Xiangzhou, Xiangyang, Jiedu Yamen, Houyuan.
The winter plum blossoms in the corner of the courtyard have already bloomed in the cold weather, with a pleasant light fragrance. On the edge of the quiet pool, shrouded in mist, a tall old man is dancing his sword in the wind, with simple movements and a hidden edge. Having been in a high position for many years, military and political affairs were complicated, but there was little delay in practicing martial arts. It took half an hour to stop.
The principal who was waiting nearby immediately handed over a towel and flattered him: "Commander Jie is as brave as ever!"
Taking the towel and wiping his sweaty forehead, the old man smiled faintly and said: "You are not smart in flattering me. I have passed the age of destiny and my strength is weak. It is not what it used to be! However, even if I go to the battlefield again, I will still be there." Someone who can kill enemies with a sword!"
"That's natural!" Bu Qu said with a smile, "The maids have prepared the bathing soup. Please enjoy it, Commander-in-Chief!"
"Yeah!" The old man responded. Under the tight-fitting military uniform, there were stains of sweat, and the feeling was not pleasant.
The old man is naturally the military governor of Dahan Mountain South East Road, the Taifu, and the Qi State Public Security Bureau.
Compared with most grassroots warriors of this era, An Shenqi has a family background. His father is An Jinquan, a heroic general who followed Jin King Li Keyong to conquer the country in his early years.
And An Shenqi, like many of the famous generals mentioned earlier, was also a bodyguard of Emperor Zhuangzong Li Cunxu of the Later Tang Dynasty. Obviously, Zhuang Zong's bodyguards must be high-quality ones.
This Duke was brave and talented in politics, and his official career was smooth and smooth. He had many military exploits and was famous. He served in Tang, Jin and Han Dynasties, almost reaching a higher level in one dynasty, and his imprint can be found in the history of every generation.
After the founding of the Han Dynasty, Taizu Liu Zhiyuan used him as the governor of Shannan East Road to guard Xiangzhou. When Gao Congjie sent his troops north to take advantage, he led his troops to defeat them and put an end to the trouble in the south. Although the results were not brilliant, he gained the trust of the Han Dynasty monarchs and ministers in this battle.
After Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne, he also praised An Shenqi a lot, promoted him to a noble title, and rewarded An Shenqi with money and silk. In the past few years, many towns in the Han Dynasty had moved to different towns, but An Shenqi was one of the few who lived in one town permanently.
After Gao Xingzhou was transferred to Tokyo, among all the festivals in the Han Dynasty, only Fu Yanqing could compare with him in terms of merit, qualifications and reputation.
After washing himself and putting on comfortable clothes, An Shenqi walked slowly into the second hall of Jiedu and began to review official documents on a daily basis. In the shogunate, An Shenqi maintained a lot of assistants and generals to handle affairs for him, so there were not many things submitted to him for approval. His life was not busy. Someone who can be an official.
Qingjian's footsteps came from far and near, straight up the hall. Looking up, the person who came was a young general wearing bright light armor and a majestic weapon.
"The trusted minister is here!" An Shenqi looked kind.
"Father."
This young general was An Shouzhong, the only son of An Shenqi. He was eighteen years old and had a generous temperament. According to legend, he was his father's general. He lived in Xiangzhou Yamen as a commander and was already leading troops in a decent manner.
He bowed respectfully to An Shenqi, and An Shou reported: "The two thousand soldiers prepared for the imperial court have been deployed and ready to go at any time. Most of the soldiers chosen are strong men, many are alone and from other places, Lizhou Although it’s not far away, for your sake, I’ll try not to send someone who has a concern or an only son in the family! This is the name list, please take a look at it, father!”
An Shenqi took it, browsed it through, and nodded in approval: "Well, not bad! It's become more thoughtful!"
"It's just that the soldiers have some complaints!" An Shouzhong said.
"It's expected!" An Shenqi said very calmly: "However, in this era of great strife, as a soldier, you should accept the hardships and resentment is useless! Gather the people and preach the imperial order again. Once again, as for how to appease the morale of the army, it all depends on the ability of the generals sent by the imperial court!"
