In March, the weather in the North was still a bit cold, but with the spring breeze gradually picking up, it became much warmer.
On this day, the sky was clear and clear. On the road leading to Zhuojun, Hebei Province, a line of carriages and horses came meandering. As they marched, Jinyang City was already faintly visible.
Among the team, Liu Bin, who was riding on a horse from Zhongshushe, was a little depressed.
He had no choice but to work hard all the way, and he was in a rather gloomy mood. This trip to Jinyang as an envoy was not a good thing in his opinion. Li Ding'an was a murderer, and he was ruthless... Well, everyone in Hebei and Shandong
They all pale in comparison.
Isn't that right? Let's not talk about other things, just talk about being able to move the people of Youzhou to Jin. How can anyone with a slightly softer heart be able to do it?
When an envoy comes to such a person, his life is no longer his own.
Furthermore, Empress Xiao was welcomed back to Jinyang by Li Ding'an. When people in Hebei and Shandong talked about this empress, most of them smiled obscenely and coveted her beauty.
But that was in his own place, so he could say whatever he wanted to say, but once they appeared in front of Empress Xiao... Liu Bin imagined it for a moment, but there was a faint chill behind him, feeling that his own life was even more hanging in the balance.
point.
At this time, he was also full of complaints. He thought that Liu Bin, who had been with the emperor for many years in the north and south, and his achievements were no less than those of Tong Guangshou and others, but now he was sent as an envoy to Jin. It looked like he was here to die.
of……
It’s just that the Supreme Being doesn’t miss the old relationship. I heard that it was Pei Ju who was the slanderer. He didn’t do anything to the person named Pei on weekdays. He also respected him very much and often treated him as a teacher. But this guy Pei Ju is like this
Treat him like this, damn it, if he can survive this mission by chance, he will definitely make Pei Hongda look good.
Well, this Liu Zhongshu is not very ambitious, and he is actually a bit inappropriate as an envoy, because he has never been out of Hebei and Shandong, and he is not a member of a wealthy family. He has no acquaintances outside, so he cannot perform some of the functions of an envoy.
competent.
Just as he thought, let alone welcoming Empress Xiao back, whether his own life can be saved or not depends on God's will.
But as one of Dou Jiande's most trusted advisers, it would be unfair to say that he is worse than Dugu Huaien. Just like now, although he is full of complaints, he still puts on his official uniform neatly and tries to sit upright on the horse, because
He knew that someone to welcome them into Jinyang might appear at any time.
When they met for the first time, he needed to leave the other party with an impression of neither fear nor arrogance before he could talk to him. And welcoming back Empress Xiao was basically an impossible task, so he could only settle for the next best thing and make a good friend with Li Ding'an.
, the main thing is that if this matter is done properly, then the mission will be fulfilled after returning.
Thinking of this, he calmed down, turned around and looked around, looking at the Jin cavalry cruising around the team, and once again thought a little enviously, if there is such a cavalry on the side, why should Wang Shichong be afraid of him? Hebei
I'm afraid all the counties in Shandong have already been trampled under their feet.
They had already experienced the horror of Daizhou's cavalry, and ever since they crossed Taihang and appeared on the ground in Jin, Jin's cavalry had appeared near them.
After that, they didn’t need to send people out themselves. They passed on the cavalry and the guards followed them all the way. There were also two groups of cavalry in the middle. They were all cavalry wearing half-armor. They were strong and skilled in riding. Let Liu Bin and others fight against the Daizhou cavalry.
The army has more understanding.
On the way, I chatted with several cavalry generals who were leading the troops. Only one guy who looked obviously Turkic had a louder mouth and said a few words to him.
The year before last, Li Ding'an led his troops to the north and completely defeated Ashina, who was about to ascend the throne of the Turkic Khan.
After hearing this, Liu Bin was so shocked that he almost fell off his horse. After thinking about it, he said to himself, "You really know how to brag. How much wealth did Li Ding'an give you to make you brag so hard?"
Naturally, he didn't believe these words. The powerful Turks all knew who the standing Buddha Ashina was. He was also familiar with it. If Princess Yicheng killed the standing Buddha, it would be easy to say.
You said Li Ding'an...
Well, some miraculous battles, if not on a grand scale, have everyone rushing to praise them, but others have a delayed effect. When it comes to Li Po, the delayed effect is even better.
Because that war took place in the Yunzhong Grassland, as long as the Turks did not expose their ugliness, most people in the south would just treat it as a joke.
Again, during the period when Li Po did not have the right to speak, some of his great achievements would never be recognized by the princes.
Just like Li Yuan often thought, if Li Po hadn't held back the Turks in the north, his march south to Chang'an would never have gone so smoothly, but he would never tell anyone about it.
Only fools would do this kind of thing that promotes the good name of others but does no good to themselves.
There was also a general sent by Yanmen. This was a subordinate of Wang Zhibian, the commander-in-chief of the march in Daizhou. He was smiling all day long, his tone was strict, and he was thoughtful, but he told Liu Bin a very important news.
Li Ding'an is going to be king...
