Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

Chapter 354 Towards the Queen Mother
In Taiyuan imperial city, Shi Congyun brought eunuchs and a few soldiers, and walked aimlessly, taking care of his trophies. This was the first time that the emperor of Qin took a careful look at the Taiyuan palace.

The blue bricks and stones of the palace city of Taiyuan often have missing corners, and there are thick dark green moss in the inconspicuous corners of the walls. The overall palace city is not prosperous, it is not as good as Kaifeng, let alone Chengdu and Jinling.

Thinking about it carefully, he can be considered to have rich experience. He has entered the imperial palaces of Shu, Nanping and Wuping, and the imperial palaces of Northern Han Dynasty, and they will all be his in the future.

Although Taiyuan's strategic significance is extremely important, Emperor Shi was quite dissatisfied when he patted the white jade railing.

Taiyuan is no better than Shu, not to mention the prosperity of the palace, there are no beautiful girls from Sichuan, how wonderful it is in Houshu, there are little yellow flowers, and Mrs. Huarui.

Alas, Shanxi can't do it!Shi Congyun sighed in his heart, Jiangnan is better, um, why did he think of Jiangnan?

Speaking of Jiangnan, I began to think of Zhou Xian again, his big baby, the most beautiful woman in the world.

He thought of Mrs. Huarui again, and wanted to go back and spank her.There is also a well-behaved wife, a sensible queen mother, and a proud concubine
Thinking of the happy things, the depression and unwillingness to withdraw the troops also dissipated in the wind in an instant.

Taiyuan couldn't keep the impatient emperor. Although most of the officials and generals in Hedong hoped that the emperor could stay longer, it was obvious that their homework was not in place and they did not grasp the emperor's hobbies.

Emperor Shi has made up his mind that for the sake of national affairs, the country and the country, Taiyuan cannot stay for long, and he is about to leave.

On April [-], Zhe Dejian led the Zhe family army back to Fuzhou, bid farewell to the emperor, and said that he would send his son Zhe Yuxun to serve the emperor.

Shi Congyun understood what he meant by expressing his loyalty, and at the same time he was looking for a future for his son, so he agreed to his request and asked Zhe Yuxun to come to Bianliang to listen to him.

Zhe Dejian thanked him again and again, took the brocade robe and jade belt bestowed by the emperor, led the army to Xianzhou, and went back to Lanzhou.

Before leaving, Shi Congyun told him to pay attention to Tuoba Li's movements, and report to the court in time if there is any situation.

Originally, he didn't want to stay longer, and planned to leave the rest of the aftermath to Xiang Gong, and to be a hands-off shopkeeper himself, but Yang Jixun came from Linzhou to meet the emperor, and he was almost in Taiyuan.

So Shi Congyun waited for a few more days, met with Yang Jixun, and rewarded him with brocade clothes and jade belts.

The day before he was about to leave, Shi Congyun called Yang Jiye to the bedroom, Xiao Huanghua prepared tea, Shi Congyun sat in the upper seat, wearing a loose purple robe with a round neck and a loose jade belt around his waist, very casual.

When Yang Jiye came in, he was stunned when he saw the emperor like this, "I have seen the official family."

"Sit down and talk." Shi Congyun pointed to the chair on the right.

Yang Jiye hesitated for a while before sitting down carefully.

Shi Congyun's eyes indicated that Xiao Huanghua retreated obediently to the back hall, and only Shi Congyun and Yang Jiye were left in the hall.

Yang Jiye showed a nervous expression, he hesitated to speak but didn't know how to speak.

Shi Congyun spoke first: "I entrust Yanmen Pass to you, you are sure."

"Even if the last general dies in the pass, he will not let a thief pass the Yanmen pass!" Yang Jiye immediately knelt down on one knee and swore loudly.

Shi Congyun nodded and slightly raised his hand, "Get up, the Yanmen Gate is very important to me, and there are still many trivial matters in the south that I need to deal with. After thinking about it, you are the most suitable, do you know why?"

Yang Jiye hesitated, then shook his head: "The official family, the last general is only a criminal minister, and the official family actually entrusted me with such a big task."

"You don't have to think about that." Shi Congyun interrupted him: "Everyone can see your ability and the bravery of the Jincheng Army.

In the battle with the Liao army, the Jincheng army performed very well, winning the championship of the three armies.

You are most familiar with Hedong, especially the geography of the mountains and rivers near Yanmen, the water network and rivers, and the tactics and warfare of the Khitan people. I am most assured that you are guarding Yanmen. "

"The officials, the ministers and the officers and men of Hedong will never disappoint the high hopes of the officials! They will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Yang Jiye swore immediately.

Shi Congyun didn't interrupt after he finished speaking. He nodded slowly and then spoke. He didn't speak in a hurry this time, but he said it very seriously: "I'm so overwhelmed that I will go through fire and water. I also hope in my heart, but I know that the strongman is in trouble.

