Huan Rong

In the fifth year of Taihe, Wushen in October, the reconstruction of Shouchun is in full swing.Even if it rains, it can't stop the pace of city reconstruction.

Wei Qi and Zhou Yan sent people to report back. Three thousand refugees were gathered in the city, and two hundred people from the village were 1000. People who heard the news came one after another.The number of north-south caravans is less than that of previous years, but small business hawkers are increasing day by day.

"Nancheng was the least damaged. After cleaning, [-]% of it was restored, and restaurants and miscellaneous shops were opened."

"There are especially many cloth dealers in the city, and cloth merchants come and go frequently."

"Food is still scarce, and the Yanzhou government distributes seeds, and the people are still worried about spring plowing next year."

Every two days, a messenger departs from Shouchun.Due to rain and snow blocking the road, the speed was too slow, Huan Rong couldn't wait, so he simply changed to a pigeon.

Wei Qi and Zhou Yan were greatly surprised, and immediately thought that if this method could be used in the army, the benefits would be great.

Ever since, the two dispatched Shizhou soldiers to set up nets to domesticate them, and they always caught a few passing birds, even sparrows.

It's a pity that everyone is a layman, neither has the experience of boiled eagles in Wubao of the Qin family, nor the special spices made by Mrs. Li. Even if they catch two flocks of pigeons, the number exceeds four palms, but they can't tame a single one in the end.

In the end, the birds died and fled, and some of them entered the stomachs of state soldiers.

Fortunately, Huan Rong didn't know about this, if he knew, he would definitely scold them for "violence", deduct half a year's military pay from the two of them, make him draw a circle on the wall, and reflect carefully.

At the end of October, Jiankang finally came.The long-delayed awarding of the reward was ridiculously perfunctory.But the order to deploy troops was not made, maybe it was blocked halfway, or maybe the Queen Mother didn't have excessive brain twitching.

"Grant the title of General Zhongwu to Huan Rong, the governor of Youzhou, and hold the festival. The reward is one hundred, three hundred silk, and three gold and jade belts."

The one who announced the decree was a servant, on the surface he was very polite to Huan Rong, he could boast people, but his smile was extraordinarily fake, revealing a sense of arrogance unconsciously.

Huan Rong had a certain impression of him.

A few months ago, I entered the palace with Princess Nankang and met this person beside the Queen Mother.His name is Ane, and he has been a Dachangle for more than ten years, and he is regarded as the confidant of the Empress Dowager Chu.

However, it was not an official of the court who gave the reward, but a servant, which still puzzled Huan Rong.

It should be known that since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, the royal ministers have learned the lessons of the Han Dynasty and are very wary of the servants.An'e held a high position, but his power was very limited. Compared with the eunuchs in the Han Dynasty, one was underground and the other was heaven.

Sending him to present the reward, is the Empress Dowager Chu confused?

Aren't you afraid that you will be dissatisfied, and just kill people with a single knife?

Huan Rong glanced at the official document, then at Ane where the old god was present, twisted the word Sichuan between his brows.

"Dare to ask the envoy, is Mr. Yuan Shilang here?"

"Yuan Feng?"

"Exactly." Ane took out another volume of imperial edict and said, "I am here in Youzhou this time. I am ordered by the Queen Mother and the officials to meet Mr. Yuan Lang with my own eyes and read the conferment face to face."

Hearing this, Huan Rong put down the official document and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Conferred?"

"Yuan Jin was loyal and was accidentally killed by a traitor. The queen mother took pity on her young son, and the officials were sympathetic to loyal ministers. After the court colluded, he was conferred the title of Earl of Yuan Lang Junguo. Please make it convenient for you."

Yo!

Huan Rong laughed back in anger.

Others don't know the details, Empress Dowager Chu should be very clear about it, any treason under her hand is just an excuse, just to get rid of the blame, save Yuan Feng's life, so that Huan Rong can take Yuan's power into her pocket.

Now use this to block him?

Killed by a traitor?Who is the traitor?

Squinting to look at Ane, Huan Rong squeezed his fingers to suppress his anger, and the smile lines on the corners of his mouth deepened.

If it was instigated by the Empress Dowager Chu, it would be too petty and completely different from the old style.If Ane made his own decision, do you really think he dare not kill people?

Huan Rong remained silent for a long time, An'e's expression changed slightly, and his voice was a bit tough, "Please let me make it easier for you."

