"This is always my confidant. Shen Huangzun took it, and the tip of the pen was stained with cinnabar, and drew a red circle on it.

Then I thought about it.

"Your Majesty, it's really hard to be working on state affairs so late. ”

"Aiqing, you're here. ”

Shen Huangzun slowly turned his head and looked at Long Zaitian who came in late at night.

"Wechen see Your Majesty. "The dragon knelt in the sky and kowtowed.

"Excuse me, come and help the widow to see how to deal with Qi State, an important town in Mama, this is always a piece of my heart. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. ”

Long Zaitian got up, came to Shen Huangzun's side, took the candle in his hand, illuminated the map, and he saw the red circle.

"It turned out to be a force to break the town, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it produces excellent horses every year, which is indeed a big problem for our Shen country, no wonder Your Majesty is troubled. ”

"Hey, since the widow ascended the throne, although he has fought against foreign countries, relied on the manifestation of his ancestors to win many victories, and recovered a lot of land, but if the town is not broken for a day, then our Shen country will not be at peace after all, and from time to time they will come to attack us. Shen Huangzun sighed and said.

"Your Majesty don't worry, Weichen has a clever plan. ”

"Aiqing, come on. ”

According to historical records, this policy was pursued by the states in ancient times. ”

"Few people know that during the Warring States Period, Qi, Chu, Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Qin Qixiong stood side by side. In the middle of the Warring States period, Qi and Qin were the most powerful, and the other five states were not to be outdone, sometimes confronting and sometimes uniting with Qi and Qin. Conflicts between major powers have intensified, diplomatic activities have become more frequent, and there have been joint and horizontal struggles. “

Long Zaitian nodded and said, "Your Majesty is really knowledgeable. What was made in the past, can be made today. ”

"However, according to the knowledge of the widows, there were seven countries that were the most powerful at that time, among which the three kingdoms of Chu, Qi, and Qin were the most powerful, which seemed to be different from the current situation, and besides, we did not have people from the Guigu School like Gongsun Yan, Zhang Yi, and Su Qin. Shen Huangzun voiced his worries.

Long Zaitian continued: "Your Majesty, the joint vertical is the unity of the countries to deal with the powerful countries together. Lianheng means that the powerful countries co-opt some countries and jointly attack other countries. The purpose of the alliance is to unite many weak countries against a strong country, so as to prevent the annexation of the powerful country. The purpose of Lianheng is to serve a strong country as a backer and attack other weak countries in order to achieve the purpose of annexing and expanding land. ”

Shen Huangzun nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"In the beginning, the vertical and horizontal were unpredictable. Gongsun Yan, Zhang Yi, Su Qin and others lobbied in various countries, and the combination of vertical and vertical can be aligned and can be directed against Qin, and even horizontal can be linked to Qin and Chu, which is the origin of the so-called idiom "Chao Qin and Twilight Chu". In the later situation, the Qin State became strong through the reform of the law, because the power of the Qin State continued to grow stronger and became a common threat to the rest of the countries, so the United Vertical became the six countries to resist the strong Qin, and the Lian Heng was the alliance between the six countries and the Qin State in order to seek peace. The purpose of Qin's continuous activities was to disrupt the alliance between the six countries, so as to isolate each country and break it individually. ”

Shen Huangzun nodded and said, "It's okay for Aiqing to say what she thinks, the widow wants to hear it." ”

"Gongsun Yan once united the five kingdoms of Wei, Zhao, Han, Yan, and Chu to attack Qin in 318 that year. According to the ancient classic "Mencius Tengwen Gong", the people at that time praised: "Gongsun Yan and Zhang Yi are not sincere husbands! ”

Later, Su Qin and Zhao's Fengyang Jun Li Dui also united with the Five Kingdoms to attack Qin, so that Qin was forced to abolish the imperial title, which was a very shocking thing at the time. Long Zaitian said.

"Your Majesty, do you know the origin of the names of Hezong and Lianheng?" Zhong Haoran said.

"This widow is not clear, please Aiqing for advice. Shen Huangzun said.

"Your Majesty is really studious and a holy monarch. The dragon patted the ass at the right time.

According to ancient historical records, the Wei army was defeated in the Battle of Maling, and its strength was no longer comparable to that of Qi. In order to avoid the danger of being attacked by Qi and Qin, King Hui of Wei accepted the strategy of Xiangguo Huishi's strategy of "combining Wei with Qi and Chu with soldiers". But the implementation of this policy began after the defeat of the Wei State at the Battle of Maling. However, at that time, Zhang Yi's strategy of connecting and crossing in Qin achieved greater success, according to the "Historical Records: The Biography of Li Silie", so that King Hui of Qin "pulled out the land of three rivers, annexed Bashu in the west, collected Shangjun in the north, and took Hanzhong in the south", and "dispersed the subordinates (verticals) of the six kingdoms to make them serve Qin in the west".

