Two figures were walking on the high bank beside the pool. The long hot summer finally ushered in the first rain. Although it did not help much with the drought, it brought some relief to the sweltering weather. It was already the beginning of September, but there was no hint of the crisp autumn air at this time in previous years. The heat of the red sun hanging in the sky was still unabated. Without the burst of rain just now, the two of them would not have dared to go out for a walk, even if the willows were clinging to the pond.
"Brother Chengsong, I'm afraid you haven't been here for a long time, right?" The young man who was leading the way had bright eyebrows and handsome eyes. He wore a green shirt with a jade belt and a high crown on his hair. Although his hands were behind his back, the big black satin fan in his hand was It opens and closes from time to time, and the golden silk unicorn-shaped pattern piping between the wide sleeves is faintly visible.
"Your Highness, please don't use this title again. Chengsong can't bear it." A somewhat embarrassed but touching bitter smile appeared on the face of the middle-aged man with a sickly pale face. His slightly thin body was dressed in a white robe, which made him even more skinny. The beard under the slightly higher cheekbones seemed to have been trimmed. Although it was neat, there was always a little bit of disharmony. "Chengsong probably came to this Taiye Pond when he was traveling fifteen years ago, and then stayed in Heshuo. I have never had the opportunity to visit it, and more than ten years have passed, and things have changed and people have changed."
The thin man's words were full of sadness, and there was a hint of tears in his eyes, obviously remembering some sad past.
This Taiye Pond is a large artificial lake dug by the previous kings, and was formed by diverting water from the Han River. It has a vast area, high banks surrounding the lake, and rippling clear water, just like a "water from the vast sea." There are three mountains in the pool: Yingzhou, Penglai and Fangzhang, and they are carved with gold and stone, including fish, dragons and other exotic birds and animals. The water and grass around the pool are luxuriant, and there are flocks of birds on the flat sand. The scenery is beautiful and it was a recreational resort for the kings of the former dynasty. Going east where it enters the Han River, there is the famous Baqiao Bridge, which is a famous tourist area in the Kansai region. It is surrounded by willow trees. In spring, catkins are flying like wind and snowflakes, and many Han and Chinese literati see off their guests going east. The willows are broken here to bid farewell, so it is also called Xiaohun Bridge. In the past, poets once said, "The willows will be colored every year, and the Ba Mausoleum will be sad to say goodbye." Therefore, "Baqiao Wind and Snow" has become one of the eight scenic spots in Kansai.
Seeing that his casual words brought back the sad memories of the other person's past, the young man also felt a little regretful. The other person had been in prison for many years, and his wife, children, and children had all been killed in the war. He was now alone. It was inevitable that he would be touched by the scene. If he had known this, he might as well not have come to avoid harm. interest in the conversation.
The thin man suddenly spoke and the other party was silent. Then he woke up from his sadness and said calmly: "Your Highness, there is no need to worry about Chengsong. Since Chengsong can survive in prison for many years, we have seen too many sufferings in the world. I'm afraid it's difficult to do something easy." Knocked down Cheng Song, but the past few days have been completely changed, and it was a little difficult to adapt to it for a while."
The young man is Li Wufeng, who has been named King of Qin by the Tanghe Empire. This thin man is one of Wufeng's gains from the Hejian Prefecture - the former Hejian Prefecture city guard Fang Chengsong. Fang Chengsong was at odds with his boss, Heshuo County Governor Tan Keren, and was falsely accused and imprisoned by Tan Keren on the eve of the Taiping Cult uprising. Later, the Taiping Cult swept Heshuo, and Tan Keren fled in a hurry. Fang Chengsong was abandoned in the Hejian Mansion Prison. No one cared about it, and after the Taiping Sect took over Hejian, Yu Yongzhi and others were busy collecting gold and silver and controlling the territory. They were too lazy to care about the prisoners in the prison, so the former city guard was left in this prison. Day after day, some important prisoners from the Taiping Cult were thrown into the Hejian Prison. Because no one had any control over the remaining mortals, they rushed to the outer courtyard where the criminals were located, where they usually cleaned, boiled water, and cooked. This is how it goes day by day.
Wu Feng had heard that Fang Chengsong, the defender of Hejian City, was a Heshuo wizard as early as when the city guards were marching to the west. After graduating from the Imperial University, he started as a grassroots official because of his commoner background. In a few years, he worked in Tianshui, Longquan, and Hejian. Later, he was promoted to the governor of Hejian City. In five years, he transformed Hejian Mansion from a chaotic place full of bandits and economic depression into a veritable capital of Heshuo. Its economic strength also surpassed Jinzhong, which had always been the top of Heshuo. Mansion, the people in the river spoke highly of their city guards. It's a pity that although this man is pragmatic and honest, he is incompatible with his boss, Heshuo County Governor Tan Keren. The two argued repeatedly, and Fang Chengsong fell into Tan Keren's hands in the end. However, before Tan Keren had time to celebrate the removal of this thorn in his side, the Taiping Sect The people started an uprising in Heshuo, and Heshuo fell in an instant, until the Northwest Army entered Hejian.
