After Fang Jie and Xiang Qingniu caught up with the big boat, life returned to calm. Suddenly recalling this trip to Eastern Xinjiang, it seemed that they only helped the Beiliao people get rid of Wanyan Kang, and then told Mu Guangling about the foreigners. It seems that neither of these two incidents caused any big waves, but in fact, the real significance lies behind.
Without the Western Expedition, the Northern Liao people can live in peace and stability for a while. Perhaps no one can tell what the significance of the development of this tribe will be in the future. Even Fang Jie couldn't help wondering whether it was right or wrong for him to help the Beiliao people because of Wanyan Yunshu's relationship.
If it is wrong, how much disaster will this mistake cause in the future
As for Mu Guangling, Fang Jie suddenly realized that he believed in what the man said before he left. He believed that Mu Guangling would not leave Eastern Border, and believed that once foreigners invaded, Mu Guangling would be the first to lead troops to kill them.
Thinking of this, Fang Jie felt a little worried. Not only worried about the people of Beiliao, but also worried about whether Mu Guangling could stop the Opulu Empire if it came prepared. A talented and bold monarch will never fight a war without preparation.
The Black Banner Army was far in the southwest, and even if they wanted to lend a helping hand, the various forces along the way would not agree, and no one would rest assured that a prince like Fang Xie would lead troops across the border.
"What are you thinking?"
Xiang Qingniu found Fang Jie with a jug of wine and a roast chicken bought from the shore, sat down opposite Fang Jie, skillfully tore off the chicken leg and handed it to Fang Jie, then tore off the chicken buttock and started to eat: "From After I met Mu Guangling, I saw that you were frowning, as if the matter hadn't been resolved at all."
"I'm thinking about the adaptability of the Beiliao people."
Fang Jie took a bite of the chicken leg and said while chewing: "I never thought that a nation would be so adaptable. After moving here from Shiwan Dashan, I thought they would go through a long period of hardship and encounter all kinds of difficulties. All kinds of setbacks. However, because of Mu Guangling's ambition, I gave them the greatest help, and I helped them eliminate potential internal crises. , the development of this nation will grow like mushrooms after the rain... "
Xiang Qingniu would not think about so many things, he was a little puzzled: "Isn't this a good thing?"
"no."
Fang Jie shook his head: "It's a good thing for the Beiliao people, but maybe not for the Han people."
He knew that Xiang Qingniu didn't understand, and he didn't want to explain.
The Beiliao people are like alien species in the animal kingdom, adapting to the new living environment very quickly, then the next period is a period of vigorous development, and then
hope…
Fang Jie sighed in his heart, the ambition of this nation will not develop so quickly. Now that the Sui Dynasty is in chaos, if this troubled world cannot be resolved within a few years, and the strength of the Mu Mansion in Dongjiang is greatly reduced due to the war with foreigners, will the people of Northern Liao take advantage of the situation and rise up
Fang Jie recalled Wanyan Chongde's eyes, recalled Wanyan Yong's eyes.
He felt a chill down his back.
"People will definitely get tired if they think too much. I remember Master once said that it is a skill for a person to see farther than others, but if he only cares about looking farther away, then he will no longer be at ease. Because seeing farther may There is a lot to be gained, but also a lot to be lost for looking farther. Like... the peace of the moment.”
Xiang Qingniu shrugged his shoulders: "This is the old man's original words. I haven't considered whether there is any great meaning in it. These are not things I am used to thinking about. I think I have seen the farthest in my life. The biggest decision I made was to hand over Qingle Mountain Yiqi Temple to Mr. Zhuo, and then follow your ass like a gangster boy."
"By the way... shouldn't it be time for some wages?"
Xiang Qingniu asked.
Fang Jie smiled: "I told you that I will help you find a beautiful daughter-in-law, the kind who is perfect for you. If I give birth to a big fat boy in the future, I will be his godfather."
"hey-hey."
Xiang Qingniu said with a smile: "Zhuyuanyurun... That's a good word. When I heard this word, I thought of a round face with a baby's fat chin, and a bulging breast." butt."
"Go away and make spring."
Fang Jie rolled his eyes at him: "It's scary for a man to get angry!"
Xiang Qingniu wiped the pout on the corner of his mouth: "Fang Jie, how long will it take for this troubled world to end? If the foreigners really call, will it bring this troubled world to an end sooner instead? I suddenly thought, There is no one person or thing among the Han people in the Central Plains that has prompted people to reunite, and maybe the invasion of foreign enemies will be an opportunity."
"I hope."
Fang Xie thought of the picture he saw in his hallucination again, the picture was too shocking.
"What will you do after you go back?"
Xiang Qingniu asked.
"After going back?"
Fang Jie thought of the situation of the Black Banner Army, and it seemed that there was really no need to rush out. But if he was really not in a hurry, he was afraid that the situation in Dongjiang would exceed his imagination. From the perspective of development, the Black Banner Army now needs a precipitation period. He annexed the entire Southwest too soon, and this large area including Nanyan has not been fully digested. If you want to develop, sometimes it is not better to expand outward as soon as possible, and sometimes it takes a certain amount of time to settle.
Many things in Dali City have just begun, and it will take a long time to sort out. For example, the iron ore had to be re-assigned to supervise the excavation, and the construction of the firearms workshop began. And Nanyan Shipyard barely recruited craftsmen, and it would not take a day or two to start shipbuilding.
Don't talk about Dali, just talk about the three newly acquired countries. The officials dispatched by Dugu Wenxiu and the generals dispatched to conquer the region have just arrived, and it will be extremely difficult to bring peace to the region within a few days. Even at this time, it is impossible not to kill some people.
