The road from Chang'an to Taiyuan is much easier than in previous years.
Chang'an is the center of the Han Dynasty, while Taiyuan is the center of Bingzhou.
The administrative offices of various counties and counties may not be directly connected to Chang'an.
But the administrative offices of each state must have direct official connections with Chang'an.
This is not only a need for the central government to strengthen local control, but also a need for national strategic security.
"Figure Mania" Lao Ying built nine Chi Roads in one go just after unifying the six countries. It was precisely based on this consideration.
Qin Zhidao, which leads directly to Jiuyuan, is only one of the nine roads.
"The Qin Dynasty traveled all over the world, depriving Yan and Qi in the east, and Wu and Chu in the south. Above the rivers and lakes, you can see the seashore. The road is fifty paces wide, with trees three feet tall. It is thickly built on the outside and covered with golden vertebrae.
The trees are made of green pines.”
Unexpectedly, Lao Ying spent all the people's power to build the Nine Paths of the World, and his family did not enjoy it, but Liu Han was all benefited.
In particular, the reason why the Early Han Dynasty was able to create the martial arts that later generations looked up to, and its territory reached the limit of military expansion in the feudal era, was indispensable to the Chi Dao built by the "Figure Crazy Demon".
But later on, the Chidao was in disrepair - after all, even just maintaining these Chidao was a huge, long-lasting, and even labor-intensive project.
Coupled with the destruction caused by war, these roads gradually shrank or even disappeared, and were eventually lost in the long river of history.
But then again, Qin Zhidao, which was used for the longest time, was gradually buried until the Qing Dynasty, which is enough to illustrate the quality of the Chi Road construction ordered by the "figure maniac".
When the Three Kingdoms separated from Qin, it was only more than 400 years ago.
These roads, except Qinzhi Road, can still be used directly after slight repairs.
Although the remaining eight are no longer as broad and majestic as they used to be, at least their traces are still there.
There are even many sections of roads that are still major local official roads.
One of the nine Chi Roads is called Linjin Road.
As the name suggests, it is the Chi Road that leads directly from Xianyang to Jin.
It starts from Chang'an and heads northeast, arrives at Dahe, crosses Pujin, passes Puban, reaches Hedong, and finally reaches Shangdang.
However, the section from Hedong to Shangdang has long been destroyed due to various changes in Shangdang County.
Fortunately, in recent years, the engineering team has initially reopened this road in accordance with the outsourcing business of the imperial court, and is currently preparing to widen and strengthen it.
As for traveling from Hedong to Taiyuan, Ji Han still inherited Emperor Zhaolie's practice and vigorously developed the postal system, setting up a series of pavilions and pavilions along the way.
At the same time, we use the rich experience and skilled workers accumulated by the engineering team over the years to continuously build and widen official roads.
Especially after the Battle of Shangdang, the imperial court felt the importance of Taiyuan and used the Joint Reserve Bureau to issue a special treasury bond specifically for the construction of the official road between Hedong and Taiyuan.
Most of the money was paid by wealthy families in Hedong and Taiyuan, and a small part was paid by wealthy families in Shangdang whose homes were confiscated.
Of course, this matter also caused some waves in the court.
For example, some people from Yongliang stood up and said, didn't Qinjiu Road also have a Western Road (leading from Chang'an to Lintao in Hexi)?
Why not expand it a little more?
For example, wouldn't it be nice to follow it to reconnect and repair the post roads that led directly to the Western Regions from the Han Dynasty to facilitate travel between Hexi and the Western Regions?
The imperial court can issue another national debt. We Guanxi people, especially Liangzhou people, also have money, Baoyuan!
This is not because the people of Yongliang are stupid and have too much money, but these days, those who collect money are not considered capable, but those who pay are considered capable.
If you want to be rich, build roads first.
Feng Da Sima had already said this in Nanxiang, and it was never wrong to throw away money.
If the post roads between Hexi and the Western Regions can really be built, then the roads will really be filled with gold!
