The years in the world are endless. The snow had just covered the moss, and in the blink of an eye, the yellow leaves had another round of late autumn. The peach blossoms on the mountain bloom and thank, and in the middle of summer, everything grows, and the splendor.

Time is the most unforgiving. While giving birth to a new world, countless lives are constantly disappearing in this cycle, and no power can be reversed.

Since the end of the Battle of Dragon City, before I know it, nearly five years have passed. Five years is just a snap of a finger in the vicissitudes of life. For the people of the world living at the end of this dynasty, it was a very important time. Because much of what happened during this time was something that had never happened before. The impact is far-reaching, and the significance is extraordinary.

After hundreds of years, the Great Zhou Dynasty, although it exists in name only, it is still struggling to support. Zhongzhou is still Zhongzhou, and Los Angeles is still Los Angeles. In everyone's impression, Zhou Tianzi Ji Yuan, who was already old, surprisingly did not die. It is said that after the prescription offered by King Zhao himself, his health miraculously improved. Although it is not yet possible to recover health, at such an old age, it is extremely rare to be able to eat and drink freely and occasionally go out of the palace for a walk. After all, this was unthinkable before.

And Ji Yuan, the Son of Heaven, was able to come out of the palace and appear in front of his subjects. Nature is enough to show that his physical condition is not as bad as the legend says. Moreover, this can also show from another aspect that the status and security of the royal family of Los Angeles Dazhou have been further guaranteed.

In the past few years, there has never been a bit of turmoil in the entire Zhongzhou territory. Even the thieves who once ran rampant in the Zhongyue Mountains have disappeared. The people's lives are stable and peaceful. All kinds of business activities have also become more prosperous. Zhongzhou was originally the center of the world, even if it was not the status of the royal capital, it was only in the east, west, north and south, and it could not lack its important position. And the people have benefited a lot from it, and naturally there is no need to say more.

Gone are the days of trembling. The people living in Zhongzhou seem to have finally regained the glory of their ancestors. Although many people know that it is impossible for the Great Zhou Dynasty to go back to the past, as long as there is this kind of psychological comfort, they will be satisfied.

Everyone knows exactly how this situation came to be. In the restaurants and tea shops in Los Angeles, when many people leisurely drank the wine in their hands with a calm mood, the topic of their conversation would eventually shift to the young man in the north who was noticed by the whole world.

The wine of Zhongzhou is naturally the best wine in the world. They are all from the state of Zhao. In order to pay tribute to the Zhou royal family, a large number of fine wines from the Zhao Kingdom are shipped here every year to supply the royal family. If we add the trafficking between merchants, it can be said that there are many kinds of alcohol in Zhongzhou, and they are cheaper than other places. Naturally, the wine of Zhao State will not be cheap, and in other vassal states, high-quality wine is a luxury consumption. The reason why there is such a cheap price in Zhongzhou is, of course, due to the personal instruction of Zhao Wang Chu Jiangmian.

The New Year has just passed, and the winter chill has not yet been removed. In one of the largest restaurants on Los Angeles Center Street, the bustling drinkers were not only happy to drink, but also couldn't help but talk about it. And among them, some of the topics discussed seem to be particularly interesting.

"Seeing that spring is about to start again, the new year is about to begin...... I heard that King Zhao will come to congratulate the Son of Heaven on his birthday this year, but I don't know if it's true or not! ”

"Is there any need to doubt this? Of course it's true! King Zhao once said it himself, how could he regret it? ”

"Brother Zhang can be so sure? You are not from Zhao Guo, how can you know so much...... King Zhao is sure that he is busy every day, I'm afraid he may not be able to come, right? Speaking of which, when he first came, he had not yet ascended to the throne of Zhao, let alone such a status that shook the world as now. He's just a gentleman in Zhao State. Alas! It is precisely because of this misunderstanding that the old man missed an opportunity to know him in advance! Every time I think about it now, it's full of regrets! ”

After hearing a few people discuss, I couldn't help but sigh that this person was already a little older. When he was back then, he was also a member of the Praetorian Guard. I really saw the side of Zhao Guogongzi who came to congratulate the Son of Heaven on his birthday from afar. It's just that at that time, he didn't have any status and reputation among the princes and sons of the world. Perhaps the only thing that people know about is just the name of a gentleman. But who would have imagined that the world is impermanent, and it is difficult to distinguish between fish and dragons. When he soared into the sky, he was already out of the clouds.

The people sitting at the same table all have some family backgrounds, and what they know and hear is naturally very comparable. Hearing his emotion, some nodded, while others excitedly continued.

