The devil is coming

Chapter 470
Feng Guan was finally able to finish reciting the will.
Take a deep breath.
After waiting for a "I appreciate this",
The followers of the imperial envoy pushed out the "wine, meat" and "silver reward" promised in the decree.
On the wine jar, there is a seal with the word "imperial", and on the meat, there is a seal.
The silver coins were packed into several carriages in baskets and baskets, with the title "imperial" attached to them.
Feng Guan borrowed the wine, meat, and money from the Earl's Mansion, which was what he meant. But when Feng Guan and Zhang Yuanshan saw this scene, they immediately looked at each other.
They had prepared these things. They originally planned to reward the Xuehaiguan soldiers after the military parade was over, but the military parade hadn't started yet. Why did they push into the school grounds like this?
This must be because the people below made a mistake about the time, but even if they made a mistake, the knights wandering around the periphery should be stopped. How can there be any reason to give out rewards before the martial arts performance has begun?
But since the "imperial gift" has been brought in, there is no reason to withdraw. Any rules are not as big as His Majesty's face.
Therefore, Feng Guanxian turned around and smiled at Uncle Zheng;
Uncle Zheng also responded with a gentle smile.
The imperial envoy's attachés came in with a cart full of wine, meat, and money, and began to distribute rewards.
however,
They soon realized something was wrong;
The scene of eager looting that was originally expected did not materialize.
even,
What the military columns looked like before, they still look like now.
Everyone raised their heads and held their chests high, not squinting.
The pigs and fresh pork that had just been killed last night were brought to the sergeants, but they did not reach out to take them and pretended not to see them.
What’s even more shocking is that,
Even when the money was brought to them, they still refused to accept it and let it fall to the ground and roll into pieces.
No one moved,
No one is watching,
No one answered,
No one took it.
Xue Haijun has paid attention to military discipline since he was in Cuiliu Fort, and the most important thing in the army is the clear distinction between rewards and punishments.
Whenever there is a battle,
All seizures must be handed over to the public, and then distributed by the superiors in accordance with military merit regulations.
But anyone found hiding something secretly will be killed without mercy. This is an iron rule.
As well as the extremely high military discipline, there is also excellent treatment. Soldiers who join the army and enter the bidding household will have their children admitted to the dormitory for free, the sick will have free medicine at the hospital, and will receive monthly food and financial subsidies. There is a pension for the deceased.
Strict military discipline must be matched with excellent treatment, otherwise the sergeants will become disloyal.
But there are drills, and during the morning and evening drills, the military Chinese clerk will ask loudly:
Whose food are you eating?
Whose pay are you taking?
Coupled with what happened when the decree was announced earlier, if the first time, the sergeants just relied on this instinct to act, then this time, everyone actually knew it.
This is, don't show any signs of it.
Because of this, no one will touch these rewards.
Feng Guan's face looked a little worried.
At this time,
Uncle Zheng said:
"Eunuch Feng, in my opinion, it's better to perform martial arts first and then give rewards. Those who perform best in martial arts will be rewarded the most generously. What do you think, Eunuch Feng?"
Feng Guan immediately said:
"What the uncle said is absolutely true, just follow what the uncle said."
After sending the message, the imperial envoys and attendants immediately took back the rewards.
immediately,
Uncle Zheng glanced at Liang Cheng,
Liang Cheng held the knife in his hand.
wave your hand,
The flag bearer on one side immediately waved the flag.
The soldiers and horses from the towns below began to line up quickly, and the martial arts performance, that is, the military parade, officially began.
.........
The night is cool and the wind is clear.
One pot of pickled fish and three plates of cold vegetables.
What is on the table is not wine, but warm tea.
Zhang Yuanshan and Feng Guan sat face to face. Zhang Yuanshan ate slowly, while Feng Guan took down chopsticks quickly.
The former, in a leisurely office like the Ministry of Rites, must know how to break up a moment's work into a day's work;
For the latter, you have to finish eating early. If the master calls you and you are not here, it will be a huge sin.
"How do you feel?"
Feng Guan asked.
The question was about the military parade during the day.
Zhang Yuanshan took a sip of tea and said:
"The armor is bright and orderly. Although Zhang has never led an army, he can already tell that this Snow Navy has the style of the Jingnan Army back then."
Feng Guan smiled slightly, took a bite of fish fillet, and took a sip of sauerkraut. He raised his head, sighed, picked up the tea cup, raised it, but did not drink it, but scattered it on the table.
Within a square inch, there is a pattern of its own, and under the feet of the two of them, there is a wave of water and haze.
