Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 625
The general wearing a rough mask stared straight ahead. He was wearing armor, and his entire face was covered by a blue mask, only his blank eyes could be seen.

The mask is extraordinarily ferocious, with various symbols representing gods and spirits, and his armor looks very exaggerated, like the sun extending wavy branches from his head towards the surroundings.

He just stood there, and in his eyes, he could see countless soldiers who were fighting.

This is Gutabhara of the Baicheng Dynasty, where the largest war broke out after the collapse of the Maurya Kingdom.

Kingslayer summoned 3000 infantry, 3 cavalry, and 30 elephant soldiers. His army had experienced battles with the Huns. Among them, more than [-] troops were armed with weapons from the big Han. The core elite troops were almost all "Han Jishi", he also recruited [-] civilians to fight this war. His purpose is very simple, to conquer the Baicheng people, and once again reproduce the glory of the Maurya Dynasty!When his army came here mighty and mighty, the surrounding small countries were incomparably frightened.

Their army could not see the front and back, and the roar of the elephants made the enemy's war horses dare not approach. They were wearing armor and fully armed, crossing mountains and ridges, without encountering any resistance along the way, and directly came to the enemy's belly.

Since the fall of the Peacock Empire, Shendu has never seen such a powerful army.

Everyone couldn't help but feel sad for the Baicheng Kingdom. At the same time, the reputation of the Peacock Kingdom spread all over the country, and the kings of small countries began to think about whether to surrender.

Of course, the Baicheng King also summoned an army, but his army only had more than 3 people, and the equipment was extremely backward. No matter from which aspect, they were no match for the Kingslayer.

The aged Peacock King rode his war elephant, proudly looking at the endless army in front of him.

"My frontline troops have fought the enemy, but my central army has not yet reached the battlefield!"

"Do you think such an army can guard the body of a big man?!"

Feng Jing sat beside him. As the prime minister appointed by the big man, Feng Jing didn't actually come to snatch the power of the Peacock King. There is no one who doesn't know the big man, and among the bottom, the big man has a great reputation. Unless they are savages hiding in remote mountains and forests, they all know which powerful empire in the east, and the products of the Han Dynasty are sold to the nobles. Luxuries, porcelain, silk, clothes, many nobles began to wear Han clothes, proud of it.

The merchants of the Han Dynasty received a great welcome here, and even nobles came to greet them in person. This is beyond the imagination of the merchants of the Han Dynasty. They are all at the bottom of the Han Dynasty. Become a door-to-door guest of princes and nobles? ?
Every year, more and more merchants come here from the Han Dynasty, and they bring a lot of things, so that the nobles can understand the Han Dynasty more and more.

Among them, there are even big Han merchants who directly choose to stay in the body. Business is often the best way to communicate, but of course there are hidden dangers.

At this moment, listening to Peacock King's words, Feng Jing's heart is full of disdain, thinking that I also led the army to fight in the past, 10 people are nothing. If I hadn't met the Marquis of Huaiyin.
"Your Majesty's army is very brave. However, the army cannot be gathered together to defeat any enemy. If you want to defeat the enemy, it is best to disperse the army and let different generals lead the army. Division of labor, realization of your own strategy, you gather a hundred thousand troops together, such a blind advance, almost without any preparation, will cause big problems."

In the days after Feng Jing came to be poisoned, the Peacock King was still very good to him, and he was very kind to His Majesty with all kinds of rewards. Admonish the other party.

In other words, there are really a lot of poisonous people. In the past, the Peacock Empire had an army of more than 50 people. Their smelting technology is also good. They have strange armors and strange weapons, okay? , although it is strange, it still looks very sharp, and the only thing that Feng Jing can't understand is their art of war.

For some reason, this ancient country with knowledge of medicine, astronomy, geography, music, mathematics, etc., has no art of war.

This is so puzzling that Feng Jing can't understand it at all.

They didn't talk about arrays or changes, let alone guerrilla warfare, annihilation warfare, mobile warfare, etc. like Huaxia. Their style of play is very simple, rush forward and start fighting!
In the words of later generations, it is right A.

