Before leaving the office, Zhang Bin was invited by Duan Qin to the staff room. The six divisions have their own offices in the governor's mansion, of which the Sihu and Sibing are the largest. Duan Qin is a gentleman and Zhang Bin is a confidant. The relationship between the two can be called harmonious, and they occasionally invite each other to be a guest at home. However, it is rare for real numbers to screen like this and talk behind closed doors.
After sitting down, Zhang Bin took the lead: "Brother Duan is not in the mood today, but is there something to worry about?"
Today, in persuading the lord to marry, Duan Qin's behavior is really strange, how could Zhang Bin turn a blind eye
Seeing that everyone had retreated, Duan Qin hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "Don't hide from Mengsun, there are some things that are extremely difficult to handle. If I am not mistaken, General Yi may be in love with the lord... No, the two of you I'm afraid it's not as simple as longing."
Startled by the sudden secret news, Zhang Bin frowned: "My lord and General Yi... how is that possible?"
Zhang Bin claimed that he knew people and gods accurately, and since he knew the lord, he had never found the slightest smell of fat powder in him. Not to mention the south wind, even women are untainted. Yi Yan admires the lord very much, but with so many subordinates in the mansion, who doesn't regard the lord as the lord of the Ming Dynasty, let alone the Li Shu who believes in the sons of Buddha. Even if he has some unreasonable thoughts, will the lord respond
Besides, Yi Yan is also an ugly Jie Hu. How can Zhang Bin believe this
Seeing Zhang Bin's disbelief, Duan Qin sighed softly: "Meng Sun can remember that when General Yi returned from Youzhou, the lord not only went to Shangdang, but also went out to Hukou Pass to welcome him. Since that day, General Yi has lived there. The governor's palace. I was just suspicious before, but yesterday I asked him to talk at the manor and mentioned the matter of the lord getting a wife. His demeanor is obvious at a glance! Today, the lord has rejected the marriage again, and he still has the idea of not marrying. How can it be? Don't let people worry too much?"
On the day of the battle of Youzhou, Zhang Bin was sitting in Leping, and he did not see the scene in person. However, this is not a secret. From the perspective of others, it is more that Liang Feng values his confidant and love. Duan Qin was different, he saw the scene firsthand. Seeing his solemn appearance, Zhang Bin's mind quickly turned. Some things, it's okay not to mention it, once someone mentions it, it is suspicious everywhere. Not to mention anything else, before the Yuanri family banquet, the demeanor of the lord was a bit wrong. If the two really have a head and tail, then...
Zhang Bin's face changed, Duan Qin knew that he believed him eight points, and hurriedly said: "If this is the case, if the lord does not marry, there will be hidden dangers for a day. After all, Yi Yan's identity is different from others, how can he be a person who can fall into love and entanglement? This time, my lord, you are really confused!"
This is the most crucial question. Yi Yan was not someone else, he was the top general who brought out the three armies of Liang Mansion with 2,000 and 40,000. Once the relationship between the two breaks down and he leads troops to rebel, who can stop it? And the protagonist is frail and sickly, and in case of premature death, who can guarantee Liang Rong'an to inherit this family's business safely? In troubled times, having soldiers in hand is the foundation of everything. But now, the relationship between the two has begun to hinder the marriage of the lord. As a counselor, how could Duan Qin not be in a hurry!
However, Zhang Bin pondered for a moment, but shook his head: "If the lord really has an affair with General Yi, it would be inappropriate to force him to marry now."
"You..." Duan Qin smacked his legs in anger, "Is it possible that you are so laissez-faire?"
"My lord has a plan in his mind." Zhang Bin replied unhurriedly, "Whether it's to appease General Yi, or he really doesn't want to marry, at least his plan today is not bad, far better than reluctance to marry. The loyalty of the lord is probably best understood by Si Ruo. Instead of acting rashly, it is better to wait and see the changes. Besides, in military affairs, it is not difficult to take precautions."
Duan Qin was stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted: "You mean Zhang He?"
"It's not about Zhang He." Zhang Bin said, "and Sun Jiao, and even Liu Gong. The three armies of Liang's house now have their own commanders. Among them, Zhang He is the most shrewd person. If Yiyan has a second heart, he will never take it lightly. Follow. The same is true for Sun Jiao and Liu Gong, not to mention that they have either Liangfu households or Shangdang troops, and they must have their hearts on the lord. In addition, Linghu and nephew, Li Jun, Tian Yu and others, only When it comes to military affairs, the risk is not very big."
