Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 1034
The evolution of the current situation in Jiangdong has reached a real watershed since the Hefei Mutiny.Although all parties stood side by side and there were many frictions and collisions with each other before, they can still guarantee mutual tolerance for the country on the whole.

Although in the current situation, especially the ruling parties, there is always a faint resistance to the strong rise of the Shen family, but in fact they have not imposed too many constraints.Otherwise, even though the Shen family has a deep foundation in Jiangdong, it will be difficult to dispatch to Jiangbei smoothly, and there will be no glory of Shen Weizhou's victory in the Central Plains.

However, the unexpectedly tough stance of the Huainan Army on the Hefei issue broke this political tacit understanding.It also made many people who were still fantasizing about the Shen family further despair. Even if Shen Weizhou is indeed an irreplaceable pillar of the society at present, if there is no restraint at all, it will definitely be a disaster rather than a blessing!
But right now, Shen Weizhou and the important town of Huainan under his control are booming and flourishing.Even if suppressing the Shen family has become the consensus of some people in Shiliu, if anyone speaks out on the bright side, he will inevitably be attacked and vilified as a traitor who is jealous of the virtuous and capable. Even if there is any targeted action, he can only be more restrained.

Therefore, during this period of time, those with knowledge can feel that the rift in the current situation is getting bigger and bigger, but on the surface, the situation in Jiangdong is still an atmosphere of internal and external coordination and harmony.

Yu Bing also felt quite complicated about the sharply increased sense of crisis among the people of the time.He had belittled the Shen family a lot before, but this did not attract the attention of others, and was even ridiculed as ungrateful, unrecognizable, and out of balance.

Now that the situation is developing, Shen's arrogant attitude is fully revealed, just like what Yu Bing said before.But Yu Bing couldn't be happy, because the Shen family has achieved great momentum, especially last year's glory, which almost surpassed the reputation of the Langya Wang family at the beginning of ZTE.

If you want to control its power, it will be much more difficult than dealing with the Langya Wang family in the early years.Because the Shen family's deep roots in Jiangdong, especially in Wuzhong, are no longer comparable to any family in Shiliu.And Shen Weizhou's influence in Jiangbei will gradually reach the point where there is no restriction at all!
In the eyes of many people, Jingzhou is the most important division of Shaanxi. If Huainan really wants to break out of direct conflict with Taichung, Jingzhou can also play the role of calming down the rebellion between Su and Zu in previous years.

But although Yu Bing doesn't value the second brother, he also knows that the second brother didn't realize the threat of the Shen family to the stability of the country at all. Jingzhou's control.Although Jingzhou is big, it can't coordinate with the top and bottom. If they really want to face the Huainan army, which is in full swing, the outcome is hard to predict.

Under such circumstances, Xuzhou's position directly determines the general trend of the entire Jin Zuo.But it is a pity that the current situation in Xuzhou is really not good for Taicheng.Xi Jian is too old to stop Shen Weizhou from intervening in Xuzhou, but he is more catering to him.

The communication with Xuzhou can almost be said to be the only hope for Taicheng to check and balance Huainan in the future.

However, how to persuade Xi Jian to abstain from the position in advance, so that Taichung can quickly take over Xuzhou while Huainan's main energy is still tied up in the Central Plains and Hebei, and Taichung has frequently discussed recently.And Yu Bing left the capital for Xuzhou this time, and it was exactly such a mission that Yu Bing undertook.

The success or failure of this trip can almost be said to determine whether the Jiangdong situation can continue to remain stable in the future.

Yu Bing also knows that the mission of this trip is arduous, and now there is no more suitable candidate than him in the entire Taicheng.And in order for Jin Zuo to be stable, Yu Bing is obliged, even if there is no Jiuqing position that the Taifus privately promised.

So after receiving the order, Yu Bing didn't delay any longer, and at the same time, in order to avoid the detection of Shen's eyes and ears, he traveled lightly all the way across the river and went straight to Huaiyin where Xi Jian is now.

Although he was full of worries and had no time to pay attention to the scenery along the way, Yu Bing could also feel that the scenery in Jiangbei today is much different from that in the early years.This also made him realize that he wasted all these years in the capital and achieved nothing, and he has actually been out of touch with the general trend for a long time.

Yu Bing was deeply influenced by his elder brother, so he naturally had a ardent desire to make achievements. If possible, he would rather go out to the states and counties to do some practical things for the community, rather than being deeply involved in the center's trade-offs.But he also knows that this wish is difficult to achieve, and it is impossible for Taichung to allow their brothers to take responsibility outside, which is not in the overall interests of the Yu family.

When he arrived near Huaiyin, Yu Bing did not show up rashly, because Huainan's penetration of Xuzhou was already extremely serious.If Shen Weizhou finds out that Taichung sent him to lobby Xi Jian privately, he doesn't know what kind of radical reaction he will make.

