Chang Anqing

Chapter 144 Enemies and Friends
On the day of the celebration banquet, when the dusk merged, the Daming Palace had already lit up layers of palace lanterns.Amidst the brilliant lights, the Hanyuan Hall, located on a three-tiered forty-foot-high platform, towers like a giant dragon entrenched in the town. From a distance, you can feel the purple air coming from the east, and the talent of the emperor. Possesses the majesty of a real dragon.

Accompanied by the cold and bright moonlight tonight, the court officials dressed in dark purple or crimson official uniforms were scattered towards the Hanyuan Hall. At this moment, following the whispers of the courtiers, it was already The officials who climbed up the steps couldn't help but turn their heads to look, but saw a tall figure in a moon-white crane cloak approaching slowly from far and near.

Borrowed by the bright lights on the square in front of the hall, the figure under the crane cloak is alone and independent, even if you only look at such a shadow in the halo from a distance, you can see the lonely and deep temperament, even the body The long follower holding the lantern at the side obviously followed suit, with his body hanging down slightly, but he did not appear to be humble at all.

"Shangshu decree."

Shangguan Ji, who had already climbed to the highest point of the platform base, heard someone whispering reminder from his side, when he turned to look, what he saw was such a scene that made him stop.

The cold north wind was blowing, causing Shangguan Ji's slightly gray beard to sway slightly. When he noticed that Shangguan Ji was standing there, the people around him also stopped, stood on the high platform, and watched the scene. Get closer to the compelling master-servant.

At this moment, someone suddenly murmured with emotion: "King Yuling seems to be more and more like the former Taiwei—"

Hearing the whispers behind him, Shangguan Ji looked calmly, looked sideways with cold eyes, everyone behind him immediately bowed their heads and bowed, and retreated into the hall silently, only Shangguan Yuan stood there with his father Shangguan Ji, watching Looking at the approaching Zhao Yi, his usual unrestrained eyes also showed a deep sense of worry that he had never seen before.

"Ayu, you go in first."

Hearing Shangguan Ji's calm words, Shangguan Yuan immediately called out: "Aye—"

However, when he saw Shangguan Ji who had his back to him and never looked back, Shangguan Yuan didn't say a word in the end, he just bowed and left quietly.

Shangguan Ji just stood silently on the stone steps in front of the hall, watching Zhao Yi walk forward step by step, watching the officials unanimously make way for the young man with a heavy soldier in his hand, and bowed his hands politely to him "The Royal Tomb King—"

All of this seemed to have secretly revealed something to him, so that the right hand that was behind him was gradually clenched quietly.

Yes, a Yang Chongyuan has not yet been eradicated, but the Zhao Yi in front of him is gradually climbing up like a star.

If such a person cannot be a friend, then he can only be an enemy.

Surrounded by the crowd, Zhao Yi was walking with a whip and sword at the moment, facing the saluting crowd without the slightest arrogance, on the contrary, he bowed his head to greet the crowd with an easy-going look.Only after holding the whip and everyone bowed their hands to return the salute one by one, and fully comprehended the due courtesy, did they move forward first.

"King Yuling—"

When Zhao Yi was about to go up to the hall, he saw the kind-hearted Shangguan standing there with a smile on his face, standing on the road ahead of him, nodding his head and smiling lightly with him, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing that there was nothing unusual in these eyes, Zhao Yi calmly cupped his hands and said without being rude: "Shang Shuling."

Looking at the young man in front of him who was also accomplished in battle but not as arrogant as Yang Chongyuan, Shangguan Ji heard a smile on his lips, like an elder looking at his younger generation with kindness, but there was an imperceptible gleam in his eyes. look up.

If we talk about the experience of going all the way to the present, the Zhao Yi in front of him is indeed similar to Yang Chongyuan, the only difference is that Yang Chongyuan, who was in a high position at that time, was already the one who was arrogant, intimidating the emperor, deterring the officials, and combining power with attack. Written in the eyes, unabashedly offending the powerful officials.

