The emperor's imperial mind is becoming more and more perfect.

Southern Chu destroyed the country, the old territory of the previous dynasty, and Great Xia already accounted for four of the five, and it was only one step away from the unification of the world. Zhao Qi ascended the throne smoothly under the careful support of the old emperor, worked diligently and loved the people with one hand, and actively launched an expansion war with the other. In the first battle against the Turks, he cut off the Soli Khan in one fell swoop and leveled the border troubles in the north. In the re-battle, Yang Zhi was boldly used, and most of the country's troops were entrusted with each other, and they finally succeeded after nearly three years of hard work. Today, the throne is as solid as a rock, and the authority is unshakable.

Yang Zhi was already famous all over the world, and he continued to write a new legend because of the destruction of Chu by the unified army. After the incident, he could not hide his merit and fame, and it would only push him to a new height that was transcendent and almost holy. For the ambitious emperor who stood at the pinnacle of power, Yang Zhi's stay was undoubtedly a double-edged sword. Keep him in his heart, let him go and worry about it.

There was no explicit urging, no order was issued to reward the three armies, and there was no edict to escort the emperor's ministers into Beijing. Wei Su was sick at a good time, perhaps the emperor ordered him to be "sick" at a good time. Yang Shuai, Yang Houye, you can do it yourself!

Yang Zhi bet that when he stepped out of Changsha on the front foot, the emperor's other wills that should have been given but not made would have arrived on the back foot. From this point of view, Zhao Qi's previous statement is not wrong: if you want to be an emperor who controls everything, it is indeed a very brain-burning high-end profession.

After Ma Yang was ordered to invite Wei Feiyang, Yang Zhi directly handed him the secret decree without saying much: "Fourth brother, since it is a secret decree, it is not appropriate to publicize it." In the past two days, you have taken the time to pack up, and you will return to Beijing with me in three days! ”

Wei Feiyang frowned and thought for a long time, and said, "Third brother, my father is seriously ill. I should hurry back to Beijing to serve and see him off, and fulfill the filial piety of the son of man. This is the great righteousness. I have nothing to say. My father wasn't sick for a day or two, but he can live to this day. I am very grateful for God's blessing. But don't you think my father is very sick this time? ”

“…… You're going to leave for Beijing in three days? The emperor is in the name of debriefing? How can there be such a coincidence? Did the emperor take our brother for a fool? No matter how you look at this secret decree, it looks like unloading the mill and killing the donkey! ”

Wei Feiyang had already proved ten years ago that he was not only not stupid, but also very bold. However, at this time and that time, the emperor may have the heart to unload, but he can't take the inexplicable risk of provoking the donkey. Wei Feiyang can have this idea, which is enough to make Yang Zhi feel gratified, and he finally didn't teach him in vain.

Yang Zhi patiently persuaded: "I had an agreement with the emperor before I took command of Chu, not to mention the will that I was ordered to return to Beijing to report on my work. I have my plans, and it's none of your business. ”

"There is no need for the emperor to use any excuse to trick you back to Beijing, it should be true that Ling Zun is seriously ill. You also said just now that it is natural and righteous to fulfill the filial piety of the son of man. It is better to believe the truth than to doubt the fake. The emperor is also a human being, and there are things you don't have to think too much about. ”

Wei Feiyang sneered: "Third brother, it's not that you don't know, I have played with the emperor since I was a child, and that kid has a bad stomach when he is young." I can't count the black pots for him! ”

Yang Zhi couldn't help but laugh: "Do you think that the first emperor and the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty are all blind?" You are not called a black cauldron, but a bright cauldron that others dream of but cannot get! That's why you have to believe that the emperor won't do anything to you! ”

Then he smiled and instructed seriously: "Fourth brother." You're not young anymore, and I don't want to be too verbose with you. Impulsiveness will pay a price, and the board must be supported by confidence. Blood should be deep in the bone marrow. Don't be superficial. All in all, you can't do the stupid thing of suffering from the scenery and going home to complain about pain at any time! ”

