retaliate

Chapter 403 Yang Wubo

Southern Zhou was weak, but rich.

Having money but not the ability to protect yourself, this is a child holding money and ostentatiously.Therefore, the Southern Zhou Dynasty sent people to the Tang Dynasty and the Northern Liao Dynasty to pay tribute every year.

This year's tribute gift is not bad, at least looking at the gift list is not bad.

But there was actually a sandalwood box inside, which aroused the interest of the officials of Honglu Temple, and they specially reminded it when they sent it to the palace.

The emperor wanted to personally inspect the tribute gifts from the Southern Zhou Dynasty, and the servants prepared carefully.

When the hour came, the emperor came.

"Open the box."

Boxes were opened one by one.

It is rare for the servants to be literate, and they usually start to read and write after being reused.

The waiter who opened the sandalwood box looked at the note, thinking that Nan Zhou was also weird, and even wrote something to express his respect.

The emperor wandered over and saw the paper at a glance.

"what is this?"

The emperor picked it up and had a look!
The word "sluggishness" looks like blood red, and the anger of the emperor rises immediately.

"Come on!"

The doctor came.

Check it out!
"Your Majesty, they are all the best... medicinal ingredients."

"For what?"

"Aphrodisiac." The medical officer is very expert.

The emperor turned and went out.

Waved.

The medical officer and the servant who opened the box disappeared that day.

Han Shishi made it himself.

The emperor summoned his ministers and said something, and then Wang Deng set off as an envoy.

The Ministry of War dispatches troops to condemn generals, and the Ministry of Households dispatches grain, grass and supplies.

Murderous!

"Shut it!"

Han Shitou returned to the mirror stage.

Seeing the emperor and the imperial concubine talking side by side, he couldn't help thinking of something.

The emperor loves the concubine no matter where he is, he will come when he thinks of it.

Like a beast.

So Han Shitou and his personal servants are very aware of the emperor's ability.

— from bad to worse!
The emperor is getting worse and worse, but the dignity of the emperor must be maintained!
The noble concubine's eyebrows and eyes are clear, and she has learned... to fool.

Courtiers and concubines are unbearable to be favored.

Thus, the emperor was triumphant.

But Han Shitou knew that the imperial concubine was playing.

Well done.

The emperor is also acting. He knows that his ability is getting worse, but he still pretends to be confused.

The two dogs and men played flawlessly, and they both thought that the other didn't know.

Until a great gift from the Southern Zhou Dynasty, this scar was uncovered.

Some people say that the emperor wanted to use troops against the Southern Zhou Dynasty because the Southern Zhou Dynasty was rude and instigated and funded the rebels in southern Xinjiang.

But Han Shitou knew.

all of these.

It's just because the emperor's self-esteem has been hit hard!

emperor!

Not anymore!
……

"drive!"

Dozens of people rode one on two and rushed into Chang'an City in a hurry.

Then someone came into the palace to report.

"Your Majesty, Wang Deng has returned from his envoy to Beiliao."

The emperor clenched the scroll in his hand, "How?"

"It's not a shame to say it's lucky!"

"it is good!"

The emperor stood up, "Let them enter the palace, I will meet them in person."

"Yes." Han Shitou winked, and a servant went.

The emperor came over and held out his hand.

"Change!"

The imperial concubine looked at him fascinated, "Erlang is mighty!"

Han Shitou lowered his head with a smile in his eyes.

mighty?

Far worse than His Majesty!
Later, the three of Wang Deng came.

"what!"

Seeing Yang Xuan, Han Shitou let out a light sigh, "Why is Mr. Yang here?"

It's hard to talk about such things... Yang Xuan remained silent.

This young man is not unforgiving, he only knows that he is in the limelight, yes... Wang Deng likes Yang Xuan more and more, but unfortunately the other party has already married a wife, and the woman is still the Zhou family, so he can only regretfully miss this wealthy son-in-law.

"Your Majesty, when we arrived in northern Xinjiang, I learned that Yang Shijun was quite familiar with He Lianchun, the emperor's uncle of the Northern Liao Dynasty, so I wanted to invite He Lianchun to make a detour..."

The emperor nodded, "It's a good method."

If this matter was brought up directly, He Lianfeng would definitely refuse.

Wang Deng is not bad. In the past, I underestimated him.After returning from this trip, it's time for him to retire, why don't I... keep him?

"However, He Lianchun was forced into a desperate situation by Ning Xing, and happened to escape into Chenzhou. I asked Yang Shijun to help him, and went to Ningxing under the pretext of escorting He Lianchun."

"Fucking each other!" the emperor said flatly.

Some disdain.

This is the crow landed on the pig, not knowing its own blackness!

Yang Xuan slandered.

