Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

101. Book

There are so many confusing things in Blue Lake, and I will never forget the past.

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Only when the New Testament was delivered to Dongfu Country did the stone in everyone's hearts fall to the ground. King Dongfu was very happy:

"Unexpectedly, the Xilu State would give in and not only recover the wealth that had been drained out over the years, but also obtain the war rights of the Blue Lake. From then on, the Dongfu State had an equal status with the Xilu State. I have been worried about Daozhi's departure, worried that the conditions we proposed were too high. I didn't expect that he could exceed the court's expectations. Daozhi really made a great contribution this time."

"The Minister of Tao is brave and resourceful, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. He is truly a rare talent in Blue Lake for a century."Mr. Wen sighed.

Mr. Yan seemed a little unhappy:"Compared to Dongfu Country's contribution, what we have gained is actually not much."

"In the future, if I have all my dear friends by my side, how can my country, Dongfu, not be blessed? Oh, by the way, after Dao Zhi comes back, I wonder how he should be rewarded?"King Dongfu's tone became relaxed.

Mr. Yan and Mr. Wen looked at each other and did not answer. King Dongfu thought they were embarrassed, and then said:"Back then, the king abolished three provinces and only six departments were left. It was really helpless. Over the years, six departments have been the core. , decentralized power. I plan to restore the three provinces. What do you think of your wishes?

They still just glanced at each other, and King Dongfu continued:"After recovery, Mr. Yan will be in charge of Zhongshu Province as Zhongshu Ling, Mr. Wen will be in charge of Menxia Province as Zuo Xiang, and Dao Zhi will be in charge of Shangshu Department as Shangshu Ling.""

Mr. Yan and Mr. Wen looked stiff and lowered their heads in silence. King Dongfu saw their expressions and added:

"Yan Laowen was Daozhi's teacher, so it seemed inappropriate for Daozhi to be ranked among the three provinces for his younger generation."

Yan Laocai said:"Your Majesty, only those who can do the job should do it. We are already old and can't do much for the court."

"A person with both moral integrity and talent can be entrusted with any position."Mr. Wen

"Since this is the arrangement, I'm still worried about you two... I don't know when you can come back?"King Dongfu frowned.

"This this……"Yan Lao

"What's this?"King Dongfu

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid Dao Zhi won't be able to come back?" Mr. Yan

"What, he dares to detain my envoy from Dongfu Kingdom?"King Dongfu was so angry that he

"They can promise us these things not without conditions, not to mention that we are not the strong party yet." Mr. Yan

"Are you saying that the condition they agreed to was to detain Daozhi? No, we must save Tao Zhi at all costs."King Dongfu looked at the two elders, slightly impulsive. Mr. Yan and Mr. Wen looked helpless and didn't know how to answer. King Dongfu understood immediately.

Mr. Yan comforted him:"Your Majesty, I am a native of Dongfu country, and I am a native of Dongfu. The country is full of sincerity. Even if the Tao cannot be used by our country of Dongfu, we will not be loyal to the country of Xilu."

"Your Majesty, Taoism will never fail the imperial court or the people of Dongfu."Mr. Wen.

The Minister of Rites also nodded. Mr. Yan took two steps forward and said,"Your Majesty, this is a letter that Dao Zhi wrote to Your Majesty before he left. I asked someone to deliver it to Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty to the people of Dongfu Kingdom, King Dongfu of Blue Lake.

Once I leave, I may not be able to return. The country has just begun to rise, and it is really hard to leave. War wastes people and money, so we must not fight without fighting, and we cannot fight more. If the new covenant can be completed, this war can be brought to an end. The new covenant is hard-won, and with it This agreement can ensure that our country of Dongfu will be war-free for several years. I believe that we should immediately plan the future of Dongfu country at this time.

Today, our country, Dongfu, is experiencing an unprecedented era. It is an opportunity that must not be missed when it comes. It is an opportunity that cannot be missed. Xilu Country is still the overlord of the Blue Lake, and Dongfu Country is facing both danger and opportunity. How to seize this once-in-a-lifetime development opportunity requires clear thinking, clear understanding, clear positioning, and a cautious and optimistic attitude. The development of Dongfu State requires military strength corresponding to its development. The lessons learned 60 years ago were painful.

