Ningxing in early summer is like a flower bud that has just bloomed, looking at everything around it shyly. Occasionally, the wind blows, and pedestrians lower their heads slightly, just like a flower bud closing its petals.
"Why is there so much wind and sand this year?"
Lin Ya stood outside the imperial city, stretched out her hand to wipe her face, and asked, "Is Changling coming?"
The staff beside him said: "Ms. sir, the eldest princess did not come today."
There was a hint of sarcasm on Lin Ya's thin face, "The emperor wants to use Changling's prestige to help him win over people's hearts, but he also wants her to have no power at all. How can such a good thing happen in the world?"
The staff laughed and said: "It shows that the emperor is stupid!"
"No, he is not stupid!" Lin Ya said calmly, "Anyone would be like this in that position. Power is so fascinating that people will forget wisdom and friendship.
Isn't it true that the late emperor was like this back then? Let me tell you a secret. Do you know why these old men can compete with the late emperor?"
Several officials said in unison: "Of course your husband is wise."
"I'm not smart enough." Lin Ya shook her head, "I'm stupid, but the emperor is even stupider, that is, the emperor is a little bit more stupid than me, so I can survive.
As for stupidity, it does not mean that they are not smart enough, but that under the temptation of power, they will make mistakes when thinking about problems. There are better and easier choices, but they often choose shortcuts or can grab more.
Beneficial approach.
But this world! When you gain something, you will inevitably lose something. People who cannot see this will suffer big losses in the end.
Under the temptation of power, the emperor's eyes were almost blind, so he followed the delicious taste of power and forgot wisdom."
A chamberlain came out and saluted, "Minister Zuo, please come with your servant."
In the main hall, the emperor and several ministers were talking in low voices.
"Changling said yesterday that Daliao's trouble lies with the Shegu tribe. As for the northern border, just keep it safe. When the time comes, Chang'an will naturally put pressure on Daliao..."
There was a smile on the corner of the emperor's mouth. Zhang Miao, the advisor, saw this and knew that the emperor was dissatisfied.
Privy Councilor Xiao Hua said: "Your Majesty, over in Chang'an, there is a fierce battle between Li Mi and the clan and family members. Unless they are willing to abandon their past grudges... I think it will be difficult. Unless, Northern Xinjiang can make a news that shocks the world.
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"The world is shaken, Yang Xuan is proclaimed king? Maybe there is a rebellion, or..." Zhang Miao's eyes were slightly cold, "Or Daliao suffered a heavy blow."
"Yang Xuan announced at the beginning of spring that he would march north. I am not worried about Tanzhou. That place is remote and we will have to disperse the troops in the northern border area. Yang Xuan is not stupid. Even if he wants to attack Tanzhou, it will be later." The emperor looked at it.
After thinking about it for a long time, he said calmly, "Lin Jun is here in Taizhou. Lin Ya's nephew, among other things, has a way of using soldiers. If he guards Taizhou, Yang Xuan can only do nothing."
"Your Majesty, do you mean Kunzhou?" Xiao Hua said.
The emperor shook his head, "I don't know either. To be honest, I am only now aware of the pain of Northern Xinjiang in the past. Daliao is watching from the side, but I don't know when Daliao will attack, where to attack, how many troops and horses, who will lead the troops, and what the target is.
What... Huang Chunhui's pain, now it's my turn to bear it..."
The Lord humiliates the minister and dies!
Xiao Hua and others saluted.
"I am incompetent."
The emperor sighed, "Speaking of incompetence, I am not much better. Daliao has not lost its territory for many years, but it has continued to make exceptions after I succeeded to the throne.
Neizhou, a whole state is in ruins. To be honest, when I dream back at midnight, I will think about it. If I see the late emperor in the future, the late emperor asks, how is Daliao? But I can't answer. Just thinking about it makes my heart ache.
"
For the emperor's sake, Xiao Hua couldn't help crying, "I would like to lead the army south to find Yang Xuan for a decisive battle."
"I know your loyalty and bravery, but I can't live without you."
Xiao Hua was an old minister of the late emperor, and he was the most loyal and brave one. After He Lianchun succeeded to the throne, he relied on Qiancheng and was often by his side to advise on political affairs.
Lin Ya was so powerful that when the emperor first ascended the throne, he and his group were often suppressed. At that time, it was Xiao Hua who stood up and played one against ten, supporting a small but safe sky for the emperor.
The emperor also reciprocated the favor, with three days of rewards and two days of praise. Xiao Hua's children and grandchildren were granted official titles, and the emperor even married the clan daughter to Xiao Hua's third son.
People at the time said that if the late emperor and the emperor had not had a daughter, Xiao Hua would probably have a princess daughter-in-law.
This shows how much Xiao Hua is relied on.
Lin Ya was also quite afraid of Xiao Hua. One time after drinking, she said, whoever can kill this beast for me, I should make use of this person.
On the second day, Xiao Hua took the initiative to ask Lin Ya about the matter, and Lin Ya naturally denied it.
Xiao Hua's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations: If you admit it, I can still look down upon you.
