Chapter 422: The General Trend of the World
Li Xin, who was far away in Chang'an, didn't know that the two brothers Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, like in history, were about to start drifting apart, which was also a normal thing, in the face of power, even if they were brothers, there would be estrangement, let alone for the emperor's throne. Li Shimin is not a person who has lived under the people for a long time, and it is not surprising that there will be some conflicts with Li Jiancheng.
At this time, he was sending Li Jing's army out of the Lantian camp, Qin Qiong, Guo Xiaoke, Wang Junkuo, and Pei Yuanqing were the deputy generals, this lineup was also quite luxurious, not to mention that Li Jing was the first general of the Great Sui, and Guo Xiaoke and Pei Yuanqing around him also used their martial arts and strategies to interpret their abilities. In addition to Li Xin, almost all the Manchu ministers came to see him off, and before the march, Li Xin also held a large-scale military parade.
"Master Yuan, how is the imperial army?" Wei Yuancheng said with a smile to Yuan Xianfa beside him.
"The soldiers are full of food, and the soldiers are brave, which is beyond the ability of ordinary people." Yuan Xianfa said without thinking. He knew why he came here, but when he saw the army under Li Jing's command, he still had a feeling of amazement, he could see that many of these soldiers in front of him were still recruits, and some of the movements were a little rusty, but even if they were recruits, there was also a momentum on their bodies, an indomitable momentum, which he could not see in other Bashu heroes and barbarian kings.
"Most of these soldiers have not been in the army for half a year, but I am surprised that they are trained in the hands of the general!" I never thought that Wei Yuancheng sighed on the side.
"The Great General is heroic." Yuan Xianfa nodded, looking at the Huangluo umbrella cover in the distance, Li Xin and Li Jing lived under it, although he couldn't see the appearance of Li Xin and Li Jing clearly, but the figures of the two were very clear, steady as Mount Tai, and the momentum was strong, Yuan Xianfa shook his head again and again. This kind of momentum can only be seen in the Central Plains, where can it be found in places like Bashu. A little idea in Yuan Xianfa's heart sprouted in an instant, and it suddenly grew into a towering tree.
"The head of the Yuan family is a well-known benevolent person in Bashu, the prime minister is famous for a long time, if it is not for important things in the army, he will definitely meet the head of the Yuan family, the prime minister asked me to tell the head of the family, the court is inclusive, whether it is Bashu or Guanzhong, as long as the law is abided. They are all subjects of the empire, and they can all enjoy the glory that the empire brings. The Yuan family may not be able to become a family like the five surnames and seven wangs. Wei Yuancheng said with a smile. He felt a trace of jealousy in his heart, the man in front of him was really lucky, it was conceivable that in the Bashu family, the last time he entered the Songhe Tower, as long as he had a little foundation, he could get such a promise.
Yuan Xianfa had long been surprised by Wei Yuancheng's words, and he didn't think that he could get Li Xin's affirmation. I didn't think that I would be received by Li Xin, after all, I didn't have any credit, and Li Xin couldn't meet me, so I arched my hand and said, "Master Wei." Please tell the prime minister that the grass people will definitely not live up to the prime minister's expectations. ”
"The prime minister has decided to absorb Bashu students in the Guozi Prison, if there are outstanding children in the Yuan family, he can recommend one to come, as long as he passes the assessment. You don't have to pass the imperial examination to become an official of the empire. Wei Yuancheng threw out the bait again and said, "Such rules are still suitable for those barbarian kings in Bashu. and let their children come. The prime minister cares about the next generation of Bashu. ”
"Thank you, Lord Wei." Yuan Xianfa nodded again and again.
"I heard that Yuan Ziyan, the first beauty in Bashu, is it true?" Wei Yuancheng suddenly asked inadvertently.
After Yuan Xianfa heard this, his body trembled, and he said for a long time: "Master Huiwei, Ziyan is the niece of the grass people, who was originally born in Yuzhang, and later her parents died, and now she lives in the grass people's house. ”
"Don't be nervous, the prime minister doesn't know." Wei Yuancheng looked at Yuan Xianfa's nervous appearance, and suddenly smiled: "The prime minister has the world in mind, where is the opportunity to care about these, it's just that the prime minister himself doesn't think about it, but those of us who are subordinates can't help but think about it, after the prime minister, it is also related to the stability of the world." There are few heirs of the prime minister, and there are already many civil and military ministers in the court who have advised the prime minister. Besides, doesn't the head of the Yuan family think that this is a way to deepen the connection with the prime minister? ”
"This, this? Wait for the grass people to go back and think about it. Yuan Xianfa said in a low voice, with some trepidation in his eyes.
"The head of the Yuan family can go back and think about it, after all, Yuan Ziyan doesn't know about it." Wei Yuancheng said indifferently. He believed that Yuan Ziyan would definitely enter Li Xin's side, and Li Xin also needed a woman from Bashu to strengthen the connection with Bashu, although the marriage was absurd, but it was very necessary, in the early days of Li Jing's conquest of Bashu and the capture of Bashu, Li Xin took the first beauty of Bashu as a concubine, which was very helpful to win over the hearts of the people of Bashu, even if Li Xin was unwilling, his courtiers would definitely be willing, and they would definitely persuade Li Xin. Wei Yuancheng did this today, not only to score in front of Li Xin, but also to show favor to Yuan Xianfa, and form an alliance between the family and the family in order to effectively resist the pressure brought by the imperial power.
