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When the first snow of winter fell, it rained for three days in a row, and there was no time to stop. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The snowflakes fell from the sky, like goose feathers, moving the Luoshui, covering the eastern capital, the weather was cold, the snow was boiling and falling, Xiao Buyi ordered to suspend the handover, but ordered the eastern capital to urgently send cold-proof materials to the officers and soldiers on the front line, and did not slack off, ready to give Wagang the final blow at any time.

The sudden heavy snowfall disrupted everyone's plans, and for a while, there was a shortage of materials and supplies everywhere.

Xiao Buyi frowned, he postponed the handover, all in order to ensure the supply ahead. The weather is cold, and of course officers and men are also human beings, and logistical support must be in place, otherwise there is a possibility that they will freeze to death.

Fortunately, although there was a shortage of food in the eastern capital, the material supply, especially the supply of winter clothes, was still abundant, and it could guarantee the soldiers on the front line for a while. As for the grain, it has always been used cautiously, just because at present, Huiluocang has to supply nearly one million people to the military and civilians in the Eastern Capital, so it cannot be used carelessly. Before the recapture of Luokoucang, and before the restoration of people's livelihood, the eastern capital, from the hundred officials to the people, all needed to be strung by their trousers.

Xiao Buyi has already passed the order, all officials and people are treated equally, and those who waste food are heavily responsible!

Li Mi has not been on the offensive recently, which makes Xiao Buyi secretly vigilant, knowing that Li Mi is by no means a person who sits idly by, what is Li Mi trying to do, Xiao Buyi pondered repeatedly, of course, what he was thinking about, Li Mi must also be pondering repeatedly.

The unexpected heavy snow not only disrupted Xiao Buyi's plan, but Li Mi's plot also seemed to frustrate Wang Shichong's plan. Wang Shichong retreated to the vicinity of Songgao Mountain, and he had always been sincere and fearful, and he was defeated several times, and he was ashamed of his trust in King Yue and Xiao Buyi, but he had not taken any practical action, and there was not much damage to his strength, but a heavy snow made Wang Shichong take the initiative to approach the eastern capital, just because if he didn't want to turn back to Jiangdu, he could only ask Xiao Buyi for help.

It turned out that Wang Shichong sent troops from Jianghuai, and although he carried baggage along the way, he definitely did not prepare anything to protect against the cold. Wang Shichong never thought that the winter in the eastern capital would be so cold this year, let alone that this year's winter would be very difficult. He originally thought that he could stay in the big house in the Eastern Capital, but where did he think of having to work hard in the snow outside the Eastern Capital?

But if he didn't want to return to Jiangdu, he had to ask Xiao Buyi for help, because his Huainan army couldn't stand this kind of weather anymore and jumped to his feet from the cold.

For Wang Shichong now, the Eastern Capital is tasteless and a pity to abandon it!

However, Wang Shichong's most powerful thing is not his art of war, but his face, so although he still has the idea of betrayal, although he wants to trample on Xiao Buyi and never turn over, he can even come to the Eastern Capital in person to ask Xiao Buyi for support.

Of course, Xiao Buyi can't refuse this kind of request, Wang Shichong is a Sui minister after all, and Xiao Buyi's actions towards Wang Shichong are largely related to the movements of the rest of Sui ministers. Since he became king in the eastern capital, he issued countless edicts to all parts of the Central Plains with the orders of the Sui family, from Hongnong in the west, to Langxie in the east, as far as Bashu in the southwest, and as far as Jiangdu County in the southeast, all of which were within the scope of his surrender.

He is different from Dou Jiande, but he is similar to Li Yuan, Dou Jiande is going to fight out pieces of territory, but Xiao Buyi and Li Yuan are both focusing on the maximum limit of surrender at the moment. Li Yuan has the support of the old valve, but Xiao Buyi uses the order of the Sui room as a call, at this moment, Xiao Buyi will not do anything to Wang Shichong, of course, Wang Shichong also sees this.

Xiao Buyi asked Wang Shichong's elite Huainan soldiers to rely on Kim Yong Cheng's lower wall, and the eastern capital looked at each other from afar, prepared some simple cold-proof materials for them, and colded Wang Shichong.

