On Bingyin (the 10th day) of February, the fourth year since the beginning of luck, the "Thousands of People Petitioning" in front of the Prince's Palace in Peking was destined to be recorded in history in the future. The main behind-the-scenes workers of this drama can basically be identified as chief director Liu Zhiyuan, executive directors Liu Chengyou, Yang Bin, Shi Hongzhao, Guo Wei, etc.
And the performers: starring Liu Zhiyuan, Zhang Yanwei, etc., supplemented by Hedong civil and military and thousands of Jinyang officers and soldiers...
Perhaps after the processing of historians' Spring and Autumn Period, this story will evolve into a legend that will be passed down through the ages, just like the drama of "Yellow Robe Added to the Body", which will last forever.
However, this drama did not end with a "perfect" ending. Liu Zhiyuan, the King of Peking, still maintained his last bit of reserve.
As for the petitioners, few of the military and civilian officials were determined to "remonstrate to death." After Liu Zhiyuan gave an answer that was not an answer, they gradually dispersed. If you don't leave, the patrolling army in the city will come to suppress you.
Although the petition activity has come to an end for the time being, the impact continues to ferment, and this time it spreads faster and wider, not only in Jinyang City, but also in the entire Taiyuan Prefecture.
But this time, even the most ordinary Guizhou leader in Jinyang City felt something. This Jinyang City, I'm afraid another emperor is about to emerge!
Later, Liu Chengyou called Zhang Yanwei to a wine shop in Jinyangdong City and set up a simple banquet as a reward for his hard work.
"Have all the sergeants who petitioned left the city?" Liu Chengyou asked directly after eating a few mouthfuls of food and wine without saying anything unnutritious.
"According to your arrangement, we have all arranged to leave the city and return to camp without staying." Zhang Yanwei replied.
"Pay out all the rewards!"
Zhang Yanwei said somewhat insincerely: "Brothers who come to the city to persuade us to come in do so out of sincerity, not for rewards."
"The rewards you deserve will not be short of yourselves, sergeants, I -" Liu Chengyou stopped mid-sentence and suddenly turned his head to stare at him.
Liu Chengyou's sudden look made him a little nervous, but he felt a little confused in his nervous heart. Only when he noticed the doubt in Liu Chengyou's eyes did he realize it and quickly explained: "The rewards are all handed out by Ma Quanyi himself, please don't worry!"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's eyes dimmed and his expression returned to calm. He raised his finger and pointed at Zhang Yanwei's bloody forehead: "You have worked hard this time, and I will remember all the hard work! "
Feeling a little happy in his heart, Zhang Yanwei smiled modestly and his beard trembled three points: "This is what a general should do!"
Zhang Yanwei had already told Liu Chengyou some of today's details. Suddenly, Liu Chengyou was a little interested in the little disturbance at the city gate: "That captain?"
Hearing Liu Chengyou advance this matter, Zhang Yanwei was filled with resentment and cursed: "When I mention that guy, the general will get angry. A small city gate captain who is so blind and dares to refuse the general is equal to the door. Liu The same goes for Xin, you can’t even arrange such a small thing!”
As soon as he finished complaining, Zhang Yanwei suddenly realized that Liu Xin was Liu Chengyou's uncle, and he cleverly changed his words: "The general is not criticizing Commander Liu Du behind his back..."
Liu Chengyou waved his hand. In fact, he didn't think much of Uncle Cong. It was just that he had no virtue or talent, and he was greedy and crippled. More importantly, Liu Xin supports his eldest brother Liu Chengxun.
"A small captain can be so loyal to his duties, and he can neither be humble nor arrogant when facing you. This is rare among the armies in Hedong." Liu Chengyou's focus was still on the small captain, and he sighed leisurely. With some approval.
"If you think about it carefully, it's true!" After hearing Liu Chengyou's words, Zhang Yanwei changed his tune and agreed with him. Looking at Liu Chengyou's calm face, he smiled and said: "Are you interested in talents again? Don't go and investigate. After today's incident, I don't think the team leader will be in a good situation!"
"It doesn't hurt to understand it!" Liu Chengyou said calmly.
Liu Chengyou acted indifferently and didn't care, but Zhang Yanwei was silently interested. He secretly thought that he was just a squad leader, so he would just look for an opportunity to be transferred to his subordinates first.
After drinking a few sips of old wine and eating a few bites of dishes, Zhang Yanwei showed a little hesitation on his face. He glanced around, but couldn't help but lower his voice and asked: "Military Commander, we have gathered so many people this time, weeping I support you with tears, why doesn’t your Majesty agree and still wants to postpone it?”
"Father has his own ideas and reasons. You just have to do your own thing!" Liu Chengyou replied, thought for a moment, and added softly: "The ancient kings had to make three concessions when receiving orders. explain."
Zhang Yanwei seemed to understand now. He shook his head slightly and said with emotion: "There are such twists and turns in this. The king has strong soldiers and generals, and he can just ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. Why do you need to do the useless tricks of literati? A rotten gift and causing trouble?"
After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou frowned and stared at him sideways: "Are you studying?"
Liu Chengyou's indifferent eyes were always frightening. Zhang Yanwei was stunned when he heard the question, and then replied anxiously: "I will be a rough guy who doesn't study."
"If you have time, read more!" Liu Chengyou looked back and said.
"Ah?" Zhang Yanwei was even more confused. He looked at Liu Chengyou and asked honestly, "What book are you reading?"
"The Analects of Confucius!" Looking at this naive military man, Liu Chengyou felt a little annoyed: "I asked those literati to go into the military camp to 'tell stories'. Not only for the sergeants, but also for you generals. You have to listen, and you have to listen carefully!”
"Yes." Zhang Yanwei could only nod in agreement.
"Forget about this, come on, eat and drink enough, don't waste any more!" Upon seeing this, Liu Chengyou took the initiative to change the subject, greeted Zhang Yanwei, and wanted to clear away some food and wine on the table. Regardless of whether he is pretending to be frugal or frugal, at least for now, Liu Chengyou behaves well.
"By the way, father may have some warnings for you later!" After mentioning Zhang Yanwei again, Liu Chengyou let him go.
After he retreated, Liu Chengyou sighed. Recalling Zhang Yanwei's response just now and his pure warrior mentality, Liu Chengyou believed that it was his truest reaction. But precisely because of this, there is still a long way to go to change the army...
After wiping the grease from his mouth, Liu Chengyou dropped the handkerchief and got up to go back to the palace. When I go back, I have to discuss the next steps with Liu Zhiyuan. At this time, his old father didn't know whether he was happy or worried.
...
The next day, the Peking Palace announced to the Jinyang army and people that they had given a reply to yesterday's request. However, the response was still disappointing. He did not mention the matter of proclaiming himself emperor, but instead announced a decision to send elite soldiers to the east from Jingxing to rescue the young emperor Shi Chonggui and his family who had been kidnapped by the Khitans in the north.
This decision seemed to indicate Liu Zhiyuan's determination. Even though the Jin Dynasty fell, he still wanted to be a "loyal minister"!
