Cao Bin secretly rolled his eyes, he felt that he was no longer suitable to wear it in the Vertical Arch Hall.

Cao Bin got up and arched his hand: "The military affairs in the northwest, the minister will sort it out as soon as possible and hand it over to His Majesty, and the minister will retire first." ”

Zhao Guangyi nodded approvingly, he left Cao Bin, mainly to indirectly or directly control the military power in the northwest through Cao Bin.

Cao Bin did not refuse, which made Zhao Guangyi very happy.

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

Zhao Guangyi stroked his palm, and Wang Jien quietly appeared in the vertical arch hall.

Zhao Guangyi instructed: "Wang Daban, go to Suinanguo to pay tribute to a gold-handled horn knife, you go and get it and give it to Cao Aiqing." ”

When Cao Bin heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

He really wanted to tell Zhao Guangyi, you have a gold-handled horn knife in your mouth, and there is a box in my house.

However, he didn't dare to say this, but instead bowed his hand with a look of surprise: "Thank you, Lord Longen." ”

After a while, Wang Jien appeared in front of Cao Bin with a gold-handled horn knife in red silk.

Cao Bin took it in his hand and weighed it, and he had the intention of throwing it away.

According to Cao Lin, the handle of this thing is not pure gold, but wrapped in a layer of gold skin on the outside, which is very different from the horn knives with pure gold handles in his house.

It is said that Yang Qi rewarded all such low-grade things to low-level officials, and everyone had a handle.

Cao Bin took the gold-handled horn knife, thanked Zhao Guangyi again with a strange expression, and then hurriedly left the vertical arch hall.

As soon as Cao Bin left, the smile on Zhao Guangyi's face suddenly disappeared, and after ordering Wang Jien to prepare some refreshments for him and Zhao Pu, he said with a melancholy face: "Brother Zhao, do you remember when my two brothers went to your house to visit the thatched house?" ”

Zhao Pu was savoring the imperial tea in the palace, and suddenly heard Zhao Guangyi call him 'Brother Zhao', and he squirted out the tea in his mouth.

There's something to say, and it's a big deal!

Since Zhao Guangyi ascended the throne, this is the second time that he has been called 'Brother Zhao'.

The first time was when rumors spread in Bianjing City where he ascended the throne.

At that time, Zhao Pu gave him an idea called the 'Golden Kui Alliance'.

This time, Zhao Guangyi is going to come up with something again.

Zhao Pu restrained his mind, swallowed the tea in his mouth quietly, gently put the tea on the table, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty said that you are laughing, what kind of three visits to the thatched house, the old minister can't afford it." ”

Zhao Guangyi flattered: "When it starts, when it starts, Liu Bei, the big-eared thief, only won one-third of the world." And I and the first emperor both owned the entire Central Plains.

Brother Zhao, as the chief executive, assisted the first emperor and the two emperors.

Brother Zhao is three times stronger than that Zhuge Wolong. ”

If ordinary people had listened to Zhao Guangyi's flattery, they would probably have been fluttering.

Zhao Pu didn't float at all, but squinted his eyes with a cautious expression.

He hesitated for a moment and asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, have you encountered any difficulties?" ”

Zhao Guangyi closed his eyes, nodded heavily, and said with emotion: "It's too much to deceive people. ”

Zhao Pu immediately understood the meaning of Zhao Guangyi's words.

In the matter of Yanmen Pass this time, the people who put the gate did a little too much.

Others may not be able to see the doorway in this, but Zhao Pu is like a fire.

Zhao Pu asked cautiously, "What does Your Majesty want to do?" ”

Zhao Guangyi picked up the teacup and invited Zhao Pu to drink tea together.

Zhao Pu picked up the teacup, casually perfunctory, and set his eyes on Zhao Guangyi again.

Zhao Guangyi drank all the tea in the teacup, was silent for a long time, and said in a low voice: "When the first emperor was in power, he set up a night banquet, confiscated all the elite military power in the hands of Jiangmen, and organized them into a forbidden army.

Do you think I can follow suit, also set up a night banquet, confiscate all the military power in the hands of Jiangmen, and organize the local army into a local army? ”

Zhao Pu's eyes widened, and his complexion changed suddenly.

"Your Majesty, by all means."

Zhao Guangyi frowned and said, "The first emperor did it, why can't I do it?" ”

Zhao Pu picked a plate of pastries on the low table, pointed to the almond crisp inside, and said, "Your Majesty, this military power is like this almond crisp." When the first emperor was in power, he was powerful and strong enough. Therefore, he took the almond crisp from this plate, and although the door was uncomfortable, he could only endure it. ”

Zhao Pu casually took the almond crisp on the plate, and only two pieces were left, then pointed to these two pieces of almond crisp, and said: "Forgive the old minister for saying a big disrespectful word, although Your Majesty has been on the throne for eight years. But this foundation and power are a little worse than the first emperor.

Now His Majesty is going to forcibly take the last two pieces of almond crisp from this plate.

