Huan Rong

The school yard is located in the North Campus of the Assassin’s Mansion, which was designed and rebuilt by Xiangli Liu.

A long and narrow stone road divides the site into two. There are several weapon racks against the wall on the left side, four or five wooden figures standing there, and wooden stakes nearly two meters high; there are several archery targets on the right side. There are more than ten steps between them, and it is the place where the healthy servants and private soldiers in the mansion practice archery.

At this moment, Yuan Feng was standing in the field, holding the bow in his left hand and controlling the string with his right. He was wearing a narrow-sleeved short gown, aiming at a newly established target twenty steps away, holding his breath, his face tensed.

hum!

The bowstring vibrated, and the arrow flew out.

The tail of the arrow with its feathers drew an arc, five steps away from the target, and plunged obliquely into the ground.

Putting down the bow and arrow, Yuan Feng was slightly disappointed.

Just as Zhou Yan was about to speak, there was applause from the sidelines of the school field.

The sound attracted the attention of the audience, everyone turned their heads to look, Yuan Feng said in surprise: "Brother!"

"Ah Feng did a good job."

Huan Rong strolled into the arena, patted Yuan Feng on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Although I don't know martial arts, I also watched it when my brother was practicing archery. Ah Feng is only young, and he has only practiced archery for three months. It is not easy. Laying a good foundation is the foundation, study hard and practice hard, and you will succeed in the future."

"No!" Yuan Feng nodded vigorously, his depression was swept away, and his fighting spirit was instantly high.

Murong Chong crossed his arms, heard Huan Rong's words, and remembered what happened on the battlefield, he couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

"Jing Dao is really humble."

"Why did the Phoenix Emperor say that?"

"Back when you and I fought on the battlefield, Chong was captured by Jing Dao." After a pause, Murong Chong narrowed his eyes.

"Chong learned swordsmanship at the age of four, mastered strings at the age of five, and went into battle at the age of ten to kill the enemy. Jing Dao said that he did not understand martial arts, but did he mean that Chong was defeated by someone who did not understand martial arts?"

These remarks are really blunt, and can even be said to be quite "aggressive".

Huan Rong smiled, and was not angered, but shook his head, and said: "Fenghuang has gone through the battlefield, and he should know that the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and what happened that day, there is a bit of trickery in the end. In terms of martial arts, [-]% of them are not Fenghuang's opponent. .”

Murong Chong was stunned.

After thinking about it for a long time, I just didn't expect Huan Rong to say these words.His eyes swept over the health servants and private soldiers in the school grounds, with surprise on his expression.Dare to say that, not afraid of losing people's hearts?

"By the way," Huan Rong changed the subject and said, "Why is the Emperor Feng here? The last fifty pieces of leather armor have been sent to the North, and another batch of silk and white sugar is about to be sent. Isn't the Emperor Feng going to return to the north?" ?”

"Jing Dao really wants to let me go?" Murong Chong expressed disbelief.

"Why don't you let go?" Huan Rong's expression remained unchanged, "There was an agreement when the contract was made, and Rong Fei is the one who does not keep the agreement."

Murong Chong was still dubious.

These days in Xuyi, there are private soldiers following the "protection" in and out, so it is not convenient to inquire about the news, but I have also seen many things that the Northland does not have.

Putting aside the prejudices of the past, I have to admit that Huan Rong has repeatedly practiced benevolent government and managed his subordinates very well.

In troubled times, in the borderlands, people can live and work in peace and contentment, a large number of abandoned fields can be reclaimed, commerce and trade in the city are prosperous, and customers can come like clouds. Unusual means can do it.

Walking in the city of Xuyi, recalling Yecheng back then, and seeing Goguryeo under his uncle's rule, Murong Chong always gritted his molars, feeling unwilling.

If Huan Rong can do it, so can he!

Thinking of the battle in the north, Murong Chong lowered his head again, like a deflated ball, his mouth full of bitterness.

How and where to start?

