Summer in Chang'an is not a hardship for the nobles.
There is ice stored in the house, and there are several pots placed in the room. It is so cool and comfortable.
Even when going out, there is a carriage. There is also a basin of ice cubes in the carriage, and the scorching heat outside seems to be blocked.
Zhang Huan has lived in southern Xinjiang for many years. The grass and trees in southern Xinjiang are green all year round, and the summer is extremely hot. Therefore, the summer in Chang'an is not a torment for him.
But as the Minister of the Ministry of War, it is natural that there should be two basins of ice in the duty room.
Some people say that among the six ministers, Zhang Huan placed the least ice in his room, which shows that Zhang Huan was frugal. Zhang Huan did not say anything after learning about it, and then all five ministers quietly reduced the number of ice basins in his room.
Whenever they feel the heat is unbearable, they will inevitably curse Zhang Huan's ancestors.
"I like to see them angry but looking like they can't do anything about it."
Zhang Huan smiled.
Liang Jing knelt down and sat opposite him, looking at the hot tea on the table in front of him, not even interested in touching it, "Southern Xinjiang sent people to complain again, saying that the Southern Zhou Dynasty was ready to move, and the rebels were ready to move, and they wanted money and food.
, We need weapons, we need reinforcements..."
Zhang Huan said calmly: "You don't want a woman?"
"I guess I want it, but I don't dare." After saying that, Liang Jing burst into laughter.
Zhang Huan did not laugh, "The people in Northern Xinjiang said that there is a possibility of Northern Liao's southern expedition this year, but Huang Chunhui did not send anyone to ask for help. What do you think he was thinking?"
Liang Jing patted his increasingly swollen belly and said, "Probably, I am worried that His Majesty will be troubled! Why disturb His Majesty if there is no confirmed news."
"yes!"
Then the two of them exchanged a few useless words, and Liang Jing resigned.
After leaving the duty room, the entourage followed.
"Lang Jun, has Zhang Huan ever taken over?"
Liang Jing shook his head, "I tried several times, but Zhang Huan refused to suppress Southern Xinjiang, which shows that he knew what he was doing.
Now he is taking care of himself and doesn't want to offend anyone.
If he could, he would definitely ask the most outstanding embroiderer in the world to sew his ears and mouth together.
But does he think he can avoid disputes in this way? What a stupid person! He has stayed with those barbarians in southern Xinjiang for a long time, and his mind has become simple, and he will suffer big losses sooner or later!"
In the duty room, Zhang Huan stretched himself and said to his confidants who came in: "The imperial concubine has been childless for many years, and she will probably have no children in the future. The wealth of their brothers and sisters now depends on your majesty.
Your Majesty, the Spring and Autumn Period is at its peak, but after all...if that day comes, no matter whether King Yue or King Wei comes to the throne, their brothers and sisters will not be able to escape."
The confidant sat down and said, "Is he here to ring the bell?"
Zhang Huan nodded, "If the King of Yue comes to power, the brothers and sisters will probably die. If the King of Wei comes to power, the brothers and sisters will stay away from power.
As long as people have tasted the taste of power, how many can throw it away freely? Liang Jing is busy these days because he wants to suppress Southern Xinjiang."
The confidant said: "It seemed that the imperial concubine had no intention of accepting the adopted son of the general general. Now I see that it was just to contain the King of Yue. Who said that the imperial concubine is simple? Haha!"
"The palace is just a big mud pond. It's easy to die early." Zhang Huan said: "I don't want to get involved in this, at least not right now."
"When the Supreme Being grows old, I'm afraid I won't be able to get along with you!"
"At that time, I won't be able to become an official." Zhang Huan said calmly.
…
Liang Jing left the Ministry of War and entered the palace to ask for an audience with the imperial concubine.
Walking in the palace, the chamberlain was just ahead. From time to time he would turn sideways and talk flatteringly about how the imperial concubine was favored by your majesty recently, everything big and small.
More information than Liang Jing collected.
Until several people appeared in front.
"It's to respect the king."
The waiter said softly.
Jing Wang Li Bo is eleven years old this year, but he is still very naughty. Five of the gentlemen arranged for him by the emperor were so angry that he walked away. The sixth one was reportedly starched to the mat yesterday. The old gentleman knelt down and sat down.
After attending a class, when I thought about it again, I suddenly fell down on the desk. It was said that all the remaining ten teeth were gone, and my old face was swollen.
Li Bo looked around boredly.
"Your Majesty, in front of you is Minister Liang of the Ministry of War." The chamberlain Jin Yin said.
"It's him!" King Jing said carelessly, "Go up and have a look."
"I've met the king!" Liang Jing saluted and said with a smile: "The king seems to be in good spirits."
King Jing said with a smile: "I heard that you are quite proud of your time outside?"
Liang Jing smiled and said: "That's too much praise."
King Jing turned around and said, "Please spread out. I am talking to Minister Liang."
Jin Yin and others retreated.
