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Volume 1: Yanyun Chaos Volume 2: Bianliang Mistake Chapter 254: Emperor Ji Chou (3)

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    In the outdoor pavilion, Geng Nanzhong and a group of people looked at Li Gang and Yu Wenxuzhong standing far away on the river embankment. They didn't know what they were talking to.

    Geng Nanzhong had a tight face. Although he tried his best not to reflect what was in his heart on his face, even with his decades of Qi-nurturing skills, he was somewhat suppressed, and his face turned blue and white.

    There is no other reason. Mr. Li Gang, Liang Xi, has a great reputation among scholars!  Generally speaking, in the Song Dynasty, and since Wang Anshi, people like Li Gang who were too upright and too famous had little future in their official careers.

    Those who really control the center and are the leaders of the civil servants still have foundation, family background, background, are good at maneuvering, and have the power to plan, but their ethics are often mediocre.  If Geng Nanzhong was still the prince's tutor, he would definitely be admitted to the political affairs hall as soon as the prince ascended the throne.  For someone like Li Gang, who has been criticized several times and is famous for his uprightness among scholars, there is no reason why he would say something behind his back: "You must be honest to gain fame."

    The reputation of Qingliu has been spread for decades, but when did this reputation help them master the rules of the court?  The people who use it are nothing more than Cai Jing and Wang Fu.

    In the past, the relationship between Geng Nazhong and Li Gang was not very good.

    But now Geng Nazhong and their biggest political backer, Zhao Huan, have fallen, and now they can be said to be a bunch of bereaved dogs.  On the contrary, the reputation among scholars is even more important.  I just hope that with a good reputation, I can still fool people, and I can gain a sense of presence among the scholars, so that I won't disappear and never have a chance to come back.

    "When dealing with people like Li Gang who can't fault their ethics at all, people like Geng Nanzhong would like to rip out their hearts and make friends with him.  If you can sing and praise each other with people like him, are you afraid of being forgotten by the scholars?

    You must know that Mr. Liang Xi has had many ups and downs. He has offended either the emperor or the likes of King Cai Jing and Li Yan. But when he needs a sign and needs to calm people's hearts, he must be recruited back and reused - at least give him a noble name.  .

    ??And after the changes in the capital, Cai Jing and Xiao Yan vacated the lofty position of Censor Zhongcheng in the imperial court, which was comparable to the ruler of the East Palace and the Privy Council of the West Palace.  Li Gang actually hung up his crown and left without being used by the two of them.  An Ran was lying high in Bianliang, and every day he scolded Xiao Yan for being a first-class man, and Cai Jing and his ministers were all shameless.  Xiao Yan and Cai Jing could do nothing to him, letting him walk around Bianliang and scolding anyone they caught.

    Li Gang¡¯s first name can now be said to be a shock to the world!

    Li Gang suddenly came to pay his respects. Geng Nanzhong and others were so happy that they almost scratched their heads and ears. They came out in confusion, all smiling like flowers.  Geng Nanzhong has such a headstrong and arrogant temperament that he speaks to Mr. Liang Xi so affectionately that the honey in his words almost drips.

    Unexpectedly, Li Gang, who came slowly with a man, a boy and a donkey, after greeting them indifferently, he approached Yu Wenxu, who was not very friendly and huddled behind the crowd, and solemnly greeted him specifically.  , please also ask Yu Wenxuzhong to move aside temporarily, and the two of them can find a place to talk!

    Then he left Geng Nanzhong and his gang behind, and the two of them walked far away, and really started talking secretly like this!

    Behind Geng Nanzhong, a group of people with eyes red with jealousy were whispering, all saying bad things about Yu Wenxuzhong.

    "Uncle is usually a clever person who keeps silent, but he contacted Mr. Liang Xi at some point! He is too profound. Even if he has friendship with Mr. Liang Xi, he would hide it from us and do it again.  What?"

