Chapter five hundred and ninety-two heart of tiger and wolf
"A lot of facts show that Han Qian and others were in Jinling as early as June and July last year, secretly gathering a large number of old Zuo-Guangde troops. I would like to ask Prince Shou, if the main force of the navy was not destroyed in Hongzepu after the autumn of last year, Shouzhou The army did not betray Liang Jun and lead the wolf into the house, what will happen next?"
In the Lingyun Pavilion, which is the main hall of Prince Shou's Mansion, candles are burning brightly, illuminating the large hall as bright as day.
Shen Yang and Shou Wang Yang Zhitang were sitting across from each other. Xue Ruogu, Zhang Qian, Qin Wen and several guests from Shou Wang's Mansion who were trusted by Yang Zhitang were sitting at the bottom. Many secrets of the government hidden under the water were told to Shouzhou Yang Zhitang one by one.
The face of the longevity king Yang Zhitang was dark, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking. However, Zhang Qian noticed that several of Yang Zhitang's guests, who had always been highly trusted and relied on, could not hide the surprise in their eyes. There was no vigilance at all about the affairs of the Guangde Mansion and the old Zuo Guangde Army.
In the battle to capture Liyang, Tan Xiuqun led Tianping's elite troops into Tangyi and followed Han Qian's orders to fight to the death with the enemy without any reservation. This can almost confirm what Tan Yuliang, Tan Xiuqun and others had done in Sizhou before. The civil unrest must be supported and instigated by Xuzhou behind the scenes.
It was precisely the civil unrest in Sizhou that forced the imperial court to adopt a milder pacification strategy towards Guangde Mansion, causing Chen Jingzhou to leave Guangde Mansion; but after the civil unrest in Sizhou, Han Qian sneaked into Jinling and secretly summoned the old troops of Zuo Guangde Army. , it is really not difficult to guess what his ambition is.
It is also unimaginable that tens of thousands of former Zuo-Guangde troops set off civil unrest based on Fuyu Mountain. What a devastating blow it would have to Jiangdong and the foundation of Da Chu?
Yes, once fundamental trust is lost and there is mutual suspicion, the "truth" pieced together from all the details will inevitably be distorted.
Otherwise, who would believe that Han Qianqian's purpose in coming to Jinling to secretly gather the old troops of Zuo Guangde Army was to stop civil unrest for his son, rather than to start civil unrest so that he could threaten the self-respect of the bandits and fulfill his ambition of being a tiger or a wolf?
The two main parties involved in the Shang Wensheng assassination case, Han Donghu and Su Lie, were both serving as generals in Tangyi at this time.
As for why Zuo Guangde's old army did not take action later, it is not difficult to guess. In fact, it was Chang Guogong Li Pu Xian who instigated the main force of the navy to attack Hongzepu so that Han Qian could see a better opportunity to return to the center.
"Your Majesty!"
A guest sitting downstairs couldn't hold his breath at first and called Yang Zhitang to show that he had something to say.
Zhang Qian also recognized this guest, whose name was Liu Chengsi. He was a scholar from Yuanzhou. He had gone to serve as an aide in the Yuzhang County Prince's Mansion ten years ago and had won the trust of Yang Zhitang, Yang Fan and his son.
After regaining Jinling, Yang Zhitang was granted the title of King Shou due to his meritorious service. Although he was not directly granted the title of vassal state like King Xin, the palace also had the right to set up institutions such as the Protector's Office, the Marriage Office, and the House of Accounts to arrange guards and attendants and the history of the palace. .
The direct line of guards of Prince Shou's Mansion has six battalions of 3,000 elite soldiers. It can be said to be the most elite combat force in Jinling City besides the bodyguards and patrolmen of Jingzhao Mansion.
As the chief historian of the palace, Liu Chengsi is equivalent to the role that Shen Yang played in the Linjiang Marquis Palace.
