Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Seven: Uproaring Beams (2)
"I didn't expect Xiaoba to do such a big thing in Chudi..."
It's just an early morning visit. When Yong Wang Hongyu stepped out of the Zichen Palace, he said with sincere emotion.
At this time, a teasing chuckle came from behind him.
"Brother Emperor, are you worried?"
Yong Wang Hongyu turned his head when he heard the words, and then realized that the person speaking behind him was none other than the third Xiang Wang Hongjing.
Boring alienation...
Yong Wang Hongyu smiled slightly, took a deep look at Hong Jing, and said with deep meaning: "Brother Yu thinks that Third Brother and Brother Yu are on the same side..."
The smile on Xiang Wang Hongjing's face faded a bit when he heard this. An imperceptible strange color flashed in his eyes. He immediately held up his hands and apologized: "It's my foolish brother Meng Lang."
After that, Hongjing took a long breath and said in an inexplicable tone: "It seems that my father is really happy this time and has no intention of pursuing Xiaoba and Fenxing for blocking Xu Yin."
Yongwang Hongyu didn't say anything. He naturally understood what Hongyu meant by pursuing the case.
Because logically speaking, Zhao Hongrun is not qualified to dispatch the troops in Fenxing Fortress.
Not only Fenxing Fortress, but the six permanent military camps of the Wei Dynasty, Junshui Camp, Dangshan Camp, Fenxing Fortress, etc., without the approval of the Emperor of Wei and the golden order, no one in the entire Wei Dynasty would have
Power is mobilized.
However, during the battle with the Chu army, Zhao Hongrun mobilized Sima An from Dangshan camp and Xu Yin from Fenxing fortress.
The previous transfer of the Dangshan camp was okay. After all, Zhao Hongrun ordered Sima An to lead his army to ambush Chu General Cheyu with the golden order given by Emperor Wei. But this time, Zhao Hongrun did not have to use up all three golden orders.
Next, Xu Yin, who was at Fenxing fortress, was still mobilized, and he was asked to send troops to attack Chu as a side response, which was not allowed by the laws of the Wei Dynasty.
There is also the general Xu Yin of Fenxing Fortress. Without the approval of the imperial court and the emperor, he killed first and then reported in response to Zhao Hongrun's initiative to counterattack the Chu State. Raising troops to attack the Chu State without authorization is a serious crime tantamount to conspiracy.
Fortunately, one of them is the favorite son of Emperor Wei now, and the other is the former Zongwei whom Emperor Wei most trusts. Otherwise, if it had been anyone else, no matter how great their achievements were, they would not have been able to escape from the censor's overstepping of authority.
Impeach.
Even if one is not good, not only is there no merit, but there is a fault.
But from the glowing red face and overjoyed expression of the Emperor of Wei in today's court meeting, it can be seen that he has no intention of pursuing those two people. Even Su Geng, the royal censor in the palace, was treated as a clay body and a wooden statue for those two people who overstepped their authority.
Turn a deaf ear.
Although Hongyu and Hongjing did not say it clearly, they knew clearly in their hearts that in the near future, Xiaoba Hongrun, Baili Ba, Xu Yin, Li Wei, Gong Yuan, etc., who had regained the lost territory of the Wei Dynasty,
The meritorious minister who counterattacked the Chu State and even severely damaged the power of Xiong Tuo, the Lord of Yangcheng, will be a big trend for both the government and the public.
As long as you cater to the preferences of Emperor Wei and praise the meritorious man who conquered Chu, you will definitely be happy with Emperor Wei. On the other hand, if anyone dares to find fault with Zhao Hongrun at this time, he will accuse Zhao Hongrun of not being responsible.
If he should overstep his authority and dispatch the troops in Fenxing fortress, then this person's official career would probably come to an end.
Didn’t you see that this time even the most difficult censor’s official didn’t express any opinions on this matter?
"Did you hear that?"
While walking, Xiang Wang Hongjing mentioned something meaningfully: "A few days ago, the East Palace dedicated a song to my father..."
King Yong Hongyu chuckled lightly and replied casually: "The Song of King Su's Army of Xiong Tuo's Army in Defeating Yangcheng of Chu".
"Brother Huang knows?" Hongyu asked in surprise.
"Oh, aren't there rehearsals in the palace orchestra in the past few days?" Hongyu smacked his lips, nodded and commented: "Don't mention it yet. That piece of music is really good..."
