Yuan Shi Tian

Chapter 355: Eliminating the root cause of the disaster
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As soon as the imperial edict was issued to confer Si Langhuan as the wife of the state of Lu, undercurrents surged up and down the court and the people of the state of Lu.

In particular, Wen Yuanming, after a short period of decline, now not only has the power to pacify the northwest, but also has the strong support of the ten supreme immortals of the Qing Dynasty. In addition, Si Langhuan is the wife of Lu Guo, and for a time he is as powerful as the sun, both inside and outside the court. The power once reached its peak.

"Old minister, thank you for your grace!"

In the Huayang Palace, the Prime Minister Wen Yuanming was dressed in black robes. When he bowed and saluted, his face couldn't help showing joy.

This Lu Guozai father came to Huayang Palace to express his gratitude. Facing Xun Shaoyu, the new king, he was so polite that he never dared to go beyond it.

Before the northwest of the Lu Kingdom was pacified, Xun Shaoyu had already promised Si Langhuan the title of Fourth Lady.Now that the State of Lu was first established, the title of Mrs. State of Lu was given to her. This honor was so great that it was extremely rare in all generations of the State of Lu.

Although Wen Yuanming understood that this was Xun Shaoyu's attempt to win over him, he had to be grateful for it.Otherwise, in the eyes of the Chinese people, the loyal and upright image of Wen Yuanming's management during the four dynasties would disappear in an instant.

This is Xun Shaoyu's skill in employing people. Even if he knows it well, he is bound by the fetters around him and has to follow Xun Shaoyu's wishes.

In Xun Shaoyu's heart, Wen Yuanming's importance at this time was indispensable and worthy of Xun Shaoyu's expensive efforts to win over him.If Si Langhuan could give birth to an eldest son for him, Xun Shaoyu could directly determine the ownership of the country.

Xun Shaoyu said calmly: "I have promised my father-in-law that he will not bow to you when he sees you. Why should my father-in-law be so polite and heavy... go and move a chair for my father-in-law."

The eunuch Chongchu who was standing silently moved a chair from the side of the hall, placed it gently behind Wen Yuanming, and slowly returned to Xun Shaoyu's side.

"The prince's courtesy is too great, and it hurts the old minister!" Wen Yuanming replied in a deep voice: "Although the prince respects the old minister, the prince is the king of a country after all. How can the old minister ignore the prince and arbitrarily fail the king?" instrument?"

Xun Shaoyu said gently: "Why did Zaifu lose his etiquette? The emperor believed in Zaifu, and now I am Zaifu's direct grandson-in-law. I and Zaifu are already a family, so why bother talking about the smallest details."

"You are an elder of the Five Dynasties of my country, Lu. If I have something unclear in the future, I still need you to explain it to me."

Hearing that Yuanming's old eyes were wet, he choked with sobs and said: "The king treats me so kindly, and I can't repay him even if he is broken into pieces!"

Regarding Wen Yuanming's attitude, Xun Shaoyu nodded secretly. It was not easy to have such an attitude.Under the current situation, Xun Shaoyu urgently needed the power of the Shangqing Palace, and Wen Yuanming, as the channel between Lu Guo and the Shangqing Palace, was one of the indispensable links.

After all, the current Lu State is not completely out of the crisis. Both the Zheng and Song states have lost martial arts saints. How can they just give up and let things go easily?Moreover, if the Gong clan causes such a big fight, it will not end in an anticlimactic manner, and there is always the possibility of another attack at any time.

Gongzi Ze and Gongzi Yang were suppressed by Wen Yuanming, but it did not mean that there was no sign of dissatisfaction with Xun Shaoyu in Lu State.However, within the territory of Lu State, with Xun Shaoyu in charge, the situation did achieve a moment of stability.

Xun Shaoyu praised: "The person who killed his father is the official minister of the country. The late emperor told us more than once that you and he are both teachers and friends, and you are a loyal, upright and upright minister of Lu Guo."

Wen Yuanming moved his long beard and said humbly: "Old minister, I am ashamed!"

"Have you made all the arrangements for Zaifu, Gongzi Ze and Gongzi Yang to be married to each other?" I can't bear to fight with them either. Unfortunately...the importance of Lu's country and the importance of the Xun family's rise and fall have left me with no choice."

Emperor Xun Shaoyu has the golden imperial edict in hand and has forged the tripod of the state of Lu. It is time to deal with the two major rivals, Gongzize and Gongziyang.Since ancient times, those who have fought for position have rarely started well and ended well. Gongzi Ze and Gongziyang should be aware of this.

When Wen Yuanming heard this, his heart suddenly became cold. He was silent for a moment and said softly: "The families of Lord Gaoyang and Lord Xinling are still in the northwest and have not followed the old minister to the south. At that time, the old minister was focused on reinforcing troops to kill Qingkou. If there were two The procrastination of Young Master Fengjun's family may delay the rescue at Qingshakou."

