Zhao Hongrun, who was in Zhi County, was not aware of the arrival of Bosile and Youma because they were separated by Xiang Mo and Xiang Pei, two generals of Chu State.
Compared with the Chu army on the West Road battlefield, whose life is getting more and more difficult, Zhao Hongrun's life has been very comfortable in recent days. No, when the three generals Sun Shuke, She Li, and Gan Ben came to Zhi County to return to Zhao Hongrun, later
The man was holding a scroll from Chu State and looking at it with great interest.
Out of curiosity, Sun Shuke took a few glances and realized that it was actually a Chu book describing stories about gods, ghosts and ghosts.
"His Royal Highness, Prince Su, also likes to read such weird stories?" She Li was the first to ask.
The reason why he asked this question was because the ghost story book in Zhao Hongrun's hand was actually mostly a book used to teach children to learn well. It can be understood as a children's book.
The general idea of the book is nothing more than to advise people to learn good things, such as being a good person, being loyal to the emperor and patriotism, and being filial to their parents. Those who are unfilial will be eaten by monsters or struck to death by lightning.
Although in Zhao Hongrun's opinion these are unfounded arguments, it is undeniable that this is a book that encourages people to do good.
Of course, the reason why Zhao Hongrun read this kind of book is because he has been too busy in recent days, so he used these stories about ghosts and ghosts to pass the time, purely as novels to kill time.
"Read it when you have nothing to do. Anyway, there is nothing wrong with reading more books like this that encourage people to learn well." Zhao Hongrun replied with a smile.
Having said this, Zhao Hongrun weighed the book in his hand and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I saw that there are many stories in the book that have very good morals, and I plan to adapt them a little, translate them into Wei characters, and spread them to my university.
Wei Qu...you guys won't mind, right?"
Sun Shuke, She Li, and Qian Ben were stunned for a moment, and then they repeatedly expressed that they had no objections, and they were actually a little happy.
Because in this era, there is no such thing as intellectual property rights, and people's hearts are very simple. Those who wrote the works hope that their academic theories or books will be widely circulated so that they can leave their names in history.
For now, if Zhao Hongrun really brought this Chu book describing stories about gods, ghosts, and ghosts to Wei, it would undoubtedly be the pride of the Chu people.
Although I don’t know if the author of this book is still alive, I believe he would also be grateful to Zhao Hongrun for expanding his reputation.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun smiled with satisfaction and handed the book in his hand to Wei Jiao, the chief of Zongwei, and said to him: "Keep it carefully and give it to the Ministry of Rites in the future. This book can be used to educate the people of the country."
"Yes." Wei Jiao took the book with both hands with a serious expression.
No wonder he is so serious. After all, in this era, not everyone is qualified to publish a book. Therefore, books are still a relatively sacred term in the countries of the Central Plains.
I think back then, the Prince of the East Palace, Hongli, had chosen to make a statement in order to expand his prestige, but unfortunately he was disturbed by Zhao Hongrun.
Wei Jiao carefully placed the book in a wooden box. Inside this wooden box were placed books that Zhao Hongrun had read so far and considered to be of educational significance.
On the side, Zongwei Mu Qing, who had nothing to do and came to Zhao Hongrun's side, shrugged and said: "Your Highness, there are not many literate people in the country, even if you give them such books, they will not be able to understand?...
They can't even write their own names." After a pause, he added in a complicated tone: "Compared with this thing, I believe they are more interested in finding ways to fill their stomachs."
Zhao Hongrun was silent for a while after hearing this.
Indeed, Mu Qing was right and he had no way to refute it, but Zhao Hongrun believed that the people of Wei would be able to use these books sooner or later.
However, when he thought that it might take more than ten years, decades, even hundreds or even thousands of years to educate the people, even Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but feel a little confused.
Shaking his head, he changed the topic and asked Sun Shuke, "How is the situation in Xiangcheng?"
At this time, Sun Shuke was looking at Zhao Hongrun with a complicated expression.
Because people in Chu State were impetuous, such books that encouraged people to do good have almost disappeared and lost the meaning of existence: most of the literate nobles were thinking about how to make money, so that there were more and more gold, silver and copper coins in their home treasury.
, or they are sensual and passionate about pleasure, so how can they calm down and read such books that encourage people to do good? As for those illiterate civilians, if such books fall into their hands, they may be worth less than a handful of firewood.
The once great country has fallen to this point...
Sun Shuke sighed silently.
"Uncle Sun?" Qian Ben glanced at Sun Shuke in surprise and reminded in a low voice: "His Royal Highness King Su is asking you something."
Sun Shuke woke up from a dream and repeatedly complained to Zhao Hongrun.
"Does General Uncle Sun have something on his mind?" Zhao Hongrun asked curiously.
Sun Shuke smiled bitterly, because compared with the sage King Su of Wei in front of him, he had recently felt more and more that the lord he once served, Ju Yangjun Xiong Litai, was nothing.
Comparing the behavior of Zhao Hongrun and Xiong Li, Sun Shuke became more and more disappointed with the latter. He gradually felt that the greedy Xiong Li was not worthy of being the king of a territory.
"Xiangcheng... Lord Zhai Huang, the deputy general of the Shang Shui Army, settled the relocated civilians well... Oh, by the way, Lord Zhai Huang also asked General Mo to pass a message to His Highness King Su. He said that he wanted to
Stabilize the common people and select a few people among them to serve as chiefs. Some of them are from small clans, but their reputations in the past are not bad... Please forgive him for making arrogant opinions," Sun Shuke said respectfully.
