It is said that there is no impenetrable wall in this world. Although the city wall of Tai'an is high, the wind is also strong, and there are countless ear reports to gods. Therefore, gossip can always spread to every corner at an astonishing speed. Not long after entering the museum, the conflict between the Beiliang Cavalry Army and the Gyeonggi West Army became a hot topic. In this way, the ordinary event of the imperial court, headed by the Minister of Rites, personally welcoming the vassal king into the city, also made people chew on some unusual meanings. Most of the common people, while praising His Majesty for his magnanimity, spared no effort to scold the young vassal king for his arrogance and unreasonableness. He thinks that the imperial court should hang this barbarian from the northwest outside the city, and when he wakes up, he will only be allowed to enter the city when he knows how to plead guilty to His Majesty.
Compared with the people in the city who don't know the depth of the water, the civil and military officials of Tai'an City, especially those officials who are qualified to participate in the early dynasty, which is equivalent to entering the officialdom in Liyang, should have the most confidence to dictate to the military and government of Beiliang A group of people, for the first time ever, were silent together, and there was rarely a "grand occasion" where a dog barked like a hundred dogs barking. For example, the official of Yushitai Yanguan and the Sixth Division of Shizhong, who had a low official position but a noble status, and the six divisions, after communicating with each other in private, they all came out one after another. The idea of impeaching the young feudal lord was rejected for a very simple reason. As the carriage drove into Tai'an City, apart from the confrontation between the two generals Beiliang Qingqi and Zhao Guiwei Chi Changgong surfaced, there was also the Beiliang The horrifying news of the destruction of Beimang also spread to the capital. At this sensitive time, impeaching the warrior who can be called the number one martial artist in the new dynasty, it is useless to find all kinds of reasons.
On the other hand, how many enemies have been killed by the Liao and Liao frontier armies built with half the country's taxes and taxes in the past 20 years? Do you have one hundred thousand? Calculated according to the Liyang military law, capturing eighty Beimang heads can make a low-level soldier jump to the rank of captain of the frontier army. It is said that this time Beiliang not only killed countless enemies, but even the head of Beimang General Yang Yuanzan was taken off. Already, if rewards are based on merit, how much military merit is this? Now that Xu Xiaomanzi has become a vassal king, the feudal marquis and minister worship that Liyang scholars dream of are meaningless. It is difficult for the late emperor to take off the old Liang King's title of Dazhu Kingdom. The emperor took it back
At the same time, the low-ranking Beijing officials also began to slander the Northern Mang barbarians for being vulnerable. Before that, the Eastern Army had advanced aggressively all the way to Hulukou Xiaguang City. up? By the way, Tai'an City also complained about the great general Gu Jiantang, who was an extremely human minister. The 300,000 troops from Beiliang can drive the million troops from Beimang back to their hometown, and there are also many troops from the Liao and Liao borders. The thunder is loud and the rain is little, you haven't even had a decent thunder in the entire 20 years of the Liao Dynasty!
Xu Fengnian only took Xu Yanbing to live in the Xiamawei post house, and the eight hundred white horses were all settled by the Ministry of Rites in a suitable residence near the post house. Even younger faces, when they saw the King of Beiliang in the black gold python robe, there was a lot of fear in their eyes.
Xu Fengnian looked up at the Longclaw locust tree outside the post house, it was different.
The Xiamawei Posthouse has always been a posthouse that belongs exclusively to Beiliang Road, and it is also one of the few posthouses that can be built in the capital. Because the old Liang Wang Xu Xiao seldom went to Beijing to face the saint after he became the king, these years have always been It was a bleak scene. Officials from the two military and household departments had suggested countless times to abolish Mawei, so that after the two latecomers entered the military and household departments a few years ago, it became a customary rule to repeat the old tune. Quite like a nomination certificate. Anyone who dares not to submit a memorial paper on this matter will inevitably be squeezed out by his predecessors and colleagues. However, both the late emperor and the current emperor have a subtle attitude towards this, so that some old officials in the officialdom joked that someday if If the Xiamawei post house is really demolished, it should be boring.
