Shangtai City, in the palace of Nanyang Wangfu.

On a huge table of eight immortals, there are all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas, aged wines, and even the cups and plates are all excellent celadons, like beautiful jade. There are all kinds of exquisite dishes, and a large table is full, but there are only three people sitting, eating and chatting and enjoying.

"General Zhang, when I came here before, on the streets of the city, I saw two groups of people about to be killed, I heard that they were ordered by the general, what is going on?"

Shi Chun, the governor of Qin, just toasted Sima Bao, the king of Nanyang, who was sitting in the center, with a glass of wine, and then asked the other person on the other side of the table. Although he is in his sixties this year, although the world is difficult, he has been pampered under the command of the king of Nanyang in recent years, and he has been blessed when he is old.

The person who was questioned was Zhang Chun, the general of Pingxi. Zhang Chun unhurriedly grabbed a piece of deer breast and threw it into his mouth, chewed it several times, and then replied casually: "I ordered it to be killed." Didn't I send two scouts to Longxi to inquire about the news last time, and then they disappeared, I don't know if they were killed or rebelled, in short, there was no news. Their family members, I simply charged them with rebellion, and killed all of them, so that Tu Qingjing could play a role of setting an example. ”

The subordinates went on a spy mission, and they didn't know the exact news of life and death, just because there was no news for a while, they killed all their families, just like killing a few chickens, which was too ruthless. Chun Yuding couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this, and secretly said that he should pay attention to doing things for Zhang Chun in the future.

Zhang Chun toasted Sima Bao with a glass of wine, "This matter, I also told the prince, the prince is soft-hearted, and originally wanted to kill a few less, I resolutely disapprove, and now in the world, the most indispensable thing is the kindness of women." ”

Sima Bao was fat, trapped in a special Nanmu chair, and put the wine glass on the table, "Zhang Si is right, he has made up his mind, and he really can't see Longxi sitting big and raising tigers." Old Changshi, you and Zhang Si are both the confidants and important ministers of the lonely king, and the major affairs of the country can be discussed, this time, you must discuss with Zhang Si. ”

Zhang Chun ranked fourth in the family, so Sima Bao called him Zhang Si in private. He followed Sima Bao in the Nanyang palace when he was young, the two were of the same age, grew up together, Zhang Chun had been Sima Bao's personal guard for several years, the two were very close to the nickname, Sima Bao called him Zhang Si, not only was not rude and contemptuous, but revealed a special favor.

Chun Yu Ding heard the words, and nodded busily yes. He had some slander in his heart, saying that he was a confidant, but he didn't know anything about how to treat Longxi, and he couldn't figure out what Zhang Chun and Sima Bao had discussed in private. But it doesn't matter, no matter what you say, as long as the prince agrees, I will raise my hands in favor, so why bother yourself.

Although Chun Yuding is the governor of Qin with a lofty position, he is cautious by nature and is accustomed to observing words and feelings, and he knows that he can't compare to Zhang Chun's treatment, so he has a lot of etiquette, and he is respectful and polite to Sima Bao and Zhang Chun in his words and deeds.

When Chun Yu was about to show his loyalty, Zhang Chun interjected as if no one was around: "In the past, when Gao Yue conquered the people in the south, Longxi was empty, and at that time I persuaded the prince to take advantage of the void to enter, but the prince hesitated. Then the two counties of Longxi rebelled, and the situation in Longxi was unstable, and I persuaded the prince to echo each other and attack left and right, and the prince was watching again. This is a good opportunity, sit back and miss it, how is it a pity! ”

In the past few years, Zhang Chun has become more and more self-conscious, and there is no one in his eyes. Previously, when he asked his henchman Ren Hua to go to Longxi to convey Sima Bao's edict, he privately informed Gao Yue and asked Gao Yue to offer money and beauties. Zhang Chun secretly calculated that if Gao Yueshuang took a snapshot, then he could bring him under his command, and he said some good things in front of Sima Bao. Unexpectedly, after Ren Hua came back, Gao Yue sternly refused, saying that he could not bear to intrude on the people in his jurisdiction, and hoped that General Zhang would understand and contribute more to the country.

What is this called? This clearly says that he Zhang Chun is not concerned about the people's livelihood and has a bad heart. Zhang Chun was a little disdainful of the people in Longxi, and said in his heart that a bunch of mud legs got cheap and picked up officials to do it. Now he feels that Gao Yue is so ignorant, and he has a grudge from now on, he thinks that Gao Yue is unwilling to contribute, which shows that he is unwilling to go the same path as himself, so Gao Yue is the enemy, and he must think of ways to get rid of it.

