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First Acquaintance with the Temple Chapter 271: Steady Rules

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    Chapter 271 Old Rules Similarly, the North and South Postal Routes also made a fortune. Countless letters arrived at the Yangping Royal News Headquarters from all over the Song Dynasty every day.  It's a pity that there are not many truly valuable methods. At most, there are a few suspicious and tired soldiers that Zhang Jun has known for a long time, which are more effective.  However, the battlefield situation is changing every day. Now some people are already thinking about the situation of Han Shizhong's army coordinating the attack after September.  South Korea was unable to provide main attack firepower because they had to move forward to attack Tokyo.  This place is larger than Xixia, with complex terrain and harsh climate.  Frontline towns must be captured as bases before winter begins.  Moreover, the Korean side is not suitable for large forces to deploy, so attacking the city will naturally be more difficult. The only option is to sweep away the garrison outside the city and send troops to guard it to prevent the Jurchens from interrupting their logistics.  "Most of them are just talks on paper." Liu Huilan pointed to the small blackboard in Yangping University's classroom and introduced to everyone: "The first more likely option is to dig tunnels." Ouyang nodded: "It's feasible." "It's not very feasible." He came to Yangping University for further study.  Wu Jie shook his head: "The moat is drawn from the Songjiang River. It is more than ten feet deep. If we attack the cave, we will have to dig thirteen feet. But thirteen feet across is a huge project. It is easy to collapse during this period, and it is also  It will cause the river water to flow back. This method is not only time-consuming, but also extremely dangerous." "It's not feasible." Ouyang said with a blushing face. "The next step" is to invite all the students and temporary professors to discuss it.  "The second method is flooding." Liu Huilan said: "Garrison the Songjiang River and open the dam to rush the city." This is Guan Yun's version of flooding the Seventh Army.  "This is a way, but the water comes in quickly and recedes quickly, so it won't hurt people at all." Ouyang understands this, unless it is a Three Gorges Project.  "The third more orthodox method is to fill in the moat first, and then use heavy artillery and stone cannons to continuously destroy the city wall." "The losses are too heavy." A student at the back said: "Huanglong Mansion is different from other places. Heavy artillery and trebuchets and other traditional methods  The siege tools were actually considered by the princes of the past dynasties. The city wall was buried three feet in the ground and was supported by three pillars. Arrow towers were added to the already high wall. If the arrows were loaded with gunpowder, the gunpowder would be easily ignited.  . And the moat is different from other cities. It is a living water. Even if the moat is filled, we still have to face a nearly fifty-foot-high wall, even if it is defended by a Jurchen army.  With only one ladder, I'm afraid it would be difficult for the Song army to charge up with weapons. "The hand cannon is also difficult to use. Not to mention having to carry a knife, climb the ladder, and hold a torch, and you will be attacked by the enemy. Even if you throw it, it will blow up at a vertical angle.  The possibility is far greater than blowing up the enemy.  Another point is that the timing of the fire line is difficult to control. Even if you throw it up, it will be very frustrating if someone throws it back.  Liang Hongyu pointed her finger and asked, "Who are you?" This person was not a military academy cadet.  The man cupped his hands and said, "The magistrate of Anlu County, Chen Gui, heard that this class was held and came here to have a look." Ouyang looked at this man, who was less than thirty years old. He had no smile on his face and was very dignified and serious.  A patrolling imperial military official whispered to Ouyang: "I heard that this Chen Gui likes to help the poor and is a philanthropist. His family has no extra property, he is an honest official, and his official reputation is very good. It's a pity that he is a Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty, not  Jinshi. Otherwise, I will be promoted." Ouyang nodded and said, "Since you are an official of the imperial court, you can certainly attend." Chen Gui took out a drawing from his arms and walked to the podium.  Said: "Generals, please take a look, this is the parabola designed by Xiaguan." Ouyang said: "Isn't this a processed and improved trebuchet?" "Master Ouyang clearly sees that only the wheels and part of the structure have been modified.  The trebuchet makes the fuselage lighter and has an iron shield on the top to defend against arrowheads. It looks very strange. " Ouyang smiled bitterly: "Master Chen, let alone throwing stones, we are not afraid of heavy artillery. " Ancient gunpowder.  