Jianzhang Palace, Greenhouse Palace.

It had just rained lightly, and the weather was a little shivering.

Several palace people, around a fire, trying to keep warm.

Zhao Chongguo walked quickly through the corridor between the curtains, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of these people gathered together to roast the fire, and did not make a sound.

This winter, these small tin stoves began to become popular inside and outside Chang'an.

A few pieces of honeycomb coal can make people roast all day long, warm and comfortable, and can also be used to boil water and hot rice.

More importantly, it is cheap.

Honeycomb coal is only sold for one penny, and almost everyone in Chang'an City can afford it!

Unlike in previous years, if a family wants to heat up, the cost of charcoal is 300 yuan to go up.

And like that kind of small stove, it is the darling of this new trend.

It is said that it was originally a product launched by Xinfeng.

The body size is small, and it can fit two pieces of honeycomb coal at most.

But, cheap, leather!

The price on the market is only about 20 to 30 yuan.

What's more, it's lightweight and easy to use, and you can even carry it around.

So, it sold well all at once.

Then, it attracted cottages from all directions, and even some poor people who had no money did it themselves, made one, and they could actually carry it around.

"That Zhang Shizhong, there are really some clever ideas...... Zhao Chongguo thought in his heart, but he couldn't help but speed up his steps.

Entering the inner hall, a close minister beside the Son of Heaven immediately stepped forward and said, "Zhao Shizhong, you are here...... Your Majesty, you've been waiting for a long time! ”

Zhao Chongguo knew this person and knew that he was the oldest and most powerful Huangmen squire in the palace now, and Ling Guo Sui, the chief of the inner court.

A few months ago, a turmoil caused the power of the palace eunuchs to shuffle.

This person became a survivor of the turmoil, and he soared into the sky.

It is said that the initiator of that turmoil was also that Zhang Zizhong......

"It's really ......him there," Zhao Chongguo sighed in his heart, and had to admire the ability of that colleague.

It's not a big deal that a person can go around making news.

But if he can make a big news story every time and then get out of it, that's the ability.

On his lips, Zhao Chongguo smiled and bowed, and asked: "Guo Ling, but I don't know, why did Your Majesty edict me?" I hope that the officials will mention ......"

As he spoke, he stuffed a lintoe gold into Guo Sui's hand.

Guo Sui touched the Lintoe Gold, a smile appeared on his face, and said softly: "It's not a big deal, it's just that His Royal Highness the eldest grandson of Xinfeng hurriedly played and reported something to His Majesty......"

"Your Majesty, I'm a little uncertain, so please ask the waiter to ask for a ...... or two."

"What?" Zhao Chongguo's face became serious.

He's an active-duty soldier!

Even if he is now worshipping as a servant, he still holds the position of a fake Yumen captain.

When the gilding of Chang'an is completed this time, you can return to Yumen Pass and become a general in charge of your own affairs.

Therefore, when the Son of Heaven asked him to consult on affairs, it must have something to do with the military.

And over there in the Western Regions, it's been really turbulent recently, and there are many good shows!

Although, since the winter of October, the messengers on the Juyan side have gradually become scarce.

But it also maintained a five-day density.

Therefore, although he was in Chang'an, Zhao Chongguo was able to grasp the intelligence ahead in time (although most of it was outdated information, and some even happened in the autumn).

I listened to Guo Sui and said: "Zhang Shizhong and the envoy of Wusun talked about a new condition, and His Majesty was very happy when he heard it, but because the Western Regions are far away, he wants to consult Shizhong, the matter of the Western Regions ......."

Zhao Chongguo listened, and his face could not hide his disappointment.

He thought he was ......

There's a battle!

But......

He still reluctantly smiled, and bowed to Guo Sui: "Thank you!" ”

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Under the guidance of Guo Sui, Zhao Chongguo came to the bedroom of the Son of Heaven.

"The minister Chongguo respectfully asked St. Ann's ......" as usual, bowed his head in a proper manner, and then looked up.

Zhao Chongguo found out that the Son of Heaven summoned him alone.

At the same time, the Son of Heaven also summoned the crown prince Liu Ju, who had not yet set off for the south, and Zhao Chongguo immediately understood that the matter was bigger than imagined.

Because......

Prince Liu has never been able to urinate in the same pot with the military.

Especially the soldiers of the border area, their perception of this prince is really good!

Who is called, since this highness has been an adult, he has repeatedly called for 'peace and proximity', and even advocated promoting the Han-Hungarian peace talks!

The point is, he almost really talked about it successfully!

The Han army has grown up since then, but there is no one who is rare and has no 'peace'.

Even the soldiers, probably don't like it either.

Without war, there are hundreds of thousands of people up and down, what are they doing?

Swords and guns are put into storage, and horses are put in Nanshan?

If this is the case, the big guy has been honing his martial arts hard since he was a child, boiling his body, taking risks, and leaving his hometown, what is the plan in the Juyan area?

