Section 521 Sabre-rattling
The Yuyu Society, Yangli.
Zhang Yue walked among them, and the people on both sides were full of onlookers.
Everyone opened a pair of curious eyes and looked at Zhang Xianzun, who walked in accompanied by the officials.
"This is Zhang Chiyou...... many children discussed, curious: "Why doesn't it look as powerful and brave as the legend?" ”
"Maybe it's Zhang Chiyou's third eye, it hasn't been shown yet...... someone whispered.
Immediately attracted countless people to echo it.
In the folk of Xinfeng, Zhang Yue's image has long been polarized.
Some people feel that this new county is the reincarnation of the former child's internal history, elegant and graceful.
And others think that this county lord should be at least eight feet tall, with big shoulders and a round waist, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his eyes can scare people to death!
Some people even say that this new county is the god of war who is born with three eyes, and when he is angry, the eyes that are usually hidden in the forehead are revealed, and he instantly incarnates the unparalleled god of war, who can tear tigers and leopards alive, break boulders with his hands, and lift a thousand catties with one hand.
Zhang Yue listened to the discussion of these children, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly: "I'm about to become Erlang Zhenjun......
However, he can't help it.
The discussion of the people, let alone him, even the Son of Heaven can't intervene.
Emperor Taizong's system, who would dare to destroy it?
Therefore, it can only be regarded as not hearing.
You even have to keep a smile on your face all the time.
At the door of the village pavilion of "Old Decay Greeting the County Honored ......", Xu Rong, the third elder of Yangli who was holding a few sticks, surrounded by several children and nephews, came forward and arched his hand: "The county respects Yangli, and Yangli is honored to ......."
Zhang Yue hurriedly stepped forward, hugged Xu Rong, and said softly: "Zhang is very loving, and the younger generation is extremely ashamed......"
"In the future, the county government will administer and make mistakes, and I hope that Zhang will be more tolerant and advise......"
"The county respects the words seriously......" Xu Rong looked at the young man in front of him with a smile.
He remembered the last time he saw him.
But he didn't want to, and in a blink of an eye, this young man turned into a national servant and a county magistrate of Xinfeng.
This made him sigh, and immediately rose countless favorites.
Because, from the other party, he saw the style of the Han officials in the period of Taizong and the first emperor.
And then this young man's governance measures made him even more impressed!
There are few such officials these days!
Xinfeng County has never encountered such a county order that is willing to do things and is willing to do things.
Zhang Yue helped Xu Rong and walked into the township school in Yangli, and said as he walked: "This Xinfeng winter training is to teach the people a lesson, not forgetting the martial arts, so that the people of Xinfeng can learn one or two weapons, and this matter must be brought forward!" ”
"Therefore, the younger generation took the liberty to come and ask Xu Duwei to come out of the mountain and teach Xinfeng's father a lesson!"
Xu Rong is a highly respected elder in Xinfeng County, and he is also a senior who is highly respected by the nobles of Xinfeng's military merits.
This old man, Rong Ma for decades, has fought with the Huns in the border for half a life, and after the old age, he served as the third elder of the Yuyu Society, opened a township school in Yangli, educated children, and trained younger generations.
Under his education and supervision, the people of Yangli not only lived higher than the surrounding pavilions.
It is even more that every family has children who served in the Han army, and most of them are officers of the field army.
Such an old man is a real village sage.
Xinfeng wants to engage in winter training, and without his participation and supervision, it can't be done at all.
Moreover, in terms of systems and procedures, local county and township affairs do require the participation, presiding, and supervision of the three township elders.
Otherwise, if it spreads, it won't be scolded to death?
This is China, China with great etiquette!
Xu Rong listened to Zhang Yue's words, his face was immediately full of smiles, and he immediately said: "Since the county respects and does not give up, the old man must do his best to do this for Xinfeng's father!" ”
For the matter of winter training, Xu Rong fully supports it.
Even he is the most supportive person in Xinfeng County now!
As a veteran, Xu Rong knows that militia training is related to the combat effectiveness of the Han army!
In the era of Huo Quai's illness and Weiqing, the Han army could be a Han and a five, and three thousand Han cavalry could run rampant across the entire desert, chasing the dead and chasing the north, so that the Huns were terrified.
But now, with the continuous decline in the quality of the troops.
Except for the six captains of the Northern Army, the combat effectiveness of the other Han troops has dropped to the point where people can't bear to look at them!
His two sons served in Juyan, and when they returned home the year before last, their relatives told him that only thirty percent of the soldiers who could accompany the expedition in Juyan were now stationed in the garrison.
Others can only farm in Juyan, make soy sauce, and do logistics work.