    "If we talk about it in detail, there are indeed things in Shutong's behavior that should not be told to others. He usually makes plans and plans for everyone. Is there a strategy that can be used? I'm afraid that most of his thoughts are spent on communicating up and down, leaving room for regression.  ?¡±

    "His intentions cannot be questioned! That night, when there was a sudden change, we went to guard the prince early, but Shutong came late. He has always been a smart and alert man, but he came so late. Who knew what he had done before?  What? Even if you send the message secretly, you won¡¯t know!¡±

    "Brother Daoxi confides in him, but what does he do to Brother Daoxi? Brother Daoxi, brother Daoxi, you are not worthy of being a student. After this, please get to know him!"

    "Brother Dao Xi is a gentleman and can be deceived. But after this, he can no longer be deceived. Look at how he treats Brother Dao Xi! If the student were him, he would wish to die alive!"

    ¡°Brother Daoxi¡­¡­¡­¡­¡±

    Geng Nanzhong finally couldn't hold back the stern look on his face, and his face turned blue and white, then white and green again. He suddenly waved his hand heavily: "What can I say if we make friends like this? We should still sit down and get drunk together.  That¡¯s it!¡±

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    By the river embankment, the spring breeze was blowing on my face. Although it was still a little chilly, it was already very comfortable.  The spring water surged, and the river was full of boats. Looking far into the distance, you could even see the newly built building by Xiao Yan on the bank of the Bian River outside the South Gate.The shadow of the camp is shadowy.

    Li Gang glanced at the figures in front of the pavilion who were looking up, and said calmly: "Although Dao Xi is strict on the outside, he is narrow on the inside. The rest of the people are not broad-minded. Although a certain person is unbearable, in Bianliang  As a commoner, I really don¡¯t want to have a close relationship with this person. However, today¡¯s abrupt behavior has interrupted the friendship between Shutong and them. I don¡¯t know how this person is stirring up trouble behind their backs.¡±

    Yu Wenxuzhong looked back and said with a wry smile: "Apart from discussing and complaining, these people don't have much else. No matter how powerful they are, it's just the whine of a group of negative dogs - Eh  , why did I come up with a sentence that I didn¡¯t even understand?

    ????????¡­ Well, forget it, don¡¯t think about it¡­ What exactly did Mr. Liang Xi teach the students here?  "

    Li Gang glanced at Yu Wenxuzhong with his sharp eyes and said calmly: "What do you think of Brother Shutong regarding Xiao Yan's urgent request to honor Emperor Maode?"

    Yu Wenxu considered it for a moment, faced Li Gang's compelling gaze, hesitated for a moment, and finally said with a wry smile: "How can we see it? It's just the changes in Hedong and the Jurchen invasion. The Shenwu Changsheng Army in Hedong is the foundation of Xiao's career. He  He must take some measures. He has not made preparations to leave Hedong, but he is afraid that once he leaves Bianliang, someone in the court will be unfavorable to him. You must know that although the three kings were promoted by him, Ban Zhi is now in Yanfu Palace.  They were all chosen by him. After all, the three kings are also emperors of the Song Dynasty. How can they be willing to control powerful officials like Xiao Yan for a long time? "

    Li Gang¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and he slightly cupped his hands: ¡°Brother Shutong, please tell me in detail.¡±

    Yu Wenxu sighed and gave up.  Anyway, after that night of terror, he regarded himself as a dead person.  Although Xiao Yan never chopped off his head, Cai Jing saved him.  But Yu Wenxuzhong was already disheartened.  In this case, there is nothing else that I dare not say. The only thing that is great is death.

    "The three kings currently on the throne are Xiao's biggest support. If it weren't for the direct descendants of the Tian family occupying the throne, and the Taishang personally promised to abdicate. With Xiao's foundation in the Song Dynasty, how could he  Can he reach his current position? Once the three kings have secured their positions, if they leave aside Xiao as a powerful official, he will not be able to rest in his position for a day, and it is inevitable that he will lose his position soon Maybe Xiao will have a better future.  The power's calculation methods, but the changes in Hedong, made him unable to follow the steps, so he wanted to be anxious for Shang Diji and made a gesture of joining forces with the Supreme Being. The three kings were not smart emperors, and they would be overturned by someone like Xiao.  Being frightened by Yun Fushouyu's method, it was not what he said, but Xiao's biggest reliance. For a moment, he had no worries and could just deal with the matter in Hedong and keep his Shenwu victorious army.  . The students thought that once the situation in Hedong worsened, Xiao must be prepared to go out to control Hedong himself! "

    Li Gang's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "Brother Shutong, I think so, but Thief Xiao's methods will cause a lot of trouble in the future."

