"If you make any minor mistakes, you will definitely stop them with all your words, regardless of your grievances." Biography of Yang Huan, History of the Yuan Dynasty
Dong Cheng returned to his house with a straight face and said nothing. After hearing the news, Hu Miao, the commander of Shanglinyuan, and Shi Dongfeng, the general of chariots and cavalry, originally wanted to say a few words of comfort, but when they saw Dong Cheng's expression, they suddenly
But they looked at each other and didn't dare to say anything.
But they couldn't help it if they didn't say it. They couldn't just sit with Dong Cheng in a pavilion with all sides open, blowing the cold wind all night in vain and then go back, right?
Dong Feng, also known as Zichan, was a local young powerful man in Chang'an. He also studied under the great scholar Liu Kuan. With the help of his mentor and classmates, he served as a minor official like Yu Ci. Later, he returned to his hometown to manage his family and met Dong.
Cheng inspected the land in Shanglin, but Dong Feng was reluctant to part with the property, and seeing that Ma Rihui's appeals on behalf of others were in vain, he simply became ruthless and used the name of a relative to pay Dong Cheng a lot of money.
At that time, Dong Cheng was thinking about expanding his wings, so he recruited Dong Feng as a general of chariots and cavalry. Until recently, he was gradually used by Dong Cheng and promoted to a long history.
Although Dong Fengren was old, his mind was very flexible. Seeing that Hu Miao did not dare to speak, he bravely said: "Today is really unexpected. I thought that we had a tacit understanding and understood each other's intentions. When we were in Chengming Hall, we would definitely meet
To persuade His Majesty to give in. Who knows?"
Before he finished speaking, Dong Cheng interrupted him and said: "Don't mention this matter again. They dare to play tricks on me and make me lose face in Chengming Hall. Sooner or later I will retaliate."
Hu Miao said at this time: "Dong Gong Ruijian, although there was a miscalculation in this matter, it is a blessing that His Majesty did not pursue it. In addition, because Dong Gong spoke out and argued on the salt and iron matter, all the scholars in Hedong admired Dong Gong's actions.
Virtue.”
Dong Cheng sneered lightly and said: "If it weren't for the admiration of those powerful people in Hedong, it wouldn't be a gain. Otherwise, I would have to break up with these people."
"Dong Gong doesn't need to be angry about this. It's just to let them be proud for a while." Hu Miao said: "Today only Dong Gong stands up for salt and iron, and all the people in Hedong are willing to work for Dong Gong. This is not only gaining wealth, but also
But to win people!”
"You're right, let them be proud for a while, it will last a long time!" Dong Cheng's expression finally softened a little, and he couldn't help but feel less angry: "These people in Hedong are really alone. Look at these people in Chengming Palace today.
Besides me, who else cares about their little things?"
For various reasons, the feud between Dong Cheng and Ma Rixi became stronger and stronger. He originally wanted to ease the relationship between the two, but Ma Rixi had old grudges first and Ma Teng was behind him, so they had no common interests.
Under the circumstances, there is no need to cooperate with Dong Cheng at all. As for the Yang family who is low-key and obscene, as well as Huang Wan and other Guandong scholars who are hostile to their relatives, they will not get together with Dong Cheng.
In order to strengthen his own momentum and avoid completely falling into the hands of the emperor, Dong Cheng did his best to collect Hu Miao. Dong Feng was so frustrated that he used the small powerful on the edge of power for his own purposes. Once the marginalized political figures entered the center of power,
, will be loyal to the source of power. Dong Cheng may not understand this theory, but it does not prevent him from practicing it and exploring it through practice.
Hu Miao and Dong Feng were the marginal figures promoted by Dong Cheng, and the results seemed to be obvious. However, their talents were not enough, and they could only barely maintain Dong Cheng's power, but could not make it go further.
Therefore, he set his sights on the Hedong tycoons who had recently disappeared from the court due to the Baibo rebellion. Their power was weak and they were gradually marginalized.
