It was impossible for Suiguo's senior official Zeng Shan not to be anxious. He had to be anxious. When Dabie Mountain fell into Li Jie's hands, Suiguo's future was already doomed.
After all, the situation in the world at this moment is no longer the same as when the Emperor Zhou was in high spirits and there were a thousand and eight states in the world.
After seeing too many national annexation wars, Zeng took a relatively light view of the rise and fall of countries, and even the changes in the world.
The world is full of strife and it is already the Warring States Period!
In front of Ming'e Pass, Master Zeng looked back at the road he came from, and saw that it was a rugged mountain road.
Although the mountain roads to the east of Suiguo are not as steep as the Dabie Mountains, they are still hilly areas. However, the hilly areas of Suiguo can store water and the land output is quite considerable, which is why a considerable population has grown.
Being able to resist the Chu State for hundreds of years is not a vegetarian.
Sui Guo is one of the few remaining achievements of the concubines of Hanyang.
However, when looking at the densely packed hills and mountains that looked like a cage of nests, Zeng Shan sighed. If these mountains could be steeper and the land output reduced, the country would still be able to survive for decades longer. of.
"Master."
Several of Zeng Shan's sons came forward and asked, "Master, why do you sigh?"
"nothing."
Waving his hand, Master Zeng looked at the former Ming'e Pass. At that time, this pass was simply a noose for Suiguo, forcing Suiguo to take a more rugged road to reach the Huaihe River countries.
Now, even if it is not a smooth road, it allows Suiguo's team to come and go freely.
As a senior official who follows the country, there are still ceremonial guards. Now that Li Jie has obtained the vassal certificate officially issued by the Emperor of Zhou, the exchanges between the two parties are between countries, not individuals.
At this young age, Zeng Shan was quite fortunate that his original risk investment was a good bet.
The result of having a princess of Suiguo and the support of Suiguo is actually quite good. Even if the Hanzi Kingdom wants to annex Suiguo in the future, at least the Zeng family's fate will be very good. The result of Suiguo's monarch and his lordship will not be the same. It would be too bad. Under the underworld, I guess the sacrifices and offerings will not be stopped during the holidays.
In front of the Ming'e Pass, what greeted him was the original king of Biyang Kingdom, Biyangzi Yubao. Yubao with a flowing beard and the images of the guards on the left and right were really out of place.
Most of the guards have bald heads, and the occasional hair is still bald. The beard on the chin is also very short, black and green, and the beard stubble looks very prickly.
These are all crocodile men, with varying heights, but they are all very strong. Standing around Yubao, they give people a great sense of oppression.
Those murderous eyes made Master Zeng’s sons afraid to look directly at him, even though they had been on the battlefield.
Or perhaps it is precisely because he has been on the battlefield that he is more in awe of this look.
"Master, Leopard has been waiting for you for a long time."
"It's my fault, I kept you waiting for so long."
"How dare you, please!"
Yu Bao was very cheerful and invited Master Zeng to enter the customs. When he passed the customs, Yu Bao said with a smile, "Master just returned home the day before yesterday. How come he has to go through three customs so quickly?"
"How could it be like this if it were not a national matter?"
After getting used to Huaizhong City's work style, Zeng Shan also asked sincerely, "Jun Jun..."
After thinking about it for a while, the old master who hesitated to speak fixed his eyes for a moment, and then continued: "Junjun, I have always known that you have a close relationship with men, and they have the friendship of 'loyalty, liver, righteousness, and courage'. I will just say it straight. .”
"Master, just say it doesn't matter."
Seeing the old master's appearance, Yu Bao could probably guess what Zeng Shan wanted to do.
"Now that the whole family is attached to you, how will you be treated?"
The question was very direct, but this is what a high official in the Sui Kingdom should do. Later, he treated Zeng Shan very well and trusted him quite a lot. The monarch and his ministers were harmonious. Naturally, Zeng Shan also wanted to find a place for Sui Hou and his descendants. Good way out.
"Well……"
Yubao pondered for a while, then stopped and thought, "I know what Master is doing, but it's hard to explain for a moment. Why don't you find a place in Guanzhong? I invite Danyang and Cai Si Kou to come and enjoy it together." Ming chat?"
After listening to Yu Bao's suggestion, Zeng Shan was stunned for a moment, but immediately nodded: "If this can be done, that would be great!"
It is ultimately good to listen to suggestions from all sides.
Nowadays, the future of Suiguo is a worry for him.
I found a place. Ming'e Pass is similar to Datun Pass. In addition to a large number of small passes, there are also a large number of post communication units. These small stations store a lot of military supplies. After the Han army took over, basically There was no plan to station many troops, and most of the small stations were converted into warehouses, guesthouses, counter-brigade units, and the like.
The large armies of the Han army are marching, one after another from Ming'e Pass from north to south. The queue is very long. They are all combat troops who are going to station in the south of Dabie Mountain and then station in the land east of Han Dynasty.
Zeng Shan couldn't help wiping the sweat from his forehead just by seeing the number of troops who had passed the Ming'e Pass. It would not be impossible if the Hanzi Kingdom played a "false way to conquer Guo" and wiped out the Sui Kingdom. matter.
In fact, Suiguo is really very close to Ming'e Pass.
"The army is majestic, the army is majestic."
Master Zeng sighed with emotion, and said to Yubao, "I particularly appreciate the Han army. It is because the Han army passes through the border and rarely plunders places. If there is any violation, military law will deal with it."
"This is why Your Majesty is particularly confident and proud of you."
Hearing Master Zeng's words, Yu Bao was also honored. There was really no choice in the military appearance of the Han army. Even in the most chaotic period of the "Yi Dan Camp", which was the predecessor of the new righteous soldiers, they were ordered not to loot. .
For other troops, not allowing looting would directly lead to mutiny.
But during the Battle of Biyang, Li Jie was tough to the end, and anyone who violated his rules would be severely punished.
And this is also an important reason why Yu Bao firmly believes that Li Jie must have a golden thigh.
Looking back now, my judgment was correct. This golden body was really thick and hard, so I made the right choice.
"Zengzi, my lord."
The two were chatting, and at the small station where they were going to have a tea party, an old man came out and greeted them.
"Mr. Danyang."
"Mr. Danyang."
After saluting, Dou Zun said with a smile, "There is hot tea in the room, come in quickly."
"please."
"please."
After entering, Master Zeng took several of his sons to sit down, and saw that Douzun also brought several of his sons, including Douyu who was originally transferred to Ming'e Pass.
Unlike others, Douyu had been looking at the Han troops passing by outside. Seeing those Han troops who didn't say a word and just walked silently, Douyu only had shock in his eyes.
"I'm here to bother you, but it's just out of selfishness."
Zeng Shan held the ceramic teacup, watched the tea leaves rise and fall in the cup, and then said: "In this case, I will ask you bluntly."
Sitting across from him, Cai Xi, the secretariat of Cai Guo, saw this and was thoughtful. A rare smile appeared on his stiff face: "Zeng Zi said it directly. I know everything I can say without saying anything."
After saying that, Cai Xi picked up the teacup and toasted Zeng Shan with a very thoughtful manner, which also put her in the position of a junior.
With the encouragement of Cai Guo Si Kou, Zeng Shan glanced at Yu Bao, Cai Xi, and Dou Zun one by one, and then solemnly asked: "I wonder if the man has the intention to destroy Sui Guo? If you want to annex Sui Guo, can you hold off for a while?
Time?"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the small station room became serious. For a while, several people were drinking tea, but no one spoke.