The Yanming of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 63 Shi Zun finally made up his mind to start an incident and Li Nong ran away and surrendered his insurance to Shangbai

On the official road to Hanoi County, a group of people walked slowly forward with the back of the setting sun, and the leader was Shi Zun.It is strange to say that he is the leader, the sergeants are surrounded by him, never leaving. Shi Zun is called the leader, but he is actually a prisoner.

When they arrived at a post station, Shi Zun wanted to get off his horse and rest, but it didn't take long.Then a sergeant yelled: "King Pengcheng get up quickly, we have to rush to return."

"Bold!" Meng Zhun, who was following Shi Zun, scolded angrily, "If it wasn't for the lord's sage's discord, how could you youngsters be presumptuous? Zhang Jack, showing off his power for a while, didn't let their father and son meet, which is already rebellious This move. King Pengcheng Qiancheng’s compliance is the elder brother of the current crown prince, and he is ordered to work in the army. I advise you to treat my king kindly for your own sake.”

But he saw a general escorting him forward, smiling all over his face and saying: "So it's Mr. Meng, my soldiers don't know how important they are, and they still look at Haihan."

"General, Lord Zhang told us..." The soldier wanted to argue.

But the general slapped him suddenly, and angrily said: "Zhang Jackal only asked us to present Shi Zun as a present, you boy is going to accuse General Zhang of being unkind and unrighteous, and accuse him of treating the clan harshly."

After speaking, the general leaned over and carefully lifted Shi Zunyu up.While talking, I saw smoke and dust rising from the northeast direction, and flags flying.I saw the five-color fine armor worn by the visitor, and the black spear held in his hand. It was originally an envoy from Yecheng.

The envoy held up the imperial edict, held the reins, and shouted: "Pengcheng King Shi Zun listened to the announcement, Your Majesty has an edict."

"The minister accepts the edict." Shi Zun knelt down.

"The new emperor's edict: Shi Zun, the king of Pengcheng, is my elder brother. Now that the first emperor died, I succeeded to the throne and the emperor was first established. It is really difficult to do the right thing. The importance of assisting the government, I dare not give it lightly. I specially ordered Shi Zun and Shi Jian As the left and right prime ministers, return to the capital to assist the government, and assist the prime minister of Zhao."

After hearing this, the escorting sergeants knelt down in unison, "I wait to congratulate King Pengcheng, who is the prime minister." The sergeants shouted in unison.

Shi Zun got up slowly and wanted to receive the edict from the envoy, but he didn't thank him.The envoy was also surprised, but he couldn't help it. He just handed him the imperial edict.

"Father, why did you die?" Shi Zun asked in a low voice.

The envoy said helplessly: "It's not been ten days since the late emperor and sage violated the peace. We, as courtiers, can only obey the destiny."

"Is it the destiny?" Shi Zun held the edict tightly and said, "Gu, I went to Yecheng that day and wanted to visit the father, but was stopped by the people in the palace, saying that the father caught a cold and recovered in a few days. Mr. Zhang jackal Send [-] imperial guards to the palace, and send me to Guan You Laojun, why did this happen?"

The envoy didn't know how to answer for a while, "This..."

Seeing that the situation was delicate, Meng Zhun, the thigh-hugger, hurriedly persuaded him: "The envoy wait a moment, my king is sincerely sad, and he will not hesitate to speak. I hope to make amends."

Meng Zhun signaled to his sergeants to send the envoy back to the camp to rest.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Meng Zhun persuaded, "Don't engage in verbal disputes now, and order the Majesty to return to the capital to assist the government. I secretly think it is impossible."

"Shi Yun has something to say. He told me again and again not to go back. How can I not know it? However, as the son of the former emperor alone, the land of Zhongzhou is Zhao territory. Let me vote for the Jin Dynasty or the Murong Yan Kingdom. I am lonely. No such thoughts."

"King Pengcheng, now the master is the youngest. The first emperor originally wanted the king to assist Shi Shi, but now Shi Shi is isolated and helpless. Inside there is Empress Liu who is promiscuous in the inner court, and outside there is Zhang jackal interfering in politics. The Holy One wants to be Emperor Zhaodi of the Han Dynasty, but the courtiers are exhausted. They are all like Wang Mang and Cao Cao, and they are afraid of the disaster of dedicating themselves to the emperor. I hope that the king will give up the false name of loyalty to the emperor and filial piety, raise up righteous soldiers, save the wealth of the whole society, and save the weight of divine weapons, so as to protect our country of Zhao."