"What if I don't?" Huan Rong looked at him calmly, with a cold smile.

"..."

"It's just a joke." Huan Rong said with a smile, but there was a murderous look in his eyes.

Anjiu was in the palace, and he was best at trying to figure out people's hearts.

Compared to a few months ago, Huan Rong has changed so much, it can be said that he is a different person.According to the previous impression, naturally there will be no good fruit to eat.

Anne couldn't help but feel regretful.

After staying in Taicheng for too long, he was used to the submissiveness of the courtiers, and even the emperor and the empress were ignored, so he forgot that the court today is no different than before, and the royal family depends on the faces of the nobles. The generation of Huan Wen, Xi Yin and Huan Chong stomped their feet, and Jiankang would tremble three times.

Huan Rong is no better than his parents, and his strength should not be underestimated.

What kind of bastard did I commit, insisting on meeting his fate?

Seeing the other party casually throwing away the official document and pressing the sword on his waist, Ana suddenly felt his scalp tighten and his face turned pale.Knowing that the other party is really going to kill him, the queen mother can't save the near fire.

Realizing the current situation and understanding what stupid things he did before, Ane quickly stood up, put away his arrogance, his expression became more respectful, and his posture was extremely low.

Huan Rong clicked his tongue, feeling quite sorry.

If this person can be stupid for a while, he will have a chance to make a move.

Not to mention the fact that he was hacked to death with a knife, and sent back to Jiankang with a few sticks, so that Queen Mother Chu could understand that there are some things that cannot be done, and some people must not move.If you dare to cross the bottom line, it's really hard to say who the stick will fall on next time.

such a pity.

Shaking his head, Huan Rong put away his smile and ordered someone to invite Yuan Feng.

Not long after the servant left, there was a commotion outside the house.

The sound of chaotic footsteps accompanied by dragging sounds, sometimes mixed with vague scolding, came to Huan Rong's ears.

"what happened?"

As soon as the words were finished, Yuan Feng appeared outside the door, followed by Jian Pu and two parts.

Buqu grabbed a man together, and the sound of scolding came from the man.

The man is only in his thirties, his eyebrows and eyes are two or three points similar to Yuan Feng, but his temperament is wretched, his eyes are black and blue, it is obvious that he has been drinking too much, and his body has been hollowed out.

"Feng met the envoy."

In front of outsiders, Yuan Feng is always stern, his words and deeds are perfect, and he looks like a little adult.

Properly arching his hands and saluting, Yuan Feng didn't even look at An'e, and ordered Buqu to push the man down the corridor, saying: "This man is sneaky, spying on the news in the mansion. Feng suspects that he is plotting something wrong, so he takes him down."

Before Huan Rong could speak, the man opened his eyes wide in disbelief, and scolded: "Son, I am your father's brother, your uncle!"

Yuan Feng was unmoved, and said calmly: "Feng does have an uncle who died in the battle, Shouchun. Who are you, Feng doesn't know."

uncle?

Huan Rong looked carefully at the people in the corridor, and heard that Yuan Zhen did have a concubine son who stayed in the clan, could it be this person?

According to the inquiring news, Yuan Zhen didn't like this son very much, and personally killed the concubine who gave birth to him, and almost drew him out of the family tree.

"Yuan Feng!"

The man struggled, his face flushed, and he was panting heavily.I don't know if it's because I'm angry, or because I'm too weak, and I'm just so tired.

"Envoy Huan..." Ana secretly anxious, wanted to speak, but couldn't find a suitable opportunity.

Glaring at the man in the corridor, he wished he could slap him.

It was agreed to let him act carefully, how could this happen?I knew it was mud that couldn't touch the wall, but I never expected that even a child can't be coaxed!

The Yuan clan is not in harmony, and Yuan Zhen despises him. How did he survive until now?

Is it because he is an idiot?

Huan Rong glanced at Ana with a half-smile.

When the other party thought that he would "spend the net", he said: "Drag and beat twenty sticks, let alone die, ask him how he sneaked into the mansion, and how he found Yuan Langjun. Anyone who comes into contact with him will not fall, but all of them will be captured."

"promise!"

The healthy servant cupped his fists to accept the order, "received" the man from Buqu, grabbed the collar with one hand and was about to drag him away.

