Hedong Siling, when Zhao Hongrun's mouth said these four words, more than seventy percent of the guests in the hall suddenly subconsciously held their breath, and their heartbeats also beat violently. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

For example, the officials of the DPRK and China, such as "Tao Ji, the staff of the Ministry of War", "Zhou Yu, the priest of the Ancestral Department of the Ministry of Rites", and other officials from the DPRK and China came to the banquet to express their support for the hearts of Zhao Hongxin, the king of Qing, or the momentum of Zhao Hongxuan, the king of Qing, trying to use the agreement with the princes and princes present today to attack the Hongyu of King Yong, these are just the first additions to this feast.

What is the real entrée? That is the division of interests for the fat of the "Hedong Four Orders".

Whether or not they can let their people control the four cities of Beiqu, Fenyin, Pishi, and Puban will determine the huge profits in the land of Hexi in the future - Hexi Qianghu, which is no less than the scale of Sanchuan Yinrong, which means that how many livestock the tribes of Sanchuan have, and how many livestock does Hexi Qianghu also own.

And how many livestock do the tribes of Sanchuan have?

The Sichuan Alliance alone has millions of sheep, not including the "Yi Tribe", "Qiang Tribe", "Antelope Tribe" and the "Wusu Tribe" where the royal court is located.

Moreover, livestock is only one part of this wealth, but there is another huge profit that cannot be ignored: slaves.

It is true that Wei has always avoided talking about slaves and slave labor, but it is undeniable that the use of slaves and slave labor is far more cost-effective than employing its own civilians.

If you hire your own civilians, not only do you have to pay your wages in normal times, but you also have to pay compensation in case of a work-related injury, otherwise you will be targeted by the Criminal Department and the Imperial History; Slaves can be hired, as long as they are full, even if the slave labor dies for various reasons, there is no need to worry about pensions.

It is precisely for this reason that the major projects in Wei that are now presided over by the Ministry of Industry are actually slave work as the main labor force. Otherwise, how could it be enough to meet the huge labor gap of the Wei State by employing people or requisitioning prisoners (prisoners).

You must know that His Royal Highness King Su is about to jointly introduce a "centennial project" of unprecedented scale with the Ministry of Industry - to build official roads across the country, so that all roads can lead to beams, and comprehensively improve the road situation of Wei.

The "Bolangsha River Port Ten-Year Project" and the "Lianglu Canal Five-Year Project" must be nothing short of this "Centennial Project".

Therefore, it is conceivable how serious the labor shortage of Wei was, or simply the slave labor shortage.

In this case, the captivity of the Qianghu people in Hexi became the second source of huge profits for the nobles in Wei in addition to plundering the huge livestock in Hexi.

Even, some people are already gearing up and impatient for this - thinking that when a certain king of Su went to Sanchuan, those people missed this bloody opportunity to make profits, and now, there is a fat lamb like Hexi Qianghu, how can you miss it?

Under the temptation of huge profits, many princes and nobles in Wei once again heard the wind and joined forces, if a certain Royal Highness of King Su once again stood in their way to make a fortune, then they would not hesitate to repeat the events of the beginning of the Sanchuan trade again, and unite to force His Royal Highness King Su to compromise.

And Zhao Hongxin, the king of Qing, is the spokesperson they found after being politely rejected by King Yong, for the huge profits of the land west of the river, they will spare no effort to support Zhao Hongxin, the king of Qing, to bring down King Yong, and to make King Su submit.

Unexpectedly, today's Su King Zhao Hongrun would tell this matter in front of everyone's eyes, which made the princes and princes present unexpected, and a little at a loss.

"King Su...... What does that mean?'

Many of the princes present were a little unable to see through, so that within a full dozen breaths, the hall was still very quiet, and the needle drop could be heard.

But Zhao Hongrun didn't care about these people, poured himself a glass of wine, and sipped it one by one.

Seeing this, King Qing Zhao Hongxin frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he said with a smile: "How could Hongrun suddenly mention this matter?" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun turned his head to look at Qingwang Hongxin, and said with a smile: "Brother Wuwang doesn't know, when the younger brother was in Fenyin, I heard that there were restless guys in the country, and they tried to unite to coerce the younger brother and force the younger brother to compromise on this......"

"Yes, yes?" Qingwang Zhao Hongxin had a strange face and said sneeringly.

At this time, Zhao Hongrun stared at King Qing Hongxin and whispered: "It is said that the five royal brothers are also involved? ”

"......" Qingwang Hongxin opened his mouth, but before he could speak, he saw Zhao Hongrun suddenly smiled and said: "Of course, the junior brother believes that the five royal brothers must have nothing to do with this matter, after all, you and I are brothers, why do you want to get the opposite goal?" My father said several times that I had a bad temper, and I admitted that I just couldn't stand the fact that some people didn't ask, so I took the meat from my bowl and ate it without asking...... I think so, what I give you, you take; If you don't give it to you, don't stretch out your hand. …… It's good for each other. Otherwise, I'd rather smash the bowl in my hand than chop off the hands of these guys holding the bowl! ”

Listening to Zhao Hongrun's meaningful words, Qingwang Hongxin's face twitched, and he made a posture as if he was going to let go of it several times, but in the end he still endured it and laughed dryly.

I have to say that at this moment, Qing Wanghong felt a lot of fire in his confidence, where would he not hear Zhao Hongrun's warning like scolding Huai.

For a moment, King Qing Hongxin couldn't wait to stand up, kicked over the desk in front of him, grabbed the neck of the old man next to him, and scolded him angrily.

But reason told him that as long as he dared to attack, most of the old eight around him would open the case faster than him - the other party was clearly here to find fault and demonstrate today!

