It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 337: Improper etiquette in announcing the imperial edict

A small group of people ran over from the gate of Tianyuan Palace, and He Jiunian led the imperial army one step behind them. The leading general's head and face were covered with gray, as if he had traveled a long distance.

He stood at the door of Tianyuan Palace and did not enter, but shouted: "The imperial decree has arrived! Zhang Fang listens to the decree!"

This voice startled the little eunuchs guarding the door, and they hurried in to report it.

There were also Zhang Fang's entourage standing at the door. They all looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Because the visitor was extremely unfamiliar, they had never seen him before.

In the dormitory, the story was just halfway through, and it was the critical moment to hear "The next answer is...". But imperial edicts are always more important than heaven and earth. Zhang Fang stood up helplessly and hurried out with the little eunuchs.

Yang Xianrong also stood up, wiped his hands vigorously with his sleeves, and then said: "Big brother and second brother, go out and take a look."

"Yes." The two brothers were also very obedient and immediately stood up and went to the door of Tianyuan Palace.

This was an imperial edict issued by Sima Zhong, and it was rushed to Luoyang for 800 miles. Of course, the person delivering the edict was a personal soldier of Sima Yong. He was arrogant and holding his neck, holding the edict too high above his head.

Zhang Fang glanced at it and asked, "Do you want to place an incense table? This is the Queen's Palace. Is it against the rules to convey orders to me here?"

"General Zhang, where do you think it's best to go?" The soldier glanced at him, but still asked politely.

"Go out." Zhang Fang ignored this person and went straight out of Tianyuan Palace. His people also followed behind him, and their number was much larger than that of the small team delivering the message.

He Jiunian had consciously kept a distance from them, and even let some of the forbidden troops enter the Tianyuan Palace, quietly closing half of the door. The two Yang brothers stood behind the door, listening.

Zhang Fang stood outside the door and asked again: "I don't have an incense table candlestick now, and I have something to deal with later. Send the message quickly and read it quickly."

He looked so impatient that the soldiers delivering the order couldn't help but roll their eyes, and then said, "General Zhang, please kneel down and receive the order."

"I'm injured and can't kneel down." Zhang Fang's words made the man choke and frown again.

"This is an imperial edict!" the soldier repeated again.

"Yes, I know." Zhang Fang finally bowed his hand and showed respect.

The soldier knew that what he said was useless, so he just cleared his throat, stopped worrying about his etiquette, and read the imperial edict loudly.

This imperial edict stated: Depose Sima Ying as the crown prince, and appoint Sima Chi, the king of Yuzhang, as the crown prince, with Zhang Fang as the central leader of the army, the governor of Jingzhao, and the official secretary. In addition, Sima Yue was appointed as the Taifu, and he presided over the affairs of the court together with Wang Rong and Wang Yan. Sima Lue, the king of Gaomi, was appointed as the general of Zhennan and the leader of Sili Xiaowei, with the power to control Luoyang. Sima Mo, the general of Dongzhonglang, was appointed as the general of Ningbei. The commander-in-chief oversees all the military forces in Jizhou and controls Ye.

"Congratulations on the promotion, general." The soldiers closed the imperial edict and handed it to Zhang Fang.

Zhang Fang handed the imperial edict to his bodyguard and said, "Thank you for your hard work. Let's go have a drink."

"Thank you. But I have to rush back to recover from my humble position, so I won't bother you here." This private soldier also had quite a personality. He turned around and took his man with him and left just like that.

He Jiunian felt that this didn't seem right, so he had to ask two more forbidden soldiers to follow them. At least as the person leading the way, it would be better to escort them out of the palace.

Zhang Fang glanced at the man's back, snorted in his nostrils, and walked into Tianyuan Palace again. The two Yang brothers bowed their hands towards him.

"Congratulations, General." Yang Xianyong was quite sincere.

"Hey, that's it." Zhang Fang waved his hand and continued walking to the dormitory.

"Great responsibilities and great power also mean more things to do. It's really hard work, General." Yang Xianyong and Yang Xiangkang also followed them back to the dormitory, and said a few words casually on the way.

In the dormitory, Yang Xianrong had asked Cuixi and Luzhu to reheat the food and make hot tea again, so the place was still a steaming scene, looking very cozy and warm.

Zhang Fang saw Yang Xianrong's face turned pale and couldn't help but asked softly: "The Queen is not feeling well, why don't you go and rest."

"Okay, okay, wait until the eldest brother and the second brother finish talking." Yang Xianrong looked at the two brothers eagerly, "So? What does the human face on the turtle shell look like?"

"Why don't you go to Beijun Mansion and have a look? I moved that old turtle to Beijun Mansion. My hands are covered with black mud and I can't even wash them clean." Yang Xiankang stretched out his hand and looked at it. Cuixi prepared a wet soft cloth and handed it to him. "Hey, didn't you wash your hands just now? Why do you need to wipe your hands again?"

"Didn't you take the pancake just now? You should eat it with your hands. You still need to wipe your hands again." Yang Xianrong also had a serious face and taught his second brother a lesson. He also reached out to Cuixi and asked for a soft, wet cloth. Cuixi first handed the wet and soft cloth to Yang Xianrong, and then prepared another piece and handed it to Yang Xiankang.

"Oh oh oh, okay." Yang Xiankang smiled, took Cui Xi's wet soft cloth and wiped his hands, and quietly said to Cui Xi: "It's still hot, it's really good."

Cuixi smiled and took back the two pieces of soft cloth.

"Can't I go to the Beijun Mansion? Just draw it and see." Yang Xianrong said coquettishly, "Second brother, your drawing looks good, so go ahead and draw it."

"Oh oh oh, okay." Yang Xiankang absolutely dotes on this sister and responds to her requests. He quickly stood up and went to find pen and ink.

However, most of the items in Tianyuan Palace were collected by Yang Xianrong and packed up to be taken to Chang'an, and they were not clearly stated in writing. Luzhu hurriedly went to find someone to pick it up. During this interval, Yang Xianrong asked what the imperial edict had just said. Zhang Fang just said a few words.

"King Sima Lue of Gaomi, and General Sima Mo of Dongzhonglang are cousins ​​of Sima Yue, right? What does this arrangement mean?" Yang Xianrong was a little confused.

"In other words, the prince is sitting in Guanzhong, Sima Yue and his brothers control Hebei and Henan, and everyone is confronting each other." Zhang Fang was very disapproving, and even drank a cup of tea by himself before adding: "Actually, it is more important now. We should gather the troops and drive out the Xianbei Xiongnu army that entered the Central Plains first. Haha, but it seems that no one wants to take action. "

"Why don't you take action?" Yang Xianrong asked again.

"This is a little more complicated. Does the Queen want to hear this?" Zhang Fang's voice was very soft.

"I don't quite understand." Yang Xianrong's face fell, "But since it is an imperial edict from the emperor, it seems that I should also understand something."

Zhang Fang laughed and said, "Then let me briefly explain that now Sima wants to be the emperor more and more, and I'm afraid there will be trouble again."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Fang said it so bluntly. Yang Xianrong's face turned paler, and he covered his heart and said, "Is it over or not? Can someone come out to end this mess?"

"The affairs of the world are naturally managed by the people of the world." Zhang Fang's words were profound, and there was a vague and uncertain light in his eyes.