"Protect my country of Zhao." Shi Zun muttered to himself.

"I don't have an inch of soldiers to use alone, so what can I rely on?" Shi Zun sighed.

Meng Zhun carefully reminded him: "King Pengcheng, Shi Yun asked you to find Ran Min's letter. Now he has tens of thousands of beggars, if you can rely on this."

At this time, Shi Zun was still undecided about the incident.At this time, Meng Zhun walked to the door of the big tent and said, "Come here, don't hide." Meng Zhun only said to the people outside the big tent.

The escort Long Teng Zhonglang General opened the tent door and came in, standing shoulder to shoulder with Meng Zhun.It turned out that Meng Zhun had secretly hooked up with him earlier, and now he analyzed the situation to lure him with the help of a dragon.That Zhonglang General was also the Longteng Imperial Guard who was massacred that day, but because of a change of defense, it was not his turn to be on duty.Frightened by Zhang Jackal's power, he succumbed to him for his driving.That man was also a person who licked blood with a knife head, and he felt that it was reasonable, so he shouted to the outside of the tent: "All generals come here."All the generals in the tent knelt down together.The man took the lead and said: "I am willing to lead my guards and be driven by the king."

Seeing this, the entourage in custody also shouted: "I wish to be driven by the king."

Shi Zun couldn't help being overjoyed and said: "The army's morale is available, and I will treat everyone well. If there is more external force, the big thing can be settled."

Seeing this, Meng Zhun said: "Your Majesty, the new Lord of Zhao is now on the throne, and the country is unstable. After the Pingliangdu Rebellion, the powerful ministers are still on their way to the army. I invite you to be an envoy to contact the King."

"Yao Yizhong, Pu Hong, and Ran Min are all mighty generals. If you can get the power of these people, Zhao Guotian will be on my side. I ordered you to be the special envoy with full power. The guards set out to Licheng, and I, Zhao Guo Bring together the rebellious army, and fight against the country's thieves together."

"The minister takes orders."

Meng Zhun knelt down, couldn't get up for a long time, and said for a long time: "My lord, since ancient times, those who have done great things should slaughter cattle and sheep as sacrifices to heaven, and swear their blood as an oath. Pledge to act together."

All the generals under the tent said in unison: "We are willing to go."

Shi Zun hurriedly leaned over to help Meng Zhun, intending to speak, but as soon as Shi Zun just touched Meng Zhun, Meng Zhun got up immediately and shouted, "Come here, please come from Yecheng to sacrifice the flag."

The crowd dragged the envoy from Yecheng over, and when the envoy saw Shi Zun, he hurriedly cried, "King Pengcheng, save me."

Shi Zun leaned out, and as soon as he stretched out his hand, Meng Zhun blocked him. Meng Zhun raised his arms and shouted, "Drag!"

At this time, in the Jinhua Hall of Ye Palace, although the hall was full of oysters, there were bursts of shy voices from the deep palace from time to time.

"Ah, Zhang Taibao is really mighty." Empress Liu said shyly, "You are the king of the bed."

"Princess Anding, don't forget the ten-year period. I'm already the same as before, haha." Zhang Jackal caressed every inch of his snow-like skin and laughed wantonly.

On Shi Hu's imperial couch, Zhang Jackal and Liu Hou recklessly went about their business, spending spring and dawn in the fringed tent, singing and singing every night and going back and forth.When I was in the middle of my trip, I saw Yang Huan coming in a hurry.Hastily reported: "Sikong and Li Nong have changed."

All the ministers inside and outside Yecheng complained that the government was controlled by Hou Liu and Zhang Jackal's party, but it was a pity that the power was weak and they dared not speak out.For example, Zhongshu Ling: Liu Qun, Zhongshu Shilang: Lu Chen, etc., were originally the descendants and staff of Liu Kun, the old Jin servant, and were lucky to be taken in by Shi Hu.

