Chapter 552: Leave a name through the ages
After Adou saw off his father-in-law, he turned around and ran off to find the queen.
If you are not sure about domestic affairs, you should ask the queen. If you are not sure about foreign affairs, you should still ask the queen. This has always been his rule. .
The Prime Minister wrote the "Departure List", and the news of preparations for the Northern Expedition had already reached the harem. Zhang Xingcai was waiting for the emperor's return and was preparing to congratulate him. Unexpectedly, what Liu Chan brought back was the news of Li Yan's evil plans.
Liu Chan listened to her conversation with the Prime Minister exactly as it was, and then asked, "Queen, how credible do you think this is?"
Liu Chan is honest, but he is not a fool.
Li Yan is also one of the auxiliary ministers personally entrusted by his father. When it comes to matters such as conspiracy, one cannot be too cautious in seeking confirmation.
After hearing this, Zhang Xingcai's face froze for a moment, and then he frowned. He lowered his head and started thinking. He didn't bother to answer the emperor's question for the moment.
Liu Chan was not in a hurry. He poured himself a bowl of tea and poured another bowl for the queen. He sat on the edge and patiently waited for Zhang Xingcai's analysis.
After a long time, Zhang Xingcai raised his head and said slowly, "The late emperor had the wisdom to know people. Yong'an Palace has entrusted the prime minister and the Zhongdu Protector to assist the government for only three and a half years. If the Zhongdu Protector has been in power for more than a year, I had the intention of treason before, but I don’t believe it.”
Liu Chan was originally inclined to believe the words of his father-in-law, but when he heard the queen's words, he couldn't help but be surprised, "The queen means it, my father-in-law..."
At this point, he paused and looked around. The maids and maids had already dispersed, leaving no one behind. Then he lowered his voice and asked, "Is the prime minister slandering Li Yan?"
“It’s not enough to slander him. My father-in-law has always been fair in his work and slandered Li Yan, who is also the auxiliary minister. This kind of thing should not be possible for my father-in-law.”
Zhang Xingcai shook his head.
Liu Chan was confused when he heard this, "The queen said that Li Yanfei had the intention of treason and that it was not because of his father's slander. Why can't I understand?"
"It's just different opinions." Zhang Xingcai explained patiently, "Your Majesty, in the eyes of the prime minister, what Li Yan did was malicious, but in my eyes, his initial actions were rather selfish. I want to frame my father-in-law and gain power in the court."
"However, the later practice of ceding the land of five counties and appointing one's own governor," Zhang Xingcai's eyes showed a cold light when he said this, "Even if it is not unethical, it is no different from unethical."
After she said this, she organized her thoughts and slowly organized her words, "Back then, the late emperor was left alone in Yong'an Palace, and my father-in-law and Li Yan were ordered to assist the emperor."
“At that time, the late emperor asked the prime minister to return to Jincheng to take charge of the government, and appointed Li Yan as the central protector to control the internal and external military affairs. Logically speaking, one person is responsible for the internal affairs and the other is responsible for the military affairs externally. But since the Southern Expedition, the prime minister..."
Zhang Xingcai said this, looked around again, and then whispered, "Not only can the prime minister decide the political affairs of the court, but he also has the power to lead the army. But Li Yan has been guarding Yong'an and cannot move."
“Therefore, I think that Li Yan, after his father’s southern expedition, encouraged his father to accept Jiuxi and become a king, so he may not be kind to his father.”
Liu Chan felt excited when he heard this: This is so exciting!
So there is such an inside story between Xiangfu and Li Yan?
"After the Southern Expedition, Xiangfu's reputation in the Han Dynasty became more and more important, but Li Yan did not make any achievements. Not only was he unable to intervene in political affairs, he even had no chance to return to Jincheng. In addition, Xiangfu gradually took over the military power. Li Yan's control of internal and external military affairs was a joke. ?”
"So Li Yan may not be sincere in asking the prime minister to accept Jiuxi. If the prime minister..." Zhang Xingcai's voice became even lower, "If the prime minister really dares to agree, both inside and outside the court are loyal ministers who followed the late emperor in the early years. Who can Will you agree?"
“That’s right.”
Liu Chan nodded.
At that time, General Zhao was the General of Zhendong, commanding the military in Jincheng. The palace was also guarded by Mi Wei, Guan Xing, and Zhang Bao. These were all reliable people.
