With Han Lin's order,

The construction of the Forbidden City and the Yuanmingyuan Garden is also in full swing.

If you count all the projects such as canals, city expansions, and statues, the number of migrant workers currently gathered in the entire Qi country has exceeded 2.2 million.

On such a huge scale,

It can be said that there is no one before or since.

For thousands of years, no dynasty has been able to do such a thing.

It's just that Qi Guo really did it.

......

Zhao Guo.

The capital city is Handan.

Recently, Emperor Zhao's days can be regarded as comfortable and comfortable.

With the State of Zhao swallowing the Kingdom of Zhongshan,

The national strength has once again risen to a new level.

Moreover, it also solves the crisis of insufficient grain and grass.

But

The most important thing is that

Due to the battle between Qin and Chu, the Qin State had no time to take care of the Zhao State.

This has allowed Zhao to unscrupulously encroach on the surrounding small countries and expand externally.

"Your Majesty, the day before yesterday, General Li led the army to break the main force of Daiguo, and now the army has continued to move north, and the target is directly aimed at the capital of Daiguo."

"Haoguo also gave a reply, saying that he was willing to surrender to Zhao, but he just hoped that His Majesty would allow Haoguo and retain the country name."

On the dragon chair,

Hearing the reports of the ministers,

Emperor Zhao snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "It's just a small country, what's the use of keeping the country name!" ”

"Tell them that they will either surrender to Da Zhao immediately, or they will prepare to meet the iron cavalry of the Zhao army."

"What else is going on?"

A minister came out and said: "Your Majesty, yesterday there was news from the fine work of the Qi State, saying that the Qi State was going to build a palace and a garden in Jicheng, and at present, 200,000 people have been requisitioned to build it. ”

Emperor Zhao was happy after hearing this: "This surnamed Han, he knows how to enjoy it every day, and he actually wants to go to Jicheng to build palaces and gardens, is it possible that Linzi and Jinling can no longer satisfy him?" ”

Emperor Zhao's first thought,

It's that Han Lin can't bear the loneliness and wants to build a place for himself to play in Jicheng.

This kind of thing,

After all, it's not the first time it's happened.

Emperor Zhao has long been surprised.

But

What he didn't expect was that the scale of this so-called palace and garden was completely beyond his imagination.

The Minister who reported,

Obviously, this is seen.

After coughing lightly, he continued: "Your Majesty, the scale of the palace and gardens this time is somewhat unusual. ”

"Oh? How unusual. Emperor Zhao had a disapproving expression.

"According to the news from the Qi Kingdom, this palace is said to be built 9999.5 rooms, and the garden covers an extremely large area, it is said that Han Lin wants to treasure the treasures of the entire Great Qi in this garden, and at the same time build the world's scenic spots in the garden."

Emperor Zhao: "??? ”

What is it?

I heard you right.

Emperor Zhao, who was still unimpressed just now, immediately changed the expression on his face to incredulity.

I can't understand this behavior of Han Lin.

It's like this is something that a normal person can do?

Han Lin's mediocre name has long been known to the world.

But Emperor Zhao couldn't figure out how Han Lin could be so mediocre.

But

What he couldn't figure out the most,

It's still the same problem as Ye Qingqiu.

The monarch is ridiculous to this extent, how did you do it, and the national strength can still flourish?

Could it be that it can't be done,

Just because Han Lin has the ability to read people?

Are you kidding.

Emperor Zhao dared to swear to the sky that if Han Lin really had this ability, he would swallow a thousand needles on the spot.

It's ridiculous!

After recovering from the shock,

Emperor Zhao said in a deep voice: "According to my understanding, the Qi State just planned to dig a canal not long ago, right? And before that, the palace of Linzi City, the Golden Bird Terrace, and the straight road were also built? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, yes, since Han Lin ascended the throne, the construction of the Qi Kingdom has never stopped."

Emperor Zhao asked, "In that case, how many young people has Qi State summoned to participate in these projects?" ”

"According to the information obtained by Qi Guo's detailed investigation, all the migrant workers in various states and counties have exceeded two million people combined."

