After calling the children from home, meeting Li's uncle, and asking them to retreat, Feng Yong and Li Yi sat down separately.
"Wenxuan is here this time. How many days do you plan to stay before going back?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yi showed some apology on his face: "Brother, I'm afraid I have to rush back as soon as possible this time."
"Oh? Why? The Prime Minister's order?" Feng Yong couldn't help but asked curiously after hearing this.
Li Yi smiled bitterly and shook his head:
"No, it's adults..."
"Captain Li?" Governor Feng frowned. He was a little relaxed, but he couldn't help but sit upright while leaning on the back of the chair. He asked with concern, "Is Governor Li's health okay?"
From childhood, Li Yi called Feng Yong his elder brother, and as long as Feng Yong agreed, then Li Hui would be considered his elder.
Speaking more broadly, the Li family's influence in Nanzhong is very important.
The Xinghan Hui was able to expand rapidly in Nanzhong in the early days. Li Hui, who was the governor of Nanzhong at that time, helped a lot overtly and covertly.
Not to mention that over the years, he served as a guest lecturer at the Nanxiang Martial Arts Lecture Hall and trained the backbone of the Liangzhou Army.
So when he heard that Li Hui was not in good health, Feng Yong had to be concerned.
Li Yi's face was actually a little sad, and he sighed:
"It's not very good. After the spring started, my lord fell ill again. Before I came out, I made a special trip to Nanxiang. My lord told me personally that he was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold on for long."
In fact, the prime minister asked Li Yi the same question last winter.
But his answer to the prime minister was different.
The reason is also very simple.
The Prime Minister is also very old, at least on the surface he looks very old.
So naturally we should try our best to put it in a positive light.
Similarly, after Li Yi went to Nanxiang, Li Hui asked about the prime minister's situation, and he gave similar answers.
Regardless of whether they are the prime minister or their own adults, they may all know that what they say is not entirely true.
He also knew that the Prime Minister and his master already knew that what he said was untrue.
But there are some things that he just can't say.
Only to his brother could he tell the truth without any scruples.
When Governor Feng heard these words, he sighed inaudibly, then sat back in his chair and sighed:
"Yes, time waits for no one. Not only are they getting older, we are also starting to get older."
As he spoke, he reached out and touched his waist with lingering fear.
"It's still yesterday that I led you to fool around! Who would I have discovered that most people of our generation already have children of their own? Wenxuan's child is also four years old, right?"
Speaking of children, Li Yi had a rare smile on his face and nodded:
"The oldest one is indeed four years old."
One generation grows old, one generation grows, and generations continue. This is probably the meaning of life, right?
The gloom in Li Yi's heart disappeared a little, and he just picked up the tea cup and wanted to take a sip.
At this time, Governor Feng, who could only hear from above, laughed and said:
"Do you want to get your child married?"
"Clang!"
Hearing Feng Jishishi's words, Li Yi's hands trembled and he almost couldn't hold the teacup steady.
"Brother...brother, please don't joke, the child is still young..."
Others don't know it, but within the Xinghan Society, as long as they are old brothers, who doesn't know that the royal family wants to marry the Feng family?
And most likely, he wanted the prince to marry the eldest daughter of the Feng family.
Or he just wants Ah Chong to marry the princess.
Otherwise, the possibility of the second son of the Feng family is very high...
Of course, if the Guan family tiger girl gives birth to a fourth child, it is not impossible to discuss.
As for which one it will be in the end, no one can be sure until there is a clear statement.
It's not that he doesn't want to get married to his brother's family. On the contrary, every brother in the guild will look at the children of the Feng family eagerly.
But they all come after the royal family.
Otherwise, it would be to steal people from the royal family!
As for who first spread the news that the royal family wanted to marry the Feng family, it is no longer possible to test...
Anyway, the news seems to be reliable.
Seeing his appearance, Governor Feng smiled carelessly:
"Yes, I was too impatient. By the way, since you have to go back in a hurry this time, just do me a favor."
"Brother, please tell me."
"You also know that the Han Dynasty is going to send a group of people to the Kingdom of Wu to learn the art of sailing. I have already selected the candidates. I am afraid they will go with Wenxuan."
"There are my students here. Wenxuan will be asked to take care of him all the way to Hanzhong."
This time, the transaction with Wu State was in exchange for Liangzhou's war horses and Liangzhou's cavalry tactics.
Liangzhou, or rather Governor Feng, must account for at least half of the quota on hand.
Very reasonable.
Li Yi quickly responded: "Brother, don't worry, I will take care of it myself."
