Kou Zhong, Xu Ziling are depressed.
After that day, Li Su did not appear again, nor did they see them.
As a result, Xu Ziling felt like crying, and the way he looked at Kou Zhong in the past few days became very strange.
Facing his brother's gaze, Kou Zhong has been smiling a lot these past two days. There is no doubt that Xu Ziling, one of the two brothers, was completely fooled by him.
The two of them sat in the First Tower with their heads hanging, feeling very unhappy.
Combined with the fact that Ba Fenghan defeated Qu Ao not long ago, both of them looked so boring.
Li Su Although he said he would give them half a year of leisure time, he later asked someone to bring two books over and gave them to them.
I told them directly, do you want to be arrested and learn in half a year? Or do you want to slowly learn by yourself through practice from now on?
The two chose the latter without any hesitation.
With a wry smile, the two of them opened the books in their hands at the same time.
Upon seeing it, the two of them were stunned, and soon they were attracted by the contents of the book.
Kou Zhong is mostly related to war, while Xu Ziling is mainly about people's livelihood.
It is elaborated from various angles, from local people to national affairs, and is extremely comprehensive.
At the end, in each chapter of the book, there are corresponding topics for them to answer based on their own opinions.
The two of them were attracted in at first. It was not until they saw the topic that they suddenly realized. They raised their heads and looked at each other. Their faces suddenly changed, and they understood that Master First Tower was serious.
Kou Zhong said with some trembling, "Xiaoling, why do I feel my scalp is numb, my heart is pounding, and my heart is trembling, but I can't feel any resistance at all, but I feel inexplicably happy. What's going on?"
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and shook his head and said, "Because Brother Xiang Li does treat us as younger brothers, and he does not look down on us like others. Instead, he believes that we are both capable and gives us recognition. Didn't you say this before when we eavesdropped on Master's lectures? A scholar will die for his confidant. Brother Xiang Li treats us as national scholars. Even if it feels troublesome, he still can't help feeling happy in his heart."
"Xiaoling, what should I do? I'm very upset."
"I don't know, but let's try it, Xiao Zhong. Don't you want to dominate the world? Don't you want to prove yourself? Now that the opportunity has come, let's seize it. And although it is obviously the first time for both of us to meet brother Xiang Li, judging from his paintings, his understanding of us has already begun when we were Yangzhou. If he really has something Such an idea, we have no room to resist at all, and I can feel that even though Brother Xiang Li said those words, he still gave him a choice. The book is proof, it allows us to learn, and also gives us a buffer. In addition to letting us think, it also allows us to consider. If we really don't want to, Brother Xiang Li will not force it."
"Ha, I think I, Kou Zhong, wanted to prove that I am not weaker than others, but the opportunity really appeared in front of me, but it turned out like this. Is this hypocritical?"
The two little guys had a wry smile on their faces, but they studied the contents of the textbook very seriously and began to compile their answers.
Almost a week later, the two of them put away the book. There was too much content. Even if they memorized some of the questions in it, they still needed to think carefully and even practice it themselves before they could get the answers.
They got up and prepared to leave.
After all, I have been here for a long time, and the things on Luoyang have not been sorted out yet.
Especially for Li Mi, they must not be allowed to capture Luoyang, otherwise there will basically be nothing left for others to do in this world struggle for hegemony.
"Ready to leave?"
The voice suddenly came to mind, it was Li Su.
The two of them were startled, but they didn't expect that Master First Tower was still there.
"Yes!"
"How was reading the book? How did you feel?"
"Now I know that there are so many ways in this world." Kou Zhong smiled bitterly.
"People's livelihood matters are so complicated, and there is so much knowledge involved in the 'economic' aspect." Xu Ziling also had a wry smile on his face.
In the past three days, the two people's views have undoubtedly been severely refreshed, and they realized how superficial their previous thoughts were.
"Really?" Li Su smiled, war theory, economics, the crystallization of modern times, the effect is self-evident.
Kou Zhong was about to leave, but Xu Ziling suddenly looked up at Li Su and said, "Brother Xiang Li, you have been observing us, right?"
"Yes!"
"That mother." Xu Ziling asked the biggest question in her heart.
On the side, Kou Zhong suddenly became silent after hearing this. Since the other party has been observing them, he should know their situation. Although it is a bit exaggerated to say this, the two people's personalities are like this, they concentrate their emotions.
