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Chapter 636 It's Better To Die
The emperor sat there in a daze, the music score on the desk was gently blown by the wind, and the pages of the book were flipped over.

"Your Majesty, the medical officers have already gone."

Han Shitou came in, saw him like this, and said worriedly: "Maidservant, please invite your concubine to come?"

The emperor shook his head, "Zhen, I have never been so weak that I need a woman to comfort me."

"Yes, servant girl, you are lying."

The emperor is never wrong.

"I'm not afraid of anything, I'm just thinking... let Zhang Huan come, and Wei Zhong come too."

Zhang Huan and Wei Zhong entered the palace.

The emperor has returned to his indifferent appearance.

"I have seen Your Majesty!"

The two saluted.

The emperor said indifferently: "Before, there was a county magistrate from Beijiang who bumped into the gate of the household department, full of wildness.

I would like to ask, are all the officials and generals in northern Xinjiang so wild? "

wild!
Zhang Huan and Wei Zhong looked at each other, feeling helpless.

Zhang Huan said: "Your Majesty, the northern border is bitterly cold, and strong men and good horses come out of the bitter cold. Besides, the northern border has resisted the invasion of the Northern Liao Dynasty for many years. Whether it is officials, generals or common people, they are quite... Biao fierce."

He originally wanted to use the word fierce, but felt that it had a derogatory connotation, so he changed it to sturdy?

"Is it tough?"

The emperor thought for a while, picked up the score, carefully smoothed the folded page, closed the scroll, and pressed it.

"How about southern Xinjiang? I want to know how the soldiers and civilians of southern Xinjiang compare with those of northern Xinjiang?"

Zhang Huan said: "The same is true for the soldiers and civilians in southern Xinjiang."

The emperor nodded and looked at Wei Zhong with a smile, "Wei Qing is in charge of the right military guard. There are soldiers from the north and the south in the army. How about it?"

Why did the emperor ask this question?
This question flashed in Wei Zhong's mind, and he said, "Your Majesty, there are also soldiers from the north and south in the army, and they are all fierce soldiers."

The emperor smiled, "I see."

The two left immediately.

After leaving the imperial city, Zhang Huan cupped his hands, "General Wei."

"Master Zhang." Wei Zhong cupped his hands.

Zhang Huan said, "What do you think of your Majesty's words?"

Wei Zhong smiled, "Your Majesty is concerned about the army, and this old man is very happy."

Old fox!
The first round of testing was over, and the two looked at each other.

Zhang Huan coughed dryly, and said with a smile: "I used to be a Jiedu envoy in southern Xinjiang for many years, and the soldiers and people in southern Xinjiang are brave. When the southern expedition was launched, the northern border sent troops, and the old man ordered Yang Xuan to lead the left army. ..."

Since you are willing to say this, the old man no longer hides it, Wei Zhong said: "What Zhang Xiang means is that the southern border is not as good as the northern border?"

Zhang Huan shook his head, "The soldiers and civilians in southern Xinjiang are quite fierce, but they have been facing the Southern Zhou Dynasty for many years. The Southern Zhou Dynasty is weak, so it cannot inspire the bravery of the soldiers and civilians in Southern Xinjiang."

"Where are the rebels?" Wei Zhong asked.

Zhang Huan said with a smile: "Old Wei, you have to know that the rebels are at most just harassing our southern Xinjiang army. More often, the rebel army can only hide in the mountains to avoid our southern Xinjiang army's attack."

Wei Zhong understood, "Northern Xinjiang is different. From the beginning, Northern Xinjiang faced the attack of Beiliao. Most of the time, Northern Xinjiang is on the defensive. In this way, the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang feel the crisis all the time..."

"One is peaceful, the other is full of crises. Therefore, the northern border looks more fierce. However, if there is an opportunity in the southern border, the old man thinks that the southern border army will be reborn and become a force that is not inferior to the northern border army! "

Zhang Huan returned to the Ministry of War.

Liang Jing is not here... Although he is only the Minister of the Ministry of War, he is involved in the government affairs.Mostly outside.