The man was terrified, he didn't care too much, he struggled and shouted: "Da Changle, you promised!"

"Oh?" Huan Rong looked at Ane, raised his brows, "Did Changle know this person?"

An'e's forehead was sweating, it shouldn't be, and it shouldn't be.

The original plan was to let this person approach Yuan Feng quietly and persuade him to return to the clan.As long as the person involved opens his mouth, Huan Rong is not easy to stop him.

The result was good, more success than failure!

Things didn't get done, but let the other party grab the handle.

Up to now, it is useless to deny it, Ana can only bite the bullet and say: "This man is the concubine son of the former Yuzhou assassin. He heard that Yuan Jin died, and there is only one son left under his knees. I miss my nephew very much, so I went to the palace to accompany the servant Come to Youzhou together."

At the end, Ane gritted his teeth and added another sentence: "The Queen Mother agrees, and praises her for her kindness."

Huan Rong didn't answer, nor did he take back the order.

Yuan Feng raised his head and said as before, "Feng doesn't know this person."

"Yuan Langjun!" An's face was gloomy.

"Don't know? That must be a liar."

Huan Rong pressed Yuan Feng's shoulder, glanced over An'a, forcing the other party to swallow the words, and said coldly: "Take it down, hit."

"Your Majesty!"

Ane never thought that it would not work to bring out the queen mother, and the other party would not give any face.

Guessing his thoughts, Huan Rong secretly sneered, the Empress Dowager's face?Why should he give it?It's not about my mother, believe it or not, he can make Jiankang mess up immediately?

It's hard to build, but easy to destroy.

With Jia Bing here, setting off a few "fireworks" in Jiankang is not a problem.Anyway, it was rumored in the north that his greatest hobby was murder and arson, and even the south had heard of it.

The reputation is already like this, so why not be presumptuous for a while.

What's more, history is written by the victors.

When he achieves his goal and ascends to a high position, there will still be "spring and autumn" for him by the historian.

"you……"

The man was forcibly dragged away, uttered disrespectful words in the middle, was punched twice by the health servant, spit out three big teeth with blood, and gasped in pain.Don't talk about cursing, you can't even speak clearly.

"Great Chang Le," Huan Rong turned to Ane and said with a smile, "This man is cunning, the Queen Mother must have been deceived."

That is to say, this person is a liar, cheating Queen Mother Chu into trusting him.His move is to punish liars, and it is completely "doing justice for the sky."Don't be too thankful, just take it as a good person and a good deed.

Anne is angry.

He has seen what it means to talk nonsense with eyes open!

There was a puff of depression in his chest, but he couldn't open his mouth to refute.

Yuan Feng didn't recognize his uncle, Huan Rong killed the liar, he was alone and alone, he didn't even have anyone who could help.

Thinking that before leaving, both Xie Xuan and Wang Xianzhi said they were sick and refused to come this trip, Ana finally understood that this was a thankless task at all, the Queen Mother could not find anyone, so she sent her Cylinder".

Perhaps, this trip will really come and go...

The more Ane thought about it, the more uncertain he became, his face was as pale as paper.The will in his hand weighed a thousand pounds, and the silk cloth wrapped in the outer layer was soaked with sweat.

"Da Changle, don't you still have a will?" Huan Rong reminded, with a mocking smile.

"No... No!"

Anwei obliged, unfolded the bamboo slip tremblingly, opened and closed her lips a few times, but her throat seemed to be blocked by a stone, and she couldn't make a sound.

Yuan Feng showed impatience, stepped forward, and stretched out his hand directly.

Knowing that it was against the rules, Ane still did not refuse, more like a sigh of relief, and immediately sent out the bamboo slips without daring to say a word.

"Great uncle, titled Shouchun?"

The bamboo slips were unfolded, and Yuan Feng looked at it from the beginning to the end, his face was tense, and he was not at all happy.

Huan Rong raised his eyebrows.

Da Guobo is a third-class noble, two levels behind the county magistrate, and can also have fiefdoms.

The land of Shouchun belongs to Youzhou, which was previously occupied by Yuan Zhen, and it has just been taken back less than two months ago.With this as a title, what is the court's idea?

Coveting the power left behind by Yuan Zhen, thinking that he couldn't get it, he simply reached out to disrupt the situation, intending to turn him against the child?

