Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 748 The Chameleon

You come, or should I go?
where are you fromwhere do i goIsn't this obvious!
The words that Gao Yushi asked Ruan Youliao to convey were actually asking Ruan Huang: Did you come to the Yingdu Mansion to surrender, or I led the army to the south to destroy it, choose one yourself.

Ruan Huang's expression changed in an instant, Ruan Youliao looked at him and couldn't say anything else, he himself felt bitter, what else could he persuade?
In the end, Ruan Huang took the initiative to speak without talking to each other: "Hue Guangnan is originally a shelter, but facing... facing the land and water armies in front of Gao Yantai, there is no chance of winning."

Ruan Huang's judgment is still very accurate. In the original history, the open war between Zheng's regime and Ruan's regime officially broke out in the seventh year of Tianqi (1627), and Zheng's army fought against Ruan's for four months. Failed to win.The result of the war was that Annan was split into two parts, the north and the south. The Zheng family controlled most of the north, while the Ruan family ruled most of the south; the dividing line between the two sides was on the Zhengjiang River in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.

This border is very close to the later very famous "17th parallel north latitude". In fact, it is on the Bien Hai River in the south of Quang Tri Province, which is the dividing line between North and South Vietnam during the split period of Vietnam (1954-1975).

Compared with the much more densely populated territory ruled by the Zheng regime, the Ruan clan was able to successfully separate the south at that time, and of course it also had some advantages.Firstly, they are in a defensive position; secondly, the Nguyen benefited from their contact with Europeans, especially the Portuguese, and were able to purchase more advanced European armaments and employ European military experts in city defense; thirdly, the geographical situation To their advantage, large and organized armies are only suitable for plain fields, which are very rare in central Vietnam; the Truong Son mountains are almost squeezed into the sea, leaving only a narrow bit of plains for the Trinh to attack .

But most of these advantages no longer exist now—there is neither a side wall nor a weapon advantage, and the long sea frontier is completely undefended, so naturally there is "no chance of winning."

Although Ruan Youliao's surname is also Ruan, this Ruan is not the other Ruan, and Ruan's surname is the common surname of Annan. The two of them have no blood relationship, just like Zhang Fei, Zhang Liao, and Zhang Yun in the Three Kingdoms period.

And Ruan Youliao is an old minister of the Zheng family, and he doesn't like Ruan Huang, a guy who actually separatists in Hue, but withdraws troops home at the most dangerous moment of the Zheng family, and engages in "neutrality from outside the situation".

However, when Annan came to the current situation, Ruan Youliao, as the Zheng family—or the former minister of the Houli Dynasty, still had some sympathy for him. Seeing Ruan Huang's dejected appearance, he couldn't help but sighed a little.

But when he thought of Ruan Huang's "neutrality from outside the bureau", Ruan Youliao couldn't help but want to sneer a few words, snorted, and said: "When Duke Ruan sent troops to the south before, he just hoped that Mrs. Zheng would not have the time to take care of it." Is it on your head? Right now, Mr. Ruan has got his wish, which is really gratifying."

The muscles on Ruan Huang's face twitched, and he said with a forced smile: "General Ruan said this, forgive Ruan for not agreeing, Ruan was originally a minister of the Li family, and if he wanted to obey the emperor's edict, how could he have anything to do with the Zheng family?" Dry?"

Ruan Youliao was even more dissatisfied when he heard this, and said with a sneer, "Oh? A minister of the Li family? This is more interesting. When did the imperial court give an order to Hue that was not an imperial edict?"

Ruan Huang was also a little angry when he saw that he was holding on to him, and said coldly: "You and I both know the truth, don't you want to talk about it at this time? "

Ruan Youliao was at a loss for words for a while, the emperor of the Houli Dynasty was just a big seal of carrots, and only Lord Zheng said it. Of course both of them knew this, but the situation was like this, what's the point of saying this?
Ruan Huang saw that he was wronged, but he was a little unreasonable, and snorted coldly, and said: "And don't forget that it was my father Gan Gong who first initiated a righteous act in the past and refused to obey the usurper Mo Dengyong. Ruan Gan)! Thinking about Zheng Jian, who was originally my son-in-law, but after my father died unexpectedly, he usurped the military power, and then he took the emperor to order the princes. He wanted to act recklessly, which completely violated my father's original intention of "respecting Li Miemo" I, Ruan Huang, came to Hue precisely to accumulate strength, revive Xu Tu, rescue the emperor in the future, and return the government to the emperor. This way of great loyalty is worthy of my heart!"

This is really better than singing, but unfortunately Ruan Youliao can't believe a word, but now that the Zheng family has been destroyed, it is meaningless to say this.He then sighed, waved his hand and said: "Let's not talk about this, let's not talk about this... It doesn't matter if you are loyal or treacherous, now the Zheng family is gone, and the emperor is in the hands of Ming people, but I don't know what Duke Ruan wants? Do you still want to 'accumulate strength, revive Xu Tu'?"

Ruan Huangyi spoke uprightly, and even seemed a little excited, and said loudly: "The emperor fell into the hands of others. As a minister, Ruan can't be alone!"

Ruan Youliao was taken aback by what he said, and thought, "Could it be that this guy is crazy after I said a few words, and now he is still stubbornly resisting?"No, his family has been high-ranking officials for many generations. Could it be that this time they plan to take the whole family to be buried with the Li family?
Unexpectedly, Ruan Huang's next words made him curl his lips, because Ruan Huang said: "I have made up my mind, I will go to meet the emperor in person immediately, even if I die, I will die with the emperor!"

