Chapter 63 Offsetting the merits and demerits
The sky was raining with ice.
Rain mixed with snow and ice the size of millet grains fell, making the road muddy and slippery. At the end of the sky, the rain and fog make it impossible to see it really. In the cold winter months, the whole world has become a little depressed, a little gloomy, windy and rainy, and extremely lonely...... On the official road, a team of iron horsemen escorted two carriages at a rapid pace.
Wheels rolled over the muddy pavement, muddy water splashed. Iron hooves swept by, leaving only a mess everywhere.
Xiong Kuohai and Kan Ling each drove a carriage, and kept whipping and urging horses along the way. Su Lie was dressed in white and covered with a navy blue cloak, and led ten tiger guards to open the way in front. Zheng Yanqing and Shen Guang drove side by side, following the carriage.
After quietly leaving Wuyi, Zheng Yanqing traveled non-stop all the way, night and night.
For some reason, from the moment he decided to go home, he felt like an arrow in his heart.
I have never been in such an urgent mood, I have never been like this, I miss Zheng Shi'an, Mao Xiaonian, and everyone in my family.
Before that, no matter what he did on the surface, there was always a bit of resistance in his heart.
But after nearly a year of fighting in Goguryeo, he began to slowly integrate into this era. He can endure others falsely accusing him of defecting to the enemy, and he can endure others claiming his merits. But he couldn't bear it, and those people implicated Zheng Shi'an in it.
Of course, Zheng Yanqing knows what kind of consequences he will bring if he doesn't go to Luoyang.
However, he will not regret it.
Some things can be endured, but some things must not be endured. Even in officialdom, the golden mean is emphasized and the way of balance is emphasized. But being ridden on the neck and, this kind of thing must not be backed down. Otherwise, he said that he would give in one step today, and he would have to take two steps back, three steps, and even in the end, there would be no way to retreat.
The Zheng family deceived people too much, or Zheng Xing deceived people too much, he would rather tear his face with the Zheng family, and this time he would not give in half a step.
"Young master, after the Yongji Canal in front, it is the pavilion pottery. Tonight, but settle down in the pavilion? ”
Su Lie came over from the front and asked Zheng Yanqing.
He also knew Zheng Yanqing's plan, but he still decided to follow without hesitation. In Su Lie's eyes, the decision made by Zheng Yanqing was undoubtedly the most appetizing to him. How can a man be slandered by others? Although in this way, Su Lie's future will be affected. However, he believes that Zheng Yanqing will definitely be able to rise again, and he will not even need to wait too long. Just because he is Zheng Yanqing.
How can a person who can become famous at the age of six, be noble, study under famous generals, have outstanding literary talents, and have made great military exploits, how can he sink?
Even if it is a temporary hibernation, it is for the sake of rising to the sky after the future.
So, Su Lie didn't change his mind. As for Zheng Yanqing, he didn't make any promises to him, but he kept observing silently.
Su Lie is long in cavalry, and he is still curious about soldiers.
This point is quite an appetite for Zheng Yanqing, so along the way, Zheng Yanqing told Su Lie in detail about what he did in Goguryeo. Sure enough, after listening to it, Su Lie praised it a lot, and his belief in Zheng Yanqing increased a few points.
Pavilion pottery?
Zheng Yanqing reined in his horse, groaned, and said softly: "Let's tonight, but Yongjiqu." ”
"Huh?"
"Overnight, let's go west along Jishui and arrive in Linzhang before nightfall.
Later, he said that he could rest in Linzhang for a while, and then make a detour to Hanoi. I estimate that within three days, we will be able to reach Gongxian from Bishui Pass. ”
This arrangement is equivalent to stretching the road farther.
But Zheng Yanqing still decided to go this way.
Anyway, you can arrive in Gong County before Chinese New Year's Eve. If you go to the museum pottery...... With Zheng Yanqing's understanding of Zheng Hongyi, that kid may not send someone to block him in the pavilion. If it is blocked by Zheng Hongyi, it will not look good on the face. After all, he has shared hardships and hardships together, and has experienced countless tragic battles, and he can't refuse this kind of robe.
If Zheng Hongyi asks for mercy, what should he do?
The best way is not to let Zheng Hongyi speak, or even meet with Zheng Hongyi. As long as he arrives in Gong County, Zheng Xing will inevitably die.
As for what Zheng Yuanshou will think? What would Jung In-ki think?
