In Jinyang, the capital of Northern Han Kingdom, Zhao Kuangyin had just returned from the court. Brothers such as Li Jixun, Shi Shouxin and others greeted him outside the door and quickly welcomed him into the house.
It is because Zhao Kuangyin has a poor status in Jinyang now and is not qualified to attend court at all. Today is the first time.
Li Jixun took the lead and asked: What does the lord ask Brother Zhao to come?Shi Shouxin also asked anxiously: Are they going south?
Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said: The current lord is not the first lord of the Northern Han Dynasty (Liu Chong). After so long, I have been guessing their plans for a long time and want to join forces with the Khitan to protect themselves. I have no intention of making any progress. Therefore, it is not possible to take the initiative to send troops to fight against the Great Zhou.Moreover, Guo Shao was so capable in the Southern Tang Kingdom that he crossed the river and besieged Jiangning City in a few months. How could the (Northern Han) king dare to act rashly?
Shi Shouxin disagreed and sneered: He held the elites who had fought for many years in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and had a high-rise position. As the trend of the times, it was not uncommon to defeat the Southern Tang Dynasty.
Li Jixun said: But it's too fast.
After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin pondered: This person is a bit capable in fighting.
Shi Shouxin then asked: What's the matter with the Northern Han Lord looking for Brother Zhao?
After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin frowned and said: Li Chongjin led his troops through the Northern Han territory before, but later encountered Guo Shao's troops (the battle to quell the rebellion of the two Lis).The Northern Han army sent scouts out of the border to watch the battle, captured a scout in Zhou army and seized a pair of armor.That armor is forged by a whole piece of iron, very strong, smooth and flat...
Li Jixun immediately said: I have really seen this armor on the battle formation.
Zhao Kuangyin continued: The Northern Han master was surprised by this. He wanted to get the method of forging this armor. If I knew it, I would ask me.
Shi Shouxin said: That must be the income from Guo Shao’s search for experts. We have never seen this armor when we were in the imperial guards.
That's right.Zhao Kuangyin said, "But the Lord of Northern Han doesn't believe me and doesn't want to force me in person." He mentioned that we have lived in Tokyo for a long time and are familiar with the place, and we should be able to find old friends."I asked me to send someone to Tokyo to contact me and bring two armored men back.
Shi Shouxin said: Since the Lord of Northern Han suspected that we had privately kept the armor-making technique, it would be bad if he refused to agree to him. After all, he was under someone else's roof and everything was controlled by others.Brother Zhao might as well follow the Northern Han lord.
Zhao Kuangyin said: I had no choice but to agree first.However, if the Northern Han ruler obtained this armor, it is very likely that he would offer the armor-making technique to please the Khitans... We are helpless to surrender to the Northern Han. Although the Northern Han Kingdom is a mortal enemy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is also considered an internal struggle; the Khitans are not my race and always have the will to destroy me.I am losing my fortune by sending these armor to the Khitans.
Shi Shouxin didn't think so much and said: What's the solution? He must not ignore the orders of the Northern Han lord.Besides, this is nothing. (Later) the Jin Dynasty ceded Yàn Yun's Sixteen Prefectures to lead the Khitan to the south. The Southern Tang Kingdom and many people wanted to form an alliance with the Khitan to restrain the Great Zhou. Who cares about that much?
Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said: In today's world, if you ignore righteousness, you will lose your heart. There is no way out and you and my brothers will never win... Otherwise, you, my brothers and others should have been in the Northern Han Dynasty and they should have been to the Khitan long ago; why not?
The big men looked at each other and were silent.Zhao Kuangyin also knew that it was difficult to find a chance to make a comeback, and he felt a little upset.
Zhao Kuangyin thought of something, his face turned pale and white. Guo Shao is now in a prosperous state. This time he will rebel and resign on his own halfway back to Beijing!
oh?Shi Shouxin was surprised.
Zhao Kuangyin said coldly: Since ancient times, opening up borders and exploring territory has been a great achievement. He conquered the two major countries in the south, cultivated party members inside and outside the court, and one of the army was in charge of military power outside. He took advantage of his reputation and held heavy troops in his hands. He did not seize the opportunity to be independent, and when would he wait...
He remembered that after the death of the late Emperor of Great Zhou, he once had a huge force in the army in front of the palace, only under Zhang Yongde.
This opportunity should have been his, but now he is watching others gradually approaching that position; how could he not resolve the feeling in his heart, the depression, pain, and sadness.
How many people have won the world with common people for thousands of years? How many opportunities have they only won?
What you get is not only as simple as glory, wealth, power and status, but also gain a place in the history of all ages and can strive for supreme status for many generations.
This kind of thing is really a once-in-a-lifetime achievement!