"Master."

Zheng Yuandong came in.

"Far East!"

Zhang Huan was looking at the map, looked up and smiled, "You came just in time. The old man just came out of the palace, and His Majesty mentioned the northern and southern borders..."

"Your Majesty is worried that Northern Xinjiang is too strong?"

Zheng Yuandong sat down, his back was straight, and there was a hint of sarcasm in his eyes, "Sir, this is still checks and balances."

"The old man knows." Zhang Huan sighed, "Balancing is the art of the emperor, and the northern and southern borders are the two powerful armies of the Tang Dynasty.

"We can use other methods." Zheng Yuandong smiled suddenly, "What is the old man thinking! No matter how good the method is, it is not enough to check and balance."

Zhang Huan was silent.

Checking and balancing is not only the art of the emperor, but also the joy of the emperor.

"Your Majesty likes to control the world, the courtiers, and the army. It's quite clever to make everything dance according to his expectations." Zheng Yuandong smiled, "I think this is a Mingjun!"

"You, Zheng Yuandong, are unruly and unruly, yet you also praise the saint?" Zhang Huan smiled.

Zheng Yuandong said: "The old man is loyal to His Majesty."

Zhang Huan coughed dryly, "Forget it, if you go on, I won't have lunch."

Zheng Yuandong asked: "I heard that a county magistrate came to Northern Xinjiang, and after being humiliated, he bumped his head to death outside the household department. Does your lord know?"

"Not dead, the medical officer is treating." Zhang Huan was thinking about the impact of the emperor's words on the follow-up of the Ministry of War.

Zheng Yuandong resigned immediately.

When he returned to the duty room, he called his entourage, "Go and inquire about that Zhen Siwen."

Entourage went.

Zheng Yuandong was sitting in the duty room, motionless.

The sun is getting hotter and hotter, and the temperature in the room is gradually rising.

"Lang Jun."

The entourage is back.

"Say."

"Medical officers are helping."

"matter."

"Then Zhen Siwen went to beg first, saying that Beiliao may not be able to go south. If Chenzhou is trapped, food is very important. The household department ignored it and humiliated it. Zhen Siwen threatened death..."

"understood."

Later, Zheng Yuandong and Zhao Sanfu met in a restaurant.

Zhao Sanfu had a short beard, and his long-term killing and decisiveness made him a bit more majestic.

"Do you know about Zhen Siwen in Northern Xinjiang?"

Zheng Yuandong sat down.

The shopkeeper of the restaurant showed his face, put a jar of wine on the table with a smile, and said to Zhao Sanfu: "The villain will leave."

"Ok!"

Zhao Sanfu nodded casually.

After the shopkeeper left, Zhao Sanfu said: "Then Zhen Siwen is a useful official under Yang Xuan, without any background."

"The emperor is a little scared." Zheng Yuandong opened the seal of the wine jar, lifted the jar with one hand, and poured the wine slowly, "so he ordered the medical officer to rescue him. Otherwise, something happened to Zhen Siwen. Although Yang Songcheng is notorious, he will also be regarded as For stupidity."

Zhao Sanfu raised his bowl and said slowly: "Isn't he now insane?"

Zheng Yuandong put down the wine jar, raised his bowl, and finished with his head up.

"The most stupid emperor in the history of the Tang Dynasty is none other than him."

Zhao Sanfu said: "You say he is stupid, but when he is smart, he can surprise you too."

"Huh?" Zheng Yuandong poured himself another bowl of wine, "I would like to hear more about it."

Zhao Sanfu was also pouring wine.

The pattering sound of wine on both sides will merge together, making Zhao Sanfu feel that there is a heavy rain outside.

"Just before, the emperor ordered the mirror to stare at Zhen Siwen's surroundings."

Zheng Yuandong narrowed his eyes, watching the wine pouring into the bowl, and when it was about to reach the edge, he lifted the wine jar, put it down, and said mockingly: "He is worried that someone will kill Zhen Siwen and ruin his reputation."

