Chapter 340: The Situation of the Great Zhou

The room is not big and the furnishings are simple.

There is a landscape relief screen at the entrance, and there are four screens, which can block the sight outside the door. The screen is not more than a meter away from the door, and it does not look narrow when people pass by. Behind the screen, not far away is a square table, on which a banquet has been set up, with fish, meat and wine.

The aroma of the wine is so fragrant that you can smell it even outside the door. It's just that the aroma is mixed, mixed with the aroma of vegetables.

Further in, there are windows along the street, which are now open and you can hear the sound of selling in the street. Under the window is a tea table with a set of tea sets and a rose chair on each side.

Hou Ye and the general sat opposite each other, and couldn't wait a lot, Hou Ye directly took a sip of the wine glass, and after a while, he praised and said: "Good wine!" ”

"Lord Hou......"

The general spoke, but as soon as he shouted, he was interrupted.

Hou Ye put down his wine glass, waved his hand and said, "There is no third person now, what are you shouting Hou Ye." Lu Yuan, you and I were originally brothers, but because of our identity, we always have to be careful in front of outsiders. How many times have I said it, is my Han Wenjing's words so unpleasant? ”

General Lu Yuan smiled: "Get used to it." ”

Seeing Han Wenjing's face, he said again: "How many times do you say that the two of us can get along alone?" You're talking so lightly. Otherwise, I will call you by your name in the future, and see if you have a face or not. ”

Han Wenjing laughed loudly, and just greeted: "Pour wine and pour wine!" ”

"Pour it yourself." Lu Yuan said angrily, "I just finished talking about being brothers, and now I'm on the shelf again." Don't wait. ”

"Pour it yourself, pour it yourself." Han Wenjing said, got up and picked up the wine jug, poured himself a full glass, smelled it quite enjoyably, and asked, "What kind of wine is this?" ”

"Intoxicating beauty, beautiful drunk." Lu Yuan replied.

"It's when people are drunk that they're beautiful, or when they're beautiful." Han Wenjing smiled and lifted the cup, "Come, I respect you." Thanks for having so many dishes and such good wine. ”

"Only then will you be a little bit of a fireworks." Lu Yuan said.

He also stood up, pinched the wine glass and touched it with Han Wenjing, and then the two drank it all.

Drink and talk.

Even though more than half an hour had passed, the two of them were still drunk, but they hadn't eaten much of the food on the table.

The wine was added again and again.

After another drink, when Lu Yuan got up to pour the wine, he found that the wine jug was empty, so he shouted: "Little Er, serve the wine." ”

The guy came in from outside, bowed down, and said apologetically: "Two distinguished guests, I'm really sorry, the intoxicating beauty is gone, do you think other drinks are okay?" ”

The intoxicating beauty was specially selected by Lu Yuan, and he also tasted the other wines in the store, and the taste was much worse. At this time, when he heard it, his brows couldn't help frowning, and he asked, "That's all?" ”

Although the wine is good, the price is really not cheap.

Lu Yuan didn't have much silver, but Han Wenjing stuffed him a lot on this trip. It's just that it hasn't been used, and now it's just right to invite Han Wenjing to eat and drink.

The man said, "There were two more pots, but they were bought by other guests." ”

Han Wenjing was already a little drunk, waved his hand and said, "Then don't use it." ”

Then, the guy withdrew.

"Stopped drinking?" Lu Yuan asked.

This is not like Han Wenjing's temperament, I finally had the opportunity to let go of my burden, drink it happily and happily, and just do it?

Han Wenjing rubbed his cheeks, where was there still a little bit of Hou Ye's appearance.

He said, "I don't drink it." I also drank a lot, and I was addicted to alcohol. Hold off and get down to business. ”

Lu Yuan immediately put away his lazy attitude, looked at Han Wenjing solemnly, and said, "Okay." ”

Han Wenjing waved his hand: "No need to do this, what I want to tell you is that this time, I came here on an order to supervise the river management in the Linchuan Mansion." It is not the will of God, but I forced it to come. ”

Lu Yuan was a little surprised, but didn't interject.

"Officials are corrupt and corrupt, and the management of rivers is imminent, but if they do not do their best, it will definitely have a great impact on people's livelihood. This is the situation again, and there are already people in the court who have played that the taxes that have been reduced for many years will be restored, and even more taxes will be levied for military needs. ”

"In addition, because of the strength of the Great Zhou, the superiority of both soldiers and generals is too strong, and the training is neglected, and the strength seems to be sufficient, but the combat effectiveness is not easy to evaluate. Besides, after a long time of comfort, there is not much blood, these people go to the battlefield, I am afraid that they will be beaten and lose their armor. ”

"The Ministry of War was aware of this problem, so it began to demand the resumption of military drills. And I thought of a next step. ”

Lu Yuan was already frightened, and he didn't expect that this situation had become it. It's just a strategy......

He looked at Han Wenjing and asked, "What's the strategy?" ”

"Conscription." Han Wenjing said, "Large-scale conscription, even if the soldiers have no combat effectiveness at that time, they can still rely on more people to win." If one-on-one doesn't work, two to one, and if two doesn't work, ten to one. You can't outrun the opponent by ten times, and you can't win a battle, right? ”

Lu Yuan was speechless in shock.

