Shi Liancheng said: "There is one thing, the younger brother wants to ask the eldest brother." Yang Peng nodded and motioned for him to continue.

Shi Liancheng briefly explained that Yan Yunjun was not adapted to the southern climate, and that the frequent occurrence of diseases had affected the combat effectiveness to a considerable extent, and then he briefly explained the fact that he temporarily sent Zhang Jun to garrison Pingxiang Pass, as well as Zhang Jun's suggestion, and finally said: "The junior brother thinks Zhang Jun's suggestion is very reasonable!" Although it is not impossible for our northern soldiers to overcome the difficulties of adapting to the water and soil, the cost is too great after all! At such a cost, it is better to form an army adapted to the southern climate, whose soldiers are all Guangxi people, and specially used to fight in the tidal and hot water network areas of the Yue-Li Dynasty! ”

Yang Peng pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "This suggestion is very good!" We really need troops that can fight exclusively in hot and flashy areas! Then he looked at Shi Liancheng and said with a smile: "Since this suggestion was put forward by Zhang Jun, let him be the commander of this legion!" Shi Liancheng smiled: "Big brother uses him so much, he must be very excited!" ”

Yang Peng said: "Now that I have no right to form a legion, I don't have the right anymore." However, I can submit it to the Cabinet for discussion, and after the discussion is passed, this corps can be formed. Such a legion is very necessary, and there should be no problem with the passage of the cabinet. Shi Liancheng, you can first give an account to the generals who came over to surrender and tell them that they can freely choose their own future, and if they want to stay in the Yanyun army to serve, then they have to start learning our Yanyun's military laws and various regulations. Shi Liancheng nodded, and then asked puzzledly: "Big brother, there is something that the younger brother has never understood, why do you want to make a cabinet and put it on your head?" Isn't this a constraint on the eldest brother? ”

Yang Peng smiled: "There is to have this kind of constraint!" Otherwise, over time, I am afraid that I will also forget my original intention, and I will involuntarily regard this country as my private property! Liancheng, you don't want your eldest brother to be like Zhao Heng back then, taking advantage of the people and just enjoying yourself! ”

Shi Liancheng said categorically: "Big brother is definitely not that kind of person!" ”

Yang Peng smiled, shook his head and said, "I don't have such confidence!" Liancheng, everyone has selfish intentions, and I am no exception! It is impossible for a person to rely on his own moral cultivation to restrain himself from making mistakes! Even if a person can restrain himself now, there is no guarantee that he will not change in the future! Don't be too superstitious about one's morals, that's unreliable! Shi Liancheng felt that the eldest brother was reasonable, but he didn't understand it very well.

Yang Peng looked at Shi Liancheng's expression in his eyes and said with a smile: "Liancheng, in addition to reading military books and studying tactics, you can also take a look at some of the compulsory courses in the current university. I believe that after reading it, you will have a deeper understanding of what the eldest brother said today! Shi Liancheng nodded, hugged his fists and said, "Little brother has written it down!" ”

Yang Peng took it up, walked up to Shi Liancheng, and asked: Liancheng, if I become a mediocre emperor like Zhao Heng one day, what will you do? Shi Liancheng was stunned for a moment, and then frowned, "Big brother won't!" Looking at Yang Peng, he said with a firm expression: "If the eldest brother really becomes like that, I will kill the eldest brother!" And then suicide in full sense! ”

Yang Peng was greatly pleased, patted Shi Liancheng's shoulder, and exclaimed: "It is worthy of Shi Liancheng!" You didn't disappoint me! Shi Liancheng said categorically: "I believe in big brother!" That will never happen! Yang Peng sighed and said leisurely: "I also hope that it will not appear, but human temperament is elusive!" Then he shook his head, "Don't talk about it." Liancheng, accompany me to the city for a walk. Shi Liancheng smiled: "Then what's the problem, let's go!" Shi Liancheng glanced at the armor robe on Shi Liancheng's body and said with a smile: "You change this armor robe." Without saying a word, Shi Liancheng took off his armor robe and handed it to a secret guard. Yang Peng and Shi Liancheng left the hall together, and dozens of secret guards took off their armor robes and chased after them.