When the time comes, the plates are empty, and the doors are gone, and guess what will happen to them? ”

Zhao Guangyi said with a solemn face: "Raise troops!" Rebel! ”

Zhao Pu nodded solemnly, "Therefore, His Majesty can't do the matter of plundering the last military power of Jiangmen." ”

"Bang!"

Zhao Guangyi slapped the table angrily, "But I'm not reconciled, I'm not willing to let the gate ride on my head and do nonsense." Let's take the incident of Yanmen Pass this time. If it weren't for the urgent reinforcements of the soldiers and horses of the party and the displaced people, I am afraid that Yanmen Pass would have fallen into the hands of the Liao people now. ”

Zhao Pu stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.

After a while, Zhao Pu raised his head and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty wants to weaken the military power in the hands of the generals, and there is no way. ”

Zhao Guangyi was overjoyed and said, "What way?" ”

Zhao Pu hesitated, "This method may kill many people......"

Zhao Guangyi said unabashedly: "As long as it is not the forbidden army and the people under my rule who die, I don't care how many others die." ”

Zhao Pu said quietly: "The gate is closed in Yanmen, and I used a trick to borrow a knife to kill people." ”

When Zhao Pu said this, he kept silent.

No matter how Zhao Guangyi urged, Zhao Pu didn't speak.

After a stalemate for a long time, Zhao Guangyi could only send Zhao Pu out of the palace.

As soon as Zhao Pu left, Zhao Guangyi frowned and asked Wang Jien, who was waiting beside him, "Wang Daban, tell me, what did Zhao Lao Pifu mean by what he said just now?" ”

Wang Jien's eyes rolled, and he said uncertainly: "The old slave thinks that Zhao Xianggong should mean ...... Liao's knife is fast enough. ”

"Liao's knife is enough to ......"

Zhao Guangyi repeated, and halfway through his words, he suddenly understood.

"Liaoguo's knife is indeed fast enough. If I have used the door, I will also use it. ”

Zhao Guangyi sneered gloomily, a crazy thought had already taken shape in his mind, and while he pondered, he scolded: "Old man Zhao is becoming more and more like a literati, he speaks in a roundabout way, and likes to play dumb riddles. I remember that when I met Zhao Lao Pifu with the first emperor, he was still a mud leg. ”

Wang Jien grinned, hunched his waist, and said with a smile: "Zhao Xianggong is now the head of civil officials, so naturally he has to look a little bit like a civil official." ”

Zhao Guangyi groaned, nodded, and waved his hand casually: "I remember that there is a statue of Guanyin in the ivory jade sculpture sent by the southern country, and I sent someone to send it to Zhao Mansion to say that it was my reward." ”

……

Outside the palace gates.

Zhao Pu put his sleeves on his sleeves, and as soon as he left the palace, he saw Cao Bin who was waiting for him deliberately outside the door.

Zhao Pu and Cao Bin are also old friends, and they are not polite when they speak.

"Brother Cao Xian, are you waiting for the old man?"

Cao Bin nodded, and said to Zhao Pu with a solemn face: "I'm afraid something big is going to happen, you and I have to prepare early." ”

Zhao Pu was stunned.

Event?

Could it be that what he said to Zhao Guangyi in the Vertical Arch Hall just now, Cao Bin already knew?

It's impossible!

That is, Zhao Guangyi has already discussed with Cao Bin how to deal with Jiangmen, and he was just testing himself in the palace before, or was he testing the attitude of civil officials?

That's not going to be possible.

The Cao family is also among the Jiangmen, and he may betray the interests of the Jiangmen, but he will never sell the foundation of the Jiangmen.

Zhao Pu couldn't tell what the big thing in Cao Bin's mouth was.

So, he asked with a gloomy face, "What's the big deal?" ”

Cao Bin said in a deep voice: "Yang Yanhui is missing......"

"Yang Yanhui?!"

Zhao Pu's eyes widened and he was stunned: "The four boys of the Yang family are missing?" ”

Cao Bin nodded solemnly and said, "Judging from the news we have received so far, it is possible that he is dead." ”

Zhao Pu was stunned and said in astonishment: "That's going to ...... Piercing the sky......"

Zhao Pu and Yang Qi didn't have much contact, but he also understood Yang Qi's character of retribution.

Since Yang Qi became an official in the court, basically those who were hostile to the Yang family, or who showed hostility, were severely punished by Yang Qi.

Among them, there are many high-ranking families, and even princes and grandsons.

Of course, this is still under the condition that the Yang family's personnel did not cause damage.

Now the Yang family has lost someone, and it is very likely that he is dead.

At this moment, it would be strange if Yang Qi didn't make a fuss.

Zhao Pu said with a solemn face: "You should indeed prepare early." You and I will find some more colleagues, and when we go to the court tomorrow, we will discuss the battle of Yanmen Pass, Yang Ye's merits, and by the way, strive for a little more reward for the Yang family. Hopefully that will appease the kid a bit. ”

After the two discussed, they immediately sat in a sedan chair and walked the streets and alleys to contact the courtiers they knew well.