Hear the numbers,

Emperor Zhao sneered: "The population of Zhao is only six million, if it is only young and strong, I am afraid that it will be two million in total." ”

"Now that the Qi State can pull out two million people to participate in so many projects, can you tell me how many people the Qi country has in the whole country, how many soldiers and horses can be requisitioned at this moment, and how many people can transport grain and grass!"

Hearing Emperor Zhao's words,

Prime Minister Lin Xiangru frowned slightly, "What does Your Majesty mean is to take the initiative to send troops to attack Qi?" ”

Emperor Zhao asked rhetorically, "Isn't it possible?" ”

"After more than a year of respite, now Zhao Guobing is strong and strong, and he has obtained the resources of Zhongshan Kingdom."

"On the other hand, the country of Qi has been exhausted by years of fighting, and now it is starting so many projects, each of which is a waste of money and labor, isn't this a good time to attack the country of Qi?"

Lin Xiangru shook his head: "Your Majesty, although the opportunity is good, it is obviously not the time yet." ”

Emperor Zhao's tone was displeased: "What do you mean?" ”

Lin Xiangru explained: "Since the Qi State has started so many projects, the manpower and material resources consumed are astronomical, not to mention that there are two million young people who cannot participate in the cultivation. ”

"Your Majesty can imagine that if it takes a long time, how can the treasury of the Qi State bear such a scale of consumption."

Emperor Zhao suddenly realized: "You mean, after the Qi State is dragged down by these projects, he will send troops to attack Qi?" ”

Lin Xiangru nodded.

Emperor Zhao was overjoyed: "Okay, just follow the words of the prime minister." ”

"The order will be sent down, so that all armies will be reorganized for battle, weapons and armor will be built, and at the same time all the grain and grass from all over the country will be mobilized to be transported to the Eastern Front."

"As long as the Qi Kingdom shows its decline, it will be the day of my Great Zhao's revenge!"

.......

When he heard the news of Qi State, Zhao State began to reorganize and fight.

Song court,

There are also a lot of people who are asking for help.

I hope that the Emperor of Song will allow the army to start arming the army now.

Prepare for the later Northern Expedition.

After all, previously, Kaifeng was broken by the Qi State, and the capital was ransacked.

and the annual coins that are now handed over every year,

For Song Guo, it was all a shame to be washed away.

however

In the face of these indignant generals,

Wanyan's attitude has always been very cold.

Or rather,

Judging from that negative performance,

There is no hint of revenge on the Northern Expedition at all.

It's like, very satisfied with the current situation.

Indulge in various entertainment activities such as eating, drinking, and having fun every day.

In terms of hobbies and behaviors alone, it is almost engraved from the same mold as Han Lin.

But

In some key decisions, there is also the aspect of employment.

But there is a world of difference with Qi State.

This

But it can be seen from the national strength of the two countries.

At the beginning of Han Lin's ascension to the throne, what was the Qi State like?

The turtle retreats in the eastern coastal area, in a corner of peace, and is often ravaged by the Yan Kingdom.

As for the Song State, it was the overlord of the south, not only suppressing the Wu State without temper, but also being able to stand tall and draw a sword in the face of the Chu State.

And now,

The sides are completely upside down.

The state of Qi became the hegemon of the East.

The region leads to Liaodong in the north and Wuyue in the south.

With a million, the people live and work in peace and contentment.

But when it came to the Song Kingdom, it became a small country in a remote corner.

Not to mention that the capital of the country was emptied, the queen and the princess were also defiled by the emperor of Qi, and even the general was arrested by Qi to be the imperial concubine.

The most unacceptable,

It is still the two countries of Qi and Song, which have become the country of uncles and nephews, and the Song State has to pay the annual coins every year.

But in the face of so much shame,

As a monarch, he doesn't think about enriching the country and strengthening the army, and he doesn't want to take revenge.

But spend all day in the city drinking?

Now there is a great opportunity in front of him, and Wanyan Gou is still doing his own thing, ignoring the demands of these soldiers.