A few days later, Yelu Hanyu's body was already in good condition, and he and Yang Peng were strolling in the back garden of the camp. Yelu Hanyu was dressed in the long skirt of a Han maid, graceful and moving, plump and charming, holding Yang Peng's arm, and her expression was like glue.

The two walked into the gazebo and sat down. Yelu Hanyu glanced at Yang Peng and asked with a smile, "Big brother, you really don't want to see Zhao Heng?" ”

Yang Peng waved his hand, "It's embarrassing, it's better not to see you!" ”

Yelu Hanyu pursed her lips and smiled, and teased: "I only heard that the ugly daughter-in-law is afraid to see her in-laws, but the eldest brother is afraid to see her brother-in-law and father-in-law!" Yang Peng smiled and said self-deprecatingly: "Who told me to take away my father-in-law and brother-in-law!" Yelu Hanyu said contemptuously: "Jiangshan is not his Zhao family in the first place!" Yang Peng smiled: "Having said that, it is embarrassing after all." I'm not afraid of jokes, I won't see them in the future unless it is necessary! Yelu Hanyu smiled and teased: "Big brother, I think you have to think about it, how to say it to Sister Lihua when you go back." Yang Peng picked his head and said, "Lihua, she is still very reasonable, there shouldn't be a problem." Yelu Hanyu glanced at Yang Peng and said, "Regardless of whether there is a problem or not, you must accompany her well after you go back and explain it to her!" Although she can understand her eldest brother, she must also hope that her eldest brother will comfort her! Yang Peng felt that what she said made sense, nodded, and said with a smile: "Mei'er is right!" I'll just say, Mei'er is my good wife! Yelu Hanyu was happy in his heart, and glanced at Yang Peng charmingly.

A female guard brought tea and retreated.

Yelu Hanyu picked up the teapot and filled it for Yang Peng first, and then poured it for himself. Put down the teapot, pick up the teacup, and take a sip. Yang Peng picked up the teacup and watched Yelu Hanyu while drinking tea. put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Mei'er, your appearance of drinking tea is charming enough!" Yelu Hanyu smiled, deliberately threw a flattering look at Yang Peng, and took another sip of tea with a lazy attitude. Yang Peng's heart fluttered, although he was already an old husband and wife, he still couldn't help but lose his mind! Yelu Hanyu was very happy when he saw Yang Peng's intoxicated appearance, and smiled lightly.

At this moment, several people came over from the arch, it was Shi Liancheng and Shen Yuqiu, and there was another person, short and fat, simple, and had never seen it, but Yang Peng and Yelu Hanyu both guessed the identity of that person, and that person must be Sun Muyang, the prefect of Qiongzhou. As mentioned above, it was this Sun Muyang who conspired with Shen Yuqiu to launch a mutiny, which finally ended the Great Song Dynasty.

The three of them came to the pavilion, and Shi Liancheng first hugged his fists and said, "Big brother, we are here." Yang Peng looked at the three of them. Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang couldn't help but feel a pang in their hearts when they saw Yang Peng's gaze, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to him: "Minister Shen Yuqiu (Sun Muyang), meet King Yan, long live King Yan, long live Long live Long live!" "Although Yang Peng is still only the King of Yan, there is no one in the world who does not regard him as the emperor who reigns over the world! It's called the Uncrowned Emperor! Actually, it doesn't matter if you are an emperor or not, whether you have that title or not, what matters is your strength and your merits! Once you are powerful in the world, even if you are a flat-headed commoner, you are still a high emperor in the eyes of others!

Yang Peng smiled: "No need to be polite. Then he pointed to Yelu Hanyu beside him and said: "This is my wife, and she is also the general manager of Pingnan this time, Yelu Hanyu." ”

Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang have long heard of the prestige of Yelu Hanyu, Yelu Hanyu annihilated the two main forces of the Song army in one fell swoop under very unfavorable circumstances, and then swept the south, her prestige has now spread all over the world, and she has become a heroine admired by everyone. When Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang heard Yang Peng say that the beautiful woman next to him was the mighty Princess Yelu of the world, they couldn't help but feel a pang in their hearts, and hurriedly bowed to Yelu Hanyu; "I've seen the mother." Yelu Hanyu smiled slightly.