Of course, they have also produced many outstanding generals, but the deeds of these generals are more focused on morale, such as leading the soldiers, inspiring the army, beheading generals and capturing the flag, relying on personal force and charm to fight, but not using tactics and The art of war is still sparring, and occasionally one or two famous generals who use tactics, but the tactics used by those famous generals. Anyway, in Feng Jing's opinion, it is the level of a big Han Junwei. It can't be higher.

It's good for such an army to meet an army of the same level. If it encounters someone who is good at the art of war, then it really has to ask for blessings.

Their current situation is a bit like the early Spring and Autumn Period of China. Everyone is fighting a civilized war. Both sides do not sneak attack or engage in fire attacks. They just put the troops together and fight each other. The loser will be captured. be a slave
Hearing Feng Jing's words, the Peacock King said confidently: "Now I have an army that can crush the enemy, why bother?"

After all, Feng Jing was not his minister, so he didn't persuade him much.

"Actually, you should not be in a hurry to start a war with Bai Cheng."

The Peacock King said seriously: "If His Majesty orders me to retreat, I will retreat now!"

But Feng Jing said: "Your Majesty has been trying to get you to shake hands and make peace. You are both big men, but you want to attack each other. Your Majesty is powerless in your contradictions."

Feng Jing is currently communicating with the Taiwei, and he just received the Taiwei's letter not long ago. The Taiwei's request made him somewhat incomprehensible, but he could only obey.

The equipment in the Peacock King's army was brought by the Xiting Kingdom. Liu Qi negotiated with the Peacock King in his own name. Although the two of them had a big age difference, they chatted very happily. The provincial government secretly met and drew up a series of cooperation plans. Liu Qi said that he was firmly on the side of the Peacock Kingdom and would definitely help the Peacock Kingdom with all his strength. The Peacock King naturally wanted to thank Xiting Kingdom for its help. The ordnance sent is a good thing.

Both parties took what they needed and established a good relationship.

Although the Xiting Kingdom cut off the trade route, the losses were made up for by the rewards from the Peacock Kingdom. Not only did it fill the vacancy, but it also made a lot of money.

As for the Baicheng Kingdom, of course there were also Han envoys, and they also came with missions, just like the crossbows that suddenly appeared on their city walls.

The big man never participated in this war, but he can be seen everywhere.

The Peacock King raised his arm, "I have defeated the Baicheng Kingdom this time, and I will go to Chang'an in person to confess my guilt to His Majesty! I beg Your Majesty to arrange another person to succeed the Baicheng King! This is a personal enmity, not for the expansion of the Peacock Kingdom! "

Hearing the Peacock King's swearing words, Feng Jing just smiled and didn't speak.

Although they don't have the art of war, they really have a way in terms of intrigue, nonsense, etc., not weaker than the big guys.

Compared with the body poison that was raging in the flames of war, the whole big man was so calm at this moment.

Horse-drawn carriages lined up at the gates of Chang'an, and the people passing by were used to it. The city of Chang'an became a bit crowded again. It is estimated that it will have to be expanded again in a few days, but this can't be blamed for being in charge of building the city last time. Yang Chengyan, after all, no one would have imagined that Chang'an's development would be so rapid.

Lu Chan stood at the gate of the city boringly, and he was not in charge of the investigation.

On weekdays, he patrols back and forth at various city gates to check the situation and so on. His job is relatively easy nowadays.

He is also very content, although he has a bad reputation in Chang'an, saying that he is lewd and so on, but his life is very comfortable.

Lu Chan sat lazily by the side, while the soldiers beside him were strictly checking the passers-by.

Another person got out of the car and was interrogated. Lu Chan just glanced casually, and then jumped up like a thunderbolt.

He hurriedly looked at this special passerby, and after looking for a long time, he finally confirmed the identity of the other person.

"Xiahou Stove??! Why are you here again?!"

