Chapter 434
Chapter 434
Chapter 434
In Tao County, Huang Chunhui led a group of officials and generals to stand on the top of the city, watching hundreds of Tang cavalry driving the Beiliao rangers away.
"It's spring, sons and daughters should also practice well. Many people are arguing about how to practice. Look at me! The best practice is fighting!"
Huang Chunhui patted the wall lightly.
Liao Jin said: "The turmoil in the Northern Liao Dynasty, Helian Peak's heirs killed each other, and they died cleanly. It's cheaper for that uncle."
"Don't underestimate him." Huang Chunhui warned: "He Lianchun's ability to survive under He Lianfeng's intimidation to this day shows that this person has good means."
"This person's forbearance is number one," Liao Jin said.
"This person is alive in the world, who is not forbearing? Those who can live unscrupulously, how many of them will end well?" Huang Chunhui patted the top of the wall, "This time, we can let the Beiliao speak and not interfere with the Great Tang's attack on the South. Zhou, Zitai contributed a lot."
Liu Qing coughed dryly, "It's just luck."
Liao Jin smiled but said, "His luck is good, he can be called a lucky general. Otherwise, the court would not choose him to go to southern Xinjiang."
"Old Liao, you don't need to shield him from the limelight. His success is his success." Huang Chunhui said with a smile, "He has been to Southern Xinjiang and Southern Zhou. If he doesn't go, who can?"
"This is also luck." Liao Jin laughed.
He was gradually taking over some things, and gradually began to learn how to shelter his subordinates from the wind and rain.
"Hmm! That's right! It's also luck!" Huang Chunhui smiled, "Look, I can't say it, and it came as soon as I said it."
More than a hundred riders rushed over, and Yang Xuan cupped his hands at the foot of the city, "I've seen my husband."
"Open the door." Huang Chunhui thumped his waist with his backhand, and Liao Jin ordered, "Get a stool."
When Yang Xuan came up, Huang Chunhui was sitting on a stool, leaning against the wall, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand.
Like an old man on a spring outing.
Seeing Yang Xuan, he asked, "Do you know why I asked you to come?"
"Southern Zhou." This is not the time for humility.
"Well!" Huang Chunhui raised his eyes and looked at him, "The situation between the northern border and the southern border is fierce, so I won't talk about the reason. If you go to the southern border, those people will not be polite, or superficially polite. tripper."
He coughed a few times, "I'm not afraid of these, what I'm afraid of is that someone will act secretly regardless of the overall situation."
Such things are not uncommon.
"Just like Lin Yana's battle, He Lianfeng stabbed him from behind." Yang Xuan said.
"It's good if you understand." Huang Chunhui said, "Going to southern Xinjiang is not only about fighting wits and courage with the enemy." He pointed to his temple, "You have to cheer up, keep your eyes on the six directions, and listen to all directions. , Beware of being tricked by your own people."
"Yes."
"The old man said some things that Zhang Huan didn't like to hear." Huang Chunhui said with a smile: "Up and down in Nanjiang, one word, stingy!"
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Master, it's two words."
Huang Chunhui wrung his fingers, "Oh! It's two words."
He smiled like a naughty boy, which immediately elicited a burst of laughter.
Huang Chunhui stood up, "Zitai is walking with the old man."
The two walked slowly along the city.
The wind was so strong that Huang Chunhui was blown as if he would fly away in the next moment. Yang Xuan supported his arm, Huang Chunhui froze for a moment, then smiled and said: "This old man has cultivation."
Yang Xuan said: "The lower official just wants to help Xianggong go for a while..."
Huang Chunhui was silent.
Without this old man in front of him, Yang Xuan's journey in northern Xinjiang would not be so smooth.
Therefore, he respects and admires this old man from the bottom of his heart.
"Northern Xinjiang is complicated, but southern Xinjiang is even more complicated. Jiedu deputy envoy Zhang Chumao is from the Yang family, and King Yue is Yang's grandson. What do these two people want to do in southern Xinjiang? They just want to seize power and use power to create momentum , into the Eastern Palace."
"Princes and grandchildren are all big troubles." Huang Chunhui sighed: "So after King Wei came to Northern Xinjiang, I only saw him a few times. The time I took him to the expedition was to give His Majesty an explanation, and the rest, Let him torment himself. As long as he doesn't overdo it, the old man will be out of sight and out of mind."
Yang Xuan nodded, "But Zhang Huan and Yue Wang kept polite."
