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The northern border was supposed to be the home field of the grassland warriors, but now they were the ones fleeing in panic.

Wutimu looked at the bewildered group of people in front of him, and said with a gloomy expression, "How is this battle going? Are you happy?"

No one answered.

Wu Timu stared at Pei Nu: "You said you were going to attack Danzhou again, have you captured it after so many days? Not only did you fail to capture it, but you also gave Shengguo an excuse to send troops! Now that they have come, what do you say?" what to do."

Penu wiped the blood from his face, and said in a rough voice, "Who knows what those Sheng Guo weapons are!"

"Don't shout if you don't understand!" Songhan's eyes were filled with anger, and his eyes widened. "There is a saying in Shengguo that if you know yourself and the enemy, you can win a hundred battles. You don't know anything, and you still want to attack Shengguo? Are you eating grass?" Did you grow up!"

Penu retorted: "Songhan, you talk about Shengguo dialect every day, and those who don't know think you are from Shengguo! You admire Shengguo so much, why are you still staying on the grassland? Why don't you go to Shengguo? Master, don't be an eyesore here!"

Songhan drew his sword: "You fucking say one more sentence!"

Penu also immediately drew his sword to face each other.

"Enough!" Wutimu roared, "Don't you think it's not chaotic enough? What time is it? You guys are no good for this internal strife! The Sheng army destroyed our royal court, but you just talk about it, let's Should we keep fighting!"

"Of course we have to fight!" Penu said loudly.

Of course he couldn't back down at this time, otherwise he would be ridiculed by everyone as a coward.

Utimu asked the rest: "What about you?"

Someone frowned and said, "We don't even understand Sheng Guo's weapons now. So many soldiers have already died. I don't agree to continue to act recklessly."

Someone also said angrily: "Isn't it just bombing mines? The Sheng army went deep into the grassland, and they couldn't bring much luggage. They must not have many bombing bombs in their hands. We can't back down!"

"Yes, yes, where can I retreat again? In this situation, I can only flee to Mobei."

There is also Abalu in Mobei.

Wutimu turned his head and asked Songhan: "What do you think?"

Songhan said angrily: "Anyway, I don't want to fight anymore, if the fight continues, more people will die."

Many people looked at him with disdainful eyes, and their eyes were full of "cowards" and "cowards".

Songhan didn't care, he said to Wutimu sincerely: "My lord, before we miscalculated the strength of the Sheng country, now we know the strength of the Sheng country, we can't continue to be reckless, the most important thing to do is to preserve our strength , and plan for a great cause in the future.”

"Songhan, what do you mean!" Penu sneered, "Are you making us shrink back? Are we just going to watch the royal court fall into the hands of Sheng Guo?"

Songhan ignored him at all, and only advised Wutimu: "Wang Ting is far away from the border of Sheng Kingdom. Even if Sheng Kingdom wins Wang Ting, their control over Wang Ting must be extremely weak. They have no interest in the barren grassland. It will not send heavy troops to guard, and it is not impossible to regain the royal court after we rest and become stronger."

Wutimu knew that what he said was very reasonable. He himself concealed his name and endured the humiliation to regain the throne. He knew that it was the right choice to preserve his strength and accumulate strength in secret.

But he has other concerns.

Wu Timu lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, then said: "Those who want to continue fighting stand on the left, and those who don't want to stand on the right."

As soon as the words fell, most people stood to the left, basically reckless militants.

Songhan didn't move at all.

"Songhan, what do you want to do?" Utimu asked.

Songhan stared into Wutimu's eyes, and after a while, he joined the team on the right.

"In this case, let's continue to fight Sheng Jun, and the battle will be directed by Penu and others."

Utimu waved them out after giving the order.

Song Han stayed.

He asked: "Your Majesty, why don't you move to the north immediately? Our current strength has gone to the north, and we are still able to compete with Abalu. Continuing to fight against Sheng's army will only waste our soldiers and horses in vain."

Utimu said nothing.

"Are you trying to use Sheng Jun's hand to get rid of Penu and the others?" Songhan asked with a sigh.

Wutiemu was expressionless: "They can do whatever they want, can this king stop them? Breaking the mutual market agreement and intending to attack Yunzhou, which one did they listen to this king? It is useful for me to stop them now ?"

"It's not a pity that they died, but there are more fighters who will die because of this decision." Songhan's heart turned cold, "Now that the battle has been defeated, so many people have died, and morale has plummeted. You are the King of Gutu, As long as you give an order, there must be many people who are willing to move north with you, and Penu and the others can't make a difference at all."