Even on the side of the Suzaku Mountain camp, not everything is in order. For the naval division who had just won Luo Tu, it was impossible to succeed in the transformation of the warship without a period of time. Andrew in the firearms workshop is recasting molds, and the new artillery will not come out in a year.
time
What the solution needs is time.
During this period of time, it is best to do nothing.
Fang Jie let out a long sigh of relief: "After I go back, I don't do anything, just wait for someone to beat me. If no one beats me, I will give the soldiers a year to recuperate their spirits. If there is no one year , at least I have to fight for half a year. It’s best if no one comes to beat me, if someone comes to beat me, I’m not lonely.”
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The big ship went upstream this time, and the speed of going back was obviously slower than when it came, but everyone was a little worried when they came, but when they went back, they felt a lot more relaxed. The women are used to getting together, leaning on the railing against the window, pointing out the picturesque scenery along the coast.
But Fang Jie and the others would always sit cross-legged on the bow, not knowing what to talk about.
At least a month has passed like this, and there is nothing wonderful to remember.
In the second month after returning to the west, the big ship was about to sail out of the south of the Yangtze River. In a few days, you will be able to see the grandeur of the confluence of the three rivers, and then go southward to Xinyang City. If you go ashore from Xinyang City to Zhuqueshan Daying, it will take at least 20 days at the fastest.
After arriving at this section of the waterway, Fang Jie's big ship received more news every day.
"Puhu seems to be having a bad day."
Fang Jie burned the secret letter in his hand, and looked at Jiangbei: "Jin Shixiong's troops have not stopped at all in the past few months, especially in the past half month, they seem to have gone crazy and don't even consider the casualties of the troops. I just went to the river to kill. I reckoned that something happened to Jin Shiduo, and Jin Shixiong was in a hurry."
Wu Yidao, who had already joined the crowd, nodded: "After Yang Jian destroyed Tonggu Academy, he did not continue to attack Jiangnan for at least a month. This month is also a chance for Luo Tu and Jin Shiduo to breathe. Now Yang Jian is starting to attack again. Luo Tu and Jin Shiduo must be overwhelmed. If they want to resist Yang Jian now, they can only gather the troops of Luo Tu and the Jin family brothers together, and join forces to fight Yang Jian."
"It was expected to be so."
"I really want to help that kid riding the bull fight."
Xiang Qingniu shook his head and sighed: "Although that kid looks really ugly, he still has the simplicity and kindness in his temper. He is a friend that can be made. If it is from the perspective of a friend, I would like to go and join forces with him now." Beat Jin Shixiong hard. But from the enemy's point of view, the more tragic and indistinguishable the killing between him and Jin Shixiong, the better."
"I always feel that the kid who rides the bull will have a different choice."
Xiang Qingniu looked at Jiangbei: "It seems that his heart is no longer on this battlefield."
Wu Yidao thought for a while and said: "Dao Zun's words actually reached the most fundamental point. My lord should try not to get involved in anything now. Let Yang Jian and Luo Tu fight, let Gao Kaitai Wang Yiqu attack Chang'an, now Everywhere in the Southwest needs to recuperate. Teams need to be reorganized, warships need to be rebuilt, and workshops need to be built. These are not things that can be done in a day or two."
Fang Jie nodded: "I know..."
He suddenly stood up and took a look at Jiang Bei: "Fatty, the kid who rode the bull came over to eat and drink for free on our boat last time. Let's go to his camp to beg for drinks this time?"
"OK!"
Xiang Qingniu immediately stood up and echoed: "Eat his, drink his, take his!"
Wu Yidao opened his mouth and was stopped by Fang Xie: "Master Hou, I'm afraid that trivial matters will haunt me all day long after I return to the southwest, so let me be self-willed this time. I'm just going to see the boss. A friend, I always feel that I should have another drink with him before I become an enemy."
After finishing speaking, he swept away from the big boat with his feet.
With his sleeves fluttering, Xiang Qingniu jumped off the big boat after him.
Wu Yidao glanced at the backs of the two of them and couldn't help but sighed, and muttered to himself: "It doesn't look like a hero at all... However, this temperament is really likable."
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wudang mountain
Sanqing Temple
Zhang Yiyang glanced at the white-clothed man sitting in front of him, and couldn't help but shook his head depressingly: "Just left, why are you in such a hurry to come back? Don't you know that a person like you appeared in front of me once , will I feel uncomfortable once?"
The man in white smiled: "I'm comfortable, I don't care what you do."
Zhang Yiyang was speechless, suddenly his heart moved, he turned his head to look down the mountain: "You brought Xiao Yijiu here too, what are you doing?"
The man in white slowly sipped his tea and smiled, "There are not many people in this world who can sit down and chat with me. The sky is in chaos. Before the chaos comes, I want to chat with you two."
"Small chat?"
Zhang Yiyang sighed: "Do you think I believe it?"
The man in white looked towards the east, and after a moment of silence he said: "I recently went to Eastern Xinjiang and saw some things. I suddenly realized that the end of the cultivator I mentioned to you last time might be coming early. I thought it was the development of certain things that pushed the practitioners into a dead end, but now it seems that it is because of the war."
"What's up?!"
Zhang Yiyang's expression changed.
"An unsolvable thing."
The man in white was a little distracted: "The people who came from the other side of the sea carried firearms and used something that could kill practitioners. I have to say that what technological developments those blond people are talking about, It has really threatened practitioners."
"what exactly is it?"
Zhang Yiyang asked eagerly: "I have seen the power of firearms. The power of muskets is not enough to threaten practitioners above the eighth rank. As long as the power of the cannon is not hit, the practitioners of the ninth rank do not need to worry too much. As for Firearms seem to be no threat to practitioners above the Brightness Realm."
"They're smart."
The man in white shook his head slowly: "Smart beyond imagination."