"Zhang Huan wants to go to Chang'an as a chancellor, so he can suppress the old man. Therefore, he will not offend the king of Yue, otherwise Yang Songcheng and others will join forces to suppress him in southern Xinjiang for a lifetime." Huang Chunhui looked at Yang Xuan, "You What do you think?"
"There is more than enough to seek life, but not enough to seek the country."
Huang Chunhui nodded, "This statement is appropriate. The old man told you this, not to make you despise him, but..."
"Know yourself and know your enemy, be careful and be careful!"
There was a smile in Huang Chunhui's eyes, and he patted Yang Xuan on the back of his hand, "Naughty!"
Warmth welled up in Yang Xuan's heart, "Is there anything else to explain, Mr. Xiang?"
"I've said so much to tell you to be careful." Huang Chunhui stopped and turned to look at him, "But the old man wants to tell you that when you leave the Tang Dynasty, you should have an idea in your head..."
Yang Xuan stood with his hands tied.
Huang Chunhui raised his eyes, and said word by word: "Go all out for Datang!"
……
Changan.
Zhou Zun is preparing his luggage at home.
Zhou Qin stood outside the door with a cane, "Yang Songcheng suggested that you go to southern Xinjiang and become the commander of the marching army. It seems that the position is high and powerful, but the coach Zhang Huan wants to curry favor with Yang Songcheng. The deputy commander Zhang Chumao is Yang Songcheng's son-in-law. Jun, that’s even more fuel to the flames. Hey! Who among these people doesn’t want to please Yang Songcheng? Go here...be careful.”
"I know." Zhou Zun picked up a book, thought about it and put it back, "Zi Tai will lead the army in northern Xinjiang, so I can take care of him."
Zhou Qin walked in, "You two don't know who will take care of the other. By the way, Ah Ning wrote a letter?"
"Come here, just to talk about some short stories about the parents."
"Is Zitai coming to Chang'an or..."
"He came to Chang'an, and it was too far to go to southern Xinjiang, so he went directly to southern Xinjiang."
After packing up his things, in the early morning of the second day, Zhou Zun bid farewell to his father and went to the palace to see the emperor.
It is rare for the emperor, who is so happy to miss Shu, to see each other in the pear garden.
"When I go to southern Xinjiang, I need to see more and listen more."
"Yes."
After a few words, Zhou Zun resigned.
After leaving the palace, Chang Mu, the staff member who was waiting, asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any private instructions?"
Zhou Zun nodded, "It's nothing more than trying to use the recent conflict between Zhou and Yang to check and balance."
Chang Mu smiled and said, "No wonder His Majesty ordered my son-in-law to lead the northern border army to the southern border."
"Zitai and King Wei are quite close. In addition, he has saved the noble concubine, so he is the sworn enemy of the Yang family. He went to the southern border. Even if the old man's position is unstable, he has to worry about bringing him down. In this way, the two of Weng and son-in-law will join forces. It can check and balance the civil and military forces in southern Xinjiang."
Zhou Zun said indifferently: "Machines and tricks can be called great, but they lack grandeur. No wonder Emperor Filial Piety was evaluated as a hero for a while."
The emperor returned to the pear garden immediately.
"Where are the stones?"
"Your Majesty, Shaojian Han is watching them repair the palace."
"Let others do it."
After a while, Han Shitou was summoned back.
"Your Majesty." Han Shitou looked at the disheveled man, and the emperor smiled and said, "Why?"
"The servant girl said that a big log was rotten. Those people didn't believe it, so the servant girl went to pull it, and it collapsed immediately."
"Hahahaha!"
The emperor laughed.
Someone said outside: "Why don't I go get Han Shaojian a wet wipe?"
The servant beside him said sadly: "If you want to die yourself, don't drag us down."
"What do you mean?"
"Wipe off the dust, who knows the hard work of Han Shaojian?"
The emperor said in a happy mood: "Ask for news about southern Xinjiang."
"Yes."
Han Shitou made people go to the mirror stage.
The news arrived in the afternoon, and it was still Wang Shou.
"There is also a letter from King Yue."
Han Shishi went in.
"Your Majesty, there is a letter from King Yue."
"Look, let's talk briefly." The emperor closed his eyes, and the imperial concubine walked behind him and rubbed his shoulders.
Han Shitou looked at it carefully.
"The king of Yue said in the letter that he was apprehensive when he learned that he could serve as the supervisor of the army, and was worried that the southern expedition would be ruined. He was very grateful to His Majesty's letter... vowed to serve the country with all his strength..."