Yang Peng smiled and said, "The two adults have worked hard all the way. The two only felt flattered, and hurriedly said that they were not hard, saying that it was a great blessing to be able to make meritorious contributions to King Yan. Yang Peng smiled and said: "You have made a lot of contributions, I have reported to the cabinet, and I believe that the reward document will come down soon." The two were overjoyed, and hurriedly thanked them: "Thank you King Yan for your grace!" ”

Yang Peng said: "During this time, you will stay in Nanning temporarily." The two bowed in agreement. Yang Peng looked at Shi Liancheng and asked, "Have the prisoners been handed over?" Shi Liancheng clenched his fists and said: "The handover has been completed." The younger brother has already sent someone to escort the captives back to Bianliang according to the instructions of the eldest brother. Yang Peng nodded and couldn't help sighing.

Shi Liancheng clenched his fists and said: "There is something to report to the eldest brother." There was a Lord Sun and a Lord Zhao who committed suicide on the way here. ”

Yang Peng frowned, looked at Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang, the two of them became nervous, Shen Yuqiu hurriedly said: "Qiyu Yan Wang, we will abandon the darkness and turn to the light, to show the righteousness of King Yan, how dare you abuse the captives!" It's really the two of them who are loyal to the rotten Zhao Song, and they are loyal to the death! Then the conversation changed: "However, it is commendable that the two of them can be so loyal to Zhao Song, and they should be commendable!" Sun Muyang hurriedly agreed. In ancient times, in order to emphasize the idea of loyalty, the emperor would always praise the ministers of the previous dynasty who were loyal to their masters, and sometimes build temples to pay tribute. Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang are naturally not the kind of people who are willing to sing praises for others, but the two of them know very well that King Yan is an unborn hero, and in front of him, it is better to be selfless.

Yang Peng listened to the words of the two and smiled coldly, "Loyal ministers?" I think the two of them are just loyal slaves of the Zhao family! Being a slave can achieve this realm, and it is indeed a talent! ”

Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang were surprised when they saw Yang Peng say this, and glanced at each other.

Yang Peng said: "This kind of so-called loyal minister, in his eyes, has no country, no nation, no people, and no his parents, wives and children, and he just wants to be a loyal dog with one family name and one surname." In order to be a dog, he can ignore everything, the future of the country, the well-being of the people, and even his wife and children are all thrown away, everything his master does is right, and everything that opposes his master is regarded as an enemy! What is desirable about such people, but they are garbage! Confucianism can cultivate this kind of waste! Yanyun doesn't need this kind of waste! ”

Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang listened to Yang Peng's remarks, and they only felt shocked, and they didn't dare to come out for a while. Yang Peng scolded, his anger disappeared a little, and said: "The corpses of those loyal dogs will be put in Yizhuang, and their relatives will be notified to pick them up." Shi Liancheng clenched his fists and promised.

Yang Peng looked at Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang, and said: "Don't get loyal dogs, and don't want half-hearted people who eat inside and out!" The two couldn't help but sweat coldly, knelt down with a plop, and swore solemnly: "My subordinates swear allegiance to King Yan to the death, and they will never give up when they go to the soup and fire!" ”

Yang Peng said with a smile: "There are not many people who can really go to the soup and die forever. The two of them were terrified in their hearts, and they couldn't figure out what King Yan meant.

Yang Peng said: "Get up and speak." The two of them answered, stood up, hung their heads, and looked trembling.

