Volume 1 A Son of Heaven and a Courtier 044 Named Zhao Chengxiao

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The next day, Qiu Yizhi got up very early, and after a little combing, he came to the line of the Youyan King in the Bozhou Mansion with a heart, and asked his father Zheng Rong for peace.

This Zheng Rong has been marching and fighting outside all the year round, and he has long developed the habit of going to bed early and getting up early. When Qiu Yi came to ask for peace before, Zheng Rongye had already gotten up and was dancing with a sword in the courtyard. The literary talent and martial arts of the King of Youyan are extremely famous in the Han clan, and he has been taught by the master of the inner guards since he was a child.

At this time, it was early summer, and the sun was already high in the sky before dawn, and the heat was gradually steaming. Zheng Rong's set of swordsmanship has not been exhausted, he has sweated slightly, and when he saw Qiu Yizhi approaching, he put away his sword and asked, "Yizhi came very early today, I don't know what I want to see this king?" ”

Qiu Yizhi ate Zheng Rong's reproach yesterday, and felt a little uneasy, listening to his father-in-law's words was no different from usual, so he put his heart at ease and said with a smile: "Yizhi is here to ask his father-in-law for peace!" ”

Zheng Rong knew that he had something in his heart, so he didn't dare to speak for a while, so he changed the topic and said: "You see that this sword in my father's hand was collected by your eldest brother from the top of the Tianzun Sect Altar Yuhuang, it can really be described as cutting gold and breaking jade!" I didn't expect that there would be such a treasure in this Heavenly Venerable Sect. As he spoke, he handed the sword to Qiu Yizhi.

Yizhi held it in both hands and looked at it carefully: he saw that this sword was very wide, and a slender blood groove was opened in the middle that almost ran through the entire sword body, and the blades on both sides were polished extremely sharp, as if there was a cold air gathered on it, and it was really a peerless sword. So he handed it back to Zheng Rong and said, "It's still the eldest brother who knows the treasure." However, although Yizhi was clumsy, he also found a good knife on the top of Yuhuang, and he liked it very much at first sight, so he reported it to the eldest brother and the second brother and accepted it, and asked his father-in-law to evaluate it. As he spoke, he untied the scimitar from his waist and handed it over with the scabbard.

Zheng Rong took out the scimitar and looked up and down, left and right, and saw that this knife was very different from other swords, the entire blade was covered with layers of black moire, and there was no reflection of light under the light, and when it was waved, there was no sound at all, but there was an awe-inspiring aura that could not be blasphemed. Zheng Rong played for a long time before sighing: "This king has seen many famous swords in the palace, and even this sword in my hand, none of them can compare to this treasure sword." ”

Qiu Yizhi hurriedly said with a smile: "This knife should have come from the Western Regions from the cult, and the shape is very different from the Central Plains blade. The so-called instrument is not as good as the new, and the person is not as good as the old, probably this is the truth! ”

Zheng Rong listened to his sharp teeth, thinking that he was afraid that he would take this treasure knife away, "haha" and smiled: "As far as you have a lot of reason, can this king still take away what you want?" After that, he returned the knife and sheath to Qiu Yizhi.

Yizhi took the knife, carefully retied it around his waist, and said with a smile: "Yizhi's words originally had nothing to do with this knife. But there was an old man who wanted to introduce him to his father-in-law. ”

"Oh? Who? Zheng Rong asked.

"Zhao Heizi. Presumably the righteous father remembers! Yi Zhi replied.

"Oh! Is it the Zhao Heizi who followed the king to break into Zhao Fuyi's mansion in Nanyang County? Zheng Rong said with three surprises.

"Yes, yes, it's him, I have to call him Brother Zhao Hei!" So he briefly recounted what happened to Zhao Heizi in the past few years, and finally said, "Since this Brother Zhao Heizi followed me, he said several times that he wanted to see the life-saving benefactor of the year, and his father-in-law is in a good mood today, can you reward him with this golden face?" ”

Zheng Rong did not hesitate, and said: "See, of course I want to see, a few years ago, this king was going to accept him under his command, and today we can meet again, it is really fate!" With that, let Qiu Yizhi go to see Zhao Heizi.

