Which is more important?

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Which is more important?

After the eldest princess of Eyi entered Weiyang Palace, she learned that the emperor was not in Weiyang Palace, but went to Ganquan Palace.

In desperation, she had no choice but to turn back and head towards Ganquan Palace.

When she arrived at Ganquan Palace, it was already the second day.

At this time, her attendants had already been sent to Tingwei Mansion Prison.

When Princess Eyi obtained the emperor's edict, the Tingwei Mansion already knew that the eldest princess of Eyi and Sun Zongzhi, the senior official of King Yan, had planned to rob and kill Zhang Yue.

After Tingwei learned of this incident, he sent people to arrest Sun Zongzhi and urgently reported it to the emperor and the general.

After receiving the news from Tingwei, Huo Guang suppressed the joy in his heart and immediately summoned everyone in the shogunate for discussion.

"How do you think this matter should be handled?"

Huo Guang asked everyone in the shogunate

Tian Yannian stood up first and said, "Marquis Yunyang is the pillar of the country. If someone is trying to assassinate him, we must not ignore it!"

At this time, another disciple objected, "This matter involves the eldest princess. If we investigate, the world will be shocked..."

"hehe"

Tian Yannian sneered, "Do you want to do whatever you want?"

"Have you received the gift from the Lord?"

Tian Yannian scolded bluntly.

The man turned red in the face and retorted: "Tian Yannian, you are such a mouth-watering person, how can you be such a person!"

Tian Yannian said without comment, "If this is not the case, is it possible that Princess Eyi is more important in your heart than the general of the country?"

The man said, "How can a mere Protector of the Western Region be called a general of the country? The Lord is your Majesty's biological sister. How can the Marquis of Yunyang compare with him..."

Tian Yannian laughed and said, "You are just a protector of the Western Region, but you don't know how big the Western Region is?"

"The Western Region covers an area of ​​thousands of miles and has a population of tens of millions. There are more than 100,000 armored men under the Marquis of Yunyang... There are hundreds of thousands of righteous followers from various countries, half as many as China...

"In the eyes of a fool like you, you are not as good as any other woman... Are you stupid and incompetent, or do you have ulterior motives?"

Tian Yannian took a step forward and asked the man.

This person You Ziqiang argued, "The Western Region is not China's land, so there is no harm in abandoning it..."

As soon as this person said this, even Huo Guang, who had always been serious about his words, changed his expression.

Fu Jiezi originally had a close personal relationship with Zhang Yue, so he was not prepared to speak to avoid suspicion.

At this time, Ye Boran was furious, "Shut up, you short-sighted person, do you know what the Western Region means to the Han Dynasty?"

"If there is no Western Region and the Xiongnu regains strength, then the Xiongnu with the backing of the Western Region will definitely invade the borders... By then, dozens of counties from east to west will be caught in the flames of war!"

Chang Hui also said at this time, "What Mr. Fu said is true. The Western Regions are no less important to the Han Dynasty than Guandong...Kuandong cannot be abandoned, and neither can the Western Regions..."

Huo Guang nodded slightly at this time, "Come here, pull this person down and deliver it to the messenger... let me check who is behind him..."

Huo Guang did not believe that this person could really be so stupid. If he was really stupid, how could he be recommended to the shogunate.

After the troublemaker was dragged away, the meeting got down to business again.

"How do you think we should handle this matter?"

Huo Guang asked again.

After what happened just now, Fu Jiezi no longer avoided suspicion.

He stood up and asked, "General, who do you think is more important, the Marquis Yunyang or the Princess Eyi?"

Huo Guang said without hesitation, "Of course Marquis Yunyang is the most important!"

Fu Jiezi said, "In this case, why is the general so hesitant? He should deal with Princess Eyi himself!"

Huo Guang heard this and bowed, "Master Fu has spoken so highly, Guang has been taught!"

At this time, Chang Hui said, "After all, Lord Gai is your majesty's only living sister. As a rule, you can pay a fine to offset the crime..."

