Yuan Shanjian was also stunned, in his ears, Gao Cheng was clearly provocative, and his intention was to point out that the wounds on his body were left during the battle with Yuwen Black Otter, and there were also those who returned from the emperor's fists and feet. How long will he remember this?

Yuan Shan saw that he reflected first, and pulled Gao Cheng to walk under a few trees with golden leaves under the jade steps of the main hall. There is a stone bed under the tree, Yuan Shanjian pulled Gao Cheng to sit on the stone bed and smiled, "Lonely also feels that my sister-in-law is also straightforward, if it weren't for the burden of this identity, I'm afraid that I will be more in love with my sister-in-law." ”

Gao Cheng also smiled and said, "Your Majesty values the minister so much, and the minister is also grateful." His Majesty and the ministers have both the righteousness of the monarch and the ministers, and the relatives of the flesh and blood, and the ministers dare not do their best for His Majesty. ”

Gao Cheng spoke passionately, but Yuan Shanjian felt that his tone was very flat. Both men withdrew their hands. "When is the general going to Jiankang?"

Gao Cheng has his own arrangements in his heart, and his attention is now all on Yuwentai. Chang'an's every move has to be retributed, knowing that Yuwen Black Otter wants to go east with the Yuan Bao Torch, this is an opportunity. "If the placement is complete, the ministers will be invited to do it soon." Gao Cheng replied to Yuan Shanjian inconsistently.

"Since Emperor Liang also has the intention of making peace, what is the general's mind?" Yuan Shanjian said bluntly.

"What does Your Majesty command?" Gao Cheng asked back very happily.

"Doing it by routine, since we all have this intention, why not go with the flow?" Yuan Shanjian also answered calmly.

This time is also that time. Yuan Shanjian never forgot Princess Liyang in his heart. At that time, he asked to marry Gao Huan's daughter to protect himself, and now he has made Gao Yuanjun the queen, if he has Princess Liyang as his concubine, it is the icing on the cake, and he is naturally willing. What's more, the two countries can also make peace with each other and pro-security as an irrefutable reason.

For Gao Cheng, it is also this time and that time. It's not that he doesn't have Princess Liyang in his heart, he is not a ruthless and unrighteous person, and he doesn't care about Princess Liyang's infatuation at all. It's just that at this moment, he thinks more about the safety of the country than about the personal feelings of his children. If Princess Liyang and her relatives can form a friendship between the two countries, they naturally have nothing to say. But he has a bottom line in his heart, and the princess Yuan Zhonghua is his untouchable bottom line. is also the princess of a country, and it is impossible for any of them to be a concubine. Naturally, it is even more impossible for him to let Yuan Zhonghua retire as a concubine for the sake of the Xiao family.

"What Your Majesty said is that the ministers will judge the situation and size up the situation." Gao Cheng didn't say anything specifically to Yuan Shanjian, how could he not understand Yuan Shanjian's thoughts, but he was not happy in his heart.

"The general is reluctant to Princess Liyang, right?" Yuan Shan couldn't hold back when he saw it, but he still blurted out and asked.

Gao Cheng had no taboos, and responded calmly, "There is no princess Liyang in the minister's heart, only how can Liang and Wei balance and be peaceful." ”

Yuan Shanjian's face changed completely when he was choked by these words, but he finally came back to his senses and smiled, "The general has a sense of community, and he is very comforted in his lonely heart. ”

At this time, the sun is bright, and the autumn leaves in the courtyard of Akishin Palace are golden. The grass is everywhere, but it is extraordinarily peaceful. The palace gate was closed, and only the monarch and the minister shared the stone bed in the courtyard. Both of them were silent, but they were thinking about the same thing, the same person.

Liang envoy came to Yecheng for a few days, and it was far less intense than the shock caused last time. Since the founding of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, Liang and the Eastern Wei Dynasty have gradually become closer. If we do not mention border troubles, it is already commonplace for the north-south connection between rivers and lakes to show goodwill. Southerners come to the north, and it is not strange to see them in Yecheng. Therefore, this time the Liang envoy came from the south, and did not make too many waves in the Wei temple in Yecheng. The desire for friendship between the two countries was also foreseen by anyone with a strategy in their hearts, and naturally it did not cause much criticism.

