Chapter 16: Creation and Misery (Part 2)
I thought that I would move the capital in the name of the capital, be appreciated by Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, and make good friends with scholars and eunuchs, so that I could stay away from political struggles and protect myself, and sit on the mountain to watch the tiger fight while earning the reputation capital to save my life.
It's just that Yang Yi soon understood that in today's Luodu, only the choice camp is on one side, and the swaying wall grass ends up, even more miserable than the losing side, and under the high pressure of the crisis, Yang Yi is a little out of breath.
Light footsteps came, Yang Yi raised his head slightly, and saw Ning'er, who was smiling quietly, walking into the study with a tray in her hand, and suddenly the fragrant and mellow smell made Yang Yi's index finger move.
Ning Er stepped forward, put the pottery bowl full of meat soup in front of Yang Yi and said softly: "Childe hasn't eaten for a day, let's drink it while it's hot." ”
Yang Yi squeezed out a smile and drank it after gobbling it up, the taste was refreshing and refreshing, and the sweetness was refreshing, and the original mood seemed to be much better.
"The son has a trouble, Ning'er will not ask, but he is especially sad and full of ambition, it is better to find more ways to solve it, even if he can't take advantage of the turmoil, it is much better to help the building to fall than to call the sky for the earth." Ning Er smiled, picked up the tray with dishes and chopsticks and left the study.
The corners of Yang Yi's mouth raised slightly, just as Ning Er said, he was unconsciously overwhelmed by the fear of the unknown, and he became out of place for a while.
From another point of view, at this time, Emperor Han Ling was still there, the eunuchs were wooing Yang Yi, Shiliu was also optimistic, although Yuan Shao and others held military power, the threat was obvious, but as long as Emperor Han Ling was alive, there was nothing to fear.
To be precise, Yang Yi is still a chess piece in the competition between the two sides, everything has not reached the point where the mountains and rivers are exhausted and he will definitely die, if it were not for Ning'er, I am afraid that Yang Yi would be frightened by himself, and when the moment of change comes, he will really have no power to fight back.
Military power, this is what Yang Yi hopes to obtain most at this time, but the fifth battalion of the North Camp is firmly in the hands of He Jin, Jian Shuo controls the new army in Xiyuan, and he doesn't even think about recruiting soldiers privately, although Yang Yi rekindles his confidence, but the current situation is still desperate.
Just if you want to survive and have the right to speak after the death of Emperor Han Ling, you must have an army in your hands, and the breakthrough of all this is on Emperor Han Ling, and Yang Yi, who is desperate, decides to give it a go.
"Your Majesty's Holy Sacrament is not safe, you better go back." Outside the open yang gate in the inner courtyard of the palace, Jian Shuo took Yang Yi aside and whispered.
"The stakes are high, and Lord Wanwang Jian is accommodating!" Yang Yi's tone was solemn, and his eyes were fixed on Jian Shuo, which made Jian Shuo puzzled for a while, not knowing what was going on with Gongsun Yi, but he was a little hesitant.
"That's it, we'll help you once." After thinking about it, Jian Shuo decided to help Gongsun Yi once.
Yang Yi stood outside the Kaiyang Gate and walked back and forth, for fear that Emperor Han Ling's poor health would not summon him, and then all the original plans would be stillborn.
Once Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty died of illness, Yang Yi had to escape from the capital immediately, and at that time Youzhou could not be returned, and Luoyang could not enter, which was the real corner.
Fortunately, Jian Shuo, who had a gentle smile, quickly returned, and took Yang Yi into the Nangong Palace, and he hadn't seen him for many days, leaning on the dragon chair, the extremely weak Emperor Han Ling startled Yang Yi, his face was sallow, his eyes were scattered, his emaciated face and heavy breathing were obviously terminally ill.
In winter, after the New Year, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty may only have a few months to live, but when he sees the Eastern Han Dynasty, the emperor with the highest power and status, it is really moving.
"Aiqing is in a hurry to see me, I don't know what's the matter?" Emperor Han Ling whispered, as if questioning.
