Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 220 The third child's counterattack
There are no military officials in the court meeting. The current national policy of Dazhou is to recuperate. Guo Rong has been dealing with government affairs recently.

They are a group of military officials who only show up once every five days, just to show their presence.

Basically, they are sitting and watching the performances of civil servants.

Most of the military ministers and elders were confused, and only a few could understand.Luo Youdu was naturally one of them, but he never expressed his opinion.

Unless Guo Rong asks, he will express his opinion in moderation.

Luo Youdu is very sure about not seeking his own government when he is not in his position.

It's not what he did, even if he sees a problem, he won't be in the limelight.

Guo Rong said at the meeting today that he was greatly inspired after reading the "Equal Field Table" published by Yuan Zhen of the Tang Dynasty. The people cultivated.

Luo Youdu also secretly sighed after hearing this, Guo Rong has done much better than Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi in terms of people's livelihood.

After the court meeting, Luo Youdu went to the Privy Council to handle official business.

But Zhang Yongde and Zhao Kuangyin came to the classroom of the Dianqian Division one after the other.

"Marshal Dian, this matter is wronged by my subordinates..."

Zhao Kuangyin's expression was extremely aggrieved, the steel man's speech was a little unclear, and a big abscess had grown on his tongue coating.

I was so anxious that I drank a lot of medicine to reduce the fire, but I couldn't suppress it.

He didn't know why, everything went wrong.

The matter of Kou Xiang was a scapegoat for no reason, and Zhao Kuangyin admitted it.

In his opinion, even if he didn't do this matter, it was some brainless self-made master for Wang Yansheng's sake.

Seeing that something was wrong, he shrank back and dared not make a sound.

But what does "checking to become the emperor" have to do with him this time?
Zhao Kuangyin did intend to replace Zhang Yongde, but he was thinking of Zhang Yongde's goodness in his heart.

He can accept breaking off diplomatic relations with Zhang Yongde, but he can't accept that it will make him full of family.

The simple strategy of "checking to be the emperor" involves a big taboo in the royal family. It's okay if it doesn't succeed, but if it succeeds, it will be a disaster for the whole family.

Zhao Kuangyin couldn't do this kind of thing, and he believed that his father and younger brother wouldn't do it either.

The black hand behind this scene is clearly targeting Zhang Yongde, but there are vague and invisible targets pointing at him, as if he can't wait to take the position and move secretly.

This is especially true in Li Chongjin's words this morning.

What a shame.

Zhang Yongde waved his hand and said: "No need to explain, what is the relationship between you and me, don't you believe me? I, Zhang Yongde, seldom have grudges with others, but I have trouble with him, Li Chongjin. Maybe he did it. Go ahead, don't think too much. "

"Yes!" Zhao Kuangyin bowed and retreated.

Zhang Yongde watched Zhao Kuangyin leave, but his face darkened slightly.

Ever since this incident, Zhang Yongde secretly wondered who it was. The first person he thought of was Li Chongjin, but the first person he ruled out was also Li Chongjin.

The person who knows himself best is often his opponent.

He has been fighting with Li Chongjin for many years, from the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty to the present Xiande for four years.The two demolished each other, slandered each other, and quarreled so hard that their faces were red and their ears were red.

But both are well aware that they are mutually hostile and dependent on each other.

If one person really wants to leave, the other person will dominate the family and cannot survive forever.

In short, both of them wanted to step on each other's face a few times, but neither of them would trample each other to death.

But apart from Li Chongjin, no one else dared to offend him, Zhang Dianshuai...

Just from the perspective of the beneficiary, Zhao Kuangyin is really the only one who benefits from this matter.

Li Chongjin suspects that Zhao Kuangyin is not unreasonable...

With these years of getting along, Zhang Yongde also saw that Zhao Kuangyin was full of ambitions, and he also wanted to train him as his successor, but inheritance and robbing overtly and secretly are not the same concept.

Of course, Zhang Yongde still believed in his own vision, but there were inevitably seeds of doubt in his heart.

But as before, he did not dare to confide his heart.I also know that someone wants to entrap me secretly, so I decided to act cautiously in the future and keep an eye on everything.

This time Zhang Yongde was really scared.

After thinking about it, Zhang Yongde felt that Luo Youdu was enough. He had treated him so coldly before, but at this critical moment, he was still willing to believe in himself and express his position in public. This kindness was greatly owed.

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Yongde personally wrote a greeting card, ordered his personal guards to send it home, and asked his wife to prepare a gift and visit him together.

When Luo Youdu returned home, he immediately received the greeting card from Zhang Yongde. Seeing that the agreed time was tomorrow, he asked Hu Bo and Fu Qing'er to prepare in advance.

If Zhang Yongde came alone, it was a personal relationship. Now that he brings his wife to the door, it means that the Zhang family represented by Zhang Yongde is willing to have in-depth contacts with the two families of the Luo family.

The meaning is completely different.

Dozens of members of the Luo family must be treated with caution.

The luxurious carriage stopped at Luo Zhai, and Zhang Yongde helped his wife, Princess Jin, get out of the carriage.

Princess Jin is the fourth daughter of Zhou Taizu Guo Wei. When Guo Wei was young, he had friendship with Zhang Yongde's father Zhang Ying and married his fourth daughter to Zhang Yongde.

No one would have thought that a poor soldier with a flying bird tattoo on his neck would eventually develop into the Great Zhou Taizu.

