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Volume 4 Midstream Chapter 157 Often Worrying about Great Powers-2

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    Lanterns were hung high, Diao Dou looked at each other, sailors were on duty on the ship, and gunmen on the shore patrolled back and forth, guarding the place where the navy anchored and berthed.  Below the deck, the sergeants of each battalion went to bed one after another. On the upper floor of the ship where the officers lived, many cabins were still lit.  Since the long voyage, the officers have developed various habits of spending time, including astronomy and geography, poetry and classics, growing flowers and grass, etc.  Zhao Xingde did not object to this, and once joked to his generals that if the imperial court wanted to rebuild the Hanlin Academy once the world was at peace, the Navy could provide half of the editors.  "Master Ma." The two fire gunners on duty saluted together. Ma Yuan nodded and walked up the ship's building. He was still seven or eight steps away from the cabin door where Zhao Xingde was, and stopped again.  He hesitated for a moment, then made up his mind, and said in a deep voice: "A real man will do it if he wants to, so what's the trouble?" He strode to the door of the Grand Governor's cabin, and when he was about to knock on the door, he heard faint voices coming from inside, and he couldn't help but  He stopped again and waited outside the cabin.  The people inside were talking quite loudly. Even though he was across the hatch, Ma Yuan could vaguely hear it. It seemed that someone was talking to Zhao Xingde.  "In today's world, you play an important role. In the east, the Song Dynasty will survive, and in the west, the Song Dynasty will be destroyed. The country of Guanxi is strong, and you will be treated with high-ranking officials." The voice sounded like Xu Xiaoyun. Ma Yuan was about to leave to avoid suspicion. This sentence came into his ears.  But he couldn't help but stop and listen.  Xu Xiaoyun was known as the "Iron-faced Censor" in the court, and he was known for burning ships and inspecting nails. Although Ma Yuan and others were familiar with him, they were somewhat wary of him.  Among the Southwest Marine Corps, the battle between Song and Xia was a taboo topic.  In the evening, when he and Ma Yuan were discussing what he said, he had already violated a taboo, but he did not expect that his words in front of Zhao Xingde would also be unscrupulous.  Ma Yuan also wanted to remonstrate with Zhao Xingde this time, but he did not expect that Xu Xiaoyun, an "outsider", would dare to do this in front of Zhao Xingde.  You must know that Zhao Xingde holds the title of General of Xia Kingdom, Marquis of Baoyi, etc. If he really loves Xia Kingdom and clearly commits the crime of driving a wedge between the two countries and disturbing the morale of the military, Xu Xiaoyun can be executed. If he is  Unexpectedly, this place is thousands of miles away from the Song Dynasty. With a little hint, his confidants such as Du Chuijiao, Liu Zhijian and other generals can prevent Xu Xiaoyun from returning to China.  "However, although Liang Yuan is good, it is not the long-loved hometown. Xia Guojiu has the intention to win two tigers with one blow. If the war between Hezhong and Dashi is over, and the westward direction no longer has any worries, take advantage of the opportunity of defeat for both our country and the Liao Kingdom to raise troops to the eastward. Your Excellency,  How should we deal with this?" Xu Xiaoyun looked at Zhao Xingde and said in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, you should know that Guandong and Guanxi are fundamentally different. Both the government and the public have their own traditions. This will be especially true after the Xia State is elected.  Xiangdong, eager to dominate the world, Chen Shaoyang, Chen Gongju, Lu Yunsun and other scholars in various states, I am afraid that few are willing to surrender, but many would rather bend than bend. When that happens, how will you deal with yourself?  A military encounter? If your Excellency holds official positions in both countries, if you don't make plans in advance, will you wait for the day when your reputation will be ruined? On the contrary, if your Excellency prepares for the rainy day and uses the strong troops of the three towns in Henan and the strength of the navy and land, the Xia Kingdom may not be able to do so.  Can you pursue your ambitions in Guandong? Taking advantage of the achievements of reconstruction and the determination to clean up the society, it only takes more than ten years to rectify the imperial outline. With the population and wealth of Guandong prefectures and counties, a renaissance is expected, and the famous ministers will be stable throughout the ages.  Killing an old friend and ruining one's reputation makes a world of difference." The more he spoke, the more excited he became. He clenched his fists and looked directly at Zhao Xingde. His words were already offensive.  Ma Yuan stood outside the door, and the more he listened, the more horrified he became: "Does he mean it on his own terms, or is he here as a lobbyist for Mr. Wu?" "You have something to report," Zhao Xingde interrupted Xu Xiaoyun and said in a deep voice.  , "Is that what you're talking about?" "Exactly. The general may be planning to disarm and return to the fields alone after the Great Eclipse. Even if Xia and Song Dynasty are fighting, sir, he can be alone." Xu Xiaoyun said solemnly, "But how could you have expected that, sir?  However, under the invasion of war, all the people in Guandong will be destroyed. It will take more than a hundred years to recover. The way of a gentleman is to benefit the world when you are successful, and to be alone when you are poor. If Mr. Xu is like this, he is just a scholar, and he can escape from the world and travel leisurely.  Overseas, however, Mr. Zhao, you have no ability to save the crisis, but you stand by and watch the lives of people in ruins. Where do you do this for the people of the world? And where do you do it for the subordinates who follow you?" Xu Xiaoyun said while observing Zhao Xingde's expression.  , seeing that he was deep in thought and seemed to be moving, he couldn't help but step forward and said with a stern voice: "If you think you can stay out of the matter, I'm afraid the tree will be quiet but the wind will not stop. Judging from the humble position, although the Xia Kingdom has given you high officials and generous salaries, it does not involve the country.  