Zhao Kuangyin now saw Guo Shao’s chance and was unable to calm down!I only say in my heart that if you make a mistake, you will regret it for life and die with your eyes open!
Li Jixun said: Brother Zhao’s words are reasonable. It would be strange if such ambition person does not usurp the throne.Unfortunately, Taizu and the late emperors were so difficult to start their own business that they finally had a foundation and made outsiders free.This person can only bully the orphan and widowed mother to take office, and he is not a good man!
Zhao Kuangyin looked ugly and said: Widowed mother cannot be included, then Fu would have vented his anger on the same nostril as Guo Shao; if there was no Fu, would Guo Shao have the foundation to be what he is today?
Shi Shouxin said: Brother Zhao thought when and where would Guo Shao change?
Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while: To conquer the Southern Tang Kingdom, the time is most appropriate to return to the court... If it is local, Songzhou.He felt even more uncomfortable when he said this, because he had been the governor of the Guide Army of Songzhou. Although he was just a remote leader, he was also the place where he made his fortune. As a result, the person he disliked the most was probably the emperor there.
His voice was filled with sadness, and he sighed: The army that conquered the Southern Tang Dynasty had a large number of naval troops, and the naval ships could also help the army transport supplies by water.When the Zhou army was in charge, they should choose a road along the water; after crossing the Huai River from the south of the Yangtze River, the nearest route to the Bian River and the widest river channel.Since the army of the army took the Bian River, the closest place to Tokyo on this river is Songzhou; he could be supported there and then return to Beijing.
Not only Zhao Kuangyin was annoyed, but even his brothers such as Shi Shouxin were very angry.
Even if they are not on the throne, it is natural to make a founding hero, a marquis and a minister, but now they are like a dog with a family. Who can feel comfortable here?
Sure enough, Shi Shouxin patted the table and said: I just don’t want to see him fulfill his wish!
Zhao Kuangyin and Li Jixun almost agreed with each other, and everyone felt the same.
Shi Shouxin said: Since Brother Zhao has guessed his time and place correctly, why don’t we think of some solutions to make him lose his mind, at least let the people in the world see this guy’s face clearly!I will make you proud, I will make you proud...
Li Jixun couldn't help asking: There are people from Guo Shao inside and outside, and he has heavy troops in his hands.What's more, if people who do such major things do not make comprehensive arrangements early, how dare they allow their subordinates to support them casually?What can we do?
Zhao Kuangyin paced back and forth a few steps: How deep is Guo Shaocai's foundation?What should be done? Let's make a good summary.
It is because Zhao Kuangyin has a poor status in Jinyang now and is not qualified to attend court at all. Today is the first time.
Li Jixun took the lead and asked: What does the lord ask Brother Zhao to come?Shi Shouxin also asked anxiously: Are they going south?
Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said: The current lord is not the first lord of the Northern Han Dynasty (Liu Chong). After so long, I have been guessing their plans for a long time and want to join forces with the Khitan to protect themselves. I have no intention of making any progress. Therefore, it is not possible to take the initiative to send troops to fight against the Great Zhou.Moreover, Guo Shao was so capable in the Southern Tang Kingdom that he crossed the river and besieged Jiangning City in a few months. How could the (Northern Han) king dare to act rashly?
Shi Shouxin disagreed and sneered: He held the elites who had fought for many years in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and had a high-rise position. As the trend of the times, it was not uncommon to defeat the Southern Tang Dynasty.
Li Jixun said: But it's too fast.
After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin pondered: This person is a bit capable in fighting.
Shi Shouxin then asked: What's the matter with the Northern Han Lord looking for Brother Zhao?
After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin frowned and said: Li Chongjin led his troops through the Northern Han territory before, but later encountered Guo Shao's troops (the battle to quell the rebellion of the two Lis).The Northern Han army sent scouts out of the border to watch the battle, captured a scout in Zhou army and seized a pair of armor.That armor is forged by a whole piece of iron, very strong, smooth and flat...
Li Jixun immediately said: I have really seen this armor on the battle formation.
Zhao Kuangyin continued: The Northern Han master was surprised by this. He wanted to get the method of forging this armor. If I knew it, I would ask me.
Shi Shouxin said: That must be the income from Guo Shao’s search for experts. We have never seen this armor when we were in the imperial guards.
That's right.Zhao Kuangyin said, "But the Lord of Northern Han doesn't believe me and doesn't want to force me in person." He mentioned that we have lived in Tokyo for a long time and are familiar with the place, and we should be able to find old friends."I asked me to send someone to Tokyo to contact me and bring two armored men back.
Shi Shouxin said: Since the Lord of Northern Han suspected that we had privately kept the armor-making technique, it would be bad if he refused to agree to him. After all, he was under someone else's roof and everything was controlled by others.Brother Zhao might as well follow the Northern Han lord.