"Li Yan's move was just because he thought that his father would be satisfied when he returned from the southern expedition, so he thought of taking the opportunity to trap his father in disloyalty and injustice. To say the least, even if the father really wants to force Jiuxi, Li Yan also had a role in persuading people to come forward, and he did not suffer any loss from either side."
Zhang Xingcai continued to explain.
“That’s it, that’s it!”
Liu Chan said repeatedly, fortunately the queen is here! Otherwise, how could I figure out the twists and turns in this?
Speaking of this, Zhang Xingcai sneered, "Back then, Liao Li and Feng Mingwen commented on the officials of the Han Dynasty in Fengzhuang, saying that Li Yan had scales on his belly to protect his body. This statement is indeed true."
“He used his own body to speculate on others. He thought that this test would allow him to advance and retreat freely, but he did not expect that Xiangfu took power for the purpose of all-out Northern Expedition, not for his own benefit like him.”
"The old concubine thought that Li Yan had suffered a secret loss, and now that he saw that the big man was obsessed with everything and was determined by his father-in-law, I am afraid that he was jealous and resentful in his heart, so he decided to carve out the land of five counties to form a state of his own. , I want to taste the feeling of having everything settled with one word.”
"In this case, the prime minister said that Li Yan had rebellious intentions from the beginning. Didn't he deliberately emphasize the guilt?"
Liu Chan asked.
"Whether it's serious or light, Li Yan's actions are just fighting for power and are of no use to the country. If Xiangfu wants to punish him, let him do it."
Zhang Xingcai smiled calmly and said, "Besides, the fact that Li Yan did something like this in order to fight for power today shows that he doesn't take His Majesty seriously at all."
"Today he has no intention of rebelliousness, that's because he has no power. When he does gain power, who can guarantee what he will be able to do in the future according to his usual behavior?"
"No matter what the Prime Minister says, at least he is loyal to the Han Dynasty. Not to mention being diligent in government affairs and working day and night, but to say that he immediately prepared for the Northern Expedition after the Southern Expedition, which shows that the Prime Minister really took the late Emperor's entrustment of reviving the Han Dynasty to heart. Both of them Compare and judge."
"But after all, Li Yan is the person entrusted by the late emperor, and his status is of no small importance. Moreover, these things are all said by the father-in-law, so we still have to consider them carefully."
Liu Chan was still a little hesitant.
"It is not difficult to find out the authenticity of these things. And if His Majesty cannot bear it, then give him one last chance."
Zhang Xingcai knew that His Majesty was loyal, so he gave an idea, "When the Prime Minister swears to fight for the Northern Expedition, someone can send a letter to Li Yan, asking him to lead the army north to Hanzhong, and see if he is willing."
"The Prime Minister and Li Yan are both the people who were entrusted by the late emperor. When the time comes, they will work together for the Northern Expedition, which will be a good story. If he is willing, it means that he still puts the Han first in his heart. Between him and the Prime Minister, we If there is a chance, then help mediate."
"If he is unwilling, it means that his selfishness is more important than national affairs. Coupled with his past actions, this kind of person cannot be used no matter how talented he is."
As long as everyone is willing to put the Han Dynasty first and the prime minister and Li Yan fight, the royal family can just sit in the middle and benefit.
But when Zhang Xingcai thought of what Li Yan had done before, he didn't have much hope in his heart.
Liu Chan didn't think much about it. When he heard this, he nodded quickly and said, "This is a great thing to say!"
At the same time, I was thinking, Li Yan, Li Yan, I am giving you the final chance to prove yourself. What you do then depends on your own choice.
At the end of February in the fifth year of Jianxing, Zhuge Liang left Jincheng and headed for Hanzhong.
The emperor of the Han Dynasty led hundreds of officials to send him ten miles outside Jincheng.
On this road, flags cover the field, and spears and halberds are like forests, meandering along.
When they arrived at Jian Mountain, Zhuge Liang saw the majestic peaks and steep mountains, and he sighed, "It is said in "The Difficulties of the Road to Shu" that Jian Mountain is so majestic and Cui Wei, one man can guard the pass, and ten thousand men cannot open it. It is really appropriate. Incomparable!"
So the order was sent to Nanxiang, and a civil engineering team was sent to dig out the rock here, erect flying beams, and build plank roads to form pavilion roads to facilitate business travel.
