Even before the attack on Shouchun, Zhang Han felt that the system's rewards were brewing.
The success of pacifying the Shouchun rebels can benefit all people. It also resettled 100,000 refugees and managed Lujiang and Huainan properly.
For the local people, this is a huge achievement, and the accumulated rewards are enough to improve it a lot.
Not long after, a prompt came from the system.
[Putting down the Shouchun usurpers and rescuing hundreds of thousands of people, his merits are profound. 】
[Acquired "Sword Technique·Eight Breaking Blades" (Current Proficiency: Beginner's Gate)]
[Get "Introduction to Basic Archery"]
[Get force +2. Force: 98]
["Henglian" has reached a state of perfection and perfection. Now the "organs" have been tempered and "vital" has been obtained, and aging will be greatly delayed. 】
"What the hell?!"
Zhang Han's eyes suddenly lit up. After strengthening his body and reaching the peak of horizontal training, he began to train his internal organs inwards.
If your vitality continues to improve, your body will remain youthful for a long time.
In the long run, this will be...
After a night of fierce fighting, you can still walk out of the room standing, how majestic it is! ?
It is more majestic than killing seven in and seven out on the battlefield. It is said that a hero cannot be imprisoned by a beauty, but when it comes to me, there is no beauty that can imprison me.
"No, what I should be thinking about is longevity," Zhang Han responded. Refining Qi in the internal organs is the secret to longevity.
I still have a long life. In the next few decades, I can continue to strengthen the method of [Heng Lian] to refine the viscera and the sea of qi, so that I can prolong my life.
How could it be that I thought of those things immediately! ?
Alas, they were all led astray by brother Fengxiao. Zhang Hanxin said.
[Acquire intellectual ability: "Photographic memory", you have the ability to remember quickly and firmly, including terrain and city defenses. 】
[Get luck +20. Luck: 40]
[The greater your luck, the more blessed you will be from God...]
"Eh?"
After giving an ambiguous and mysterious introduction, Zhang Han thought about this sentence carefully. He probably meant luck...
God favors you?
Is it possible that if one day I am trapped in Guizhong and burned by fire, it will rain heavily to save me?
Or, if I run away on horseback and fall into the stream, Jueying will jump and take me to the other side?
Or... when someone is plotting against you, you can be lucky enough to be taken away to do other things, thus escaping the danger? !
No matter which one it is, being favored by God... it is very reassuring to hear it.
"I feel comfortable..."
Zhang Han closed his eyes beautifully, enjoying what he had gained at this moment. As for the ability to have a photographic memory...
Seriously, it’s long overdue! ! We’ve only arrived now, it’s already too late!
I wasted a lot of my time! This is what I deserve! !
hehe!
When Zhang Han was so proud, he laughed unconsciously, which frightened Jia Xu and immediately felt a chill behind his back.
He called out hurriedly: "Your Majesty, what I said just now was all for Sikong's sake."
"It's not that I want to sow discord and compete with Mr. Gongda."
Zhang Han frowned: "Why are you arguing at such an old age..."
"I..." Jia Xu was in awe. He found that some words were obviously normal, but when they were spoken by the prince, everyone would feel that they were abnormal.
For some reason, he felt that this was also a skill.
"It's good that you don't misunderstand me. Well, I'll take my leave now and go to the military camp to accompany the commander to train the sergeants."
Jia Xu was still worried. He felt that Zhang Han's weird smile showed that he had gained something.
Combined with the fact that he said bad things about Xun You just now, it is very likely that he will use this excuse to torment himself.
Rather than being tormented by him, it would be better to go directly to the military camp.
Zhang Han looked stunned and said: "Why are you going to the military camp? Come chat with me for a while. Now I can't sleep again. Eat and drink some more, and then go to rest early. I have been tired recently."
"In fact, Han is very grateful to be taught by Mr. Wenhe day and night."
"Junhou!!" Jia Xu was sweating profusely, and his heart suddenly jumped. The goosebumps on his back suddenly jumped to the top of his head. He screamed: "Junhou, I really didn't plan anything secretly. Why are you doing this? I really It should be okay to go to the military camp to train sergeants and let the commandant look after me, right?"
He was sweating profusely because of Zhang Han, and he was on guard. He always felt that something more terrifying was waiting for him behind.
Zhang Han and Dian Wei will never stop torturing themselves. If they don't let him calm down today, I'm afraid it's hard to imagine what bad things he will hold back in the future.
The prince is good everywhere, but he has no ink in his stomach and is full of bad water.
The corner of Zhang Han's mouth twitched, and his eyes stared at Jia Xu with a little pity.
Because he was really happy today, remembering that he had never been good enough to Jia Xu, which always made him so tired, and he was so old, it was time for him to enjoy peace and happiness.
When Jia Xu went out to Shucheng to meet Zhang Xiu, he refused Zhang Xiu's invitation and wooing without any hesitation, which moved Zhang Han quite a lot.