This is just a trick that is not popular among Qi practitioners. Its effectiveness is no different from those of those magic tricks that people walk around the streets. But it is like hanging a bunch of bells on the door. Whoever wants to open the door and come in to listen to something What, the bell will ring.
The reason why it can't be put on the stage is precisely because it can only be heard.
As the godson of Wei Zhonghe, Feng Guan certainly had some skills. Besides, the eunuchs in the Yan Palace had always had the tradition of Qi refining because of that prince.
Zhang Yuanshan shook his head and said:
"Today's military parade is, first of all, to boost the morale of the troops. After all, it has not been long since Prince Hirano returned from Chu, and now he is about to enter the capital again. If the morale of the troops is not grasped, chaos will inevitably occur below;
The second thing is for you and me to see. In the past six months, the imperial court has gradually begun to take over the local governance power of Jin through the selection and appointment of officials. This has long caused dissatisfaction among local military leaders. Hirano Bo's move is also to express our hope. Eyes, go and tell Yingdu, or even tell the court, that he will not hand over the governance power of Xuehaiguan territory. "
Feng Guan picked up the teapot, refilled himself a cup of tea, and said:
"Then why can other military leaders endure it but Uncle Hirano can't?"
Zhang Yuanshan smiled when he heard this and said:
"As a human being, no one is willing to be restrained by nature. It is nothing more than being forced by the situation and doing it as a last resort. The other army leaders in Jin can endure it because there is the Marquis of Jingnan who is suppressing them. They don't want to endure it. have to endure;
But it is known to the world that the Marquis of Jingnan values ​​Uncle Pingye. Everyone knows that, but does he, Uncle Pingye, know?
Just because he doesn't need to endure it, he doesn't have to endure it anymore. "
"But this approach is really a bit too much. The Za family was just announcing an edict before."
"It's not like Uncle Hirano has never done more extreme things. The third prince is still at Huxinting."
"That's true." Feng Dian nodded.
Zhang Yuanshan put a piece of fish head into his plate and fiddled with it while saying:
"Our Majesty is wise and mighty, and has the capacity of the ocean. Even if Eunuch Feng goes back and says it in front of His Majesty in an exaggerated and jealous manner, Our Majesty will laugh it off and just think it is a young man losing his temper and complaining.
Gee,
young people.
Uncle Hirano is indeed young, a few years younger than Zhang. "
"Young man, young man." Feng Guan repeated this sentence.
"It's good to be young. Being young means that it's no big deal to make mistakes, and it's more tolerable to His Majesty. Besides, you and I have seen what's going on here in Xueguan.
Who knows when the snowfields in the north will change again?
The Chu State in the south suffered such a big loss this time, and both the royal family and the Qu family lost face. Although both sides now have a tacit agreement to withdraw their troops and cease the war, once the war breaks out again, the Xuehaiguan troops will inevitably go south. .
Otherwise, once the Chu people entered Jin and opened up the land of Jin, Xuehaiguan would become an isolated island in an instant.
Looking at the hundred-mile radius of Xuehaiguan, how many villages can be seen rising from cooking smoke?How many cities are actually inhabited?
It is not easy for Snow Customs to have the scene it has today. "
"Boda Zhang, whose side are you on?"
Zhang Yuanshan said calmly: "I'm on Dayan's side. What I saw and heard today, let's just take it as a read. When we go back, we must pass on what should be said, but firstly, we must not add fuel to the fire, and secondly, we must even help Ping Ye You can cover up a little or two."
"Why?"
"Even if you tell the truth, our Majesty will find you annoying!"
Zhang Yuanshan's voice suddenly rose.
Eunuch Feng's momentum immediately dropped.
"Eunuch Feng, Mr. Zhang just wants to give you a few words because you and I have been traveling together for so many days. Yes, I am the foreign minister and you are the internal minister;
What the internal ministers need is a word of loyalty, but that depends on where it comes from. The external ministers need reputation, and they will deliberately confront His Majesty by holding their necks. Your Majesty will probably just smile. What do you need reputation for, ministers? "
"Miscellaneous family..."
"That's all Zhang said. In fact, even if Zhang doesn't say these words, Eunuch Wei will definitely tell you when he goes back.
Think about who is standing behind Mr. Hirano.
Marquis of Jingnan, His Highness the Sixth Prince,
Which one can you afford to offend?
Take ten thousand steps back and say, don’t look at others, just look at this Ping Ye Bo. His Majesty praises him as the mainstay of the next generation of Yan’s army. Can you push him?
It is human nature to find steps and climb up them, but some steps are full of poisonous stings.
Even if there is any news about today's matter that is too obviously detrimental to Mr. Hirano, the blame will fall on both of us. "
"Zhajia, I understand."