It's just more troublesome. If you shoot accurately, you can use rockets to blow up heavy artillery.  Although it is waterproof, it is not fireproof.  Chen Gui said: "Mr. Ou, what the official threw was not a stone." "Oh? What is that?" Chen Gui whispered: "Water bombs." "" Ouyang thought about it and asked in a low voice: "You mean until the twelfth lunar month?  "Attack?" "The weather in these places is very cold. You can attack before the twelfth lunar month." "Well this is a good idea." Ouyang knows that the temperature in these places can reach more than 30 degrees below zero in the coldest time in modern times, and it is generally above 10 degrees below zero in winter.  .  If this method is followed, it will be a real economic and logistical war.  For Ouyang, money is not an issue. Spending millions is better than killing hundreds of Forbidden Army soldiers.  Ouyang said: "Let's all disperse." The students below looked at each other in confusion.  But since Ouyang said it should be disbanded, there is no reason not to disband.  Ouyang DuoChen Gui said: "Master Chen, I can't guarantee that the Military Aircraft Department and the Emperor will adopt your opinion. If it is more convenient, why not go to Beijing to meet the Saint together."  He had seen the emperor, but he immediately nodded: "Okay." "Zhang San, prepare the carriage to go to Beijing." Chen Gui said: "Master Ou, I know how to ride a horse." "That's good. " "Frozen to death Jinren?"  Zhao Yu pondered for a while and then said: "It's a good idea, but delay it until the twelfth lunar month."  Not only are the Jurchens cold, but our soldiers are also cold.  " "In the twelfth lunar month, if the water covers the surface, it will freeze.  If it snows heavily locally, the Jurchens will not be able to move.  Your Majesty, my hands are frozen, can I still shoot accurately?  " Zhao Yu asked: "It's the same. Our Forbidden Army's hands and feet are just as cold. How can they still climb the wall full of ice and water?  " Ouyang said: "Your Majesty, this is a matter of keeping warm.  Therefore, Hebei Military Road must not only be equipped with leather coats and cotton coats, but also leather snow boots and gloves with leather outer and velvet inside.  Wei Chen calculated that the whole set would cost about one hundred strings.  " "" Zhao Yu took a breath of air: "Ten thousand people need one million, and Hebei Military Road mainly attacks 60,000 people?  Just six million?  Not counting the cost of building a water tanker, how many of them are needed in total?  " Chen Gui said: "Wei Chen is called Chen Gui. We need at least a thousand units and arrange them intensively.  Water cannons use thin pottery to increase their weight and can be thrown farther. The opening slowly leaks to prevent water from leaking out without breaking. Moreover, broken pottery can hurt people and cut their feet.  " Zhao Yu asked: "Ouyang, how much will it cost to win this battle?  " "Probably tens of millions.  "Ouyang said with shame: "It doesn't include transportation costs.  " "This is not a battle, it is a waste of money.  " Ouyang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, there is a backlog of leather, and the economy in Song Dynasty is not good now.  If there is an order from the court, it will be a great good thing for the people.  Furthermore, His Majesty spent tens of millions to protect the lives of the soldiers on the Hebei Military Road, and his reputation will be remembered forever.  "As long as Zhao Yu agrees, Tong Guan will not object. Ouyang knows Tong Guan as a person. Although he doesn't care how much money he spends, he will not agree to this battle plan. Because there are many troops now, and they can attack Huanglong Mansion to the death. There is no way.  It was necessary to make a bet on the outcome in the twelfth lunar month. Zhao Yu put the drawing on the table, then leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to think about it. After about half a cup of tea, he said: "Ouyang, if this doesn't work out, I will confiscate all your wealth.  Charge into the national treasury.  "Chen Gui said: "Your Majesty, the strategy comes from the humble minister, so naturally he is responsible for it.  " "Chen Gui, I know you don't have a single stone in your family. What wealth can you steal?  Zhao Yu asked: "Ouyang, how are you doing?"  Including Yangping Military Factory, your shares in various places, including your villa in Baiyun District, your land, etc., as well as your salary over the years.  " Ouyang replied without thinking: "Okay" " Chen Gui, you go down first.  "Zhao Yu was surprised by Ouyang's attitude. In the past, it was just giving money, but this time it was like removing all channels for Ouyang to get money. Unexpectedly, Ouyang still agreed. Zhao Yu was a little confused. If Ouyang used to say  If you are willing to give up for fame and fortune, there will be no benefit at all this time. The credit for the success of the battle belongs to Chen Gui, Zhao Yu and the soldiers. If the battle fails, Ouyang will bear the blame, and Ouyang may never be able to recover.  