Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

After a few days, I came to Turpan, south of the Tianshan Mountains.

From Turpan to the east, there are many Gobi deserts.

After entering the vast desert of the Gobi Desert, King Ashoka's face clearly showed a shocked expression, and he couldn't help saying to Zhao Kuo: "I never thought that your country would have such a harsh terrain that is completely uninhabitable. Are you How can it exert such a strong national power in such a mess?"

You know, the South Asian subcontinent where King Ashoka is located is very suitable for agricultural planting. Even the mountains in the north of the South Asian subcontinent are not as daunting as the Gobi desert in front of us, and there is even a breath of death. a feeling of.

This made Ashoka involuntarily feel awe, and he even felt that the place in front of him might be the hell that Buddha said.

After hearing Ashoka's shock, Zhao Kuo's smile was still very peaceful, and he said to Ashoka: "Now, you can see that this place is indeed relatively desolate, but don't worry, wait until one day we build the railway. When we get here, this place will no longer be as desolate as it is now, and it will develop into the largest main road connecting the east and west sides of our Great Han Kingdom."

Regarding Zhao Kuo's words, Ashoka said that he did not understand at all.

After all, things like railways were beyond the complete cognition of Ashoka.

Of course, Zhao Kuo didn't need to explain these things to Ashoka, because as long as he walked out of this desert, he could reach Dunhuang.

Where is Dunhuang?

It is the westernmost station of the current railway line of Dahan Kingdom.

Ten days later, the large group finally came out of the Gobi Desert. Since they had already walked in the Gobi Desert many times, the entire army was not threatened this time.

What we really need to pay attention to is actually the sandstorm, which is something that even an army of tens of thousands of people is very difficult to deal with, but it doesn’t mean that sandstorms can be encountered at any time. , Dahan Kingdom has already had a very systematic analysis on how to deal with sandstorms and how to prevent encountering sandstorms.

After crossing the sandstorm, Ashoka breathed a rare sigh of relief, put his hands together and muttered to himself, thanking the Buddha for his care.

Zhao Kuo looked at King Ashoka in front of him, and suddenly asked a question.

"Have you always believed in the Buddha sincerely?"

This sentence sounds like nonsense. As the king of a powerful Buddhist empire, would Ashoka not believe in Buddha?

But it is strange that Ashoka fell into hesitation when faced with Zhao Kuo's question.

I will say what you say.

After a long while, Ashoka said slowly: "This is a very strange thing for me. I found that when I was very ignorant, that is, when I was a teenager, I was very devout to Buddha. But then with my continuous success, it seems that my awe of the Buddha in my heart is slowly decreasing.

But when I failed and became your captive, I found that my original belief and reverence for Buddha had returned again, so tell me, have I really believed in Buddha sincerely all this time? "

Zhao Kuo obviously didn't expect that this King Ashoka would throw the blame back.

After smiling, Zhao Kuo said seriously to Ashoka: "I believe that for the current Buddha, you are indeed a very devout believer."

Dunhuang has arrived.

When he saw the rumbling train coming in front of him, even an emperor like King Ashoka couldn't help showing a surprised expression on his face.

Obviously, even this famous emperor couldn't understand why such things as trains could appear in this world.

"what is this?"

"It's a train."

"Is the train something that can be moved without the power of manpower or livestock?"

"As you can see."

After Ashoka got on the train, he still had a shocked expression. He looked at the scenery on both sides of the road that kept going backwards, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

In fact, not only Ashoka, even the other captives from the Mauryan Dynasty, they also have exactly the same expressions, which can be said to be true.

The soldiers of the Great Han Kingdom have long been used to this kind of formation. After all, after every battle, there will always be unknowing captives showing this kind of expression, so they are also used to it.

For people in Korea, what they care about now is nothing except our feelings, because for them, the fun of teasing these hillbillies has already been used up before, and what they are more concerned about is what It was time to be able to return home, hug home well, and sleep with my wife who had been separated for more than half a year.

Men, that's what's on their minds most of the time.

Zhao Kuo fully agrees with this point. Zhao Kuo has fought so many wars and knows the cruelty of war. Many times you really don’t pay attention and find that many teammates who used to fight side by side with you have long since died.