"Then please ask Eunuch Feng to accept this magical power?"
Feng Guan waved his sleeves, and the mist beside the table dispersed instantly.
Zhang Yuanshan pointed at the pickled fish with his chopsticks.
Road:
"Eat more, the fish that are only found in the snowfield pond cannot be eaten anywhere else."
Eunuch Feng took another chopstick of fish fillet and put it into his mouth.
Road:
“Really delicious.”
……
Pavilion, lanterns, melon seeds.
Liang Cheng sat opposite the blind man,
asked:
"Why don't you go monitor it?"
The blind man shook his head and said: "What they say is not important, and it is easy to guess;
It is nothing more than slander, dissatisfaction, venting, self-mediation, looking at reality, and accepting fate. "
"It doesn't sound very interesting."
"Yes."
"Have you made plans for your visit to Beijing this time?"
"There is no time. We can only make careful calculations on the way. Unlike the last time when the Lord came to Beijing by himself, he was just a supporting role next to Marquis Jingnan. This time, he wants to be a popular actress."
"There seems to be not enough manpower." Liang Cheng said.
San'er is still in Liang Kingdom, A Ming is still sleeping, Siniang is injured and snow customs must leave the blind man or one of Siniang in charge of operations, and Liang Cheng himself also has to stay to lead the army.
however,
hear this,
But the blind man smiled,
Road:
"It's okay, we have ready helpers."
……
Side room, tea table, two plates of snacks, and a pot of wine.
Si Niang picked up the small cup,
Xiong Liqing and Liu Ruqing immediately picked up the cups in front of them.
"Sisters, although this grape wine tastes sour and sweet, it is easy to get drunk if you drink too much. I can't get drunk, so you can do whatever you want."
In the past, when Siniang opened a brothel and a club, she would drink all kinds of wine as water.
"Sister is interested in elegance, so she should try her best to accompany her." Liu Ruqing whispered.
"Yes, yes, I am also happy today. The drums are beating so happily. If I were in Dachu, the emperor would definitely punish me, but he just smiled."
The princess was obviously a little drunk. Saying these words at this time can easily be interpreted as showing off and showing off that I am favored.
Si Niang is not angry, this girl is playing like crazy today, and with the grape wine, she has completely let go, and she is really a little innocent and cute.
Liu Ruqing didn't dare to get angry. She didn't want to fight for any position at all.
One is a princess, and the other is a woman who even the princess is careful to please. How can she, Liu Ruqing, fight?
"I've also heard about what happened today. I don't have to say anything about it. I've made my man proud. Come on, sister, give you a toast."
Si Niang and the princess had a drink,
drink it all in one gulp,
Immediately he said:
"I thought my sister would scold me for being unruly."
"It depends on the situation and the time. You should be clear in your heart. It's hard for you. At least this year, many times, I have to use you to save face.
It's just that you have to practice this drum. I heard that the posture is very graceful, but the playing performance is really not that good. "
"Drum practice?"
"Just think of it as a way to keep fit. If there is a chance in the future, during the battle, it will be a good story if a man leads the army in front and you beat the drum in the back."
"What about you, sister?"
"I'm naturally by his side, so I have to help him block the knife."
Siniang is really not talking about love, because it is very likely that the master will die suddenly, and they, the devil kings, will also die together.
Therefore, on the battlefield, if conditions permit, the demon kings will not hesitate to help Zheng Fan block the sword.
However, when these words fell into Xiong Liqing's ears, it felt different.
"Sister, please teach me martial arts."
"Don't teach."
"Why?"
"It's too troublesome. If you think learning to play drums is too boring and monotonous, you can learn needlework from me when you have nothing to do."
"needlework?"
Liu Ruqing whispered: "I'm pretty good at this."
Siniang said "hmm" and said to Liu Ruqing, "I'm not surprised that you know how."
At this time, Xiao Yibo stood outside the house and reported:
"Miss Ruqing, there is a letter from home."
When Liu Ruqing heard this, his face immediately showed joy.
Siniang pointed outside and said:
"Let's read the letter."
"Thank you, sister. I will take my leave now."
At this time, a letter from home is indeed a great comfort to a stranger.
After Liu Ruqing left, the princess said:
"Is it a letter from the Fan family?"
"That's natural. Thanks to your good cooperation, the Fan family is in good order now."
Because of the princess's cooperation and Zhao Cheng's internal and external cooperation, the Fan family's efforts and risks this time were much lower than expected. Therefore, the Fan family is still the Fan family.
Siniang took a sip of the grape wine and continued, "I'll write to the Fan family and ask them to send Liu Zhong as well."