Next.

Morning.

Zhao Pu and Cao Bin played together to reward the meritorious soldiers of Yanmen Pass.

Song Qi, Lu Mengzheng, Li Xin and many other ministers jumped out to oppose it.

Gao Huaide, Li Shouen and many other generals also jumped out to oppose it.

Even, some people even brought up the old things again and threatened to punish the Yang family.

After several verbal battles, it ended in the victory of the alliance between Zhao Pu and Cao Bin.

At the same time, Zhao Guangyi also appointed Lü Duan as the envoy of the sixteen northwestern states on the spot.

And, let Lu Duan take the edict of canonizing the meritorious soldiers on Yanmen Pass, and immediately set off to Yanmen Pass.

At the same time, Lü Duan was also given the appointment of the Tiger Fu and the Sanya.

Lu Duan left Bianjing City and hurried to Fenzhou along the way.

He must first go to Fenzhou and dispatch one of the forbidden troops of the Lower Fourth Army led by Li Jilong to settle in Yanmen Pass.

Zhao Guangyi can be regarded as out of the way this time.

did not send veterans of the imperial court to guard Yanmen Pass, nor did he let any army enter Yanmen Pass.

Instead, he dispatched the forbidden army of the Fourth Army, and at the same time arranged Li Jilong, a general with a low position and no outstanding records.

In this regard, many people in the imperial court raised objections.

In order to eliminate these doubts, Zhao Guangyi thought of a clever trick.

He set up a double insurance at Yanmen Pass.

On the basis of Li Jilong's defense of Yanmen Pass, he ordered the Datong Army to be stationed in Daizhou, behind Yanmen Pass.

At the same time, in order to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Datong Army.

Zhao Guangyi increased the number of troops and food salaries for the Datong army.

The envoy of the Datong Army is Yang Ye, and Yang Ye, a loyal and brave old general, helps Li Jilong guard his back, and Li Jilong serves as the guard of Yanmen Pass, so he is no longer so weak.

Lü Duan arrived in Fenzhou and read Zhao Guangyi's holy edict to Li Jilong.

Li Jilong, who wanted to fight and make meritorious contributions, and was already crazy, didn't say a word, immediately integrated the army and immediately pulled out.

Lu Duan couldn't cry and laughed and took Li Jilong to hurry overnight.

Li Jilong's thoughts, he understands.

The Li family, where Li Jilong is located, was originally considered a top general, but unfortunately Lao Li died early and did not help Li Jilong.

Therefore, Li Jilong has been fighting for many years, is in his thirties, and is still at the bottom of the generals.

Now, he finally looked forward to an opportunity to shine on the lintel, how could he not be happy, how could he not be eager?

A group of people crossed the county and the state.

Three days later, they arrived at Yanmen Pass.

Lu Duan put out a guard of honor and read out the holy decree in the guard's mansion in Yanmen Pass.

Lu Duan stood in the martial arts arena of the Shou General's Mansion with a golden sword, Yang Ye set up the incense case, knelt on one knee, and waited for Lu Duan to read the holy decree.

Yang Wu was still unconscious.

Yang Qi sat directly on the ground on the grounds that he was seriously injured.

"The edict said: The tenth day of the first month of this year......"

Lu Duan shouted nonsense for a long time in a fit of anger before he said: "Promoted, Yanmen Pass Guard, Tanglong County Gong Yang Ye, Jue Dai Guogong, Xun Shangzhu Guo, General of Zhenguo, and Prince Taibao."

Yang Ye, the acting Guogong, will return to Beijing from now on.

Promoted, Daizhou Assassin Yang Yanhui, Jue Tanglong County Earl, Xun Shang Light Car Captain, and General Jiaci Zhongwu.

Promoted, Yang Yande, the training envoy of the Daizhou regiment, the county commander of the county, the commander of the light car, and the general of Jia Mingwei.

Ordered Boyang Yande of Zhongmu County to serve as the deputy commander of the Datong Army, and from now on, he will judge all matters of the Datong Army.

Promoted, all officers and soldiers of the Volcano Army, plus three ranks. Left moved to serve in the Datong Army.

The pension of the Volcano Army is given by the third rank of additional officer.

……”

Lu Duanyang read it out for a long time before he said to Yang Ye with a smile: "On behalf of the Duke of the Kingdom, take the order." ”

Lao Yang respectfully saluted and said, "Minister Yang Ye, take the order, thank you Lord Longen." ”

Yang Qi was about to get up immediately, but saw Lu Duan take out another scroll of holy decree from his arms, and stared at Yang Qi with a smile.

"Zuo Zhengyan Yang Yansi, take the order."

Yang Qi was stunned, and reluctantly popped to the ground again.

Seeing that he was on the ground, he immediately shouted: "Lu Duan, don't give me a bunch of empty things in the clouds, just say that Your Majesty's punishment of me is deliberate." ”

Yang Qi paused and said solemnly, "I'm very busy." ”

Lao Yang's face immediately turned dark, and he scolded: "Rebel, don't be rude." ”