It is not in Zheng Yanqing's consideration. It's amazing to shoot in two, I'm barefoot, can't I still be afraid of you who wear shoes?
Su Lie didn't quite understand Zheng Yanqing's thoughts, and said with some embarrassment: "Childe, in this way, there will be an extra day of travel." ”
"I know, you just do it."
Although Su Lie was a little puzzled, he had a soldier's surname in his bones, so he still strictly followed Zheng Yanqing's instructions. The cavalry turned at a fork in the road and hurried west. Zheng Yanqing looked up at the sky, and suddenly called Shen Guang to his side and commanded in a low voice.
"Brother Shen, I want to invite you to rush back to Gong County first.
I have heard that my grandfather's property has been confiscated, but his residence will not change. My aunt led someone to sit there, and the Zheng family didn't dare to be too embarrassed. You go back to Gong County first and tell grandpa that everything is safe on my side, and I will arrive soon, please rest assured. ”
Shen Guang thought about it and nodded in agreement.
In order to reassure Zheng Shi'an, Zheng Yanqing also handed over his mask to Shen Guang to prove that he was safe and sound.
After Shen Guang received the order, he took out a war horse from the horse team, whipped the horse away. Seeing Shen Guang leaving, Zheng Yanqing immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Hongyi, I'm sorry...... It's not that I don't give you face, but the Zheng family, who don't give me face!
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Zheng Yanqing decided not to go to Luoyang, and Xie Ke followed closely and returned directly to Yangxia.
Pei Xingyan followed Zheng Hongyi's suggestion and sent someone to the pavilion to stop Zheng Yanqing. Unexpectedly, Zheng Yanqing didn't pass by the pavilion at all.
In this way, the news spread quickly to Luoyang.
Zheng Shanguo came out of Yujuluo's mansion and boarded the carriage.
At the beginning of August, Yujuluo relieved himself of his post as the Taishou of Longshan County and returned to Luoyang from Minshu. Today, he is at home and lives a very leisurely life. When the news of Zheng Yanqing's 'surrender to the enemy' came, Yujura was the first emperor to play the song, saying that he did not believe that Zheng Yanqing would 'surrender to the enemy' in Pyongyang.
Helplessly, Yang Guangzheng was upset because of the defeat of Liaodong at that time.
So he didn't listen to Yu Juluo's recitals at all. Instead, early the next morning, he ordered Qianniuwei to go to Gong County to arrest Zheng Shi'an. Fortunately, as soon as Qianniuwei left Luoyang, Pei Shiju stood up and interceded for Zheng Yanqing. His reason is also very simple, he does not believe that Zheng Yanqing will 'join the enemy'. After that, Ma Yu, who had no friendship with Zheng Yanqing, expressed his meaning through the mouth of Princess Nanyang for some reason.
However, Yu Wenshi did not intercede like Pei Shiju Yujuluo, but said that Zheng Yanqing was a disciple of Changsun Sheng, and asked His Majesty to think twice for the sake of Changsun Sheng's face. Who is Changsun Sheng? That was one of Yang Guang's most trusted close ministers.
In fact, the implication is also to say: How can the students taught by Changsun Sheng defect to the enemy?
Later, there were more and more people pleading, and even Empress Xiao stood up and spoke for Zheng Yanqing.
Of course, Empress Xiao's plea was because of Pei Shuying's request. In addition, her sense of Zheng Yanqing is not bad, and she also does not believe that Zheng Yanqing will 'join the enemy' in Pyongyang. Yang Guang can not listen to other people's words. But Empress Xiao's words, Yang Guang had to think about it.
So on the third day of the auction of Qianniuwei, he issued another edict to pardon Zheng Shi'an.
Zheng Shi'an didn't even know what was going on, and after a day in the Gong County prison, he was freed. After he was released from prison, he learned that Zheng Yanqing had an accident in Goguryeo, and his whereabouts are still unknown. When Zheng Shi'an learned about this, he fainted on the spot.
Later, although he woke up, he was bedridden and could no longer walk on the ground.
In Zheng Shi'an's heart, there was a trace of guilt.
He knew that Zheng Yanqing didn't really want to go to Pyongyang. If something really happened to Yanqing in Goguryeo, it was the result of his single-handedness.
Thoughts, concerns, and guilt, all kinds of emotions are entangled, and Zheng Shi'an is sick.
