Three days later, the news of Emperor Liu Che's return to Chang'an was finally confirmed. At the same time, Su Ren also received a military order to continue heading north. Although Yi Zhixie had made preparations to withdraw north, he never executed it. Liu Che was very worried about this. He could not
Seeing the Xiongnu army marching into the desert, the Han army could not even think of going home. This time, Liu Che made up his mind and not only asked Su Ren to go north, but also asked Wei Qing to go north as well. Even Li Guang, who was far in the northwest, received a message to continue.
The order to press westward sent Liu Che away, and the army mobilized again. Winter was about to come, but the military orders fell like a mountain, and the army with Huo Qubing as the vanguard moved toward the north in a mighty manner.
When Su Ren first stepped into this grassland a few years ago, his mood was completely different from what he feels now. That time, he was so humble that he was in danger of being killed if he was not careful. Even though he was careful, he still had no choice but to show up.
With this or that problem, I had to ask for it back with my tail between my legs when I walked back to Suren. This time it was different. There were thousands of troops behind me and a steady stream of logistical supplies. Furthermore, the Huns were not as scary as before.
, so Su Ren was very relieved.
In order to avoid the dust and the north wind, Su Ren wore thick furs and sat in the carriage. This time they were not going to fight. According to the emperor's edict, Su Ren's role was just as a concierge.
Yi Zhixie and his Xiongnu army were sent out of the country as a gift, which was considered a great achievement. Therefore, Su Ren was not in a hurry. He gathered all the troops together and pushed northward little by little, heading straight for Langjuxu.
Han Qing seldom rides a horse, so he is naturally also in Su Ren's carriage. This has the advantage that the two of them will not be bored, and they can chat while walking to relieve the boredom on the road.
"Sir, I'm afraid Yi Zhixie is still unwilling to go north after delaying it until now. Winter is about to enter, and the Huns will not migrate at this time." Han Qing expressed his worries: "If the Huns are still unwilling
Moving north, let’s..."
Su Ren took a sip of tea: "Don't you understand what His Majesty means?"
Han Qing smiled: "Your Majesty wants the Huns to die! No matter whether the Huns are willing to move north or not, the final result can only be death. If you agree to move north, many people will die if you walk into the desert in the cold winter; if you don't agree to move north, many people will die."
If you move, you will be completely surrounded by two Han armies, and the result will still be that everyone will die in battle."
Su Ren nodded: "That's what it means. The Huns have bullied us Han people for hundreds of years. Whether they are civilians, officials or royal nobles, they all hope that all the Huns will die. Only in this way can they relieve their hatred, but they have forgotten how the Huns came here.
, as long as this grassland cannot be turned into fertile farmland by the Han people, sooner or later others will live here, and then go south and continue to harass our children and grandchildren."
"Sir, are you worried about Wuhuan, Xianbei, Fuyu, and Goguryeo?"
Su Ren took a deep breath: "There used to be a wolf on this grassland. He was fierce, brave, and cunning, so jackals, hyenas, and foxes could only swallow their anger and live in the shadow of the wolf, begging for scraps.
Lengzhi; suddenly one day the wolf died or left. Whether it was a jackal, a hyena or a hyena, the fox saw that their opportunity had come. They fought and attacked one by one. In the end, no matter which one won, another wolf would appear here.
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Han Qing nodded silently: "Can't we migrate the people from the Central Plains to the grassland?"
"Hahaha..." Su Ren laughed twice: "Have you forgotten the old things about Zhao Tuo in the pre-Qin Dynasty? I'm not talking about human relationships, I'm talking about this place."
"Hey!" Han Qing sighed: "After all the hard work of defeating one enemy, another enemy will appear. When will the end come to an end!"
Su Ren handed Han Qing a cup of tea: "This is called a cycle. From Shang and Zhou to Qin and Han, dynasties changed. You sing and I come on stage. It's the same for us in the Central Plains, let alone such an uninhabited place. But as long as I
The Han Dynasty has always maintained a vigorous upward momentum, the soldiers fought bloody battles, and the scholars racked their brains for the people of the world. No matter how many owners this grassland returned, none of them dared to look south!"
Han Qing shook his head: "How difficult it is!"
Su Ren didn't speak. He knew that Han Qing had understood what he meant. In this era where the emperor alone governs the world, even if there are brave generals and soldiers who are not afraid of death, there are also conscientious officials with clear sleeves. As long as the one sitting on the dragon throne
If the emperor deviates, it indicates that the world is facing a crisis. But no one can stop it. You can't change the emperor, right? No one in the world has the courage!
Looking at Su Ren who was in a daze in front of him, Han Qing wanted to express his opinion: "Prince, what do you think, sir?"
Su Ren turned around and smiled at Han Qing: "So what if it works? It can guarantee that one or two generations of people will be smart and capable in culture, military and military affairs. What about the ones behind it?"
Han Qing smiled helplessly: "Yes! No one can live forever, and no one knows what will happen in the future." After saying that, Han Qing raised his neck and poured the cup of herbal tea into his stomach, and a cold air rushed straight into his stomach.