    Yu Wenxuzhong sighed: "Why not? The biggest hidden danger is that the Supreme Being will return to the eyes of the world. Now that the Supreme Being has been praised, people who are interested will naturally take action. Not to mention that the three kings will be wary of Xiao in advance.  In the future, he will naturally try his best to get rid of Xiao's manipulation. Although he is successful for a while, it will create countless hidden dangers in the future! Not to mention that if he leaves the town of Hedong, no matter how short the time he leaves Bianliang, he will not be afraid of changes in Bianliang.  ? His Shenwu Changsheng Army is not the only one in the world! Maybe Hedong's troops are completely devoted to him, and the new army in Bianliang may not go all the way with Xiao!

    ??¡­¡­A wise man will not take advantage of a small gain in the moment but a big disaster in the future.  How could Xiao, who was as profound and astute as he was, make such a foolish move? Why didn't he simply recall the Shenwu Changsheng Army and return it to Bianliang?  Did Ganges drink too much water or did his head get caught in the door?  Hey, what's wrong today? Why am I saying something I don't understand again?  "

    Yu Wenxuzhong scratched his head strangely, but Li Gang was silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly: "What everyone said is true, Brother Shutong sees things clearly, and there are few people in the capital who can match him Hedong  When the Jurchens invaded, the Shenwu Changsheng Army had no more than 10,000 infantry and cavalry. It was necessary to prepare the Shaanxi Fourth Army in the west, and the King of Jingyongning Army in the east to expand his troops. Needless to say, there should be an elite force ready to go south to Bianliang to stabilize the situation.  How many can resist the Jurchen invaders? If the Jurchens loot and repay, if they go deeper and the Shenwu Changsheng Army is defeated, the overall situation of the Xiao thieves in Bianliang will be unstable!"

    Li Gang's expression finally became solemn, and he sighed: "The situation has changed, and the country is no longer in its peak. The country's strategy of using culture to control military force is gradually wavering. The Western Army supports the Song Dynasty and can only fight with strong troops, and the country will gain wealth.  Half of the income from the tax was devoted to the Shaanxi Fourth Army, but the central government could not punish them. In recent decades, the Shaanxi Fourth Army had changed many officials and officials, no matter how small or large the punishment was.  Chuang, no matter how he traded with the Western thieves to make a profit, or even raised the Western thieves for self-respect, how many generals did the imperial court deal with?Finally, Tong Guan was able to subdue the Western Army, and he marched south and north. He also slightly divided and weakened these Western Army generals, and even separated a Yongning Army.  As a result, Xiao Thief's Shenwu Ever-Victorious Army took advantage of the situation and rose up again!

    If Xiao Thief didn't have such a powerful and victorious army, how could he be able to gain a foothold in Bianliang? The imperial court tried to punish him several times but tried to punish him. In the end, he caused the chaos in Dumen and became the king of the country.  King Yan?  Manipulating the imperial court and controlling the king brought unprecedented shame and humiliation to the Song Dynasty!  "

    Li Gang's tone was somber, which made Yu Wenxuzhong feel moved. He nodded and sighed: "Mr. Liang Xi is right, but it's a pity that there are still many scholar-bureaucrats who can't understand the changes in the situation. The martial arts have become powerful, and only then can we have the power of the capital."  Change. If we continue like this, the disaster of the feudal town will not be far away!"

    Li Gang nodded: "Thief Xiao understands better than the scholar-bureaucrats that he must firmly control a strong army no matter what. That's why he attaches great importance to the Jurchen invasion of Hedong and the police of the Shenwu Changsheng Army. As for why he is unwilling to lead Shenwu Chang  When the victorious army enters the defense, if you think about it carefully, you will find that there is nothing more than a Shenwu ever-victorious army located in a strategic place east of the river, commanding the Shaanxi Fourth Road in the west, and threatening the Yongning army in the east. There are only two capable armies north of the Yellow River in the Song Dynasty.  If they return to the town, whether Hedong belongs to the Shaanxi Fourth Army or the Yongning Army, the Shenwu Changsheng Army will be passive at every step if something changes.  If the army cuts off the water transport, Xiao Thief will be able to capture him at the Battle of Bianliang, so Xiao Thief will not be able to lose the land east of the river!"

