In the gentle west wind, there are a few jackdaws, making the sky and the earth look like the colors of clouds and paper.
The dew fell between the trees and the wind came down from the willows, causing the four of them to get alert at the same time.
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Liu Bei, Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei, the ancestors of Liu Yan, Zhao Yuhai and Zhang Zhuqiao, prospered in troubled times and fought hard during the decline of the Han Dynasty. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when the heroes were competing for the throne, they restored the Han Dynasty. Miracles, performed a series of great justice for the king and his ministers.
Time waits for no one, and a hundred years have passed in a blink of an eye. The former monarchs and ministers have passed away, leaving only the endless spring tide and the world of mortals.
Faced with Liu Yan's sincere praise, the two martial arts idiots Zhao Yuhai and Zhang Xuanqi did not retort with modesty or flattery. They just lowered their heads and said nothing, not knowing what to say.
Although the scene was a bit embarrassing, it could be seen that the emperor Liu Yan, who was used to thousands of people with thousands of faces, was used to the dullness of Zhao Yuhai and Zhang Zhuqiao. His expression did not change, he looked sideways at Lu Zheng and laughed loudly, saying, "Be upright. The ministers are not moved by words, they are only good at planning state affairs. Now when I look at these two generals, I know that the late emperor has countless capable ministers! It is true that the counselors in the hall are respected, and the soldiers on the side are fighting!"
Liu Yan's flattery made Zhao Yuhai and Zhang Zhuoqi blush at the same time, with two blushes on their faces, making them look a little shy.
Liu Yan couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene.
Seeing the two prestigious warriors showing shy smiles like little girls, Prime Minister Lu Zheng burst into laughter, and then continued to pursue him and said, "More than a hundred years ago, the Three Kingdoms were at war with each other, and there were so many military generals. Cao Wei had five good generals who expanded their territory. Earth, our great Han Dynasty has five tiger generals who are powerful in the world, so we can be called
The Five Tiger Generals are naturally talented in both civil and military affairs, and their family traditions are inherited from the same origin. "
Lu Zheng chuckled, "It can be seen from this that Zhao Yuhai and Zhang Xuanqi can't go wrong. Come on, come on, you two, it's windy here, how about we follow your majesty to the short pavilion?"
Zhao Yuhai and Zhang Xuanqiao nodded at the same time.
But looking at the scene in front of me, four people walked in together, looking like monarchs but not monarchs, and ministers but not ministers. They quickly gathered under the short pavilion in the midst of innocuous chatting.
After a few blue and white porcelain cups, a cauldron of refreshing sandalwood, and a cup of tea, Liu Yan stared at Zhao Yuhai with his big bright eyes and said, "I remember that the last time I saw Uncle Zhen Ding, it was at the late emperor's car. At the time of the crane, nearly twenty years have passed by so quickly. Can Fanggu County be restored to peace? Can Zhending County, Fanggu County where Uncle Zhen Ding is located, be restored to peace? Can Uncle Zhen Ding still be healthy? "
"Back to Your Majesty, in recent years, the people of Fanggu County have seen no foreign affairs and are content with food and clothing. Although they are adjacent to a cruel country, they are like a paradise in Quzhou."
Zhen Ding Bo Zhao Yuhai is not only a martial artist, but also the head of the Zhao family and the leader of Fanggu County. With multiple identities, he is naturally cautious and decent in what he says and does. Zhao Yuhai not only made a subtle statement in answering the questions just now, Noting that Gu County was prospering under his own governance, he also vaguely revealed the source of Quzhou's troubles, which was the Jiang clan in Quzhou in Taihao City located to the east of Fanggu County.
Speaking of which, although the emperor Liu Yan and Zhao Yuhai have not met each other for nearly twenty years, Liu Yan and the Zhao family have always been connected, which can be said to have broken bones and tendons. The emperor also has great trust in the Zhao family, otherwise the Zhao family Nor will he occupy important seats in temples and places.
The second eldest son, Zhao Yuyuan, is the current Shaofu and the emperor.
It is needless to say that he is one of the twelve ministers who holds the most important position in the country. His great kindness is needless to say. Fanggu County is the hometown of the old Yan Dynasty. It borders the Bohai Bay to the east, Taihao City, the capital of Quzhou, to the west, Linzi County to the south, and Huaxing County to the north. Not to mention its vast land, rich resources and prosperous humanities, its location alone is among the strategic points. The key point is the hinterland within the hinterland of the Central Plains.
The emperor's ability to hand over such a core county to Zhao Yuhai for guarding and keep it unchanged for twenty years shows his full trust in the Zhao family.
The book returns to its true story.