Long Zaitian continued: "The goal of annexing land through the implementation of the policy of linking and horizontally was truly achieved, and the struggle of combining vertical and horizontal areas met the needs of the development of the national situation at that time, and had a great impact on the countries at that time. In other words, the vertical and horizontal movement is a diplomatic strategy between countries in ancient times. At that time, the territories known as the princes were successively called kings. However, these kingly states, except for the Song and Zhongshan countries, were all great powers, and their national strength was comparable to that of the royal family of the Zhou Dynasty. These great powers were originally princes of the Western Zhou royal family, and some were even princes in the vassal states (such as Han, Zhao, and Wei of the Three Jin Dynasty). They developed into "ten thousand" powers, on the basis of constantly annexing the surrounding small countries. As a result of the disappearance of small countries, the struggle between the big countries is no longer a struggle for the leadership of the small countries, but a matter related to the survival of the big countries themselves. The stronger nations seek to weaken and gradually annex the weaker ones, and the weaker countries unite with each other to resist the invasion of the stronger ones for their own survival. As soon as the resistance failed, they turned to the powerful countries in an attempt to protect themselves, so the "joint vertical" strategy of "uniting the weak to attack the strong" and the "continuous horizontal" strategy of "attacking the weak with one thing" were put forward at the right time. ”

"Aiqing's knowledge is also very profound. Shen Huangzun exclaimed.

"Don't dare, don't dare, compared to Your Majesty, Weichen is just the light of the sky. Long Zaitian said.

"Hahaha, Long Aiqing is talking now, more and more like General Shen, didn't I just read your excerpt to know that Shen Aiqing is usually so frivolous. Shen Huangzun smiled and sat on the dragon chair with a sense of majesty.

"The minister just told the truth. The dragon bowed his head at the right time.

"Well, the widow understands that the widow will handle this matter, you don't have to worry about it. ”

"Yes. ”

"I don't know if the emperor has a specific idea, if not, you might as well listen to Weichen's words. ”

"Speak. ”

"Send someone to envoy Han, make it together, and Xu Qi can win over Yan Guo, as for the land of the defense of the country, you can try it if you have it, and the impact is not very big. ”

Shen Huangzun thought about it for a long time and said: "Aiqing has someone to recommend?" By the way, I heard that Ling'er is married, and the widow has not yet given a congratulatory gift, Shen Huangzun took off the wrench in his hand, walked to Long Zaitian's side, and handed it to him. ”

Long Zaitian took a look and was taken aback.

Long Zaitian hurriedly knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, this is too precious, the little girl dares to accept this generous gift." ”

"If the widow asks you to take it, you will take it, besides, it's not for you, I heard that Ling'er also likes this Langjun, and he seems to be the god of cooking today, I heard that Yan Guo has also been cooking recently, do you understand what I mean?" Shen Huangzun turned around and put his hand behind him.

"Understand, Weichen will retire and not disturb the emperor's rest. ”

The dragon gradually left in the sky.

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"I heard that there are many beautiful women in Yan Kingdom, do you want to see the style?" Feng Ling'er said sincerely.

"Hmph, this little girl, dare to say this, this is not a question to send points, and I am not stupid. Look at my witty answers. In the previous world, Zhong Tianzheng often used his mobile phone to swipe jokes, and often saw such stalks on the Internet, so he was very familiar with it, and he had already memorized the standard answers to such questions.

Zhong Tianzheng hugged Feng Ling'er tightly, and Feng Ling'er's face was hot.

Zhong Tian was blowing in her ear.

He said, "What if the husband only likes yourself." ”

Feng Ling'er was happy when she heard this, but she thought about it and said: "That's not good, husband, so others will say that I'm jealous, I don't want to have a bad reputation, this kind of thing, how to say it, if you can get along with your husband's other women, it's naturally good, if it's not good, then there's no way, as long as your husband is happy." ”

Feng Ling'er smiled and kissed Zhong Tianzheng.

"Ah, I'll go, is this world like this?" Zhong Tianzheng doubted in his heart.

"It won't be a routine within a routine, let's quickly change the topic, lest you say the wrong thing, and it will be bad. ”

"It's not too early, go to bed. Zhong Tianzheng hugged Feng Ling'er to the side, and the two of them fell asleep peacefully.

Early the next morning, Zhong Tianzheng returned to his hometown with Feng Ling'er and the guards.

My mother's injuries have healed, and I can walk on the ground, my father's face is much better than before, and my younger brother is even happier with the return of his eldest brother.