Really...... Self-aware.

Han Wenjing sighed and continued: "I don't say that you also know that although Great Zhou still seems to be prosperous, it is only a superficial scenery. In fact, the fortunes and strength of the country are getting worse and worse, so those small border countries have the heart to resist. ”

"There is a more important reason......"

Lu Yuan said: "Marquis Dingyuan? ”

"Yes, without Feng Li, I don't know how many people in Da Zhou can still fight." Han Wenjing's emotions in his heart were inexplicable, he said, "If you are allowed to bring such a soldier to the battlefield, do you have confidence?" ”

Lu Yuan nodded, then shook his head and said, "As long as I dare to go to the battlefield, I have confidence." I'm afraid of those who never go to war. ”

The meaning of this is clear.

It's easy to dodge with open guns, but it's hard to defend against hidden arrows.

What's more, a stab in the back?

The more he talked, the more cold his heart became, and Lu Yuan asked worriedly: "Conscription and taxation, even if the Great Zhou wins, what can I do?" What to do in the next big week? ”

"They won't care about that." Han Wenjing said and went to get the wine glass again.

It's just that the wine has long been gone, so I put it in front of me and looked at it, and then I had to put it down.

Xu is atmosphere was too stiff, Han Wenjing waved his hand: "It's far away, it's far away...... I mean, you're going to follow me all this time. ”

"Are you afraid that someone will turn against you?" Lu Yuan frowned and said, "No matter how you say that you are also the Hou Ye, who really dares to do this?" ”

"What they don't dare." Han Wenjing said indifferently.

Lu Yuan didn't have any opinions, and the matter was settled.

After talking about this, Han Wenjing's mind was also a lot lighter, and he asked casually, "How are you doing?" ”

Lu Yuan didn't answer directly, but asked, "Are you going to ask about business or private matters?" ”

"Both." Han Wenjing said.

"I should have said it with you just now, otherwise your emotions that have just calmed down may not be good again." Lu Yuan chuckled, "I have already arranged for people, there are all counties and towns in the west, and there is some news, but it is not a secret." As for whether you can catch someone, just wait. ”

It is still a matter of a small border country going to start a national war, although the people in the court have some awareness, but they have never thought that they will lose.

Long-term comfort, long-term high status of the common disease.

Han Wenjing Gujing Wubo said: "Well, it is expected. ”

Lu Yuan nodded and continued: "As for the fox that Madame wanted, I didn't catch it. ”

Han Wenjing said indifferently: "If you don't catch it, you don't catch it, she just listened to it and thought it was a rarity." ”

"Madame will definitely have to sneer when she goes back." Lu Yuan said.

He could even think of that image.

Even if she doesn't say it, the personal maid has to say two words, saying that she will take so many people, but she can't even catch a fox. Then the lady reprimanded a few more symbolically, and the inside was all face.

Lu Yuan did not shy away from it, and said: "Wen Jing, what did you think at the beginning, why did you allow such a person to be by your side." ”

"Look at how beautiful she looks." Han Wenjing said.

Lu Yuan glanced at Han Wenjing, and then persuaded: "You are negligent in disciplining your wife on weekdays. Take this incident as an example, you asked me to bring the team, although it was secretly arranged, but in the eyes of others, it was for the sake of the Pomeranian smile. What should the world think of you? ”

"I really wronged you by letting you bring it this time." Han Wenjing said. He took a few steps forward, patted Lu Yuan's shoulder, and then walked to the window and stood still, looked at the people coming and going on the street, and whispered: "Discipline is indeed a little less, but there is no way." ”

How to explain the reason?

Han Wenjing thought for a while, and then said: "There is a lot of discipline, but I don't condone it." If I don't indulge her, how can I let the general take the government army to catch a fox in order to make her laugh? That doesn't make sense. ”

"And now? They all think that I am just a ridiculous marquis who spoils women excessively. Even if I express my opinions in the court, I just think that I still have a bit of the backbone of the past. But as long as it is in a woman, Yong'an Hou is no longer that Yong'an Hou. ”

Han Wenjing's voice was very soft, as if he was talking to himself, he said: "If this is not the case, where will there be any government army." I don't know, when I will become the second Dingyuan Marquis. ”

Lu Yuan was silent, looking at Han Wenjing with complicated eyes.

"Okay, the business and private affairs are all over, and the wine is finished, let's go down." Han Wenjing said excitedly.

However, Lu Yuan stopped Han Wenjing, and said: "The official matter has been discussed, but the private matter has not been said." ”

Han Wenjing was puzzled: "Huh? It's not that I already said, the rare fox didn't catch it. ”

Lu Yuan shook his head: "In my eyes, it's not a matter at all." I want to tell you that when I was in the West Mountain Forest, I met a young man. It's a hunter, and he looks like he's twenty-six or seventeen years old. ”

"That face is very similar to when you were younger."

Han Wenjing's eyes widened instantly, he looked at Lu Yuan in disbelief, and his hands unconsciously went up, wanting to grab Lu Yuan's arm.

Lu Yuan said: "I think he is likely to ......"

"Really?" Han Wenjing asked out of control.

Lu Yuan nodded: "He said it was the second time he saw me." The first time was in the mountains, and I thought about it...... It is likely to be in Qinghe County. ”