Zhou Bingqian turned her head and glanced at Yang Peng gently, her delicate face flushed slightly, and she lowered her head. Yang Peng's heart was shocked, and he couldn't help swallowing his saliva. Then he quickly put these thoughts away and said with a smile: "You now have my eldest brother, and so many sisters, we will all take care of you, and you are not alone in this world!" In the future, you will have a man who loves you and a family of your own, and your life will definitely get better and better! Zhou Bingqian glanced at Yang Peng gently and nodded gently.

Yang Peng's head was a little confused, and he hurriedly thought about Yan Ji and them, and then he came to his senses. Zhou Bingqian's face was slightly red, and she said softly: "Although the little sister has suffered misfortune and her parents died early, she is also lucky to be able to meet the eldest brother ......" Speaking of this, her expression became extremely coquettish.

Yang Peng sighed, looked at the sparkling lake, and couldn't help muttering: "Actually, I'm afraid I won't be able to see my parents in my life!" ……”

Zhou Bingqian's heart couldn't help but move, seeing Yang Peng's sad expression, she couldn't help but stretch out her slender hand to hold Yang Peng's palm. Yang Peng suddenly felt a cold and soft little hand grasp his palm, and couldn't help but come back to his senses and turned his head to look at Zhou Bingqian. Seeing that Zhou Bingqian's eyes were full of concern, he smiled and said, "Don't worry, big brother won't have anything to think about!" Zhou Bingqian relieved her heart and smiled slightly.

Yang Peng said: "These things, sooner or later, we have to go through. It's good to keep them in mind, but don't always be sad about it! They must be in heaven and want you to be happy and carefree! ”

Zhou Bingqian nodded, turned her head to look at the bright moon in the sky, and couldn't help muttering, "Father, mother, are you looking at your daughter now?" A weak feeling couldn't help but come to my heart, and I couldn't help but lean into Yang Peng's arms. Yang Peng hugged the poor woman, without the slightest thought in his heart, only a feeling of pity.

After a long while, Zhou Bingqian left Yang Peng's embrace, turned around, and said shyly: "Thank you, big brother, little sister is much better!" Yang Peng smiled slightly and said, "If you have anything on your mind in the future, just come to find the eldest brother!" Zhou Bingqian nodded. Immediately, I didn't know what was going on, Jiao Yan suddenly turned red and lowered her head.

Yang Peng was feeling strange when he saw her like this, and suddenly found that he was holding her hand. couldn't help but be stunned, and wanted to let go quickly, but felt that it was too traceful to do so, for fear that it would embarrass the little sister, and as soon as she thought of this, she pretended not to know and continued to hold Zhou Bingqian's slender hand.

Zhou Bingqian said softly: "Big brother, little sister is back." Yang Peng said: "I'll send you." Zhou Bingqian glanced at Yang Peng happily. The two held hands and walked towards the courtyard where Zhou Bingqian lived.

Coming to the arch of the courtyard, the two stopped. Zhou Bingqian said shyly and hopefully: "Big brother come in and sit down, little sister will make tea for you." Yang Peng's heart fluttered, and he smiled: "It's too late!" It's not good for the eldest brother to go in, otherwise it will be bad for the little sister's reputation! Seeing Zhou Bingqian cast a resentful look, she couldn't help but be secretly shocked. Zhou Bingqian said faintly: "Okay, little sister has gone in." Yang Peng nodded. Zhou Bingqian glanced at Yang Peng, walked into the arch, didn't take a few steps, stopped and looked back, and then continued to walk inside.

Yang Peng didn't turn around and leave until Zhou Bingqian walked into the embroidery building. I couldn't help but recall Zhou Bingqian's expression and words just now, and I couldn't help but be more sure of my previous judgment, she was interesting to herself! Yang Peng became distressed, and then muttered: "Maybe I'm wrong, she shouldn't like me, it's just a sister's affection for her eldest brother, it's just a brother-sister relationship, not a man's and a woman's love!" At this point, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Then he thought about it: "Yang Gui is coming soon, let them meet and have a good talk when the time comes, Yang Gui is a heroic talent, and the little sister will definitely like him!" Then he thought about what happened next, and said with a smile: "This wedding, I, as an elder brother, have to put some thought into it!" As soon as the war in the South is over, I will give them a wedding, and it will be lively! At this moment, Yang Peng really has a bit of brother and sister feelings for Zhou Bingqian, but Yang Peng himself may not have noticed it.

