retaliate

Chapter 588
The king of Yue gave the emperor a gift, which is said to be called a dragon.

The emperor fed the dragon himself, threw a few chickens in, and laughed a lot as he watched the dragon tear and bite the live chickens.

But in the afternoon, his mood changed, Lei Ting was furious, and he scolded several servants around him.

"Why is this?"

Liang Jing asked.

The palace man next to the noble concubine said: "Jingtai sent news from northern Xinjiang, saying that he attacked without authorization, and His Majesty was furious."

"Arbitrarily attack?"

The Ministry of War should have news about this.

Liang Jing hurried back.

"Is your husband here?"

"Zhang Xiang is on duty."

Zhang Huan is reading the news.

"Zhang Xiang."

Liang Jing is here.

"The news from Jingtai." Zhang Huan handed over a piece of paper, Liang Jing took it, glanced at it, and sighed: "Our military department just sent someone to ease the relationship, I didn't expect it! This Chen Zhou took the initiative to attack and wiped out the paper." Tiger Control Department."

"Not only!" Zhang Huan said, "Even the Tanzhou Army has been wiped out by thousands."

"Huh!" Liang Jing looked behind carefully again, "This is..."

"Great victory!"

A middle-aged man appeared outside the door, with thick eyebrows and fair complexion.

"Zheng Shilang."

Minister of the Ministry of War Zhang Huan, two servants, one Liang Jing, and the other is this middle-aged man, Zheng Yuandong.

"I've seen Zhang Xiang."

Zheng Yuandong bowed his hand, Liang Jing handed him the news, and said, "What's the use of a great victory? The relationship between Beijiang and His Majesty is getting worse."

Zheng Yuandong took a closer look, raised his head and said, "Why the disharmony? Wasn't it the move to promote the southern Xinjiang and check and balance the northern Xinjiang? There is nothing wrong with the court's check and balance. To check and balance the army, this means that the Great Tang is invincible in the world?"

Liang Jing said indifferently: "Do you think something is wrong?"

Zheng Yuandong squinted at him, "Yes!"

Liang Jing participated in the government as a minister of the Ministry of War, and he can be called a holy family.But Zheng Yuandong's background is not bad, his ancestors were the founding heroes of the Tang Dynasty, and now he is here, inheriting the title of Uncle Guanglin.

The nobles are a huge group, although most of the nobles seem to be eating and waiting to die, but the strength they have assembled, even a family of five surnames have to pay attention to them.

Therefore, officials who have passed the imperial examination and became official dare not discuss this matter, but the nobles and clans, and people with five surnames in a family are unscrupulous.

Liang Jing sneered.

"Why did you offend him?" Zhang Huan said.

"Liang Jing is favored by the noble concubine, and he is unscrupulous in the Ministry of War and in the court. If it's just that, it's fine. This person also interferes in the affairs of the frontier... Was it his decision to send someone to the northern border last time?"

"Yes." Zhang Huan smiled wryly, "I didn't realize the road was difficult until I arrived in Chang'an."

When he was in southern Xinjiang, he didn't say a word, but he was also a giant with great authority.

But after arriving in Chang'an, he was not used to it everywhere.All kinds of strife in the officialdom, as well as intrigues, and various forces... made him regret it a little.

At the beginning, they should stay in southern Xinjiang.

But he knew that it would be difficult for him to stay in southern Xinjiang.

Yang Songcheng wants his son-in-law Zhang Chumao to take the throne, and the emperor needs the King of Yue to make some noise in the southern border to restrain the King of Wei... He is an ordinary Jiedu envoy with no strong power behind him, and he will become a pond fish if he is not careful.

Liang Jing came in again, accompanied by several officials.

"The mirror has just sent a message."

As the emperor's favorite minister, Liang Jing held the mysterious mirror news in the eyes of others.

"After the defeat of the Tanzhou army, He Lianrong, the governor of Tanzhou, pleaded guilty to Ning Xing, but vowed to take revenge. Now, trouble."