Today, he is facing the same problem as Qin's.

Although Youzhou's policy is good, it cannot be copied to the Northland.Not to mention anything else, Murong Chong couldn't do it just for tax exemption.

It's true that my uncle assigned Wandu to him, but there are frequent wars, and the Goguryeo people in the territory under their jurisdiction are dishonest. It would be good if they didn't raise taxes, tax exemption?It's just a big dream!

Every time he thought of this, Murong Chong couldn't help feeling frustrated.It's like having a plate of roasted meat in front of you. You know it tastes good, but you don't know how to eat it.

Thousands of thoughts, tossing and turning, unable to sleep at night.

In the end, everything turned into helplessness and became a stone blocking the throat, unable to spit out or swallow, which was really uncomfortable.

"Phoenix Emperor?"

Murong Chong frowned for a while, shook his head for a while, Huan Rong called out twice before he finally came to his senses.

Remembering the performance just now, Murong Chong felt a little embarrassed, his face turned red and white, he couldn't understand why he lost his mind in front of Huan Rong.

Huan Rong didn't say much about this matter, perhaps to save his face, he changed the topic with a few words, and said that there will be a caravan leaving in a few days, and if Murong Chong is willing, he can go north with the caravan.

"The caravan does not travel by land, but by sea." Huan Rong said with a smile.

The Qin family's Xu Youzhou caravan made an excuse, which is already a great way to open the door.If he knew that there was Murong Xianbei in the team, even if he didn't turn his back face to face, he might not give similar convenience in the future.

Sailing from the sea avoids this trouble.

Moreover, Huan Rong is gathering troops to Shouchun, ready to take Yuzhou at any time.Send Murong Chong away as soon as possible, so as to delay the news as much as possible, so as to prevent the news from spreading to the north and attracting the attention of interested people.

He is very clear that he is staring at the north, and the regime in the north is also staring at the Eastern Jin Dynasty.In particular, Youzhou is located on the border, and it has been in the limelight recently, and its every move attracts attention.

From the standpoint of the Qin family, there will be no hostility with Jin in a short time.

Di people are not.

As soon as Fu Jian's head became hot, even civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty couldn't stop it.In addition, Wang Meng was sick in bed, and no one could persuade him.

Before, there was hatred from the Rouran tribe who moved westward, so Fu Jian couldn't care about the south for the time being.

As the cold winter passed, the grassland regained its vitality, and the people of Rouran were busy grazing cattle, and had no intention of going south to rob, and the people of Di freed up their hands.

In this way, Huan Rong has one more opponent to guard against.

Fortunately, history turned a corner, the Di people did not invade Yecheng, and Fu Jian lost the opportunity to unify the north. The territory was far less than in history, and even shrank a lot.

Youzhou under the jurisdiction of Huanrong is not bordered by the Di people. If Chang'an wants to send troops, the first thing he has to face is Huanhuo who is guarding Jingzhou!

This man's military talent is as good as Huan Wen's, and he is very good at running the army.

Now that the uncles and nephews have formed an alliance, with the money and food support from Youzhou, they cannot meet the conditions for the Northern Expedition for the time being, and it is not a problem for me to block thousands of people.

The reason why it is several thousand is not that Huan Rong underestimated Fu Jian, but that with the change of the situation, the border of the Di people was eroded by the Qin family, and the refugees in the country continued to flee south and east, and their strength was not as good as before.Coupled with the several wars with the Qin family and Rouran, the military strength is even more stretched to consolidate the border security.

Therefore, being able to send a few thousand is already highly regarded by Huan Rong.Maybe the opinions of the court and China were not unified, and the generals going south were just going through the motions, and did not work hard, or even changed courts to find another "employer".

Huan Rong was anxious to send Murong Chong away because of another important reason.

After Murong Chong went south, Murong Ling was temporarily in charge of Wandu. During this period, he suppressed two rebellions and took the opportunity to replace most of the officials appointed by Murong Chong.Referring to history, it is self-evident what Murong Ling wants to do.

