In the sea again, when the two gods fought fiercely, destroying the heavens and the earth.

Fan Zhen had already led the army and began to set out, but this time, instead of driving to Luocheng, he returned to Luohanguan.

Soon, the imperial court's edicts for various rewards were sent without money, and the generals in various armies had rewards.

And in Los Angeles, a large amount of wine and meat was transported to reward the whole army and buy the hearts of the army.

This time, this son of heaven did a good job. Didn't go on to have brain problems.

This made Fan Zhen, who was in charge of the whole army, greatly relieved, and now what he was most afraid of was that Dayu Tianzi had another brain twitch and would have to liquidate it all of a sudden......

In short, this crisis was passed silently. Even when the people of Qingyang Road heard the news of the coup d'état in Los Angeles and sent people to attack temporarily, it was already seven or eight days later.

At this time, Fan Zhen had already preliminarily grasped the heart of the army. Relying on the dangerous terrain of Luohan Pass, he easily repelled those Qingyang Dao troops who had no determination to fight.

It also made the son of heaven in Los Angeles even more happy and relieved. And a great deal of reward came down. At the same time, King Qin's soldiers and horses were recruited again.

At this time, the weather is getting colder and snow is starting to fall. According to the climatic environment, large-scale wars are no longer allowed. Even the army of Qingyang Dao has died down and began to train the army, waiting for the spring of next year to carry out a life-and-death battle.

And at this moment, Fan Zhen was directly promoted to the right general because of his merits and commanded the forbidden army. The right general is a silver seal and blue ribbon, three products, and two thousand stones, second only to Shangqing. He also added the name of the matter, participated in the Sino-Korean discussions, decided on military affairs, and became a senior general of Dayu.

Soon after. Captain Li Danguan worshiped the post of general. He became the nominal highest-ranking official in the imperial court.

Then the general Li Shan married his daughter to Fan Zhen as his wife, and the two parties soon got married.

Fan Zhen became a hero. Relatives, become hot. Become a prominent figure in the imperial court.

And in a flash. Three years have finally passed. In the past three years, the changes have been enormous.

First of all, in the mountains, Liu Yi was silent for three years. Except for the various armies under Liu Yi who took turns to attack and constantly implement the policy of harassing and attacking the witches of the Southern Wilderness left by Liu Yi, there seemed to be no movement at all.

Then there was the war between Dayu and Qingyang Dao, and in the eleventh year of the arch, Qingyang Dao announced the establishment of the Qingyang Heavenly Kingdom in Juye, and the Great Sage Master was the lord of the Heavenly Kingdom.

The Son of Heaven was furious when he heard this, and changed the Yuan Taiping in early spring. Recruit the world's soldiers and horses again. Intended to sweep Qingyang Road. However, Qingyang Dao struck first and provoked a big war first.

The two sides fought a series of battles, and the imperial court was completely established after gaining a foothold. The war potential that erupted was far from being comparable to that of the newly rising Qingyang Heavenly Kingdom.

Especially in the case that the Confucian scholars and doctors all over the world do not agree with the teachings of Qingyang Dao and refuse to take refuge in Qingyang Dao. Although the Qingyang Heavenly Kingdom was established, it was still in chaos inside.

In some places where the foundation of faith is good, most of the new occupations are good. are facing endless problems, and all kinds of resistance from the powerful men openly and secretly.

More importantly, it is. After a winter of repairs, the strength of Qingyang Road has decreased instead of increasing. Last year's war delayed the harvest, and the winter was already sad.

Hundreds of thousands of troops lived entirely on the looting of food in the occupied territories. I don't know how many people starved to death because of this. It began to lose the support of the people, and the turmoil spread to the lower classes. Even ordinary people began to rebel against the rule of Qingyang Dao.

Then, as soon as the weather warmed up, a massive plague began to break out. But he died in battle last year. There were so many people who died of starvation that many were left unburied. It's hot. began to rot.

On the other hand, many of the cities were destroyed by the war. The ghosts and hells were all released. Add to that the new resentment generated by the turmoil and war. More and more fueling the flames. Let the scale of the spread of the plague grow.

