Invincible son

Chapter 689 688 [Homecoming]

Willows cross in spring, pear blossoms rain in spring.It's better to go back to the bird and call someone to hear it.

Daliang West Territory, Lingzhou, Xingyang City.

The battle last year affected the hearts of all the people in Lingzhou. If Liang Jun was defeated, they would face the ravages of Western Wu cavalry.Fortunately, the Daliang frontier army fought desperately, except for the [-] Xiwu rangers who were hiding among the horse bandits in Qingyu Mountain at the beginning, they did not allow Wu Jun to step into Lingzhou.

The shadow of the war has gradually faded away, and Lingzhou has returned to a stable and peaceful atmosphere, especially Xingyang City, which was the capital of the former Wei Dynasty. After welcoming the new governor of Lingzhou, this thousand-year-old city began to glow with new vitality.

Although Tang Youzhi is a native of Kyoto, he has been in the western frontier army for more than [-] years, and he is no stranger to the local conditions and customs of Lingzhou. In addition, more than half of the three guards stationed in Lingzhou are from him. He is an old subordinate of Gong Daying, so he can easily govern Lingzhou without spending too much energy.

In the governor's mansion, Tang Youzhi is entertaining a distinguished guest.

"Brother Xiao, why is Your Majesty calling you back to Beijing in such a hurry?" Tang Youzhi looked at the middle-aged man with a gentle temperament and asked rather puzzled.

The middle-aged man is Xiangcheng Hou Xiaojin, who previously served as the commander of the Hucheng garrison and the restraint of the Hucheng camp.

Xiao Jin sighed lightly: "The fourth prince murdered the king and rebelled against the emperor. Fortunately, His Majesty's auspicious person and heaven are not in serious trouble. With the support of the important officials of the two governments, Pei Yue successfully put down a group of chaotic parties. The commander of the Jingdu garrison, Zhang Wu, Marquis of Chengyang, colluded with the fourth prince and failed. On that day, I committed suicide on the spot. Your Majesty sent a messenger eight hundred miles away to call me back to the capital to take over as the garrison of the capital."

Tang Youzhi was shocked, and said in a deep voice, "How dare the Fourth Prince do this?"

Xiao Jin shook her head and said, "Crazy people can do anything. Brother Tang, I'm here today to bid farewell to you and to ask you for advice."

Tang Youzhi said: "Brother Xiao, why be polite? You and I are both generals in the Western Army, so we should watch out and help each other, but I will tell the truth about everything I know."

Xiao Jin nodded slightly, and said in a low voice: "Brother Tang went back to the capital before, who is His Majesty's most important now?"

Tang Youzhi thought for a while, and said calmly: "Your Majesty's most trusted courtier is Mo Moyun, but when it comes to the most important person right now, you have actually mentioned his name just now."

"Pei Yue?"

Xiao Jin couldn't help but recall that half a year ago, on the battlefield south of Hucheng, he and Pei Yue had met once.Although he stayed in Hucheng most of the time during the entire war, he never stopped observing Pei Yue.

In his opinion, Pei Yue's young and dignified status may not be sustainable for a long time, and the more flowers are blooming now, the more difficult it will be in the future.

Tang Youzhi nodded and said, "No one can compare Pei Yue's contribution to the Western Territory, and even I have been honored by him. His Majesty named him a second-class Marquis, and appointed him as the Deputy Commander of the Northern Camp of the Beijing Army and Tan Fu, the commander-in-chief. Obviously he is only a transitional candidate. Just now you said that he put down the rebellion in the capital, so it can be seen that His Majesty will value him even more."

Xiao Jin's face was calm, and he could roughly determine the situation in the capital through Tang Youzhi's words.Different from Tang Youzhi's view, he still thinks that Pei Yue's future is bumpy. How could Emperor Kaiping allow him to live a long life for a handsome talent who can climb to a high position at such an age?
However, these speculations obviously don't need to be mentioned in front of Tang Youzhi, he is very clear about the relationship between this person and Pei Yue.

Tang Youzhi also realized this, so he changed the subject and said, "Brother Xiao, who will be stationed in Tiger City after you return to Beijing?"

Xiao Jin replied: "Your Majesty not only sent a messenger, but now another imperial decree should have been sent to Jinshui Camp."

Tang Youzhi understood, and after thinking about it, he said in a complicated tone: "Qi Yunhou Yinwei is loyal, especially good at defending. It is not wrong to let him be stationed in Hucheng. It's just that with his seniority, he may not be able to continue to be the commander of Hucheng camp. "

Xiao Jin chuckled inwardly, the Marquis of Ning in front of him was cautious at the beginning, and he was the most low-key among the commanders of the Fourth Frontier Battalion, even though the strength of the Longbow Army under his command was the highest in the Western Army.In less than a year, Tang Youzhi's mentality is obviously changing.He is now the governor of Lingzhou who holds the military and political power in one hand, so of course he doesn't want another Hucheng camp control who can stand side by side with him in this land.