She couldn't understand it. " "Why?" Zhao Yu asked: "Although money smells like money, everyone loves it, and I love it too. Why do you give it up so easily when it comes to you?  "You've done me a lot of harm by organizing a river boat trip." "As for your Majesty, Wei Chen ran away from home and only had money coming in and going out." Ouyang said: "  Others are loyal to the emperor and serve the country with their lives, but the humble minister is afraid of death and can only use some money. Your Majesty, look at Mr. Chen, let alone his wealth, even if your majesty asked him to put his life on the line, he would do it. In comparison, the humble minister is just  I'm so ashamed and embarrassed." Zhao Yu stood up, looked at Ouyang, and then walked to the left side of the hall. Eunuch Jiu quickly stepped forward and opened the window.  Zhao Yu looked at the imperial garden outside the window for a while before turning around and said, "Do you know that my internal guards are checking you?" "Wei Chen has heard about it." Ouyang was very honest.  "I told you specifically through Li Han's mouth." Zhao Yu asked: "Are you very confused, why should I check you?" "" Ouyang could only say: "Yes" "I ask you, did you write the sleepwalking book?  "" Ouyang was shocked and hurriedly replied: "No." This matter is nonsense. He and Meng Sheng are in N-line contact, and there is no movement at all. Why is it all about him?  "Do you really believe that a madman would write:"I didn't doubt it at first, but I just thought that if there was anyone in the Song Dynasty who could write such a novel, it would be you, Ouyang.  Until the charts of General Liang and Li Bao were presented, I knew that Dream Journey should be called Journey to the West, and it has absolutely nothing to do with you, Ouyang.  " "" This is an oversight. After all, Ouyang is not a novelist. It is difficult for him to create a world by himself. Meng Sheng, who has lamented that the otaku in the first city of the Song Dynasty has too many limitations in his own creation after a visit to Hangzhou.  . We can only use the geographical location of the West to draw up a blueprint. But it is a sea map after all. Ouyang refused and said: "Wei Chen really doesn't know.  " "Do you remember what you told me about the Constitution when I first came to power?  "Zhao Yu said: "It is mentioned in "Sleep Travel Notes" that the Constitution is the fundamental guideline for governing the country.  Apart from you Ouyang, which other talented person in the Song Dynasty had such an idea?  " "" Ouyang sweated. "I didn't check you, and I don't want to check you."  I just want to let you know and tell me.  Zhao Yu sighed and said, "You let me down so much."  But I don't understand, what do you want to do?  You are not an ambitious person, otherwise you would not give up the position of chairman of the business association. You have to be ambitious. Now you must be the deputy prime minister. It is easier to be promoted to the top pick than others.  " Ouyang hesitated for a while and said: "Your Majesty is too worried.  This book is actually an outline of some national systems, laws and human relations, to inspire young people to make progress, be loyal to the country, and be loyal to their ideals.  Your Majesty can ignore it.  It is true that the book was not written by Weichen, and His Majesty also knows that Weichen, the number one scholar, is very knowledgeable, but the outline of the subject matter did pass through Weichen's hands.  " "That means you don't like an emperor like me?  " "Weichen didn't mean that.  Ouyang explained: "Your Majesty also knows that there are many criticisms among the people, the court, and officials."  For example, Cai Jing is corrupt, and gambling among the people is common.  Wei Chen wants to how to suppress these criticisms?  After thinking about it, I felt helpless. Wei Chen knew that there were some things that His Majesty was not unwilling to do, but that involved too many things and couldn't be done.  Tao Yuanming wrote about a paradise, and Wei Chen also had that idea.  " "You have dozens of crimes of deceiving the emperor.  "Zhao Yu said: "Zhang Xuanming went to investigate, and you must have arranged it in advance.  You are quite courageous.  " "" This is a fact. Ouyang can only say: "Wei Chen is guilty.  " Zhao Yu also didn't believe that Ouyang had the intention to rebel. If Ouyang had ambitions, he wouldn't be like this. Zhao Yu sighed and said, "You have done many sinful things.  But I also understand your heart for the country and the people.  I don¡¯t want to make a big fuss about this matter.  Moreover, Dream Travels does have some reference points.  For example, I am very interested in the distinction between local tax and national tax.  I'm not angry that you are acting recklessly, but I just can't see through you. I wonder if you know what you are doing?  " Ouyang said: "I will never harm your majesty, nor will I harm the country or the people.  " "You go down" "Yes" Ouyang really didn't expect that Zhao Yu could directly doubt him through various details. He did underestimate his IQ and ability. At the same time, Ouyang was also very moved. Zhao Yu had already set the bottom line for him.  It's very clear. Ouyang sighed after leaving the palace. It seemed that the utopian world should come to an end. Fundamentally, Ouyang had no intention of committing suicide or subversion, but he was forced to do so because of the Yangping corpse case.  It's just some preparation work. However, although it is a little lighter, Ouyang still prefers the Song Dynasty to become a capital country. Ouyang also feels that this year is a bit unlucky. There is a gap between Liang Hongyu and Zhao Yu.  Losing the previous tacit understanding and harmony, Ouyang walked out of the palace a little melancholy. When Chen Gui met the emperor for the first time, he didn't understand the meaning of the emperor's order, so he still waited outside the palace and said, "Master Chen, your Majesty."  This means that we will ask you to wait in Tokyo first, and generally we will contact you where you live when there is news.  You can tell the people in the housekeeping department to register where you live, and then you can go and play as you please.  " Chen Gui asked blankly: "Where to go?  " "Eat" Chen Gui said: "But it's not yet noon.  " "Can you have tea?  Ouyang said: "Let's go, I'm treating you."  "How can you become an official if you don't even know how to cook? " He randomly found a restaurant, found a seat, and watched tea on both sides. Zhang San and Li Si were eating outside. Chen Gui was very worried and asked: "Mr. Ou, what is the emperor?"  mean?  Ouyang did not answer and asked: "Master Chen, this is not your business. Why is Master Chen so enthusiastic?"  " Chen Gui replied: "Well I think this is what should be done.  " "What should be done?  "Ouyang nodded, this was very interesting. Ouyang took a sip of tea and said, "Although I'm not sure, it seems that the emperor will most likely agree.  "This is a relatively pure official. There are many such people in all dynasties and generations, but not many can persist. They protect themselves and other bureaucrats who do not want to have them but do notThe attitude of being able to not have it will gradually emerge.  During the chat, Ouyang learned that Chen Gui not only designed water bomb vehicles, but also conducted very systematic research on many ancient siege equipment.  There is also a relatively mature method of dealing with these devices.  He is a very talented young man.  Ouyang feels that there are quite a lot of talents in this dynasty, both in military and political fields.  Ouyang was convinced by the various means and methods that Chen Gui said to deal with attacks by ethnic minorities.  However, the governance of stereotypes is slightly insufficient. They only know how to love the people and be honest, but there is still a certain lack of understanding of business development and investment attraction.  Ouyang also knew that Chen Gui once wrote a letter saying that the generals were domineering and appointed cronies, so they must be taken seriously. Unfortunately, the officials were too young. He wrote: "Do you know that we are currently at war, and your letter will probably offend a lot of people."  Nodding: "Of course I know, but not reminding you of hidden dangers is disloyal." Ouyang asked: "Be loyal to the country or loyal to the king?" Chen Gui asked blankly: "Is there any difference?" "For example, when the emperor was in power  "Hua Shi Gang, the poison is very serious." Ouyang asked: "If you were given the opportunity to assassinate the Supreme Emperor, would you do it?" This question made Chen Gui stunned for a long time before he answered: "As a minister, you should try your best to persuade the king."  Should you kill him or not?" Ouyang said, "If you kill him, you will be a traitor. If you don't kill him, the people will suffer and families will be destroyed." After thinking for a long time, Chen Gui said, "Master Ou, I can't answer this question.  What I learned is that when a king makes a mistake, he should write a letter to correct it, rather than abolishing the king and setting up another one. It is our responsibility to kill one person and save tens of thousands of people. I don¡¯t know why Mr. Ou asked.  Ouyang raised his glass and said: "Drink tea." Although it seems similar, if you want to bring all the upright ministers together, 90% of them will definitely be loyal to the emperor first.  He was taught from an early age to be loyal to the emperor and love the people.  Moreover, Confucianism teaches that the king of heaven and earth is the master, and the king is more important than father.  There is no other reason why the king wants his minister to die, but the minister has to die and so on.  Many people understand that a king comes first before a country can exist, just like many people in modern times believe that loving the ruling party means being patriotic.
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