"After arriving in Ningxing, He Lianfeng really flatly refused."

This is to be expected.

So Wang Deng said that he was lucky enough to live up to his life, and how he was lucky enough to live up to his life, this is what the emperor was interested in.

He smiled, his eyes turning slowly.

"He Lianfeng ordered the crown prince and the third prince to receive this matter, but the two fought endlessly, and even made people assassinate Yang Shijun."

The emperor snorted coldly.

Han Shitou smiled and couldn't help but look at Yang Xuan more.

Mr. Xiao Lang is safe, so it can be seen that His Majesty's spirit in heaven is protecting him.

"Yang Shijun thwarted the assassination, and judged that it was the crown prince who wanted to blame the third prince. Afterwards, the ministers and others discussed and decided to plan..."

Wang Deng took a look at Yang Xuan, the emperor was familiar with such eyebrow-eye lawsuits, and knew that it was probably Yang Xuan's idea.

"Then Lin Ya came, and after the secret discussion, he promised that as long as we can stir up the infighting between the crown prince and the third prince, we will help each other."

"This is a bit of a turnaround." The imperial concubine smiled and glanced at her elder brother.

Wang Deng is an old fox, he understands, "Liang Langzhong immediately went to the prince to test, and praised the third prince, which angered the prince."

Credit goes to hand!

That's right, I'm sorry Zitai.

Liang Jing glanced at Yang Xuan.

The emperor was surprised, and the concubine was even more so.

"During the night banquet, the prince suddenly launched an attack, killed the third prince, assassinated He Lianfeng, and was subsequently killed."

The emperor couldn't help clenching his fists, "Is that so? But it's not a big deal."

His prince is not a human being, a ghost or a ghost, so he has no right to criticize He Lianfeng.

"Who knew that when the crown prince launched an attack in the palace, he made people slaughter the remaining princes of Helian Peak outside the palace."

This time, even the emperor couldn't hold back.

"This... is extinct!"

The imperial concubine covered her red lips, "Beiliao is going to be in chaos."

"Who is the prince now?"

"He Lianchun."

The emperor sighed: "He Lianchun has been in Tanzhou for many years, and he has kept quiet. Under He Lianfeng's repeated pressure, he still refuses to rebel. This alone is better than countless clans."

"Then He Lianfeng agreed to the matter."

"No protons?"

"No."

"it is good!"

The emperor got up with a red face, "Your gentlemen have worked hard on this trip."

The emperor rarely praised his courtiers, and the three bowed their heads.

Then it's a reward.

Wang Deng won the title of Founding County Duke, but his expression was calm, even a little depressed.

He would rather not have the title, but to stay.

"Liang Jing!"

The emperor's voice was much softer.

The imperial concubine watched this scene with a smile.

"Your trip has been hard..."

Subsequent awards did not have titles, but...

"You can be the Minister of the Ministry of War!"

Gee!

In just a few years, Liang Jing has changed from an ordinary official to an important minister.According to the emperor's mind, Liang Jing will start to intervene in government affairs next.

This is faster than ascension!

Yang Xuan glanced at the imperial concubine, thinking that the one who gets promoted the fastest is really a nepotism.

When a man dotes on a woman, even the stars are willing to pick it off for her.

Right now, it's just an official!
But Yang Xuan, the hero of this trip, stood there alone.

After the emperor rewarded Liang Jing, he encouraged him a few more words, only to realize that he had left out Yang Xuan.

"Yang Qing's trip..."

After a few clichés, the emperor asked, "Does Yang Qing want to stay in Chang'an?"

Certainly not!

But you have to pretend that you want to.

Otherwise, you want to take root in northern Xinjiang as a young man, why?

Picture what?
You can't be willing to go through fire and water for Datang, right?
Yang Xuan's breathing tightened, his fists clenched tightly, and his expression struggled.

Then, exhale that breath.

With a resolute expression, he said: "Your Majesty, I still want to stay in the northern border and guard Chenzhou for Your Majesty."

Beijiang currently has no place to give him a promotion, so if he speaks out, he can still gain favor.

Sure enough, the emperor Longyan was very happy.

Immediately, he lost the title of Uncle Yangwu, rewarded him with [-] yuan, and gave him a temporary post.

"Supervise the censor!"

The emperor finally showed mercy, "It's the end of the year, Yang Qing can stay in Chang'an and wait for the New Year's court meeting before going back."

"Yes."

Yang Xuan felt a little regretful, he would have let Aning come back if he knew about it.

Han Shitou sent them out.

When they parted, he looked at Yang Xuan meaningfully, "Mr. Yang, don't think that His Majesty has treated you poorly. Although the supervisory censor is a vain job, he has the power to send the memorial directly to the palace, so there is no need to go to three provinces, understand? ?”

