Living in the relaxed family environment of Yang Mansion, coupled with the old man's habitual indulgence of almost 360 degrees without dead ends, it is undoubtedly very difficult to expect Yang Meng and Yang Xiao to become honest and obedient babies.

It is common for the little brothers to be beaten, and they don't care about it at the moment. Grandfather was an old scoundrel in the first place, so it was usually useless to play tricks in front of his old man. As a result, the topic of discussion just now shifted from the open to the underground, from shouting loudly without scruples to whispering from ear to ear.

Although Yang Meng is only less than a month older than Yang Xiao, he is always kidnapped by the strong reason of "you are an elder brother" on weekdays, because he is also slightly older than his younger brother Yang Xiao.

"Second child, we look at the majesty of the emperor's uncle and father, according to the book, it is called the eldest husband."

"Do you still have to say that? Do you seem to be very knowledgeable? Grandpa always scolds us for being little kids, I should say that it's just like that! ”

“…… That's just as well. Remember that the person who said this was named Liu Bang? Later, it was he who killed Xiang Yu, the overlord of Chu. ”

"Didn't Xiang Yu also kill King Qin? Why can't we? Odd! ”

Yang Xiao's idea of killing the emperor's uncle was immediately extinguished by the old man, but it failed to solve the confusion left in the hearts of the two brothers.

Shen Yu and Zhao Yan are different from each other due to their different family backgrounds, temperaments, and qualities, so their usual concepts and methods of teaching their children are also very different.

At dinner that day, Yang Meng curiously asked his mother why he couldn't kill the emperor's uncle. Shen Yu's response was simple, direct and brutal, but it was very effective: "Stinky boy, if you don't kill this bowl of rice and the chicken legs in the bowl." I'll kill you later! ”

In contrast, Yang Meng was lucky. After the palm lamp. From Zhao Yan's room, Yang Xiao's scream like killing a pig suddenly came: "My mother has killed someone!" My mother killed! Help me! ”

“…… Because of the emperor's grace, he was burdened by the burden of women and children. Although the road was carefully calculated, the daily journey was still less than 100 miles. This is all out of helplessness, and I implore the emperor to forgive my sins. ”

The minister thought that Xiangyang was a place where the two countries would fight. Great Xia insisted on it, which was the gateway to Guanzhong and the basis of the southward strategy. Southern Chu attacked and took it, which can be relied on as an anti-summer barrier, and can be used as a 100,000 male division. However, the two countries are at war, and it is not just two armies fighting each other. The will of the king, the wish of the court, the preparation of grain, and the direction of the army. All of them are indispensable. The ministers view that the lords of Southern Chu are weak and weak, the civil and military are not harmonious, and the upper and lower are centrifuged. can be the division of the First World War, only 200,000 soldiers and horses under the command of Wen Huanzhang. And since last year, tens of thousands have been lost. In the battle of Suizhou, Nan Chusheng was lucky, which was enough to make him complacent. If Xiangyang is captured on a large scale, it may be difficult to make a decision for a while. ”

"It will take time for my Great Xia to mobilize reinforcements and deliver grain and ordnance. The ministers are brave and start playing according to the facts. The Emperor begs forgiveness. ”

When this secret music was sent to the Chang'an Palace on May 16, it coincided with the emperor summoning Chen Wenyuan, Liu Bingde, Ning Wang Zhao Dang, Kang Wang Zhao Kang, Geng Jin, Zhou Ting, and other important intellectuals to discuss the war in Southern Chu in the imperial study.

Zhao Qiben had no intention of hiding, and his mind moved. He ordered his attendants to cover up his name and hand over the chapter to the people for circulation. After that, he asked quietly, "What do you think of this concerto?" ”

Chen Wenyuan and Liu Bingde were silent, and Geng Jin and Zhou Ting only shook their heads slightly. Ning Wang Zhao Dang and Kang Wang Zhao Dang were not without schadenfreude. Zhao Dang replied: "Your Majesty, do you still need to ask?" From ancient times to the present day. Where are the generals of the unified army who escort their families first and then go to work? Isn't it clear that Yang Zhi is passing the buck? ”

Since the defeat of Suizhou, Zhao Dang's most common words every day are "thinking about the past". If Yang is defeated. It is undoubtedly the best proof of his military ability, and it is also a great irony of the emperor's employment.

