Bastards

After the incident of the beautiful woman fell, Luoyang City entered a rare peace.

The Palace of the Prince and Emperor Taikang's harem have all entered new women, and the relevant forces have begun to explore and test. It will take a process from familiarity to trust, and then to cooperation.In the process, no one is willing to cause major incidents and affect each other, so they are a little cautious.

King Chang wants to recuperate from his injuries, and King Yue wants to restore the image of a good son, so that Emperor Taikang will continue to trust him and love him, so that he can't make trouble, and he doesn't dare to make trouble at will.

Concubine Tian Gui has more to do.

She wants to take control of the harem, watch and listen to the situation, improve the relationship with her sons, and use her brains to coax Emperor Taikang so that he can't let go of leaving her, an old lady who is no longer in her prime, and beware of new women entering the harem taking the opportunity Pets are invited.

She still has to plan to get rid of the prince.

Being dizzy and dizzy from busy every day, stabilizing the battlefield and laying out the details of new plans, suddenly doing big things is too wasteful of energy and time, and it is unnecessary.

In the court hall, Ban Wei'an went down and replaced Xie Jia, the leftist leader. Not to mention the reshuffle of all forces, at least the factions based on Ban Wei'an were almost completely disintegrated. If you want to continue to be an official and make a good career, you must Some changes have to be made.If you want to keep your existing interests from being pried away by others, you need even more wisdom.

Everything needs to be stable, you can't act too hastily, you can only take it step by step...

Even the people in the city are almost out of gossip.

Waves of happy events have passed, and the wedding date of the younger beautiful girl is set for the next year or the next year. The dowry is not in a hurry, and it is done slowly. A few old stubbles...

The people said that it was a bit boring.

Is this what the literati call the quiet years?

Cui Yu and Yang Xuan finally had time to systematically sort out the gains and losses of recent days.

After the three chapters of Cui Yu's agreement, Yang Xuan has become more rational these days, knowing that some things can be done at night, but not during the day, when there are many people, or too many times...

In short, the two of them could sit and talk to each other calmly, and Yang Xuan didn't dare to play hooligans anytime and anywhere.

The spring is shining outside the window, and the petals of snow-white pear blossoms are flying, soon covering the floor and windows, and mischievous people float into the window, the scenery is excellent.

Inside the window, two people sat opposite each other at the table, with a pot of tea, a few plates of refined dishes, a table with pens, inks, papers and inkstones, the fragrance of ink was mixed with the fragrance of flowers, the light was bright and warm, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

"Ministry of Punishment." Cui Yu drew a circle around the words "Ministry of Criminal Justice" on the paper, "When you first came back to Luoyang, you sat in the Ministry of Criminal Justice to try Peng Chuanyi's case. , For you, a prince, how good is your character and ability, whether it is worth following, or whether you want to follow, you can judge in your own mind. And Wen Shuquan is already the servant of the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Punishment... probably belongs to you."

Yang Xuan's jawline was not polite at all, showing a mouthful of white teeth, and he smiled domineeringly. With a big wave of his hand, he ticked off the word 'Ministry of Rites': "Ministry of Rites, Zhang Song has also become a servant."

As the minister of Zongzheng Temple, Yang Xuan manages royal affairs, and the Ministry of Etiquette has many things to do with it.Once, the King of Yue hinted that the Ministry of Rites would do some tricks when welcoming the prince back to the court, and Yang Xuan resolved them one by one, safe and sound, but his anger was hard to dissipate. When things happened, he took advantage of his position to do something conveniently.

Now those people in the Ministry of Rites who don't like him are almost kicked out by him. Zhang Song has been promoted to be the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. When the minister of the Ministry of Rites is old and basically doesn't take care of things, the Ministry of Rites has almost become a leader, and it belongs to him.

Cui Yu smiled and nodded: "Zhang Song is very good."

