I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Chapter 228
Zhou Huang was slightly taken aback, looking at the eunuch with surprise in his eyes, apparently he did not expect to receive a letter from Li Yaoyue at this time.

"Bai Qi is about to enter the city, and she wrote at this time, is she trying to persuade him to surrender?"

"Or, you want to negotiate terms with me."

Who would have thought that the eldest princess of the Great Zhou would one day become the enemy of the Great Zhou and negotiate with the Emperor of the Great Zhou.

Simply ridiculous!
With a self-deprecating look on Zhou Huang's face, he reached out to take the letter and browsed it from top to bottom.

Looking at it, his expression changed a little.

The content of the letter was completely different from what he thought.

The first half tells about the short stories of the parents, and by the way recalls the time when the parents, brothers and sisters lived in harmony a few years ago.

The second half expresses his longing for his father, mother, and his brother.

Said that he was not happy living in Chang'an, and hoped to return to Dazhou.

In the first half, it can be understood that it is a routine operation to play the emotional card before the negotiation.

In the second half, after Zhou Huang looked at it, he was at a loss, completely unable to understand what his own sister meant.

Could it be that he was mocking him for using all means and disregarding family affection for the throne?
However, the truth revealed between the words does not seem to be lying.

What does it mean to still hope to bring her back?
The spies of Dongchang saw with their own eyes that she, as the vanguard and banner of the Qianren, appeared in various places in Yongzhou and Jiannan Road, working for the Qianren.

Is there any secret in this.

Zhou Huang frowned, lost in thought.

After a while, he finally couldn't hold back the doubts in his heart, looked at the eunuch beside him, and asked, "How many spies does Dongchang have in Qianguo?"

The eunuch showed hesitation on his face, he hesitated to speak.

"To tell you the truth, I know it well."

Zhou Huang said lightly.

The eunuch said: "Return to Your Majesty, as far as the servants know, there are less than a hundred people."

There used to be thousands of spies in Dongchang in Qianguo, and within a year, there were no more than [-] people who were suppressed by the first village.
Zhou Huang was silent for a while, and ordered: "Send some people to Chang'an Xiangguo Mansion to inquire about the news, and try to find the eldest princess."

The eunuch looked bewildered, subconsciously said: "Isn't Her Royal Highness in Jiannan Road now?"

Emperor Zhou glanced at him, and said lightly: "How do you know that Jiannan Dao is not a substitute?"

When the eunuch heard this, he really wanted to say, except for twins, how could there be such similar people in the world.

Seeing the look in Emperor Zhou's eyes, he swallowed it back abruptly, and saluted, "Your servant understands, so I will send someone to deliver a letter to the spies of Qian Kingdom."

After speaking, he saluted again and turned to leave.

Zhou Huang looked at his back, lost in thought.

If the one from Jiannan Road is really a stand-in.

The real Yaoyue was imprisoned in Xiangguo Mansion.

How could she send this letter back to the capital.

What is the purpose of sending the letter?
If she still has Da Zhou in her heart, what effect can she play?
Zhou Huang felt his mind was muddled, so he stopped thinking about it.

Looking at the letter in front of him, he was silent for a moment, and wrote back.

The content is simple and easy to understand. Apart from exchanging pleasantries, Li Yaoyue is to find a suitable opportunity to assassinate Fang Xiu and Emperor Zhou.
"If you can find the eldest princess in Chang'an, give this letter to her."

Zhou Huang handed over the letter in his hand to the admiral of Dongchang, and ordered.

The admiral of Dongchang took it carefully, and said respectfully: "I understand!"

Since Zhou Qian started the war, Dongchang has suffered heavy losses.

But it is not difficult to send a letter to Chang'an.

The most difficult thing is to find Her Royal Highness the Princess in Chang'an.

If that person from Jiannan Road is really a substitute, you don't need to think about it, Her Royal Highness the Princess must have been imprisoned by the Prime Minister of the Qian Kingdom, and she doesn't know whether she is alive or dead.

Trying to find her in the territory of No. [-] Village is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Emperor Zhou actually understood this truth, and the reason why he asked the people from Dongchang to do this was only because of the idea that a blind cat would encounter a dead mouse.

"Go."

"The slaves retire."

After the admiral of the East Factory saluted, he turned and left.

Only Zhou Huang was left in Qianqing Palace.

He dragged his tired body, sat on the dragon chair, looked at the map hanging on the side, with a dazed look on his face.

Just a year ago, Great Zhou was relatively powerful among the nations, but now he has ruined it into such a state.

All in all, just from a small New Deal.

However, he implemented the New Deal for the common people, for the imperial court, and for the Great Zhou!

this moment.

A sense of sadness welled up in Emperor Zhou's heart, and he muttered to himself, "Is it true that I was wrong?"

