The highest level of chess art is to know the outcome the moment both sides fall. But human society is much more complex, and any small factor may change the final outcome.

If a person's vision can clearly see the situation in five years, he can already be said to be a genius.

In later generations, we will often hear that the country has a five-year plan, which shows that even if the top talents in a country are gathered, at the risk of being slapped in the face, five years is already the safest time.

Zhao Lao Er is undoubtedly the top leader of this era. Throughout the ages, in the past 5,000 years, there have been only a handful of emperors who have been able to successfully rebel, ascend to the throne, and establish a century-old foundation. So his vision is naturally not too bad.

In the vertical arch hall, Zhao Lao Er pinched the national letter presented by Li Tang's envoy, and couldn't help sighing.

The court's clever calculations, the game between countries, in fact, depends on who can be more ruthless and who can be more shameless.

Obviously, this time, Li Tang is better.

"I deeply regret the passing of Lord Li. In this case, the marriage between the Song and Tang dynasties will be discussed after three years according to the wishes of Li Guozhu before his death! After reading Li Tang's national letter, Zhao Lao Er said helplessly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Before Li Guozhu's trip, he was very appreciative of the marriage between the Song and Tang dynasties. It's just that I'm sick and can't accomplish this in person, which is a big regret for this life.

Before the big trip, a special decree was issued to cut off the title of the crown princess of Zhou E, the daughter of the Zhou family, and crowned her as the princess of Shangnan, only waiting for the expiration of the three-year filial piety period, and then she could enter the Song Dynasty to complete the marriage. Li Tang's envoy Zhou Zong said.

"It's okay, since it is Lord Li's last wish, I will naturally fulfill it. Three years later, I ordered the Viscount of Kaocheng County to set sail to Li Tang to welcome his relatives. Zhao Lao Er said angrily.

Now he can only be angry, Zhao Lao Er really didn't expect that Li Jing, a scholar-like guy, would behave so decisively.

would rather give up his life to save Li Tang's face.

Huaxia has always paid attention to the dead, even the most noble emperor in the world, to bow down to a deceased, people will not have any contempt.

Now that the lord of Li Tang has died, the marriage is bound to be postponed. Otherwise, the result of the forced marriage will be that Zhao Song will lose his righteous name.

In order to plan Li Tang's country, Zhao Lao Er did not hesitate to bear the burden of persecuting a woman, but it turned out to be the opposite, and stealing chickens and rice did not work.

According to the original plan, in order to save the face of the crown prince Li Yu and make him ascend the throne smoothly, Li Tang would never agree to use Emperor Zhou E for marriage.

And once the marriage between the Song and Tang dynasties fails, the Song court will inevitably send troops to appease Li Tang in order to maintain the face of the suzerain, and the people of the world will only discuss Li Tang's ignorance of current affairs, but they will not have any disputes with the Song court.

After all, Zhao Lao'er persecuted a woman, but it was only a small loss, and Li Tang refused the marriage of the Song court for the sake of a woman, and finally caused a war between the two countries, which was a loss of righteousness. What's more, as a subject country, it is inherently obliged to offer beauties to the suzerainty to show submission.

It's just that the beauty that was presented this time is a little special.

While people seem to be sympathetic to the weak, this is not the case. When disaster strikes, the first thing people blame is definitely not the strong who brought the disaster, but only the weak who can avoid it by sacrificing themselves.

Otherwise, there will be a saying that the country will be ruined.

Now that the plan has failed, Zhao Laoer's mood is naturally extremely depressed.

Three years, although it is not a long time, is enough to change many things, at least now the crown prince Li Yu has successfully ascended the throne. What's more, the world is the most forgetful group of people, three years later, people are afraid that they only know the princess Zhou Ehuang of Shangnan, but not the crown princess Zhou Ehuang.

By the time, the daylilies have already cooled, what is the point of not marrying!

"Your Majesty, it's time for dinner."

Zhao Laoer, who returned to Funing Palace, sat on the Taishi chair and was stunned for a while, until Queen Wang came over and reminded him in a whisper, and then he came back to his senses. Glancing at the outside of the hall, he said, "Oh, it turns out that the hour is not early." ”

"The concubine saw that His Majesty seemed to have been thinking about the court, so she didn't dare to disturb, and seeing that the sky had darkened, she dared to interrupt Your Majesty's meditation, and hoped that Your Majesty would not be surprised." Queen Wang squatted down lightly and saluted.

Queen Wang is only the second mother-in-law of Zhao Laoer, not the original match, so it is inevitable that there will be some caution in getting along.

"You and I belong to husband and wife, and in this dormitory, there is no need to be so polite." Looking at the cautious Queen Wang, Zhao Lao Er couldn't help but shake his head. This queen can be said to be good at everything, but her courage is a little unsatisfactory.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the concubine knows." The queen answered, and motioned to the chamberlains to bring the supper up.

Looking at the few dishes on the table, Zhao Lao Er sighed lightly and said, "When I see these new dishes, I think of the generals who are still guarding the border passes. Since the establishment of our dynasty, they have been fighting outside, and I am afraid that they will not be able to taste these new dishes in Beijing.

Now that the midwinter is approaching, the border passes are basically stable, and it is time for our monarchs and ministers to get together. ”

"Your Majesty is so considerate of the courtiers, it is their blessing, even if they don't have the opportunity to taste the delicious food, they will be happy to come." Queen Wang complimented.

"It's hard to say!" Zhao Lao Er shook his head slightly.

“........”

It is said that people have no long-term concerns, but they must have near-term worries, seeing that Li Tang's fat has flown away from his mouth, at least for three years, there is no hope to eat.

In addition, the beginning of the dynasty, the successive rebellions, or Zhao Lao Er sounded the alarm, those generals who have been guarding outside all the year round, since he ascended the throne, there are still many things that have not been seen. Do they still support themselves as firmly in their hearts as they did when they made a vow?

I'm afraid it's all unknown.

It's time to invite them to a meal and connect with the relationship.

"Dejun, pass the decree: order the envoys of the Quartet to hand over military affairs immediately, and go to Beijing to report on their work on the winter solstice, saying that I miss them and want to invite them to dinner." The corners of Zhao Laoer's mouth curled slightly.

"No!"

I don't know where Wang Jien came from, when Zhao Lao Er just called him a cousin, he was already standing in front of Zhao Lao Er respectfully.

"Oh, by the way, don't forget, inform Wenjue that I know he has good cooking, and it seems that he invented these dishes. Just tell those generals that Lord Wen will personally cook to celebrate their achievements. Zhao Lao Er smiled lightly.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Wang Jien complimented.

(End of chapter)