Wutimu's eyes were heavy: "The war was caused by them. They made mistakes. Shouldn't they pay for it? Should I keep them and continue to disobey me in the future? Songhan, advise me to let them attack Yun You are the one who is in charge, and you are the one who persuaded me to let them go, what are you thinking?"

Songhan was silent for a moment, and said in a hoarse voice: "I just hope that our grassland can be safe, and now there is a chance to start over again when we move north."

"Songhan, you are getting old." Wutimu sarcastically said, "Huo Yan led people deep into the grassland, and there is no sufficient food supply in the future. How long do you think they can last?"

Songhan: "At least Yunzhou still has enough troops to support."

Wutimu froze, his eyes visibly trembled.

He knew that Song Han was right, but his selfish desire to deal with Penu and the others had the upper hand.

"You have to try it." Wutimu waved his hands, unwilling to talk any more.

Songhan left the camp disappointed.

The sky is overcast and cloudy, boundless.

In the summer of the 11th year of Zhaoqing, Dingguo Gong Huoyan fought five times with the Agutu tribe in the northern grasslands. It lasted for two months, and they were not defeated.

The Sheng army beheaded Peinu and many other Agutu generals, and captured thousands of barbarians.

In the autumn of the 11th year of Zhaoqing, Wutimu personally led his troops to fight against Huo Yan. After being defeated, under the pursuit of the Sheng army, he led a group of soldiers to flee to Mobei.

Sheng Jun was not familiar with the terrain of Mobei, so he did not go further.

When the news reached the capital, everyone inside and outside the court hall jumped for joy, clapping their hands and laughing.

For decades, the northern barbarians have been invading the border of Dasheng and plundering the people of Dasheng. Now, all the barbarians have been beaten to death by Duke Ding, and they have to flee to Mobei in embarrassment!

Agutu fled to Mobei, what should we do with such a vast grassland?

Is it possible to send troops to garrison?

It's not realistic.

But this is the land that the Sheng army took down with great difficulty, and it would be unreasonable not to garrison it.

Lou Yu held the military newspaper written by Huo Yan himself, and the corners of his lips could not help but rise.

He looked down at the officials in the hall and said: "Dingguo asked in the report whether he would continue to go deep into Mobei to wipe out Wutimu and Abalu's forces. What do you think?"

Yang Guanghuai took the lead and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I believe that the weather in Mobei is bad and the terrain is not good for our army, so it is not suitable to continue to pursue."

"I think it's not impossible to continue to annihilate, anyway, the power of Wutimu and Abalu is no longer to be feared." Someone said.

Yang Guanghuai: "Wutimu and Abalu are at odds with each other. We don't need to take action personally. The two forces will fight to the death."

Fan Yusheng quietly glanced at Lou Yu's expression, thinking that Yang Xiang understood His Majesty's thoughts.

His Majesty definitely hopes that Duke Ding will return to Beijing as soon as possible.

Then he came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think it's not a bad thing to keep Wutimu and Abalu behind."

Lou Yu asked with a smile, "Why?"

"There are many ethnic groups in the northern border, and the Agutu tribe is just the most powerful one among them. If this one is eliminated, other ethnic groups will grow stronger. The enemies in the northern border are endless."

In this case, it is better to keep Utimu and Abalu and let them fight on the Mobei Dou first.

Moreover, it is not a good thing to completely destroy the enemy Dasheng.

Only when there are potential enemies, can we be prepared for danger in times of peace, otherwise, the future Dasheng will easily be immersed in luxury and money, and forget how to sharpen himself.

Just like what Fan Yusheng said, if Wutimu is destroyed, other Wutimu will appear, and going deep into Mobei will cause losses to the Sheng army, why not let them go?

Lou Yu's smile deepened: "Mr. Yang and Fan Aiqing are right. Pass down the order to summon the Duke to return to the capital, and ask Yang Ji'an to send troops to patrol and garrison near the royal court, waiting for the imperial court's order."

How to manage the grasslands and herdsmen in the north, he has to plan well.

What is finally beaten down cannot be abandoned.

When the imperial edict arrived in northern Xinjiang, Huo Yan led his troops back to the capital immediately after handing over to Yang Ji'an.

It was early winter when the army returned to the capital.

Lou Yu personally led a hundred officials to greet him outside Chengtian Gate.

The slightly cold wind blew on his face, as if a soft knife had cut the flesh, causing some stinging pain.

But my heart is hot.

Huo Yan left in spring and only returned to Beijing in winter. The two hadn't seen each other for nearly a year.

The golden wheel shines all over, and the blue sky is thousands of miles away.

Huo Yan wore silver armor, led his bodyguards and rode his horse to the gate of Chengtian, and saw Lou Yu at a glance.

Thin.