Therefore, it is really difficult for the border soldiers to have any good impression of the prince of the lord and faction.

Even loyalty is shallow.

The higher the level, the more so.

At the level of generals, there are not one or two people who drink and get drunk on weekdays and scold 'Zhuzi' in the direction of Chang'an.

Zhao Chongguo knew that Li Guangli, the general of the Second Division, turned a blind eye to similar things, and even encouraged and acquiesced in them.

The whole side plug knows, but no one says it.

After thinking about it slightly in his heart, Zhao Chongguo suddenly remembered what Guo Sui told him.

"Your Majesty was very pleased when he heard it......"

After pondering in his mind for a while, he knew what he should do.

And the voice of the Son of Heaven also came from above: "Zhao Qing is flat...... Bestow ......"

"Your Majesty Longen...... Zhao Chongguo got up, then pretended to have just seen Liu Ju, and hurriedly stepped forward to worship: "The minister has seen the family, and the family has been ...... for thousands of years."

"Qing Fu Li......" Liu Ju tightened his collar reservedly, and then looked at his father.

Zhao Chongguo, under the leadership of a eunuch, sat on the seat of the next head.

Immediately, there was a maid who served some snacks.

It is mainly dried fruits such as red dates and almonds, and in addition, there is a small dish of fish sauce.

This is something that has only recently appeared on the palace supply, and it is said to be the result of the great Si Nong's push.

However, the reason why Zhao Chongguo paid attention to these fish sauces was because Dasi Nong officially began to equip Juyan with dried fish and fish gelatin in his military supplies for Juyan last month.

Although the number is not large, Juyan is very interested, and the general of the second division is said to have sent people back to the court, wanting Dasi Nong to increase the supply.

It is said that this is because these two materials are widely praised in the field troops.

It is said that dried fish is no less effective than jerky.

The cavalry carried a bag and it was enough to hold out for several days.

And the fish gelatin is even more amazing!

It has become a universal product, whether it is a tank repair, a crossbow machine repair, or a sticky shoe, the effect is surprisingly good.

Even in the harsh winter season, the effect of these fish gelatins is not discounted, and it is much better than the deer glue, cow glue, and donkey glue used in the past.

What's more important is cheap!

And these ......

"It seems to be the handiwork of that Zhang Shizhong......" Zhao Chongguo muttered in his heart.

The seaman's fleet went north, and it was the one who instigated it behind his back.

Unexpectedly, this trip to the north not only found a new super fishing ground, but also had an almost endless school of fish.

It's all big fish!

There is a lot of meat, thick skin, and it tastes great!

Thinking of this, Zhao Chongguo couldn't help but lower his head.

It is said that the one known as Zhang Chiyou.

But in Zhao Chongguo's view, where is Zhang Chiyou?

I'm afraid it's Zhang Wu......

With so many hands, you can see his shadow everywhere.

Although he complained in his heart, Zhao Chongguo couldn't help but take a knife and fork, forked up a piece of fish sauce, and sent it to his mouth.

When I chewed it carefully, it seemed to taste a little sweet.

I heard the Son of Heaven ask: "Qing has been in Yumen for a long time, so he must be familiar with the affairs of the Western Regions......"

"I have heard that in the countries of the Western Regions, there are bad customs and wicked women...... I don't know if Aiqing has heard of it? The Son of Heaven chuckled and smiled brightly.

Zhao Chongguo hurriedly put down the knife and fork, swallowed the fish sauce in his mouth, and replied: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister has heard a little......

"Oh......" The Son of Heaven listened and nodded with a smile.

The prince on one side also looked solemn.

Zhao Chongguo had doubts, but he didn't dare to ask more, he just lowered his head and looked like he was listening to the hadith.

After a long time, he heard the Son of Heaven say: "I have heard the customs of the Hu people for a long time, many evil, and bad habits, but I am weak in virtue, and I can't go far away, and I can't educate **, so that Wang Hua ......will spread far and wide."

Zhao Chongguo immediately bowed and said: "The minister is guilty of capital crime, and he failed to do his best to expel the Xiongnu for His Majesty and save the people......"

"What's the crime?" The Son of Heaven said: "Hurry up!" ”

"Prince......" The Son of Heaven turned his head to look at the prince on the side: "Now, what concerns does the prince have?" ”

"Erchen is gone!" The prince got up and bowed to the Son of Heaven and said, "It is a great virtue to save people from fire and water!" ”

"Tang Wu opens three sides of the net, so that there is the world!"

"The son is not talented, please ask the father's quasi-eldest grandson, so that the virtue of the father and the emperor can also be Ze outside the four seas, ** among the Yidi, such as Tang Wu, Ze is the world!"

Zhao Chongguo watched from the sidelines, although he was still in the clouds, he almost touched some veins.

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After the prince's farewell, Zhao Chongguo also wanted to leave, he was too curious, what kind of work did Xinfeng play?

