Shi Liancheng said: "I have something I want to ask my elder brother for advice." Yang Peng nodded and motioned for him to continue.
Shi Liancheng briefly explained that Yan Yun's army was not adapted to the southern climate and suffered from frequent illnesses that had affected its combat effectiveness to a considerable extent. He then temporarily sent Zhang Jun to garrison Pingxiang Pass, as well as Zhang Jun's suggestions. After explaining the matter in detail, he finally said: "I think Zhang Jun's suggestion is very reasonable! Although our northern soldiers are not unable to overcome the difficulties of acclimatization, the price is too high after all! To spend such a high price, we might as well Form a legion adapted to the southern climate, and its officers and soldiers will all be made up of Guangxi people, specially used to fight in hot water areas like the Yue and Li Dynasties!"
Yang Peng thought for a moment and nodded: "This suggestion is very good! We really need troops that can fight specifically in hot flash areas!" Then he looked at Shi Liancheng and smiled: "Since this suggestion was made by Zhang Jun, Let him be the commander-in-chief of this legion!" Shi Liancheng said with a smile: "Eldest brother puts him in such high regard, he must be very excited!"
Yang Peng said: "I no longer have the right to form a legion. However, I can bring it to the cabinet for discussion. After the discussion is approved, the legion can be formed. Such a legion is very necessary, and there should be no problem with cabinet approval. Shi Liancheng, you can first explain to the generals who surrendered and tell them that they are free to choose their own future. If they want to stay in Yanyun's army, then they must start to learn our Yanyun's military laws and various Order." Shi Liancheng nodded, and then asked in confusion: "Brother, there is something that I still don't understand. Why do you want to create a cabinet and put it on your own head? Isn't this a disservice to elder brother? Caused constraints?"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "There must be such constraints! Otherwise, over time, I may forget my original intention and involuntarily treat this country as my own private property! Liancheng, you never want your eldest brother to be like Zhao Heng." Then, take advantage of the people and just enjoy it for yourself!"
Shi Liancheng said categorically: "Brother is definitely not that kind of person!"
Yang Peng laughed, shook his head and said: "I don't have such confidence! Everyone in Liancheng has selfish motives, and I am no exception! It is impossible for a person to rely on his own moral cultivation to restrain himself from making mistakes! Even if a person People can restrain themselves now, but there is no guarantee that it will not change in the future! Don't be too superstitious about a person's morality, it is unreliable!" Shi Liancheng felt that what his elder brother said made sense, but he didn't quite understand it.
Yang Peng saw Shi Liancheng's expression in his eyes and said with a smile: "Liancheng, in addition to reading military books and studying tactics, you can also read some compulsory tutorials in the current university. I believe that after reading them, you will have a clear understanding of what the elder brother said today. If you do, you will have a deeper understanding!" Shi Liancheng nodded, cupped his fists and said, "I'll take note of it!"
Yang Peng took over, walked up to Shi Liancheng, and asked: Liancheng, if one day I become a mediocre emperor like Zhao Heng, what will you do? Shi Liancheng was stunned for a moment, then frowned, "Brother can't do that!" "Looking at Yang Peng, he said firmly: "If eldest brother really becomes like that, I will kill eldest brother! Then commit suicide! "
Yang Peng was greatly relieved, patted Shi Liancheng on the shoulder, and praised: "As expected of Shi Liancheng! You really did not disappoint me!" Shi Liancheng said categorically: "I believe brother! Such a situation will never happen!" Yang Peng sighed and said leisurely: "I hope it won't happen either, but human temperament is elusive!" Then he shook his head, "Let's not talk about it anymore. Liancheng, come with me to stroll around the city." Shi Liancheng smiled and said: "What's the problem? Let's go now!" Shi Liancheng glanced at the armor robe Shi Liancheng was wearing and said with a smile: "You can change this armor robe." Shi Liancheng took it off without saying a word. The armor robe was taken off and handed over to a secret guard. Yang Peng and Shi Liancheng left the hall together, and dozens of secret guards took off their armor robes and chased after them.
