Governor please stay

Chapter 203 Don't do stupid things, do chores later, do urgent things

Jiankang, Taicheng, is located on the second floor of Xianyang Palace behind Taiji Hall.Sitting on the futon, Xiao Yan looked at the burly Xiao Lun, and then at Xiao Zhengde who had an expectant face, smiled slightly and did not speak.

The two seemed to have made an appointment. One came in and said that he would go to Chen Qingzhi's camp to the north of the Yellow River to "work the army" with a royal reward, and the other said that he would lead troops across the river to meet Yang Kan, who was planning to annex Liang Guo. .

Although Xiao Yan devoted himself to worshiping Buddha, he basically didn't pay attention to government affairs.But he is still an emperor after all, and has a natural sense of politics.One of these two people is the "Deposed Prince" and the other is his own son who has been released outside. The things they are talking about are all related to the war in Jiangbei.

How could there be such a coincidence in the world!
"I am very relieved that you can share the country's worries in this way." Xiao Yan nodded slightly, but did not make any further statements.

"Your Majesty, General Chen (Chen Qingzhi) can be said to be going deep alone this time. I heard that Wei Guo has eliminated Xing Gao's rebellion. It is hard to guarantee that they will not spare their hands and encircle our army from the direction of Qingxu. Although General Chen uses his troops like a god , but it is also difficult to defeat four hands with two fists.

Weichen felt that it would be better to send troops to meet General Chen, and Weichen was willing to personally lead the troops to meet General Chen. "Xiao Zhengde suggested calmly.

After hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slightly again, seeming to approve very much, but still did not comment.

"My ministers are also willing to lead the army and go to Qingxu to take over Yang Kan and the Yang family who are preparing to annex Liang Guo."

Xiao Lun said not to be outdone.

Xiao Yan also nodded slightly, the expression on his face was still very appreciative, but just like Xiao Zhengde's ending, Xiao Yan can also be regarded as "smiling without saying a word".

The two of them didn't get the answer they wanted, and after leaving embarrassingly, Xiao Yan ordered someone to call a shrewd and capable official who looked to be in his early forties to Xianyang Palace.

This person's name is Zhu Yi, and he is currently serving as the Minister of Zhongshu.Although the position is not high, he has great power, and is responsible for drafting government and military affairs such as edicts issued by the emperor.

Doing these things seems to be just a petty official with a pen and ink, not an important minister.But in Liang Guo, under Xiao Yan's subordinates, this position has changed, and it has become extremely critical.

Xiao Yan devotes all his heart to the Buddha, and at this time the government has been slack and doesn't want to take care of things.However, the state machine needs to operate. Liang State now has a huge territory, and has successively won some new territories from Wei State over the years.

It is not an easy task to arrange the officials alone.

Sometimes Xiao Yan would not give clear instructions on some trivial matters, he just said to Zhu Yi: You can figure out these things.Then there is no more.

Some things Xiao Yan would ask afterward, and some things would never be brought up again.But the question is, which things will he ask and which ones will not?
If you know everything clearly, if you are not a machine, you cannot understand everything. If you have no memory at all, if Xiao Yan gets nervous and asks you one day and you can't answer, then you will soon lose your job.

The great thing about Zhu Yi is that he can always answer fluently when Xiao Yan asks questions!And those things that Xiao Yan thinks "you can figure out", he can do without making trouble.

Therefore, although this person's position is not high now, his status in Liang Guochao is similar to that of Zaifu.

"My restless nephew, and my son who usually likes to wield knives and wield sticks, almost came to me today, all related to the affairs in the north."

Xiao Yan sighed softly, and gave instructions to the eunuch beside him, who walked over and repeated the words that Xiao Zhengde and Xiao Lun had said before.

"Yang Kan wants to dedicate Qingzhou to our country, and then enter Jiankang to seek a place."

Zhu Yi said to Xiao Yan slowly.The latter nodded slightly when he heard this. It was almost impossible for Zhu Yi to hide the affairs of the central government and major internal and external affairs from him.What's more, this person is very smart!

