Adapting to Adaptations

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Adapting to Adaptations

Du Ling was filled with emotion when he heard this. He just smiled and did not argue with the man.

The man talked for a long time, but when he saw that Du Ling remained silent, he felt bored and turned around and left.

Du Ling then walked around the market for half an hour, bought some novelties and returned to his residence.

Du Ling stayed in Yarkand for more than half a month before setting off eastward to Khotan.

…

While Du Ling was traveling in Yarkand, Zhang Yue quietly arrived at Chigu City with his five hundred personal guards.

This was the season when the weather in Chigu was at its best, and Zhang Yue also had a rare moment of relaxation.

On this day, Zhang Yuezheng and his three ladies were hunting a yellow sheep.

Suddenly, I saw Yang You leading two people, riding horses from the east.

He couldn't help but frown. If there was no big deal, Yang You would not leave Luntai easily.

Zhang Yue immediately explained to the people on his left and right, got on his horse and headed towards the camp.

When he returned to the camp, Yang You was already waiting in the camp.

"Junhou!"

Yang You called out and looked around.

Zhang Yue understood and immediately asked his guards to guard outside the tent.

"But something happened in Chang'an?"

Zhang Yue asked after the guards left.

Yang You said, "There are a lot of things going on in Chang'an recently!"

Zhang Yue motioned Yang You to sit down and asked, "Tell me and listen!"

Yang You sat down and said, "The first thing is that the gentleman has been made a prince!"

Zhang Yue was shocked when he heard this, "Who recommended it to the emperor?"

Yang Youdao, "The intelligence obtained by Qianniuwei shows that it was the left general Shangguan Jie and the imperial censor Sang Hongyang who advocated!"

Zhang Yue felt relieved when he learned that Huo Guang had not heard about it.

Zhang Yue tapped a few cases with his fingers, and after a long while he sighed and said: "Shangguan Jie, Sang Hongyang has finally embarked on this path!"

Yang Youdao, "The Lord's intention is that Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang want to seize power?"

Zhang Yue said, "Yes, it was a conspiracy between the two of them!"

Yang You asked, "How should you and I behave?"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "No matter what the purpose of the two of them is, Huan'er has been granted a title after all, so I should be grateful!"

Yang You said, "But if this happens, won't it cause the general to be dissatisfied?"

Zhang Yue laughed when he heard this and said, "Huo Guang is a very human being. If he can't see through this little trick, how can he win the emperor's trust and entrust him with big things?"

Yang You nodded and said, "What the Lord and Marquis said is true, so my servant immediately informed Zhang Kun to thank Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang in the name of the Lord and Marquis!"

After Zhang Yue thought about it for a while, he shook his head and said, "No, I should edit a book by myself!"

Yang You said doubtfully, "Why do you need to be like this?"

Zhang Yue laughed and asked: "Yang Youru, what do you think Chang'an thinks of the Western Region Protectorate now?"

Yang You was stunned for a moment when he asked, and after thinking for a while he said: "I think the princes of Chang'an regard the Protector of the Western Region as a prince!"

Zhang Yue poured a cup of tea for Yang You, and then said: "Yes, the Protector of the Western Regions is a prince in the eyes of the princes of Chang'an!"

Yang You took the tea and said suddenly, "I understand, Junhou wrote a letter to Shangguan Jie and others. It seems to be a thank you, but in fact he is handing a knife to Huo Guang!"

At this point Yang You stopped, and after a moment he continued:

"It is also taboo for princes to interact with court ministers. If there are changes in the future, wouldn't it be dangerous for the princes?"

Zhang Yue looked at Yang You with satisfaction: "Does Yang Youer know about Duke Wen of Jin?"

Yang Youdao: "The Lord said, "Chong'er is safe outside", but the Lord's position is different from that of Chong'er!"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "You should think more about it!"

Having said this, Zhang Yue continued to ask:

"What else is going on in Chang'an?"

Yang You temporarily put aside his doubts and reported, "Zhang Kun sent news that King Liu Dan of Yan wants to make friends with the king!"

Zhang Yue thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, Huan'er has already left Chang'an?"

Yang You said, "According to the news sent by Zhang Kun last time, the gentleman has decided to return to Yunyang County temporarily!"

Zhang Yue nodded, "Tell Zhang Kun to wait and see what happens and don't act rashly!"

Yang You agreed and continued, "Zhang Kunyan, the General's Palace recently appointed a man named Tian Yannian as a subordinate of the General's Palace. He has made friends with him, and the gentleman has received this person many times!"

"Tian Yannian!"

Hearing this name, the memory of Zhang Yue's later generations was suddenly stimulated.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Tian Yannian is a person you can make friends with, but not a close friend..."

Later, Zhang Yue took a closer look at other things that happened in Chang'an.

However, he did not put forward any opinions. He just asked Yang You to deal with Zhang Kun and act according to the situation.

"promise"

Yang You agreed and quickly left the camp with his men.

After Yang You left, Zhang Yue stayed in Chigucheng for a while.

During this period, they also received secret envoys sent by Wujiutu and Nimi.

At this time, Wujiutu and Nimi had already established their footholds on the banks of Rehai and Caspian Sea respectively.

This time, people were sent to Chigu City in secret to conduct transactions with the Han Dynasty.

Zhang Yue did not reject the two's request, but instead took the initiative to provide Ni Mi with 500 sets of armor weapons.

However, these armor weapons are not free, they also come with conditions.

…

When Zhang Yue returned to Luntai, Du Ling had also finished his travels and came to Luntai again.

Hearing that Zhang Yue had returned to Luntai, he immediately made a request to meet Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue naturally would not refuse this. On the third day after returning to Luntai, Zhang Yue received Du Ling in his mansion.

"Will Mr. Du gain anything from this trip?"

When Du Ling heard this, he sighed, "Only after Ling has passed through this trip can he know the merits of the king..."

Zhang Yue just shook his head: "This is not the fault of Yue alone. If it were not for the strength of the Han Dynasty, what he did would only add to the laughter..."

The two had a great conversation this time, and after this trip, Du Ling had suddenly transformed into Zhang Yue's little fanboy.

He took the initiative to tell Zhang Yue everything he saw and heard along the way.

When encountering any doubts, humbly seek advice from Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue did not hide his secrets and told Du Ling his understanding and opinions.

After some exchanges between the two, Du Ling unexpectedly paid homage to Zhang Yue again with a great ceremony.

Du Ling's actions made Zhang Yue ashamed.

Zhang Yue knew in his heart that Du Ling's knowledge was far superior to his own.

I was able to discuss it with Du Ling for so long only because of my memory from later generations.

"Your Majesty, I would like to study in Luntai for some time. Is it okay?"

Du Ling finally asked.

Zhang Yue was naturally happy when he heard this, "This is exactly what I have been dreaming of, but in my spare time, can Du Gong give some lectures to the official students?"

Du Ling said, "If you don't give up, Ling will be willing!"

Zhang Yue stood up happily and said, "This is something that a certain Luntai official wants to do..."

Later, at Du Ling's request, Zhang Yue personally sent Du Ling to Luntai to study.

Officials in Luntai heard that Du Gong, a great scholar from Chang'an, came to give lectures.

Everyone in the official school was extremely excited, and everyone rushed to the gate of the official school to welcome Du Ling.

Du Ling then settled in Luntai Guanxue and stayed there until the spring of the next year, when he was forced to leave due to family problems...
Chapter completed!