Today, our country, Dongfu, is closer to the center of the Blue Lake than ever before. More than a hundred years ago, Dongfu was prosperous and peaceful. However, in the past hundred years, disasters and the law of the jungle have left Dongfu at the edge of the Blue Lake, suffering all kinds of oppression. Dongfu should Keep up the good work, continue to work hard, and play the role that we played a century ago for the peace, stability and development of Blue Lake. To play the role of the past, you need to adopt the kingly way, not the overbearing. The overbearing can dominate for a hundred years, and the kingly way can rule for thousands of years. We must learn from the lessons of our ancestors, only focus on the way and ignore the king. Since the king is strong, we must restore the kingly way on the Blue Lake. A blessed country must be strong, and only by being strong can it be able to stand firm.

Today, our country, Dongfu, is closer than ever to achieving the goal of rejuvenation. The country is prosperous, the nation is rejuvenated, and the people are happy. This is the goal we Dongfu people pursue, to let the people have dignity on the Blue Lake. Dignity comes from respect, and respect must be respected. Majesty comes from the strength of the country. When the country is strong, the army will be strong.

Only when the people make a living can they live in peace and contentment. Only a strong Dongfu Army can protect the people's peace. I believe that the army must be loyal to Dongfu State. The army is not about the number of people, but the ability to fight, and it will win. The army is about deterrence, and deterrence comes from strength. These cannot be discussed with His Majesty Yan Lao Wen and others at court, but I inherited Yan Lao's ideas and got the guidance of Mr. Wen. Yan Lao Wen and Your Majesty came from the same school. What I think, Your Majesty must have already thought of.

In addition, the hundreds of soldiers who returned to Dongfu Kingdom with me were originally our people of Dongfu. Most of them came from the families of officials in Dongfu Kingdom. They had a good family background, but unfortunately they were persecuted by traitorous officials in the imperial court and had no choice but to flee to other countries. , have been tested and have been with me for many years, and have never complained. They have noble character, have gone through many trials, are mature and stable, and are dedicated to the prosperity of the country. Your Majesty can review them before they can be used with confidence. Su Su has also grown up, because the teacher will not recommend her as the daughter of Mr. Yan, and Mr. Wen has not had much contact with her. Due to the friendship with Mr. Yan, it is inconvenient to recommend her. Su Su always puts the people first, has ideals and adheres to principles. Although she still needs to accumulate experience, I believe she will be of great use under His Majesty's training.

The minister's abilities are limited, and the development of Dongfu Country requires the joint efforts of everyone. I am tired and want to take a rest. I feel heartbroken when I think of your Majesty working hard all day long for Dongfu Kingdom and not being able to rest even for a moment.

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King Dongfu immediately came down and took the letter. After reading it, King Dongfu felt very sad. He stood quietly in the main hall for a long time, looking at the main hall and outside the door, feeling envious of this junior fellow student in his heart.

Yan Lao suggested:"Your Majesty, these people and ministers have heard what Dao Zhi said. They have contributed a lot to these three victories. Although Dao Zhi is the Minister of the Ministry of War, he has not really promoted them, and they have all served in Zuo Fan. They have served in the army and know the Xilu Army quite well. Your Majesty will promote them and bring them into the imperial court, so that their talents can be fully displayed. They will be grateful to Your Majesty."

"I understand, Daozhi left this favor to me and let them remember my kindness."

Mr. Yan continued:"A strong military is the foundation for ensuring national security and even everything else. Only on this foundation can we develop. If a country is not rich but has a strong military, it will not only waste its people and money, but it will also lead to military aggression, which will inevitably lead to the loss of life. If a country is rich but its army is not strong, it will surely attract the covetousness of other countries and increase the danger. Nowadays, although we have an equal status with Xilu Kingdom, we do not have the same strength. Without strength, our identity cannot be guaranteed. The development of Dongfu Kingdom is as important as a strong army."

"Your Majesty, if the government's policy is weak, the direction will be unclear, implementation will be weak, and development will be stagnant. It will be difficult for the country to become rich, and it will be difficult to become strong if it is not rich. It is urgent to reorganize the imperial court and strictly enforce the law."Mr. Wen

"A strong military externally can secure the country, but strict laws are needed internally to ensure development. Over the years, the imperial court has been in chaos, the military morale has been weakened, and the people have suffered greatly. I have called you here this time to discuss how to bring order to the chaos and reorganize the imperial court."King Dongfu.