Monument Yangmen

Chapter 413

Cao Bin secretly rolled his eyes, he felt that he was not suitable to be worn in the Chui Gong Temple anymore.

Cao Bin got up, cupped his hands and said, "I will sort out the military affairs in the northwest as soon as possible and hand them over to His Majesty. I will retire first."

Zhao Guangyi nodded approvingly. The main reason he kept Cao Bin was to indirectly or directly control the military power in the Northwest through Cao Bin.

Cao Bin did not refuse, which made Zhao Guangyi very happy.

"Clap clap clap..."

Zhao Guangyi clapped his hands, and Wang Jien quietly appeared in the Chuigong Hall.

Zhao Guangyi ordered: "Wang Daban, last year Nanguo paid tribute to a ox horn knife with a gold handle. Go and get it and give it to Cao Aiqing."

When Cao Bin heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

He really wanted to tell Zhao Guangyi that the ox horn knife with a golden handle is in your mouth, and I have a box in my house.

However, he didn't dare to say these words, instead he cupped his hands in surprise and said: "Thank you, Lord Long En."

After a while, Wang Jien appeared in front of Cao Bin holding a gold-handled ox horn knife in red silk.

Cao Bin weighed it in his hand and planned to throw it away.

This gold-handled ox-horn knife weighs a bit heavier than the gold-handled ox-horn knives in his mansion. According to Cao Lin, the handle of this knife is not made of pure gold, but is wrapped with a layer of gold skin That's it, it's very different from those horn knives with pure gold handles in his house.

It is said that Yang Qi gave all these low-grade things to the low-level officials, and each of them had a handle.

Holding the ox horn knife with a golden handle, Cao Bin thanked Zhao Guangyi again with a strange expression, and then hurriedly left the Chuigong Hall.

As soon as Cao Bin left, the smile on Zhao Guangyi's face suddenly disappeared, and after ordering Wang Jien to prepare some refreshments for him and Zhao Pu, he said with a melancholy face: "Brother Zhao, I still remember when my two brothers went to your house to pay three visits to the thatched cottage. Is something wrong?"

Zhao Pu was savoring the imperial tea in the palace, when he suddenly heard Zhao Guangyi call him 'Brother Zhao', he spit out the tea from his mouth.

This is something to say, and it's still a big deal!
Since Zhao Guangyi came to the throne, this is the second time he is called 'Brother Zhao'.

The first time was when rumors arose in the city of Bianjing where he ascended the throne.

At that time, Zhao Pu gave him an idea called 'The Alliance of the Golden Chamber'.

This time, Zhao Guangyi is going to do something wrong again.

Zhao Pu restrained his mind, swallowed the tea in his mouth calmly, put the tea on the table lightly, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty was joking, the old minister can't afford to visit the thatched cottage."

Zhao Guangyi said flatteringly: "If you are worthy, if you are worthy, Liu Bei's big-eared thief only won one-third of the world. But I and the first emperor both own the entire Central Plains.

Brother Zhao, as Zai Zhi, assisted the first emperor and the two emperors.

Brother Zhao is three times stronger than Zhuge Wolong. "

If ordinary people listened to Zhao Guangyi's flattery, they would probably be in high spirits already.

Zhao Pu didn't drift at all, but narrowed his eyes with a cautious expression.

He hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively, "What kind of difficulties did your majesty encounter?"

Zhao Guangyi closed his eyes, nodded heavily, and said with emotion: "It's too much to deceive people."

Zhao Pu immediately understood the meaning of Zhao Guangyi's words.

This time around the Yanmen Pass, the people at the gate did go too far.

Others may not be able to see the doorway, but Zhao Pu knows everything.

Zhao Pu asked solemnly: "What does Your Majesty want to do?"

Zhao Guangyi picked up the teacup and invited Zhao Pu to drink tea together.

Zhao Pu picked up the teacup, casually perfunctory, and then cast his eyes on Zhao Guangyi again.

Zhao Guangyi drank the tea in the teacup, was silent for a long time, and said in a low voice: "When the first emperor was in power, he held a night banquet, confiscated all the elite soldiers in the hands of the generals, and organized them into the imperial army.

Do you think I can follow suit, and also hold a night banquet, confiscate all the military power in the hands of the generals, and organize the local Xiang army into various local troops? "

Zhao Pu stared at his eyes, his complexion suddenly changed.

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely impossible."

Zhao Guangyi frowned and said, "The late emperor could do it, why can't I do it?"

Zhao Pu picked out a plate of pastries on the low table, pointed to the almond cake inside, and said, "Your Majesty, this military power is like this almond cake. When the late emperor was in power, he was in power and strong enough. Therefore, he Taking the almond cake from this plate, although Jiangmen feels uncomfortable, he can only bear with it."

Zhao Pu casually took the almond cakes on the plate, and there were only two pieces of almond cakes left, then pointed to the two pieces of almond cakes, and said: "Excuse me for saying something disrespectful, although your majesty has been on the throne for eight years. But this The foundation and power are a little worse than that of the first emperor.