"Of course, Qingzhou cannot be defended. Once Wei Guo frees his hand, Qingzhou will be lost. General Chen (Chen Qingzhi) will defeat Wei if he wins, and Yuan Hao will definitely get rid of our control. If he loses, don't mention it. No matter which one, Qingzhou cannot be defended." .

When General Chen was sent to the Northern Expedition, it was not for the purpose of destroying Wei, and it was even more impossible to seize the Qingxu land of Wei State.

The reason why Yang Kan did not leave in Qingzhou is also because of selfishness. He acted for us and for the people of the world.If he crosses the river, His Majesty must treat the Yang family favorably. If not, the world will probably criticize him. "

Zhu Yi continued to calmly and calmly analyze the current changes facing Liang Guo to Emperor Wu of Liang, almost all of which were straight to the point.

This can be considered to be on point, if you want to cross the river, then cross the river with the parts.The state of Liang is so big, and the Yang clan has many people in the south of the Yangtze River, so there is no way to settle it?

These are all excuses!

In fact, it was the Yang family who saw Chen Qingzhi's Northern Expedition, hoping to maximize the overall interests. Qingxu had been calling for Liang Guo to send troops for a long time, but he couldn't even attack Yanzhou City!

"Aiqing's words are reasonable, but Xiao Zhengde and Xiao Lun's words, what do you think?"

In the previous remarks, Zhu Yi had already proved the situation in Jiangbei to Xiao Yan, and he knew everything well, so now it's time to get to the point.

"These two people came here because of a major event that happened in Wei State some time ago. But what they are planning behind their backs, I don't know."

Zhu Yi said cautiously.

Xiao Yan smiled heartily and said, "I love you, but it's okay to say so."

"After Xiao Zhengde returned to the sect from his majesty's lineage, he always thought that he was the deposed prince, and thought that his majesty's descendants would regard him as an enemy, so he was anxious all day long. It was also because of this that he defected to Wei before."

Zhu Yi sighed lightly, and Xiao Yan also sighed long, for what he did was really dishonest.Just adopt a son, just give Xiao Tong the position of prince and that's it. Why do you go to such lengths to remove Xiao Zhengde from your lineage?

Isn't this a slap in the face?
"I heard that the general of the Qingxu Wei Army was surnamed Liu Mingyishou, and he was quite brave. He defeated Xing Gao in three battles. There are even rumors that this person is of the same family as Xiao Zhengde's mother who was born in the Liu family of Pengcheng.

When Xiao Zhengde wanted to cross the river, he just wanted to lure this person into Liang with his parts and use them as Austrian aid. "

This kind of thing seems outrageous, but it is actually quite normal.During the war in the north, there were countless northerners who went to the Liang country in the south. In front of them, Wang Sengbian and his son, who were born in the Karasuma Wang family, took refuge in Xiao Yi, the king of Eastern Hunan, who was the sixth son of Xiao Yan.

It is human nature for Xiao Zhengde to want to recruit a northerner who is related to his old mother for Austrian aid.Xiao Yan nodded slightly. Judging from his expression, he didn't seem to mind the matter.After all, Liu Yishou didn't write the word "rebellion" on his forehead, and he didn't have any notoriety spread to Jiangnan.

"As for the Shaoling County King (Xiao Lun), he has long intended to guard Guangling (now Yangzhou). If he goes out this time, when he returns, he will probably stop by Guangling and change his title on the pretext.

These two people have a reason. "

Xiao Lun is one of the few children of the Xiao family who can lead soldiers. As for Xiao Yan's sons, this may be the only one!

After listening to Zhu Yi's introduction, Xiao Yan felt that if Xiao Lun really led troops to attack Qing Xu, he would respond to Yang Kan.When I come back, maybe I will stop by Yangzhou on the way.

Yangzhou is not particularly far from Gyeonggi, and it is the place where Huai salt is collected and distributed. It provides Liang Guo with a lot of money every year, and its status is very important.