In his previous life, he was able to be Yang Xuan's housekeeper, he could intervene in everything, he could manage everything, how could his talent and character be ordinary?In addition, he also has the experience and achievements of being a governor in the local area. He is tactful and understands winking, and he is not lacking in scheming. When he reaches the sixth department, his experience and seniority are not a problem.

He circled the word 'clan' again.

"Our relationship with the old man, the Prince of England, is not revealed, but everyone knows how the old man is in the clan. If he is stable, the entire clan will be stable. We don't need to think about this accident."

Yang Xuan then circled the word 'Left Prime Minister'.

"Old man Xie Jia is upright and upright, with a strong character, and he doesn't know how to stand in line, but his moral character needless to say, he will never do anything that is harmful to Da'an, and he will never rely on King Chang of Yue or King Pingjun—not relying on it." To them is to favor me!"

Cui Yu glanced at him, with a sly smile: "Although saying this is self-proclaimed and shameless, but what you said is true. As long as you don't force Mr. Xie to stand in line, force him to do something convenient , in a sense, he will always be yours. Similar to this, there is—”

With a brush in his hand, he drew a circle around the word 'Ministry of Industry'.

"Lord Mou Xingzemou, I think you have made a good breakthrough. This person's personality is not as strong as Mr. Xie Jia's, but he has a lot of imagination. At least the bottom line is that this person has it. You just need to maintain the existing relationship and don't use it. If you are too scheming, he will be yours."

Yang Xuan raised her eyebrows: "Of course! This is only a matter of time!"

After drawing a few circles, Cui Yu drew a horizontal line under Zhuang Li's name: "This person... is a problem." He has a subtle impression of this person and needs attention. Pay attention to him? For example, his daughter who married the King of Yue as a side concubine—"

He raised his eyes and looked at Yang Xuan: "When I sent Yingying to Huangzhuang to gather with the beautiful girls, I met Zhuang Shu once. Looking at her performance, she didn't look like she wanted to marry into the royal family. When the beautiful girls made all kinds of troubles, she always It's a wanderer, Yingying said, this person is very smart, but his attitude is a bit strange, and he doesn't want to get close to anyone."

"Well," Yang Xuan responded, "It happens that she is in the palace, which is convenient for me. I will send someone to watch."

After talking in a circle, there are only three left on the paper without any logos, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War.

From the point of view of Daan's current system and class, everything on paper represents the basic political rule. If they can all be taken down, and they can sit in that seat, it will be a certainty.

Yang Xuan ticked off the word 'Military Department': "I grew up in the army, and I often went to Zhangye to defend the border in the past few years. I have military achievements and military spirit, but I can't say it now... General Mu brought me to the battlefield , dedicated to cultivating, is kind to me, and has great expectations for me. The old general has won the three armies bravely, and his deterrence is extremely powerful. Not only the Northern Army, but also some of the Southwest Army were his subordinates. If one day, I stand up, the old general The general will be willing to testify for me, and I will show my true face to the sergeant...they should be more pleasantly surprised than opposed."

Cui Mata's eyes brightened slightly: "And..."

"We still have the Prince of England!"

The two spoke in unison, very loudly.

Together, the two old men accounted for almost [-]% of Da'an's military strength, and the other [-]% were not their subordinates, or were related to their subordinates, and they had no relationship at all, very few.

So no matter what the Ministry of War thinks, it doesn't seem to matter whether it belongs to him now.

If Yang Xuan decides to directly rebel now, kills his father to become emperor, and contacts around, it seems that there is no chance...

However, it is best not to do such a thing. People in the world pay attention to loyalty and filial piety, and they can seize power peacefully. If there are no black spots, there will be no black spots.

So what is left is the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Officials.

The Ministry of Officials has always been directly in charge of the left. It was under the supervision of Ban Wei'an before, and all of them were his people. Even Zhuang Li once served as Minister of the Ministry of Officials. People are convinced, and it takes a lot of effort to recruit and rectify.