An Shouzhong seemed to have gained something, and said, "Father has given the court enough face this time!"
"What do you think of my decision?" An Shenqi looked at his beloved son and asked leisurely: "The world has been in chaos for decades, heroes have arisen, and all the heroes have separated themselves. Even now, all parties still regard the soldiers and horses in their hands as their own. Private property, where power and wealth reside.”
"I can only admire my father for his broad mind and long-term vision!" An Shouzhong said with certainty.
"It seems that you have some opinions on this matter. Let's hear it." An Shenqi said.
"Try to tell me something!" An Shouzhong said with a relaxed smile on his face: "As his father said, the world has been in chaos for decades, and the people have suffered for a long time. However, the chaos has been reined in. Now, the world has gradually become... There are signs of returning to the throne, just waiting for a hero to appear. But today's emperor has only been on the throne for three years, and his civil and military skills are enough to show the appearance of the master. Although he is young, he is also full of spring and autumn. As long as he does not collapse halfway, he will be unified. The world will fall on today’s emperor.”
"The root of the troubles since the end of the Tang Dynasty is nothing more than the troubles of the feudal towns. The branches are weak but the branches are strong. The emperor has a grand plan and flattens the countries. He will also flatten the feudal towns and eliminate the source of the trouble. In the past three or two years, although the feudal towns in various places have not been dealt with There is a big move, but the intention to suppress reductions is also obvious. This time, sending troops to support me, isn't it also an act of reducing power?"
"Now, the Central Committee has the emperor's strategy, civil and military capabilities, and the strength of the imperial army. All the vassals in the world are helpless! My father clearly saw this, so he responded like this."
After listening to An Shouzhong's smooth talk, An Shenqi's eyes almost watered with satisfaction. He breathed a sigh of relief and said with emotion: "Although my son is young, his experience is enough to pass on my An family name!"
"Father, you are so complimentary!" An Shouzhong said modestly, with no trace of complacency on his youthful face.
Nodding his head, An Shenqi ordered: "The An family passed down the family with military exploits. Even if the Han Dynasty has the power to dominate the world, there will be wars and fighting in the future. There are powerful Khitans in the north, and Tubo and other captives in the west. If you are like If you are determined to make great achievements and leave your name in history, you should study hard and study the art of war, and never slack off!"
"Remember your father's teachings!"
"I have a question!" An Shouzhong said suddenly.
"Speak!" An Shenqi became interested.
"If the emperor is ignorant and incompetent, or if the power is transferred to others, how will my father react in the face of this system?"
After hearing the question, An Shenqi couldn't help but smile, and his tone was unusually confident: "If it is true as you said, when Ma Chu is in civil strife, it is a question whether the court has the ability to intervene. Even if the same order comes from the south, then the Tokyo court, What else is there that I should be in awe of?"
Thoughtfully, An Shouzhong bowed and said, "I understand!"
His assumption simply does not exist...
The father and son had a conversation that seemed quite enjoyable. An Shenqi thought for a while, and the more he looked at his son, the more delighted he became, and suddenly said: "Your uncle Shenhui has an eye disease and is recuperating in Tokyo. I intend to ask you to go north to visit on my behalf, and then stay in Tokyo. I got a position in the imperial army. I heard that the emperor likes to use young men, and my son’s talent is enough to impress him!"
"Son, follow the arrangements!"
"By the way, after you go north, remember not to interact with people from the Buddhist sect. Those kinds of decadent thoughts of escaping from the world are not allowed!"
"Yes!" An Shouzhong was a little embarrassed. He had always been sympathetic to Buddhism.
"Qi Jiedao, Deng Cheng has come to report that Cao Yin, the defense envoy of Lizhou, has passed through!" A Jiedu official quickly stepped into the internal report.
Looking at each other with An Shouzhong, An Shenqi stood up and said calmly: "It's not too late! According to his footsteps, he should have reached Xiangyang! He ordered the generals in Jiedu Mansion to accompany me to welcome Cao Cao. Envoy, if you give me face, I will give it to you to the end!"
"As you command!"