『……』

Qingwang Hongxin glanced back at the twenty people behind Zhao Hongrun.

Wei Jiao and other nine Zongwei, he naturally recognized it, Yan Mo, the deputy general of the Yanling Army, and Zhao Hongxin also recognized it, and knew that it was a general with both wisdom and bravery.

And the remaining ten Yanling soldiers, all of them were burly and tiger-backed soldiers, and I saw that these ten soldiers stood straight one by one, their expressions were cold as dead soldiers, and on their faces, arms and other exposed skin, there were more or less finger-thick scars, like centipedes.

Judging from the armor on their bodies, these ten Yanling soldiers should all be 500 generals, that is, the soldiers who charge on the front line of the battlefield every time there is a battle - like such soldiers who are born and die, they may be even stronger than the pampered guards.

Seeing these people holding the hilt of their swords one by one and their expressionless faces, even though Qing Wanghong was convinced that Zhao Hongrun would never dare to call these people to commit murder here, he was still a little stunned in his heart.

"Brother Wuwang, do you think this is the reason?"

Zhao Hongrun turned his head to look at Qingwang Hongxin, and completely saw the color change of the latter's face.

At this time, in the corner that Zhao Hongrun couldn't see, Qingwang Hongxin clenched his fists tightly, but he still barely squeezed out a smile on his face, and said in agreement: "Yes, what Hongrun said is extremely ......."

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun changed his words, and suddenly stared at King Qing and said expressionlessly: "Since the fifth royal brother also agrees with this principle of the younger brother, why do you still want to build momentum to force me?" ”

Qingwang Hongxin's face changed suddenly when he heard this, and just when he thought that Zhao Hongrun was about to completely tear his face with him, he saw the latter laugh and said, "Just kidding, why do you have such an expression from Brother Wuwang?" …… I've heard all those hearsays. I'm sure this matter has nothing to do with the Five Kings Brothers, right? ”

Qingwang Hongxin opened his mouth, quite a little unable to react, and only after half a sound did he dryly say: "When, of course." …… How can being a brother be detrimental to Hongrun? ”

"As long as it's not the Five Kings Brothers." Zhao Hongrun exhaled as if relieved, then glanced at the many guests in the hall, and said with a chuckle: "I believe that the Fifth Royal Brother must have nothing to do with this matter. I guess Brother Five Kings must have been instigated by some people! …… Brother Wuwang, wait a minute, the younger brother guesses that among these people, there must be people who want to separate the brotherhood between you and me. ”

As he spoke, he didn't wait for King Qing Hongxin to react, he looked at the many princes present with a cold expression, and said lightly: "Why don't all of you here speak?" …… As far as this king knows, don't all of you here want to talk about the issue of the 'Four Orders of Hedong'? Why don't you speak openly in front of this king?! ”

However, in response to Zhao Hongrun, there was still a silence.

Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun chuckled and said, "Everyone, King Mo Daoben didn't give you a chance. …… If you want to talk about the four orders in Hedong, then this king will talk to you today. If you miss today, you won't have a chance......"

Hearing this, all the guests present looked at each other.

Suddenly, a mustachioed nobleman who seemed to be thirty or forty years old asked indifferently, "I don't know how to talk about it?" ”

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun's eyes immediately fell on the man and asked, "Who are you?" ”

I saw that the man was sitting in it and arched his hand towards Zhao Hongrun, and humbly saluted: "Little Hou is Uncle Yuanling." ”

"Oh." Zhao Hongrun nodded suddenly, looked at the other party and said lightly: "It turned out to be the Marquis of Yuanling." …… Beiqu, Fenyin, Pishi, Puban, these four cities, which one did the prince fancy it? ”

"This Zhao Run...... What does he mean by that?'

Uncle Yuanling Hou was stunned when he heard this, and did not reply immediately, but speculated in his heart about the meaning of Zhao Hongrun's words.

However, Zhao Hongrun seemed to be a little impatient, frowned and said, "Marquis Yuanling, this king is still waiting." ”

Seeing this, Uncle Yuanling Hou hurriedly apologized and said, "His Royal Highness King Su, how dare the little marquis ask for extravagance? It's just that Xiaohou has a nephew who is familiar with military books and is proficient in martial arts, so he hopes to recommend him to King Su...... Xiaohou believes that this son will not disappoint His Royal Highness King Su and will definitely be able to serve as a lieutenant in the garrison. ”

"Oh." Zhao Hongrun nodded, and then asked, "What is the name of Junhou's nephew?" ”

"It's called Chen Zhi." I don't know what I thought, Uncle Yuanling Hou showed a little smile on his face, and hurriedly said.

"Oh." Zhao Hongrun nodded clearly, and asked again: "Dare to ask the prince, does the nephew of the prince have any military merits and merits?" ”

"This." Uncle Yuanling Hou hesitated, shook his head and said, "For the time being...... Not yet. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun showed an embarrassed expression, shook his head and said: "This is not easy to do, there is no military merit, no merit, this king does not think that Ling's nephew is a suitable person." What's more......" Speaking of this, the corners of his mouth raised a little sarcasm, his tone changed, and he said coldly: "This king doesn't think that you are the Marquis of Yuanling, and you have the qualifications to recommend the garrison captain. ”

Such a naked mockery made Uncle Yuanling Marquis suddenly sink: "What does His Royal Highness King Su mean by this?" Isn't His Royal Highness King Su going to humiliate Xiaohou? ”

"You're mistaken." Zhao Hongrun shook his head and said seriously: "This king doesn't say that you are not qualified, this king is saying that the vast majority of people in the palace do not have this qualification!" ”