Hypocrites

Duanfu.

Duan Boyu walked into the back hall, Duan Yanling was already waiting for him.

"What's the matter?"

Duan Yanling's expression was very unusual, mixed with confusion and surprise, he said to his father: "Shen Yu is still alive!"

Duan Boyu twitched his eyebrows, looking at him, he seemed to have no memory of who Shen Yu was.Then they found out the old memories - it was Shen Jin's son, who was accompanied by the crown prince back then.

"Your Majesty's Marquis of the Right is Shen Yu." Duan Yanling clenched his teeth.

Duan Boyu has obviously never heard his son mention the entanglements in his youth, but after decades of ups and downs in his official career, he has already cultivated a pair of piercing eyes, and immediately grasped a piece of information from a few words-Shen Yufen left Liang Heng to Duan Yanling. reliance and grace.

Different from his son's resentment, Duan Xiang pondered for a moment, and said: "What is your majesty wanting to do when you promote your confidant? No matter what he wants to do, as long as he wants to take action, he will definitely..."

Duan Yanling said: "It will definitely affect us."

Duan Xiang smiled flatly: "No, His Majesty's first choice will only be the three generals in the palace. As far as we are concerned, just wait and see what happens, and wait for the fisherman's benefit."

Duan Xiang had a gentle and respectful smile, and he wore this smiling face all the year round to discuss matters, which made the late emperor and all civil and military officials trust him.Duan Yanling saw it and shivered.

"I asked you to use the opportunity of the training platform and the second guard of the pavilion to install the Shadow Guard of the Eastern Palace. How is the matter going?"

"I can't let him notice it, so I proceed very cautiously, but it has already taken shape. There are people to be employed there, and they are ready to be dispatched at any time."

Duan Xiang nodded slightly to show his appreciation.

Zhangyi Palace, the former school yard of the arsenal.The southern army is practicing, and there are more than a dozen Taiwan guards in the corner.

On days when they are not on duty, no one wears armor, and all the young and middle-aged people wear hakama trousers and short jackets, revealing their wheat-colored chests and muscular arms.

There are short spears and spears on the side of the school field, as well as a few ring-shoulders and a few rattan shields.The station guards were practicing a set of Tongbeiquan, Shen Yu and Zou Fang were talking beside the utensil rack, Shen Yu was wearing an official uniform, the cuffs and edge of the dark black martial arts robe were secretly embroidered with wind, cloud and tiger patterns, a three-foot green front hung from his waist, and a sword On the handle is a phoenix feather badge, with a dignified and upright figure, very majestic.

"It was Duan Zuodu who first proposed the formation of the two guards of the platform and the pavilion. But His Majesty personally selected them. Lian Zhen and I were both in mourning. Recruit us. Lian Zhen and Duan Zuo are on good terms, and when he went to the Pavilion Guard, the position of You Duhou was always vacant, and there was no leader, so I came to the Taiwan Guard to take care of it for the time being."

Lian Bi and Zou Qing had to be said to have died at the hands of the late emperor, but Liang Heng was close to their son and dared to bring him to be a close guard.If Lian Zhen, Zou Fang, any of them had the heart of vengeance against their father, Liang Heng's head might quietly leave his neck one night.

But he even dared to appoint Shen Yu who had the most reason to hate him.What is Liang Heng afraid of?There is no doubt about the employment, it is really well done.

"Your Majesty is different from the late Emperor." Zou Fang was a little sad. "I'm also in a relationship with His Majesty. How can I not know what kind of person he is? To be offensive, His Majesty was once banned from the East Palace and was attacked by a sword because of the disaster of the party. facing each other."

"Is there such a thing?"

Zou Fang said: "You don't know? He wrote a letter to argue for Mr. Shen, which offended Tianyan."

Shen Yu listened silently.

The Taiwan guard finished his boxing practice and was sitting on the ground chatting, suddenly one person said loudly: "Shen Youdu, I learned how to wrestle last time, I don't know how well you use your equipment, there are quite a few of us who use guns and clubs, please give me some advice? "

It's Bi Wei again, this kid loves to find fault.

