Chapter 434: King Yue
This oolong is a bit big...... Yesterday, I actually sent today's first update firstγγγγγγγ At the same time, it also exposed the truth that passers-by still have a chapter in storageγγγγγγ
I was wrong, I shouldn't have been so sloppy, and I beg your pardon, just as if everything happenedγγγγγ
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After going deep into the Western Xia Kingdom, Sun Tu found that he had indeed taken it for granted that this country established by the party members was far more prosperous and peaceful than he imagined, even if it was not as rich as the Great Song Dynasty, but it was far more than the Northern Liao State, which was also built by foreigners.
Although it is still desolate in some places that are not covered by villages and towns, sometimes there is no human population for dozens of miles, but as long as it is the place where the people gather, it is particularly lively and prosperous, especially in some cities, where the residents live and work in peace and contentment, and live a rich life.
In Sun Tu's view, half of the credit goes to the current Xia Emperor Li Qianshun, because it was during the decades under his rule that the whole country of Western Xia was able to develop steadily, and there was no need to worry about chaos between various tribes in the country due to various contradictions. Because of the original rectification of the rule of officials, the officials of the Xia State now seem to be conscientious, and they are more willing to think about the people's livelihood than the local officials of the Liao and Song Dynasties.
It can be said that the prosperity and strength of Western Xia is certainly related to the fact that it occupies the Hetao region, which is rich in resources and fertile land, but the more important thing is still in the people, only a Ming lord like Li Qianshun can make the originally turbulent country quickly stabilize and let the people live the ideal good life.
Sun Tu even had an idea, if he really gave the Western Xia enough time to develop and grow, with the current situation that the Song and Liao countries were both faint, maybe when the originally weak Western Xia could really rise, so as to turn over and suppress the Liao and Song countries below.
Of course, this is just unfounded after all, the foundation of the Xia State is not thick enough after all, and as the years increase, the more powerful emperor Li Qianshun has been dissatisfied with the status quo and began to want to challenge the two great powers of Song and Liao, which will naturally interrupt the rise of the Xia Kingdom, and what Sun Tu has to do this time is to promote the various problems that have been covered up in Western Xia for decades to break out again!
After more than ten days of trekking, Sun Tu and his team finally arrived in Dingzhou City. Similar to many of the cities it passed through in the future, this important state city that is only more than 300 miles away from Xingqing Mansion is particularly rich and lively. As soon as you enter the city gate, you can see the long street full of people, and there are many shops on both sides of the street, and all kinds of people enter the store from time to time to buy goods, and almost all of them have satisfied smiles on their faces. Obviously, under the rule of King Yue, this Dingzhou city is also extremely stable.
In other words, foreign ethnic groups such as Dangxiang and Khitan have indeed not inherited the traditions of the Han people in this regard. Since the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms and the Eight Kings that broke out in succession between the Han and Jin dynasties, the Han court has been extremely tightly restrained to the princes of the clan, and almost all of them are unwilling to put real power, especially military power, into the hands of the clan. Therefore, when there was the later Anshi Rebellion and the division of feudal towns, the Li family could only rely on the power of foreign surnames and even foreign clans to calm the chaos.
As for today's Great Song Dynasty, it is even more so, the old Zhao family can't even trust the generals who helped them conquer the country, and naturally it is even more impossible to divide the power with the clan, so these clans surnamed Zhao can only be treated as rice worms, without any ambition and talent at all.
As long as they are outstanding in the clan, they can always be entrusted with important tasks, which makes the surname more and more stable, and there is also a situation where the Liao State is full of Yelu, and the Xia State also has many important officials surnamed Li serving in various states.
At this time, Li Renyou, the king of Yue that Sun Tu and they visited, was the third son of Li Qianshun, the current emperor of the Xia Kingdom, and he was so hardcore that he could no longer be hard-pressed Li clan. Although he is only in his early thirties, he looks extraordinary, even if he is very gentle and enthusiastic at the moment because he sees the fine seal, it still puts a lot of pressure on Sun Tu.