Seeing Liu Chengsi's face that he wanted to say something quickly, Zhang Qian couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that such an important role in Prince Shou's Palace would have to advise Yang Zhitang to be vigilant.
Given Han Qian's ambition, things should develop in the direction they expect.
"..." Yang Zhitang waved his hand at this time, signaling Liu Chengsi not to speak.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Qian's heart suddenly sank again. He really couldn't understand what Yang Zhitang was thinking.
"I already understand what the prime minister means," Yang Zhitang seemed to be thinking about the words, and said in a slow and low tone, "The Marquis of Qianyang tried his best to turn the tide several times to resolve the crisis. Perhaps it is not enough to show his respect for your majesty and the general. Is Chu loyal to you? The prime minister is the mainstay of Chu, it is best not to be disturbed by these rumors, otherwise it will not be a blessing to Chu..."
Zhang Qian was stunned there. He never believed that Yang Zhitang really thought that everything Shen Lan said was groundless rumors. He never believed that Yang Zhitang didn't see through Han Qian's ambition. But why did Yang Zhitang have such an attitude?
"I understand," Shen Yang held the long case with his hands, stood up with difficulty, and said in a bitter tone, "Shen is being abrupt. Maybe all this is nonsense in the market."
Seeing this scene, Zhang Qian, Xue Ruogu, and Qin Wen also hurriedly stood up and followed Shen Yang to say goodbye.
After walking out of Prince Shou's Mansion, he saw Shen Yang staggering about to climb onto the carriage. He looked so old and loyal at this moment. Zhang Qian turned around and saw Prince Shou Yang Zhitang and others standing in the gate of Prince Shou's Mansion to see him off. I couldn't help but ask: "If this is the case, why does King Shou still speak for Han Qian?"
Shen Yang held the wheel of the carriage stiffly and stagnated for a long time, then slowly turned around and said: "The engagement has been rumored in the streets and alleys of Jinling City, maybe Prince Shou's Palace also takes a lot of credit..."
"..." Zhang Qian was stunned and looked sideways at Xue Ruogu. Qin Wenjin frowned deeply with a solemn look on his face. He thought to himself, maybe the longevity king Yang Zhitang didn't see through Han Qian's ambition, but that he had something else. Plot?
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"Your Majesty,"
The longevity king Yang Zhitang sent Shen Yang out of the mansion politely. After watching Shen Yang and others get on the carriage and leave, he turned and walked back to the mansion. Liu Chengsi still couldn't control his temper and asked,
"What Prime Minister Shen said is true. Han Qian does have the heart of a tiger and a wolf. Why does the prince still shut out Prime Minister Shen?"
"That old man Shen Yang understands everything. Why didn't he clarify the matter of Guangde earlier? Why did he do everything possible to prevent Youlong Wujun from taking over the defense along the river east of Runzhou?" Yang Zhitang glanced at Liu Cheng. He glanced at him, frowning slightly and asked.
"..." Liu Chengsi was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer this question.
Yang Zhitang snorted coldly and said: "Shen Yang knew that Han Qian had the heart of a tiger and a wolf, he knew that Lu Qingchen had a heart of a tiger and a wolf, and Li Zhigao had the heart of a tiger and a wolf, but in the eyes of an old man like him, how could I, Yang Zhitang, not have the heart of a tiger or a wolf? ?”
"..." Liu Chengsi and other guests were all speechless. They really couldn't accept what King Shou Yang Zhitang said.
"Let me ask you again, Zheng Yu, Zheng Chang, Zhang Chao, Zhang Han, Gu Zhilong, Huang Hua, who among them has a simple mind? In the eyes of this man, it seems that everyone in the world is a wolf and an ambitious person who deserves to be killed. Disciple, he is the only one who is loyal to Dachu. Is it possible that I really want to do what he wants today and do something that will bind me?" Yang Zhitang asked, standing under the hanging flower door, staring at the guests.