At this time, Xiao Buyi actually knew the news of Yang Guang's death, but he was not in a hurry to release the news to the hundred officials, Yang Guang's death at this time was a good thing for him. Because when he defeated Wagang, Yang Guang turned around, and Sui Chen lost his master, now is a good time for him to become emperor! But now it gave him a headache, Queen Xiao and Xiao Dapeng suddenly disappeared!

**

People are in a high position, Xiao Buyi listens to the deliberations of hundreds of officials, but he is pondering the whereabouts of this father, this father is really a father, no matter how he tries to persuade him, he refuses to leave Queen Xiao, and Queen Xiao refuses to leave Yang Guang, which forms a delicate situation, he can't persuade this father to return to the Eastern Capital, even if Xue Buren can't.

But although Yang Guang's death was a good thing, it was too sudden, Xiao Buyi had actually laid out eyeliner in Yangzhou, and Yuan Lan had also prepared some manpower, but when the news of Yang Guang's death spread in Yangzhou, Yuan Lan's people could no longer contact Queen Xiao. Then news came from the palace, and Empress Xiao and Xiao Dapeng disappeared at the same time.

The news in the palace is that the two may have eloped...... And this kind of news is boiling and is vividly spread. Many people are like this, preferring to believe in some lace news rather than use even a little bit of their brains. There are also various versions of Yang Guang's death, and there is even a kind of Empress Xiao and Xiao Dapeng who are in love with each other, poisoned their husbands, and the organs were exposed, so they fled in panic.

Xiao Buyi was keenly aware that no, with Empress Xiao's surname, how could she murder Yang Guang, and Yang Guang's bones were not cold, she would definitely not leave easily, she could only have one explanation for leaving, and she had to do it as a last resort.

If he was coerced to leave, so Xiao Dapeng also fell into the hands of others, in case one day, the two suddenly appeared in front of him, what might those people be ready to coerce? Xiao Buyi had a smile on the corner of his mouth, but it was as cold as a snowflake outside the hall, Xiao Buyi four years ago might have given up a lot, but now Xiao Buyi, thinking of this, Xiao Buyi smiled indifferently, and his smile was like the snow outside the hall.

Xue Huaien finished telling the Ministry of Punishment and quietly retreated, and Wei Jin, the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, stepped forward and said: "Qi Xiliang King, Weichen has something to report." ”

"Accurately." Xiao Buyi said in a deep voice. Xiao Buyi, who is on top of the high position, already has a noble and majestic atmosphere, and the tiger is on the seat, and the ministers are awe-inspiring.

Wei Jin Zhengse said: "King Qi Xiliang, now that the food in the eastern capital is tight, the bandits don't know how to get rid of it, I suggest raising the price of grain again to replenish the treasury." ”

A group of courtiers all nodded, they were used to extravagant words with Yang Guang, and now they suddenly tightened their belts, it is inevitable that many people are not adaptable, and they are all excited when they hear that they are going to raise the price of grain. They don't care much about the lives and deaths of the people, they just think about the foundation of food survival at the moment, and they must not waste it.

Xiao Buyi frowned slightly, and before he could speak, Ma Zhou had already stepped forward and said, "King Qixi Liang, Weichen thinks it is impossible." ”

Wei Jin's face was red, "You...... You ......" He originally wanted to scold Ma Zhou for knowing the rules, he was the secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Ma Zhou was just a record of Menxia Province, so he dared to veto his opinion, how to make him not annoyed. It's just that now Ma Zhou and the others are celebrities around Xiao Buyi, but Wei Jin doesn't dare to anger easily.

Xiao Buyi smiled and said: "Wei Shangshu thinks about the Eastern Capital, what he said is very reasonable......" Wei Jin heard this, his heart was happy, and Xiao Buyi changed the topic, "Ma Zhou, you don't agree with Wei Shangshu's opinion, why did you come?" ”

Although Ma Zhou is a small official, he is not afraid, now he is dressed more modestly, and he does not do things with wine gourds, but the lonely cold in his bones is still there, Xiao Buyi appreciates him for this too, he needs a clear mind at all times, and he also needs these people to remind him!

