Xia Hongsheng secretly observed Liu Renliang, who was just in his early thirties opposite him, he had not made a career now, and he was just a small Xianyang County Cheng. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

But it is also because he is still young and in the prime of life, so he also looks more magnificent.

"The lower officials dared to come to see the county magistrate, just because they heard that the lord was going to build a cement road to Chiyang, which would be connected with a cement road in Chiyang County. Chiyang was able to take advantage of the convenience of Jingyang, and the local people could take the cement road to Jingyang to Chang'an from Chiyang, and then from Jingyang to Chang'an. Although it seems to be a detour, because the road is good, it actually saves a lot of time. Chang'an and Chiyang also depend on this, and the exchanges are easier and more dense. Liu Renliang said to Xia Hongsheng: "Between Xianyang and Chang'an, although there is an official road directly connected, there is no cement road. From Chang'an to Xianyang to build a cement road, according to the official view, at the moment, I am afraid that the imperial court will not be able to take care of it, and it will not devote its energy to it. And the Xianyang County Ya has no such ability. Therefore, we can only follow Chiyang and fake from Jingyang. Therefore, the lower official wanted to ask the county magistrate to agree, and the cement road in Jingyang was also built in the direction of Xianyang. Xia Guan must find a way to repair a section from Xianyang and connect with it. In this way, Xianyang also has cement roads to Chang'an. ”

Xia Hongsheng listened to Liu Renliang's words, and did not directly agree, nor refused, but asked: "There are three questions in this county, and I hope that Liu County can answer them for this county." First, why does Xianyang have to have a cement road to communicate with Chang'an. Second, Xianyang wants the county to build a cement road and connect with the cement road built by Xianyang, this matter should be discussed with the county by the Xianyang County Order, why just send Liu County Cheng? Third, Liu Xiancheng just said that if the imperial court wants to build a cement road from Chang'an to Xianyang, it can't take care of it now, and it won't devote its energy to it, but what does it mean? ”

"This ......" Liu Renliang was a little surprised, he didn't expect Xia Hongsheng to ask him so rhetorically, thought about it, and replied: "My lord, the coal mine in Xianyang is quite rich, but because of the inconvenient transportation, it is trapped in it, and it can't be drawn. If there is a cement road that can lead to Chang'an, the coal of Xianyang can be freed from the shackles and used by the world. The reason why the lower officials came was because the county magistrates of the county did not agree with the views of the lower officials, and the lower officials did everything possible to talk to the lower officials before they said that they would let the lower officials come to talk to the adults first, and if they could make sense, they would consider letting the lower officials try to raise money to build the road. As for the third question for adults......"

Seeing Liu Renliang's hesitation, Xia Hongsheng smiled and said, "It's okay, Liu Xiancheng just has to say it." ”

"Yes." Liu Renliang nodded and said: "At present, there are frequent articles about Liaodong and Goguryeo in the newspapers, and in recent days, there has been a lot of talk about the cultivated land in Liaodong, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the whole world is shocked by the amount of cultivated land in Liaodong. Immediately afterwards, there were articles on Liaodong's existence in China, but now it is based on outsiders. There is also an article mentioning the three expeditions of the former Sui to Goguryeo, which is written to teach people to be filled with righteous indignation, and they can't wait to go to Goguryeo in person with a knife to avenge the soldiers who died in Liaodong. ”

"The county has also seen these articles." Xia Hongsheng said: "What, Liu Xiancheng thinks it's wrong? ”

"Xia Guan doesn't think it's wrong, every time Xia Guan reads it, he is also filled with righteous indignation, and he can't wait to lift the three-foot long sword and take back the fertile soil of Liaodong for the court and His Majesty." Liu Renliang shook his head and said: "Back then, articles about the Turks appeared so frequently in the newspapers, and then the people were furious and called on the imperial court to use troops against the Turks, and the army poured out of the nest, and the Turks were wiped out. Later, the newspapers began to frequently write articles about the Wa Kingdom, and the people reprimanded the Wa State for being disrespectful to the Tang Dynasty, and then your Excellency went out of the Ryukyus, and the twelve ironclad warships were invincible, and the Wa Kingdom became the Dongying Road of the Tang Dynasty. Nowadays, there are so many articles in Liaodong, I am afraid that His Majesty and the imperial court are planning to use troops against Goguryeo. With the experience of Emperor Yang, the imperial court will know that the conquest of Goguryeo will not be an easy task, so it will definitely devote all its energy to it. A small cement road from Chang'an to Xianyang, where will be taken to heart at this time. ”

Xia Hongsheng listened to Liu Renliang's words, suddenly laughed, and asked again: "Then Liu Xiancheng thinks that if the imperial court really starts another expedition against Goguryeo, then Liu Xiancheng do you support it?" Or against? ”

Liu Renliang laughed and shook his head: "The lower officials are dull, and they are soft-spoken, and their status is contemptible, so I am afraid that they can't speak in vain." ”

"Haha, it's just you and I chatting about tea." Xia Hongsheng said: "The county can tell you about road construction, Jingyang originally planned to build cement roads to the surrounding counties, and it would be great if the surrounding counties could have cement roads to connect with them." The county is unwanted. Well, the road construction will end here, and the specific matters can be discussed by Liu County Cheng with Yang County Cheng of this county. Now, Ben Hou wants to hear what Liu Xiancheng thinks about whether the imperial court should conquer Goguryeo. ”

"What do you mean, my lord, that you agreed to build a cement road to Xianyang?" Liu Renliang asked.

Xia Hongsheng nodded: "Naturally." Liu Xiancheng can then go directly to the county government to find Yang Xiancheng and discuss the construction of the road. The county had already informed him, but whenever a neighboring county came to discuss road construction, he didn't need to ask me, he just agreed. ”

"Thank you, sir!" When Liu Renliang heard that Xia Hongsheng agreed to build the cement road, he was overjoyed and hurriedly got up and saluted.

Xia Hongsheng waved his hand, asked him to sit down, and said: "It's boring after tea, what's the harm in chatting a little?" Liu Xiancheng asked for words. ”

Liu Renliang nodded and said, "Then the lower official will dare to say a word." The lower officials felt that the imperial court should conquer Goguryeo. Goguryeo has always been obedient to the Tang Dynasty, and on the surface it is extremely deferential to the Tang Dynasty, but secretly it is trying to become the lord of the East. At the beginning, Goguryeo secretly communicated with the Turks, and later united with Baekje to frequently use troops against Silla, who was obedient to the Tang Dynasty. He also followed the example of Qin Shi Huang and built the Great Wall to prevent the Tang Dynasty. These actions all illustrate Goguryeo's unsubservient heart. Goguryeo must not stay for long. In the long run, it will become a scourge. Once Goguryeo rose, it was not the same as the Turks. The Turks were born nomadic and only knew how to plunder, not to occupy cities. Goguryeo was not. Once it is strong, it will definitely encroach on the territory of the Tang Dynasty, if it is left alone and allowed to grow, the harm to the Central Plains is far greater than that of the Turks. Therefore, Xiaguan supported the imperial court to take advantage of the fact that Goguryeo was not yet strong and took precautions to use troops against Liaodong and conquer Goguryeo. When the weed has not yet grown and the root system is not deep, it is necessary to pull it out as soon as possible. (To be continued.) )