The next morning, Yang Peng summoned all the cabinet members who remained in Bianliang to meet and told them the intention and reason for preparing to use troops in the south in advance, so that everyone could express their opinions. Everyone discussed and basically agreed with Yang Peng's decision. Seeing that the opinions were basically the same, Yang Peng proposed that Yelu Hanyu be the main commander and the commander-in-chief to calm the war in the south. The crowd was surprised, and Jeruhanyu asked; "The eldest brother asked the little sister to lead the war in the south, so what does the eldest brother do?"

Yang Peng said: "As I said just now, this war to pacify the south will not go smoothly, according to all kinds of indications, I am afraid that Liao and Tubo will come to intervene, as well as our internal hostile forces." Therefore, I am going to Yanjing to deal with the Khitans. Everyone nodded thoughtfully.

Yang Peng looked at Ya Yu Guanyin, who appeared in public for the first time after giving birth, and said, "Guanyin sits in Bianliang for me!" Hearing the words of the eldest brother, he couldn't help but be stunned, glanced at Han Bing next to him, and asked Yang Peng, "What about Han Bing?" ”

Yang Peng said with a smile: "Han Bing's body is getting bigger and bigger, and his energy is getting less and less, so he can rest at home and wait to have a child!" Everyone couldn't help laughing, Rao is Han Bing has a bold personality, and when he saw his eldest brother saying this kind of thing in front of everyone, he couldn't help but be shy and angry. Ya Yin Yin smiled; "Han Bing, you just concentrate on having children, I have other things!"

Han Bingtong blushed and said angrily: "You also come to tease me!" Ya Yu Guanyin smiled. Yang Peng looked at Yan Ji and said, "'Hua Xu' should work harder, and report to me and the cabinet if there is any situation." Yan Ji clenched her fists and promised. Yang Peng glanced at everyone, and said solemnly: "This time the battle to pacify the south will not be smooth sailing!" It is quite possible that at the same time as we send troops to the south, several countries will attack us! Therefore, this time, we Yanyun must do our best, not only to successfully recover the south and realize the unification of the Han land, but also not to let other opponents take even the slightest advantage! Everyone nodded together, all looking serious.

Yang Peng said to everyone: "After the meeting was dismissed, the cabinet immediately ordered the military governments in various places to mobilize, and at the same time raise grain and grass to be transported to Yanjing Datong and Hongzhou Tanzhou. Specifically, Huang Guang is responsible for the transportation of money and grain, Huang Qiaoyun is responsible for supervising the actions of all parties, Zhang Xiang is responsible for the concentration and dispatch of the military government, and Ye Yu Guanyin is responsible for coordinating the actions of all parties. Glancing at everyone, "Do you understand?" Everyone clasped their fists together and promised.

Yang Peng said: "Okay, if there is no problem, let's go down and do things." Everyone stood up, bowed to Yang Peng, and Yuguan withdrew from the hall. In an instant, only Yang Peng and Han Bing, who had a big belly, were left in the hall. Han Bing said depressedly: "Hey, now it's just me who has nothing to do!" ”

Yang Peng stood up, walked in front of Han Bing, and squatted down. Han Bing looked at Yang Peng with shining eyes. Yang Peng held Han Bing's slender hands and said with a smile: "Who said you have nothing to do!" You have a very important task on your shoulders right now! Give birth to a baby for my eldest brother! Han Bing was embarrassed, raised his right hand and slapped Yang Peng gently, and said angrily: "What kind of words are these, it's hard to hear!" ”

Yang Peng tilted his head sideways and put his ear on Han Bing's stomach. Seeing this, Han Bing couldn't help but feel happy in his heart. Han Bing laughed and said, "I heard the little guy calling Dad!" ”