Zhao Kuangyin said: I had no choice but to agree first.However, if the Northern Han ruler obtained this armor, it is very likely that he would offer the armor-making technique to please the Khitans... We are helpless to surrender to the Northern Han. Although the Northern Han Kingdom is a mortal enemy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is also considered an internal struggle; the Khitans are not my race and always have the will to destroy me.I am losing my fortune by sending these armor to the Khitans.
Shi Shouxin didn't think so much and said: What's the solution? He must not ignore the orders of the Northern Han lord.Besides, this is nothing. (Later) the Jin Dynasty ceded Yàn Yun's Sixteen Prefectures to lead the Khitan to the south. The Southern Tang Kingdom and many people wanted to form an alliance with the Khitan to restrain the Great Zhou. Who cares about that much?
Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said: In today's world, if you ignore righteousness, you will lose your heart. There is no way out and you and my brothers will never win... Otherwise, you, my brothers and others should have been in the Northern Han Dynasty and they should have been to the Khitan long ago; why not?
The big men looked at each other and were silent.Zhao Kuangyin also knew that it was difficult to find a chance to make a comeback, and he felt a little upset.
Zhao Kuangyin thought of something, his face turned pale and white. Guo Shao is now in a prosperous state. This time he will rebel and resign on his own halfway back to Beijing!
oh?Shi Shouxin was surprised.
Zhao Kuangyin said coldly: Since ancient times, opening up borders and exploring territory has been a great achievement. He conquered the two major countries in the south, cultivated party members inside and outside the court, and one of the army was in charge of military power outside. He took advantage of his reputation and held heavy troops in his hands. He did not seize the opportunity to be independent, and when would he wait...
He remembered that after the death of the late Emperor of Great Zhou, he once had a huge force in the army in front of the palace, only under Zhang Yongde.
This opportunity should have been his, but now he is watching others gradually approaching that position; how could he not resolve the feeling in his heart, the depression, pain, and sadness.
How many people have won the world with common people for thousands of years? How many opportunities have they only won?
What you get is not only as simple as glory, wealth, power and status, but also gain a place in the history of all ages and can strive for supreme status for many generations.
This kind of thing is really a once-in-a-lifetime achievement!
Zhao Kuangyin now saw Guo Shao’s chance and was unable to calm down!I only say in my heart that if you make a mistake, you will regret it for life and die with your eyes open!
Li Jixun said: Brother Zhao’s words are reasonable. It would be strange if such ambition person does not usurp the throne.Unfortunately, Taizu and the late emperors were so difficult to start their own business that they finally had a foundation and made outsiders free.This person can only bully the orphan and widowed mother to take office, and he is not a good man!
Zhao Kuangyin looked ugly and said: Widowed mother cannot be included, then Fu would have vented his anger on the same nostril as Guo Shao; if there was no Fu, would Guo Shao have the foundation to be what he is today?
Shi Shouxin said: Brother Zhao thought when and where would Guo Shao change?
Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while: To conquer the Southern Tang Kingdom, the time is most appropriate to return to the court... If it is local, Songzhou.He felt even more uncomfortable when he said this, because he had been the governor of the Guide Army of Songzhou. Although he was just a remote leader, he was also the place where he made his fortune. As a result, the person he disliked the most was probably the emperor there.
His voice was filled with sadness, and he sighed: The army that conquered the Southern Tang Dynasty had a large number of naval troops, and the naval ships could also help the army transport supplies by water.When the Zhou army was in charge, they should choose a road along the water; after crossing the Huai River from the south of the Yangtze River, the nearest route to the Bian River and the widest river channel.Since the army of the army took the Bian River, the closest place to Tokyo on this river is Songzhou; he could be supported there and then return to Beijing.
Not only Zhao Kuangyin was annoyed, but even his brothers such as Shi Shouxin were very angry.
Even if they are not on the throne, it is natural to make a founding hero, a marquis and a minister, but now they are like a dog with a family. Who can feel comfortable here?
Sure enough, Shi Shouxin patted the table and said: I just don’t want to see him fulfill his wish!
Zhao Kuangyin and Li Jixun almost agreed with each other, and everyone felt the same.
Shi Shouxin said: Since Brother Zhao has guessed his time and place correctly, why don’t we think of some solutions to make him lose his mind, at least let the people in the world see this guy’s face clearly!I will make you proud, I will make you proud...
Li Jixun couldn't help asking: There are people from Guo Shao inside and outside, and he has heavy troops in his hands.What's more, if people who do such major things do not make comprehensive arrangements early, how dare they allow their subordinates to support them casually?What can we do?
Zhao Kuangyin paced back and forth a few steps: How deep is Guo Shaocai's foundation?What should be done? Let's make a good summary.