But he didn't expect that the Zheng family would fall into the well at this time, not only removing the elders of other clansmen, but also taking away the land and property under his name. If it weren't for Pei Shuying's people arriving in time, Zheng Shi'an might even have no place to live. In this heart, how aggrieved should I be?
From the very beginning, Zheng Shanguo did not approve of these measures of the Zheng family.
First of all, he knew Zheng Xing, so he didn't believe that Zheng Xing had the courage to burn the grain and grass of a camp to gather the defeated generals of the Sui army. Secondly, he also did not believe that Zheng Yanqing would defect to the enemy...... But this is the determination of the clan elders, and Zheng Shanguo is helpless.
Now that the truth is revealed, the Zheng family is starting to panic.
Zheng Yuanshou sent someone to Luoyang and asked Zheng Shanguo to come forward to say something.
Zheng Shanguo also heard from others that when Zheng Yanqing was in Minshu, he had studied with Yujuluo. So he cheekily came to visit, but he didn't want to, and Yu Juluo closed the door and disappeared.
Sitting in the carriage back, Zheng Shanguo gently rubbed his temples.
What should I do?
Zheng Xing made this incident, which can be regarded as losing the face of the Zheng family. Since Yu Juluo is reluctant to come forward to say something, he has to find another way.
"Fucheng!"
"Master, what do you command?"
Zheng Fucheng is Zheng Shanguo's old housekeeper and confidant.
Hearing Zheng Shanguo calling in the car, he hurriedly urged the horse to step forward and waited respectfully outside the car curtain.
"You immediately go to Doujia Village, take my name, and ask to see Mr. Dou Weidou. Let's just say that tonight, I will set up wine in Dading Restaurant, and ask him to appreciate the light. ”
"Whoa!"
Zheng Fucheng hurriedly turned his horse's head and galloped away in the direction of Changxia Gate.
Zheng Shanguo closed his eyes and smiled bitterly in his heart: Now, this Luoyang person is waiting to see our jokes. Brother, now that you know this, why did you bother in the first place? Although I don't know what the relationship between the Dou family and Zheng Yanqing is. But you almost ruined Zheng Yanqing's family, is it possible for the Dou family to come forward to speak for you? If Dou Wei refuses to come forward, then he can only ask for Yanqing and raise his noble hand.
As soon as he thought of this, Zheng Shanguo felt extremely bored.
When he returned home, Zheng Shanguo had just sat down, and before he could take a sip of tea, he saw someone say, "An Yuantang [***], ask to see the master." ”
Zheng Shanguo is from the second room, but [***] is from the sixth room.
One of the two belongs to the scripture hall, and the other is Anyuan hall, although they are both surnamed Zheng, but they are not too much contact with each other. After all, the power of the scripture hall is far greater than that of An Yuantang. Although An Yuantang has improved over the years, especially in terms of financial resources, it has become extraordinarily strong, but the gap in this status is still very large. Therefore, although Zheng Shanguo is an official in Luoyang, he has never negotiated with [***]...... At this time, why did [***] come to visit?
Zheng Shanguo was puzzled, but he didn't dare to slack off.
Because he knows that Zheng Hongyi, Zheng Renji's only son, followed Zheng Yanqing to be born and died in Goguryeo this time, and his contribution is not small. Even if Zheng Renji is unlikely to recover, Zheng Hongyi can take this opportunity to fight for a good future, and it is impossible to say that Anyuan Hall will rise again.
"Please!"
Zheng Shanguo hurriedly ordered someone to invite [***] to the middle hall.
"Mingli, why are you free to come to me today? You have also been in Luoyang for four years, and this is the first time you have taken the initiative to come here. ”
"Fourth master, my lord sent someone to report something important."
[***] first confessed a sin, then took out a letter from his bosom and presented it with respectful hands.
Zheng Shanguo took the letter, motioned for [***] to sit down on the side, then opened it and quickly glanced at it. In an instant, his face became very ugly.
"Yanqing, refuse to come to Luoyang?"
[***] said softly: "My little son-in-law sent a letter, saying that Mr. Zheng was originally coming." I don't want to be on the road, I heard...... Zheng Gongzi was very unhappy, and took his servants overnight without saying goodbye. Not only did Zheng Gongzi leave, but Yangxia's Xie Gongzi also said goodbye to the little prince and left because Zheng Gongzi refused to come. Pei Huben and Xue Huben wanted to stop them, but they couldn't stop them.