He quickly dismounted, took off his helmet, and hurried to Lou Yu, about to half-kneel in front of all the officials, but Lou Yu stopped him with his hand.

"Huo Aiqing defeated the northern barbarians, protected my country, and became my great hero!" He smiled lightly, his eyes filled with joy, "Huo Aiqing has been traveling all the way, why not enter the palace to wash away the dust, and then enter the palace tomorrow to participate in the celebration feast."

My own people, of course I have to feel sorry for myself.

The rest of the ministers thought: Duke Ding has made great achievements this time, I am afraid that there will be no seal, His Majesty will definitely have a headache.

Huo Yanjun stared at Lou Yu, but said: "I don't have to work hard, Your Majesty, I want to report the matter of the northern border to you as soon as possible."

Everyone: Duke Ding, are you stupid? Your Majesty bestows such honor on you and you just go ahead. Why do you have to disobey His Majesty?

The smile in Lou Yu's eyes grew stronger.

"Okay, then Huo Aiqing will follow me into the Palace of Qinzheng and report the situation in the northern border in detail."

The two entered the palace alone, leaving a group of people looking at each other in blank dismay.

Xue Qi asked Fan Yusheng in a low voice: "Fan Xiang, what should we do?"

Fan Yusheng sighed and laughed: "What else can I do? Naturally, I will go back to the government office to handle business."

Everyone went to the Yamen with their hearts full of worries, but they didn't know that Lou Yu and Huo Yan didn't go to the Hall of Qinzheng, but went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation instead.

The baths and clean clothes in the side hall have already been prepared.

Although Huo Yan wanted to take her into his arms immediately to relieve the pain of lovesickness, he thought about the dirt on his body and didn't want to desecrate his sweetheart, so he hurried to the side hall to freshen up and take a bath.

In the mist of water, Lou Yu walked to the edge of the pool.

Hearing the movement, Huo Yan jumped into the water, leaving only his handsome face outside.

"A Yu, it's damp here, get out quickly."

Lou Yu narrowed his eyes and said with a straight face: "Don't cover it up, I see new scars on your body."

"It's just a small injury. It's good. Don't worry." Huo Yan calmed down, "Not even much blood."

Lou Yu naturally didn't believe what he said, but it was useless to say more at this time, so he said, "Let me wipe your back for you."

"No, I can do it myself."

Huo Yan quickly refused, because his family's A Yu's hands can't do these rough jobs.

The man nestled in the water, looking pitiful, Lou Yu had no choice but to give up, and turned back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

A moment later, Huo Yan entered the hall wearing loose robes and half-wet hair.

Lou Yu pointed to the chair and said, "Sit down."

Huo Yan sat down as he said, and saw Lou Yu holding a dry cotton cloth behind him.

"I've wiped it off."

Lou Yu lifted his black hair, wiped it with a cotton cloth little by little, and said with lowered eyes: "It's still wet, it's winter now, be careful of the cold."

Huo Yan caressed the jade ring on his ring finger, his heart was filled with sweetness.

After the war, he put it back on his hand.

The two sat and stood, moved quietly and did not speak, but there was a wordless warmth between them.

After wiping his hair, Lou Yu fetched the ointment again, and said in a deep voice, "Go to the couch, and I'll apply the medicine to you."

"The injury is all healed, no need to take medicine." Huo Yan said softly, "I know you love me, but I love you too."

It is not easy to fight a war, nor is it easy to deal with government affairs.

"Just go if you're told, don't talk nonsense." Lou Yu frowned.

How dare Huo Yan "disobey" him, so he had to lie down on the soft couch beside him.

The clothes were still tightly wrapped around her body.

Lou Yu stood beside the couch, said with a cold face, "Open it and let me have a look."

Huo Yan secretly sighed, and unbuttoned his clothes.

On the wheat-colored texture, there were large and small scars interlaced and overlapping, and one of the new scars stretched across the waist, and it was still slightly pink.

Lou Yu's expression darkened: "How did you do it?"

"The sword has no eyes on the battlefield. It is inevitable that you will suffer some injuries in battle. These are just flesh and blood wounds. It's not a problem." Huo Yan explained hastily.

What he said was the truth, it was indeed just a flesh wound.

It was accidentally made to save people.

Lou Yu stopped asking, stretched out his hand to apply ointment to his scars, and said in a low voice, "This medicine has the effect of removing scars, and you have to apply it every day after taking a bath."

"Okay." Huo Yan responded with a smile.

Lou Yu met his gentle gaze, pursed his lips unconsciously, and said, "I don't dislike them for being ugly, I just don't want to feel bad every time I see them."

"I know." Huo Yan said in a hoarse voice.

