Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 229 Strong but not completely strong

In fact, these people are not as bad as they say.

Tang country is reasonable and will not force you to separate from your family. Generally speaking, if you are invited to Tang country, then your family will also come to Tang country, give the mansion farmland, and enjoy the best treatment.

What's more, Jinyang can't be said to be a land of poor mountains and bad waters. It is safe and peaceful, and the environment is excellent, which is very suitable for settlement.

And they are unwilling, the biggest reason is because of the system of Tang.

Since the demise of the Qin Dynasty, the opinion of the Legalists has taken a turn for the worse, and the system of violent Qin has also become a recognized tyranny. Although the Han Dynasty also continued the system of the Qin Dynasty, after all, a lot of improvements have been made. It is almost a complete inheritance. The strict social atmosphere makes these sages who have finally escaped the shadow of the violent Qin feel that they are still living in the Qin Dynasty.

But this is also something that can't be helped. If Tang Guo is also in the Central Plains and has no foreign enemies, then of course a relaxed social atmosphere can also be implemented, and everyone can do whatever they want.But Tang country has powerful foreign enemies. If Tang country cannot restore its national strength in a short time, it must accept countless plunders from the Huns, and watch the trend of development be destroyed again and again by the Huns.

Zhang Cang was a Confucian scholar. He was able to implement such a system in Tang, obviously it was only an expedient measure, in order to protect the family and the country.

It is too close to the Huns, and the set of recuperation will not work, what should I do?You can only use war to support war, be a violent Qin, and use war and farming to improve national strength in the shortest time. For this, Zhang Cang didn't know how much he was scolded, but Zhang Cang didn't care.

Zhang Cang has never been so concerned about fame.

Liu Chang's aggressive generals became more and more proficient, but none of the great sages in front of him were as shameless as Zhang Cang, and Liu Chang's aggressive generals made them speechless.

The territory of Tang is very large, and there are many officials in need. In the early Han Dynasty, because of a series of wars, officials were very sufficient. You can find a county governor at random, and it is a Hou.However, the low-level officials are somewhat insufficient. The population is small, and even fewer people can read. Those who can read are going to study abroad to prepare for the upper class. The people at the bottom are caring for their families.

These people are able to cultivate enough talents for the Tang Kingdom. These talents may not be top talents, but if they can reach the point where they can be officials in the village, then it is almost the same.

Therefore, Zhang Cang never let go of these talents easily.

It is really wasteful for these people to stay at home and live in seclusion. It would be better to shine and make some contributions in Tang.

Every year, some young people with good morals are recommended to come to study with them in Sinology, and they can be sent to places if they can read, read, write, know the law, and know some arithmetic. If you can, you can move up, but if you can't do it, go back and continue farming.

Of course, Chang Liu also cared about these people very much.

Seeing that they didn't speak anymore, Liu Chang said seriously: "The widow also knows what you think."

"However, it was not Zhang Xiang's original intention to force you to stay in Tang."

"The Huns are powerful and cannot be easily defeated."

"This is a time of peril, not only the danger of Tang, but also the danger of China. In the past, the princes fought against each other, but they were able to form alliances, respect the king and fight the barbarians. Today, the princes are brothers, but the foreign enemies are more powerful. They fought hard to kill the enemy, the ministers were thinking about countermeasures, and the common people worked hard to cultivate and lack talents, but they were willing to guard this pass, wanting to resist the strong enemy."

"The sages here, in terms of knowledge and talent, are beyond the reach of few people. At this time, why don't the sages die for such a big thing as fighting foreign enemies together?"

Liu Chang said it very seriously, but everyone became more and more quiet.

"If there is a day when China is at peace and the Huns bow their heads, the widow will no longer stop the princes when they arrive, and the widow will make Zhang Xiang personally apologize to everyone!"

Everyone hurriedly got up and said, "I dare not."

"The important task of selecting talents for the country is handed over to the elites."

The serious Liu Chang is quite dignified, and it is almost impossible to see that this is a young man who has never established a crown.

After visiting the Qunxian of Sinology, Liu Chang hurriedly returned to the palace, and then sent someone to invite the Taiwei to come to discuss important matters.

But it was not only Li Zuoche who arrived, but also the guest Feng Jing.

Liu Chang looked at Feng Jing who came with him, and was a little surprised. Li Zuoche said with a smile: "I learned that the king has summoned him, and I will invite this person to come with me."

