This time, the misunderstanding was a bit big... Yesterday, I actually sent the first update today...... At the same time, it also exposed the truth that passers-by actually had a chapter of the manuscript...

I was wrong, I shouldn't have been so careless, please forgive me, just pretend that nothing happened...

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After entering the Western Xia Middle School, Sun Tu realized that he had taken it for granted before. This country built by the Dangxiang people was far richer and more peaceful than expected. Even if it could not compare to the Song Dynasty, which was already rich enough, it had far surpassed the northern Liao Kingdom, which was also built by foreign tribes.

Although it is still desolate in some places without villages and towns, and sometimes there is no crowd at all for dozens of miles, as long as it is where the people gather, it seems particularly lively and prosperous, especially in some cities, where residents live and work in peace and live a prosperous life. It is not wrong to say that Xixia is now in its prosperous era.

In Sun Tu's opinion, half of all this was attributed to the current Emperor of Xia Li Ganshun, because it was in the decades under his rule that the Xixia country was able to develop steadily, and there was no need to worry about chaos among the tribes in the country due to various conflicts. Because the rectification of the administration of the government at that time made the officials of Xia appear conscientious and more willing to think about the people's livelihood than the local officials of the Liao and Song dynasties.

It can be said that the prosperity of Xixia is indeed related to the Hetao region, which has rich resources and fertile land, but the more important thing is still in the human world. Only a wise and heroic lord like Li Ganshun can quickly stabilize the originally turbulent country and let the people live a good life in their ideals.

Sun Tu even came up with an idea that if Xixia really gave enough time to grow and grow, with the current situation where both Song and Liao countries were tyrants, maybe when would it really make the originally weak Xixia rise, and thus turn over and suppress the Liao and Song countries below.

Of course, this is just a worry-free after all. The foundation of Xia Kingdom is not solid enough. Moreover, as the years grow, the more powerful emperor Li Ganshun is no longer satisfied with the status quo and began to challenge the two major powers of Song and Liao, which will naturally interrupt the rise of Xia Kingdom. What Sun Tu has to do this is to prompt the various problems that have been covered up in the Western Xia Kingdom over the past few decades to erupt again!

After more than ten days of trekking, Sun Tu and his team finally arrived at Dingzhou City. Similar to many cities they had passed before, this important city, which was only more than 300 miles away from Xingqing Prefecture, seemed particularly rich and lively. As soon as you enter the city gate, you can see the long street crowds, and many shops were opened on both sides of the street. People of all kinds also entered the shops to buy goods from time to time, and almost everyone had a satisfied smile on their faces. Obviously, under the rule of the King of Yue, this Dingzhou City was also extremely stable.

Speaking of which, foreign tribes like Dangxiang and Khitan have indeed not inherited the tradition of the Han people in this regard. Since the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms and Eight Kings that broke out in succession in the Han and Jin dynasties, the Han court has been extremely restrained by the royal family and almost refused to hand over the real power, especially the military power to the royal family. Even if they were enlightened and confident as the Li family, the Li family royal families were just famous but had no real power. Therefore, when the Anshi Rebellion and the separatist vassals occurred, the Li family could only rely on the power of foreign surnames and even foreign tribes to quell the chaos.

As for the Song Dynasty today, this is even more true. The Zhao family could not believe even the generals who helped them conquer the country, so it was naturally even more impossible to divide the power into the royal family. Therefore, these Zhao royal family members could only use rice insects in front of them, without any ambition or talent.

Both the Dangxiang people and the Khitans had no concerns about this. As long as the clan is outstanding, they can always be entrusted with important tasks, which makes the surname more stable, and there are also many cases where the Liao Kingdom is everywhere, and there are also many cases where the Li surname is required to serve in various states in Xia Kingdom.

At this time, the King of Yue Li Renyou who Sun Tu and the others met was the third son of Li Ganshun, the current Emperor of Xia Kingdom. He was so hard-core that the Li clan member was no longer strong. Although he was in his early thirties, he seemed extraordinary. Even though he was very gentle and warm at this moment because he saw Xi Fengchang, he still put a lot of pressure on Sun Tu.

In the residence of the King of Yue in Dingzhou City, Sun Tu sat with Xifeng Chang at the bottom, drinking the strange-tasting milk tea while listening to the two of them greetings and remarking their farewells. He could see that Xifeng Chang still admired and respected the King of Yue, and seemed particularly close to the title: "Uncle King of Yue, although my nephew, who came to Dingzhou three years ago, entered the city again this time, found that this place was very different from the beginning. Both the city and the people's style have improved greatly. It seems that you have spent a lot of effort here."