As a result, Zhang Yongde's life trajectory has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Princess Jin looked around and said with a smile: "Sure enough, the mountains are not high, and there are fairies and spirits. It's really hard to believe that this street is more expensive than the concubine's mansion."

Zhang Yongde said: "Our group of people can't be avoided by others, how dare we join in."

Luo Youdu who came out to greet him happened to hear this, and continued: "This statement is wrong. I am facing all the generals, and Commander Du Dian has the most vicious eyes. I have always been closed doors."

He was referring to the fact that during the Battle of Gaoping, Guo Rong beheaded more than [-] generals in one go in order to restore military discipline.

If it weren't for Zhang Yongde's unwavering support on Guo Rong's side, Guo Rong would not have dared to kill him.

Zhang Yongde was the first to stand up and respond to Guo Rong's military reform.

Zhang Yongde shyly said: "Don't mention the past, don't mention the past. No, I'm here to apologize."

Luo Youdu took Fu Qing'er, greeted Zhang Yongde and Princess Jin with a smile, and invited them into the mansion.

Fu Qing'er and Princess Jin went to the inner hall together as female relatives.

Luo Youdu and Zhang Yongde stayed in the lobby serving tea and talking.

Zhang Yongde asked: "All the messy news on the street was spread by the commanding army?"

It's a matter of family and life, Zhang Yongde has always made people pay attention to the news on the street.

As a result, it was unexpectedly discovered that no one mentioned "checking to be the emperor" anymore, and there were many folk tales circulating on the street.

For example, Zhang San's daughter-in-law was arrested for stealing someone, and Li's widow's front door was not clean, etc., and so on, there was a lot of rumors, but not many people were willing to mention his matter.

Luo Youdu said: "I don't have such a great ability, this is what the officials arranged for Kaifeng Mansion to do it."

The Kaifeng government is in charge of the people's livelihood in Kaifeng. Apart from some unjust cases, the people's livelihood naturally also includes such messy things.

Luo Youdu handled many such cases back then.

"But I came up with the idea!"

Of course, Luo Youdu would not do good deeds without leaving a name, and Zhang Yongde had to know that he was responsible for this.

Luo Youdu said: "People, what they care about is a topic of conversation, not a major national event. Even most people don't know what inspection is. As long as there is fresh topic of conversation, naturally no one will mention it. The rest are some scholars , They have nothing to do when they are idle, and they claim to care about national affairs, and they will chat about this and that when they get together."

"But it doesn't matter. In a few days, the government will announce the new regulations on the selection of officials through the imperial examination. Scholars have something to do, and their mouths will be firm."

"It will only be five days at most, and no one will talk about this matter. Don't worry, the Commander-in-Chief..."

Zhang Yongde nodded emphatically and said: "Zhang asked me to call you my brother. I have accepted my brother's kindness in this matter. From now on, my brother's affairs will be my Zhang Yongde's affairs. If it is useful, just say it directly. You don't have to be polite."

Luo Youdu made a "yeah" gesture in his heart.

Among the three giants of the military, Li Chongjin is the boss, Zhang Yongde is the second, and I am the third.

But the boss and the second child do not deal with each other.

No one listens to anyone.

What the third child said is the truth.

After Zhang Yongde is dealt with, the Big Three will turn to customers.

Luo Youdu said: "They all work for the government, Brother Zhang's words are justified. You and I are both the chiefs of the third department, and we are in command of the most elite imperial army in our Great Zhou. Some opponents can easily win without cooperation! But there are some opponents that cannot be dealt with by a front division, imperial battalion division or bodyguard division alone. When necessary, they must support each other."

Zhang Yongde said: "How can that idiot Li Chongjin know how to fight? It's impossible for me to listen to him. But if it's the official or your brother, you can cooperate with him, as long as he doesn't hold back. A certain adult has a lot, so don't follow him. This nigger has common sense."

Luo Youdu clapped his palms and said with a smile: "With Brother Zhang's measurement, I'm afraid I can't do it."

"That is!"

Zhang Yongde said complacently: "The black bug is relying on being closer to me, otherwise why would it crawl on my head."

In ancient times, the nephew was indeed closer than the son-in-law.

Two days later, Luo Youdu visited Li Chongjin.

Luo Youdu also mentioned this matter.

Li Chongjin waved his hand boldly and said: "Don't worry, the commander. Compared with the small belly of that magic stick, I don't bother to be as knowledgeable as him. If he is in trouble, I will support him, and then I will see if he can't hold back. thank."

Zhang Yongde is naturally what the magic stick is talking about. Zhang Yongde likes miscellaneous studies, is proficient in astronomy and divination, and has "Taibai Wansheng Jue" in his body.

What it is, Luo Youdu doesn't know, anyway, the name should be quite awesome.

Luo Youdu raised his glass and said, "Don't talk about anything else, the Minister's kindness is incomparable to the Commander-in-Chief."

Li Chongjin said with a smile: "I like to hear what Tong Jun said. He has always refused to submit to his inferiority, but never found his own reasons. Compared with him, this old man is indeed slightly better."

Since then, although Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde are in the same situation, with the lubricant of Luo Youdu, the tense atmosphere between each other has eased a lot.

Although there is still some time before the Northern Expedition, the conflicts that may arise within the Great Zhou military have been resolved for Luo Youdu, and he is ready to go north at any time.

(End of this chapter)