"Oh." Zhao Hongrun nodded, and then said to Mu Qing who was idle next to him: "Mu Qing, aren't you just idle? Come to Xiangcheng and tell Zhai Huang that he did a good job. Tell me more.
He, Xiangcheng, makes the decision."
Mu Qing had a sad face when he heard this. Although he was very free, he didn't want to go to Xiangcheng, so he hurried out of the house and shouted: "Your Highness, I'd better find some of Su Wang's guards.
Let them be."
Saying this, the guy ran away and disappeared.
Zhao Hongrun and Zongwei Chief Wei Jiao both shook their heads speechlessly.
At this time, although Sun Shuke also felt funny, he did not dare to openly laugh at Mu Qing. After all, Mu Qing was Zongwei, pronounced Zongwei, and written as a confidant of King Su. How could he, a surrendered general, make fun of him.
So Sun Shuke immediately changed the subject: "Speaking of which, His Highness King Su, when he arrived at Xiangcheng at the end of the day, he heard that there was a Chu general named Doulian who was still defending on Meng Mountain in the northwest of Xiangcheng?"
Zhao Hongrun became interested when he heard this and asked curiously: "Have you heard of Doulian?"
When Sun Shuke heard this, he smiled and explained: "I have only heard of it, but I have never had any contact with him... This person is a descendant of the Dou family. The Dou family is also a famous general in Chu State. Your Highness, if you want to surrender to this person,
, I’m afraid it’s not that easy.”
Zhao Hongrun was stunned when he heard this, because although he had thought about recruiting Dou Lian, he had not taken any practical action so far.
The reason why he did not attack Doulian was because he felt that Doulian's troops were no longer enough to influence the Wei army, so he was too lazy to spend any more effort.
But after thinking about it, he realized that it was probably Zhai Huang, the deputy general of the Shang Shui Army who was in Xiangcheng. After all, Dou Lian was also a brave and strategic general of the Chu State, and the Shang Shui Army lacked the most.
Yes, this is the kind of general.
Forget it, let Zhai Huang worry about it himself.
Shaking his head secretly, Zhao Hongrun smiled and said to Sun Shuke and other three generals: "Well, we have been ignored here recently, and the three generals have worked hard escorting the people all the way. Let's go down and rest for now... Now our Wei army has attacked south of the Wei River.
, I am thinking that there are many suffering Chu people south of the Huihe River. I hope that the three generals will spare no effort to escort the Chu people there to Xiangcheng..."
After hearing this, Sun Shuke and the other three generals looked at each other with strange expressions.
Huh?
Zhao Hongrun showed some confusion on his face.
At this moment, Sun Shuke took a deep breath, clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness King Su, I heard that our army is attacking Zhengyang. The three generals hope to contribute."
Eh?
The look of confusion on Zhao Hongrun's face became even thicker, because Sun Shuke and the other three were responsible for escorting Chu people because they did not want to meet their old master Ju Yangjun Xiong Li on the battlefield a while ago. Why did he change his mind again?
Woolen cloth?
For merit?
Zhao Hongrun didn't believe that Sun Shuke was such a person.
Perhaps guessing the surprise in Zhao Hongrun's heart, Sun Shuke said in a serious tone: "His Royal Highness King Su Mingjian, in the past few days, I have been escorting the civilians for the last three days and witnessed with my own eyes all kinds of things during this period... Compared with your Highness, your
Xian Ming, what Ju Yangjun Xiong Li has done in Ju Yang over the years is countless. Although the three of us have surrendered to the Wei Dynasty, before we leave, I hope that His Highness King Su will allow us to atone for our sins and make the final contribution to the Chu State.
One thing..."
Sun Shuke didn't need to tell Zhao Hongrun directly about this last thing to guess what it was.
This is...
Zhao Hongrun frowned slightly.
Because in his consideration, the more people like Ju Yangjun Xiong Li in the Chu country, the better, because as long as this group of people are there, it will be difficult for the Chu country to become strong again, but when he saw the three generals in front of him,
With the determination in his eyes, Zhao Hongrun hesitated slightly.
After thinking about it, Zhao Hongrun nodded solemnly and said: "Okay! In that case, the three of you will be under my command, and when the time is right, you will capture Juyang for me!"
"Yes!" Sun Shuke, She Li, and Qian Ben said excitedly, clasping their fists.
After the three people left, Zhao Hongrun sighed helplessly, shook his head and said, "It was a loss-making business."
Next to him, Wei Jiao was amused when he heard this, so he tried to persuade him: "Your Highness, I don't think this is a loss-making business due to my humble position... Your Highness's move has safeguarded the determination of Sun Shuke and the others and won their loyalty."
"Having said that..."
As Zhao Hongrun was talking, he suddenly saw Zongwei Lu Mu walking in from outside the house, clasping his fists and saying: "Your Highness, soldiers have just come to report that tens of thousands of Chu people have gathered on the south bank of the Huihe River. These people are trying to cross the river, saying they want to
I surrender to you, Your Highness... The soldiers patrolling the shore dare not make any arbitrary decisions."
"Huh?"
Zhao Hongrun was slightly startled when he heard this, and then said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Wei Jun's reputation could actually make other civilians take the initiative to surrender. Haha, it's very good... Just in time, I asked Sun Shuke and the three of them to deal with it."
"yes!"
Lu Mu clasped his fists and retreated. (To be continued.)