It’s okay to lose, like when some people die, they may leave their names in the world’s mourning history books, but, after the soldiers of these most common Han countries died, they might only have a “dog tag” on their bodies. And some weapons or clothes can be preserved, and the corpses cannot return to their homeland.

There is actually a strong psychological pressure behind this. If this method can effectively relieve the psychological pressure, Zhao Kuo thinks it is completely possible.

This is the reason why many soldiers in later generations suffer from various traumatic stress symptoms after fighting.

It's just that, in this day and age, few people notice this.

Because this kind of psychological disease still belongs to a relatively deep range for this ancient time, and it has not been explored yet.

Zhao Kuo issued a very special order, that is to let all the combat soldiers leave first, and finally the emperor of Zhao Kuo.

Ashoka, who came back to his senses a few days later, actually remembered this question, and raised it to Zhao Kuo.

After hearing Ashoka's question, Zhao Kuo first asked Ashoka back with a smile.

"What do you think is more important in this world, the emperor or the common people?"

After thinking for a while, Ashoka said to Zhao Kuo seriously: "I think the Buddha is the most important, then the emperor, then the nobles, and finally the common people."

After Zhao Kuo heard this answer, he was still a little surprised. What surprised him was not other things, but the Buddha.

At this time, Zhao Kuo found that he had overlooked one thing, that is, the religious belief of Buddha occupied a very special position for King Ashoka, or for the people of the entire South Asian subcontinent.

But this is not the point, the point is what Zhao Kuo said to Ashoka next.

"That's the difference between me and you, frankly, because the people are the most important thing to me.

Without the support of the people, you may be able to conquer all directions with your powerful force, but one day you die, and your descendants will not be able to control the entire country without your ability. At that time, your people will rebel, and your army Also treachery, your officials will want to split the country. "

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, Ashoka thought for a while and said, "Your answer is to rely on the people's support for you, isn't it?"

Zhao Kuo nodded with a smile, and said: "You are right, the people are very important, even if I die, the people will not be lost, the people will always be there.

As long as I can treat these people well, then they will support me and my children and grandchildren. As long as there is the support of the overwhelming majority of the people in this country, do you think I will still worry about the future of my country? ? "

Ashoka quickly raised another question.

"But you have to know that the people are defenseless, they are in awe of officials, they are in awe of nobles, they are in awe of kings, they are in awe of Buddha.

They are afraid of everything in this world except themselves.

Do you really think that such a people can be the backbone of your rule? "

Although it is true that Ashoka lost to Zhao Kuo in the war, this does not mean that Ashoka felt that he was inferior to Zhao Kuo in all aspects. As long as he had the opportunity, he did not mind being in a debate Overwhelm Zhao Kuo.

Zhao Kuo smiled, and said to Ashoka very seriously: "What you see and what I see are actually two sides of the matter. Let me tell you this. Officials rule the people, and nobles rule the people. The king rules the people, and the Buddha may also watch the people in the Paradise of Paradise, but what if one day there are no people in this world?

At that time, the king is no longer a king, officials are no longer officials, nobles are no longer nobles, and Buddha has no followers.

I think of you answering again, compared with these, are the people more important? "

Ashoka once again fell into a long silence.

Buddhism actually pays great attention to meditation meditation, in other words, it means sitting quietly alone and thinking about some philosophical principles.

Under such circumstances, Ashoka was actually very, very interested in these debates.

But at this time, Ashoka found that even in the debate that he was very good at, it seemed that the emperor in front of him was right.

After a long silence, Ashoka spoke again.

"After arriving in your capital, I hope to get some opportunities to take a look in your capital in person, is that okay?"

Facing Ashoka's earnest expectation, Zhao Kuo also answered without hesitation.

"Of course there is no problem!"

Chapter 1280

After receiving Zhao Kuo's reply, Ashoka seemed to have really settled down in the following time, and he was able to be a bystander very calmly.

In some big cities on the way, such as Xianyang and Luoyi, Zhao Kuo also got out of the car, but Ashoka had obviously lost interest, and he stayed in the car all the time without getting out of the car.

Zhao Kuo said to Ashoka: "Actually, frankly speaking, if you can get off the bus in these two cities and take a good look, you should be able to know the answer earlier."

Facing Zhao Kuo's words, Ashoka just smiled and shook his head.