He also built a stone gate at the canyon pass between the cliffs of Dajian Mountain, built a gate, and named it Jianmen Pass.
When the news reached Yuexun, Feng Yong immediately laughed, "Feiliang Pavilion Road, the Prime Minister's move can change the sentence 'Jianshan is majestic and Cui Wei' to 'Jian Pavilion is majestic and Cui Wei'!"
At the same time, I happily held the "Shi Shi Biao" and had fun.
Unexpectedly, I didn’t expect that I actually left my name in this eternal article, even at the very beginning.
Sajia’s life is worth it!
When middle school students in later generations recite this article painfully and scratching their heads, they will always recite this sentence: Feng Yong, the long history of Yuexi...
Wow haha!
Is this a different kind of name that will last through the ages?
Guan Ji looked at Feng Yong smiling like an idiot from the side, and touched his forehead with some worry, "Alang is not sick, is he?"
“Nonsense! Where did my illness come from? I’m very well, I couldn’t be better!”
Feng Yong felt that no one could share the joy in his heart, and he felt really uncomfortable. "I want the Prime Minister to copy this list of apprenticeships again and leave it to the Feng family as a family heirloom. What do you think, Mr. Xi?"
"How can the prime minister have time to fool around with you?" Guan Ji rolled her eyes at Feng Yong angrily, "Didn't I just mention Alang above? Besides, I'm not the only one mentioning you."
Feng Yong clicked his tongue and said, "What do you know? You really have long hair and experience..."
Forget it, in this day and age, men’s hair is not short either.
Turning his eyes, Feng Yong remembered that the original text of this memorial should be in the hands of Adou. I wonder if Adou is willing to take action? It doesn't matter if the price is higher.
Thinking of the little fat man's honest appearance, Feng Yong's heart moved: I wonder if I can really get the original text of this memorial!
“What other crooked ideas are you thinking of?”
Guan Ji said dissatisfiedly from the side.
“What wrong idea do I have?”
Feng Yong was shocked, quickly wiped the saliva from his mouth, and flatly denied it.
"You act like this when you have bad ideas. Don't think I don't know." Guan Ji snorted, "But seriously, the Prime Minister has already stationed in Hanzhong to prepare for the Northern Expedition, so you are not in a hurry?"
"Why am I anxious?" Feng Yong snorted, "I'm just preparing, not starting."
Feng Yong is really not sure about other things, but when it comes to major events in the Shu Han Dynasty, Feng Yong knows it best. Especially the several failures of the Shu Han Dynasty, future generations will almost stop discussing them.
The Third Master Zhang lost Xuzhou, the Second Master Guan lost Jingzhou, Uncle Liu was defeated at Yiling, and Zhuge Laoyao and Zhao Si’s Northern Expedition.
Liu Guan, Zhang Zhao and Zhuge, none of them could escape.
Especially during the Northern Expedition, it was the time when Feng Yong had the clearest historical context. After all, professional Internet trolls who quarrel with others will end up waiting to be trolled to death if they don’t check the information.
Guan Ji looked at him strangely and asked, "Do you know when the Prime Minister will start the Northern Expedition?"
"I don't know when the Prime Minister will start the Northern Expedition," Feng told a lie as soon as he opened his mouth, "but as long as the Prime Minister starts the Northern Expedition, I will definitely know in advance."
Guan Ji raised her eyebrows and said, "Alang looks a bit like a strategist."
When Feng Yong heard this, he smiled and boasted, "Who is Xiao Wenhe? It's Mr. Feng!"
“When people say you are Xiao Wenhe, they are scolding you!”
Guan Ji was so angry that she pushed him, "Can't you be more shameless? I'm even ashamed of you!"
"What's there to be ashamed of? People say that Jia Xu has no plans left, is this also a curse?"
Feng Yong curled his lips.
Guan Ji had eaten so much saliva from Feng Tubian, but she still couldn't match "Feng Langjun's clever words", so she had to admit defeat, "Okay, okay! I can't beat you. Can Alang tell me how he knew when the Prime Minister was going to go to the north?" "
"Isn't this simple? As the saying goes, before the troops and horses move, food and grass go first. What's more, when going north from Hanzhong, the food road is difficult, so food and grass are the top priority."
