From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 630

The Mongolian army attacked Datong Town like crazy. All the defenders of Sanguan Town and Datong Town arrived and fought bloody battles on the Great Wall, fighting the enemy to the death.

Arrows rained down and huge rocks fell, screaming and shaking the world, and the opponent's huge stone cannon finally fired, hitting the wall and making a big hole.

"Use the Portuguese cannon, regardless of ammunition, to repel their first wave of attacks first."

Zhou Yuan was terribly calm at this moment. He must not let the Mongolian army gain momentum, otherwise Datong Town might not be impregnable with 80,000 troops attacking the city.

After giving instructions, Zhou Yuan walked down the tower and quickly came to the general's tent.

Zhuang Xuansu prepared paper and pen for him and ground ink for him.

Zhou Yuan picked up the brush, but paused again.

Zhuang Xuansu asked, "What's wrong? Don't know how to write it?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't know how to write it, but I should have thought of this day earlier."

"What do you mean?"

Zhuang Xuansu was a little confused.

Zhou Yuan said: "When the feudal dynasty developed to the late stage, the land annexation reached the end, the contradictions and evils were deeply rooted, and it would eventually usher in a great collapse."

"This is true for all dynasties in ancient times, and the Jin Dynasty was particularly long-lasting, with a national life of more than 400 years. This also means that the contradictions are deeper and more irreconcilable than those dynasties of two or three hundred years."

"The countless efforts we made before were partly to solve the crisis that had already erupted, and partly to solve the fundamental contradictions."

"The Yunzhou mob, the Liangjiang turmoil, the rebellion of King Jing, the uprising in the Central Plains, and the fight against the Donglu, all of these things mean that this court has come to the end."

Zhuang Xuansu was a little anxious when she heard this, and she hurriedly said: "But we handled it very well! Liangjiang was pacified, King Jing was defeated, Zhang Bailong was destroyed, and the Donglu retreated!"

"We are doing very well, why is the situation getting worse?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "No, the situation is not getting worse."

"If it weren't for me, even if Cheng Ping and Han Tuo didn't succeed, they could still hold on to Lin'an Prefecture and form a separatist force. Zhang Bailong could also take over the entire Central Plains and dominate one side."

"King Jing may not be your Majesty's opponent in the end, but because of the serious damage to the vitality, it is difficult for the Beijing Camp to revive, and the Eastern Tartars may directly capture the Capital."

"Logically speaking, this year's Jin Dynasty should be like this - the Eastern Tartars occupy the Capital, Han Tuo and Cheng Ping dominate the south of the Yangtze River, Zhang Bailong secedes the Central Plains, and the southwestern chieftains occupy Sichuan and Guizhou."

"The world is falling apart, warlords are separatist, and Mongolia invades the south, ushering in a real chaotic era."

Zhuang Xuansu's face was pale, and when he thought about Zhou Yuan's words carefully, he felt cold in his heart.

Zhou Yuan gritted his teeth and said, "Because I turned the tide, I was able to save Jiangnan, Zhongyuan and Shenjing, but this is a temporary solution. We can't delay the progress of the times. Two years of hard work can't erase a hundred years of accumulated problems."

"So the Tusi still rebelled, so Mongolia still invaded the south, and the Donglu still watched covetously."

"Fortunately, Zhongyuan and Liangjiang were saved by us, and the internal hostile forces in Shenjing were eliminated by us, otherwise it would be even more difficult for us."

Zhuang Xuansu trembled and said, "Then, what should we do now? ? Is there really no hope for our Great Jin?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Yes! The rectification and revitalization of the salt business, the implementation of the "One Whip Law" and the reform of the "tax on land" can resolve the contradictions to the greatest extent. This is the fundamental method."

"It only takes two years for the Great Jin to be completely renewed. Unfortunately, our opponents don't give us any time."

"They are extremely eager to share the aging giant of the Great Jin. They want to divide the world and create a legend of their own group."

"This is the result of the century-old problems of the Great Jin, and it is also the king's The calamity that must be overcome at the end of the dynasty. If it is overcome, everything will be revived, the world will usher in vitality, and a new era will begin. ”

Zhuang Xuansu said: "What if... it can't be overcome?"

Zhou Yuan said indifferently: "If it can't be overcome... Your Majesty may hang himself on the hill behind the palace, die for his country, and leave a name for eternity."

"And I will take a battleship, take the most elite soldiers of the Five Military Camps, take my family and friends, and go to Dongfan Island to spend the rest of my life."

Zhuang Xuansu's face turned pale, and he quickly grabbed Zhou Yuan's hand, excitedly "No! Zhou Yuan! I don't want that result!"

"Why! Why is the world still so difficult after all our efforts!"

"Why, why is there a rebellion everywhere in such a good world!"

Zhou Yuan said: "Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. This is not an empty talk. The people are living worse than pigs and dogs. Has this happened in just one or two days? Once the time is right, these contradictions will naturally erupt completely."

Zhuang Xuansu looked at Zhou Yuan and said in a trembling voice: "Zhou Yuan, help His Majesty. I know you can"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "The world is in a state of chaos, and no one dares to say that they can decide the future."

"You can!"

Zhuang Xuansu said loudly, "From the day I met you, you can do everything. Although I always treat you harshly, I admire you in my heart. I'm just afraid that you will rebel!"

"Zhou Yuan, you can definitely help His Majesty."

Zhou Yuan looked at her, his eyes calm, and said slowly, "Do you still think that I am helping His Majesty?"

Zhuang Xuansu was stunned.

Zhou Yuan said, "I have never helped her. Perhaps from an objective point of view, everyone thinks that I am loyal to her."