"You're back in Beijing this time. Just serve your uncle wholeheartedly, and leave the rest alone. Regardless of whether there will be something unspeakable to my uncle. You'll be silent for a while. But barring no surprises, it won't be too long. The reason is obvious, Southern Chu is dead, and the next step should be Northern Yan's turn. ”

"Thank you for the teachings of the third brother." Wei Feiyang groaned: "What the third brother just said, in fact, I have thought of some of them. I did the work of destroying the Tang Dynasty in the past, and I was not vain, and in retrospect, the first emperor seemed to have praised it too much. At that time, what was the intention of the first emperor, and it was meaningless to speculate again. ”

"The emperor has the emperor's thoughts, I can understand it completely. The new monarch succeeded to the throne and reassigned me to the forbidden army as a lieutenant, which is tantamount to starting over. Being promoted to general because of your recommendation has violated the common practice in the army and is difficult to convince the public. Luo Huizu has roughly the same background as Yang Yao, who died in Suizhou, and has taken over from King Kang Zhao Dang to guard Youzhou for many years. In the future, if the emperor transfers him back to Chang'an, his status will definitely not be as good as Geng Jin. I had a little reputation before, and I have accumulated some capital with you, and the emperor's order for me to succeed Luo Huizu will be successful. ”

Said proudly: "What the emperor is worried about is nothing more than that he is afraid that you, my brother and others will unite with the party." You once said that a tree dies, but a man lives. The love is here, even if it is thousands of miles away, why can't you hold together? ”

Wei Feiyang's increasingly mature mind and heart made Yang Zhi quite pleased: "Very good. Looks like I'm a little too worried about you. After I resign from the official title and withdraw from the court, the life of the eldest brother and you should be better. ”

"Resign from the official title and withdraw from the court?!" Wei Feiyang was taken aback, and immediately regained his composure: "I should have thought of it a long time ago." According to the third brother's temperament, how could he stay in Chang'an alone? Outside the gate of Chu Palace that day, I was just afraid that Ye Chuang's subordinates would be dissatisfied and difficult to control, so I deliberately spoke out to help maintain it. The third brother allowed me to say bluntly that the emperor's eyes would not only move to Beiyan in the next step, but perhaps Yizhou! Make sure you know this verse. ”

Yang Zhi smiled: "The emperor must have this appetite, but he may not have this good tooth." - It's getting late, go back and rest! ”

The two brothers seemed to have a tacit understanding, and neither asked about their respective successors.

Like Yang Zhi and Wei Feiyang, who see the world and the court situation so thoroughly, and have such an open-minded mood, there are few people in the world. As the saying goes, the position of commander is not hereditary, just recommend a person who is pleasing to the eye and can be said in all aspects to replace him. As for whether it can be caught or not, where can it be managed so much?

For the emperor, the position vacated by the two after they left office. That's two fragrant meat bones. Suddenly people go to the tea and cool, it is too chilling. The face of the two predecessors cannot but be given. I will give you a "temporary generation". If you can, just erase those two words. Keep doing it. No, just someone else will do it, and you won't have any fart.

The next day was the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, Southern Chu was newly destroyed, people's hearts were unstable, and it was still necessary to strictly guard against accidents. Yang Zhi had already ordered all units of the army to be tightened inside and outside, and in order to reward the whole army, there was enough wine and meat, but the vigilance must be strengthened. 1. Soldiers should eat in batches.

On the first day of the first month of the fifth year of Longchang in Xiali, Yang Zhi, the general of Chu, was promoted. Except for Ye Chuang and Wei Feiyang, who were already mentally prepared, the rest of the generals were thinking about what kind of reward they would get, and how to enter the battle next.

This promotion of the account was due to the great achievement of building and destroying the country and coinciding with the New Year's Festival, which added a bit of joy to the majestic atmosphere in the army.

If you have to say that this is an unexpected farewell ceremony, Yang Zhi's farewell speech is really a bit outrageous: first, with a signature lazy smile, he bowed his hand to the generals, wishing everyone a prosperous New Year and good luck. He then announced that he would step down immediately. Wei Feiyang was also ordered to return to Beijing, and Emperor Chen recommended Ye Chuang to take over, and then handed over the seal ribbon of the general of Chu to Ye Chuang. Then there was a smile on his face, and he left without looking back.