So I can only set a goal for you, that is, no matter what, the Khitan people should not be allowed to reach the south of Xinkou. As for what you want to do and how to arrange it, it is up to you to decide. "

"Thank you official"

Shi Congyun showed exceptional generosity. He thought that showing generosity of trust would make his subordinates tearful and deeply moved. Most of his previous experience was like this, but this time was very different. Yang Jiye thanked him, but he was nervous and hesitant but wrote on the face.

Shi Congyun was puzzled, and wanted to ask him why, but felt too ashamed, since he was the emperor.

Immediately after turning his mind, he understood his worry somewhat.

"I know you have hidden worries." Shi Congyun stood up and paced around as he spoke, and began to tell a story.

"At the beginning, Qin Wu Wang sent Zuo Prime Minister Gan Mao to attack Yiyang, but Gan Mao hesitated to send troops. Qin Wu Wang didn't know what he was worried about, so he went to ask.

Gan Mao replied: Yiyang is also a large county, and the wealth of Shangdang and Nanyang has been accumulated for a long time. The name of the county is actually a county.

And he is a minister of the Lulu. People from other countries come to Qin to serve, and they are like outsiders to Qin. Fighting is laborious and expensive, and it may not be rewarding. He told Qin Wuwang a story. "

Yang Jiye's curiosity was written on his face.

Shi Congyun went on to say: "The sage Zeng Can once lived in Feiyi, and a man with the same surname as Zeng Can in the state of Lu killed someone.

Then a neighbor told Zeng Shen's mother that 'Zeng Shen killed someone', and his mother was weaving with a calm expression.

After a while, another person came and told his mother that 'Zeng Shen killed someone', but his mother was still weaving and her expression remained the same.

After a while, a third person came and told his mother that 'Zeng Shen killed someone'. His mother threw down the shuttle and the loom, and fled over the wall.

Gan Mao finally told King Wu of Qin that based on Zeng Shenxian's and his mother's deep belief in him, three people doubted him, which made his mother also doubt him.Now I am not as talented as Zeng Shen, and the king's trust in me is not as good as Zeng Shen's mother trusts Zeng Shen, but it is not just three people who doubt me, lest the king also doubt me like Zeng Shen's mother.

After hearing this, King Wu made an oath with Gan Mao.

Sure enough, after Gan Mao sent troops, the strong city could not be attacked for a long time, and countless people in the court jumped out to impeach him. King Qin Wu finally withstood the pressure and did not recall Gan Mao, nor recalled due to various complaints from the court, and finally won Yiyang , Qin Guo was able to send troops out of Hangu Pass. "

Speaking of this, Yang Jiye was already stunned. Shi Congyun understood in his heart and was a little proud. He knew that what he said hit Yang Jiye's mind.

Yang Ye was really afraid. As a surrendered general, he led the soldiers from the east of the river who surrendered, and guarded the border in the north far away from the imperial court.It is very easy for the court to have gossip about him, coveting his position and power, or despising his sect to surrender troops and generals at the beginning. He really didn't even have a chance to open his mouth to refute, and he didn't even know who did the harm.

"You and the Jincheng army are in a similar situation to Gan Mao, so it is understandable to have doubts and fears in your heart, but even if I can't compare with the saints, the three emperors and five emperors, at least I can compare with King Wu of Qin. Since I let you guard the Yanmen Pass, I already knew it in my heart. You don’t need people, you don’t doubt people, you can rest assured!”

After hearing this, Yang Jiye had tears in his eyes, and bowed down solemnly: "The government is the ruler of the world, not to mention King Wu of Qin, even Yao, Shun, and Shangtang. As long as the general is alive, he will never let any bandit pass by Yanmen Mountain!"

Shi Congyun nodded in satisfaction when Yang Jiye said it firmly.

In the afternoon, Xiao Huanghua was instructing the eunuch to pack his luggage, and Shi Congyun found Lu Duoxun in the front hall.

At this time, Lu Duoxun lost a lot of weight. Because of his mistake in transit, he had already been dispatched by the Yuanyuan envoy. Shi Congyun was also very dissatisfied and punished him to accompany him.

When summoned at this time, Lu Duosun was also respectful and trembling.

"I have let down the high expectations of the officials, I deserve death!" He spoke first, and Shi Congyun was very upset when he said a word, whether it was to pretend to be pitiful or to block his own words.

So he said: "Well, you also know that the three armies go ahead without using food and grass, and turning far is the most important thing. If the food and grass are not enough, the entire battle situation will be affected. Such a serious crime can indeed be punished by death."

"Ah!" Ludoxun was startled, he was at a loss, and when he wanted to speak, he realized that he had blocked the words first, and he was so frightened that his head was covered with cold sweat.

Seeing his embarrassment, Shi Congyun felt happier in his heart, and then said: "But I still have something for you to do, so I save my life for now."

"Thank you for your kindness, thank you for your kindness!" Lu Duoxun was so frightened that he bowed his head.

Shi Congyun knocked and said: "Lu Hanlin is still young, and he may do something in the future, but I want to remind you of many things. First, don't put on your official airs, and bow when you do things; second, the common people This matter is also my business, remember to change the habits since the end of Tang Dynasty, don't take the lives of the people seriously."