"Genzi, that Liu Yishou who was still in the north killed Xing Gao."

Xiao Yan said thoughtfully.

Zhu Yi clasped his sleeves together and saluted, "Your Majesty is wise, that's exactly the case. In fact, Xiao Zhengde's plan is not impossible, it's just that it cannot be used for private use."

His meaning is very clear, pulling Liu Yishou to Liang Guo's side is beneficial and harmless, and it can definitely be manipulated.However, this army should listen to the center of Liang Guo, and not become Xiao Zhengde's thugs!

Xiao Yan nodded approvingly and said, "Great kindness."

Zhu Yi continued: "Princess of the Great Wall, Xiao Yujin, is unmarried. She has a brilliant literary talent, and she has no contact with the kings. I heard that Liu Yishou, who is less than 20 years old, is about the same age as the Princess of the Great Wall. He can lead an army alone, and his songs are all trusted. The name is Wei Jun, but in fact he is not restrained by his own way.

If Your Majesty marries the Princess of the Great Wall to Liu Yishou, then she will be able to make her the Great Wall of the border town of Liang State, and one party will be safe for 20 years. "

Ok?Princess of the Great Wall?Which one is coming?

Xiao Yan worshiped the Buddha for a long time and did not often meet with his children.Coupled with the fact that he had many children, and Xiao Yuzheng's mother was not of a good background, it was probably because of her outstanding appearance that Xiao Yan, who was still very lustful at the time, fell in love with her.

Now he doesn't even remember what Princess Great Wall looks like!It doesn't hurt him at all to throw a daughter out, and it's not like he was born in October!
It's just that meat buns can beat dogs, but they can't feed wolves!

For the unmarried Princess of the Great Wall, this "meat bun" is still a bit fragrant, at least it can win over a certain family in the Southern Dynasty, and throw it to the wild bastard in the north, which is a bit pity.This feeling is the same as when rich people occasionally take a taxi and don't want to give the driver extra money for nothing.

Although that money is nothing to him.

"I still don't know what this person's character is. After all, she is my beloved daughter. This matter should not be rushed."

Although Xiao Yan's tone was calm, he still rejected Zhu Yi's proposal.

At this moment, a eunuch walked back and forth anxiously outside the door, but was stopped by the guards when he wanted to come in.Xiao Yan saw it and waved to him, and the eunuch was put into Xianyang Palace as if he had been pardoned.

"What's the fuss about?"

Xiao Yan was still very kind to the servants in the palace, and he didn't beat and scold them frequently.

"Your Majesty, great joy! General Chen conquered Xingyang! The Wei army retreated to Hulao Pass, and General Chen took advantage of the situation to break through Hulao Pass. Now he is leading troops to besiege Luoyang! Perhaps Luoyang has already been captured as soon as I speak now!"

The eunuch said excitedly, his emotions were really a little uncontrollable.

Xiao Yan smiled slightly, waved his hands to make the other party back away, and then looked at Zhu Yi, his face paled for a while.At the beginning, he rejected Zhu Yi's suggestion forcefully and insisted on letting his horse boy (who played chess with him) Chen Qingzhi lead the army to the Northern Expedition.

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, rare in ancient and modern times, and this humble minister is convinced."

Zhu Yi gave Xiao Yan a five-body prostration.

"Just now, you said that you want Princess Great Wall to marry Liu Yishou, I think it's inappropriate."

Xiao Yan immediately changed his mind now.

Zhu Yi didn't refute, but folded his sleeves and saluted and asked, "Does Your Majesty feel that there is no need to recruit this person?"

"No, no, Liu Yishou is young and promising, and I also think it's a pity that he is a good talent. In the Wei Kingdom, it's really the secret vote of the pearl."

Xiao Yan shook his head and said.

"What does Your Majesty mean?"

Zhu Yi was also baffled by Xiao Yan.

"Princess Great Wall, of course it is not acceptable. But I think it is appropriate to marry Princess Yongxing to Liu Yishou."

