Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

So he said directly: "General Pan was also in Gaoping at the beginning. We fought together. He was in Jiangzhuling, you didn't see him."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was very respectful. For soldiers, as long as they fought together, everyone is a friend.

Halfway through the drink, Zhang Yongde's voice gradually became louder, shouting from time to time, his face flushed at the back, and he leaned over excitedly and said mysteriously: "I'll let you guys know that there might be another war in a few months. ..."

This kind of high-level secrets is something that can only be decided by the ministers of the Privy Council. Shi Congyun had no chance to find out. Zhang Yongde, as the head of the front office, can naturally hear a lot of rumors and is even qualified to participate in decision-making.

However, this person's emotional intelligence is really hard to describe. No wonder he was arranged clearly by the Zhao family in history.

Hearing what he said, Shi Congyun and Pan Mei subconsciously leaned over, "Dian Commander, where do you want to fight?"

Zhang Yongde smiled and said: "Actually, it's not a secret matter. In a few days, maybe the whole army will know it, and the officials want to use troops against Shu."

Shi Congyun nodded, hit Sichuan...

It seems reasonable and reasonable to go south to fight Shu in the Guanzhong area of ​​the Hou Zhou, and now Hou Shu still occupies part of the land in Shaanxi, like a thorn inserted into the Guanzhong, always uncomfortable.

After pulling out this thorn, the rear of Zhou Chaoxi will be considered safe, which is not too unexpected.

If left alone, no matter if Da Zhou wants to go north or south, he may be stabbed from behind by Shu and send troops to Guanzhong.

Everyone drank and bragged, and did not leave until the afternoon. Zhang Yongde refused to see him off with Pan Mei, and went back on horseback.

Looking at his swaying back, Shi Congyun also sweated, for fear that he would fall off the horse.

As a friend, a person like Zhang Yongde is definitely interesting, but it is very troublesome to be in the political center with him.

.......

After that, many sergeants dispersed, and Shi Congyun took Pan Mei home.

On the way, Pan Mei also spoke. Since Zhang Yongde said everything, there is nothing to hide.

Pan Mei, who is a close attendant of the official family, may know more specifically than Zhang Yongde:

"After the official succeeded to the throne, they were determined to forge ahead, and they were thirsty for talents. At the time of the battle of Gaoping, most people felt that they should rest and recuperate, and it was not suitable for a decisive battle with the Northern Han. Even the former Zaifu Feng Dao thought so.

Only Wang Wenbo and the others were the ones who dominated the use of troops, thinking that it was time to take advantage of the uncertainty of the world and force them to attack.

After the Gaoping War, the official family used Wang Wenbo as Zuo Jian to discuss the doctor, and knew the affairs of Kaifeng.It was he and several ministers who proposed to cut down on Shu, and the official family was only a few days ago. "

Shi Congyun nodded, and then asked curiously, "When will the fight start?"

Pan Mei shook her head: "It will be early next year at the earliest. The battle should not be hasty. Once it comes, it will take time to prepare, mobilize troops, and raise and transport food and grass.

Furthermore, it is an excuse to make a teacher famous.

The army always has to find a decent excuse. After the battle of Gaoping, although Da Zhou has already gained a great reputation, he has not been able to submit to the world. "

Chapter 52, A Hundred Steps Through Yang

Speaking of which, the two of them turned to the north of Lijingmen along the inner city wall. The corners of the wall were green and overgrown with weeds, but because it was very remote, no one was there to take care of it.

Turning around the corner, people were sparse, and there were few people on the avenue.

From here to the east is the official warehouse, so there are very few people in this area, and ordinary people are not allowed to live there. Pan Mei lowered her voice and whispered: "Wang Wenbo is a bold person.

In front of the officials, he offered advice and suggestions, saying that it is true to love the people and put the people first, but he actually said that the will of God is the will of the people, the destiny is the people's heart, and the will of the people is the destiny. "

Pan Mei shook her head again and again: "Ordinary people would not dare to say such things, some... deviant."

Shi Congyun nodded in agreement, but was shocked.

Ever since Dong Zhongshu proposed the concept of the unity of man and nature during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, it has influenced China for thousands of years, and now this idea of ​​the unity of man and nature has had far-reaching influence from top to bottom.

The emperor will constantly emphasize the destiny of his destiny, and most people also believe in the ethic of destiny that good is rewarded with good and evil is rewarded with evil.

Even if a wise ruler like Tang Taizong would say that "water can carry a boat and capsize it", he would not say that the destiny is the human heart.

And this Wang Wenbo actually said that. He was very bold and knowledgeable. To Pan Mei's hearing, he felt that this person was a bit deviant. In Shi Congyun's opinion, this person is really a goddamn talent!

However, he was also an old fritter. Pan Mei had a good relationship with him, and she did not forget that he was sent by the emperor to monitor her.