A few days later, Yelu Hanyu was in good health, and he and Yang Peng were walking in the back garden of the camp. Yelu Hanyu was dressed in a Han maid's long dress. She was graceful, plump and charming. She was holding Yang Peng's arm with a gluey expression.
The two walked into the pavilion and sat down. Yelu Hanyu glanced at Yang Peng and asked with a smile: "Brother, do you really not want to see Zhao Heng?"
Yang Peng waved his hand, "It's so embarrassing, it's better to disappear!"
Yelu Hanyu pursed her lips and smiled, and said jokingly: "I only heard that an ugly daughter-in-law is afraid of meeting her parents-in-law, but the eldest brother is afraid of meeting his brother-in-law and father-in-law!" Yang Peng laughed and said in a self-deprecating tone: "Who asked me to take away my father-in-law and brother-in-law? Where is the country!" Yelu Hanyu said contemptuously: "The country does not belong to his Zhao family in the first place!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "Even so, it is embarrassing after all. I am not afraid of Meier's jokes. I will not see her unless necessary in the future. Theirs!" Yelu Hanyu smiled and teased: "Brother, I think you have to think about what to say to sister Lihua when you go back." Yang Peng scratched his head and said: "Lihua is still very sensible. There should be no problem." Yelu Hanyu rolled her eyes at Yang Peng and said, "No matter if there is a problem or not, you should stay with her and explain to her after you go back! Although she can understand her elder brother, she must also hope that Brother, go comfort her!" Yang Peng felt that what she said made sense, nodded, and said with a smile: "Meier is right! Let me just say, Meier is my good wife!" Yelu Hanyu was happy in his heart, He gave Yang Peng a charming look.
A female guard brought tea and retreated.
Yelu Hanyu picked up the teapot and filled it for Yang Peng first, and then for himself. He put down the teapot, picked up the teacup, and took a sip. Yang Peng picked up the tea cup and looked at Yelu Hanyu while drinking tea. Putting down the tea cup, he smiled and said: "Mei'er, you look so charming when drinking tea!" Yelu Hanyu smiled brightly, deliberately cast a flirtatious look at Yang Peng, and drank another sip of tea lazily. He was really a bit of a waiter. The child is delicate and weak when he lifts her up, which is the charm of the first time he received the favor. Yang Peng's heart skipped a beat. Although they were already an old couple, they still couldn't help but lose their minds! Seeing Yang Peng's intoxicated appearance, Yelu Hanyu was very happy and smiled softly.
At this moment, several people came over from the arch. They were Shi Liancheng and Shen Yuqiu, and there was another person who was short, fat and naive. They had never seen them before, but Yang Peng and Yelu Hanyu both guessed the identity of that person. , that person must be Sun Muyang, the prefect of Qiongzhou. As mentioned before, it was this Sun Muyang who conspired with Shen Yuqiu to launch a mutiny, which ultimately ended the Song Dynasty.
The three people came outside the pavilion. Shi Liancheng first clasped his fists and said, "Brother, we are here." Yang Peng looked at the three of them. When Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang saw Yang Peng's eyes looking over, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. They hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty Shen Yuqiu (Sun Muyang), pay your respects to the King of Yan. Long live the King of Yan!" Although Yang Peng is still only Yan. King, but there is no one in the world who does not regard him as the emperor who rules over the world! This is called the Uncrowned Emperor! In fact, it doesn't matter whether you are an emperor or not, and whether you have that title or not, what matters is your strength and your achievements! Once you dominate the world, even if you are an ordinary person, you will still be a high-ranking emperor in the eyes of others!
Yang Peng smiled and said: "No need to be polite." Then he pointed to Yelu Hanyu beside him and said: "This is my wife and this time the general manager of Pingnan, Yelu Hanyu."
Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang have long heard of Yelu Hanyu's reputation. Yelu Hanyu wiped out the two main forces of the Song army in one fell swoop under very unfavorable circumstances, and then swept the south. Her reputation has now spread all over the world and she has become everyone's respect. A female hero. When Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang heard Yang Peng say that the beautiful woman next to him was the world-famous Princess Yelu, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts, and they hurriedly bowed to Yelu Hanyu, "I have met the empress." Yelu Hanyu smiled slightly. .