Zhang Bin is in charge of the army, and he knows the military affairs of Bingzhou well. This is not a bad thing to say. However, Duan Qin did not relax, and asked: "What about the tiger and wolf riding? Wang Long is also a Jie, and the majority of the tiger and wolf riding are Hu people. If Yiyan climbed high and shouted, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
Tiger and Wolf Rider's combat power is amazing, and it is also one of the best among the three armies. It is also the one with the most Hu people in all the works. And this team is completely in the hands of Yi Yan.
"Don't forget those Hu people who worship Buddhism the most." Zhang Bin said flatly, "Bingzhou is now flourishing with Buddhism, which one of the tiger and wolf riders doesn't treat the lord like a god? After the horse farm, the new recruits added by the Tiger and Wolf Cavalry will be mainly from the households, and the Hu people will occupy less than 30%. The lord is never ambiguous in the use of troops.
How to use Hu for his own use has always been the main point of Liang Feng's attention. In the past, the Xiongnu had absorbed a large number of Hu people from the north, and the refugees in Bingzhou were mainly Han people. Therefore, the ratio of Hu and Han in Bingzhou has been adjusted from the original fifty-five to thirty-seven. A series of measures, such as changing customs and people living together, have never been relaxed. If it is said that these generals in the army will follow Yi Yan to rebel, it is not very likely.
Has Yiyan noticed this kind of precaution? Duan Qin suddenly noticed one thing, Yi Yan was involved in everything handled by the army. In fact, it was he who contributed to this development. Step by step, he allowed his military power to be stripped away, and even took the initiative to teach those soldiers dispatched by Liang Mansion to make them see the lord as a god.
No one knows Yiyan's loyalty better than Duan Qin, but why is it possible for the general to be like this, and why is it fortunate? Isn't this too risky
"Si Ruo has found out?" Zhang Bin smiled slightly, "General Yi has already prepared for this."
No one can sacrifice their own interests to this point. But if it was replaced by an unreasonable personal relationship, it made sense. Is this what the lord did on purpose? Or is it a tacit understanding between the two of them that they trust each other and respect each other? The reason is not really important. In the final analysis, there is only one problem. Can the lord control Yiyan? This question is self-evident.
"What about behind the lord?" Duan Qin hesitated.
Fortunately, unless they die before the emperor, they will all be ruined without exception. The more authority you hold, the more so. The lord is older than Yiyan and is not in good health. Who can guarantee that Yi Yan will die before him? If the lord dies, will he be killed by his neck
If not, how can the regime be safely handed over to Young Master Rong
"This, I'm afraid I have to ask General Yi himself first..." Zhang Bin replied thoughtfully, holding the table in his hand.
As the chief official of Xinling, he was more concerned about this matter than Duan Qin. The great cause cannot be lost. If there are hidden dangers, they must be eliminated as soon as possible!
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"Chun Ri's military training was a plan made last year, why did it change suddenly?" As soon as he woke up that day, before heading to the camp, Yi Yan was blocked by Zhang Bin in the governor's mansion. Hearing that it was a military training matter, he frowned.
Early spring is the busy farming season, so the soldiers must temporarily disarm and return to ploughing the fields. However, the increase in Tiger and Wolf Riders are all regular soldiers, and there is no need to participate in farming at all. After training for several months, it's time to go out to fight bandits. This was a plan made last year, and it was approved by the lord. Now that Zhang Bin is talking about it again, it will be surprising.
Zhang Bin said: "The timing was fixed last year, and the emperor has not moved the capital. Now that the situation has changed, it should be re-arranged."
Immediately, he briefly explained the situation. The so-called change is nothing more than reducing the scale of bandit suppression, so that troops can be withdrawn at any time and back to the party.
"Will the Huns go out to troops in the spring?" Yi Yan responded very quickly and asked immediately.
"I'm afraid I have this plan." Zhang Bin replied.
This is not good news. Shangdang is one of the main granaries in Bingzhou, with the most complete water conservancy facilities. Once the spring ploughing is damaged, this year's harvest will be drastically reduced. At the same time, there are tens of thousands of hungry people waiting to be fed near Luoyang. If there is a shortage of food, it will cause chaos.
"Is this battle beneficial to Bingzhou?" Yi Yan did not struggle with the issue of the spring battle, but pointed to the key. If the situation is serious, Zhang Bin will not stop him here, but should inform the lord and hold a military meeting.
"General Yi expected not bad." Zhang Bin nodded, "Liu Yuan old thief won't live for too long, and there may be changes in the pseudo-Han Dynasty."
Zhang Bin answered bluntly, but Yi Yan didn't ask any further questions, just nodded: "I understand, this time training troops to suppress bandits will not cross the border of Taiyuan."
Zhang Bin is in charge of Xinling and is only responsible to the lord, and the information is often kept secret. Yi Yan knew this and wouldn't get to the bottom of it.
