After Cao Li wrote the notice, he ordered someone to post it at the notice office of the government office. When the people heard that all the Jie soldiers who entered Yancheng were killed, they couldn't believe it for a moment and went to the government office notice office to check. The notice office was blocked by people. The siege was tight, and someone in front read the notice aloud: "Today, more than a thousand Jie cavalry entered the territory of Yancheng to plunder. His Highness the King of Yan ordered his troops to be intercepted and killed. Among them, the guard captain Zhou Hu and Fu Yadu Tou led his army to kill the Jie tribe cavalry on the west and south routes, killing more than 600 people in total, and captured one leader of the Jie tribe alive. The guard commander Lu Biao led his troops to intercept and kill the Jie tribe cavalry on the north route, totaling more than 300 people. ..."
The people were talking a lot.
"It turns out it's true!"
"No, you didn't see it yesterday. The hundreds of guards of Prince Yan's Mansion were all wearing armor and riding horses out of the city."
"The good news came yesterday afternoon, saying that Captain Zhou Hu intercepted and killed the Jie people in the western suburbs."
"There are really powerful people in Prince Yan's Mansion."
"The most important thing is His Highness King Yan. His Highness King Yan invented tunnel warfare. I heard that the people outside the city were almost unscathed."
"Now that we have His Highness King Yan, we are no longer afraid of those stupid Jie people."
"His Royal Highness the King of Yan is mighty"
"His Royal Highness the King of Yan is mighty"
The streets and alleys were filled with people celebrating, and people were running around to tell each other, and everyone's face was filled with joy. Lin Jingtang stood at the door of his house, watching the people on the street cheering and cheering. A trace of guilt appeared on his face. He had been sitting in the position of Yancheng prefect for more than ten years, and for more than ten years, he had not done what King Yan had done in the past six months. There were so many things going on that he felt ashamed of the people of Yancheng. But this guilt was fleeting, because he felt even more happy, happy that King Yan had arrived, happy that King Yan was many times better than this bad old man like himself.
People passing by greeted Lin Jingtang one after another, and Lin Jingtang responded to everyone with a smile.
"Grandpa, I want to go to Prince Yan's Mansion," Lin Yao said from behind.
Lin Jingtang looked at his beautiful granddaughter and said with a smile: "Go, go, King Yan is a good young man!"
Lin Yao's face turned red with embarrassment, she turned to the other side and said coquettishly: "Grandpa, what are you talking about!"
At this moment, the girl's thoughts were clearly revealed. It's just that she hasn't realized that as a member of the Lin family, she may not be able to get married to Prince Yan's family. Lin Jingtang naturally knew this, but he did not stop him. He also had a little fantasy, what if, what if His Highness King Yan could fall in love with his granddaughter, even as a concubine? With King Yan's character, he could Be kind to Yaoer.
Lin Yao left Lin's house happily. When she came to Prince Yan's Mansion, she did not see His Highness Prince Yan. Ling'er told her that Prince Yan didn't sleep all night last night and was catching up on his sleep now, so she couldn't disturb him. The little girl had no choice but to help Ling'er do what she could.
Around three o'clock in the afternoon, everyone who had rested gathered at Prince Yan's Mansion again. But at this time, Zhao Bin was still sleeping soundly in his arms with his soft Cui Er in the gentle village. Ling'er came quietly once, and when she saw that the two of them hadn't gotten up yet, she sighed and quietly left.
Qin Fang had ordered people to dispose of the corpses of the Jie people in the direction of Guojia Town. After processing, he came to the palace and wanted to report the matter to Zhao Bin, but he had no choice but to retreat temporarily because he saw no one.
Cao Li, He Miao and others were too embarrassed to disturb Zhao Bin, so after a discussion, they began to deal with the aftermath.
Yang Guangtai, the chief secretary of Yancheng, sent people to count the losses of people's houses, livestock and other materials. If the houses were damaged, they would be repaired accordingly. If the cattle and sheep were lost, the palace would compensate the corresponding livestock to ensure that the people could produce smoothly this year.
In the countryside, the people resumed busy farming again. Almost every family went out to open up wasteland and cultivate land. Everyone's face was filled with a happy smile because they saw the hope of survival.