Xiao Gongzi also sent people to the pavilion to try to stop Zheng Gongzi. I didn't think that Zheng Gongzi was on the north bank of Yongji Canal, and suddenly changed his mind and went on a different route. Now, Xiao Gongzi doesn't know Zheng Gongzi's itinerary...... My lord said that he needed to inform the fourth master as soon as possible. ”
Zheng Shanguo's hand trembled, and he forced a laugh, "That's it, thank you Brother Renji." ”
He secretly complained in his heart: Zheng Yanqing was clearly planning to tear his face...... Brothers, the Zheng family's face is about to lose a lot of hair!
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As Zheng Shanguo guessed, Zheng Yanqing's refusal to go to Luoyang was to tear his face apart.
Not only Zheng Shanguo saw the mystery, but also the civil and military officials and gentry in Luoyang, and they also saw the clues.
In everyone's hearts, they secretly sighed: This Zheng Yanqing is too bold.
Let him rush to Luoyang, that is the emperor's will.
To put it bluntly, Zheng Yanqing's call is disrespectful to the will, and it is a big crime to kill the head. If he doesn't come, how should the celebration prepared by the emperor continue? This is not only to sweep the face of the Zheng family, but also the face of the emperor...... When Yang Guang learned the news, he was furious.
In the court, he almost overturned the dragon case, and paced back and forth on top of His Majesty Dan in a rage.
The civil and military officials also understood Yang Guang's feelings: the battle of Liaodong failed, and Yang Guang lost the face of the boss in front of the kings of the Western Regions. Moreover, because of this failure, the Turkic Shibi Khan Duji was a little moved. Just seeing that Yang Guang wanted to hold a celebration, but Du Ji refused to come, you can know that he has bad intentions. In fact, people with bad intentions are not alone?
The kings of the Western Regions who stayed in Luoyang may not have no ideas.
Therefore, Yang Guang couldn't wait to take advantage of this celebration to promote the national prestige of the Great Sui.
Previously, when Pei Shiqing escorted Gao Jianwu to Luoyang, it did cause quite a stir. But this is not enough, Yang Guang needs Zheng Yanqing and them to arrive in Luoyang and give him a boost of face. Let's see, it's not under my Great Sui, it's also full of talents. It only takes one teenager to turn Goguryeo upside down...... I have countless people in the Great Sui, and I am just Goguryeo, but I am just a mantis arm blocking the car.
But all of this will come to naught because of Zheng Yanqing's refusal.
This makes Yang Guang, how can he not be angry?
"Your Majesty, Zheng Yanqing is proud of his achievements and lawless. Today's resistance is not respectful, and the real sin cannot be forgiven. Your Majesty shall immediately arrest him and put him in prison, and the law shall be as strict as it is to be done. ”
Yu Wenhua jumped out, with a look of righteous indignation.
He didn't have a good impression of Zheng Yanqing, and when he asked Pei Renji for his son, he saw that the Pei family had agreed, but Pei Cuiyun and Zheng Yanqing teamed up to stage a good elopement. Although Pei Renji is embarrassed and abnormal, Keyu Wenhua's face is even more ugly.
Even if you are Yu Wenhua and even favored by the emperor, in the eyes of the family gatekeeper, you are still from that broken field.
Even a child doesn't take you seriously, even if you get a great honor, what can you do? Yu Wenhua didn't dare to offend the Pei family, but he held a grudge against Zheng Yanqing. At the beginning, Zheng Shi'an was arrested, and it was Yu Wenhua who contributed to the troubles...... I thought I could trample Zheng Yanqing under my feet, but I didn't know that Zheng Yanqing was reborn with salted fish.
Yu Wenhua was uncomfortable, but Zheng Yanqing staged a good show of resistance. How could he let go of such an opportunity?
Yang Guang heard this, and his eyes froze.
"General Yuwen's words are wrong."