Therefore, I thought of letting Jia Xu rest first and treat him better in the future.
but now……
Zhang Han thought about it carefully and then said: "Then you, then you go ahead..."
"Hey, I'm going to the military camp now!" Jia Xu wiped his sweat, turned around and left with a look of horror. When he walked to the door, he saw that the people who were on guard duty tonight had already returned from outside one after another.
He nodded quickly, and then hurried out of the gate of the mansion.
He wiped his sweat at the door of the mansion, "It's so dangerous... Junhou is really a little strange today. He seems to be happy suddenly..."
"But, we are obviously talking about worrying things, why is he happy!?"
"Is it related to heart palpitations?! The more pain Junhou's body feels, the more happy and exciting he becomes?"
What kind of psychology is this.
…
It would take three to five days to reorganize the troops and horses in Jiujiang. Cao Cao also set a time to return to Xudu, and at the same time sent an outpost to explore the way.
This battle lasted for more than ten months and nearly a year. It was really exhausting. I just wanted to return to a peaceful place as soon as possible. I could cultivate my health for a while and wait for the situation to change.
At this time, Xudu was in the inner city.
After the court was dismissed, the ministers walked quickly together. Yang Biao walked behind, overlooking the ministers. When he walked out of the palace gate, he saw a familiar person in front of the palace gate.
Dong Cheng.
Captain Dong had been transferred out of Xudu Imperial City and was on the same rank as Captain Changshui. At this time, he left his post without authorization and went to the imperial city to wait for him. I am afraid he had something to ask for.
Because of his past friendship and attitude, Yang Biao would not expel him immediately or turn a blind eye.
So he walked over anyway, straightened his back in front of the carriage, and scolded: "Lieutenant Dong is not on duty, why did you come to Kyoto?"
"Taiwei, there is something I have to discuss with the Taiwei."
"What's the matter?!" Yang Biao put his hands behind his back, breathed a long sigh of relief, and said: "You know, the school captain, now school affairs are spread all over the inner city. When you and I meet today, they will definitely record it. When Sikong comes back in the future, he will be called for questioning."
After hearing this, the smile on Dong Cheng's face faded a bit. He couldn't appear conspiratorial or flattering, lest the school officials would think he was exchanging information.
He sighed and said, "I heard last night that Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shu in Shouchun and is about to return to the court."
"The suppression of the rebellion this time is of great significance. Even the people of Xudu have begun to recite Cao Cao's achievements."
"It seems like, if you and I want to rescue His Majesty again in the future, then-"
"What do you mean?" Yang Biao looked at him blankly, "Save? Is Your Majesty not doing well now?"
"The people who ordered the expedition and invited Sikong to the expedition were all His Majesty. Moreover, Sikong's victory greatly boosted the prestige of our Han Dynasty and made all the princes in the world know that our Han Dynasty is still alive! There are still people who have been fighting for the Han Dynasty for hundreds of years. The king’s business is to conquer the rebels.”
"What you said is no different from that of a traitor. Please don't mention it again."
"You!" Dong Cheng was anxious, his eyes widened, and he looked at Yang Biao in disbelief, "That's not what the captain said at the beginning!"
"There was a rift between me and Sikong. In the past, I was a villain and I secretly slandered you. Now that I have put aside my past grievances, I should put state affairs first." Yang Biao's eyes revealed a sharp look, approaching Dong Cheng, and said in a deep voice: "Now Yuan Shu doesn't Minister, Sikong is extremely virtuous and has meritorious deeds that are astonishing to the heavens."
"Your Majesty has appointed Sima Fang as the Imperial Guard of the Imperial Palace, and has also ordered the school affairs office to guard the imperial city both openly and secretly, so that there will be no misfortune when welcoming Master Wang back to the court. I also ask the school captain not to have such thoughts again."
"Lieutenant Yang, so now you have joined Cao Cao and are willing to work with him to deceive the emperor?"
"I will go to the school affairs office to tell Mr. Xifu truthfully what you said today," Yang Biao straightened his back and showed no anger. His tone was also quite slow, and there was a sense of coercion in it, "I, Yang Biao, will live my whole life. Act with a clear conscience.”
"Your Majesty is still your Majesty, and it is closely related to the Shouchun victory. This achievement is indeed achieved by the sacrifice of Sikong's army and the three armies."
"Biao, although I don't like eunuchs, I'm not so stupid that just because I don't like them, I become a pawn in a conflict of interests."
"Yang Biao!" Dong Cheng thought that he was so excited that he risked being punished to come to see the Taiwei, but he didn't expect to be treated like this.
This is simply a bit humiliating!
Although I have been transferred, I am still a relative of the country. It is unbearable to be treated with such contempt!
"Do you know what the Taiwei's words mean?"
"What does it represent?" Yang Biao looked at him coldly, "It represents my Yang family's heart to the Han Dynasty. Hongnong Yang family is deeply favored by the Han. Without the Han court, how could it have been so famous for a hundred years? What I said, what I did Everything we do is for His Majesty’s benefit.”