"Heaven is going to entrust this person with a great responsibility. He must first strain his mind and will, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, deplete his body, and mess up his actions. Therefore, he can use his heart and forbearance to gain what he cannot." Wu Feng Qing He patted the other party's shoulder lightly, with a serious face, and said solemnly: "Since Brother Chengsong can withstand such hardships, he must be able to accept various important tasks. The current situation in the empire is dangerous, with frequent invasions from foreign enemies and internal strife. I really want to ask Brother Chengsong to help me save the people from fire and water, but I don’t know what Brother Chengsong wants?”
Fang Chengsong had actually expected that the other party would rescue him from prison and travel thousands of miles back to Hanzhong from the river. Not only did he have good food and clothing, but he also sent a doctor to treat his illness. This kindness cannot be said to be grateful, but it also made him feel sad. He has always believed in repaying the kindness of others with a spring of spring. He is already trapped in the other party's network of friendship, and he can vaguely guess the other party's thoughts and intentions. But in any case, he kept the other party's kindness in mind. Logically speaking, prisoners like himself who had been convicted and imprisoned before the fall had no room for improvement, especially when the situation in Heshuo was so bad. No one can explain clearly what happened back then.
In fact, from the moment he was freed, Fang Chengsong worked hard to understand the situation in the empire as soon as possible. Newspapers, magazines, and discussions with surrounding soldiers and officials became his main way to grasp the current situation. Over the past few days, he had already understood the entire situation. We have a general understanding of the situation in the empire.
The King of Qin in front of him is not so much a prince of a foreign vassal as he is a prince who already controls half of the empire. More than 30% of the empire's nine counties and one state are in the hands of His Highness the King of Qin. In addition, he also controlled the countries in the Western Region, Northern Luzon and Burma, which were not even reached during the heyday of the empire. Even the unruly nomadic barbarians on the Tengger Grassland were crawling under his feet. The current situation is that Even a child can see that the King of Qin has actually completely broken away from the control of the Tanghe Empire and dominates the western frontier. The future trend of the Tanghe Empire will depend to a large extent on the eyes of His Highness the King of Qin.
The powerful military strength controlled by His Highness the King of Qin is unmatched by other parties in the empire. The once-famous Tiannan Lang family was instantly destroyed, and the Lin family of Sanjiang, whose empire had been choked for decades, had to rely on this King of Qin. Only with the support of His Highness can we survive under the might of the Machi Khan army. Should I choose this towering tree as my residence in the next life
Seeing that the other party seemed a little hesitant, Wu Feng did not push the other party, but just slowed down along the edge of the pool. He has actually done quite a bit of research on this person and already has some understanding of his temperament. He is from a commoner background but longs to get ahead. He is not afraid of power but hopes to show his political talents. It is precisely these factors that make the other party have a certain understanding of the orthodoxy of heaven. On the contrary, he doesn't pay much attention to it. Who can give him a stage to display his talents is the biggest factor in his willingness to surrender.
With a faint sigh, Fang Chengsong lowered his eyelids and thought about it again and again. After a while, he raised his head and smiled bitterly: "Your Highness has done so much for Chengsong. Chengsong has nothing, so how can he repay the kindness of the king? He only has one body. It's just Chengsong." I have no knowledge of military affairs, but I can only gain a little from government affairs. I hope I can share some chores with His Highness, that's all."
A wave of enthusiasm surged through Wu Feng's chest. All the pretense was for the opponent. The lack of talents had already made Wu Feng worry to the point of scratching his head and not sleeping well. There was no shortage of military generals themselves. What he lacked was those who could handle the situation. Fang Chengsong is a senior administrative talent in government affairs, and Fang Chengsong's performance in Hejian Mansion strongly proves this, and the other party achieved results despite the efforts of his superiors to suppress him.
"Hehehehe, with the help of Brother Chengsong, it is better than me to get a land in Hejian!" Li Wufeng couldn't suppress the joy in his chest and grinned, "The gain in the battle in Hejian is not to gain a land but to have a land." Brother Narumatsu’s help!”
Seeing the other party's heartfelt joy, Fang Chengsong was deeply moved even though Fang Chengsong had been mentally prepared for the other party to recruit him from the very beginning. He could not help but be moved by the other party's unabashed desire for talent.
"Your Highness, you are exaggerating. Chengsong entered Kansai from Tianshui. What he saw and heard along the way, the people and gentry all heartily supported His Highness's measures in Kansai. In the barren land of the northwest, in just a few years, the West has emerged. Frontier, even the lands outside Lianhua have surrendered to His Highness's reputation. It can be seen that His Highness has many talented people. Chengsong only hopes to be satisfied if he can do his best to serve as the last seat of His Highness." Fang Chengsong was happy to receive such praise from the other party, but he was quite disappointed. If you are self-aware, the other party can manage such a large territory with great success. Although he has a group of capable people and strangers, you are just a newcomer, so you should keep a low profile and keep a low profile.
"Chengsong, you don't need to be too cautious. I hate people who are jealous of talents. It doesn't matter if you have no talent. If you lose your virtue, that's what I can't tolerate. Although everyone under my command has different personalities, In terms of character, he is not very picky, please bear this in mind, brother Chengsong." There is something in Wu Feng's words, and Fang Chengsong also listens with a heart.
After bowing solemnly and saluting continuously, Fang Chengsong said with a solemn expression, "I will take your Highness's words to heart."
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