1443 The Kings of Hu Hu
When Shi Jian heard this, he couldn't help but feel excited, his expression became more respectful, and his thoughts could no longer help but dissipate his imagination.
In the past, Shi Jian naturally did not dare to have any inappropriate thoughts in his heart, for fear of being hostile to several other brothers with tiger and wolf temperament. But now the situation is very obvious. He is already the oldest among the lords. This time he has made great efforts to eliminate the traitors. It can even be said that without his execution, the lord would not be able to implement any ideas.
Just as Shi Jian was full of hope that the Lord would give him a formal position, Shi Hu's next words shocked him on the spot: "Zhang Ju, the governor of Youzhou, will return to the country soon. Zhang Ju has been garrisoning Youyan for a long time and has worked hard. This time he is concerned about the state affairs and warns the king and father. You will be temporarily dismissed from military positions later, and will go out to welcome me on behalf of you, and properly arrange the Youzhou troops."
"This, this... I have no close relationship with Zhang Ju, and I have no understanding of each other. Really, real…"
Shi Jian looked surprised, but also disappointed and shocked. Unexpectedly, his father not only did not rely more on him, but instead wanted to send him out of the center and sent him to the outside army.
He also heard some rumors in the middle of the country, knowing that Zhang Ju was the supporter behind his sixth brother Shi Bin. The powerful generals stationed in Xindu were still arrogant and hard to tame, let alone the foreign towns led by Zhang Ju. Even if he was not smart, he could think that this trip would be more dangerous.
Seeing Shi Jian reacting like this, Shi Hu's face suddenly darkened, and he felt ashamed and angry: "You are the angel state affairs on your behalf, and it is not a personal relationship. Zhang Ju is a good minister of my family. He is determined by his reputation, so why do you have any friendship with him!"
Hearing that his father's tone was already a little bad, Shi Jian did not dare to refuse, but just cried: "Son, I am not afraid to use it, but the country is in chaos and new orders, and I am afraid that my father and emperor will not be able to serve him personally. However, if the father really wants his son to go on an envoy, he will follow his order and dare not disobey the order..."
"Alas, national affairs are in danger, traitors are breeding, and many thieves conspired to invade my family's wealth, and you have seen it more recently. The Youzhou tribe is an elite strong army that can maintain the country. I will send you to welcome you to the public to be at ease. Moreover, after that, his army was near the edge of Xincheng's capital, and it was not a long journey. In his life, he should be thirty years old. How could he force himself to wander in the courtyard and hide under your father's wings for many years?"
The death of several rebellious sons made Shi Hu feel more affection for this son who listened to him. Seeing Shi Jian lower his head and crying, Shi Hu was unhappy, and his heart was inevitably tender, and his tone slowed down slightly: "There are many thieves in the country who speak out about the future, which may make you unable to rest assured. But God's will is unpredictable, and the power of heaven is vast. You are my son, and you should be brave enough to travel the world."
After he paused, he leaned forward and whispered: "There are people standing at the stairs, but I am just a slave. Born in my family, what can the world make you worry and fear? The generals of Youzhou have been guarding the border for a long time, and the king has been for a long time. I have sent you there because you can extend your talents and ambitions. Don't be trapped in the garden walls and look down on the world!"
The implications of these words were already very obvious. After hearing this, Shi Jian's thoughts were also aroused, and his worries gradually decreased. After a moment, he kowtowed again and said, "But, my son is still fighting more and more. Shen Mu, the thief in the south of Dongwu City, is... I don't care about my life, I am afraid that my ability will not be able to make a big mistake."
Even with Shi Hu's hint, his fear of Zhang Ju was slightly reduced, but Shi Jian was still worried when he thought that Wu Nanlai, the Youzhou tribe, was about to be the main force of the Jin army attacking Dongwu City.
Shi Jian still remembers how arrogant he was when Shi Xuan and Shi Tao were when they were alive. Even these two fierce people died indirectly at the hands of Chen Mu in the South. When he thought that he was going to follow the Youzhou troops to fight Chen Mu, Shi Jian couldn't help but feel fear that he would be alive soon.
When Shi Hu heard Shi Jian's timid words, he was so angry that he opened his eyes wide open. He waved his arm and directly whipped Shi Jian's face. Shi Jian flew out, fell to the ground for a moment, then hurriedly returned, kowtowed and begged for mercy.
"Bad boy, bad boy... you have such courage. Even if you entrust something big, can you bear it?"
