The Beacon of Kyushu

Chapter 19

The next day, it was almost noon, and the sun hung lazily high in the sky.

Fu Zhaoxin was sitting alone in the study at the moment, on a delicate and sturdy chair, looking worriedly at the tall pile of letters in front of him.There are battle reports from the front lines, and war letters brought by envoys from the Liao Kingdom.Although these letters were sent at different times, written by different people, and represented by different standpoints, they conveyed the same thing, that is, Xiao Talin, the hero of the Liao Kingdom, was brave and invincible, and the seemingly indestructible frontier of the Song Dynasty was under his control. The Xiaoqi led by him almost collapsed under the iron hooves.

At this time, a young servant walked towards Fu Zhaoxin slowly, holding a cup of steaming tea.Seeing that Fu Zhaoxin was frowning, he asked tremblingly: "General, what's wrong with you? Can I help you to invite General Yuwen here?"

Fu Zhaoxin shook his head slightly, took the teacup but didn't take a sip, his eyes still stayed on the letters in front of him.Seeing that Fu Zhaoxin was still gloomy, the servant suggested again: "General, General Yuwen is both civil and military. The thieves from the Liao Kingdom are frightened by the news. I'd better invite him here so that I can give you some advice. You have been frowning like this all the time." It's not a problem if you don't show up!"

Fu Zhaoxin slammed the table when he heard the words, and shouted angrily: "Slave, don't you understand what this general is saying? Don't you think this general can't fight without Yuwen Yanyi? Do you still remember?" I don’t remember, whoever is the official seal of Beilu will be recruited!”

The servant was so frightened that he knelt down in front of Fu Zhaoxin and kowtowed repeatedly, "The little ones don't dare, the little ones don't dare! You...you are the one who recruits on the North Road, and you are the coach of the border!"

Fu Zhaoxin sneered a few times, "It's good that you know, if you dare to mention Yuwen Yanyi in front of me in the future, be careful of your head!" His voice fell, and a person pushed the door and entered, and it was Yu Wenyan in military uniform. Yi.At this moment, Yuwen Yanyi was lined with silver light armor and wore a purple battle robe, looking more heroic than yesterday.

He calmly walked in front of Fu Zhaoxin, and asked with a smile: "Brother Yi, who made you angry?"

Seeing Yuwen Yanyi coming, Fu Zhaoxin asked in surprise, "Brother Yi, why are you here?"

Yuwen Yanyi smiled, "Brother Yi, I don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, and now I have to trouble you personally."

Fu Zhaoxin asked, "What's the matter?"

Yuwen Yanyi raised her brows slightly when she heard the words, as if there was some happy event, "Brother Yi, the Eighth King Qiansui came to reward the army with the order of the Holy One, and it is now less than five miles away from the Daming Mansion!"

Fu Zhaoxin said in disbelief: "What! The Eighth King came to reward the army? Isn't he always a wealthy prince who doesn't care about government affairs? Why did he suddenly come to my Daming Mansion to reward the army on a whim? Could it be that he was tired of playing in Bianliang? Want to come to the border to have fun, and go back to write his nonsense poems?"

Yuwen Yanyi didn't mind Fu Zhaoxin's disrespectful words, but she didn't mind at all, she seemed to have gotten used to it a long time ago, and said: "Brother Yi, you are not only recruited by Beilu, but also a famous governor, and Qiantui came to reward the army , Brother Yi should go out of the city to pick him up."

Fu Zhaoxin shook his head, curled his lips and said, "I am the uncle of the dynasty, no matter how honorable the eight kings are, they are not worthy of being picked up by my uncle, right?"

Yuwen Yanyi smiled and said: "Although the words are reasonable, it's a pity that the golden mace can't understand."

Fu Zhaoxin sighed when he heard the words, and nodded reluctantly, "Forget it, although I am an uncle, I am still afraid of the golden mace in the hands of the Eight Kings. Isn't it just to take over, I will take over!"

