On the Wushi Mountain, Liu Bei finished reading the letter sent by Zhang Fei, turned his head and smiled at Guan Yu: "Yun Chang, Yide has done a lot of great things this time. ”

Guan Yu nodded and smiled: "Yide is an idle character, my brother is not here, there is no restraint, and he always has to do something." ”

"But it's a lot of fun. In addition to us, Lu Bu has become the person who has benefited the most. I heard that now the secluded land is spreading the name of benevolence, righteousness, bravery, and martial arts. Jian Yong also smiled.

What kind of character Lu Bu is Liu Bei has already made clear to them, such a character now has a name for benevolence, righteousness and bravery, which is very interesting.

Liu Bei smiled, "Yide has the ability, although there are a lot of troubles, there are also a lot of things to do." As for the reputation that Lu Bu obtained, since he had sacrificed his life to fight, it was what he deserved. ”

He paused for a moment and looked at Fu Shiren, "Junyi, I still want you to return to Youzhou, and ask Gao Shun and Yide to take advantage of this time when their fame is at their peak." ”

"Xuande, although you were filial piety before, but now you are still white, and you have no official position, should you be careful?" Fu Shiren said in a low voice.

Now although Liu Bei has raised filial piety, he has not yet appointed an official, although the government is chaotic now, but the private equity is a big deal after all.

If no one mentions it, if someone wants to make a fuss about it, even if Liu Bei's relationship with the DPRK and China is not shallow now, I am afraid that he will be tired of coping.

Liu Bei folded the letter in his hand and put it in his arms, "I naturally know that I am in a hurry, but it is not a big deal to think about it." Yanzhi naturally has the Sima family to take care of it, and Yide has Liu Youzhou on the side, depending on the name of my Han clan relatives, it will give some face. ”

Fu Shiren followed him for a long time, and naturally knew that he had made up his mind, so he didn't say anything more, and immediately turned around and went to the house to pack his bags.

Liu Bei was thinking about something in his heart now, and he couldn't make up his mind for a long time.

He sighed inwardly.

……

In the sixth year of Han Xiping, Emperor Ling awarded dozens of people in the name of Xuanling filial piety as the prince of the prince. It also has a collection of literary talents, paintings, and talented people who are endowed with words under the Hongdu Gate, and they are favored and treated, and it seems that they are about to be reused.

Cai Yong wrote in court, thinking that these people were all sideways, and they were not enough to gain a foothold in the court.

Emperor Ling sighed at the table, and dismissed the position of the scholar in the filial piety of Xuanling, and changed it to the position of Cheng and Lieutenant.

……

In the residence of Wang Fu, a distinguished guest came to visit today.

"What did you invite me to do today?" Zhang Rang, who was sitting at the top, took a sip of hot soup and said casually.

In front of Emperor Ling, they were slaves, but when they came to the palace, who saw them was not respectful. Even if it is the Yuan family, even if he has a grudge in his heart, he still doesn't have to be honest on the face.

Wang Fu sat down and smiled.

is also a regular attendant, and he is naturally incomparable with Zhang Rang, who is now in full swing.

Although the two of them are both regular servants, Wang Fu's age when he entered the palace is also above Zhang Rang, but he is not Cao Jie in the end, and in the face of Zhang Rang, an upstart who suddenly rose in the palace, he also has to bend to meet him.

"It was Tian Yan who sent some specialties from the Northland, but he had no contact with the permanent servant, so he asked me to transfer it to the permanent servant." Wang Fu said with a smile.

Zhang Rang frowned, and only remembered this person after a moment.

This person is now the captain of Huqiang, and he and Xia Yu followed Duan Xi to attack Dongqiang together, and made a lot of contributions, and he has been famous for a long time, and he can be regarded as a general.

It's just that this person has never crossed paths with him, why would he suddenly send him some Northland specialties?

He suddenly remembered something and said with a smile: "Tian Yan? I heard that Tian Yan has committed some crimes recently, could it be that he pleaded with you to intercede? is really sick and rushed to the doctor, I think Wang Changshou must have made a lot of money from this person. ”

Zhang Changshou said with a smile, I have been friends with Tian Yan for many years, and the friendship between gentlemen is like water. However, Tian Yan really wanted to say a few kind words for him in front of His Majesty this time, and exempted him from responsibility. Now that there are many police officers in the border area, it is rare for him to have such a hostel. Wang Fu smiled, his face unchanged.

Zhang Rang laughed, Wang Fu's so-called water is like water, I don't know if it's gold water or silver water.

