Chapter 67: Ai Qianli Ke mentioned the old story and asked Muyila for reinforcements.
Beschuyerhev came to Anhan Mansion. As soon as he entered the gate of the palace, three figures came towards him.
"Ah! Isn't this the Lord?
"My Lord, you are so powerful!"
"We have the honor to admire the demeanor of the Lord. Fortunately, how fortunately it is!"
Beschuyilhev was stunned and didn't know what these people were. However, looking at them all wearing imperial clothes, it seems that they are not idle juniors, so they quickly arched their hands and laughed, "I'm a small, military officer outside. I don't know, three, adults in the capital. Don't be surprised."
"Tut! The Lord is too modest and modest!"
"Who doesn't know that the father-in-law has contributed to the country and defeated the stubborn enemy twice?"
"The sweep of the eight countries in the west of the river also has the achievements of the Lord! It is a great achievement that has been famous in history.
"Lord, I am the captain of the navy, Fang Yuandu, and I am generally a military officer. However, there are many people who are not civil and military, not as good as adults!"
"Your Majesty, I am the servant of the historian Fang, and I am a minor official in the capital, which is not worth mentioning."
"I am Jianzhi, a servant of the imperial historian, and I hope the Lord of the Lord of the State will mention more."
Bestyuelchev is speechless. Due to his limited level of Chinese, he can't understand their polite words. Fortunately, Zhao Jin took Zhuolin Yabinna out to greet him and relieved him. After a gossip, Zhao Jin asked the idle people to retreat and talk about confidential matters with Beschuyelhev and Fang brothers.
"Apparent, you and I are close relatives now." Zhao Jin smiled and said, "I have something important to entrust to you. But before that, I would like to hear from you how China's current situation should develop?
"Told Your Majesty." Beschuyilhev said without hesitation, "The Principality of Rostov must be destroyed!" Its land is fertile. It produces a lot of food. Its geography is superior. China's business road needs to pass through it before it can go to sea.
"Well said!" Zhao Jin patted his thigh and said, "I knew that you are not only a good general, but also a strategist!"
"What the lord said is very true! Lord Lord, you are very knowledgeable!" The Fang brothers extended their thumbs together.
Zhao Yu asked Beschuyelkhev again: "So, have you heard of the excavation of the canal by the Principality of Rostov this year?"
"I've heard of it." Beschuyelf said, "They, dig the canal. The Volga River and the Don River should be connected. They are the Grand Duke, mobilized, and many people. People, digging rivers, hard work, no salary, a lot of complaints. Grand Duke, only care about himself and enjoy himself, regardless of the hardships of the people and the faint king.
"Ah ha ha! Exactly!" Zhao Jin smiled and said, "However, the Lord Lord doesn't know that the Grand Duke is a faint king, but he didn't come up with the idea of digging the canal. This is the top state secret of our country, and the court ministers don't know about it. Now that we are close relatives, I just want to tell you that this canal is actually a wonderful trick from Yuandu.
"Oh?" Beschuelkhev was surprised: "Canal, a clever plan?"
"Yes. A great trick." Zhao Jin explained, "Although China has established a sailor, it can only walk around the inland river and the sea, not the sea. This is a problem. In addition, if you want to send troops, the abbot should be very clear - is it convenient by waterway or by land?
"Naturally, the waterway is convenient."
"Hmm. Therefore, if our country is connected by water with the Principality of Rostov..."
"It's easy to destroy it!" Beschuyilhev patted his thigh excitedly and understood Zhao Jin's meaning.
"Haha! That's the reason." Zhao Jin pointed and calculated: "The land march is slow, and the logistics transportation is difficult. On the waterway, with our sail-improved ships, we can walk an average of more than 20 miles in an hour in the inland river and about 300 miles in 12 hours a day. The boat doesn't have to rest like people and horses, but can walk at night. From Liancheng Prefecture of China to Rostov City, the capital of the Principality of Rostov, can be reached in four days! Therefore, the day when the canal is dug is the time for our country to destroy it!"
Beschuyelhev completely understood and couldn't help admiring: "Your Majesty, it's a wonderful calculation."
"No, no, this is thanks to Yuandu's credit. He told me that he could let the enemy dig the canal by itself and open the way for our sailors, haha. Zhao Jin smiled and said, "And in this way, the enemy's soldiers and civilians worked hard to dig canals, which not only weakened their combat effectiveness, but also caused internal dissatisfaction. When our army advances to the west, they will definitely eat pot pulp and welcome the king!"
Beschuyarkhov nodded repeatedly and felt that this wonderful plan was really wonderful. Their views on the three brothers of the Fang family suddenly changed. It turned out that they were not only those who clapped their beards, but also could make good judgments and tricks like gods. However, there is one thing unknown about Beschuyilkhev - why did Grand Duke Rostov listen to His Majesty so much and ask him to dig the canal?
Zhao Jin saw Beschuyelhev's mind and took the initiative to answer, "Do you know how Grand Duke Constantine of Rostov was fooled by me? It's very simple. Count Ubilyuka, Constantine's confisant, has been bought by our people. Ubirutika proposed to Constantine that only need to dig a short canal to connect the undulating Erga River and the Don River can realize the waterway between Rostov and Yanhan. It is easier for merchants to communicate, and taxes will definitely increase. Of course, this is also true. Constantine immediately took action as soon as he heard it was reasonable, haha..."
Beschuyarhev Maos suddenly opened and nodded repeatedly.
"Unfortunately, they are not good at technology and dig too slowly." Zhao Jin said, "I really want to pull a character named Guo Shoujing over and ask him to help the Rostovs dig the canal. Guo Shoujing is an savvy who digs canals and presided over the re-excavation of the 3,000-mile-long Grand Canal! The small canal of the Principality of Rostov, which is less than a hundred miles long, is simply not enough for him to close his teeth.
At this time, will Guo Shoujing sneeze in the capital of the Yuan Dynasty thousands of miles away?
Zhao Jin finally told Beschuyarhev that he wanted to send him to attack the Principality of Rostov. It is estimated that the canal will be connected by next summer, and now you can go to Lianchengfu with Fang Yuandu to train soldiers. Fang Yuandu's navy has some marine troops, but it is not enough. More army must be trained to be accustomed to sailing and good at landing operations. At that time, Yanhan planned to divide the troops into two roads. The soldiers and horses on the North Road were led by Fang Yuandu and Beschuyelhev and assaulted all the way along the canal. The soldiers and horses on the South Road were led by Xiao Yu and Li Gui, taking the land road to cooperate with the collection of Rostov.
Beschuyilhev is overjoyed. He is already a relative of the emperor and is eager to make contributions. Zhao Jin also appreciates his talent and feels that he can become a backbone. The previous concubine was not without other good candidates - the beauties of all ethnic groups in Dongsi are like clouds, not only the bucket waist? However, little Lori is cute and her father is strong, so she naturally accepts her. Zhao Jin doesn't want his imperial relatives to be wine bags and rice bags, just corpse vegetarian meals.
When it comes to the royal relatives, Zhao Jin actually has a heart disease. That is Ai Qianli's mother, Tu Hannai, who was previously robbed by the Chechens in the tribal fight. Ai Qianlike begged Zhao Jin to send troops last year to rescue her mother. Zhao Jinrong and Ma Yu, how can they take care of Chechen? Chechens are a famous and unruly people since ancient times. If it is unnecessary, Zhao Jin really doesn't want to mess with them. But now, Tu Yuhan can be regarded as a mother-in-law. If she is not saved, where will Zhao Jin, the lord of the country, be?
Zhao Jin first tried to adopt the method of redemption and sent an envoy to inquire about the Chechen tribe from the beginning of this year, but there was no definite news. Some Chechen herdsmen revealed that Tu Yaohan is now in the hands of the chief. But when the messenger tried to visit Chief Samiri, he was rejected. Samili was very arrogant. He received gifts but refused to receive the messenger. He also claimed that he would attack Yan Han: "If I don't fight, I must send enough property." The messenger replied, and Zhao Jin was furious: "I'm afraid he will blame this kind of blackmailer!" So he sent many people to explore Samiri's details. It turned out that the guy came from a bandit. Five years ago, he took advantage of the civil strife of the Chechen tribe to ascend the throne of chief. He ruled the tribe without any means, was greedy and insatiable, and the clan was quite rebellious. Zhao Jin secretly thought about it and felt that at the right time, he should set up troops to get rid of Samiri and consolidate the border defense.
After Zhao Jin subdued the Xiao tribe and returned to the division, Ai Qianlike mentioned the old story and begged the king to send troops to fight against Chechnya. Zhao Jin said, "Don't worry. I will send troops at the beginning of spring next year. Ai Qianlike didn't comply and threw herself on Zhao Jin: "You said last year that you would send troops. Do you want me to wait for the year after next year? No way! You send troops immediately! I'll go with you, and you won't be lonely." Zhao Jin was caught and bitten by her and said helplessly, "It's not that I won't go out of the army. Look, I have run around three times this year. I don't care about myself, but the soldiers and horses need to rest!" Ai Qianli insisted, "Don't be afraid. I know you are very brave and don't need many people. It's enough for you to bring those who can still fight!"
Zhao Jin was entangled. It is said that the pillow wind is the most difficult to resist, as is the result. Fortunately, Zhuolin Yabinna broke in in a gust of wind, and people heard it before they heard it: "Sister Aiqian Like!" Ai Yuli was shocked and hurriedly climbed down from Zhao Jin. Zhao Jin quickly slipped through the back door while they were talking.
It's not all right to rely on Lori to save. Zhao Jin must think of a serious way. At this time, Li Gui, the general of Long Xiang and the governor of Kuangzhou, who was responsible for guarding the Chechen tribe, received the news that Samiri, the chief of Chechnya, had sent troops to plunder the Kingdom of Georgia and was defeated by the army led by Georgian King Dimitel. Li Gui sent someone to report the situation to the court.
In the court, Zhao Yu fell into meditation. The generals have different opinions. Some think that the opportunity cannot be missed, some think that there should be no more wars this year, and some shout to be pioneers.
After retreating from the dynasty, Zhao Jin and Xiao Ruoyi walked around the city to watch the flowers. Xiao Ruoyi saw that there was something in Zhao Jin's heart and asked, "What's wrong with the lord? Can I share my worries?"
After Xiao Ruoying came to Anhan Mansion, although she was respected as a guest, she did not dare to think of herself as a guest. She followed the ministers to call Zhao Jin the lord and claimed to be a minister. This made her more popular, and the ministers felt that she would not be arrogant and had the conditions to be a virtuous queen.
Zhao Jin told Xiao Ruoying the reason for the incident and smiled shyly when he was entangled by Ai Yuli.
Xiao Ruoyi smiled. She has maturity and generousness beyond her real age and doesn't care how the king's concubine is. Which king should not have several concubines? Concubines will naturally be coquettish and crazy. Xiao Ruoying only paid attention to what Zhao Jin said about the country, carefully considered it, and said, "Why do you have any doubts about it? Take advantage of the opportunity to enter and move in the gap, this soldier's good strategy is also.
Zhao Yu said, "What do you mean, send troops now?"
Xiao Ruoying shook his head: "The chief is unpopular and unfavorable to foreign affairs, which will lead to civil strife. The lord can wait for a moment and make the border * carefully prepare. When he has chaos, he will attack with light soldiers, and the result will be double with half the effort.
Zhao Yu listened and was overjoyed. He nodded and said, "What you said is reasonable."
(to be continued in the next section)