Chapter 215 Brothers fighting for power
When Cui Yan saw Liu Zhang again, he could obviously find that his momentum had changed significantly from before. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
After overthrowing Zhao Wei, who had been pressing on his head like an impenetrable black cloud for so many years, Liu Zhang's body finally had the majesty that a shepherd should have.
But for Cui Yan, such a change can't affect him at all. After giving a serious salute, Cui Yan asked indifferently: "I don't know what Liu Yizhou thinks about the alliance?" After a long delay, I fear that the general will not be able to wait. ”
Liu Zhang squinted his eyes and glanced at Cui Yan, and asked with a smile: "I take the liberty of asking, how many soldiers and horses will the general lead south?" ”
Cui Yan asked Liu Zhang: "How many soldiers and horses does Liu Yizhou want my lord to lead?" ”
Liu Zhang smiled and shook his head, "If your envoy keeps hiding his head and tail like this, it will only make me doubt the sincerity of your trip." ”
Cui Yan's expression was grim, and he arched his hand and said: "Liu Yizhou misunderstood, not because I refused to tell me directly, but before leaving, my lord told me that the number of soldiers and horses must be discussed with Liu Yizhou before making a decision." ”
"Oh?"
Liu Zhang raised his eyebrows, and there was a faint sense of accomplishment in his heart, and he nodded with satisfaction: "In my opinion, compared to the great general's might, the rat Zhang Lu is really not worth mentioning. With only 20,000 soldiers and horses, the land of Hanzhong will inevitably be vulnerable. ”
Cui Yan smiled: "This is really the same thing that heroes see, and my lord also thinks the same." ”
Liu Zhang suddenly laughed proudly, and saw that Cui Yan was also much more pleasing to the eye, nodded and said: "Then the general will send 30,000 troops, and Yizhou will also send 30,000 troops. ”
Cui Yanxi said: "So, Liu Yizhou agreed?" ”
Liu Zhang bowed his head and said: "This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone, what reason do I have to object?" ”
Cui Yan said: "In this case, then I will tell the lord, and in addition, I have to work hard for Liu Yizhou to prepare grain and grass as soon as possible and prepare for sending troops." ”
"It's nature."
Liu Zhang suddenly felt that something seemed to be wrong, glanced at Cui Yan, and asked suspiciously, "What did you mean by what your envoy just said?" ”
Cui Yan said with a natural expression: "Naturally, I want Liu Yizhou to prepare soldiers, food, horses, and grass for my secluded and iron cavalry." Could it be that Cong Youyan, who is from afar away in our army, came to Hanchuan to work hard for Liu Yizhou, and still wants us to prepare our own food? ”
Liu Zhang really wants to tell Cui Yan that your shameless appearance is very much the charm of my time.
But he just shook his head firmly, "This can't be!" ”
Cui Yan smiled indifferently, "Liu Yizhou has thought clearly?" ”
Liu Zhang snorted coldly and asked Cui Yan rhetorically, "Are you threatening me?" ”
Cui Yan shrugged, "If Liu Yizhou must understand it like this, it is not impossible." I heard that among the four sons of Junlang Gong back then, when it came to talent and courage, it was the third son Liu Mao. But in the end, Liu Yizhou inexplicably became the successor of Jun Langgong and sat in the position of Yizhou pastor. The reason for this is worth scrutinizing! ”
Liu Zhang's face suddenly turned the color of pig liver, red and black, clenched his teeth and glared at Cui Yan angrily: "Aren't you afraid of death?" ”
Cui Yan straightened his clothes, his face was solemn, and he replied in a deep voice: "Taishi Gong once said that people are inherently dead, either heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than Hongmao. A cultivator in the countryside of Yanben, thanks to the promotion of the lord and entrusted with important tasks, he has already made plans in his heart. This trip, if it is not successful, it will be benevolent! ”
"Very good, then I will let you ask for benevolence and be benevolent, and I will fulfill you!"
Liu Zhang nodded coldly, waved his hand and greeted, "Someone!" ”
"Please think twice!"
Seeing that Cui Yan was about to be taken out by the wolf-like Dongzhou soldiers, Fa Zheng, who had just been appointed by Liu Zhang as the legal commander, stood up at this critical moment, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "The two armies are fighting, and they don't kill them, not to mention that this person is here to form an alliance?" If the lord kills Cui Yan today, it will certainly relieve the anger in his heart, but it will anger the general, not to mention, and it will also provoke the criticism of the world, which is really unwise! ”
"Fa Zheng! You are bold! ”
Liu Zhang stood up suddenly, stomped his feet and shouted, "You heard it just now, what did he say!" If he is still alive in the world, won't people laugh at me for being weak and bullied? ”
In the face of Liu Zhang's anger, Fa Zheng was not afraid, sneered, looked directly at Liu Zhang, and said: "If the lord can destroy Zhang Lu with his own strength, why is he afraid of the opinions of the people of the world?" On the contrary, even if Cui Yan is killed, how can he change the views of the people in the world? Kill a Cui Yan, and bring a catastrophe to Yizhou, does the lord think it's worth it? ”
Liu Zhang roared in annoyance and anger: "Fa Xiaozhi, if I hadn't mistaken you and promoted you, you wouldn't be qualified to stand here and talk to me today!" Is this how you repay me for my kindness to you? ”
Fa Zheng replied without humility or arrogance: "It is precisely because the lord has the grace of knowing me that I will stand up at the risk of losing my head!" Good medicine is bitter and good for disease. Advice is good for deeds. If the lord thinks that Fa Zheng is speaking badly, then he can shut me up. ”
"Then shut up for me!"