Because of this, even the war between the imperial court and Qingyang Dao had to be suspended due to the plague.

The plague mostly occurred in the four northern prefectures and counties, and all of them were occupied by the imperial court and Qingyang Dao Dogya. And behind the Dayu Imperial Court, there is the support of the five states, and manpower and material resources are constantly coming.

After all, it was a war with a monotheistic sect like Qingyang Dao, and neither the gods nor the scholars in various places would have any good feelings about the heresy of Qingyang Dao. Naturally, he took the initiative to support the Dayu court.

In this way, under the elimination of one and the other, the power of the imperial court and the power of Qingyang Dao are getting bigger and bigger. Later, the imperial court will definitely be able to sweep away Qingyang Dao with the momentum of destroying and decaying.

However, no one thought of it. In April, in the direction of Chengzhou and Lingzhou, which were least affected by the destruction of the Qingyang Road uprising, news of the invasion of the northern witches outside the Saiwai came from the direction.

Dayu has nine states in the world, of which Qingzhou, Qinzhou, Zhongzhou, Yanzhou, Chengzhou, and Lingzhou are distributed in the north north of the river. It is also the most economically and culturally developed place in the world.

Yunzhou, Yuzhou, and Jiangzhou are three states south of the Great River. Thousands of years ago, it was still a southern wasteland, and it was conquered and developed by successive imperial courts. However, in terms of economy and population, it cannot be compared with the six northern states.

Among the six northern states, Zhongzhou and Qinzhou are in the center. Qingzhou and Yanzhou are distributed in the northeast direction. Chengzhou and Lingzhou are located in the northwest and were least affected by the Qingyang Road uprising. However, this time, it was invaded by the Northern Wu Clan.

For the Dayu Imperial Court, it was another huge blow. Originally, it was no longer possible to mobilize the border troops in the direction of Chengzhou and Lingzhou to return to help. On the contrary, they could only send soldiers and horses from the prefectures and counties to support the border army to fight. For a time, it was tantamount to falling into a two-sided battle.

Fortunately, then the news came, and the news of the invasion of the witches also came from the direction of Yanzhou. Originally, the border army of Yanzhou was mobilized and returned twice when the Qingyang Road incident occurred last year.

At this moment, under the emptiness of the army, the witches drove straight in, fought hundreds of miles into Middle-earth, and once besieged the city of Yanzhou Prefecture. Many of the territories occupied by Qingyang Dao were also attacked by the Northern Witches, bearing the military pressure brought by the Northern Witches.

For a time, the world became more and more turbulent and chaotic. It has been hustle and bustling for two or three years.

And it was in September last year, that is, in the second year of Taiping. Because of the war. There are also reasons such as the loss of a lot of land. Basically, the three states that did not bear the war had to bear most of the taxes paid by the original Kyushu under heaven.

Even because of the delay of the war, the imperial court continued to increase taxes. The three southern states have all set off large-scale rebellions.

Although all of them have been suppressed. But even the southern gentry and powerful began to complain.

It's been three years of peace. The Son of Heaven didn't know who he had listened to, and began to send important ministers and generals to serve as state pastors to consolidate the world. Prevent centrifugal forces from separatizing the localities after the decline of central power.

At this time, Fan Zhen, who had been promoted to the general of the chariot cavalry, was worshiped by the imperial court as the governor of Yunzhou. With 2,000 soldiers and horses, he crossed the river and advanced towards Yunzhou.

Yunzhou is located in the southwest. It is the most remote and poor state in the world. The territory is full of mountains, rare flatland, and the miasma is like smoke. That's why it's called Yunzhou.

However, no matter what, this Yunzhou is also one of the nine states in the world. And the state pastor is different from the original thorn history of only 600 stones, but he is an important minister of the country with 2,000 stones, wearing a silver seal and blue ribbon. Although he is ranked as the third duke, his status in the court is already comparable to that of Shangqing.

The most important thing is. He is rightfully commanding one-ninth of the military and political power in the world. Orders are carried out, and hundreds of counties and counties under its jurisdiction, with a population of tens of millions, must be carried out in awe. It can be said that it is a real high position.

