Chapter 225 Chai Rong's Promise
Ye Hua was taken to have a secret talk with Guo Wei. This time there were only three monarchs and ministers. What they talked about was not complicated. Guo Wei only asked one thing. At this time, the Khitan soldiers were strong and the horses were strong. Shortly after the founding of the Great Zhou Kingdom, the national strength was not strong. Even if there were occasional victory, it would be difficult to completely recover all Yan Yun. Since it could not be done, what is the point of fighting? Isn’t it a waste of money and money? No one would fight for the sake of fighting. If there was enough reason, Guo Wei would not nod.
"In order not to lose Yan Yun!"
Ye Hua thought for a long time and gave himself the answer.
"Your Majesty, since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, 300,000 Han people have fled from Yanyun to the Central Plains. Your Majesty is kind and gives them land. These people are grateful and all thankful for your Majesty's kindness."
Guo Wei said: "Is it wrong that the Han people return, which shows that the Khitans are doing things in a rebellious manner and exploiting them excessively. How can they last forever?"
"Your Majesty, it has been 17 years since Shi Jingtang ceded the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. In these 17 years, more than 500,000 people returned from Yanyun, and more than that of the people on the way were. The Khitan killed many people. Now, there are less than 2 million people in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. People who truly care about the Han family either die or run away, and the remaining Han people are gradually almost the same as those of the Hu people. Such a large land is sparsely populated, and even if they are exploited, the people will have a way to survive."
Ye Hua became more and more serious, his voice trembled, and he was inexplicably sad and angry: "17 years have passed! 17 years have passed, that is to say, people under the age of 17 have just been born, they are Khitans. They don't even know the name and emperor of the Central Plains dynasty. If there are 17 years or even 34 years... fewer and fewer people in the Han family will be in love with them. At that time, they are just people under the Khitan rule and will never be interested in the Central Plains... Your Majesty, the land of Yanyun cannot be dragged down. If the court wants to take Yanyun back, it must be planned in advance!"
Ye Hua was really dedicated to pointing out the most critical issues.
Does Guo Wei want to take Yan Yun back?
He dreamed of it!
As a witness, Shi Jingtang ceded the land of a total of 16 states, and many people scolded Shi Jingtang, saying that he gave too much and left endless disasters.
Looking carefully at the locations of the 16 states, all of them are on the line south of the Great Wall. In the past, this was behind the Great Wall's defense line. It relied on the layers of mountains and rivers, consuming the power of nomadic cavalry to protect the safety of the Central Plains farming area, and sheltering tens of millions of living beings.
But these 16 states were handed over to the Khitan, and not only handed over the main gate, but also gave up the second gate.
The Central Plains are directly exposed to the Khitan Iron Cavalry. As long as you are in a good mood, you can rush your army south at any time!
What's even more terrible is that the Khitan spans the Great Wall, which not only has the strong production and manufacturing capabilities of the farming society, but also has the strong combat power of the nomadic cavalry, and was fed into a monster at once.
Now the Khitans are still digesting spoils. If they delay further, when Yan Yun completes the natural population change, they have a different lifestyle. When they go to the Northern Expedition, they will not encounter food, pots, sludges, but swords, guns, sticks and sticks!
Guo Wei also had to admit that Ye Hua pointed out the issues that many of them ignored.
Even Guo Wei thought that Yan Yun was a Han citizen, and as long as the court sent troops, the people would at least stand on their own side.
But he forgot that people will constantly change and metabolize. Now 17-year-olds don’t know the Central Plains court. Next year, they will be 18, and the next year, they will be 19...
Time is like a copper pot dripping, quickly losing.
Yan Yun is not the item that is placed there, it is the same when you go to get it... It is a living thing that is constantly changing and different every day!
The unlucky guy, Yelu Ruan, imitated the Central Plains and established a system of officials from the south.
The Khitans are stumbling and growing, from a nomadic tribe to a powerful empire, sooner or later, they will become a nightmare in the Central Plains!
Guo Wei was finally convinced by Ye Hua's sharp eyes, and he agreed to focus on the Khitan.
But the question is whether the strength of the Great Zhou is enough?
What can they do?
"Your Majesty, I think all the dukes in the court have a misunderstanding. I think that if I don't fight, I will do nothing. If I want to fight, I will take back the entire Yanyun. I think this is wrong!"
Guo Wei didn't say anything, Chai Rong showed a thoughtful look. He pondered for a long time and suddenly smiled, "Champion Hou, what do you mean is to follow the steps and slowly draw it?"
"At least we must divide the huge goal into several steps... For example, should we support the Han people in Yanyun, and those who are still insisting on fighting against the Khitan, should we be inspired? Should we arrange detailed work to understand the situation. Also, can we launch some small battles to weaken the Khitan power, and in addition, we will station troops north to attract the Khitan main force to go south, and see whose momentum is sufficient..."