Yang Peng smiled and said: "You two adults have worked hard all the way." The two of them felt flattered and quickly expressed that it was not hard, saying that it was a great blessing to be able to make contributions to King Yan. Yang Peng smiled and said: "You have made great contributions. I have already reported it to the cabinet. I believe the reward documents will come out soon." The two were overjoyed and quickly thanked: "Thank you, King Yan!"
Yang Peng said: "During this period, you can stay in Nanning temporarily." The two of them bowed and agreed. Yang Peng looked at Shi Liancheng and asked, "Have all the prisoners been handed over?" Shi Liancheng clasped his fists and said, "The handover has been completed. The younger brother has followed the instructions of the elder brother and sent people to escort the prisoners back to Bianliang." Yang Peng nodded. , couldn't help but sigh.
Shi Liancheng clasped his fists and said, "I have something to report to my elder brother. One Mr. Sun and one Mr. Zhao committed suicide on the way here."
Yang Peng frowned and looked at Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang. The two of them immediately became nervous. Shen Yuqiu quickly said: "Let me tell you to King Yan, we abandoned the dark and turned to the light to show the righteousness of King Yan. How dare we abuse the prisoners! It's really the two of them themselves. They are loyal to the corrupt Zhao Song, and they will die to be loyal!" Then the topic changed: "However, it is commendable that the two of them can be so loyal to Zhao Song, and they should be worthy of praise!" Sun Muyang quickly agreed. In ancient times, in order to emphasize the idea of loyalty to the emperor, emperors would always praise the ministers of the previous dynasty who were loyal to their masters, and sometimes they would build temples to pay homage. This is why Guan Yu became Emperor Guan. Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang are naturally not the kind of people who are willing to sing praises to others, but they understand very well that King Yan is an unparalleled hero, and it is better to behave selflessly in front of him.
After hearing what the two said, Yang Peng smiled coldly, "Loyal ministers? I think they are just loyal slaves of the Zhao family! Only slaves can achieve this state, and they are indeed talents!"
Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang were surprised when Yang Peng said this and looked at each other.
Yang Peng said: "This kind of so-called loyal minister has no country, no nation, no people, and no parents, wives and children in his eyes. He only wants to be a loyal dog to his family. In order to be a dog, he can ignore anything and does not care about the future of the country. , regardless of the welfare of the people, even his wife, children, and children are all abandoned. Whatever his master does is correct, and anyone who opposes his master is regarded as an enemy! What is the redeeming quality of such a person? Rubbish! Confucianism can only cultivate this kind of rubbish! Yan Yun does not need this kind of rubbish!"
After hearing Yang Peng's remarks, Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang were horrified and did not dare to express their anger for a moment. Yang Peng cursed a lot, lost his temper a little, and said, "Just put the bodies of those loyal dogs in the yizhuang, and just notify their relatives to pick them up." Shi Liancheng clasped his fists and agreed.
Yang Peng looked at Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang and said, "You don't want a loyal dog, and you don't want a half-hearted person who eats the inside and outside of the house." The two men couldn't help sweating, and knelt down with a plop, vowing: "I swear to be loyal to King Yan to the death, and go through fire and water." Never give up!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "There are not many people who can really go through fire and water and die without mercy." The two of them were frightened and couldn't figure out what King Yan meant.
Yang Peng said: "Get up and talk." The two of them responded, stood up, and lowered their heads, looking trembling.
Yang Peng said: "You don't have to be afraid. Although you betrayed Zhao Song, you have done a good thing for the people, which is a great achievement. Therefore, in this matter, you are just and it is not a good thing." Half-hearted. You just need to remember that there is nothing wrong in putting the people first in everything." The two people quickly bowed and said: "I will obey the teachings of King Yan!" Yang Peng glanced at the two people and said: " I don't require you to be loyal to me, I only need to be loyal to the people." The two of them said together as if they had a tacit understanding: "Wei Chen will never dare to be disloyal to King Yan!"
