This time when he entered Guangling, his father sent his confidant General He to his side, and also brought five hundred elite soldiers to escort him. Wu Ziying was a little less angry with his father. These days, the son of the Jiedushi commander of the separatist regime also It's not easy to do it, Chang'an is pressing hard. As long as they are Jiedu envoys, their respective family members will be sent to Chang'an symbolically as pledges, and in some cases, the whole family will even move to Chang'an.
Wu Ziying was no exception. He and the dead Gao Zhi had even met a few times. They were casual acquaintances. The Imperial Academy was only that big, so these protons were familiar with each other even if they didn't see each other with their heads lowered.
Wei Erlang is also a well-known figure in Chang'an. He has always been courteous to virtuous people, and his personality is completely different from that of his brother Wang, so his popularity is much better than that of his brother Wang.
But Wu Ziying never expected that Gao Zhi would die just a few months after returning to Hexi! This also illustrates that Jiedushi's son is in a high-risk profession.
Speaking of this, Wu Ziying couldn't help but envy the son of Youzhou Jiedushi. He was the young master of Youzhou, the eldest son and only son of Zhou Youzhou! It stands to reason that the imperial court must capture this person no matter what, but he is living well in his own land.
It's not like Wu Ziying, who lived a miserable life in Chang'an.
Fortunately, Wu Ziying got married and had a son in Chang'an last year. It is his family members who are staying in Chang'an now. He is able to return to Daizhou this time because the emperor ordered him to go home and pass on his will to his father. Zhou Youzhou openly Raising troops to occupy other states is an act of disobedience. Thirteen states and counties will attack it together!
It was relaxing and pleasant to talk to Wei Erlang, not to mention having Master Kuya as his companion. This was something he had never dared to think about before, until he felt cool, and Wei Erlang asked his servant to fetch the high-quality Five Stone Powder .
They both took some and then laughed heartily.
Wu Ziying was very happy to leave the prison in Chang'an. He even didn't want to go to Chang'an at all. When he went to Chang'an, his father only told him to be obedient, not to cause trouble, and not to form cliques. But in Chang'an, Beijun The cold shoulder that Proton received was beyond imagination from his father.
After he left home, his father and mother had several children, and the family was happy, but he was alone in Chang'an.
Wu Ziying was reminded of his sad past, and he burst into tears and complained endlessly to Wei Erlang who comforted him.
Wei Erlang poured wine for Wu Ziying and they clinked glasses. Seeing that Wu Ziying was sad, he blurted out: "If you don't want to go back to Chang'an, don't go back. My uncle is seriously ill. As the eldest son, Wen Qi, you can take advantage of this to stay and take over." It’s my uncle’s family business.”
After finishing speaking, she felt that she had made a mistake again, and sighed: "Wenqi, don't blame me for talking too much. You see, I am a commoner, so I have no share in the family business. You are different. I am both the direct descendant and the eldest son. I am in front of you." If you don’t seize this great opportunity, you may regret it for the rest of your life.”
Wu Ziying spoke with a loud tongue under the influence of wine: "But what about my wife, children and young son in Chang'an? The court will definitely not let me take them away. Do I want to follow my father's example and leave his biological son aside? I We just got married, so I can’t bear to leave!”
"This matter is simple. As long as Wen Qi is determined, I will ensure that your family will be reunited." Wei Erlang said.
Wu Ziying still flinched a little. His father was indeed ill, but he just caught the cold occasionally. His father was still alive, so how could he bypass his father and serve as the governor of Daizhou.
After taking Wu Shi Powder, Wu Ziying only felt hot and hot. He drank several glasses of wine and shook his head.
Wei Erlang understood immediately, but still had concerns.
He took advantage of the situation and drank a few more drinks with Wu Ziying. The two then walked to cool off, and the fragrant breeze came to meet them. They were two rare beauties. Wu Ziying's face was red, but Wei Erlang was calm and said nothing. Brother Wu was tired from driving and riding, so Wu Ziying was half pushed and half pushed into the side courtyard compartment by the beauty.
Wei Erlang returned to the drinking room of Qushui River and drank a glass of wine. He didn't eat much of the five food powder, so he came back after dissipating the heat.
Wei Yanshan walked in.
Wei Erlang was startled and quickly stood up and bowed: "I have met my father." After that, he told Wu Ziying the conversation he had just had.
"Wu Ziying is weak by nature and lacks courage. Father, it seems he doesn't want to get involved in this matter." Wei Erlang said.
"You didn't give him what he wanted." Wei Yanshan sat at the banquet, while Wei Erlang poured wine for his father and knelt down beside him.
Wei Erlang didn't know.
"I think Wu Ziying is quite self-aware." Wei Yanshan said: "Just one sentence, if he becomes the governor of Daizhou, how will he keep this position?"
"You know, it has only been a year since Gao Zhi was killed by Zhou Xu. He has already seen your intention to win over him, but for him to make up his mind to fight for that position, the price you offered is not enough."
