In the early days of the Liyang Dynasty today, civil and military officials in court uniforms streamed into the city, and there was still the sound of jade knocking on jade for a long time.
A gentleman listens to the voice of jade and stops with restraint. Peiyu's specifications are like rank, and he also pays attention to a step-by-step approach, which cannot be surpassed. Although the Liyang party struggle will not get out of control under the control of Zhang Shoufu, the officials are also very good at being serious about trivial matters. Jin Lanting appeared at the court meeting today, and he was particularly eye-catching. He lost the noble Rhubarb Gate half a year ago, but he has been living in Beijing all the time. At first, the mansion was empty. On the contrary, there was an endless stream of visitors. This time he was ordered to go to the court early, and the fool also knew that the court had kept him hidden for half a year, which was enough for Xu Xiao's face, and it was time to give Jin Sanlang an official title. This time, when Jin Lanting was waiting outside the door for this court meeting, he was surrounded by warm greetings from his colleagues. He also hung a set of brand-new jade wares around his waist. The teeth collided, and there was a clear sound, walking between the halls, the sound was extremely beautiful.
In addition to Jin Lanting who was the eye-catching figure, there was another person beside the general Gu Jiantang who rushed back to the capital from the border of the Northland, who was also eye-catching. It's a fresh face, but in the past six months in the capital, the ears have heard cocoons. A common man surnamed Yuan jumped the dragon's gate, and suddenly became the half adopted son of the general. It is said that he is stubborn and cruel. Toss all the Jianghu sects on the border to death. Yuan Tingshan followed Gu Jiantang, and happened to be almost shoulder to shoulder with Jin Sanlang who was walking behind Zhang Julu and Zhang Shoufu. In contrast, Yuan Tingshan's jade pendant around his waist was very simple, rough and refined, with typical gossamer strokes and Han Baswords. Gentle and elegant, after two years in the official circles of the capital, he has experienced bitterness and ups and downs in the world, and after he joined Zhang Dang's family, he has not had the slightest ambition to be rampant. At this time, he sees the adopted son of General Gu Jiantang, the future son-in-law who is sure to take the dragon and become Yuan Tingshan Looking over at him, Jin Lanting immediately responded with a smile, but unexpectedly, this little official who participated in the court meeting for the first time gave a bah, lowered his head and spit, Jin Lanting was embarrassed, but his face was thicker than when he first entered Beijing. How many inches, just laugh it off. Yuan Tingshan's blatant actions made some eunuchs in charge of ceremonies in the distance tremble, and it was obvious that it was another stabbing head.
Yuan Tingshan quickened his pace, and asked Gu Jiantang in a low voice: "General, when can I go up to court with a sword like you?"
Gu Jiantang ignored it.
Zhang Julu glanced at this young warrior who was full of half the capital city and heard his voice before seeing him, seemed to find it interesting, and smiled.
Yuan Tingshan continued to babble, but Gu Jiantang said coldly, "If you say one more word, you'll get out of the capital."
Yuan Tingshan laughed and said, "Don't say it, don't say it."
Jin Lanting cursed in his heart, your kid has already said six words.
However, General Gu, who has firmly controlled the Ministry of War for more than ten years, did not care about this slick behavior, which made Jin Lanting take a high look at Yuan.
Gu Jiantang and Zhang Julu looked at a corner in the distance almost at the same time, and Jin Lanting froze for a moment.
Wearing a big eunuch's red python robe, she stood there quietly like a red cat that has been hunting mice in the palace all year round.
Yuan Tingshan tsk tsk said master.
Jin Lanting just glanced at it from a distance and didn't dare to look any more. He lowered his head quickly, for fear that the notorious eunuch would remember his appearance.