Not to mention the initial investment, 50% to 60% can be recovered during road construction - the engineering team does not bring their own dry food to work for free.
The imperial court was building a major project, and as long as there was some connection with the local area, even if it was selling vegetables, it would be enough to satisfy everyone.
Of course, this proposal was rejected at the court meeting.
The reason is also very simple.
No one is available.
The court can raise food, and the people are willing to pay, but where can they find so many people to build roads?
So when it was learned that Taiyuan Xiangxian took advantage of the time difference to take advantage of the 50,000 laborers in the hands of General Zhendong, even Hedong, who was originally a political ally, couldn't help but complain:
The guy from Taiyuan is really not the son of a man who fell in love with him! He has such a big appetite, why don’t he swallow all the shit?!
Dahan, there is really a shortage of people in all walks of life everywhere.
So this is why those who receive money are not considered capable, but those who give money are considered capable.
After all, it’s about the dog’s right to bark.
The more capable an interest group is, the louder it will bark at the court, and the more food it can bring to its own territory.
As for the political group like Shu, where the girl is born as a maid, if there is a bullshit named Quan, you can eat whatever the court gives you.
It would be nice to eat some. Do you still want to order?
Why are the wealthy families in Hedong, Taiyuan willing to be bloodletted by Feng again and again?
In addition to Feng's methods and the general trend of the world, he also wanted to use this to enhance his power in the court and avoid the fate of the Shu family.
Of course, Feng no longer needs to bark at the court to highlight his presence.
He just bared his teeth in Taiyuan, and the Emperor Liu Adou immediately sent people over to reward him.
The angel sent here was named Li Xiang, who was the minister at that time.
Li Xiang's lord is called Li Fu. When the Prime Minister was seriously ill, Adou sent him urgently to visit him and inquire about the Prime Minister's plans for the country a hundred years from now.
However, he died in office a few years ago.
His son Li Xiang was also famous, and the emperor remembered his father's past merits, so he filled the position of Shang Shulang.
After all, the person who was sent by Adou to inquire about important matters when the Prime Minister was seriously ill could be said to be Adou's close confidant.
The son of a confidant is still a confidant.
Li Xiang read out the imperial edict in public and rewarded the army. After completing the process, he found an opportunity to come to see Feng Da Sima privately.
"Xiang, I have met Da Sima."
This time, he bowed properly to show that he was not coming to meet him as an angel.
When Feng Da Sima saw Li Xiang coming to ask for an audience, he was not surprised. Instead, there was a trace of trance in his eyes:
"Li Shangshu, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Da Sima."
After Li Xiang sat down, Feng Da Sima took the initiative to speak, with a somewhat nostalgic look on his face, and said in a leisurely tone:
"Every time I see Li Shangshu these days, I always think of an old friend and an elder."
Li Xiang made a respectful listening gesture:
"Anyone who can be called an old friend by Da Sima must be an extraordinary person, and a person who can be called an elder is someone who is even more respected."
Although Li Xiang is younger than Feng Da Sima, the difference is less than ten years.
Now, because of their status, Li Xiang willingly placed himself in the position of a junior.
Thinking of that so-called old friend, Feng Da Sima couldn't help but smile:
"The old friend I'm talking about is none other than Li Shangshu's late father, Li Pushe. Li Pushe has a keen sense of fruitfulness and is quick in politics. He is a great minister of my great Han Dynasty. He can indeed be called extraordinary."
As soon as Li Xiang heard that the person Da Sima mentioned was his late father, he quickly stood up to show his respect and filial piety.
"If my late father had any knowledge, he would be delighted to receive such high praise from the Great Sima, and would thank him very much."
Li Xiang bowed respectfully to Da Sima.
With Da Sima's comments, your posthumous name is considered safe.
"I'm just telling the truth."
Feng Da Sima accepted this courtesy and motioned for him to sit down again.
After the late emperor entered Shu, Li Fu served as the governor of Brazil.