After a while, after the ointment was applied, Lou Yu put the medicine on the low table, tied up his robe for Huo Yan, turned on the couch, and hugged him.

He reached out to touch Huo Yan's forehead, his eyes lingered from the eyebrows to the chin.

"Dark, rough, and thin."

Huo Yan grabbed his hand and kissed it on his lips.

"Well, it seems that I have to go back to take care of myself for a few days before I can come to see A Yu."

Lou Yu kissed him on the cheek, and said softly, "But he's still the most handsome one."

The words of praise are like the most flammable fuse, which suddenly burns out Huo Yan's little reason left.

He suddenly bowed his head and kissed it.

At the court meeting the next day, all the ministers expressed their opinions on the matter of the northern grassland.

Roughly divided into two factions.

One faction believes that: the grasslands in the northern border are barren, and it is not beneficial for Dasheng to send troops to garrison and administer them. Why bother with the herdsmen?

Another faction believes that the northern grasslands were brought down by the imperial court with great difficulty, so how can they be abandoned?And if they don't send troops to garrison, Wutimu and others will soon go south to reoccupy the land rich in water and grass, so what's the point of the imperial court laying down the grassland?

After the courtiers' opinions were almost expressed, Lou Yu asked Lou Po and Lou Gu, "What do you think?"

In order to train them, Lou Yu invited them to participate in the court meeting after their birthdays this year.

Although there is no crown prince, everyone knows that the emperor is cultivating an heir.

Lou Chi's voice was crisp and clear: "Your Majesty, my sister thinks whether the northern grasslands are barren or not, we need to send technical personnel to conduct on-the-spot investigations to determine."

"Your Highness, it is well known that the northern border is barren, and it has been so since ancient times."

Some people think that this is really a big deal, a waste of time and manpower.

Lou Po smiled and asked: "Then, I dare to ask Wang Shilang, has anyone investigated and demonstrated since ancient times? If not, how can such an argument be believed?"

"However, apart from weeds growing on the grassland, the soil and climate really cannot be cultivated. Doesn't that mean it's barren?"

Lou Po raised his eyebrows: "Did I say that I only went to check whether it can be cultivated? And, has Wang Shilang planted it himself?"

"Then investigate what?"

Lou Po sternly said: "Your Majesty, my sister has read the local chronicles of the Dasheng states and stayed in each ministry for a while, and found that not all places are good at farming food. Except for Cangzhou, Jiangzhou, Mianzhou, Zhanzhou and other places, the whole country Apart from the granaries, other prefectures, such as Jizhou produce coal, Yizhou produces sulfur, Pingzhou produces iron, and Huzhou can also become a silk town by virtue of water conservancy, so is there something special about the grasslands in the north?"

Lou Yu was really surprised.

He had never taught Lou Chi these words, and she was pleasantly surprised to refute the negative officials with just the books she had read and what she had seen in various ministries.

Lou Yu's expression remained unchanged, and he asked calmly, "Then what kind of investigation team do you think the imperial court should send to the northern border?"

"In recent years, the Ministry of Agriculture has inspected all state capitals across the country and provided scientific and reasonable farming models for each state capital. Even Yunzhou in the northwest has grown cotton and potatoes. Yunzhou is so close to the grassland, and the climate and soil are serious. The gap is so big? How about sending an agricultural technology team, a geological team, and a surveying and mapping team to investigate.”

After she finished speaking, she seemed to want to say something, but she stopped talking.

Lou Yu couldn't help laughing and said, "Just say what you want."

Lou Po said quite proudly: "Your Majesty, my sister heard that General Yang of Yunzhou has tried to educate the herdsmen near Yunzhou for these years, and it has achieved initial results. My sister thought that if you want to firmly control a certain area, you can only rely on tyrannical force It cannot last long."

Lou Yu smiled even more.

"How to say?"

Lou Chi said with reason and evidence: "Take the three southern states as an example. At the beginning of the establishment of our dynasty, we conquered the southern states and planned to incorporate the three states into the administrative system. But when His Majesty ascended the throne, the three southern states still did not have a sense of identity with the imperial court. But In recent years, under His Majesty's governance and enlightenment, the three southern states have become more and more prosperous, and in recent years they have cultivated many talents for the court, and their sense of belonging to the court is getting deeper and deeper."

Who among the people in the three states does not appreciate His Majesty's kindness?Who is not proud to say that they are the people of Dasheng?

If the herdsmen in the north can also belong to Dasheng according to this, it will be even more difficult for Wutimu and others in Mobei to go south.

When the courtiers thought about it carefully, it really made sense!