The conscription system, once on which the Han family was once proud, has now collapsed.
Soldiers conscripted by the conscription system are not so much soldiers as ruffians.
If we can reproduce the glorious era of all-people military training of the Han family during the reign of Taizong and the first emperor, within ten years, the combat effectiveness of the Han army will be restored to its original state, and it will have the ability to go on an expedition of thousands of miles.
"Thank you Duke Xu for your support,......" Zhang Yue hurriedly bowed his head and said: "This matter of the winter training of the people and the people, please ask Duke Xu!" ”
Xu Rong was also an extremely important part of Zhang Yue's winter training program, and he served as a political commissar and chief instructor, guiding and educating the soldiers and civilians to master various basic military skills and basic military knowledge.
By the way, you can also select qualified soldiers from the militia participating in the training to supplement the county barracks in Xinfeng.
"The county is polite......," Xu Rong said with a smile.
The two were about to talk about some other things, when suddenly Wang Ji, who accompanied Zhang Yue here, hurriedly rushed to Zhang Yue's side and whispered in his ear: "County Honor, His Royal Highness the eldest grandson, please return to the county seat immediately......
"What's wrong?" Zhang Yuehu asked suspiciously, when he went out of the city this morning, everything was fine in Xinfeng.
"It is said that something happened in Chang'an...... Wang Ji said in a low voice: "Between the Son of Heaven and the Prince, it seems that something has happened......"
"Specifically, the lower officials don't know ......"
When Zhang Yue heard this, his face changed, and he hurriedly bowed to Xu Rong: "Duke Xu, the junior has something important to do, and he needs to go back to the county government to deal with it immediately...... I won't bother Xu Gong......"
When Xu Rong heard this, he hurriedly said, "Isn't the county zun sitting down?" ”
Zhang Yue bowed and said: "It's really urgent business, I hope Zhang will forgive me, and when the juniors deal with the matter, I will ask Zhang for benefits!" ”
So, Zhang Yue left Yangli in a hurry, he didn't even sit in the carriage, immediately changed to a passing horse, and galloped back to Xinfeng.
An hour later, he returned to the county seat.
At the gate of the city, Liu Jin was already waiting.
"Your Highness, what happened?" After Zhang Yue turned over and dismounted, he immediately asked.
"I don't know much about ...... for the time being," Liu Jin said anxiously: "I just got an urgent report from the retainers of the crown prince and the prince, saying that the emperor's grandfather had a conflict with his father, and then the father asked himself to let Xian, and the emperor's grandfather was furious, and now he has summoned Taichangqing and Zong Zhengqing......"
When Zhang Yue heard this, he was immediately stupid.
This......
Wouldn't it be too big?
How could the crown prince Liu Ju make such an unwise move?
But Zhang Yue didn't have time to think about it, and hurriedly bowed to Liu Jin and said: "Then without further ado, please Your Highness and the ministers, and return to ......Chang'an immediately."
"I hope it's still too late!"
When today's character, Zhang Yue knows too well.
If someone really steps on the red line, it will stimulate his anger.
He will be indiscriminate, and he will not care about the consequences of things!
I don't know how many impulsive decisions he has made in his life!
is reckless, he will really not recognize his relatives!
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Zhang Yue and Liu Jin immediately set off on horseback.
This time, in order to grab time, they even only brought a dozen cavalry to protect them, and they rushed all the way along the gallop road towards Chang'an.
Finally, before sunset, we arrived at the Covered Gate of Chang'an.
Along the way, envoys kept coming from Chang'an to inform Liu Jin and Zhang Yue of the progress of the matter.
There are the princes and concubines of Bowangyuan, including the envoy of Liu Jin's mother, the envoy of Changle Palace, and even many retainers of the ministers who are pro-prince or do not want to see the prince deposed although they do not like the prince.
After all, in the hearts of many traditional ministers, since the crown prince is canonized, as long as there is no immorality, he must not be abolished.
If the Son of Heaven insists on abolishing the crown prince, they will definitely fight on the basis of reason.
Because it is not in line with the etiquette, let alone with universally recognized values.
This made Liu Jin and Zhang Yue finally figure out what happened.
Liu Jin was a little depressed and unhappy along the way, and he was not very happy.
After all, this matter, in his opinion, was caused by him.
Zhang Yue also had a heavy face and a solemn face.
But in his heart, he ......
There is a hint of pleasure, even joy!
It was as if a voice, a devilish voice, whispering: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it must not be missed!
"If you don't give it to God, you will be punished by God!"
The reason is very simple, after this incident, the reputation and image of the crown prince Liu Ju will definitely be hit hard!