In Zhao Qi's view, Zhao Dang and Geng Jin are the same thing, so he asked Zhou Ting directly: "What does General Zhou think about this?" ”

Zhou Ting was a hardcore general painstakingly cultivated by the first emperor, and he only resolutely carried out the holy decree without asking the reason, and rarely gave advice on important military and political matters. The emperor inquired by name, which not only indirectly vetoed Zhao Dang's opinion, but also valued Zhou Ting's fairness and loyalty.

Zhou Ting replied: "Your Majesty, this recital is quite insightful, but the minister thinks that it should not be from Yang Hou. ”

"Oh?" Zhao Qi asked, "Why is Zhou Qing so sure?" ”

Zhou Ting's big truth made Zhao Dang embarrassed, and the rest of the important ministers were all embarrassed: "If it is played by Yang Hou, what is the emperor's name?" ”

Zhao Dang said sarcastically: "Even if it is not played by Yang Zhi, it makes no difference if it is instructed by him." ”

Zhao Qi bluntly refuted: "Brother Huang's words are wrong! I might as well tell you frankly that this secret music is from Wei Feiyang's hand. It is nothing more than three meanings, one is afraid of the battle ahead, the second is afraid that I will blame Yang Zhi, and the third is that what I said is reasonable. ”

"Brother Huang inevitably underestimated Yang Zhi too much. Yang Zhi has a promise, and he must do his best. Or do it in person and say it in detail. In short, we will never use any excuse to prevaricate and delay, let alone use the mouth of others to make statements on our behalf. ”

Zhao Qi emphasized in an accentuated tone: "Also, Yang Zhi is good at calculation, and he always pays the smallest price to achieve something, and he is very sympathetic to his subordinates and cherishes their lives!" ”

Zhao Dang, the king of Ning, and Zhao Kang, the king of Kang, did have considerable military talents, and when the armies of the Wucheng Dynasty led the army to defend Xiangyang and Youzhou, they both had outstanding achievements, which made Southern Chu and Northern Yan frightened. However, the two kings had a common characteristic, or a problem, in order to win, they often did not hesitate to win, and tens of thousands of soldiers were killed and wounded in each battle, which caused great pressure on the Great Xia in terms of post-war pension and troop replenishment, which once made the first emperor feel a headache for this.

Zhao Qi said this, which was tantamount to touching the sore feet of the two kings. However, at the moment, there is no soldier in the hands of the two, and King Kang Zhao dared to interject with a sour taste: "Since the emperor is so optimistic about Yang Zhi, then I have to wait for him to triumph as soon as possible." ”

"Yes." Zhao Qi said calmly: "I believe that he will!" ”

Zhao Qi thought that he knew more about Yang Zhi, and everyone present was not a layman. Unless you are riding lightly, in the case of carrying grain and heavy baggage, it is almost the limit of being able to travel about 100 miles a day. If you are transporting artillery and other heavy firearms, it is already very good to be able to travel 50 miles a day. The emperor and his brothers are still working hard, both openly and secretly!

Zhao Qi's judgment was very accurate, and Wei Feiyang was very worried along the way. Yang Zhi was not in a hurry. After several urgings, Yang Zhi smiled and said, "We are not going slowly. Do you think we have wings? It should be Nan Chu who is anxious, and Zhang Bohu can't wait for me to take office immediately. ”

Wei Feiyang asked puzzledly: "Nanchu captured Suizhou, and Yang Yao died. With two big wins, what are they anxious about? Besides, if Zhang Bohu really has the talent to stand shoulder to shoulder with you, he may not be afraid of you. It is said that the soldiers are fast, and please teach me the third brother! ”

Yang Zhi refused: "Don't teach." Think for yourself! ”

On May 21, Yang Zhi and his entourage arrived in Xinyang. Linglong arrived with a pair of children on May 17. With the full cooperation of the Qin family, Chang San had already ordered people to buy all the mansions adjacent to the Yang family's old mansion, renovate them, and add all kinds of things. Sixty guards who came with Linglong. It has also been basically integrated and assigned.

In order not to disturb the local government and the people, the generals who were ordered to escort each brought ten personal guards into the city, and the rest of the guards were stationed outside Xinyang City.