Liu Yan's confidant Zhao Yuyuan was giving advice behind Zhao Yuhai's back. Zhao Yuhai knew very well the purpose of the Emperor Liu Yan secretly summoning him here. Before Liu Yan could get to the point, Zhao Yuhai went straight to the point, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, Fanggu County Commander has Huang Tian protects you, your majesty is in the middle, and I, the Zhao family, are working hard, and millions of people are supporting you. Although the thief Xiao Xiao has the potential to wreak havoc in Fanggu County, if the people of a county are united, they will be able to unite and become a city. After a while, some treacherous officials and traitors can’t let go yet.”
It goes without saying that some rebellious officials and traitors are referring to the Jiang family.
Liu Yan likes smart people. After hearing this, a trace of relief appeared on his face. He nodded and said in a gentle voice, "Bo Zhen Ding is worried about the matter in Fanggu County. The long-cherished wish of the Zhao and Jiang families. In a few days, I will definitely give you an explanation. However, the affairs of Pingtian in the five counties involve Fanggu County, do you think?"
Zhao Yuhai did not hesitate at all, and replied generously in a naive voice, "The height must be due to the hills, and the height must be due to the swamps. The land was originally given by the country's grace. Now that the country has needs, I will obey it and regard it as the capital of Quzhou." First."
The fields of Liu Yiping's five counties, including Fanggu
County, may I ask which family is the largest in Fanggu County?
The answer is self-evident, naturally it is the Zhao family standing in front of Liu Yan.
Therefore, Liu Yan secretly met with Zhao Yuhai in the mountains today. One of the most important things was to ask Zhao Yuhai for a promise to clear the last obstacle for Liu Yi's five counties in Pingtian.
A gentleman's promise is as strong as a mountain. After getting Zhao Yuhai's promise, Liu Yan nodded slightly.
Prime Minister Lu Zheng, who was standing beside Liu Yan, also nodded slightly, and loosened his grip on the peach wood staff tightly.
If Zhao Yuhai had refused just now, I'm afraid he would have been beaten with blood by Lu Zheng with a stick.
But, luckily!
Liu Yan stepped forward to raise the tea, drank it with Zhao Yuhai in one gulp, and immediately praised, "The Zhao family has a long history in the Han Dynasty and has been involved in difficult times. They rely on loyalty and obedience to save themselves from danger and have accumulated great achievements. I admire you." It’s coming!”
"I, Mrs. Zhang, have never failed the Han Dynasty!"
Zhang Xuanqiao, who had half white temples and was already alone, said something lukewarm, with a very cold expression on his face.
Zhao Yuhai is a martial arts fanatic, but not a human fanatic. As soon as Zhang Yuhai finished speaking, Zhao Yuhai realized that he had nothing to do here, and immediately raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I saw that the north wind suddenly picked up, bringing flying raindrops. , a murderous aura rushed towards me from the mountainside. I am afraid that there is an ox, horse and snake god causing trouble, so I went to take a look and clear the barrier for Your Majesty."
Liu Yan nodded, Zhao Yuhai bowed deeply, and walked away like a long dragon with a gun in his hand.
"There are too many people who live up to the country! There are too many people who are let down by the country! I can't remember the names of many of them, but I dare not forget the heroic children of your Zhang family for a moment. "
Liu Yan's eyes turned red
, his lips were unbearably dry and became more and more bitter. After all, he was the one who could do nothing but watch the chaos in Gyeonggi Province before Zhang Diewu committed suicide in front of him. Afterwards, he ordered the execution of his entire family. Zhang Xuanqiao can still be with him today. It is already quite difficult to sit down and talk calmly, and I can no longer expect others to obey my words.
"The emperor has the emperor's difficulties, and the world has the troubles of the world!"
Zhang Xuanqiao was as cold as frost, his eyes were slightly lowered, and he said neither salty nor coldly, "Father often said: I will die for you. The past events are like a passing cloud. It is useless to think about it. I don't want to mention it anymore, and there is no need to talk about it anymore. . His Majesty sent Li Changhong to summon the ministers to gather here. Isn’t it just because he wanted to talk about what happened back then? If Your Majesty just wanted to talk about what happened back then, then I would have resigned."
A ruthless person is prosperous, while an affectionate person is crushed to death.
Four generations of the Zhang family were loyal and good. After the family massacre, the only remaining descendants had no worries and finally turned into ruthless people.
As soon as these words came out, even Lu Zheng frowned unconsciously.
People said that Zhao Yun'ao and Zhang Feimang, seeing their descendants' behavior, dared to go straight to the saint's face without any scruples. It seems that the rumors are true.
"Okay, he's such a quick talker, I like him."