Yan country.

Royal Palace.

Emperor Yan stood outside the hall, looking up at the sky, like an old monk in meditation, the ancient well is calm.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the wind was blowing.

The white-haired old man in a crimson official robe hurriedly came to Emperor Yan, without paying attention to salute, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the Huben Army has left Jinnan Mansion, and will soon face Bai Qi!"

Emperor Yan was slightly taken aback, looked away, looked at the white-haired minister, and said with a sigh:

"It took only half a month for Bai Qi to wipe out those 20 people, but that boy Zhou Guo had to send out the Huben Army. It seems that he does have some skills, but it's a pity that he can't be used by me."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan, the right minister of Yan State, showed anxiety on his face:
"Your Majesty, given the current situation, if I continue to stand by and watch, the Zhou Kingdom may be destroyed by the Qian Kingdom!"

Emperor Yan waved his hand and said:

"It's not as serious as what you said. The Huben army hasn't participated in the battle yet, and the outcome is still unknown."

"Those soldiers in the guard station, if they can plant good land, even if they are good, Zhou Guo probably didn't expect them to last long."

Liu Yuan was slightly in a daze, and finally realized that His Majesty despised Qian Guo from the bottom of his heart!

Even though the facts are in front of his eyes, His Majesty will still not believe that the Qian Kingdom can destroy the Zhou Kingdom.

after all.

all the time.

Among the kingdoms, only Zhou Guo can fight against the Dayan iron cavalry built by His Majesty.

The only one who can be put down by His Majesty is Zhou Guo's Huben Army.

Liu Yuan took a deep breath, calmed down, looked at Emperor Yan in front of him, and said again:
"Your Majesty, do you still remember the bet you once made with your ministers?"

There was a blank look in Yanhuang's eyes: "What?"

Liu Yuan said: "At the hunting ground in the suburbs, Your Majesty once said that within three months, Zhou Guo was able to repel the army of the Qian Kingdom. From then on, His Majesty lived in the hunting ground, and his ministers were not allowed to go to the siege.

If the state of Zhou can repel the army of the state of Qian, His Majesty will take the advice of his ministers and reduce the number of hunting, does your Majesty remember? "

Yan Huang heard this, thought for a moment, and said leisurely: "I have a little impression."

Liu Yuan continued: "According to the current situation, it is impossible for Zhou Guo to repel Qian Guo's army within three months anyway, this bet is won by the minister.

From now on, Your Majesty should reduce the number of hunts! "

Emperor Yan looked at Liu Yuan, and found that he had a serious face, he didn't seem to be joking, so he put on a straight face and didn't speak.

Liu Yuan said seriously: "You are not joking, from now on, as long as I am still alive, if I see Your Majesty hunting more than four times a year, I will go up and give advice!"

Yanhuang frowned slightly when he heard this.

He and Liu Yuan have been playmates since childhood, and for decades, Liu Yuan has always been by his side through ups and downs.

When he was still the crown prince, Liu Yuan blocked a sword for him and almost lost his life.

In other words, the friendship between the two is far beyond that of ordinary monarchs and ministers.

If not, Liu Yuan wouldn't have dared to remonstrate with outspoken words every now and then.

"Liu Yuan, do you think that I won't take you?"

Yan Huang looked at Liu Yuan with a straight face, and said coldly.

"I have absolutely no intention of this."

Liu Yuan replied calmly, then bowed and saluted without saying a word.

moment.

The atmosphere froze.

The eunuch on the side looked nervous and didn't dare to breathe.

After a moment of stalemate.

Yanhuang sighed leisurely, and said helplessly: "You are already at this age, why should you be so?"

Liu Yuan said: "I'm just doing my job."

Hearing this, Emperor Yan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing his firm expression, fell into silence again.

After a while, he said, "Tell me, what exactly do you want to do."

Liu Yuan raised his eyes to look at Emperor Yan, his old face showed a solemn look, and he said each word: "I implore Your Majesty to send troops immediately to break the siege of Zhou Kingdom!"

Emperor Yan said: "I am aware of this matter, that kid from Zhou State has not agreed to my request so far, which shows that the situation in Zhou State is not as critical as you think.
When he can't hold on anymore, he will naturally send someone to beg me, and that's the best time to send troops! "

Liu Yuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but before he could speak, he was interrupted by Emperor Yan:
"I have led soldiers to fight for decades. Even though I am old now, I am not confused. When to fight and when not to fight, I know better than you!"

These words spoke loudly.

After hearing this, Liu Yuan didn't waver in the slightest, and said firmly: "I really don't know how to march and fight, but I know that Qianguo is not what it used to be!

Bai Qi ran rampant on the land of Zhou State, but the state capitals of Qian State were not affected!

