"Is there a relationship between Yang Shijun and the emperor's uncle?"
Liang Jing and Wang Deng asked an official who received them.
This is no secret. The official smiled and said: "The situation between Tanzhou and Chenzhou is delicate, and there are three major ministries separated in between, so the two sides need to communicate frequently and coordinate."
Three dogs squatting there could cause a fight if not careful.
Wang Deng asked: "How is the personal relationship between Yang Shijun and the emperor's uncle?"
The official's expression turned cold and he said calmly: "There is no personal relationship."
"Come out."
The officials walked out of the lobby. One of them had red and swollen eyes, but he felt relieved as if he had thrown away a heavy burden.
"Zitai!"
Yang Xuan had a headache when he heard Liang Jing's voice.
"Can't we just go to Ningxing directly?" Since it's a mission, wouldn't it be better to go through formal channels?
Wang Deng coughed dryly and said, "That's it! We need to ask the emperor's uncle to lead the way and pass on a message."
"I will take you to find your uncle."
What will the emperor's uncle be like?
Is it easy to deal with?
Can……
Yang Xuan always felt that Wang Deng and Liang Jing had evil intentions.
What does Chang'an mean?
Yang Xuan always thought that the purpose of sending Liang Jing as an envoy was to plate gold, but an envoy was just an envoy, so why should he be so sneaky?
"Uncle Emperor!"
After entering the house, Yang Xuan shouted without anyone noticing.
"Zitai! Wait a minute."
The voice is a little weak.
Wang Deng whispered: "I'm afraid I'm weak."
The image of a thin man already appeared in Liang Jing's mind.
"Ahem!"
Coupled with the cough... isn't this a tuberculosis ghost?
Liang Jing looked at the door with a smile.
A crutch comes out first.
Wang Deng recognized the material and said: "It turns out to be a crutch made of a wooden pole used for making horses."
The horse's pole must be strong.
Squeak!
The crutch bent sharply downward.
It was like being pinned down by a giant object.
Wang Deng: "..."
Liang Jing: "..."
On the way, they learned that He Lianchun had been in Tanzhou for many years and could be called a local emperor.
but……
Squeak!
A fat old man came out.
"How come the emperor's uncle walked out on his own? Yan, Yan!" Yang Xuan went over to help him, and Helian Yan came out of the room next to him, "I was preparing ointment for the emperor's uncle."
An attendant brought a stool and the emperor sat down.
Everyone couldn't help but look at the stool.
squeak!
Fortunately, the stool held up.
He Lianchun squinted at the sun and said, "Comfortable."
He can be regarded as a man of two lifetimes, and he is more calm now.
"What's the matter?"
Liang Jing glanced at Wang Deng.
The veterans stepped forward and said, "I am Wang Deng, the Minister of the Ministry of War. This is Liang Jing, the Minister of the Ministry of War. The two of us have been ordered to go to Daliao as envoys..."
"Just go to Ningxing directly." He Lianchun looked calm.
"This matter... we have to discuss it with the emperor in private." Wang Deng smiled like a traitor.
"A secret thing?"
"right."
"I am now on the verge of death, are you two sure you want to find me?"
Well!
Wang Deng and Liang Jing were startled.
Yang Xuan said: "The emperor's uncle offended Ning Xing and is preparing to go to Ning Xing to plead guilty."
Ning Xing is the emperor!
Wang Deng and Liang Jing were a little dumbfounded.
All the plans made along the way were in vain!
The two of them said goodbye immediately.
After returning to their residence, the two ordered them to watch their surroundings and not allow anyone to approach.
Indoors, Liang Jing drank the cold tea in one gulp, placed the tea cup heavily on the table, and cursed: "He Lianchun is useless, should we go directly to Ningxing?"
Wang Deng looked solemn and said, "The purpose of our trip must not be revealed, otherwise the Tang Dynasty will be shaken if word spreads."
