When Taijun She heard that Yang Ye had died on hunger strike, her heart ached again. Although she had already heard about the cause of Yang Ye's death, when she heard it again from her son, she couldn't help but feel a burst of grief in her heart. She seemed to be able to feel The pain and relief when the husband is dying.
She sighed and said to Yang Yunfan: "Yes, your grandfather mentioned Yelu Feihong to me several times during his lifetime. He said that he was a man of literary and military skills. He was also familiar with military books and versed in poetry. He was a rare man in the Liao Kingdom who was well versed in both civil and military affairs. The key to a talented person is that he manages the army rigorously. The soldiers he leads never bully the people. He is a Confucian general;
If the two countries weren't in conflict, your grandfather would really want to make friends with him. That's why when Wang Shen used the method of provoking generals to say that your grandfather wanted to collude with the enemy and commit rebellion, he used this matter as a theme and frequently launched attacks. Your grandfather knew that he could not defend himself, so he could only die to prove his ambition. "
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became depressing. Suddenly Yang Yunfan suddenly remembered something and said to Yang Yanzhao with some excitement: "Fourth uncle, do you know my mother? Can you tell me about my mother? Grandma She told me a lot about my father, but grandma didn’t know much about my mother.”
"Your mother is from Liujiazhuang, Shanglin County, Daizhou Prefecture. At that time, the north of Shanglin County was attacked by the Liao army during their raids on grass valleys. Several nearby villages were almost looted, and all the villagers were driven to the Liao Kingdom. Your mother was Also in there;”
"Your father was leading a small team of soldiers to patrol the border. After learning about the situation, he set up an ambush halfway and rescued many villagers, including your mother;
Your father was seriously injured at the time and was forced to recuperate in a nearby village, under the care of your mother. Over time, the two of them fell in love with each other. Finally, with your grandfather's consent, the two of them got together. Since the war was going on at the time, At that time, the wedding was not held, but everyone there knew about it." Yang Yanzhao said slowly as his thoughts returned to eighteen years ago.
"Then there was the incident in Chenjiagu. Your father died in battle, and your mother had just given birth to you. After learning the bad news, she fell ill and died suddenly, and was buried in Liujiazhuang.
Before she died, she asked someone to send you to the army to find your grandfather. Finally, your grandfather asked the head of Zhou to take you back to the Song Dynasty. "
"Of course, the latter information was piecemeal that I pieced together later in Liao Di. At that time, I heard that the Tianyin Sect had sent out masters to intercept and kill you. I thought that you were already in danger, but I didn't expect that you could actually be safe. Return to China." Yang Yanzhao said with emotion as he recalled the past.
After listening to the conversation between the two, Taijun She sighed and said: "Fan'er, this time I am going north to get your mother's ashes back. You have to bury your mother's and your father's ashes together. Although I I have never met this daughter-in-law, but I am very happy that she gave me such a wonderful grandson."
"Grandma, don't worry. No matter how difficult it is to go north, my grandson will definitely return home with the ashes of his grandfather, uncle, mother, and knights from various sects." Yang Yunfan said solemnly, with a trace of determination flashing in his eyes.
"Fan'er, there is no need to rush. Your master also wants you to go down the mountain to practice first, and then make a decision after the "Martial Arts Conference" is held at the end of the year. It will be next year at the earliest." She Taijun said slowly.
In the Long Live Hall of the Song Dynasty Palace, Zhao Guangyi, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, who was nearly sixty years old, was sitting on the dragon couch. His hair and beard were half white, but he looked very strong. He was reading the memorial in his left hand, and holding a brush in his right hand, reviewing. memorial.
The expression on his face sometimes frowned, sometimes smiled and nodded; the eunuch Wang Jien beside him slightly bent forward, took a step forward and said to Zhao Guangyi: "Guanjia, you have been reviewing memorials since the end of the court in the morning. It's almost time, do you want the chef to pass on the food?"
Zhao Guangyi did not raise his head, and continued to review the memorial with the brush in his hand. Without answering, he asked: "Is Zhang Qixian here?".
He has been worrying about the border defense in the north and northwest for the past two days; he has just received an emergency military report that the Liao Kingdom in the north is preparing to go south to invade the border;
Li Jiqian, a party member in the northwest, also continued to harass the northwest border of the Song Dynasty with the funding of the Liao State. The party cavalry came and went like the wind. Although the Song army sent troops to suppress it, they were unable to pursue it and returned without success many times. , which made the Song Dynasty extremely troubled.
"Reporting to the official family, the old slave has sent someone..."