"Fu Junzhuo.!"
The two of them were silent.
"You are still alive. After you passed out from crying, I took you away."
In an instant, the two of them widened their eyes and looked at Li Su in disbelief.
"Not only Fu Junzhuo, but also the sister you recognized in Wagang village, Susu, was also taken away by my people. She is now with Fu Junzhuo, taking care of him."
The two of them couldn't help but clenched their fists, their breathing became rapid, and their hearts were shaken, as you can imagine.
"Brother Xiang Li, can we do it?"
"If Susu, you can go see her. She is in Nanning. If Fu Junzhuo, she will have to wait until the world is unified. Although I saved her life, I did not revive her and she remained in a coma."
"Why?" The two of them widened their eyes.
"Maybe it's because of the crisis, or maybe it's a whim. She is very kind to you, but it doesn't change that she is from Goguryeo. The purpose of coming to the Central Plains is to cause war." Li Su looked at the two of them and said softly, "He is a hero and I am an enemy. In the face of national justice, all personal relationships must be put aside."
"I know that you two have a strong relationship. The death of Fu Junzhuo was a big blow to you, so I saved her. At the beginning, I didn't plan to fight for world domination, so I planned to let you meet when the time is right.
But things are different now. Since I have decided to fight for hegemony in the world, the Han nation is my top priority. Goguryeo, Turkic Khaganate, and Tuyuhun are undoubtedly enemies. Unifying the world is not a problem. If the Han family wants peace, they must solve all the surrounding countries. Otherwise, even if the world is conquered, it will not be long before chaos breaks out again."
Xu Ziling took a breath and couldn't help but said, "Brother Xiang Li, do you have to invade other countries?"
Li Su laughed when he heard this. He reached out and touched Xu Ziling's little head and said, "Silly boy."
Taking out a piece of paper, Li Su said softly, "This is the statistics I asked people to conduct. In the first year of Taikang, Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty, after the destruction of Wu, the unified Central Plains had 2.46 million households, about 16.16 million people. Then the highest number of households was in the third year of Taikang, Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty. The number of households nationwide recorded in historical records was 3.77 million, about 22.62 million people.
During the Five Hus Rebellion in China in the late Western Jin, at the time of Han-Zhao Liu Cong, there were approximately 630,000 Zhuhu households in the areas controlled by Han-Zhao, approximately 3.15 million people. At that time, there were approximately 7 million Han people in various regions, and a total of 12.4 million people in the country.
By the time of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms, Former Yan Nether Emperor in the eleventh year of Jianxi, there were 2.46 million households and 9.98 million people in the country."
The two of them were stunned.
"Before the Wuhu Rebellion, the household registration record in the first year of Taikang was 22.62 million people; during the Wuhu Rebellion, the country included about 12.4 million Hu people and about 9 million Han people."
"In just 36 years, the population of the Han family has dropped sharply by 13.62 million. Xiaoling told me, are those guys outside innocent?"
The two men were trembling all over, their eyes were wide open, and their blood seemed to be solidifying. 13.62 million people???
What kind of data is that? And what kind of concept is it?
"The Han people dominate the world, even if they destroy each other's country and destroy each other's home, but people will stay and after a few decades they will integrate into us and become part of us. There may be cruel things happening, but the final result is good. But the group of people outside are different. Once they invade, they will not think about integration. In their eyes, the Han people are two-legged sheep. They can kill if they want and destroy if they want. They will not treat people as human beings because this is their custom.
Barbaric, cruel, and without any hint of civilization."
"Also, Xiaoling, you are wrong. Maybe from the perspective of the country, I am invading them, but if you look at it from the perspective of the people of that country, it is different. We are going to liberate them, bring them civilization, bring them etiquette, bring them loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, and bring them freedom and peace."
Li Su smiled and said, "There is no doubt that this is a just act..."
Dazed and prosperous, the two little guys walked out of First Tower with wonderful expressions on their faces, as if they were in a dream.
It's so different, so different.
They have seen many people fighting for hegemony in the world, such as Dou Jiande, such as Liang Shidu, such as Du Fuwei, such as Li Shimin. After comparing everything, the two found that if the world is to be unified, only First Tower and only their eldest brother Xiang Li will be convinced.
