“...... That's the way it is, after He Dushuai mediated, the dispute between Li and Ma was calmed down, and they each took a step back into the city. Now the northern generals are placed in the hotel separately, waiting for the summons! In the Chongzheng Palace, Zhao Cao reported the episode before Kaifeng City to Liu Chengyou.

"Huh!" Liu Chengyou's reaction was quite calm, and in a joking tone, he said to Zhao Xi: "Let you pick them up, but I am fortunate to watch such a good show!" ”

Zhao Yu was a little difficult to understand his attitude towards the emperor's words, and said: "It is understandable that the military envoys have been in the army for a long time, and their temperaments are violent and conflicting!" ”

Liu Chengyou said coldly: "It's rare to come to Tokyo once, arguing loudly at the feet of the Jingshi, insulting and scolding, attacking each other, attracting everyone to watch, is there still the decency of a Han general?" Is this to let the people of Tokyo appreciate their arrogance and domineering?

If He Fujin hadn't stopped him, would the two of them still have to draw their swords against each other and let everyone see their bravery? ”

"Li Yun has been arrogant all these years! Across the Kaifeng city wall, I felt it, this newcomer, full of criticism, full of resentment, what does he want to do, to demonstrate to the court? Complaining to me? Liu Chengyou smiled as he spoke, and sneered: "Ma Quanyi has been on the border for all these years, but his temper is also growing!" ”

Seeing Liu Chengyou's angry state, Zhao Yu hurriedly bowed down and persuaded: "Your Majesty is angry!" ”

Liu Chengyou's face didn't change much, but his tone and words were worrying. After a long sigh, he sighed faintly: "Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, this arrogant army is difficult to control, and it is an unavoidable problem for every monarch of every generation and dynasty. Zhao Cao, you say, how should I make it? ”

Emperor Miandu threw such a big question, Zhao Xi was a little stunned for a while, seeing that he seemed to be angry, he thought about it, and said carefully: "Since Your Majesty's Imperial Pole, the whole army has been restructured, and the disadvantages of the previous generation and the unhealthy trends in the army have been greatly eliminated. It is not surprising that the generals Li and Ma have been on the border for a long time, they are not like the forbidden army, they are often influenced and taught by His Majesty, they retain the bad habits of the previous generation, and their words and deeds are presumptuous. And the envoy of the Ma army, who was favored by His Majesty, is a confidant general, and this time he also spoke out to defend His Majesty and the court, although the reaction was fierce, but he also showed some loyalty......"

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou looked at Zhao Yu with a little surprise: "What you said is also pertinent!" ”

"Your Majesty, the northern border generals, are you summoning them first?" Zhao Xiao asked.

"No!" Liu Chengyou didn't think about it, and directly ordered: "Tomorrow's Jiaqing Festival, the festival, defense, and military envoys who have entered Beijing will be gathered in the Long Live Hall to participate in the imperial banquet!" ”

"Yes!"

Zhao Yu retreated, and Liu Chengyou thought silently, and whispered softly: "Li Yun ......"

Li Yun and his people, Li Shi Tang and Jin were generals, good at riding and shooting, brave and talented. After the Battle of Luancheng that year, he led his troops to join Liu Chengyou, was worshiped as a general, and has been defending in the north since the founding of the country.

However, this person's personality is a big problem, irritable, murderous, and not big-eyed. Conceited talent and qualifications, with years of Beishu without promotion, quite complaining.

At the beginning, when adjusting the deployment of the north, he wanted to fight for the position of the northern deployment, but Liu Chengyou favored the veteran He Fujin, and at that time, he was already unconvinced.

With the passage of time, the Han Dynasty used force in the west and south, and a large number of backward generals rose in the army, and they were vigorously promoted. But now, all over the Han Dynasty, he Li Yun is only an ordinary military envoy.

In Li Yun's view, this is the poor treatment of the emperor and the imperial court, ignoring their efforts to defend the border. As a matter of fact, with Liu Chengyou's attention to the northern border defense, how could he treat the officers and soldiers poorly, and his colleagues who are stricter than military law have always been caring and loving.

For Li Yun, although he was not promoted, he was given the rank of Lord, after all, there was no war on the northern front, and it was impossible to rise casually. But Li Yun didn't understand, or was not satisfied, so that his resentment, Liu Chengyou often heard about it in Tokyo.

Therefore, for today, although Liu Chengyou is dissatisfied with his performance outside Kaifeng City, it is not too surprising. It's just that he is more determined, and taking advantage of this opportunity to transfer it out of the north and let Li Yun take charge of the army, sooner or later there will be problems.

March 7 is the birthday of Liu Chengyou, the son of the Han Dynasty, and it is positioned as the Jiaqing Festival. The seventh year of Qianyou is Liu Chengyou's natal year, and he is twenty-four years old.

