At this time, I heard a loud voice coming from the clouds, which was particularly clear and high-pitched. Gao Cheng raised his head against the sunlight and looked into the sky, and actually saw several cranes flying past the top of the Taiji Palace. The sound of the crane in Qingyue caused hundreds of officials to discuss, and suddenly auspicious clouds fell from the sky, which made the officials of Liang State excited.

Ruihe has an elegant posture, swimming on the top of the Taiji Palace, like an immortal walking in the wind. After wandering for a while, they flew down one after another, flying towards Gao Cheng, hovering above his head, and flying around him. The Liang officials pointed and pointed, and they couldn't stop talking, all of them were smiling.

At this time, the door of the Taiji Hall suddenly opened, and a group of people came out of it. It turned out that Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang heard the report, and also moved the holy car out to see the auspicious rain from the sky. Xiao Yan was in front, followed by the crown prince Xiao Gang, and the high-ranking officials and eunuchs who were qualified to stand in the palace, all of them poured out of the Taiji Palace.

Hou Jing, who was following Gao Cheng, had just been pointed out and ridiculed by the hundred officials of the Liang State, and at this time he had long been ignored, only to see that everyone was praising and envying Gao Cheng, and the hatred and jealousy in his heart were about to reach the extreme.

Just when everyone hadn't reacted yet, they all looked at the situation of the crane flying and couldn't take their eyes off it, Hou Jing suddenly "pounced" and knelt on the ground, bowed to Gao Cheng, and shouted loudly, "Good luck from the sky, it is the image of Zhongxing, long live, long live!" ”

The unexpected happened again. Everyone was interrupted by Hou Jing's bowing, and suddenly quieted down, looking at Hou Jing in different moods. And at this time, the cranes that were originally flying peacefully and peacefully chirped one after another, as if to express something, which was much more exciting than the long sigh just now. Then one crane soared into the sky, and then several others followed suit. The cranes no longer stayed and went straight away.

Watching Ruihe disappear into the Nine Heavens, Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang was extremely regretful and sighed. Until there was no shadow at all, Xiao Yan looked down at Hou Jing kneeling on the ground, and felt that it was his pretentiousness just now that scared Ruihe away. Xiao Yan asked with a gloomy face, "General Hou, why are you so out of shape?" ”

The emperor's questioning immediately made the atmosphere tense at the scene, after all, this was the capital of the Liang Kingdom. I don't know if Emperor Liang's so-called "gaffe" refers to Hou Jing's sudden bowing, or does it mean that he kneels down and can't worship others?

Hou Jing was once again in the spotlight. I didn't expect Xiao Yan to blame him, this was really a burn. Fortunately, Hou Jing is smart, this is Jiankang, not Yecheng, and he can't do whatever he wants. I secretly hated Xiao Yan in my heart, even if I was always quick, I really didn't know how to excuse myself this time.

Gao Cheng didn't even look at Hou Jing, and smiled at Emperor Liang and said, "The crane sings in Jiugao, and it is heard all over the world, which is a sign that the people of the world are free from suffering, the four seas are stable, and it is auspicious." This auspicious Rui descended on Jiankang Palace, and it was His Majesty's crane longevity that came. Saying that, he glanced at Hou Jing, who was still kneeling on the ground, and said with a smile, "The Duke of Puyang County can't help but bow down and surrender to His Majesty Yide." ”

Gao Cheng's words alluded to Hou Jing's kneeling to worship the Emperor of Liang, which was already helping Hou Jing save face, and also conforming to Emperor Liang Xiao Yan's thoughts.

Only then did Xiao Yan's face soothe, smile again, and call, "General, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

Gao Cheng walked in front of Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang, straightened his robe slightly, and officially knelt and bowed.

Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang personally came to help. When they looked up, the two looked at each other, and they were both stunned in their hearts for a moment, and at the same time surprised in their hearts.

In Gao Cheng's opinion, Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang looked much older than a few years ago, and when he looked closely, the fine lines on his face were almost as dense as spider webs. I remembered that the rumor said that the emperor of the Southern Dynasty was a good Buddha, and spent a lot of time meditating in the Tongtai Temple, but it seemed that he still couldn't enjoy the quiet, but it seemed that he had done his best and exhausted.

In Xiao Yan's opinion, Gao Cheng a few years ago was still a naughty child, just like his children and grandchildren, naughty and naughty, but in fact, there was nothing too outstanding. At this time, he suddenly looked at it again, and first the pair of Sen Senran's sharp green eyes made Xiao Yan's heart chill. This kind of difference from ordinary people reminded Xiao Yan of birds of prey and giant beasts. At this time, Gao Cheng was already a completely adult man. Not only that, but the kind of domineering that he has cultivated so often can't be hidden, which makes Xiao Yan easily think of his dominance in the court of Yecheng, the capital of the Northern Dynasty.

Xiao Yan's hand that had been helping Gao Cheng suddenly trembled. He had never seen the little emperor of the Northern Dynasty, and he heard that he was about the same age as Gao Cheng, and the two of them were still relatives of Uncle Lang. I don't know how the little emperor **** can endure it and be Gao Cheng's puppet.