I won't be foolish to ask who this Wang Wenbo is.

Pan Mei continued to say, just like ordinary friends chatting and looking for topics, "Before the official family ordered the close ministers to submit each of the articles "It is difficult for the monarch to be a minister" and "Strategy for Opening Borders".

Many scribes believed that after the victory of Gao Ping, because of recuperation and rest with the people, they should not fight again.

Only a few people such as Wang Pu continue to fight, and take advantage of the turmoil of various countries to rule the world, which is very popular with the officials.

After that, he continued to enter the "Placement Strategy", and proposed that it should be easy first and then difficult, taking Jianghuai first, then punishing Wu Yue, pacifying the state of Shu, and accumulating strength and strength, and then fighting the Khitan to the death.

However, several ministers this year suddenly suggested that Qin and Feng should be recaptured first, so as to relieve future worries. The officials also agreed, and after many days of discussions with the ministers in the Chuigong Hall, the matter was settled... "

The two chatted while walking, like friends chatting, and slowly poured out many secrets that Shi Congyun had never heard of.

As the direct envoy of his inner palace, the official family did not even let him write the propositional compositions of "It is difficult to be a ruler and a minister to be a minister" and "Strategy for Opening Borders".

As long as his father Shi Yanchao is qualified, it's just that... it's hard to describe it in words.

The two were talking. Seeing that they were approaching Pan Mei's house, Pan Mei gradually slowed down and stopped talking several times.

In the end, he took a deep breath and said, "Brother Yun, you must know why a certain person came to the inner hall to be the Du Yuhou, and Commander Zhang Dian (Zhang Yongde) has made it clear today.

I don't want to hide it from you, but it's exactly what he said, that's what he meant..."

Shi Congyun looked sideways and saw his eyebrows tangled together, with a look of guilt.

He smiled and said, "Brother Pan, you don't need to think too much about it, I had expected this a long time ago.

Let me have some heart-to-heart with you too.

As a matter of fact, with my merits, the Inner Hall was so large that even the Duke of Yu would be able to burn high incense. The official family took a certain person by the way in recognition of my father.

A certain young age, inexperienced, inexperienced, leading the Inner Palace without great merit, it is reasonable for the officials to be at ease.

I've already thought about sending someone to watch it, and I'm waiting for it these days.

Anyway, someone has to come. It's a good thing for Brother Pan to come, isn't it? No matter what we know, a certain admires you as a person, and it's better to talk to you than a stranger.

So Brother Pan, you don't have to take this to heart, you can do whatever you want. We are all people who help the official family, and it is our duty to do our duty.

As for your personal friendship, we will be brothers after we leave the Inner Hall. "

After listening to his words, Pan Mei stopped her horse in the middle of the avenue, and said solemnly, "Brother Yun is really young and has ravines in his chest. After what you said, a certain chest is clear and transparent."

.......

After Shi Congyun sent Pan Mei off, he went straight home, while Wang Zhong and Shao Ji lived in the barracks in the inner hall of the city.

As soon as he got home, Wang Shu and Wang Shen said that Shi Yanchao, the owner of the house, had returned and told him to go to the main hall for dinner.

Shi Congyun didn't go, he just met the old man in a hurry, and then let him send two meals to his courtyard, and he was still in the wing of the main courtyard with Wang Qiu, Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang, etc. Zhao Shijian, who was eating together, pulled him away.

When everyone saw it, they all had ambiguous expressions on their faces. They felt that the young master was really young and energetic, impatient, and couldn't even wait for a meal. How could Zhao Xiaoniang have the strength.

But Shi Congyun didn't do what they imagined, but put the food on the stone table under the old willow tree by the pond.

While eating, he asked Zhao Shijian: "Do you know who Wang Wenbo is? Zuo Jianyi, the doctor, know what official Kaifeng is?"

Zhao Shijian stood aside and watched him eat, and immediately replied, "I've never heard of it."

"Hmm." Shi Congyun said vaguely while taking a big mouthful of rice: "Then what?"

"No, I don't know Wang Wenbo."

Shi Congyun was dissatisfied, "Then Zuo Jianyi, the doctor, knows about the affairs of the Kaifeng government."

"Only one person?"

Shi Congyun thought about Pan Mei's remarks, "It seems so."

"Then he is the confidant of the emperor." Zhao Xiaoniang said with certainty.

"The doctor advising is inheriting the Tang system, and has the right to reject some unreasonable imperial edicts. Adding left to the front indicates that he is an official of the province under his door.

Knowing the affairs of the Kaifeng mansion further shows that the Son of Heaven is highly valued.

The governor of the capital is usually the prince. Before the current official family succeeded to the throne, he was the governor of Kaifeng. The emperor asked him to manage the affairs of Kaifeng. He must be the most trusted minister. "

Shi Congyun smacked his lips: "Damn, this Wang Wenbo is so powerful."