Xu Fengnian was very familiar with this posthouse, so he called the postman surnamed Hong and asked for a room in the backyard. When the trembling postman bowed and left slowly, Xu Fengnian moved two wicker chairs to the eaves, and Xu Yanbing lay down one and sat on the other. From the perspective of Qingliang Mountain, Xu Fengnian's rush to Beijing was not without objections, but now Xu Fengnian's control over Beiliang's iron cavalry and the entire Beiliang Dao officialdom can be said to have reached its peak, except when Xu Beizhi met in Lingzhou After venting his anger, Song Dongming asked the spies from Fushuifang to send a secret letter. The wording was veiled, probably disapproving of Xu Fengnian's risky life, and probably expressed the aspirations of veterans including Yan Wenluan. However, Bai Yu sent a letter belatedly via Wutongyuan, but he expressed his approval in his words.
Xu Yanbing said softly: "The second princess said that Huyan Daguan would follow him into the capital, and the prince should agree. The centipede is dead but not stiff, not to mention that the Zhao family in Liyang is far from the situation where the sun is fading to the west, even if there is no Han Shengxuan Liu Haoshi, Qi Jiajie, these top masters, Qintian supervisors and Qi warriors, after two twists and turns, there are not many left, but they are still the most benevolent city in the world, and should not be underestimated."
Xu Fengnian smiled and said: "I didn't invite Huyan Daguan to come out of the mountain, and the emperor of the Zhao family didn't let Gu Jiantang rush to Beijing, so it's even."
Xu Yanbing said with emotion: "If the imperial decree had arrived later, our Beiliang would have parted ways with the Zhao family."
Xu Fengnian shook his head and said: "I can't fight. Zhao Zhuan's original intention was to let the Gyeonggi West Army test my bottom line. If we are easy to talk, then he will have the confidence to speak up. If I guess correctly, I will go to issue the decree The eunuch, Bingbi, the supervisor of ceremonies, must have been ordered by the emperor, so he must step on his face, so no matter what, he will not start a war in the capital. Where is the face of the imperial court? Besides, even if the Western Army wins by chance, the mess will not end well."
Hearing Xu Fengnian deliberately emphasize the word "elite", Xu Yanbing smiled knowingly, "The local garrison in Beiliang, not to mention Youzhou in Liangzhou, maybe Lingzhou is tougher than them."
Xu Fengnian did not sneer at all, "Actually, the age of Liyang's army is still there, but it's a pity that in the 20 years of Taiping, martial arts performances every year can't compare with the real fighting of the frontier army, so they lose their vigor. After all, a knife can cut through the front It’s a world of difference from not having a start. But if you give them a few years of fighting, it may not be bad. For example, if I want to establish a country in Beiliang, I will be a small Beimang if I survive it. Liyang is getting stronger, and if Beiliang puts all his eggs in one basket, and on the premise that Beimang does not take advantage of the fire to intervene in the Central Plains, and storms Tai'an City with a force of thousands of miles, I believe that the two Huaihe Rivers will be taken..."
Speaking of this, Xu Fengnian smiled, "One month, at most one month, the Northern Liang Iron Cavalry can keep the entire Liyang North Line including Jizhou intact, and the battle damage will never exceed 20,000 yuan. Just come to the city of Tai'an."
Xu Fengnian put his hands under his head and looked at the sky of the capital city, "But it is too difficult to break through the capital city. In the capital region, except for the southern part where the cavalry can gallop, other places will not be able to do it. Let alone Gu Jiantang's Liao frontier army, and King Zhao Sui of Jiaodong and King Zhao Xun of Jing'an may even take advantage of the situation to march northward. It's just that the former is thinking of making a contribution to the King of Qin, while the latter is more thoughtful and reaps the benefits. Among them Forget that there is an ambitious Chen Zhibao. As for Lu Shengxiang and Tang Tieshuang, they are not mediocre. A battle in Guangling Dao can quickly make Xie Xizhen and Kou Jianghuai among the famous generals. After a long battle, It is easy for Liyang to have a few Wang Xizhen and Ma Jianghuai. If it is said that the alliance between Beiliang and Xichu, the chances of winning are even greater. On the other hand, why can't Liyang, who is so desperate to jump over the wall, borrow troops from Beimang?"