It was only at this time that Yang Zhi's family was truly reunited. The old man has a bit of "I'm Hu Hansan back again", and the first thing he did after entering the door was to go to the ancestral shrine to worship in front of the incense.

Although Shen Yu and Zhao Yan have been famous for Linglong for a long time, and when they see the real person today, they are still overwhelmed by Linglong's appearance and elegance, and they can't help but be secretly jealous. Exquisite temperament, elegant and gentle. is also familiar with Zhu Ling'er, and the four women quickly became "sisters and sisters" as soon as they met.

Yang Meng and Yang Xiao had long heard that they also had a younger brother and a younger sister in Yizhou, and soon became very interested in Yang Ling and Yang Long, who were slightly younger and similar in appearance. In less than half a day, the four children were already laughing and playing.

Yang Zhi saw this. There is an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in my heart: life is like this, what more can I ask for!

After the feeling, what should be said is still to be clear. Repeatedly told the old man. It's back, as long as you don't take advantage of it. You can do whatever you want. The explanation of the four wives and concubines is more straightforward: everyone is a family, and there is nothing for you and mine. I'm going to Xiangyang when my family settles down. You can serve the old people with peace of mind, take good care of the children, and don't make trouble for me!

In fact, Zhang Bohu's situation was more difficult than Yang Zhi expected.

In his previous life, Zhang Bohu's experience was an inspirational model. Back then, he was lucky enough to pick up a life under Yang Zhi's knife, and after several tosses and turns, he ended up in Nanchu. With a disabled body, it took great pains to be hired by Tan Chongyuan, the minister of Southern Chu power, as a staff member, and Tan Chongyuan's daughter, who married him as his wife and thought that he was at the rank of advancement, was not as good as a slightly powerful subordinate in the Prime Minister's Mansion. Even so, he hibernated for several years before being recommended by Tan Chongyuan to serve in the army.

Suizhou won two battles and became famous in one fell swoop. Wen Huanzhang, the old commander of Southern Chu, only wanted to take advantage of the victory to conquer Xiangyang, win a barrier against Great Xia for Southern Chu, and occupy the strategic initiative in the confrontation between the two countries. However, Emperor Chu was mediocre, and all the ministers in the court had their own thoughts. In many aspects, such as persuading Emperor Chu to make up his mind, compensating the dead soldiers, recruiting additional troops, and ensuring food and salary, he must rely on the support of Tan Chongyuan, who controlled the government.

Tan Chongyuan's original intention of recommending Zhang Bohu was to install his own eyes and ears in the army. The outstanding performance of this cheap son-in-law really gave him an unexpected surprise. But Tan Chongyuan never wanted to see the military's main battle faction gain momentum, and Zhang Bohu's wisdom and strategy became an important bargaining chip to contain Wen Huanzhang.

In order to achieve his own goal, Wen Huanzhang and Tan Chongyuan can't offend anyone, and he can't afford to offend, Zhang Bohu's embarrassment in the middle of the gap can be imagined.

It is common for the two countries to be at war and to send secret spies to spy on military planes. Zhang Bohu had explained Yang Zhi's ability, temperament and style to Wen Huanzhang in detail before, and after receiving the secret report that Emperor Xia was determined to appoint Yang Zhi to lead the army, he immediately made corresponding arrangements for the entire Chu army in front and the city defense of Suizhou.

Later, after receiving Xia Dien's permission to Yang Zhi to escort his family back to his hometown, Zhang Bohu was still suspicious. After several confirmations, I still dare not slack off. No matter how tight the bowstring is, it will inevitably relax after a long time. After waiting for nearly a month, even Wen Huanzhang, who had been on the battlefield for a long time, was a little impatient: "Mr. Zhang, Yang Zhi has not yet arrived, and the morale of our army is tired. Yang Zhi is also a human being, is it too much for Mr. to be so loud? ”

Zhang Bohu replied coldly: "Yang Zhi is strong in martial arts, stoic and decisive, and his actions are often unexpected. Even if he was not in charge of the army, it was only natural for our army to be on high alert at all times, and his subordinates thought there was nothing wrong with it. ”

Not to mention anything else, Yang Zhi rode lightly and alone, and could travel more than 400 miles in a day and night. Dare to ask the marshal, the generals of the Chu army, who can do it? He'll come anytime! (To be continued.) )