Tian Yannian also said, "What Mr. Chang said is true. The assassination has not happened yet, so Gai's crime can be paid off...but this matter needs to be informed to Marquis Yunyang first!"

Huo Guang nodded and said, "Shan..."

After thinking about it for a while, he said to Tian Yannian, "This is so, I will leave this matter to you!"

Tian Yannian suppressed the joy in his heart, stood up and bowed, "I will definitely live up to the general's expectations!"

…

When Zhang Yue and his party arrived in Wuwei, they had already received a message from Chang'an.

The letters sent by Zhang Kun and Huo Guang arrived in Zhang Yue's hands almost one after another.

"Your Majesty, what happened in Chang'an?"

Liu Yi stepped forward to ask.

Zhang Yue heard this and handed the letter to Liu Yi.

"Just take a look!"

Liu Yi took the letter with both hands and hurriedly opened it to read.

After reading the contents of the letter, he couldn't help but his hands were shaking with anger.

"What a cheap maid!"

Liu Yi, who was usually gentle and polite to others, actually cursed directly.

He had no idea that the eldest princess of Eyi would directly send dead soldiers to kill Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue looked at Liu Yi and laughed, "Why do you need to be angry? Lord Gai is not the only one who wants someone's head in Chang'an..."

Liu Yi said angrily, "Eyi is not worthy of being the eldest princess of the Han Dynasty!"

Zhang Yue shook his head and asked, "In your opinion, how should I act?"

Zhang Yue's question made Liu Yi stunned.

A few years ago, he would naturally have answered, "Princes who break the law are as guilty as the common people."

He wouldn't be so naive now.

Although the eldest princess of E is not very good herself, there are big bosses such as Shangguan Jie, Sang Hongyang and King Yan standing behind her.

What's more, the eldest princess of Eyi is the only surviving princess of the previous emperor, and is the half-sister of the current emperor!

It is difficult to truly convict Princess Eyi based on these two points, not to mention that the assassination did not actually occur.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Yi said, "Your Majesty, the officials think that it may be difficult to convict Eyi of the crime... but the guests and their families can be punished!"

Zhang Yue nodded, "Someone wants to take the head of a foreigner named Ding. What do you think?"

Liu Yi was shocked when he heard this. Even though he was far away from Shule, he was not unfamiliar with the name Ding.

He thought for a while and then said, "No, taking the head of a foreigner like Ding at this time may put the monarch in the limelight, but there is another person who must not be let go!"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "The one you mentioned is Sun Zongzhi..."

Liu Yidao, "Exactly!"

Zhang Yue shook his head when he heard this and asked, "Does the public know that "Zheng Bo Duan Yu Yan"?"

Liu Yi suddenly said after hearing this, "The prince is wise, but if he does this, he may be in danger again!"

Zhang Yue looked at the surrounding guards with a smile and said, "With such loyal people here, why should I be afraid?"

When the people around him heard this, they felt warm in their hearts.

Liu Yi also paid his respects and said, "Your Majesty has great views, and all the subordinates are willing to run away for you..."

Zhang Yue smiled and patted Liu Yi on the shoulder, "This big man will have to wait for me from now on..."

Zhang Yue was about to continue speaking, when another Chang'an messenger appeared in front.

The messenger came to Zhang Yue and his party, dismounted and said, "I am the messenger of General You. Please see Marquis Yunyang!"

Zhang Yue looked at Liu Yi and smiled, "He is actually Zhang Anshi's man, so indispensable!"

After speaking, he ordered, "Bring him here!"

Soon Zhang Zhan led the messenger to Zhang Yue's car.

"My servant is Zhang Jiong, a disciple of General Zuo, who has met Marquis Yunyang!"

When Liu Yi heard that it was someone sent by Zhang Anshi, he immediately hid far away.

Zhang Yue looked at him and said, "I don't know, General Right, what's the important thing for sending you here?"

Zhang Jiong cupped his hands and said, "The right general is worried about the safety of the king, so he specially ordered his servant to send an urgent letter!"
To be continued...