"What's the trouble?" Zheng Yuandong asked.

A man behind Liang Jing sneered and said, "Once Beiliao uses troops in Chenzhou, Northern Xinjiang will be pulled in. When the battle comes together, who will defend the enemy?"

"It's not the Northern Border Army, could it be you?" Zheng Yuandong said flatly.

"The Great Tang needs to cultivate his health!" The man was Liang Jing's aide, and his name was Sun Hai.

"The old man remembers that Empress Congwu of the Tang Dynasty is recuperating, right?"

These words made Sun Hai a little annoyed, "The Ministry of Households is struggling to make ends meet every year, and the Ministry of Industry is complaining every day. They have no money, food and weapons. How can they fight against Beiliao? Are the soldiers going hungry and empty-handed?"

"Where did the money and food from the Ministry of Households go?" Zheng Yuandong asked, "Also, why doesn't the Ministry of Industry have weapons? Lack of money? Where did the money go?
The old man remembered that some time ago someone suggested that some palaces in the palace were old and should be demolished and rebuilt.Some people also suggested that the pear orchard is too small and should be expanded... Where did the money and food come from? "

"That's His Majesty's expenses!" Sun Hai sneered, thinking that if you have the ability, you can continue to spray.

"If it wasn't for the instigation of those villains, how could His Majesty spend so much money?"

"Who do you want to talk about?" Liang Jing was annoyed, and the former wicked young man rolled up his sleeves, ready to perform a martial arts exercise.

"Whoever picks up whoever is the mother is the one to blame!" Zheng Yuandong was born in a noble family and has also practiced. "Liang Shilang wants to find an old man to practice?"

Sun Hai was overjoyed when he heard it, thinking that the opportunity to show his loyalty to Liang Shilang is coming soon?
He pointed at Zheng Yuandong and shouted: "What do you want to do?"

Zheng Yuandong looked at him.

Raise your hand.

Snapped!
"Smack you!"

Immediately there was a commotion, Zhang Huan stood in the middle, and called someone in to help, finally persuaded Liang Jing to leave.

"Why bother?" Zhang Huan was panting in persuasion.

Zheng Yuandong sat down and stretched his wrist, "Someone wants to take advantage of the impasse between His Majesty and Beijiang."

"Northern Xinjiang?"

Compared with Zheng Yuandong who is well-informed, Zhang Huan is almost ignorant of some things.

"En!" Zheng Yuandong took a sip of tea, "Last year, His Majesty sent someone to check Huang Chunhui's pulse. The doctor was best at judging life and death. When this person came back, he said that Huang Chunhui's life is not long."

"No wonder His Majesty held back that tone."

"It stands to reason that Huang Chunhui and the soldiers and civilians in northern Xinjiang should be furious." Zheng Yuandong's face was full of sarcasm. He wrote to Beijiang, hinting at Liao Jin, but Liao Jin didn't reply."

"At the beginning, those people threatened him with his son's corruption and made him slander Huang Chunhui. Liao Jin agreed to face to face. After entering the court, he told the matter in front of the court. Such people have righteousness in their hearts and will not Bow your head because of this, those people are in vain being villains!"

Zhang Huan shook his head, "The old man is wrong, not a villain, but domineering!" He frowned slightly, "It's okay for you and Liang Jing to quarrel, but you seem to be dissatisfied with His Majesty... ...and watch out!"

Although Xungui is powerful, he is too unscrupulous. The emperor said that he would not wear small shoes for him!

Zheng Yuandong said: "If there is injustice, there will be a cry. Zhang Jingping also frightened the foreigners in southern Xinjiang..."

Zhang Huan said lightly: "It's all over."

Zheng Yuandong got up, "If Liang Jing comes to seek bad luck, I will bear it all."

He immediately left the Ministry of War.

"Zheng Shilang!"

"Meet Zheng Shilang!"

Zheng Yuandong nodded slightly.

After looking for a place and changing into casual clothes, Zheng Yuandong went to Daodefang, walked around several times, and found a family.