Zhang Xunqiao curled his lips and said nothing. () ()
Liu Yan's demeanor changed drastically, he grinned and said, "Zhang Qing found the realm of immortality in the Western Regions. He could have lived a carefree and happy life in the Western Regions. When I summoned him, he immediately returned to Han. He didn't just want to listen to what I said. It’s an old story, right?”
This rhetorical question made Zhang Xuanqiao, who had just turned his back on guests, be stunned for a moment. After stammering for a long time, his stubborn resentment finally vented.
When he came down, he said slowly, "This is the first level of the highest level. Even a life of three feet can be recreated and reversed. It is also the state of immortality!"
"Before entering the realm of immortality, the Zhang family's eight-foot-long snake spear will not appear in the Han Dynasty!" Zhang Xuanqiao looked sideways, with a sad smile on his face, and his smile was full of helplessness, "I don't have the guts!"
"It's not a bad thing to want revenge! If a man is born in this world without emotions and desires, what's the difference between him and the walking dead!"
After some impassioned talk, Liu Yan calmed down and asked, "Is Zhang Qing here to kill me?"
"The Zhang family has never had a traitor." Zhang Xuanqiao wiped his mouth with his sleeves, and shook his head and said, "Besides, how can a brother-in-law brandish a gun to his brother-in-law?"
When Liu Yan heard this, he was slightly stunned and said with a wry smile, "My brother-in-law is incompetent!"
"In this world, there are too few people who love beauty but not the country!" Zhang Xuanqiao looked at the tea cup, drank it down and said slowly, "A person as stubborn as Xiang Yu, the overlord of the past, is destined to lose the country. King Ah, you can’t be too soft. At the critical moment, you have to be able to kill!"
Liu Yan looked directly at Zhang Xuanqi, "Don't you hate me for what I did to your Zhang family?"
Zhang Xuanjue sighed, "My father intended to rely on the second prince to revive the Zhang family's glory. This is no longer the way of a minister. There must be a cause and a result. My father deserved it when his family was wiped out. In other words, fourteen years later, Before, two noble families massacred each other in Chang'an City, and blood flowed like rivers. Who can I go to to settle this debt?"
Liu Yan let out a long breath. He did not comfort Zhang Xuanqiao. A master like Zhang Xunqiao did not need any soft care, so,
Liu Yan calmed down, collected his thoughts, and asked, "Zhang Qing, today you and I meet, what do you want?"
Zhang Xuanjiao answered frankly, "Your Majesty is looking for you. Should I ask first?"
"Zhang Qing must have understood the current domestic affairs." Liu Yan stood up and looked into the distance. The distant peaks were low and straight, and the cool air penetrated the cold sky. Liu Yan's head became clearer, and he turned to Zhang Qing and said to him, "Back then, from The appetites of the clans of Long Yougong are getting bigger and bigger, and they are beginning to tear apart the land and cut off the land, just like the princes in the Spring and Autumn Period. I couldn't bear the devastation of the world, so I slowly cut off the clans."
"The way of the world should be taken to the extreme. The common people should get firewood, rice, oil and salt. The warmth and coldness of life should be taken to the extreme. Men and women should have a word of love. The world is unkind, and your majesty can stop being unkind. In this regard, your majesty is right!"
Zhang Xuanqiao tapped his forehead, but there was still a little burr in his words. It seemed that he still had some complaints against Liu Yan.
"It's easy to say that it's easy to level the family, but in fact, it's not easy to do! If you're not careful, innocent people will be killed and the tragedy of the family's disaster in the capital will be repeated."
Liu Yan turned his gaze and said with a deep expression, "Quzhou is the hinterland of the Central Plains. Now the Jiang family has connected with the rivers and lakes, raised followers and dead soldiers, and privately expanded the army. It has become a dominant family. It is no longer an exaggeration to say that he is the king of Quzhou. .”
"Jiang Feng's intention to fight for world supremacy has already ended, and he will never turn back. His Majesty could not find a chance to make a quick decision, and he could not bear to directly use soldiers against soldiers to cause trouble to the lives of the people." Zhang Xuanqiu knew clearly in his heart, One sentence revealed what Liu Yan was thinking, and he added, "Find someone to temporarily check and balance, gradually weaken, and then
Looking for an opportunity, this is the real purpose of Your Majesty calling Zhao Yuhai here! "
"It seems that Zhang Qing is not only good at spear-playing! His scheming is far better than the eight-foot-long snake spear in his hand!"
Liu Yan laughed, then looked at Shen Fei and said softly, "The time has not come yet, the righteousness has not yet come, so we can only do this temporarily. When the strength of the Jiang family is slightly weaker, I will march in and annihilate them in one fell swoop."
Zhang Xuanqiao snorted and sarcastically in his heart: Aren't you, Liu Yan, just afraid of being accused of unjustly killing a hero? This matter is basically known to the whole world.