Soon, Fu Zhaoxin led a group of subordinates to form a team in front of the city gate. Yuwen Yanyi and Yun Zixiao were also in the team, but one was very conspicuous standing beside Fu Zhaoxin, while the other was lost in the crowd.

After waiting for a while, the Eight Kings' team did not appear. Fu Zhaoxin had already stood there with back pain.He looked at the official road leading from Bianliang to the Daming Mansion, with an impatient expression on his face, "Brother, we have been waiting for so long, why hasn't he arrived yet, could it be that your news is wrong?"

Yuwen Yanyi also looked at the official road, and thought: "No! Chitose is used to being pampered in Beijing, not to mention carrying so many vehicles with military supplies, so naturally he moves slower, but judging by the time, it should Coming."

While the two were talking, they suddenly saw dust rising from the end of the official road, and a young man in Chinese clothes came slowly with countless vehicles of various sizes.Fu Zhaoxin saw that the leader was wearing an apricot-yellow python robe, holding a golden concave mace in his arms, and riding an equally noble clawed yellow Feidian under his crotch, and thought, "Eight kings put on airs everywhere, as if I'm afraid that others don't know how rich he is, if he continues to flaunt like this, he will be remembered by bandits sooner or later, and if he is robbed by bandits, he won't be able to cry!"

Yuwen Yanyi was different from Fu Zhaoxin. He focused all his attention on the BMW under Zhao Defang's crotch. He saw that the whole body of this horse was as white as snow, but its four hooves were like gold.Don't say that the one sitting on the horse is Zhao Defang, the eighth king of the same style, even if an unkempt beggar sits on the horse, I'm afraid it will be set off by this horse.

"What a horse, this horse is no better than my white jade neighing wind!" Yuwen Yanyi admired in his heart, in his eyes, it seemed that there was nothing else in the world except the clawed Huang Feidian, which was a superb steed.

The two of them were thinking about their confidants, Zhao Defang's horse had already approached, and countless vehicles behind him also stopped in front of the Daming Mansion one after another.Yuwen Yanyi turned around at this moment, pushed Fu Zhaoxin beside him, and said in a low voice: "Brother Yi, it's time to step forward and salute."

Pushed by him, Fu Zhaoxin straightened his curled lips, bowed reluctantly, and saluted with a voice like a mosquito, "The last general Fu Zhaoxin has met the eight kings!"

Zhao Defang didn't seem to hear what he said, instead of dismounting to return the salute, she was still riding on the horse and looking around, as if looking for someone.Seeing that Zhao Defang was ignoring him, Fu Zhaoxin had to amplify his voice, "The last general, Fu Zhaoxin, has met the eight kings!"

Zhao Defang still didn't seem to hear, and looked past Fu Zhaoxin, and scanned the crowd behind him.Seeing Zhao Defang being so rude, Fu Zhaoxin couldn't help being furious, but because of the power of the golden mace, he could only force a smile on his face.

After a while, Fu Zhaoxin saw that Zhao Defang still didn't pay attention to him, so he could only shout loudly: "The last general Fu Zhaoxin, I have seen the eight kings!" His voice was so loud that it can be described as deafening.

This time Zhao Defang finally got off the horse with a smile, and walked quickly towards Fu Zhaoxin.Fu Zhaoxin originally thought that he would support him with both hands, but Zhao Defang didn't reach out to help him, but instead passed him by, and walked towards the crowd behind him with a smile.

Fu Zhaoxin turned his head unbearably, and looked at Zhao Defang in surprise, only to see Zhao Defang happily holding someone's hand, talking intimately.He hurriedly looked at that person, wanting to see how divine he was, who could make His Royal Highness the Eight Kings so happy.But when he saw clearly that this person was Yun Zixiao who made him very unhappy the day before yesterday, he was almost so angry that he spurted blood on the spot.