"Instead of waiting for you... greedy and power struggle."
"We are here for the long-term interests of the Han Dynasty! Duke Cao is powerful and has returned victoriously from Yangzhou and has made great contributions! He will definitely be disrespectful to the emperor in the future! He is pressing harder and harder!!"
"He has now taken control of all the internal and external garrison power. Only a few captains of the outer garrison can be called resistance, but they are very small. Don't forget, Dian Wei is now the captain of the garrison! He has Courage that no man deserves!"
"Lieutenant, I know that Mr. Ling is currently with the army, but you don't dare to do anything. I just need you to find a way to let go of your defenses..."
"You want to assassinate!?" Yang Biao reacted immediately, stared at Dong Cheng with empty eyes, and then said with a sigh: "Tsk, did you know that I can arrest you and put you in jail now, and then hand you over to Dali Temple for interrogation? Dali Temple Young Master You don’t know who Qing is, do you?”
"Lieutenant," Dong Cheng shouted softly, "I believe that Taiwei will understand his position. If he wants to arrest me, that's fine, but he can't find out who it is. There is still someone outside. Your Majesty turned things around."
For your mother... Yang Biao, who has been influenced by ethics since childhood, now wants to tear Dong Cheng's face off.
Party fights are party fights, and betrayal is betrayal. It must be in the name of doing good for the emperor.
Of course, there was nothing he could do. If he didn't do this, these people might not be able to get together. Those who are interested gather those who are not interested, and strategists take advantage of those who have righteousness. This is how it is.
"Before Sikong went on the expedition, he told me to stabilize the court and protect the emperor. I was just fulfilling my duties. As for the future you mentioned, the future is still in the future. How can you use this arbitrary speculation and speculation to destroy a country that is still in the present moment? Is it the reputation of being a loyal minister of the monarch and the country?!"
"I'm ashamed to be in the company of you."
Yang Biao said coldly: "I will not help you, nor will I tell you what happened today, but I advise you not to do anything wrong again."
After speaking, Yang Biao turned and left, leaving Dong Cheng looking at his back in confusion.
He also couldn't understand that at that time, they had conspired together to gain power in the court and wanted to protect the emperor both internally and externally. There were even many people who made covenants with each other.
He is implicitly the head of many noble families in Xudu. In the future, he will assist the government in the name of the Qing Dynasty and leave his name in history. Who knows, he will not become Cai Yong again?
But fortunately, these celebrities who value their reputation and have always been old-fashioned are still real people and will not betray us.
"Haha, it's sad that my son can be so flattered by others when he is being held hostage..." Dong Cheng sighed with emotion. The father and son of the Yang family were really manipulated like fish on the chopping board.
…
Inside the carriage.
"Lieutenant, shall we return home?"
"Go to Dali Temple and send someone to the school affairs office to ask the governor to show loyalty." Yang Biao closed his eyes and calmed down, and said calmly. The carriage turned around on the next street and went straight to Dali Temple.
Not long after.
In Dali Temple, after listening to Yang Biao's words, Zhong Yao and Xi Zhong were both shocked by each other, and then looked at each other.
Xi Zhicai turned around and asked curiously: "Which path do you think they will choose?"
"The place that a car must pass when entering the city is naturally outside Xudu. When the people are mixed, we can only start in this way. If there is no chance this time, I will look for opportunities when I return to Xudu in the future."
"What I can say is that at the beginning, Sikong did not fight for power and only retreated to the background. He gave many important officials in the inner city to them, gave them many opportunities, and buried thousands of secrets in the city."
"It's difficult to remove them all unless necessary."
Xi Zhicai nodded in agreement. Since taking charge of the school affairs office, he has devoted all his efforts to find and identify these people with unknown origins inside and outside the city.
Many suspicious people have been found, and they are all on the list. There are also four to five hundred people on the list kept by the school office.
"You two, this is the situation. I think there is no need to rush to arrest Dong Cheng. We can wait and look for opportunities to force their gang members out."
"There is only one thing that requires your help."
Although he said "two people", he was looking at Xi Zhicai. In fact, what he meant was that he needed the help of this trusted minister around Cao Cao.
Xi Zhong cupped his hands and said: "Please tell me, Taiwei, as long as it is within my ability, I will not refuse."
Yang Biao was silent for a long time, as if he was constantly struggling in his heart, and finally sighed and said: "I have written my name on some covenants before. After returning from Sikong's victory this time, I will resign from the position of Taiwei and return to the fields to retire."
"I also ask the Lord of the Palace and the Minister of the Temple to persuade Sikong for me. Don't blame my son for this. If you are angry, I will become a commoner and can be manipulated by others."
So that’s it…
Xi Zhicai suddenly understood why Yang Biao could face "those people" calmly. It turned out that he had already thought about retreating and was ready to retire.
(End of chapter)