Dong Cheng chose to work with Ma Rixi and others to advocate for Salt and Iron. In addition to joining forces to force the emperor to bow his head, he also wanted to find ways to subdue the Hedong scholars. Although the first goal has not been achieved, Ma Rixi and Yang He and others indirectly harmed the interests of the scholars in Hedong. If they seceded from Hedong, they would undoubtedly be handed over to Dong Cheng.
How could this not make Dong Cheng feel gratified and resentful at the same time?
They are also comforting sentences, but what I said was arbitrarily cut off by him. Can you listen to what Hu Miao said?
Dong Feng couldn't help but frown, suppressing the displeasure in his heart, and continued: "Dong Gong is good at planning, and his subordinates really admire him. I heard that Hedong Wei Jian, Guan Qiu Jian, Cheng Yin and others were all good talents for a while, Dong Feng Why don't you conquer the throne?"
"Wei Jian gathered all the families in Hedong to contribute food and troops to the army. Guanqiu Jian rode alone and said that King Youxian of the Xiongnu was coming to court. These two men are indeed talented people from Hedong. I also wanted to win over them, but it is a pity that they have been banned by the court. Conscripted." Dong Cheng felt a little regretful and said: "Although I can't appoint him as a staff member, I can still make friends with him carefully and draw him to help the court. As for Cheng Yin and others, I can start thinking about it."
After finishing speaking, the resentment in Dong Cheng's heart gradually subsided, and he knew that it would be useless to talk about it any more, so he took the initiative to change the topic: "Xiliang Ma Teng and Han Sui went to the temple again, and they have confirmed their schedule for the pilgrimage. Already."
This is a big deal, Hu Miao and Dong Feng immediately listened.
"On the seventeenth of next month."
"So long?" Dong Feng was a little surprised: "It's only August 21st, and there's still more than half a month left! Why did they delay it for so long?"
"It is said that there is not enough food and grass, so we have to wait until the autumn harvest, after the wheat and millet are harvested, before we can set off." Dong Cheng said solemnly: "Your Majesty also agreed today. This was actually Ma Rixi's idea, in order to show that the court was honest with us. Please allow the two of them to temporarily garrison Jingzhao with thousands of troops each."
"I'm afraid they will linger here and not be able to leave." Dong Feng was a little worried.
Dong Cheng disagreed and said: "So what? There are only ten thousand people in total, and they are Hungarian, Qiang and Hu races. What use can a tribe without all the armor and soldiers be? Moreover, Ma Rixi's courage can only be relied on. It's just a matter of force, how dare you give Ma Teng's official title to me? If he really had such courage, he wouldn't have been suppressed by Wang Yun in the first place."
"Hey." Hu Miao suddenly laughed, as if he had thought of something extremely proud.
Dong Cheng asked: "Why are you doing this?"
"I just want to." Hu Miao said with cupped hands, and with a smile on his face, he pretended to be profound and said: "It would be best if they could just stay in Gyeonggi Province like this."
"Only if they stay in the capital, can we have the name of attacking and retaliating?" Dong Feng understood somewhat, stroking his beard and muttered: "Huns, Qiang and Husbands do not wear fine clothes, do not listen to teachings, and do not understand the teachings of saints. This is the reason. They are just unruly savages, let them stay near Chang'an, I am not afraid that they will not cause trouble."
"That's right!" Hu Miao couldn't help but look at Dong Feng and then Dong Cheng in surprise: "Not only that, we can also make plans in other places."
After hearing the plan that Hu Miao had in mind, Dong Cheng was overjoyed. If he could really do what Hu Miao said, the face he lost today would not be long before he could get it back from Ma Rixi!
"Good!" Dong Cheng couldn't help but hold up his palms and praised without hesitation: "You are worthy of being the one who can solve my problems. Even the two people around His Majesty, Jia and Xun, are not as resourceful as you."
"Dong Gong praises you, praises you!" Hu Miao was also very proud and said with a smile.