After Adou saw off his father-in-law, he turned around and ran off to find the queen.
When deciding on domestic affairs, ask the Queen. When deciding on foreign affairs, ask the Queen. This has always been his rule.
When the prime minister went to the "departure watch", the news of preparations for the Northern Expedition had already reached the harem. Zhang Xingcai was waiting for the emperor's return and was preparing to congratulate him. Unexpectedly, what Liu Chan brought back was the news of Li Yan's evil plans.
Liu Chan listened to her the exact conversation with the Prime Minister, and then asked, "Queen, how credible do you think this is?"
Liu Chan is honest, but he is not a fool.
After all, Li Yan is also one of the auxiliary ministers entrusted by his father. When it comes to matters such as conspiracy, one cannot be too cautious in seeking evidence.
After hearing this, Zhang Xingcai's pink face first froze, and then she frowned. She lowered her head and started thinking, and did not bother to answer the emperor's question for the moment.
Liu Chan was not in a hurry. He poured himself a bowl of tea and poured another bowl for the Queen. He sat aside and patiently waited for Zhang Xingcai's analysis.
After a long time, Zhang Xingcai raised his head and said slowly, "The late emperor had the wisdom to know people. Yong'an Palace has entrusted the prime minister and the Zhongdu Protector to assist the government for only three and a half years. If the Zhongdu Protector has been in power for more than a year,
I had the intention of treason before, but I don’t believe it.”
Liu Chan was originally inclined to believe his father-in-law's words, but when he heard the queen's words, he couldn't help but be surprised, "The queen means it, my father-in-law..."
At this point, he paused and looked around. The maids and maids had already dispersed, leaving no one behind. Then he lowered his voice and asked, "Is the prime minister slandering Li Yan?"
"It's not enough to slander. My father-in-law always claims to be fair when doing things. To slander Li Yan, who is also the auxiliary minister, I should not be able to do such a thing."
Zhang Xingcai shook his head.
Liu Chan was confused when he heard this, "The queen said that Li Yanfei had the intention of treason and that it was not because of the slander of the prime minister. Why can't I understand?"
"It's just different opinions." Zhang Xingcai explained patiently, "Your Majesty, in the eyes of the prime minister, Li Yan's actions were malicious, but in my eyes, his initial actions were rather selfish.
I want to frame my father-in-law and gain power in the court."
"It's just that the practice of carving out the land of five counties and appointing one's own governor," Zhang Xingcai said with a cold look in his eyes, "Even if it is not unethical, it is no different from unethical."
After she said this, she organized her thoughts and slowly organized her words, "When the late emperor Yong'an Palace left him alone, my father-in-law and Li Yan were ordered to assist the emperor."
"At that time, the late emperor asked the prime minister to return to Jincheng to take charge of the government, and appointed Li Yan as the central protector to control the internal and external military affairs. It stands to reason that one person is responsible for the government internally and the other is responsible for the army externally. But since the Southern Expedition, the prime minister...
"
Zhang Xingcai said this, looked around again, and then whispered, "My father-in-law can not only decide the political affairs of the court, but also have the power to lead the army. But Li Yan has been guarding Yong'an and cannot move."
"So I think that Li Yan, after my father's southern expedition, encouraged my father to accept Jiuxi and become a king, so he may not be kind to my father."
When Liu Chan heard this, his body trembled: This is so exciting!
So there is such an inside story between Xiangfu and Li Yan?
"After the Southern Expedition, the prime minister's reputation in the Han Dynasty became more and more important, but Li Yan did not make any achievements. Not only was he unable to intervene in political affairs, he even had no chance to return to Jincheng. In addition, the prime minister gradually took over the military power. Isn't it a joke that Li Yan unified the internal and external military affairs?
?”
"Therefore, Li Yan may not be sincere in asking the prime minister to accept Jiuxi. If the prime minister..." Zhang Xingcai's voice became even lower, "If the prime minister really dares to agree, both inside and outside the court will be loyal ministers who followed the late emperor in the early years.
Who will agree?"
"That's right."
Liu Chan nodded.
At that time, General Zhao was the General of Zhendong, commanding the military in Jincheng, and the palace was guarded by Mi Wei, Guan Xing, and Zhang Bao. These were all reliable people.
