The Beacon of Kyushu

Chapter 114 The divination hexagram

The next day, Tokyo.

As soon as Zhao Guangyi came down from court, he locked himself in the imperial study and carefully reviewed the memorials, and soon the reviewed memorials were piled up in a high pile in front of him.Zhao Guangyi saw that there were no major events in the Song Dynasty recently, so he was happy to have a few days of leisure.

When he casually picked up the pond newspaper from Shiling Pass in front of him, his complexion suddenly became gloomy, and even the circles of his eyes turned slightly red.Zhao Guangyi held the pond newspaper and read it back and forth many times, as if doubting the authenticity of the pond newspaper, more like telling himself a fact that he did not want to accept.

Zhao Guangyi's hands trembled slightly at this time, and his voice was slightly choked, "Guo Jin, you defeated the Liao army at Shiling Pass this time, and I was trying to promote you vigorously, but why did you go at this time? In two years, Fu Yanqing After being murdered by a traitor, Zhao Dezhao committed suicide, and now that even you have gone, there are fewer and fewer people around me whom I can trust."

"Squeak..." The door was gently pushed open from the outside, Zhao Guangyi was a little displeased when someone came in to disturb him.He hurriedly collected his thoughts, and looked towards the door of the imperial study room, with a little anger in his eyes.When he saw Wang Jien walking in, half of the anger in his chest disappeared immediately, and he said in a deep voice: "Jien, I just got the report, Guo Jin died of illness a few days ago, and I lost another favorite general. Okay. All the territory of the Northern Han Dynasty has been included in our territory of the Song Dynasty, and the position of Shiling Pass is not as important as it used to be, so in a few days you can draw up an order for me to summon the king to return to the court."

Wang Jien saw that Zhao Guangyi's complexion was unkind, and he didn't dare to talk as much as in the past, so he couldn't help but become trembling, "Official, what you said is true, this old slave will do as you said in a few days." He paused for a while and said Said: "Officials, Yun Tongpan is waiting outside the palace. He said he has something to ask for an interview. I wonder if he should be announced?"

Zhao Guangyi slowly put down the imperial brush, frowned slightly, and thought to himself, "Why did Yun Zixiao come to see me? Could it be that I sent him to assassinate Zhao Dezhao last time, and now he is here to ask for a reward?" He thought for a long time before he said: " You call him in."

Wang Jien responded softly, hurriedly walked out of the imperial study room, and brought Yun Zixiao into the room after a while.When Zhao Guangyi saw Yun Zixiao approaching, holding a long scroll in his hand, he felt more and more strange, "Yun Tongpan, what are you holding in your hand? Could it be your calligraphy painting, let me taste it for you?" ?"

Yun Zixiao walked slowly in front of Zhao Guangyi, and said with a smile, "The official is indeed wise. This scroll is indeed drawn by a humble minister, but it is not a calligraphy or painting, but a formation map. Please have a look at it."

"Array?" Zhao Guangyi was greatly surprised by Yun Zixiao's words, but at the same time he was very interested. The sadness and anger in Cai Cai's eyes had been completely replaced by curiosity and anticipation.Seeing this, Yun Zixiao cupped his hands at Wang Ji'en and said, "Master Zhong, I would like to trouble you to help me unfold this scroll."

Wang Jien nodded, holding the axis with both hands, while Yun Zixiao slowly unrolled the scroll.Not long after, an exquisitely arranged and magnificent array was slowly displayed in front of Zhao Guangyi.

Zhao Guangyi was so attracted by the formation that he stood up involuntarily, walked to the long scroll and watched it carefully.His gaze briefly swept across the formation, and then he looked at every detail one by one. The more he looked at it, the more he felt that the formation was incomparably miraculous and wonderful.

He asked curiously: "Yun Tongpan, the formation in your picture is mysterious and profound, and its layout is quite different from all other formations. I wonder how you came up with it?"

Yun Zixiao saluted deeply, and said: "Officials, although this formation is from the hand of the humble minister, it is not thought up by the humble minister. This formation is what the official thought, but it was drawn by the hand of the humble minister. , to be good in the world."

Zhao Guangyi looked at the formation diagram again and again, then stared at Yun Zixiao incredulously, and asked: "Yun Tongjuan, I'm sure I saw this formation for the first time today, why do you say that I thought of this formation?"

Yun Zixiao smiled slightly and explained: "Five days ago, I had a dream by accident. In the dream, the officials invited hundreds of officials to the city to watch the battle. I was lucky to be among the invited officials. At the beginning, I was only an official. The formation is nothing more than an ordinary battle formation, but at first glance, it is majestic and incomparably exquisite, which greatly impressed the minister. Later, the minister woke up and based on what he vaguely remembered in his dream, he drew this formation map."

Zhao Guangyi clapped his palms and laughed, and said: "Yun Tongpan, your horse is really good at shooting, and I am very useful. Since you said that this formation was set up by me, then I will announce this formation in my own name and convey the truth of the Song Dynasty. You generals, let the people of Liao not dare to underestimate me, Great Song!"

Yun Zixiao nodded slightly, and then said: "Officials, every battle formation must have a name. For a while, I only remembered the formation, but forgot the name of the formation. I hope the officials will not hesitate to enlighten me."