People who are like flies and dogs and have nothing to do with kings are worthy of coveting the country and the country?
In one sentence, Lin Ya's pattern was cut off by 30%. The emperor was drunk all night and couldn't stop praising Xiao Hua.
At this moment, the monarch and his ministers were in harmony with each other. Zhang Miao smiled and said: "Although Yang Xuan has gained power for a while, the more powerful he becomes, the more Chang'an will be afraid of him. I am thinking what will happen to Chang'an if he moves to the next state."
Xiao Hua also felt that the atmosphere just now was a little more tragic, so he followed these words and said: "If he goes to another state, Li Bi may not be able to sit still in the pear garden."
"Oh! Xiao Qing, tell me." The emperor took a sip of tea and said, "I'll give you tea, gentlemen."
Xiao Hua thanked him, and then said: "The palace change is close to treason, and Li Mi took advantage of the two palace changes to seize the throne. In order to cover up, after Li Min succeeded to the throne, he hinted that the place continued to praise the saint. It didn't take long for there to be
The ministers said that this was a prosperous age, and all parties immediately agreed. So, it became a prosperous age of the Great Qian Dynasty. But you have to have something to say about the prosperous age!"
The chamberlain brought tea, Xiao Hua took it and took a sip, and then said: "After all, it is a peaceful country and a peaceful people. But there is Liao in the north, a rebellion in the south, and countless refugees in the country. What kind of peaceful country and people is this?"
Zhang Miao said with a smile: "Li Mi is shameless, and the ministers are ignorant of their conscience, but they complement each other."
The emperor nodded, "A prosperous age needs something to say, and Li Bi doesn't have one, but good news comes from Northern Xinjiang again and again. If Yang Xuan is loyal to him, that's all. This is to add luster to the so-called prosperous age. But everyone knows that Li Bi
Bi called Yang Xuan Yang Ni.
A traitor keeps making progress, but he, the emperor, only knows how to enjoy himself in the pear garden and make judgments!"
Xiao Hua nodded, "Your Majesty, I think that if Yang Xuan is smart, he should stay in Neizhou and not offend Li Mi. At least, this should be the case before Li Mi gets old."
Everyone should choose this way.
Build the wall high and be king slowly.
When the emperor of Chang'an is old and unable to control the world, wouldn't it be nice for you to dance around again?
This is ordinary people's thinking.
But Yang Guogong seemed to have a fire chasing him behind his butt, and kept making progress in all directions.
The reason is unknown.
The emperor took a sip of tea, coughed dryly, and the fat on his cheeks trembled.
"I think that if he attacks again this time, his ambition will be clear."
Xiao Hua nodded. "What your Majesty said is true. When he attacks again this time, he does not put Chang'an in his eyes. He clearly wants to be self-reliant. In this way, Chang'an's suspicion will turn into a fight between ourselves and the enemy. In this way, it is not a bad thing.
"
The emperor suddenly smiled and said, "You and I, the monarch and our ministers, have been talking for a long time, but we gave away the land of Daliao as a gift."
Xiao Hua said with a smile: "Although Lin Jun is Lin Ya's nephew, he is quite good at using soldiers. He must establish his authority in Taizhou. If Yang Xuan seizes a state under his nose, then
For him, the prestige was lost.
Don’t forget, those people within Lin Ya, especially Lin Ya’s sons, are quite dissatisfied with him. Therefore, I believe that if Yang Xuan sends troops this time, there will definitely be a big battle between him and Lin Jun."
"I'm a little curious about who wins and who loses!" The emperor coughed dryly, "Lin Ya is here."
Outside the palace, a chamberlain came in.
"Your Majesty, I would like to see you, Prime Minister Zuo."
The emperor nodded, and the atmosphere in the palace suddenly became much colder.
Lin Ya came in, saluted, and said, "Your Majesty, I have been thinking about the situation in southern Xinjiang recently and I am a little worried."
"Oh! Tell me." The emperor looked calm.
Lin Ya said: "The front line of southern Xinjiang, from left to right, is Tanzhou, Chenzhou, Neizhou, Taizhou, Kunzhou... Neizhou has fallen into the hands of the enemy, and there is a hole in this line. Yang Xuanke can exploit both sides.
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Lin Jun is here in Taizhou, so I'm not worried. But Sang Yuanxing in Kunzhou is mediocre in talent. If Yang Xuan's army comes to Kunzhou, I'm worried that he won't be able to hold on for ten days. Maybe I'm talking too much..."
Xiao Hua said lightly: "What happens to Sang Yuanxing? It's up to one's own opinion. The Prime Minister's intentions..."
The weasel gave New Year greetings to the rooster... everyone had this idea.
Lin Ya said: "I think that this line seems to be strong, but each state has its own way, and it is easy for Yang Xuan to defeat it one by one...
The Privy Council thought I was lying? During the battle in Neizhou, did the surrounding counties and counties have reinforcements? Only the farthest Tanzhou sent reinforcements. If not, how could Yang Xuan easily defeat Neizhou?"