"Li Yan's move was just because he thought that his father would be satisfied when he returned from the southern expedition, so he thought of taking the opportunity to trap his father in disloyalty and injustice. To say the least, even if his father really wanted to force Jiuxi,
Li Yan also had a role in persuading people to come forward, and he was not at a disadvantage either way."
Zhang Xingcai continued to explain.
"That's it, that's it!"
Liu Chan repeatedly said, Fortunately, the queen is here! Otherwise, how could he figure out the twists and turns in this?
Speaking of this, Zhang Xingcai sneered, "When Liao Li and Feng Mingwen were commenting on the officials of the Han Dynasty in Fengzhuang, they said that Li Yan had scales on his belly to protect his body. This statement is indeed true."
"He used his own body to speculate on others. He thought that after this test, he would be able to advance and retreat freely, but he did not expect that Xiangfu took power for the purpose of all-out Northern Expedition, not for his own benefit like he did."
"The concubine thought that Li Yan suffered a secret loss, and now that he saw that the big man was so determined by his father, I am afraid that he was jealous and resentful in his heart, so he decided to carve out the land of five counties to form a state of his own.
, I want to taste the feeling of having everything settled with one word.”
"In this case, the prime minister said that Li Yan had rebellious intentions from the beginning. Didn't he deliberately emphasize the guilt?"
Liu Chan asked.
"Whether it's serious or light, what Li Yan does is just to fight for power and is of no use to the country. If the prime minister wants to punish him, let him do it."
Zhang Xingcai smiled calmly, "Besides, the fact that Li Yan did something like this in order to fight for power today shows that he doesn't take His Majesty seriously at all."
"Today he has no intention of rebelliousness, that's because he has no power. When he does gain power, who can guarantee what he will do in the future according to his usual methods?"
"No matter what the Prime Minister said, at least he was loyal to the Han Dynasty. Not to mention being diligent in government affairs and working day and night, he only said that after the Southern Expedition, he immediately prepared for the Northern Expedition, which shows that the Prime Minister really took the late Emperor's entrustment of reviving the Han Dynasty to his heart. Both of them
Compare and judge."
"But after all, Li Yan is the person entrusted by the late emperor, and his status is not trivial. Moreover, these things are all said by the father-in-law, so we still have to consider them carefully."
Liu Chan was still a little hesitant.
"It is not difficult to find out the authenticity of these things. And if His Majesty cannot bear it, then give him one last chance."
Zhang Xingcai had known that His Majesty was loyal and loyal, so he had already thought of a way to test, "When the Prime Minister swears to commit to the Northern Expedition, someone can send a letter to Li Yan, asking him to lead the army north to Hanzhong, and see if he is willing.
"
"The Prime Minister and Li Yan are both the people who were entrusted by the late emperor. When the time comes, they will work together for the Northern Expedition, which will be a good story. If he is willing, it means that he still puts the Han Dynasty first in his heart. Between him and the Prime Minister, we
If there is a chance, then help mediate."
"If he is unwilling, it means that his selfishness is more important than national affairs. Coupled with his past actions, such a person cannot be used no matter how talented he is."
As long as everyone is willing to put the Han Dynasty first and the prime minister and Li Yan fight, the royal family can just sit in the middle and benefit.
But Zhang Xingcai didn't have much hope when she thought about what Li Yan had done before.
Liu Chan didn't think much about it. When he heard this, he nodded quickly and said, "This is a great thing to say!"
At the same time, I was thinking, Li Yan, Li Yan, I am giving you the final chance to prove yourself. What you do then depends on your own choice.
At the end of February in the fifth year of Jianxing, Zhuge Liang left Jincheng and headed for Hanzhong.
The emperor of the Han Dynasty led hundreds of officials to send him ten miles outside Jincheng.
Along the way, flags cover the fields, and swords and halberds are like forests, meandering along.
When they arrived at Jian Mountain, Zhuge Liang saw the majestic peaks and steep mountains, and he sighed, "It is said in "The Difficulties of the Road to Shu" that Jian Mountain is so majestic and Cui Wei, one man can guard the pass, and ten thousand men cannot open it. It is really appropriate.
Incomparable!"
So an order was sent to Nanxiang, and a civil engineering team was dispatched to dig out the rock, erect flying beams, and build plank roads to form pavilion roads to facilitate business travel.