    Before Yu Wenxuzhong had time to think about it in detail, he was very interested in listening to it.  He also understood that although Li Gang had a good reputation, military affairs were not what he was good at. After serving as an official for so many years, Li Gang was either relegated to the outside world, or resigned and lived in seclusion in the central government for a very short period of time.  If you don't do military and national affairs, you won't be very good at it.  This in-depth analysis was made through repeated planning and inference by many people, but it was now said through Li Gang's mouth.  Li Gang seemed to be living leisurely in Bianliang, reading empty books, but secretly, he had no idea how deep he was with the anti-Xiao Yan forces all over Bianliang!

    Li Gang raised a finger again: "The second thing is that Xiao Thief may have to create room for him to retreat in Hedong. As long as Hedong is built for him to be impregnable, even if the Bianliang center fails to retreat, it will still lose its status as a vassal town. You know  The mountains and rivers in the east of Hedong were so beautiful that the Northern Han Dynasty had been at loggerheads with the Song Dynasty for decades. As long as he had strong soldiers and a piece of land to support his army, Xiao Thief thought he could always save his fortune! "

    Yu Wenxu gave a high-five: "Mr. Liang Xi made it clear! Students bow down If this is the case, no wonder Thief Xiao has to make preparations to go out to suppress Hedong even if he resorts to such a method that has countless consequences  Does Mr. Liang Xi think that as long as Thief Xiao comes out of Hedong, things will be promising? "

    Li Gang sneered: "How can Thief Xiao be such an easy person? Otherwise, how could he have transformed the capital with just a few hundred armored soldiers and become the leader of the powerful officials in one fell swoop? He is the prince's consort, and he has the right to serve.  In the name of the Supreme Being, if he came out in the name of taking the Supreme Being to live in peace in Hedong, how could the three kings not worry that Xiao Thief would be restored in the name of the Supreme Being?  With the army of diligent kings in the world, central court officials like Bianliang will not agree on one thing at that time. I am afraid that there will be more ministers! How will the three kings handle themselves at that time?  Should you? The three kings are people with little knowledge and are prone to being weak and swayed, and they are even more isolated by Xiao Thief's men. The situation at that time is that even though Xiao Thief is out of control in Hedong, he will lead the conquest with the two kings!  , It¡¯s very thoughtful and has been calculated to the extreme!¡±

    Yu Wenxu was horrified. He had seen Xiao Yan's methods countless times.  But whenever there is a new situation, he still has to admire Xiao Yan's methods.  How could the world bring such an incredible person to the world?  The entire Song Dynasty is like in the palm of his hand?  Now it is already remarkable. If it can maintain its position for more than ten years and decades, with a deep foundation and many people joining in, Liu Chancao's situation will be expected!

    He really refused to give even the slightest chance to his opponent!  A piece of idle chess that looks like Shang Diji's will completely arrange the situation for the next few moves!

    At first, Yu Wenxu was a little disheartened, but then he thought, what does this important matter in the court have to do with him, an idler in the world?  Every day is nothing more than eating, sleeping, and waiting to die.  If you still care about so many things, is this something you can worry about?

    He smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "Since Thief Xiao has such deep intentions, I can only watch. Waiting for Thief Xiao to do the opposite and suffer the fate of God, what can I say?"

    Li Gang smiled lightly: "Although Thief Xiao has deep intentions, he can't forget everything.