After a pause, he continued:
"The students who come out of the school can be regarded as members of the Xinghan Association. As long as they are brothers in the association, how can they not take care of them?"
Feng Yong smiled when he heard this and was noncommittal.
The two brothers chatted for a while. Governor Feng saw that Li Yi's face looked tired and knew that he might have been in a hurry all the way, so he asked someone to take him down to rest first.
After Li Yi left, Governor Feng sat alone in the living room, not knowing what he was thinking.
Until it was getting late, Guan Ji came to look for him. Seeing his appearance, she couldn't help but feel worried:
"What are you thinking about?"
Governor Feng was interrupted from his train of thought and shouted:
"It's Xijun, when is it?"
"It's almost dark, when did you say?"
Because there was insufficient light, and the seat where Governor Feng sat was not close to the door.
She didn't know if it was Guan Ji's illusion, but she just felt that her Alang seemed to have deliberately hidden herself in the darkness, as if he was behind the scenes.
She couldn't help but walked forward, bent down, and got in front of Governor Feng. Her eyes widened and she looked carefully. She found nothing unusual, and then she breathed a sigh of relief:
"I heard from my servant that A Lang has been sitting here since Li Wenxuan left. Did he send some news that made A Lang worried?"
Governor Feng nodded:
"The Prime Minister did ask Wenxuan to send a letter. It said a lot of things, so I have to figure it out."
"What did the Prime Minister say?"
Governor Feng did not answer, but sighed: "Feng Shui is changing!"
I think back then, because of the grievances between myself and Zhang Xiaosi, Zhang Xiaosi was kidnapped by him.
As long as Governor Feng didn't take the initiative to clear things up, no one would dare to take over Zhang Xiaosi's offer.
Today, the royal family used the same method to kidnap the marriages of the Feng family's children.
As long as the royal family has not made it clear that it wants any of the children of the Feng family to marry, even those within the Xinghan Society will not dare to accept the Feng family's offer easily.
In fact, the royal family has given the Feng family a lot of face, and they are just waiting for Governor Feng to take the initiative to introduce a child - but it must be born to the tiger girl of the Guan family, that's for sure.
Thinking of this, Governor Feng sighed again: If you come out to fool around, you will eventually have to pay back...
Guan Ji was even more confused:
"What's Feng Shui? What can't you pay back?"
"It's nothing. By the way, Mr. Xi, after the spring plowing, I plan to personally lead the army out of the fortress and inspect the border."
Guan Ji didn't think there was anything wrong, she nodded:
"I know it, and I will arrange it for the army when the time comes."
When the Han Dynasty was at its military peak, it was normal for border generals to lead thousands of cavalry to inspect the defense situation.
Firstly, it can deter the barbarians, and secondly, it can test the training situation in the army.
In fact, Governor Feng did such a thing when he was the governor of Yuexun.
General Guan Da was still in charge of postal services at that time, and he was very aware of this kind of thing.
"Also, let Jiang Wei lead the army when the time comes."
This time Guan Ji was finally surprised:
"Why?"
"He is the captain who protects the Qiang. What's the use of staying in Jincheng? There are so many barbarians in Liangzhou, he can't just protect the few barbarians in Jincheng County, right?"
Governor Feng said very confidently.
We have been sleeping together for almost ten years. When General Guan saw this person's appearance, how could he not know that there must be something fishy in this?
She smiled softly: "Okay, it's all up to you."
But I secretly thought in my heart, you can't run away at night, I will take care of you on the bed then!
In March, with the continuous influx of many business travelers, the flow of people on the official roads of Longyou and Liangzhou began to increase significantly.
But Li Yi led Fu Qian, Luo Xian and others against the current, heading towards Hanzhong.
After returning to Hanzhong, Fu Qian and Luo Xian felt as if they had returned to their own homes and no longer had to worry about others.
Li Yi, on the other hand, hurried back to the Prime Minister's Mansion to reply: "Prime Minister, I'm back."
Although the weather has begun to warm up, Zhuge Liang is still wrapped in a thin blanket, and his face seems to be even thinner:
"Oh, you're back? How's it going in Liangzhou?"
"Back to the Prime Minister, Liangzhou is under the rule of Lord Feng. The people are happy, the barbarians are home, the livestock are in droves, and the soldiers are well-prepared. The Lord has left a message to the Prime Minister: Don't worry about anything."
When Zhuge Liang heard this, his eyes lit up and he laughed: "I knew that boy wouldn't disappoint me."
