Han Shizu

Chapter 4 The Central Plains Changed Owners
After chatting for a while, only resting for a while, Liu Chengyou voluntarily retire, carrying a hoe, and went down to the field again.As the elder brother, Liu Chengxun felt that he should lead by example and would not be left behind, so he dragged his somewhat weak body to the ground and continued to dig clumsily on the ground.

After the two left, a civil official not far from Liu Zhiyuan listened to the conversation between father and son.With shrewd eyes, he swept around, put down the tillage tools in his hand, walked to the side of the field, and cupped his hands to him with a smile: "Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

He was in his thirties, with a clear face, a bright spirit, and a beard that was very delicately trimmed.This person's name is Su Fengji, and he is the judge of Jiedu in Hedong.Liu Zhiyuan was always stern and strict, and Bin Zuo feared and respected him. Only this Su Fengji was fortunate to serve him.In short, this Su Fengji had a good time with Liu Zhiyuan.

"Oh?" Liu Zhiyuan's attitude towards Su Fengji is indeed much more friendly than others. He even showed an uncommon smile to him, and asked curiously, "Why are you so happy?"

Su Fengji looked very respectful, bowed and stood, his eyes swept to Liu Chengxun and Liu Chengyou in the distance: "The prince is filial and filial, gentle and tolerant; although the second prince is few words, he is resolute and stern, and has a little scripture. If this is the case, isn't it a happy event for the great king? The two princes are both in the form of dragons and phoenixes, and the sun is a watch."

Su Fengji's flattery was loud, and it touched Liu Zhiyuan's heart, but his expression was serious and he replied: "How can these two sons deserve such a rating? Well, it's true that Dalang has a mellow temperament. As for Erlang ——

After speaking for a while, Liu Zhiyuan's eyes suddenly became a little deep: "Since more than half a year old, his temperament has changed greatly, his words and deeds are too serious, and he doesn't know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing."

Liu Zhiyuan obviously regarded Su Fengji as a close person, but he did not mean to hide his evaluation of the two sons.Having been with Liu Zhiyuan for a long time, he probably understood his concerns, but Su Fengji did not dare to express any opinion rashly.

He bowed his head and looked up again, with some cleverness in his eyes, Su Fengji's demeanor was naturally off topic, and there was a hint in his words: "The second prince's words are not without reason, the Great Jin is dead, the Central Plains have no owner, Hu Captives are rampant. Your Majesty should be aggressive—"

Su Fengji was obviously preparing a long speech, but Liu Zhiyuan rudely interrupted: "How can Shuzi's words be taken seriously?"

Seeing Liu Zhiyuan's "angry", Su Fengji's expression became more relaxed and calm, and he said slowly to himself: "Hedong is a place of victory, since ancient times, it can be used as a king's industry. Not to mention, the King of Jin embraced him back then. , to resist the strong Liang, and Zhuangzong to destroy the Liang, that is why the Tang Dynasty flourished; ten years ago, Gaozu Town in Hedong, fought against the world with a corner of the land, and drove straight into Luoyang, where the Great Jin flourished; now the king has a large number of troops. Ten thousand, the people are safe, the soldiers are strong, and the Central Plains are sinking into the iron hoofs of foreign races. If you are the hero of the east of the river and go south to the Central Plains, the emperor's career can be expected."

"Shut up!" Hearing Su Fengji say such a straightforward "adverse statement", Liu Zhiyuan was horrified, staring fiercely at Su Fengji and scolding.

Su Fengji was a little unfinished, but in the face of Liu Zhiyuan's gaze, he shut his mouth wisely.He admitted that he had guessed Liu Zhiyuan's thoughts, but at this moment, facing his fierce eyes, his heart was still pounding.The king of Beiping, Liu Zhiyuan, was not a good person, and his body trembled for a while, and Su Fengji quickly buried his head.

Liu Zhiyuan's fierce words came from his ears: "If you dare to speak such rebellious words again, you will never be light-hearted. You will be humbled by the high ancestors, and will receive the country's grace for a long time. Falling into the hands of the Khitan, being alone thousands of miles away, and not being able to help, is already heart-wrenching, regretful and remorseful, how dare you have such rebellious delusions! Don’t repeat this! Don’t repeat this!”

Liu Zhiyuan's emotional appearance seemed to be real.Su Fengji is also a smart person, his eyes flashed a few times, and he gave a long bow: "Your Majesty's loyalty, this minister understands. Your minister makes a lot of things and asks your Majesty to punish him!"

"If you repeat this argument again, you will be severely punished!" With a light snort, Liu Zhiyuan stood up and walked away, as if he was really angry.

Seeing this, Su Fengji hurried away with a few guards and guards, but there was no panic on his face.

