Chapter 87: Returning
The snow lion was left by Li Yanqing.
It's just that as far as the current situation is concerned, this rare sweat and blood horse in the world, because of its previous owner, cannot show its head for the time being.
However, Yanqing took care of it meticulously.
On this dragon horse, I vaguely saw the shadow of the jade hooves of the year. Although he can't show his face, if he has time, Yan Qing will still take it for a walk in the courtyard. From the beginning, the lion's food was not much, but gradually returned to normal, and his spirit was flying.
After the rebellion ended, Heluo was in disarray.
Yang Xuangan's rebellion had a huge impact on the entire Sui family. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had to give up his expedition to Goguryeo halfway, and after losing countless money and grain, he returned in vain. Its significance is extremely far-reaching, although it cannot be seen for a while, but this kind of seed has been buried; And Yang Xuangan, as the founder of the country, received the emperor's favor for two generations, and actually rebelled, which made many sons and daughters of heroes panic. And because of Yang Xuangan's rebellion, there are more than 40 powerful children who have been implicated.
Although Pei Yun's son Pei Shuang later surrendered, he was beheaded.
Remembering his father's outstanding contributions, and Pei Shiju was deeply trusted, so the Pei family in Hedong was not too implicated. But after this incident, the Pei family became cautious and no longer as arrogant as before. Zheng Shize, who also surrendered, was sent to Gaoyang immediately after arriving in Luoyang. Yang Guang listed Zheng Shize, together with Wei Fusi, Yang Jishan and others, as the same crime, and Ling Chi ...... on the streets of Gaoyang, "Yanqing, do you know that Your Majesty will ask Zheng Shize for the crime?" ”
When the news reached Gong County, Zheng Hongyi and Yan Qing were enjoying the maple red on the bank of the Luoshui River, and couldn't help but ask softly.
Before Yang Xuangan's rebellion, he entered the Chang'an Confessor Platform to train. When acting king Yang ordered Wei Wensheng to send troops to Guanzhong, Zheng Hongyi asked Wei Wensheng for his life and asked to go with the army.
As a disciple of the Zheng family, Zheng Hongyi experienced the bloody battle of Goguryeo.
Wei Wensheng originally valued him very much, and after learning that Zheng Renji had escaped from Xingyang and An Yuantang was stationed in Guancheng with Fang Xuanling, he readily agreed. Feng Zheng Hongyi joined the army as Cangcao in the army and arrived in Luoyang with him. After a bloody battle in Huangtianyuan, Zheng Hongyi also made military achievements.
This time, he was ordered to return to Xingyang to visit his father Zheng Renji.
When passing through Gong County, Zheng Hongyi stopped by to visit Li Yanqing. At this time, Gong County has returned to normal life. Although the rebel rebellion caused a decrease in the population of Gong County, compared with several other county seats, the losses suffered by Gong County were not large and can be completely ignored.
Yang Tong, the king of Yue, ordered Li Yanqing to temporarily take charge of the affairs of Gongxian County and wait for the arrangement of the imperial court.
After all, this rebellion involved too many children of officials and eunuchs. Before Yang Guang made a conclusion, Yang Tong, the king of Yue, would not easily appoint officials. Besides, Li Yanqing's governance of Gong County is not too bad from the current point of view, so let him take care of it for the time being.
Yan Qing smiled and said: "When Your Majesty conquered Goguryeo, he killed several ministers who entered the army.
He had a saying: If these people are nothing more than ant people, I may not embarrass them. But these people are just people who sell their fame.
The few people who were killed at that time were all sons of the Middle Ages. His Majesty has always had a lot of concerns about the world's gate valve. Among those who participated in the rebellion this time, there were countless sons of the world. Even if they surrender later, His Majesty will not let them go. The Zheng family was implicated this time, if there was no scapegoat, I am afraid that they would not be able to cross this hurdle. In contrast, Zheng Shi is the most suitable candidate. This man is disloyal and unjust, and has no courtesy, righteousness, and shame. As far as His Majesty is concerned, even if he surrenders, he is just a rebellious minister and thief in the twilight of the Qin Dynasty.
