Traveling through the troubled times of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Last time, it was said that Nanyang Pass, which had only been regained for more than ten days, fell again. Yang Guang was anxious, so he quickly summoned Yu Wenhua and the palace to discuss countermeasures.

Before Yu Wenhuaji entered the palace, he tried his best to calm down his anger, but his expression was still a bit strange.

There are not many things that can make him happy and angry, and there is one in front of him.

A few days ago, Changping King Qiu Rui's birthday, Yu Wenhuaji also went to celebrate his birthday in person, and saw a beautiful girl, young and beautiful, with a peach blossom face, willow eyebrows and almond eyes, and she was extremely beautiful.Yu Wenhuaji found out after a little inquiring that the girl's name was Zhang Ziyan, and she was the daughter of General Zhang Xuan of Youtang.

Zhang Xuan has a son and a daughter, both of whom are dragons and phoenixes.The eldest is Zhang Ziyan from a girl's family. She has followed her father to read and write since she was a child, and she is familiar with rhythm.

Yu Wenhuaji saw this woman's graceful figure and stunning beauty, so he moved his mind and sent her to Zhang's mansion to propose a marriage. Afraid of being rejected, he even pretended that it was for his youngest son Yuwen Jackie Chan, but in fact, he wanted to accept it side room.

Unexpectedly, the person who proposed the marriage had just arrived in Zhang's mansion and hadn't explained who he was proposing for. He only had time to report the name of the prime minister's mansion, and was scolded by Zhang Chengjin, the youngest son of the Zhang family.

It turned out that Zhang Xuanping hated flattery and traitors the most, and hated Yu Wenhua and such traitors to the bone. Now that he saw a traitor, he dared to send someone to come to propose marriage, and let his son bring the servant to propose marriage Kicked out of the mansion, Yu Wenhuaji had a good meal and lost face.

Two days ago, the emperor had just married Princess Ruyi to Yuwen's family, and Yu Wenhuaji's mind became active again. Presumably, his status has also improved now, and no one will flatter anyone, so today when they ran into each other on the street, he revisited the past. Mention, who would have thought that Zhang Xuan's stubborn old guy would yell at him regardless of the occasion, making him very embarrassed on the street.

No, not long after returning to the prime minister's mansion with a gloomy face, a summons came from the palace, saying that the emperor was anxious to see him.

He packed up and entered the palace, his face was not very good-looking at the moment, he was so angry.Thinking about who would have dared to be so presumptuous in front of him since he became prime minister, at this moment Yu Wenhua could only wish to swallow that stubborn old Zhang Xuan alive.

When he entered the palace and heard that the emperor mentioned that Nanyang Pass had been lost again, Yu Wenhuaji's eyes flashed a sinister look, what kind of guy is that Zhang Daxin, he still doesn't know?Fearing that it would provoke the anger of the crowd, the people revolted.But he never dared to say this, not only did not say it, but he had to find an excuse to expose the matter, after all, Zhang Daxin was sponsored by him, and he couldn't get away with his accident.

Yu Wenhuaji thought about it for a moment, and suddenly, he had a plan in mind: "Your Majesty, according to my view, Nanyang Pass was captured so easily, I am afraid it is caused by some people colluding with rebels."

When Yang Guang heard this, he frowned and said sharply, "How do you say that?"

Yu Wenhuaji said unhurriedly: "The Luo family's army is brave and good at fighting, let Wu Yunzhao be rescued by the mysterious man in black for now, but now, as soon as Lord Luo leaves Nanyang Pass, the rebels are rampant again. Collusion, leaking news, how could the rebel be so swift and violent, like a magic weapon, falling from the sky."

Yang Guang frowned and remained silent.

Luo Cheng stood by and listened drowsily, and secretly yawned. If someone in the court really colluded with Wu Yunzhao, Wu Yunzhao's wife, Mrs. Li, would not hang herself to death in order to leave a way out for her husband and children and not drag them down. .

This man is simply talking nonsense.

Not long after, I heard the person in the higher position ask in a dark and cold voice: "Who is it, do you have clues?"

"My minister thinks that this person is Zhang Xuan, the right hall general of the capital's army and horse department."

Yang Guang said coldly, "It's him, do you have evidence?"

Yu Wenhuaji thought about it for a while and said: "Since Wu Yunzhao escaped from birth, I have doubts. The Luo family army is so brave, and Luo Shaobao and my son Chengdu are even more talented generals. How can we let that mere Wu Yunzhao slip away."