In order to deceive others, Yu Bing didn't even dare to contact his nephew Yu Manzhi, who is now representing Huainan in Huaiyin. Instead, through the path provided by He Chong, he worked quietly under Xi Jian's governor's house, striving for a chance to meet in private.

With trepidation, Yu Bing waited for three days in a village wall outside Huaiyin City, and finally got a notice that Xi Jian was willing to see him.

After receiving this notice, Yu Bing couldn't help shaking his fist in secret congratulations.

There is no need to say much about the purpose of his trip. Xi Jian's willingness to see him means that he also wants to give himself a different choice. It can be seen that Xi Jian did not make up his mind to hand over Xuzhou to Shen Weizhou.As for whether Xi Jian can be persuaded in the end, it depends on Yu Bing's own efforts and whether Xi Jian is satisfied with Taichung's sincerity.

The next thing went much smoother, and Xi Jian could probably feel the difficulty of Yu Bing's trip, so he took the initiative to leave Huaiyin, a center with many ears and eyes, and came to Bieye outside the city, providing Yu Bing with insight. convenient.

"Seeing Xi Gong's age is like this, he still shoulders the important task of guarding the country's borders, and a generation like me who is in his prime is talking empty-handed in Jiangbiao, it is really a shame."

After each other sat down, Yu Bing saw Xi Jian's gray-haired old posture, so he lowered his head and said with emotion.

When Xi Jian heard this, the corners of his mouth trembled, and then he smiled and said: "Old people especially say that they are old. Ji Jian's words make me feel ashamed and hardworking, but in the eyes of others, I am not a lover." An old thief with power and position, who hinders people from making progress."

Yu Bing had made a lot of preparations along the way, knowing that no matter how he looked at his trip, it could be said to be a bad guest for Xi Jian.

Therefore, he also had a lot of ideas about Xi Jian's slightly lonely attitude. After hearing the words, he put on a terrified attitude, cupped his hands and said: "If a person does not hate the dead without mercy, he will not respect himself. Xi Gong's previous affairs , have made great achievements, and are worthy of the people of the country. Who dares to be falsely accused by those who have one or two righteous thoughts!"

This time he is taking on a heavy responsibility, so he has to seize the opportunity to take the initiative, so he continued after a short pause: "In fact, it's not just Xi Gong who denies that he is old, like me, a mediocre person who is too old and has no good morals." Everyone, I deeply feel that youth is neglected, and the way of heaven is cruel, and I was born side by side with such a handsome young sage like Duke Liang, I am happy to benefit from the world, and sad to be weak because of my filthy appearance!"

Xi Jian chuckled noncommittally, but was not in a hurry to speak out, but just lowered his eyes and played with the jade carvings on the table, leaving room for Yu Bing to express himself.

Now that the topic has been brought up to Shen Weizhou, Yu Bing naturally has more to say: "When it comes to Liang Gong, I really have to sigh with emotion. Ah! This person exerts his own strength and leads to changes in the world. In this world, the young and virtuous are especially valued, which really makes the elderly feel uneasy."

When Xi Jian heard this, he coughed a little impatiently. He gave Yu Bing a chance to play, not to listen to the other party to stimulate his old man over and over again.

When Yu Bing saw this, he said enough was enough, and then he turned around and said: "Many people look at the vanity, but they seldom talk about the fundamentals. But in fact, all people with insight know that now the king's way is prosperous and Jin Zuo is revived. Able to rely on two or three manpower alone. Especially the importance of the country, it will eventually need Xi Gong, a virtuous elder who has survived the wind and rain without changing, and has become stronger through the frost and cold, to truly be stable. For example, last year's victory in the Central Plains, if there is no Xi With the great support of the public, Wang Ye may not be able to achieve such great prosperity..."

"The king will not abandon you because of old age. Even if I have any help, it is due to the law. As for the reputation of people, if there is anything you can't see at this age, it will be old and stupid, losing your physique, making people Just kidding."

Seeing that Yu Bing was still only obsessed with emotional provocation, Xi Jian was already somewhat displeased.Even though he was not as busy as Shen Weizhou, there was no need to waste time listening to these gossips.

"Xi Gong is open-minded, on the contrary, I am too shallow."

Hearing what Xi Jian said, Yu Bing was also a little embarrassed, and then said: "But no matter what, Xi Gong managed and planned in Xu Town. Jiangbei is rich in use but lacks in talent. It is the time when the virtuous men of various families use them to become famous. For example, Xi Gong courted a beautiful son. The people in Jiangdong all feel that Xi Gong has a magnificent life, and they all hope that the virtuous man will succeed him, so that this virtuous The voice of the family will be publicized again!"