"King Qiqi Xiliang, according to my estimate, although the eastern capital has returned to Luocang to provide grain and grass, there is no way to supply, and the price of grain has actually increased twenty-three times compared with the previous time! Now the people's livelihood is tired and overwhelmed, but the people only say a word for the king of Xiliang, 'help each other in the same boat and tide over the difficulties together', and would rather starve themselves, donate winter clothes, reduce rations, but have no complaints. But in my opinion, the burden of the people has reached the limit, at this moment, we are suitable to tide over the difficulties together, we must not force the people to a dead end, in my opinion, the immediate priority is not to suppress the bandits, but to open up the road between the eastern capital and the south, survive this winter, collect grain from the south, should be able to succeed. ”

"Ridiculous," Duan Da scolded: "You are just a record, how can you participate in the major affairs of military aircraft." Now that there are many thieves in Wagang, threatening the safety of the Eastern Capital, you dare to say that suppressing bandits is not a top priority, it is really a big joke in the world! ”

Ma Zhou's face was red, "King Qiqi Xiliang...... We-Chen......"

Xiao Buyi waved his hand, and everyone didn't dare to speak, waiting for him to show it. Xiao Buyi smiled and said: "All the adults are very concerned about Dongdu, this is a good thing, what Wei Shangshu, Doctor Duan and Ma Zhou said has some truth......

The ministers looked at each other, and said in their hearts that Xiao Buyi, a peacemaker, had done a good job, but he couldn't solve the fundamental problem.

Just as he was hesitating, the bell chime rang outside the Daxing Palace, and the ministers were awe-inspiring, knowing that there was an urgent matter to be communicated. In the distance, there was a general who ran quickly along the steps in the direction of the main hall, kneeling in front of the hall panting and said: "King Qixi Liang, Xiangyang Taishou Dou Yi has an urgent matter to report." ”

"Bring it in." Xiao Bu's face does not change color.

The fold was presented one level at a time, Xiao Buyi unfolded it and looked at it, his face was cloudy. The ministers were all worried in their hearts, and they didn't know what accidents Xiangyang had. Xiangyang is not far from the eastern capital, but it is not close, isn't it the place where the king of Western Liang started?

Xiao Buyi watched the recital for a long time, and suddenly laughed loudly, the smile had an indescribable sense of pleasure, the ministers breathed a sigh of relief, and the internal history made Lu Chu bold and asked, "I don't know what the king of Xiliang is happy about?" ”

Xiao Buyi's laughter retracted, and he said in a deep voice: "In fact, there is no need for several adults to argue, Xiangyang Taishou has solved the problem for us." ”

The ministers looked at each other, and Wei Jin was puzzled and asked, "Xiangyang is far away from here, how can we solve the crisis in the eastern capital." ”

Xiao Buyi smiled and said: "Do you remember that I asked Shu Lang's generals to leave Yique, and Meng Jun crossed the Yellow River to garrison Niukou, forming a siege of Wagang?" ”

The ministers nodded, and Duan Da said: "But these troops are really not too many, but I am afraid that they will not pose a fundamental threat to Wagang." ”

Xiao Buyi laughed, "My fanfare attack on Wagang is just to repair the plank road and attract their troops to gather." ”

The ministers shrugged and asked, "I don't know what else the king of Xiliang has?" ”

Xiao Buyi said: "My clever strategy is to let the troops of Shu Zhanwei come out of Yique, it seems to attack Fangshan, but it is to expel all the bandits in Xiangcheng County. ”

Everyone looked at each other, still not understanding Xiao Buyi's thoughts, Lu Chu was serious, and muttered: "King Xiliang, this Xiangcheng County is just south of the Eastern Capital, if you want to talk about the geographical location, in fact, it can't pose a threat to Wagang's real surname, you are a plank road...... I don't know......" He wanted to speak and stopped, and the implication was that the cultivation seemed to be boundless.

Xiao Buyi said with a smile: "Xiangcheng County is indeed not a geographical artery, but after passing through the two counties of Shuyang and Nanyang, we will arrive in Xiangyang." ”

Ma Zhou came to his senses first and said excitedly: "King Xiliang, could it be that you have already planned to open up the main roads between the eastern capital and Xiangyang?" ”

Everyone was in an uproar, and they woke up to their excitement.

