The monarch and ministers reached a consensus, and the rest was left to wait for the government council and the Privy Council to go through the appointment process. Liu Chengyou took Ruan as the Lingqing patrol envoy, controlled the military of Ling, Yan, Wei, Qing, Ning, and Yan Prefectures, held the festival to fight the Hexi miscellaneous prisoners, and commanded Wang Yanchao and Zhao Hongyin, the commander of Wujie, and the deputy of Zhao Hongyin, and allocated 2,000 cavalry in front of the palace to serve as the Chinese army.

"It's just that the poor old minister, he worked tirelessly, rushed to battle, I couldn't bear it in my heart, and I didn't know how to face the virtuous concubine......"

In the face of the Son of Heaven's emotion, Zhe Congruan gave face very much, and took the initiative to speak up and explain. I am no longer surprised by the Son of Heaven's means of inviting people to buy people's hearts, but I still appreciate this attitude.

On the way to the Jiying Hall and the banquet, Zhe Congruan thought hard to analyze whether there was any deep meaning behind the Son of Heaven's move. According to Ruan's observation, since the Son of Heaven succeeded to the throne, whether it was in government or in the use of troops, he would never be untargeted, and this time it was the emperor himself who gave an explanation.

It is not long in hard work, so it was not until the banquet in Jiying Palace, and it was vaguely gained from Ruan. According to his conjecture, the emperor sent him to the expedition, and selected the elite generals of the forbidden army to accompany him, quelling the rebellion was his own purpose, and in addition, it may have the meaning of showing the might of martial arts.

As for who to Xuanwei, Zhusai Zahu, Saibei Khitan, and southern countries, of course, more important, perhaps the festivals of the towns in Guannai. The five major regions of the Han Dynasty, Youyan for the time being, the land of Longxing in Hedong, Henan and Hebei are the foundation of the country, but only the central region has always seemed alienated from the imperial court......

Thinking of the imperial court's previous two adjustments to the towns of Guanyou, coupled with Shandong's annual relocation of towns and defenses, and taking into account the adjustment of its own prefecture. Zhe Congruan slowly realized that he truly understood the emperor's intentions and strengthened the influence and control of the imperial court over the towns of Guanyou.

Thinking about it at this point, he gave up a risky plan conceived in Ruan's mind, and put down the rebellion in the northwest, and there was no room for mistakes.

Obviously, it was the policy trend of Liu Chengyou and the imperial court in recent years that made the local festivals a little nervous, including folding from Ruan and overreacting.

If Liu Chengyou knew the old general's considerations, he could only say that he was thinking too much, and this was just an ordinary counterinsurgency decision after all. Even if there is a demonstration, it is only a collateral effect of sending troops, who can be bluffed to conquer the border contempt?

Liu Chengyou still wants to show the court's tough attitude towards the outside world, not because of anyone or any force that can be humiliated. Although I can't shout the slogan "Although I am far away, I will be punished", this is still the beginning.

......

"The official family, Wang Jingchong, the deputy envoy of Wude, and Yang Ye, the envoy of the Daizhou regiment, have returned to Beijing, and they are resting at the Xiangfu Post in the west of Beijing, waiting to be summoned!"

The report of the general affairs of the Chongzheng Palace made Liu Chengyou stop the red pen in his hand a little, and ordered: "Send someone out of the palace to summon them, and let them enter the palace directly to see me!" ”

Half an hour later, Liu Chengyou approved more than a dozen reports, and the attendants in the palace also changed the candles, only to get the report from Wang Jingchong and Yang Ye in front of the palace.

"Xuan!"

There were three people who entered the palace to meet them, in addition to Wang Jingchong and Yang Ye, plus Wang Xianqi. The three of them all looked tired, with weathered faces and tired expressions.

"Wait and greet Your Majesty!" Bow down in unison.

"Flat!"

Although he was not very excited, Liu Chengyou's reaction was very enthusiastic, and he got up in person, directly crossed the imperial case, and walked down the imperial steps to the three people who got up.

"Chonggui, I haven't seen you for a long time, I miss you very much!" Liu Chengyou patted Yang Ye on the shoulder vigorously, and his burly body did not move at all.