Shi Hu's face turned pale, grabbed the stick at his hand and smashed it on Shi Jian. He was extremely disappointed with this son. After a while, he angrily said: "Xiangguo lost his country, his flanks have lost their cover, and the country's chaos has been newly established, and the strategy cannot be applied again. Get out of the city with peace of mind. If you are really worried, you are afraid of fighting fiercely with the thieves in the south. I will summon you to the garden soon. I would rather die from the stupid family! Get out!"
Seeing that his father was really angry, Shi Jian naturally did not dare to stay for a long time, and hurriedly bowed and bowed.
Shi Hu was lying on the couch and his mood was completely corrupt. If he had his temper in previous years, Shi Jian's stupid and cowardly son's performance was enough to stimulate his murderous intentions, but no matter what the country's situation is, just a few sons died one after another, which made him unable to bear to easily abuse his sons.
Besides, no matter how unbearable Shi Jian is, he is still here. If a younger son goes to greet Zhang Ju, it will be difficult to shock the arrogant generals in Youzhou. They are just like Shi Kun from Xiangguo, which has become a complete decoration.
Zhang Ju's warning to the Central Committee of the People's Republic of China this time is not as simple as worrying about national affairs. Especially during the suspension of his troops, Shi Hu was even more displeased. The Youzhou troops were loyal to him, and they were definitely not bargaining chips used by Zhang Ju to compete with the Central Committee of the People's Republic of China. If it was really necessary, he would not hesitate to use the same trick to replace Zhang Ju, a veteran general.
Shi Hu naturally knew what delusions Shi Jian had in his heart. But no matter how talented he was, the role he played in this intra-country storm was destined to be inseparable from the successor. In other words, he was just a victim introduced by Shi Hu.
As for sending Shi Jian to Youzhou Army, it is also a waste utilization. Of course, if Shi Jian can really win over and cultivate some power within the Youzhou Army, Shi Hu will naturally admit it, to check and balance or even replace Zhang Ju. But it is obvious that this may be slim.
But even if Shi Jian does nothing after going out, his identity is enough to express Shi Hu's attitude. If necessary, Shi Hu can control and influence some of the soldiers in Youzhou through Shi Jian.
As for whom Shi Hu had already been ordered by the six internal troops who had just been cleared and reorganized, he had already had a suitable candidate, that is his sixth son, King Wu Shi Bin. As for Shi Hu himself, he had to keep a close eye on these veteran officials in the country, so that they would not dare to have any treacherous plots and be focused on creating a new order for the Jie State, and did not have the energy to directly control the army.
Among all the sons, Shi Bin is the most desirable person. His son has made great achievements and has gained a lot of fame in the country. His talent and ability are far from comparable to the cowardly and dull Shi Jian. Even in Shi Hu's view, it can be said that Shi Bin's son is very similar to his crimes, whether it is bravery or powerful temperament.
There are many rumors in the country now. It is said that Shi Bin is the best candidate for the position of crown prince. Although Shi Hu has never expressed his opinion, he has been weighing and considering this matter since last year. Although he likes Shi Bin, he does not think Shi Bin is the best candidate, especially when Xiangguo is in a fall, the domestic situation is unstable now.
Shi Bin's character is arrogant and fierce, just like Shi Hu back then, but his national power is no longer as it was back then. Shi Hu was fierce at that time, but he naturally had the confidence to fight south and north, and nearly half of the territory of Jie Kingdom was attacked and opened up by him, so he naturally gathered a group of powerful soldiers and generals under his command to follow his horse.
But even so, there were still a group of ministers such as Cheng Xia in the country who stood opposite Shi Hude and firmly opposed him, which directly triggered wars within Jie, causing great loss of national strength.
However, the Jie Kingdom is in danger now. Although Shi Bin is brave, he cannot unite the people's wishes. If he is forced to be the heir, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction among a considerable number of people in the country. The Jie Kingdom can no longer withstand internal friction, and there is no family and time to lay a pretext for Shi Bin to continue his blood.
Because no matter how dear Shi Hu loved his son, he could only give up to avoid greater turmoil and struggle in the middle school.
When he realized that he could no longer defeat the southern country by force, Shi Hu's vision was broadened. The changes in state affairs after Yongjia in the Jin Dynasty were no longer meaningless to learn from. He could no longer become the leader of China, but he could also plan to retreat to the overlords of the Hu, just like the Jin State who sent a visit to Jiangdong in his early years.
Although the power of Jie Kingdom is now weak, it is compared to the southern country. Now, even if the six armies inside and outside Xindu completely squeeze out the water, there are still more than 50,000 soldiers to fight. Shi Bin from Bohai, Zhang Ju from Youzhou, and Li Nong from Yanmen, these armies have also combined 70,000.