Xiao Buyi said in a deep voice: "Ma Zhou is right, Shu Zhanwei expelled the bandits from Xiangcheng County, but Xu Shiji, the general of Zhennan, has already sent troops to pacify the bandits in Shuyang and Nanyang. Xiangyang Taishou Dou Yi escorted grain and grass to the eastern capital early this time. Although there are natural disasters in Jingxiang this year, under the governance of Dou Yi, the Taishou of Xiangyang, Du Ruhui, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, Xu Shiji, the general of Zhennan, and Xiao Milling, the Duke of Anlu, the people can have enough food and clothing. The hundred officials of Xiangyang were concerned about the safety of the eastern capital, so they transported grain to receive help and talk about their hearts. ”

When Xiao Buyi entered the land of Jingxiang, Luo County ordered Xiao Mo to come to take refuge first, the Xiao family was originally a royal family, and Xiao Buyi gave Xiao Miao's territory to Xiao Mo early when he pacified Jiangnan, which was for the Duke of Anlu. Although Xiao Mo is the descendant of the declining king, after all, he still knows a lot of dignitaries and nobles, and everyone from the scholar family has also played a lot of roles in stabilizing Jiangnan.

Xiao Buyi's voice landed, and the hundred officials in the hall moved, although they didn't dare to make a loud noise, the meaning of joy was self-evident. Although Xiao Buyi entered the Eastern Capital, he could fight with the Wagang thieves and couldn't hold each other. The ministers were worried, just thinking about the eastern capital, but they also felt too lonely, secretly thinking that the land of the Great Sui was very wide, and there was no development in the eastern capital after all, although it was led by Xiao Buyi, but they were panicked. can hear that Xiangyang has come to support, just like seeing a beam of light in the dark, secretly thinking that Xiangyang has moved, and most other places will be peaceful.

"Since Dou Yi has grain and grass to transport over, the discussion between Wei Shangshu, Doctor Duan and Ma Zhou will be easily solved." Xiao Buyi smiled: "Now it's just the beginning, when the people's livelihood is restored, there will be an endless stream of grain and grass from all over the country, and we don't have to go back to Luocang, the price of grain in the eastern capital does not need to rise for the time being, I don't know what you think?" ”

Duan Da took the lead and said: "The king of Xiliang is high. ”

Wei Jin glanced at Yuan Wendu and shook his head slowly, but Ma Zhou was excited, but he was not good at slapping horses, so he had little to say. Suddenly noticed that someone was looking at him, Ma Zhou turned his head to look over, and found that Wei Jin and Yuan Wen had both turned their heads, and there was a kind of strangeness in his heart, but he couldn't understand.

Xiao Buyi had already announced: "Retreat from the dynasty." ”

**

Xiao Buyi turned around from the court, but Yuan Lan waited early, Pei Bei and Yuan Qiaoxi talked with Yuan Lan like sisters, but they were all worried, obviously they all knew about Xiao Dapeng. Although the second daughter has never crossed the door, she has long been Xiao Dapeng as her future father-in-law, and her father-in-law is in trouble, as a prospective daughter-in-law, she can't laugh no matter what.

Seeing Xiao Buyi turn around, the two daughters all squeezed out a smile, and Xiao Buyi asked directly: "Mr. Yuan, how is Jiangdu?" ”

Yuan Lan had an apologetic look on his face, "King Xiliang ......"

"Just call me Buyi." Xiao Buyi smiled.