, feeling indescribably comfortable: "This battle is over, sir, do you really not plan to come out again? Although the surroundings are safe, your majesty is in the prime of life, and it is the time to work hard, and your majesty will need you."
Su Ren shook his head: "There is no one in this world that I can't live without. Without me, tomorrow the sun will still rise from the east and set in the west. Half of my mission has been completed. The rest needs time to take my time, and then I will be quick and quick.
It will only be counterproductive."
"Oh? Sir, do you have any big plans?"
Su Ren snorted coldly: "What? In your eyes, am I just a little clever?"
Han Qing laughed loudly and waved his hands: "No, no, no, I don't mean that. Ever since I followed you, I have a deep admiration for you. Whether it is civil affairs or military command, everything seems to be unconstrained, but in fact, everything is meticulous.
Is it the ancestor of our family or any other famous general, he is inferior to you in many things? Even General Wei, except for the larger military structure, is not as good as him."
"You don't need to wear a high hat for me. Don't you just want to know what else I want to do? I'm telling you, farming!"
"Farming?"
Su Ren nodded: "What is the prosperity of the country and the prosperity of the people? What is the stability of the world? What is the peaceful and prosperous age? How many battles have been won, how much territory has been occupied, how many other people's resources and slaves have been plundered, these are not counted? Why did Gaozu raise
A banner of righteousness, and followers like clouds? Chen Sheng, Wu Guang rose up with eight hundred coolies, conquering cities and territories invincibly? Let me tell you, fundamentally speaking, it is all caused by farming."
Han Qing was very surprised. He had never heard of such a theory before. He gave Su Ren a deep bow and looked like he was being taught. Su Ren was very satisfied with this. He adjusted his clothes and sat upright: "Yuan
Not to mention, as for the theory of the destruction of Qin, I ask you who contributed the most in the battle to destroy Qin?"
Han Qing thought for a while: "Jiangdong Xiang family?"
Su Ren shook his head.
Han Qing asked again: "Queen of the Pig King?"
Su Ren shook his head again: "All these you mentioned are vested interests, not those who contributed the most! Let me tell you, the people who contributed the most in the battle to destroy Qin were the poor farmers with hoes and wooden forks. Without them, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang would not be able to do anything.
It may be possible to gather an army of 100,000 in a few months, but the Xiang clan in Jiangdong does not have the strength to compete with the Qin army, let alone Taizu dare to leave Mang Mountain."
"Someone has said this, it is called a king's boat, and it is called a people's water. The water can carry the boat and capsize it! The people of the world don't care who is sitting on the throne. As long as you can keep them fed and clothed, even if they are
Zhang Yi, no one in Su Qin's life will follow you in rebellion. Once you cannot ensure that the people have food and drink, even if you are as great as Qin Shihuang, you will be a tyrant!"
"If I want to be a great man for thousands of years, I must treat the people well and let them have enough food and clothing. Then no one can shake me for thousands of generations! So, I will do one thing after I go back, farming! I can't say that I am like a saint.
It is the emperor's business to make the people of the world have enough food and clothing; at least within the scope that I can see, let all the people live a little better, not have to worry about food and clothing, and make the people I know less hungry
Some will die and some will freeze to death."
Han Qing was stunned when he heard Su Ren's words. He suddenly remembered that Su Ren asked the people to raise more chickens and ducks in Yuxi a few years ago. After the locust plague, the people in Yuxi seemed to be much better off than other places.
, when walking on the road, you can occasionally see some children eating chickens or ducks running around. This has never happened before. Even in Chang'an, it only happens to those rich and powerful families, and it will never happen to ordinary people.
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Su Ren smiled and continued: "When I left Yumen last time, I asked Zhang Qian to help me collect seeds. No matter what kind of seeds they are, it is said that a large batch has been sent to Louguan. After I return, I will
I think your majesty will go to a piece of land in Linyuan to conduct trial planting. No matter whether it is good or bad, as long as the yield is high and the food is delicious, in times of famine, I guess no one will find it unpalatable and refuse to eat it, right?"
Han Qing nodded repeatedly: "Sir, if you can accomplish this, you will be comparable to a saint!"
Su Ren smiled and shook his head: "No, no, the life of a saint is not good. I'd better be a layman and live a more comfortable life. How about it? Do you want to come with me? I'll give it to you at Sinong Temple when the time comes.
It is better to have a part-time official position than to eat and drink from me all day long."
"Hahaha..." Han Qing laughed: "No, no, no, the royal family's food is not delicious, it would be more comfortable to stay with the husband!"
The chariots and horses rolled forward, and the army advanced step by step towards Lang Juxu. Outside the chariots, thousands of horses galloped together, banners were flying, and inside the chariots, Su Ren described to Han Qing a beautiful picture of a world full of food and clothing. Although so far, it was all just talk on paper,
But Han Qing seemed to have seen that the picture scroll was slowly unfolding and covering the country of Han Dynasty. He believed Su Ren's words without any doubt. Since he followed Su Ren, although Su Ren's mouth habits on some small things
It's nonsense, but Su Ren's words are always accurate when it comes to big matters of right and wrong. (To be continued)