"It's just borrowing people's help." Hong Jing curled his lips and said disdainfully: "Foolish brother doesn't believe that Dong Gong has such attainments."
"Luo Yao?"
"Ah, it must be Luo Yao." Prince Xiang Hongjing said with some jealousy.
Now, as the chief advisor to the East Palace Prince Hongli, Luo Yao's name has already spread to the ears of Yong Wang Hongyu and Xiang Wang Hongjing. In fact, these two princes have already fought against Luo Yao, so they naturally know each other's abilities. .
Let’s just say that since Luo Yao was placed in the important position of Prince Hongli of the East Palace, some small private actions of Yongwang Hongyu and Xiangwang Hongjing have not been successful once. On the contrary, the Prince Hongli of the East Palace has been under the influence of Luo Yao. With the help of , I have figured out the holy intention many times.
Just like this time, presenting "King Su's Battle of Chu Yangcheng Jun Xiong Tuo Bing Formation Song" to the Emperor of Wei greatly won the favor of their father.
No matter how annoyed they were, Hongyu and Hongjing had to accept the fact: because of Luo Yao, the prince of the East Palace, Hongli, relied on several great victories of their eighth brother Hongrun to win over their father again. of joy.
As for who composed the music, who cares?
Does the Emperor of Wei care whether it is Hongli, the crown prince of the Eastern Palace, or Luo Yao, his aide?
It seems that Emperor Wei would happily accept anyone who praised his eighth son and was secretly delighted.
"Luo Yao's move... is very clever."
Hongjing took a breath and praised sincerely: "When Xiao Ba returns in triumph someday, and the orchestra presents this song, not only will his father be happy, but Xiao Ba's heart must also be happy... If Xiao Ba switches his position to the East Palace, I believe that You and I will have a headache..."
After saying that, Xiang Wang Hongjing bowed his hands to Yong Wang Hongyu, said goodbye and left.
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Looking at Xiangwang Hongjing's back as he left, Yongwang Hongyu smacked his lips and said nothing.
At this time, Zhou Yue, the Zongwei behind Hongyu, stepped forward and said with a surprised look on his face: "It seems that Prince Xiang is on His Highness's side."
"He? Haha!" King Yong Hongjing snorted, shook his head and whispered: "He will only stand on his own side... Don't be careless. According to this king, this guy may be the best among my brothers. The most scheming..."
"Shouldn't the Eighth Prince be the most scheming one?" Zhou Yue asked puzzledly.
Yong Wang Hongyu sighed after hearing this, shook his head and said: "This scheming is not the other scheming... In terms of cleverness and resourcefulness, the three laos combined will not be Xiaoba's opponent; but in terms of means and tricks, Xiaoba will be the best." But the third child...that guy, even though he clearly joined forces with me, still did not forget to drive a wedge between me and Xiaoba. From this, it is not difficult for you to guess what kind of virtuous guy he is!"
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Zongwei Zhou Yue looked at his Highness in confusion.
"Forget it, let's not mention him." He shook his head. After thinking about it for a while, Yong Wang Hongyu said to Zhou Yue: "By the way, Zhou Yue, when you go back, send someone to Li Liang's house. He said that the king has other important matters. I can’t visit him at his house anymore... Don’t forget to convey your apology to me.”
"Your Highness?" Zhou Yue looked at His Highness in shock upon hearing this, it was simply unbelievable.
You know, Li Liang is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. His Royal Highness has been in and out of the Ministry of Households frequently in the past few days. Isn’t it just to find a way to get in touch with Li Liang? Now the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue obviously has a good impression of his Highness.
, why did His Highness suddenly change his mind?
"This..." Zhou Yue looked around nervously and lowered his voice and said: "Your Highness, as far as I know, the East Palace is also trying to win over Li Liang. If His Highness gives up the great opportunity to win over Li Liang, wouldn't it mean that he will be betrayed?"
All surrendered to the East Palace?"
"It's okay to give it to him." Yong Wang Hongyu said calmly.
Zhou Yue was even more surprised when he heard this: "Your Highness, you don't want the Ministry of Household Affairs anymore?"
"No more." Yong Wang Hongyu said calmly.
Zhou Yue opened his mouth, horrified beyond measure. You must know that since July and August, His Royal Highness has spared no effort to win over the household department, but today, for some reason, he suddenly changed his mind. This made him unable to figure it out.
"This is the time and the other is the same." Yong Wang Hongyu smiled and continued to shock the hearts of his clan guards: "Not only the household department, but also the official department... You don't want to have anything to do with it anymore."