Yang Peng smiled and said, "Okay, I have said everything that needs to be said. I hope you can really make a difference in Yanyun. If you don't say leave a name in history, at least don't come to this world in vain!" There was a feeling that they had never experienced before in their hearts, and they worshiped together: "I will definitely live up to King Yan's high expectations!" Yang Peng said: "Go down. Once the appointment letter of the cabinet comes out, someone will naturally notify you." The two of them. The man bowed to accept the promise, and then said: "Wei Chen, please retire." The two bowed and retreated.
Shi Liancheng waited for the two to leave and asked, "Brother, do you really want to use them?"
Yang Peng asked with a smile: "Is there anything wrong with Liancheng?"
Shi Liancheng frowned and said, "These two people are far from honest. I'm afraid they are corrupt officials who have taken bribes and violated the law!"
Seeing that Yelu Hanyu was smiling, Yang Peng obviously understood what he was thinking, so he said, "Mei'er, tell Liancheng." Yelu Hanyu smiled brightly and said, "I'm afraid what I said is wrong." Yang Peng He smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if you're right or not. If you're wrong, I'll come back and correct you." Yelu Hanyu nodded, "Okay, let me just talk about it." Then he looked at Shi Liancheng and said, "Uncle , how do you think our Yanyun officials compare with the officials of the former Song Dynasty?" Shi Liancheng said without thinking: "How can the officials of the former Song Dynasty compare with our Yanyun! The former Song Dynasty can be said to have no officials. Not corrupt, although we in Yanyun can’t say that we don’t have corrupt officials, but there are only one or two out of ten people who really dare to take bribes and bend the law!”
Yelu Hanyu nodded and said: "Our officials are far stronger than those of the former Song Dynasty, but we are all Han, so why is there such a difference?" Shi Liancheng said, he had never thought about this problem before. When Yelu Hanyu brought it up, he couldn't answer it.
Yelu Hanyu smiled and said: "Actually, many officials in the former Song Dynasty were very ambitious before entering the officialdom. However, after entering the officialdom, their previous ambitions were gradually forgotten, their personalities gradually changed, and all ideals were left behind. , only flattery and corruption are left. Why is it like this? In fact, it is caused by the environment! Because Shangguan and the emperor only like to flatter and sing praises, and those who cannot do so will be ostracized, so in order to survive, they I also slowly learned to flatter and sing praises; because the emperor and superior officials like underground officials to give gifts and like gold, silver and jewelry, those who cannot do so will not get the chance to be promoted at all, and may even be persecuted. Just like the teacher's days, in order to survive, officials had to find ways to bribe their superiors. If they didn't have enough money, they had to rob the people! To sum up, in fact, the vast majority of officials became bad, not because of their original intention. It can be said that they were manipulated by the emperor. Shangguan, the entire officialdom environment forces him to do this!"
Shi Liancheng frowned and nodded, "It seems so!"
Yelu Hanyu smiled and continued: "But our officialdom environment in Yanyun is completely different. It is like an ocean of clear water. Even if there are a few glasses of dirty water, once it is poured into this ocean of clear water, They will be evolved in an instant! I think that unless they are people with very bad nature, as long as they are exposed to the environment of Yanyun officialdom, they will be changed soon! Besides, Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang are both independent Those who have achieved great merit, according to Yanyun's law, must be praised! As for whether they will take bribes and pervert the law in the future? Why worry about it now! If they really dare to take bribes and pervert the law under Yanyun's rule, there will naturally be consequences The law punishes them! Rewards for meritorious deeds and punishment for crimes. Isn’t that what we Yanyun have always done?"
Shi Liancheng laughed and said: "What my sister-in-law said is absolutely true, I am asking for trouble!" Yang Peng said: "These two people should be very capable. If they can work conscientiously for Yanyun, for Yanyun and the people, It's all a good thing." Shi Liancheng nodded.
Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang left the camp and walked towards the hotel. Sun Muyang asked Shen Yuqiu worriedly: "Master Shen, do you think King Yan has any prejudice against us?"