"Even if the wife and children are reunited at home, it is just a reunion on the road to hell."
"But you don't have to worry that Wu Ziying will turn out to be like Zhou Xu." Wei Yanshan sat in his sleeves with the evening breeze blowing, his hair on the temples and the corners of his robe lightly fluttering, looking like a fairy: "Daizhou is regarded as a treasure by Youzhou. , allowing the Youzhou cavalry to roam freely, it seems like a land without an owner. As the next lord of Daizhou, it is strange that Wu Ziying can hold back such a tone."
After Wei Yanshan finished speaking, he looked at the floating golden water, and after a while he slowly said: "How can we allow others to snore next to the bed?"
Wei Erlang was silent when he heard this pun.
Yes, Zhou Youzhou is also a strong enemy for them.
As the saying goes, a prime minister must come from the state, and a fierce general must be sent from the army. Who can be unafraid of a fierce general with a far-reaching reputation in the world who kills thousands of people? My father's allies may sound nice, but if they really fight Getting up, Wei Erlang had no doubt that this was the fastest one to kneel.
It's funny to say that Zhou Manzi likes to drink tea. A few years ago, people in Jiangnan still followed the ancient way of drinking tea. As his rise has become faster and faster over the years, the style of drinking tea has changed.
There are also many types of tea. Although the literati have beautified the origin of various teas and seem to be high-ranking and not in line with the common people, it has always changed.
This change is silent and terrifying.
They were changing their northern accents and clothes, and the Zhou barbarians who came from the north were also changing their habits.
Some things are good at the top and have some effects at the bottom, which are invisible. Only over time will this change become obvious.
Wei Erlang asked solemnly: "What does father think?"
"You think I stayed in Chang'an for so long just to stay in the eastern capital." Wei Yanshan still felt heartbroken when he thought of Shouzhou and Guangling.
"Why did Wu Xun help Zhou Xu? He wanted to take the horse from Zhou Xu." Wei Yanshan said: "If the Wu family wants to turn to our side, we must show real sincerity."
Wei Erlang thought for a while and finally understood: "Dad, you mean Fengxiang."
"Fengxiang Qiyang specializes in raising horses. The horses there are as good as the war horses in the North. I can give Wu Ziying some to give him the confidence to go back."
"In addition, no matter how well we entertain the deputy envoy from Daizhou, as long as Wu Ziying and this deputy envoy turn against each other, I will write a handwritten letter with the angel envoy to persuade Wu Xun, and that should be enough." Wei Yanshan Finally, he said with a solemn expression: "But this must be done quickly!"
"I understand." Wei Erlang nodded and suddenly remembered something: "But father, what if Wu Xun doesn't agree?"
"Now that things have happened, has Wu Xun publicly expressed his stance on Zhou Xu's side?" Wei Yanshan asked in return.
Wei Erlang was startled: "Of course not."
"But I think he is quite loyal to Youzhou." Wei Erlang couldn't help but feel worried.
Wei Yanshan said: "He Wu Xun is also loyal to the court."
Wei Erlang was stunned again. The imperial court was currently weak, but there were still many Jiedu envoys who spontaneously paid tribute to the central government, and Daizhou was one of them.
"A person who is loyal to both parties." Wei Yanshan asked lightly: "Do you think he is loyal?"
Wei Erlang remained silent.
Chapter 230 (End of Wei Yanshan’s transitional chapter)
Compared with the sorrowful look on his face when he arrived, Wu Ziying felt very satisfied on the second day. The next day, he asked He Man, the deputy envoy of Jiedu who went to Jinling with him this time, to discuss with him.
After the two met, Wu Ziying vaguely mentioned Wei Erlang's intention. Of course, the tiger skin he pulled was from the Holy One. The Holy One decreed that Zhou Youzhou had a disobedient heart. While talking, he asked General He.
He Man is a veteran general and his father's confidant. He is only one level lower than his father in Daizhou. Even Wu Ziying is three points shorter than him. Therefore, he is extremely polite to General He. He is the main focus outside the words.
"Seeing that the crusade against the Thirteen Prefectures is about to begin, and there will be a state pastoral meeting in the afternoon, General He, what do you think I should do?"
Wu Ziying tested General He's tone. Before coming, Dad only told him to read more, listen more, do less and talk less, but the rest was gone.
This made Wu Ziying wonder if his father had a secret order for General He.
After hearing this, He Man remained silent.
Last night, Wei Gong invited me, so he should go to the appointment.
He Man took a sip of tea. His boss didn't know anything about military affairs, but he really cared about people's livelihood and lived peacefully in Youzhou for so many years.
But, do we really have to rely on Zhou Youzhou for the rest of our lives? This time Wei Gong and the princes are coming fiercely. If Zhou Youzhou is defeated, Daizhou will be liquidated visibly.
The person in charge of the team this time said it was Wu Dalang, but it was actually him. Thinking of Wei Gong's conditions, He Man hesitated and wavered in his heart.
