Chapter 524 People’s hearts are complicated

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

Chapter 524 People’s hearts are complicated

Zhang Yue looked up, with a smile on his face.

"It turns out to be Da Sinong!"

The person who made the statement was none other than Da Si Chang Nian Yan Nian, who considered himself to be Huo Guangma's pawn.

This is not the first time Zhang Yue has dealt with Tian Yannian, and he is quite familiar with him.

"How can our remote place in the Western Regions compare with Chang'an, a place with outstanding people and splendid places? Da Sinong was joking!"

Tian Yannian smiled and said to Zhang Yue:

"I wonder what your Majesty thinks of the current court?"

Tian Yannian held up his wine glass and looked at Zhang Yue with a half-smile.

With a smile on Zhang Yue's face, he first toasted Huo Guangyao with a glass of wine.

Then he turned to Tian Yannian and said, "I'm sorry, I have been fighting abroad all year round, so my ears are a bit hard... Please bear with me, Sir!"

It can be said that Zhang Yue's words did not give Tian Yannian any face at all.

Tian Yannian is worthy of being an old politician, and he has long been able to do whatever he wants, without being frightened by favors or humiliations.

Zhang Yue's words did not affect him at all. He smiled and asked the question again.

Zhang Yue smiled this time and said: "With a great general, the Han Dynasty can be said to be prosperous..."

While Zhang Yue was talking, he looked at Tian Yannian with a half-smile.

Judging from historical records, Tian Yannian was quite loyal to Huo Guang at this time, but he was not without selfish motives.

According to Qianniuwei's investigation, Tian Yannian embezzled a lot of money and food during his tenure as the governor of Hedong and after he became the chief agricultural officer.

According to Yang You's estimation, the wealth he embezzled has even exceeded that of Gongsun Jingsheng in the past.

But the strange thing is that the property Tian Yannian embezzled did not seem to go into his own pocket, but instead went into the Sima family in Hanoi.

Zhang Kun tried many times to explore the relationship between Tian Yannian and the Sima family, but unfortunately failed, and instead compromised several Qianniuwei spies.

Tian Yannian stared into Zhang Yue's eyes and said slowly: "I'm afraid your purpose of returning to Beijing this time is not simple!"

Zhang Yue smiled slightly: "What do you think, Da Sinong?"

Tian Yannian toasted Zhang Yue with a glass of wine and said, "Is your lord interested in returning to Chang'an to govern?"

Zhang Yue waved his hand and said: "Government, I am just a vulgar person, how dare I talk about governing... Being able to handle the affairs of the Western Regions well depends on the help of many heroes to avoid making big mistakes..."

Tian Yannian said with a smile: "You are too humble. With your talents, I am more than enough to serve as the prime minister of the Han Dynasty!"

Zhang Yue waved his hand and laughed loudly: "Prime Minister Yang is doing quite well now. It would be better for me to stay in the Western Regions honestly..."

Zhang Yuezheng was talking to Tian Yannian, when Yang Chang came over.

"Why did Marquis Yunyang and Da Sinong chat so happily!"

Tian Yannian said: "I am asking Marquis Yunyang for advice on how to govern the world!"

Yang Chang said: "Marquis Yunyang can manage the vast land of the Western Region into what it is now. He should be worthy of learning from the people of the world..."

Yang Chang's arrival allowed Zhang Yue and Tian Yannian to end their mutual testing.

Until the end of the banquet, the two of them did not talk alone again.

…

"Boy, meet your lord!"

In the evening, after Zhang Huan came off duty from the palace, he hurried home to see Zhang Yue.

Zhang Yue returned to Chang'an today. Logically speaking, Zhang Huan should have followed Huo Guang and others to greet him outside the city.

But for some reason, when Zhang Huan was about to set off, the emperor suddenly ordered Zhang Huan to enter the palace.

But when Zhang Huan entered the palace, the emperor did not summon him, but only let him stay in the palace for most of the day.