Knowing that his son married such a beautiful daughter-in-law, Zhong Tianzheng's parents and younger brother were very happy for Zhong Tianzheng.

Then the guards brought a lot of gifts.

Parents and younger brother were even more surprised and very happy.

"Ling'er, come here. Zhong Tianzheng's mother called Ling'er to the back room.

"What's wrong with my mother-in-law? Feng Ling'er saluted her mother-in-law.

"Okay. Seeing such a respectful, polite and beautiful daughter-in-law, Zhong Tianzheng's mother was so happy that she wiped her tears.

The mother pulled out a box from the cupboard, and when it was opened, there was a golden hairpin inside.

Mother handed it to Feng Ling'er and said: "Ling'er, you have also seen the situation of our family, it is not as good as your family, this golden hairpin is handed down from my ancestors, it is made of pure gold, now I will give it to you, and Tianzheng will rely on you to take care of it in the future." ”

"Thank you mother-in-law, daughter-in-law listens to mother-in-law, and she will definitely serve her husband well in the future. ”

Feng Ling'er took the golden hairpin, knelt down and kowtowed directly, and then stood up and promised her mother-in-law

"Well~ Okay, I'm happy if you guys are doing well. The mother wiped away her tears, remembering that this was her son's happy moment, and replaced it with a smiling face and walked out of the back room with Feng Ling'er.

The father patted Zhong Tianzheng on the shoulder and said, "It's long and strong again, okay, my son is now a kitchen god, and no one will dare to bully our family in the future, son, you have suffered." Father touched the callus in Zhong Tianzheng's hand.

"Dad, I came here to arrange a good errand for my brother, and then there are fifty gold coins, which is enough for our family to build a new big house. ”

Zhong Tianzheng took out the wrapped gold coins from his pocket, and handed a bag of gold coins to his father heavily.

The father took the gold coin and said, "Okay, dad must make proper arrangements, build a big house, and not disgrace his son." ”

"Your brother is stubborn, and I fear that he will not be able to do it, and that he will have a bad reputation for you when the time comes. Father said worriedly.

"Father, don't worry, my brother is just a little more natural, Fengshi Villa lacks an ingredient, we produce more here, and I still have twenty gold coins here, which is enough for you and my brother to buy more than a dozen acres of food fields." When the time comes, all the ingredients you have planted will be handed over to the Fengshi Villa where you come to collect the ingredients. ”

"Okay, my son is really promising, and he can share the family's worries. The father resisted being moved and did not shed tears, in front of his son, he still wanted to maintain a dignified image.

"Daddy. Zhong Tianzheng's nose was sore, and he also hugged his father.

"You come over for me, your brother has found a good errand for you and me, grow ingredients for Fengshi Villa, you have to work hard in the future, remember your brother's good, did you hear clearly. The father said to his younger brother with a serious face.

"Got it, father, brother, I'll do it with all my might. The younger brother said happily when he learned that something had been done.

The younger brother, his father, and Zhong Tianzheng all smiled, and it happened that Feng Ling'er came out of the back room, her mother cooked, Feng Ling'er helped cook, and Zhong Tianzheng talked about family life with her father and younger brother.

The family had a happy meal, and then Feng Ling'er and Zhong Tianzheng went back to Fengshi Villa, the family said goodbye, Zhong Tianzheng waved goodbye to them, and drove the carriage to Linhe Town, they planned to stay in Linhe Town for one night, and then rushed back to Fengshi Villa.

"Husband, it's so good that we're like this, it's a happiness I haven't enjoyed before. Feng Ling'er leaned on Zhong Tianzheng's shoulder.

"It will get better and better in the future, I promise to rest assured, drive~" Zhong Tianzheng smiled and continued to drive the carriage.

The carriage continued into the night, and returned to the inn where it had stayed in Riverside Town.

"Hey, you're back again, it just so happens that you just cleaned up the room last time, why don't you return that room?"

"Yes, get some good food and bring it to the room. Zhong Tianzheng said.

"Alright, guest officer, please go upstairs. Xiao Er greeted, and then went to the back kitchen to inform the cook.

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Fengshi Villa, the dragon is in the heavenly study.

"Miss, where have they been?"

"I'm in Linhe Town, and I'll be back tomorrow by car. ”

"Well, go down and protect Miss and Uncle well. ”

"Yes!"

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Feng Ling'er came to the room, turned on the hot water and said, "It's time for me to serve my husband today, and I'll help you take off your shoes." ”

Feng Ling'er grabbed Zhong Tianzheng's feet with her white hands and put them in the basin.

Zhong Tianzheng is naturally very comfortable, with this daughter-in-law, why worry about this life?