"Oh? Why is that?"

"Your Majesty summoned his ministers in the palace to fight against the Xiongnu. This person once lived in Yanmen in Yunzhong for a long time, and he knew the affairs of the Xiongnu."

Liu Chang let the two sit in front of him.

Just as Liu Chang was about to express his thoughts, he looked at Feng Jing, who was on the side. He asked with a smile, "How does the Xiongnu compare to Tang?"

Feng Jing said very seriously: "The Huns are strong against Tang."

Liu Chang was taken aback for a moment, and then he asked angrily, "Then why was Tang State able to rob the Xiongnu of so many supplies?"

"This is because the main force of the Huns is not there, and we suddenly attacked, so we were able to win."

Liu Chang didn't like to hear this very much, so with a straight face, he said loudly: "My Tang Kingdom has seven counties, a lot of food and supplies, and can summon 50 troops. With a famous general like Taiwei, why is it not as good as the Huns?" Woolen cloth?"

"Your Majesty, there are many people who despise the Xiongnu and regard the Xiongnu as the likes of Linhu and Donghu. This is wrong."

"The territory of the Xiongnu is extremely vast, and there are countless livestock. There are 40 people who control the strings, all of whom are young and strong."

"Modun has generals who all follow him to fight in the north and south. How does this general who founded the country compare to Zhou Bo Fan Kuai?"

"Modun is a heroic ruler. He has become a big country with several places. Standing on the grassland, he has won a hundred battles. The Taiwei arrived in the Tang country and fought against Morton many times, winning and losing. How does this person compare to the Taiwei? ?"

"People in the Central Plains mostly thought that the Huns were not involved in farming, while the Huns conquered the Hu Hu and started farming long ago. Although they are not as sophisticated as the Central Plains, they are not ignorant."

"People in the Central Plains mostly thought that the Huns did not know how to smelt and used bone arrows. However, we looted the Huns before, but we obtained a lot of iron tools. The smelting of these iron tools is not weaker than that of the Central Plains. I have to imitate these techniques. I heard that the Lulu clan in the Western Regions and the clan in the extreme west all have the method of smelting, and the Huns occupy the road and get it first!”

Listening to Feng Jing's words, Liu Chang became even more angry.

"According to your words, shouldn't the widow bow down to Mordun?!"

Liu Chang asked coldly.

However, Feng Jing replied seriously: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I know that Your Majesty has the ambition to destroy the Xiongnu and protect the world, but I am worried that Your Majesty will be instigated by the generals, despise the Xiongnu, and attack the Xiongnu rashly, which will cause harm to the country. advise."

"I'm not afraid of the Xiongnu. If the Huns come, I will definitely fight to the death. However, if the king wants to fight, please know the situation of the opponent first, and designate a strict strategy. You can't despise Motun."

"These words are not allowed to be said outside!"

"I understand."

Only then did Liu Chang glance at Li Zuoche and ask, "Is it because the captain specially invited him to scare the widow?"

Li Zuoche shook his head, "I just want the king to listen to different words."

"How to judge, it is up to the king to make up his own mind."

"And my thinking is different from Feng Jing. I think the Huns are weaker than the Tang Dynasty."

"The Huns have many knights, many war horses, brave generals, and heroic masters."

"However, the Huns were good at fighting, but they were sparse and governance."

"The Xiongnu's power is huge, but only in the past few decades, Modun has continued to expand through war, annexed more tribes, and increased his own strength. Only then did he have the scale it is today. However, a few In ten years, their clan has not been able to be united, but they are afraid of the power of Modun, so they do not dare to make trouble."

"Language is incomprehensible, customs are different, and it is gathered in one place because of power. It seems huge, there are flaws everywhere, and there are many contradictions. As long as Motun can be defeated once, the Xiongnu will immediately fall apart, and even if Tang has suffered a few defeats, it will not This will happen.”

"While Modun is getting older, the king is strong."

"For a long time, the Huns will definitely be no better than Tang."

Liu Chang pondered.

Li Zuoche said: "Your Majesty, this is just our own idea. How to do it is still up to Your Majesty to decide."

Feng Jing also said: "If the king wants to fight against the Huns, please fight first."

