I’m The King Chapter 504: : Dai County today

Dai County, Xiling City.

The weather is already very cold, the snow on the ground is a foot thick, and there are still patches of snow floating in the sky. In this season, for ordinary people, it is natural to stay at home It is most suitable if you can lie in bed, which can save a lot of charcoal for heating. Of course, such people must also be those who do not worry about being full. I also have to go out to work in exchange for the pitiful rations every day.

Daijun was invaded by the Xiongnu army two years ago. From the border to the place not far from Xiling City, the Huns have traveled almost all over Daijun. Except for some important towns that have not been breached, all The villages have been devastated, houses have been burned, fields have been trampled, and all valuables have been wiped out. The only thing that can be thankful is that Daijun got the news earlier and evacuated most of the people as quickly as possible. , but in terms of human loss, it is almost negligible.

At that time, Zilan gave up all frontal battles and instead insisted on the strategy of important towns, which made Dai County guarantee the preservation of the population and army as much as possible.

If you lose your land, you will lose your land. If you lose your land and save your people, you may still regain what belongs to you. This point, Zi Lan is still very clear.

Those things that were snatched by the Huns were not brought back to the grassland by them. In the end, they all became the trophies of the Qin people. Regarding this result, Zilan could only shake her head and smile bitterly. Let alone the Huns, in this war, they are all exploited and sacrificed. Compared with the Huns who are almost completely exhausted, the county of my own generation is still considered good.

Thinking of this, the resentment in Zilan's heart towards Zhao Wang Zhao Wuji couldn't help but become stronger. For so many years, he has been straightforward and forbearing, but he still speculates and guards against himself with the greatest malice. He did not hesitate to weaken himself at the expense of the interests of the entire Dai County. But in the end, Zhao Guo got nothing.

I resigned as Prime Minister myself. Returning to Dai Commandery was the first step in his counterattack. Zao Wou-ki believed that the wasteland of Dai Commandery could no longer be his help, but would instead become his drag. As everyone knows, as long as there are people, everything can be created. Dai County has indeed suffered huge losses, but as long as the whole county works together, miracles can be created.

During the past two years, Dai County from Zilan down have all devoted themselves to post-war reconstruction work. Without money, Zilan took out all her belongings, and now Zilan's mansion is empty. Everything that could be worth a little money was sold off, and his three meals a day were extremely simple, seeds, cattle and sheep, everything had to be bought.

After two years of hard work, the current Daijun has changed a lot. Although it is still far from his prosperous past, but in any case, he has passed the most difficult days.

Zi Lan and Pan Hong are sitting opposite each other in the stone pavilion in the backyard of Zi Lan Mansion. Compared with two years ago, the two have more white hair on their heads and deeper wrinkles on their faces. People really can be regarded as painstaking efforts, painstakingly run Daijun, and often go to various counties and villages to inspect and supervise, which also stained the delicate skin of the two of them with the color of wind and dust.

On the stone bench in front of them, there was a plate of edamame and a jug of wine, the two of them used the edamame for wine, judging by their appearance, they still had a good time.

"Mr. Pan, the beans that you and I have grown with our own hands really taste special in my heart!" Chewing the beans, Zi Lan said with a smile.

Pan Hong also had a smile on his face, looking at the snow-covered places in the yard, he sighed and said: "It's a pity that the precious flowers and trees in the yard have been shoveled clean. But if you look at it again There are no more colorful flowers, even if it is snowing all over the sky, you can drink wine and enjoy the plum blossoms, but now, the two of us can only drink wine against the snow."

Zi Lan laughed loudly, "Although the flowers and plants are good, they can't wrap your stomach in the end. When the snow melts next spring, let's plant some melons, fruits and fresh vegetables in this yard, bring a jug of wine, and want to eat." Wouldn't it be more beautiful to pick whatever you want?"

"The adults are leisurely and elegant, and the subordinates should accompany them."

"Where is the leisure and elegance!" Zilan sighed, "Although Daijun has passed the most difficult pass, but the tiger and wolf are watching from the side, there are treacherous people who refuse to let go, I think It's hard to protect yourself, you have to!"

The smile on Pan Hong's face gradually faded away. The past two years were really inhumane. They were as expensive as Zilan. He also shoveled away the flowers and trees in the yard and planted food crops. Today, Mrs. Zilan and her daughter also rolled up their sleeves, spinning and weaving in the mansion. The originally delicate hands of the two young masters are now covered with thick calluses.

"The domestic situation has gradually stabilized. General Zhao has taken back the five cities, and he has formed a strategic advantage over the Yan State. Next, he can finally devote all his energy to defending against the Qin State." Pan Hongdao: "It's just that this is not good news for us."