Surprised, Yang Xuan saluted, "Thank you, Shaojian Han, for your suggestion."

Someone went to report to the emperor, and the emperor smiled and said, "Shitou thought that I valued this young man, and was worried that I would not promote him, which would cause the young man to complain, so he raised him. If that young man can remember this kindness, don’t let me live up to my high hopes.”

After leaving the palace, Yang Xuan was a little dazed.

"Where are you going?"

"Go home!" Wang Er Er felt that Lang Jun was stupid.

Home... The hostess is not here, what kind of home is that?

The group returned to their home in Chen Qu.

"A lot of gray!"

No one has lived in it for a long time, the house is deserted, and there is dust everywhere.

After sweeping and sweeping, when it was time to leave the office, Yang Xuan took gifts and went outside the imperial city.

As soon as the time came, officials poured out of the imperial city one after another.

Zhou Zun and his colleagues walked out while talking.

"Minister, your son-in-law is waiting for you." The colleague pointed to the front.

Zhou Zun raised his head and said with a straight face: "I don't know what trouble I caused in northern Xinjiang, so I returned to Chang'an at this time."

The colleague laughed and said, "Son and daughter are debts!"

"No."

Colleagues took the other direction wisely.

"Meet my husband."

Stepping forward, Yang Xuan saluted.

"How is Aning?"

"A-Ning is in Lin'an, it's quite good."

"Then why are you back?"

The father-in-law didn't see his daughter, so he was dissatisfied.

"This time..."

Yang Xuan briefly talked about the situation of the trip.

"Tsk!" Zhou Zun said with a headache: "Although you have made meritorious service in this matter, it has nothing to do with you, and you shouldn't have gone there in the first place."

This is the principle that my father-in-law taught him to be an official.

"It seems to be safe this time, and he has made meritorious service, but what about next time?"

"Yes."

It is actually useless for a son-in-law to be respectful. You have no ability, the more respectful your father-in-law is, the more he will look down on you and get angry.I feel that I was blind in the first place, so I married my daughter to you.

If you are capable, if you are a little more respectful, the old man will be very happy.

"Uncle Yang Wu, it's not bad to supervise the censor." Zhou Zun suddenly rode his horse to the nearby shop.

The shop sells alcohol.

"Is this wine from Shu?"

"That's right! It's fruit wine from Sichuan." The shopkeeper was very respectful.

"Two catties."

"Good Le!"

The Zhou family should have no shortage of wine!Yang Xuan felt something was wrong, "My father-in-law, is it possible that drinking is not allowed at home?"

The mother-in-law isn't that tough, is she?
The father-in-law is not allowed to drink at home.

Zhou Zun didn't answer, but ordered: "Add water."

The shopkeeper was stunned, "Add water...how much?"

The customer's request is the merchant's wish.

"Add... a catty!"

Gee!

Fruit wine is already weak, if you add half of the water to it, is it still wine?
Yang Xuan felt that he could drink five catties of farts.

When they arrived at Zhou's, Zhou Zun took Yang Xuan to the backyard.

Zhou Qin was boxing in the yard, looking very slow.

"Aye!"

"Ok!"

Zhou Qin turned his eyes, saw the wine jar in his hand, and coughed dryly, "Is it the fruit wine from Shu?"

"Yes, from the one with the best business."

But the previous business was normal!

Yang Xuan felt that the old man lied and drank water, it was natural and smooth.

I'm too late!

Zhou Qin looked at Yang Xuan, "Why are you back? Where is Aning?"

Yang Xuan repeated the same words.

"It's interesting to monitor the censor." Zhou Qin's reaction was similar to that of Zhou Zun, "Don't compare yourself with Liang Jing, that person is used by the emperor to disturb the court, that is, a shit-stirring stick. By the way, this time You have helped him a lot, does the imperial concubine have anything to say?"

Yang Xuan shook his head, "I don't want to get close to them."

Zhou Qin smiled, "It's not bad to be stable in the face of fame and fortune."

After dinner later, Zhou Qin asked his third son Zhou Xin to accompany him.

Eating and sleeping without talking, after eating, each of them held a cup of tea and drank slowly.

Zhou Xin was very curious about this brother-in-law: The fact that Zhou Ning ran away from home made young people envious, and he only hated himself for not having the courage.And Zhou Ning is beautiful, so many men are crazy about it.

But in the end, Zhou Ning found Yang Xuan who was born as an ordinary person, which shocked many people in the Zhou family, and they were also very curious about Yang Xuan.

Zhou Xin wanted to test it out, "Brother-in-law."

Yang Xuan put down the teacup, "Sanlang."