This time the birthday of the Son of Heaven, on the surface the movement is quite big, but to operate, it is very simple, only in the Chongyuan Palace, taking the opportunity of the great court meeting, by the worship of the ministers and ministers at home and abroad, listening to his congratulatory words, not even receiving gifts.

And the only imperial banquet was only to entertain the foreign ministers who entered Beijing, so the imperial banquet of the Long Live Palace, from the beginning, revealed some unusual atmosphere.

In the evening, the long live hall of the Han Palace, the food table is neatly arranged, nearly 20 generals and ministers who came to Beijing are already present, the ceremonial music and dance have risen, and the sound of the court is intoxicating.

Li Yun was in the ranks, drinking and eating meat, and praising the delicacy of the palace delicacies. But as soon as the wine came up, he couldn't control his mouth, and couldn't help muttering: "In order to congratulate the Son of Heaven on his birthday, all the generals on the border will be recalled. ”

Glanced around a few times, looked at the imperial case, only to see that it was empty, and Liu Chengyou was still not seen, and said: "I will wait for the generals and ministers to arrive, and I will wait for a long time, where is Your Majesty?" ”

"Li Yun, shut up for me!" Listening to his words, the old handsome He Fujin suddenly scolded, his face was full of anger, his hair rushed to the crown, and his old eyes were full of dissatisfaction.

Li Yun was stunned for a moment, and then smiled and said, "Dushuai, what's wrong?" This is above the palace, not in the army, so don't give orders to me! ”

"You! You also know that it is in the court, how can you be so rebellious and wild! He Fujin was even more angry, probably too excited, his face was flushed, and he coughed heavily.

In any case, Li Yun is his subordinate and is controlled by him. It was so unruly, and it also embarrassed him.

Seeing this, Li Yun raised his eyebrows, his arrogance was restrained, and he said: "He Dushuai is old and his health is not good, so don't worry about me, it's a big hurt!" If it worsens my condition, I can't afford it! ”

"You!" He Fujin was suddenly angry, his old face trembled a few times, and he was a little speechless for a while.

"Your Majesty has arrived!" It was still a loud singing that interrupted the atmosphere in the hall.

Everyone stood up to greet them, including Li Yun, who was arrogant in front of people, and when he really faced Liu Chengyou, he still lowered his eyebrows and bowed in a proper manner.

"Haha!" Liu Chengyou didn't arrive, the voice arrived first, and he waved his hand when he entered: "All the ministers are exempt!" ”

After taking a seat, Liu Chengyou looked around, and the corners of his mouth were still full of smiles: "The concubine gave birth to a little princess for me, and it took some time to delay, so you have been waiting for a long time!" ”

As soon as these words fell, it also explained the reason why the emperor was late, and suddenly there was another congratulatory voice.

Pinglu Jiedu made Li Hongwei stand up with a cup, with a smile on his face, and said loudly: "Today is Your Majesty's birthday, and the harem has given birth to a princess, which can be described as double happiness!" Ladies and gentlemen, let us all congratulate Your Majesty! ”

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

The imperial banquet, after Liu Chengyou arrived, entered the climax, the atmosphere was warm, under his instruction, everyone let go of the shackles, pushed the cup and changed the lamp, so unhappy.

When the atmosphere was at its strongest, Liu Chengyou coughed lightly, got up and walked to the hall, and expressed his feelings: "All the secretaries are the pillars of the Han Dynasty, the generals of the pillar country, guarding the place for the country, conscientious, and hard work. On weekdays, I am far away from Jingshi, and I rarely get together, and I miss it very much. Today, taking advantage of my birthday, I will summon all the secretaries, and everyone will gather together to show the friendship of our monarchs and ministers, without restraint, let go of drinking, and we must have fun! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Another polite echo.

Liu Chengyou drank a glass of wine, the chamberlain hurriedly poured it full, and after a little brewing, Liu Chengyou's face was still full of smiles: "However, over the years, Zhuqing has been burdened with heavy burdens, and the king has a lot of work. I heard that many people are tired and sick because of this. It was not my intention to make the ministers tired to this point. I think about it, and I can't bear it. Therefore, I have the heart to ease some of the affairs on my body with grace with all the ministers......"

As soon as Liu Chengyou's words fell, he paid attention to everyone's reactions, and the Long Live Hall gradually quieted down, with different complexions, or calm, surprised, or dignified......

Obviously, congratulatory birthday or something is secondary, and the words of the Son of Heaven are the real purpose of summoning them to Beijing.

Liu Chengyou, in the name of congratulating his birthday, made the envoys of various places enter Beijing, and the purpose was certainly not simple. This was the last time that the functions and powers of local feudal towns were dismissed on a large scale and taken under the control of the central government.

The wine glass in Liu Chengyou's hand is still being held.