In the battle with Murong Ping, Murong Chui gradually gained the upper hand.

Not wanting this war to end too quickly, Huan Rong didn't mind causing trouble for Murong Chui's rear.As for whether the effect is great or not, one can deduce it by looking at Murong De's previous actions.

As long as Murong Chong and Murong Ling quarreled, Murong Chui would definitely be affected.In this way, the chaos in the north will never end in the short term.

Murong Xianbei once ruled the six states, Murong Chui and Murong De are all generals, they cannot weaken their strength, sooner or later they will become a big problem.

Huan Rong knew the consequences of doing so.

Without Murong Xianbei's restraint, the Qin family would definitely clear the border and take down the Di people further.However, he would rather face the Qin family's swordsmen than see Murong Xianbei re-enter the Central Plains.

"There are rewards."

Watching Murong Chong leave the school grounds, Huan Rong sighed deeply.

Feeling the sleeves being pulled, he lowered his head and saw the child looking at him with worry on his face.

"Brother, why are you sighing?"

"Why?"

Huan Rong bent down to hug Yuan Feng, and curled up his mouth, "Thinking about what to do in the future, I don't know what to do."

"Brother, don't worry." Yuan Feng said earnestly, "Mr. Xuezhong has something to say, brother is a dragon and phoenix among people. He is benevolent and generous, and he will definitely get help from others."

"Really?" Huan Rong was surprised.

The gentleman Yuan Feng spoke of was undoubtedly a stubborn old man who was well versed in Legalism.Thinking about the several times they met, Huan Rong really didn't expect that the other party would have such a high opinion of him.

"Brother, the summit should grow up as soon as possible." Yuan Feng put his arms around Huan Rong's neck, allowing himself to act like a baby, "Murong Chong will go to battle at the age of ten, and I can do it too! At that time, I will wipe out the former enemies for my brother and be my brother's account." Come on, Lu Boyan!"

"Okay." Huan Rong supported Yuan Feng, feeling the weight and warmth in his arms, and smiled, "I'm waiting for that day."

"Brother, don't worry." Yuan Feng said earnestly, "Feng is studying "Six Secret Teachings", and his martial arts skills are still lacking, so he should be familiar with the law of war!"

"Don't you want to study legalism?"

"Yes." Yuan Feng nodded.

"Energetic?"

"Yes." Yuan Feng smiled.

"Don't tire yourself out." Huan Rong sighed, "If you get sick from exhaustion, I'll confiscate all the bamboo slips in your courtyard, and you won't be allowed to enter the library for a month."

"Confiscated?"

"Take them all away."

"Brother-"

"It's useless to act like a baby."

"Brother..."

"Not negotiable!"

Huan Rong hardened his heart, and walked out of the school yard with Yuan Feng in his arms.Put the child in the chamber, summon Cai Yun Lingtai, and order him to pretend to be a private soldier and "escort" Murong Chong and his party northward.

"When you arrive in Yandu, give this letter to my brother." Huan Rong wrote a letter and handed it to Cai Yun for safekeeping. "When the boat arrives in Jialuo, you can go ashore secretly and follow the plan."

"promise!"

Cai Yun took refuge in Huan Rong for a long time, but he didn't make much achievements.Dian Kui's money is really incomparable. Seeing Xu Chao, Zhou Yan and others have made many contributions and their official ranks have soared, I really feel uncomfortable.

I finally got the opportunity, and I was doing my old job. I could hardly restrain my excitement and excitement.

Immediately clasped his fists to promise, and said solemnly: "Reassure you, I will definitely live up to my mission!"

Huan Rong nodded.

Murong Chong stayed in Xuyi for several months, even though he was restricted, he still saw and heard a lot.Going back this time, there will be a fight with Murong Ling, it is hard to predict whether he will win or lose.

If Murong Chui intervenes, it is very likely that the fire will be extinguished before it starts burning, and the expected effect will not be achieved.