Don't look at Yu Wenhuaji who is praising Luo Cheng now. On weekdays, he often wears Luo Cheng's little shoes openly and secretly, but this kid is like a goose. No matter how he was provoked, he would ignore it, and Yu Wenhuaji talked too much, but instead offended the Emperor and Empress Xiao, he didn't see that those two really admired Luo Cheng very much, so he gave up.

Ever since Luo Cheng said the courtier's name, alarm bells rang in his heart, this old man is going to kill someone again?

"So secretly, I have been investigating this matter secretly. It finally paid off, Fangfang got some clues today."

"Oh? What are the eyebrows, please tell me in detail."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Yu Wenhuaji said respectfully, "I ordered someone to sneak into Zhang Xuan's study, and found a dozen of Zhang Xuan's letters to the traitor Wu Yunzhao. When the army set off last time, whoever led the army can say It is very clear, and it is precisely because of this that Uncle Ma's plan for General Ma was defeated. Also, the men in black who rescued Wu Yunzhao last time were also Zhang Xuan's family, and the leader was Zhang Xuan's son. Zhang, who is known for his talent, is called Jin."

Luo Cheng made a sudden move, raised his head, and fixed his gaze on Yu Wenhuaji, confirming his slanderous behavior.No one knows the origin of the man in black better than him!

It's a good move that kills two birds with one stone. It can not only eradicate dissidents, but also extract yourself from the failed battle between Ma Shumou and Zhang Daxin.

Luo Cheng was about to kneel down to defend Zhang Xuansheng, General Zhang Xuan, who had never met him before but was indeed wronged.

There was a bang, and the teacup in Yang Guang's hand fell to the ground. Yang Guang glared, and said coldly, "Is what you said true?"

Yu Wenhuaji bowed his head and said calmly, "I dare not lie."

"I just heard from the emperor that Nanyang Pass fell again in just a few dozen days, which strengthened my guess. I asked the emperor to send someone to follow me to Zhangxuan's mansion to investigate, and I will definitely find out. What, condemn that card."

"Okay, I will order you to search Zhang Xuan's mansion, and arrest Zhang Xuan for questioning. If this is the case, you will end up like the rebellious Wu family!" Yang Guang was full of anger and complained.

Luo Cheng pursed his lips tightly, clenched his hands tightly, his nails were deeply embedded in his flesh, and he didn't feel the pain. Now is not the time to be impulsive. Judging from what Yang Guang and Yu Wenhuaji mean, the Zhang family is afraid that it will be ruined. It has something to do with his letting go of Wu Yunzhao, and he can't feel at ease if his innocent people are affected.

In this way, Zhang Xuan's family, he must save it no matter what.

As soon as Fu left the palace, Luo Cheng returned to Beiping Mansion, inquired about Zhang's mansion, and was about to rush to Zhang's house.

Before going out, he paused, turned back to the study, walked out after a short while, handed a letter to his confidant, and ordered him to send it to Youzhou Beiping Mansion quickly.

Afterwards, they hurried to Zhang's mansion.

Before Luo Cheng came, he saw the gate of the Zhang family was wide open, and many people gathered in front of the gate, whispering, saying that the reason why the Zhang family suffers is that they refused the prime minister's marriage proposal, which is really pitiful.

Not long after, many Zhang family members and servants were put in shackles, and the old and young women and children were crying and pushed out.

In front of the gate, a little girl in her teens walked slowly, and was whipped by the soldiers, and the little girl cried miserably.

"What are you pretending to do? All of you will be beheaded in the end, but now you've only been whipped a few times, and you still dare to cry." The soldier said viciously.

"Bastards, you bastards! Things that work for tigers, even a child will not be spared." The cursing is an old man. Although he is wearing an official robe, he is in a state of distress at the moment. There are still footprints on the official robe. He said a few more words, They were all panting badly, and they didn't know whether they were angry or beaten.

This person is the upright and upright General Zhang Xuan who dared to challenge Yu Wenhua and General Ma Siyoutang.

"Hey, old man, do you still think you are General Youtang? Don't you know what crime you have committed?"

"What crime did the old man commit?" The old man straightened his back and said forcefully, without compromising his spirit in the slightest.

"Hey...you're still pretending to be stupid. The Prime Minister has already collected evidence. You have colluded with the Nanyangguan rebel Wu Yunzhao. How dare you complain now!"