If Yuan Feng stays in Youzhou, he will pinch his nose and give Shouchun. If not, the forces left by Yuan Zhen will definitely be dissatisfied; if he returns to the clan, the previous layout will be invalidated.The members of the Yuan clan can open their mouths to ask for the "family property" and the trilogy, as long as Huan Rong still cares about his reputation, he can't hold back and refuse to return it.

At the end of the matter, it may not be possible to really do anything to Huan Rong, but it is not a problem to cut off two pieces of meat and make him worry for a few days.

Judging from the behavior, it is likely to be the handiwork of the Queen Mother, and it is estimated that there are also fuels from the court.

No wonder Ana understood and didn't dare to say a word.

Anybody would be furious when encountering such a thing.

After being busy for a while, it was a matter of mobilizing troops and spending money, but in the end it was nothing to fetch water from the bamboo basket.

Perhaps, the other party expected him to react like this?

A ray of inspiration flashed through his mind, and Huan Rong looked at Ane with pity in his eyes.

He found it strange that the Empress Dowager Chu had a brain twitch, and she shouldn't have let the servants come to present the rewards, let alone let such a useless Dim Sum come to the mansion to spy, obviously because she wanted to be discovered!

Escaping from one circle to another in this way is clearly to provoke himself and make him angry to kill!

No matter what the reason was, beheading the envoy from the imperial court, or Da Changle from the Empress Dowager's Palace, clearly wanted to rebel.

The current situation in Jiankang is like a powder keg that could be ignited at any time.If Huan Rong could be used as a breakthrough point to weaken Sima Huan's reputation and suppress his power, both Xi Yin and Wang Xie's clan would be happy to do so.

No wonder Wang Xianzhi sent people to Xuyi.

Huan Rong couldn't help heaving a sigh of relief when he thought of the letter that was vague but full of secrets.

From this point of view, the Langya Wang family can continue to cooperate.If Wang Xianzhi didn't respond at all, just like Xi Yin back then, and just sat back and watched him fall into the trap, this ally would have to make a clean break.

"Feng is not talented, dare not accept this generous seal."

Unexpectedly, Yuan Feng spoke up in front of everyone, rejected the decree of granting the title, and even returned the bamboo slips.

Ana's eyes widened, and he froze on the spot.

Huan Rong was also taken aback.

"Why is this?"

"Feng is too young to take on this important task." Yuan Feng said earnestly, "Besides, Feng is going to be killed for the great father, the majesty, and conferring a title is against the rules. Please Da Changle report the truth to the Queen Mother."

Yuan Feng had a serious expression, and there was nothing wrong with his words.

Huan Rong couldn't hide his surprise, but Ane felt like falling into an ice cellar.

"If there is nothing else, Fengshang wants to transcribe the Daoist scriptures, so I will leave here, and please don't blame Da Changle."

After saying that, Yuan Feng saluted Huan Rong again, turned around and exited the guest room.

In the middle of the walk, he met the nanny waiting in the corridor, Yuan Feng went up to meet him, grabbed the nanny's sleeve, then let go, and walked a little faster.

"Why is your lord not being knighted?" the nanny asked in a low voice.

"To suffer is to die, I want to live." Yuan Feng's expression was cold, like Qin Lei's glimpse at Yuan Mansion, not at all like a five-year-old child.

"Father said that I can only live if I take refuge in the envoy Huan. Whether I go to Jiankang, Jingkou, or return to the clan, it is a dead end. Without a title, I can still survive, but with a title, I am afraid that I will die faster."

"Your Majesty, be careful what you say." The nanny said worriedly.

"No problem." Yuan Feng shook his head, swept past the healthy servants under the corridor, and said calmly, "Emissary Huan treats me honestly, and I don't need to hide too much."

The nanny pondered for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty wants to be obedient, and you need to pay attention to your meals."

"It doesn't matter." Yuan Feng raised his head, showing an innocent smile, "Father has always been sympathetic to me, as long as he takes care of me. As for Majesty, how sincere does the babysitter think I am?"

Since he was sensible, apart from his eldest father, only Huan Shijun has treated him sincerely.Even grandma once put Zhu's before him.

Yuan Feng was born intelligent, resolute and resolute, and because of Yuan Jin's actions added a bit of coldness, he would not give his trust easily.

In a few years, no matter how hard Huan Rong is, he will not be able to easily open his defenses.Gaining his trust by chance and coincidence made him an exception.