There is no impenetrable wall in the world, and now there is news from the palace that Quan Yi, the head of the dynasty's 100,000 eunuchs, still has a respected status, but he is no longer as motionless as he was in the past ten years. It was because a young eunuch who entered the palace at a young age was favored by Empress Zhao Zhi, and together with several living servants, he got along with His Majesty day and night. Song Tanglu was born in Yinshoujian, one of the twelve prisons, with a clean background. His master is the chief eunuch of the internal officials. For many years, he is one of the few old eunuchs who can walk side by side with the human cat Han Diaosi. Song Tanglu has not been in the court for many years. There have been some mistakes in the posting of the royal edict, he is kind to others, and has a gentle temper. Apart from his status being very different from that of Han Diao Temple, his personality is also completely opposite.
At this sensitive moment when several princes in the capital are about to be proclaimed kings, His Majesty the Emperor is close to Song Tanglu, who was "promoted" by the empress, and distanced himself from Han Diao Temple, who is similar to the prince Zhao Kai, which undoubtedly made the officials and nobles smell a trace of blood. .
The people who want Han Diao Temple to die are no less than the officials who want Xu Xiao to fall.
Some Beijing officials and wild officials who secretly bet on the princes were secretly glad that they did not waste their energy on Zhao Kai, who had a vague background.
The only eunuch in red python clothes who hadn't appeared in the court hall for more than ten years turned around slightly and walked quietly.
Han Diaosi habitually walked in the shadow of the big wall of the palace city, and could not clearly see the expression on that needless white face.
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There was no such thing as a capital city in Beimang, until Empress Murong usurped the throne and spent 400,000 soldiers and 900,000 civilians to build the capital. It took nine years to build the capital. Responsible for the planning, such as Qilin Daoist and many geomancy masters participated in it. After the completion of the new city, first the royal family, nobles and civil and military officials settled in, and then various garrisons were stationed outside the city, and family members moved in. Nowadays, there are 30,000 prostitutes who are only engaged in skin and flesh business. It can be seen that the grandeur of Beimang Emperor City is not inferior to Liyang City. However, after the capital was established, the empress still adopted the ancient system of four-season tents and bowls, and traveled around in four seasons. The Northern Mang, which has been criticized by the Central Plains for a long time, came from this. This year's autumn tent hunting tiger and deer is slightly backward Over time, the dignitaries of the royal court of Beimang talked a lot. Many old nobles who were qualified to participate in tent hunting in the past but refused to go with excuses, all of them participated diligently without exception. It was a pity that people were very disappointed. The person they wanted to see did not Appear.
Chongqingguan, an ancestral court of a decaying branch of Taoism in the capital city, after losing the battle with Daodezong for the state religion in Beimang, the incense has long since lost its heyday, and the family has been neglected. Only a few elderly pilgrims will come to Yanjiu. It is hard to believe that 20 years ago, this place was known as the crown of Taoist forests in Beimang. During festivals, dignitaries and ordinary people gather together, just because Guannei Daoist opens the Taoist temple, "the gods are willing Give the formula of longevity". In recent years, Chongqing Temple has had to rely on letting some scholars rushing to take the exam to stay overnight. Perhaps it is because Chongqing Temple is really exhausted, and no scholar has ever been nominated here after settling here. The lives of the Taoists became more and more desolate. Fortunately, some time ago, an old Confucian scholar came and gave him a fair amount of silver, so they could get rid of the pot. It's just an old Confucian scholar who rented a shady and tidal room with good conversation. He often chatted with the old Taoist priests for an afternoon. .
On this day, a tall and drowsy man with half-squinted eyes came to Chongqing Temple. The boy who swept the tunnel didn't close his eyelids. After asking twice in a warm voice, the little boy lazily picked up the broom and pointed him to the remote residence of the old scholar. The man walked away with a smile, and after two walks into the courtyard, he found the old scholar who was sitting withered in the courtyard.
The man respectfully said from the bottom of his heart: "Jing Yan has seen the Taiping Order."
The old Confucian scholar withdrew his thoughts, smiled, and stretched out his hand to signal the chess-sword Yuefu Genglouzi to sit down casually.
Hong Jingyan put on an attitude of listening attentively and receptively.