This can be regarded as the preparation for a formal negotiation of conditions. In order to be able to persuade Xi Jian, Taichung can also be said to be full of sincerity.At Xi Jian's age, all he considers is that his achievements in this life can get a fair evaluation and can be passed down in the family.

The highest price offered by Taichung was Xi Jian's eldest son, Xi Yinxian, who served as Xuzhou Biejia concurrently as Guangling, so as to preserve the Xi family's influence in Xuzhou to the greatest extent.This is considered an extremely extraordinary treatment. Although Shen Weizhou served as the governor of Yuzhou at a young age, it was because of his solid and grand achievements.

Xi Yin is about the same age as Shen Weizhou, and he can touch the high position of two thousand stones based on his father's honor, and can ensure that the Xi family's influence in Xuzhou is passed on in an orderly manner. In the future, he will be the governor of Xuzhou and completely inherit his father's name. , this is the special treatment that no child of any family in Shiliu can get.

Taichung believes that even if Shen Weizhou and Xi Jian have any agreement in private, it is absolutely impossible to offer such a high price.Because Shen Weizhou is still in a high-speed climbing period right now, and more importantly, he holds the power in his own hands. It can be said that as long as he takes over Xuzhou, the next step is to erase Xi's influence in Xuzhou to the greatest extent.

Of course, these conditions need to be released step by step through deepening contact, and it is impossible for Yu Bing to directly throw out this final plan.

However, Xi Jian didn't seem to be interested in haggling. He just looked at Yu Bing and said, "Since we're talking about Jiangbei Wang Shikuojin and Ji Jian, you're here from the capital. I'd like to ask Ji Jian. What is the internal plan for Jiangbei's current state?"

Hearing Xi Jian's question, Yu Bing was taken aback immediately. He didn't expect Xi Jian to ask about state affairs instead of family affairs.But this question is really difficult to answer. To be honest, whether it is Taifu or Yu Bing himself, their focus recently is to get Xuzhou back as soon as possible, and then effectively restrain Shen Weizhou.

Of course, the general trend is now biased towards Jiangbei, and they are not unimaginative about this.But the problem is that most of the land recovered in Jiangbei is now controlled by Fang Zhen, and they have no access to first-hand detailed information at all. Usually, they can talk about it by themselves, but if they really show off in front of a high-ranking Fang Bo like Xi Jian, That is undoubtedly exposing its shortcomings.

But since Xi Jian asked, Yu Bing had to answer. After pondering for a while, he said: "Wang Shi made great progress, Hu's power became weaker, and the state of Zhongxing is well known. From then on, it is natural that both inside and outside the government need to work together." Go north, chase the barbarians, and restore the old country..."

Xi Jian just lowered his eyes and listened, but in his heart he was inevitably more disappointed.To be honest, the reason why he wanted to meet Yu Bing was to hear Taichung's views and strategies on the situation in the north. If Taichung already had a complete set of strategic steps, he would not object to returning Xuzhou to Taichung.

After all, the confrontation between Huainan and Taichung is too serious, and Shen Weizhou's power is too strong, which is indeed a hidden danger.In the future, it will be difficult to achieve a balance between the inside and the outside, and go hand in hand.

But when he really listened to it, he found that Yu Bing and the Taifus behind him were still only concerned with power struggles, and they stopped talking about the north side, and didn't think about how to make good use of the current advantageous situation to achieve The real revival of Jin Zuo.

Although Yu Bing could not clearly see the change in Xi Jian's expression, he could also feel the gradual cooling of the atmosphere between each other, and he felt something was wrong in his heart, but he still bit the bullet and said: "If the truth is true, I will definitely win in front of Xi Gong." I don’t dare to make irresponsible remarks. But there is also one of the most ideals in the world to share with Xi Gong. There is already a public opinion in the universe about Liang Gong’s talents. For example, after the new victory last year, Mr. Liang was so frivolous, after all, he was too young to be full of arrogance. If there is no one who is prudent to watch and help, all previous efforts will be wasted, is it a dangerous statement..."

"Is the father-in-law in the room? I am overjoyed, Wang Shihebei will deliver another good news, and all the generals will advance together to seize Yecheng again!"

Suddenly, a loud roar sounded from outside the hall, interrupting Yu Bing's speech, and then Yu Manzhi rushed into the hall like a gust of wind. Seeing the situation in the hall, he was taken aback for a moment, looking at the embarrassed Yu Bingman With a suspicious face, he asked, "Why is Uncle here?"

When Yu Bing heard this, his face became even darker.

Xi Jian raised his head, twitched his beard with great interest, and looked at Yu Bing a few times, then he raised his head and laughed: "Changmin came just in time, and today is a very lucky day, please order someone to prepare a banquet quickly, and I want to entertain the relatives of the Zunfu family." Weng."

(End of this chapter)