Their meaning is very clear, no matter what Liu Chang makes, they will obey and will never interfere, but Liu Chang must consider their thoughts and make a decision.

Liu Chang blinked slyly.

"No one believes what the two of you said."

Li Zuoche was stunned for a moment and asked, "Then what are you going to do about the king?"

"The widow should go and see for yourself to see if the Xiongnu the widow sees is the same as what you see!"

Liu Chang's answer was obviously beyond Li Zuoche's expectations, Li Zuoche laughed, stroked his beard, and said, "Your Majesty is right, as a handsome man, you can't know the enemy's name from his mouth. The situation still has to be seen in person, so how does the king decide to see it?"

"The widow wants to lead the light cavalry to attack Henan to see what the Huns are like."

Feng Jing was shocked and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, no!"

"Your Majesty is the lord of a country, how could he risk himself?"

He hurriedly looked at Li Zuoche, wanting to let Li Zuoche dispel Liu Chang's crazy idea, but Li Zuoche nodded and praised: "The real hero!"

Feng Jing was about to scold someone. It's not that the princes and kings can't go out, but they can't go out with a bunch of light cavalry. What if something happens?
Liu Chang was even more happy when he was recognized by Li Zuoche, and said, "The widow is going to lead three thousand light cavalry and go to Henan in person!"

Feng Jing's eyes were full of fear, and he pushed Li Zuoche, "Grand Captain!!!"

"Your Majesty, this is impossible."

Feng Jing breathed a sigh of relief, but Li Zuoche said again: "You can lead a thousand light cavalry, one person and three horses."

"it is good!!"

Liu Chang was very happy. He was about to make plans to send troops with Li Zuoche, but Feng Jing couldn't sit still. He knelt in front of Liu Chang and shouted, "Your Majesty!! No way!!"

"Li Zuoche! I have always respected your talent, how dare you murder the king?!"

Li Zuoche looked at him in surprise, "Why did I murder the king?"

"1000 people go to Henan, you are asking the king to die!"

Li Zuoche said earnestly: "The Huns are separated by tribes and do not have a city wall. If there are too many people, it will attract the enemy's idea. It is not easy to leave. There are few people, but it is convenient to enter and exit, and it will not attract the idea of ​​​​the Huns. Perhaps I can also defeat a few clans. If Modun catches up, I can also set up an ambush around Henan and inflict heavy damage on the enemy!”

Li Zuoche analyzed it seriously and analyzed it from the perspective of a pure strategist.

But Feng Jing obviously didn't accept it. He was stunned. Do you still want to set up an ambush?Are you using the king as bait? ?
And Li Zuoche didn't feel anything wrong, "Your Majesty has force, I will arrange the most elite cavalry to follow, fast in and fast out, there is a high probability that there is no danger, and it can also make a profit so that the king can really see the Huns. , and it can also improve morale. If Modun dares to pursue, we can still ambush.”

Li Zuoche was not reused in Zhao State at the beginning, and no one even listened to his advice. This is not without reason.

He is too pure, how can I put it, he is a little straight, his thoughts are very simple, and he will not consider too many factors other than war.

But Chang Liu liked his character very much, he said proudly: "Feng Dianke doesn't need to say much about this matter, the few people have already made a decision!"

Feng Jing had to leave, but Liu Chang left Li Zuoche behind. The two seriously discussed how to deal with the Huns. Facing Li Zuoche's suspected idea of ​​using him as a bait, Liu Chang was not angry at all. Very happy, I feel that this will definitely make the Huns remember that the great Tang king has returned to his country, and their good days are coming to an end.

While the two were discussing, Zhang Cang hurriedly walked in.

"Zhang Xiang? You came just in time!"

"The widow is going to lure the Huns into battle and then ambush them! What do you think?!"

"I don't think so!!"

Zhang Cang said helplessly: "Your Majesty, the war is dangerous. If you sit in the army and let the soldiers go on expedition, I have no objection, but if you want to lead the light cavalry, you are afraid of encountering an accident. This is something that the minister absolutely cannot agree to. !"

Li Zuoche was a little dissatisfied. He said, "What's not dangerous to do? Even if you stay at home, many accidents may happen. If this delays major events, then we don't have to do anything in the future.."

"I'll tell you later!!"

Zhang Cang interrupted him rudely, then looked at Liu Chang and said, "Your Majesty, I absolutely cannot agree to this matter."

