"My lord, Wang Jingchong, the Minister of War, would like to see you!"
The announcement from the steward in the mansion interrupted Yang Bin's gradually smoother thinking. His first reaction after hearing this was impatience. He looked outside the hall, where the cold mist was deep and vast, and he couldn't help but feel a little confused: "This person
Why did you come to visit me at night?"
"Ms. Sir, Wang Shilang came from the side door and his whereabouts are secretive," the steward added.
"It's so secretive!" Yang Bin muttered and casually gave instructions: "Take him to the side hall and wait. I will see him later!"
"yes!"
It can be seen from Yang Bin's tone and attitude that he does not think highly of Wang Jingchong, and even despises him.
The side hall of the Yang Mansion was a bit small. Wang Jingchong was not very unhappy about the fact that he could not even enter the main hall when asking for an audience this time. His expression was very calm. After all, he did not come to visit through the main door.
Wang Jingchong was dressed very casually, his robe was thin, and he seemed not to be afraid of the cold. His buttocks were slightly protruding, pressed against half of the chair, and his body was tight, looking very cautious.
Although the man was calm, his small eyes revealed a cold, wolf-like gaze. During the Battle of Du, Wang Jingchong used water transport to serve as an envoy and did some hard work. After returning to the court, he became the Minister of War, but
Without real power, it is still a false title. For the ambitious Wang Jingchong, it is absolutely unbearable to continue doing nothing like this.
After waiting for less than half an hour, with weak tea and cold hands and feet, Yang Fan finally appeared. Although his hands and feet were numb, the moment Yang Fan appeared, he stood up very quickly and said: "I have seen the Prime Minister."
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"Excuse me, I kept you waiting for so long!" Yang Bin's tone was not apologetic.
However, Wang Jingchong obviously didn't care, and there was a servile smile on his lips: "The Prime Minister is busy with many things, and I have taken the liberty of visiting you. It's really annoying, and I feel really uneasy."
The lower Wang Jingchong lowered his posture, the more contempt he felt in Yang Bin's heart. He frowned slightly, sat down and asked directly: "There is no need to say more compliments. What's the important matter, please come to see me late at night?"
Yang Bing did not give instructions, and Wang Jingchong did not dare to sit down. He simply stood, with a slave look on his face, and said cautiously: "Shu in Guanzhong is in chaos, and the imperial court wants to send troops. The lower officials heard that the commander of the army has not yet been selected. The prince
His Highness intends to decide on the general tomorrow..."
"That's what happened!" Yang Yan nodded, his expression became more and more serious, and he glanced at Wang Jingchong: "You seem to have something in mind?"
Regarding the issue of sending troops to Guanzhong, the issue was delayed for several days amid some disputes. Probably because the Guanyou side was still stable and the Shu army had not made any breakthrough, so the discussion of troops was delayed again and again.
Shi Hongzhao wanted to use Bai Zairong as his general. He was the former defense envoy of Qizhou, who was beaten to death by Liu Chengyou for causing harm to the army and the people. After he arrived in Tokyo, he took refuge with Shi Hongzhao, and he really saw eye-to-eye with Shi Hongzhao, so he was taken into custody.
In the Forbidden Army, he became the Marquis of Yu, the capital of Wujie Army.
Of course, the purpose of Shi Hongzhao sending Bai Zairong was to protect his younger brother Shi Honglang. His suggestion, based on the fact that Shi Honglang was deputy to Bai Zairong, was entirely to enhance his brother's qualifications...
Yang Bing strongly recommended that all casual members know Zhen Yanqi, who was one of the generals he had placed in the Forbidden Army in the previous period, and was directly exposed.
In fact, Prime Minister Wang Zhang recommended Taiwei Bai Wenke. Bai Gong was not only a hero in the founding of the Han Dynasty, but also Wang Zhang's father-in-law, but it was a little more reasonable, but he was too old.
Several people were too selfish, which made Guo Wei, who was ordered to resolve the matter as soon as possible, very angry. Even the "honest" people were angry. You can imagine how annoying the other generation's fight was. But Liu Chengyou couldn't bear it. , gave a limited time limit, decided to make generals tomorrow, and send troops the day after tomorrow. It was that strong attitude that made Yang Bin confront him head-on.
At this time, noticing Yang Bin's expression, Wang Jingchong's face became more and more flattering, and he smiled coquettishly: "What do you think, Prime Minister, I want to lead the army and go to Guanzhong?"
"Huh?" After hearing what he said, Yang Bing looked at Wang Jingchong unexpectedly, but seeing his respectful look, he couldn't help but mockingly said: "You must have heard about the dispute at the military meeting. You think you can be the commander-in-chief?" Bit?"
"The lower officials are self-aware, so naturally they don't have such extravagant hopes. They just want to follow the army and become a general!" Wang Jingchong stooped even lower.
Hearing this, Yang Bin fell silent and glanced at him, seeming to be thinking about something.
At this time, Wang Jingchong continued to flatter: "The war in the west is in turmoil. It is the time to use force. I am willing to serve as the prime minister's strategy to Guanyou..."
This sentence made Yang Bin's expression change, and he fixed his stern gaze on him for a while. He saw that Wang Jingchong had his head buried deep in his waist, still very respectful to him.