"That's right, after taking back the five cities, Zhao Mu's gaze moved westward, and the people of Qin immediately reacted. A few days ago, there was news from Tiger and Leopard Cavalry that Shannan County had increased its troops by three thousand. The Qin people have five thousand soldiers in Shannan County, and they can raise troops at any time. With the current military strength of Dai County, it is really hard to resist." Zilan's face was bitter, "I asked King Zhao to send an army. The regular army came to assist our army in defending, but the memorial is like a stone sinking into the sea, so there is no need to count on it."

"It's better to ask General Zhao Mu!"

"We can't count on him anymore. He managed to take the position of Taiwei, but he was constrained by Zhao Qi. It is impossible to send troops to us at the risk of offending Zhao Wuji. You know, Zhao Wuji I am very afraid of the good personal relationship between me and Zhao Mu." Zi Lan shook her head.

"The tiger and leopard cavalry has fallen into Zhao Qi's hands. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to get news from there. Our inner manpower has been gradually cleaned up over the past year, and the high-level people are almost gone. People, if some of the people in the middle room are lost, the whole army will be almost wiped out." Pan Hong sighed, "Your Majesty, we must fight back, otherwise we will become more and more passive."

"Counterattack? How to counterattack? If I conflict with Zao Wou-ki, Qin people can only be happy. All I want now is to protect myself. As long as Zao Wou-ki is not too excessive, I will not challenge him." Zi Lan shook her head, "Stop talking about that, Mr. Pan, what do you think of Zhou Yu and Tan Feng, and King Yan Ji Ling?"

Picking up an edamame and chewing it slowly in his mouth, Pan Hong pondered for a moment, "Ji Ling, I really underestimated him at the beginning. After four years in office, he slowly showed his fangs. Reminds me of another person, Sheriff, guess who it is?"

"I don't want to guess riddles!" Zi Lan shook her head.

"King Qin Wulie!" Pan Hong smiled, "What Ji Ling is doing now is exactly what King Qin Wulie did back then. Cut off the nobles' fiefs by various means, nationalize these places, and establish a central government. Centralize the system of prefectures and counties, and then gather the power of the whole country to strengthen the country and rejuvenate the army.”

"He can't do it!" Zi Lan laughed, "He does have this ambition, and he has found two good helpers. Zhou Yu and Tan Feng are indeed dragons among men, with deep planning and excellent layout. It's so far away, it's amazing, even people like Ning Zecheng fell into it without realizing it, but Yan Guo's 100,000 regular army was defeated in Donghu, and there was such an uncertain factor as Gao Yuan, Yan Guo was not like the old country. In the state of Qin, painting a tiger is not an anti-dog, this is inevitable."

"Yeah, they were thinking too simply. Li Ru had been operating in Qin State for decades, and his theory had already formed a great influence in Qin State, and the seat of King Wulie of Qin was also firmly established. Zhiji, with the support of Li Xin, Yingteng and other generals, was able to wipe out the nobles who dared to resist. It took nearly twenty years, and Yan Guo wanted to use just a few years. Completing this process is tantamount to nonsense."

"Speaking of Li Ru, I thought of Jiang Jiaquan, the counselor next to Gao Yuan. No one would have guessed that this person was actually Li Ru's younger brother. He had been hiding his name for decades, but now he actually took refuge in Gao Yuan. It seems that Gao Yuan is serious. An impressive guy." Zilan took a sip of her wine, "Mr. Pan, are you familiar with Jiang Jiaquan?"

"When I was young, I met ~IndoMTL.com~ At that time, he was also a high-spirited person, but although he was from the same school as Master Li Ru, the two had great differences in theory. Later, Li Ru became famous After a while, Jiang Jiaquan has lost his voice, and now that he is back out of the mountain, it seems that he still thinks that his senior brother will be better!"

"Back then Li Ru chose King Wulie of Qin, now Jiang Jiaquan chose Gao Yuan." Jiang Jiaquan was thoughtful.

"Gao Yuan really can't be judged by common sense. Afterwards, I have carefully considered the battle against Donghu launched by the Yan people. I can't think of a reason for Gao Yuan to escape, but he is He came back, not only came back, but also taught Zhou Yutanfeng a lesson, hehe, Jishicheng, he kept it a secret, and Feng Fayong didn't even get any news." Pan Hong sighed, "This person is far-sighted and far-sighted. Shocking. In just a few years, from having nothing to being famous all over the world, it is no wonder that Jiang Jiaquan is also moved to come out of the mountain again. This person has now controlled Liaoxi County, and Hejian County will soon fall. What is even more worrying is that he has already formed a huge force on the grassland, and the Huns are so convinced by him, Lord Sheriff, we must pay attention to this person."

Zi Lan smiled, "Back then, I only wanted to form a good relationship with him, but now, it can be used as an Olympic aid. Perhaps, the opportunity for us to cooperate is far greater than the opportunity to be an enemy!"