Xu Feng said in a young voice: "Even if all the Northern Liang iron cavalry are willing to follow me, Xu Fengnian, as a traitor, how many people will die in battle in a foreign land? How many people will die in the whole world? If this makes Beimang iron hooves rush into the Central Plains , not to mention the sinners through the ages, but Xu Xiao... will not sleep well."
Xu Yanbing said sincerely: "Being an official is more difficult than practicing martial arts. A person who practices martial arts may not be able to become a master. If you are an official, you will have no future. Being an official is already the case, let alone being a feudal lord." The king is the emperor."
Xu Fengnian said with a smile: "How difficult it is to follow one's heart, you might as well settle for the next best thing, and be honest."
I was speechless for a while.
Xu Yanbing suddenly asked: "What should I say next?"
Xu Fengnian said softly: "Wait for the completion of the capital, and the heat is enough, I will go to the court meeting again. After that, will Huan Wen or Qi Yanglong see me? Is it Xiaozhi who will move with emotion to reason or lure him?" In fact, I am also very curious about using threats and threats.”
The Jiangnan Lu family with one family and two masters, Lu Daolin, the former minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Lu Baijie, the former minister of the Ministry of War, have all left Beijing one after another. on many. It's just that under the surging undercurrent, as long as the person is not dead and has not received the posthumous title that will seal the coffin, no one knows whether the final outcome will be good or bad.
Kong Zhenrong of the Ministry of War, Yan Chiji of the Imperial Academy.
Chen Wang, Sun Yin, Lu Xu.
University scholar Yan Jiexi, Minister of Rites Jin Lanting.
There are also two groups of children of the rich and powerful in the capital headed by Yin Changgeng and Wang Yuanran.
It seems that Xu Fengnian has more acquaintances than expected.
Xu Yanbing looked worried, "But what if the imperial court does not let go of the water transportation?"
Then Xu Fengnian's answer shocked even Xu Yanbing.
"There is no war in Liangmang in a short period of time. You don't need the Beiliang Iron Cavalry, which is the most powerful in the world. It's too shameful to watch the Western Chu win successive battles. I, Xu Fengnian, am still willing to help the court solve its problems. In the final analysis, It means that the imperial court is stingy and doesn't give Beiliang food and grass, it doesn't matter, we in Beiliang are still willing to send troops! Not only do we have to send troops, but we still send the Daxue Dragon Cavalry to go to Guangling Road!"
Xu Yanbing rubbed his chin, "I would sit on the dragon chair instead, and I would have a headache."
Xu Fengnian sat up, squinted his eyes and smiled, "Not only does he have a headache, but Li Yang's crotch hurts too!"
At this moment, Xu Yanbing glanced at the courtyard wall, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth.
Xu Fengnian sighed: "It reminds me of the Qi Jia Festival in Fushu Town. The appearances are all carved out of the same mold. I wish I could be closer to the sword energy than Huang Qing."
The Yi Cheng surnamed Hong walked into the small courtyard with a sad face, and said cautiously: "My lord, there are visitors from outside the post house."
Xu Fengnian nodded and said: "Understood, you go back and tell him that I told him to go away."
Yi Cheng's face twitched obviously, but he still exited the yard respectfully.
Not long after, someone said loudly with a voice that could be heard clearly two streets away: "The first disciple of the next Qijia Festival, Li Haoran! I invite the king of Beiliang to fight to the death!"
Xu Fengnian was a little dumbfounded.
The same is true for Xu Yanbing, tsk tsk said: "This guy's brain is flooded? Are you still fighting to the death?"
Coincidentally, right after Li Haoran, the famous swordsman in the capital, came to invite a battle, another loud voice shouted out of breath, "Damn it! I don't care whose apprentice you are, I came to the Mawei Posthouse first." , If it wasn’t for the rush to find the latrine just now, where would it be your turn! If you want to fight against the King of Beiliang, then I will come first! King Beiliang, don’t listen to the guy next to me babbling! I will come first, I will come first! In Liaodong Wu Laifu, a hero from Jinzhou, dares to compete with the prince today! Dare, dare!"
Soon, the hero who almost cut Li Haoran off at the posthouse added, "My lord, we are actually fellow villagers!"
Xu Fengnian, who was sitting on the wicker chair, held his forehead.
