The Jia Daishan looked at the expressionless handsome face in front of him and asked anxiously, "Who did they hit?
Northwest?
Southeast?
Barbarians?
When did the army start?
Who is the general leading the army? "
Compared to the information revealed by the Jia Lian, the life and death of a lowly servant were naturally insignificant.
The Jia Daishan's feelings towards the Jia Lian were very complicated. There was the natural love as a parent, the expectation that his son would succeed, and the pride of his son's ability to live up to expectations. However, more of it was because he had not been close to the Jia Lian for many years, and because the Jia Lian was favored by the Emperor Wen Of Zhou and wanted to please him.
"Father, are you sure you want me to say it here?"
The Jia Lian looked around and saw that the servants not far away did not dare to come over and were pointing and whispering.
"Follow me to the study."
The Jia Daishan also knew that such military and national affairs could not be casually discussed in the court, so he walked back to the study with his hands behind his back. Originally, he came out to see what had happened because Zhan Cai had not returned for a long time. After three years of mourning, he still went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony every year to participate in the court meetings where civil and military officials, relatives and nobles gathered on New Year's Day and Winter Solstice. Usually, he would also send some memorials to pay his respects and ask some generals and nobles who had always been on good terms with him to help remind the Emperor Wen Of Zhou that he had finished mourning and could take on a big role.
However, Emperor Wen Of Zhou did not seem to know, or it should be said that he seemed to have forgotten about the Duke Rongguo Jia Daishan.
However, the Jia Daishan was very much the Emperor's favorite son, who would hang around in front of Emperor Wen Of Zhou every few days, so it was impossible for him to forget him.
In the beginning, the Jia Daishan observed the situation in the court and found that the princes were gradually growing up and entering the court. The princes' families were also getting restless.
He thought that it was a very good strategy to take advantage of the situation at home and give up the military power in Fengtai Barracks to avoid being implicated in the struggle for the throne.
But in the past eight years, if it wasn't for Emperor Wen Of Zhou bestowing some rewards from time to time to show that he still attached great importance to Rongguo Province (the Jia Daishan and the Shi clan believed), the Jia Daishan who had been idle for a long time might really have fallen ill due to his unrecognized talent.
For him, whose bones are on the verge of ripening, Zhou Wendi is going to use troops. This is undoubtedly a great opportunity.
"Then … then Big Brother will return to the courtyard and wait for you. Hu 'er and Lian' er have been pestering Little Uncle to play with them for a long time.
Jia of Jia Daishan's back figure and said said cautiously.
He was beaten by his old man many times. In addition, the Jia Daishan had never treated him well. Seeing him annoyed him, he really didn't dare to stay in front of the Jia Daishan for too long.
Thinking of his two clever and cute little nephews, the Jia Lian's eyes softened, but he mercilessly grabbed the father of his cute little nephews tightly.
"Where do you want to go?"
Didn't he just do so much to promote the status of his little nephews' father's family?!
Entering the study to discuss matters with the ruler of Rongguo Province, but even the Shi Clan and their most "outstanding" son, Jia Zheng, didn't have the qualifications to do so.
Jia Xie was the only one who could step into the "forbidden area" of the study. The benefits could be imagined.
As for the Jia Lian himself, he really didn't care about this small study of Rongguo Province. Emperor Wen Of Zhou's imperial study – Yangxin Palace Hall was the playground where he fell down and grew up.
Before Jia Xie could think of a way to refuse, the Jia Lian said: "Jia Zheng has also never entered the study."
Perhaps it was because the Jia Xie often talked about him since he was a child, or because he was from the Shi Clan, but the Jia Lian had never liked this "Second Brother" and only called him by his name.
Suddenly, the Jia Xie didn't procrastinate at all. He straightened his back and strode in the direction of the study full of ambition. It was as if there was a raging fire burning behind him.
This was something that even the annoying Second Brother had never succeeded in, yet he had done it!
This was something that greatly pleased him (the Jia Xie)!!!
The Jia Xie aggressively strode across the threshold of the study. He was so proud that he wished he could use gongs and drums to tell everyone in Rongguo Province that he was better than Jia Zheng!
The Jia Daishan didn't know what his troublesome eldest son was up to. He frowned and scolded: "Disappointing thing!
Who allowed you to step into the study?
Get out!
"
The Jia Xie shrank his neck and subconsciously took a step back to leave the study.
At this time, a bony hand covered with calluses steadily supported the Jia Xie's waist from behind.