Those who can be among the generals of the unified army. How many will be stupid people with unenlightened brains? The generals looked at each other, shocked in their hearts, and were silent for a while: Southern Chu is newly destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers were like the marshal of the military god in their hearts, and they only said hello and left. Everyone in the world knows that Wei Feiyang is the sworn brother of the handsome. At the same time, he was "ordered to return to Beijing". Where in the world is there such a coincidence? …… The water is so deep!

Yang Zhi stepped down and Ye Chuang took over. It seems unexpected, but it is actually reasonable. In terms of previous titles and qualifications, it was his turn. If it is only about ability, Wei Feiyang may be able to compete with Ye Chuang. But who made him Yang Zhi's sworn brother? Shen Zhong is Yang Zhi's brother-in-law, and Chen Zhun also has an old relationship with Yang Zhi, are you a fool to be the emperor? Not to mention anything else, Yang Zhi and Wei Feiyang don't leave, neither of them has any play.

After the upgrade, Yang Zhi and Wei Feiyang were relaxed, and the two agreed to meet and rest in the Chinese army that night, so that they could travel together early tomorrow morning.

has decided to leave, no matter how big the pomp is, it is in vain, but it saves people from talking. Wei Feiyang only brought ten personal guards back to Beijing, and Yang Zhi, after consulting Ma Yun and Ma Yang, only brought ten personal guards, including their brothers. The Ma brothers all had the rank of captain before, there is no need to stay here to block Ye Chuang, and when they return to Beijing and put them in the forbidden army, they can at least be mixed with a partial general, which can be regarded as worthy of Ma Cheng's original entrustment.

At the second hour of the first lunar month, Yang Zhi and Wei Feiyang packed on the hour, and they didn't intend to alarm anyone, and prepared to leave. As soon as he walked into the gate, the first person he met was Ye Chuang. The rest of the generals and sergeants all knelt on one knee in unison!

Ye Chuang was dressed all over his body, holding a handsome flag with a Yang character with a solemn expression, kneeling on one knee to show Yang Zhi, and said loudly: "The last general, Ye Chuang, will lead the whole army to see off the general!" ”

All the soldiers behind Ye Chuang shouted in unison: "I'll send off the handsome!" General Yang is mighty! Xia Jun is mighty! ”

Yang Zhi's eyes were hot, and he hurriedly stepped forward and stretched out his hand to help him: "Brother Ye, what are you doing?" Hurry up, please! ”

Ye Chuang was unmoved, and still held high the banner of Yang Zishuai: "General Yang is mighty!" Xia Jun is mighty! ”

Wei Feiyang approached Yang Zhi and whispered: "This is the highest etiquette in the army to send off the commander-in-chief, don't be scornful!" There are many signatures on the handsome flag, similar to the umbrella of the people given by the local people when the magistrate leaves office! If you don't let it go, all the soldiers will not be able to kneel! ”

Yang Zhi solemnly took the handsome flag, and bowed: "Soldiers, thank you Yang!" Thank you very much! ”

After Ye Chuang got up, he took Yang Zhi's mount again: "The last general, please lead the horse and fall into the stirrups for the big handsome, and respectfully ask the big handsome to get on the horse!" ”

No matter how Yang Zhi didn't understand the rules and regulations in the army, he knew that Ye Chuang didn't need to lead the horse and fall into the stirrups for him. Today's send-off scene will reach the emperor's ears sooner or later. From any point of view, it didn't do Ye Chuang the slightest, but he just did it! It doesn't matter if you're a traitor or evil, it's enough to be able to do this!

Ye Chuang traveled from the general of Zhengchu to lead the horse out of the city for Yang Zhi for ten miles. That's not all, the soldiers of the Xia Army stationed nearly 100 miles along the way all knelt down and shouted: "I'll send off the handsome!" General Yang is mighty! Xia Jun is mighty! (To be continued.) )