Liu Zhang glared at Fa Zheng fiercely, then turned his head and roared angrily, "What are you all doing in a daze? Drag him down, forty sticks, and drive him out of Yizhou! ”
Although on the surface, Liu Zhang disdained Fa Zheng's words, but in his heart, he was still affected.
The Dongzhou soldiers set up Cui Yan and turned around to walk out, but at this time, they strode across from them to a middle-aged man with a grim face and an awe-inspiring expression, a person they were not strangers to.
The main general before their Dongzhou soldiers, the third son of Liu Yan, the former Yizhou pastor, Liu Mao.
"Get out of the way!"
Since Liu Zhang succeeded to the throne of Yizhou Mu, Liu Mao seemed to have evaporated from the world and completely disappeared from everyone's sight.
Everyone thought that Liu Mao was like this in his life, living in the shadow of Liu Zhang, and being accompanied by gin beauties was not too aggrieved.
But only Liu Mao himself knows how aggrieved he has been living over the years, although there are beauties by his side, although he has delicacies in hand, he can't be happy at all.
People are like this, if there is no hope, there will be no extravagant hope. But hope is obviously in front of him, but it is shattered in front of him, I am afraid that anyone will be like Liu Mao, full of resentment towards this unfair God, and even more hated the person who broke his hope. Although, they are biological brothers of the same mother.
Although Liu Mao has faded out of Dongzhou soldiers for a long time, his residual prestige has not completely disappeared. Six or seven Dongzhou soldiers who were still dancing their teeth and claws, after Liu Mao appeared, they immediately turned into little sheep and obediently stood aside.
Liu Zhangtie's face was blue, and he asked coldly in an unkind tone, "Third brother, what do you mean by this?" ”
Liu Mao bowed down and gave a salute, and then he spoke in a good time: "This sentence, I should have asked you, right?" ”
"Although it is true that you and I are brothers, I am the lord of Yizhou, and the third brother has no official position. What do I mean, it seems that the third brother is not qualified to ask, right? ”
Obviously, Liu Mao's intentions are not good, so there is no need for Liu Zhang to continue to save face for him, this sentence is like a sharp knife, and it poked into Liu Mao's heart and poked at his sore spot.
Before Liu Mao came, although he had been fully mentally prepared, he was still stimulated by Liu Zhang's words, gritted his teeth fiercely, and said with a cruel smile: "Although it is true that you are the lord of Yizhou, please ask yourself, what qualifications do you have to sit on this chair?" ”
Liu Zhang bowed to the north with his hand, and said with a smile: "Whether I am qualified or not, I don't count if I say it, and it doesn't count if you say it, only Your Majesty has the final say." His Majesty's edict is express, and I, Liu Zhang, am the pastor of Yizhou, so even if I Liu Zhang is unbearable, I will not dare to disobey the will of the Son of Heaven. ”
Liu Mao nodded with a sneer, and suddenly took out a roll of yellow silk in Cong's arms, solemnly held it in his hand, took a few steps forward, and unfolded it in front of Liu Zhang, "Then take a look, what is this?" ”
"What?"
Liu Zhang just glanced at it casually, and his face changed greatly, because what he had been most worried about finally happened.
Compared with Liu Mao, his only advantage lies in the name of righteousness, that is, the will of the Son of Heaven.
However, on the holy decree in front of him, it was clearly written that from this moment on, he Liu Zhang was no longer the Yizhou Mu recognized by the imperial court, Liu Mao was.
Falling in love with the power position is a common problem for everyone. If this will appeared in front of Liu Zhang's eyes when Liu Yan had just passed away, then maybe he would not have any reaction. Because at that time, almost all the people of Yizhou, including himself, thought that Liu Mao was more qualified to inherit the throne than him.
But now, everything is different.
When he Liu Zhang eats the meat in his mouth, he will naturally not be willing to spit it out. Especially, under the premise that he has turned against Liu Mao now, he will not abdicate and give way to Xian.
After adjusting his breathing, Liu Zhang picked up the holy decree with disdain on his face and sneered: "What is this?" It's just a forged decree. Could it be that the third brother thinks that with this inexplicable holy decree, you can leap above my head? ”
"Why not?"
Liu Mao looked directly at Liu Zhang and said fiercely: "I have endured it for many years, just for this moment in front of me." Liu Jiyu, I understand to tell you, you have no choice! ”
"Really?"
Liu Zhang smiled suspiciously, and suddenly raised his voice and said to the stunned ministers below: "Liu Mao forged the holy decree with the intention of rebellion, and his crime should be punished!" What do you think? ”
The gods fight, and the imps suffer.
People who don't want to suffer will naturally keep silent until the winner is decided. Especially after Zhao Wei and Dong Fu, the two elders of Yizhou, passed away one after another, most of the remaining ministers in Yizhou are so-called "little ghosts".