If you are lucky and hesitate about the ups and downs of the matter, you will definitely attract suspicion. At the least, it will be like seizing the army and imprisoning you in Bianliang, or at worst, you will be killed and your reputation will be ruined, and your family will be in trouble." "There is no need to say more about doing good," Zhao Xingde sighed  , whispered, "You value my strength too much." "No," Xu Xiaoyun wanted to refute, but Zhao Xingde shook his head and said, "You also supervised the manufacture of ordnance and managed food and grass. Why did you only see elite soldiers and strong generals, but not see them?"  Come on, the battle for national destiny is about national strength. Although the three towns in Henan are talented.There are more than 100,000 people, but the Central Plains is dilapidated and devastated. The southeastern half of the army and food supplies are all relied on. After the rise of firearms, this is even more true. The cost of a cannon, thirty guns per shot, is enough to serve as an infantryman for a year.  In addition, the livestock carrying firearms consumes fodder, gunpowder and muskets, which seems to be a trickle, and the consumption is far greater than before. It cannot be maintained without the strength of the whole country.  If you think that you can conquer the world with a few brigades of elite soldiers in Henan and strong ships and artillery at sea, you may not think that military matters are too simple.  " "My dynasty is the richest in the world," Xu Xiaoyun said, clenching his fists: "The military force may not be as good as that of the two northwest dynasties, but in terms of money and food supply, we can definitely win.  " Zhao Xingde looked at him and shook his head. Just as he was about to speak, the cabin door opened with a bang, and Ma Yuan said in a deep voice: Sir, the general also feels that there is something to be done! Just like during the Northern Expedition, when the situation was really in danger.  At this time, as long as you raise your arms, you can definitely save the crisis!" He bowed his hands and saluted Zhao Xingde, and naturally stood with Xu Xiaoyun.  The lights shone on their faces, and their eyes were full of expectation. As long as Zhao Xingde did his duty, they would not hesitate to behead and shed blood for the sake of the country.  They firmly believe that the Song Dynasty is so big that there are tens of millions of people with lofty ideals. As long as someone raises his arms and shouts: "I am the richest in the world?" Zhao Xingde looked at the two people, was silent for a while, and finally said: "Back then, I was forced to flee due to the disaster of unveiling the post.  When I was in the West, I once passed through the river and saw with my own eyes that the poor people fled to Guanxi and risked their lives to cross the river. When the Liao army went south, rebels rose up in various places. The imperial court established its own regiments in Zhunzhou and counties. However, the states and counties did not have enough money and food.  However, the people were miserable. You know, my subordinates smashed the county government. I heard that every time there was money to transport food to the camp, Mr. Yue would always sigh, "The people of the southeast have exhausted their strength."  The hungry people were devastated. To provide food and grass relief, we had to rely on donations from workers and apprentices in Guanzhong. If we say this was just because the Liao army invaded and everything was devastated, it would be fine. However, before the Liao army invaded, our government was stuck in financial management. After regaining the border,  , the same is true. I know that Deng Xianggong is eager to regain Youyan, but the scholars have been arguing about the funds for the Northern Expedition. Do you two think that our country can be called the richest in the world?  If the Xia Dynasty really marched eastward, it would definitely go all out, going from Luoyang to the north to conquer the Central Plains, and to the south from the Three Gorges to collect the southeast. The three towns in Henan, plus the Southwest Marine Division, were just a few chess pieces in a battle to overwhelm the country.  Is it really possible to turn the tide?" Ma Yuan was speechless for a moment, but Xu Xiaoyun took a step forward and said solemnly: "The country is mediocre and the country is short of supplies. Can't you replace it?" "Replace it?" Zhao Xingde looked at Xu Xiaoyun and was silent for a while.  , sneered and said, "You have underestimated the Dukes of the DPRK, right?" "Your Excellency, you must do your duty," Ma Yuan said anxiously, "Why should you be humble?" "In the history books," Zhao Xingde interrupted him and shook his head, "  Can external forces enter the center and replace them?" Ma Yuan was stunned and said: "Your Excellency, how can you say that you are relying on external forces?" "How can it not be?  Who didn't start from the state department? As for Zhao, in addition to gaining a false reputation, everyone knew that he fled to the Xia Kingdom, divided his subordinates, and relied heavily on military personnel.  Among them, Chen, Wu, Zhu and other masters can be said to have disciples all over the world, but I, Zhao Xingde, besides these scholars in the army, do I have any foundation?  Apart from soldiers and horses, what are my limitations? I can¡¯t just use cannons and guns on the streets, right?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Xu Xiaoyun stepped forward and said sternly, ¡°In troubled times, you must use heavy weapons.  Why not?" The words were sonorous and powerful. Ma Yuan's eyelids twitched, and he couldn't help but think of the blood-stained screen wall outside the Ezhou Prime Minister's Office.  "Using heavy codes in troubled times?" Zhao Xingde shook his head and said, "Not to mention whether it is necessary to obtain heavy codes. If this is the case, is this better than Xia Guodong's march eastward? Is it better to maintain the orthodoxy of the court and still be the emperor?" He walked to the window,  Holding on to the railing, he looked at the camping sergeant under the starry sky outside, and said slowly, "Outsiders say that Zhao has a heavy army. Counting hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the three towns of Henan and more than 20,000 men of the Southwest Marine Division, they all count as Zhao."  Someone's private soldiers. But ask yourselves, do you really think that no matter what Zhao does, the three generals Lu, Luo and Deng will definitely do it?  Chasing the tail? Not necessarily."
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