Chapter 225: The Beginning of the Edge

Di Renjie had expected that Wu Ning had endured for eight years, and there would be a move to enter Beijing today.

Even Di Fat had already guessed that at this point in time, who would be the first person he would do it?

Six or seven out of ten should be Wu Chenghei.

However, Di Renjie didn't expect to see Wu Ning in the bedroom of the Great Zhou Emperor. didn't expect that he would actually target Cen Changqian, who had nothing to do with him at all.

Moreover, in Di Renjie's opinion, Wu Laojiu is obviously looking for the wrong person!

Who is Cen Changqian? Loyalty and righteousness should be upright. How many people hate him so much that they want to kill him quickly. But after so many years, Old Man Cen still lives in the temple.

On what basis? It's not that he's as sleek as Di Renjie, but that he doesn't make mistakes.

Cen Changqian has been upright for so many years, and even the enemy can't find fault with him, let alone Wu Ning.

......

As for Wu Zetian, Wu Ning directly said that as soon as Cen Changqian's bad breath came out, the old lady also frowned fiercely.

This is no longer a matter of "proportion", a reckless and grass-roots body of the rivers and lakes dares to be the palace to scold the prime minister for his bad mouth?

There are only two possibilities: one is that Mu Ziqi is crazy and no longer knows whether he is alive or dead;

And the other is that this one wants to fight for the position.

After all, there are many people who claim to be literati and always want to grandstand. Those who are not shocking and die endlessly are not uncommon in any dynasty or generation.

Wu Zetian smiled, not because he was happy, on the contrary, Old Lady Wu was even more disgusted with this Mu Zijiu at this time.

She laughed because the young man clearly didn't figure out the situation.

"How?" Wu Zetian playfully looked past everyone and fell on Wu Ning.

"Do you have something to say?"

"Ah...... Yes? Wu Ning was stunned decently, "Don't dare, how dare the grass people talk about state affairs?" It's just...."

Speaking of this, Wu Laojiu furrowed his brows, "It's really too smelly." ”

"You!!"

Cen Chang was angry, and turned to Wu Zetian suddenly, "Dare to ask Your Majesty, who is this?" Why are you talking nonsense here? ”

"Him!" Mrs. Wu smiled even more, "It's not small, the dart master of the Long Road Dart Bureau, the crazy Mu Zijiu!" ”

Wu Sansi and Wu Chengsi were shocked when they heard this, and subconsciously took a good look at Wu Ning, and then quietly lowered their heads and pondered, but they did not make a sound.

Why is Mu Zijiu here? Has he been recruited by the Empress? Or is it because of something else? Why is Her Majesty in such a mood?

These questions are enough for the two of them to ponder carefully.

......

However, Cen Changqian is upright, he didn't think about it so much.

"Hey!!"

When Cen Changqian heard that this was Mu Zijiu, her angry face turned purple, it turned out to be him? Before he lost it, he still wanted to win over him, but it was better for him to scold him for bad breath in front of the empress?

"You are a descendant, say it clearly, why does the old man have bad breath!?"

"Nothing." Wu Ning stood by the door, "Cen Xiang can just be a joke, grass people, the words are lost." ”

“......”

Cen Changqian was completely speechless, and he served it.

And Wu Zetian looked crooked, "If you have anything to say, just say it!" ”

The voice grew colder, "You know, I'm still in the mood for you to speak, don't wait until you want to speak, but you don't have a chance." ”

When Wu Sansi heard Wu Zetian say this, he understood a little in his heart, it turned out that this Mu Zijiu did not like His Majesty!

Di Renjie on the side frowned even deeper.

Because, he couldn't understand Wu Ning's intentions at all, what was he doing?

......

"Okay!"

Wu Ning sighed, and finally was willing to be serious.

With his hands in front of his stomach, he looked at Cen Changqian calmly, "Dare to ask Cen Xiang, what is the Son of Heaven?" ”

“......”