"...The King of Yue finally said that Zhang Huan sharpened his sword and wanted to make meritorious deeds. The same is true for Zhang Chumao."
The emperor seemed to be asleep.
The imperial concubine was still kneading, but Han Shitou remained motionless.
"Stone."
"The servant is here."
"Tell me, are his words credible?"
"Slave..."
The emperor opened his eyes, "I don't believe a word."
……
In addition to being cool in the morning and evening in southern Xinjiang in summer, it is already very hot.
Qinghe County, where the Southern Xinjiang Jiedushi is stationed, has now become a large military camp.
In Jiedushi's mansion, civil and military officials gathered together.
Zhang Huan propped up the table with both hands, staring at the map fixedly.
"Nanzhou is on alert. If so, a surprise attack will become a luxury." Zhang Chumao pointed to the territory of Nanzhou.
"It doesn't matter if the raid is successful or not." Zhang Huan said flatly, "This battle will show our prestige in the southern border, so it's better for them to be prepared, so as not to clamor about invincibility in the future."
Officials of the Southern Zhou Dynasty often released such remarks, what was the crime of losing to Datang in the past, and what was the reason, in a word, Datang was very lucky, and we were so unlucky.
"That's right." Zhang Chumao smiled. Although he disagreed, it's not a good thing to have a disagreement with the coach at this moment.
He glanced at King Yue who was smiling and not speaking, and thought to himself that King Wei did not have the power to supervise the army in the last battle in Northern Xinjiang, so it can be seen that in the eyes of the emperor, King Wei was not on the table.
It's just a servant girl who has a son!
If the queen does not fall, he is also worthy to covet the East Palace?
The King of Yue smiled and said: "Master Zhang's words are very true. This king thinks that this kind of fight will be a good start, and the first battle will shock the enemy. If this is the case, you need a strong general."
Shi Zhongtang's heart beat faster. On the one hand, he hoped that King Yue would say good things for him, but on the other hand, he was worried that Zhang Huan would be furious because of it.
It's hard to be a man in the middle, but he has to do it and do it well.
He was in a daze... When will I be able to make others think about myself carefully?
Zhang Huan raised his head slowly, "The king's meaning..."
The King of Yue pointed to Shi Zhongtang, "If you talk about a fierce general, the southern border's fierce general is number one, is it General Shi?"
Zhang Huan was taken aback, he had his own confidants, and he was ready to let them shine.
But when King Yue spoke, he couldn't refuse.
If he wants to return to Chang'an as Prime Minister, Yang Songcheng may not be able to accomplish anything, but he can do bad things.
What's more, he has always assumed that he regards Shi Zhongtang as his confidant, if he refuses at this moment, the Yue king will be annoyed, and Shi Zhongtang will be renounced in an instant.
But if he agrees, the favor will belong to King Yue again, and he will become a villain.
Your Majesty... something interesting!
Zhang Huan nodded, "Yunshan Slave is brave, I know all about it, I have watched him fight around all these years, and I have long wanted to remind him."
Shi Zhongtang got up and saluted, "I dare not or forget the kindness of my lord."
King Yue glanced at him and smiled.
Interesting!
Shi Zhongtang's words were a statement: Although it was recommended by the King of Yue, the lower officials know who their benefactors are.
Zhang Huan really smiled happily, "The Northern Xinjiang Army will also be involved in this battle. According to the news from the Ministry of War, the Northern Xinjiang Army will dispatch [-] cavalry."
The king of Yue asked, "Who leads the army?"
Yang Songcheng has already expressed his position that he will do his best to help King Yue enter the East Palace.
Now that the stance has been put on, he will show weakness if he plays dormant again.So the attitude of Yue Wang is a bit sharp recently.
Zhang Huan shook his head, "The news hasn't come yet."
King Yue and Zhang Chumao looked at each other.
Zhang Chumao said: "There are many generals in northern Xinjiang, but there are only a few who can stand on their own. They are Jiang Cunzhong and others."
Later, everyone dispersed.
Sitting there, Zhang Huan suddenly said faintly: "The king of Yue is a little impatient."
Sima Chuyuan was his confidant, and said with a sneer, "I saw it before, and the king of Yue clearly wanted to win over Shi Zhongtang."
"The old man hasn't left yet!" Zhang Huan said lightly: "It is Yang Xuan who came from the northern border. Neither."
"Xianggong means..."