"Wang Chang has been in the palace for many years, how can he not know about it? The people in the court have always treated the border generals harshly, and they have to hold on to even small things as big as sesame mung beans. If you can't fix those side generals who have made mistakes, you won't be able to show their ability. ”

"What's more, Tian Yan is Duan Xi's old man in the past, and there is no need for me to say anything to you about what Duan Xi did back then. The scholars were eager to eat its flesh raw. Now that the opportunity is in front of us, how can those people let it go so easily? I can't say that they still want to take the opportunity to let Tian Yan bite Duan Cheng out of it. ”

"In prison, he Tian Yan will shed his skin even if he doesn't die. Those scholars are ruthless, and their methods are so vicious that even we have to be afraid. ”

Wang Fu nodded, and what Zhang Rang said was indeed the truth. Otherwise, Tian Yan, a border general, would not have found his door.

It's just that he still smiled and said: "It's naturally difficult for others, but it's not difficult for Zhang Changshi." If Zhang Changshou wants to help him, there must be a way. ”

Zhang Rang glanced at Wang Fu, knowing what he meant, and said with a smile: "In this way, Wang Changshou already has an idea, you might as well talk about it, if it is feasible, I will not die without help." ”

Wang Fu smiled, "In recent years, Xianbei people have repeatedly violated the border, whether it is Your Majesty or the courtiers, they are all worried about this matter. If he can defeat Xianbei in one fell swoop, such as the old incident of Duan Xixi attacking Dongqiang back then, even if Tian Yan made a big mistake, he can be forgiven. ”

Zhang Rang was silent, just staring at Wang Fu.

Wang Fu was a little chilled by his staring, and forced a smile: "What does Zhang Changshi mean by this?" But what's wrong with what he said? ”

"I see." Zhang Rang said with a smile, "A few days ago, Xia Yu wrote that Xianbei people have repeatedly caused trouble, and they want to use the soldiers of Youzhou to seek peace. Today, Tian Yan has this intention again. The two are old people, if there is no collusion in this, Wang Changzhi is credible? ”

Wang Fu smiled and shook his head, "Sure enough, I can't hide it from Zhang Changshi, there is indeed collusion between the two of them in this matter." ”

"The murder weapon of the soldier is also ominous, even I, the eunuch, know about it. Wang Changshou is also an old man in the palace, don't you still understand this truth? Even dare to do such a thing. Zhang Rang scolded.

"If it were ordinary, I naturally wouldn't dare to respond, but today is not the same as before, what is the situation between the DPRK and China, Zhang Changzhi should be clear. Acting like this, I am afraid that it is the most in line with Your Majesty's wishes. Wang Fu was never frightened by him.

Now the relationship between the Spirit Emperor and the scholars is extremely delicate, the scholars want to suppress the Spirit Emperor, and the Spirit Emperor himself also wants to do something to shut up the scholars.

Coupled with the previous victory in Youzhou, it was inevitable that Emperor Ling had the intention of making meritorious contributions.

Now Xia Yu's book is in line with Emperor Ling's mind.

Zhang Rang smiled: "You will all figure out Your Majesty's thoughts." It's just that it's easy to say that if you win, it is natural to be promoted to an official and a knight, and Your Majesty will definitely be very relieved when the time comes. But what if it is defeated? Who will bear the blame for the sins then? At this time, you and I will speak for them, and when Your Majesty will punish you and me, who will speak for you and me? ”

"Since the two of them dare to bring up this matter, most of them are somewhat sure." Wang Fu said with a smile, "And even if they are defeated, those scholars want to find the responsibility of the border army, what does it have to do with internal servants like you and me?"

The two looked at each other and smiled, everything was silent, and Zhang Rang could be regarded as taking the matter down.

The matter has been discussed, Zhang Rang stood up and prepared to leave, the northern specialties in Wang Fu's mouth are naturally not really northern specialties, most of them are gold and silver.

It's just that when he was halfway there, he suddenly turned around and warned Wang Fu, "There is another thing, I heard that Wang Changshi's righteous son Peixiang Wang Ji is acting quite violently outside, and Wang Changshou still has to restrain one or two." can be introduced into the palace from Pei, which shows the depth of the people's resentment, and Wang Changzhi must not ignore it. ”

"I shouldn't have said much about this matter, but in the eyes of outsiders, our eunuchs are one, one is prosperous, and the other is lost, so we still have to be careful. And I heard that the yang ball is also under your command? ”

Wang Ji, the son of Wang Fu mentioned by Zhang Rang, is Peixiang, who has served for several years, killing people and endangering a county.

Wang Fu said with a smile: "Children are young and ignorant, so it is inevitable that they will do some childish things, and they don't bother to do it." As for that Yang Qiu, he is very obedient now, and if he wants to go east, he will not dare to go west, just like my lackey, he has no majesty at all, so it is not bad to keep him under his hand and have some fun. ”

Zhang Rang didn't look back, just smiled: "Wang Changshou still has to be careful, be careful of being bitten by the vicious dog at home." ”

"Although the vicious dog is fierce, it can't bite its owner." Wang Fu was a little unimpressed, "With his yang ball, he can't bite me." ”

How could he be afraid of a little yang ball.

Zhang Rang stopped talking and turned to leave.

Although he and Cao Jie are on the same page, they have to admit that Cao Jie is a powerful person in the end, and he Cao Jie fights endlessly, but he also learns some truth from Cao Jie.

Wang Fu is so arrogant now, he will definitely not go far, and he will still alienate this person in the future.

……

A few days later, in the court, Emperor Ling summoned his ministers to discuss matters.

The matter discussed is Xia Yu's book, and he wants to send Youzhou soldiers and horses to attack Xianbei.

Although it was a matter at this time, Emperor Keling had already read Xia Yu's letter to the ministers, asking them to prepare early.

"What we are talking about today is to go to Xianbei, I don't know what you think?" Liu Honggao sat on the dragon chair and asked with a smile.

His gaze swept over the faces of His Highness's ministers, and he knew that today would definitely be a "vicious fight" before he went to court.

His Royal Highness was silent for a while, and in the end, Cai Yong came out to play, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks it is impossible." ”

Emperor Ling narrowed his eyes, glanced at the expressions on the faces of the other ministers, and said with a smile: "Qing tried to say it." ”

Cai Yong talked eloquently, counting points.

One is that the financial resources of the imperial court are insufficient, even with the divine power of Sejong, the Huns were defeated, and they fought for many years, and they still regretted it in their later years.

Second, now Xianbei is based on the land of the Xiongnu in the past, and the soldiers are more than the Xiongnu.

Third, it took more than ten years for Duan Chengliang to destroy Dongqiang, but now Xia Yu actually said that he could do it in two years. If it fails, it will be implicated for a long time, and it will inevitably shake the country's foundation.

In the end, it ended with the words of Liu An, the king of Huainan in the past, who admonished the Yue, 'If the Yue people are killed to rebel against the deacons, and the pawns of the public opinion have those who return unprepared, although they have the head of the king of Yue, they are still ashamed of the great man." ”

When Emperor Ling heard this, he was not annoyed, and turned his head to look at Duan Xi, who had closed his eyes since he fought the last dynasty, "What does Duan Sili think about the two generals?" ”

Duan Xi said with a smile: "The two generals have worked with the ministers for a long time in the past, and they can be said to be good generals. As for the conquest, now the minister is no longer a general, so he is not the minister who dares to say more. ”

Liu Hong nodded, "Although Cai Langzhong's words are quite reasonable, I remember that when Shizong sent troops to the Xiongnu in the past, no one in the Manchu Dynasty echoed it. But in the end, the Huns were driven thousands of miles away, and I often thought that today's people may not be inferior to the ancients. I am the general, how can I not have Wei Huo? ”

Seeing that he had already spoken to this point, the ministers naturally did not dare to argue again.

Liu Hong said in a deep voice: "This time, I will not only use Youzhou soldiers and horses, but also do my best to fight the border army of Youzhou, send Xia Yu out of Gaoliu, Tian Yan out of the clouds, Zang Min lead Nandan out of Yanmen, each will ride ten thousand horses, and the three will go out together." ”

"There are many heroes, I still have to send documents, this battle may be a border hero, anyone who has won in the war can calculate military merits."

Cai Yong sighed and retreated into the court.

……

On the Wushi Mountain, Liu Bei is playing against Lu Zhi.

The game between the two is not chess, but Go.

The lights on the table jumped, and the master and apprentice each twisted a chess piece.

"Now Xuande is very busy, not only to go fishing from time to time, but also to take care of the vegetable garden, although it is also in the mountains, it is rare to see me once. Something must have happened when I came here today. Lu Zhi said with a smile.

Lu Shi said with a smile. If you don't come often, you're just afraid of disturbing Master Lu's purity. ”

"I heard that today Your Majesty is going to send troops north to conquer Xianbei. I wonder if you've made a decision? I came from the border and was familiar with the things at the border. I thought it was humble and unbeatable. ”

"Now that Tanshi Huai is in the limelight, Xianbei is at the time of great power, don't say that Xia Yu and the three lead the army, even if Duan Sili personally leads the troops, I am afraid that I will not be able to take advantage of it." Liu Bei got straight to the point.

