupted, everything was disrupted. Jing Guo's gamble disrupted Xia Guo's deployment, and Xia Guo was preparing for war in advance.
Jing Guo was ready to put all his troops on the gambling table, and Xia Guo also had to make preparations.
After returning home, He Jung, He Heng, Zhuang Xun, Siqin Mi, and He Tan gathered together to discuss He Jung's information.
Li Rusi and He Heng changed shifts every year and were responsible for the problems of the frontline troops. Shou'an and Fangyu were mostly plains and had to be garrisoned by troops, fearing harassment and bloodshed by small groups of enemies.
Shou'an and Fang Yu are blood bags, and they don't want to cause bleeding wounds, so they must have generals who can make temporary decisions and adapt to various situations.
At present, the only ones qualified to do such a thing are He Heng and Li Rusi. When He Heng came back, Li Rusi went to garrison, taking Li Shaoyun with him.
The last heart-to-heart talk made Li Shaoyun so happy that she seemed to have temporarily put aside her feud with Empress Dowager Jiang to have a baby.
Find your true value.
In the imperial court, he was no match for He Tan and Siqin Mi, so thinking about his own talents, it was better to assist his sister, help her stabilize the politics of the residence, and provide support.
In the end, for the sake of confidentiality, these few people were left here to discuss this world-related covenant.
"Is this information credible?" Zhuang Xun's political level is not high, but he has heard and seen it, and he is at the level of an official. This information seems crazy when he hears it. It's not that a madman can't do it.
"I can't judge. I can only say that King Jing was serious at that time. Afterwards, Jing Guo's national advisor drank with me and said it was true. Jing Guo's state advisor Gu Liding worked with me for a period of time and was a forthright and straightforward person. , I can’t guarantee whether he deceived me.”
He Jung couldn't guarantee it, so he could only tell all the information he knew and leave it to Zhuang Xun and the others to make a judgment. If this matter was true, the benefits to Xia Guo would be obvious.
Xiangtian means a trap. You may eat delicious food or be arrested. The more favorable it is, the more experienced people will hesitate to move forward.
The front is unknown, and no one has opened their eyes. Zhuang Xun cannot replace the protagonist who does not hesitate and has no fear, who is determined as iron but reckless.
"I think it is true. There is no need for Jingguo to lie to us. If we want to compete for the dragon, this is indeed an opportunity for Jingguo to compete for the dragon."
He Heng handed over his hand and said that he thought it was true. After all, there was nothing in the Xia State worth Jingguo's covetousness. Moreover, it was agreed that Jingguo would attack first and take back the two robbed lands. Xia State took the opportunity to invade.
Even if Jingguo fails to fulfill the agreement, the loss will not be big for Xiaguo. Xiaguo's heavy troops were already training on the border of Zhaoguo, and the capital was only training new soldiers, who were originally going to have a chance encounter with Zhaoguo.
"I think we should be careful. If Jingguo surrenders to Zhaoguo and tricks us into attacking, then we will be swallowed up by Zhaoguo, and we will have no way to save ourselves."
He Tan raised concerns that Jing Guo's bold actions and profit-sharing actions did not look like decisions that could be made by a country, but more like a plan that several gamblers came up with as soon as they were put together.
What a low winning rate, not only to defeat Zhao State, but also to obtain Zhao State's land, to have Zheng State to attack Zhao State because it is beneficial to attack Zhao State, and finally to have Xia State to trust the whole country to deal with Zhao State together.
If you can do this, your winning rate is no more than 10%. If any link is wrong, it will be a devastating blow to Jingguo. It is too risky.
"Queen, what do you think?" Zhuang Xun thought it all made sense. He turned to look at the dignified Siqin Mi. Siqin Mi's brows tightened. This situation was also a difficult choice for her.
The father and daughter have different opinions. What they say is reasonable, but both have flaws. Regarding He Heng's statement.
Changing the plan will result in loss of strength and time. Xia State is now in an incremental period, and its strength is increasing exponentially. Any move that wastes time will be a huge loss of strength for Xia State.
Facing the high-pressure trend of Zhao Guo's attack at this moment, I believe that Jing Guo is also a gamble. Perhaps Jing Guo is leading the ungrown Xia Guo into this chaos.
He Heng saw the inventory and felt there was no loss, but Si Qinmi saw the increase, and the incremental loss was huge.
He Tan's words were more conservative and more vigilant, but it was like the argument about fighting for the dragon. Unless Jingguo gave up fighting for the dragon, it would only be possible if he was willing to be a dog to Zhao. How could the Jingguo royal family agree to it?