Yizhi did not comply with the order and objected to Zheng Rongdao: "This Brother Zhao Hei is where Yizhi is staying, can I ask someone else to do this for me?" Yizhi still has a major matter to report to his father-in-law. ”

Zheng Rong saw that his face was full of seriousness, and he knew that this matter was not trivial, so he instructed Zhang Long to pass on Zhao Heizi, while he looked at Qiu Yizhi and asked, "I don't know what Yizhi has to do?" ”

What Qiu Yizhi wanted to say was nothing else, it was the matter of the Tianzun Sect's classics and books. So he made it clear how he earned the secrets of the Tianzun Sect's book collection from Yu Mei's mouth, and how he asked Zheng Miao to send the books to Youyan Dao. Finally, he said: "Although the teachings of the Tianzun Sect are absurd, their various records are not uncomplicated, and the whereabouts of the sect leader may be found from them. Yizhi also saw that he was quite good at drilling mountains and making holes, although this was a trick of the rats, but the gentleman could not ignore it. Therefore, Yizhi wants to re-examine this collection of books under the guidance of Mr. Zhongli, and may be able to gain something. ”

At this point, not only the origin and purpose of this collection of books, but even how Qiu Yizhi tricked Yu Mei into leading the way to attack Yuhuangding, Zheng Rong's heart was clear, and he couldn't help but feel that his righteous son, who came on a whim, was really unexpected. So he said: "Don't hide it, this king originally wanted to entrust you with the errand of screening the remnants of the Tianzun Sect among the chaotic people, but I still suspect that you may have something to do with the cult, and there is still three points of hesitation in this matter." However, the current review of the cult's book collection is not a trivial matter. However, if you don't borrow your mind, how easy is it to identify the backbone of the cult from among the more than 100,000 chaotic people? ”

Qiu Yi said: "The third brother has already discussed this matter with me. The two of us have already made up our minds about this screening method, and we are planning to discuss it with Mr. Zhongli before asking our stepfather for advice. ”

Zheng Rong said: "If there is any way, you can say that it is okay." ”

"This method was considered by me and the three of me, and Yi Zhi said that it was okay, but I was afraid that my father-in-law would blame me for fighting ......for merit," Qiu Yizhi said with a sad face.

Zheng Rong listened, smiled "haha", and said: "I didn't expect Yizhi to also learn to be obedient, how can I also learn how many of your brothers are here?" You name it. ”

"Hmm...... What about this......" Qiu Yizhi paused for a moment and said, "It's not difficult. As long as each of the rioters is asked to identify three backbone cult members whom he considers to be the backbone of the cult, and those who are the most identified will be ordered to be interrogated in detail. I believe that in the mouth of the crowd and under the strict punishment and strict law, I am afraid that few people can get away with it. ”

Zheng Rong listened, and after a little thought, he knew that this was indeed a clever plan, so he asked: "Is this plan your idea, or is it your third brother's plan?" ”

Qiu Yi's way: "Don't dare to deceive your father-in-law, this strategy is from the third brother Zheng Miao." The third brother originally wanted each person to identify one cult minion, but Yi Zhi was afraid that there would be some gaps, so he suggested that the three people be identified, although it would take more work, but there would not be any fish that slipped through the net and mixed into Youyan. ”

Zheng Rong thought about it again and said, "This king thinks this plan is very good, you and Zheng Miao will ask Mr. Zhongli again to hear what he thinks about checking and filling in the gaps." Since this resettlement of the rebellious people was invited by Zheng Miao, this king fulfilled his wish and let him do it with all his heart. As for this matter of reviewing the cult's book collection, I have seen a lot of books, and you can't handle it alone, so you can ask Master Zhongli to select a few capable scribes from his subordinates to handle it together. ”

While he was talking, Zhang Long had already sent Zhao Heizi to the gate of the state capital to wait. When Zheng Rong heard this, he let Qiu Yizhi go out and brought him to meet.

Although this Zhao Heizi is known as Xiangma, he is still a farmer who has never seen the world in his bones, and he has not even entered the county yamen a few times. Under the guidance of Qiu Yizhi, he trembled through the lobby of the state capital, and saw a person in the courtyard of the back hall, looking about forty years old, one person sitting on the stone pier reading a book, three long beards fluttering in the wind, although he only put on a silk robe very casually, but his body revealed a domineering momentum.

When Zhao Heizi saw it, before he waited for Qiu Yi's report, he couldn't help but weaken his knees, knelt down, kowtowed a few times, and didn't know what to say.