Zhang Huan first apologized to his father, and then asked about the doubts in his heart.

"What do you think the emperor did today?"

Zhang Yue muttered: "The emperor is indeed a smart man. Your Majesty hopes that I will not get too close to the general!"

Zhang Huan suddenly said: "That's it!"

Zhang Yue patted Zhang Huan on the shoulder and said, "How is the emperor's physical condition now?"

Zhang Huan sighed and said: "I am already terminally ill, and I can only survive for another month or two at most!"

Zhang Yue nodded silently. According to the original historical records, the emperor died in April of the first year of Yuanping and was buried in June.

If there are no accidents, Zhang Yue will only have one month to make the layout.

…

In the General's Mansion, Huo Guang was wandering in the hall with his head lowered.

Fan Mingyou and others were waiting quietly aside, no one dared to disturb him.

I don't know how long it took, but Huo Guang finally stopped.

"Do you think Marquis Yunyang will agree to this?"

Huo Guang asked Tian Yannian, Fan Mingyou and others.

The matter he asked was naturally related to the fact that Liu Bing was already the emperor.

Hearing this, Fan Mingyou stood up and worshiped: "General, I have heard that the former violent prince had serious conflicts with the Western Regions when he was still alive. Is this possible?"

Huo Guang frowned slightly: "Yes, it is indeed true. In the past, the people in the crown prince's womb sent people to assassinate Zhang Yue many times..."

"Li Si, the nephew of General Second Division, the think tank of the Western Regions, died in an assassination!"

"Zhang Yue also used the ancient ritual of cutting his face and vowed to avenge Li Si..."

Tian Yannian heard this and said: "If this is the case, I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to convince Marquis Yunyang, and it will also need to be given enough benefits!"

When Fan Mingyou saw Tian Yannian speaking, he immediately asked, "Didn't Da Sinong test Zhang Yue today? I wonder if there are any gains?"

Tian Yannian shook his head and said: "That Zhang Yue is worthy of being a posthumous prince. He is meticulous in everything he says and does. He didn't find out too many useful things..."

"But from a certain point of view, Zhang Yue has a lot of ambitions when he returns to Beijing this time. If you want to satisfy him, you may have to pay a big price..."

Fan Mingyou nodded and said: "If we can pay some price in exchange for the support of Marquis Yunyang, this deal will be worthwhile..."

Huo Yun said dissatisfiedly when he heard this: "For so many years, the entire court has been maintained by the general. Why should we share profits with Zhang Yue!"

Huo Shan also said: "What Huo Yun said is true. Zhang Yue can still share some benefits with him in the Western Regions. Now that he is in Chang'an, his life and death are in my hands..."

"Asshole, shut up!"

Before Huo Shan finished speaking, Huo Guang was furious.

"Short-sighted!"

Huo Guang changed his usual image and cursed at Huo Yun and Huo Shan.

When Huo Yun and Huo Shan saw Huo Guang getting angry, they lowered their heads and did not dare to say another word.

Jin Shang sat aside, watching everything in front of him quietly, remaining silent.

Huo Guang scolded Huo Yun angrily, and Huo Shan looked at the golden reward sitting quietly aside.

"Jin Shang, what do you think of Marquis Yunyang?"

Since his father's death, Jinshang has secretly maintained close contact with the Yunyang Marquis Mansion.

Naturally, we understand the attitude of Marquis Yunyang and even the collective of the Western Regions towards Liu Ju and Liu Bingji.

But he obviously won't tell Huo Guang the truth, at least not yet.

"General, I think it is too early to discuss this matter at this time..."

"Now everyone in the court is advocating for King Guangling to succeed to the throne... Someone thought that we should resolve this matter first!"

Huo Guang stared at Jin Bo and said, "There is some truth in what you say... Who do you think Marquis Yunyang prefers to be the emperor?"
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