I began to murmur in my heart, no wonder he speaks so well, only a confidant dares to speak like this to the official family.

After asking Shi Congyun, he said, "Sit down and eat together."

Then he added, "After eating, clean up the tableware and chopsticks."

.....

In the following days, Shi Congyun's life entered into a cycle of going straight to the inner hall, going home, going straight to the inner hall, going home....

During the period, a relatively big event happened on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, when the officials convened civil and military officials to hold a shooting banquet in the imperial garden in the north of the city.

The so-called banquet is to have a bow and arrow competition while eating and drinking.

Archery is one of the six arts of the gentleman, and it has been practiced in banquets since ancient times.

It’s just that in today’s war-torn era, it’s not a sleight of hand with a heavier etiquette, but a real battle of generals and martial arts. The farthest target is shot a hundred paces away, and it’s still a small target. not.

Shi Congyun is one of those [-]%. He has nothing to do, so he can only put his head down and pretend to be an ostrich.

Fortunately, Gao Huaide, Pan Mei, Wang Shenqi and others are all there, and he has friends who drink with him.

His father, Shi Yanchao, was also there, but he was sitting next to the official's house, sitting next to Wei Renpu, Zhang Yongde, Li Chongjin, and people he didn't know. Shi Congyun was not qualified to sit there at all.

After that, everyone showed their skills, Gao Huaide, Zhao Kuangyin and others went into battle one after another, with a small target of [-] steps, Gao Huaide was the fourth of ten, and Zhao Kuangyin was the fourth of ten, winning the applause of the crowd.

After that, when the father Shi Yanchao came on stage, he pushed the banquet to a climax.

Shi Yanchao stretched his bow and set up an arrow, and the hard bow was easily drawn by him, and he released arrows one after another. He hit six out of ten shots, and his strength was very strong. Every arrow passed through the target, attracting applause and admiration from the crowd.

Even the official family applauded and rewarded them with gold and jade belts on the spot.

I originally thought that this was the limit, but I didn't expect Wang Shenqi, who has been keeping a low profile, to stand up and shoot ten rounds in a row, all of which hit the target!

Although his strength was not as good as Shi Yanchao's, the generals present were stunned and applauded.

The officials were also pleasantly surprised, praised a few words, and rewarded a lot.

Shi Congyun thought to himself, as expected, the one who speaks less is the master. Never thought that he should be careful with his words. Wang Shenqi, who doesn't know how to drink, is actually a master of piercing Yang at a hundred paces!

Chapter 53, This road is blocked

Time passed quickly, and in September of the first year of Xiande, Shi Congyun was already very familiar with the army of the Inner Palace.

Shi Congyun slowly discovered the shortcomings of Dong Zunhui. Everything else was good, but he liked to argue with people, commonly known as the gangster.

Wang Zhong and Shao Ji would also bicker, but most of them were joking, while Dong Zunhui was completely against it for the sake of opposing it, and he was especially targeting Pan Mei.

At the beginning, Shi Congyun didn't understand why, but gradually he understood, maybe Pan Mei was more knowledgeable and knowledgeable than him.

But aside from this shortcoming, Dong Zunhui is a very capable person, and he is very good at leading soldiers. Shi Congyun asked him to lead a small team, and a dozen of his subordinates were obedient to him.

These days, Shi Congyun enjoys the services of Zhao Xiaoniang and Wang Qiu every day, and lives comfortably. According to Wang Shenqi's suggestion, he also goes shopping in the city from time to time in the name of patrolling.

But he didn't dare to show off his power, fight everywhere, and from time to time, he did some righteous deeds such as making way for the grandmother, until an old man kowtowed in front of his horse and didn't dare to leave.

When he had no choice but to cross the road, the old man moved forward tremblingly.

Shi Congyun felt that the rules of this world are deeply ingrained.

......

By mid-September, the above news had been increasing, mainly saying that the officials had made up their minds to cut out the soldiers of the two major commanders of the Imperial Army, and screen out the old, weak and incompetent.

It made some people panic for a while, because many of the Imperial Army entered through relationships, and there were also many old and weak.

These people are very panic, for fear of being eliminated, they will not be able to eat royal food in the future.

Many people tried to find a way out, and even the door of Shi's house was crowded with people.

Dad is not sensitive to this aspect, and after blasting away a group of people, there is nothing to do. Shi Congyun hurriedly asked Wang Shu and Wang Aunt to close the door and never open it again.

Shi Yanchao was very dissatisfied at first, thinking that there was something wrong with his mind if he didn't go through the back door.For this reason, Uncle Wang was called and scolded.

Uncle Wang said aggrievedly that the little master asked him to do this. Shi Yanchao glared at him for a long time, and finally left a light sentence: "Hmph, that's all right."

Then went to the back door.

.......

A few days later, although there was little movement among the common people, there was already an uproar in the army.