Lu Chan felt a headache when he saw this person, he really didn't understand why he was the one who returned to Chang'an most diligently after he had been dispatched to such a distant place to serve as a captain!
Xia Houzao hastily lowered his head, "You're mistaken, I'm not Xiahouzao, I'm Fan Fu, but a little guard."

Lu Chan subconsciously wanted to scold him, but suddenly realized something and nodded, "I did admit my mistake, you are somewhat similar to one of my juniors."

Xia Houzao's expression changed drastically, but he still held back and revealed the person behind him.

Lu Chan was shocked again, Duke Luan? ?

He subconsciously wanted to see him, but he held back thinking of Xia Houzao's strange appearance.

Luan Bu paid his respects and saw him, "Long time no see."

Only then did Lu Chan return the gift, and said awkwardly: "Please forgive me, I haven't seen you for a long time, and I didn't recognize you in time."

"However, aren't you in Longxi? Why are you here?? And him?"

Luan Bu shook his head lightly, "I have finished my affairs in Longxi, come to reply, these are my guards, can we enter the city?"

"Of course, of course."

Lu Chan hurriedly let him go.

A group of people walked into the city, Xia Houzao followed behind Luan Bu, looking like a mouse, and bowed his head when he saw soldiers along the way.

This made Luan Bu quite helpless, "Captain Xiahou, Your Majesty told you not to go back to Chang'an in a big way, not to let you sneak in, but to keep you quiet. You don't have to act like a thief. If you do this again, those armor The sergeant is coming to fetch someone."

Xia Houzao scratched his head, "Your Majesty said not to let outsiders know. Of course I can only sneak in like this. I still have a lot of acquaintances in Chang'an."

Luan Bu didn't say anything more, but Xia Houzao was a talker, and couldn't help but said, "Thanks to you, otherwise I wouldn't know how to get in. Fortunately, I met you on the way!"

"Since you've arrived in Chang'an, you must have important things to do, why don't you leave now."

"Ah? I came to Chang'an to meet His Majesty, right? We still go all the way!"

Xia Houzao said enthusiastically.

Luan Bu sighed, why didn't he leave a few days later? ?

On the way, I met such a guy. Along the way, he chatted endlessly. Even a gentleman like Luan Bu was almost forced by him to swear.

It’s fine for you to talk, but what you say doesn’t make sense. If you listen too much, it will easily affect your IQ.

He has no self-knowledge, always talks about the etiquette in the temple, and expresses his own opinions with a smile. As far as Xiahouzao's opinions are concerned, anyone who has read a little bit of books will want to hit someone.

When the two came to the palace, the soldiers did not dare to obstruct them, so they hurriedly reported. Soon, Lu Lu came out to greet them in a hurry, and brought them into the palace.

"Hahaha!! Luan Bu is here!!"

Liu Chang smiled, and hugged Luan Bu as soon as he came out, regardless of whether he could bear such enthusiasm.

Xia Houzao stood behind him with a smile. Liu Chang glanced at him in disgust, but didn't say anything. He pulled Luan Bu into Houde Hall, Xia Houzao muttered and followed behind them cursing.

"Bu, it's just the right time for you to come back. How is the situation in Longxi?"

"The main affected cities have been repaired, but the roads are still being repaired. We have set up new roads and cities according to the plan. Lu Gong has done well enough that I don't need my assistance anymore. Farming has begun to resume this year."

Luan Bu spoke seriously, and Liu Chang listened carefully.

After Luan Bu reported the situation in Longxi, he frowned and asked, "I heard that Your Majesty punished more than 1000 Confucian scholars?"

"No."

"Why should His Majesty deny it?"

"I really don't have one. The person who was interrogated was the Taiwei, and the one who punished him was also the Taiwei. It has nothing to do with me. If you are curious, you can ask the Taiwei!"

Liu Chang raised his head proudly, everything has nothing to do with him.