"I called Brother in."
The Jia Lian walked up from behind unhurriedly.
"Northwest Xiongnu Right Prince Hu Hanye has become more and more arrogant these past few years. The Emperor has decided to personally lead the army into battle.
When the time comes, I will be assigned to Uncle Niu. "
While the Jia Lian was answering questions about the situation, the Jia Xie tactfully found a seat and obediently played the part of the background.
Seeing that the Jia Lian obviously wanted to protect the Jia Xie, the Jia Daishan didn't say much and just glared at the Jia Xie.
The Jia Xie expressed that he was innocent.
"Hu Hanye, the beloved son of Xiongnu Prince Yi Lixie and Consort Zhuanqu.
He was cunning by nature and always had wild ambitions. He constantly won over and incorporated other tribes in Xiongnu. He also organized caravans to do business in various countries in the Western Region in exchange for large amounts of gold and silver to equip the army.
He always proposed that the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Turks, and Rouran tribes unite to attack Da Zhou.
Moreover, when he was the Prince of the Right, he often sent people to plunder Da Zhou's border cities, gold, silver, silk, and people.
He was proficient in the art of war and had thousands of condor shooters and tens of thousands of bow-control warriors under his command. The border army couldn't stop him and had to move the people and money in the border cities as much as possible. "
When it came to serious matters, the Jia Daishan's expression became ugly. He seemed to be talking to himself, but also seemed to be explaining to the Jia Lian and the Jia Xie.
Consort Zhuanqu was the First Consort of Chanyu, followed by the First Consort.
The Records of the Grand Historian General Li wrote: "Xiongnu entered Shangjun. The Emperor sent Zhong Guiren to Guangle to train troops to attack Xiongnu.
Zhong Guiren rode dozens of horses. When he saw Xiongnu three people, he fought them. The three people shot back, injuring Zhong Guiren and killing his riders.
Zhong Guiren traveled widely. Guiren said, 'They are condor shooters.'
Xiongnu invaded Shangjun. The Emperor sent a eunuch to study military affairs with Li Guang to fight against Xiongnu.
This eunuch led dozens of horsemen and galloped. When he encountered three Xiongnu people, he fought with them. The three Xiongnu people turned around and shot arrows, injuring the eunuch and killing almost all of his horsemen.
The eunuch fled back to Li Guang. Li Guang said, 'These must be Xiongnu's condor shooters.
Condor. '
Condor was a kind of bird of prey on the grassland. It had keen vision, ferocious nature, and could fly fast and for a long time.
If you want to shoot a condor, you need extraordinary archery skills.
Although Xiongnu people grew up on horseback and were known to be nomads who could spend their lives on horseback and were proficient in horseback archery, it was not that easy to shoot a condor.
Those who could shoot a condor were known as' condor shooters'. They were Xiongnu's best archers.
Even though Xiongnu was good at archery, condor shooters were still among thousands of people.
Every single one of them had exquisite archery skills, making it difficult for others to look up to them.
Hu Hanye had thousands of condor shooters under his command. It was clear that he had power and prestige in Xiongnu.
In addition, Hu Hanye was the beloved son of Lord Yi Lixie. Once Emperor Wen Of Zhou sent out troops, Lord Yi Lixie would naturally not sit idly by and watch his beloved son be in danger. Naturally, he would gather all the troops of Xiongnu to meet the attack.
With Hu Hanye's ambition, he might even provoke Xianbei, Turks, and Rouran tribes to attack Da Zhou together.
"Moreover, if Da Zhou sends out troops, I'm afraid it will go according to his wishes."
Other than the Turks and Hu Hanye who hit it off, Xianbei and Rouran tribes were hesitant because of the huge losses they suffered after the battle with Li Chengen.
If Da Zhou sends out troops, it might make them think of the principle that if the lips are gone, the teeth will be interdependent. It might even encourage the four tribes to join forces.
"Our Da Zhou has millions of soldiers, elite soldiers, and sufficient provisions. Why should we fear the wolves, tigers, and leopards of the grasslands?"
The Jia Lian said confidently. He was not overly arrogant and looked down on the other tribes, but his master had once taught him, "The most important requirement for a general is courage."
Without courage, no matter how much you know, it will be futile.
Without courage, hesitation, and indecisiveness are the biggest taboo in the army.
Moreover, if the enemy has ten times more soldiers than you, do you still want to surrender? "
So what if the four tribes of Xiongnu joined forces? Twenty-one years ago, Master Li was able to lead Da Zhou to victory. Naturally, his disciples would be able to beat them to a pulp.