This time, I am afraid that the seventh room will be connected by the house...... But for Zheng, there will be no worries anymore. ”
Li Yanqing's eyes were burning and he stared at Zheng Hongyi.
"Hongyi, if you go back to Xingyang this time, I'm afraid you will move into the scripture hall soon."
Zheng Hongyi was stunned and raised his head suddenly.
"Yanqing, what do you mean ......?"
"Although Gui Changgong is deceased, he is the mastermind of this matter after all. The second room is now unable to continue to control the Zheng family, whether in terms of fame or financial resources. Second Uncle Zheng and Third Uncle Zheng have resigned as clan elders and left Xingyang with their families to prepare for Taiyuan. There are four elders in the second room, and now only Shanguo Gong remains. The first two letters from Shanguo Gong also mentioned that he was unwell and difficult to take on important responsibilities. ”
Zheng Yuanshou and Zheng Yuancong, brothers, first lost their son, and then suffered from rebellion, and they were quite disheartened.
The second room can no longer be in charge of the Zheng family, and now it has become a fact. Therefore, the two of them simply resigned from the position of clan elder, leaving Zheng Shanguo alone to maintain the operation of the second room. However, the change of dynasty of the Zheng family is imminent. When the second room no longer had any ability to maintain the entire Zheng family, Zheng Renji of An Yuan Tang became the first choice of all Zheng clansmen.
First, after these years of operation, Zheng Renji not only changed the old appearance of the Xingyang Iron Smelting Workshop, but also reached an incomparable level of financial resources after the merger of the Nanlai Zheng family. The other six-room assets of the Hezheng family cannot compete with An Yuantang. And Zheng Renji's son, Zheng Hongyi, has been awarded the title at a young age and has been trained in the Confessor's Table. There is no doubt that he will enter the court in the future...... Under such circumstances, it has become an urgent matter for Liufang to take over the Jingtang and control the Zheng family. What is lacking now is who will take over Anyuan Hall after the sixth room...... However, no matter who takes over An Yuantang, Zheng Shanguo is impossible.
Although Zheng Hongyi is not in Xingyang, he is well aware of the changes that have taken place in the clan.
When he heard this, he didn't have the slightest hint of joy, and said softly: "Yanqing, can you return to the Zheng family?" Without you to take care of me, I'm worried about ......"
Yan Qing smiled and hugged Zheng Hongyi's shoulder.
"Hongyi, if I return to the Zheng family, it will only be harmful to the Zheng family.
Listen to me, although I have a grudge against the Zheng family, it is only for the Zheng family, not for you. Grandpa said, we are both the same age, and when he adopted me, you and I were both fed by Xu's mother. To put it mildly, you and I are compatriots. Although I am not a brother, I regard you as my own brother. Listen to me, don't think about other things after you go back, and stabilize the Zheng family first.
Anyway, Xingyang to Gongxian is only half a journey.
If there's anything, you come to me. As long as I can help you, I will never refuse. If you have time, go to Guancheng to visit Lao Xu. When the three of us brothers grew up together, we will have to work together in the future. Listen to your father's meaning, Lao Xu will marry your sister this year. ”
Zheng Hongyi's sister Zheng Lizhu and Zheng Hongyi are half-brothers.
My mother is from the Cui clan, and this year, she will be fourteen. According to the rules of the family, at this age, you can already get married.
And Xu Shiji is over 20 years old and can be regarded as a Chengding.
He has already paid homage to the lieutenant of Guancheng County, and in this rebellion, he has made a lot of contributions, and he is bound to be promoted again. And the Xu family's industry, after Xu Gai's operation over the years, has also gained a firm foothold in Heluo and is becoming stronger and stronger. If Zheng Renji wants to sit firmly in the scripture hall, Zheng Xu's marriage is imminent. Zheng Hongyi had a good relationship with Xu Shiji when he was a child. It's just that because Xu Shiji stayed in Luoyang and he returned to Xingyang, this interaction gradually decreased. Now, Zheng Hongyi has also grown up, and he knows more about the world.