"Your Majesty beware." Gao Cheng held Xiao Yan with his backhand and stared at him. remembered Xiao Yan's magical martial arts in Tongtai Temple a few years ago, but he couldn't bear the time to urge people to grow old, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Since the general has come to Jiankang, I will stay longer, I miss the general in my heart, and I have a lot to say to the general." Xiao Yan took Gao Cheng and walked to the Taiji Hall.

This was supposed to be a formal meeting, but it was as if they were reunited after a long absence. The two people, the old and the young, the grandchildren and grandchildren, were close and close to the prince Xiao Gang and the hundred officials and the people accompanying the Wei envoy, and walked away as if chatting.

"Petition, petition, dare not disrespect His Majesty's order." Gao Cheng helped Xiao Yan. "Your Majesty sent Linhe Junwang and Yang Shangshu as an envoy, and has made clear the intention of friendship, my lord is pleased, and Chen Cheng is also overjoyed. As the saying goes, each has its own spirit, and I and His Majesty are also. Your Majesty has such a compassionate mind, which is really a blessing for the people, and it will be blessed. ”

Gao Cheng stopped and turned his head to look at Xiao Yan, "Yang Shangshu has represented His Majesty Chen's wishes, and he is willing to send protons, and this is exactly what the foreign minister means." He smiled, "Let's talk about it in the future, talk about it in the future." ”

Xiao Yan heard him mention Yang Kan and said "send protons", and he was stunned before he remembered that it seemed to be true. But when I thought of letting my nephews enter Wei, I had angina. Then he smiled and said, "See you today, don't mention these trivial matters first, and discuss it carefully in the coming days, as soon as possible." ”

Gao Cheng smiled, "Yes, yes, what Your Majesty said is extremely true." ”

At this time, the crown prince Xiao Gang, Hou Jing and others also followed, and vaguely heard the conversation between the emperor and the general, each with their own concerns.

The day of the Majesty Ceremony passed quickly in the relish of the auspicious clouds and cranes. When the Wei envoy and his entourage returned to the pavilion from Jiankang Palace, they left an incomparably profound image on the monarchs and ministers of the Liang State. When the Wei envoy left, the Jiankang Palace slowly fell into the darkness of the sun to the west. Although those petty officials can barely be regarded as "meat eaters", in fact, like "vegetable eaters", they do not have so many opportunities to keep secrets, let alone make decisions about the future of the beam.

The Tai Chi Hall dragged a long, huge shadow under the westerly sun. At this moment, the temple was closed, and the square under the long stone steps in front of the temple was particularly empty. The thin is gone, the hundred bureaucrats have dispersed, and this place no longer belongs to anyone.

Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang is still good at Buddhism over the years, and many times he stays in Tongtai Temple for several months. But after the Wei envoy saw His Majesty today, he did not return to Tongtai Temple, but stayed in the palace. In the Jiankang Palace, Emperor Liang's bedroom is in the Xianyang Hall to the north of the Great Sima Gate.

Xiao Yan is a good Buddha and likes to build a Buddhist temple. In addition to the Tongtai Temple is extremely luxurious, there are also Guangzhai Temple, Da Ai Jing Temple, Changqian Temple, all of which are extremely ingenious and exhaustive financial resources. But it is also Xiao Yan, but he is extremely simple in the palace. Even the palace concubines all use Ge Xuan as their clothing tent and do not wear gold and jade jewelry. Even he himself wears a scarf, and eats a meal a day, sometimes just soothing rice and cold water.

At this time, the sky was getting dark, but there were no lights and candles in the Hall of the Manifestation of the Sun. The palace maids and temple eunuchs knew the emperor's temper, and they were proud of their thrift in the palace and set an example. Just like the matter of lighting a lamp and candle, no one dares to do it before it is pitch black.

Because of this, when the crown prince Xiao Gang entered the hall, he stumbled and almost fell. Fortunately, the little eunuch with the organic spirit had been waiting here for a long time, so he was afraid of this situation, so he happened to catch the East Palace, so as not to have an accident. Otherwise, if it is said, the emperor will cause the prince to fall and be injured in order to save lamp oil, and he will become a laughing stock.

In fact, on weekdays, the crown prince Xiao Gang is not a reckless person, even if he has something in his heart, he will not be in such a hurry and ignore the system. Maybe it's because the reception of Wei envoys in the past few days is too worrying and tiring, or maybe it's because of the cumbersome worries in my heart at this time, so I was distracted and made this mistake.

The hall was already pitch black, and the prince came in blindly, but he just shouted rashly, "Your Majesty." "He came in from within, and the inside of the temple was darker than the outside, and he could not see anything at all.

Only then did I hear Xiao Yan's voice, "Palm lamp." ”

As soon as this holy oracle was issued, the palace maids and eunuchs immediately cooperated closely and ran back and forth, and soon lit the lamps and candles. I didn't dare to be too bright, but I was able to see it clearly.

When the prince saw his father sitting on the ground, he approached and bowed.

Xiao Yan ordered the eunuchs and palace maids to go out and wait.