    It turns out that he used the name of rebellion to charge the imperial guards and set up the new Shenwu Changsheng Army inside and outside Bianliang. The entire Bianliang was also under his control.  As long as the wings are full, you can do nothing.  ?Now, even if he can march in person under the king's command, the Yongning Army of the Western Army and other units will have the opportunity to join forces with him.  How can you prevent King Qin's army from coming if the imperial commander personally conducts the expedition?  Could it be that he could still fight against the Jurchens and at the same time start a war with the Yongning Army of the Western Army and other units?  At that time, as long as the Yongning Army and other units of the Western Army are controlled or persuaded, there will be a great chance to weaken the Shenwu Changsheng Army and rescue the Supreme Leader from the Xiao Thief Army!  As long as Xiao Thief comes out personally, he will have a chance!  Since Thief Xiao relies on a strong army, we must also have a strong army to deal with this rare traitor since the founding of the country!  "

    Li Gang was so speechless that he looked at Yu Wenxuzhong with bright eyes.  Yu Wenxuzhong was such an alert person, and he vaguely guessed Li Gang's intention.  But he was really frustrated and didn't want to get involved in these major affairs of the court anymore.  At the moment, he just smiled bitterly and said nothing.

    Li Gang suddenly said sternly: "Someone told me that Brother Shutong is smart and skillful, and has unparalleled dexterity. In Yanjing, he and Brother Daoxi once promoted the Western Army and had friendship with the generals of the Western Army. At this time, he was temporarily the capital.  The commoner is no more eye-catching than the courtiers, so I came here to ask Brother Shutong to go with me to the Western Army, to persuade the brothers of the Zhong family, and to persuade the proud and powerful generals of the Western Army to save him.  To support and protect the country of the Song Dynasty, we have done such a good job at a time when our lives have been shattered to pieces. The Song Dynasty has been supporting scholars for more than a hundred years, and there is not even one person who is willing to kill himself to repay it?

    ¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­¡­ The gangsters are inside.  The rise of the Jurchens is huge, and the ambition of this Hulu generation to invade the invaders will be greater than ever.  Do we still expect that Thief Xiao to defend the Song Dynasty from foreign aggression?  It is because of Xiao Thief's presence that we cannot use all our strength to keep this barbarian away.  If the Jurchen invaders knew how weak and lax the Song Dynasty was, they might go straight to Bianliang next time!  At this moment, how can we not step forward to eliminate evil for the country and turn the tide from collapse?  Do we have to wait until the Jurchen barbarians, like the Liao people, rampage across Hebei in the heyday of the Liao Dynasty, and wars are everywhere, or if those warriors really segregate vassal towns and create wars and misfortunes, and Xiao thieves usurp the throne, will we be able to contribute again?  At present, the benevolence of the Song Dynasty still exists, the remaining power of the scholar-bureaucrats who have controlled the military ministers for more than a hundred years is still there, and there is still something to be done in state affairs. If you delay one step further, you will regret it!  Brother Shutong has always had great ambitions. If he doesn't go out now, what will happen to the people?  "

    Yu Wenxuzhong's expression changed drastically. He could clearly see the chaotic situation in the Song Dynasty during the years under Zhao Ji's rule, including political chaos, financial bankruptcy, political chaos, military weakness, martial arts officers gradually losing control, and the prototype of vassal towns gradually emerging.  He has little hope for Zhao Ji. This king has too much desire and acts too easily, and the affairs of the country are already in his hands.  That's why he placed his hope on the dull and honest prince. He hoped that after the prince ascended the throne, he could take power, express his desire for revenge, get together with like-minded people, slowly adjust the state affairs, and enjoy the glory of history in the future.  A great name, only in this way can one live up to the life ambition of a man.

    Who would have thought that Xiao Yan would come down from the sky and turn his hands to cover the clouds and rain. In just a few years, he would smash the last bit of dignity of the Song Dynasty that had been holding on to it, and exposed that the Song Dynasty was actually already vulnerable.  Weak nature.  And the prince he had pinned his hopes on was now imprisoned in his hands. His ambitions were half in vain and half in water.

    From then on, he became disheartened. Whether Xiao Yan killed him or not, it didn't matter.  He's dead for a hundred years, but if he's still alive, he can just watch with cold eyes how the Song Dynasty falls apart.

    But I didn¡¯t expect that Li Gang, who had always been rejected by the central government and was upright and strong, still didn¡¯t give up, was still running, and still wanted to give his last effort to the great Song Dynasty!  Now he is even more stunned without any twists and turns. He finds himself in front of him and lets himself use his strength!