A sly smile flashed across Yang Xuan's eyes: "I don't think it's urgent. Isn't old man Xie a prime minister? He should be in charge of this bureaucracy and let him train it. Let's see it again?"

Cui Yu thought for a while, then nodded.

Mr. Xie was watching on the left and right. If the Ministry of Officials cannot belong to Yang Xuan, there will be no mistakes.

"So, let's take the next step." Cui Yan wrote a cross on the word "Household Department" and narrowed his eyes slightly. "We need to do this."

Yang Xuan: "Ministry of household... treasury, money, tax, everything is very important."

Don't do it.

Cui Yu tapped the table with his fingertips a few times, and his eyelashes drooped slightly: "Money, tax, business, grain... I think it's time for you to make a big effort on your river gang water transportation line."

"I have seen the news channels of Water Transport. There are indeed many, comprehensive, but very trivial and complicated. It is not easy to extract useful information from them. You need to send more capable people to process these news quickly. In addition, you are Sha San , is the leader of the river gang, it’s not good to be away all the time, it’s inconvenient to go to the river if you don’t have time, at least often call a few key people around to show your closeness.”

Yang Xuan thought for a while: "It's just right, Sun Min has something to come over recently, why don't we chat with him first."

"Well, you can decide for yourself."

Yang Xuan touched Cui Yu's hand: "Don't worry too much." He poked the circled words on the table with his fingertips, "Look, how capable I am, only in the past few years, I have slowly managed to erode, More than half of the imperial power belongs to me directly, or it is biased towards me, which is very powerful! There is only one household department left, so what if it can’t be pulled over, it’s okay to be crushed directly when I’m in a stable place everywhere!”

Cui Yu rolled his eyes at him, took a sip from the cup of tea at hand, and said, "If you can do it easily and peacefully, then you can do it easily and peacefully. Violent methods are too barbaric."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Yang Xuan blinked, taking the time to eat tofu while Cui Yu wasn't paying attention.

Cui Yu thought about this and sighed: "It takes time to collect information, and it takes time to analyze the planning and layout..."

"It's okay, it's all about training."

Yang Xuan held Cui Yu's hand, stared at Cui Yu's lips for a long time, then suddenly remembered the heart-eating Gu, and looked at Cui Yu's left chest: "It's this annoying bug, it's better to find out the solution earlier. It's important."

Now Cui Yu comforted him: "Looking at the situation, it should be a stage of delicate balance. It should be fine. We have a lot of time, so don't worry."

Yang Xuan narrowed her eyes, and lowered her eyes unwillingly: "Yes."

……

Things in the world cannot be talked about. For example, Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive, and if he says nothing, the matter will come.

Emperor Taikang suddenly assigned a mission to Yang Xuan, asking him to participate in the Meeting of the Nations!

The Wind and Cloud Meeting of the Nations is held every five to ten years in Xi State in the northeast of Da'an. The two main enemies of Da'an, the Western Turks and the East Turks, will often participate. When it is lively, there will be a dozen or two Ten countries or tribes participated, and at the most deserted time, there would be no less than seven countries or tribes.

Only the royal family can participate in the Fengyun Club, and they must be in the direct line of the dragon chair, only blood relatives of father and son.

For example, if Da'an wants to participate, only Taikang Emperor, Taikang Emperor's father, or Taikang Emperor's son, and the brothers of Taikang Emperor's mother and compatriots are not eligible.

What are you going to do when you go to Fengyun?

Two words: Gambling!

At the wind and cloud meeting, the host country, Xi State, provided soldiers without borders, sites with different terrains, and fierce beasts in dense forests. As for the participants, they tried to find ways to get more soldiers, more sites, and more prey. This is the result, win or lose.

The contests between the power holders of various countries, of course, will not be petty fights, just look at the jokes and forget about winning or losing, before the contest, you have to show off.How big the lottery is, depends on your confidence in yourself, your confidence in your country, and your understanding of the other party.If you feel that the disparity between the two sides is too great, you can directly say, if I want to win, you will give the land and pay tribute!Of course, the other party can also request the same. If the lottery can be played, it must be able to win and lose.