Liang Envoy lives in the pavilion and does not have anything to do. The official Shangshu Yang Kan is even more to prevent criticism, and has been closed since His Majesty saw it. Because of this, Xiao Zhengde, the king of Linhe County, was anxious. With Yang Kan like this, even if he wants to go out and meet the person he wants to meet, he can't be too public. Wei Chen did not have anyone to visit, and of course the people he wanted to see did not come to the door to ask to see. What's more, there is a silent but unignorable Lan Jing.

Lan Jing was not a flamboyant person, quiet and stubborn, and would rather live in the curtain and watch the changes in Yecheng than seek it in the street market to see the reason. A few days later, Liang Envoy was not far from the day of returning to the south, and Lan Jing was difficult to come out and happened to see that the eldest prince and His Royal Highness the county king were actually disguised in micro-clothes, which was quite weird.

Xiao Zhengde didn't expect to be bumped into by Lan Jing, but he was really polite, and he didn't need to explain to Lan Jing where he was going, so he went out of the pavilion.

Lan Jing saw that Xiao Zhengde only brought two personal entourages and was dressed like that, which was not like the personality of the great prince. He didn't see Shangshu Yang Kan appear, and he didn't have Yang Kan's entourage. So he didn't know that the eldest prince was traveling so strangely, and Shang Shu Yangkan knew it or didn't know.

Lan Jing didn't have time to think about it, so he also sneaked out of the pavilion. It's just that he doesn't know that although Shangshu Yangkan can't live in the house, he is well aware of any changes in the pavilion.

Autumn is coming to an end, winter is approaching, and the weather is getting colder. When the ox cart passed through the market, Cui Jishu lifted the curtain on the window of the car slightly, and saw the orchid wine shop just right, but he didn't hear the beautiful sound of the turtle pipa. The orchid restaurant was cold, as if it had not opened its doors to accept customers.

Cui Jishu didn't think about it, put down the curtain and asked, "Lord Lang is tired all day long, is it okay to listen to pipa music?" ”

Gao Cheng was closing his eyes slightly and thinking carefully one by one, when he opened his eyes at this time, he commanded as if he hadn't heard Cui Jishu's words just now, "Gao Aocao will lead the army to Henan in a few days, and Hou Jing may have a plan in his heart, and he doesn't want to stay in Yecheng for a long time." The Liang envoy will return to the south, and it is time to call Changyou to discuss the matter of sending troops together. He glanced sideways at the market through the crack in the curtain, then turned his head and said, "I should give him a ride when the Metropolitan Governor leaves." ”

"What Lord Lang said is, Cui Xian ......" Cui Jishu didn't finish his words, and suddenly heard the neighing of horses and cows outside, and then the ox cart shook and bumped very much. Cui Jishu saw that Gao Cheng was also thrown left and right in the car in the violent swaying of his body.

"What's going on out there?" Gao Cheng finally stabilized his body and shouted angrily.

On the outskirts of Yecheng, the Zhanghe River flows through. Xiao Zhengde, the king of Linhe County, has always lived a life of fine clothes and jade food in the Southern Dynasty, although he cannot get the position of the crown prince, but Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang has always favored him and has never suffered any hardship. He didn't know that the weather in Yecheng would be so cold when winter was approaching, especially by the Zhanghe River. Just cared about avoiding Yang Kan, changed cloth clothes, dressed thinly, waited for someone at this time, couldn't leave, it was anxious, and I felt even more cold.

"Brother!" A call could be heard in the distance.

Xiao Zhengde immediately heard that it was Hou Jing's voice, and he ran away, and sure enough, he saw that Hou Jing was also in civilian clothes, followed by several attendants with black hair and black clothes, who were reining in their horses, dismounted and walked towards him. A few bearded attendants stood still from afar. Xiao Zhengde also took a few steps with a heart full of injustice.