After that, he served as the governor of Jiangzhou and a general in power.
Then he entered the court, served as a minister, and was granted the title of Marquis of Pingyang Ting.
Finally, he served as the former supervisor of the army and led the general Sima.
None of the positions he holds is empty, they are all critical. This shows that he is capable and truly extraordinary.
"Since Li Shangshu knows that the old friend I am thinking of is my late father, how can he know who the elder I am thinking of is?"
Li Xiang wanted to shake his head, but a flash of inspiration flashed in his heart and he blurted out:
"Is it possible that Da Sima is talking about the Prime Minister?"
There is currently only one prime minister in Jihan.
If the Han Dynasty flourished three times, there would probably only be one like this.
Feng Da Sima nodded, indicating that Li Xiang had guessed correctly.
His eyes looked towards the tent door, as if he wanted to look further through the tent door.
"Yes, that's the Prime Minister. I remember that when Chang'an was recaptured, the Prime Minister refused to enter the city first. He specially sent someone to summon me and entered Chang'an with me. His intention to protect him with his fists made me feel like boiling water boiling my heart every time I think about it."
Feng Da Sima's voice seemed to be close but was actually far away. He was remembering and longing for her, but also a little regretful and sad, which made Li Xiang not dare to answer easily.
In fact, with his current status, he is not qualified to talk about this topic.
His relationship with Da Sima was not as close as this.
So he didn't understand why Da Sima mentioned this to him.
There was silence in the tent for a long time, and then Feng Dashima's voice continued to sound:
"The recovery of the old capital of Chang'an was a matter worthy of joy and celebration, but who would have expected that the prime minister fell ill due to overwork and became seriously ill."
Li Xiang then opened his mouth and said:
"The prime minister was appointed when the army was defeated, and he was ordered to be in danger, but he was afraid of harming the late emperor's reputation, so he devoted himself to the Han Dynasty and died. I am a model of a true Han minister, and I can't live up to it."
"Yeah, I can't wait for the Prime Minister to be in trouble."
Feng Da Sima spoke up, saying one more word than Li Xiang:
"The Prime Minister was seriously ill in Chang'an, and His Majesty sent Li Pushe to visit him and consult the Prime Minister on national affairs a hundred years from now."
Having said this, he looked at Li Xiang and said, "I didn't expect that His Majesty would send you to see me again today. It reminds me of this old incident in Chang'an."
Hearing Feng Da Sima's words, Li Xiang's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason. He always felt that there was something in Feng Da Sima's words.
But for a moment, he was a little confused about the meaning behind Da Sima's words.
If you can't figure it out, you won't dare to speak easily.
There was no focus in Feng Da Sima's eyes, and he had no intention of forcing Li Xiang to speak. He just asked in a nonchalant voice:
"Does Li Shangshu remember the former Hussars General Li Ping (aka Li Yan)?"
Li Xiang's heart involuntarily jumped a few times again.
Li Ping is one of the two auxiliary ministers appointed by the late emperor to His Majesty. How could he not know?
Having said this, Li Xiang already vaguely understood what Feng Dashima might be going to say.
In other words, why did Da Sima behave so abnormally in the past few days.
He couldn't help but whispered:
"Da Sima, that's not the case, is it? Who doesn't know that you and His Majesty are so close, well, His Majesty has great trust in Da Sima..."
As close as brothers, indeed as close as brothers.
No, maybe His Majesty is not as affectionate to his brothers as he is to Da Sima.
After all, they are brothers-in-law.
Feng Da Sima's eyes finally gained focus, and he glanced over, with a calm smile on his face:
"Does Li Shangshu think that I can still compare with the Prime Minister? However, even the Prime Minister, when he led the army in the Northern Expedition, the auxiliary minister appointed by the late emperor dared to hold back the rear."
"People say that I am cruel and ruthless, and they call me the reincarnation of the Ghost King. You can imagine how much they hate me. There are so many people in this world who want my life."