Cen Changqian was stunned for a moment, Wu Ning obviously didn't let him answer, and had already spoken for him.

One finger on his head: "The son of heaven leads the world to rule the world, and it is for the son of heaven." ”

"That'...... What are the people? ”

“......”

"The shores of the land are all kings and ministers, and those who serve the king and respect the gods of heaven and earth are for the people!"

"So, Zi Ji asked Cen Xiang again, what is the relationship between the Son of Heaven and the people?"

Cen Changqian squinted her eyes, she couldn't care about Wu Zetian anymore, and glared at Wu Ning hatefully, it turns out that this kid is here to drag the text with me!

The old man didn't bother to take care of him, just Wu Ning threw out these few words, who doesn't know, and still use you to show off here?

"What the hell are you going to say, you madman?"

Wu Ning smiled, "The Son of Heaven is in the people, and he has the responsibility of fatherhood and motherhood; The people are in the Son of Heaven, with the filial piety of the courtiers and the righteousness of the family. ”

"To put it bluntly, the people worship the Son of Heaven as a father and mother, and the Son of Heaven treats the people like a son like a parent."

"Cen Xiang thinks, is what Zijiu said right?"

"......" Old Man Cen rolled his eyes, yes, yes, but it was not new at all, it was just nonsense.

The old man may have been really angry, and said ruthlessly: "If Mu Zi is only at this level, then the old man advises you to go back to your mountains and become your bandit leader!" ”

Which Cheng thought, Wu Ning didn't take it seriously at all, and asked Old Man Cen again.

"Ask Cen Xiang again, if the sons and daughters of Cen Xiang's family are in trouble, will Cen Xiang not care about his face and not ask, or will he be cheeky, and he will also fulfill his parental responsibilities?"

"Gah!?"

Cen Changqian almost didn't swallow, "This... This...."

When the sweat came down, how could such a sentence pop up? Can't answer that?

Wu Ning didn't need him to answer, "Da Zhou is like a family, and Your Majesty is the parent of all people." The responsibility of parents is not to save face, but to keep the family from being invaded and the son not to be bullied. ”

"Now, knowing that peace with relatives can protect the safety of his children, he only loses face, but Cen Xiang said that he would rather save face than lose his family."

"Cen Xiang thinks, doesn't this stink!?"

“......”

“......”

The middle of the main hall was as quiet as a desolate grave, only Cen Changqian's panting voice echoed.

The old man pointed at Wu Ning: "You!! ”

"You ....."

"You!!"

"I ....."

"Am I wrong?"

Cen Changqian is also a dog, why is what this kid said so reasonable? Even he was convinced.

And Wu Zetian, who was sitting above....

The old lady almost didn't jump, "Well done!" ”

This kid hates it, but he really has something, and he has no temper at all when he scolds Cen Changqian in two sentences.

My heart said, that's what I meant, but why didn't I say it for a long time? If I had said it earlier, why would there be so much trouble?

Just thinking, "You're bold! Yan Zhiwei jumped his foot and pointed at Wu Ning's shout, which startled Wu Zetian.

I heard Yan Zhi say angrily: "This crazy man is so bold, he actually dares to mock Your Majesty." His Majesty also said that being friendly is a shame hinder. ”

"How? Do you also scold Your Majesty for your bad words!? ”

......

“......”

“......”

Everyone was stunned, looking at Yan Zhiwei like a fool, and subconsciously glanced at Wu Zetian.

I saw that the old lady was quite happy, but I didn't expect Yan Zhiwei to remind her like this......

Well, in order to appease Cen Changqian just now, she seemed to have said that it would be face-saving to be friendly.

“......”

Wu Zetian's mood was not beautiful again, he glared at Wu Ning viciously, and said in his heart: This person is really annoying, even I scolded him!

......

——————————

"That's not right!"