Shen Yuqiu chuckled and said: "Master Sun is overly concerned. King Yan is the emperor. If the emperor is dissatisfied with his ministers, he will never say anything. He will only order you to be captured and questioned. If the emperor gives you such a lecture, Not only is it not dissatisfaction with my subordinates, but it is a sign that I value you very much! Because I value you and entrust you with important responsibilities, I will give you a special admonishment! As the saying goes, 'hitting is affection, scolding is love'!" Sun Muyang was overjoyed. , said: "It's true! It's true!" Looking at Shen Yuqiu, he praised: "Master Shen is really smart!"
Shen Yuqiu quickly waved his hands and said: "In front of King Yan, none of us can say that we are smart!" "Yes, yes, Lord Shen is right!" Shen Yuqiu glanced at Sun Muyang and said, "Brother, you and I share the same sorrow. , some words from the bottom of my heart must be said!" Sun Muyang quickly clasped his fists and said, "Please give me some advice!"
Shen Yuqiu smiled and waved his hand and said: "Advice is out of the question." Then he said seriously: "Brother, being an official in Yanyun is different from that of Zhao and Song Dynasty! The Yanyun officialdom is clean and upright, the supervisory officials are ruthless, and the King of Yan He is an unparalleled lord who has not appeared in the world for thousands of years! Being an official in Yanyun must not be like being an official in Zhaosong. You and I have to keep ourselves clean and work hard! Otherwise, it goes without saying that we will be ruined. I am afraid that this person will have a head on his neck. You won’t be able to keep it either!”
Sun Muyang nodded, clasped his fists towards Shen Yuqiu and said, "Thank you, sir, for the warning!" Then he showed a look of reminiscence, "Actually, when Xiaguan was young and studying, he was determined to be a good official who benefits the people!" Then he smiled bitterly. After a while, "Who would have thought that after entering the officialdom, you want to be an official, but the emperor and the superior officials force you not to be an official! Naturally, the inferior officials are not the kind of people who can maintain their integrity even if they risk their lives, so they have no choice but to do so. You are complicit! After all these years, looking back, I realize that I am no longer myself!" Shen Yuqiu felt the same way, patted Sun Muyang on the shoulder, and sighed: "Who is not like this!"
Sun Muyang took a long breath and said with a smile: "Now I'm fine, I can finally be myself! In fact, according to myself, I won't take bribes and bend the law at all! With those salaries, I can already live my life The life is far more comfortable than that of ordinary people, so why bother to be greedy again!" Shen Yuqiu nodded in agreement and said with a smile: "Brother, if you have this idea, I believe that everything will be smooth sailing in Yanyun officialdom!" Sun Muyang smiled and clasped his fists. Said: "Then you need more support from your elders!" Shen Yuqiu said with a smile: "Brother, Yan Yun doesn't talk like this!" Sun Muyang was stunned and laughed at himself: "It's become a habit to be a lower official!" The two laughed.
Zhang Jun returned home and shouted excitedly: "Madam, madam, help me pack my luggage quickly!" Mrs. Zhang walked into the hall and saw Zhang Jun was so excited, and asked in confusion: "Master, you want me to pack my luggage!" Packing, where are you going?”
Zhang Jun sat down, took the tea from the maid's hand, and drank it in one gulp. Putting down the tea cup, she said excitedly: "I'm going to Pingxiang Pass!" Upon hearing this, Mrs. Zhang frowned, "Pingxiang Pass is not a good place, why should the master be so excited?" Zhang Jun shook his head and said : "You don't understand! You don't understand!" He glanced at Madam and sighed: "Madam, you don't know, I have never felt so comfortable as I do now! If I had known this, I should have taken care of it earlier. It's better to go to Yanyun!" Mrs. Zhang smiled, the master was happy, and she was naturally happy too.
Zhang Jun's eyes showed infinite admiration and said: "King Yan is really an amazing person! Although I dare not say that there is no one before or after, but in China for thousands of years, there are absolutely only a handful of people who can compare with him!"
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