After thinking about it, Yang Bing waved to him: "You go back first. I will recommend you to be a general in Guanzhong tomorrow!"
"Thank you, Prime Minister!" Wang Jingchong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly nodded and bowed his head to express his thanks, just like a dog wagging its tail begging for mercy.
"Just bury a chess piece in Guanzhong!" After Wang Jingchong left, Yang Bing just muttered, but he didn't seem to take it too seriously.
It was probably Wang Jingchong's obedience that made Yang Bin realize that he was still the powerful prime minister of the Han Dynasty, and his mood improved a little. He calmed down and began to think about the upcoming changes in the Han Dynasty...
On the second day, under the auspices of Liu Chengyou's parents and children, the candidates for the generals for the expedition were decided with great efficiency. Liu Chengyou simply refused to accept the suggestions of Shi, Yang and others, and instead proposed Wang Jun.
Wang Jun has been following Liu Zhiyuan for many years. He has contributed a lot before and after the founding of the Han Dynasty. He has sufficient qualifications and abilities, is strong and trustworthy, and for a while Yang Bin and others really can't find a reason to refute.
After Liu Chengyou had been supervising the country for a long time, he could no longer restrain his strength. Since the others could not raise objections, they just let him decide.
After the discussion was over, Shi Hongzhao left with a dark face. His proposal was completely rejected, so he couldn't be happy. Moreover, he completely understood that he was really not as popular with the prince as he was with Liu Zhiyuan.
Sense of crisis!
As for Yang Bin, things were not much better. He had made plans in advance and decided to take a step back and not compete for the position of general. He wanted to make Wang Jingchong the capital supervisor, but Liu Chengyou rejected it.
Now, what else is there to discuss? Just let the prince make the decision himself. What do you want these ministers to do?
In comparison, Wang Zhang's attitude was more gentle. I don't know when Wang Zhang, who always wore the same pants with Yang Bin, had less contact with Yang Bin, and he was no longer a yes-man in the court.
Wang Jun was appointed and could not be changed. Faced with the sudden appointment of the commander-in-chief, Wang Jun was not only surprised, but also a little excited and a little grateful. At this time, Wang Jun was very dedicated to his achievements, commanding the army to defend against the enemy. Eliminating disasters and making peace with the world is a very good opportunity for performance.
Together with Guo Wei, he called Li Shu, the imperial official sent by Zhao Kuangzan to Tokyo to report the situation, and discussed the war situation in Guanzhong with Wang Jun.
To Wang Jun, Liu Chengyou had only two words of advice: first, Fengxiang must not fall into the hands of the Shu army. Second, Hou Yi was unsettled, and if he hesitated, he could do things cheaply, and don't be afraid of trouble. He would take care of it for him from Tokyo.
"Your Highness!" Liu Chengyou was a little surprised. Taking advantage of his rare free time, Wang Jingchong actually came up to him secretly.
Courageous enough.
"What's the matter?" Liu Chengyou looked at him.
In front of Liu Chengyou, Wang Jingchong was more submissive, but not as flattering as in front of Yang Yan. He lowered his eyelids, held his fists hard, and whispered: "Yang Yan has something different, your highness, the prince, should be careful!"
This sentence made Liu Chengyou very surprised. His originally relaxed expression immediately darkened, and he glanced at him indifferently, sizing him up, and various thoughts came to his mind.
This person has always been Yang Bin's son, why did he secretly come to him this time to tell the master's secrets?
After thinking for a moment, Liu Chengyou seemed to have thought of something. He stared at his respectful expression and said coldly: "Yang Xiangnai is the prime minister that the official family and Gu rely on the most. You suddenly found Gu and made such inexplicable remarks. Gu is very suspicious of you." What’s your intention!”
Hearing this, Wang Jingchong's expression changed slightly, but he quickly gritted his teeth and knelt down directly: "I don't dare to make unreasonable comments about the Prime Minister. If it wasn't a matter of great importance, how could I dare to find His Highness directly?"
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou slowly sat down and said calmly: "I want to hear what's wrong with Prime Minister Yang..."
Liu Chengyou's light words fell into his ears, and Wang Jingchong's tense expression obviously relaxed, and he immediately replied: "Last night, Yang Binju summoned his ministers to come over and told him that he wanted to recommend him as the deputy general of the march. He said in Beijing. Afraid of major changes, let me help you manage Guanzhong."
"When I suddenly heard this, I was extremely shocked. I really didn't know what Yang Fan meant by such an explanation. However, he was frightened by his power and only accepted it. After returning home, I couldn't sleep all night. I always felt that there was something in Yang Fan's words, and he dared to ask me to explain it to him. Luo Guanzhong, this is simply a rebellious statement. Today, I really heard that he had proposed to recommend the minister. The minister was frightened and did not dare to delay any more, so he came here to report to His Highness. Yang Bin, I am afraid that he has disobedient intentions. Please be careful, Your Highness!"
After listening to Wang Jingchong's report, Liu Chengyou narrowed his eyes slightly and considered him. The amount of information this person said was quite large.
There was no surprise, anger or any other extreme reaction. Liu Chengyou said quietly: "You are really courageous. Are you afraid of losing your life if you accuse the Prime Minister of rebellion?"