"There is nothing wrong with wanting to commit a crime." Zhang Xuan said with a contemptuous smile, "I just don't have that ability. If I really have that ability, I will definitely swear to the death to keep the only blood of the old prince Wu. Thinking about the loyalty of the old prince Wu, but Yu Wenhua and such treacherous ministers and thieves killed all the family members."

"What is the law of heaven, what is the law of heaven!" Zhang Xuan roared angrily, spitting out a mouthful of blood, which was printed on the bluestone board, which was shocking.

"Old man, you dare to insult the prime minister when you are about to die. I think you are impatient." The soldier kicked him to the ground.

Hearing the words among the crowd, they all pointed and became restless.

Seeing that there were more and more people meeting Mr. Zhang Xuan, the soldier was also afraid of causing trouble, so he raised his whip with a guilty conscience but did not dare to strike.

Zhang Xuan stood up tremblingly, hugged the little girl, blocked his body in front of her, and said softly: "Li'er don't cry, they want the master's life, you are just my servant, don't you?" Something will happen."

The little girl opened her teary eyes and said: "Master is a good man, Li'er doesn't want Master to die."

Zhang Xuan smiled indifferently: "Humans, how can they not die. But these people are the generation of snakes and rats, and they can't jump around for a few days."

"Old man, if you don't hit you, you're still alive." The soldier raised his whip again.

Zhang Xuan was fearless and closed his eyes tightly.He waited for a while, but before the whip fell, he raised his head and saw a white-clothed young man standing in front of him. He was holding the braid with one hand at the moment, with red blood marks printed on his white palm.

"You, who are you? How dare you disobey the imperial decree. We came here to ransack the house according to the imperial decree." The soldier whipped his whip but could not move an inch.

With a little effort, Luo Cheng threw the whip to the corner of the wall, throwing the soldier on his back. Luo Cheng picked up the whip, wrapped both ends around his arms, and pulled it to both sides. The whip broke at the sound. , was thrown aside by him.

The man was tongue-tied, and pretended to be arrogant: "You...you are looking for death, come, come, come, take this person down quickly—"

Luo Cheng turned a deaf ear to his shout, bent down, helped up the old man and the child who were kneeling on the ground, and said softly: "My lord, you have suffered, and I know you are wronged."

Although Zhang Xuan was dressed in a mess at the moment, his eyes were extremely clear. Looking at the person, he said with trembling lips, "You are—"

"I am Luo Cheng, the son of Luo Yi, King of Peking."

Zhang Xuan looked at him meaningfully and said, "Okay, okay."

Zhang Xuan stretched out his hand and patted the back of his hand, lowered his voice and said, "Thank you father and son on behalf of the old prince Wu. I have nothing to do with you. This matter has nothing to do with you. You can go. Yu Wenhuaji just saw that I would not marry my daughter to the He became angry from embarrassment, and randomly charged me with a crime."

"How much joy is there in life, what is there to fear in death, such a foolish ruler, such a court, even if our generation is full of talents, so what if we are loyal and courageous? I can't be clear... It's hard for me to be clear in the Sui Dynasty!" After saying that, Lao Lei Zongheng said, "The first emperor...the first emperor, you have a great reputation throughout your life, but it is a pity that you are blind."

"Master Zhang!" Luo Cheng wanted to stop it.

"Okay, old man, how dare you say that you were wronged for saying such outrageous things."

At this time, the shout of the soldier was heard inside the door, a small group of about seven or eight soldiers with weapons came out one after another, and surrounded the three of them.

Zhang Xuan looked solemn, without fear, and said loudly: "The person Yu Huaji wants to arrest is me, and has nothing to do with others. I will go with you and let them go."

"You let it go when you say it? Humph—your family will have to go to jail, and wait for the imperial decree to kill everyone."

"And you, what's your background, kid? You dare to meddle in other people's business, come with us, go to prison, you will suffer, you will have to peel off your skin if you don't die."

As soon as the soldier's hand touched his shoulder, he was twisted around, his body twisted and howling: "Yo yo... Let go! Let go! It hurts like hell."

"Don't move Master Zhang, I will go with you to see the emperor."

"Hey, another traitor! You still want to see the emperor. Is the emperor the one you say you can see? Brothers, what are you waiting for? Why don't you take him down!" the man yelled in pain. .

Dozens of people swarmed up and surrounded them, when they suddenly heard a cold and calm voice from inside the door: "Stop!"