"His opponents are too many." Zhao Sanfu smiled gloatingly, "Even if it is Yang Songcheng and others, they are only joining forces with him temporarily."

"When interests are aligned, they are allies, and when interests conflict, they are enemies. This is not surprising." Zheng Yuandong took a sip of his drink and frowned, "After drinking the first bowl of this wine, I feel that it is not right. After a sip, it is a bit sour. You, Zhao Sanfu, are a respectable person now, so you don’t know how to get some good wine?”

"Your Zheng Yuandong's family is well-off, and the food is the best..." Zhao Sanfu sneered.

Zheng Yuandong raised his eyebrows, "Family status is the result of your father and grandfather, and the hard work of this old man. You, Zhao Sanfu, are doing the same now. After many years of prosperity, your children and grandchildren will also live a prosperous life because of you. Don't you think it's wrong?"

"Sure!" Zhao Sanfu smiled and said, "It's just that I want to see more people live such a good life!"

"So, do it."

"Dry!"

The two looked up and drank.

A stake came in outside.

"Master Zhao, something is wrong."

Zhao Sanfu stood up, "Old Zheng, go and see?"

Zheng Yuandong nodded, "If you are like-minded, please contact me."

The two quietly went out from behind.

Zhen Siwen was arranged at the place where the Ministry of Household Affairs received officials from other places.

At this moment, the medical officer was giving rescue inside, and there were a few small officials outside watching.

Several men appeared quietly.

Look at each other.

One person pointed to the wall, and then pointed to both sides of the alley.

But they didn't see Zhao Sanfu and Zheng Yuandong watching them calmly on the wall behind.

A man took out a cloth towel to cover his face, grinned grinningly, and quietly climbed up to the fence, looking out.

Inside were two sergeants with knives walking back and forth.

Two sergeants, it's not a problem!

The man was overjoyed and didn't look back to wave.

According to the plan, some companions would go in first to kill the two sergeants, while he was just here watching the surroundings, that is, a guard.

no one!

The man was slightly annoyed, and waved again.

Still no one.

Behind him, there seemed to be something.

As soon as his anger rushed up, it was extinguished in an instant.

The corners of his mouth trembled, and he said softly, "Forgive me..."

Bah!
Half an hour later, the confession came out.

"It's Yang Songcheng's enemy." Zhao Sanfu tortured himself, and when he came out, he still smelled of blood and a fishy smell.

"Not for the emperor?" Zheng Yuandong suddenly laughed, "Yes, the old man is also stunned. Even if those people are dissatisfied with the emperor, even if they are dissatisfied with the status quo, how many dare to..."

Zhao Sanfu washed his hands, turned around and said, "Coup d'état!"

Zheng Yuandong took a deep breath, "This is a matter of losing your head."

"Many things have to be done by someone!" Zhao Sanfu wiped his wet hands on his clothes on the back of his waist, "Old Zheng, I have always been curious. If your family has a great career, you dare to do such things, so you won't be afraid of what will happen if you fail." The family is unlucky?"

Zheng Yuandong looked at him, "What about you?"

The two smiled at each other.

Later, Zheng Yuandong appeared outside Prince Zhen's Mansion.

He closed his eyes and listened carefully.

After a long time, he opened his eyes and flew in.

Quietly avoid those servants all the way until outside the study.

King Zhen Li Xin is reading a book.

A figure flashed outside, King Zhen raised his head, "Far East!"

"I have seen the king."

Zheng Yuandong saluted.

"Don't be too polite, sit down."

Li Xin got up with a smile and poured him a cup of tea.

Zheng Yuandong took the teacup with both hands, "The Ministry of Housing withheld five thousand shi of grain from Northern Xinjiang. A county magistrate from Northern Xinjiang came to ask for it. After being humiliated, he bumped his head outside the gate of the Ministry of Housing. Now he is dead..."

Zheng Yuandong took a sip of tea, but his calm eyes were looking at Li Xin.

"Abolish the public for personal reasons! Shameless!"