"I haven't finished reading the "Book of Songs" today." Yuan Feng put away his smile, and his steps became faster, "I want to hear my brother talk about Wei Feng, so I need to recite it as soon as possible."

The crisp voice echoed in my ears, and the nanny couldn't help but shiver.Pursing her red lips, she lowered her head slightly, and carefully followed Yuan Feng's side without saying a word.

There was a sudden cool wind on the ground, dark clouds piled up in the sky, and the rain and snow flew down.

When it rolls down the corridor, it looks like a white silk gauze, gently drifting away, obscuring the passing figure and overpowering the crisp voice.

In the guest room, Ane regained consciousness from the astonishment, and became more and more restless.

Huan Rong didn't make it difficult for him, and there was no need for it.After saying a few words, he was sent away.

"It's cold and the road is far away, but Dachangle has a smooth journey."

Don't mention how awkward these words are, but Ane sounds like a fairy.He didn't dare to stay for a moment, he didn't even have time to pretend, he got up and left in a hurry, as if walking slowly would kill him.

"Duke Ming won't keep him?" Xun You asked aloud.

"Why do you want to stay?" Huan Rong turned around leisurely, took a sip of tea soup, "Is Zhong Ren testing me on purpose?"

"Don't dare." Xun You said that he didn't dare, but his expression was otherwise.

"It's far more useful to let him go back than to stay."

The strong Empress Dowager Chu cut off her wrists and set him up with her confidantes, probably thinking that this person would definitely not go back.As everyone knows, Huan Rong didn't like her, he didn't move a single hair, and let him go directly.

"Let's see, if he is really loyal to the Empress Dowager, there will be peace in the palace for a few days. If not, there is no need for us to do anything, and the Empress Dowager Chu will mess herself up."

Once a confidant becomes an enemy, no, with An's identity, he is not qualified to be an enemy of the Queen Mother.But based on his understanding of the Empress Dowager Chu, he would never let her live comfortably.

"What if the Empress Dowager takes action?"

"That's better." Huan Rong put down the lacquer lamp and said with a smile, "Even if you kill your confidants, who will dare to do things for her in the future?"

"My servant thought I could tell Bingzhi about this."

"Bingzhi?" Huan Rong thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "He is not suitable, I will write to Brother Wang later, and Langya Wang will come forward to contact him."

Huan Rong is not in Jiankang, so he always has some limitations in doing things.

Not so with Wang Xianzhi.

The Langya Wang family is going back to the court with all their strength, and if they can plant nails by the Queen Mother's side and keep abreast of the movements in the palace, they will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.In the same way, he will remember his favor.

"Master Ming is wise!"

Huan Rong looked at Xun You with a smile, and said: "Today there is roasted venison, Kong Yusu likes it, so why not keep it for dinner."

Xun Sheren's smile froze on his face.

At this moment, it is really painful and happy.

Xuzhou, Pengcheng

A goshawk passed through the snow curtain and flew over the city.

The soldiers guarding the city looked up and saw no pigeons following them. They stomped their feet and said, "There are no pigeons today."

"So what?" Another person laughed, "Don't you dare to shoot it down?"

"...don't dare."

A few days ago, some servants were delighted to see Lie Xin, and they really opened their bows and shot arrows.

As a result, the pigeon was not caught, but was pecked and scratched.With the blood on his head, he couldn't figure out whether this was a pigeon or not?

The goshawk flew into the city, quickly found the Assassin's Mansion, hovered in the sky and made a loud cry.

Hearing the chirping of the goshawk, Qin Jing put on a cloak and walked into the courtyard.

After a flutter of wings, the goshawk flew straight down, its claws firmly grasping Qin Jing's forearm.

In the flying snow all over the sky, the sky and the earth are silvery white.

The slender figure stood in the snow, his hair was dyed with ink, and his skin color surpassed the color of the snow, not thin lips and reddish, like an ice sculpture.

A gust of wind swept across, and Qin Jing brought the goshawk back indoors.

Untie the bamboo tube and take out the silk cloth.

Seeing the contents, I couldn't help being a little surprised.

After a while, Qin Jing put down the silk cloth, put one long leg up, put one arm on her knee, looked at the snowflakes outside the window, her black hair was draped over her shoulders, she tapped her fingers lightly, her black eyes became deeper and deeper, and she was already caught in a trap. meditation.