Yang Peng said: "You don't have to be afraid. Although you betrayed Zhao Song, you have always done a good thing for the people, and this is a great achievement. Therefore in this matter you are righteous and not half-hearted. You just need to remember that there is nothing wrong with putting the people first in everything. The two hurriedly bowed: "Weichen respectfully obeys the teachings of King Yan!" Yang Peng glanced at the two of them and said, "I don't require you to be loyal to me, you just need to be loyal to the people." The two said together as if they had a heart: "Weichen will never dare to be disloyal to King Yan!" ”

Yang Peng smiled, "Okay, I've already said everything I need to say." I hope you can really make a difference in Yanyun. Don't talk about leaving your name in history, at least don't come to this world for nothing! A feeling that had never been felt before surged in the hearts of the two, and they bowed together: "Weichen will definitely live up to the high expectations of King Yan!" Yang Peng said: "You go down." As soon as the appointment of the cabinet arrives, it is natural that someone will inform you. The two bowed and agreed, and then bowed: "Weichen retires." The two bowed and retreated.

Shi Liancheng waited for the two of them to leave and asked, "Big brother, do you really want to use them?" ”

Yang Peng smiled and asked, "Is there anything wrong with Liancheng?" ”

Shi Liancheng frowned and said: "These two people are far from being honest, but I am afraid that they are corrupt officials who bend the law for bribes!" ”

Yang Peng saw Yelu Hanyu smiling, obviously understanding his intentions, so he said, "Mei'er, you come and tell Liancheng." Yelu Hanyu smiled and said, "I'm afraid that what I said is wrong." Yang Peng smiled: "It doesn't matter if it's right or not." In case you are wrong, the eldest brother will come back to correct you. Yelu Hanyu nodded, "Okay, I'll talk about it." Then he looked at Shi Liancheng and said, "Uncle, what do you think of our Yanyun officials compared to the officials of the former Song Dynasty?" Shi Liancheng didn't think about it and said: "How can the officials of the former Song Dynasty court be compared to our Yan Yun!" The former Song Dynasty court can be said to have no officials and no greed, although we Yanyun can't say that there are no corrupt officials, but there are only one or two people out of ten who really dare to be corrupt and bend the law! ”

Yelu Hanyu nodded and said, "Our officials are far stronger than those of the former Song Dynasty, but everyone is Han, so why is there such a difference?" Shi Liancheng uh, he had never thought about this question, and when he heard Yelu Hanyu ask it, he couldn't answer it.

Yelu Hanyu smiled: "In fact, many officials in the former Song Dynasty were still very ambitious before entering the officialdom. However, after entering the officialdom, the previous ambitions were gradually forgotten, the personality gradually changed, and all ideals were left behind, leaving only flattery and greed. Why is this happening? In fact, it is caused by the environment! Because Shangguan and the emperor only like flattery, they only like to sing praises of merit, and those who can't do it will be excluded, so in order to survive, they also slowly learned to flatter and learn to sing praises of merit; Because the emperor and the officials like to give gifts to the underground officials, like gold, silver and jewelry, those who can't do it will not get the opportunity to be promoted at all, and may even be persecuted, just like the head of the sect, so in order to survive, the officials have to find ways to bribe the above, and if the money is not enough, they have to take advantage of the people! To sum up, in fact, the vast majority of officials have become bad, not their original intention, it can be said that they were forced to be like this by the emperor, by the officials, and by the environment of the entire officialdom! ”

Shi Liancheng frowned and nodded, "It seems to be true!" ”

Yelu Hanyu smiled and continued: "But the officialdom environment of our Yanyun is completely different. This is like an ocean of clear water, even if a few glasses of water are dirty, but once you pour it into this ocean of clear water, it will be evolved in an instant! I think that unless it is a person who is very bad by nature, as long as he is in the environment of Yanyun officialdom, he will soon be changed! Besides, Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang have both made great contributions, and according to Yanyun's law, meritorious servants must be praised! As for whether they will be corrupt and pervert the law in the future? And why bother now! If they really dare to bend the law for bribes under Yan Yun's rule, there will naturally be a law to punish them! Meritorious service will be rewarded, crime will be punished, isn't it always like this in our Yanyun? ”

Shi Liancheng laughed and said: "What my sister-in-law said is very true, I am asking for trouble!" Yang Peng said: "These two people should be very capable, if they can do things for Yan Yun conscientiously, it will be a good thing for Yan Yun and the people." Shi Liancheng nodded.