Yuan Lan saw Xiao Buyi's smile, and her heart was slightly settled, "Buyi, I have betrayed your trust, and now I have already ordered people to investigate in Yangzhou City, but there is no news of Empress Xiao and Ling Zun, these two seem to have disappeared out of thin air, but the rumors are more widespread, so that people can't tell the truth from the fake." ”

Yuan Qiaoxi just said: "How is that good?" Dad, do you want more manpower? ”

Yuan Lan glanced at her daughter, couldn't bear to blame, just shook her head. Xiao Buyi asked, "Then who is in control of Jiangdu now?" ”

Yuan Lan smiled bitterly: "I heard that Jiangdu is also divided into two factions now...... One faction is headed by Pei Ju and Pei Yun's Pei Valve, who wants to promote Yang Gao, while the other faction is headed by Lai Hu'er and Chen Ling, who want to promote Yang Huan. But of course, these two factions have an argument, that is, they want to lead the Xiaoguo army back to the Eastern Capital. It's just that now the eastern capital is cold and freezing, and the Wagang thieves are hoarding Xingyang, they also know that they can't turn around, and now the two factions are fighting for power and profit, and they are afraid that they will come out of Jiangdu and return to the eastern capital in the spring. ”

Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "Come to protect this old fool, Pei Ju, this old fox." ”

What he said was not for nothing, he had seen it in front of Yanmen, although this person was old, he was loyal to Yang Guang. Yang Guang was busy with the great cause, only three sons were born, Yang Zhao and Yang Jin were both born to Empress Xiao, after the death of Yuande, Yang Jin was naturally the prince, and it was also orthodox to protect Yang Jin as the king. It's just that this Yang Jian does everything except good things, and comes to protect his son to set up a faint monarch loyally, but he is afraid that defeat will not be far away. Pei Ju is much smarter, Yang Gao was born to Concubine Xiao Shu, although he is smart and clever, but he is still young, Pei Ju made him the king, which can be advanced or retreated, and it can be regarded as a monopoly on power. He understood the cause and effect in an instant, but he sneered in his heart, and secretly said that now that Lao Tzu is in the Eastern Capital, how can he easily move his position, even if you use all your scheming, Lao Tzu will definitely not let you come back!

"Yu Wenhua, how is it now?"

"Pei Ju is now in control of the overall situation for the time being, saying that Yang Guangshi was killed by an assassin, but it was not Yu Wenhua and killed, it was Yu Wenhua and there was no crime, Yu Wenhua and Thanksgiving Dade, he is the general of the Right Tun Guard, and he also has military power, but now he is on Pei Ju's side." Yuan Lan concisely finished the form of Jiangdu, and sighed softly, "The incident happened really suddenly......

"Mr. Yuan is right, it happened suddenly, I don't blame you." Xiao Buyi looked at Yuan Lan sincerely, "Besides, since it has happened, it is useless to be frustrated, and finding a way to make up for it is the right way." ”

Yuan Lan nodded, but she couldn't think of a way for a while, Xiao Buyi also frowned secretly, Pei Bei suddenly said, "I think something is wrong." ”

And they all asked, "What do you mean by that?" ”

Pei Bei said seriously: "Big brother, even if Empress Xiao is missing, Jiang Du shouldn't know too much now." But rumors spread in full swing, saying that Empress Xiao and her uncle were ...... all the way I'm afraid that there will be ghosts in the middle. If the current situation is really as Mr. Yuan said, then the rumor obviously obliterates the reputation of Empress Xiao, and it is also a great obstacle to Yang Huan's accession to the throne, and the person who benefited from this rumor is obviously Yang Gao......"

"So this rumor may have been spread by Pei Valve?" Xiao Buyi's eyes lit up, "And it's possible...... Empress Xiao has been placed under house arrest by them, just to let Yang Gao ascend the throne? ”

Everyone was awe-inspiring in their hearts, secretly thinking that if this was really the case, Pei Valve's actions would be fast, and his plans would be clever.

"I'm just guessing, I don't know if that's the case." Pei Bei smiled bitterly: "Big brother, why don't I go to Yangzhou......"

"What's the use of you alone?" Xiao Buyi frowned.

Pei Bei sighed lightly: "If I am looking for it, of course I am not as good as Mr. Yuan's subordinates, but I want to go to Miss Pei, if Miss Pei helps, I think my uncle should be fine." ”

Xiao Buyi's heart moved slightly, secretly thinking that Pei Bei and Pei Mingcui had a good relationship, if he really asked Pei Mingcui, it would be better than looking for it in a daze, "You think of a good solution, but ...... I don't worry about you. ”

Pei Bei's heart was sweet and smiled, "Big brother, I will take care of myself......"