Zou Fang was about to teach him a lesson, when Shen Yu said, "Okay, I'm used to wielding a sword, who wants to make two gestures?"

Suddenly a group of people were eager to try.Zou Fang saw that everyone was very interested, so helpless, he turned around and drew an iron sword from the rack: "I'm coming!"

He had good intentions and didn't know Shen Yu's depth, in case the Taiwan guard deliberately embarrassed him, it was best for him to cooperate.The station guards were happy to see the success and applauded loudly. It turned out that Zou Fang also had a few tricks, not very good, but he studied very hard and got one move and two moves quite well.

Shen Yu didn't come out with his sword, and stood still to beckon him to come.

Zou Fang made a starting gesture, using a sword like a knife, and a head-wrapping gesture to attack half of his waist.I saw a cold light suddenly appear, Erxie flew out a finger's width, and the sharp edge blocked the iron sword.Immediately afterwards, Zou Fang was knocked back again and again, almost falling down.

The Erxie Sword came out of its sheath clangingly, and the distinctive hollowed out sword was like a narrow sky, shining bright sunlight.With a swing of the sword, the brilliance spreads out into a curved surface, shining like a river of stars.

Zou Fang used a few tricks of swordsmanship, flirting with the sky, and walking on the ground, which dazzled people. Usually, when practicing duels with others, few people can react to them.However, Shen Yu's slashing moves were faster than him, one sword wiped the oblique cut, and Zou Fang's sword flew with two ping pongs, but he didn't even see his opponent's movements clearly.

The long sword was put back into its sheath, and the sunlight and gold powder inside the sword shot out like gold powder.

Zou Fang knew that he had met an expert, and he was convinced that he lost.No one in Taiwei made any provocative words.

Looking at the king with strength, Shen Yu didn't feel much excitement in his heart, but instead felt bored and awkward.Looking back, he saw the canopy covering the sky outside the school grounds, and the mighty attendants—the emperor's outing procession—Liang Heng was undoubtedly looking at him, showing an admiring smile.

"Why did His Majesty come to the school?"

"I'm here to discuss something with you. Is it convenient?"

Liang Heng was still following Xinzhou, which made Shen Yu more convinced of Liang Heng's isolated and helpless situation.Because he didn't dare to use any of the newcomers, even though the old ones had grievances and entanglements with his father and son, they still had to rely on them.

"Your Majesty has a call, just order the minister to go, and He Lao will come in person."

Shen Yu also saw the little eunuch holding the canopy for the emperor. He seemed to have seen him outside the golden palace. He had red lips, white teeth, and a feminine face.

Rather, with the exception of Xinzhou, almost all the eunuchs around Liang Heng behaved like this, obviously monitoring and paying attention to the emperor's daily words and deeds.

"Go to Tianlu Pavilion." Liang Heng came to pull Shen Yu with a smile, and took his arm very kindly.Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Shen Yu did not refuse.

On the Fengque Terrace is a palace, furnished with soft couches and chairs, where the late emperor often lingered.Liang Heng seldom used it. The dim and gloomy scene of Feng Que reminded him of his father's misery caused by chronic illness.Tianlu Pavilion is very different. It was originally used as a place to store literature and volumes. The late emperor had a headache, but it was even more troublesome when he saw the books on the shelves and walls. He seldom set foot there.

Liang Heng's hard-to-decision matters were mostly related to personnel transfers, abdication, relegation, and vacated positions. The Xiangguo Mansion selected and transferred officials and presented them for review.Before handing it to Liang Heng, the third eunuch had already seen it.

"It's ridiculous," Liang Heng said, "these are the only people who are chosen. It seems that Da Qi's talent is withered, and he has to use the pawns in their hands. There are a few important positions that cannot be controlled by them anyway. Just take a look."

Shen Yu opened the roster in front of him - the original Shangshu ordered Wenyao to retire due to illness, the chief minister of the Ministry of Agriculture exposed Yun and begged for the bones, and Situ Wangxia was convicted and assigned.