The old Confucian scholar glanced at the proud student who had been deliberately "suppressed" by him, and said softly: "I know what you are asking for, so I might as well tell you clearly, if I have the cheek to ask Your Majesty , can also be handed over to you. It’s just that it’s inferior, and it’s not good for you to use your skills in the future. Around the five towns of Rouran, there are either the Dong family army who is eyeing you, or the land of Gyeonggi. Just pick out a general with outstanding military exploits , are not comparable to you. Even if you succeed, how much open space will you have? So such a rote robbery is not as good as Xiao Jian, who has no evil hands."
Hong Jingyan asked with a smile: "Go directly to Wazhu Gentleman's Hall?"
The old Confucian scholar nodded.
Hong Jingyan said with a bitter face: "Do you want me to gather tens of thousands of soldiers?"
The old Confucian scholar laughed softly and scolded: "The thick skin is the same as always. Don't think that I haven't been in Qijian Yuefu these years, so I don't know that you have hooked up with those rich and powerful children from the north and south. Don't say tens of thousands, as long as you dare, a hundred thousand will be worth it." It's not a problem, is it? Just those noble kings and grandsons of the capital city who are crazy about military exploits, can they swarm into Longyao Prefecture without bringing their own soldiers, forcibly piled up tens of thousands of people? My ugly words are up front, this time, Your Majesty Who to use to confront the Northern Liang army, whether to use Huang Songpu or Tuoba Bodhisattva, is hesitant. I just mentioned Huang Songpu, because I don’t want the situation of confrontation between the North and the South to become a war on all fronts. , I know that with the use of this well-established king of the South Courtyard, Beiliang will not tear up his face, and I am happy to accept it when we agree. This way I have enough time to make arrangements and make chestnuts out of the fire. That is Huanglongshan, a wicked old turtle. What about you, you are the first pawn in Beimang's new game, it is very important, how about it? Are you going?"
Hong Jingyan frowned and did not give an immediate answer.
The old Confucian scholar who is already the emperor's teacher said: "Don't be in a hurry, wait until you think it through. If you think it is more beneficial to control the Rouran iron cavalry, and you can give me a convincing reason, I can let you go to Rouran. The mountains are the kings of the mountains."
Hong Jingyan said softly: "To be honest, no matter if I go to the Gentleman's Pavilion or the Rouran Mountains, I don't feel at ease if the sword energy is not by your side now."
The old Confucian scholar shook his head and said, "I have a measure."
Hong Jingyan looked around and said with a smile: "I really don't see those dignitaries digging three feet to find you?"
The old Confucian scholar said indifferently: "It is a great science to burn a cold stove in the officialdom. Those guys who went hunting to find me, in fact, it is a serious matter to offer a few sticks of incense to Xu Huainan at this moment, so that His Majesty will see it. Stupid Come to me to burn incense and pray to Buddha and pray to Bodhisattva, all of them carry pig’s head and big meat. Even if I am a real Bodhisattva, I would still get tired of eating it. When the stove is cold, others give me a bowl of porridge and a plate of pickled vegetables to fill my stomach and warm my heart. "
A long silence.
Hong Jingyan stood up suddenly, bowed and said: "Please play a game of chess with me!"
The old Confucian scholar waved his hand and issued an order to drive away the guests.
Hong Jingyan laughed at himself, but did not persist, and left Chongqing Temple casually.
The old Confucian scholar came slowly to the entrance of the temple, and Sweeping Daotong sat on the steps exhausted, with several baskets of fallen leaves at his feet.
The old Confucian scholar bent down to pick up the broom with a smile, and helped the little Taoist boy sweep the ground.
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In a small tea shop, Chen Liangxi, a poor scholar, met a rich man from Beiliang, who chatted like-mindedly, and followed the old man who was somewhat hunched and lame into a house.
There are two jade lion town houses and a large plaque with gold characters.
Along the way, the little beggar who read and read with him and knew many characters gently raised his head and said: "Beiliang Prince's Mansion."