Knock knock knock!
Three knocks on the door.

Footsteps came from inside, "Have you eaten?"

"Eat, ate the sheep's head."

Squeak!

The door opened, and a man nodded, "Zheng Shilang."

"Is Zhao Sanfu here?"

"Yes, drinking."

Zheng Yuandong went all the way in.

In the study, Zhao Sanfu made a charcoal fire to roast mutton, which made the room smoky.

Zheng Yuandong walked in, Zhao Sanfu didn't look up, he cut a piece of mutton with a knife and handed it over.

Zheng Yuandong took the food and sat down, "Your news is not reliable!"

Zhao Sanfu raised his head. Now that he has a short beard, he looks a little more mature, "Why, Zhang Huan didn't take over?"

"The old man tested him, and Zhang Huan reminded the old man to be careful not to offend the emperor, but he refused to refute it."

"Tsk! The responsibility he showed during the Southern Expedition should not be underestimated! Since he has a responsibility, how can he be satisfied with the current situation of the Tang Dynasty? As the Minister of the Ministry of War, he should know that the Tang Dynasty is now the two routes of southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang. The army can be used. If there is a change, the country will be in danger! Didn't he think about doing something?"

"During the Southern Expedition, his responsibility was that of the Southern Xinjiang Jiedushi. Now he is the Minister of the Ministry of War, and his remaining sharpness has long been worn away by Chang'an's Yingying dogs. It is not bad to be able to show kindness to this old man."

"That's all!" Zhao Sanfu took a sip of his wine, "Zhang Huan is a veteran general with a lot of contacts in the army, if he can be brought in... Forget it, without him, wouldn't we be able to do things?"

"What we are doing is a business that loses our heads." Zheng Yuandong said in a deep voice: "The emperor has no way to be stupid. , the matter of the Supreme Emperor and his son forcing the palace?"

"Of course I know." Zhao Sanfu put down his wine glass, "Back then Emperor Wu couldn't afford to be seriously ill, and people in the palace were panicked. The emperor and his son, mainly the current emperor, contacted Wu Xun and led the army into the palace. Killed some of Emperor Wu's confidants and controlled the court. throughout……"

"The emperor is cautious, and the guards in Chang'an are watching closely. What we can do now is to recruit people." Zheng Yuandong got up, "As the No.

You still want to protect the lights of thousands of houses, what do you use to protect them?tongue? "

Zhao Sanfu clenched his fists, "Wang Shou has all the power and authority in his hands, that's why he was worried that the emperor would be suspicious and silence him. If I get involved in this matter, it will definitely arouse suspicion in the palace..."

"When you do big things, you should be brave. Suspicion makes you afraid? Wang Shou has been suspicious for many years, and he is still the leader of Jingtai. You are not suspicious, and you are still a dog coveting power in Han Shitou's eyes! What are you afraid of?"

Zheng Yuandong patted him on the shoulder, "Do it boldly."

He turned around, and Zhao Sanfu behind him asked, "How about that one?"

"The old man will go and have a look."

"Be careful, people are watching, it doesn't matter if you and I die, we missed a big deal."

Zheng Yuandong stood at the door of the study, "I don't need you to teach me what to do!"

Zhao Sanfu smiled wryly.

Zheng Yuandong came out of here, turning east and west, wandering around the city of Chang'an, stopping from time to time, meditating for a long time on the flower branches protruding from the wall, and reciting a poem.Or look at those ladies traveling with a smile...

When he appeared in a certain alley, he suddenly moved and disappeared.

Light footsteps came from behind.

A man dressed like a businessman turned into the alley, saw no one in front of him, frowned and said softly: "This man, actually ran away?"

He took a few steps forward and listened attentively.

Various subtle voices came from people on both sides, and in the distance, chickens and dogs barked.

"That's it!"

The man was just about to turn around and go back when he suddenly froze.

"The dog in the mirror, or the people from somewhere?"

At some point, Zheng Yuandong appeared behind him.