This shows that Qian State did not go all out to invade Zhou State! "

There was a look of disdain on Emperor Yan's face, and he said calmly, "Msg Liu doesn't think this conclusion is too hasty?"

Liu Yuan did not refute, but only said: "Your Majesty, do you know how many new troops the Qian Kingdom has recruited in half a year?"

Emperor Yan said: "I don't bother to know."

Liu Yuan said: "15 people! The 15 people don't include the soldiers from the original Zhechong Mansion, including the soldiers from the original Zhechong Mansion, at least 40 people!
There are a total of 40 people, and only 10 people were sent to Zhou!And these 10 people turned Zhou Guo upside down, asking my Dayan for help again and again! "

Emperor Yan looked at Liu Yuan.

"So what about 40 people? It's just a mob. When it's critical, we still have to look at the elite!
At that time, the Huben Army had only 5 people, chasing 20 people, but now there are only 10 people in Baiqi, and it is common for military strategists to wipe out 20 people in three days. "

Liu Yuan said: "Even if these 40 people are not elites, they are not much different from elites!"

Hearing this, Emperor Yan couldn't help but smile, but the smile was more or less contemptuous.

Seeing this, Liu Yuan explained: "A year ago, the army of the Qian Kingdom was indeed a mob, and they might not even be able to beat farmers, but now it is completely different.

The Prime Minister of the Qian Kingdom took out millions of taels of silver to reorganize the army, every soldier has to be assessed, and two taels of silver are distributed every month."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Yan.

"Even if you spend tens of millions of taels and train for a year, it's still useless."

Liu Yuan said: "Your Majesty's words are wrong. If it's an ordinary soldier, a year's training really won't help much, but Musketeers are different."

"Two months ago, I recruited a group of farmers and sent people to train them. A few days ago, I sent them to suppress the bandits. The combat power they displayed can already be compared with the archers who have been trained for two or three years."

When Emperor Yan heard this, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.

at this time.

Thunder rumbled.

The wind blew in, rattling the windows.

"Go in and talk."

Emperor Yan raised his eyes and glanced at the sky, then stepped into the room.

Liu Yuan followed closely behind.

"Liu Yuan, have you ever thought that even though the 40 people in the Qian Kingdom are all elite musketeers, how could they get so many muskets?"

Emperor Yan sat on the dragon chair, looked at Liu Yuan, and said with a flat expression.

Liu Yuan said: "A year ago, your majesty and ministers didn't even know that there were such weapons as musketeers in the world, but now Bai Qi has [-] musketeers under his command?"

Hearing this, Emperor Yan nodded his head to show his approval, then looked at the eunuch beside him, and ordered: "Bring those secret reports and show them to Prime Minister Liu."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eunuch saluted, fetched several letters, walked up to Liu Yuan, and presented them with both hands.

"Please take a look at Liu Xiang."

Liu Yuan was slightly startled, subconsciously reached out to take it, and browsed from top to bottom.

After only watching for a while, his expression became a little strange.

"The annual output is [-] pieces."

"It will take at least 40 years to produce 13 pieces."

"The musket was invented in just two or three years."

"In any case, it is impossible for Qian Guo to conjure 30 muskets out of thin air."

Emperor Yan sat on the dragon chair with a calm expression on his face, and said so.

Liu Yuan looked at the secret report in his hand and was dumbfounded.

He never thought of it.

His Majesty, who has been hunting all day long, has quietly grasped such crucial information.

The origin of muskets.

The location of the workshop.

One year's output.

All marked clearly.

No wonder His Majesty is so determined that Qian State is not enough to destroy Zhou State!

"Your Majesty, sir."

Liu Yuan looked up at Emperor Yan, not knowing what to say.

Seeing this, Emperor Yan showed a faint smile on his old face, and said: "I still say the same thing. I am old, but I am not confused. I know when to send troops."

Speaking of which.

He thought of something again, and a gleam of light burst out of his deep eyes, and said: "However, what you said today also reminded me that it is really unreasonable for the fight ahead to be so fierce that nothing seems to have happened in Qianguo."

"After thinking about it, it's better to let the people of the Qian Kingdom experience the feelings of the Zhou people."

Liu Yuan was slightly taken aback when he heard this, and it took him a while to understand what Emperor Yan meant, his eyes widened, and he said in disbelief: "Your Majesty means to send troops to attack?!"

Emperor Yan shook his head lightly, a gleam burst out of his eyes, and said word by word:

"This is called Siege and Rescue Zhou!"

The voice fell.

Suddenly a light flashed outside.

Immediately afterwards, there was a rumbling thunder.

The bean-sized raindrops fell like a broken thread, hitting the ground with a crackling sound.

In an instant.

The wind raged, lightning and thunder.

The long-awaited rainstorm is finally here!

(End of this chapter)