While the old and young of Tianjimen were discussing how to deal with their relationship with Yunfeng, Liu Yao was also drinking glass after glass of wine in the palace.

He has learned the entire battle process from Liu Yue's mouth. It can be said that there are no flaws from beginning to end. Every order issued by Liu Yue can withstand scrutiny, and there are no obvious differences in the responses of generals at all levels.

, for this failure, we can only blame the enemy's fire and bombs for being too fierce, and it was a crime other than war.

Therefore, he did not punish Liu Yue much, but only gave him a symbolic fine of one year's salary, and issued strict orders that he must find out what the fire bombs fired by the opponent's trebuchets were anyway.

But what he was more worried about was the Zhao State that he had established with his own hands! The current situation was very obvious. There was Shile in the east and Liangzhou in the west, which happened to sandwich him in the middle.

When Jin Zhun rebelled in Pingyang four years ago, he and Shi Le were on equal footing. However, Shi Le used this time to solve his worries and conquered the Murong and Duan clans of Xianbei. He became stronger by absorbing their troops.

.As for him, not only did he achieve nothing, but the failure of his two western expeditions made a powerful enemy appear behind him, making him feel like he was being stabbed and had trouble sleeping and eating!

He knew that the enemy behind him could no longer be suppressed. It was obviously impossible to continue sending troops to conquer. Not to mention whether he still had so many troops, he would never act rashly again before he understood the opponent's fire bombs.

.On the contrary, he still has to worry about the safety of the rear. What he can do now is

The only ones to rely on are Xiaoguan and Dashanguan (near Baoji City, Shaanxi Province). Once one of the two passes is lost, the Liangzhou cavalry can advance to Chang'an City without any hindrance! The warm flowers bloom and the Yellow River thaws. Shile will definitely take advantage of it.

His strength was greatly weakened and he sent his army to attack. Judging from the situation in Liu Yao's eyes, he could only hold on with difficulty.

Liu Yao had a premonition that he was not far from being destroyed!

He just felt that his heart was suffocated and crazy, and he had to vent his depression. He couldn't help but tilted his neck and poured the wine in the glass into his throat, and then threw the wine glass to the ground. That was not enough, and then he jumped up.

He got up, shouted loudly, and punched the wall hard!

"Bang~" The entire wall collapsed on the spot, and after a burst of dust, there was a pile of rubble on the ground.

The palace maids and eunuchs were all trembling with fear. No one dared to step forward to dissuade him. Joking, stepping forward at this time was purely seeking death. Yesterday, a blind eunuch advised him to pay more attention to his health and drink less alcohol, but he broke his neck on the spot.

neck!

From a distance, Queen Yang Xianrong heard a loud noise coming from the direction of the palace. She hesitated for a moment and walked quickly over. When she saw the tragic scene in the palace, she couldn't help but be startled and waved her hand to signal the palace maids and eunuchs to retreat.

Next, he began to persuade: "The country is in crisis, and your Majesty is worried about national affairs.

With her eyebrows furrowed, I look anxious in my heart. I just hate that as a female, I can't solve your Majesty's worries. However, I still have to ask Your Majesty to cheer up. The situation in the world is changing rapidly, and it is not impossible that a miracle may happen.

Please, Your Majesty, never give up until the last moment."

Liu Yao looked like a madman, and turned around and roared: "What kind of miracle will there be? The situation is very clear. I, Zhao, will be subjugated, and I will be the king of subjugation! Hahahaha~ I am the king of subjugation!" After that, there was another roar.

Kicked a few cases to pieces.

Sawdust was flying in front of his eyes, but Yang Xianrong remained unmoved. He straightened his clothes, knelt down respectfully, and said sadly: "I lived a rough and wandering life for the first half of my life. I met His Majesty by chance in the palace of Luoyang twelve years ago. After that, I fell into deep love with you."

I am loved and favored by His Majesty, and I will always keep it in my heart.

Your Majesty, may you still remember that when you made your concubine the queen in the first year of Guangchu, you once said to her: "How do I compare with that idiot of the Sima family?"

The concubine replied: 'There is no comparison. Your Majesty is the founder of the country, and he is the king who destroyed the country. Although he has a wife and a son, he has no way to protect him. Although he is an emperor, his wife was deposed as a commoner four times by his ministers...