Han Bing snorted, "Nonsense! The child has not been born yet, how can he call him Dad! Yang Peng raised his head and said, "I really heard it!" It's two children, a boy and a girl! Han Bing couldn't help but believe Yang Peng's serious appearance, and said eagerly: "It's a pity that I can't listen to it like you!" Then he asked angrily, "Why do children only call them dad and not mommy?" ”

Yang Peng listened to Liang Hongyu's stomach again, raised his head and said with a smile: "Call mom now!" Han Bing said happily: "Anyway, it's all you said, I can't hear it!" The two of them spoke thoughtful words, and time passed unconsciously. Han Bing felt a little tired, and when Yang Peng saw this, he immediately helped her out of the hall.

After settling Han Bing, Yang Peng returned to the hall. At this time, Zhang Defang and Wang Kai, who had already received the order, were already waiting in the hall. Yang Peng gave instructions to the two of them, and the two agreed and left.

Eyes turned to Guangzhou. Zhao Heng received a report from Zhangzhou, claiming that Zhang Jun was plotting to rebel, but he was shocked but unbelievable, after all, Zhang Jun's performance all the time can be described as perfect, saying that he wanted to rebel, not to mention that the emperor didn't believe it, even the Manchu Dynasty civil and military no one could believe it.

However, soon after, rumors spread in the city of Guangzhou, saying that Zhang Jun had contacted Yan Yun and was plotting a rebellion to jointly take Guangzhou with Yan Yun. The rumors spread with noses and eyes, and some of the people who spread them claimed to be refugees from Zhangzhou and claimed to have seen them with their own eyes.

When these situations reached the court, Zhao Heng and the Manchu Dynasty were panicked, and their confidence in Zhang Jun couldn't help but be shaken. Combined with the previous Qin Cha's report, I only feel that Zhang Jun is really about to rebel. With this thought, the emperor and the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty panicked, and Taishi Huang Cong said: "Your Majesty, we should take measures immediately!" Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable! The ministers chimed in. Shen Heqiu suggested: "You should immediately mobilize a large army to crusade against the rebellion!" ”

As soon as Shen Heqiu said this, many ministers echoed it, only to see everyone shouting hysterically, as if they wanted to break Zhang Jun's body into pieces.

Zhao Heng looked at Huang Cong and asked, "What does the master think?" Huang Cong thought for a moment, hugged his fist at Zhao Heng and said, "Your Majesty, the soldiers are fast." I don't think that Zhang Jun would react to his rebellious behavior so quickly, this is the time to put down the rebellion with lightning speed! My Emperor Shengming should immediately send Wang Shi to Zhangzhou! At the same time, send the minister to make him surrender! Under the pressure of the army, what choice did he have? There is only one way to go by honestly asking the court for guilt! ”

All the ministers praised one after another, this one said that the Taishi was a last resort, and the other said that the Taishi was like a god, and in the midst of the disturbances, Zhang Jun's matter seemed to have been solved. Zhao Heng couldn't help but feel at ease and said, "Then do as the old lady wants!" He ordered Cao Yong to be the generalissimo of quelling the rebellion, and immediately led the army to Zhangzhou, and at the same time ordered Shen Heqiu to be the minister of the Qin mission and went to Zhangzhou to recruit Zhang Jun! Shen asked for a promise, and then returned to his original position.

Zhao Heng put this matter behind him and said to the ministers: "Ladies and gentlemen, let's retreat if you have nothing to do." The civil and military officials sang in unison: "Long live, long live, long live!" Then Yukan withdrew from the main hall. Zhao Heng shouted: "Old lady, you stay." Huang Cong stopped and promised.