Zhang Chun secretly hated in his heart, and as he spoke, he poured a big sip of wine and blew his hooked nose, "I persuaded the prince to do it, is it for me personally?" I don't have any selfishness, and I'm not full of loyalty, thinking about the prince day and night! That Gao Yue came out halfway, I don't know the roots, I will eradicate him earlier, and hold Longxi County firmly in his hands, it is the right reason, more strength, more hope, and when the Huns break Chang'an, our prince will not be able to ascend the emperor's throne in a down-to-earth manner......"

Outside the house, there were several maidservants and eunuchs who were waiting in the hall, and they all bowed their heads when they heard this. Seeing that Zhang Chun drank wine and talked more and more explicitly, Sima Bao couldn't sit still, "Zhang Si, when you talk about Longxi, you say Longxi, where are you going." The lonely king has the court in his heart, and he will be diligent in the near future, and he will make a pilgrimage to His Majesty in person! ”

"Yes, yes, yes. The king is loyal, the world knows everything, the world knows everything. Chun Yuding hurriedly echoed and waved his hand at Zhang Chun.

Zhang Chun also realized that he had made a fork in the road, and shouted: "Ah, I'm a rough person, I said bastard things, don't blame the prince." In short, what I mean is that we must not raise tigers for trouble, it is better to move early than to move late, and we will not stop doing anything, except for Gao Yue, and make our Qinzhou a monolith. ”

Chun Yuding's chopsticks stopped in mid-air: "Didn't Gao Yue just give the king a seal?" What did he say to live up to the trust of the king, and dealt a heavy blow to the people of Longnan, so that they knew the prestige of the king, and said that there was a lack of materials and insufficient military strength, and they could not get rid of the root of the Di people, so they had no choice but to retreat. However, I heard that he was indeed invincible in the south, forcing Yang Maosou to bow his head and sign a peace agreement. Now he has more or less completed the task given to him by the king, and returned with victory, now when he is strong and strong in Longxi, and his morale is booming, how can he send troops to fight him? ”

Zhang Chun pursed his lips and said disdainfully: "Turning over and over, he can't have more than 10,000 people, and he wants to compete with the 50,000 army of my prince Qinzhou, isn't he a mantis arm as a car?" However, what the elder said is that to deal with Gao Yue, since it is not easy for us to attack head-on for the time being, then we will take a detour to enter, or create conditions for being able to attack him openly. ”

Zhang Chun was bent on getting rid of Gao Yue and taking Longxi in his hands. He is insidious and mean-spirited by nature, and narrow-minded. Originally, for Gao Yue, who was not a descendant, he was a little xenophobic and hostile, and he sent his subordinates to Ren Hua, asking Gao Yue for money but to no avail, but he didn't take him in his eyes like this, which made Zhang Chun angry, Zhang Chun was determined to break Longxi, and arrested Gao Yue and trampled on his feet.

Sima Bao moved his fat body to make his sitting posture more comfortable, and then said in surprise: "Zhang Si, what a roundabout method, let's listen to the lonely king." ”

"Yes. so that the prince and the old man will know. I heard that Gao Yue and Yang Maosou had formed an alliance, and Yang Maosou ceded Yinping County to Gao Yue. Who is Yinping-gun? It's the court's, it's the prince's! Which one agrees to such a private gift, and does the prince allow it? Therefore, you can send someone to spread the news first, asking Gao Yue to dedicate Yinping County again, and the prince will send officials and troops to take over. ”

Zhang Chun saw that the two of them were very attentive when they listened, and couldn't help but smile proudly, and pretended to be profound: "If Gao Yue agrees to sacrifice Yinping County, then it means that he is indeed truly obedient to the prince, so don't embarrass him for the time being, and even slowly accept him in the future." If he pushes back or refuses in person, then he has different aspirations, and we have a slogan, and we will send troops to destroy him, and from then on hold Longxi and Yinping in our hands. ”

"At the beginning, Yang Maosou was very arrogant to the prince, we were afraid that he was a Hu person, and he was a prince who was enshrined in the imperial court, in this special sensitive period when the Hu people were all over the place, it was better not to completely force Yang Maosou to rebel, so we forgave him and let him shrink in a corner of Wudu."

Zhang Chunyin smiled coldly, "When Gao Yue is destroyed and Longxi and Yinping are recovered, I will only have him in Qinzhou and Yang Mao Sowudu." At that time, everyone in the world will be on the prince, even if it is more expensive, it may not be said, I am not afraid that he will not obediently lie at the feet of the prince and kowtow and confess. ”

"That's true." Chun Yuding glanced at Sima Bao's expression, and hurriedly echoed in a low voice: "I heard that the Huns are getting closer and closer, and the situation in Chang'an is as dangerous as an egg. In case it can't be supported, and the tragic incident of the first emperor taking advantage of public opinion to move will be repeated, then the king should immediately take the throne of the emperor in Shangqi, and no matter what, he must keep the ancestral temple from loss! ”

Sima Bao didn't know if he didn't hear it, or if he deliberately acquiesced, so he didn't say anything to stop it. He piled up his face with fat and smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed.