After chatting for a while and resting for a while, Liu Chengyou took the initiative to leave, shouldered the hoe, and went to the fields again. As the elder brother, Liu Chengxun consciously set an example and refused to fall behind, so he dragged his somewhat weak body to the field and continued to dig awkwardly on the ground. .
After the two left, a civil servant not far from Liu Zhiyuan listened to the conversation between father and son. He glanced around with shrewd eyes, put down the farming tools in his hands, walked to the side of the field, and smiled. He cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
The man was in his thirties, with a clear face, good spirits, and a well-groomed beard. His name was Su Fengji, and he was an official in Jiedu Magistrate, Hedong. He was Liu Zhiyuan's confidant and was highly valued by Liu Zhiyuan. Liu Zhiyuan was of a good nature. He was strict and strict, and everyone was in awe and respect him. Only this Su Fengji was lucky enough to serve him, and he checked his appearance and entered the manuscript. Every time he made suggestions, Liu Zhiyuan mostly agreed and rarely objected. In short, Su Fengji got along well with Liu Zhiyuan. very nice.
"Oh?" Liu Zhiyuan's attitude towards Su Fengji was indeed much kinder than others. He actually showed him a smile that was rare for ordinary people and asked curiously: "Why are you so happy?"
Su Fengji looked very respectful, standing with a respectful bow, and glanced at Liu Chengxun and Liu Chengyou in the distance: "The prince is respectful and filial, gentle and tolerant; the second prince, although he is taciturn, is resolute, courageous and has a lot of experience. If this is the case, isn’t it a happy event for the king? The two princes are both in the shape of dragons and phoenixes, as beautiful as the sun..."
Su Fengji's flattery was loud and touched Liu Zhiyuan's heart, but his expression was serious and he responded: "How can these two sons deserve such evaluation? Well...but Dalang has a mellow nature, and indeed It’s true, as for Erlang——
After speaking for a while, Liu Zhiyuan's eyes suddenly became a little deeper: "In the past six months or so, my temperament has changed drastically. I am overly solemn, and my words and deeds are sharp. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing..."
Liu Zhiyuan obviously regarded Su Fengji as someone close to him, but he did not mean to hide his comments about his two sons. He had been with Liu Zhiyuan for a long time, and he probably understood his concerns, but Su Fengji did not dare to express any opinions rashly.
Lowering his head and looking up again, with a clever look in his eyes, Su Fengji's expression naturally turned to the topic, with a hint in his words: "What the second prince just said is not unreasonable. The Jin Dynasty has died, and the Central Plains has no owner. Hu The captives are rampant. Your Majesty should really be proactive——"
Su Fengji was obviously preparing for a long speech, but was rudely interrupted by Liu Zhiyuan: "How can you take Zhuzi's words seriously?"
Seeing that Liu Zhiyuan was "angry", Su Fengji's face became more relaxed. He was calm and thought about himself and said slowly: "The beautiful land east of Hedong has been used by the kings since ancient times. Not to mention the distance, the king of Jin supported it. , to resist the strong Liang Dynasty, and Zhuangzong destroyed the Liang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty prospered; ten years ago, Gaozu suppressed Hedong, fought against the world with a corner of the country, and drove straight into Luoyang, where the Great Jin Dynasty flourished; now the king has many soldiers Ten thousand, the people are at peace, the army is strong, and the Central Plains has fallen under the iron heel of the foreigners. If we let the heroes from the east of the river go south to the Central Plains, we can expect an imperial career..."
"Shut up!" After hearing Su Fengji say such straightforward "rebellious words", Liu Zhiyuan looked horribly angry and scolded Su Fengji with a fierce glare.
Su Fengji was a little unfinished, but when he met Liu Zhiyuan's gaze, he closed his mouth wisely. He thought he had guessed Liu Zhiyuan's thoughts, but at this moment, facing his fierce eyes, his heart still couldn't help but beat. Liu Zhiyuan, the King of Peking, was not a good person. , his body couldn't help but tremble, and Su Fengji quickly buried his head.
Liu Zhiyuan's passionate words came to my ears: "If you dare to say such rebellious words again, I will not be treated lightly. I am separated from the emperor, and I have long received the country's favor, so I should repay it. The Jin Dynasty is declining, and the emperor is dusty.
Falling into the hands of the Khitan, being alone thousands of miles away, and not being able to reach help, I feel heartbroken and regretful. How dare you have such rebellious thoughts! Don't say this again! Don't say this again!"
Liu Zhiyuan's emotional look seemed real. Su Fengji was also a smart man. His eyes flickered a few times and he bowed: "I understand the loyalty of the king. I have made mistakes with my nonsense, so please punish me!"
"If you repeat this argument again, you will be severely punished!" With a slight snort, Liu Zhiyuan stood up and walked away, as if he was really angry.
Seeing this, Su Fengji hurriedly left with several Yajiang guards, without any trace of panic on his face.
Liu Zhiyuan's answer to Su Fengji was of course untrue and nonsense. If he were really loyal to the Jin Dynasty, he would not have stood guard at the pass and watched the success or failure during the five-year confrontation between the Jin Dynasty and the Khitan.
He also secretly took in scattered soldiers to strengthen his own power. During the Zhongdu Bridge Incident, Du Chongwei's entire army surrendered. When Bianliang was in danger, King Qin did not show any support from him. When Yelu Deguang entered Bian, he saw all the Jiedu vying with each other.