After the hundred officials retreated, Zhao Hengxing asked Huang Cong in a hurry: "Old lady, how is the palace built?" Huang Cong smiled and hugged his fists and said: "Because Your Majesty's holy virtue moves the sky, so it is sunny day after day, and the construction progress is very fast, and the general framework has been completed at present, with this progress, I believe that it will be roughly completed by the end of next year!" ”

Zhao Heng was very happy, and couldn't help but admire: "Taishi really deserves to be my humerus minister!" Such a great thing is so well done! Huang Cong hurriedly bowed: "Serving Your Majesty is the duty of the old minister!" ”

Zhao Heng nodded happily, suddenly remembered something, and said: "Yesterday I received two more letters, one is Cao Yong's, he hopes that the imperial court will stop building the palace from open sources and reduce expenditure, and use the funds for military expenses. The old lady thinks what Cao Yong said makes sense? ”

Huang Cong raised his eyebrows and said angrily: "Cao Yong is too rude!" As a courtier, how can you speak like that? What the monarch has done is reasonable, how can he allow his courtiers to make irresponsible remarks! Zhao Hengda was overjoyed and praised: "What the old lady said is really no longer right!" After a pause, he said, "Then I will reject Cao Yong's proposal!" Huang Cong said: "Not only that, Your Majesty should also be severely reprimanded!" so that he should caution himself not to utter such rude words again! At the same time, it is also a warning to civil and military officials! ”

Zhao Heng nodded and said, "There is also a book of recitals, which was sent by Li Te, saying that the people are suffering and that the imperial court should not increase taxes anymore, and should cut unnecessary taxes." Does the old lady think this is reasonable? ”

Huang Cong said angrily: "Li Te really deserves to be killed!" This remark is clearly a lie! His words are so clear that His Majesty does not care about the suffering of the people, doesn't he regard His Majesty as a faint king? As a courtier, such a remark is really a loss of duty as a courtier, and his heart can be punished! It is a matter of course for the people to support His Majesty, and the so-called kings and ministers have to die, not to mention the people! Moreover, the taxes levied by the imperial court are also to defend the Great Song Dynasty, and defending the Great Song Dynasty is not to protect their people! All the expenses are a must! Although the people's lives are a little difficult now, Your Majesty is even more difficult! Your Majesty is able to endure, but shouldn't the people be patient? Zhao Heng clenched his fist, "Your Majesty, please arrest Li Tezhi for his evil words and confuse the public!" ”

Zhao Heng said with a warm face: "What the old lady said is extremely true. However, although what Li Tet said is hateful, after all, he is writing for the people, and it is always not good for me to cure his sin. Then he issued an order to reprimand it. Huang Cong sighed: "Your Majesty is so merciful! Then he said angrily: "I hate some people who just don't know how to be blessed when they are in the midst of blessings!" "Zhao Henglong, Yan Dayue.

Cao Yong was very depressed when he saw that his letter was not only rejected but also reprimanded. At this moment, another holy decree came, ordering him to immediately gather a part of his soldiers and horses, and go to Zhangzhou to fight against Zhang Jun with soldiers and horses from other places. Cao Yong was taken aback, and hurriedly asked for the details of the messenger, but the messenger was arrogant and refused to say anything, arched his hand at Cao Yong, and left.

Cao Yong held the holy decree in his hand, his brows furrowed tightly. In the end, he sighed a long sigh, and ordered his soldiers to gather all the generals and tell him about the holy decree ordering him to lead the army to crusade against Zhang Jun. The generals looked at each other, all looking incredible.

On the same day, Cao Yong led the most elite 30,000 soldiers and horses to leave the station, and as for the defense of the Nanling line, it was handed over to several important generals under his command. He was not worried about the Nanling frontline, because there were all kinds of signs that Yan Yun would not send troops until next year, and even if they came to attack, with the dangerous terrain of Nanling Wanzhong Mountain, they would definitely be able to resist it. What really worried Cao Yong was Zhang Jun's matter, he was worried that Zhang Jun really rebelled, and in that case, the consequences would be unimaginable. In fact, with Cao Yong's understanding of Zhang Jun, he was not worried, but the rumors of Zhang Jun's rebellion were rampant, and he also received reliable information that Zhang Jun had a lot of prevarication about the imperial court's summoning of his family to Guangzhou.