They also built a stone gate at the canyon pass between the cliffs of Dajian Mountain, built a gate, and named it Jianmen Pass.
When the news reached Yuexun, Feng Yong immediately laughed, "Feiliang Pavilion Road, the Prime Minister's move can change the sentence 'Jianshan is majestic and Cui Wei' to 'Jian Pavilion is majestic and Cui Wei'!"
At the same time, I was happily holding "The Master" in Silly Music.
Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, I actually left my name in this eternal article, even at the very beginning.
Sajia’s life is worth it!
When future generations of middle school students recite this article painfully and scratching their heads, they will all recite this sentence: Feng Yong, the long history of Yuexun...
Wow haha!
Just thinking about it makes me so happy!
Is this a different kind of lasting name?
Guan Ji looked at Feng Yong smiling like an idiot and touched his forehead with some worry, "Alang is not sick, is he?"
"Nonsense! Where did my illness come from? I'm very well, I couldn't be better!"
No one could share the joy in Feng Yong's heart, and he felt really suppressed and uncomfortable. "I want the Prime Minister to copy this list of apprenticeships again and leave it to the Feng family as a family heirloom. What do you think, Mr. Xi?"
"How can the Prime Minister have time to fool around with you?" Guan Ji rolled her eyes at Feng Yong angrily, "Didn't I just mention A Lang? Besides, I'm not the only one mentioning you."
Feng Yong clicked his tongue and said, "What do you know? You really have long hair and a lot of knowledge..."
Forget it, men's hair is not short in this day and age.
Turning his eyes, Feng Yong remembered that the original text of this memorial should be in Adou's hands. I wonder if Adou is willing to sell it? It doesn't matter if the price is higher.
Thinking of the little fat man's simple and honest appearance, Feng Yong's heart moved: I wonder if I can really get the original text of this memorial!
"What other crooked ideas are you thinking of?"
Guan Ji said dissatisfiedly from the side.
"How can I have any crooked ideas?"
Feng Yong was shocked, quickly wiped the saliva from his mouth, and flatly denied it.
"You act like this when you have bad ideas. Don't think I don't know." Guan Ji snorted, "But seriously, the Prime Minister has already stationed in Hanzhong to prepare for the Northern Expedition, so you are not in a hurry?"
"Why am I anxious?" Feng Yong snorted, "I'm just preparing, not starting."
If anything else, Feng Yong is really not sure, but when it comes to the major events of the Shu Han, Feng Yong knows it best, especially the several failures of the Shu Han, which will be discussed to death by future generations.
Third Master Zhang lost Xuzhou, Second Master Guan lost Jingzhou, Uncle Liu was defeated in Yiling, and Zhuge Laoyao and Zhao Si’s Northern Expedition.
Liu Guan, Zhang Zhao and Zhuge, none of them could escape.
Especially in the past few years of the Northern Expedition, Feng Yong had the clearest historical context. After all, professional Internet trolls who quarrel with others will end up waiting to be trolled to death if they don't check the information.
Guan Ji looked at him strangely and asked, "Do you know when the Prime Minister will start the Northern Expedition?"
"I don't know when the Prime Minister will start the Northern Expedition," Feng told a lie as soon as he opened his mouth, "but as long as the Prime Minister starts the Northern Expedition, I will definitely know in advance."
Guan Ji raised her eyebrows, "Alang looks a bit like a strategist."
When Feng Yong heard this, he smiled and boasted, "Who is Xiao Wenhe? It's Mr. Feng!"
"When people say you are Xiao Wenhe, they are scolding you!"
Guan Ji was so angry that she pushed him and said, "Can't you show some shame? I'm even ashamed of you!"
"What's there to be ashamed of? People say that Jia Xu has every plan. Is this also a curse?"
Feng Yong curled his lips.
Guan Ji had eaten so much saliva from Feng Tubou, but she still couldn't compete with "Feng Langjun's clever words", so she had to admit defeat, "Okay, okay! I can't help you. Can Alang tell me how he knew when the Prime Minister would go to the north?"
"
"Isn't this simple? As the saying goes, before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass must go first. What's more, when going north from Hanzhong, the food road is difficult, so food and grass are the top priority."