"Therefore, the old minister boldly settled them first, and then led the troops to the south."

I heard that Yuanming privately settled Gongziyang and Gongzi Ze's family, which was really a taboo.If Xun Shaoyu was a little more suspicious, he would suspect that Wen Yuanming had evil intentions.Gongzi Ze and Gongzi Yang are both legitimate sons, and one is elder and the other is virtuous. If Yuan Ming hears that he has a second thought, he can directly make a fuss about Gongzi Ze and Gongzi Yang.

"Um……"

Xun Shaoyu pondered for a while and said: "Young Master Ze and Young Master Yang can't stay in the northwest for a long time. It's not appropriate for the northwest to be flat! They have full wings in the northwest. It's too late to cut them off. How can we give them another chance? It's just for Zaifu's sake. It’s understandable that Qing Shakou, who was in urgent need of help, could not think of this level for a while.”

Hearing Yuanming's thoughts changed, he said: "In this case, it all depends on the king and the prince, and the old ministers will give their full support."

"Okay, as long as Zaifu has this intention, I will send Fei Yiyuan and eight hundred Qingqi to the northwest to pick up my two brothers."

Wen Yuanming knew who Fat Yiyuan was, and also knew that his courage was superhuman, which is rare in today's world.If such a person is allowed to escort Gongzi Ze and Gongzi Yang, Fei Yiyuan may be able to make them alive but not dead or dead on the way.

Seeing Wen Yuanming's hesitant expression, Xun Shaoyu smiled softly and said: "Zaifu, please relax. Although I hate these two people deeply, I, Master Ze and Master Yang are all descendants of the first gentleman after all. With the same blood flowing in our bodies, we will not kill them all."

The chamberlain waiting on the side frowned, his eyelids lowered slightly, and he listened quietly to the conversation between Xun Shaoyu and Wen Yuanming, his expression calm and without any change.

"Old minister, this is not what I mean. If the monarch wants to eradicate the roots, it is reasonable. Moreover, if the two of them are not dealt with for a long time, once they fall into the hands of Song and Zheng, they will be the 'puppet' of the two countries to hold the monarch hostage. They will be harmful to us. The state of Lu is in a bad situation."

Wen Yuanming spoke slowly and said: "According to what I think, these two young masters are really too harmful to the state of Lu. If you care about the love between brothers and cannot bear to see fratricide, you might as well send a letter to the State of Lu." The people guarded them day and night until they were imprisoned until they died."

This is Wen Yuanming expressing his feelings to Xun Shaoyu again, and also showing this attitude to Xun Shaoyu to reassure Xun Shaoyu.

Wen Yuanming had always been very wary of Xun Shaoyu, the new king, because of Xun Shaoyu's courageous and righteous reputation in the city.If it weren't for the Shangqing Palace behind Wen Yuanming and the room that Xun Shaoyu needed to take advantage of, Wen Yuanming would have been squeezed out of his last value.

"Mature and prudent!"

Xun Shaoyu said word by word: "The words of Zaifu are really mature and prudent!"

After saying this, he looked at the chamberlain on the side and called out softly: "Chongchu,"

The heavy pestle standing on the side quickly took two or three steps forward and whispered: "The old slave is here,"

Xun Shaoyu did not hesitate and said: "According to the oral instructions of the widow, Fei Yiyuan was ordered to go from various places and mobilize eight hundred flying dragon cavalry to escort Lord Gaoyang and Lord Xinling who were imprisoned in the northwest back to Quanpu."

"promise!"

Chongchu lowered his head slightly, and after a low voice, he walked out of Huayang Palace at a faster pace.

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Ye Ting, Bi An Xuan!

The 狴犴, also known as the charter, is a mythical beast from ancient legends and is the seventh son of the long auspicious beast dragon, a scale insect.It resembles a tiger in shape, litigious by nature, but also powerful. The tiger head-shaped decoration on the upper part of the prison door is the '狴狴'.

Biuanxuan, as its name suggests, is the criminal institution of Yeting and the sharp sword mastered by the kings of Lu State. Although Biuanxuan has a bad reputation, it is a place of great importance.

Chongchu left Huayang Palace and headed straight for Biuanxuan.Since Fei Yiyuan recommended himself and risked his life to enter the camp, he has gained a real contribution.

Fei Yiyuan was transferred to Biuanxuan and became a high-level figure in Bianyuan. It can be said that he was given an important task by Xun Shaoyu and was a person who left a name in Xun Shaoyu's heart.

"Where is the fat left?"

Chongchu held a golden arrow and walked straight into the Bianyuanxuan squad room. The armored soldiers on duty on the left and right of Bianyuanxuan knelt down and saluted.