Xu Yanbing asked: "Or should I just dismiss it?"
Xu Fengnian got up and joked with a smile: "It's okay, I'm going to meet my fellow villagers."
It's just that when Xu Fengnian walked out of the post house, he saw only a young swordsman standing beside a jade tree facing the wind, and countless heads sticking out of the windows of restaurants and teahouses on both sides of the street.
Xu Fengnian was a little puzzled, turned to Yicheng and asked, "The one from Jinzhou, Liaodong?"
Yi Cheng's expression was strange, and he said in a low voice: "Reporting to the lord, for some reason, the man yelled 'murderous intent' before seeing the lord, and then...then ran away in a hurry."
Xu Fengnian was speechless.
This guy is a talent.
He has the style of someone back then.
Li Haoran's face was gloomy at first because of that guy's gag, but when he saw the king of Beiliang in the python robe appearing, his heart fluttered for no reason, and his heart was instantly covered with dust, and he was no longer as bright and clear as before when he appeared on the stage .
What is even more frustrating is that the Liaodong bastard surnamed Wu went back and forth, trotting all the way to Li Haoran, with a rusty black-sheathed iron knife on his waist, grinning innocently and saying: "Beiliang King, the old rules , I should come first. It’s not that there was something wrong just now, I went to the next street, and I, Wu Laifu, don’t dare to bother the lord too much, as long as the lord can accept my knife, just one knife! I’ll leave without saying a word, what? ?”
Xu Fengnian smiled playfully, nodded and said, "Okay."
Countless onlookers behind the windows on both sides of the street saw the guy stepping out and shouted angrily.
After suddenly drawing the knife, he didn't charge forward.
Then.
There's no after that.
Li Haoran took a deep breath and looked up at the sky.
The streets were dead silent.
After a long wait, the swordsman put the sword into its sheath, stood still and clasped his fists and said, "The king of Beiliang is so skilled that he has reached the mysterious realm of having no sword in his hand! This time you and I are at the top of our game, and we are defeated Already! The green hills will not change, the green water will flow forever, there will be a period later!"
The hero turned around gracefully, shook his head, and strode away.
Show "master demeanor".
"Damn it, I've been waiting for you for a long time, why don't you give me a knife!"
"Bastard bastard, you are still at the peak, you are at the peak!"
"Your name is Wu Laifu, right? I remember you! See if I don't look for someone to beat you to death!"
There was a lot of abuse on the street, and some extremely angry spectators not only threw teacups and wine bowls out of the window, but also became irritable and threw their chairs on the street.
A few groups of people couldn't bear it anymore, and rushed to the street to clean up that guy.
It's a pity that that guy disappeared soon, and everyone had to sigh with emotion, not to mention how good this man's martial arts skills are, how fast he ran.
Li Haoran, the blue-clothed swordsman who managed to recover Zhishui's state of mind, said in a deep voice, "King of Beiliang, can we fight now?"
Everyone thought that the good show had finally come.
As Mr. Qi Da's first apprentice, Li Haoran is also one of the first-class swordsmen in the capital. Even if he can't beat the young vassal king who is very powerful in the world, it is not a problem to make thirty or forty moves, right? Then they spent a lot of money and broke their heads to fight for the feng shui treasure land, which is considered to be back.
Xu Fengnian ignored Li Haoran, but looked towards the end of the street.
High and low, young and old, three figures stood side by side, silently.
Farther behind the three of them, there was a man with a child in green sitting on his neck.
There is also a young Taoist who appears from the corner, wearing a mahogany sword on his waist, and his Taoist robe flutters as he walks, like a fairy.
Xu Yanbing did not know when he came to Xu Fengnian's side.
Xu Fengnian ignored these people who were serving guests in Tai'an City, but looked up at the roof of a restaurant, holding back a smile.
There was a weird little girl wearing a cheap mink hat, sitting there eating a big cake by herself.
She leisurely.
Xu Fengnian was in a good mood all of a sudden.
He has a big smile on his face.
Among the judges on both sides of the street who paid a lot of money to buy seats, there were many bold and young women with good family backgrounds. Seeing this scene with their own eyes, they were immediately infatuated.
The little girl on the roof snorted.