In fact, Yang Yi came to ask for military power at a great risk, not to mention that the seriously ill Emperor Han Ling was already moody, and he was even more cruel and murderous under the serious illness, and learned from Jian Shuo that more than a dozen ministers had been beheaded a few days ago, most of them were just because they said the wrong thing.
It's just that if you don't want to be slaughtered in the power vacuum period after the death of Emperor Han Ling, it is extremely inevitable to lead an army alone, and it is a matter of life and death.
Yang Yi took a deep breath, stepped forward and knelt down and said: "In the next brave speech, the general He Jin has a heavy army, and he will definitely support the son to ascend the throne, and in the deep under the emperor's grace, I am willing to share the worries for Your Majesty!" ”
The words have been said very clearly, but whether to support the establishment of Gongzi Xie's ascension to the throne must be said by Emperor Han Ling, rather than making a decision for the emperor on behalf of the emperor, what Yang Yi has to do at this time is only to explain the interests, as for what Emperor Han Ling has to arrange, or what kind of rights to give, he can only resign himself to fate.
"What a Gongsun Yi, young but so deep-hearted, I haven't died yet, you are in a hurry for the position of the prince, and you clearly plan to form a party for personal gain, presumably that Gongsun Chan is also ambitious, come here, take it for me!" Before the words fell, several murderous tiger warriors rushed in, instantly crushing Yang Yi to the ground, and the sharp saber was across his neck.
"Your Majesty" Emperor Han Ling raised his hand to stop Jian Shuo, who was slightly anxious to intercede for Gongsun Yi, stared at Yang Yi coldly and said in a deep voice: "Gongsun Yi, I will give you another chance, as long as you admit that you have always had the intention of rebellion, everything is instructed by the Empress Dowager Dong, I will let you go, and I will double the benefits for you, if not, you and your father's heads will be hung on the city gate of Los Angeles sooner or later." ”
Yang Yi's body was cold, his eyes were always fixed on Emperor Han Ling's scattered eyes, Yang Yi's face looked as calm as possible, but his heart was already in chaos.
What is the problem, why did Emperor Han Ling react so much when he heard all this, it stands to reason that Emperor Han Ling already knew that his limit was approaching, and what he was most worried about at present was that his youngest son Liu Xie would not be able to ascend the throne.
Although Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty did not like the eldest son Liu Bian, but the eldest son was born to Empress He, as He Jin's nephew, He Jin must give full support, according to historical records, Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, who was worried, had almost begun to secretly summon Jian Shuo at this time, first punish He Jin, and then set up Liu Xie as the new monarch.
This is also the reason why Yang Yi dared to take the risk to seek power, everything is based on Emperor Han Ling's intention to pass on Liu Xie, is all this a rumor? Emperor Ling of Han never intended to pass the throne to Liu Xie? If this is the case, Yang Yi will definitely die today.
Whether it is time to wag its tail and beg for mercy and beg for life, or to push everything to the Empress Dowager Dong according to Emperor Han Ling, you can even insist that He Jin is persecuting.
"That's not right!" Yang Yi suddenly woke up with a shock in his heart, don't look at Emperor Han Ling's eyes full of slaughter, but there was obviously a trace of expectation in his eyes, "This must be a temptation, yes, it must be so!" Yang Yi tried his best to hide the excitement in his heart and decided to take a gamble.
His eyes sank slightly and he said loudly: "In the depths of the emperor's grace, I want to get rid of He Jin first and then set up a new monarch, at this time the arrow has to be sent on the string, and I have the courage to state my wish to His Majesty, and the monarch has to die to die, but I hope that the emperor will take care of the dragon's body!" ”
Emperor Han Ling suddenly stroked his palms and laughed, stood up with Jian Shuo's support, and while retreating from the tiger armor soldiers on both sides, he personally stepped forward to help Yang Yi up.