Being a dog to Zhao State, whether Zhao State is willing to accept it or not is another matter. Zhao State just wants to use Jing Guo as bait for Zheng State. Zhao State is not stupid. After raising Jing Guo, won't Jing and Zheng have to unite again?
So they all sounded reasonable, but they also had loopholes. Si Qinmi didn't know what choice to make for a while.
"Commander He, do you have anything else to add?" He weighed and tried to get as much information as possible.
"The gods behind Jingguo are very fond of us, but they have already chosen sides. It is difficult for the two great emperors Gou Chen and Ziwei to reconcile the conflicts between the two countries, because they cannot directly intervene in the affairs of the two countries, and external guidance cannot make the two countries reconcile. National unity..."
As he talked about his conversation with Gu Liding, he tried not to miss any detail. He had already warned Gu Liding not to believe everything he said, so He Jung could speak with confidence.
"How is the atmosphere in Jingguo?" Qin Mi asked again after listening quietly.
"The people are in panic. They seem to know that the alliance between Jing and Zheng is in name only, and they are worried that Zhao will invade again and Zheng will invade."
Describing the atmosphere in Jingguo, Xiaguo seemed much calmer in the face of the same crisis. Construction in various places was accelerated and it seemed that they were not affected by the upcoming war. In other words, the people were warlike and hoped to completely solve external threats. They were enthusiastic. .
"Your Majesty, I want to take a gamble!" Si looked at Zhuang Xun. Fengchai's steps were slightly swaying, which highlighted her elegant temperament. She had accumulated a dignity in front of her subjects after years of living as a queen.
But even the Queen who covers the sky with one hand is still a companion star. She is also burning, but it is the sun surrounding her, her main sequence star, no matter who is in front of her.
"Then let's bet!" Zhuang Xun said decisively, whatever Si Qinmi said would be whatever he said.
"Your Majesty, you must have some opinions." Si Qin Mi looked at the hasty Zhuang Xun with a wry smile on his lips. He was always so obedient except in bed.
"I think it's a good idea to gamble. Didn't we just bet on Jingguo before? Now we're gambling too. I can't see which one is less risky. Anyway, we've been gambling all the way and have never lost, and we won't lose this time either."
Zhuang Xun found an excuse and said that the two choices were all gambling, and he couldn't tell who was good and who was bad. He had already gambled, so it was better to bet bigger.
"You often say that I am the son of destiny. I also feel that I am here today only because of your support and the illusory destiny. If God really wants me to be the emperor, we will do our best to survive this battle. Set the course, if God does not want me to be the emperor, then it will be exported happily, and I don’t want to cause trouble for the people."
Looking for reasons, he really believed himself. The benevolence in Zhuang Xun's words showed. Speaking is indeed an art. At least Zhuang Xun believed what he said. He sacrificed his life to give himself more leverage in order to save the common people from suffering.
"Your Majesty is right. Your Majesty is the son of destiny. For the sake of the common people, living in the present moment is the blessing of the common people."
He Jung was moved and said that this is what he admires about Zhuang Xun. Zhuang Xun climbed up from the grass roots, has no habit of extravagant enjoyment, and has the land of Kyushu in his heart.
If an ordinary person occupies a high position, even if he is just a third-grade official, there is nothing he can do. He is domineering and arrogant. Zhuang Xun has been like this from beginning to end.
To carry out his original promise to the end, he has few other interests besides liking women, and if he likes women, he only likes a few in the harem, and he does not look for outsiders without restraint.
This comparison shows that the monarchs of the Kyushu Continent are not womanizers. After all, Zhuang Xun does not have hundreds or even thousands of harem groups.
"Your Majesty is right. They are all about overcoming tribulations. Only those who are not afraid of death can overcome such fatal tribulations. Your Majesty's wisdom and martial prowess will surely defeat the Kingdom of Zhao."
He Heng's views were agreed upon, and he also followed suit. He was of the same temperament as King Jing. He was steady when he could be steady, but when he found that being steady had no effect, he decided to take a gamble.
As a general who had fought against the Zhao State, he understood the advantages of the Zhao State's Xuanjia Army over the Tiance Army. The Tiance Army was often courageous and fearless of death, while the Zhao State Army was experienced and well-organized.
These are not things that Tiance's army can catch up with in a year or two. It would be better to start a war when Zhao is weak and divided. It will be difficult for Zhao to deal with it after the unification a year later.
He Jung He Heng said it sincerely. Zhuang Xun's scalp went numb when he heard it. He was still not used to the flattery of these close people. The other ministers treated him as part-time workers and received his wages. It was nothing to say a few nice words.