Knowing that the emperor and the crown prince must have secret matters to discuss, the servants retreated, walked away in an instant, and closed the door of the palace.

Xiao Yan has changed back into his clothes, he is used to wearing them, but he is not used to the emperor's clothes.

But the prince didn't dare to go too far, and he still dressed up.

First of all, "Father is tired?" ”

The prince is benevolent and filial, Xiao Yan knows. and because he lost a prince earlier, he also loves Xiao Gang.

Xiao Yan raised his head and looked at the crown prince Xiao Gang in the not-so-bright light. This son is a little weaker, and it is most suitable to be the lord of Chengping in a peaceful and prosperous world. But in this situation, who dares to say that the Liang Dynasty will be peaceful and prosperous in the future? The world has not yet been unified, and the neighbors are eyeing each other, Xiao Yan suddenly became worried about his son.

"Who do you think this envoy of Wei is?" Xiao Yan asked first.

The prince replied with a smile, "I heard that this person governs the country in a way, is decisive and profound, and has a strict strategy. ”

The son praised Gao Cheng, Xiao Yan was even more worried, and sighed, "This is your enemy, how can he be regarded as an old man?" ”

The crown prince replied, "Why should my father worry about this? The Southern and Northern Dynasties have different customs, and the society is not the same, how can he be my opponent? Besides, Wei Chao is in front of him, he is still too busy to take care of himself, where is there any spare strength? ”

Hearing this short-sighted stupid remark, Xiao Yan felt sad, and there was no way to explain this to the prince. This is not something that can be explained in a sentence or two. I had to sigh, "The heart of defense is indispensable." He secretly thought that he still had to do it himself, make arrangements for the younger generations, and clear up their hidden dangers.

"Father, the general of Wei said that he would send protons to each other?" Xiao Gang was quite puzzled and didn't understand why he did this. If you don't send important people, idle people can't play a role. If you want to send important people, how important are the people? Besides, he had never heard the emperor talk about it before.

"The sheep is telling him what he is doing, and you believe it?" Xiao Yan disagreed, "Yang Shangshu did tell Gao Cheng about this when he sent an envoy to Wei State, but he just wanted to take the opportunity to persuade him to come to Jiankang to negotiate a peace treaty. After Shangshu returned, he also made it clear to me. Xiao Yan has nothing to worry about Yang Kan.

Xiao Gang stumbled and sighed, "Yang Shangshu is wrong. Why should we talk so casually about a peace treaty? How can you justify it now? ”

Xiao Yan also knew that Yang Kan's past and his ancestral experiences made him mind, so he always had a resolute heart to show his loyalty to the Southern Dynasty Sheji, but sometimes it was too extreme. In fact, Xiao Yan also felt that the origin of this "proton faction" was a bit too difficult to round. Although he also understood that Yang Kan and Gao Cheng came to Jiankang in order to take advantage of the geographical advantages to suppress Gao Cheng and maximize the interests of the Liang State when making the alliance. Maybe Yang Kan really has murderous intentions, but I don't know. This Xiao Yan is really interested in taking a look.

"Harmony is precious." Xiao Yan is not as anxious as his son. "Don't send protons or can there be another way?"

"Since peace is precious, why did you start the matter first for the cause of unrighteousness? What is the way to know and make peace now? Xiao Gang hasn't gotten rid of the excitement just now.

"Since harmony is precious, you can be friendly if you don't send protons." Xiao Yan naturally came up with this idea.

"With whom to make peace? Who will be used to make peace? Xiao Gang asked.

"You come to me for everything, and who are you going to ask when you sit in my seat?" Xiao Yan was furious.

Xiao Gang thought for a while, "I heard that Emperor Wei was a puppet, why should I make peace with him?" ”

Xiao Yan can see the true face of things clearly when he hears his son's words, and he is still satisfied, sighing, "Naturally, he is in harmony with the ministers." ”

Xiao Gang frowned, "Then Gao Huan, the prime minister of the Wei Kingdom, and Gao Cheng, the current general, both have wives, and Gao Cheng once said to Yang Kan that he was unwilling to make peace. Then Hou Jing is willing, is it possible to really marry the woman of the clan to him? Xiao Gang didn't say that it was in Yecheng, and Gao Cheng directly rejected his daughter Princess Liyang.

Xiao Yan remembered that Hou Jing had mentioned it half-truthfully, but at that time he said something that Wang Xie Gao couldn't climb. Who would have thought that this time is also, and that time is also.

Both father and son were silent.

"Don't be a wife, only a concubine." After a long time, Xiao Yan suddenly said.

"Be a concubine?!" Xiao Gang asked in surprise. He couldn't figure out how he could do such an insulting thing. What's the point of being a concubine?

"The sheep is still loyal, and his children must be the same as his father. That Yang Kan's daughter can be matched with this general, and she will definitely try her best to prosper our society. Concubine Gao Cheng is the sister of Emperor Wei, and it must not be easy to abolish her position, just to ask for a concubine for the Yang family. Xiao Yan said his wishful thinking.

If Gao Cheng dotes on the concubine of the Yang family, then her words are also true in his heart. And the loyalty of the Yang family, just look at her serving Princess Liyang.