"All of you rest assured, King Zhao will definitely come. This news is unmistakable. It was said by a few big businessmen who had just returned from the north last month...... I heard that King Zhao had already started preparing for the trip, and he should be able to come early soon before the birthday of the Son of Heaven arrived. ”

Listening to what he said has a nose and eyes, it is very detailed, and people can't help but believe it. Many people from near and far were also excited. If King Zhao really came to Zhongzhou this time, no matter what, they would have to go and meet this world-famous prince.

"This ...... Not so sure, right? I heard that since last year, the Hu people in the north have frequently begun to invade the south. Zhao's army had already fought several battles with them. Alas! After all, the Hu people are a big problem. If it weren't for the fact that Zhao Guo had been in the north all along, I am afraid that the Central Plains would not be at peace. If you want me to say, if the situation is really critical, King Zhao should not leave the north easily! ”

He looked like a man who had read the scriptures, and after taking a sip of the spirits, his brow furrowed slightly, and he whispered his worries to those around him. What he said was not groundless. It's a reality that's very real. Perhaps, only those of them who have a long-term vision will truly understand. If you want to maintain the stability of the world, the root of it is not the princes, but the invasion of foreign races in the north!

Over the years, although the princes of the world have been fighting endlessly, they have constantly waged wars for their own interests. But in the final analysis, this is a dispute within the Huaxia clan after all. No matter which prince eventually controls the power of the world, he will still shoulder his responsibility and fight for food and clothing for his subjects and the people of the world. And the Hu people and barbarians are different. The so-called non-self race, their hearts will be different! The purpose of their wars is only to plunder and conquer. Wherever the iron hoof and the blade go, the disaster caused will be irreparable. Therefore, fighting against foreign invasions, no matter what time it is, must persist in doing the best we can. And in this regard, Zhao Guoju has made great contributions and is irreplaceable!

"Whether it's the Hu people in the north or the barbarians in the northwest, they don't have anything to fear. Since they suffered a heavy blow in Yandi a few years ago, they have been a lot more honest. According to people who have been to the grassland, they are very jealous of the king of Zhao and the Zhao army, and if they can not be enemies, they will not easily start a large-scale war. The most elite armies of the Zhao Kingdom, the Tiger Ben Army and the Condor Army, are waiting for them at any time! If the Hu people want to burn, kill and loot as before, but they miscalculated, I'm afraid there will be no return!"

Someone stood up and slapped the table, loud and generous, with an impassioned expression. Most people nodded yes and agreed. Although they are in Zhongzhou, they are far away from the north. But I have also heard of the prestige of those two Zhao armies. Since they had defeated the Hu people and made them suffer greatly. But there are also some people who don't think so, and they gently shake their heads and discuss.

That being said, after all, not everything can be guessed by common sense. Maybe God is deliberately trying to punish those savage guys. I heard that since the year before, the grassland has had a harsh climate and has often suffered from drought and snow. They have suffered heavy losses, lack of food and clothing! In such a situation, for the sake of survival, I am afraid that even if they know that there is a strong opponent, they will make a desperate bet......!"

"Yes! The nature of the Hu people is similar to that of the wolves on the grassland. In order to survive and live, they will not fear anything! Perhaps, a large-scale war is brewing...... Alas! I hope we've thought too much! ”

"If that's the case, then I'm afraid there will be a big war in the north...... It is unlikely that King Zhao will come to Zhongzhou!"

Hearing these voices of concern for the country and the people, the atmosphere seemed to be a little depressed. However, someone immediately took the case and said loudly in an unconvinced tone.

"What are Hu people? I'm afraid King Zhao won't take them seriously! Only the famous generals who emerged from the Zhao Kingdom, such as Murong Licheng and Li Mu, sent one at random, it was enough to resist their invasion. Therefore, King Zhao will definitely come to Zhongzhou! If anyone here doesn't believe me, I can make a bet with you...... What do you think? ”

This man with a great gambling temperament is obviously a high-roller, and he makes wine righteous and ordinary. However, no one wants to bet with him on this matter. The people of Los Angeles and Zhongzhou, as well as nearly half of the people in the world, actually believe in their hearts that since the king of Zhao has already said that he will come to Los Angeles to congratulate the birthday of the Son of Heaven, then he will definitely come.

"King Zhao naturally won't miss the appointment...... The world only said that he came to Zhongzhou to congratulate the Son of Heaven, but a few people will know that Zhao Guo, who has developed rapidly for several years, is facing new challenges. He came so willfully and dissuadedly, but there was someone else who could be worthy of him! ”

The young man, who had been listening silently for a long time beside him, muttered a few words, got up and walked out, and the people who followed him were closely guarded behind him. But no one recognized him, he was Gongzi, who had been away from Los Angeles for several years.