It is difficult for people standing at the foot of the mountain to understand the true meaning of monopolizing the scenery.

Of course, Tang Youzhi's change is human nature, and Xiao Jin will not deliberately sarcasm, he nodded and said: "Your Majesty has decided to abolish the post of Temperance in Hucheng."

"Cancel?" Tang Youzhi frowned slightly.

After the Western Army was streamlined, Emperor Kaiping transferred Xiao Jin back to the capital. As a result, the commanders of the Western Army's battalions were Qi Yunhou Yinwei, Nan'an Hou Suwu, Runan Hou Liu Dingyuan, and even Tang Youzhi himself. Defend instead of attack.It is conceivable that Wu Xun, who succeeded Su Wu in charge of Jinshui Camp, also had this style.

Xiao Jin said leisurely: "The great cause of defeating Zhou is already unstoppable."

There was a pang of regret in Tang Youzhi's heart.

He is now a first-class prince. If he can participate in the battle against Zhou, he may have a chance to break through that hurdle and become the second real prince besides Wang Pingzhang.

"Brother Xiao may have the opportunity to go south to make contributions." Tang Youzhi smiled, and he remembered what Pei Yue said before leaving Beijing, so he hid his disappointment very well.

Xiao Jin shook her head with a smile and said, "Don't you know, Brother Tang, that Gu Liang and I have always been at odds? Judging from His Majesty's layout, Gu Liang must be the best candidate for the Southern Army's coach, so I won't be allowed to find Gu Liang. trouble."

Tang Youzhi said: "Brother Xiao, you don't have to be too humble. Your Majesty's trust in you may not be weaker than that of Mo Moyun. Otherwise, after the outbreak of the treason case, you would not go all the way to let you go back to take over the Jingdu garrison. Brother Xiao guarded Tiger City for nearly ten years. Years of meritorious service, as long as Wei Guogong does not object, it is actually enough to be promoted to the country's Duke."

"Brother Tang is absurd."

Xiao Jin shook her head again and again, but a complex emotion surged in her heart.

The two chatted for a while, Xiao Jin got up to leave, and Tang Youzhi sent him outside the gate of the Governor's Mansion.

When parting, Tang Youzhi glanced at the young general standing under the steps, smiled at Xiao Jin and said, "Brother Xiao, have a good journey, please take care."

Xiao Jin cupped his hands and said, "Brother Tang, please stay a while, and hope to meet up in the capital in the future."

"hope so."

"Farewell."

"Please."

Xiao Jin took the whip from the young general and rode away with more than 200 soldiers.

After leaving Xingyang City, Xiao Jin looked at the young man beside him, and said with emotion: "Your concubine's promotion is rare in the world, and Nian is the commander of the Beijing camp."

The young man is Pei Cheng, and his current official position is a commander. Although he is not as exaggerated as Pei Yue, a commander in his early 20s is also very rare in Daliang.He has been by Xiao Jin's side for more than three years, and he knows the temperament of this Lord Hou very well, and knows that these words are not deliberately mocking himself.

Thinking of the third child who was chatting in the gatehouse of Dingguo Mansion back then, Pei Cheng said calmly: "Pei Yue is not a thing in the pool, actually I am not surprised at all."

Xiao Jin looked at his expression, nodded after a while and said: "It's a good thing to be able to calm down. In fact, the difference between you and him is just a chance. After you return to Beijing, you will advance to the imperial army. I will persuade your majesty to let you go south to lead the army alone. "

Pei Cheng was slightly startled, looking at Xiao Jin's expectant eyes, he quickly calmed down, and said seriously: "The general will definitely not disappoint Lord Hou's high expectations."

Xiao Jin said softly: "Don't worry, His Majesty will definitely reward you when you return to Beijing this time. Although you won't be granted the title of Marquis for the time being, it's easy to mention you as a first-class uncle."

He suddenly remembered Tang Youzhi's insignificant but meaningful words in the governor's mansion.

Daliang has always been cautious about conferring titles at the duke and marquis level, even stingy, Xiao Jin never thought about such a thing as a duke.

However, Tang Youzhi's words aroused his interest.

His ancestor Xiangguo Duke Xiao Zhi was also an outstanding person of his generation, but no one in the descendants could reshape the glory of his ancestors like Pei Zhen.

only……

Xiao Jin sneered silently.

What exactly are Tang Youzhi and Pei Yue planning?Do you think that just one sentence and an illusory Duke can make me fight against Wang Pingzhang?
You must have underestimated me too much.

(End of this chapter)