Luan Bu hesitated to speak, he straightened his words, and then said: "Your Majesty, every time you send people to Longxi to serve as corvee, most of them are scholars. The big man lacks these scholars the most. You can't waste them like this. They can afford it." to a great effect”

"Don't worry, they didn't waste it in vain. They were sent to Xia Guo to educate the people there. Isn't it their job to teach them how to read, read and speak?"

Seeing what Luan Bu was about to say, Liu Chang hurriedly looked at Xia Houzao.

"Is everything going well?"

Xia Houzao was stunned, "It's all good, I sent it over in person, those barbarians are very generous, gold, food is transported by truck by truck, we made a lot of money, and he even sent people to build cities and roads for us What"

Luan Bu was a little surprised, but didn't ask any further questions.

Liu Chang patted Luan Bu on the shoulder, "You go back and rest for two days, I still have something to tell this guy and I'm going to host a banquet for you in two days!"

Luan Bu was indeed very tired. He was different from a tireless guy like Xia Houzao, so he got up to bid farewell and left here.

Liu Chang directly dragged Xia Houzao to his side, "How is the battle going?"

"I don't know they didn't start fighting when I left."

"I just sent a lot of armaments, and Baicheng also sent a batch of strong crossbows and armors. The Peacock King is rich, and he wants more."

Liu Chang said in a low voice: "This matter cannot be disclosed to the outside world."

"I know, I have always been in charge, and I handle things. Don't you feel relieved, Your Majesty?"

"How much am I going to bring this time? By the way, they also want gunpowder"

"Gunpowder is impossible to give. The Taiwei already has a list, which is all the things eliminated by the army everywhere. You can take it away, but don't rush to give it. Do you know? You can't let Baicheng be destroyed directly. Depending on the situation, these things belong to your Xiting in name, and you can’t let anyone stick to them except you, not even Qi, otherwise it will be easy to cause big troubles.”

"I know."

Xia Houzao nodded.

The two chatted for a while, and finally settled down on many things. Only then did Liu Chang get up and slowly roll up his sleeves.

Xia Houzao looked at him suspiciously.

"What is your majesty doing?"

"Didn't you make a great contribution? Going outside the Great Wall to pursue King Kang Ju and almost killed him. Of course I want to reward you."

While talking, Liu Chang moved his body.

Xia Houzao had sensed that something was wrong, "Why don't you let my father come to receive the reward?"

Sitting in the study, Xia Houying looked at his son who was kneeling in front of him. For a moment, he was a little messy.

Xia Houzao knelt down in front of him with a bruised nose and swollen face, his face was full of joy.

Xia Houzao suddenly appeared at home, and with this appearance, Xia Houying only felt his head buzzing, what crime did I do.

"Father, I fell at the city gate and hurt my face"

"Did you fight with the city gate?"

"His Majesty asked you to come back?"

"That's right. He said that he asked me to be responsible for the transportation. I thought it was a business matter, but I didn't expect that there was some personal grievances here."

Xia Houzao touched his face, "But I also punched back a few times, so I won't suffer!"

Xia Houying suppressed the anger in his heart, "Then when are you leaving?"

"I just came here!!"

"I still have to visit the Taiwei and wait for him to arrange manpower. The matter I am handling is very important, and the princes can't intervene. I can only let the Northern Army come to transport it."

Xia Houying didn't speak, and said: "Since His Majesty asked you to handle it, it is trust in you, you can't let it down."

"Your Majesty said, leave Father as your hostage father in Chang'an, if I can't handle it, I will cut you off."

"Ah"

The corner of Xia Houying's mouth twitched.

"Father, what about giving that scorpion?"

"I went out early in the morning, how do you look like a father? Seeing you, I must be shocked."

While the two were talking, Xia Houci barged in shouting, "Father!!"

The two turned their heads to look, only to find that this guy also had a bruised nose and a swollen face, with a distressed look on his face.

Xia Houzao picked up his son, looked at his face, and couldn't help laughing, "Who beat you up like this?"

Xia Houci didn't care at all, looked blankly at the wound on Father's face, and replied dully: "I fell at the gate of the city."

Xia Houying patted his forehead suddenly.

(End of this chapter)