The scene was embarrassing for a while, but Di Renjie came out to speak out and looked directly at Wu Ning, "What you said is not right!" ”

"Your Majesty has not said anything against harmony, but he is afraid that he will rebel silently, and it will be in vain to make peace at that time."

"Ahem!!"

As soon as Di Renjie finished speaking, Wu Zetian cleared his throat and sat up straight.

"Elder Di Ge knows what he wants! That's why I hesitated. ”

Well, Di Fatzi deserves to be true love, and he found a step for Wu Zetian in one sentence.

I didn't want to, but Wu Ning smiled contemptuously, "Is there a difference?" ”

Cen Changqian continued: "Of course there is a difference, since there must be repetition in silent sipping, why bother!?" ”

"Why don't the grass people think?"

"Don't you think anything?"

Wu Ning looked at Cen Changqian: "Cen Xiang thinks that in a war with the Turks, what is the advantage of the Great Zhou?" ”

"Is it military power? Or is it the human heart? ”

"None of this matters......"

"It's time!"

Wu Ning calmly said an answer, "Time is our advantage. Nowadays, the Great Zhou business is connected, and the people are very prosperous. As long as we are given time, we will develop steadily and continue to grow. ”

"Perhaps in a few years, the imperial treasury will be abundant, and the military rations and armaments will be extravagant. At that time, with a few guts, he didn't dare to touch the Central Plains half a step! ”

“......”

“......”

Cen Changqian lowered his head and pondered, Di Fatzi was also pondering, including Wu Zetian.

Wu Ning is right, it is indeed time.

As long as you give Da Zhou a little time, consolidate the results, and continue to grow, then all problems are not a problem.

Wu Zetian glanced at Wu Ning deeply, it seemed that he was underestimating this young man.

There is something to say, and one hit must be hit, it is really a talent!

At this time, Wu Ning hadn't finished speaking, "Ask Cen Xiang again, what do you think is what Da Zhou lacks the most now?" ”

"It's still time!!"

"Mo Si knows that Da Zhou needs time, and Zhou Bing is not good at winter warfare, so he is stuck at this juncture to stir up trouble, that is, he can take advantage of this winter."

"So ....."

For the first time, Wu Ning's hand moved away from his stomach and spread his palm.

"So, whether it can be done with relatives or not, whether it will be repeated, and what is the difference?"

"As long as the family can buy time for Da Zhou, even if it is just a few months, it is precious for us."

"......" Cen Changqian was silent.

The old man had to admit that he was persuaded by Wu Ning.

It's just that the old man's literati backbone still can't be dispersed, and there is still a bit of a diaphragm to take men and kisses.

"In this case, the old man still feels that he needs to keep a backbone, rather than going through a few twists and turns, it is better to prepare for a war with the Turks now, my Da Zhou may not be afraid of him sobbing silently!"

......

"Cen Xiang can know that the ancients had a cloud: those who kill military horses are also beside the road."

"Yes."

"Then Cen Xiang should also know the meaning, right?"

Those who kill military horses are also on the side of the road.

It's a story with allegorical interest. It is said that the military horses galloped on the road, and the children on the side of the road cheered and shouted, "Run, run faster." ”

Immediately, when the sergeant heard this, he responded to the call of the child and hurried his horse. So the military horses could not rest, and finally died of exhaustion.

Old Man Cen frowned, "You mean..... Da Zhou is this army?? ”

"Exactly."

"The so-called face and backbone are the children next to the road!?"

"Yes." Wu Ning nodded, "And at this moment, Cen Xiang is the sergeant on that horse.... Do you still want to tire your war horse to death? ”

After saying this, Wu Ning looked at Cen Changqian frankly.

Whether it was Cen Changqian or Wu Zetian, they all fell into Wu Ning's words.

Up to now, Wu Zetian really doesn't dare to underestimate this "recklessness" at all, let alone think that he is grandstanding.

To put it bluntly, even if this Mu Zijiu really came to fight for the position, then he succeeded.

......