Along the way, all the soldiers knelt down to greet them. They held the position of internal eunuch with a heavy pestle, and they were also the confidants of the monarch. They had extremely powerful authority. Only Mrs. Lu Guo in the inner court could handle being an internal eunuch. heavy pestle.Otherwise, even nobles at the level of the Fourth Madam would have to treat Zhongchu with respect.

Fei Yiyuan walked out of the squad room. He seemed to be slightly fat, but his steps were quite light and nimble. Seeing Zhongchu holding a golden arrow, he cupped his hands and said, "Fei Yiyuan is here. I wonder what the fate of the inner prisoner is here?"

Chongchu looked at the armored soldiers on duty at Bianyuanxuan on the left and right, and said indifferently: "Your Majesty orally, you have given me a golden arrow of Feiyuan, and dispatched [-] flying dragon cavalry to go to the northwest for business."

Fei Yiyuan was stunned for a moment and said: "My lord, I will obey Jun's orders!"

After saying that, Fei Yiyuan took the golden arrow with both hands. This was the military talisman used by Fei Yiyuan to mobilize his troops.Mobilizing eight hundred flying dragon cavalry is no small matter. Without clear military symbols and tokens, Zhu Yuxing will not easily mobilize eight hundred flying dragon cavalry.

Zhongji glanced at Fei Yiyuan, who was extremely respectful, and said, "Well, this trip is of great importance. I want to explain it to you, lest you be too clever and ruin your own life."

The eunuch took a look at Zhou Za's armor and ordered: "You guys should retreat first and station yourself around Biuanxuan. Don't let anyone wander around."

"promise!"

For a moment, the armor soldiers surrounding Biuanxuan scattered in all directions with their armor rustling.In some hidden corners, a famous armored soldier chirped softly.

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In the class room, Chongchu was sitting on an official chair. There was a pot of tea on the table beside him, and the fragrance of tea overflowed.

"How many of our instructions have you remembered?"

There were only two people, Chongchu and Fei Yiyuan, in the whole class room, which seemed a little empty.

Chongchu had already told Fei Yiyuan one by one about the precautions for the northwest group.After some heavy reminders, Fei Yiyuan vaguely understood some key points.

Fei Yiyuan stood aside with a respectful look on his face and said calmly: "I have remembered all the instructions given by the inner supervisor."

It was precisely because of Chongchu's instructions that Fei Yiyuan knew that the northwest group was not as simple as imagined.Fei Yiyuan must grasp the necessary room for maneuver.

If you grasp the scale well, you will be simple in your heart; if you grasp the scale poorly, you will fall into the abyss instantly.

"Young Master Ze and Young Master Yang are the people named by the Lord himself. How you treat them is not our concern. But they must enter Quanpu Yeting unscathed."

"There are thousands of their families. If the imperial court wants to imprison them all, it will cost too much. You can reduce the burden on the imperial court as appropriate. There will always be people who cannot adapt to the great migration of thousands of people and will collapse due to physical exhaustion. .”

Chongchu's eyes flashed, and he further mentioned Fei Yiyuan and said: "Young Master Ze and Young Master Yang must arrive at Quanpu alive. As for other family members, they will be dealt with as appropriate. Do you understand what Junhou means?"

These words were almost a naked telling to Fei Yiyuan that these family members were a burden and could be discarded. As long as they ensured that Young Master Ze and Young Master arrived at Quanpu, the others would be just a nuisance.

Fei Yiyuan said in a deep voice: "The inner prisoner is relieved. Yiyuan knows the prince's intention and will live up to the prince's orders."

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Around Lingyan Pavilion, groups of soldiers were wandering around. These elites, who had experienced battlefield polishing, looked extremely sharp on the outside.

Since the time for the enthronement ceremony was set, a large number of soldiers were quietly deployed inside and outside Lingyan Pavilion, stationed in Zhouza of Lingyan Pavilion.

"Your Majesty!"

Zhu Yuexing and Shangyang bowed to the two of them and looked at Xun Shaoyu, who was becoming more serious in appearance, with a look of awe on their faces.

Both of these two are old ministers beside Xun Shaoyu, and they are the only remaining confidantes, although they don't know that Xun Shaoyu summoned him suddenly for some political discussion.But Xun Shaoyu's tripod achievements, every move has the evolution of the national destiny, his aura can be described as noble and inexplicable.

Xun Shaoyu nodded and said, "You are all here, please sit down."

Zhu Yuxing and the two of them said, "My ministers, thank you for your kindness."

Looking at the two people sitting in the palace, Xun Shaoyu's brows touched lightly, as if he remembered something, and he sighed quietly.