Zhang Huan picked up the teacup, "It's good if we don't get along!"
……
"It's Yang Xuan." Zhang Chumao said after leaving the Jiedu envoy's mansion, "We have already heard about this matter."
"Zhang Huan wanted to use this to express his dissatisfaction." King Yue said.
"If you are dissatisfied, be dissatisfied! But he dare not turn his face." Zhang Chumao smiled comfortably, "Zhou Zun will also come, this is a hostage sent by the head of the country. If it is not appropriate, throw a big pot to him, and the head of the Zhou family will Disgraced, it would be a big joke to pass it back to Chang'an!"
The sound of horseshoes came, and everyone looked up, and saw several sergeants coming on horseback.
"What's the matter?" Zhang Chumao waved.
A sergeant dismounted, "Zhou Changshi is here."
Zhang Chumao said lightly: "Zhou Zun is here, Your Majesty, it's not a bad thing to welcome you."
King Yue glanced at him, "This king knows."
Zhang Chumao's heart shuddered, knowing that he had overstepped the mark.
Zhou Zun entered the city in a hurry, and when he saw the King of Yue rushing over, he got off his horse and cupped his hands, "How dare you do that?"
King Yue said with a smile: "Zhou Changshi has worked hard all the way."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhou Zun asked, "I wonder if the reinforcements from northern Xinjiang have arrived?"
"It's just these few days." King Yue said with a smile: "There are rules in the army, delaying the schedule is a serious crime, if you want to come to the northern border army, you won't be late."
Zhou Zun nodded.
The reinforcements from Chang'an then entered the city.
No one gave them a second glance.
Luo Bing and Mo Congduan were also among the reinforcements, leading [-] cavalry under their command.
"It seems that we are not very popular." Mo Congduan said resentfully.
"Watchdog!" Luo Bing smiled and said, "Who will welcome the watchdog out of Chang'an?"
After entering the Jiedu Ambassador's Mansion, after exchanging pleasantries and explanations, Zhang Huan said, "Let's rest first. In the afternoon, the old man will prepare a banquet to welcome Zhou Changshi."
A long history is not enough to make him like this, but this long history is also the head of the Zhou family in a family of five surnames, so it is a different matter.
In the afternoon, civil and military personnel in southern Xinjiang gathered together.
Zhou Zun went to the meeting with his staff and accompanying generals.
Three rounds of wine.
Zhang Chumao winked.
A foreign general stood up and said: "I heard that Zhou Chang Shi's family has passed on his cultivation, and this battle will surely capture the flag."
Zhou Zun looked at this person and said calmly: "This old man is the commander of the marching army."
It was Shi's turn to kill the enemy, and the battle was bound to be a disastrous defeat.
As the head of the family, he has many good players around him, and his practice is just to strengthen his body and prolong his life.
Zhang Chumao introduced: "This man's name is Ashina Yansong, and he is a strong fighter in southern Xinjiang. He likes to fight the most. Zhou Changshi is new, why don't you...give me a try?"
This is provocation!
In Chang'an, Zhou Zun punched Yang Songcheng.
Regardless of past suspicions, Yang Songcheng took the initiative to recommend Zhou Zun as the commander of the marching army.
now.
Yang Songcheng's son-in-law showed a ferocious expression.
Zhou Zun looked around.
Zhang Huan seemed to be thinking about something, but he didn't hear it.
King Yue was talking to the staff around him in a low voice, as if he didn't hear it.
The other civil and military officials are alright, at most, their gloating expressions are fleeting.
The generals didn't hide their emotions at all, they almost laughed out loud.
——They like to see noble people make a fool of themselves!
And I can't blame my own head.
Zhou Zun took a deep breath.
Zhang Chumao smiled and made up the knife: "If Zhou Changshi refuses to make a move... I think it will be harmless, after all, peace has been a long time!"
This is to plant a thunderbolt for the Zhou family... The peace has been long, and the Zhou family has lost its bravery.
Different from the Southern Zhou Dynasty, in Datang, when evaluating the potential of a family, martial bravery was an important indicator.
If a family loses its martial courage, it means that their children have only one leg to become an official.
Lame!
Not far!
Everyone looked at Zhou Zun with a smile.
Someone outside said: "Please wait for the villain to report to the gentleman."
"No need, I'll go in by myself."
A man said calmly.
The footsteps were just outside the door.
Everyone looked up slowly.
Yang Xuan stood outside the door, looking at Zhang Chumao.
"Who wants to have a try?"