    What should I do?  Should he continue to hide from the world and pretend to be crazy, or should he pack up his ambitions and become Mrs. Feng again?

    He hesitated for a long time and suddenly asked: "But Prime Minister Cai?"

    Li Gang was startled for a moment and didn't answer in silence.

    Yu Wenxu chuckled softly: "In that case, the student should use his strength again. The worst is to die in Xiao Yan's hands Xiao Yan wins. It's amazing. I'm just hanging a street lamp, but I can pick one first.  It¡¯s a good locationwhy am I talking about things that I don¡¯t even understand today?¡±

    It must be Cai Jing, it must be Cai Jing!  Only he has the resources and ability to arrange everything secretly, and has the prestige to manipulate people like Li Gang.  There are also resources to persuade the Western Army to contribute.

    It is natural to think about it. Cai Jing was a very popular minister in both Zhao Ji and Zhao Huan dynasties.  Xiao Yan became the master of the divine weapon, but he was still a minister.  Why should he serve Xiao Yan wholeheartedly?  If we don't deal with it secretly and wait to overthrow the rebellious officials and traitors like Xiao Yan in one fell swoop, then Cai Jing will be the hero who will live and die. As long as the Song Dynasty is here, the Cai family will be powerful and wealthy, and they can stay with it forever!  What's more, he was born as a scholar-bureaucrat after all, and his interests were naturally aligned with the scholar-bureaucrats. After Xiao Yan made his move, warriors rode on the heads of scholar-bureaucrats from then on. Could it be that the dark years of the late Tang and Five Dynasties, when the civil servants' dynasty was precarious for more than a hundred years, would not be repeated again?  Through more than a hundred years of literary experience,The remaining power of Xiwu is still there, and there is still the possibility of regaining this momentum!

    Xiao Yan was very good at calculating, and Cai Jing was equally generous.  Originally, he was quietly watching and waiting for the situation to change, and would never jump out to confront Xiao Yan when Xiao Yan's position was still stable.  When the Jurchens in Hedong invaded, Xiao Yan wanted to be the emperor's concubine, and it was very likely that he would leave Hedong to preserve the foundation of Xiao Yan's career. When such an unexpected change occurred, Cai Jing seized the opportunity to act decisively, and the candidates he chose were excellent.  He was a person like Li Gang who had a great reputation and could win people's trust. Warriors would naturally lower their heads in front of him, but he happened to come and go quietly and would not attract Xiao Yan's attention.

    Since my husband and the prime minister have already taken action, I just want to take advantage of it!  Let¡¯s see if there is any room for recovery in the Song Dynasty.  Is this Qi still in the Zhao family?

    Hearing Yu Wenxuzhong¡¯s agreement, Li Gang took a step back, sincerely and sincerely, raised his hands, and bowed solemnly to Yu Wenxuzhong.

    Yu Wenxu stood still and received Li Gang's gift.  He chuckled and said: "No wonder Fang Teng was running around inside and outside to arrange the wedding, and the Bianliang Center was there for everything and tried its best to cooperate. No wonder everything went on so fast. Originally, a major event like Shang Diji's took only a few months.  The management is not a success, but now that the news is coming, everyone is looking forward to marrying Emperor Maode in the next few days! Everyone is looking forward to someone Xiao settling down in Bianliang and arranging everything as soon as possible. They are also looking forward to the news of Shenwu Changsheng from Hedong!  There is even more unfavorable news about the army. The sooner someone Xiao leaves Bianliang, the better!

    ¡­¡­I just pity the Maode Emperor¡­ It is said that the Supreme Emperor is the most beautiful and the shyest.  But it became the most important chess piece.  The Song Dynasty was like many men, officials and military generals, but they pinned their hopes on a young empress A man, would you rather feel ashamed?  "

    "It is said that Emperor Maode is still a D cup. Xiao Yan has caught this guy. She has big snow-skinned eyes and Tongyan's big breasts. I am greedy just looking at themForget it, I keep saying these strange things today.  It came out, I am too lazy to complain"
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