Hearing Zhang Liang's personal admission that he was not in a hurry to return to seclusion, Lu Pheasant suddenly felt that the heavy burden on his shoulders had been lifted by half, and he actually had an impulse to salute him, "In this case, then the country, the country, the country, and the worldly affairs will all be different." It will take a few more years to trouble Taifu."
The three heroes of the early Han Dynasty in the later generations, Xiao He, who controlled the country and benefited the people, was now at the center, commanding hundreds of officials; Zhang Liang, who planned the strategy, was determined to devote himself to the northwest to stabilize the country, and Han Xin, who was sure to win in battle and attack. , and under her planning, everyone will be put to the best use and will be in the most suitable position.
In Lu Fei's view, this opportunity to be reborn is like a gift from God. He has the wisdom of two lifetimes and the body of a mature man. He also has the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty that have been the dream of all the aspiring kings in the past. Everyone is a peerless talent who can stand alone. .
She was a little grateful to God, and a little eager to try——
The grand plan is slowly unfolding before her eyes. She has already set her ambition and will definitely do better in this life.
All he needs is more time and freedom to display his power, and I hope Liu Ji, the emperor, will avoid taking the wrong path that will require his descendants to expend all their efforts to make amends.
For example, don’t indiscriminately enfeoff kings with the same surname in order to fill the power void after wiping out kings with different surnames:
A king with a different surname who is granted the title of king because of his meritorious service has different intentions, but will a king with the same surname who is granted the title of king because of his closeness remain loyal from beginning to end?
Thinking of this, she frowned slightly and asked,
"After Mr. Zifang came back this time, did His Majesty come to you to discuss the Great Enfeoffment?
As for Lu Wan's arrangements, can he tell you something? "
Zhang Liang sighed slightly, his eyes flashed with regret and regret as he understood the world.
"It's coming soon. It is estimated that in the next two days, His Majesty will talk to the old minister.
I advise you to be more open-minded about Lu Wan's matter. This matter is definitely not His Majesty's wishful thinking. The Lu family is extremely happy that His Majesty's bait has been so rich.
After all, his identity is different from that of the eldest prince. If he is willing to take the bait, how can others stop him? "
***
It turned out that Zhang Liang also believed that Lu Wan's appointment as King of Yan was a done deal. Lu Fei's heart felt cold and he was speechless for a moment. He could only stare blankly at the flying dust raised by the galloping horses.
Seeing that she, who had always been stoic and optimistic, rarely looked depressed, Zhang Liang could only comfort her,
"At that time, we can only make the best of the situation, and maybe we can slowly find a way out."
Well, let's take it one step at a time. At least, I hope that Liu Fei, under Zhang Liang's guidance, can set an example for the Liu family's descendants.
"Let's put aside the matter of being crowned king. Anyway, it won't change His Majesty's mind for a while.
I would like to ask the Queen one more thing——"
Zhang Liang paused.
"Among those lesser heroes who have not yet been ennobled, is Yong Chi not dead yet?"
"Sir, he really got it right. Not only is Yong Chi alive, he is getting healthier and healthier. His face is glowing all day long, and his voice is as loud as a bell."
After chatting for a long time, Lu Pheasant laughed heartily for the first time today. Under the warm winter sun, he was as eye-catching as a graceful and luxurious peony.
"Seeing that he is alive, His Majesty hates him even more to the core. He wishes to eat his flesh and blood alive to satisfy his hatred. Jufan will scold him when he thinks of him.
If Brother Wang Ling hadn't repeatedly dissuaded him, I think His Majesty would have found a reason sooner or later to abandon him. "
Yong Chi was a relatively marginal member of the group of heroes in Sishui County. His marginality was not due to his lack of military exploits, but because of his poor relationship with Liu Ji.
Although they were both from the same hometown, Yong Chi had a good personal relationship with Wang Ling, who also came from a wealthy family, but he always looked down upon Liu Ji's character. When everyone was still in Peixian County, he was always at odds with Liu Ji, provoking fights all day long. .
In the autumn of the first year of Qin II, Chen Sheng proclaimed himself king and founded the country in Chen County, named Zhang Chu, which means Zhang Da Chu Kingdom. Liu Ji, who was hundreds of miles away, was also elected as Peigong by everyone, giving orders and becoming one of the many heroes participating in the competition.
Hearing that Liu Ji was using Fengyi as a stronghold to recruit soldiers and horses, Qin's Sichuan supervisor led his troops to besiege Fengyi. Liu Ji ordered Yong Chi to defend the city, while he himself led troops to attack the nearby Xue County.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Liu Ji's army left, Yong Chi, who had no confidence in Liu Ji's leadership of the army, could not resist Wei's solicitation and rebelled without hesitation. He took his father and children from Fengyi to defect in an instant. Wei State.