"There are five or six ranches in Yuexun now, and there are nearly 10,000 horses. If the Prime Minister wants to leave Hanzhong, these horses, plus Dongfeng Express, are the best and fastest way to transport grain. So as long as the Prime Minister takes action , they will definitely be recruited in advance.”
After the winter this year, many nomadic ministers who come to the river valley have hoped to stay and want to learn a ranch.
After all, there is no need to drive the cattle and sheep out to eat and sleep in the open air, and there is food provided by the Ghost King. There is no need to starve the tribe to death, and there is no need to fight with other tribes. As long as the wool and a small amount of cattle and horses are handed over, you can live in peace of mind.
Where can I find such a good day?
So in the spring of this year, several more pastures were set aside in the Sunshui River Valley. They were jointly opened by several tribes at the suggestion of the Yuexun government.
At the same time, Feng Yong also sent people to teach them to grow forage. As for the forage tower, this was managed by the government.
Of course, there are also tribes who are used to wandering and want to go out for a wander.
Feng Yong did not deliberately make things difficult for these tribes.
Just the price of food sales is higher, and unlike the settled tribes, you can't get credit on credit, so you can buy it as much as you like!
You have the ability to come and grab it?
"Before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first? This statement makes sense, but where is this common saying? Why have I never heard of it?" Guan Ji asked doubtfully.
“A common saying among my teachers.”
Feng Yongli said confidently.
"It's great to have a master?" Guan Ji said angrily, "The prime minister is stationed in Hanzhong and will go north at any time. Doesn't Alang want to make more preparations?"
"Of course, let Han Zhongye make my custom-made purple electric sword earlier!" Feng Yong put his hands on his hips and cursed, "I have been accountable for so long and haven't even heard from you. They are a bunch of guys who are just eating corpses! "
Guan Ji frowned, this person is really possessed.
But think about it, those who can be nominated in the list of apprenticeships are all the pillars of the Han Dynasty, not to mention that Alang ranks at the top, and the prime minister said "I deeply appreciate it" as a compliment, and let him be happy for a while.
Thinking of this, Guan Ji ignored the silly Feng and was about to go out. Unexpectedly, Feng Yong grabbed her and said, "Xijun, don't be anxious. I have one more thing to trouble you."
“What else does Alang have to do?”
"In another month, the wheat will be harvested, so I thought I would go down to inspect the countryside, supervise farming, and bother the supervisor to inform the counties below."
It is normal for a county chief official to inspect various counties, but Feng Yong's inspection at this time had to make Guan Ji a little doubtful, "Does Alang's operation have a deep meaning?"
"I knew I couldn't hide it from Mr. Xi." Feng Yong nodded and admitted, "I did come here to inspect the farming in the village. After all, this is the first grain harvest after Yuexun was pacified."
“Secondly, the conscripts from the three counties have spent a lot of money in the past six months. It’s just a good time to see what Zishi and the others can do.”
When Guan Ji heard this, her eyes lit up, and she knew it was not that simple.
"The third one," Feng Yong smiled slightly, "There is a road connecting Qiongdu and Jincheng. Since the Yanniu tribe in the north started to rebel, this road has been blocked."
“At the beginning of spring this year, Langlu from the Yanniu tribe sent people to ask for some food support. At the same time, he also said that he was willing to submit to the Han Dynasty, so this time I want to take people to see the north in person.”
“Is Alang planning to fake Yunyunmeng’s plan?”
Guan Ji said eagerly.
Feng Yong's expression froze, he glanced at Guan Ji, and thought to himself that luckily he was using his brain power and could barely be a strategist. Otherwise, with Xijun's habit of solving problems violently, he would have died if he had gone straight to it. How much labor.
The so-called fake travel to Yunmeng refers to the fact that Emperor Gaozu pretended to travel to the land of Yunmeng, met the princes in the western border of Eastern Chu, and took the opportunity to capture Han Xin.
"Not necessarily. If that Langlu is sincerely surrendering, then it would be the best thing to do. If the road between Qiongdu and Jincheng is reopened, there will be no obstacles."
"If the Yanniu tribe is just talking and wants to take advantage, then it would be a good time for Yuexun's newly recruited soldiers to practice their skills," Feng Yong said with a deep smile, "How can the Ghost King get his food in vain?"
“Xia Zhi understands it, let’s go and inform the three counties!”
Guan Ji looked happy and cupped her fists.
(End of this chapter)