Liu Zhiyuan's answer to Su Fengji's words was of course insincere and nonsense.If he was really loyal to the Jin Dynasty, during the five-year confrontation between the Jin Dynasty and the Khitan, he would not be able to hold the gate firmly, sit back and watch the success or failure, and secretly accommodate the loose soldiers to strengthen his power.After the change of Zhongdu Bridge, Du Chongwei's entire army surrendered, and when Bianliang was in danger, he was not seen to have any assistance from King Qin.Yelu Deguang entered Bian, and when he saw that all the Jiedu were vying for an audience, he did not hesitate to send someone to come to the temple with heavy ceremony and worship, showing his loyalty.
From Liu Zhiyuan's actions, it can be seen that he has ambitions. In fact, it is impossible to have no ambitions when he has reached his fame and status, and if he does not advance, he will retreat.Since this time, many people in Hedong Wenwu have attacked him openly and secretly.Although Su Fengji speaks boldly and bluntly, it is not the first, nor will it be the last.

There is only one reason why Liu Zhiyuan's attitude is so "resolute", the time has not come.First, the situation in the world is still unclear. Although I have heard about the tyranny and arrogance of the Khitan Lord Yelu Deguang in the Central Plains, although the scholars and people have fiercely resisted, it has not yet reached a scale.Both, Liu Zhiyuan was also a little guilty. Yelu Deguang's army of hundreds of thousands of Hu Han was still very intimidating. He didn't want to use the family that he worked so hard to manage in Hedong to confront the Khitans.

Liu Zhiyuan's approach at this time is just one word, wait and see.

The movement on Liu Zhiyuan's side caused a wave, and the civil and military officials who were hoeing the fields looked sideways.Liu Chengyou also glanced at it subconsciously, but soon he was focused on turning the soil, the number of acres must be achieved.

After the King of Peiping left, many people began to be lazy, and this show seemed a bit anticlimactic.In the end, only Liu Chengyou and a few humble officials completed the hoe work in full.Those few civil and military generals were silently remembered by Liu Chengyou.

Great changes are coming, and there are bound to be strange signs.At this time of the recovery of all things, and the spring flowers are blooming, there is always an atmosphere of mountains and rains inside and outside Jinyang.In the evening, the commander of the city gate of Nancheng reported that there was a "demon wind" suddenly, and the "Jinqi" at the head of the city broke down.Liu Zhiyuan asked this question, and there was no way to answer it. Only Su Fengji played the role of understanding the confusion. Saying this is a warning from God, and there is fear of drastic changes.Liu Zhiyuan was silent, what kind of changes could happen at this time.

Coincidentally, not long after sunset, a message came from Bianjing.Just yesterday, in the second month of the second month, Ding Sishuo (the first day of the first year), the Khitan Lord Yelu Deguang proclaimed himself emperor in the Bian Palace under the "support" of the Han officials. Rule China legally.It was accompanied by a slightly tough edict: "Since this day, the military governors and governors must not set their teeth on soldiers or war horses in the city."

Six hundred miles of flying cavalry came to report that there was another wave of ups and downs in Jinyang City. Liu Zhiyuan put down his half-eaten job and urgently summoned the tyrants who belonged to the palace to discuss matters.

The palace under the night is still awe-inspiring.The spacious and majestic main hall is even more silent, silent, only a few lamps, burning silently, the swaying flames release wisps of blurred light.

There were only about ten people in the hall, and Liu Zhiyuan had no intention of making a big deal. The civil and military leaders were led by Liu Chong, the commander of the Youduya Ya, Yang Bin, and Ma Bujun. There were also Liu Xin, Hu Yanke, Wang Zhang, Shi Hongzhao, Chang Si and other members of Liu Zhiyuan. Under the advanced civil and military.Probably for more than half a year, especially the outstanding performance in recent years, Liu Chengyou was also listed.

Sitting in an upright posture next to his uncle Liu Chong, he took the second seat on the right, with a serious expression similar to everyone else's.Of course, Liu Chengyou has nothing to worry about in his heart. Yelu Deguang proclaimed the emperor Jianliao. He had "expected it" and it is not worth making a fuss.

At the same time, Liu Chengyou's eyes, from time to time, glanced at a middle-aged general in the lower ranks of the hall. His face was dignified and majestic, and his bearing was heroic.At this time, Guo Wei already had a certain status under Liu Zhiyuan's tent, but that was the case. Compared with Liu Chong, Liu Xin, and Shi Hong, among the generals, he was a "younger brother".

Confucian eyes are like a hole and a hole, and they all pass through their hands.Guo Wei, a Confucian official, has no control over military affairs, but given the current situation of Hedong’s troops and horses, he has no control.Just like the Long Qi Army led by Liu Chengyou, he would never get involved.

However, Liu Chengyou would not despise this military official who was not yet famous in the world.Every time he looked at him, the words "yellow robe and body" kept circling in Liu Chengyou's mind, and his eyes became cold involuntarily.

Probably because Liu Chengyou's eyes were too cold and severe, Guo Wei noticed it and looked at him, only to see Liu Chengyou who had turned his head and his expression had returned to normal.The thick eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and Guo Wei's calm eyes couldn't help but have a trace of doubt.

"Your Majesty is here!" Accompanied by Ya Jiang's loud shout, the atmosphere in the hall became even tighter, and everyone cheered up.

Liu Zhiyuan, dressed in red clothes, stepped up to the main seat, sat down with a golden sword, looked around, spoke very fast, and said directly: "The Khitan Lord has proclaimed himself emperor, and there is an uproar at home, and his edict may have already been announced. On the way to the north. Gu Zhi asked, where should Hedong go?"

(End of this chapter)