No one thought that Gao Yang would have such an answer. This is a reason that is not a reason, and it is an answer that is not an answer.

Emperor Wei Yuan Shanjian and eunuch Lin Xingren looked at Gao Yang a little unreflectively. Yuan Shanjian originally had no image of Gao Yang, but seeing that he spoke so frankly and carelessly, and had no scheming, he suddenly felt much kinder to him at this moment. Lin Xingren was very surprised in his heart, he didn't expect that Gao Cheng, a general who was as perfect as a celestial, would have such a brother who was so close to being honest and ordinary that people couldn't have an image. He couldn't help but take a few more glances at this "own brother".

Gao Cheng suddenly heard Gao Yang mention "the daughter of Li Xizong", and felt very familiar. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly remembered the incident in the Manyun Pavilion of Tenglong Mountain in Jinyang. Only then did he remember that when he rushed to Yecheng from Jinyang, Yueguang was still living in his study due to his injury. Throw this away, after being in Yecheng for so long, I have forgotten about this matter and this person completely. Speaking of it again, she has actually become the "intended person" of her younger brother Gao Yang.

Gao Yang saw that the eldest brother didn't say anything, so he was slightly relieved. Because he knows that no matter how scheming the eldest brother is, no matter how much he has the city government, he is not a sinister person.

Only Xiao Qiongju was extremely sad in her heart. The princess of Liang State, who didn't want to be dignified, was pushed to the general by the Emperor of Wei for a while, and then to the Duke of Taiyuan for a while. What's even more embarrassing is that whether it is the general or the Taiyuan Gong, they all have reasons to push her out again. Where is the national body of Liang? Not to mention her own face.

"Your Majesty and the general must have something important, so I will be disrespectful and retire first." Xiao Qiongju didn't wait for Yuan Shanjian to say anything and left, and didn't look at Gao Cheng again.

Yang Shunhua also silently said goodbye and followed closely behind Xiao Qiongju.

Yuan Shanjian pressed the pain in his heart, watched Xiao Qiongju's back leave, and didn't say a word. Gao Cheng did not say a word.

It wasn't until Xiao Qiongju and Yang Shunhua all disappeared that Yuan Shanjian asked casually, "What happened when the general came to the inner garden to look for Lone?" "He is no longer interested in what Wei Sheji is or what is a major national policy. He knew that he was just an ornament, and since Gao Cheng had asked, it was better to reply to him as soon as possible, so that he could get out of the palace as soon as possible. He was physically and mentally exhausted at the moment.

"The minister is indeed an important matter." Gao Cheng had already put aside what he had just done in an instant, and completely entered the state. "Although the establishment of His Majesty is a state affair, it is also a family affair. If you talk about marrying and forming an alliance with the Liang State of the Southern Dynasty to resist Chang'an, it is not impossible, but it is only a temporary strategy. In addition to the Southern Liang, there is still Rouran in the north, could it be that His Majesty married and became the queen one by one? Even if it is absurd, it is also a solution to a temporary dilemma, in the final analysis, it is just to take what each needs and use it, and it is not a long-term strategy for long-term peace and stability if the people's hearts are unpredictable. Besides, since His Majesty has done it, why can't the Lord of Chang'an do it? Yuwentai is very scheming and full of strategy, but he is afraid that he can do better. Gao Cheng said as he walked to the railing, leaning and looking into the distance.

"The great general is indeed a far-sighted strategy." Yuan Shanjian had to be convinced. It turned out that Gao Cheng was just a yellow-mouthed child, and he used his father's strength to get a high position, and he had no merit except for his outstanding appearance, and it seemed that he was very wrong. He had to ask from the bottom of his heart, "Since the general has asked this question, he must have a good plan." ”

"There's no good way to do it." Who knew that Gao Cheng replied briskly. "The minister didn't want to think of any good ideas. Thinking hard about the best way to deal with it is to put your mind on others, and it is better to ask for others than to seek yourself, why don't Your Majesty want to think about Zhongxing Sheji's policy of strengthening the country? If the ancestors of the Great Wei Dynasty dominated the world, what is the difficulty of destroying the usurper of Chang'an? At that time, not to mention the Liang Kingdom in the north and south, and the generation of Rouran, they must have flocked to annex. ”

Seeing that his heart was hot, Yuan Shan blurted out, "Why did the general say this to Gu?" ”

Gao Cheng was stunned, Yuan Shan saw that this question was really unexpected for him, but he also blurted out, "Your Majesty is the lord of Great Wei, do you only care about the matter of harmony?" Don't care about the safety of the community? The Son of Heaven should have the world in mind, and His Majesty only cares about a little woman? ”

Yuan Shanjian suddenly plucked up his courage and said, "The general knows that Lone's heart is tied to her, and Lone also understands that the general is interested in her, so isn't the general afraid that Lone will really make her his queen?" ”

Gao Cheng listened but was not angry, walked from the side of the railing to Yuan Shan's meeting, looked at Yuan Shan with a smile and said, "Your Majesty is joking again." Her heart is tied to the minister, and no one else can take it. ”