"Brother-in-law is in the northern border, do you find it hard?" Yang Xuan could have stayed in Chang'an, but he chose to go to the northern border on his own initiative. For the family members, this is stupid and ignorant of current affairs.

The so-called son of a thousand gold can't sit down.The hardships in northern Xinjiang are nothing but dangerous, and there is no hope of getting ahead.The son of an aristocratic family is an official, so he naturally wants to avoid such places.

"Hard work is hard work, but a man must have some ambition." Yang Xuan knew that Zhou Ning was good to this younger brother, so he casually taught him a lesson.

"Tell him about Zitai." Zhou Qin pointed to Zhou Xin, "Recently, this Zhuzi likes to hang out with a group of friends. Young people always don't bump into the south wall and don't look back. He has beaten him a few times, but he is still stubborn."

Yang Xuan smiled, "People have many ways of living. Eating, drinking and having fun is also a way of living. Roaming on the streets with friends is also a kind of fun. It's just Saburo, you think about the past carefully, let's not talk about the long-term, just half a year ago! Think about it carefully, do you have any impressions of those days, is it worth remembering?"

Zhou Xin thought about it carefully, "It seems... I can't remember."

Yang Xuan didn't want to make a long speech, "When you get old, when you sit on the couch and think about your life, there is nothing. Then Sanlang, do you think this life has been wasted? Is it worth it?"

Zhou Xin was a little touched, "But even if you do something, what can you get?"

Yang Xuan pointed to the position of his heart, "People only live for dozens of years, you have to find a way of life for yourself that you won't regret when you get old, no matter what it is, even if it's farming."

"There are four walls of wine, sex, wealth, how many people are trapped in it. You want to have fun, but work is not fun? It's like reading a book. When a problem is placed in front of you, you will struggle, but when the problem is solved by you, you You will be happy, and you can’t help it. Saburo, this is how you do things, you only see the difficulties in the process, but you can’t see the joy after hard work and success.”

"Wine, sex and wealth can directly make you happy, but Sanlang, have you found that you are happy when chatting with a few friends at first, but after a while, you have to drink together to find it interesting, and later, you will feel that drinking is boring, you have to go Only a brothel will do..."

Zhou Xin nodded and said in surprise, "Brother-in-law, how do you know?"

"I'm also from here." Yang Xuan said with a smile: "Go and see those relatives, what are they playing now? Horse riding, hunting, a group of cronies and a group of women gathered at home, and then they messed up, and some even went to seduce women. Why?"

This topic is so exciting!
The old servant beside him coughed dryly.

Zhou Qin shook his head, indicating that there was no need to worry about it.

The father and son watched Yang Xuan teach his brother-in-law with great interest.

Zhou Xin shook his head.

"It's just because their desires are becoming more and more difficult to satisfy." Yang Xuan said: "At their level, they feel that life is meaningless, and they only want to seek comfort and meaning of life from wine, sex and wealth. But there is no such thing as wine, sex and wealth. Meaning. They can only numb themselves with alcohol and sex, and when they can’t satisfy their desires, they become walking dead... no different from beasts."

Zhou Xin was terrified, stood up, and stood with hands tied, "I would like to be taught."

Zhou Qin was very interested in this statement, "Zitai, what is this statement?"

Of course it's the threshold...Yang Xuan said: "Desires never end."

Zhou Zun saw that his son was in a trance, so he changed the subject, "Zi Tai thought, what if the Tang Dynasty sent troops to attack Southern Zhou?"

"Look, if the southern border army attacks alone, the start will be overwhelming, but it won't take long before they will be in trouble."

"Why?" Yang Xuan's view was quite different from the mainstream view.

"I have been to the Southern Zhou Dynasty, my father-in-law, it is a place that should not be underestimated. When the crisis of subjugation comes, they will unite as one." Yang Xuan said: "If there is a war, it is a national war. Such a view of underestimating the enemy, I believe I think it is extremely inappropriate. If there is a chance, I will speak up."

Zhou Zun smiled, thinking that this view is also interesting.

Yang Xuan said goodbye later.

Zhou Zun confessed: "Yang Songcheng and others have fought secret battles with the emperor recently, regardless of victory or defeat. At this time, Liang Jing's intervention in the court is to give the emperor an extra loyal dog. Yang Songcheng and others will be devastated. Zitai, you be careful."

Yang Xuan said with a smile: "At most, it's just a stumbling block for me."

Zhou Qin frowned, "Yang Songcheng was notoriously ruthless back then. In recent years, he seems to have cultivated his character, but he is still a ruthless person in his heart. Don't underestimate him."

"Yes."

It wasn't long before the Zhou family came out.

Tu Chang said, "There are people following us."

(End of this chapter)