"Then what should we do?" Liang Jing's face changed. "How about we go to Ningxing and find someone to send the message to?"
"Who?" Wang Deng shook his head, "These matters can only be discussed in secret and cannot be made public."
Liang Jing took a deep breath and said, "Lin Ya and others are very powerful in Northern Liao. Once this matter is made public, they will definitely make a noise. When the time comes...it is not a pity for you and me to die. What will I do?"
Wang Deng smiled bitterly, "Yes! If it weren't for Lin Ya and others, it would be fine even if this matter was reported to the mission."
Liang Jing looked gloomy, "Your Majesty's face!"
"Yes." Wang Deng said cautiously: "This matter will not have any impact on the empress, right?"
Liang Jing shook his head and nodded again, "The prince has become a waste. Yang Songcheng and the queen are impatient and want to bring the King of Yue up. When the King of Yue takes over, life will be difficult for the empress."
"That and this matter..."
"If the empress wants to survive under the oppression of the four surnames of her family and the queen, who will she rely on?"
"Your Majesty's favor."
"Old Wang, you are so confused."
"I... feel ashamed."
"Your Majesty's favor is important, but the situation...it will change!"
After hearing these words, Wang Deng stood up and said, "I have unbearable abdominal pain."
"Go!" Liang Jing waved his hand lightly.
Wang Deng went out and closed the door.
The room is dark.
Liang Jing suddenly sneered.
"The emperor's favor is like morning dew, it seems crystal clear, but it disappears without a trace as soon as the sun comes out."
"He dotes on his sister, but he will not make enemies of his entire family over a woman. Anyone who thinks so is a fool!"
"Look, I was promoted so quickly that the people in Chang'an were stunned. They all said it would be better to have a daughter."
"But why did Your Majesty allow me to be promoted so quickly? Is it still a favor?"
"Ho ho ho!"
Liang Jing laughed softly, and finally beat the table gently, gasping: "The Prime Minister is neutral, but His Majesty cannot control his group. Yang Songcheng and others are on the other side, and they are using each other with Your Majesty... Let's figure it out.
Come on, Your Majesty doesn’t have anyone of your own.”
"I have won over many officials in the past few years. It seems loose, but who is not loose? Is it true that the four surnames in the family have loyalty first? They are not gathered together for profit."
"Prime Minister Zuo and others are not good birds, they are just working together. As long as the benefits are sufficient, I can gather a group of people for my own use."
"He saw all this and looked at me coldly as I tried to win over the courtiers. He looked at me coldly at how I tried to fight against the four members of my family."
"He felt that there should be a dog of his own in the court, so he tried every means to pull me up. In the palace, my sister was waiting for him, but in the court, my dog was biting hard for him."
"A person should be upright, but he is so poor!"
"How about being a dog? You have to bend your back."
"But wealth is all on the ground, and you have to bend down to pick it up. So, should I be a human or a dog?"
Liang Jing smiled: "Of course, let's be a dog!"
…
Wang Deng rushed to Taoxian County on horseback.
"As an envoy?"
Huang Chunhui felt that Wang Deng had drunk too much and said, "I'm leaving as I am. But why are you on this mission?"
As the governor of Northern Xinjiang, he has the right to know this matter.
But Wang Deng shook his head, "This matter is confidential and cannot be leaked until it is completed."
Huang Chunhui drooped his eyelids, "Then why did you come to see me?"
A servant has no confidence in front of him.
Wang Deng said softly: "This trip requires someone who knows the ins and outs of Northern Liao, and..." He waved his hands vigorously, with a fierce light in his eyes, "When it's critical, you have to stand firm!" Gu Ling
"Both civil and military?"
"Yes." Wang Deng lowered his stance, "Huang Xianggong has many talents under his command, and this matter is of great importance..."
Huang Chunhui narrowed his eyes, "Is there any danger?"
Wang Deng shook his head, "The main thing is that he is both civil and military. Regardless of whether this matter is successful or not, His Majesty will take credit."