I'm going to go and learn.

Didn't Confucius say it?

See the wise and wise.

When you meet a gentleman, you must ask for advice and learn.

In this way, we can get close to the realm of a gentleman and improve ourselves.

And Zhao Chongguo now deeply feels that he still has a lot of shortcomings, especially compared with that 'Zhang Wu', it is much inferior, and he needs to study carefully and understand it seriously.

It's a pity that the Son of Heaven left him.

"Qing has been in Chang'an for two months, right?" The Son of Heaven asked.

"Your Majesty, it's the seventy......-second day now," Zhao Chongguo replied with a bowed head.

"Qing is in Chang'an, how do you live? Are you still used to it? The Son of Heaven asked again.

"Your Majesty is loved, and the minister is in Chang'an, like a home, I feel very cordial!" Zhao Chongguo replied immediately.

The Son of Heaven was very satisfied when he heard this, got up and stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and put his hand on Zhao Chongguo, which made Zhao Chongguo really moved, and he almost burst into tears on the spot.

For the minister, being able to be in such close contact with the Son of Heaven shows that the Son of Heaven's trust in him has reached the level of a cronie.

There is no doubt that this is the highest pursuit of Renchen!

"Qing has been in Yumen Pass for a long time, and he should have a thorough understanding of the countries of the Western Regions," the Son ......of Heaven said softly: "Let's carefully introduce the situation of the countries in the Western Regions with me......

Zhao Chongguo listened, and fell into an excited mood.

Although the Han family's operation of the Western Regions began with Bowang Hou Zhang Qian, the country's attention to the Western Regions for decades was simply not enough!

Not to mention, how many of the three princes and nine kings of Chang'an know how big the Western Regions are? How many countries are there?

The generals of the border fortress have repeatedly sent back all kinds of information, but unfortunately, they have not been taken seriously.

The strategic goal of the country, there is only one Huns!

At most, you can also pay attention to the kingdoms of Dawan, Loulan, and Wusun.

As for the others?

I'm sorry......

Even the Son of Heaven actually didn't care about the countries in the Western Regions except for Wusun.

But now, what's going on?

But......

Zhao Chongguo knows that this is a good thing.

It means that the country will tilt its resources in the direction of the Western Regions, rather than staring at the direction of Junji Mountain.

As a soldier returning from the front line, Zhao Chongguo always believes that the Western Regions is the key to breaking the situation.

Junji Mountain......

It's really not suitable as a breakthrough direction.

Because the local mountains are high and dense, and there are many river valleys, the march of the army is very difficult, and it is not conducive to development.

The Western Regions is different.

After breaking through the Pu Sea, they went straight to the Tianshan Mountains, as long as the Tianshan Mountains were taken, the entire Western Regions would be open in front of the Han army, and they would take what they wanted.

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Three hours later, Zhao Chongguo walked out of the greenhouse hall.

At this moment, his face was full of consternation.

The Son of Heaven not only listened to his detailed introduction of the situation in the Western Regions, but also asked him questions many times.

This made Zhao Chongguo really excited.

Thinking that the country intends to restart the battle of the Tianshan Mountains and retilt the strategic focus.

But......

When he was about to say goodbye, Zhao Chongguo heard some information from the mouth of the Son of Heaven.

"Zhang Zizhong and the Wusun people reached an agreement......"

"In exchange for the condition that Wusun was allowed to send envoys to study in Han Taixue, in exchange for the Wusun Gonghan women's ......"

This incident made Zhao Chongguo really not know how to describe it.

Things are certainly good!

As the captain of the fake Jade Gate, he was at the forefront of the trade between the Han and the Western Regions.

Zhao Chongguo has seen all kinds of orchids in Yumen Pass.

There were also many soldiers of the Biansaihan army who married orchids as wives and concubines.

These orchids, in Zhao Chongguo's view, are all hardworking, willing to work, able to endure hardships, and good at running a family.

Although, it is not as noble as the blood of the women of Zhuxia, and the customs are similar.

But......

These orchids have an advantage to be good at giving birth!

Many soldiers who married orchids basically never encountered dystocia.

If Hu Ji can be introduced and given to Chinese civilians, Zhao Chongguo knows that this is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people.

But here's the problem......

"Zhang Wu......"

"It's really right...... Zhao Chongguo smashed his tongue: "I even came up with such a method and idea......"

"No wonder, at a young age, he has won the favor of the saints, and the eldest grandson is ......."

He raised his head, looked ahead, and said softly: "Confucius said: If you are a threesome, you must have my teacher!" ”

"Honestly, ......"

"I have to find time to go to Xinfeng and ask for advice in person......

"How can we develop such skills and wisdom......

Speaking of this, Zhao Chongguo licked his tongue, and his heart was full of anticipation.

Facts have proved that every general who leads troops to fight a war can succeed is a person who combines countless contradictions such as madness, calmness, boldness, prudence, greed, caution, brutality, and righteousness.