Zheng Yuandong said: "Yang Songcheng and His Majesty's reputation has been damaged. Earlier, someone wanted to kill Zhen Siwen who was being rescued."

"Bold and bold!" King Zhen took a deep breath, "Such people are all disasters!"

Zheng Yuandong resigned immediately.

Li Xin sent him outside the study, and said with a smile, "Be careful."

Just as Zheng Yuandong left, an old man quietly entered the study.

"gentlemen."

Li Xin got up.

"Your Highness is very polite."

The old man's name is Jiang Yu, and he was a gentleman arranged by the emperor to honor Li Xin. He not only taught knowledge, but also supervised him.

Jiang Yu saluted, "It was Zheng Yuandong before?"

"It's him!"

Li Xin told about Zhen Siwen.

"It's just a dog biting a dog!" Jiang Yu sat down, raised a pair of thick eyebrows, "Has your Highness ever perfunctory him?"

Li Xin nodded, "I should be very strong and less resourceful."

"It's hard for the king." Jiang Yu sighed.

"It's not hard." Li Xin said with a smile: "Aye has gone, the false emperor and his son have stolen the throne, I dream of one day pulling those father and son from the throne of supremacy.

But it is difficult and requires many hands.

Zheng Yuandong and others are loyal, but as long as they are human, he has his own thoughts.

I know more or less what my courtiers are thinking.

Is it better to be a prince who is deep in the city and has good means, or a prince who is hot-tempered, less resourceful, but kind to his courtiers?

It's human, everyone likes the prince behind.

The city is deep, and the means are great. If the great cause is successful, can such an emperor get along well?

The courtiers are all smart people, so they are naturally willing to deal with a simple emperor. "

No one who honors the emperor's descendants is stupid... Jiang Yu sighed in his heart, "When His Majesty counted his sons, only the Great King and King Yong were left. King Yong is weak..."

"It's hard to say." Li Xin took a sip of tea, "I can pretend to be strong, why can't Saburo pretend to be weak?"

Jiang Yu did not refute, "The false emperor is unpopular, and recently he has fallen out with Beijiang. Your Majesty, this is an opportunity."

"Huang Chunhui's life is not long, Liao Jin is old..."

"Huang Chunhui is quite optimistic about Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou."

"Yang Xuan..." Li Xin rubbed his brows, "I have also paid attention to that young man. However, the false emperor will not sit idly by. It will be difficult for him to take charge of Northern Xinjiang after Liao Jin!"

"It's difficult!" Jiang Yu changed the subject, "The mention of this person reminds me of that child from back then."

"The child from the Huang family?"

"Yes, Yang Lue took that child all the way to southern Xinjiang. Now, he should be in Southern Zhou!"

"Yang Lue hid in the Southern Zhou Dynasty, so it's hard to do anything." Li Xin's eyes were slightly cold, "What can an ignorant child do? Without a famous teacher in the palace to teach him, without his elders teaching the emperor's skills through precepts and deeds, even if he is an adult, he is just a country boy. !
I've always wondered why Aye didn't choose someone between me, elder brother and Saburo, and asked Yang Lue to take him away. "

"After all, the three king brothers are adults, so it's not easy to take them with them. The child is convenient. Besides, the old man thought that His Majesty ordered Yang Lue to take the child away, more because he wanted to continue the bloodline."

The unpleasant topic was terminated immediately.

Jiang Yu glanced at Li Xin and asked, "What does Your Majesty think about Zheng Yuandong?"

"Don't get too close, otherwise it will drag me down if things fail."

"The king is wise..."

Jiang Yu resigned.

Li Xin got up and saw them off.

"Don't dare."

Jiang Yu went out.

Li Xin's smile remained until the sound of footsteps faded away.

then.

Slowly withdrew the smile.

"Stay away from Zheng Yuandong? That's a smart person, once he realizes it, he will definitely give up on me.

As for safety, this king's favored son is now lingering on his last breath...

If you can't counterattack and become an emperor in this life, then what's the point of being alive?
Why not die! "

(End of this chapter)