Although the experienced Jia Daishan knew that war was not about numbers, they were still very happy to see that the Jia Lian was like a newborn calf that was not afraid of a tiger.
Now it seemed that the eldest son was a useless wastrel, and the second son was going to walk the path of a civil official. Only the third son could inherit his mantle.
"Older brother, I heard that Hu'er has already learned more than half of the 'Jade Forest' taught by sister-in-law. Is that true?"
Following that, the Jia Lian changed the topic and asked about Jia Hu's studies.
Jia She was slightly taken aback, but he immediately understood and said, "The day before yesterday, Hu 'er had already memorized the entire' Immature Jasper Forest '. Furthermore, under your sister-in-law's guidance, she didn't make a single mistake. She's much better than some scholars!"
The Jia Xie was most proud of three things in his life. When he was young, he made the first move and pulled his good younger brother over to his side to fight against his second son. His wife, Little Chang Clan, was gentle, virtuous, and good-looking, unlike his second son, who was clumsy and average-looking. His son was well-behaved and hardworking, and his talent in studying was higher than that of Jia Zheng and his son combined!
The Jia Daishan could hear that he was secretly mocking Jia Zheng and Jia Zhu. At first, he was surprised that Jia Hu's study progress was so fast that no one had told him about it. But soon, the anger in his chest overshadowed his surprise.
This bastard who did not love his brothers!
He even hated his nephew. He really did not deserve to be a son!
"That's not good!"
At this time, the Jia Lian slapped Jia Xie's thigh hard, causing Jia Xie to cry out in pain, "Aiyo!"
"Ahh!"
"I promised Xiao Hu that if Xiao Hu could memorize 'Jade Forest', I would give him a pony.
I thought that it would take him at least one or two months to memorize 'Jade Forest'. Who would have thought that he could memorize it so quickly? I haven't even asked the Emperor for a pony yet! "
The Jia Lian stared into Jia Xie's eyes and lightly gritted his teeth.
This biological older brother really did not know how to speak. It was all Old Grandmother's fault for spoiling him too much. Or should it be said that Jia Xie was born with the divine skill of infuriating others to death?
Hearing this, the anger in Jia Daishan's heart suddenly subsided. He lamented that his youngest brother was really doted on by the Emperor. He could even ask the Emperor to give him a promised gift for his little nephew. He turned a blind eye to the preciousness of the imperial horse in the palace, as if it was nothing but a worthless trinket.
Jia Xie sensed that the sudden irritation in Jia Daishan had abruptly subsided. Only then did he realize that his words were too explicit and had angered his father. But … he looked at the Jia Lian with resentment. Why was he always the one who got hurt!?
The Jia Lian rolled his beautiful eyes at him.
Who told you to be the funniest!?
"Ah …" Jia Xie screamed again, fiercely tearing at the Jia Lian's ears. The Jia Lian couldn't help but tremble. He had goosebumps all over his body and his heart skipped a beat.
It was the Jia Daishan who saw the "intimate" actions between the two brothers. Although he regretted that his two sons didn't get along with his second son, Jia Zheng, he still felt relieved in his heart. But he was upset and couldn't help but slap the Jia Xie's thigh with his big hand.
Although the Jia Daishan didn't exercise as much as before in the past few years, he still trained as usual. He didn't slack off for a single day. His martial arts skills were still 70-80% of what they used to be. His strength wasn't as strong as Niu Jin's, but he still couldn't be underestimated. Especially for the spoiled Jia Xie.
The Jia Lian watched the show with a smile on his face. When he saw the Jia Xie's pitiful and pleading eyes, he said: "Father, why don't you go and listen to Hu'er recite?
If Hu'er can get Grandfather's praise, he will certainly study harder and make progress. "
"…"
"… That's fine. Lest this ignorant and incompetent scoundrel lead my Jia Daishan's grandson astray."
After muttering to himself for a moment, the Jia Daishan cheerfully agreed. While speaking, he didn't forget to trample on his eldest son, who he disliked.
Jia Xie felt wronged. How could he be blamed for this?
Don't forget that Hu 'er is his biological son and has inherited his bloodline. Who knows, Hu' er might have learned his innate talent and intelligence from his father!
Jia Xie thought complacently, completely forgetting that the Little Chang Clan had generations of scholars. His father was Zhang Xu, who had passed the examination and became the Minister of Rites.