On the mountains to the west of Yancheng, a lonely figure was walking through the mountain roads. He wanted to rush back to report to Sha Erzhu, the chief of the Sand Wolf tribe. He wanted to report the despicable deeds of the Daxia people one by one and let the chief punish them. This Xia Dynasty person. But currently he was hit by an arrow in the back. He was stumbling and moving very slowly. There was no food on him. Fatigue and hunger had taken over his body. He pulled up a piece of green grass on the ground and chewed it in his mouth, hoping to be able to eat it temporarily. Allay a little hunger. Fortunately, he did not encounter a jackal, tiger or leopard, but was discovered by the Jie tribe who came to inquire for information. However, it was only a month later that his rotten and smelly body was discovered by the Jie tribe who came to inquire for information. Found. "Uh, it stinks!" The intelligence agent only left one sentence and walked away. He thought if he was still alive, he thought, what did he think?
A few days later, the secret message reached the capital, to the ears of various aristocratic families, and to the ears of the emperor. Everyone was surprised that this young prince, who was not yet twenty years old, had such courage. Yancheng evaded, but instead severely attacked the Jie tribesmen who came to rob them.
In the Qingxin Palace, Daxia Emperor Zhao Wuji and Ding Guifei were discussing this matter.
Zhao Wuji looked at Concubine Ding excitedly and said, "It seems that Bin'er has inherited the legacy of General Ding. Given time, he will definitely become a general like General Ding."
"What are you talking about, Your Majesty? When it comes to inheritance, it means inheriting His Majesty's wise and martial demeanor. What does it have to do with my father?" Concubine Ding said with a smile.
"Hahaha, my beloved concubine really feels that way."
"That's natural. When the emperor came to the throne, he personally led an army to regain Hebei Road. Such a feat even the previous emperors were afraid of not being able to achieve!" Concubine Ding said flatteringly. Although these words were flattering, they were indeed true. Although Concubine Ding's character would not flatter the emperor excessively, now was a good time, and he hoped to do something for Zhao Bin.
Zhao Wuji looked at the still charming Concubine Ding in front of him and said, "You have also learned to say flattering words."
Ding Guifei Wan'er smiled and said, "It's okay if you don't flatter me. Bin'er is far away in Yancheng and is facing threats from the Jie tribe all the time. How can I, a mother and concubine, rest assured? What's more, this time Bin'er intercepted and killed If the Jie people are killed, they will definitely not give up. Are they afraid that they will send out a large army to attack Yancheng?"
"Do you want him to come back?" Zhao Wuji asked, putting away his smile.
"No, although Yan City is dangerous, the capital city may not be as good. I am just worried that there are too few available guards around Bin'er. Once the Jie people really attack, Bin'er will be unable to resist."
Zhao Wuji looked at Concubine Ding and asked, "What do you think we should do?"
Concubine Ding hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, my concubine made a mistake. The royal family has ordered that the harem must not interfere with politics. Please forgive me." Concubine Ding knew what to say and what not to say. She only had to speak out as a mother. Concerns, just throw out the problem points, and the rest is to see how the emperor solves it.
Zhao Wuji calmed down and said with a smile: "Okay, I will forgive you this time. I know you are worried about Bin'er. It's just that he was such a fool before and openly molested women from good families, which caused the royal family to lose face, so I had no choice but to do something about it." He rushed to Yancheng."
"I know that the emperor asked Bin'er to go to Yancheng for Bin'er's good. I thanked the emperor on Bin'er's behalf," Concubine Ding replied with a deep bow.
"It's good that you know. Okay, it's getting late. I'll go back first."
"I respectfully send you to your Majesty."
Zhao Wuji was walking back to Zhengde Hall, thinking about Concubine Ding's words. Her meaning was very obvious. She hoped to confer military power on King Yan. As long as he had military power, it would be the safest. But if King Yan had If he loses military power, will he threaten the prince in the future? Rebellion among vassal kings has existed since ancient times. However, at present, the aristocratic families are divided into local areas. Once they unite to rebel, relying solely on the current scope of the royal family's control will inevitably be threatened.
Zhao Wuji asked the eunuch who was following him: "Liu Zhi, what do you think Concubine Ding meant by what she just said?"
The great eunuch Liu Zhi was startled for a moment, then smiled and replied: "Go back to the emperor, do you not know this?"