He clenched his fists tightly and said angrily in his heart, "Zhao Defang, at least you are a prince, and you still have a golden mace in your hand, so you can bear to bully my uncle. But what is Yun Zixiao, who dares to touch my uncle again and again?" It's bad luck, thinking that with the Eight Kings as the backing, Uncle Ben Guo can't do anything to you, dreaming! If I don't plan to eradicate you, Uncle Ben Guo won't have the surname Fu!"

Seeing this, Yuwen Yanyi also looked at Yun Zixiao carefully. At first, he could only say that he had a slight favorable impression of Yun Zixiao. Smile.

Zhao Defang ignored the thoughts of the two of them, and only asked Yun Zixiao: "Cousin, how are you doing these few days? What kind of official has Uncle Guo appointed you?"

Yun Zixiao said indifferently: "Hand the secretary."

Zhao Defang stomped her feet angrily when she heard the words, "Cousin, you came to assist him Fu Zhaoxin at the official's order, but he only granted you the eighth rank, I must find him to make a theory!"

Yun Zixiao shook his head, and said calmly: "It doesn't matter whether you reuse it or not, after all, it can be regarded as serving the country. It's just how my sister is going these few days. With her personality, I'm afraid..."

Zhao Defang smiled and said: "You can rest assured about this, Miss Murong is doing very well these days, the streets and alleys of Bianliang City are almost driving her crazy, if she doesn't spend four or five hours on the street every day, it doesn't matter what she says. refused to return to the palace."

Yun Zixiao was slightly taken aback, and asked, "Which street does she like to visit the most?"

Zhao Defang said without hesitation: "Of course it is Bianhe Street, which is the Bianhe Street we met for the first time! Every time she goes to sit in the tea shed, and must order chrysanthemum tea. Dr. Tea will always try to find ways to see that she is forthright. Even though she wants to reward, although she will tip every time, she is only willing to give ten copper coins, and she will not give out any more!"

As the saying goes, "The speaker has no intention, but the listener does." Zhao Defang said it happily, as usual.Yun Zixiao was on the verge of tears when he heard the words.He looked in the direction of Bianliang City, and then moved his eyes back to the Daming Mansion behind him. The unbearable look was fleeting, and his eyes became very firm again.

Seeing that his expression was different, Zhao Defang was about to ask, but at this time Fu Zhaoxin said furiously: "Zhao Defang, I, Fu Zhaoxin, is a dignified uncle at any rate. Don't be so defiant just because you are the son of the late emperor. Be careful of my uncle!" Write a letter to the official, and let the official punish you for bullying the border guard!"

Zhao Defang turned around when she heard the words, pointed at herself with an innocent expression, and said, "I am arrogant? This king has always been the most approachable, so why is he arrogant? General Fu, you must not frame good people!"

Fu Zhaoxin said angrily, "Affectionate? Don't tell me that this general and my subordinates are not human! Why did you delay in paying back the courtesy? You don't even have the intention of letting us live. What is it if you are not arrogant?"

Zhao Defang shook his head, and said aggrievedly: "This king is not indifferent, but I haven't seen my cousin for many days, and I miss you so much that I didn't notice you for a while. I think everyone wants to straighten up, so don't It's pouted, and each of them looks like cooked prawns, which is really unpleasant!"

Fu Zhaoxin was about to get angry, but then he said in surprise: "Qiantui, you said that Mr. Yun is your cousin? Are you serious?"

Zhao Defang nodded, and asked back: "Do you think this king will recognize a stranger as a cousin for no reason, and make a public statement in front of so many people? As the son of Taizu, the nephew of the official family, this king has a relationship with a stranger for no reason. Is it a particularly glorious thing to get married from a petty official of the eighth rank?"

Fu Zhaoxin was a little speechless when he heard the words, and he nodded after a while and said: "What Chitose said is reasonable, it's my uncle who wrongly blamed you, please invite Qiantui to the city to reward the army!"