Seeing that he didn't dare to fight any longer, Yuan Shan finally turned his face to the side, and then walked to the railing as well, pretending to look into the distance. The general's words were understood. It's just that the general wants to be alone, how to prosper Sheji? ”

Gao Cheng sighed in his heart and said lightly, "The battle with Chang'an Yuwentai is inevitable." I'm afraid that even when the smoke is lit in the coming day, there is only self-improvement to win, and the Liang of the south and the soft of the north must be quiet to observe the changes and take advantage of it, and it is fortunate that I can not be troubled when the wind is swaying. That being the case, we should start with today and fight with heavy troops. Too many sergeants must be a heavy burden, I am afraid that it will be difficult to support, there is no need to expand the number, as long as there are good generals and elite soldiers. Think about it before the war, and you won't be caught off guard when the time comes. If necessary, you can send it to someone first, and win by surprise. ”

"If the general thinks about the good general, can there be a candidate?" Yuan Shanjian suddenly glanced at Gao Yang, who had been standing quietly on the side.

"When it comes to the selection of materials, there are countless talented people in Great Wei, but they are all difficult for His Majesty to choose because of the wind." Gao Cheng seemed to be pointing.

"Why is that?" Yuan Shan was surprised.

"Your Majesty, don't you know that the selection of materials is not important now?" Gao Cheng said calmly without hesitation, "Emphasis on appearance, emphasis on resume, but not on materials, let alone useful materials." What's more, Gao Shen, the lieutenant of the imperial history, really regards the country as his home, and the imperial history he selected is either a relative, or a member of the township party. Or did you have a rebellious heart and start from here? ”

These words frightened Yuan Shanjian a lot, and sighed, "Is there such a thing? Fortunately, the general had already noticed it, and he didn't even realize it. It's all up to the generals. After thinking about it, he said, "The general might as well find someone to replace Gao Shen's position." ”

Of course, Gao Cheng also knew that what he said was a bit alarmist. But the same is true of the selection of materials, but there are also people who take this opportunity to vent their anger. He naturally has a sense of proportion in his heart, and with his prudent seniority and status, he will definitely not be dismissed immediately, and he will find an opportunity to be cold before making a decision.

"Since Your Majesty regards the ministers as the ministers and the scholars, the ministers will inevitably be the widows of your Majesty's loyal and talented people." Gao Cheng paused, "Your Majesty doesn't have to worry too much about Gao Shen and his knots, the pro-virtuous ministers are far away from the villain, and they are so far away that they will not be used in the future." The important position of lieutenant of the imperial history must be appointed by those who can do it. It's just that Gao Shen and his ilk have accumulated seniority, and there are many high-ranking officials on this basis, and sometimes they think that it is a big deal to be helpless in the prosperity of the society. ”

Lin Xingren, the eunuch standing behind Gao Cheng, listened carefully, and involuntarily looked up at Gao Cheng's back and pondered. Who knew that Gao Yang, the Duke of Taiyuan, who happened to be standing behind his eldest brother Gao Cheng, suddenly turned around for some reason and saw Lin Xingren at a glance. Lin Xingren touched Gao Yang's slightly gloomy eyes, his heart was cold, and he quickly lowered his head to dodge.

"I heard that now the generals have become Meng Weijun." Yuan Zen laughed jokingly.

Gao Cheng also deliberately smiled and said, "Your Majesty doesn't dare to praise the ministers." Who did Your Majesty listen to? ”

This time, Yuan Shanjian reacted very quickly, and immediately smiled, "Such a beautiful talk has already spread thousands of miles, how can Lone not know?" Do you still have to wait for someone to reply to this matter? This time, it was the general's joke. ”

"Helpless, helpless," Gao Cheng pretended to smile reservedly, "Your Majesty also knows that since the election ......of officials by Emperor Taiwu of the Shizu Taiwu Cui, officials have been hired by seniority, not only by material. The minister thought that if His Majesty wanted to rejuvenate the society, he could no longer follow the old customs, and only by being eclectic and knowing people and making good use of them could he be the beginning of the prosperity of the Great Wei Dynasty. "Gao Cheng is also telling the truth, there are too many factors in the selection of officials, such as gate valve, seniority, and age...... This is something that I never dared to think of before.

Yuan Shanjian was dumbfounded when he heard this. In his heart, he just thought that the general wanted to demonstrate with a crowd of visitors, but he never thought that he wanted to choose materials for the country. Yuan Shanjian had a complicated feeling in his heart that he couldn't understand. If he doesn't hide it, he already has a lot of respect for this great general in his heart. But he also had a deep sense of loss. These were supposed to be the positions of the Son of Heaven, but they were replaced by this great general. Did he ever ask him what was in his mind?

"The general is thoughtful, so you don't have to worry about it, but you have to work the general because of this." Yuan Shanjian glanced at Gao Yang and asked, "What is the position of the Duke of Taiyuan now?" ”

"Minister......" Gao Yang was just about to return, but suddenly paused, but when he leaned over and bowed his head, he didn't look at the eldest brother.