Cai Yunlingtai was sent north to help add firewood and fuel, and to make some extra money by the way.

The method Huan Yi came up with couldn't be popularized in Jin, and it didn't make sense that it couldn't be used in Sanhan.What he wants to bring back are labor force and field slaves, not to supplement state soldiers, and it doesn't matter whether they are Han family sons or not.

not authentic?

Huan Rong sneered.

Murong Chui laid nails on the people who were traded back before, and five or six of them were Han Chinese!What's the other party's idea, you don't need to think about it.

You are not benevolent and I am not righteous.

It is not a problem for Mr. Huan to tear it apart immediately, but to stab it twice.

Perhaps because he was afraid that Huan Rong would change his mind, Murong Chong packed his luggage very quickly. After the farewell banquet, he took his guards and followed the caravan on the road without any delay.

Huan Rong specially went out of the city to see them off, watched the team go far, and then said to Yuan Feng who was riding out of the city together on a pony: "Ah Feng, if you don't go to the academy today, do you want to go to Fangshi?"

"Brother, don't you need to deal with government affairs?"

"No need." Huan Rong said with a smile, "Jia Sheren and Xun Sheren are already on their way home, brothers can be free for a few days."

Hearing this, the child's eyes lit up immediately.

"Feng wants to go to the sugar shop!" Yuan Feng lightly kicked the horse's belly, and the pony walked beside Da Ma, snorting from time to time, attracting Da Ma's glance.

He probably thought it was strange that he was so short, but he was not a pony, so his eyes were full of surprise.

Who Said Animals Have No Curiosity?

Huan Rong patted the horse's neck and said with a smile: "Okay, let's go to the sugar shop. However, don't eat too much sugar, otherwise you will have a toothache."

"kindness!"

Yuan Feng nodded vigorously, his small face instantly turned into a flower with a smile.At the same time, I began to think about which one to buy. I heard that a new kind of sugar was made, with milk added, and it tasted very good...

Seeing Yuan Feng like this, Huan Rong couldn't help shaking his head and laughing.

At this moment, a pigeon came flying from a distance, and when it saw Huan Rong's team, it immediately spread its wings and accelerated, and flew to the front with two "cuckoo" sounds. After attracting Huan Rong's attention, it circled for a circle and landed on Huan Rong's shoulder. .

"A Yuan?"

After caressing the back of the pigeon's neck, he untied the bamboo tube on the pigeon's neck, unfolded the silk cloth hidden in it, Huan Rong suddenly pulled the rein, and opened his eyes wide.

The silk cloth the size of a palm has only five words scrawled on it, but the news it tells is earth-shattering.

Da Sima is critically ill!

Jiankang, Taicheng

After barely attending two court meetings, Sima Yu's condition suddenly worsened.

The doctor was called into the Tai Chi Hall and stayed there for twelve hours.Sima Yao and Sima Daozi stayed in the hall, wanting to serve the decoction, but they couldn't get close to the couch.

The Empress Dowager Chu came to visit her in person, but was stopped by Xu Shuyi and Hu Shuyi together, and she was not allowed to enter the inner hall at all.

"What's the meaning of this?" Looking at the servants and eunuchs standing in front of her, Empress Dowager Chu's expression darkened.

"What do you mean?" Xu Shuyi sneered, "The Empress Dowager knows it well."

"Shuyi be careful!"

It is true that Chu Suanzi is the queen mother, but Sima Yu is her elder.In the same way, Xu Shuyi is only a "concubine", but as an old man in the palace, she is not afraid of anything now, and she does not intend to give Empress Dowager Chu any honor at all.

The emperor is dying, and the crown prince has not yet been appointed, and the civil and military officials of the whole court are staring at the Taiji Hall.

At this time, Xu Shuyi was not afraid of tearing her face apart, and even hoped that Queen Mother Chu would make a fuss in front of the palace gate in a fit of anger.