Ye Hua said more than a dozen points in one breath, all of which were prescribed the right medicine and laying the foundation for restoring Yan Yun.
Guo Wei listened patiently, and at the end, he couldn't help laughing, "Teacher Feng, you are really imaginary!"
Feng Dao?
He is here?
Ye Hua hurriedly looked around, but no trace of Feng Dao was found.
Suddenly, the door of the side palace opened, and Old Fengdao walked over with a smile. He ignored Ye Hua's surprised gaze at all. The old guy bowed deeply at Guo Wei, and then smiled and said, "The old minister is quite familiar with the champion Hou. He is a little unparalleled, but he is just too lazy. If he doesn't kick him, he will not be able to come up with a good idea. Then, the idea will come!"
Guo Wei's face was full of red light and he looked very satisfied.
Ye Hua's proposal is considered to be the only one who wants to be honest.
And Feng Dao's clever establishment of institutions is also amazing.
It seems that the only person who is dissatisfied with it is Ye Hua.
It turns out that you set up a trap for me to drill. Do you still have a conscience?
His eyes were poisonous and he stared at Feng Dao fiercely, wishing to rush forward and give the old guy a flowery face. Feng Daoxu saw Ye Hua's snatching eyes, and his bad water came up again.
"Your Majesty, the champion Mr. Hou is not awkward with me. Actually, it's a stranger."
Guo Wei was puzzled, "How can I tell?"
Feng Dao smiled and said, "I have so many granddaughters, and the champion Hou is almost 16, so it's time to talk about marriage. The old minister has a granddaughter just 17 years old this year. He is full of talent, beautiful and elegant, elegant and dignified, and admires the reputation of the champion Hou very much. If you don't want to, please give them a marriage to a pair of golden boys and jade girls. If you succeed, I am grateful for this!"
"Oh! So that's it!"
Guo Wei looked at Ye Hua carefully, yes, the little guy is almost a head taller than before, he is a big child, it's time to get married, which is a royal regret. There is no suitable princess who can marry Ye Hua, the granddaughter of Grand Master Feng, which is also good.
Guo Wei smiled and said, "The girl from the Feng family naturally has nothing to say, it depends on whether they agree or not!
Guo Wei said this, but his tone was clearly about to be the big matchmaker.
Ye Hua's head was about to explode. The Feng surnamed did not say anything, but wanted to force him to come over to his granddaughter. He was too bullying!
Ye Hua really wanted to break out and couldn't give up Lao Feng, but the problem was that Guo Wei was still there, so it was hard to say this! He was so anxious that he was sweating.
At this time, Chai Rong spoke, "Father, Grand Master Feng is the leader of the literary world, the master of Shilin, admired by people, and unparalleled in the world... The champion Hou is also a young hero, famous all over the world. This hero and beauty is a legend for the ages... But the sons think that the champion Hou Chunxiao is a major marriage, so they should ask the old Fengjun to be the master. If she doesn't nod, the champion Hou will never dare to marry him casually."
Guo Wei was really determined to issue an order to marry him directly, and he had to take it back.
"The King of Jin's words are reasonable, and it is indeed time to ask my aunt to decide."
...
Thanks to Chai Rong's actions, he escaped the fate of becoming Feng Dao's grandson's son-in-law. Needless to say, Ye Hua's anger was so angry that he had already swore that he must give Feng Dao a good look!
Old man, we are not finished!
Ye Hua had a stinking face and didn't like anyone else, and only Chai Rong dared to come over.
"Haha, don't you like the Feng family's granddaughter?"
Ye Hua said with a tense face: "It's not a question of whether he likes it or not. I just don't like forced buying and selling! I have to stuff it into my hand!"
"Hahaha!"
Chai Rong laughed loudly, what an arrogant boy, do you think the girl from the Feng family is a carrot and cabbage?
How many young talents are queuing up to be Feng Dao’s grandson-in-law!
But Chai Rong understood Ye Hua's awkwardness very well.
He had just experienced it personally, and Guo Wei forced Miss Fu to force him into the role of Miss Fu.
At first, Chai Rong was also rejected.
However, after getting married, Fu tried his best to assist him and gave birth to a son for him. He was really a virtuous supporter.
From this we can see that it may not be bad to force it, and the choices you make may not be clever... Of course, it is certain that you feel uncomfortable.
"Ye Hua, what do you think of this? Whoever you like in the future, I will serve as a mediator for you and ensure success. How about it?"
The promise of the crown prince is still very substantial, so Ye Hua nodded of course.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
"Don't rush to thank me." Chai Rong said: "This time, you and I advocate first north and then south, and the dynasty all over the court, but they offended all the people. How to deal with the Khitan and bring Yan Yun back, and you have to work harder. Otherwise, we are in a mess, who will be willing to marry?"
Chapter completed!