Shen Yuqiu and Sun Muyang left the camp and walked towards the hotel. Sun Muyang asked Shen Yuqiu with some concern: "Lord Shen, do you think that King Yan will have a prejudice against us?" ”

Shen Yuqiu smiled and said, "Lord Sun is too worried. King Yan is the emperor, if the emperor is dissatisfied with his subordinates, he will never say it, and will only order you to be arrested and questioned. If the emperor admonishes you like this, not only is it not dissatisfied with your subordinates, but it is a very important performance! Because I value you and want to entrust you with important responsibilities, I will specially admonish you! The so-called 'beating is kissing, scolding is love'! Sun Muyang was overjoyed and said, "That's true!" That's true! Looking at Shen Yuqiu, he exclaimed: "Lord Shen is really smart!" ”

Shen Yuqiu hurriedly waved his hand and said, "In front of King Yan, none of us can say that we are smart!" "Yes, yes, Lord Shen is right!" Shen Yuqiu glanced at Sun Muyang and said, "Brother, you and I are through hardships together, and some heartfelt words cannot be left unsaid!" Sun Muyang hurriedly hugged his fists and said, "Please advise!" ”

Shen Yuqiu smiled and waved his hand: "I can't talk about advice." Then he said: "Brother, being an official in Yanyun is different from Zhao Song!" Yanyun's officialdom is clean and upright, the supervision officials are iron-faced and ruthless, and King Yan is the master of the world who has not been born for thousands of years! is an official in Yanyun, but you must no longer be like an official in Zhao Song, you and I have to clean ourselves and do things well! Otherwise, needless to say, I am afraid that this head on the neck will not be able to be saved! ”

Sun Muyang nodded, hugged his fists at Shen Yuqiu and said, "Thank you for your warning!" Then he revealed the color of memory, "In fact, when Xia Guan was young and studying, he was determined to be a good official for the benefit of the people!" Then he smiled bitterly, "Who knows that after entering the officialdom, you want to be a good official, but the emperor and Shangguan just force you not to be a good official!" Xia Guan is naturally not the kind of person who can maintain his integrity even if he doesn't want his life, so he has no choice but to go along with it! After so many years, looking back, I find that I am no longer myself! Shen Yuqiu felt the same way, patted Sun Muyang's shoulder, and sighed: "Who is not like this!" ”

Sun Muyang let out a long breath and said with a smile: "It's okay now, you can finally be yourself!" Actually, according to myself, I won't be corrupt at all! With those, I have been able to live a life that is far more comfortable than ordinary people, so why bother to be greedy! Shen Yuqiu nodded approvingly, and said with a smile: "Brother, you have this kind of thought, I believe that it will be smooth sailing in Yanyun officialdom!" Sun Muyang smiled and hugged his fists and said, "Then I need a lot of support from adults!" Shen Yuqiu smiled and said, "Brother, Yan Yun doesn't talk about this!" Sun Muyang was stunned for a moment, and laughed self-deprecatingly: "Xiaguan, this is a natural habit!" Then the two burst into laughter.

Zhang Jun returned home and shouted excitedly, "Madam, madam, quickly help me pack up!" Mrs. Zhang walked into the hall and saw that Zhang Jun was so excited, and asked puzzledly: "Master, where are you going if you want me to pack up?" ”

Zhang Jun sat down, took the tea from the maid, and drank it in one gulp. Putting down the teacup, he said excitedly: "I'm going to Pingxiang Pass!" When Mrs. Zhang heard this, her brows furrowed, "Pingxiangguan is not a good place, why is the master so excited?" Zhang Jun shook his head and said, "You don't understand!" You don't understand! He glanced at Madame and sighed, "Madam, you don't know, my mood has never been so comfortable as it is now!" If you knew this, you should have defected to Yanyun as soon as possible! Mrs. Zhang smiled, the lord was happy, and she was naturally happy.

Zhang Jun's eyes showed infinite admiration, and he said, "King Yan is really an amazing character!" Although I dare not say that there is no one before or after, there are absolutely only a handful of people who can compare with me in China for thousands of years! ”

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