"The Prime Minister's situation is very different from what you know. As for me coming back first, that's the Prime Minister's wish."
"Did he predict that I was in danger?"
Yang Taozhi shook his head, his expression became solemn, and said: "The Prime Minister said that every time he returns to the court from his duties, it is a challenge full of variables for the family. It may be safe, or it may be catastrophic. The past few times have been
If you get through it, if you don't get through it this time, let me take you to escape."
"Dad is too pessimistic."
"But it is the prime minister's pessimism and caution that has kept this family from falling for ten years."
Zhao Cheng understood the meaning of Yang Taozhi, and the ten years of ups and downs were the period of the current Holy Emperor's reign.
During the reign of Emperor Jingwu, Zhao Huan came to prominence, but due to his shallow foundation, he was not considered important. Emperor Jingwu only asked him to be a teacher to the late emperor.
After the late emperor succeeded to the throne, Zhao Huan's talents were finally put to use. He fought in the south and north and fought in the north and south, leaving Ye Dan and Nan Zhou breathless. Even the people in the Western Regions became pale when they heard Huan Huan, and his official position was extremely high.
Unfortunately, the late emperor died young, and after Yuan Xiu succeeded to the throne, Zhao Huan began to be marginalized.
Zhao Cheng said: "I told my father before he went on the expedition that we should try not to fight if we can, and just defend the country and prevent the Yedan people from taking advantage. Why did he just refuse to listen and have such a strong desire to survive? He even made a
A great victory! Can the emperor not be worried?"
"The emperor thought, uncle, you are already fifty, won't you get old? Besides, you have been idle in Yanchuan, won't you become a useless person if you are idle?"
"My majestic Jingguo was beheaded by the Yedan people for two years. As a result, you beat them into dogs as soon as you got there!"
"If I don't guard against you, who will I guard against?"
"You still don't know about the Prime Minister?" Yang Taozhi stood up and picked up the kettle to pour water. He said as he walked: "He is a famous general who defends the city. He will never take the initiative to attack without a 100% winning rate. But this time
...I really don’t blame him.”
"What? Could it be that the Yedan people hit the city wall themselves?"
Yang Taozhi was stunned for a moment, turned back to look at Zhao Cheng in surprise, and asked, "Has the Prime Minister read the battle report to you?"
"No...no..."
"It's true!" Yang Taozhi said: "This great victory was brought to our doorstep by the Yedan people themselves!"
Yang Taozhi returned to the table, took a sip of water, and said eloquently: "The fortifications built by the Prime Minister are impeccable. After the Yedan people suffered a loss, they remained in a stalemate for ten days without any movement. We all thought they were
It was time to withdraw the troops. But suddenly one morning, they rushed over like crazy, and they didn't come up with any new tricks. They just sent them away desperately, from early morning to dark. As a result, they wiped out countless enemies under the city, which was a big gain.
Total victory?"
"The Yedan people raise wolves as mounts. Was someone bitten by a wolf and infected with rabies?" Zhao Cheng guessed: "Or...there was trouble within them?"
"A Cheng is smart!" Yang Taozhi snapped his fingers and said: "King Ye Dan is critically ill, and the brothers and sons are fighting fiercely. Those cannon fodder who come to die are all victims of power seizure."
"Let me guess..." Zhao Cheng rolled his eyes and said quickly: "After my father knew the news about their civil strife, he must have ordered his master to return to the court immediately without waiting for a whole night?"
"Yes! The prime minister was afraid that the emperor would be furious when he found out about it, so he ordered him to be beaten to Ye Dan's country."
"Fortunately, the old man is cunning enough!" Zhao Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and sighed: "What a danger! Ye Dan was almost destroyed. In that case... the old man's contribution would be too great..."
Zhao Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "So Wang Yufeng's father was promoted by the Left Prime Minister at this time, and he was probably asked to fight for a dish of loose night pills. It is too easy to make meritorious deeds at this time."
"That's how it should be."
"Wang Yufeng did have a promising future, but it's a pity that it fell to a woman."
Zhao Cheng sighed: "This guy still can't be too lustful!!"
At this time, a weak voice came from outside the door.
"Master, are you asleep?"
When Zhao Cheng heard that it was Dong Hua, he hurriedly said: "I haven't slept, is something wrong?"
"I...I can't sleep...I'm afraid..."
After a pause, seeing that Zhao Cheng did not respond, Dong Hua outside the door said again: "Master, can I come in?"
"Come in." Zhao Cheng said casually.
When Dong Hua came in and saw that Yang Taozhi was there, he was stunned for a moment, but Yang Taozhi immediately stood up and said, "We have finished talking, you should go to bed early."
With that said, Yang Taozhi walked out. When he was at the door, he tilted his head and said, "This person should not be too lustful!"
Bang! The door closes.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Dong Hua asked in confusion: "Commander Yang... what does it mean?"
"Hahaha, she said Wang Yufeng is here!"
Zhao Cheng pulled Dong Hua over, hugged her small waist, and asked with concern: "What's the matter with you? Are you insomniac?"
"It's just fear." Dong Hua said with a serious face: "As soon as I closed my eyes, in my mind... it was Wang Yufeng's face before he died."
"He's looking at me, staring at me!"
"He still smiles at me sometimes!!"
"terrible!!!"
As he spoke, Dong Hua covered his face with his hands, seemingly thinking of that scene, and his shoulders trembled.
Alas, this is really embarrassing for you, a little girl.
Zhao Cheng understood that this was the first time Dong Hua had encountered such a thing... The hidden blade at the tip of his tongue had been put to use for the first time in so many years. If it was for himself, it would be fine. He would die without knowing anything, but it happened to be used on
He killed others and even killed them.
The subconscious counterattack at that time was actually to cut his throat.
People may have been numb when the incident happened, but once they calm down, they will only become more and more afraid after thinking about it.
Zhao Cheng stood up, hugged Dong Hua into his arms, stroked her back, and said softly: "It will pass, everything will pass. You have to believe that time is invincible. It can dilute fear and make you happy."
Become stronger."
"I understand the truth..." Dong Hua leaned on Zhao Cheng's chest and said timidly: "But I'm just afraid. I'm alone in the room and I don't even dare to close my eyes!"
"As soon as I closed it, Wang Yufeng came. He looked so scary!"
Zhao Cheng held Dong Hua's back, feeling that she was already wet because of nervousness, and suggested: "Why don't you go find Xia Qi and Qiu Shu? If you three sleep together, you won't be so scared."
"I've just been to their room, and I've also been to Sister Chunqin's yard, but I don't feel safe in them."
Dong Hua raised his head and looked at Zhao Cheng, his eyelashes trembling, his watery eyes filled with tears, and he said in a trembling voice: "Master, I can only feel safe with you."