(End of this chapter)
In Tao County, Huang Chunhui led a group of officials and generals to stand on the top of the city, watching hundreds of Tang cavalry driving the Beiliao rangers away.
"It's spring, sons and daughters should also practice well. Many people are arguing about how to practice. Look at me! The best practice is fighting!"
Huang Chunhui patted the wall lightly.
Liao Jin said: "The turmoil in the Northern Liao Dynasty, Helian Peak's heirs killed each other, and they died cleanly. It's cheaper for that uncle."
"Don't underestimate him." Huang Chunhui warned: "He Lianchun's ability to survive under He Lianfeng's intimidation to this day shows that this person has good means."
"This person's forbearance is number one," Liao Jin said.
"This person is alive in the world, who is not forbearing? Those who can live unscrupulously, how many of them will end well?" Huang Chunhui patted the top of the wall, "This time, we can let the Beiliao speak and not interfere with the Great Tang's attack on the South. Zhou, Zitai contributed a lot."
Liu Qing coughed dryly, "It's just luck."
Liao Jin smiled but said, "His luck is good, he can be called a lucky general. Otherwise, the court would not choose him to go to southern Xinjiang."
"Old Liao, you don't need to shield him from the limelight. His success is his success." Huang Chunhui said with a smile, "He has been to Southern Xinjiang and Southern Zhou. If he doesn't go, who can?"
"This is also luck." Liao Jin laughed.
He was gradually taking over some things, and gradually began to learn how to shelter his subordinates from the wind and rain.
"Hmm! That's right! It's also luck!" Huang Chunhui smiled, "Look, I can't say it, and it came as soon as I said it."
More than a hundred riders rushed over, and Yang Xuan cupped his hands at the foot of the city, "I've seen my husband."
"Open the door." Huang Chunhui thumped his waist with his backhand, and Liao Jin ordered, "Get a stool."
When Yang Xuan came up, Huang Chunhui was sitting on a stool, leaning against the wall, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand.
Like an old man on a spring outing.
Seeing Yang Xuan, he asked, "Do you know why I asked you to come?"
"Southern Zhou." This is not the time for humility.
"Well!" Huang Chunhui raised his eyes and looked at him, "The situation between the northern border and the southern border is fierce, so I won't talk about the reason. If you go to the southern border, those people will not be polite, or superficially polite. tripper."
He coughed a few times, "I'm not afraid of these, what I'm afraid of is that someone will act secretly regardless of the overall situation."
Such things are not uncommon.
"Just like Lin Yana's battle, He Lianfeng stabbed him from behind." Yang Xuan said.
"It's good if you understand." Huang Chunhui said, "Going to southern Xinjiang is not only about fighting wits and courage with the enemy." He pointed to his temple, "You have to cheer up, keep your eyes on the six directions, and listen to all directions. , Beware of being tricked by your own people."
"Yes."
"The old man said some things that Zhang Huan didn't like to hear." Huang Chunhui said with a smile: "Up and down in Nanjiang, one word, stingy!"
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Master, it's two words."
Huang Chunhui wrung his fingers, "Oh! It's two words."
He smiled like a naughty boy, which immediately elicited a burst of laughter.
Huang Chunhui stood up, "Zitai is walking with the old man."
The two walked slowly along the city.
The wind was so strong that Huang Chunhui was blown as if he would fly away in the next moment. Yang Xuan supported his arm, Huang Chunhui froze for a moment, then smiled and said: "This old man has cultivation."
Yang Xuan said: "The lower official just wants to help Xianggong go for a while..."
Huang Chunhui was silent.
Without this old man in front of him, Yang Xuan's journey in northern Xinjiang would not be so smooth.
Therefore, he respects and admires this old man from the bottom of his heart.
"Northern Xinjiang is complicated, but southern Xinjiang is even more complicated. Jiedu deputy envoy Zhang Chumao is from the Yang family, and King Yue is Yang's grandson. What do these two people want to do in southern Xinjiang? They just want to seize power and use power to create momentum , into the Eastern Palace."
"Princes and grandchildren are all big troubles." Huang Chunhui sighed: "So after King Wei came to Northern Xinjiang, I only saw him a few times. The time I took him to the expedition was to give His Majesty an explanation, and the rest, Let him torment himself. As long as he doesn't overdo it, the old man will be out of sight and out of mind."
Yang Xuan nodded, "But Zhang Huan and Yue Wang kept polite."