"But from my subjective point of view, from the moment Lin'an Prefecture set up its ambition, I have always been loyal to this ancient land and the countless people on this land."

"I am different from you!"

"What drives me forward is the ancient civilization that shapes my soul! ”

“It is to follow the will of heaven and destroy the Shang Dynasty!”

“It is to exert the remaining strength of the six generations and destroy the six kingdoms and unify them.”

“If the invaders can go, I can go too!”

“Everywhere the sun and moon shine, and wherever the rivers flow, all belong to the Han territory!”

“It is the vast heaven, how can you be so unkind to my regret!”

“It is the glory of the prosperous Tang Dynasty when all nations came to pay tribute and all nations surrendered.”

“It is the time-traveling cry in the Jingkang Shame, and the desperate drowning of tens of thousands of people at the foot of Yashan!”

“It is the drinking of the horses of the Ming cavalry in the vast sea, and the rising red sun at the end of darkness…”

Zhou Yuan held the brush and revealed the voice from the bottom of his heart to others for the first time in this world.

He looked at Zhuang Xuansu and said word by word: “I am loyal to the blood of Yanhuang that has been passed down for thousands of years, the brilliant civilization that has been cleansed in my soul for thousands of years, and the crystallization of wisdom nurtured by countless millions of people working hard. ”

“Essentially, I am loyal to my soul and ideals.”

“What Empress Zhaojing, what Jin Dynasty, she and it, just hitched a ride on my ideals.”

Speaking of this, Zhou Yuan laughed, and the suppressed emotions became turbulent because of venting.

He grinned and said, “I know you don’t understand, after all, the history of this world has been different since the Three Kingdoms.”

“But you don’t need to understand, I’m not here to confide, I’m just here to vent my anger.”

“I want to tell the world that the Five Barbarians are invading China, and I, Zhou Yuan, will not allow it!”

“If the world really collapses, then I, Zhou Yuan, will not be Cao Mengde, I will be Liu Ji’nu.”

At this moment, the emotions have already burst out.

Zhou Yuan picked up the pen and wrote: “The Mongols invaded the south, the Eastern Tartars sat and watched, the Tusi of Guizhou rebelled, and the Tusi of Adu and Wumeng in Sichuan followed suit. This is the autumn of the world’s survival. ”

“The Great Jin Dynasty has been in existence for a long time, and the contradictions have accumulated and penetrated deep into the bones. It can be said that the people have suffered from the Jin Dynasty for a long time. Now all kinds of changes are due to years of bad policies. The repairs and renovations are by no means a one-day job. ”

“Your Majesty has spared no effort to revive the country. At this time, you should be calm and composed, respond rationally, stay in the center, stabilize the situation, and gradually resolve the contradictions. ”

“Governor Deng Su of the Central Plains has been reforming the Central Plains for more than a year, and has achieved considerable results. He has made remarkable achievements, accumulated sufficient experience, established rules in complex situations, and has excellent ability. He should be immediately transferred to the Chengdu Prefecture Government Office to serve as the governor, in charge of all military and political powers in Sichuan, appease the people, and disband the rioters. ”

“Sichuan is a land of abundance. The people are fierce and fearless. They can be appeased but not suppressed. Your Majesty must give up power to Deng Su, and do not send imperial envoys to shackle his political measures, and strive for a peaceful transition in Sichuan. ”

“The Tusi of Guizhou has been at odds for many years. Appeasement is useless. Xiang Yong is a good leader and can certainly hold Guiyang, but the stalemate between the two sides is not conducive to the stability of the entire southwest situation.”

“I suggest that Your Majesty order Xiang Yong to give up Guiyang and hand over Guizhou to the Tusi to rule. After the war in the north is settled and Sichuan has a peaceful transition, we can slowly plan it.”

“The old disease of the Jin Dynasty is deep-rooted. The medicine should not be too strong, otherwise the foundation will be unstable, the building will collapse, and the world will chase it.”

“As the times change, the revival of the Jin Dynasty should take the Central Plains as its banner, imitate its methods, follow its rules, and extend it to the world, then great things can be accomplished.”

“I suggest that we boldly use the three Jinshi of Zhaojing to report to the Central Plains. It will be effective to manage the reborn Central Plains with young power and young ideas. ”

“Although Li Zhaolu had made contributions to entering the capital earlier, the timing was not ripe. After the natural disaster, the two Jiangs were in ruins and needed capable officials to stabilize the money and grain of the Great Jin.”

“I suggest that Li Zhaolu be promoted to the governor of the two Jiangs to manage the military and political affairs of Jiangnan, and Li He be promoted to the commander to drive out the island bandits in the southeast, so that there will be no more chaos in Jiangnan.”

“With the stability of the two Jiangs in the south and the revitalization of the Central Plains in the north, even if there are winds and rains and huge waves, the Great Jin can hold on to the great unity and gradually resolve the crisis.Resolve the contradiction. "

"Your Majesty is a sage king of all ages. You should have the responsibility of a king in troubled times. Forbearance, calmness, and decisiveness are all in your heart. I will not say more. "

After writing it, Zhou Yuan looked up at Zhuang Xuansu and said, "Send it to Shenjing in an emergency for 800 miles. It is a matter of great importance and cannot be wrong."

Zhuang Xuansu gritted his teeth and said, "I understand."

She didn't understand what Zhou Yuan said just now, but she seemed to know that the century-old problems of the Great Jin seemed to have completely erupted at this moment.

The pain will not come one after another, and people will deal with it one by one.

It always breaks out suddenly and destroys the host directly.

This is a real life-and-death struggle. Who falls and who stands up depends on the means.