"Let me think about it again." He Man said.
Wu Ziying quickly bowed and said, "The general has served in the army for nearly forty years and is respected by everyone in Daizhou. This trip to Jinling is only decided by the general."
After Wu Ziying left, He Man sighed and wandered around the hall. Time was tight and there was not much time left for him to think. He was not ignorant of military affairs. It was because he knew that he often fought for Daizhou. The situation is worrying. There are wolves in front and tigers behind.
But until the sun was high, He Man still didn't come up with any good plan. He thought for a moment and decided to send someone to ask Wei Gong to come over and talk about it.
Wei Yanshan also brought one person with him when he came. He Man, the deputy envoy of Daizhou Jiedu, was making tea. Wei Yanshan entered the pavilion with a smile. General He Man was a Jinshi during the reign of the late emperor. Because of the Turkic disasters in China, he first studied the text and then studied. Wu, can be said to be both civil and military, and his family is from a famous family in Daizhou. Not only does he win the heart of Wu Xun, but he is also quite prestigious in Daizhou. He is a powerful general and the second-in-command figure in Daizhou.
It stands to reason that for such a threatening person, Wu Xun trusts him very much, and He Man deserves Wu Xun's trust. He Man has been in second place for decades, and the friendship between the two is very strong.
He Man raised his head and looked at the people behind Wei Gong in astonishment. Daizhou paid tribute and taxes all the year round, so Wu Xun was once praised by the Holy Emperor as a minister of Honggu. He occasionally received rewards, and those rewards would reach Daizhou Jiedu Mansion through the hands of the eunuchs. Yamen.
Therefore, He Man is no stranger to eunuchs.
It is no stranger to eunuchs presenting Minghuang imperial edicts.
But at this moment, for this imperial edict that was only aimed at him, he couldn't help but kneel down, kowtow and thank him, and his heart was surging.
A rare smile appeared on Liu Hui's Ganba face. He helped General He up kindly and said: "The Holy Lord respects the general and specially conferred the title of Marquis of Gaoyi on the general. He enjoys a wealth of money, food and salary. This is God's great grace. General, please do so." Don’t let the Holy One down.”
He Man received the imperial edict and was so excited that he couldn't help himself.
Wei Yanshan also helped General He up and said with a smile: "Congratulations, General."
He Man stood up, looked at Wei Gong, and moved his lips slightly. He didn't know that this was Wei Gong's handiwork. Without him, the Holy Emperor might not even know his name.
There is an emperor and a minister. After the Holy Emperor ascends the throne, there will be new ministers available. Who can think of their old ministers.
Liu Hui then expressed the His Majesty's care for him to General He, and also talked about the Holy Majesty's difficulties and Zhou Youzhou's abomination. Finally, he said: "I hope Gao Yihou and all the princes will work together and never let down the Holy Majesty's care for you." expectations.”
He Man's eyes were slightly red. After all, he was still a Chu minister. This world was still the world of Chu after all. It was the duty of a minister to eat the emperor's salary and share the emperor's worries. The emperor wanted to win over him in this way to show his goodwill. , which only made this old minister full of sadness and tears in his eyes.
"Please tell me, father-in-law, that I will fulfill my mission!"
Liu Hui left satisfied.
When there were only two people left in the pavilion, General He looked at Duke Wei and was about to say thank you when he was offered a cup of tea.
"General He, please take a seat." Wei Yanshan smiled.
He Man sat down, returned courtesy, and poured a glass for Duke Wei.
"I already know the Holy Spirit's wishes. I will set off back to Daizhou in the afternoon to persuade Mr. Wu to respond to the call of the princes and attack Zhou Youzhou." Since He Man had made a decision, he stopped talking.
"That's right." Wei Yanshan said: "If Wujiedu still disagrees, General He should also focus on the overall situation. I know that the general is short of troops and horses. When the time comes, he will send Taiyuan Wudu Prefecture to help the general and attack Youzhou. Caught off guard.”
"What are Duke Wei going to do here?" He Man asked, he had to know a rough plan.
"First send soldiers from Xuzhou to the Huaihe River, and attack Guangling together with Chu and Lu states. As for Shouzhou, Cheng Quanhai is still in charge." Wei Yanshan said: "General He must join hands with Taiyuan to cut off the passage of You and Dai."
"Okay." He Man agreed.
"Thank you so much, general. I will express my gratitude when the job is done." Wei Yanshan promised.
He Man was silent for a moment, and then said: "Wujiadu is an old friend of mine that I have made for many years. If he doesn't know how to change things for a while, please ask Wei Gong to say a few kind words to the emperor so that Wu Xun won't be blamed."
"General He, don't worry about this matter, no matter whether it works out or not." Wei Yanshan said with a smile: "Orchard Du is an important minister in the country who is highly valued by the Holy One."
"I also have a handwritten letter, asking the general to give it to Orchard."
He Man took the letter.