But Sikong and Li Nong didn't want to sit and wait for death. He lived through three dynasties, fought in the south and north, and made great contributions in conquests. He also had a root in the Han begging army.Zhang Jie was only added to the high position because of Empress Liu, the youngest daughter of the former Liu Yao, Princess Anding. She is small in number, arrogant, can't tolerate others, and has a lot of personal favors. Li Nong is very unfair.

Recently, he frequently entered Zhao Emperor Shi Shi's palace, and told Zhao Emperor about Mao Dun Shanyu, the former Xiongnu, in the hope that he could wipe out the traitors, abolish Zhang Jackal, and take sole control of the imperial power.It's a pity that Shi Shi was still young and didn't have any ideas. In addition, he was strictly controlled by Empress Liu and couldn't make it.

Li Nong also secretly contacted Zheng Cherry, Shi Zun's mother, in order to meet Shi Zun by connecting with Zhao's army outside and connecting with people from the palace.

Although Li Nong was meticulous in his work, Zhang Jackal and Queen Liu's eyes and ears were all in Ye Palace, and they had already noticed.

"It's Li Nong again, I'm so annoyed when I hear him." Empress Liu was very annoyed on the couch, "Zhang Taibao, let him go as far away as possible."

Zhang Jack stroked Empress Liu's chest with one hand, "Empress Liu, this man is a veteran of the third generation, it is not good to kill him suddenly, let me think carefully."

Empress Liu only cared about dressing herself, and said, "Although Zhang Taibao has worked hard, I still leave this matter to Zhang Taibao."

Zhang Jack thought for a while, and now in Yedu, the only one who can contend with Li Nongxiang is Zhang Ju, Xu Qi's high-ranking officials and lords should be able to do it, and it is expected, he said: "Director Yang, let Zhang Taiwei enter the palace to discuss matters. "

That night, Li Nong sat alone in the mansion. The night was deep, and now the Zhao State was in crisis and the government was in chaos.Li Nong only cares about drinking by himself.

"Father, it's getting late today, it's time to rest earlier." The youngest son came to greet him.

"How can I sleep? Now there are treacherous ministers making trouble inside, and enemy countries are stalking outside. I used to supervise the military forces in Youzhou. My patient is Murong Yan. Its soldiers and people are united, and its masters are wise. Don't underestimate it." Then he sighed and said, "In the past few years, all outside the four borders have been pacified, and all the barbarians in the northern border have listened to the Murong family's orders, and their ambition is not small."

The young master only comforted him and said: "Father, the first master of the Yan Kingdom had a new funeral last year. It is reasonable for the country to have such an accident. At the time of the national funeral, the internal affairs should be in chaos. It must be three or five years before it can be sorted out. Father, don't worry too much." .”

"You have never fought against him. If you say this, I don't blame you. But, you see, the northern border of the Zhao Kingdom is so quiet. Although the former master is dead, the country is as peaceful as usual. It's terrible. Father frequently wakes up in his dreams , it seems that this Murong family has a pair of eyes staring at us all the time."

"Lord Li, there is someone outside the residence asking to see you." While speaking, a servant came into the room and bowed.

Li Nong's youngest son said casually, "Call that man in quickly."

The servant stood there without moving, but he couldn't get up.Li Nong's youngest son was a little annoyed, and just about to step forward to reprimand him, Li Nong hurriedly stopped him and asked the youngest son to step back for now.

"Old servant, the youngest son is ignorant, don't blame it. There are many troubles in Yecheng, and everyone is in danger. You have worked hard during this time."

The old servant looked nervous, and leaned forward and said: "My lord, the man asked me to bring you a message, you must go outside the mansion to meet you."

However, Li Nong said sullenly: "When Kui Ye is here, I have already allowed him to come in, so why bother."

"The man knows that the lord has said this, so I specially ordered the villain to show this thing to the lord." The servant took out a jade jade flower hairpin, and a red gemstone shaped like a cherry was attached to it.Li Nong only took a glance and was shocked, it turned out to be Concubine Zheng.

Li Nong hurried out of the mansion with his servants, and saw two bright and dark black caravans parked at the gate of Li Nong's mansion. Li Nong stepped forward quietly, and it turned out to be Zheng Cherry: Concubine Zheng.Li Nong was busy saluting, but saw another person poking out from behind, it was Zhang Ju.