Now His Majesty wants to forcibly take the last two pieces of almond pastry from this plate.

When the time comes, the plate will be empty and the general will have nothing to eat. Guess what will happen to them? "

Zhao Guangyi said solemnly: "Raise troops! Rebel!"

Zhao Pu nodded solemnly, "Therefore, His Majesty cannot do the matter of looting the last military power of the general."

"Oh!"

Zhao Guangyi slapped the table angrily, "But I'm not reconciled, I'm not reconciled to let the generals ride on my head and run amok. Let's take the matter of Yanmen Pass this time. If it weren't for the urgent reinforcements of the Dangxiang refugees, I'm afraid now Yanmen Pass has fallen into the hands of the Liao people."

Zhao Pu stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.

After a long while, Zhao Pu raised his head and pondered, "It's not impossible for Your Majesty to weaken the military power in the general's hands."

Zhao Guangyi was overjoyed and said, "What way?"

Zhao Pu hesitated, "This method may kill many people..."

Zhao Guangyi said unabashedly: "As long as the ones who die are not the imperial army or the people under my rule, I don't care how many others die."

Zhao Pu said quietly: "The gate is at Yanmen Pass, and he used a trick to kill someone with a borrowed knife."

When Zhao Pu said this, he kept silent.

No matter how Zhao Guangyi urged, Zhao Pu didn't speak.

After a long stalemate, Zhao Guangyi could only send Zhao Pu out of the palace.

As soon as Zhao Pu left, Zhao Guangyi frowned and asked Wang Jien, who was waiting beside him, "Wang Daban, tell me, what did Mr. Zhao mean just now?"

Wang Jien rolled his eyes, and said uncertainly: "This old slave thinks that Mr. Zhao means...the sword of the Liao Kingdom is fast enough."

"The sword of the Liao Kingdom is enough..."

Zhao Guangyi repeated it, halfway through, and suddenly understood.

"The sword of the Liao Kingdom is indeed fast enough. Since the general can use it, so can I."

Zhao Guangyi sneered with a gloomy expression. A crazy idea had already formed in his mind. While meditating, he cursed: "Old man Zhao is becoming more and more like a literati. He speaks obliquely and likes to play riddles. I remember, when I met Mr. Zhao with the first emperor, he was still a mud leg."

Wang Jien grinned, bowed his waist, and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhao is now the head of civil servants, so naturally he has to behave like a civil servant."

Zhao Guangyi pondered, nodded, waved his hands casually and said: "I remember that among the ivory and jade carvings sent from the South Kingdom, there is a Guanyin statue. I sent someone to send it to the Zhao Mansion, saying it was a reward from me."

……

Outside the palace gate.

Zhao Pu fluttered his sleeves, and as soon as he left the palace, he saw Cao Bin who was waiting for him outside the door.

Zhao Pu and Cao Bin are old friends, and they are not polite.

"Brother Cao Xian, are you waiting for the old man?"

Cao Bin nodded, and said to Zhao Pu solemnly, "I'm afraid something big will happen, you and I should make preparations early."

Zhao Pu was stunned.

event?

Could it be that Cao Bin already knew what he said to Zhao Guangyi in the Chui Gong Palace just now?
This is impossible!
That is, Zhao Guangyi has already discussed with Cao Bin how to deal with the generals. He was just testing himself in the palace before, or testing the attitude of the civil servants?

That's not possible either.

The Cao family is also among the generals. He may betray the interests of the generals, but he will never betray the foundation of the generals.

Zhao Pu was not sure what the big event Cao Bin was talking about was.

Therefore, he asked with an uncertain expression, "What's the big deal?"

Cao Bin said in a deep voice, "Yang Yanhui is missing..."

"Yang Yanhui?!"

Zhao Pu stared wide-eyed, and said in astonishment: "The fourth boy of the Yang family is missing?"

Cao Bin nodded solemnly, and said, "Judging from the information we have so far, he may be dead."

Zhao Pu was dumbfounded, and said in astonishment: "That's going to... break the sky..."

Zhao Pu didn't have much contact with Yang Qi, but he also understood Yang Qi's character of vengeance.

Since Yang Qi became an official in the dynasty, basically anyone who was hostile to the Yang family, or who showed hostility, was severely punished by Yang Qi.

Among them are many high-ranking families, even princes and grandsons.

Of course, this is still under the condition that the members of the Yang family did not cause any damage.

Now the Yang family has lost a person, and it is very likely that he is dead.

Now, it would be strange if Yang Qi turned upside down.

Zhao Pu said solemnly: "It is true that we should make preparations earlier. You and I will find some colleagues. When we go to court tomorrow, we will discuss the battle of Yanmen Pass, Yang Ye's achievements, and get more rewards for the Yang family by the way. I hope so." I can appease that kid."

After the two discussed it, they immediately got into the sedan chair and walked around the streets to contact the courtiers they were familiar with.

The next day.

early morning.