Without waiting for Yang Guang to speak, Fan Zigai, who stayed behind in Luoyang, stood up, "Zheng Yanqing's disrespect for the decree is certainly guilty, but it is excusable. The general was defeated in Pyongyang, but tens of thousands of soldiers were abandoned in a foreign land. Zheng Yanqing cherished his homeland and fought bloodily in Goguryeo, killing countless enemies, and even raising the prestige of our Great Sui. But some people took the opportunity to slander and frame the loyal and good, but the loyal ministers were bleeding outside, and their families were in danger. Great merit, but it was usurped by others...... If it were me, I would also have resentment, not to mention that Zheng Yanqing was only fourteen or fifteen years old, and when he was in the prime of his youth, how could he swallow this breath? His sin is unforgivable, but excusable. ”
Fan Zigai's words immediately attracted many people to nod their heads.
Zheng Shanguo secretly complained to himself on the side, originally wanted Yu Wenhua to stand up and lead the topic away, but he didn't want to be brought up.
This time, the face of the Zheng family may be difficult to preserve.
He was thinking about how to retort it, and many people in the court stood up one after another, saying that although Zheng Yanqing's actions were guilty, they were not unforgivable.
In particular, those generals were even more fierce in their rhetoric and filled with righteous indignation.
It is no wonder that Zheng Yanqing is a disciple of Changsun Sheng, and he can be regarded as a member of the military. Of course they have to stand up and defend it.
The two sides quarreled, from the beginning of the debate, to the later attacks on each other.
The topic became farther and farther away, making Yang Guang frown again and again.
On the one hand, he was very angry that Zheng Yanqing refused to come to Luoyang; On the other hand, he was quite disdainful of what the Zheng family did. Of course, Yang Guang knew that the Zheng family must want to keep Zheng Xing's surname. Even the sixteenth lady of Xiyuan was more or less in front of him, pleading for Zheng Xing. Yang Guang also hesitated, thinking of taking the opportunity of Zheng Yanqing's visit to Luoyang to reward him greatly, and after appeasing Zheng Yanqing, let the Zheng family discuss with him again. But Zheng Yanqing did not go to Luoyang, he had already expressed his attitude, he must be Zheng Xing's surname.
This is clearly an edict to kill people under the persecution!
Yang Guang was upset by the quarrel of the ministers, and couldn't help but scold angrily, and then threw up his sleeves and retreated.
After returning to Xiyuan, he was still worried about it. This Zheng Yanqing really doesn't know what to do. If you really want Zheng Xing's surname, how will you gain a foothold in the Zheng family in the future? I also have some good intentions, and I want to say something for you and the Zheng family, but you are good, and you have swept my face.
"Your Majesty, why are you so troubled?"
Empress Xiao didn't know when she came to Yang Guang's side.
"Zitong, you're here!" Yang Guang sighed, "Isn't it for Zheng Yanqing?" He refused to come to Luoyang, and on the one hand, the court wanted to punish him, and on the other hand, he said that he was excusable. I'm also worried about this, thinking about how to solve it. ”
Empress Xiao sat down beside Yang Guang, took his hand, and rubbed it gently.
When Yang Guang was still the king of Jin, he was often upset in the dispute with his brother Yang Yong for the crown prince. Every now and then, Empress Xiao sat beside him like this, making his mind feel calm.
"Zitong, what do you think?"
Empress Xiao smiled, "Your Majesty feels, what crime should Zheng Xing do?" ”
"Sins are unforgivable, and they will be decided."
"If that's the case, why should you hesitate?"
"I, just for that half-edged monarch, how he will gain a foothold in the Zheng family in the future. Killing Zheng Xing didn't do him any good, how could the Zheng family let him go? Why don't you listen to my peace, he has to be a high-ranking official, he has to ride a horse, and the Zheng family can keep Zheng Xing, isn't it the best of both worlds? ”
Empress Xiao couldn't help but smile, "Your Majesty, which lady did you listen to?" ”
"Oh...... But it was Zhu Guier who was entrusted by the Zheng family and said it a few times in private. However, she didn't say that she wanted to save Zheng Xing's life, and Zitong must not blame her. ”
Empress Xiao snorted coldly, "Your Majesty, how can you let a woman point fingers at this national event?"
In my opinion, His Majesty is too indulgent to Zhu Gui'er, which is definitely not a good thing. Since His Majesty thinks that Zheng Xing is guilty, he should ask him about his guilt. Zheng Yanqing is not afraid of tearing his face with the Zheng family, so why should His Majesty worry about him? Besides, Zheng Yanqing and the Zheng family tear their faces, and there is only benefit to His Majesty, and there is no harm in it...... Your Majesty thinks about it, the great things that Banyuanjun did in Goguryeo can be described as outstanding achievements. How many people he killed is nothing, what is terrible is how many people he saved, and what are the identities of these people?