"Master, you once said that as long as I can get the permission of the captain, you will agree."

"Eh? When did I say such a thing?"

"What else do you say that a gentleman will never go back on his words!"

"What does it matter if you become an untrustworthy person for the sake of national affairs! If the king insists on acting recklessly! I can only tell the queen mother about it and let her handle it!"

Zhang Cang said righteously.

Zhang Cang took Li Zuoche out of the Daxuan Palace. As soon as the two walked out, Zhang Cang couldn't help but scolded: "Do you want me to be punished??"

"Why did Zhang Xiang do this?"

"Your Majesty is the Queen Mother's most beloved son. Do you want to use him as a bait? Why not just ask the Queen Mother to be the bait?"

Hearing Zhang Cang's questioning, Li Zuoche asked hesitantly, "Is this something wrong?"

Zhang Cang gritted his teeth and almost lost his breath.

Li Zuoche obviously didn't understand Zhang Cang's sarcasm, he was only joking, and he then said: "This matter is not as dangerous as you think, and I was in Yandi, because Xianbei people The Xiongnu tribe in Henan did not dare to send troops privately without the order of Modun. The king took more than a thousand people and came and went freely. Unless Modun could fly back to Henan, the king would absolutely There will be no danger."

Zhang Cang was stunned and asked, "Then why didn't you say that?"

"You didn't ask."

At this moment, Liu Chang was sitting face to face with Ting Wei, and the two were conspiring loudly.

"No doubt, the widow wants to do big things, but the prime minister doesn't allow it. He has blocked the widow many times, and even threatened the widow. How can there be such a reason in the world!"

Zhang Budo frowned and said, "This person can be eliminated!"

"Except for a fart! Who will rule Tang except him? Are you coming?!"

Zhang Budo lowered his head and asked again, "What does the king mean?"

"Heh, find someone to follow Zhang Xiang, look at his usual itinerary, and find a good opportunity to stun him, imprison him in your mansion, send his wife and concubines in, and send some Food, wait for the widow to return from the war."

"Cough, cough, cough."

Zhang Budo coughed violently, and his eyes frantically gestured behind Liu Chang.

Liu Chang changed the subject and shouted: "Is this the plan proposed by one of your court officers?! The widow just asked you how to fight, and you have to say that, Zhang Xiang is my master! Are you still a person?!"

Zhang Budo hurriedly said: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty! This minister will never dare!"

Liu Chang was about to continue his reprimand, but Zhang Cang said coldly, "Okay, stop acting, get up."

"Huh?? Master, why are you here?"

Liu Chang looked at Zhang Cang in surprise, but Zhang Cang sat down calmly, "I agree with you to go."

"what??"

"Master!!"

Liu Chang grabbed Zhang Cang's hand suddenly, tears streaming down his face.

"However, you must obey your lieutenant general. You have to swear that if you don't obey, I won't let the king go, even if the king ties me, he won't let me go."

"Good! Good! I must obey. Who is the lieutenant?"

"Langzhong ordered Jibu."

The smile on Liu Chang's face suddenly solidified.

"Why don't you let Luan Bu come?"

Zhang Cang shook his head.

"Let no doubt come?"

Zhang Cang still shook his head, "If the king agrees, we can prepare now. If the king does not agree, then I will directly play the queen mother."

Liu Chang gritted his teeth and said helplessly: "Okay, let Ji Bu come, the widow must listen to him!"

Only then did Zhang Cang nodded. He stood up and looked at Anti-Bone beside him.

"Zhang Buxuan Liuhou's son?"

Zhang Budo stood up and bowed.

"You are not bad, you are a very good court officer, don't worry, I will make good use of you!"

After Zhang Cang finished speaking, he turned and left.

Liu Chang, however, looked at Zhang Budo with a schadenfreude, and said with a smile, "You're going to be unlucky! My master is notoriously careful!"

"what???"

ps: Ladies and gentlemen, are you still satisfied with the transition from Chang'an to Tang Guo?

If you think it is slow, you can speed up the rhythm a little for you. If you think it is fast, you can also slow down the rhythm a little. I am going to use a battle between the Tang Dynasty and the Huns as a transition, but I don’t know if everyone will like it.

Everyone is very welcome to express their own thoughts, so that the old wolf can copy and learn from the book reviews of the stills.

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