He Heng and He Jung were both his investors and friends. He was so frightened by such compliments because they knew what they were like and they were just bad guys who liked to deal with their enemies and ex-husbands.
"Okay, now let's think about how to deal with it. First of all, we must not reveal our intentions, and secondly, we must be prepared to catch Zhao Guo off guard!"
Zhuang Xun changed the topic and returned to the strategy for Zhao to make arrangements for the follow-up matters.
"Don't worry about it. There was a good harvest in Shou'an and Fangyu. Many people sent food to the army. I hope the army can protect the land of Xia State. They will send it to each township and county. Don't worry about collecting food locally, because we are now one Zhao State. As a powerful enemy, if all the elite troops are deployed on the border between Xia and Zhao, Zhao will not notice anything and can just attack the city and plunder the land."
He Heng smiled. This is good for the Xia State. A sharp knife.
"Just give me money. I don't want to see my troops grabbing food." Zhuang Xun nodded after hearing this. He liked to see the people surrender, because there was a saying in his hometown that he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world.
It was enough to learn 50% of the dragon-slaying skills taught step by step, and the rest was his warning not to imitate Li Zicheng.
He does not require the army to have any belief in selfless dedication, which is too extravagant, but he requires it according to the level of the ancient king's master. He gives you such high benefits, including dividing the land and dividing the money. You must at least reach the level of the Yue family army. disciplinary political thought.
"That's natural. I even paid for their transportation costs, even if they were alive or dead. I treated these fellow villagers to a full meal, broke off the silver coins and sent them back to the counties. I asked them to put up notices and supervise the silver coins to build schools or build embankments."
Zhuang Xun's requirements for discipline began when he was the military governor of Jiannan, and He Heng followed him all the way. He knew Zhuang Xun's requirements for the army. He was not a pedantic justice, and only asked not to give money. Zhuang Xun had always emphasized responsibility and power. equal.
"That's okay. The Jinyiwei continue to stir up the rebellion within Zhao State. I hope our army can respond when we set out. I know it's very difficult. After the last uprising, Zhao State suppressed it. But He Jung, please work hard, don't say anything. If there is any leakage, just say that Zhao State plans to attack Xia State and cause more chaos to the people."
Zhuang Xun arranged that he also sympathized with the high-pressure environment of the Jinyiwei of the Zhao Kingdom. The Zhao family now had an attitude towards uprisings that would be extinguished by sparks, and they would ruthlessly extinguish them once they were discovered.
"I obey your orders, and I will live up to your majesty's trust." This was a dirty job that might harm one's merits, but He Jung took it willingly, which was a detriment to a small virtue but a great virtue.
"By the way, don't forget to continue to stir up the relationship between King Zhao and the Aristocratic Family. The more brutal they fight, the better. The more fierce they fight, the easier it will be for us to attack later."
Zhuang Xun thought of something and added that it was to make changes and improvements on the original basis, rather than abandon the original plan.
"I obey." He Jung knelt down again to accept the order.
"Come on, come on, just understand. I have learned so many rules after being out for a long time. Does the Queen have anything to add?" Zhuang Xun raised his hand and said angrily. A monarch must have his own dignity, but Zhuang Xun felt that he was too dignified. .
"I have nothing to add, your majesty said everything." Si Qinmi covered her mouth with satisfaction and smiled, her crescent eyes filled with happiness.
When He Heng and He Jung left, Si Qin Mi looked at Zhuang Xun with a smile. Zhuang Xun didn't know why, then he hugged his eldest Mi Mi and gave her a kiss.
"What are you laughing at? It's so funny?" Si Qin Mi's phoenix-crown steps were swaying wildly, destroying her elegance, but giving her another sense of beauty.
"Lang Jun is now able to stand alone. Unknowingly, Lang Jun has become skilled in arranging these things." Si Qinmi in turn kissed Zhuang Xun on the cheek, praising and encouraging him.
"I've been analyzing the situation with you all day. No matter how stupid I am, I should enlighten myself. Is there any reward for my good performance today?"
After hearing this, Zhuang Xun immediately performed a climb up using a pole, held Siqin Mi's thin waist and did not let go, and cupped Siqin Mi's face affectionately, completely ignoring that there was He Tan next to him.
"How can an emperor ask for a reward from the queen? I will give you two girls? You don't want it either." Siqin Mi smiled and stroked Zhuang Xun's head.
"Maids don't want it, I want you, high heels, wear them for me, and black stockings."
Zhuang Xun said restlessly that this might be his biggest hobby. The debauched things he did in ancient times would be passed down forever.
"Yes, yes, sister Tan, let's go with my concubine." Si Qinmi refused to eat alone.
(End of chapter)