After speaking, he didn't say anything more and just asked Li Yi to retreat.
After Li Yi's figure disappeared, Zhuge Liang's eyes became brighter and brighter. He lifted the thin blanket on his body and stood up in a rare move.
Then he pulled out a cylinder wrapped in a cloth tube from the various documents piled in front of the table. He looked at the cylinder in his hand intently. Zhuge Liang's expression turned out to be a little demented.
After a while, he pulled out a rolled bamboo slip from the cloth tube.
Zhuge Liang carefully blew away the non-existent dust on it, and then carefully spread it out.
When the bamboo slips were all unfolded, the first column of words written on them was revealed: Chen Liangyan...
At the end of March in the 14th year of Jianxing, the Han Dynasty Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, who had been recuperating in Jianchu, made a rare appearance at the court meeting and wrote a memorial to the Han Emperor:
The gods and nobles are ruthless and rebellious, the thieves hate their masters, they are rebellious and forceful, and all the people with lofty ideals in the Han Dynasty are angry.
Descendants of the Imperial Han Dynasty, Yi Ye Jiuchang, ancestral virtues and meritorious deeds, his glory was spread all over the world, Huan Ling was lost, and his family was not harmed.
The Wei thief was an eunuch slave of the Han family. Due to bad luck, he stole Han artifacts and suffered violent deaths for many generations.
Chen Liang, following the imperial edict of the late emperor, attacked the thieves and revived the Han Dynasty. He looked at the mountains and rivers, built his horses and strengthened his troops, and thought of exile every day.
When the emperor came to the thieves in person, the soldiers were all excited.
After several years of hard work, in the land where the Han Dynasty flourished, there were brave generals and elite soldiers. In Liangzhou in the north, fierce tigers were on standby.
…
This memorial was later called "The Later Disciple's Example".
As soon as this watch came out, there was a sensation in both the government and the public.
Because this means that after several years of peace on the Han-Wei border, the Han Prime Minister will once again lead the Northern Expedition.
Target - Guanzhong, the old capital of Han Dynasty!
The sudden turmoil in the court has not yet affected Fu Qian and Luo Xian.
Although I can't stay in Liangzhou and follow my husband, I still go to Wu State to better revive the Han Dynasty.
So they were very happy to be able to return to Hanzhong after a long absence.
Because they had to wait for other people to gather, the two of them had free time, and they were actually in the mood to hang out on the street together.
"Ling Ze, have you ever felt that Nanzheng seems to be a lot more lively than before."
Fu Qian was holding a bunch of candied haws in his hand, chewing it in his mouth, and said vaguely to Luo Xian.
This candied haws of sugar is not cheap and is only available in some special restaurants.
Ordinary people are not even qualified to enter that kind of restaurant.
But who are Fu Qian and Luo Xian?
Luo Xian, the direct disciple of the leader of the Xinghan Hui, still has in his hand a piece of jade horse given to him by Governor Feng.
With this piece of jade horse, as long as there is a place to promote the Han Dynasty, the two of them can eat and drink for free.
Luo Xian nodded and agreed:
"Since Mr. left Nanxiang, Nanxiang can rely on the old foundation. It's not like Nanzheng, but the prefecture of Hanzhong. The more prosperous Hanzhong is, the more lively Nanzheng will be."
The two were talking when they heard a sudden noise in front of them.
"what happened?"
"His Majesty decrees, choose a day to attack the thieves!"
"boom!"
…
"Beat the thieves?"
…
When Luo Xian heard this, he suddenly felt bad!
He quickly pulled Fu Qian and squeezed in. It turned out that it was the government who had posted an announcement saying that the Prime Minister had written a letter for the Northern Expedition and that His Majesty had agreed and would send troops to Guanzhong in the near future.
Luo Xian read the notice three times and found that it was indeed correct.
There was a lot of discussion in his ears, but he couldn't hear it anymore. He only felt that his head was full of rumbling.
In a state of confusion, he subconsciously looked at Fu Qian.
Fu Qian opened his mouth, and the half-bitten piece of red fruit fell out without realizing it.
Then……
"Wow!"
I also didn’t want the candied haws in my hand and threw it on the ground.
"Sir lied to me!"
Fu Qian, who deeply felt the dangers of the adult world, couldn't help crying anymore.
Luo Xian also felt that his feelings were greatly hurt.
"No, I'm going to find Uncle Li!"
Luo Xian gritted his teeth and said.
"I will go with you!"
Fu Qian wiped his aggrieved eyes and said bitterly.
"Walk!"
