Fulu Rubik's Cube

Chapter 870

Since the "Luo Kingdom" failed to attack the hinterland of the "Suzaku Kingdom" at the same time as planned, the joint attack of the "Leaving Soul Mountain" and the "Wanling Tribe" is not so difficult for the "Suzaku Kingdom" to fight against.

Although the war ahead has been very difficult in the past few years, and cities and fortresses have been continuously captured, the overall situation has not endangered the foundation of the kingdom.

Yuan Jiang heard the dissatisfaction in the monarch's tone, and was silent for a moment and said:
"Your Majesty, among the two fronts in the west and north, although Battalion Commander Huo Wugou has retreated to the sixth front in the west, he has eight battalions of troops that the country has just sent. Hold on.

On the contrary, the northern line is more troublesome. Although the kingdom has risen many good generals over the years, few of them can stand alone like Huo Wugou.

This is also the reason why the northern front was attacked so severely. "

Having said that, Yuan Jiang hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice:

"I suggest that Zhao He lead the troops to the northern front to preside over it again"

Before he could finish speaking, Taiwei Jin Su shouted sharply:
"It's unreasonable, Zhao He was greedy for meritorious service, causing the death of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and the soldiers of all battalions hated him to the bone.

Moreover, he is a guilty person, not beheading him is an extrajudicial mercy, how can he lead the army to fight again! "

Zhao He is a pawn launched by the "Prime Minister's Mansion" to seize the power of the military general. Of course, the "Taiwei Mansion" will not allow it to be reused.

After Jin Su finished speaking, several generals came out to help.

Four years ago, when Zhao He bound himself and returned to the capital, the monarch Shan Yin was furious and wanted to punish him with death.

But Yuan Jiang reluctantly saved Zhao He's life on the grounds that "if the battle fails, beheading the general will easily cause the general to feel sad."

But capital crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot be escaped. In the past four years, Zhao He has been subjected to the punishment of strong wind and bone erosion in the prison.

Yuan Jiang knew that Zhao He was a capable person, and it was only a momentary carelessness that led to a big mistake. He must have learned his lesson by now.

And the daughter washed her face with tears all day long, so she wanted to take the opportunity to rescue her son-in-law.

Seeing that everyone objected, he did not immediately defend himself, but waited for everyone to finish speaking before continuing:
"Zhao He is indeed guilty, but this is a war, and who dares to say that as long as it is carried out, victory will be guaranteed.

In the past few years, whether it is the northern or western front, the country has always been at a disadvantage, and the generals of the country who fought against the enemy basically lost more than they won.

Even Huo Wugou's battalion commander has been in constant defeat.

In contrast, Zhao He was only punished because of his country's defeat in the first foreign war at that time, and he has also learned a lesson in the past few years. "

After a short pause, he continued:
"Zhao He is as famous as Huo Wugou, no one in the younger generation can match his strength or strategy, and he cannot be used for life just because he has lost a battle.

On the contrary, it is precisely because he has lost battles that he will cherish the hard-won opportunities even more.

The so-called merit is not as good as deed.”

Taiwei Jin Su couldn't stand it anymore, took a step forward, raised his hand and hit Yuan Jiang's head with his wooden stick, knocking his crown to the ground at once.

shouted sharply:

"Yuan Jiang, your heart is so selfish.

The generals and soldiers of our army were defeated because of our powerlessness and the enemy's strength.

In war, everyone has their place.

If you are a soldier, you must obey orders, and if you are a general, you must charge. Since you are the commander of the ten battalions, you should strategize and command thousands of troops to fight.

However, Zhao He obviously had the superior force, and in order to gain fame, he actually made an appointment with the enemy, causing hundreds of thousands of soldiers to die in the windless plain.

After being defeated, he returned to the capital alone, seemingly daring to act bravely, but in fact fled cowardly. Where did he put the lives of millions of soldiers?
If people of such character can be reused, wouldn't the hundreds of thousands of fallen soldiers crawl out of their graves in hatred. "

Yuan Jiang picked up the crown and did not wear it again. Instead, he turned his head and looked at the topographical map of the 'Mountain and Sea Boundary' in the hall, and said calmly:
"The reason why I want to use Zhao He is not out of selfishness, please see."

Yuan Jiang pointed at the geomancy map in the center of the hall, and said in a deep voice:
"There has been no news since Princess Vientiane led the Tenth Battalion into the Eastern Territory two years ago.

But the number of marks representing the country's territory on this map is increasing every day.

And this also means that Princess Vientiane's offensive in the Eastern Region is very smooth, which can be described as overwhelming.

According to the speed at which the country's logos increase in the map, within ten years, the Princess of Vientiane will be able to level the Eastern Region.

At that time, Princess Wanxiang will naturally return to the army to fight against the enemy, and Ding Ke will use her ability to quell the war.