The conversation between him and Lu Zhi can be said bluntly, in recent years, Zhang Fei and others have collected a lot of news about Xianbei in Youzhou, and the conclusion reached is nothing more than that Xianbei cannot fight, and the war will be defeated.

Lu Zhi looked at him for a moment and said with a smile: "I also know what Xuande said. It's just that you know that Xianbei can't fight, why not Xuande, you alone? The ministers of the DPRK and the Central People's Republic of China, I want to know that there are not a few people who cannot fight, but why are there only Cai Yong and a few other people in the court. ”

Liu Bei was silent for a while, he somewhat understood what Lu Zhi meant.

"The court is Vanity Fair, and there are some things that you can't do if you know you shouldn't do it."

Lu Zhi left a son, "A few days ago, Your Majesty publicly complained about Empress Song, and there was a temptation to abolish Empress Song and set up a nobleman between the words. It's a pity that he was pressed down by the courtiers.

"In recent days, His Majesty has promoted those so-called Xuanling filial sons, cronies of Hongdu, who is a clear-eyed person who doesn't know about this? But the two faced each other, and in the end, His Majesty compromised. Lu Zhi said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, how can the Son of Heaven be restrained?" Lu Zhi lost another son, "If you lose in one place, you have to make up for it in another place." Like a playful child, the more he doesn't want to be like this, the more he wants it. ”

"If you can't win above the court, it's outside the court. In the past, Sejong defeated the Huns, and the prestige of the emperor was asserted in the court, and no one dared to disagree. Now it seems that our majesty also wants to follow the old path of our ancestors. Lu Zhi frequently fell, "It's just that his timing is poor, if it was earlier, he would still have a good general like Duan Cheng and Zhang Huan." ”

"So everybody's betting."

"Your Majesty is betting that Xia Yu and the others can win. If he wins, he will be able to show his talent for knowing people, governing martial arts, chasing after his ancestors, and he can even sweep the court with a great victory. At that time, the entry and return of the courtiers will not be decided by His Majesty. ”

"The minister in the court is also gambling. If this battle is lost, Your Majesty will lose face, the DPRK will lose its troops, and the treasury will be empty, so you will have to rely more on their family and family, and you will have to make a few more concessions in the court. These are not exactly what the family and the minister are looking for. ”

"But somebody is going to die." Liu Bei suddenly spoke, his voice a little hoarse.

He knew that most of what Lu Zhi said was the truth, so only Cai Yong, a political stunned Qingkang, was the only one in the court.

The corners of Lu Zhi's mouth were a little mocking, this famous Confucian who came from the border and had been up and down in the Luoyang officialdom for many years spoke: "This is politics, the so-called war is nothing more than the continuation of the struggle above the court, the Son of Heaven is very happy, who cares which family of the people in your border area has no husband, which family has no son?" Who cares about the bride of which family is guarding the new house, who cares about the weak son and orphan girl in your lonely humble house crying and calling for her father. ”

Liu Bei smiled bitterly, "No wonder there are many rotten bones in the court." ”

"No matter how much justice is preached, politics is dirty. Young people tend to get carried away and do something extra. Therefore, they can only let them stay up, and when they get through the age and calm their minds, then they will be a qualified politician again, enough to take on their so-called big things. Lu Zhi scoffed.

At that time, he was rejected from the court because he was too upright.

"Only when you smooth your mind can you go to a high position." Liu Bei shook his head, "The student thinks it shouldn't be like this. ”

Lu Zhi was still falling, and said with a smile: "At the beginning, I thought it was not like this, so I was abandoned for many years, Chen Fan and others died, and I also became a great Confucian in the mouth of the world, if it weren't for their unusable now, they wouldn't have pushed me to the stage." ”

Liu Bei was silent for a moment, and then stopped talking.

"I know what you mean by coming, you want to return to the east, I'm right." Lu Zhi said with a smile.

Liu Bei nodded, even if he knew that he was going to lose this battle, he still wanted to go back and do something, even if there were fewer deaths.

Lu Zhi opened his mouth and said: "It stands to reason that this trip is so dangerous, I should have dissuaded you from going to this troubled water." It is not easy for you to make a name for yourself in Luoyang, and if you go east, you will not be buried in it if you are not careful. ”

"But I also got up at the border, as far as teachers and students are concerned, I, the teacher, think that you will do this to be worthy of being my Lu Zhi's student."

He raised his hand and pointed to the chessboard, which had already used black and white chess pieces to lay out the word Xuande.

"That's the only way to get your last name right."