"You don't have to go to him, he deserves to die!" Xue Buren didn't know when he was already standing in front of the living room, and said angrily: "I let him leave a long time ago...... But he was trapped by love, and he didn't even consider the interests of Buyi, what use did he want from such a Lao Tzu? ”

Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly, stood up and walked in front of Xue Buren, and said softly: "Second uncle, no matter what, he is my father!" ”

Xue Buren sighed, "He has a good son, but you don't have a good old man!" ”

"Uncle is very affectionate...... The surname is in love, in fact, I think ...... Right and Wrong...... It's hard to tell. Pei Bei said softly: "Second uncle, I will go to Jiangdu with you, so that Buyi can rest assured, okay?" ”

Pei Bei begged softly, Xue Buren sighed, and was speechless.

Xiao Buyi nodded and said, "You guys go, and then let Mr. Yuan secretly send someone to help, if you can't find my father, you must retreat." Belle, you must remember this! ”

Pei Bei nodded, Xiao Buyi discussed the matter of going down to Jiangdu with everyone, and after making a plan, he went out of the living room, and was about to turn back to the resting room, when he saw a person standing at the end of the corridor, his face was red from the cold, it was Wan'er.

Xiao Buyi was a little surprised, seeing Wan'er rubbing her hands, she suddenly remembered the scene of Xuefei in the Eastern Capital, and couldn't help but feel emotional. The years have passed, but there is always the same scene inexplicably.

"Wan'er, are you waiting for me?"

"Well, Brother Xiao, I'm waiting for you." Wan'er didn't blush this time, and nodded vigorously.

Xiao Buyi took a serious look at Wan'er, after a few years, the little brother has grown taller, but Wan'er seems to have never changed, as simple as ever, as pure as ever.

"What's the matter?" Xiao Buyi asked softly: "It's cold here, let's go to the living room and talk." He only thought that Wan'er was in difficulty, but then he didn't feel like it, because although Wan'er had known him for a long time, she really didn't ask him for anything except for asking for a horse for her younger brother, and Wan'er was undoubtedly a very self-reliant woman.

Wan'er shook her head, "Brother Xiao, no need, just talk about it here." Brother Xiao...... This is made of a few pairs of shoes, although I know ...... You don't need it now. Wan'er stretched out her hand and handed over a package, Xiao Buyi gently unfolded it and looked at it, seeing that the shoes were as careful as ever, holding them in her hand, Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Thank you, Wan'er." ”

Wan'er pursed her lips and lowered her head, "But I really don't know how to thank you, Brother Xiao, except for making shoes." You've helped us so much...... But we're always bothering you. ”

Xiao Buyi frowned, and said: "Wan'er, if you are my friend, don't talk about trouble, the younger brother is also helpful to me, he is now doing well in Taifu Temple, I see it, I am very pleased." ”

"Really?" Wan'er asked in surprise.

"Of course it's true." Xiao Buyi said softly: "So Wan'er, kindness is rewarded, I like my little brother very much." ”

"That'...... I'm relieved to go. Wan'er said softly.

Xiao Buyi was a little surprised, "You want to leave here with your little brother?" ”

"Brother Xiao...... It's not me and my little brother, it's just that I ......" Wan'er raised her head and glanced at Xiao Buyi quickly, then lowered her head in an instant, "I want to go to Xiangyang first, and then have something to do." ”

Xiao Buyi said after a while: "Looking for your family?" ”

Wan'er shook her head and nodded again, "But I don't know, can I find it!" ”

Xiao Buyi smiled: "That's a good thing...... But you ......" he originally wanted to ask why he didn't look for it in Xiangyang, but he suppressed his thoughts for a moment, "Then I'll send someone to send you to Xiangyang." ”

"No...... No need. Wan'er shook her head and said, "Brother Xiao...... I've troubled you too much, and in the end, I just ask you to help me take care of my little brother...... I beg you. She was about to kneel down, but Xiao Buyi reached out to support her arm, and said in a stern tone: "Wan'er, your tone is not like looking for family, but like a farewell, why?" ”

(To be continued)