"The sin of Wanjing, let my brother wait for a long time, Yecheng is the eyes and ears of the general, it is not easy to do, Wanjing is also involuntary at this time, brother must not be responsible." Hou Jing saluted diligently, while explaining again and again.

Xiao Zhengde was so cold that his whole body stiffened, and his face was pale, "The second brother has never been a person who talks a lot, why do you complain so much?" ”

Hou Jing got up without being annoyed at all and said, "I haven't seen my brother for a long time, I miss it in my heart, so naturally I talk a lot." Wanjing is under the eaves of others, and he has to scruples. It's just that my brother is also jealous? ”

Xiao Zhengde complained, "Yang Kan has won the trust of his father, so he must be avoided." ”

Hou Jing turned around slightly, saw that there was no one in front of him, and smiled without a trace, "Brother is right." Yang Kan is not only trusted by the Emperor of Liang, but according to the scene in the Taiji Hall the day before yesterday, even the general also appreciates him very much. If Yang Kan's daughter marries the general, he and the general will have a flesh-and-blood relationship, this person is really suitable for both the north and the south, and the brother should guard against him. ”

"And that matter?" Xiao Zhengde was shocked. He knew that Yang Kan's daughter was the guard of his niece Princess Liyang, but he didn't expect to be favored by Gao Cheng, which made him surprised and delighted. Originally, I thought that it was very strange that Gao Cheng in the Taiji Hall openly asked Emperor Wei to reward Yang Kan that day, but it turned out that there was such an inside story. He suddenly felt that he had grasped Yang Kan's shortcomings. Yang Kan's words in the Taiji Hall had robbed him of the scenery of his envoy, and he had already been dissatisfied. In addition, he has the trust of Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang, and he has never taken him as a big prince in his eyes, Xiao Zhengde has been resentful for a long time.

"Come in a hurry, my brother really has something important to say to my brother." Hou Jing knew that he couldn't stay here for a long time, so he was a little anxious. "My brother has long seen Emperor Liang, and I only hope that my brother can mediate when I go to Jiankang, and my brother will regard His Majesty Emperor Liang as the son of heaven of Wei. Since the two countries are on good terms, the younger brother treats Liang's heart as if he was in Wei, and there is no falsehood. In the future, the brother is in Liang and the younger brother is in Wei, and they can support each other. Hou Jing looked at Xiao Zhengde as he spoke, Xiao Zhengde's expression gradually eased, which gave Hou Jing encouragement.

Xiao Zhengde's mind really came alive after listening to Hou Jing's words. Of course, Hou Jing's status in the Northern Dynasty Wei State he knew, he was a person who was wanted to be encircled and tabooed by the great prime minister Gao Huan, and he was deeply respected by Gao Huan. Thinking in private, I was afraid that Emperor Wei Yuan Shanjian and the kings of the clan also wanted to win over Hou Jing. He was not on good terms with the general Gao Cheng, which he had known for a long time. It is a matter of time before Gao Cheng succeeds to the throne, if Hou Jing and Gao Cheng have a disagreement at that time, or even openly fight against each other, the Eastern Wei Dynasty will be in danger. If Hou Jing is in his pocket now, it will definitely be profitable at that time. Moreover, if he introduced Hou Jing to his father Emperor Xiao Yan, and saw the effect at that time, then his status in the heart of Emperor Xiao Yan of Liang would naturally be different.

"The second brother is too modest," Xiao Zhengde couldn't help but smile and said, "My father and emperor value my brother very much, since my brother has the heart to make friends with the two countries, my father naturally likes it." Xiao Zhengde couldn't help but sigh again, "It's a pity that the general and the elder brother think differently." He gradually said with some resentment in his heart, "Like Gao Cheng and others, who take power for themselves, they are really traitors, and they are the same as Yang Kan, but they have been fooled by the Son of Heaven and regard them as important ministers." Xiao Zhengde sighed helplessly.