"I would like to follow the teachings of the officials."

After saying a few words, Shi Congyun didn't intend to pursue it any further. The reason why he taught Lu Duoxun a lesson was because he still wanted to use Lu Duoxun.

"Now there is something for you to do."

Shi Congyun was thinking about something in his head, half clenched his right fist, and the knuckles of his middle finger tapped the table lightly and rhythmically, making a crisp, thumping sound.

"You are going south this afternoon, ahead of my departure, don't go back to Beijing, go to Wuyue to meet Li Fang, and go with my will." He said and handed over a wax-sealed handwritten letter on the table. give him.

Lu Duosun's eyes had been on the table before, and he saw the letter as soon as he came in.

"Let him do what I said in the letter."

"Yes!" Luderson took the order.

"Do it well this time, don't make mistakes, there are not so many opportunities in the world, don't miss them all the time." Shi Congyun said blankly, and he found himself talking more and more like an emperor.

"Yes, officials, don't worry, I will never make a mistake this time!" Lu Duoxun reassured.

Shi Congyun said, "Go ahead and do it."

After Lu Duoxun withdrew, Emperor Shi's face softened, and he smirked and took advantage of the little yellow flower who came out to exchange tea for him. For a while, he couldn't tell which one was the real self.

In fact, I probably thought in my heart that the troubles caused by the court this time will most likely fall on the Empress Dowager Fu in the end.

Sixth Sister is the empress, no matter how courageous they are, they dare not do anything, but Empress Dowager Fu is different, since she was called in by the emperor, she is not in accordance with the etiquette in the palace, so there is a reason.

The ministers wanted to compete with the emperor for power, but the queen dared not move. The Queen Mother Fu was appointed by the government and also the queen's sister, so it was most appropriate to use Fu Da to talk about things.

Now Shi Congyun is not afraid. If they continue to make trouble, when the north wins and the emperor returns to Beijing, many people will be afraid immediately.

But he didn't intend to let it go, he would rather let things go, there will be wars in the future, so it's better to deal with it together this time, he asked Lu Duoxun to go to Wuyue to find Li Fang for this matter.

And when he thinks about it these days, this might not be an opportunity. He completely took over the bureaucratic system of Hou Zhou, because support was urgently needed when the mutiny usurped the throne, and he did not dare to touch the huge bureaucratic system. willing.

Now that he has flattened Li Yun and destroyed the Northern Han Dynasty, his buttocks are stable, and he no longer needs to please the bureaucrats. Many things should be reversed and come according to his own wishes!
In mid-April, everything was ready, and the army returned to the court, and Xiang Gong stayed in Taiyuan.

When leaving, Xiang Gong led all the officials from Hedong to see him off outside the city.

Shi Congyun confessed a few words, and then let them go back.

The Son of Heaven walked ahead and led the mighty victorious army to march south.

The army returned to the court, but the official news began to be released from Taiyuan at this time.Let Kuai Ma return to Beijing to inform the court, this move is also very abnormal.

In the past, the army division would have known to the court at least a few months in advance, because the placement and reward of the army is a major event, involving the dispatch and cooperation of the Privy Council, the three provinces, the third division, the Ministry of War, Taicang, and the Kaifeng government. It is not a simple matter. For things, the DPRK and China should be prepared early.

How to arrange the army when they come back, and when the rewards for the soldiers will be ready, all need to be considered and prepared, so the general teacher will notify the court a few months or one month in advance.

But this time, the army of the army and the squadron began to go back in a mighty manner, and the news of the squadron was only released. By the time the Daliang court received the news, the vanguard might have already reached the edge of the Yellow River.

Ordinary soldiers did not take it seriously, but many high-level generals and officials thought it was unusual.

At the beginning of April, the Northern Division made a triumphant return, but Daliang Chaotang on the south bank of the Yellow River was not peaceful.

As early as at the Great Court Meeting at the end of March, the queen was regent and replaced the emperor to listen to the government. Everything was normal, and they were talking about some big and small state affairs. The officials below suggested that the prime ministers in the front row would propose solutions. There are even some places that I don't understand, but they are all accepted appropriately. This is the mode of handling political affairs when the emperor is not in the court.

Of course, the big courts are all small things, and the small courts decide the big things. Such a big court meeting will not really decide any important matters that are vital to the life and death of the country.

Originally, everything was the same as in the past, but at the end of the court meeting, when even the queen above was relieved, an official from the Ministry of Rituals suddenly came out and pointed out in front of all the officials that it was not in accordance with the etiquette and law for the empress dowager to live in the harem for a long time, and it was not good for the reputation of the official family. Well, I hope to be sent out of the palace.

At that time, the queen directly above panicked and was at a loss.

Fortunately, Luqiu Zhongqing came out at this time, changed the topic, and temporarily confused the matter.

But since then, Zhongshu has received memorials one after another, from officials from various places, with different reasons, but they all demanded that Empress Dowager Fu should leave the palace and not stay in the palace anymore, and the court debated over this matter
The queen regent was at a loss for a while, not knowing how to deal with it.

(End of this chapter)