He sighed with emotion: "You two and I have known each other since we were young, and we have supported each other until we are what we are today. But now, although I have gained the foundation of Lu State, I have lost General Chang Yunguang. It would be like losing one of my arms!" "

Recalling the past, Xun Shaoyu often dared to go on a rampage with hundreds or even thousands of soldiers and horses. Without the support of Zhu Yuexing and others, Xun Shaoyu would not be able to support him today.

Zhu Yuxing looked at Xun Shaoyu's worried face and consoled him: "Your Majesty, Chang Yun died on the battlefield. He died a worthy death. He died heroically and deservedly."

Shangyang Chao continued: "Besides, the battle at Qingshakou will be decided. The prince killed Nangong Cuo and took a big revenge on Chang Yun. I think Chang Yun will die with a smile under Jiuquan."

Listening to the compliments of the two men, Xun Shaoyu shook his head, his eyes slightly divergent, and said: "Do you remember, by whose hands Chang Yun's brother died?"

This is an extremely sensitive topic. Back then, Young Master He Peng killed Chang Yun's younger brother just to disturb Xun Shaoyu's position.It's just that Xun Shaoyu was indifferent by nature and was not moved by it.

Shang Yangchao looked hesitant to speak, and said: "Your Majesty..."

Xun Shaoyu took the lead in uncovering this layer of window paper and said: "He died in the hands of Young Master He, and died in the hands of the late king's legitimate son!"

Shangyang Chao and Zhu Yuxing fell silent again. The death of their brother has always been an eternal pain in Chang Yun's heart.

Chang Yunguang has said more than once that if he had the chance, Chang Yun would never let Young Master He, who was the instigator, have an easy time, and would definitely let Young Master He taste the taste of being cooked to death.

"When Chang Yun was alive, he still fought for me, and I... will always remember him in my heart! Now that Chang Yun has unfortunately passed away, you are the only two people in the court who are truly worthy of my trust."

Shangyang Chao frowned and said: "Your Majesty, if you have something to say, you might as well speak out. I have been following you for many years, so why do you need to avoid keeping tabs on anything?"

The above-mentioned cities in Yangchao and Yuexing should not have spoken freely about Xun Shaoyu's family affairs.

After all, he was Xun Shaoyu's brother. People who killed brothers and brothers since ancient times have not had a good reputation. Naturally, Shang Yangchao and his two brothers did not dare to get involved in Xun Shaoyu's family affairs.

At this moment, the two of them had a terrifying suspicion in their hearts, but they felt that it was impossible, so they held back and did not speak.

After all, he was the legitimate son of the late emperor. No matter how much Xun Shaoyu valued Chang Yunguang, he would not touch his blood brother.But Xun Shaoyu's almost explicit words made Shang Yangchao unable to help but think about it, and he had to ask questions.

Xun Shaoyu replied: "Is there anything else that you and I need to avoid? I just lament that Chang Yun died so early. He spent his whole life fighting on the battlefield and opening up territory for me. Now that I have ascended the throne, I can't enjoy the blessings in the court."

"I have never forgotten the words that our rulers and ministers shared with us about wealth and honor at that time. Unfortunately, things have changed and people have changed. I don't know how many of the old men in Tangyi are left today."

"Hey……"

As soon as these words came out, they were relatively speechless, but the thoughts of the three of them drifted far away.

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Northwest, Jiyi!
In a remote small town, a group of cavalry rampaged through the town, stirring up yellow dust all over the sky.

An elite flying dragon cavalry, with an expressionless face, followed behind a slightly wealthy middle-aged man.

In this remote small town, the population inside and outside does not exceed [-]. It is the most ordinary small town in the barren land of the northwest.

In such a barren city, there was such an elite cavalry passing by, which really made many people in Guizhou avoid the plague god and did not dare to have the slightest contact with them.

Human life is like a piece of grass, and excess curiosity will kill you.

"Here is where Lord Gaoyang and Lord Xinling are imprisoned!" After a few days and nights of sleepless journey, Fei Yiyuan finally arrived at Jiyi, the town where Wen Yuanming imprisoned the Xun clan's sons. .

Looking at the increasingly deserted city, Xun Shaoyu was determined to kill everyone.

Fei Yiyuan sighed secretly: "The most ruthless emperor's family, the ancients will never deceive me!"

As a smart man, Fei Yiyuan knew that he was going out on this trip to do dirty work.Lord Gao Yang and Lord Xinling can survive temporarily because they are still valuable. Killing them would be too much to be criticized.

And with the cold and cruel temper of his own monarch, these thousand relatives will definitely not end well.It's just that Xun Shaoyu took care of killing too many clan members, and in the end he soiled his own hands. It will not be easy to clear his name in the future.

In this way, Fei Yiyuan is a perfect knife, a perfect killing knife.

(End of this chapter)