Fish swimming around the world

When the most prominent figures in the empire, including Xu Fu, the Imperial Master, Meng Ao, the former Grand Marshal of the Army, Gao Qi, the General Wang Jian, the General Meng Tian, ​​the General Meng Wu, and the Left Prime Minister Li Xiu, came out of the study of His Majesty, they announced only one thing to the outside world: Jiang Fan's extraordinary achievements, there is no objection to this.

The whole country was in an uproar. Their name was vindicated, which showed that Jiang Fan was definitely qualified, but everyone kept silent about the reason.

Only Jiang Fan refused to accept it, saying that the King of Freedom was good, and it was not easy to remember such a long list.

The world was speechless, but it did not prevent the empress from issuing an order, and Jiang Fan's name had become a fact.

The empress looked at the thirteen volumes of "The Way of War" and a manuscript recording Jiang Fan's conversation that day on the table with a burning gaze, and thought of Jiang Fan's words that day.

"If you want to understand the art of war, you must first understand war. What do you think war is? I think war is the continuation of politics... Its characteristics are full of danger, hard work, uncertainty and contingency... War actually has only one purpose: to defeat the enemy... An important theory in war: never stick to the rules, but to start from reality... The necessary spiritual elements: the military's martial virtues and military genius... We should follow the most important but simplest principle in strategy: concentrate troops... The most basic form of combat is offense and defense... In addition, it is very important to arm the people. You must know that the momentum of a prairie fire will inevitably become a raging fire... The above is what I call the theory of war. Only when you fully understand the nature of war can you better understand "The Way of War"..."

"Jiang Fan..." The empress slowly walked out of the study, looked up at the sky with her hands behind her back, and muttered to herself: "Unparalleled in the world!"

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At the same time that Jiang Fan was named the King of Qin, another news came from the world: Zhang Yi took the position of Prime Minister of Daxia.

"Who is Zhang Yi?"

Jiang Fan asked the empress while grilling skewers.

"Come to think of it, he has some relationship with you."

The empress frowned and used her fingernails to pick off the black ash on the tip of the bamboo stick with some disdain.

"With me?" Jiang Fan was stunned: "No way, I have never heard of this person."

The empress said: "The prime minister of the five countries, the only son of Zhang Zhiling."

"Heh!" Jiang Fan was stunned: "So, there is some connection."

But he was confused: "Shouldn't Zhang Yi take over the empty shell on Mount Tai?"

The empress shook her head: "Zhang Yi has different ideas from his father. He believes that the Great Zhou is over. Now the world, Xia is the continuation of the orthodoxy of the Great Zhou, occupies the Central Plains, and the bloodline is still pure, so he wants to support Xia."

"In this case, it is actually the same goal. What does Prime Minister Zhang think?"

The empress said: "Prime Minister Zhang retired. Before that, the two had very different ideas. Zhang Zhiling hopes to restore the orthodoxy of the Great Zhou, but Zhang Yi advocates unifying the five countries with Great Xia. This person claims to be a master of diplomacy, and his teacher is from the unknown place outside the world-Guigu."

"Guigu..." Jiang Fan frowned. Does such a place really exist in the world?

The empress said calmly: "Perhaps. Guiguzi's figure is always interspersed in the rise and fall of the world. But they are different from Taiyue. Taiyue is in charge of the temple, but Guiguzi sends out only one or two people every few years to interfere in the overall situation of the world."

"I said that this world is always in chaos. So many people want to get involved. It's strange that it can get better."

The empress reached out for another string of chicken wings and said while eating: "As a human being, who can look down on fame, wealth and fortune? Even Zhang Yi is just seeking fame."

"As the son of Prime Minister Zhang and a master of Guiguzi, he must have extraordinary attainments in civil and military strategies. It's a pity that he didn't come to Qin." Jiang Fan felt a little regretful.

"Zhang Yi is a man of amazing talent. In fact, I have always left the position of right prime minister vacant, just to wait for it. But Zhang Yi finally chose Xia."

Jiang Fan smiled: "It's not surprising. Xia is half Zhou blood anyway, and it's hard for them to change this complex."

Although the strategists often waver and start everything based on subjective political requirements. But at least the father and son have one thing in common, that is, they have a deep complex for the Great Zhou. Even Zhang Yi's entry into the Great Xia is related to this. However, it eventually changed from the peaceful reunification advocated by Zhang Zhiling to an armed attack.

"It's a pity." The empress seemed to think highly of Zhang Yi.

"It's a pity. To be valued by you, this person must be extraordinary."

The empress glanced at him: "I mean it was a pity originally. But it doesn't matter now."

Jiang Fan smiled and said: "Without Zhang Yi and Li Xiu, Your Majesty should not expect all the talents in the world to be in our grasp."

The empress shook her head: "Because of you."

"Me?" Jiang Fan was stunned.

"That's right. Although Zhang Yi is talented, he is not as good as you. Since I have Jiang Fan, why should I regret Zhang Yi?"

"Haha." Jiang Fan couldn't help laughing and said, "I don't think so. A lazy person like me can't be interested in those tedious government affairs. It's better for Zhang Yi to do it himself."

The empress said indifferently, "Otherwise, what you have done now is enough. Even if you don't do anything in the future, the Qin world will respect you."

"Can I retire?" Jiang Fan suddenly became excited.

The empress glanced at him and said, "Even if it's just that, you still have to do what you said."

Jiang Fan sighed, "It's all your own fault."

The empress said, "The world has finally started a real chaos. Can you ignore the people?"

Jiang Fan was silent.

The empress continued, "This chaotic world must end. You are the most talented person in the world, and your understanding of war is unprecedented. Now that you have published "The Way of War", I know you have already made plans in your mind."

Jiang Fan sighed inaudibly, and the wheel of history rolled forward. How could the five countries have long-term peace? The world will eventually move toward unification.

What the Empress said was true. On that day, he quoted the masterpieces of later generations, briefly explained the theory of war, and handed over the name "Sun Tzu's Art of War" to "The Art of War" to the Empress. It was not because he knew this.

"As you said in "Three Kingdoms", the general trends of the world must converge after a long period of separation. This trend is irreversible."

"I know." Jiang Fan said: "The world does not depend on human power, so we have to do something..."

"This is not just a little bit." The empress said sternly: "This wonderful book is unparalleled throughout the ages. You will definitely leave your name in history."

"What do I want from this? If one day you really want to unify the world, you'd better erase my name from history..."

The empress pondered: "Although I don't know, you still want to go to that place?"

Jiang Fan suddenly remembered the dream that day and was in a daze for a long time: "I can't explain clearly..."

The empress said: "Since the road is not very far, we just have to walk first."

Jiang Fan nodded: "What you said makes sense. It's time to start your journey..."

The empress was silent, and after a moment she said, "I was born to walk this path."

Jiang Fan said: "So, everything is just the beginning."

"Yes, Jiang Fan, the road ahead will be more difficult and dangerous, and no one can stay out of it. Even you have been involved in it since Da Qin."

"I know." Jiang Fan smiled: "I'm here now, I have to take a walk at least..."

The empress suddenly frowned: "It's salty..."

Jiang Fan was stunned, "I've lost my skills, so you can eat this."

Jiang Fan handed the newly grilled meat skewers to the empress, and the two chatted while eating.

"By the way, what the hell is this one-word "Xiaoyao King"? Jiang Fan felt resentful about this long list.

The empress said: "In short, the meaning is that from now on, apart from me, the Great Qin will respect you. "On War" and "The Art of War" are enough for you to get this position. Of course, this is worthy of the gift I gave you. A royal robe.”