The current situation is that there is Huo Wugou battalion commander on the western front, the battle situation is very stable, and the 'Wan Ling Tribe' has been held back.

However, due to the lack of capable generals to preside over the war on the northern front, it is feared that it will be completely captured by the 'Lihun Mountain' tribe in ten years' time.

My suggestion is to let Zhao He take the crime and make meritorious deeds, rush to the northern line to win this crucial ten years, and after the return of the Vientiane princess, the three ways will be launched simultaneously to completely defeat the future criminals! "

Taiwei Jinsu secretly hummed in his heart.

"If it weren't for you, Yuan Jiang, how could Princess Vientiane be trapped in the Eastern Territory and could not turn back. '

However, Vientiane was too powerful before, and even the 'Taiwei's Mansion' participated in crowding out Vientiane, so it is not easy to attack Vientiane with this matter at this moment.

What's more, Yuan Jiang made a mistake. He originally transferred Vientiane there under the pretext of preventing the forces from the Eastern Region, but he did not expect that the "Kingdom of Luo" would actually launch an offensive from the Eastern Region.

Inadvertently, this incident made Yuan Jiang seem to be far-sighted, which no one had thought of before.

Hearing Yuan Jiang's words, Monarch Shan Yin looked at Kanyu map thoughtfully for a long time without saying a word.

In the map, [-]% of the huge area of ​​the Eastern Territory has turned blue. Judging from the front of the blue logo, Vientiane should be heading towards the capital of the "Kingdom of Luo".

After thinking about it for a long time, Shan Yin still didn't dare to take the risk of using Zhao He.

After pondering for a moment, Shan Yin said:

"There are too many variables in the future, since Vientiane will not be able to return for the time being, don't take it into consideration when making plans.

Shi Qing! "

There were many civil servants and military generals with the surname Shi in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, but there was only one person who could be called by Shan Yin.

Shi Gandang, the commander-in-chief of the armed forces in red and heavy armor, took a step forward.

"Chen is here!"

Shan Yin said in a deep voice:

"The war on the northern front is unfavorable, so I ask you to recruit five battalions of soldiers and horses, and go to the northern front to preside over the war immediately. Don't disappoint Gu!"

Shi Gandang clapped his hands together and saluted.

"The minister obeys the order!"

After pondering for a while, Shan Yin continued:
"From today, in order to save food for the food of the frontline soldiers, a ban on alcohol is hereby promulgated!

Whether it is official or private, wine making is strictly prohibited, and those who violate the order will be punished by the three clans!

Secondly, vigorously develop industries such as agriculture, smelting, silk and hemp, animal husbandry, ore refining, etc., to ensure the logistics supply of frontline soldiers.

In addition, anyone who has reached the age of 16, regardless of gender, is required to marry and encourages childbearing.

The nationals of the cities, counties, prefectures, counties, towns, etc. have to conduct a seven-day military training every three months, and this matter is carried out by the local garrison.

According to different town levels, each city is allowed to recruit soldiers and horses to prepare for battle, but the total number of soldiers and horses must not exceed the limit.

In order to improve the knowledge of the heirs of the vassal states, the king and the three princes and nine ministers sent the eldest son and eldest daughter to the country to study. "

Thinking about the empty treasury, Shan Yin hesitated a little, and said again:

"From next year, all taxes will increase by [-]%."

Yuan Jiang has been listening silently without saying a word.

He is not anxious about Zhao He's failure to be employed. The war is still going on, and there will be opportunities in the future. Today is just laying the groundwork for the monarch and leaving an impression.

But when Shan Yin said this, he immediately interrupted:
"Your Majesty! It is absolutely impossible to increase taxes!"

Shan Yin raised his eyebrows together, and said in a deep voice:
"After years of fighting, the country's reserves of combat preparation resources have long been insufficient. The increase in taxes is also for the development of the country."

Yuan Jiang interrupted again:
"Your Majesty! It is precisely because of successive years of war that almost every family has relatives who died in this war. The people's ability to bear has reached its limit.

Once the tax is increased, I am afraid that it will arouse the resistance in the hearts of the people, and I am afraid that it will be the case."

Needless to say, Shan Yin already understood the meaning of what he said, but the treasury is empty, which may affect the normal operation of the country.

While thinking about it, Yuan Jiang said again:

"I heard that the national teacher has returned to the ancestral land, why not send someone to ask for advice on countermeasures?"

Shan Yin's heart moved, this is a good way, he immediately said:

"That's fine, Shan Yu has an old relationship with the national teacher, so let's send him to the ancestral land to ask the national teacher for advice!"

"According to the order!"

A few days later, Shan Yu led hundreds of imperial guards and rushed to the ancestral land with the king's greetings.

After talking with Zhang Ke, Shan Ke returned to the capital with a first-grade Houtian Lingbao [Glass Bottle].