Think about it, a prince who holds the position of the crown prince and says 'abdicate and make way for the virtuous' at every turn can be reassured by the world, scholars, ministers, nobles and military bosses?
Can the Son of Heaven and the ancestors of the temple rest assured?
Definitely not!
This matter will definitely be the Waterloo of the crown prince Liu Ju himself.
If it is done properly, it is not impossible to turn this Royal Highness the Crown Prince into Prince Charles of the Han Empire!
If the Son of Heaven and the world feel that the crown prince does not seem to be very reliable.
And then......
Everyone will notice - although the crown prince is unreliable, there is still hope for the future of the empire!
Because......
We have a good grandson!
Of course, Zhang Yue only dared to think about these things in his heart.
He couldn't even say a word to anyone, and he even had to pretend to be 'doing his best' to turn around and maneuver for the prince.
has to let Liu Jin follow him and stage a 'good grandson' drama in front of the world and the Son of Heaven.
Looking at Liu Jin's appearance, there is no need to mention it, he can also perfectly interpret this role.
Of course......
At present, the most important thing is to let Liu Ju be able to get through this crisis, so that the Son of Heaven and the crown prince can have a step down.
This thing is really tricky!
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In Jianzhang Palace, the atmosphere became more and more tense.
In the Yutang Palace, one by one, the ministers were prostrate on the ground, trembling.
The anger of the Son of Heaven is like magma, and these ministers don't even dare to move!
"Imperial History!" The Son of Heaven coldly asked Storm Shengzhi, who was kneeling in front of him, and reproached: "I asked Qing to go to Shiqu Pavilion to read the records and edicts of the story of the first emperor's abolition of Prince Su, why haven't you brought it now?" ”
Violent victory, he only dared to lie on the ground with his head, and did not dare to answer at all.
The edict of the Son of Heaven is, of course, an iron law, a providence, unstoppable!
But......
As the Emperor of the Imperial History, Storm Victory has the authority to advise and dissuade some inappropriate edicts of the Son of Heaven.
Especially when this prime minister is vacant, and the imperial doctor is also vacant.
The violent victory became the first line of defense for the civil official group to face the emperor.
He also knew that he had to and could only hold on to this line of defense!
Even if you die, you can't give up!
Because...... If he can't hold on, once a big mistake is made, the spittle stars of the world can drown him!
The whole world will question him: As a doctor, the prince has the responsibility to refute the edict and advise the king, why did he sit back and watch His Majesty's chaotic life and make the father and son kill each other?
Then he really has no other way out than to commit suicide and apologize.
Zhou Yafu, the prime minister of the former dynasty, why would he rather die than fight with the first emperor?
Here's why!
As the highest civil officials, they have no way to retreat!
The Son of Heaven looked coldly at the violent victory without saying a word, and kicked it up: "You think I can't withdraw you?" ”
Storm Shengzhi was kicked by the Son of Heaven and rolled on the ground, but he immediately turned over and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, the minister would rather His Majesty kill the minister than dare to obey the edict!" ”
After the violent victory, Taichangqing Shang Qiucheng, Zong Zhengqing Liu Quyu and Jinwu Wang Mang also stepped forward and bowed and said: "Your Majesty is angry, "Sun Tzu" said: The Lord should not be angry because of anger, this is also a word for the country!" ”
"You have to protect the prince, don't you?" The Son of Heaven swept over the bodies of these ministers and snorted coldly: "I don't believe it, I haven't found anyone who is willing to go to Shiqu Pavilion to get the archives and accounts of the first emperor for me!" ”
"Your Majesty......" An old courtier with gray hair and trembling when he walked, crawled out of the ranks, and bowed his head and said: "If Your Majesty wants to send someone to Shiqu Pavilion today, the minister would rather die in this jade hall!" ”
This old courtier is already very old, so old that his teeth are about to fall out, and his back can't be straightened.
However, his body exudes a spirit that makes people admire and respect.
"Taishi Gong!" The Son of Heaven glared at the old minister, gritting his teeth, but after all, he didn't dare to say anything more.
Because, he knows very well that this old minister's temper, this old minister can definitely say it and do it!
If he dares to give an order, the other party will definitely dare to crash to death on this jade hall, and blood will be splashed three feet.
Then his sons, nephews, and disciples will write a sentence on the top of the history: Kill Taishi Gong!
Just like the sentence written by Dong Hu in the history of Qing hundreds of years ago: Zhao Dun killed his king!
For this old guy, even him, there is no way to do it.
This old minister is so strong that he is afraid and stubborn enough to make him respect.
"Humph!" The Son of Heaven loosened his shirt, looked at these ministers, and sat down a little helplessly.