But Zhang Xuanqiao said calmly, "This is a major event to stabilize the world, and it is an act of justice. What does Your Majesty need me to do? Just ask."
"When the spring breeze returns and the willow leaves return, everything is renewed." Liu Yan looked at Zhang Xunqiao intently and said, "Zhang Qing, there are two broad roads in front of you. The first one, I will give you a general of the Armed Forces. You can change your name. Go and support each other with Zhao Yuhai, and we can help each other. Second, in the name of an old friend, go to Zhao Yuhai's place, stay for a few days, and help Zhao Yuhai. Zhang Qing, what do you think?"
"The second rule of the minister's selection!" Zhang Xuanqiao replied immediately without any hesitation, "I have been practicing martial arts since I was a child. I have never practiced the art of war and am not good at military camp affairs. I was appointed as a military general, but when I left, I was still eating nothing. In the end, I misled others and myself. It’s better to go to Zhao’s house to eat and drink at ease.”
Liu Yan was also surprised by Zhang Xuanqiao's choice: there are people in the world who don't love fame!
"Zhang Qing is so righteous. I admire you! On behalf of the people of the world, I respect Zhang Qing on behalf of what I missed back then."
Liu Yan bowed his hands deeply. This was the first time he had bowed his hands to anyone since he came to the throne. The emperor's gift showed how profound the gift was.
sincere.
This gift is what the Liu family owes to the Zhang family, and what Liu Yan owes to the Zhang family!
Zhang Xuanqiao's eyes immediately turned red. He resisted the sadness of the past, stood up and returned the courtesy, saying, "May your majesty succeed!"
"Zhang Qing, come back. I'm tired!" Liu Yan waved his hand and stopped looking at Zhang Xuanqiao, "I'm not blind, and my heart is like a clear mirror about many things. The so-called Qiongju comes from the stone, maybe, a few years later, my son , I will give justice to your Zhang family!"
As soon as the king promised, Zhang Xunqiao couldn't help but burst into tears. He bowed heavily, turned around and left quickly.
In the eyes of loyal ministers, even if the emperor has made countless mistakes, he is still no match for a word of vindication.
"Your Majesty, this is a dangerous move!"
After Zhang Xuanqiao had gone away, Lu Zheng tilted his head back slightly, yawned, his longevity eyebrows reached his temples, and said softly, "The Zhao family is like ants, and the Jiang family is like a thick tree. Even if the ants are equipped with claws and claws, it is still difficult to dig out the roots of the tree. , in the end, it’s just a mantis trying to overestimate his capabilities.”
"Teacher, in Quzhou, there is more than one ant from the Zhao family who wants to hollow out the roots of the Jiang family tree." Liu Yan chuckled, and then joked, "Teacher is so calm and composed, it's not like he is worried about the student's next step. He looks like a stinky chess player!"
"Your Majesty, I have been with Your Majesty for decades. I think I can guess a thing or two about His Majesty's actions and thoughts."
Lao Lu Zheng did not shy away from the charge of mistaking the Holy Heart. His starry eyes flashed and he grinned, "Liu Quansheng in Lingyuan City is your Majesty's confidant. Xia Qing and Deng Yan are your Majesty's favorites. Ying Zhi and Cheng Chun are your Majesty's favorites." The county governor is your majesty's personal attendant. Duan Fanjing, whose hometown is in Linzi County, is a rising star in your majesty's eyes. So many people loyal to your majesty have gathered here.
Quzhou, I'm afraid, is not just trying to capture the Lingyuan Liu family! A few years ago, His Majesty had the heart to banish Liu Quansheng from the market. He must have already had a plan to annihilate the Jiang family, right? "
Liu Yan was not angry after being guessed by the old prime minister. Instead, he stepped forward and rubbed Lu Zheng's shoulders. With a smile on his face, he said cheerfully, "Isn't this the result of the teacher's pinching? If there is no teacher, where will I go?" Why are you looking for so many talented people in the world? Moreover, if the king of my great Han Dynasty is a man who sleeps in the setting sun and is accustomed to the dying winter, I will never allow it."
"Hey! The bodies are divided into square and round ones, the sky is beautiful, Lingyuan has a son who has just grown up!"
Lu Zheng, who has always been very precise, suddenly sighed, "Your Majesty, don't blame me for being nagging. Some things are related to the foundation of the country, and you must not act arbitrarily. For example, changing the state system, or even deposing the crown prince."
Liu Yan was stunned for a moment and did not answer. He turned his head and looked at the distant mountains. Zhang and Zhao were already drifting away.
An old friend will never return, and the white clouds will remain empty for thousands of years!