If these truths were spoken by a certain minister, they might not think it was a big deal, but if these truths were spoken by a little girl, it would really shock them.

Lou Yu nodded: "This is Rong Le's point of view, so what about Prince Rui?"

Lou Gu's eyes brightened and said: "My brother agrees with sister's point of view. If the imperial court sends an investigation team, I would like to invite you to join the northern border inspection team!"

Lou Yu was quite relieved: "Do you have any comments?"

Princess Rong Le has finished all the words, what else can I say?

Lou Yu said: "Then according to what Rong Le said, send the agricultural technology team, geological team, and surveying and mapping team to investigate, and the cultural and educational team will go to Yunzhou to exchange experience in educating the herdsmen with General Yang."

"I will obey your orders!"

After the court was over, Lou Yu specially called Lou Chi and Lou Gu to the Hall of Qinzheng.

The two are already the age of the governor, and Lou Yu personally taught them since they were young, and their ideas and concepts are very different from those of the native Sheng people.

Therefore, Lou Yu wanted to talk to them openly and honestly.

"Ah, Agu, you have been studying for so many years, do you have any ideas about my future development?"

Lou Po said without even thinking about it: "Brother, I compared the situation in all aspects since the founding of Dasheng, and I think that brother's wisdom is unmatched."

The girl's eyes were clear, and there was deep admiration in her eyes.

The more she sees, the more she can appreciate brother's broad mind, wisdom and benevolence.

As a woman, I feel especially deeply.

Nowadays, there are women in all walks of life. They shine in their posts just like men, and contribute their strength to Dasheng.

It used to be just an empty phrase to praise women, but now, it has gradually become a reality.

Lou Chi knows that this change is extremely difficult.

When elder brother was still in Gyeongju, he had already paved the way for the advancement of women's status. Who in the world can match his far-reaching vision and broad-minded heart?

Lou Yu couldn't help laughing and said, "Little sycophant."

"I'm not flattering, what I'm saying is the truth!" Lou Po turned to Lou Gu, "Brother, do you think I'm right?"

"Yes." Lou Gu nodded sincerely.

Lou Yu was helpless: "I asked you to express your views on the future development of Dasheng, but I didn't ask you to praise me."

Lou Chu said firmly: "I think brother's road of innovation is a pioneering work that benefits the country and the people. The future of Dasheng needs to continue to move forward along this broad road."

Lou Gu nodded again.

"Okay." Lou Yu's expression suddenly became serious, "Now that you are all grown up, there are some things I have to tell you clearly."

"Brother, please tell me."

"After I abdicate, Dasheng needs a successor. Since you all believe that the reform needs to continue to deepen, do you have the courage and determination to undertake the will of innovation? Which of you is willing to lead Dasheng to a more brilliant future?"

"Abdicate?!" Lou Po panicked, "Brother, you are still so young, why do you want to abdicate?"

Lou Gu also said: "My elder brother lives to be a hundred years old, and he can be another 70 years."

"Are you trying to exhaust me to death?" Lou Yu laughed, "I have been working hard since I was 13 years old, but I haven't been able to take a good rest. When I get older, my energy will gradually lose track of it."

"What's more, I haven't had a chance to appreciate the magnificent mountains and rivers in Dasheng. Isn't it a pity?"

The two held one arm of him respectively, with strong reluctance in their eyes.

"Brother, Dasheng cannot do without you." Lou Po's eyes mist up.

Lou Yu patted her on the head: "There is no one who can't live without anyone, as long as you keep Dasheng's future in mind, I will be relieved."

"I will!"

"Me too."

Lou Yu smiled and said, "Okay, it's still too early to abdicate, so please answer the question just now. Who wants to be the next guide?"

Lou Chi and Lou Gu looked at each other.

Lou Gu first said: "Brother, I prefer to study the theory of nature, and I don't like dealing with courtiers. Sister is more suitable."

This is his sincere words, he is not good at debating with others, he just wants to do research with peace of mind.

A sister is more suitable to lead the ministers than him.

Lou Po did not evade hypocrisy, she opened her clear and bright eyes, and said firmly and fearlessly: "Brother, if you rest assured to entrust this burden to me, I am willing to be the guide, and I swear to follow Brother's will, Don't let brother down!"

Lou Yu smiled happily.

"I see. Both of you have great ambitions, and I am very happy. Ah Chu, Ah Gu, you are brothers and sisters. No matter what happens in the future, you have to help each other and support each other. You are taking different paths. One is the system. One is the innovation of scientific truth, the two are indispensable, do you understand?"

The eyes of the two were bright, and they were full of pride.

"understand!"

They will definitely study hard, deeply comprehend brother's great wisdom, and carry it forward.