He looked at the emperor. "Your Majesty, this situation of everyone doing their own thing should change. If this thread is twisted into a rope and seals Yang Xuan in northern Xinjiang. In this way, he will naturally seek a way out. If it is impossible to go north, he will naturally
Wouldn't it be good to turn our attention to the south... sit back and watch the civil strife in the Tang Dynasty?"
There is something in these words!
Lin Jun was praised as the pinnacle of stability in southern Xinjiang.
Xiao Hua said: "Does Prime Minister Zuo mean to reorganize officials in southern Xinjiang?"
Lin Ya nodded, "I feel that General Lin Jun can be ordered to lead the defense of southern Xinjiang. If anything is wrong, it will be his fault."
This means issuing a military order.
Leave Nanjiang to Lin Jun, and if something goes wrong, just ask him for his fault.
These words were quite powerful, but the emperor squinted his eyes and said calmly: "Most of the officials and generals in southern Xinjiang are fulfilling their duties, why are you so worried?"
Logically, Lin Ya should argue next.
"Yes! I resign!"
emperor:"……"
This is wrong!
Has Lin Ya changed her character?
Xiao Hua stared at Lin Ya and said, "Prime Minister Zuo, walk slowly."
"Easy to say."
Lin Ya went out, and Zhang Miao said: "This person's words were very aggressive, but his ending was extremely calm. It's not like his style."
The emperor had an idea, "I think he is clearing things up."
Xiao Hua nodded, "What your Majesty said is true. Lin Yalai, this is a clearing up. If Kunzhou and Chenzhou are lost, then it means that he has foresight, no wonder him. In this case, the responsibility is all your Majesty's.
If Yang Xuan's attack on Taizhou is blocked by Lin Jun, then it will be a great success and his foresight. This man has taken all the advantages."
"But there is a prerequisite for him to do this, that is, Lin Jun can block Yang Xuan's offensive." Zhang Miao said.
The emperor looked at Xiao Hua.
Xiao Hua hesitated for a moment and nodded.
The emperor sighed in his heart.
On the one hand, he hopes that Lin Jun will be defeated, which will give Lin Ya a heavy blow. On the other hand, he hopes that Lin Jun can defend Taizhou and even defeat Yang Xuan.
"Your Majesty." Someone came and asked, "General Helian of the Eagle Guard, please see me."
The emperor nodded.
"I resign!"
Xiao Hua and others resigned.
The emperor smiled and said: "Although the weather is getting hotter, it is still cold in the morning and evening. I gave Xiao Qing one of the tiger skins they gave me last time. Whether it is used as a mat or spread on the bed, it will keep you warm!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
When Xiao Hua went out, he happened to meet He Lianhong.
She has long hair reaching her waist and cold eyes.
"Commander Helian." Lin Ya smiled.
He Lianhong looked at him and said, "Well done, Prime Minister Zuo."
The chamberlain who sent Lin Ya out couldn't help but secretly smacked his tongue, thinking that in all the civil and military officials in the court, there were really not many people who dared to ridicule Lin Ya face to face.
Lin Ya smiled and then left.
He Lianhong entered the hall.
"Your Majesty, there is trouble happening over at Lin Ya."
"Oh!" The emperor squinted, "Tell me."
He Lianhong said: "Lin Ya's two sons have recently attracted many people to put pressure on Lin Ya, trying to bring Lin Jun down."
The emperor pondered for a long time, "Why?"
The emperor naturally knew why, but he asked questions knowingly. This was also a kind of temptation.
He Lianhong said: "Lin Ya supported Lin Jun's development in the south, which made his two sons jealous... After all, no matter how famous you are, it can't compare to the reality of having an army in your hands."
He Lianchun squinted his eyes, as if in a daze.
But He Lianhong knew that the emperor was making a major decision.
"Sure?"
This means attention, and it is also a question before making a decision.
"I'm sure they discussed this matter not once or twice."
The emperor waved his hand, "Stay back!"
and!
Explain that she cannot interfere with the subsequent matters.
He Lianhong resigned.
The emperor said: "Let Liu Song come."
When it comes to the emperor's confidants, Liu Song ranks first.
Then, the emperor whispered: "Go and ask my people."
A chamberlain nodded and went out quietly.
Liu Song came in a hurry and looked like he had just woken up.
"It's easy to sleep at this time of year, but I can't sleep."
The emperor joked and turned to the topic, "The Eagle Guard came to report that Lin Ya's two sons are planning to deal with Lin Jun. What do you think?"
Liu Song rubbed his eyes and said, "This has been determined in advance."
He Lianchun nodded, "I've already sent someone to go."
Not long after, the chamberlain came back and said, "Wan Lingxiao said it is true."
Liu Song stroked his beard and smiled: "Your Majesty, what Lin Ya fears most is civil strife. At this moment, Your Majesty can deal with it calmly. I think the top priority is two things. One, take advantage of the situation to suppress Lin Ya; the other...",
He glanced at the emperor and said, "In order to fight against foreign aggression, we must first settle the domestic affairs. The eldest princess has been very powerful recently!"