***
Liu Ji went on a long trip, but his home was stolen by Wei. He became so angry that he turned around and attacked Fengyi. However, due to his limited combat skills, he failed in repeated battles and was unable to defeat him. He was so angry that he became seriously ill. He retreated back to Peixian County in despair.
Later, the war changed rapidly, and the heroes gathered and dispersed, and reunited again. Three years later, Yongchi returned as a general of Zhao State and rejoined the coalition of princes led by Liu Ji to attack Qin.
Although he hated him so much that he gritted his teeth, due to the military morale of the princes, Liu Ji could only knock out his teeth and swallow his blood, turning a blind eye to the dazzling gangrene on the bones. Every day, he secretly hoped that the sword would have no eyes so that the feuding Yong Chi could be defeated. Die as soon as possible at the hands of the enemy.
To his surprise, after Yong Chi entered the coalition camp, he became more and more courageous in battles and made many military exploits. He survived intact until the founding of the Han Dynasty, and became one of the lesser heroes waiting for the title of lord.
For this reason, the hatred in Liu Ji's heart was like a torrential river, but as an emperor, he needed to make a gesture, so he could only relieve the anger in his heart by delaying in granting Yong Chi a title.
Lu Pheasant knew the intention of Zhang Liang's question and smiled confidently,
"Sir, I want to mention the matter of Yong's Teeth to Your Majesty. It's just a good time.
With the impending appointment of Lu Wan, a king with a different surname who has no prestige, His Majesty is most worried about the unstable public sentiment. "
***
For the first time, Liu Ji's summons to Zhang Liang was not within the ban, but on the small road connecting the Nangong Pavilion.
While Zhang Liang hurriedly climbed the stairs and entered the complex path under the guidance of Xiao Huangmen, he complained in his heart:
After all, the queen no longer discussed matters in Fudao. Why did the emperor pick up this habit again?
The wind was strong, and the long corridor was hanging high in the air. Thick and heavy cotton curtains were lowered on the side of the corridor, and large animal-shaped copper heaters were set up every few steps. There was a charcoal fire inside, and Zhang Liang could still feel his hands and feet. Ice cold.
Fortunately, Liu Ji's figure was not far away. He was holding a six-petal plum blossom square stove in one hand, and with the other hand he opened the window cover on the cotton curtain. He stretched his head and looked down, his brows furrowed, and his face looked full of sorrow. Displeased.
Hearing the footsteps of Zhang Liang and Xiaohuangmen, he turned his head and first saw the panting Taifu with white lips. He suddenly lowered the window cover and scolded fiercely with a straight face,
"You're a blind bastard. He's leading the master, but he doesn't know how to walk slowly. What's the rush?"
Xiaohuangmen was so frightened that he immediately fell to his knees. Zhang Liang panted and stood still holding on to the pillars in the corridor, forcing a smile.
"He, what has nothing to do with them is that the veteran is anxious and is afraid of missing His Majesty's call."
Liu Ji turned a deaf ear and continued to shout,
"What are you doing kneeling down, seeking death?
Why don't you go get the hand stove for Taifu and wait for me to get it myself? "
As soon as the emperor spoke, several clever little Huangmen got up early, hunched their bodies and retreated far away.
In the long and narrow corridor, there were no other people for several feet to the left and right. It was so quiet that you could almost hear the sound of the charcoal fire burning quietly in the furnace. Zhang Liang took a deep breath before asking,
"Your Majesty, what are you looking at?"
***
"Look at people, here, come and see -"
Liu Jifu raised the window cover again and motioned for Zhang Liang to stand next to him and overlook the sandy ground outside the palace courtyard below.
Zhang Liang looked around as he was told, and saw that although the weather was cold, there were still many generals gathered on the sand. They were gathered in twos and threes, obviously discussing something.
The road was too high and I couldn't hear their whispers clearly. I could only see that some of them had angry and unhappy faces, some were silent, and some were whispering to each other.
And Yong Chi stood out among the crowd, arguing passionately with others about something.
"They are all heroes who have not yet been entrusted. At a glance, they are all old acquaintances."
Zhang Liang was like a mirror and knew Liu Ji's intentions very well.
Fortunately, he asked Yong Chi's performance and the emperor's attitude towards him in advance a few days ago.
Liu Ji looked outside the curtain and said leisurely,
"The master has just come back and I don't know something. They have been gathering together like this for a while. I can see it every day when I go in and out.
Tell me, what are they doing? "
"Well, hehe,"
Zhang Liang took a step away from the curtain to avoid the cold wind that penetrated through the curtain, and said with a smile,
"Your Majesty, can't you even see this?
What these people are discussing is the rebellion that Your Majesty is most familiar with! "