So this moment. The chariots and horses, the state herdsman army walked on the edge of the vast Yunhang Lake, and for a while Fan Zhen fell into a contemplative color.

Not seen for three years. Fan Zhen, who is nearly 30 years old, already has a short beard on her chin. It looks more mature and calm.

At this moment, I saw Yunhang Lake, which covers an area of hundreds of miles in front of me, and the clouds were steaming. Nature is magnificent and ever-changing. It really deserves the name of Yunzhou.

"I really miss the climate here," Fan Zhen smiled slightly. muttered to himself: "Northerners always feel that this land of Yunzhou is humble and wet, and it is not a place to live for a long time. But this kind of land is really rich!"

Just thinking about it, the land yield in Yunzhou has reached three or four hundred catties per mu over the years. It's almost the same as the Central Plains, and even has a victory.

It's just that this news was not widely circulated, and it was concealed by the local officials and gentlemen in Yunzhou. If it weren't for Fan Zhen's natural news channels, I'm afraid that most people above the court would have been coaxed over!

This Yunzhou is definitely not what most people imagine, it is a poor ravine in the middle of nowhere. There was a slight smile on his face.

At this moment, I suddenly heard someone come to report: "The envoy, the people of Yunzhou City, have already come to greet the envoy, just in front!"

Fan Zhen bowed his head slightly, and asked, "This place is still a hundred miles away from the state city, right?"

"Yes, Envoy. ”

Fan Zhen showed a faint smile and said, "These people also have a heart!"

A hundred miles away from the city, no matter what your stomach thinks. But on the surface, they were all in awe of him, the newly appointed state pastor.

That's enough!

"How's Madame?" asked Fan Zhen again.

"Madame is not in good health, and may be a little tired from the journey. The steward returned more carefully.

The lady mentioned here is naturally not the daughter of the general Li Dan, the sister of the empress. It's just a concubine.

Fan Zhen's wife has a noble status, and she left Los Angeles and came to Yunzhou, which is far away from the mountains and rivers, which is similar to debasement. In addition, the power of the state pastor is too great, and keeping his family members is also a restriction.

Therefore, Fan Zhen can only come to take office alone. However, it is not necessarily true to say that he is single, at least he is waiting with a concubine.

"I know," Fan Zhen looked a little concerned, and said helplessly: "You go and inform Ruomu and ask him to visit Madame." ”

When the cronie steward heard this, he showed envy. Heart, this Yu family brother and sister really have to make Jun Xinzhong!

Ruomu is the character of Yushu, three years ago, he was filial piety, was recruited to Los Angeles as a waiter, and now he is the head of the state pastor. Status is precious. And it is said that that lady Yu Yin is Yu Shu's sister.

After explaining the matter, Fan Zhen ordered the frame and went towards the subordinates who greeted him from afar.

After those subordinates met the state pastor, they hugged the state pastor frame and walked towards Yunzhou City.

The new officials took office, and all kinds of feasts and drinks. Deal with the reception of his subordinates from all walks of life, and make a lot of noise until after entering the shift. He stopped.

Fan Zhen remembered his wife's body at this time, under the guidance of his subordinates. came to the backyard of the state governor's mansion.

The housekeeper in this house smiled: "Envoy, originally there was no state pastor in Yunzhou. Therefore, there is no governor's mansion. This is the Assassin's Mansion, let the state pastor live in, but it seems to be aggrieved......"

Although the power in the hands of the assassin and the state pastor seems to be about the same, a clerk is only six hundred stones. Nominally, it is to monitor the affairs of the state and county. Not to mention that it is lower than the county guard, it is lower than the official position of the county order.

And the state pastor is the lord of a state with a straight line, and a high-ranking official with a silver seal and a blue ribbon. Speaking of which, living in the Thorn Mansion is a bit aggrieved.

However, Fan Zhen listened. Just a faint smile. In fact, this Thorn History Mansion covers an area of more than ten acres, and it doesn't look very conspicuous on the outside. But it's all beautiful.

Don't say that Fan Zhen's mansion in Los Angeles can't be compared, even the mansions of many court ministers can't be compared.

Then he came to a separate courtyard, paved with blue bricks, and when he entered the hall, he saw the floor covered with oil and shiny. Yu Shu was sitting in a daze in the outer hall.

When Fan Zhen saw it, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Ah Shu, they are all six hundred stone officials, how can they still be so stupid?"

Yu Shu looked up and smiled. Huanxi shouted: "Hanzhang...... Envoy, small silver...... Madame, she's overjoyed!"

Fan Zhen was about to make fun of Yu Shu, but when she suddenly heard this sentence, her heart was suddenly shocked. Rao is has been deepening his qi cultivation efforts in the past two years. At this moment, I heard it, and I also showed ecstasy.

"Quick, let me take a look!"

"The doctor is still seeing a doctor......" Yu Shu didn't finish yet. saw that Fan Zhen had already rushed in.

Yu Shu smiled, thinking in his heart. Even I, who only got married last year, have become fathers. But. I remember that Hanzhang already has two sons, although they are both sons......

has been married to the Miss Li family for more than three years, and she has never been pregnant. Even if the son of heaven married the queen, he didn't have a child for five years.

The royal family has always had a difficult heir, and it has been extremely difficult to give birth to a prince in successive generations. Not surprising either. Otherwise, there would be no tradition of foreign relatives in power.

But Fan Zhen's family has never been pregnant, which makes people have different opinions. Many malicious slanders simply said that the Li sisters are all infertile hens...... I don't know how much malice and intrigue are hidden.

Thinking of this, Yu Shu also shuddered. sighed secretly in his heart, thinking that he didn't know if it was right or wrong to give Xiaoyin to Hanzhang in the first place. No one thought that Hanzhang's wife would be so promising!

Without mentioning Yu Shu's nonsense, Fan Zhen rushed into the room, and immediately alarmed the doctors and maids, who saluted one after another, shouting in a mess: "Meet the envoy ......"

"Congratulations to the envoy!"

Yu Shu nodded with a smile and asked a few words about his condition. The doctor looked very good, said a few pleasant words, and hurried to leave. The other maids were not stupid, and they left one after another, and the room was quiet for a while.

Yu Yin's face was full of happiness with a faint smile, touching his stomach. She has already given birth to a daughter for Fan Zhen, which is the second child.

"The jade pendant for you, have you always carried it with you?" Fan Zhen came to the bed, gently took Yu Yin's hand, and asked softly.

"It's not like you haven't seen it with you...... I didn't dare to take it off when I slept......" Yu Yin smiled and took out a piece of jade pendant from his chest.

Fan Zhen laughed: "Okay, it's really my family's Qilin'er." Waiting for him to be born in the future, I will name him Fan Yi. ”

Yu Yin's face turned pale suddenly: "Envoy whispered, if this word spreads, the lives of my mother and son ......"

Fan Zhen was furious, but lowered her voice and said, "Don't worry, no one can harm you!"

said so, but the voice still involuntarily suppressed.

In this big family and the palace, in order to compete for favor and succession, they will do everything they can. And his wife is big and powerful. It was really an oversight that killed Yu Yin's mother and son, but it is not surprising.

Even in Yunzhou, thousands of miles away, Fan Zhen didn't dare to guarantee how many people around him were Li's eyeliner.

"You just have to rest assured, you will nourish your body. Give birth to the child well, and I will let Ah Shu take care of your mother and son. This is the ...... of Yunzhou after all."

"Yes," Yu Yin suddenly felt a little embarrassed with a gentle smile, and said, "I miss home, I want to come to Fengshan, I want to come to Fengli." I don't know what happened to my mother, and the shrine. I want to go and worship the gods. May God bless my child to grow up safely......"

Fan Zhen smiled, only feeling calm and peaceful in her heart. This is something you don't find anywhere else. He said, "Don't worry, I'm going to tour the whole state in a while." When the time comes, I'll send you to Huiling County, and you'll live there in peace for a while......."

"Okay!" Yu Yin smiled happily, very happy, he hadn't been home for three or four years. I miss it so much. Yu's mother has always treated her well, as if she were her own daughter.