The grandson of Mai Tiezhu, the great-grandson of Mrs. Chengjing, the son of the Yangxia Xie clan, the Cui clan of Guancheng, and the son of the thirteen families of Hebei...... Your Majesty, if Zheng Yanqing reconciles with the Zheng family, with his friendship in rescuing these sons of the world, the Zheng family ......"
Yang Guang gasped when he heard this.
"If it weren't for Zitong's reminder, I would have almost forgotten about it."
"Therefore, Banyuanjun and the Zheng family tore their faces, and there are only benefits for Your Majesty, not harm. If you want me to say, Zheng Xing deserves to die, and he must be punished with capital punishment. Only in this way can the resentment in Banyuanjun's heart be calmed. Your Majesty thinks that what the concubine said is reasonable? ”
"What Zitong said is extremely true, and it is exactly so."
After Yang Guang finished speaking, the words changed, "But the Zheng family's resistance is disrespectful, how should I deal with it?" ”
Empress Xiao said, "Does Your Majesty want to kill him, or does you not want to kill him?" ”
"Well...... This kid does have some skills. His writing is outstanding, and his martial arts are good, and he has made great contributions, how can I bear to kill him? ”
"Since Your Majesty can't bear to kill him, he can't easily let go of the crime of disobeying the order.
In the opinion of the concubine, she simply ignored him. He has made great contributions, and he has also committed great crimes, and the merits and demerits are offset, so let him reflect on it in Gongxian with peace of mind, what does Your Majesty think? ”
Empress Xiao's idea immediately resonated with Yang Guang.
Zheng Yanqing, a kid, got carried away because he made meritorious contributions. It's not a good thing in the long run...... Simply, just chill him.
"The concubine has another idea......"
Empress Xiao said: "Some time ago, the concubine read the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" rubbed by Luopu Library, and there is a plot in it, which is quite interesting. ”
As she spoke, she fell into Yang Guang's ear and whispered for a while.
Yang Guang couldn't help but widen his eyes, nodded again and again, and couldn't help but say: "What Zitong said is extremely ...... Oh, that "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", go back and take a look at it. This half-edged gentleman is really interesting. Why do you think he could come up with such a story in his head? ”
After speaking, Yang Guang couldn't help laughing.
Empress Xiao couldn't help but purse her lips and chuckle, and said in her heart: Shuying, this palace can be regarded as worthy of your trust, so it should be worthy of your gifts.
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Just when the courtiers of Luoyang were arguing about Zheng Yanqing's disrespectful matter, Emperor Yang Guang of Sui suddenly issued an edict.
Zheng Yanqing resisted the decree and disrespected, and he should be beheaded for the crime.
However, he remembered his conquest of Goguryeo and made great contributions, so he was exempted from the crime of disrespect. But capital sins can be forgiven, but living sins are not forgiven. The merits and demerits offset each other, and Zheng Yanqing was ordered to live in Gongxian County and think about it behind closed doors.
In the edict, there was no mention of Zheng Yanqing's previous deposed position as a cloud cavalry captain, nor did it mention anything else.
In a word, the merits and demerits are offset and everything is said clearly. After Zheng Shanguo learned the content of the edict, he couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh: The Zheng family in Xingyang has been inherited for hundreds of years, and now it is said that it has been wiped clean by Zheng Yanqing. Zheng Xing, shame the Zheng family in the world...... Zheng Yanqing made such a great contribution, but the result was that the merits and demerits were offset, and he also issued an edict to think about it behind closed doors.
What will be the result of Zheng Xing, who committed the crime of framing the hero and taking the credit? Zheng Shanguo doesn't have to think about it, and he understands it clearly.
The edict was issued, and Zheng Shanguo immediately wrote a letter to resign.
There is such a person in the family, if you don't tear your face, everyone can still be safe. But since his face was torn, Zheng Shanguo didn't want to continue to stay in Luoyang and was ridiculed.
At the same time, Yang Guang ordered Yuwen Chengdu, the general of Tianbao, to leave the eastern capital with 300,000 Niu Wei and go to Xingyang.
Just as Yuwen Chengdu left the Eastern Capital, Zheng Yanqing and his entourage had crossed the river, passed through the Bishui Pass, and headed for Gongxian County, rushing to ......***********
(To be continued)