"Zhang Huan wants to go to Chang'an as a chancellor, so he can suppress the old man. Therefore, he will not offend the king of Yue, otherwise Yang Songcheng and others will join forces to suppress him in southern Xinjiang for a lifetime." Huang Chunhui looked at Yang Xuan, "You What do you think?"
"There is more than enough to seek life, but not enough to seek the country."
Huang Chunhui nodded, "This statement is appropriate. The old man told you this, not to make you despise him, but..."
"Know yourself and know your enemy, be careful and be careful!"
There was a smile in Huang Chunhui's eyes, and he patted Yang Xuan on the back of his hand, "Naughty!"
Warmth welled up in Yang Xuan's heart, "Is there anything else to explain, Mr. Xiang?"
"I've said so much to tell you to be careful." Huang Chunhui stopped and turned to look at him, "But the old man wants to tell you that when you leave the Tang Dynasty, you should have an idea in your head..."
Yang Xuan stood with his hands tied.
Huang Chunhui raised his eyes, and said word by word: "Go all out for Datang!"
……
Changan.
Zhou Zun is preparing his luggage at home.
Zhou Qin stood outside the door with a cane, "Yang Songcheng suggested that you go to southern Xinjiang and become the commander of the marching army. It seems that the position is high and powerful, but the coach Zhang Huan wants to curry favor with Yang Songcheng. The deputy commander Zhang Chumao is Yang Songcheng's son-in-law. Jun, that’s even more fuel to the flames. Hey! Who among these people doesn’t want to please Yang Songcheng? Go here...be careful.”
"I know." Zhou Zun picked up a book, thought about it and put it back, "Zi Tai will lead the army in northern Xinjiang, so I can take care of him."
Zhou Qin walked in, "You two don't know who will take care of the other. By the way, Ah Ning wrote a letter?"
"Come here, just to talk about some short stories about the parents."
"Is Zitai coming to Chang'an or..."
"He came to Chang'an, and it was too far to go to southern Xinjiang, so he went directly to southern Xinjiang."
After packing up his things, in the early morning of the second day, Zhou Zun bid farewell to his father and went to the palace to see the emperor.
It is rare for the emperor, who is so happy to miss Shu, to see each other in the pear garden.
"When I go to southern Xinjiang, I need to see more and listen more."
"Yes."
After a few words, Zhou Zun resigned.
After leaving the palace, Chang Mu, the staff member who was waiting, asked, "Your Majesty, do you have any private instructions?"
Zhou Zun nodded, "It's nothing more than trying to use the recent conflict between Zhou and Yang to check and balance."
Chang Mu smiled and said, "No wonder His Majesty ordered my son-in-law to lead the northern border army to the southern border."
"Zitai and King Wei are quite close. In addition, he has saved the noble concubine, so he is the sworn enemy of the Yang family. He went to the southern border. Even if the old man's position is unstable, he has to worry about bringing him down. In this way, the two of Weng and son-in-law will join forces. It can check and balance the civil and military forces in southern Xinjiang."
Zhou Zun said indifferently: "Machines and tricks can be called great, but they lack grandeur. No wonder Emperor Filial Piety was evaluated as a hero for a while."
The emperor returned to the pear garden immediately.
"Where are the stones?"
"Your Majesty, Shaojian Han is watching them repair the palace."
"Let others do it."
After a while, Han Shitou was summoned back.
"Your Majesty." Han Shitou looked at the disheveled man, and the emperor smiled and said, "Why?"
"The servant girl said that a big log was rotten. Those people didn't believe it, so the servant girl went to pull it, and it collapsed immediately."
"Hahahaha!"
The emperor laughed.
Someone said outside: "Why don't I go get Han Shaojian a wet wipe?"
The servant beside him said sadly: "If you want to die yourself, don't drag us down."
"What do you mean?"
"Wipe off the dust, who knows the hard work of Han Shaojian?"
The emperor said in a happy mood: "Ask for news about southern Xinjiang."
"Yes."
Han Shitou made people go to the mirror stage.
The news arrived in the afternoon, and it was still Wang Shou.
"There is also a letter from King Yue."
Han Shishi went in.
"Your Majesty, there is a letter from King Yue."
"Look, let's talk briefly." The emperor closed his eyes, and the imperial concubine walked behind him and rubbed his shoulders.
Han Shitou looked at it carefully.
"The king of Yue said in the letter that he was apprehensive when he learned that he could serve as the supervisor of the army, and was worried that the southern expedition would be ruined. He was very grateful to His Majesty's letter... vowed to serve the country with all his strength..."