"There are currently five or six ranches in Yuexun, and there are nearly ten thousand horses. If the Prime Minister wants to leave Hanzhong, these horses, plus Dongfeng Express, are the best and fastest way to transport grain. So as long as the Prime Minister takes action
, they will definitely be recruited in advance.”
After winter this year, many of the nomadic tribes who came to spend the winter in the valley wanted to stay and learn about the pastures of Huawan.
After all, there is no need to drive the cattle and sheep out to eat and sleep in the open air, and there is food provided by the Ghost King. There is no need to starve the tribe to death, and there is no need to fight with other tribes. As long as you hand over the wool and a small number of cattle and horses, you can live in peace.
Where can I find such a good day?
Therefore, in the spring of this year, several more pastures were set aside in the Sunshui River Valley, all of which were jointly opened by several tribes at the suggestion of the Yuexun government.
At the same time, Feng Yong also sent people to teach them to grow forage. As for the forage tower, this was managed by the government.
Of course, there are also tribes who are used to wandering and want to wander outside.
Feng Yong did not deliberately make things difficult for these tribes.
It's just that the price of food trading is higher, and unlike the settled tribes, you can't buy it on credit, so you can buy it as much as you like!
Do you have the ability to come and grab it?
"Before the soldiers and horses are moved, food and grass go first? This saying makes sense, but where is this common saying? Why have I never heard of it?" Guan Ji asked doubtfully.
"A common saying in my school."
Feng Yongli said confidently.
"It's great to have a master?" Guan Ji said angrily, "The prime minister is stationed in Hanzhong and will go north at any time. Doesn't Alang want to make more preparations?"
"Of course, let Hanzhongye make my custom-made purple electric sword earlier!" Feng Yong put his hands on his hips and cursed, "I have been accountable for so long and haven't even heard from you. They are a bunch of guys who eat nothing!
"
Guan Ji frowned, this person is really possessed.
But think about it, those who can be nominated in the list of graduates are all the pillars of the Han Dynasty, not to mention that Alang is ranked at the top, and the prime minister said "I deeply appreciate it" as a compliment, and let him be happy for a while.
Thinking of this, Guan Ji ignored the silly Feng and was about to go out. Unexpectedly, Feng Yong grabbed her and said, "Xijun, don't worry, I have one more thing to trouble you."
"Alang, what else can I do?"
"In another month, the wheat will be harvested, so I thought I would go down to patrol the countryside, supervise farming, and bother the supervisor to inform the counties below."
It is normal for a county official to inspect various counties, but Feng Yong's inspection at this time has to make Guan Ji a little doubtful, "Does Alang's operation have a deep meaning?"
"I knew I couldn't hide it from Mr. Xi." Feng Yong nodded and admitted, "I did come here to inspect the farming in the village. After all, this is the first grain harvest after Yuexun was pacified."
"Secondly, the conscripts from the three counties have spent a lot of money in the past six months. It's just a good time to see what Zishi and the others can do."
When Guan Ji heard this, her eyes lit up, and she knew it was not that simple.
"The third one," Feng Yong smiled slightly, "Qiongdu and Jincheng were originally connected by a road. Since the Yanniu tribe in the north started to rebel, this road has been blocked."
"At the beginning of spring this year, Langlu from the Yanniu tribe sent people here to ask for some food support. At the same time, they also said they were willing to submit to the Han Dynasty, so this time I want to take people to see the north in person."
"Alang is trying to fake Yunyunmeng's plan?"
Guan Ji said eagerly.
Feng Yong's expression froze, he glanced at Guan Ji, and thought to himself that luckily he was using his brain power and could barely be a strategist. Otherwise, with Xijun's habit of solving problems violently, he would have gone through it without knowing what would happen next.
How much labor will it take to die?
The so-called fake travel to Yunmeng refers to the fact that Emperor Gaozu pretended to travel to the land of Yunmeng, met the princes in the western border of Eastern Chu, and took the opportunity to capture Han Xin.
"Not necessarily. If that Langlu is sincerely surrendering, then it would be the best. Reopening the road between Qiongdu and Jincheng would no longer be an obstacle."
"If the Yanniu tribe is just talking and wants to take advantage, then it would be a good time for the newly recruited soldiers from Yuexun to practice their skills," Feng Yong said with a deep smile, "How can the Ghost King get his food in vain?"
"I understand, go down and inform the three counties now!"