...I was originally acquired by His Majesty, this concubine

I have felt that I have no interest in life, and I have the desire to seek death. I never thought that I would be appointed as the Queen by Your Majesty today. I come from a high-ranking family, and I am disgusted with the heartless men in the world. But since I committed myself to Your Majesty, I have realized that there is only a true husband in the world.

ah!'"

After a pause, Yang Xianrong looked at Liu Yao. Seeing that his expression gradually calmed down, he continued to persuade: "The reason why I was able to wait until His Majesty arrived in such a terrible situation was because of the will to never give up.

Heart, although Your Majesty is now surrounded by enemies on both sides and the situation is difficult and dangerous, you still have 800 miles of Qinchuan in your hands and nearly 300,000 soldiers in the army. How can you talk about the destruction of the country?

If Your Majesty gives up on yourself and doesn't work hard, how will you be different from that idiot of the Sima family? I will inevitably end up being humiliated by others. Forget it, I will leave now for Your Majesty's sake. Please also ask Your Majesty to take care of Xi'er and Xi'er.

elucidate

The son (the third son of Yang Xianrong and Liu Yao) was secretly sent to the people to avoid unreasonable disasters in the future. Concubine...farewell Your Majesty!" As he said this, he broke down in tears, got up, covered his face and stumbled outside.

Run away.

Liu Yao was shaken all over, as if he suddenly realized something. He quickly stepped forward to grab Yang Xianrong, hugged her tightly in his arms, and confessed loudly: "Xianrong, I was wrong, I will never give up lightly, even if

Fight to the last soldier!"

"Your Majesty~wuwuwu~~" Yang Xianrong threw herself into Liu Yao's arms and shed tears of joy.

Yang Xianrong is already in her forties. Even though she was beautiful when she was young, time is not forgiving, and she still looks a little old now. It stands to reason that a woman of this age should have fallen out of favor, but Liu Yao is infatuated.

Very, it is really a word of love that is hard to describe.

After a long time, Liu Yao slowly let go of the sheep Xianrong and sighed: "If I hadn't Xianrong to advise me, I would have made a big mistake. However, the situation in Guanzhong is unstable, and the Qiang, Di, and Ba Di are also making moves.

, Xianrong, can you teach me?"

Yang Xianrong said in a deep voice: "Now the most powerful local tycoon in Guanzhong is Ba Di Gouquzhi. This person has long been disloyal. Your Majesty should send troops to suppress him, kill one as a warning to others, and frighten those who have dissatisfaction. At the same time, we must work hard to cure him."

, be frugal and avoid extravagance, in this way, our country, Zhao, may have hope for revival."

Liu Yao urged: "Please express your appearance in detail!"

Yang Xianrong said solemnly: "I first ask Your Majesty to stop the construction of the Yongyuan and the two mausoleums. (The mausoleum of Liu Yao's parents cost hundreds of millions. You Ziyuan once advised and dissuaded him, but Liu Yao refused to listen and it has not been built yet.)

"

Liu Yao's expression changed, he thought for a moment, nodded and said: "Okay, as Xianrong said, I will issue the decree right now."

Yang Xianrong smiled happily and continued: "Although Liangzhou's reform has achieved remarkable results, it cannot be copied by me in Guanzhong. I suggest that your majesty should refer to Shi Le's method to re-establish the gentry in the country, win over the local forces in Wubao, and mobilize

If you appoint a talented person, allow him to serve as an official in the court. Furthermore, you can reduce or reduce the land rent of the common people, so that they can make a living and make them feel your Majesty's kindness. Thirdly, respect Confucianism.

, open schools, promote scholars of Confucian classics to teach them, so that the people can be transformed into kings. Finally, and most importantly, His Majesty should respond to the rule of Hu and Han in the territory, cancel the discriminatory policies against Han people, strive to integrate various ethnic groups, and recruit Han people appropriately

Enlist in the army. If your Majesty can do the above four points, within a few years, our country, Zhao, will be strong again."

As Yang Xianrong's voice fell, Liu Yao also fell into deep thought. After a while, he sighed: "I can get Xianrong as my wife, what regrets do I have in this life? The first three things Xianrong said can be implemented immediately, but Hu Han

Tongzhi is of great importance and is related to the foundation of the country. I cannot act hastily. I will discuss it with all the officials tomorrow morning before making a decision!"
Chapter completed!