"What's so hard about that?" Hou Jing scanned his eyes left and right with his eyes very carefully, lowered his voice and said, "In this case, it is better to let them contradict themselves and take their lives, if these two people do not exist, it is a good thing for Yu Liang and Yu Wei." It also relieved my brother of worry. ”

This idea really hit Xiao Zhengde's heart. Yang Kan is loyal to the monarch and dedicates himself to the emperor and the crown prince, but he never pays attention to him. Gao Cheng has seen him a few times, and Yecheng has also come twice, and it is obvious that the general who is in charge of national politics has not put him in an important position. didn't give him face again and again, and even openly refuted it, and the teasing between the tones was always in front of people. Presumably the general's attitude is like this, and the hundred officials of the Wei State do not take him, the prince of the Liang State, in their eyes.

It's just that Hou Jing's idea is too difficult to implement, and Xiao Zhengde is not a stupid person. frowned and asked, "Since my brother has this intention, can he have a good plan?" ”

"When the time comes, leave Yecheng and act at the opportunity." Hou Jing refused to reveal more at this time.

Although Xiao Zhengde didn't ask again, he was really tempted.

The ox cart stabilized, and Cui Jishu got out of the car first. Although there were guards and servants who followed the general, there were already many people gathered in the distance. This ox cart is not used by ordinary people, although I don't know who the people inside are, but I can roughly guess that it must be a high-ranking official.

Lan Jing reined in his horse, but he was also calm. He didn't resist when the guards scolded him, he just didn't say anything. Rushing into the general, naturally there is no need to be polite, the guards think that he will be killed. Before he could make a move, Cui Jishu got out of the car and recognized him at a glance. Lan Jing came to Yecheng twice, and Cui Jishu saw him several times, so he naturally remembered it.

Cui Shilang drank the guards back, took Lan Jing, who had dismounted, to the window of the car, and called out, "Shizi." ”

Gao Cheng listened to the calm outside in the car, he didn't get out of the car, knowing that Cui Jishu could naturally deal with it. Hearing Cui Jishu call him, he lifted the curtain slightly.

Lan Jing saw an extremely beautiful man show his face slightly, and his beautiful green eyes made people's hearts tremble, and he immediately remembered who he was. This time, he was not able to go to the Taiji Hall to see His Majesty due to his lack of identity, but the last time he came to Yecheng, he had close contact with the general. Lan Jing was surprised in his heart, last time he thought that this general was like a hakama boy, but this time he was already a mature man with deep and majestic skills in the city. It looks young, but it makes people feel very serious.

"Is that you?" Gao Cheng, like Cui Jishu, recognized Lan Jing at a glance and was quite surprised.

"The last general will collide with the general, and the general will forgive the sin." Lan Jing suddenly remembered that when he almost hurt Gao Cheng that time, Princess Liyang stopped him. He pleaded guilty with his heart, and he was a little inconsistent.

Gao Cheng didn't speak, glanced at Cui Jishu, and put down the curtain.

Cui Jishu understood what Gao Cheng meant, and knew that the prince had something to ask Lan Jing. He looked around, and there were people near and far, so he wanted to bring Lan Jing to the orchid wine shop nearby. In the middle of the city, people come and go, and they can hide their traces.

Who knew that the doors and windows of the orchid restaurant were closed, the sound was not heard, and they didn't know why? Cui Jishu didn't have the heart to think about this, he just felt that the orchid pipa played well, and the prince liked it, which was a pity. found another wine shop, ordered someone to go over to clear out the idle people, and then asked Gao Cheng to get out of the car and go in.

Lan Jing has been silently following.

There was no one in the wine shop, and he deliberately found a quiet room, Cui Jishu also handled things properly, personally led Gao Cheng in, and ordered the guards to guard outside the wine shop. When Lan Jing came in, Gao Cheng was already seated, and Lan Jing saw him again. Cui Jishu, who was standing on the side, ordered Lan Jing to get up and reply.

"General Lan was originally a brave general who destroyed the city, and now he is also an envoy who stands in the court and speaks to the guests?" Gao Cheng motioned for Cui Jishu to go and Ling Lanjing to sit side by side, chatting casually as if an old man had met.