"Whenever there is a chance, I don't know how many people will express my greedy words in front of Your Majesty. As the saying goes, a lot of words make gold, but accumulation destroys bones."
"A wise man like Emperor Xiaowen would still summon important ministers like Ji Bu based on their reputation and send them away after destroying others."
"Now in the battle in Hebei, all my fellow men, both wise and foolish, think that victory is within their grasp and have no other ideas."
"Especially when the news of General Zhendong's great victory outside the Great Wall spread to Taiyuan, there have been rumors outside that the recovery of Hebei is just around the corner."
"In words, it seems as if a large army can fly across the Taihang Mountains in one day, and the rebels in Hebei will abandon their armor and switch sides when they hear the arrival of the king's army."
Feng Da Sima stared at Li Xiang, "Li Shangshu, tell me honestly, is there anyone in the court who thinks this way?"
Li Xiang felt the intimidation of Da Sima's gaze and did not dare to raise his head, na na said: "Yes."
In fact, even he had some thoughts like this.
There is even an optimistic statement in the DPRK that the Han cavalry can completely conquer Hebei in three months.
Both the government and the public were extremely optimistic about this war.
In particular, General Zhendong's great victory in conquering hundreds of thousands of barbarians pushed this optimism to its peak.
Therefore, there was no fluctuation in the battle reports of the Central Government regarding Da Sima, who captured a fort today, attacked a stronghold tomorrow, and captured dozens of people the next day. They even thought it was making a fuss out of a molehill.
"But for me, this time my opponent, Sima Yi, is my biggest enemy since I led the army on the expedition."
Feng Da Sima's voice was faint and faint, "Judging from the current situation, it would be fine if the war goes well, and everyone would take it for granted."
"But what if there are twists and turns? I'm afraid I will have doubts and criticism." Feng Dasima looked at Li Xiang and said meaningfully, "If there is an emergency, maybe there will be a fierce public sentiment?"
In addition, some guys who stab Feng Da Sima and villain every day add fuel to the fire.
There is also a certain queen who always wants to return to live in Weiyang Palace.
Jiang Wan was seriously ill and could hardly manage.
Fei Yi, who succeeded Jiang Wan, did not have enough prestige.
The chancellery may not be able to suppress the interest groups in North Korea and China competing for the right to bark dogs.
What if Adou, a ruthless person like what he did in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, calls someone Feng back to Chang'an who is facing off at the front line, saying that he is lonely, lonely, and misses him, so he calls him back to talk...
Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.
When Li Xiang heard these words from Da Sima, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
Because these words of Da Sima not only accurately stated the views and mentality of most people in the court today, but even stated some possible situations that may arise in the future.
Your Majesty still knows Da Sima!
No wonder he was specially sent to see Da Sima, ostensibly to reward the army, but actually to ask Da Sima privately what he was thinking.
Thinking about all these, he did not forget the purpose of his trip, and asked boldly: "Da Sima is not confident in this battle?"
"If I don't have confidence, why should I be a leader?" Da Sima snorted coldly, and then softened his tone, "But what if I have more confidence? As the saying goes, you can't be careless in a dangerous battle."
Li Xiang asked again:
"What does Da Sima mean?"
"This battle may be more difficult and longer than we imagined..." Feng Dasima finally revealed his "truth", "I have already said hello to you at the Chancellor's desk, please be careful to prepare more food and fodder.
"
"But except for the chancellery, no one in the court or at the top of the court has a correct idea of how long this battle will last."
Li Xiang heard this and waited for a long time, but did not hear Da Sima continue to speak, so he had to ask:
"Then according to Da Sima's estimation, how long will this battle last?"
"have no idea."
Li Xiang:……
"But I know that the fight may take a long time, so Your Majesty must be mentally prepared."
"Xiang understands."
After someone sent Li Xiang away, Feng Da Sima looked far away, looking in a certain direction, with a slight coldness in his eyes.
At the same time, he subconsciously licked his lips, as if preparing to grind his teeth to suck blood.