Cao Yong led a large army to the city of Zhangzhou, and immediately got the news that Zhang Jun had captured the prefect and closed the city gate to wait for the battle, and Yan Yun's two-winged flying tiger battle flag was hung on the city wall.

Cao Yong was greatly annoyed, and immediately waved his army to approach Bochengchi. Cao Yong rode his horse between the two sides and shouted at the city gate: "Zhang Jun, come out and speak!" Soon the city gate opened, and Zhang Jun galloped out alone and came to Cao Yong in person. When the two saw each other, they couldn't help but sigh, Zhang Jun hugged his fists and said, "Old friend, don't come to harm?" ”

Cao Yong said angrily: "I didn't expect that after half a year, the impassioned loyal minister who swore allegiance to the death that day actually turned into a rebel who betrayed the court and betrayed His Majesty!" Zhang Jun, what else do you have to say? Zhang Jun sighed and said, "Old friend, you and I swear allegiance to the Zhao Song official family, why did you come?" ”

Cao Yong was stunned for a moment, and then frowned silently. If it had been in the past, he would have naturally said that loyalty to his father was a matter of course, but now he can't say it. After going through so many things, it is really difficult for him to continue to believe this set of nonsense. "I am here to repay Your Majesty for your kindness!" Cao Yong finally said this.

Zhang Jun smiled, "In order to repay this so-called kindness, you don't care about the lives of the people, the future of our Han people, and the lives of thousands of soldiers!" For the sake of this kindness, you are willing to be a slave of the Zhao family, and you are willing to put the lives of your parents, wives and children into the hands of the Zhao family! ”

Cao Yong only heard cold sweat, and his whole body trembled slightly involuntarily. Zhang Jun frowned and said categorically: "I can't do this!" I will never lose my family's life for a corrupt Zhao Song! What's more, the so-called Zhao family's kindness, I have already repaid it, I don't owe it to the Zhao family! He glanced at Cao Yong and said earnestly: "Old friend! Loyalty is great, righteousness is righteous! You must not betray your loyalty to the whole world and your responsibility to your relatives for the sake of loyalty and righteousness to the Zhao and Song officials! ”

Cao Yong frowned, raised his head and said sharply: "No! If loyalty can be changed, can it still be called loyalty? Maybe what you say has a point, but loyalty is the foundation of life, and if you choose the object of allegiance in life, you can't change it! Maybe the official family of Zhao Song is really bad, but I can only be loyal to it! ”

Zhang Jun sighed helplessly.

Cao Yong said: "Zhang Jun, you have no possibility of victory, I advise you to surrender as soon as possible, and you will also become miserable!" Zhang Jun said: "I don't have a choice!" I know the style of the Zhao Song steward, if I can't keep this city, I don't know how many people will be killed because of the so-called crime of collaborating with the enemy, including the family members I care about the most! We can only fight with the Zhao Song official family to the end and fight for a way out! ”

Cao Yong frowned, "Why bother, you have no chance of winning at all!" I can promise you that if you surrender, I will do my best to ask Your Majesty to forgive you for your sins! ”

Zhang Jun said categorically: "It's better to have your fate in your own hands!" Then he said: "Old friend, you and I are gracious today, and there is no need to be merciful in the next war!" Cao Yong sighed and hugged his fists; In that case, take care! Zhang Jun also hugged his fists and said: "You also take care!" The two glanced at each other, turned their horses, and returned to their respective camps.

Immediately, the war drums of the Song army sounded, and the Song army troops began to attack the city. To Cao Yong's surprise, the soldiers and civilians in the city were very tenacious, and their own fierce attacks for several days could not make any progress, and the battle entered a stalemate.

Unconsciously, the time is in July, the sun becomes hot, the earth is bright, the pedestrians on the road come and go in a hurry and sweat like rain, and the streets and alleys of Bianliang are like this weather, more lively.

In the tea shop, a few porters who had just sat down were drinking tea and talking. I saw a man in a brown shirt curiously asked his companion opposite, "Has something big happened recently?" Why did I come back to Bianliang all the way and see the mobilized army from time to time? ”

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.