Xiao Yan laughed loudly, feeling very comfortable.

For a moment, "囧" was written on Zhu Yi's face, and he didn't know what to say.It's just that he is deeply scheming, and he knows that Xiao Yan is not willing to hear any opposing opinions at all.

So Zhu Yi bowed and said: "The humble minister will go to prepare now and send an envoy to contact Liu Yishou."

"Well, you can do this."

Xiao Yan nodded slightly, and continued counting the beads with his eyes closed.Zhu Yi exited the hall calmly, and when he walked out of Taicheng, a disdainful smile appeared on his face, followed by a flash of worry.

"From now on, as long as Xiao Zhengde sends money, no matter how much money he brings, you will send me to beat it out with sticks. Do you hear me?"

Zhu Yi said to his personal servant in a stern voice, got into the calf cart, and then murmured to himself: "Both sides give me money, this money is really hard to get, luckily the old guy is stupid enough."

Zhu Yi let out a long sigh, his emotions surging.Princess Great Wall has a good reputation, she is young and has not left the court, and she is also very talented and beautiful, so he has something to say to Xiao Lun.It's just that heaven failed to fulfill people's wishes, and Xiao Yan's habit of being greedy for petty gains has recurred.

If it is said that among Xiao Yan's children, who is the father he dislikes the most, it is definitely Princess Yongxing Xiao Yuyao.This daughter is simply synonymous with a rebellious woman. She was mad at her original husband, and had an affair with Xiao Yan's half-brother, Xiao Zhengde's father, Xiao Hong.

Having an affair with my uncle for a long time, this kind of scandal can only be said to be a real mess in your circle!However, Xiao Yuyao's rotten things didn't stop there!

Xiao Hong once conspired with Xiao Yuyao to assassinate Xiao Yan, Xiao Hong promised to make Xiao Yuyao queen after the success of the plan!This matter is only rumored, not confirmed.After Xiao Hong died of illness, the matter also fell silent.

But after that, Xiao Yan looked at Xiao Yuyao as if he was looking at a dead person, as if he had never given birth to this daughter.

Zhu Yi secretly speculated that Xiao Yan probably felt that the situation in the north was "stabilised", and wanted to throw his nearly 40-year-old daughter to Liu Yishou, even if the other party was unwilling, he had to swallow the bitter fruit.This is also giving Liu Yishou a disarm, this means that the situation is stronger than others!
By the way, I also threw Xiao Yuyao far away, so I won't show up in Jiankang City from now on, out of sight, out of mind!
I have to say that Xiao Yan is really good at playing.

"Then Liu Yishou's success at a young age, I'm afraid he won't give in easily."

Zhu Yi secretly thought in his heart.

Chen Qingzhi captured Xingyang and Hulao Pass, but the various forces in Liang State were intriguing and ready to move.It can be said that people die for money, and birds die for food.

Zhu Yi remembered that more than 20 years ago, when he first entered the political arena, Shen Yue, a celebrity, "interviewed" him and warned him to be honest and self-disciplined.

Over the years, Zhu Yi can be considered to have realized his ambition. To Bodhisattva Xiao, and to bureaucrats at all levels, Zhu Yi dared to say that he is indeed a capable person, and he has done a good job in his job.

Only this "cleanness and self-defense" has nothing to do with him.

If you don't get the red envelope, your life will be guaranteed. This sentence is used to describe Zhu Yi. It can be said that even if you miss, it is not far away.Of course, in the big dye vat of Jiankang, sitting in Zhu Yi's position, the only difference is that you get more and less.For example, this time, like Xiao Zhengde, Xiao Lun and his like are the royal family, and they want to give Zhu Yi money.

"Liu Yishou, boyhood success, how are you going to pass this test? If I were you, I would find a chance to drown Xiao Yuyao in the pond after marriage, oh well!"

Zhu Yi sighed with emotion, he also found a sympathy with Liu Yishou because of his involuntary youth.

(End of this chapter)