Zheng Hongyi nodded, "Then I'll go back and visit Lao Xu." ”
Between the words, he was still unhappy about Yanqing's reluctance to return to the Zheng family. But in his heart, Zheng Hongyi also knew that what Yan Qing said was not bad.
After this battle, Li Yanqing is bound to re-enter Yang Guang's sight.
If he returns to the Zheng family, it will make Yang Guang have scruples about him and the Zheng family.
On the contrary, Yan Qing is now reading in Gongxian County, and if he does not depend on anyone, it will produce a win-win situation. It is good for the Zheng family and Li Yanqing himself.
That night, Zheng Hongyi stayed in Gong County and had a long talk with Yan Qing all night.
After dawn, Li Yanqing sent Zheng Hongyi outside the Shili Pavilion, and the two said goodbye in tears.
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Sending Zheng Hongyi away, although the reward of the imperial court has not yet come down, Yanqing has become more busy.
Cheng fell ill again, and his condition became more serious......
On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the old man was in good spirits, and he also pulled Yanqing and called Xiong Dazhu, Wang Zheng, and Pei Shuying to admire the moon in the back garden. Unexpectedly, two days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, after a night of autumn rain, the weather was warm and cold, Zheng Shi'an could no longer get up.
Yan Qingke was terrified!
Hurriedly invited a doctor to treat Zheng Shi'an.
He himself also knows some medical skills, and he knows that Zheng Shi'an may not be able to survive this time. Although birth, old age, sickness and death are common things in the world, when faced with the fact that after he was reborn, the old man who had been with him for the longest time and was closest to him would leave, Li Yanqing still felt flustered.
In his previous life, he had already experienced life and death.
In this life, he has also witnessed countless deaths.
But when faced again, there is still a sense of heaviness that life cannot bear. For a few days, he stayed by Zheng Shi'an's side and did not dare to leave.
Pei Shuying and Mao Xiaonian took turns to persuade them, but they couldn't get Li Yanqing to leave the sickbed for half a step.
Looking at Zheng Shi'an's thin face, Yan Qing was sad.
He sat quietly on the side, holding Zheng Shi'an's hand, his heart like a colic.
"Yan Qing'er, don't be sad.
I have served others all my life, and I have never wanted to grow old, but I have added so much glory. With Sun Rusi, what do I regret? I'm just worried that after I leave, you will bear all this wind and rain alone, and I really don't feel at ease...... My son, you are gifted and intelligent, and you know how to forbear, and you know how to make trade-offs. Now that you have met your uncle again, there will be no one to take care of you. I should have left with peace of mind, but after thinking about it, I still have some words to tell you.
My son, there are many dangers in this world.
Although forbearance can be all over the body, it is also possible to lose more excitement. You have a deep heart and a lot of thought, which is a good thing. But sometimes, there is a lack of the blood surname of the teenager, and you may miss what should belong to you. There are some things that you don't need to endure anymore when you can't bear them. As everyone knows, people are good at being bullied, and horses are good at being ridden. I'm sure you'll be able to make the best choice. ”
"Grandpa, I wrote it down!"
After Zheng Shi'an finished speaking, he felt a little tired, so he closed his eyes.
Yan Qing sat next to him, dozing in a daze. In the middle of the night, Mao Xiaonian came over to replace him, and Yan Hu persuaded him to finally let him rest in the next room.
Maybe he was too tired, as soon as Li Yanqing lay down, he fell asleep.
At dawn, he was awakened by a commotion.
Hurriedly put on his clothes and walked out of the room, he saw Zheng Shi'an's door with many people gathered.
He shuddered, and hurriedly ran forward, and saw a sitting doctor slowly coming out of the room, with a heavy face.
"What happened?"
Yan Qing had already guessed the answer in his heart, but he couldn't believe it.
Mao Xiaonian desperately stopped him, tears rippled, and said softly: "Son, old lady, he ...... Let's go! ”
The thin waist and four eyes prostrate in front of the bedroom door, and suddenly raised their heads and let out a terrible whimper. Yan Qing's mind was blank for a moment.
Grandpa he, gone?
(To be continued)