Zhao Guangyi said without hesitation: "With this formation in the Great Song Dynasty, Pingrong has no worries. In my opinion, this formation should be called the Pingrong Wanquan Formation! I don't know what Yun Tong thinks?"

Yun Zixiao said: "Officials, as long as you think it is appropriate, I will naturally have no objection. Apart from this formation map, I have another matter, and I want to report it to Long Live."

Zhao Guangyi said with emotion: "Say!"

Yun Zixiao pondered for a while, and said: "Officials, you had to go to war with the Liao army in order to recover the sixteen prefectures of Yanyun. However, the Liao army was extremely fierce, and the Song army defeated the Gaoliang River. Now the Liao army will definitely think that I, the Song Dynasty, have nothing to do. People, will definitely send a large army to take revenge, I don't know how the officials plan to defend against the enemy?"

Zhao Guangyi frowned, and sighed, "Yun Tong's judgment is really good. I was still worrying about this matter just now. I think it's hard to resist. However, I have seen the Pingrong Wanzheng, and I have a plan in mind. I believe that as long as the border guards are on hand This map will definitely defeat the Liao army!"

Yun Zixiao nodded, "Since the officials are so determined, it seems that the humble minister is over-concerned." After he finished speaking, he gave a deep salute, and said reluctantly: "The humble minister has been detained in Beijing for a long time, and it should be done as usual. I have returned to Xingzhou, and I am here to bid farewell to the officials."

Zhao Guangyi also felt reluctance, hesitated for a while, and said: "Yun Tongpan, I have been with you for a few days, and I am a little bit reluctant to let you go. Why don't I find an official position for you in Beijing, so you can stay in Beijing with peace of mind."

Wang Ji'en hurriedly reminded: "Officials, only the Minister of the Ministry of Industry is vacant at present, and Yun Tongsan happens to be quite proficient in the department. In the opinion of this old slave, it is most appropriate for the official to appoint Yun Tongsan as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

Zhao Guangyi nodded and said: "Yunqing's family, are you satisfied with the official appointment of you as the minister of the Ministry of Industry?"

Yun Zixiao was a little bit embarrassed when he heard the words, and after thinking for a long time, he still said: "Officials, I am deeply terrified that I have not done much credit, but I have been wrongly loved by the officials. Think twice!"

Zhao Guangyi shook his head and said: "Yunqing family, you once represented the Song Dynasty as an envoy to the Liao Kingdom, and when the Daming Mansion was in chaos, you helped me clean up the ranks of officials. During the Northern Expedition, you persuaded Liu Jiyuan, Yang Ye and others to surrender, and Yizhou City recommended Kong Shouzheng , won the city without a single soldier, and the battle of Gaoliang River risked its death to break through the siege, and brought rescue soldiers for me, so that I could escape from the tiger's mouth. After the war, you rushed back to Tokyo for me, preventing the king of Wugong County from claiming Emperor, you have reported the person who supported the king of Wugong County as the emperor, and settled this trouble for me. Today you drew such a strange formation, and with this formation, you can win every battle. One by one, which one? It’s not due to hard work, but I think you’re too humble to be appointed Minister of the Ministry of Industry, so why are you so self-effacing?”

Yun Zixiao said sincerely: "Officials, these are the duties of humble ministers, and they are really not considered credit. If officials insist on adding humble ministers, humble ministers dare not expect extravagant high-ranking officials and generous salaries. I will be grateful to you for making me the magistrate of Xingzhou!"

Zhao Guangyi thought about it for a long time, and then said regretfully: "Forget it, I will agree to your request and send your friend Mo Feigong to take over your Xingzhou Tongju. You can get along day and night and contribute to the country together."

Yun Zixiao said gratefully: "Thank you, the official, I will never let you down!"

Zhao Guangyi smiled, and turned to Wang Jien and said, "Go and convey the oral order for me, order Pan Mei and Yang Ye to guard the front line of Daijun and Yanmen, and then order Li Jilong, Cui Han, and Li Hanqiong to carry the map and go to Mancheng to garrison. Be sure to act according to the plan, and never give the enemy an opportunity. Beware of the Liao army breaking through the city and attacking other states and towns."

Wang Jien responded, quickly put away the formation map, and went out of the house to send orders.Yun Zixiao took the formation map, put his hands on the Longshu table, and then gave another deep salute, and said reluctantly: "Officials, I will leave now, but I hope that I will see the beauty of the sky in the future." day."

Zhao Guangyi supported Yun Zixiao with both hands, his eyes were red, and he was on the verge of tears, "Yunqing's family, you can go at ease, I hope you will make great achievements in Xingzhou, I am waiting for you in Beijing."

Yun Zixiao cupped his hands and said, "Officials, take care." After speaking, he walked slowly towards the imperial study.

Zhao Guangyi looked at his back as he went away, and always felt that he couldn't let go. At this moment, he once again deeply understood why Murong Yanyun trusted Yun Yimo so much in the past, and why his second brother Zhao Kuangyin trusted Zhao Pu so much. He and Yun Zixiao can also achieve a good story between the monarch and his ministers, but unfortunately this is just wishful thinking on his part.

(End of this chapter)