A person who cares for the people of the world wholeheartedly, and a person who has already turned his attention to the outside world when everyone is just working on the inside. If First Tower really unified the world, I am afraid it would be the blessing of the people of the world and the blessing of all people.
"Xiao Zhong, I want to follow brother Xiang Li to see the prosperous age he wants to build."
"Haha, Xiaoling, we sometimes want to be together."
"Then the first thing to do is that Luoyang must not fall into the hands of Li Mi, at least within a year."
"Hmm!!"
In First Tower, Song Yuzhi and Song Shidao looked at Li Su blankly.
She hates power struggles and wars in the world. If she could, she wouldn't want to be exposed to these things.
But after listening to what Li Su said to Twin Dragons, they found that their hearts could not help but beat wildly, countless things kept emerging in their minds, and their emotions were difficult to suppress.
"Owner..."
"Call me brother-in-law!"
"Ah!"
The two of them were stunned, while Song Yuhua beside them blushed.
But soon, Song Shidao said directly, "Brother-in-law, is what you just said true? Is it true that so many people in the Han family died in Wuhu's chaos in China?"
Li Su smiled and said, "Why are you lying? Song Clan should have included this kind of thing. If you don't believe it, just go back and check it out."
Hearing this, Song Shidao took a deep breath, raised his head and his eyes were burning. He had no interest in the world, and even fell in love with the woman from Goguryeo. He had absolutely no consciousness of being the heir of the Song Clan.
But at this moment, Song Shidao seemed to understand something and know something.
This can't go on like this, Song Shidao!
"Brother-in-law, I will return to South Ridge immediately, inherit Song Clan, and fully support my brother-in-law's path to conquer the world, and serve the world of the Han family for all living beings."
"I will also go back to help my brother and provide support to my brother-in-law." Song Yuzhi was also extremely excited.
Li Su smiled and said, "Haha, then I really appreciate you two being willing to support me, but don't rush, take your time, study seriously first, find your second uncle, find your father, learn how to govern, learn people's livelihood economy, and be prepared for this world, this Han family."
"Yes!" The two nodded vigorously, their faces flushed, and they found what they should do.
*******
Chengdu, Ba-Shu!
Jie Family!
Xie Hui looked at the letter in front of him with uncertain eyes.
This letter was sent not long ago, and the person who wrote it is none other than a woman Xie Hui is very familiar with and once admired.
Fan Qinghui.
The content is also very simple, deal with First Tower master!
Although he didn't write more detailed content, Xie Hui understood what the other party meant in an instant, and even the plan came to mind in an instant.
Lord First Tower has a unique personality, but there is no doubt that he values feelings.
And obviously, this kind of person is best dealt with, as long as you attack the people he cares about.
Ba-Shu First Tower forces.
Unlike others, after Li Su took away Song Yuhua a year ago, causing the alliance between the Song Family and Jie Family to break up, although Xie Hui didn't say anything on the surface, he observed First Tower on Ba-Shu's side very carefully, very, very carefully.
To be precise, all First Tower's forces here at Ba-Shu have been touched by him.
For a full year, Xie Hui personally took action. Although First Tower was on tight defense, he still touched his heel.
Even though the other party has now changed from light to dark, Xie Hui still has control over most of First Tower's situation in Ba-Shu.
It's hard to say about other places, but here at Ba-Shu, on his territory, if he wants to take action, First Tower's forces will never be able to escape.
So, move?
Xie Hui After a moment of silence, he made a decision.
Move!
Not moving, no.
If Jie Family wants to continue to gain a foothold in Ba-Shu, there must be an explanation between First Tower and First Tower. His son's fiancée was taken away and the alliance with the Song Clan was terminated. Regardless of the cause, this is very fatal to the Jie Family, very fatal.
"Master First Tower, it was you who attacked Jie Family first, and it was you who put Jie Family into the predicament he is in now. I guess you are also prepared to be retaliated by the Jie Family."
Xie Hui made a decision with an extremely cold look in his eyes.
Soon, a homing pigeon flew out of Xie Family Fort and quickly headed east.
Within half a day, somewhere in the east, among the mountains and ridges, in an uninhabited land, there stood a temple.
As the carrier pigeon fell, Fan Qinghui, who was quietly cleaning the fallen leaves in the temple, paused for a moment, and then she started cleaning again.
However, as the homing pigeons flew away one after another, heading in three directions: east, west, north and west, it was obvious that preparations had already begun...