When he came to see him, he did not hesitate to send people to pay homage to the palace with heavy gifts, showing his loyalty...
It can be seen from Liu Zhiyuan's actions that he is ambitious. In fact, it is impossible for him to be without ambition when he reaches his prestigious position, and if he does not advance, he will retreat. During this period of time, many people in Hedong Civil and Military have given him overt and covert support.
It’s a side story. Although Su Fengji’s statement is bold and straightforward, he is not the first, nor will he be the last.
There is only one reason for Liu Zhiyuan's "resolute" attitude. The time has not come yet. First, the situation in the world is still unclear. Although they have heard about the tyranny and arrogance of the Khitan Lord Yelu Deguang in the Central Plains, and although the soldiers and people have fiercely resisted, it has not yet been achieved.
Liu Zhiyuan also felt a little guilty about the scale. The hundreds of thousands of Hu and Han troops under Yelu Deguang were still very intimidating. He was not willing to use the wealth he had worked so hard to manage in Hedong to go head-to-head with the Khitans.
Liu Zhiyuan's approach at this time was, in one word, wait and see.
The movement on Liu Zhiyuan's side caused a stir, and the civil and military officials who were working on the fields looked sideways. Liu Chengyou also glanced subconsciously, but soon he concentrated on turning over the soil. One acre must be reached.
After the King of Peking left, many people began to be lazy, and the show seemed a bit anticlimactic. In the end, only Liu Chengyou and a few lowly officials completed the hoeing work in full. Those few civil and military officers were all silenced by Liu Chengyou
Keep it in mind.
When great changes are coming, there must be strange signs. At this time when all things are recovering and spring is blooming, there is always an atmosphere of imminent rain inside and outside Jinyang. In the evening, the commander of the Nancheng Gate reported that suddenly there was
The "demon wind" rises, and the "Jin Banner" at the top of the city is broken. Liu Zhiyuan asks the left and right, but there is no answer. Only Su Fengji plays the role of explaining the confusion, saying that this is a warning from God, and there may be drastic changes. Liu Zhiyuan is silent for a while.
What kind of changes can happen now?
Coincidentally, shortly after sunset, a piece of news came from Bianjing. Just yesterday, on the first day of the second lunar month, Yelv Deguang, the Lord of the Khitan, proclaimed himself in Bian Palace with the "support" of the officials of the Tibetan and Han Dynasties.
Emperor, he changed the name of the Khitan state to "Liao", changed the Yuan Dynasty to Datong, granted amnesty to the world, and officially ruled China legally. It was accompanied by a slightly tough edict: "From now on, the governor and governor will not be allowed to show their teeth.
Soldiers, city war horses."
Six hundred miles flying cavalry came to report, and there was another wave of ups and downs in Jinyang City. Liu Zhiyuan put down his half-eaten job and urgently summoned the Bafu officials who belonged to the palace to discuss matters.
Under the night, the palace was still solemn. The spacious and majestic main hall was even more silent and silent. There were only a few lamps burning silently, and the swaying flames released wisps of blurry light.
There were only about ten people in the hall, and Liu Zhiyuan had no intention of making a big discussion. The civil and military officials were led by Yang Bin, the right governor, and Liu Chong, the commander of the horse and infantry forces. There were also Liu Xin, Hu Yanke, Wang Zhang, Shi Hongzhao, Chang Si and other Liu Zhiyuan's subordinates. He is a senior civil and military officer. It is probably more than half a year ago, especially his outstanding performance in recent times, and Liu Chengyou is also included in the list.
Sitting upright next to his uncle Liu Chong, he took the second seat on the right, his expression similar to everyone else's seriousness. Of course, Liu Chengyou was not nervous at all. Yelu Deguang proclaimed himself emperor and established Liao Dynasty. He had already done so. "Expected" is not something to make a fuss about.
At the same time, Liu Chengyou's eyes occasionally glanced at a middle-aged military general at the back of the hall. He had a dignified face and a heroic demeanor. That was Guo Wei, the military officer of the Han Dynasty military capital in Hedong. At this time, Guo Wei was in Liu Zhiyuan already had a certain status under his command, but that was it. Compared with Liu Chong, Liu Xin, and Shi Hongzhao among the generals, he was just a "younger brother".
Kongmu is like a hole, and everything is in his hands. Guo Wei, the Kongmu officer, has no control over the affairs of the soldiers and horses, but the current situation of the soldiers and horses in Hedong is beyond his control. Just like the Longqi led by Liu Chengyou Army, he would never be able to get involved.
However, Liu Chengyou would not look down upon this military minister who was not yet famous in the world at all. Every time he looked at him, the words "yellow robe and body" kept swirling in Liu Chengyou's mind, and his eyes involuntarily became cold.
Probably because Liu Chengyou's gaze was too cold and stern, Guo Wei noticed it and looked towards him, only to see Liu Chengyou who had turned his head and his expression returned to a calm expression. His thick eyebrows frowned slightly, and a hint of doubt appeared in Guo Wei's calm eyes.
"The king has arrived!" With Yajiang shouting loudly, the atmosphere in the hall became tense and everyone cheered up.
Liu Zhiyuan was dressed in crimson clothes, stepped up to the main seat, sat down with Da Ma Jin Dao, looked around, spoke very quickly, and said directly: "The Khitan Lord has proclaimed himself emperor, and there is an uproar in the country. I am afraid that his decree has already been announced. We are on our way from the north. I just asked, where should I go from the east of the river?"