"Ruqing's younger brother?"
"Yes, it is also her only bond now."
"Sister is so kind to her."
Xiong Liqing was obviously a little jealous;
She is slightly tipsy now and speaks outright. She is not as secretive and reserved as before. She really says what she wants to say.
"It's not that I'm partial, I also want to bring your brother here so that you brothers and sisters can be reunited here."
"..." Xiong Liqing.
"Only those who love flowers know how to grow them. A woman like Liu Ruqing cannot let her feel sorry for herself all the time, otherwise she will wither easily. Her brother is the person she cares about most in the world. After he gets it, her thoughts will also change. It's here.
For her brother, she will live more actively and show her charm. I also have two cheongsams there that I want her to wear and teach her a few Wu dialect accents, which will definitely make her feel good. "
"Wu Guo?"
The State of Wu is also one of the many small states.
Si Niang smiled and said nothing.
Xiong Liqing drank another glass of grape wine.
then raised his head,
He looked at the empty seat in front of him where Liu Ruqing was sitting.
Then he turned to look at Siniang,
Throwing his hands back,
Road:
"Ah ah ah, I just can't get used to seeing my sister being nice to her. My sister can only be nice to others."
Si Niang lowered her eyebrows slightly and looked at the princess who was fuming at her.
Today, the princess is having fun and getting drunk for the first time in her life.
At this time, the more the princess thought about it, the more she felt aggrieved. She actually got down from the chair, sat on the ground, hugged Siniang's legs, and cried:
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuusuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu My sister is only allowed to be nice to me, not to her;
She is just a vase, she can only sing songs to him;
I can help him become famous, I can support him, I can also call me to make him happy, woo woo woo. "
Si Niang reached out and touched the princess's hair.
His brows furrowed slightly,
Zheng Fan once laughed and joked with her that the princess seemed to have a bit of a flirtatious temperament.
Then Siniang remembered:
The person who really "hurt" the princess for the first time was himself.
……
"I am very proud of myself today. Do you know that my soldiers and horses, in front of the eunuch who issued the decree, did not listen to him or the imperial edict, but only listened to me.
Tell me, am I better than you before?
Tell me how stupid you were back then,
I don’t want my official position anymore.
No more troops and horses,
Just go to the Zhenbei Hou Mansion alone to see you off?
Why bother, why bother?
I can't imitate you, I'm just a selfish villain, and all my life, I just want to be happy for myself. Who dares to make me really wronged? I don't care who he is, the worst he can do is flip the table... …”
Uncle Zheng held the wine in his hand, leaned against the coffin, and talked to the person lying in the coffin. Of course, Uncle Zheng himself was talking, and the person in the coffin would not respond.
Everyone has a need for a tree hole, and Shatuo Que Stone is Uncle Zheng’s tree hole.
"I'm going to the capital. Do you think I'm seeking death by doing this before I enter the capital?
But I'm happy,
I'm happy,
Hahaha………"
After the chat is over,
Uncle Zheng stood up unsteadily,
There is no way to go back up.
Instead, he opened a bronze door inside and walked into another secret room.
In the secret room, the Savage King was sitting in a cage, weaving dragonflies out of straw.
And when Uncle Zheng took the first step into this secret room,
The previous state of drunken talk disappeared in an instant.
When facing this man in front of me, even if he is in a cage, even if he is used to kneeling on the ground shamelessly and calling himself "Little Coyote",
but you,
You still need to be extremely careful and calm.
Zheng Fan sat down on the chair next to him.
just,
this time,
The Savage King did not kneel down and lick him right away;
on his face,
At first I was confused,
Another surprise,
immediately,
Calmness returned again,
Then,
He actually started to arrange his clothes and combed his hair with his hands, trying to make himself look serious and dignified.
Uncle Zheng just looked at him calmly,
at last,
The Savage King stopped moving and looked at Uncle Zheng calmly.
Uncle Zheng smiled and said,
Road:
"Look out?"
The Savage King is good at understanding people's hearts. The so-called understanding does not mean that he can directly see through your mind. Even when the blind man is in his prime, he cannot do this.
What Gou Moli is good at is to figure out what you are going to do by understanding you as a person, plus your subtle body language, or even a look in your eyes.
Although he is a wild man, he is as careful as his hair.
"Uncle, you are planning to use me."
Zheng Fan nodded.
The Savage King deliberately gave a wrong guess: "Uncle, are you planning to let me out and help you consolidate the snowfield?"
Zheng Fan shook his head,
Road:
"No, I want you to accompany me to Beijing."
(End of this chapter)