The lottery is not empty talk. Those who have a national certificate, each participant must carry a blank paper with the jade seal of his country on it. If not, he will be disqualified from participating in the Fengyun Club, and he will be found for flouting the rules. account.

Everyone said good luck, took out the blank credentials, filled them in one by one, and sealed the box as evidence.

If whoever loses in the end dares not admit it, then the winner can lead troops to attack the loser afterwards, and all the countries and tribes participating in the Fengyun meeting will unconditionally help, help them get what they deserve, and get some benefits for themselves by the way.

Killing is not prohibited in this game.

As long as you have the ability to kill your opponent when you are robbing soldiers, territory, and prey, then you will automatically win, and the opponent's lottery will naturally belong to you.

But it's very difficult.

The rules require that the participants must be the emperor or the prince himself, and only ten people can be with him, and these ten people may not be with him at first.Those who have no ability and self-confidence will not play this game.

The relationship between various countries and tribes is tense. You can kill people and win the lottery, and others can take revenge afterwards. No one will intervene in the wars that will arise afterwards. But wars are troubles and consumption. You are really sure not to leave any incense. Are people dead?

Once you enter Fengyunhui, everyone wants to benefit their own country, and they are all rivals. Who do you want to kill, let go, or kill them all to cause public outrage and let others form an alliance to attack you?

Yes, alliances, countries and tribes, there will always be all kinds of invisible relationships. It seems that they are not harmonious, but in fact they are not necessarily. You recklessly killed a person, thinking that it is okay to be seen by the enemy, but you don’t know him There is an alliance in private, after this wave of turmoil, maybe they will come to mess with you.

Therefore, in this turmoil, one must be cautious everywhere, be careful at all times, protect oneself and at the same time earn the most face for the country.

If you perform exceptionally well, get a lot of prizes, and your mental ability is so strong that everyone is afraid and the nations are frightened, I am afraid that no one will dare to attack your mind in a short time.

If you act bad and cowardly, you are likely to be targeted by everyone, and you will be ashamed and humiliated.

Therefore, this situation will be cruel, crazy, and may be fatal at any time, but it will greatly enhance the country's prestige if it is done well.

It is also an opportunity for country-to-country diplomacy, to explore other people's background, other people's intentions, and to form alliances or enemies with others-the border situation in the next few years is all related to this.

Because of its cruelty and madness, those who dare to participate in the Fengyun Meeting may not do well. Afterwards, there will be no war or invasion in the frontier, but those who dare not go will be ridiculed by everyone. The frontier war will never stop!

For example, Da'an in these years...

There are many rules in it, Yang Xuan has never been there, only heard of some, and can't figure it out for a while, only knows that this matter is very difficult to handle.

He said to Cui Yu: "That old hag must have written this matter!"

Cui Yu agreed very much, and at the same time felt that the timing was too coincidental.

Yang Xuan narrowed her eyes: "The old witch is too disgusting, why doesn't she let her son go!"

Emperor Taikang talked to the prince here, and Concubine Tian Gui started to build momentum.

She began to publicize it to let the courtiers and ordinary people know about Fengyunhui, and realize how important and necessary it is. Participating is justified, and not participating is Daan's sinner!It also guides everyone to encourage the prince to participate!

You ask why we haven't been to Da'an before?

Well, it’s not that we’re afraid of things, it’s not that we don’t dare, but haven’t our Middle-earths been in constant wars and disputes among various forces, and it’s only these years that we have settled down?After settling down and busy with various activities, people's livelihood and recuperation, the princes are too young, Emperor Taikang is too important, there is no room for any mistakes, how to participate?What should I do if something goes wrong?

Now everyone's wish can be fulfilled, we can finally participate, everyone is happy, look forward to it!The crown prince is the king bestowed by heaven, and he will definitely be able to establish the country's prestige for our great peace and prosperity!