In the Yue Wang's mansion in Dingzhou City, Sun Tu accompanied Xi Feng Chang to sit at the lower head, while sipping the strange taste of milk tea, while listening to the two greetings and farewells, he could see that Xi Feng Chang was still quite admired and respected by King Yue, and he was also very close to the title: "Uncle Yue Wang, although the little nephew had come to Dingzhou three years ago, but this time I re-entered the city and found that this place has been very different from the beginning, both the city and the people's style has been greatly improved, so it seems that you have spent a lot of effort here." β
Hearing this kind of praise made King Yue feel great, and after laughing for a while, he waved his hand and said, "I'm just doing my duty." Since my father trusts me and entrusts me to govern this Dingzhou, I should do my best to do my errands well, so that the people can live a better life. And if you really want to talk about it, there is also the credit of your fine Feng clan. If it weren't for your Xifeng clan guarding the east, so that the Liao people would not dare to come west easily, how could I live a good life in Dingzhou? Therefore, this king has always said that if you want to talk about the prosperity of my Great White High Kingdom, in addition to my father, it will be the greatest for you and other generals. β
After the two praised each other for a few words, King Yue looked at the fine seal with a smile and said, "It's really unexpected, in three years, you will have a great future." Although I knew that you were a rare talent in the Xifeng clan at the beginning, I didn't expect you to stand out in just three years, and the Xifeng Patriarch actually handed over such a heavy task to you. Presumably, when the father and emperor knew that there was a successor to the Xifeng clan, he would also be happy. β
"This is all thanks to your original exhortation and encouragement, Uncle Yue. I still remember that when I was bullied by the sixth brother and a few of them here that day, it was you who came forward to dissuade me and told me a lot of truths, so that Xi Fengchang knew the truth of being angry and trying to be strong. Therefore, in the heart of the little nephew, if it were not for Uncle Yue's mention, I would not be where I am today. Xi Feng Chang said, and then looked at Sun Tu behind him: "Of course, this time I can make my father value the important task entrusted to me, and Qianli has also made a great contribution." Thousands of miles, I came to see Uncle Yue. β
Sun Tu had already seen Li Renyou with the big gifts before, and after listening to the order, he had to get up again and come forward to salute. And King Yue waved his hand casually: "Everyone is a family, so there is no need to be too polite here in this king." Are you Sun Qianli? As he spoke, he looked at Sun Tu intently for a while, which made the fine seal Changdu a little strange: "Uncle Yue Wang actually knows the name of Qianli?" β
"The incident that happened in Shunjun City some time ago has already been reported, not only this king, but I am afraid that many people in Xingqing Mansion have heard that you have a wise and brave helper named Sun Qianli."
These words made Sun Tu's heart suddenly pang, and he didn't expect that he had already made a name for himself in the officialdom of Xia Guo in just a month or two, which was not a good thing.
You must know that after that incident, neither Xifeng Yechang nor Xifeng Chang publicized the events of the day, after all, this is the internal brother wall of the Xifeng clan, and it is not very good to spread it. But now, it is obvious that the matter has spread to the whole country, this is what someone deliberately did, and it is difficult to say who it is targeted.
Only frowning slightly, Sun Tu still saluted humbly: "The villain really can't afford to be praised by King Yue so much, it just happened to be his meeting that day, and he didn't dare to call it any credit." β
"Oh? Originally, this king also felt that this might be an exaggeration by some people, but now, I don't see it that way, although you are young, you already have the mind and mind that a person who has achieved great things should have. Li Renyou smiled, and then looked at Xi Fengchang: "This person can really help you in the future, you have to take care of it." β
"That's nature." Xi Feng Chang answered without thinking, and then the two of them looked at each other and laughed.
Their reaction made Sun Tu's heart more and more uneasy, this Yue King looked gentle and peaceful, but always gave him an invisible pressure, as if he could understand his own thoughts at a glance, but he was a little unable to understand the other party's thoughts. With such a deep city and great wisdom, Sun Tu has also seen it in Tong Guan and a few other people, so he has to deal with it carefully, but don't let the other party see any flaws.
Fortunately, King Yue didn't pay too much attention to him after that, just casually asked some caring questions, and led them to the side hall to eat.
Sun Tu originally thought that since he invited them to dinner as the king of Yue, it would be a grand banquet, but the result was greatly beyond his expectations, only a few simple dishes were put in front of several people, and even the wine was just ordinary mare's milk wine, and the food they ate all the way was not much.
And the reason given by King Yue is also very direct: "This year, the rain in Dingzhou is not abundant, and the grain output has been reduced by a full three-tenths." The people are still stretched thin, how can I, as a local official, bear to be extravagant and wasteful? So I have wronged a few people today, and when I return to Xingqing Mansion, this king will compensate you well. β
After hearing this, the others naturally praised it, saying that King Yue was a rare good official in the Xia Kingdom, and it was really a blessing for the people of Dingzhou. It was Sun Tu, but he heard some other meanings, this official voice and feathers who cherish themselves so much, it seems that the plan is not small. Coupled with his status as the prince of the Xia Kingdom, maybe he is not eyeing such ordinary wealth, but at least the supreme throne!
Thinking of King Yue's mention and care for the fine seal Chang, Sun Tu even gave birth to the idea that he was deliberately trying to win over the fine seal clan. It's just that it's hard to say whether he's thinking too much about it or not.
It is precisely because of this relationship that Xifeng Chang has never seen anyone in front of Li Renyou, and soon made an invitation: "In more than a month, it will be the emperor's birthday, and the little nephew is also here because of this, I wonder if Uncle Yue Wang is willing to go to Xingqing Mansion with me and others?" β
King Yue smiled indifferently and said: "This king is naturally going to go, but now there are still some diseases in the city that have not been completely resolved, so I can't take a break for a while." Of course, if you are not in a hurry to leave immediately, you can go with me. β
"Why, in addition to the lack of food due to the scarcity of rain in Dingzhou before, is there still a plague rampant in Dingzhou?" When he heard this, he immediately asked nervously.
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The order of the chapters will be adjusted in the evening.γγγγ