From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 988

"I have learned about them. I spent a lot of money and sent many spies to bribe their officials to obtain information that was not confidential."

Huang Taiji's eyes finally showed a trace of worry, so that his voice became deeper and colder.

"The Tsarist Empire was originally a very small country, smaller than today's Goryeo, and was a vassal state of the Golden Horde."

"And in these four hundred years, they continued to conquer, expand, and annex. With iron-blooded means, they transformed themselves into a behemoth occupying a vast territory."

"They have a million-level army, a large number of artillery and flintlock rifles, and have become the most important behemoth on the land of this world that cannot be ignored."

"If they want to invade the south with all their strength, the price we need to pay is too high, and the result may not be victory."

Zhou Yuan said lightly: "Every family has its own difficulties. Although their current strategy is inclined to the east, it is impossible for them to bet everything on it."

"I guess the expedition team you have encountered is not large in scale, at most a team of several hundred people."

Huang Taiji said in a deep voice: "But they are very tall and very adaptable to hardships. Cold environment, well-equipped, very difficult to deal with. ”

“Our individual combat capability is not as good as theirs.”

“So I am still shrinking the defense line, constantly showing weakness to the enemy, hoping that they can't resist the temptation to continue to move south and stretch their supply lines.”

“The current situation is that they have more than 20 expedition teams, distributed in various places for exploration. The main purpose is to investigate the scale of ethnic settlements and military strength. When they complete the investigation, it will be the next step.”

Zhou Yuan said: “The next step is to find the leaders of each tribe, host a banquet, bribe them heavily, and try to buy them over.”

“If it doesn’t work, we will immediately fight with swords and conquer by force.”

Huang Taiji said: “Yes, conquer by force, burn, kill, plunder, and fight to support the war.”

“I need to wait for an opportunity now, and this opportunity is the answer you want to give me.”

Zhou Yuan was silent.

He thought about many aspects, striving to be perfect without omissions.

After a long time, he slowly said: "Five days, five days later, we can give them a hard time."

Huang Taiji said: "They are very arrogant. They have been rude for hundreds of years. If they suffer, they will quickly organize a large-scale battle."

Zhou Yuan said: "We are ready."

Huang Taiji said in a deep voice: "The Jin court needs an explanation. It is not so easy for you to send troops."

"Although you can decide everything, the safety and supply lines in the rear are particularly important. You can't be arbitrary."

"This war cannot be ended in a short time. If something happens in the rear, you will be stretched to the limit."

Zhou Yuan said: "So I said you need to wait another five days. After five days, I will go to Shenjing to handle the affairs in the rear."

Huang Taiji looked at him and squinted: "The Jin court is moving towards a new era. People who can't keep up with the times should no longer hold power."

He stood up, his emotions returned to calm, and the worry in his eyes turned into confidence.

"In the next few days, you will participate in some activities, including the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens and folk culture performances. The purpose is to show up more, deepen the impression of the reconciliation between the Qing Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty, and lay the foundation for the general direction of future integration."

"I have asked Daichan to contact your Moyunfang and Jin Times in Jin Dynasty. At that time, there will be professional personnel to spread such events and form an overall cultural atmosphere."

"There will definitely be some scolding and some extremists. I will control the situation."

"That's all for now. You need to give me an answer before you leave."

"Daichan will tell you the specifics."

After he finished speaking, he did not stay and strode away.

He knew that he was not needed here.

Zhou Yuan picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at the vast city, and sighed softly.

The same sigh sounded from behind.

Wanyan Daichan walked over, with more worries and inextricable sadness on her face.

She said softly: "He asked you to give him an answer, that should be his death date, right?"

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "He knows his own fate."

Wanyan Daichan said: "Can he not die? He is very smart and wise, and can really help you."

"I hope to see you fight side by side and move towards what you call the new era together."

"I can feel that he is reluctant to leave, and he really wants to see the future era."

Zhou Yuan said lightly: "Before invading Shenjing, we can talk, because the massacre of Jizhou was the idea of ​​Nurhaci and Daishan."

"Now, we can't talk. In the vast land east of Shenjing, there are more than 100,000 wronged souls looking at me."

This sentenceIt was too heavy, Wanyan Daichan knew that it could not be reversed.

She was even more sad, slowly sat on the chair, and murmured: "I don't have any relatives. My father and brother died in the war, and my mother died of illness. He killed so many people, and he is the only relative left for me."

Zhou Yuan said: "This is his choice as an emperor, Daichan, many things are not controlled by you and me."

Wanyan Daichan shook her head and choked a little: "I really regret it, I really regret it... I clearly had the opportunity to confront you, I lived in your house for a few months..."

Zhou Yuan waved his hand and said: "At that time, no matter what you said, you couldn't shake their will. Don't carry the past on your back, look forward."

Wanyan Daichan said: "Maybe it's because I'm not as good as you, it's hard for me to be free and easy."

Zhou Yuan said: "It's not about being free and easy, but about carrying."

"If you have power, you will naturally have to carry more things. Being in charge is sometimes not a good thing."

"Since you have chosen this path, you have to carry these things on your back, no matter how heavy it is."

"When the sky clears, everything will be fine."

He looked at Daichan and whispered: "If you still feel pain, or you want to be relieved immediately, then I have other ways."

Wanyan Daichan said: "What way?"

Zhou Yuan said: "Take me to your bedroom, I will tell you in detail."

Wanyan Daichan was stunned, and suddenly remembered the madness in Jizhou. During those days, she really didn't want to think about anything. She was dying every day, and she had countless scars on her body.

Her face flushed, and she stepped back a few steps subconsciously, shaking her head and saying, "No!"

Zhou Yuan laughed and shouted, "Cai Ni, your master said no."

"Yes, yes!"

Cai Ni hurried over, took Wanyan Daichan's hand, and said, "Master, you really should relax. Cai Ni also wants to fulfill her filial duty and serve the master well."

Wanyan Daichan was frightened and suddenly raised her eyebrows and glared, "What did you say? You also... together? Absolutely not!"

Zhou Yuan stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Some things cannot be decided by you. If you don't agree, I will use force!"

The internal force in his body surged, and he grinned and said, "Dark Moon Dharma King! Zhou Yuan asks for advice! This battle! It will decide the winner! It will also decide who is better!"

He slapped Wanyan Daichan with one palm, and the powerful internal force shattered the tables and chairs, sweeping towards the opponent like a river.

"You're crazy!"

Wanyan Daichan exclaimed, and quickly gathered her internal energy to resist, but was shocked by Zhou Yuan and retreated again and again.

"When did your internal energy become so vast!"

She was full of disbelief.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "I've always had a good talent! I just don't have time to practice! Watch me!"

He rushed towards Wanyan Daichan, and the two of them soon started fighting on the tower. The internal energy was bombarded, and there were explosions everywhere. Cai Ni ran far away, fearing that she would be hurt.

The guards were obviously notified in advance, but just watched them from a distance and didn't get close.

The two fought back and forth, and Zhou Yuan was hit several times, but he continued to fight without saying a word.

It was unknown how long it took before Zhou Yuan screamed and said, "Stop! It's over! I can't do it anymore!"

He was so tired that he was dizzy and was completely unaccustomed to such a fierce battle.

Wanyan Daichan was also tired and panting, and she collapsed on the ground sweating, her face pale.

"We'll fight again tomorrow!"

Zhou Yuan said loudly: "Cai Ni, take your master down to rest and fulfill your filial duty."