"But ....."

Old Man Cen still had one last doubt in his heart, "These are your guesses, what if Mo Si didn't plan to invade the south at all this winter?" ”

"Since, as you said, he plans to invade the south, so why bother to take the initiative to send someone to join him!? How do you explain this? ”

"Huh." Wu Ning laughed dryly.

Cen Xiang finally got to the point.

He waited for this sentence, but he waited for a long time.

"As for why the Turkic Mosi wants to invade the south, why do they have to pretend to be friendly, the grass people really know the answer."

"What!?"

Wu Zetian heard Wu Ning's words and stood up excitedly.

"Do you know why Murp is so abnormal!?"

"Yes, the grass people know."

"Say it! Why? ”

This question is not only Cen Changqian wants to know, but every Great Zhou courtier, including Wu Zetian, is also racking their brains and unable to solve it.

If Mo Si wants to fight, then there is no need for him to kiss.

If he didn't want to fight, he shouldn't continue to raid the border of the Great Zhou after proposing peace.

This is something that Wu Zetian can't figure out, and it's also a matter of motivation.

Being able to know this motive is obviously very important, and it not only influences Wu Zetian's decision-making. It can also solve many of the current problems.

"Whew...."

Wu Ning was upset and took a deep breath, "Let's start from the beginning." ”

"Your Majesty should know that the 36 state branches of the Long Road Dart Bureau are all over the Great Zhou, and almost all the trade routes are opened up by the Long Road."

"This, of course, also includes, the grassland trade routes that extend from Luzhou and Qingzhou all the way to the north."

"And the Long Road Dart Bureau is only engaged in the purchase and sale of protective goods. However, how many goods and how much money were exchanged on each trade road were all under the nose of the Long Road Dart Bureau. ”

"This summer, the thirty-six branches will remit accounts to the General Dart Bureau as usual."

"Grass people, I accidentally discovered a very interesting phenomenon."

"That's the two states of Luqing.... This spring alone, the number of merchants is twice as high as in previous years! ”

"Huh!?"

Wu Zetian frowned: "Could it be.... Ludi merchants, banning smugglers outside the northern border!? ”

"Definitely..."Wu Ning shook his head, "At first, the grass people felt the same way. ”

"Although there is confusion between black and white in the eyes of outsiders, we still don't do anything about violating the royal law and smuggling and prohibiting goods."

"So the grass people adjusted the detailed accounts of the Lulu branch again."

"It was found that there was no embargo, and it was not due to the expansion of Lu Shang."

"It's ....."

"The cycle to and from the northern grasslands has become shorter!!"

"What!?" Di Renjie was shocked!!

A pair of old eyes almost protruded, "Are you sure!?" ”

"Sure!" Wu Ning nodded, "In the past, caravans had to go deep into the grassland, and they would go at most once a spring. ”

"But this spring, I went twice!"

“!!!!!”

Di Renjie was shocked!

Looking at Wu Zetian, "It seems that the southern invasion of Mo Si is already irreversible." ”

Wu Zetian also had a gloomy face at this time, and understood why Di Renjie was panicking.

The steppe tribes are all loose branches, so if the caravan wants to do business, it has to go deep into the steppe tribe and run tribe by tribe.

But now, he can walk and lie down twice.

Because of what?

Because the scattered tribes have come together, and ....

It is not far from the northern border of the Great Zhou, so that the merchants can make two trips!

....

Wu Zetian once again took a deep look at Mu Zijiu!

The long road dart game is really not simple.

As soon as they met, they gave her two big gifts!

.....

—————————————————————

PS: The prizes for the last event have been issued.,It's late.,It's mainly because I've just finished writing.,I'm sorry everyone!

Ahem, there is also the fact that Fanwai originally wanted to write it by hand, and then print it for everyone...... As a result, I wrote a little too much on a whim, so I didn't copy it by hand, and I printed it!! Forgive Cangshan for being lazy!!