Shut up, you!Are you going to meet the emperor?Which emperor?I'm afraid you won't be able to see the emperor of Ming Dynasty, but the only one you can see now is the "Supreme Emperor" of Da Viet - high pragmatism and high press!
It's really a family of high-ranking officials for many generations. It's a pity that you didn't hear the scolding battle with Lord Zheng the day Gao pressed the stage. Otherwise, I'm afraid you will find a better reason-- You are following the destiny!
Ruan Youliao originally wanted to ridicule a few more words, but he changed his mind and gave up.

What are you mocking?Isn't he also a second minister?Everyone is in the same boat, the eldest brother Mo Xiao and the second brother, although he was defeated and captured, he seems to be a little better than Ruan Huang, who was so frightened and surrendered, but in the final analysis, he is only fifty steps and a hundred steps, and there is no glory.

With a sigh, Ruan Youliao said desolately: "Those who know the current affairs are heroes, this may be true... Annan has nothing to hope for right now. Qi it!"

Ruan Huang also fell silent, and after a while, he sighed and said softly, "General Ruan, tell me... can we, Da Yue, produce another Lanshan hero?"

Ruan Youliao smiled wryly and said, "How would I know? It's just... In my opinion, even if there is another Lanshan hero now, it may not be as good as it was in the past."

"Huh?" Ruan Huang frowned, "Why?"

"Mr. Ruan has never seen that high presser, so he doesn't know how powerful he is." Ruan Youliao sighed: "This man is the only six-scholar number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty for 200 years, the world's top literary figure, and his literary name has spread all over the world. In the Northern Dynasties (Mo Dynasty), he had already been highly praised by Baiyun Layman (Ruan Bingqian), and he met with him every day to discuss the Tao. Take one or two disciples...

Hehe, Mr. Ruan, you don’t know that after the news came out, the scholars of the Northern Dynasties didn’t react at all to the unreasonable conquest of the Ming Dynasty. I was dreaming of the Qingqiu dream, hoping that some of my children would step on dog shit, but Gao Longwen actually fell in love with him and chose him as his disciple... Ha!A bunch of idiots! "

Who knew that Ruan Huang's eyes lit up after hearing this, and he couldn't help asking: "Uh, General Ruan, this news... has been proven true?"

Ruan Youliao was stunned, and then showed a mocking look: "Why, does Mr. Ruan have a son who you want to recommend to Gao Chantai?"

He was born as a general, and although he has read a little, he doesn't have any children who can succeed in culture and education in his family. Naturally, he never thought about this path, so he can mock Ruan Huang unscrupulously.

However, Ruan Huang doesn't care about this ridicule now. Compared with the prosperity of the family, what's the matter with a little ridicule?

He apologized and said with a smile: "To be honest with General Ruan, Fuyuan, a dog from a certain family, is naturally intelligent, and he is only nineteen this year, and has not yet been crowned. If he is lucky enough to be worshiped by Gao Longwen, it will be... really..." He I couldn't find a suitable adjective for a while.

Ruan Youliao smiled: "Mr. Ling is probably a bit old at this age. If I remember correctly, Mr. Ling seems to be the same age as Gao Yantai."

Who knew that Ruan Huang looked indifferent, and immediately said: "That's okay, it's okay, the so-called hearing of the Tao has a sequence, but the one who has mastered it is the teacher! Gao Longwen is the world's literary chief, not to mention the same age as the dog, even the older the dog is." Ten years old, so what? For example, Ruan and I, although I am old, but if Gao Longwen intends to accept Ruan as a disciple, Ruan should also be respectful and respectful, and insist on the gift of a disciple... This matter has nothing to do with age. What's the matter?"

Ruan Youliao was stunned by Ruan Huang's words, thinking that you people who have been officials for generations really have some skills, let alone this thick skin, I can't learn it... You, Ruan Huang, should be five years old this year. Six out of ten?Damn, you can be a high-ranking grandfather now, and show him discipleship?
Thank you for saying it!You don't feel disgusted, I'm afraid people will feel disgusted if they press the high-level button!

Ruan Youliao decided not to talk nonsense to Ruan Huang, turned the subject back, waved his hands and said, "This is all Mr. Ruan's business, but I don't care about it. I'm here for one thing, and that's to tell Gao Press The previous sentence was for you, Mr. Ruan. Now that the message has been delivered, let’s stop gossiping. As long as Mr. Ruan gives me an answer so that I can go back to my life, I will thank Mr. Ruan for fulfilling it.”

Ruan Huang laughed, and said: "Gao Longwen is the top literary man in the world, admired by all the world, although Ruan is old, how can I let him come to see me? Naturally, I will go to see him, so do you have to ask... General Ruan, go back and return tomorrow. Ruan took his dog Fuyuan and went north to Yingdu to pay a visit to Gao Longwen."

This guy is indeed a master at embedding flowers and trees, not talking about Gao Pressing Taiwan, but talking about Gao Longwen, making it seem that he is not going to surrender, but to ask the teacher for advice.

Ruan Youliao twitched his face, and said expressionlessly: "In that case, I will take my leave."

Ruan Huang nodded with a smile and said: "General Ruan, go slowly, and Ruan has to hurry up to pack up, so I will send you off soon."

"Hmph, don't dare to work."

(End of this chapter)