On the third day, Li Xin left Pei Shiju and Chu Suiliang to assist his eldest son Li Chengzong to stay in Chang'an, and he led Du Ruhui to lead 10,000 soldiers and horses out of Chang'an and began to inspect Liangzhou.
And at this moment, Yu Wenhua and finally quelled the internal rebellion on the land of Jianghuai, and led an army of more than 100,000 to the eastern capital, but he still has some ability, when passing through Li Mi's territory, Yu Wenhua and rare did not have a big war with Li Mi, but occupied the east county. Where is Dongjun, that is under the nose of Dongdu. At this time, the entire eastern capital of Luoyang shook.
Yu Wenhua and what kind of person is it, that is what even Yang Guang dares to kill, if his hundreds of thousands of horses come to the Eastern Capital, Yang Tong, the emperor of the emperor, will definitely have no good fruit to eat. Whether it is Yuanwen or Lu Chu, they are all nervous, after all, although Dongdu has some strength, but fighting with Yu Wenhua and fighting, there is really no courage, then Wang Shichong is also sad all day long, it is rare that they did not pinch up with Yuan Wendu, Yu Wenhua and if he came and captured Luoyang, Wang Shichong would not get any benefits.
Rumors are flying all over Luoyang, there are all kinds of strategies, or that Li Mi is coming, some say that Li Xin is coming, and some suggest that the emperor simply sacrifice Luoyang, go to Chang'an, and invite Li Xin to lead the army, and the entire Luoyang city is in chaos. At this time, a guy finally came out, and the Shangshu of a person named Gai Cong attracted the attention of Wang Shichong, Yuan Wendu, Lu Chu and others. Gai Cong's strategy is actually very simple, since he can't defeat Yu Wenhua, then find some more people to eliminate Yu Wenhua, next to Luoyang, beware of Yu Wenhua and Li Mi, unite with Li Mi to eliminate Yu Wenhua.
In the harem, Liu Liangdi's face was gloomy, in front of her was Yang Tong, the lord of the emperor, and there was a trace of panic on her little face, Liu Liangdi looked at her son for a long time, and finally could only sigh and said: "I know that you have a great grudge against Li Xin, and you resent that the other party did not support you as the emperor, but you want to use Wang Shichong and Li Mi to deal with Yu Wenhua, but have you thought about it, these three people are not a good thing, you think that these three people fight each other, and you can take advantage of the opportunity to get the benefits of the fisherman, but have you thought about it? Will they really be able to fight each other in the end? ”
"Queen Mother, Gai Cong thinks that Li Mi will definitely listen to us, as long as the children give them the name of righteousness, they will definitely be able to help us resist Yu Wenhua." Yang Tong retorted: "Then Li Xin is also a wolf ambition, he may save Yang Yu's life, but he may not be able to save the child's life, besides, I am afraid that no one in the Manchu Dynasty will think of taking refuge in Li Xin, how many families are there in Kanto, these families are not good people, why should they take refuge in Li Xin?" Li Xin now represents the interests of the Guan Long family. ”
"Okay, okay, your skills have risen now, and you don't listen to the queen mother." Liu Liangdi nodded again and again, and said, "In the whole world, have you ever seen Mother Mu deceive her own children. ”
"Yes, you won't deceive me, I'm afraid you're for Li Xin!" After Yang Tong heard this, his face changed, and he couldn't help but retort loudly: "Outside Luoyang City, what happened to the Li family at the foot of Shaolin Temple?" Do old mussels give birth to pearls? Yang Tong said loudly.
"Shut up." Liu Liangdi's delicate body trembled, her phoenix eyes flashed with shame and indignation, looking at Yang Tong, there was a trace of shame, a trace of resentment, and a trace of sadness and disappointment in her eyes.
"The Queen Mother." Yang Tong also felt that his words were a little heavier, and couldn't help but whisper.
"Now that you know it, I won't hide it from you, what you said is right, that child is my child and your younger brother, do you think that the queen mother is very cheap, but a dignified prince and concubine were possessed by Li Xin, and gave birth to a sinful seed. But have you thought about it, why is that? This is the Yang family is no longer the Yang family of the year, this layer of skin on us will not only not protect us, but also become a burden to us, look at the current Luoyang City, how many people know the emperor and how many people know Wang Shichong. Even if it's Yuan Wendu or Lu Chu, in fact, they're just fighting for power and profit with Wang Shichong in your name, no matter which of them wins, we will be unlucky. I originally hoped that I would have a little relationship with Li Xin to save your life, let Li Xin assist you to ascend the throne, and counterattack Chang'an, even if you are not the emperor in the future, but Li Xin will not kill you, but you, a son of evil, listened to other people's words and thought about killing Li Xin, if Li Xin was an incompetent person, how could he live until now. Liu Liangdi sneered: "Dong'er, remember, in the troubled times, saving your life is the most important thing, look at it!" Only by saving one's life can we do other things, and this is the case now and will be the same in the future. Although you don't look down on the queen mother, the queen mother doesn't blame you. Go to the front hall. Go and take care of your state affairs! ”
Yang Tong looked at Liu Liangdi, and regretted it for a while, but when he thought of the news, he was angry again, snorted coldly, turned around and left. Liu Liangdi looked at the back in the distance, her face was sad, and finally she thought of something, recruited a palace maid, whispered a few words in her ear, and the palace maid came out of the hall.
"Li Xin, I exchange one son for another son's life, I hope you don't lie to me." Liu Liangdi looked at Guanzhong. (To be continued......)