royal robes

Chapter 530
"Several guest officials, there are many people downstairs, and there are still seats in the private room on the second floor."

Zong Xin waved his hand and said, "The first floor is very good. Just find us a table, get some good dishes, and two jars of wine. Get some of the most famous fish here, and get some staple food."

"Okay, some guest officers, please." The two brought Zong Xin and his party to the place on the far right, and there was no window beside the table. Most people really don't want to sit here in this position.

Everyone wants to sit on the left side because you can see the scenery by the river. Even if you sit on the right side, you have to sit by the window so that you don’t feel depressed when eating.But Zong Xin didn't care about this kind of thing. Instead, he felt that this position was very good, and no one noticed.

After sitting down, Yaoyao asked in a low voice: "Master, why don't you go to the private room? You can also take a look at the scenery outside the window in the private room, which makes it more interesting to eat."

Yaoyao complained a little, she knew Zong Xin was not trying to save money, but she just didn't understand Zong Xin's intentions.As for the others, they don't really care where to sit and eat, as long as the food here is delicious.But they also have some doubts about Zongxin's choice.

Zong Dao: "Low-key, low-key...the more inconspicuous the better. This is the territory of the Zhao clan, who knows if anyone from the Zhao clan eats here. Going to the private room is too eye-catching, not to mention the environment here is actually better , we can listen to what these people around us have said, and the things in the Jianghu are spread from here."

"Damn, Zong Xin is a shameless monk. I used to think he was some kind of eminent monk, but he turned out to be a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death." A man who had drunk too much cursed angrily: "Being forced by Yeluzhen with martial arts, In the end, he could do everything, not only helping Khitan to quell the civil strife, but also supporting Yelujing to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. The most abominable thing is that Zongxin actually used magic to make Yelvzhen younger. I heard that Yeluzhen looks like 20 now. He looks old. Tell me, if Zong Xin’s spells are so powerful, why didn’t he just kill Yeluzhen? He just wants to restore his youth and assist Yelvjing to dominate the Central Plains.”

Everyone stared at Zong Xin, and Zong Xin was also very embarrassed.Sure enough, people's words are terrifying. Although things are completely different from what this person said, the result is the same.Moreover, being scolded like this in front of others, Zong Xin also felt that his face was dull.

Someone nearby persuaded: "Master Zong Xin must have his plan. When he asked Khitan to plant spring wheat, didn't he first benefit Khitan and then kill Yelu Deguang?"

"That's right. Master Zongxin's work is unpredictable. The civil strife was caused by Master Zongxin, and now he has finally got his hands on it. Maybe Master Zongxin just doesn't want to see people in ruins, so he will help anyone, who dares to take the initiative to fight, Zongxin The master will kill whoever."

"Don't do this." The people who drank too much continued to curse: "Zong Xin, a shameless monk, saw the death of Yue Wang Ma Cun with his own eyes when he was in Taishan, so he let Li Jing attack Chu, and now Li Jing has won everything. Sheng, I have destroyed the country, do you think this is despicable and shameless? This shameless monk knows how to bully the weak and fear the strong, which makes it difficult for us to run away from home and invest in the country. What is the use of earning more money? I don't know if I'm dead or alive."

The faces of the other people at the same table were also not good-looking. They were originally from Chu State, and they went to the border of Chu State to do some private salt business.Because Zongxin Salt Island was born, the business of private salt trading has become easier. There is no need to go to the coast to buy goods. You only need to buy goods from higher-level distributors, and you can sell them at a higher price. less money.

As a result, during that period of time, Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty raised troops to attack Chu. After hearing the news, the people of Chu were anxious, but there was nothing they could do.Are you going back to Chu to die now?This is also impossible.They could only continue to do their business, but they hated Zong Xin very much in their hearts, because the news of Zong Xin persuading Li Jing to attack Chu State had already spread to the world, and all the people in the entire Chu State hated Zong Xin to the bone.

In fact, everyone is very clear that the final decision maker is Datang Li Jing, and he is also the one who sent troops to attack.But people in Chu State hated Zong Xin even more than Li Jing, and they didn't know why, so they hated Zong Xin.Perhaps it was because Zong Xin was so capable, instead of saving the state of Chu, he caused the state of Chu to be destroyed.

Zong Xin whispered: "Actually, this buddy is quite polite, and the scolding is not too harsh. If he is from Chu, I can accept even harsher scolding. Do you think I should apologize to them? I encouraged Li Jing to take advantage of the internal turmoil in Chu to send troops to attack, and you can also testify to this. If I apologize, how will they react?"

Tian Ya said: "It is estimated that they will kneel down and beg for your life, because they scolded you just now."

"It doesn't matter if you scold a few words, you understand me."

The biggest advantage of Zong Xin is that he is shameless, Zong Xin never cares about how others scold him.Even if he pointed at his nose and scolded in his face, Zong Xin would pretend he didn't hear it.But as long as he dares to fight him, Zong Xin will fight back with all his strength, even if it is a child.

Therefore, Zong Xin's moral concept is still very different from that of ordinary people, and Tian Ya also feels that such a character is worth learning.In fact, there is no point in swearing at others, it's just that you are happy in your heart, but it will lead to death, so Tian Ya never swears, at most he quarrels with others.