Pay attention to the remaining snow stains on his shoulders that have not yet completely melted, and reach out to brush them off. In the face of the Son of Heaven's enthusiasm, Yang Ye's expression was a little unbearable, his face was full of emotion, and he almost knelt down directly: "Your Majesty is worried!" ”

took two steps back, looked Yang Ye up and down a few times, commanded the troops and guarded the Khitan, after two years of experience, he was obviously more mature. Although it is impossible to determine where Yang Ye has grown now, Liu Chengyou believes that it is a correct decision to put him in Daizhou.

Retracting his gaze, Liu Chengyou turned to Wang Xianqi on the side, his eyes were blazing and majestic: "You are Wang Xianqi?" ”

This is the first time that Wang Xianqi has entered the Chongzheng Palace, and it is also the closest to the emperor, facing the question of the Son of Heaven, it is inevitable that he will be excited, his face is swollen red, he lowered his head, and replied nervously: "Back to Your Majesty, it is the last general!" ”

"You don't have to be so cramped!" The more Liu Chengyou enjoyed the awe of his subordinates, especially the generals, the more lenient he became.

Raising his hand, Liu Chengyou said: "I have long heard of you, resisting the Khitan into Koucao Valley, protecting my hometown, and making a lot of contributions, Yang Ye has recommended you to the imperial court many times." This time, Wutai County quelled the chaos, affected the three counties, led the army to attack the thieves, fought bravely, and should be the first merit! ”

"The last general will not dare to take credit!" Receiving the praise, Wang Xianqi held back the excitement in his heart and expressed his humility.

On the one hand, noticing Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Wang Xianqi, Wang Jingchong's brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of gloom flashed in his eyes. He is very dissatisfied with Wang Xianqi now, and he hates to kill him.

When he was in Xinzhou, Deputy Envoy Wang realized that his predecessors took a fancy to Wang Xianqi's potential, and in the process of sweeping up the civilian chaos later, Wang Xianqi showed his ability as a general, so that Wang Jingchong was really happy to see the hunt and reported his merits to the imperial court.

Later, he was in high spirits and set up a banquet to invite Wang Xianqi, explaining his intentions and wanting to accept him as a righteous son. In Wang Jingchong's opinion, it was a natural thing, but Wang Xianqi rejected it, so he was evil.

nodded, didn't say anything more to Wang Xianqi, just a junior officer, it was already a great favor to allow him to go to the palace to meet the narrator, and there was no need to say anything more to buy people's hearts, and now Liu Chengyou no longer needs to meet a potential stock, so he will pay attention. Unless, Wang Xianqi can make another meritorious contribution and continue to prove his ability and value to Liu Chengyou.

His eyes moved from Wang Xianqi to Yang Ye, and Liu Chengyou said directly: "It's hard work on the way home, you two retreat first, rest for a while, and I will talk to you later!" ”

"Yes!" Yang Ye responded.

"Come on, give food under the corridor, and entertain the Marquis and General Wang!"

Under the guidance of the chamberlain, Yang Ye and Wang Xianqi slowly retreated, and only Wang Jingchong remained in the palace.

Facing Wang Jingchong, Liu Chengyou didn't show too much emotion, swept around him, and looked at the bandaging on his arms and shoulders: "I heard that you were assassinated, how are your injuries?" ”

"Thank you Your Majesty for your concern, it's just two knife wounds, only to the outside of the skin, it's okay!" Wang Jingchong was very submissive.

"I've heard of some origin of the Assassins?" Liu Chengyou's eyes didn't flicker.

Nodding, Wang Jingchong looked relaxed: "They are all men and women who are strong in blood and strength, bewitched by Buddhism, boasting of being chivalrous and righteous, and taking revenge and revenge as their responsibility." The minister didn't notice it for a while, and he took advantage of the sneak attack, so he was injured, and his generation was really not worth a, and he was wiped out by the minister when he turned his hand. ”

Liu Chengyou's eyes narrowed, according to the report he received, Wang Jingchong's assassination was true, but it was not the assassin's injury, but Wang Jingchong himself gave himself two blows afterwards, and it was obvious who he wanted......

Liu Chengyou didn't particularly care about these "details", but just went on with the words: "It seems that you are in Hedong, and you have hit the sore spot of Buddhism, so you have such hatred!" For those thieves and monks who are not satisfied with the management of the imperial court, Wu Desi should continue to suppress them, as for what kind of righteousness, the children of the rivers and lakes, just kill them! ”