After hearing this praise, King Yue felt great, he laughed for a while, and then waved his hand and said, "I have only fulfilled my duties as a minister. Since my father trusted me and handed over this Dingzhou to me, I should do my best to do my job well and let the people live a better life. And if it were really important to discuss this, there were also the contributions of your Xifeng clan. If it weren't for your Xifeng clan guarding the east and making the Liao people dare not come west easily, how could I live my own good life in peace? So I have always said that if I want to talk about my great achievements in the prosperity of the country, except for my father, I will be the biggest one."

After the two of them praising each other for a few words, the King of Yue smiled at Xifeng Chang and said, "I really didn't expect that you would have a great future in three years. Although I could see that you were one of the few talented people in the Xifeng clan, I didn't expect you to stand out in just three years. The chief of the Xifeng clan actually gave you such an important task. I believe that when the father knew that there were successors in the Xifeng clan, he would be very happy."

"This is all thanks to your original advice and encouragement from Uncle Wang of Yue. I still remember that when I was bullied by Brother Liu and others, it was you who came forward to dissuade me and told me a lot of truths that made Xifeng Chang know the principle of working hard. So in my nephew's heart, if it weren't for your point of mentioning that time, I wouldn't be as good as me today." Xifeng Chang said, and looked at Sun Tu behind him: "Of course, this time I can make my father value the important tasks, and Qianli has also made great contributions. Qianli has come to see Uncle Wang of Yue."

Sun Tu had already met Li Renyou with the gifts before. After hearing the order, he had to get up and greet him again. The King of Yue waved his hand and said, "Everyone is a family, so there is no need for too much politeness for me. Are you Sun Qianli?" As he said that, he looked at Sun Tu for a while, which made Xi Feng Chang feel a little surprised: "Uncle Yue actually knows the name of Qianli?"

"What happened in Shunjun City some time ago has already been reported. Not only this king, but I'm afraid there are many people in Xingqing Mansion who have both wisdom and courage. "

This made Sun Tu suddenly feel shocked. He didn't expect that he had become famous in the Xia State officialdom in just one or two months. This is not a good thing.

You should know that after that incident, neither Xifeng Yechang nor Xifeng Chang promoted the incident that day. After all, this was a clique of brothers within the Xifeng family, and it was not very nice to spread it. But now, it is obvious that the matter has been known to the whole country. This is something that someone deliberately does, and it is hard to say who it is targeted.

With a slight frown, Sun Tu still saluted humbly: "The villain really can't bear the praise of King Yue, and it was just a coincidence that day, so I dare not claim any credit."

"Oh? I originally thought that this might be something that some people exaggerated, but now, I don't think so. Although you are young, you already have the mind and mind that those who have accomplished great things should have." Li Renyou laughed and looked at Xi Feng Chang again: "This person can really help you in the future, so you must win it over."

"That's natural." Xi Feng Chang responded without thinking, and then the two of them looked at each other and laughed out loud.

Their reaction made Sun Tu feel more and more uneasy. The King of Yue looked gentle and peaceful, but always gave him an invisible pressure, as if he could see his own thoughts at a glance, but he was a little confused and wise. Sun Tu had seen it in Tong Guan and other few people, so he had to deal with it carefully, so don't let the other party see any flaws.

Fortunately, King Yue did not pay much attention to him afterwards, but asked some caring questions casually, and led them to the hall next to him for dinner.

Sun Tu thought that since he was the King of Yue to invite them to a meal, he would have to be a feast, but the result was much beyond his expectations. The simplest dishes were placed in front of the few people, and even the wine was just ordinary horse milk wine. The food they ate along the way with them was not much richer.

The reason given by King Yue was also very direct: "This year, the rainfall in Dingzhou is not abundant, and the grain production has been reduced by 30%. The cost of the people is still short of money. How can I bear to waste it as a local official? So today I feel wronged. When I return to Xingqing Prefecture, I will compensate you well."

After hearing this, the others naturally praised him, saying that King Yue was one of the few good officials in Xia State, and it was really a blessing for the people of Dingzhou. However, Sun Tu heard some other meanings. This official voice and feathers that cherished him so much seemed to be very small. In addition, he was also the prince of Xia State, so maybe he was not targeting that ordinary wealth, but the throne that was at least supreme!

Thinking of King Yue's suggestions and care for Xifeng Chang, Sun Tu even came up with the idea that he was deliberately trying to win over the Xifeng clan. But it was hard to say whether he was thinking too much.

It was precisely because of this relationship that Xi Feng Chang never saw Li Renyou. He quickly made an invitation and said, "More than a month will be the emperor's birthday, and my nephew will come because of this. I wonder if Uncle King of Yue is willing to go to Xingqing Mansion with me?"

King Yue smiled indifferently and said, "I am going to go naturally, but now there are still some diseases and disasters in the city that have not been completely solved, so I can't get tired for a while. Of course, if you don't rush to leave immediately, you can walk with me."

"What? Is there any plague in Dingzhou now besides the lack of food due to the scarce rainfall in the past?" Xi Feng Chang asked nervously when he heard this.

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Chapter completed!