Liu Bin breathed a sigh of relief at that time. It was a happy event. Well, then we can't use knives or guns. Otherwise, it would be unlucky.
But every time he thought about this later, he couldn't help but look back at the carriages in the team, and sighed in his heart, you said you wanted to be king and didn't tell us, how about we bring more gifts?
Now, the gifts are much lighter. There are only two carriages here as "rich gifts" for Li Ding'an. The rest are Empress Xiao's guard of honor and her belongings left in Hebei. Of course, the emperor's seal is definitely not there.
Among them, the queen's seal was sent to him. For this reason, Dou Jiande was so distressed that he didn't finish several meals.
Especially the tigress Cao in his family, when she learned that Dou Jiande had given away the queen's seal, she almost didn't take action against Dou Jiande.
There is no way, now Dou Jiande's family is too thin. He has been busy working with food and grass all the way. Gold, silver, soft and other things are the most useless things in Hebei and Shandong. As long as he has something to eat, what can't be exchanged?
The situation was actually similar to that of Li Po, except that Li Po had recovered, but Dou Jiande was still struggling in the quagmire.
Liu Bin's heart was full of twists and turns here. He didn't want to lose his life in Jin, but also didn't want to return without success, so he had to show some real skills to do it.
What's even more annoying is that he still has no one to discuss with.
One of the two lieutenants was huddled in the middle of the team, acting cold and aloof along the way, and the other... was tied up in the carriage, already dazed from being shaken.
The one who was tied up must be Wang Bo. Not long after the world's number one rebel met Dou Jiande, he got the news that Dou Jiande wanted to send him to Li Ding'an to be slaughtered. Well, Dou Jiande's place was open to the public, and there seemed to be no secrets.
Word.
Liu Bin knew that it was Pei Ju who asked him to send an envoy to Jin. It was not surprising that Wang Bo got the news. They were all brave heroes, and many of Dou Jiande's subordinates were sympathetic to Wang Bo.
Therefore, during Wang Bo's journey to the west, he prepared to stage another desperate escape. Unfortunately, Liu Bin had already stared at him, and before he could escape, he was caught and tied up and stuffed into the already full bag.
carriage.
Let’s not talk about this one for now. The world’s number one rebel is unique when viewed as he is. He is very embarrassing to the seniors who came before him.
Another deputy envoy, Yang Gongren, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was not far away from Liu Bin at this time. He was also looking at the Xiongcheng of Jinyang, which was gradually becoming clearer, in a daze.
He had never been to Jinyang, and this majestic city in the north was much inferior to Chang'an, but what he saw was the flag of the sun, moon and stars fluttering in the wind on top of the city. Gradually, there seemed to be water and light fluctuations in his eyes.
…
Yang Gongren is about fifty years old, which is not too young. He has already passed his prime. Not only is he the son of King Guan Yang Xiong, but his official qualifications are very deep. Even Chen Xiaoyi is older than him.
A bit inferior.
He became an official in the first year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign. Because he was a relative of the emperor, he paid homage to the founding Duke of Cheng'an County, General Zuo Zongwei, as a young man.
After that, he successively served as governor of Ganzhou, Zong Zhengqing, minister of the Ministry of Industry, minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, minister of the Visitor, and minister of justice. In Yu Wenhua and there, he was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Under Dou Jiande's rule, he was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
His official position was not high enough, but he was an all-rounder. He could not only lead troops into battle, but also dismount and calm the people. He carried a strong legacy of the late Jin Dynasty.
This clan member of the Sui clan is similar in appearance to his younger brother Yang Xu. His appearance is not very outstanding, but he has thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a short beard. He looks more upright and more serious than Yang Xu.
Of course, what he was thinking about at this time had nothing to do with Liu Bin. He had already met Pei Ju before going on the mission. Although he despised Pei Ju as a person, he was still somewhat grateful for Pei Ju's help.
Everyone is a scattered person, living in troubled times, what should he do for the previous grievances? As for the big festival... both of them have suffered greatly. In comparison, he, a member of the Sui clan, is even more ashamed.
a bit.
Therefore, Pei Ju's grasp of people's hearts was already very good, and nothing Yang Gongren thought about exceeded his expectations.
Just like now, Yang Gongren is wondering whether to stay in Jinyang or go south to Chang'an?
Such a multiple-choice question actually ceased to exist the moment I saw the Sun, Moon and Stars flag. Even though Li Ding'an was of a lower background, he is still holding the Sun, Moon and Stars flag. What about Li Yuan...
In fact, these are all excuses. The reason why he doesn't want to go back to Chang'an is just because he doesn't want to see those old friends, especially Li Yuan. One of them is a royal family member and the other is a relative of the Sui Dynasty. They seem to be related, but they are naturally...
Can't go anywhere.
The lineage of Guan Wang Yang Xiong was highly valued, but Li Yuan was the target of the Yang family's wariness. When Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, saw him, the founding father of the country, he wanted to see him with a big gift.
Things have changed in the city of Chang'an now. When you get there, are you going to be ridiculed and insulted?