"...The King of Yue finally said that Zhang Huan sharpened his sword and wanted to make meritorious deeds. The same is true for Zhang Chumao."
The emperor seemed to be asleep.
The imperial concubine was still kneading, but Han Shitou remained motionless.
"Stone."
"The servant is here."
"Tell me, are his words credible?"
"Slave..."
The emperor opened his eyes, "I don't believe a word."
……
In addition to being cool in the morning and evening in southern Xinjiang in summer, it is already very hot.
Qinghe County, where the Southern Xinjiang Jiedushi is stationed, has now become a large military camp.
In Jiedushi's mansion, civil and military officials gathered together.
Zhang Huan propped up the table with both hands, staring at the map fixedly.
"Nanzhou is on alert. If so, a surprise attack will become a luxury." Zhang Chumao pointed to the territory of Nanzhou.
"It doesn't matter if the raid is successful or not." Zhang Huan said flatly, "This battle will show our prestige in the southern border, so it's better for them to be prepared, so as not to clamor about invincibility in the future."
Officials of the Southern Zhou Dynasty often released such remarks, what was the crime of losing to Datang in the past, and what was the reason, in a word, Datang was very lucky, and we were so unlucky.
"That's right." Zhang Chumao smiled. Although he disagreed, it's not a good thing to have a disagreement with the coach at this moment.
He glanced at King Yue who was smiling and not speaking, and thought to himself that King Wei did not have the power to supervise the army in the last battle in Northern Xinjiang, so it can be seen that in the eyes of the emperor, King Wei was not on the table.
It's just a servant girl who has a son!
If the queen does not fall, he is also worthy to covet the East Palace?
The King of Yue smiled and said: "Master Zhang's words are very true. This king thinks that this kind of fight will be a good start, and the first battle will shock the enemy. If this is the case, you need a strong general."
Shi Zhongtang's heart beat faster. On the one hand, he hoped that King Yue would say good things for him, but on the other hand, he was worried that Zhang Huan would be furious because of it.
It's hard to be a man in the middle, but he has to do it and do it well.
He was in a daze... When will I be able to make others think about myself carefully?
Zhang Huan raised his head slowly, "The king's meaning..."
The King of Yue pointed to Shi Zhongtang, "If you talk about a fierce general, the southern border's fierce general is number one, is it General Shi?"
Zhang Huan was taken aback, he had his own confidants, and he was ready to let them shine.
But when King Yue spoke, he couldn't refuse.
If he wants to return to Chang'an as Prime Minister, Yang Songcheng may not be able to accomplish anything, but he can do bad things.
What's more, he has always assumed that he regards Shi Zhongtang as his confidant, if he refuses at this moment, the Yue king will be annoyed, and Shi Zhongtang will be renounced in an instant.
But if he agrees, the favor will belong to King Yue again, and he will become a villain.
Your Majesty... something interesting!
Zhang Huan nodded, "Yunshan Slave is brave, I know all about it, I have watched him fight around all these years, and I have long wanted to remind him."
Shi Zhongtang got up and saluted, "I dare not or forget the kindness of my lord."
King Yue glanced at him and smiled.
Interesting!
Shi Zhongtang's words were a statement: Although it was recommended by the King of Yue, the lower officials know who their benefactors are.
Zhang Huan really smiled happily, "The Northern Xinjiang Army will also be involved in this battle. According to the news from the Ministry of War, the Northern Xinjiang Army will dispatch [-] cavalry."
The king of Yue asked, "Who leads the army?"
Yang Songcheng has already expressed his position that he will do his best to help King Yue enter the East Palace.
Now that the stance has been put on, he will show weakness if he plays dormant again.So the attitude of Yue Wang is a bit sharp recently.
Zhang Huan shook his head, "The news hasn't come yet."
King Yue and Zhang Chumao looked at each other.
Zhang Chumao said: "There are many generals in northern Xinjiang, but there are only a few who can stand on their own. They are Jiang Cunzhong and others."
Later, everyone dispersed.
Sitting there, Zhang Huan suddenly said faintly: "The king of Yue is a little impatient."
Sima Chuyuan was his confidant, and said with a sneer, "I saw it before, and the king of Yue clearly wanted to win over Shi Zhongtang."
"The old man hasn't left yet!" Zhang Huan said lightly: "It is Yang Xuan who came from the northern border. Neither."
"Xianggong means..."
Zhang Huan picked up the teacup, "It's good if we don't get along!"