Zhao Pu joined forces with Cao Bin to play together and reward the officers and men who have made meritorious service in Yanmen Pass.

Song Qi, Lu Mengzheng, Li Hang and many other civil servants jumped out to object.

Gao Huaide, Li Shouen and many other generals also jumped out to oppose.

Some people even brought up the past and threatened to punish the Yang family.

After several battles of words, the alliance between Zhao Pu and Cao Bin ended in victory.

At the same time, Zhao Guangyi also appointed Lu Duan as the envoy of the Sixteen Northwest States on the spot.

And, let Lu Duan immediately set off for Yanmen Pass with the edict conferring meritorious officers and men on Yanmen Pass.

At the same time, Lu Duan was also given the transfer order of Hufu and Sanya.

Lu Duan left Bianjing City and hurried to Fenzhou along the way.

He had to go to Fenzhou first and dispatch a part of the Forbidden Army of the Lower Fourth Army led by Li Jilong to enter Yanmen Pass.

Zhao Guangyi was going all out this time.

No veteran general from the court was sent to guard Yanmen Pass, nor was any Xiang army stationed at Yanmen Pass.

Instead, the Forbidden Army of the Lower Fourth Army was dispatched, and Li Jilong, a general with a low position and no outstanding record, was also arranged.

In this regard, many people in the court objected.

In order to eliminate these voices of doubt, Zhao Guangyi thought of a coup.

He set up a double insurance at Yanmenguan.

On the basis of Li Jilong guarding Yanmen Pass, he ordered the Datong Army to station in Daizhou behind Yanmen Pass.

At the same time, in order to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Datong Army.

Zhao Guangyi increased the number of troops and food and salaries for the Datong Army.

The Jiedu Envoy of the Datong Army was Yang Ye. With Yang Ye, a loyal and brave old general, helping Li Jilong guard his back, Li Jilong was no longer so weak as the general guard of Yanmen Gate.

When Lu Duan arrived in Fenzhou, he read Zhao Guangyi's imperial edict to Li Jilong.

Wanting to fight, want to make meritorious service, Li Jilong, who was already crazy, immediately integrated the army without saying a word, and immediately set off.

Lu Duan took Li Jilong on the road overnight, dumbfounded.

He understood Li Jilong's thoughts.

Li Jilong's Li family was originally a top general, but it's a pity that Lao Li passed away early and did not help Li Jilong.

So Li Jilong has been fighting for many years, he is already in his 30s, and he is still at the bottom of the generals.

Now, after finally looking forward to an opportunity to shine on the lintel, how could he not be happy, how could he not be eager?

A group of people crossed counties and states in a mighty way.

Three days later, we arrived at Yanmen Pass.

Lu Duan put out a guard of honor and read the imperial decree at the guard's mansion inside Yanmen Pass.

Lu Duan stood in the Martial Arts Field of the General's Mansion with a big horse and a golden sword. Yang Ye set up the incense table and knelt down on one knee, waiting for Lu Duan to read the imperial edict.

Yang Wu is still in a coma.

Yang Qi sat on the ground directly on the grounds that he was seriously injured.

"The edict said: This year is the tenth day of the first lunar month..."

Lu Duan yelled nonsense for a long time, and then said: "Promotion, Yanmen Gate Guard General, Tanglong County Duke Yang Ye, Jue Dai Guogong, Xun Shangzhu Kingdom, and the Grand General of Zhenguo, and the Crown Prince Taibao title.

Order Yang Ye, the Duke of Dai, to return to Beijing to return to his order from now on.

Promoted, Daizhou Governor Yang Yanhui, Jue Tanglong County Bo, Xunshang Qingche Duwei, and General Zhongwu.

Promoted, Daizhou regiment training envoy Yang Yande, Jue Zhongmou County Bo, Xun Qingche Duwei, and General Jiamingwei.

Order Zhongmu County Bo Yang Yande to serve as the deputy commander of the Datong Army. From now on, he will judge all matters of the Datong Army.

Promoted, all soldiers of the Volcanic Army will be promoted to three ranks.Moved left to serve in the Datong Army.

The pension silver of the Volcanic Army is all awarded with the third rank of the official.

......"

Lu Duan read it eloquently for a long time, and then said to Yang Ye with a smile: "Duke Dai, accept the order."

Lao Yang saluted respectfully, and said: "Minister Yang Ye, accept the order, and thank the Lord for your kindness."

Yang Qi was about to get up immediately, but saw Lu Duan took out another scroll of imperial decree from his arms, staring at Yang Qi with a smile.

"Zuo Zhengyan, Yang Yansi, accept the order."

Yang Qi was stunned for a moment, then reluctantly landed on the ground with a plop.

Seeing that he was on the ground, he immediately yelled: "Lu Duan, don't read a bunch of nonsense to me, just say that His Majesty's punishment of me was deliberate."

Yang Qi paused, and said solemnly: "I'm very busy."

Lao Yang's face turned dark immediately, and he scolded: "Nizi, don't be rude."

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