King Jing coughed dryly: "You said there is a brothel outside?"
"That's right."
"Is there a beauty in the brothel?"
"Yes, quite a few."
"Perhaps Minister Liang will take me out of the palace? I will pay for it myself."
"Every prostitute must pay his own money, otherwise it will be bad luck."
"Shilang Liang is indeed an expert!"
"Excuse me, I am quite familiar with the aura on your Majesty's body."
"So, when can you leave the palace?"
"There should be a lot of palace people there, right? Isn't there anyone who likes you?"
"You can't touch those palace maids, otherwise if Aye finds out, they will all be replaced by chamberlains." King Jing said with a sad face: "You don't know, the chambermaids stink so much that I can't stand it!"
"However, Your Majesty is sure of himself..." Liang Jing raised his eyebrows and raised his index finger.
King Jing smiled obscenely, "I feel quite troubled when I get up every day."
"That's easy to say!"
"That's it!" King Jing pointed at him.
"That's settled." Liang Jing smiled.
The two of them went their separate ways.
King Jing still smiled mischievously, but his eyes were cold, and he said softly: "Do these brothers and sisters think that this king is a fool?!"
"King Jing, he is an interesting person."
When meeting the imperial concubine, Liang Jing mentioned the previous incident.
The imperial concubine looked around, and Jiao Li led the others to leave.
After the people left, the imperial concubine said: "Last time Your Majesty punished him, I sent some medicine to him. He should be a sensible person."
"If you are not a sensible person, you have become a thorn in the Queen's side. Back then, King Wei relied on his brute force to make a living for his mother and son. What did he rely on?" Liang Jing sighed, "There are no fools in the palace, and there is no fool in your Majesty's son."
"King Wei is forging iron!" the imperial concubine laughed and ridiculed, "He thought he was lying dormant, but he didn't know that he had been targeted by a group of powerful people."
"He beats his iron, but His Majesty won't let it go, right?"
"When it's useful, I'll pull her back. When it's useless, just let him hang out with that woman, out of sight and out of mind."
"Is there anything strange about that woman?"
The imperial concubine shook her head, "I thought there was something fishy at first. Your Majesty ordered the Eagle Guard to check it out. She is a genuine folk girl. My ancestors have been forging iron in Northern Xinjiang. When I came to her, this branch had no heirs... King Wei
Almost like a son-in-law."
puff!
Liang Jing couldn't help laughing.
Just as he and his sister were talking about the recent changes, Zheng Yuandong hurriedly entered the Ministry of War.
"Ms. sir!"
"What's the matter?"
"Great victory in Northern Xinjiang!"
"Oh!" Zhang Huan stood up suddenly, "Tell me!"
Zheng Yuandong said happily: "Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou, led the army to attack Tanzhou and defeated the Tanzhou army, killing and capturing more than 20,000 people!"
"good!"
Zhang Huan took out the map and spread it on the table.
"Here!" Zheng Yuandong pointed to Tanzhou on the map, "Yang Xuan led the army to defeat Yanbei first, and then the Tanzhou army attacked, and the two armies fought..."
"More than 20,000..."
"The Tanzhou army died in the battle and captured more than 7,000 people!"
Zhang Huan raised his head and said, "If you do this, you will be disabled."
"That's right." Zheng Yuandong smiled and said: "The Tanzhou Army has been crippled. If the Northern Liao Dynasty marches to the south this year, the Chenzhou Army will be able to go to reinforce Taoxian without any scruples."
The good news about Northern Xinjiang entered the court and the palace.
"Shilang Zhou, my son-in-law has won a great victory in this battle. It seems that the governor of Chenzhou may not be able to be replaced."
Zheng Qi smiled happily.
But everyone knows that Huang Chunhui and a group of important officials in Northern Xinjiang have fallen out with Chang'an.
Among them was Yang Xuan.
To mention this at this time is to whip the corpse.
Zhou Zun said calmly: "What Zheng Shangshu means is that it is best for the officials and generals at the frontier to ignore everything. Only in this way can they fulfill their duties?"
Or is it that Zheng Shangshu believes that all frontier officials and generals who perform meritorious service are disobedient?
Then, why not ask Zheng Shangshu to guard the border fortress for a few years and manage it by doing nothing. I hope I can still see your bones in a few years!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone knew that Zhou Zun was angry.
"Those who do things are criticized, those who don't do things or do bad things are praised. This is what you think! Is this what you call loyalty? Who are you loyal to? Which family are you loyal to?"
Zhou Zun felt extremely happy that his son-in-law had made a meritorious service. He felt proud and proud, and he couldn't help but want to vent his anger that had been pent up for many years.
Zheng Qi sneered, "How did I ever say this?"
Zhou Qin said calmly: "Last month you were still saying that there were people in Northern Xinjiang who were disobedient and suggested that a group of officials should be replaced. Isn't this true?"
Zheng Qi said haha.
One of the criteria for being an important minister is to be shameless!