……
"It's Yang Xuan." Zhang Chumao said after leaving the Jiedu envoy's mansion, "We have already heard about this matter."
"Zhang Huan wanted to use this to express his dissatisfaction." King Yue said.
"If you are dissatisfied, be dissatisfied! But he dare not turn his face." Zhang Chumao smiled comfortably, "Zhou Zun will also come, this is a hostage sent by the head of the country. If it is not appropriate, throw a big pot to him, and the head of the Zhou family will Disgraced, it would be a big joke to pass it back to Chang'an!"
The sound of horseshoes came, and everyone looked up, and saw several sergeants coming on horseback.
"What's the matter?" Zhang Chumao waved.
A sergeant dismounted, "Zhou Changshi is here."
Zhang Chumao said lightly: "Zhou Zun is here, Your Majesty, it's not a bad thing to welcome you."
King Yue glanced at him, "This king knows."
Zhang Chumao's heart shuddered, knowing that he had overstepped the mark.
Zhou Zun entered the city in a hurry, and when he saw the King of Yue rushing over, he got off his horse and cupped his hands, "How dare you do that?"
King Yue said with a smile: "Zhou Changshi has worked hard all the way."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhou Zun asked, "I wonder if the reinforcements from northern Xinjiang have arrived?"
"It's just these few days." King Yue said with a smile: "There are rules in the army, delaying the schedule is a serious crime, if you want to come to the northern border army, you won't be late."
Zhou Zun nodded.
The reinforcements from Chang'an then entered the city.
No one gave them a second glance.
Luo Bing and Mo Congduan were also among the reinforcements, leading [-] cavalry under their command.
"It seems that we are not very popular." Mo Congduan said resentfully.
"Watchdog!" Luo Bing smiled and said, "Who will welcome the watchdog out of Chang'an?"
After entering the Jiedu Ambassador's Mansion, after exchanging pleasantries and explanations, Zhang Huan said, "Let's rest first. In the afternoon, the old man will prepare a banquet to welcome Zhou Changshi."
A long history is not enough to make him like this, but this long history is also the head of the Zhou family in a family of five surnames, so it is a different matter.
In the afternoon, civil and military personnel in southern Xinjiang gathered together.
Zhou Zun went to the meeting with his staff and accompanying generals.
Three rounds of wine.
Zhang Chumao winked.
A foreign general stood up and said: "I heard that Zhou Chang Shi's family has passed on his cultivation, and this battle will surely capture the flag."
Zhou Zun looked at this person and said calmly: "This old man is the commander of the marching army."
It was Shi's turn to kill the enemy, and the battle was bound to be a disastrous defeat.
As the head of the family, he has many good players around him, and his practice is just to strengthen his body and prolong his life.
Zhang Chumao introduced: "This man's name is Ashina Yansong, and he is a strong fighter in southern Xinjiang. He likes to fight the most. Zhou Changshi is new, why don't you...give me a try?"
This is provocation!
In Chang'an, Zhou Zun punched Yang Songcheng.
Regardless of past suspicions, Yang Songcheng took the initiative to recommend Zhou Zun as the commander of the marching army.
now.
Yang Songcheng's son-in-law showed a ferocious expression.
Zhou Zun looked around.
Zhang Huan seemed to be thinking about something, but he didn't hear it.
King Yue was talking to the staff around him in a low voice, as if he didn't hear it.
The other civil and military officials are alright, at most, their gloating expressions are fleeting.
The generals didn't hide their emotions at all, they almost laughed out loud.
——They like to see noble people make a fool of themselves!
And I can't blame my own head.
Zhou Zun took a deep breath.
Zhang Chumao smiled and made up the knife: "If Zhou Changshi refuses to make a move... I think it will be harmless, after all, peace has been a long time!"
This is to plant a thunderbolt for the Zhou family... The peace has been long, and the Zhou family has lost its bravery.
Different from the Southern Zhou Dynasty, in Datang, when evaluating the potential of a family, martial bravery was an important indicator.
If a family loses its martial courage, it means that their children have only one leg to become an official.
Lame!
Not far!
Everyone looked at Zhou Zun with a smile.
Someone outside said: "Please wait for the villain to report to the gentleman."
"No need, I'll go in by myself."
A man said calmly.
The footsteps were just outside the door.
Everyone looked up slowly.
Yang Xuan stood outside the door, looking at Zhang Chumao.
"Who wants to have a try?"
(End of this chapter)