Zheng Rong saw him like this and said, "You are Zhao Heizi, right?" This ritual has not yet been announced, how can you recognize this king? ”

Zhao Heizi lay on the ground and said: "The villain met the prince in Nanyang back then, and he felt that the prince was exactly the same as what was staged on the stage and said in the commentary. After separating from the prince, although I have watched less of this play, I have never stopped listening to this commentary, and of course I recognize the prince. ”

This Zheng Rong has the highest reputation among the children of the clan and royal family. At that time, relying on the identity of the prince, the deeds of micro-service private visits and redress for the people were widely spread in the capital, and more good people added fuel and vinegar to compile them into storytelling and drum words, and walked the streets and alleys to do lip service. Since he took charge of the army, he has had more themes, and has been turned into a drama by many grass stage troupes and performed all over the country. Therefore, it is not uncommon for this Zhao Heizi to be seen often.

Zheng Rong also heard about this, and at first he was a little worried and scared, but later he was like a plain, so a smug smile flashed across the corner of his mouth, and asked: "Tell me, how do you play this king in this play?" ”

Zhao Heizi kowtowed and said: "The play is just like the real person of the prince, a sword, killing traitors, corrupt officials, Tartars, and barbarians, majestic and majestic, and making decisions for the people......."

Zheng Rong is in the center of the imperial court, and he is a high-ranking official, although the crude flattery of this reckless people comes from the inside, but it is not very useful to listen to, so the conversation changed and said: "Zhao Heizi, let me ask you, back then, this king was going to bring you to Youyan to serve in our army, so as to save some fame and ask for a background." But you didn't want to do it at the beginning, why did you come back now? ”

Zhao Heizi kowtowed and said, "At that time, there was still an old lady to support at home, and Old Man Zhao had to take care of him alone...... I wanted to come to the prince, but these two old people are old, let them die in a foreign land, I ...... I really can't bear to ......" As he spoke, Zhao Heizi was already choked.

Zheng Rong listened, skimmed the book in his hand, got up and high-fived and praised: "Good! This king will take your filial piety! You have this loyalty and filial piety, as long as you follow this king, you will be left with the name of Zhao Heizi in this world. ”

Yizhi smiled on the side: "It's just that the name of this Zhao Heizi is a little vulgar." ”

Zheng Rong listened, nodded and smiled: "Although the name of this sunspot is straightforward and clumsy, it can't be on the Tang Dynasty of Elegance, so this king will give you a name...... It's called ...... Zhao Chengxiao. Since ancient times, filial piety is filial piety, and since you have fulfilled your filial piety, then I hope you will serve the country loyally in the future and achieve a great cause. ”

Qiu Yizhi was stunned when he heard Zhao Heizi, and hurriedly said to him: "The prince gave you a name, what a blessing it is, don't you thank you quickly?" Seeing that Zhao Chengxiao kept kowtowing to thank him, Yizhi continued, "That Yizhi has a reluctant request, I hope that my father-in-law will send Brother Zhao to serve by my side, I don't know if it's possible?" ”

Zheng Rong thought about it for a moment and asked Zhao Chengxiao, "Are you willing to serve under Yizhi?" ”

Zhao Chengxiao thought that Qiu Yizhi was familiar with him after all, and it would be more convenient to do things under his command after all, so he nodded vigorously.

"Good!" Zheng Rong said, "Although this Qiu Yizhi is my righteous son, this king has always regarded it as his own. He's brilliant and scheming, and you're going to be able to make a career out of it! ”

While he was talking, Zheng Xin, Zheng Sen, and Zheng Miao also came to ask for peace. Zhao Chengxiao was inconvenient to listen to on the side, so Qiu Yizhi took him and a few brothers to introduce him a little and let him go out to avoid it.

So Zheng Rong assigned the aftermath of the Youyan army to his four sons one by one: this resettlement of the rebellious people and the screening of the cult minions among them are two things, but they are also one thing, and the task is very heavy, so Zheng Xin and Zheng Miao brothers are jointly responsible; Zheng Sen must reorganize the army with Cui Nan and Wei Hu, organize defense and recuperation, and the dead and wounded soldiers must do a good job of bereavement and treatment; Qiu Yizhi is responsible for reviewing the Tianzun Sect's collection of books, and if he finds clues, he must report directly to Zheng Rong in time.