"Reporting to the official family, Zhang Qixian, the Councilor for Political Affairs and Deputy Privy Councilor, has come according to the order and is already waiting outside the palace." Before Wang Jien could finish speaking, the sound of the small yellow door suddenly came from the door of the palace.
After Zhao Guangyi heard the sound, he put down the brush in his hand, pinched his right hand with his left hand, turned his aching wrist and said, "Please come in quickly, Mr. Zhang."
"The humble minister Zhang Qixian comes to see His Majesty."
"Zhang Aiqing, please get up. This is not a court meeting. Aiqing, there is no need to be formal. I will grant you a seat." Zhao Guangyi smiled and said to Zhang Qixian.
The Song Dynasty always treated civil servants with great courtesy, and Zhao Guangyi showed himself as "gentle, courteous and courteous", which naturally made the courtiers grateful for the emperor's courtesy.
"Zhang Aiqing, I tell you that you are here this time for border affairs in the north and northwest. What do you think of the Liao people's invasion of the border? Has the Privy Council thought of a countermeasure?"
In the Song Dynasty, the Privy Council and the Zhongshu clan were responsible for military and government orders, and were known as the "Second Prefecture". The Privy Council, commonly known as the "Western Prefecture", was in charge of military dispatch and campaigns;
The Dongfu is under Zhongshu's sect, also known as Zhengshitang. It is the prime minister's agency and is in charge of major affairs, mainly civil affairs.
Of course, military administration is a national matter, and the East Government Hall cannot be completely bypassed. In fact, the establishment of the Privy Council was a way for the officials of the Song Dynasty to divide the prime minister's military power with the chief of the Privy Council.
After Zhang Qixian heard the emperor's inquiry, he left his seat and bowed and said: "Reporting to the officials, after the morning court today, I discussed this matter with my colleagues in the Privy Council.
The ministers believe that the harassment by the party members in the northwest is caused by scabies. There is no need to expend too much energy and just send a general to guard it. Li Jiqian will never confront our Song army head-on. He will only take the opportunity to plot. profit.
The real worry is the Liao people in the north, but we have received intelligence in advance that the Liao people are about to invade the south. Our border troops are on guard, and the Liao people will lose the upper hand, so the officials do not need to worry too much. "
After hearing this, Zhao Guangyi nodded slightly and said: "Now that the Privy Council has come up with countermeasures, I feel relieved. Yang Yanzhao, the son of Yang Ye, returned from the north this time and brought us key information about the Song Dynasty. According to Zhang Aiqing It seems, how should we reward it? Also, it is said that Yang Ye's grandson has also returned to the Yang family. Several Yang family father and son died in the battlefield and sacrificed their lives for the country. Those who survived are all loyal and martyrs. The court cannot treat them badly. them."
Zhang Qixian bowed and replied: "The officials are benevolent and the Yang family is full of loyalty. The imperial court should treat his family well. Yang Yanzhao has lived in Liao for a long time and is familiar with the armaments and customs of the Liao people. He can be given an official title and placed to guard the border between Song and Liao.
Yang Ye's grandson could be given a title by the imperial court and placed in Taixue, which would also allow the Yang family to have a literati descendant. After all, the Yang family had been generals for generations, so it was time for a literati. "
"That's very good. Let's leave this matter to Zhang Aiqing. At the same time, we will also test the abilities of his uncle and nephew to see if they can be entrusted with important tasks." Zhao Guangyi thought for a while and said.
After Zhang Qixian withdrew, Zhao Guangyi slowly stood up from the dragon bed. The bursts of pain from the wound on his leg made his face very distorted and he breathed in cold air.
Seeing this, the eunuch Wang Jien on the side quickly stepped forward to support Zhao Guangyi and said slowly: "Guan, your old illness has relapsed and it is not suitable to move around. If the official is tired, I will call a few people to perform a show to relieve your boredom." ,"
"Oh, forget it, I just want to go out for a walk, but my health is not good anymore. The old wounds have re-opened recently. These quack doctors from Taiyuan Hospital, what is the use of me caring for them? They will only tell me to rest more and not be angry. , hum..." Zhao Guangyi sighed and said.
In the "Gaoliang River" battle between Song and Liao more than 20 years ago, the Song army was defeated. Zhao Guangyi escaped on his own horse. On the way, he was shot by two arrows by Brother Yeluxiu.
Although the arrow in his leg was not fatal, Zhao Guangyi was in a hurry to escape and had no time to treat his injury. By the time he returned to the city, the wound had become infected and suppurative, which is commonly known as "wind evil entering the body";
Secondly, Zhao Guangyi usually had a good life and had good food and clothing. He only focused on literature and did not like to exercise. His body was not very strong, so the arrow injury had been with Zhao Guangyi for more than 20 years, torturing him from time to time.