As for the person in front of him, Shangguan Ji stared at him with a smile, his sword eyebrows were cold and his thin lips were slightly parted. It seemed that he was polite and uncontested, but in fact there was always a layer of twilight in his eyebrows, making people unable to see the shades of color clearly.

Just as some people live in seclusion in the mountains, but their homes are like a city, and some people live in the city, but they stand alone.

Zhao Yi is undoubtedly the latter, although he is not as aggressive as Yang Chongyuan, but he is a sinking pool in the deep stream under the moon, even if there is a three-point polite smile in his eyes. It makes people feel intimidated and difficult to get close to.

It's not scary to have desires and demands, what's scary is not being able to see the other person's desires.

"Shangshu decree."

Seeing Zhao Yi bowed his eyes slightly, Shangguan Ji smiled and turned to look at the lights of Wanjia lights and Qionglou Yuyu in front of the palace, his eyes were like stars, and said with emotion quietly: "Thousands of officials look at Chang'an, and all nations pay homage." Hanyuan. The Yuling King should know that since the completion of the Hanyuan Hall, it has been the holy place for me to pay homage to the emperor, and it was also the place where all nations came to pay homage to the emperor during the time of Taizu and Gaozu—"

Looking at Shangguan Jicihe's side face, his eyes were faintly fascinated, and Zhao Yi also turned to look at it. Because the Hanyuan Hall was at the highest place, at this moment they were also at the peak of the people, and they were going to Chang'an. You can see the stars and lights in the sky at a glance, and feel the feeling of loneliness and loneliness when the gale wind blows in the northern part of the country.

"Your Majesty is holding a banquet here for you. His love for talents and his love for generals are no less than that of King Yan Zhao back then."

Hearing Shangguan Ji's meaningful words, Zhao Yi naturally understood the meaning.

King Yanzhao built a magnificent "Golden Terrace" in those days to seek talents from all over the world, placed thousands of taels of gold, recruited talents, attracted scholars to compete in Yan, and helped them compete in the world. It has been sung for thousands of years.

"Your Majesty's kindness is as deep as the vast sea, and I can only repay a little bit by stationing at the border to prevent foreigners from invading our land."

Looking at Zhao Yi who mentioned the war in front of him, his sword eyes were sharp and determined, but he didn't get into the situation he set up, Shangguan Ji praised with a smile without surprise: "The Yuling King is loyal and brave."

While speaking, Shangguan Ji stared at Zhao Yi with a calm expression, and smiled slowly: "Over the years, I have often heard people talk about the anecdote of the Yuling King. Among the thousands of black armored cavalry, there is only one person dressed in white, galloping in the wind and lightning. Ma Qianjun easily took the head of the enemy general, and he came and went freely. Although I regret that I have never seen such a graceful figure, I can vividly remember it just by hearing people talk about it."

Speaking of this, the light in Shangguan Ji's eyes changed a little, and before Zhao Yi could respond, he smiled and praised again: "It is precisely because of this that King Yuling is still known as Zhao Yun in our dynasty. I wonder if King Yuling knows?"

Hearing Shangguan Ji's words, Zhao Yi's brows brightened, and he said calmly: "Shang Shu Ling's words are serious——"

Seeing that Zhao Yi was unmoved, Shangguan shook his head with a smile and said: "Yes or no, I am at ease, but speaking of this, I remembered a piece of history and wanted to discuss it with King Yuling."

When the two were looking into the distance, all the courtiers walking around looked at this place in unison. Although Zhao Yi understood Shangguan Ji's intention to stop at this moment, he did not refuse.

"Back when Cao, Sun, and Liu divided the world into three parts and competed in the Central Plains, people said that the phoenix perched on the phoenix tree, such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and other heroes. , Sun as the master, but is willing to use the ability of lifelong loyalty to assist the weak Liu family and restore the great cause of the Han Dynasty. Do you think this move is wise or foolish and loyal—”

Hearing Shangguan Ji's seemingly questioning words, Zhao Yi saw Shangguan Ji's kind eyes through the light, although he was smiling, but there was a faint inhuman meaning, as if it was just the two of them at the moment, with He stared silently, looking at each other without saying a word.

(End of this chapter)