Yaoyao said: "In the past, if someone dared to scold my husband like that, I would have to rush up and tear him into pieces, but now I have changed, my husband doesn't care, and I'm even ashamed to do it. "

There are dragons and snakes in the restaurant, and there are all kinds of people. After drinking too much, they are all talking about the topics that attract attention in today's world.The most interesting thing is of course the general trend of the world, not knowing where to go.

"If there is a real fight, I'm afraid this time we will be in danger." An officer and soldier said in a low voice: "Li and Liu Chong of the Northern Han Dynasty were eyeing the tiger, and secretly colluded with the Khitan. Now the Khitan has been revived with the help of Zong Xinzhi, but they are temporarily unable to command an army. If you go south, you will definitely use the help of the Northern Han Dynasty to march into the Central Plains. I don’t know what benefits Liu Chongxu gave Khitan, but I guess life in the Central Plains will be difficult in the future.”

The officers and soldiers around him also said dejectedly: "Not only the Northern Han and Khitan, but the King of Yan, Murong Yanchao, borrowed troops from the Great Tang Li Jing, and is also preparing to counterattack the Great Zhou. These two brothers are going to attack back and forth. At that time, even if our Majesty has He has three heads and six arms, and he can't withstand the pressure of Khitan and Datang at the same time. Since Chu is now destroyed, Li Jing of Datang was originally a lunatic who likes to fight. He will definitely lead troops to help Murong Yanchao, but he is in trouble outside."

Several officers and soldiers also worried about the country and the people, and their analysis was not wrong. What Guo Wei is most afraid of now is being attacked from both sides.It is not known how many reinforcements Khitan or Datang will send.The two places are far apart, if the wrong troops are sent and the wrong people are sent, it is very likely that the land of the Great Zhou will be shared by the Great Tang and the Khitan.

It doesn't matter how much territory the Tang Dynasty occupies. The most important thing is that if the Khitan occupies the territory south of Cangzhou, the Central Plains will be unstoppable for the Khitan. At that time, the Khitan can attack and retreat, and no one will be able to Prevent the Khitan from marching southward, and set the Central Plains.

Of course, what Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty can do is to set up a defense line on the bank of the Yellow River, facing Khitan across the bank.Although Khitan is strong, it is not good at long-term water warfare. The reason is simple because Khitan is full of grasslands and does not even have a decent canal. As long as it can hold the mouth of the Yellow River, Khitan will stop here.

Zong Dao said: "These soldiers are not bad, and their analysis is in place. Tian Ya, based on what you see, how should we send troops?"

"Master, have you underestimated me? Do you still need to think about such trivial matters?" Tianya said to himself, "Li Jing of the Tang Dynasty must have greatly increased his confidence after defeating Chu. Operation, so the Tang Dynasty will definitely send heavy troops to attack. Therefore, Murong Yan should surpass the army. Although Liu Chong of the Northern Han Dynasty has some strength, he is also defending the Khitan, so the number of the Northern Han coalition forces will not be too large. A small amount of troops can stop the advance of the Northern Han, we only need to delay the time, and after Murong Yanchao is defeated, we can then attack the Northern Han."

Zong Xin nodded and said: "Okay, you are indeed my Zong Xin's disciple. I have been teaching for nothing in the past two years. After you leave the teacher, don't say that you are my Zong Xin's disciple. I am afraid of shame."

"Master, you hurt my self-esteem too much by saying that." Tian Ya said depressedly, "Could it be right to send an army to the Northern Han Dynasty?"

Zong Xin shook his head, Tian Ya still didn't understand Zong Xin's intention.After all, he is only a 10-year-old child, and his attainments in the art of war are too shallow to see through the general trend of the world.If there is a real war, Tianya will be of no use at all.

Zong said: "Tianya, do you know how many soldiers your father has in his hand?"

"do not know."

"Since you don't know, how many people are the so-called big army and small army? You don't even know this, just open your mouth here and talk nonsense. My apprentice can do nonsense, but I have to have a deep heart to allow you to do nonsense. Zong Dao said: "But after all, he is my apprentice, and your analysis just now is not entirely wrong. It is certain to send troops to Murong Yanchao, but it is not a large army, but the whole army."

Tian Ya frowned, and immediately asked, "What about Bei Han?"

"There is no need to manage Liu Chong of the Northern Han Dynasty, nor can he." Zong Dao said, "Guo Wei actually doesn't have many troops now, and the princes and Jiedu envoys are doing their own thing. Few of them will listen to Guo Wei's words. , This time, it was another front and back attack. Khitan and Datang indirectly joined forces to seize the land of the Great Zhou. If everyone is obedient and they think this is a battle that must be won, your father will definitely win a very good victory, but if these People think they will lose, what if they don’t want to take out their wealth? Your father is too kind, so that when he likes it the most, he doesn’t have much military power in his hands. After your father came to power, the people of Dazhou lived well. But there is no big breakthrough in the military."

Tian Ya was worried for a moment, not knowing how many soldiers his father had.Now Tian Ya finally understands why Master took his sister and himself back to her natal home first, the real purpose of Master is to come to discuss this matter with Father.And this matter should have been discussed a long time ago, but it was delayed for more than two months because the master went to the Northern Han Dynasty and died.

(End of this chapter)