Huang Chunhui was moved.
Isn’t this gold plating?
As for deception, Wang Deng didn't have the guts to deceive him, otherwise Huang Chunhui could have someone pretend to be a horse thief and kill Wang Deng on the grassland.
Just like when Liao Jin had people manipulate and throw the two noble sons into the hands of Yelu Xi.
These days, if you are not ruthless, you will not be able to stand firm!
Gold plating... who goes?
He thought about his subordinates.
Liu Qing coughed dryly and said, "Mr. Yang Xuan has killed a lot of people recently, and some people are clamoring to pay 100,000 yuan to buy his head. I'm thinking, how about... let him go out to avoid the limelight?"
Wang Deng's eyes lit up, "Shijun Yang? That couldn't be better."
Yang Xuan has a good relationship with the emperor's uncle, so he can use his strength if things go wrong.
"Okay!" Wang Deng couldn't wait to say: "This time, I saw Yang Shijun leading 500 cavalry to defeat three major troops and 3,000 cavalry. His commanding grace made me wish I could use a painting.
Draw it."
Huang Chunhui smiled, "If something happens..."
If his generals were lost in Beiliao, Wang Deng would not have to come back.
Wang Deng knew this and blinked hard, "I'm sure nothing will happen!"
This trip is all about communication, nothing serious.
…
Autumn in Ningxing is a bit bleak.
"Your Majesty, your uncle is here with the Tang Dynasty envoy."
He Lianfeng put down the memorial in his hand and rubbed the center of his brow. The chamberlain beside him, He Zhong, bowed and handed over a cup of hot tea and said softly: "Your Majesty, take a rest!"
He Lianfeng took the hot tea and took a sip, "What did Eagle Guard say?"
The chamberlain said: "The Eagle Guard said that... the emperor's uncle failed to attack Fengzhou. After withdrawing his troops, he drove away his subordinates and went to strangle a group of horse thieves alone. When he was dying, he was saved by Yang Xuan, the governor of Chenzhou."
"captive?"
"No, I said I was visiting Chenzhou."
"It seems that there is some friendship between the two."
"When Yang Xuan was the magistrate of Taiping County, he was summoned by the emperor's uncle and threatened."
"He knows how to leave incense everywhere."
There was no hint of joy or anger in the emperor's tone.
He Chong quietly retreated to the side, raised his head slightly, and saw Prince Heliandan standing outside.
He Lianfeng took a few sips of tea and said, "Let him go home and take care of him, and take good care of him..."
There was a touch of ease in these words.
He Chong knew that the emperor's uncle would not be able to pass this test.
The emperor in front of him seemed gentle and gentle, but as someone close to him, He Chong knew the emperor's ruthlessness and thirst for power.
For this reason, he fought secretly with Lin Ya and others several times. For this reason, he purged the clan...
The emperor's uncle He Lianchun was a dog left behind by the late emperor. In He Lianfeng's opinion, this dog should not exist.
Now that the dog has arrived in Ningxing, He Lianfeng has also prepared a dog beating stick.
After a while, the emperor's uncle can go underground to find the late emperor and cry.
"What brings the mission here?"
The chamberlain said: "It is said that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty was concerned about His Majesty and sent someone to visit and express his regards."
"Is Li Mi worried about my death?" He Lianfeng smiled slightly, "Let's settle it first!"
He raised his head and saw the prince, with a more serious look in his eyes, "You traitor! Can you deal with the servant yesterday?"
Heliandan came in, knelt down and said, "Aye, it has been dealt with."
He Zhong looked at the prince and thought of yesterday...
Yesterday, the emperor suddenly arrived at the East Palace and happened to see the prince resting on the leg of a beautiful chamberlain. He was furious. The prince also pleaded for the chamberlain, saying that he was just a plaything.
If he hadn't been worried that the matter would escalate and be taken advantage of by Lin Ya and others, the emperor would have planned to execute the chamberlain in public yesterday.