Yang Zhitang led the crowd not back to Lingyun Pavilion, which was the main hall of the palace, but through the corridors and into a remote courtyard in the northeast corner of the palace. Feng Liao and Han Daoming were standing in the courtyard, wearing long robes, holding an oil lamp. , taking a close look at the stamens of the sweet-scented osmanthus under the moon.
Seeing Yang Zhitang and everyone walking in, Feng Liao bowed and saluted, and asked with a smile: "Prime Minister Shen suddenly came to visit with Xue Ruogu, but he came to angrily accuse my family of secretly summoning the old Zuo Guangde Army to organize the Chishan Meeting last year, which was to hide evil intentions. Remind the prince that he must be on guard?"
Liu Chengsi and others did not know that Feng Liao and Han Daoming, the Minister of Revenue, were wearing casual clothes in the palace at this time. It was obvious that Shou Wang Yang Zhitang had just secretly met with Han Daoming and Feng Liao without letting their direct relatives know.
At the same time, they did not expect that Han Daoming and Feng Liao were still in the courtyard here, but they knew Shen Yang's purpose clearly. Looking at the indifferent expressions of these two people, they seemed to have expected that the prince would refuse Shen Yang. a long distance away.
They all stood behind Yang Zhitang in shock and confusion.
"..." Feng Liaoran said with a smile, "My lord is very loyal to Your Majesty. It is the contribution of my lord and my eldest lord to organize the epidemic-stricken and hungry people into the Dragon Bird Army; to defend Zhechuan and retreat from the Liang army to protect Jingxiang is The merits of my family's advice; in running Xuzhou and Pingtan Prefecture, my family and my elders made suggestions, and the children of Xuzhou fought bravely; during the rebellion in Jinling, my elders were brutally tortured, and my family led the Chishan Army alone to fight against Chuzhou first , and later surrendered to Xuanzhou, bringing all the power of the world into your Majesty's hands, and laying the foundation for your aspiration to the throne. However, apart from all kinds of suspicions, what else have my lords got?"
Han Daoming stared at Yang Zhitang's soft face and said, "Is it possible that our Han family, as Prime Minister Shen wished, could calm down His Majesty's suspicion by presenting hundreds of heads, large and small, to him?" From now on, the prince and the princes will be able to sleep and eat in peace, and the world will be at peace?"
Since last year, there have been so many coincidences that it is difficult to argue.
Since it's hard to tell, I won't argue anymore.
Since everyone in the world thinks that Xuzhou harbors the heart of a tiger or a wolf, then it is better to act with the heart of a tiger or a wolf.
Otherwise, arguing in front of Yang Zhitang that everything is out of necessity, arguing that Han Qian is loyal to His Majesty and only thinks about the great Chu State?
Will Yang Zhitang believe it?
Yang Zhitang's expression was uncertain. He had already said it nakedly in front of all the guests, but he didn't expect Feng Liao and Han Daoming to say it even more nakedly.
Feng Liao's words undoubtedly admitted that Han Qian incited civil unrest in Sizhou, summoned the old troops of Zuo Guangde Army, and even watched the main force of the navy be destroyed, just to protect himself and to return to the center one day.
Yang Zhitang was silent for a long time, then slowly opened his mouth and said: "If I were in the position of the Marquis of Qianyang, I might not have any choice, right? Oh, these days there are discussions in the market about the marriage contract between the Marquis of Qianyang and Wang Wenqian's daughter, Mr. Shen Yang Everyone suspects that it was me, Yang Zhitang, who was secretly instigating it, but I, Yang Zhitang, have not forgotten what I did this year. It was your Han family who spread the news behind the scenes, right?"
"Han Qianding is worried about the expiration of his mourning period. He is already twenty-six years old this year, but he is not married yet. My father is also worried about this the most. He is eager to have a grandson in his old age. He is a little more eager to do things. He calls him Wang Ye. I'm really sorry for being misunderstood - but I still need the prince to come forward to make things happen." Han Daoming said with his hand in hand.