Unconsciously, Yu Yinshen was sleepy, so he fell asleep.

Fan Zhen slowly stood up, her face solemn, with an indescribable complexity. It seems to be happy and sad.

After a long time of spitting out all kinds of feelings, Fan Zhen walked out of the door. He shouted to the maids outside: "If there is anything wrong with the lady, you don't want to live......

After scaring those maids, Fan Zhen came to the outer hall, sat next to Yu Shu, and ordered: "You also move to the courtyard next to this place to live, and take care of Xiaoyin nearby." ”

Yu Shu was stunned: "This is not very good...... No, I mean not. After entering the city, I saw that many Mai people were preaching the teachings of the Earth God Monarch, and even in this state city. There is also a shrine to the god of the earth. Come to think of it, the Earth God Monarch will definitely bless Xiaoyin...... We are all people from the foot of Fenglai Mountain, and the Divine Monarch is the most nostalgic!"

Hearing the news, Fan Zhen's heart was slightly relieved. Since there is a shrine of Lewi. Liu Yi has great power here, as long as the ghosts and gods are sent to guard it day and night, the danger is much smaller.

This turns the mind in other directions. Thinking: "By the way, are you familiar with Shen Tuhu in Donghe County?"

The envoy asked...... "Yu Shu was a little confused. But he still said: "I've met a few times, but I'm not too familiar." It's just that I heard that it's now a soldier in Donghe County. In the counterinsurgency and banditry, as well as the defeat of the witches in the war that year, he made military achievements, and now he is famous......"

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but react all at once: "What do you want?"

"After all, everyone is an old man and has a friendship. Fan Zhen smiled faintly: "Under my state herd, there is still a shortage of generals." ”

"Yes......" Yu Shu said happily: "And the soldiers and horses brought by Shen Tuhu are very elite and have extremely high combat effectiveness. As long as he is wooed, the envoy will be considered to have a firm foothold. ”

Fan Zhen smiled: "I didn't expect Ah Shu to know this now." That's right, that's what it means. Although I am a state pastor sent by the imperial court, I am a newcomer and have a shallow foundation. These subordinate officials are very wary of me......"

He didn't hide it from Yu Shu: "The war in the imperial court has been tight in the past two years, and the expenses are huge. There was no war in the three southern states, so naturally they were the focus of taxation, and the taxes they paid had increased more than five times compared with the original peacetime.

However, Yunzhou has been blessed by the gods of the earth over the years, and the yield per mu has been increasing, and it has caught up with the northern states, and even surpassed. In such a situation, these local scholars and even officials and ordinary people are united in one place to block the news. I am afraid that after the imperial court finds out, it will raise taxes on Yunzhou again.

It can be said that when I take office at this time, I am naturally very jealous of Yunzhou. ”

The imperial court sent a state pastor, and a large part of the reason was naturally that the taxes collected in various places were insufficient. Therefore, send high-ranking and powerful ministers to sit in the town and increase revenue increase.

Therefore, being feared by this local official is the easiest thing to do. If Liu Yi is here, maybe he will sigh, local protectionism is really ubiquitous!

Yu Shu asked, "So what does the envoy think?"

Fan Zhen smiled slightly and said, "I am an important minister of the imperial court, so naturally I should serve the imperial court." However, since Benzhou has come to Yunzhou to be a parent official, it is natural that he should also cherish the people of Yunzhou...... The royal road is impartial!"

While he was talking, someone came in and whispered: "Yu Jun, someone who claims to be the old man of your family has sent a letter......!

"Oh, take it and take a look!" At this time, it was sent and said that it was an old man......

Although the Yu family is in Donghe County, Yunzhou, the Yu family is just a local tyrant. Where would there be anything in general, solemnly sent to the governor's office?

And they have just taken office not long ago? This road is far away, and the news is closed, and I am afraid that no one in my hometown will know that Yu Shu has returned.

Hence the strange arrival of this epistle.

Therefore, when Yu Shu saw it, he shouted happily: "Envoy, this is sent by Shen Tuhu!" (to be continued......)