"Gongsun Yi, you are really my humerus minister, the previous words were just a temptation, the stakes are very high, I have to be cautious, hold Jin Wucheng, rank Qianshi, command the Northern Army, you can take office, as for the seal ribbon, I will send someone to send it to you, don't let me down."
Yang Yi was cold all over, but his face was full of gratitude, the five departments of the Northern Army were all under He Jin's control, and he was ordered to go, obviously as a chess piece, even if Yang Yi went with a seal ribbon, I am afraid that he had not yet entered the fifth battalion of the Northern Army, and he had been taken down by the armor and sent to He Jin, and his life would inevitably be lost.
Emperor Han Ling seems to be very important to Gongsun Yi, but in fact, he sent Gongsun Yi into the Northern Army to test He Jin's bottom line, if He Jin is not respectful, he naturally has the next strategy, if he is obedient to his orders, it can further weaken He Jin's military power, no matter what the result is, Emperor Han Ling is sure to make a profit.
It's just that Gongsun Yi's death is insignificant to Emperor Han Ling, who is terminally ill and about to drive the crane west, and Yang Yi, who is bent on escaping from Yuan Shao and others, suddenly found that after going around in a circle, he became a pawn of Emperor Han Ling.
Sure enough, in the eyes of the emperor, all courtiers are chess pieces, loyalty is a matter of course, and the slightest disobedience will lead to death, the rollercoaster-like mood makes Yang Yi feel angry in his heart, but fortunately, Yang Yi did not lose his mind, and his face did not show the slightest dissatisfaction.
Zhijin Wucheng is a subordinate official of Qianshi with Wai Jiuqing, and the military power and official position that he wants are given by Emperor Han Ling, and he is very generous, but it is not allocated from the new army, Yang Yiming knows that he is being used, even if he is unwilling in his heart, he can only bow to the leader and go to the northern army.
Now Yang Yi's situation is even more critical, and at the moment when Emperor Ling of Han appointed Jin Wucheng, even the last retreat to escape from Luodu was lost.
If Yang Yi abandoned his official position and fled, not only would he be pursued by the forbidden army, but he would not have returned to Youzhou yet, and the holy decree ordering Gongsun Zhan to execute him would be delivered first.
With Gongsun Yi's previous performance and reputation, it is difficult to guarantee that Gongsun Chan will not sacrifice Gongsun Yi for the sake of protecting Youzhou, especially around Gongsun Chan, but there are many people who want to solve Gongsun Yi once and for all.
It's just that the only thing that can be used now is that during this time, He Jin has been away from the palace in order to avoid the Western Expedition, although the fifth battalion of the Northern Army is under He Jin's control, but He Jin has not personally supervised the army, and there may still be a glimmer of life in the fire.
Jian Shuo escorted Yang Yi all the way to the outside of the palace, originally planning to persuade a few words but didn't know how to speak, originally heard that Emperor Han Ling allowed Yang Yi to establish a prince, Jian Shuo was still quite happy.
Although Gongsun Yi is only fifteen years old, he is mature in mind, steady and capable, although Jian Shuo is a high and powerful captain of the military academy, but his subordinate generals are not united, if Gongsun Yi can lead an army to guard the inner court together, Jian Shuo will be much easier.
It's just that Emperor Han Ling obviously intends to use Gongsun Yi as cannon fodder and send it to the five battalions of the Northern Army controlled by He Jin to test the bottom line, which is not much different from sending him to death, and it can even be said that Emperor Han Ling never believed in Gongsun Yi from beginning to end.
I wanted to persuade him, but I didn't know where to start, and I am afraid that no words would be able to soothe the mood of the person who was about to die, and any persuasion was nothing but self-deception.
"Master Jian, I hope to get the seal ribbon as soon as possible, please." Yang Yi's eyes were blazing, and he did not have the slightest timidity.
"A little thing, our family should do our best." Jian Shuo looked at the figure in the distance, but he didn't expect that he was in a critical situation at a young age and not chaotic, and secretly praised in his heart, this Gongsun Yi is definitely not a thing in the pool.