As soon as the news of the Northern Expedition came out, the Prime Minister had already started to make adjustments.
Since Li Yi joined the army, he was naturally very busy.
When he heard the arrival of Fu Qian and Luo Xian, he had to put down his work temporarily and hurriedly came to see them.
"Uncle Li, we want to go back to Liangzhou!"
Li Yi was shocked: "You are the candidates sent to the Kingdom of Wu by your master. How can you go back now?"
"Sir lied to us!"
Fu Qian said loudly, as if he was questioning Li Yi.
"Oh..." Li Yi nodded without any surprise, "Aren't you his disciples?"
"What does this gentleman's disciple have to do with you?"
"As his disciples, don't you know what Mr. Feng is a wise man? What is the foresight of the Yin Ghost King?"
Fu Qian and Luo Xian were confused on the spot.
But Li Yiyu said seriously:
"Most of what King Feng Gui said is nonsense. Isn't this normal?"
Although they really wanted to respect their teachers, Fu Qian and Luo Xian couldn't control their instincts:
Cao!
"Uncle Li, we want to go back to Liangzhou!"
Li Yi clicked his tongue again:
"I really doubt that you are his disciples. Have you really forgotten that he also has a name called Cruel and Cruel Xiao Wenhe?"
The word popped up in Fu Qian and Luo Xian's hearts again:
Cao!
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Uh, let’s talk about some historical knowledge.
In the previous chapter, many book friends have a question: Why can’t copper transporters use the Yellow River waterway?
I'll just say it briefly.
In fact, for more than a thousand years from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Han Dynasty, and even after the Han Dynasty, and even until the fall of the Tang Dynasty, the ruling class never gave up using the waterway from Chang'an to Luoyang, but they never succeeded.
In other words, large-scale utilization has never been successful. At best, it can only handle a small number of small boats that are light and easy to turn around.
Why?
Because this section of waterway is really dangerous.
In many places there are exposed reefs and submerged reefs, and the water levels vary greatly. For example, the Sanmenxia, Xiaolangdi and other power stations that were relatively famous in the early days after the founding of the People's Republic of China are located in this area.
Why is it famous?
It is because their construction was very difficult based on the technical conditions at that time. We relied on the spirit of not being afraid of difficulties and worked hard to build them.
During the Warring States Period, the Qin State blocked Hangu Pass, and the six Kanto kingdoms could only stare. It wasn't that they didn't expect to take a boat up the Yellow River from the edge of Hangu Pass, but that they couldn't sail the boat at all.
As for why it was impossible to cross the mountains south of Hangu Pass at that time, this is another question. Since it has nothing to do with the Yellow River, I will not go into it.
Let’s continue talking about the Yellow River.
During the Western Han Dynasty, as the population of Guanzhong continued to increase, by the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Guanzhong's food could no longer supply the Guanzhong population.
So the rulers began to vigorously develop Longyou and Liangzhou, and even had to transport grain from Hanzhong, but there was no way to transport grain from Guandong to Guanzhong.
In order to solve this problem, the Western Han Dynasty also vigorously developed this section of the waterway. However, until the fall of the powerful Western Han Dynasty, only a small amount of waterway was opened to allow small boats to pass.
Therefore, Longyou and Liangzhou in the Western Han Dynasty were actually very prosperous.
Even in the early Eastern Han Dynasty, when Qiang and barbarians did not disrupt Liangzhou on a large scale, for most of the time, the price of food in Liangzhou was actually lower than the national average price. Did it subvert the imagination of many people?
The Tang Dynasty after the Han Dynasty also encountered the same problem.
Yang Guang mobilized the whole country to dig through the canals in the north and south and connected them into the Grand Canal, but this was only able to deliver grain to Luoyang.
Note that in other words, water transportation in the lower reaches of the Yellow River east of Luoyang can be used, and it was used very early.
But the waterway from Luoyang to Chang'an is still virgin territory. Well, at least half of it can't be taken any less.
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong and Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty, the population in Guanzhong increased and the food pressure was too great. The emperor had to often go to Luoyang with all the officials to eat.
After eating, Luoyang became the de facto capital of the Tang Dynasty.
I remember this matter was mentioned in history books. But why this happens is not mentioned in the book, so everyone just knows and doesn't know why.
I thought that many people knew the knowledge about the Yellow River waterway from Chang'an to Luoyang. I didn't expect it to be a blind spot in knowledge. It was indeed my omission. I'm sorry.
Of course, the above is only from the perspective of geography. As for humanities and politics, these are other topics.