Before Li Nong came back to his senses, Zhang Ju said: "Master Li, you are in danger now. Zhang Jackal has the intention to kill you. Tonight he sent someone to ask for my opinion. He intends to kill you. He begged for the military power of the living army to give me Me. I agreed on the surface, and secretly contacted Concubine Zheng to discuss it. Now you can't stay in Yecheng, and you will leave the city tonight with your life."

Li Nong was shocked and said: "This Zhao country is so big, where should I go?"

"Li Sikong, there are still tens of thousands of begging troops in Guangzong City. This is the seal of my Taiwei, who has the right to dispatch troops. Sikong can go there." After speaking, Zhang Ju pulled out the seal that he carried with him and gave it to him.

Li Nong took it carefully, and said anxiously: "I will go out, how will Qing and the concubine be safe?"

"Li Aiqing, Zhang jackals, will not dare to harm us as hostages. I have sent a letter to my son Shi Zun, and he will lead the army back. When the time comes, we will join hands with Qing inside and outside, and the country can be settled." Zheng Zheng Cherry held Li Nong's hand and said, "The louder you are, the safer we will be. Let's go."

"Since that's the case, I have thanked the concubine and the captain."After speaking, Li Nong hurriedly boarded the carriage behind and disappeared into the empty night of Yecheng.

Yan Guotu River
"Duan Xian is here." In the past few days, Duan Xian's pregnant belly became more and more obvious. Murong Ba frequently looked around Duan Xian's residence, feeling distressed, "Is the Xiao Min sent by the queen still useful?"

"The reward from the King of Yan should be accepted with a smile." Duan Xiandui smiled.

"The queen must have no peace of mind. I saw her interacting with people in the capital. Don't you know that she is a study arranged by the queen?"

"Murong Ba, in the troubled times, you and I are duckweeds in the water, and the love between children and daughters is so small. It is a great love for a concubine to meet you, so how dare I have delusional thoughts."

Murong Ba said indignantly: "It's a pity that I have wronged you, it depends on the color of the person."

"What's this? I think she is quite diligent and has no bad intentions. If she can treat her sincerely, it's not a bad idea to ask her for help." Duan Xian said while holding Murong Ba's hand, "I've already Marrying you as my wife is already overjoyed. Since ancient times, there have been many lovers who have been separated. Do you know the story of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty? 'Officials are regarded as holding gold'"

Murong Ba laughed and said: "'You should be Yin Lihua when you marry a wife', I have married you, and I am even more fortunate than Guangwu."

Duan Xian asked: "If time changes and the world changes, what can we do?"

Murong Ba caressed Duan Xian's pregnant belly, "How could it be, if I betray you, the little guy in your womb will kill me when it is born."

"Nonsense, what can't be split." Duan Xian hurriedly stopped Murong Ba's lips, then changed his expression to be a bit coquettish, stroked Murong Ba's hand and said: "I think it's enough to come with Xiao Min this time." Hun'an is quite obsessed with you, she asks all kinds of things, and even asks you to teach her how to ride a horse, I think she has something for you."

Murong Ba gently let go of her hand and said: "What are you and the little girl fussing about. As for her, she just looks at Brother Wang's face, she only has a friendly intention, she has no other thoughts."

"General, Gao Bi outside the residence wants to see him, saying that there are great changes in Zhao State." At this moment, Xiao Min came into the room to report.

"Oh, that's right. Zhao's state has changed in just a few days, what could have happened?" Murong Ba didn't like Xiao Min at all, and his words were full of sarcasm.

Xiao Min only said solemnly: "General, the collapse of the king and the change of the country should be regarded as great changes."

"Emperor Zhao is dead." Murong Ba was also shocked when he heard this.

Duan Xian heard this and knew the urgency of the military situation, so he hurriedly said: "Murong Ba, go quickly, Xiao Min should do his best." After speaking, he looked deeply at Xiao Min.

Xiao Min also respectfully said: "General, don't worry, I know that my duty is to serve my wife, and I have nothing to do with him."

"You know your duty very well." After Murong Ba finished speaking, he kissed Duan Xian on the forehead and walked towards the main hall.

(End of this chapter)