"Your Majesty, since the minister has resigned from his post as a servant, I ask Your Majesty to give this official position to the Duke of Taiyuan, and add a hussar general." Gao Cheng said it as easily as he could.

Yuan Shanjian didn't think about it and said, "It's such a trivial matter, why does the general need to ask?" As he spoke, he smiled at Gao Yang, "Since the Duke of Taiyuan already has a crush, he can't marry the princess of Liang Guo, and now he is alone with you to be appointed as an official, so let's use it to contribute to the society." ”

Gao Yang only dared to say yes on orders.

The palace where Princess Xiao Qiongju of Liyang temporarily lived in the Wei Palace was called "Qiuxin Palace". Akishin Palace is actually not far from the pickaxe pond. The garden behind the Wei Palace is not a real harem court, not like the palace and palace, strict and tight, but quite a landscape garden. The vast place is like a mountain and a dense forest, and the luxurious place is like a fairyland in the clouds, and the heavenly fairy palace. It is precisely because there are not so many well-behaved palaces and palaces in the garden, so there are fewer rules and more comfortable steps.

There are not many palaces that can really live in the garden, and most of them are places for feasting and drinking. Qiuxin Palace was originally the place where Emperor Wei stored jade ritual vessels when he sacrificed to the sky, and it was also a place for the emperor to fast before the ceremony. I don't know if Emperor Wei Yuanshan saw that this palace was the temporary residence of the princess of Liang State, whether it was carefully considered, or did he casually point to it?

Qiuxin Palace is to be used as the swallow residence of the princess of Liang Kingdom, so it will naturally be cleaned and grandly decorated. It's just that after all, this place is far away from the front and back beds, and there is a lot less right and wrong, but it is also less popular. In addition to Yiying Palace maid and others, there are only two people left, Xiao Qiongju and Yang Shunhua.

Returning from the Zhaotai view of the pickaxe pond in depression, as soon as he walked to the gate of the Akishin Palace, he heard a whisper inside the half-open and half-hidden palace gate. Obviously, the palace maids of the Wei Palace were chewing their tongues while the princess of Liang Guo was away. And Xiao Qiongju walked in front angrily and heard it.

Vaguely hearing the words "Princess of Liang Guo", she subconsciously stopped. The palace maids inside didn't know that there were people outside, and there was little boredom in the garden, the spring was just right, and the mood was also good.

First, a soft and cowardly voice shouted, "Sister, Princess Liang is coming back soon, right?" The incense burned in the incense ding in the hall is less sweet pine and angelica, and the taste is not rich. ”

Another shrill and sweet voice replied, "Sister, don't worry, it doesn't matter if you rest here for a while on a beautiful day today, I heard the little eunuch who followed the regular attendant say that the lord knew that the princess had gone to Zhaotai and had passed, and she would definitely not come back so soon." ”

The "Zhongchang Servant" in the mouth of the palace maid refers to the eunuch Lin Xingren of Emperor Yuan Shanjian. Lin Xingren has been serving on the side when Yuan Shanjian was still the prince of Qinghe, and Yuan Shanjian was the only chamberlain who followed the palace from the palace after entering the palace, so he was given the post of Zhongchang attendant. It's just that at this time, the middle and regular servants are not as good as before, and there is nothing in fact, but they still have a very high status among the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace.

The soft and cowardly voice said, "Zhongchang ordered us to serve the princess of Liang with all our hearts, this must also be the will of the Lord, so don't be lazy here." lest the princess come back and see us so leisurely, thinking that our Great Wei is not dedicated to Liang Guo. Besides, there is the one who never laughs, why should my sister be angry? ”

This is never smiling and talking about Yang Shunhua. Xiao Qiongju's heart was already on fire when she heard them say this, how could anyone in her Liang Palace dare to speak like this? Yang Shunhua held her down, and somehow her steps flashed, and she was already in front of her.

"What does it matter to us if you don't smile and show others? Her ancestor was Da Wei, but when she arrived at her father, she didn't do her best to go south, and now she has the face to come north to Yedu? Although the Lord is dedicated to the princess of Liang Kingdom, he will never make her the queen, so why should you worry? It was still the same high-pitched and sweet voice, but the words were already very polite.

Xiao Qiongju couldn't bear it anymore, and pushed Yang Shunhua away and was about to break in. Yang Shunhua grabbed her to death. She knew that she was going to avenge her grievances, and she didn't allow her to be so impulsive and willful in this strange Wei Palace. She understands the meaning of guest residence much better than she does.

The cowardly voice sighed, "What Sister said is very true. If the lord really wants to make the princess of Liang Kingdom the queen, I am afraid that it will not be delayed until now. The events at the banquet in the Zhaotai Hall that day were obvious to all, and the princess of Liang and the general had long been old. ”

The shrill and sweet voice smiled eagerly, "Who doesn't know the temperament of the general?" I'm afraid that Princess Liang Guo has long been the general's person, but it's a pity that the general only loves Princess Feng Yi and Princess Shizi, so he won't take Princess Liang Guo to heart, right? The lord didn't dare to marry, the general didn't want to marry, and the princess of Liang could only ......"