Seeing his answer so succinctly, Zhang Bin smiled and said, "That's good. I heard that General Yi is about to move out of the Governor's Mansion. After living in another place, I'm afraid that I will marry a wife and have children. Good things are coming soon."
The move was decided two days ago. After learning that Duan Qin noticed the relationship between the two, Liang Feng immediately chose a mansion for Yi Yan, which was quite far from the governor's mansion. After a few days of repairs, you can move in. However, in order to facilitate "official business", the governor's mansion still reserved a staff room for Yi Yan. If it's too late for work, it's not surprising to stay here.
Seeing that the house is about to move, as a colleague, it is not surprising to be concerned about family affairs. However, Yi Yan narrowed his eyes, Duan Qin had said something similar before. Now that the dust has settled, Zhang Bin brought this up again, and it's not hard to guess the intention.
Without hesitation, he said: "The killing is too heavy and the children are delayed. I have no intention of marrying."
This is the first time Yi Yan has mentioned his personal plans to others. Zhang Bin raised his eyebrows in mock surprise: "Which general does not kill a lot? General Yi, you are still young, so you don't think so. When you get older, How can you inherit the family business without heirs?"
"Zhang Canjun has been thinking too much. Whether it's marrying a wife or having children, I have no intention of doing it." Yi Yan didn't make any detours, and said directly, "How dare you take responsibility for being loved by the lord?"
The words were firm, but Zhang Bin restrained the smile on his face: "If this is the case, what will the general be like in his later years?"
Does this mean that there are no children and life is difficult in old age? of course not! It clearly pointed to the question of how he would stand in the future. No heirs, no party formation, no recommendation of virtuous people, and even a mediocre relationship with generals like Linghu Sheng, who can protect him in the future
"I am the blade in the Lord's hand, whether to use it or hide it is up to the Lord to decide." Yi Yan's face was as calm as water, but in his voice, there was a certain decision.
He left no way out for himself. If one day the lord wants to take back his military power, Yi Yan will not resist at all. Everything he had was given by the lord, from his wealth to his life. What's the harm in handing it back to the lord
This answer was somewhat beyond Zhang Bin's expectations. After pondering for a moment, he said: "A gentleman does not build a dangerous wall, does General Yi make such an assertion, don't you regret it?"
Yi Yan asked back: "Zhang Canjun is in charge of the Mausoleum, don't you regret it?"
This is really spicy. There are only two possible outcomes of controlling a secret key position like Xinling. Or be trusted by the Lord, and become famous; or because he knows too many secrets, he will be silenced by the new king on the day of success. Isn't he Zhang Bin afraid of being in danger and dying without a place to be buried
Zhang Bin said calmly: "Assisting the Lord Ming and pacifying the world is the wish of a certain life."
For this ideal, no amount of danger and difficulty can stop Zhang Bin. So, he won't regret it.
"I've got what I want in my life. Why do I regret it?" Yi Yan replied lightly.
Can mediocre love satisfy a person's needs? Zhang Bin doesn't think so. But what Yi Yan did was really not wrong. It can even be said that as long as his heart does not change, it will be more reliable than any marriage. Which in-laws can be as brave and good at fighting as Yi Yan, and have no selfishness? No wife, no children, no worries, all honor and disgrace are decided by the master. As long as Yiyan is there, he can suppress other generals and prevent others from taking a step forward. And the master's control over the army under his command will also reach its peak, and there is no possibility of decentralization.
This is the solid foundation of the country! As for the aftermath, it depends on the will of the lord. If Yi Yan doesn't change his line, it shouldn't be too difficult to kill.
With a light sigh, Zhang Bin said a sentence: "Qingren, Xi Shi retreats, and flatters himself with gentleness, but it is not well-known in the world."
This is the evaluation of Wei Qing, the great Sima general of the Western Han Dynasty, in the "Tai Shi Gong Shu". Strictly speaking, the reputation is mixed.
Hearing this, Yi Yan smiled: "Become a big Sima and be buried in front of the emperor's mausoleum."
This smile has a bit of admiration. Why is Wei Qing not a famous general who consolidated the foundation of the country under Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty? If you don't support a scholar or form a party, you can start well and end well. Sovereign and ministers know each other well, nothing more than this.
Zhang Bin closed his mouth and cupped his hands to answer. Yi Yan returned a salute and turned away.
A few days later, the envoy sent by the Son of Heaven arrived in Jinyang. On the bright side, it was a reward for Liang Feng's ability to send troops to escort him, but in fact it brought the imperial edict of marriage. And it's not someone else, it's Sima Tan's sister. Even if it is not the eldest princess, it is a rare and noble status.
It is a pity that the envoys who came here with great ambition did not hear the answer they hoped for. After only two days in Jinyang, he set off in a hurry and returned to Shouchun.