Zhao Defang smiled and said: "General Fu, as an uncle of the country, you are no different from ordinary generals. It is very necessary to broaden your horizons. After a while, you can go back to Luoyang and let your father show you more knowledge, otherwise I will Sooner or later, the king will be scared to death by your shock!" He said, ignoring Fu Zhaoxin's angry gaze, and slowly entered the Daming Mansion with the car behind him with a wave of his hand.

Fu Zhaoxin sent Yuwen Yanyi to take care of the vehicle temporarily, and led Zhao Defang into the Duzhao Mansion himself.Zhao Defang looked around curiously, while constantly talking in amazement.

Seeing this, Fu Zhaoxin thought to himself, "Everyone says that the Eight Kings are the number one dude in the Song Dynasty, and they are well-informed, but now it seems that it is nothing more than that, just like a villager entering the city." He squinted at Zhao Defang as he thought about it. Asked with a smile. "Chitose, how is the layout of my mansion? I wonder how it compares to your Nanqing Palace?"

Zhao Defang was startled when he heard the words, and then laughed, "Haha, I don't know how uncle Guo wants to compare with Nanqing Palace? If it is compared with the changing room in the small palace, it is more than enough, but if compared with Yin'an Palace, it is like House sparrows are better than phoenixes."

As the uncle of the country, Fu Zhaoxin is really calling the wind and calling the rain on weekdays!Even the emperor had to give him some face.At this time, being ridiculed by the eight kings, his face suddenly turned livid, and he suppressed his anger and asked: "The eight kings have lived in the capital for a long time, and their vision is wide, but after entering my Daming Mansion, they can't stop looking here and there. What's wrong with the arrangement?"

Zhao Defang nodded, "It's not right, it's very wrong! If an ordinary general lived here, it would be regarded as smoke from the ancestral grave, but if a dignified uncle lives in such a place, wouldn't it make people laugh?" He said As he spoke, he took out a large wad of flying money from his bosom, and stuffed it generously into Fu Zhaoxin's hands.

Fu Zhaoxin didn't understand what kind of medicine was sold in Zhao Defang's gourd, and asked in great surprise: "Qiantui, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to bribe me?"

Zhao Defang shook his head with a smile, "No! As the founding father of the country, Zhao Pu has already been exiled from the capital because of corruption and bribery. How dare Xiao Wang bribe the uncle of the country? As for the money, it is for you to use it to repair the house, otherwise It really hurts the majesty of my celestial dynasty!" He said, ignoring Fu Zhaoxin, and went straight to the living room.

Holding the wad of flying money, Fu Zhaoxin felt angry and resentful in his heart. He wanted to throw away the wad of flying money, but his hands seemed to be disobedient, and he stuffed the money into his bosom desperately.

After a while, the two arrived at the living room of Du Zhao Mansion.

As soon as Fu Zhaoxin entered the living room, he instinctively wanted to sit down on the high chair in the middle, but he accidentally caught a glimpse of the golden mace in Zhao Defang's arms, his feet stopped immediately, and he muttered: "Chitose, this The main seat..."

Zhao Defang smiled, "Of course this seat belongs to this king!" He said a few steps and walked to the seat, and sat on it very naturally, Fu Zhaoxin's face became more and more ugly when he saw this.

Fu Zhaoxin couldn't bear it anymore and said: "Qiantui, I'm also a famous mansion after all, you are a wealthy prince who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, but you grab the seat of honor, don't you feel that Rumang is on your back?"

Zhao Defang waved the golden mace in his hand, "Uncle Guo, do you think it is worthy?"

Seeing this, Fu Zhaoxin had no choice but to swallow his anger and said: "Yes, very worthy. Only you, Qiantui, are worthy of this seat."

Zhao Defang laughed and said: "I just made a joke with Uncle Guo, I almost forgot the business!" He slowly stood up, took out an imperial decree from his sleeve, and said with a smile: "Uncle Guo still doesn't kneel down. Order?"

Seeing the imperial decree, Fu Zhaoxin quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed, "The last general, Fu Zhaoxin, respectfully pray for Shengan, may my emperor live long, long live, long live!"