Inside this bottle is a world of its own, with blue waves rippling in it, and a piece of green buds that are as green as jade contain infinite vitality floating in the water.

As long as the spiritual water in the [glass bottle] is not overused, the energy will flow out continuously.

It is an extremely rare treasure that not only has healing and moisturizing abilities, but also strengthens the foundation and nourishes the vitality.

If it hadn't been destroyed by Shri Ke's advance collection, it might have grown into a legendary god.

Every time Zhang Ke thinks about this, he itches his teeth with hatred for Shili Ke.

And Zhang Ke is willing to borrow this treasure temporarily, one is to improve the odds of winning the battle of Suzaku Kingdom, and the other is to turn this treasure into a treasure of merit.

The water in the bottle can accelerate the growth period of the five grains, increase the yield, and have a certain chance of transforming ordinary five grains into spiritual grains.

It goes without saying what effect Spirit Valley has on practitioners.

The key point is that the five grains stimulated by this treasure will surely feed countless living beings, and thus be transformed into a treasure of merit.

Of course, this is not easy. Over the years, some of the things Zhang Ke has done have changed the foundation of this treasure.

A few days later, Shan Yin, the monarch of the Suzaku Kingdom, issued six temporary laws in the name of the monarch, to develop the country's strength and resist foreign aggression.

These six laws are the six suggestions that Shan Yin put forward in the Suzaku Hall that day.

In the following years, the Suzaku Kingdom entered the most difficult and difficult period since the founding of the country more than 300 years ago.

All resources produced by the country are given priority to the western and northern fronts.

Every two months, some gray-haired nationals send their sons and daughters and grandchildren to those two flesh and blood mills that seem to never be filled with tears.

'When danger comes, the Shan clan will always stand in front of the people of the country! '

This is the promise that Shan Qiao made in public at the abdication ceremony after Shan Qiao became the king.

And when the crisis really came, the royal family also fulfilled their promise with their own practical actions.

Shanyin has seven sons and six daughters. In the past few years alone, four sons, two daughters and eleven grandsons died in the battle on the west and north fronts. In addition, two sons disappeared on the battlefield.

Only the third son survived because he was mentally deficient, but at the age of 24 he was as ignorant as a six-year-old child.

There are [-] big cities and [-] small cities in the Suzaku Kingdom. As far as the eye can see, white cloth strips are hung on the lintels of every house.

The city is full of plains, and the sackcloth is like snow!
Only when danger strikes is the moment when a civilization highlights its heritage.

The education that "Suzaku Kingdom" has carried out for more than 300 years shows its strength at this moment.

Tao, virtue, sincerity, filial piety, fraternity, loyalty, faith, propriety, righteousness, honesty, shame, benevolence, wisdom, love, peace, peace!

It is only sixteen characters, but it contains the essence of Suzaku Kingdom's 300 years of universal education!

*********, *****!

In Zhang Ke's dream, the Song Dynasty was defeated in the Battle of Yashan, Lu Xiufu carried the young emperor Zhao Bing on his back across the sea, and [-] soldiers and civilians followed and died for the country.

Due to successive years of wars, the Suzaku Kingdom's preparations for more than 200 years have been completely consumed, and the [-] grain depots are so empty that even mice don't bother to enter.

Wansa, the mother of Vientiane, will give half of her small ration to the Food Collection Department every day.

As the empress of a country, she was starved and passed out several times in the past few years.

The royal family's contribution is not without return.

Sensing the determination of the royal family to break the boat, hundreds of millions of people in the Suzaku Kingdom completely dedicated themselves for the first time.

If you have two pancakes, donate one if you don’t starve to death. If you have two pieces of clothing, give one to the front line.

There are even countless old people who keep silent and commit suicide naked, just to save a morsel of food and give an extra robe to the frontline soldiers.

At this moment, no one cares about their own interests, everyone is gritting their teeth and working hard, squeezing out every bit of their strength.

'Country, country', there is no 'home', where is the 'country'.

Similarly, how can there be a 'home' without a 'country'!
When the iron hoofs of foreign races break through the mountains and rivers, only countless "families" gather together, can it be possible to resist the danger of subjugation of the country and genocide.

For the first time, the word 'country' took root in the hearts of every citizen.

The mountains can be shaken, but the will cannot be destroyed!

When a people's will is free from external causes, there is nothing to frighten them.

Although a large number of soldiers died on the two fronts every moment, countless reinforcements poured in continuously.

Among them are the army formed by the kingdom, and many people who have lost their homes come here voluntarily.

There are white-haired people, there are teenagers who are not as tall as a cart wheel, there are people with disabilities and strong will, there are people with double maids in buns, and people with lily and phoenix crowns.

Under the will of hundreds of millions of people in the Suzaku Kingdom to share the same hatred and unite as one, the west and north fronts have always been as indestructible as cast iron.

(End of this chapter)