"Your Highness?!" Zhou Yue's eyes widened in shock.
However, Yongwang Hongyu didn't care about Zongwei's shock, and said thoughtfully: "The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of War... Tsk! Only the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Work are left... Zhou Yue, on my behalf, send a greeting card to Lord Zhou Yan, the Minister of Punishment."
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Ministry of Punishment?
Zhou Yue couldn't figure out what was going on with His Highness. He didn't want the two important offices of the Household Department and the Officials Department, but chose the Punishment Department.
Indeed, the Ministry of Punishment can be regarded as a high-ranking and powerful six-bu government office, but the problem is that it is still not as critical as the Ministry of Husbandry and the Ministry of Personnel.
Gritting his teeth, Zhou Yue said with a complex expression: "Giving over the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Household Affairs to the East Palace... I hope Your Highness will not regret the decision made today!"
Perhaps seeing the annoyance in Zong Wei Zhou Yue's heart, Yong Wang Hongyu smiled slightly, patted him on the shoulder and whispered in his ear: "Wait and see, if the East Palace really takes away the officials and households now...
…When the time comes, it won’t be enough for him to vomit it all out!”
"..." Zhou Yue looked at His Highness suspiciously.
"Remember, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites... you are not allowed to touch any of my people!"
"……yes."
At the same time, Emperor Wei was bringing his youngest son Hongxuan to Concubine Shen Shu's Ningxiang Palace.
When he saw Concubine Shen Shu, Emperor Wei couldn't help but laughed and said: "I have never seen my beloved concubine before. Ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, I heard that the scoundrel not only invaded the Chu Kingdom, but also defeated the enemy than me."
The territory of Chu State was even larger than that of Yingshui North County in the Great Wei Dynasty... Those people were like statues in the temple, all motionless..."
"Your Majesty, please do not blaspheme the gods." Concubine Shen Shu smiled reluctantly.
From the side, Zhao Hongxuan also said excitedly: "But really, mother... I am really amazing, mother, do you know? I brought 25,000 dredging troops and 10,000 Yanling troops to resist Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo.
Compared with Pingyu Lord Xiong Hu's 160,000 troops, it can be compared to
Today, one of those two guys escaped and the other was captured by me. However, the number of soldiers under my command actually reached 85,000... 85,000 people... I really don’t know how I managed to subdue those 50,000-odd people.
Those from the Pingyang Army are all Chu people..."
Listening to the elder and younger father and son, they couldn't stop praising their eldest son. Concubine Shen Shu smiled reluctantly, and then couldn't help but ask Emperor Wei: "Then... can Run'er come back in time to celebrate the New Year?"
"this……"
The joy on Emperor Wei's face suddenly froze. Only then did he realize that the beloved concubine in front of him didn't care about how many achievements her eldest son had made. She only cared about his safety and her urgent hope that her eldest son could
Return to Daliang and reunite with the family.
"I don't know where Run'er is..."
"Zhengyang County."
"...How are you living in Zhengyang County now? Do you remember to put on some clothes in such a cold weather..." Concubine Shen Shu sighed quietly.
Looking at Concubine Shen Shu who was sighing, Emperor Wei and his son Hongxuan looked at each other helplessly.
It is obviously a great victory and a victory that can make the whole country excited. Why is my beloved concubine (mother) not happy at all?
Both father and son felt a little disappointed.
But it is undeniable that the end of the year in Daliang will be even more festive because of Zhao Hongrun's victory in Chu.
Starting tomorrow, I don’t know how many people in Liang will talk about Su Wang Zhao Hongrun after dinner, and talk about their grand event of the Wei Dynasty counterattacking the Chu Kingdom.
As expected, this joy spread from the palace to the people outside the palace, and from outside the palace back to the palace again, making the Daliang at the end of this year full of people, as if every household was celebrating this day of double happiness.
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Come to think of it, the only ones who feel there are vacancies are Zhao Hongrun's mother-in-law Shen Shufei and his imperial sister Princess Yulong.
I haven’t come back yet… I’m so bored!
Princess Yulong, who was ordered by Zhao Hongrun not to leave Wenzhao Pavilion without authorization, angrily used the end of her brush to poke at the portrait she had drawn of her younger brother Zhao Hongrun.
At the same time, she is eagerly looking forward to Zhao Hongrun’s early return and taking her out of the palace to play. (To be continued.)