With seven points of drunkenness, Zhang Yi returned to the house. General Wang, who accompanied him, said goodbye and left. He was going back to Jiyuan City. He guarded the border and guarded against the invasion of nomadic tribes in the north and Little China in the south.
Zhang Yi learned from him that in fact, the pressure on the northern border of old China has always been great. Nomads come and go like the wind, and they invade and plunder people and livestock from time to time.
This is a big problem. If the northern border is not stable, it will be difficult for the old China to move eastward with all its strength. Zhang Yi takes this problem seriously.
Now, he began to think about old China. King Liu Kai wanted him to be his successor. Of course, he couldn't tell anyone about this. But it was such a great trust and expectation, and he was grateful.
He will assist King Liu Kai to unify the world like Qin Shihuang and govern the world like Yao and Shun. This has no conflict with his original ideal. The result is still the creation of a new civilization, but it is more realistic and down-to-earth.
Similarly, King Liu Kai is also progressing through groping. He can defeat hundreds of separatist forces in the northwest and unite the major families at the same time. This is already an incredible achievement.
His retroism is also a beautiful ideal, but no one can resist the progress of the times. King Liu Kai realized this and encountered a bottleneck in his development.
It's a pity that he has more than enough ambition but not enough strength. As General Wang said, he was tired from riding horses for many years and was in poor health, so Prime Minister Wu Rui took control of the government. However, Zhang Yi did not feel that King Liu Kai was in poor health...
Oh, no, he was relying on willpower to support himself. At the end of the conversation today, a look of tiredness appeared on his face that could not be concealed.
What a pity, Zhang Yi thought.
He became worried. The country could be held together only by his prestige. Once King Liu Kai fell, it would surely fall apart!
Thinking of this, Zhang Yi felt very sad. Sometimes, if you don't understand a person deeply, you don't know how great he is and how difficult he is.
He must seize the time and do his best to solve Liu Kai's problems and let him see the day when China is unified!
…
In Chang'an, the moonlight is like water.
Zhang Yi was wandering in the yard.
This compound is one of the rare mansions in Chang'an and was given to him by King Liu Kai. General Wang pointed this out before leaving.
At first they didn't know Zhang Yi's attitude, so the guards were ordered to look after him. Now, the housekeeper, chef and guards all regard Zhang Yi as their master and obey orders.
Tonight, Zhang Yi thought a lot. His thoughts returned to Mopan City. He missed his brothers and everyone there. However, he could not go back for the time being. He needed to race against time to devote himself to a new career.
When he came to the study, Zhang Yi wrote a letter and asked Xiaolong to tell the people in Mopan City that he was fine and so was King Liu Kai. Mopan City had won its independent status and people could return to their normal lives.
Trade with old China continues, but profits must be reduced, because eventually, the two companies will merge into one.
To strengthen military armaments, each of the four legions was expanded to 2,000 men, equipped with the best armor and weapons, and well trained to be ready for orders at any time.
The focus of defense is on Greater China and Little China. King Liu Kai will submit letters of credence to both countries, clearly supporting the independence of the Mopan City area and stating that he will use all his strength to protect this area.
The purpose of expanding the army is to learn lessons, have the ability to defend ourselves, and at the same time be prepared to mobilize to the north and fight the nomads invading south.
That's right, while Zhang Yi is brewing a reform plan, he must be prepared to lead his army to support the northern border. Sooner or later, he will have to resolve the crisis in the northern border.
Zhang Yi will never be merciful in dealing with foreign invasions. Anyone who dares to step into China will be killed!
The warriors of Mopan City have a place to use their talents and can fully unleash their powerful fighting power. These eight thousand warriors are Zhang Yi's elite division!
Even if King Liu Kai gave him a hundred thousand troops, Zhang Yi would not feel at ease. Only the warriors who have fought with him through life and death are the absolute force that he trusts and relies on.
Zhang Yi told Xiaolong that when the time was right, he would let the brothers come to Chang'an for a party, and then they would drink and chat all night long. At the moment, the most important thing is for everyone to complete their tasks with peace of mind.
Finally, Zhang Yi said in the letter.
"Brothers, I have begun to completely rectify the long-standing abuses of old China. This is a huge challenge, but with the support of King Liu Kai, I believe I will succeed. You are my strongest backing. I miss you and look forward to meeting you soon.
See you! Work hard and cherish it, my brothers!”
After putting away the pen, Zhang Yi burst into tears.
He knows that the brothers will do as he is told, everyone will support him unconditionally, and he will lead the brothers to a bigger stage.
At the moment, he still has to keep a low profile and call in his brothers. This power will arouse the suspicion of Prime Minister Wu Rui or General Liu Guangda.
Zhang Yi is a very wise person.
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Early the next morning, Zhang Yi woke up from his dream.
He had an extremely beautiful dream. He dreamed of Xiaoliu, whose appearance was unclear but unusually gentle. The two of them were walking together in a garden in full bloom.
Is she really in love, or is she still in unrequited love? Zhang Yi felt dumbfounded.
But he can be sure of one thing, this is his fate.
After lying down for a while, Zhang Yi got up and dressed.
The housekeeper hurriedly arranged breakfast. After eating, Zhang Yi went to the backyard to visit Jueying. It received the best care.
However, Zhang Yi does not plan to ride a horse today. He plans to go deep into the folk and chat with the people in Chang'an to understand the most real situation.
Zhang Yi sealed the letter and gave it to the steward, asking him to arrange for two guards to be sent to Mopan City. At the same time, he gave him a bag of gold and bought some Chang'an specialties, such as pastries and candies, to take with him.
The butler smiled and waved his hand, saying that the king has ordered that all expenses will be paid by the palace. Please rest assured, Mr. Zhang Yi, he will arrange everything properly.
Zhang Yi smiled, so to speak, the gold he carried with him was of no use.
After leaving the house, Zhang Yi walked around Chang'an City alone. The security guards originally wanted to accompany him, but Zhang Yi refused. He wanted to enjoy the feeling of freedom.
This is a large city with a large population and many ancient buildings still preserved.
There are various shops on both sides of the street, and the sounds of business, people, and cars and horses can be heard all the time.
The shop is filled with a dazzling array of products, including cloth, pottery, copperware, bambooware, straw hats, vases, incense, Buddha statues, as well as a variety of fruits, vegetables and meats.
From time to time, Zhang Yi saw artists performing on the street, juggling, singing and dancing, attracting many onlookers.
Zhang Yi was in high spirits and walked through the bustling streets. No one knew him. He could look around like a common man, ask about the prices of goods, and buy some snacks to eat while walking.
At this moment, Zhang Yi suddenly felt that someone was following him in the distance.