The man didn't move, and said slowly: "Zheng Shilang doesn't go home to play with women in broad daylight, but hangs around here, so it's impossible to make people suspicious. The mirror stand is ordered to patrol here."

"You followed the old man from the practice workshop..."

Before the words were finished, the man in front of him slammed on the iron bridge, and his body fell backwards.

At the same time, he waved his right hand, and Wumang disappeared in a flash.

Zheng Yuandong didn't move.

The man was overjoyed, and actually maintained the posture of the iron bridge, looking backwards.

Zheng Yuandong stretched out his hand, separated his fingers, and closed them again, a thick needle was caught between his fingers.

"Your cultivation base..."

Zheng Yuandong was born in an honorable family, so it goes without saying that his family is well off.He has been playful since he was a child.Ji Chang, and a group of friends roared through the city of Chang'an, not to mention committing crimes, but they often fought and fought like flying eagles and horses.

After waiting for him, for some reason, he suddenly woke up.He studied hard for several years, and the sons of honorable nobles have their own channels to become officials.After he became an official, he showed impressive abilities.

With ability and background, such an official will naturally flourish.

But no one has ever seen Zheng Yuandong make a move.

According to outside speculation, Zheng Yuandong was only interested in playing when he was young and had no time to practice.

The flying needle of the pile is known as the best in the mirror stage, and the iron bridge is even more unexpected.

After doing this, ordinary experts can't avoid it, but Zheng Yuandong didn't dodge it at all, and easily pinched the flying needle.

This practice!

The man was startled, and his body rolled vertically.

When people's eyes are upside down, the judgment of space is not accurate enough.Rolling over, the vision changes drastically, making people dizzy even more.

The man rolled several times, and when he reached the edge of the wall, he pushed his right hand violently, trying to use his strength to fly into the air, and suddenly turned around.

Hands pushed against the wall.

The power is borrowed.

As soon as his body vacated, he saw someone waiting for him in front of him.

Zheng Yuandong stretched out his hand and patted it!
Turn around and leave.

The body of the man who had been hit on the forehead still flew to the side, hit the wall and landed, his body struggled slightly, and then fell silent.

Zheng Yuandong turned around a few more times, and finally came to the back of a big house.

He closed his eyes and held his breath, listening carefully to the movement around him.

no one!

He skimmed the wall with ease.

He seemed to be familiar with the layout of the mansion, avoiding the servants and maidservants along the way.

Until outside the study.

There was a man in his thirties sitting in the study.

The man held a volume of books in his hand, and he could see the coldness between his brows.

"Your Majesty!"

Someone outside called softly.

The man put down the scroll, "Far East?"

Zheng Yuandong appeared outside the door.

"You don't need to be too polite." The man nodded, "Would you like some hot tea?"

"No need." Zheng Yuandong said.

"It's rare for you to come here, but something happened in the court?"

"There is no major issue in the court, but there is still a stalemate between Beijiang and the emperor."

"That old bitch!" The man sneered, "One day, I will definitely strip him alive!"

"Your Majesty, be patient." Zheng Yuandong said.

The man took a deep breath, "Don't be in a hurry."

"Your Majesty is wise." Zheng Yuandong said: "The old man came here to inform His Majesty that he failed to win over Zhang Huan."

"Zhang Huan is also an old courtier, but he is willing to serve the false emperor, shameless!" The man was slightly angry.

Zheng Yuandong said: "At this time and at that time, please be patient, my lord, the old man is waiting outside, there will always be a day when the false emperor will be overthrown."

"Thank you." The man nodded and said gently, "I remember everything!"

"Don't dare!"

Zheng Yuandong said: "The old man can't stay here for long, so I'm leaving."

"Go!"

The man got up and saw them off.

"Don't dare, Your Majesty stay!"

As soon as Zheng Yuandong went out, he heard someone say: "Someone is coming from the palace."

Two servants came in bluffing.

"Your Majesty rewarded King Zhen..."

Zhen Wang Li Xin, filial to the emperor's second son.

……

Ask for a ticket!

(End of this chapter)