Any of the founding emperors actually had their own self-esteem in them. They were all very confident, even stubborn.

So when they have established a point of view, they will not easily change it.

Zhao Kuo was such a person, and so was Ashoka.

After seeing Ashoka's attitude, Zhao Kuo also shook his head and gave up the idea of ​​continuing to communicate with this guy.

The long journey finally came to an end on this day, and the train slowly stopped at the West Railway Station of the Imperial Capital City.

Zhao Kuo glanced at Ashoka in front of him, and said very seriously: "You have to wait a little later before you can get off the train."

After all, Ashoka was not Zhao Kuo's guest, but Zhao Kuo's captive.

Of course, it is impossible for a prisoner to be treated like a guest. He can only be escorted slowly like other prisoners.

In fact, keeping Ashoka from showing his face is already Zhao Kuo's enough respect for Ashoka.

Ashoka obviously understood Zhao Kuo's meaning, he did not express any objection, but nodded calmly.

Zhao Kuo quickly got off the train, still facing the familiar group of people.

Zhao Qian was the first to come up and saluted Zhao Kuo respectfully.

"Congratulations to the triumphant return of the father."

Looking at Zhao Qian in front of him, Zhao Kuo was in a daze for a while, and suddenly asked a question.

"how old are you?"

"Nineteen, Royal Father."

Zhao Kuo was also very emotional in his heart.

Unexpectedly, in such a blink of an eye, 20 years have passed.

This is already the 20th year that Zhao Kuo traveled to this world. During these 20 years, Zhao Kuo defeated countless enemies and created countless new achievements and myths.

Even Zhao Kuo's own successor is now about to grow into a real adult.

Zhao Kuo smiled and patted Zhao Qian on the shoulder.

"You are doing very well, and you will be an adult soon, I am very happy."

Behind Zhao Qian are the two prime ministers Xu Li and Pang Nuan, as well as many ministers who stayed behind.

"Congratulations on your majesty's triumphant return."

Zhao Kuo smiled and nodded towards all the ministers in front of him.

"It really makes me very happy to see all my lovers standing here well, it's been hard work."

Zhao Qian's words seemed a little inexplicable to the ears of others, but it was actually a kind of emotion he felt after seeing Zhao Qian grow up just now.

The children have grown up, and the courtiers also have their own ideas and abilities. In the next Han Dynasty, the things that Zhao Kuo needs to do by himself will be reduced a lot, which is exactly what Zhao Kuo hopes to see.

No matter how diligent an emperor is, he is only one person after all, and the things he can handle are limited.

Only by rationally utilizing the entire national system can it be truly achieved, so that the country's machinery can run well and thrive.

The emperor is like the captain of a ship. He only needs to control the direction of the ship on the sea. As for chores such as cleaning the cabin, he can leave it to the corresponding personnel to do.

But in any case, although everyone was a little baffled in their hearts, they still answered in unison after hearing Zhao Kuo's words.

"It's not hard work for His Majesty and the Han Kingdom."

Zhao Kuo smiled and exchanged pleasantries with the ministers, and then got into the carriage and returned.

Then came the grand triumphant ceremony, as well as the award ceremony and celebration banquet.

Zhao Kuo has done these things too many times, so there is actually nothing too fresh in his heart. What's more, when it comes to being promoted to a noble, there is actually no point for Zhao Kuo. It's the emperor now.

So, after Zhao Kuo drank a few glasses of wine casually, he left the scene of the banquet, and asked someone to make hot water to take a bath.

As His Majesty the Emperor, of course he must have a bathing place suitable for His Majesty the Emperor. This bathroom is the size of a large hall, and there is steaming steam in the large pool.

Zhao Kuo soaked comfortably in the pool. He likes hot baths very much, because after taking a hot bath, he can effectively get rid of the fatigue of the day, not to mention that Zhao Kuo's fatigue is not a day, but a full half a year.

There was a sound of light footsteps, Zhao Kuo squinted his eyes, and there was no surprise.

He has even thought about what to say to his queen next.

After a rustling sound, a figure jumped into the hot pool, and then threw himself into Zhao Kuo's arms.

Zhao Kuo snorted, opened his eyes in surprise, and saw Yi Quwei's face.

"How could it be you, Concubine Ai?"