In winter, in the north, the leaves have fallen in color and the trees are bare, making it look particularly deserted.

Different from the north, although southern Xinjiang has the bleakness of winter, it is more green.

The trees are still green, and there's even green grass in the corners.

This climate makes the four seasons in southern Xinjiang less distinct, and also brings about the possibility of three crops a year.

"This is the land of abundance!" the King of Yue said with his hands behind his hands.

"There is no shortage of food in southern Xinjiang, but it lacks strength." Zhao Dongping hurried in and saw the King of Yue standing under the tree thinking, and smiled.

There was a smile on the delicate face of the King of Yue, "The foreign races in southern Xinjiang are tough."

"That's a foreign race." Zhao Dongping said, "Foreign races are unreliable."

The king of Yue was unconvinced.

Zhao Dongping took a few steps forward, stood beside and behind him, raised his head, and looked from his angle, only seeing the colorful shadows of the trees.

"The envoy from Chang'an is here."

The King of Yue said nothing.

"Zhang Huan had a secret discussion with the envoy."

The King of Yue smiled.

"I thought it was a big deal."

The King of Yue said calmly: "What is more likely is...difficult things!"

A follower came in hastily.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang, please go over there."

The King of Yue turned around and said, "I will go after breakfast."

Zhao Dongping smiled bitterly, "Your Majesty..."

"No rush."

When the food was brought, the king of Yue ate slowly.

The chamberlain Ma Yuan was waiting on the side. Seeing that the King of Yue liked to eat rice cakes, he whispered: "Your Majesty, this rice cake is a gift from General Shi. He said it was made by his old mother."

"oh!"

The King of Yue looked at the half-eaten rice cake.

Take another bite and taste it.

Open your mouth.

"Pooh!"

Rice cakes spit on the ground.

The King of Yue took a sip of soup and rinsed his mouth.

"I think it's dirty!"

After breakfast, the King of Yue went to the Jiedushi Mansion.

There are already many people sitting in the lobby.

The King of Yue arrived late, so Zhang Huan should have shown some courtesy.

"Excuse me, Your Majesty."

Zhang Huan was very polite.

The King of Yue smiled and said: "I was writing a letter to Chang'an, so I came a little late."

After everyone bowed, they sat down immediately.

Shi Zhongtang smiled at the King of Yue and bowed.

The King of Yue nodded.

The smile on Zhang Huan's face gradually faded.

"An envoy has come to the court, and your Majesty has given orders..."

Everyone sat up straighter.

But the King of Yue discovered that people who sat more upright had less respect in their eyes.

It can be seen that the status of the emperor in the hearts of these civil and military officials is not that high.

This thought flashed through the mind of the King of Yue, and he didn't worry about it at all.

"The Southern Zhou Dynasty was domineering and repeatedly instigated rebels to harass the southern border of the Tang Dynasty, resulting in numerous casualties among the people... The army in southern Xinjiang was on the alert, waiting for military orders."

Zhang Huan said murderously: "The Southern Zhou Dynasty intervened in the rebellion in southern Xinjiang for several years, and Chang'an has tolerated it again and again. I even went to court for this and reprimanded the princes in the court for being insensitive. Now it seems that I have underestimated them."

The King of Yue sneered in his heart, if the princes in the court wanted to clean up the Southern Zhou Dynasty, why would they wait until now?

Zhang Chumao said: "My lord, does this court want to attack Southern Zhou Dynasty?"

Zhang Huan said: "I don't know, but...it's all groundless, so go ahead and prepare!"

Everyone agreed.

Zhang Huan smiled and said: "Your Majesty."

The King of Yue nodded.

"I have a heartfelt request."

"Mr. Zhang, please tell me."

The King of Yue clenched his right hand.

"Your Majesty often sends letters to Chang'an. I would like to ask, Your Majesty, whether this battle...can be undertaken by our southern border!"

The King of Yue loosened his hand and said with a smile: "This matter is decided by the court, but Prime Minister Zhang thinks highly of me, but... I am also a member of Southern Xinjiang, so naturally I should try my best."

Zhang Huan smiled and said: "Yes! Your Majesty is also a member of our Southern Xinjiang."

After the King of Yue left, Zhang Chumao said: "Master, have you judged that the DPRK wants to send troops?"

Zhang Huan nodded, "Since your Majesty came to the throne, you have not had any thoughts of launching troops. You have even built a pear garden and sang and danced all day long. In this way, a messenger suddenly came from the court and ordered us to prepare for war. I thought that something must have happened.

Something."

"Is it because of the rebels?"

"No, the rebels have been suppressed by us recently. Your Majesty should not be like this."

"So... over there in Southern Zhou Dynasty."

"right."

Zhang Huan nodded, "Bei Xinjiang faced Bei Liao alone. Huang Chunhui's battle shocked the government and the public, and he gained the reputation of the backbone of the Tang Dynasty. I squatted in this place and couldn't find a chance to fight. This time it is

Good opportunity."

Zhang Chumao said with a smile: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is really thinking."

Zhang Huan smiled strangely, "King Wei has always wanted to lead an army in northern Xinjiang, but Huang Chunhui knows that he has no chance of staying in the East Palace. How can he dare to let him lead the army alone?"

Zhang Chumao said: "The King of Yue is different. Mr. Xian, you must think clearly!"

He is Yang's son-in-law, so he should naturally be on the side of the Queen and the King of Yue.

Zhang Huan certainly knew this, but he also knew very well that the King of Yue was almost the perfect candidate for the future crown prince.

He nodded slightly, "I know."

Zhang Chumao smiled slightly.

When he went out later, his entourage asked: "My lord, may we get a chance to fight this time?"

"Look." Zhang Chumao was not sure either, so he shouted: "Your Majesty."

The Yue King in front stopped and turned around, "Xu Guogong."

The queen is the daughter of the Yang family, and Zhang Chumao is the son-in-law of the Yang family, so they can be considered relatives.

"Your Majesty, do you want to go on an expedition?" Zhang Chumao asked with a smile.

The King of Yue hesitated for a moment and did not admit it.

Zhang Chumao smiled more and more kindly, "My husband, I just want the king to test Chang'an to see if he really wants to send troops to the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

Zhang Huan asked the King of Yue to write to Chang'an and ask if the Southern Xinjiang Army could fight independently. This question was raised to Chang'an. Whether Chang'an agreed or rejected it, he firmly believed in the idea of ​​attacking the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Of course the King of Yue knew it, but he still looked like he was suddenly enlightened, "So that's it?"

Zhang Chumao said: "If this matter can be tested successfully, Prime Minister Zhang will naturally..."

This is an exchange. If you, the King of Yue, find out information for me, I will help you mediate your expedition.

Even if they are allies, there is nothing wrong with exchanging benefits.
To be continued...