"Haha, I don't know? Still don't say anything."
Liu Zhi didn't answer, but just followed behind with a smile. As the emperor's personal eunuch, Liu Zhi has served Zhao Wuji for thirty years. Since Zhao Wuji was still the prince, Liu Zhi has been waiting by his side. He dares to say that he knows the emperor best, and no one dares to say so. Said it was second. He knew that Zhao Wuji had something on his mind since he opened his mouth to talk about this matter, but he was an eunuch and an eunuch, and he understood the truth that disaster comes from words.
It is taboo for eunuchs to have exclusive power. If this matter reaches the mouths of those wealthy families and they find out about it, even the emperor will not be able to protect him. So he must be confused. Before he makes a choice, he must be confused. Once he makes a choice, he will join a certain party. That is when he speaks.
In the Prince's Mansion, an inconspicuous man quietly walked out of the back door with a secret letter in his arms, left the capital and headed north.
Fang Shutong, the minister of the Ministry of War, looked at the frontier report presented and couldn't help but sigh: "Sure enough, heroes come from young."
Yang Guozhong, the right minister of the Ministry of War in the audience, was puzzled: "Why do you say this, sir?"
"Master Yang, please read it." Fang Shutong handed the report to Yang Guozhong
Yang Guozhong took the report and looked at it carefully and looked excited.
"What do you think, Mr. Yang?" Fang Shutong asked.
"I didn't expect that King Yan would be so courageous and resourceful at such a young age. It's really rare. If Old Gou Ding were still alive, he would be extremely happy to think about it."
"Hahaha, during the Northern Expedition, His Majesty was not much older than the current King of Yan. It seems that this King of Yan really has some of the majesty of His Majesty and Ding Hu."
"My lord is saying, well, it's a pity..." Yang Guozhong said as if he was hesitant to speak.
Fang Shutong motioned for the left and right to step back, turned to Yang Guozhong and asked, "What do you think, Mr. Yang?"
Yang Guozhong couldn't help but tremble slightly when he looked at Fang Shutong's scheming eyes, and said softly: "It depends on Master Fang's intention."
Fang Shutong withdrew his gaze and quietly looked down at a big tree outside the hall. It was spring, and the birds on the tree were also chasing each other to mate. Fang Shutong gently tapped the table with one hand and said jokingly: "I heard that Mr. Yang has a young granddaughter under his knees. I wonder how big the square is now?"
Yang Guozhong looked puzzled. Why did he suddenly ask about his granddaughter while he was talking? "The answer is, Nian Fang is five years old."
"Five years old? It's the time to be naughty and cute." Fang Shutong couldn't help but sigh, "Unlike my granddaughter, she is now twenty-one years old, the eldest is not young anymore, and she has not found a suitable match yet, so why worry about me?" Well, it’s all my wife’s fault for spoiling him.”
Yang Guozhong smiled knowingly. At this moment, he understood Fang Shutong's intention. He was not asking about his granddaughter. It was clear that he was talking about his granddaughter.
When Ding Hu died in battle in the early years, the Fang family did not hesitate to offend the emperor and broke off the engagement between Zhao Bin and Fang Qingxue. Now Zhao Bin has successfully grown up and has his own fiefdom. In addition, he has invented the method of making salt with sea water. Now he has defeated the enemies who invaded Yan City. It can be seen that the young king of Yan is talented.
As for the Fang family, the eighth prince Zhao Cong, the spokesperson of the Fang family in the royal family, is not yet nine years old to be precise. If you place your hopes on the eighth prince, it may be too late. If you switch to the prince or the eldest prince, it will be too late. It's not bad, but how could Fang Shutong, who was born to be strong, be dependent on others? So he made plans to rebuild the old relationship with the Ding family.
It's just that it was the Fang family who proposed to terminate the engagement, so it's hard to bring it up now. And he and Ding Hu are brothers from Paoze. With the relationship between the Yang family and the Ding family, if he is willing to help, it probably won't happen. Big question.
Yang Guozhong smiled and said: "It's a good marriage, but it's a little difficult."
"If Mr. Yang also thinks it is a good marriage, then he is right. I just wonder if Mr. Yang is willing to help. Maybe I can be a great matchmaker for the Yang family in the future."
"In that case, I'll give it a try."
"Then I'll wait for good news."