"Speak carefully?" Xu Shuyi sneered again and again, "Queen Mother, don't pretend to be ignorant. What kind of heart do you have, and what do those two slaves mean? Everyone in the world is a fool!"

Empress Dowager Chu remained silent, staring at Xu Shuyi with cold eyes.

"Shuyi said these words, have you ever thought about the consequences?"

"Consequences? What are the consequences? Death?"

Xu Shuyi took a half step forward, and brushed the Queen Mother Chu's cheek with her fingers, "Chu Suanzi, to tell you the truth, I am not afraid of death, and you have nothing to threaten me. On the other hand, you thought that pushing those two slaves to the top would keep their promises." , wholeheartedly respecting you?"

Empress Dowager Chu's gaze was even colder, like a poisoned blade.

"During Emperor Xiaozong's reign, you were able to hold power for many years because he was your own son." Xu Shuyi raised her voice, "The king of Donghai succeeded to the throne, and you came to the court again as regent, all because his biological mother died, his family was weak, and he had no relatives. can support."

Speaking of this, Xu Shuyi raised the corners of her mouth, her smile was full of sarcasm.

"Sima Yao is not the same as Sima Daozi."

"It's true that the Kunlun servant girl descended, but she didn't die. With her background, she didn't have much scheming. Do you think she can have two sons and a daughter and live to this day?"

"The beauty who served the official's family before had a miscarriage. There are rumors that the Kunlun maid was framed. You may as well tell you the truth, she did all the things, and the officials did not wrong her at all."

"Chu Suanzi," Xu Shuyi lifted the Empress Dowager Chu's chin with a half-smile, without any respect, "In your opinion, after the slave ascends the throne, will he respect the person who gave birth to him and seek the support of the nobles in the court, or is he willing to let the gentry support him?" Do you control and be a puppet in your hands?"

"Without the King of the East China Sea, maybe things are still a little bit sure. Now," Xu Shuyi withdrew her hand and looked at Queen Mother Chu leisurely, "You can easily get your wish?"

After saying that, he turned around and walked back to the hall without looking at her again.

Hu Shuyi stood where she was, and said, "Queen Mother, you are the nephew of the official family after all. Now the official family is ill, so it is inconvenient to see you. Please respect yourself."

Compared with Xu Shuyi, Hu Shuyi's words are concise and to the point, but the meaning in her words is more vicious.

Empress Dowager Chu seemed to have received a heavy punch, her face turned pale.Standing in front of the hall for a long time, knowing that he couldn't take half a step forward, he finally turned and left unwillingly.

Behind the palace gate, Sima Yao and Sima Daozi witnessed the whole process, and their faces were a little ugly.

Xu Shuyi sneered as she passed the two of them, but turned a blind eye.

Hu Shuyi stopped in her tracks, and said meaningfully: "Emissary Xi Trick has arrived in Jiankang, Your Highnesses should take care of themselves."

Sima Yao and Sima Daozi looked at each other, both clenched their teeth and clenched their fists.

In May of the second year of Xian'an, Xi Yin was recruited into the court to assist the government.

On the day of arriving in Jiankang, Taicheng immediately issued an imperial edict to announce Ximin to enter the Taiji Hall.The gate of the palace was closed, and the monarch and his ministers had a secret conversation for an entire hour.Because all the eunuchs and maidservants were dismissed, no one knew the content of their conversation.

The next day at the court meeting, the emperor showed up in a sick body, read out the decree in the hall, and named Princess Langya as the queen, and made her concubine Wang Shuyi his successor.

There was no warning in advance, and the court was full of uproar.

No one thought that at this juncture, the emperor would not appoint a crown prince, but a queen!

Before everyone could react, the second thunder struck again.

Make Sima Yao the crown prince and Sima Daozi the king of the East China Sea.Sima Yi, the former king of the East China Sea, descended to the county magistrate and moved to Youzhou.

"Grand Sima Wen and Pingbei General Yan Yi Zhou Gongju took pictures of the story."

After the decree was read, there was a dead silence in the hall.