Zhao Defang's expression became a little more serious, and he read aloud: "I am ordered by Haotian, and I made this decree to show my faith. Since the Huangchao riots, the world's heroes have risen together, and there are swords and soldiers everywhere in the world. Fortunately, Taizu Wen Tao Wulue, inheriting the will of Emperor Shizong, striving for the power of the remaining three generations, turning the tide, helping the building to collapse, and the world began to be leveled. However, Liao, Han and other countries stared at us, so that the world often heard golden drums, and the world There are wars from time to time. I really can't bear to see the people suffer from swords and soldiers, so I decided to pacify the Han state to strengthen the prestige of the Song state, so that the Liao state dare not face up to our heavenly kingdom. However, the Han and Liao have been colluding for a long time, and the Liao will never give up on the Han. And according to my will, if you want to destroy the Han, you must first caress the Liao, so that the Liao will not have any affection for the Han, but will have the intention of being close to you. Only in this way can you destroy it in one fell swoop. I have heard for a long time that Zhaoxin has a good governance, and his generals are like clouds , counselors are like rain, and most of them are familiar with the Liao language, they will definitely be worthy of great responsibility, so I specially issue this edict, Wangqing's family and others will not disappoint me!"

Fu Zhaoxin said respectfully: "The general will obey the order!" Then he looked at Zhao Defang in a puzzled manner, "Chitose, the joint discussion between the two countries is of great importance, why didn't the government send someone to go there in person, but took this heavy pair Put the burden on my shoulders?"

Zhao Defang picked up Fu Zhaoxin, handed him both hands of the imperial decree, and asked with a smile: "Uncle Guo, you have been an official for a long time, don't you even understand this?"

Fu Zhaoxin hesitated slightly, guessing: "Could it be that none of the princes in the court is willing to go?"

Zhao Defang nodded, "That's right, my Great Song Dynasty seems to have a lot of talents, but there are very few who are worthy of great positions. Now that Mr. Lu is sick, and Mr. Zhao is demoted, who among the civil servants of the Manchu Dynasty has the ability and courage? So Under this king's recommendation, the heavy responsibility falls on the uncle of the country."

Fu Zhaoxin thought for a moment, then said with a frown: "Chitui, even the official family can't find a suitable candidate, so where can my uncle find someone? If Qiantui doesn't like me, even if he kills me with a golden mace , why do you have to count on me like this?"

Zhao Defang smiled and said: "Haha, unless you resist the order now, it's too late to say anything. As for where you can find someone, I don't know, you can figure it out yourself." He wrote a letter, "Uncle Guo, this is a letter from the Queen's family entrusted by Xiao Wang, please accept it as well."

When Fu Zhaoxin saw the family letter, he thought to himself, "Since my sister became a queen, she has written me very few family letters in the past ten years. Why did she suddenly write to me on a whim?" Very happy, but more is unknown.He was about to ask for details, but Zhao Defang had already gone straight to the gate.

Fu Zhaoxin was stunned again, "Chitose, where do you want to go?"

Zhao Defang didn't turn her head back, she just walked out and said: "My king's mission has been completed, what are you still doing here? Tomorrow morning, I will leave for Beijing. The last time I have is to find my cousin. I don't have time to talk to you." You gossip!"

Seeing that Zhao Defang was gone, Fu Zhaoxin immediately revealed his true colors, and threw the imperial decree in his hand on the ground heavily, his eyes seemed to burst into flames.He suppressed the anger in his heart, opened the family letter written by the queen, and before he finished reading it, the anger in his eyes suddenly turned into joy, and a sinister smile appeared on his face, "Hmph, there is Yuwen Yanyi in the Daming Mansion." One, I have already overwhelmed my uncle, how can I accommodate another Yun Zixiao! Since my sister asked me to keep an eye on this damned guy, once I found out that he had two intentions, I would immediately borrow the Liao Kingdom's knife to take him away. His life is small, so stop blaming my uncle for being unfeeling!"

(End of this chapter)