You ask why Yue Wang Chang Wang did not go?

Alas, they are just princes, how could they be more representative of Daan than the crown prince personally appointed by the late emperor, the crown prince of a country?

Moreover, the prince's martial arts is superb, his ability is not bad, the destiny belongs to him, God will not let him have trouble.

Tell me, do you want a King of Yue who is proficient in political affairs, but not so good at martial arts, who may cause accidents; or a mighty and powerful prince who is bestowed by heaven?

Now everyone waved their arms and said: Of course it is the prince!

Concubine Tian Gui laughed, and asked people to continue to guide public opinion: Come on, let's shout together, we believe in the prince!I look forward to the triumphant return of His Royal Highness the Prince!

……

Yang Xuan was very upset: "Such a high profile, the old hag must be holding back something!"

Cui Yu lowered his eyes, twitched his fingertips lightly, his eyes were full of thoughts, obviously he also thought of this.

Concubine Tian Gui must have made some big move, she was just waiting ahead.

"But I don't reject it." Yang Xuan raised his eyebrows slantingly, his face bathed in moonlight was handsome and firm, and his eyes were shining brightly, "This trip must be dangerous, but if it is done well, it will be beneficial to Da'an. Da'an has been turbulent for so many years, It’s hard to be stable, if I can keep it longer——I’m willing to do it!”

Cui Yu looked at Yang Xuan, and his heart was full of emotions.

His little wolf dog is like this, he is bearish and domineering, occasionally people hate him, but he is persistent in his heart, he is a man who stands upright and dares to shoulder responsibility.

Concubine Tian's move was really right. If it was another plan, he would find a way to fight back, to ensure that Yang Xuan would not be troubled by any rumors, and would not have to do anything, but Yang Xuan was willing to do this matter...

He lowered his head and smiled, stood up slowly, and straightened his clothes slowly: "Then I can only... risk my life to accompany the gentleman."

"Really? Are you willing to accompany me?" Yang Xuan put his arms around him and kissed him a few times, "Don't worry, you are mine, and I will protect you as a matter of course. Even if I die, you will be safe and sound!"

Cui Yan was so tickled by him that he almost lost his temper with laughter, but finally calmed down, pushed Yang Xuan away, and fixedly looked into his eyes: "Tian Guifei thought she made a good game, but in fact she was just a clown. Let's let her keep her eyes open and watch carefully, everything she does is actually a ladder to your feet! You, Yang Xuan, will follow this ladder, step on her head, climb higher and higher, let She can't look up to her, and she can't regret it!"

Yang Xuan looked at the brilliance in Cui Yu's eyes, couldn't hold back, and kissed him a few more times: "Haven't we always done this?"

His rabbit is best at playing with this!

……

Because of this sudden change, all the things I thought about before had to be put aside temporarily, so hurry up and get busy with this.

What to prepare, who to bring, try to understand all relevant records of Fengyunhui, see how others played before, what are your strengths, how can you play, and how you play will have a chance of winning...

Even though he gave this order, Emperor Taikang hesitated when he gave the blank paper with the jade seal on it, and repeatedly told Yang Xuan not to be arrogant, and never lose what is important to Da'an!

Yang Xuan almost rolled his eyes.

How could he not understand!

Due to the long journey, the time is very close. Yang Xuan has limited time to prepare, and will be leaving in a few days.

The relationship between Cui Yu and Yang Xuan was not on the surface, and he couldn't go out of the city with him, so he had to make various preparations in advance, release the news that Banxian was going to travel abroad, and went to the remote ramp outside the city to wait for him.

On the sixth day of May, just one day after the Dragon Boat Festival, the prince and his party were about to leave. Emperor Taikang prepared a grand farewell ceremony.

Cui Yu and Yang Xuan never expected that Concubine Tian Gui's big move came so urgently, they met not far from Luoyang City!