In other words, even if the private armies of Zhang Chai and other generals are under the controllable force of Jie State. If these forces can be fully integrated, even if they cannot compete with Jin State to Hebei, as long as they can avoid major defeats in the future and maintain a rhythm of fighting and retreat, even if they retreat to the border, the border Hu tribes still have no opponents from Jie State.
Although there is no natural barrier like the Yangtze River in the north, there are also Taihang and the mountains between Youyan and Yan, which are all geographical advantages that can be relied on. Moreover, as the front line is lengthening, the military strength advantage of Jin State is gradually offset. Today, northern Hebei may become the Huai Line when the Jin State's national power is weak in the past year. Through the restraint of the travel and fighting, the military strength of Jin State is locked in this area.
Under such an idea, the war with Jin State would no longer be obsessed with a temporary victory or defeat. Shi Hu even had pessimistic ideas in his heart. Once the Jin army continued to launch an offensive next spring and he had to withdraw from Hebei, he was afraid that it would be difficult for him to return to China in his lifetime.
In order to ensure that the foundation of Jie Kingdom can continue to be passed on, and even in the future, it will be revitalized like the current Jin Kingdom, and even return to China, it is necessary to ensure that these forces in Jie Kingdom do not collapse at the moment and take into account subsequent development.
Based on various considerations, Shi Hu's true heir was his young son Shi Shi.
The benefits of choosing Shi Shi as his heir are obvious. First of all, the elders of Zhang Chai are pushing Shi Shi to the top, which is what they want, and they don’t have to worry about their future wealth and are ready to move. Secondly, Shi Shi is the grandson of Liu Yao, the former leader of Zhao, Han Dynasty. With this relationship, the power of the Huns can be slightly integrated.
Even if China is lost in the future, we should not be called the Emperor of Great Zhao. There will be the Six Yi Da Shanyu to retreat to the bottom. Among the Hu Hu, only Han Zhao, and Jie Zhao are the nobles of Hu. If these two can reach a joint force, it is easy to suppress the other Hu Hu. The northern aristocratic tribes retreating to Jiangdong can still support a monarch of the Sima clan, let alone the reign of the Jie Kingdom, which is certain to be found.
As for Shi Bin, it was a guarantee that Shi Hu prepared for this idea. He is still in power and can support Shi Shi, the youngest son, for a long time, but he is also worried that Shi Shi will be alone, and Shi Bin is the best representative of the sect power, which can ensure that the imperial power will not fall behind.
In this way, the Shi clan's power was not lost, and the important officials and elders were constantly replenishing the power of foreign tribes represented by Tudi, supporting each other and checking and balancing each other. If such a situation can be achieved and maintained, the power of Jie Kingdom will still be in the possibility of inheritance.
Shi Hu was brewing this storm, with the main intention of not only eliminating and controlling the six internal armies and ensuring the stability and reliability of the core forces, but also having the meaning of hitting veterans and removing hidden dangers in the country.
The so-called hidden danger is naturally the families of the Jin people in Hebei. These people are used to doing things like starting and ending and bulls, no matter how kind they act, it is difficult to ensure that they are willing to share prosperity and decline with Jie Kingdom, and they will not be willing to retreat to the border to continue their inheritance. They can take this opportunity to sweep the entire space, and the vacant position can also introduce the various forces and other mixed Hu forces into the country.
With the selection and dispatch of young generals, this round of killing has begun. As for the crimes, there is no need to be too much to be fabricated. It is only said that their own children in the Longteng Army participated in the assassination, and it is natural that the clan was destroyed and the death of the death.
As for the attack on the elders and important officials, Shi Hu was still hesitant and worried that he could not control his strength. Zhang Zhaigou was so brave that he dared to stop killing Ma Qiu and block the military situation of Xiangguo. Even though he was still in power, he dared to be so arrogant. It is conceivable that he was not a good candidate, nor a great evil that the young boy could control.
But now is not the best time to eliminate the person. On the one hand, the potential power of the person is too great. Once it is to be eliminated, the Jie Kingdom itself will lose a lot of blood and may not have the power to retreat slowly. On the other hand, he still needs Zhang Chai as a banner to win over and drive the powerful military leaders in Hebei to help resist the attack of Jin.
After many years of master's servants, Shi Hu had the confidence to suppress Zhang Chai, but if he committed such a serious crime, he would inevitably make him feel evil. He had to be beaten to death, but he could not be beaten to death in one go. How much force should he be applied is also a big problem for Shi Hu.
Chapter completed!