Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 1015: Governor West Road

Chen Qiudao stayed in Xiangyang for five days. Every day, the ministers entertained guests and drank wine, and he almost didn't wake up. But in five days, neither Zhao Gou nor Prime Minister Qin Hui was seen. On February 22, we set off back to Luoyang.

When Chen Qiudao returned to Luoyang, the court issued new appointments. Qin Hui was promoted to prime minister, and Zhao Ding was promoted to secondary prime minister. The original Prime Minister Lu Yihao was in charge of the military affairs of Jingxinnan North Road, Shaanxi Road, and Hedong Road, and was stationed in Luoyang; the deputy prime minister Zhang Jun was in charge of the military affairs of Jianghuai and was stationed in Jiankang Prefecture.

The meaning of sending two prime ministers from the warring faction to other places and replacing them with two prime ministers from the peace-promoting faction is obvious.

Zhao Ding was from the peace faction, but unlike Qin Hui, he did not advocate surrender. Instead, he wanted to stabilize the Jin Kingdom with peace first, and then attack when he became stronger. But last year, Hedong Road and his party saw Wang Xiaolie destroy Nianhan with their own eyes, and they had become the main fighting faction.

After leaving Xiangyang Fucheng, Lu Yihao looked back at the tall city and let out a long sigh. He turned around and boarded the ferry on the Han River with Chen Qiudao.

Sitting firmly in the ferry, Chen Qiu said: "My husband is going to Luoyang, so there is no need to worry. Xuanfu has always respected my husband and will treat him with courtesy."

Lu Yihao said: "Among the generals, I think the one who least needs a governor is Wang Xuanfu. Xuanfu has strong soldiers and horses. If he can serve the country, who can shake Xuanfu? On the contrary, Xuanfu no longer wants to serve the country. What’s the use of a governor?”

Chen Qiudao said: "Your Majesty's words are serious. Xuanfu is devoted to the country and works hard. He only wants to drive away the Jin people and welcome back the two saints."

Lu Yihao smiled and waved his hand.

As the prime minister of a country, how could Lu Yihao not know that Wang Xiaolie was already on the same page as the imperial court? It's just that Wang Xiaolie never showed any resistance. The imperial court was worried that Wang Xiaolie had a large number of troops outside and took the initiative to attack.

In fact, as the emperor, Zhao Gou never said that Wang Xiaolie was going to rebel and how to prevent it. Just quietly, through personnel transfers and the relocation of the industry, a situation was formed to deal with Luoyang. When Lu Yihao sent himself to Luoyang at this time, he knew in his heart that the emperor had given up on him.

In today's imperial court, most officials understand the situation and choose sides. Especially the lower-level state and county officials, who were not satisfied with their stay in the court, went to Luoyang. Especially now that the peace faction is in power, officials from the war faction have left in large numbers.

After being sent to Luoyang this time, Lu Yihao was also disheartened and no longer prepared to care about state affairs.

When they arrived in Dengzhou, Deng Tan personally led the civil and military officials to welcome Lu Yihao and Chen Qiudao into the inn. A banquet was held in the evening for two people.

After drinking and eating, Deng Tan came to Chen Qiudao's room.

Chen Qiudao asked: "Deng Zhizhou, what's the matter? I was outside just now, and I just saw that you had something to say to me."

Deng Tan saluted and said: "Staff, a strange thing happened in Dengzhou recently, and my subordinates feel that the staff should be informed."

"Tell me." Chen Qiudao sat down behind the table.