He Lianfeng's face turned slightly bright, "As a prince, it's fine if you don't want to make progress. You spend all your time doing things that are useless to the country. Look at Sanlang, he has been studying hard all day long. He is happy to see me. But you, when you see me
I am like a mouse seeing a cat!"
Heliandan lowered his head, his eyes filled with anger.
"yes."
"go back!"
The prince resigned.
"etc."
The prince turned around.
He bowed his head respectfully.
"Let Saburo come."
Upon hearing this title, the prince's back arched slightly as he lowered his head.
He Lianfeng picked up the memorial and ignored the prince.
I don't know how much time passed, but footsteps came from outside.
"Aye! Aye!"
Hearing this voice, the corners of He Lianfeng's mouth raised slightly, "Young man, don't come in yet!"
He is also a traitor, but this traitor talks a lot about pampering.
A young man of seventeen or eighteen years old walked in. His face was like a crown jewel, and a trace of elegance could be seen between his eyebrows. "Aye, eh! Brother."
The young man is the third prince Helianxun.
He first saluted the emperor.
"It thundered last night, did Aye sleep well?"
"Okay." He Lianfeng's tone became gentler.
"I was woken up, and then I thought about what Aye taught me when I was a child, so I covered my head with the quilt, and I fell asleep as expected."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The emperor couldn't help but laugh.
He Lianxun then saluted the prince and said, "Brother, I found a few unique copies and I will give them to you later."
Heliandan smiled and said: "Sanlang likes these, and there are some there. If you like them, just take them and see them."
"Thank you, brother!" Helianxun was delighted.
He Lianfeng stroked his beard and smiled, "It just so happened that a delegation from the Tang Dynasty came. I have been busy recently, Prince."
"Aye." Heliandan's heart moved.
"Saburo."
"Aye!"
"If you two go to receive the envoy, let me know if you have any difficulties."
There was a hint of gloom in the prince's eyes, which then dissipated.
He Lianxun hesitated for a moment, "Ah Ye, I still have a few books that I haven't finished yet..."
He Lianfeng laughed and scolded: "The book won't be able to run away! Besides, no matter how many books you read, it won't be enough to gain experience. I wish I could learn some coping methods from your elder brother."
"yes."
The two resigned.
Behind him, the emperor whispered: "Every time Saburo comes, I can't help but feel happy."
The prince outside the door was shaken and then returned to normal.
After the mission arrives, officials will come to meet them.
"May I ask your envoy, what is the purpose of this behavior?"
Wang Deng said: "Your Majesty sent me here, firstly, to greet His Majesty the Liao Emperor, and secondly, I want to discuss some matters with His Majesty."
Liang Jing asked: "I wonder when I can see your Majesty?"
The official said: "Your Majesty ordered His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Third Prince to receive the delegation."
There was a look of disappointment in Wang Deng's eyes, and Liang Jing took a deep breath uncontrollably.
Yang Xuan was behind, and when he saw this, he knew that these two people might be traveling with some secrets.
After the officials left, Wang Deng and Liang Jing discussed in secret for a long time.
Yang Xuan was thinking about the outcome of the emperor's uncle, and also thought about He Lianyan's willingness to follow the emperor's uncle back. He could not help but have more admiration for this woman.
After a secret discussion, Liang Jing found Yang Xuan.
"Zitai, I know that you were originally sent as an envoy to Southern Zhou Dynasty and you were very capable. I still need to let you know about this matter."
"I won't get involved!" Yang Xuan really didn't want to get involved in this matter.
"This is a serious matter."
"It is related to the safety of the Tang Dynasty."
"What's the matter?" Yang Xuan thought, maybe Li Mi is going to die?
Now that Li Mi has passed away, there will be a lot of excitement. The four surnames of the family will take advantage of the situation, and the entire Tang Dynasty will be in chaos.
"Your Majesty is preparing to attack Southern Zhou Dynasty!"