Shen Yu asked: "Do you have "Qi Ren Pin Zao" in your hand?"

Liang Heng said: "Originally there was a volume in Tianlu Pavilion, and a special person was responsible for following up the content added by Dong Lao. But it has been lost. I searched for it for a while, but I couldn't find it. The eunuch said it was lost since the first emperor."

Neither did Shen Yu.Fortunately, he wrote a letter to Zhangshan, and maybe Dong Xian can send him a copy.

"Duan Xiang promoted Xu Yu to be the official Situ?" Shen Yu looked at the roster in his hand.

"Yes, I've made up my mind on this. The prime minister can't go wrong with the selection."

The prime minister is the new emperor's uncle, Shen Yu knows about this relationship, Liang Heng and his parents are very weak, but he is very harmonious with his uncle's family.But he was still vaguely vigilant, thinking of the secret story about the prime minister's life experience that Gu Jiuniang Ding Kou said.

This question was soon overwhelmed by another yellow silk that Liang Heng took out.

"The book of peace talks sent from the north is willing to make peace with our court, and it is sincere to retreat from Zhuo River for ninety miles."

Shen Yu quickly replied: "Bei Chao has internal and external troubles, so he has to use this as a means of respite. The Niaoyi people in Mobei are growing stronger and stronger. If the Chao people continue to concentrate their forces on the coast of Zhuo River, which is fighting against the south, the rear will be attacked by the air." In whose name is this letter of credence issued?"

Liang Heng glanced at the seal: "Gao Juan, Prince of the Supervisory Kingdom."

It was still expected by Shen Yu: "Gao Jun has returned to the court. But during the demotion, the forces left by the second prince Gao Yinxiu are still deeply rooted and difficult to get rid of. He wants to clean up the remnants of the party struggle, and he also has to deal with the Niaoyi people. Of course there is no time for us."

Shen Yu has been away from Wangdu City for a long time, and he has a clear understanding of internal and external affairs. It can be seen that vision and knowledge are indispensable for the Shen family to cultivate the pillars of the country.

"I..." Liang Heng wanted to say 'I think so too', but was embarrassed, "I think what you said is right. The prime minister also agreed to conclude an alliance with the north, but there are many main fighters in the court. Hmph, I thought I can't tell, it's all under the instruction of his three generals. But I don't understand why Qiu Zhiyuan would want the war between the North and the South to continue? What good does this do for him?"

Liang Heng swears, which greatly surprises Shen Yu. At the same time, he notices that there are several light-color marks drawn by fingernails on the lacquer table in front of Liang Heng.The scratches are tangled in all directions, and it looks a little nervous.

He glanced at Liang Heng, but Liang Heng didn't pay attention, his face was always tense.Xinzhou met Shen Yu's gaze from behind him, and the two maintained an impeccable posture without revealing any information.

"Changle Shaofu Jiang Zhi, who is this?" Shen Yu then flipped through the list of retired officials.

Liang Heng replied: "This position doesn't matter, as the Empress Dowager is in charge of the palace, you can change it to anyone you want."

Changle Palace is the residence of the Empress Dowager, and now it is also the residence of Liang Heng's mother and Empress Duan.Jiang Zhi was in charge of the Changle Palace during the time of the first emperor. At that time, the Empress Dowager Han had died and there was no owner in the palace. In fact, it was a leisurely retirement position. Before being transferred, Jiang Zhi was the Captain of Sili.

Shen Yu was browsing, and found that Liang Heng was staring at him.

"what happened?"

"...It's nothing, I think," Liang Heng thought for a while, "the crane and auspicious clouds in civilian uniforms are more suitable for you than the wind and clouds and roaring tigers in military officers."

When he said this, his tense expression relaxed briefly, as if talking about Shen Yu was the only topic that made him feel light.

"But you look good in anything you wear." Liang Heng immediately smiled flatteringly.

That smile was so powerful that it pierced into his heart, and Shen Yu suddenly looked away.