Deng Tan said: "There was a man named Chen Yi who fled back to Dengzhou from other places. He was the uncle of former prime minister Fan Zongyin. Fan Zongyin was originally from Dengcheng County, Xiangyang Prefecture. Dengcheng was originally on the north bank of Luoshui River, not far from Rang County. The relatives are not surprised at all, but the strange thing is that not long after Chen Yi came back, he told Zhang Yan, a resident of Zhangjiacun Town, Rang County, that he had invaded his fields. Zhang Yan is Zhang Chi's father. He only moved here last year. He bought the land, which should not have been done. The defendant is the one. Xu Chen, the magistrate of Rang County, ruled that Chen Yi was unreasonable and could not make false accusations. Everything was normal here. Unexpectedly, secretary Lang Yang Yuan came from Xiangyang two days ago and threatened to change Chen Yi's case so that Chen Yi could win. . I refused. Then he turned around and went to Chen Yi, promising Chen Yi to go to Qiande County and give Chen Yi five thousand acres of land. The subordinate was confused, if Chen Yi didn't spend so much money, the money must be given to Fan Zongyin. . Fan Zongyin is just a former prime minister, why is the court so nervous?"

Chen Qiudao thought for a while and said: "As a former prime minister, Fan Zongyin has many cronies. What the court is afraid of are just those officials. It is enough for you to know that this matter is related to Fan Zongyin. It is useless to know too much. Zunxuan Fu said, as long as the case is settled straightforwardly, it will be fine." Deng Tandao bowed and said, "I understand. I will resign."

When Deng Tan went out, Chen Qiudao stood up, closed the door, and walked a few steps in the room. Sit back at the table and think quietly.

It is certain that Fan Zongyin is a former prime minister and has a large group of cronies under his command. Most of these cronies were demoted and are now not doing well. If Wang Zongyin defected to Luoyang Wang Xiaolie, he would bring a large group of officials to defect with him.

From this perspective, it is reasonable for Yang to come to Dengzhou.

But the question is, will Wang Xiaolie want Fan Zongyin? Putting aside the dark history of Fan Zongyin being the first to cede territory and being an official under Zhang Bangchang, Wang Xiaolie could not tolerate him just because he was the leader and appointed officials. Especially as a leader, most of his cronies were from the Main and He factions, so it was impossible for Wang Xiaolie to serve as an official for them.

From this perspective, Yang Yuan's visit to Dengzhou was purely unnecessary, let alone giving Chen Yi 5,000 acres of land.

After much deliberation, he couldn't figure it out, so Chen Qiudao simply didn't want to think about it.

The next day, Chen Qiudao bid farewell to Deng Tan in Dengzhou and returned to Luoyang via Sanyakou, passing through Ruzhou.

In Zhangjiazhuang, Zhangjiacun Town, due to the accident that Chen Yi sued the Zhang family to seize land, the marriage of Zhang Sanlang and Miss He Si was delayed. Zhang Sanlang met Mrs. He Si that day, and they had a very happy conversation. Now that I can't get married, I'm extremely depressed.

On this day, Zhang Sanlang was wandering in the fields and relaxing. At this time, the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, and the fields are filled with yellow, which is refreshing.

Suddenly, Zhang Sanlang saw the matchmaker Liu Yuanwai walking towards his village in a hurry. My heart moved and I hurried back home. Not long after entering the house, Liu Yuanwai came in from outside the village and was running towards the Zhang family's house.

As Member Liu came in, Zhang Sanlang bowed and saluted: "Well, Member Wai, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

Liu Yuanwai said: "A few days ago, He Yuanwai, a tofu seller, had a problem with your family because his father-in-law had a lawsuit. He didn't want to get married. Who knows, not only did his father-in-law lose the lawsuit, but also because the court gave him five I moved a thousand acres of land to Qiande County. After much thought, He Yuanwai felt that he was in the wrong, so he asked the old man to come and tell your family that he still wanted to get married. "

Just as Zhang Sanlang was about to say something, Zhang Yan came out from behind. Said: "Exceptor Liu, go and tell Mr. He that I don't covet his marriage! What kind of family do we have to worry about not being able to find a bride? He agrees sometimes and disagrees sometimes. Who has time to accompany him?" He plays!”

Liu Yuanwai said: "Zhang Yuanwai, please calm down. He Yuanwai knows that it is his fault, and he will compensate you in the dowry."

Zhang Yan just shook his head, obviously unable to forgive. Zhang Sanlang was so anxious that he repeatedly tried to persuade his father, but finally he was able to persuade his father to change his mind.

(End of this chapter)