"The Northern Liao Dynasty and the Southern Expedition are about to take place. Yang Xuan led the army to attack Tanzhou in order to reinforce Taoxian County during the war. He only focused on the Tang Dynasty, but he was ridiculed as a traitor by you and others with guns and sticks. Zheng Qi, otherwise,
Then I asked Yang Xuan to come to Chang'an, and you go to serve as the governor of Chenzhou, how dare you!"
Zhou Zun sneered.
Zheng Qi sneered but did not answer.
Someone said: "If he goes to Chenzhou, he is afraid that the Tanzhou army will be ecstatic and the remaining soldiers will dare to attack."
These words were extremely immoral, but Zhou Zun felt comfortable listening to them.
The confrontation between Zhou Zun and Zheng Qi spread to the palace without causing any ripples.
Until one afternoon six days later, envoys from Northern Xinjiang rushed into Chang'an City on horseback.
"The Northern Liao army has moved!"
The court was shocked!
The emperor, who was rehearsing a song and dance with his concubine in the opera garden, was also shocked.
"Invasion from Bei Liao?"
The emperor asked suspiciously: "Has the news been confirmed?"
Han Shitou said: "There is no news from the mirror stage yet. However, I think that the people in Northern Xinjiang dare not make false claims about such a major matter, otherwise His Majesty's thunderous wrath afterward will make their livers and gallbladders burst!"
The emperor squinted his eyes and said, "Huang Chunhui will not surrender!"
Han Shitou glanced at him, knowing that after saying these words, Huang Chunhui's family would suffer in the future.
It must not be done properly, otherwise the military and civilians in northern Xinjiang will be disengaged. However, all kinds of discussions are indispensable. Huang Chunhui's children and grandchildren will never want to serve in the officialdom.
The emperor immediately summoned his ministers to discuss matters.
"Report from Northern Xinjiang. Secret spies from Northern Xinjiang discovered that the Northern Liao army was heading south."
The ministers handed over the memorial.
The emperor didn't answer and said calmly: "The news needs to be confirmed."
Zhang Huan is an old man who protects himself wisely. He was like this when he was in southern Xinjiang, and even more so after returning to Chang'an. He did not dare to object to anything the emperor said.
The Minister of War is the most professional. If he doesn't speak, who else would dare to question the emperor's judgment?
Zhou Zun knew that the emperor wanted to wait.
Let it dry in northern Xinjiang.
But this is the country!
Aren't you worried about the defeat of Northern Xinjiang and the Northern Liao horses marching to Chang'an?
Zhou Zun couldn't help but think of the most dim-witted emperors in the history books. They were my toys. I'm happy to smash this toy. It's none of your business?
You want to talk about the people, you want to talk about so and so... In my eyes, the people are just like pigs and dogs. No matter how many pigs and dogs die, I will not feel sorry for them.
This is an extremely small number of emperors.
When Li Migang came to the throne, he also worked hard to govern, but it didn't take long before he started to enjoy himself and became obsessed with checks and balances.
Confused?
Zhou Zun felt that he was not confused. Looking at the emperor's method of checking and balancing the government, he was so shrewd that people secretly admired him.
This is his nature!
Dogs, there are dogs everywhere you go!
He can't turn into a dragon!
It’s time to talk!
Zhou Zun felt that the atmosphere was wrong!
If Northern Xinjiang can send news, it means asking for help.
Money and food!
weapon!
Civilian husband!
But the emperor said that the news was not confirmed, so he was delaying it.
The soldiers and civilians in northern Xinjiang were tortured and worried, so he was willing to give up.
Only in this way can the dignity of the emperor be satisfied.
But which one is more important, the dignity of the emperor or the safety of the country?
Zhou Zun looked at the ministers.
Even Left Prime Minister Chen Shen chose to remain silent.
As for Yang Songcheng and others, they are happy to see Northern Xinjiang in distress.
As for the country, for aristocratic families, the country is really not a big deal.
It's just a change of master...no, for them, it's a change of partner.
Perhaps, with the country being destroyed, they can reap more benefits.
Zhou Zun looked at Luo Cai, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Lao Luo stood there silently.
Last time he was driven home by the emperor, and then things turned around and he returned again, and his words became less and less.
What's the point of him opening his mouth?
don't know!
To open your mouth is to bring shame on yourself.
Zheng Qi and others can spray him all over his body.
The emperor glanced at the ministers and said, "Let's disperse!"
Northern Xinjiang needs to be beaten!
He was not attacking Huang Chunhui, who was short of time, but Liao Jin and the governors.
As long as I am willing, I can leave Northern Xinjiang alone!
The ministers saluted and sent the emperor off.
The emperor stood up. The light outside was too bright, and the light was a bit dazzling.
A figure walked into the light.
Zhang Huan stood there with his head raised.
The good-natured smile of the past is gone.
Open your mouth.
"Your Majesty, I have concluded that the Northern Liao army has moved south!"
