In the Spring and Autumn and Warring States without women

The ruling government, the inner hall, and Tian Chang are receiving the family envoys sent by the Zhao family.

The member of the Zhao family saluted Tian Chang with his hands and said: "When I came down, the Patriarch had ordered me to convey his personal promise: 'Zhao is willing to befriend Tian, ​​and it is suitable for Zhao's concubine and Tian'. When I came down, I was the Patriarch The heart of fist and fist actually expresses the intention of repairing with the Tian family."

Tian Chang looked at the autographed letter of the patriarch of the Zhao family, Zhao Zhifu, in his hand, the "No.1 in the world" autographed letter, word by word, in a very sincere tone, promising that the two families will get back together, Tian Chang pondered slightly, His eyes were contemplative, but his mind was not focused on Mrs. Zhao's proposal of coma, but on Tian Biao, the old grand teacher who was dying in bed at this time.

Strange to say, when Tian Biao was here, Tian Chang always disliked his clan uncle, the elder grand master of the three dynasties, because he was more respectful than all the Tian clan members and court officials. My respect, Tian Biao always treats him with an honest look, that always admonishing look, which often makes Tian Chang seem to return to the situation when his father was still alive in front of the porch to obey orders and be disciplined.

The existence of Tian Biao is an invisible pressure, a force in the court that is independent of Tian Chang's control, and Tian Chang fears and worries him. There is also a faint discomfort, because the disappearance of Tian Biao's elder pressure as the elder of the three dynasties often means that there will be no people who can share the burden of leading the Tian family. Regardless of whether he hates Tian Biao or likes it, deep down Tian Chang knew that Tian Biao, the old grand master, was loyal to Tian Shi and he was a trustworthy person.

Therefore, when Zhao proposed the important decision of coma, Tian Chang thought of Tian Biao again.

At this moment, a servant came out of the inner room in a hurry, and whispered something in Tian Chang's ear. Tian Chang's expression changed slightly, and then he pondered slightly, and then turned his head to Zhao Shi. Said: "This matter is of great importance, and it cannot be resolved in a moment. The visitor has traveled a long way, so why not rest for a few days?"

The members of the Zhao clan also knew that this matter could not come to fruition so soon, so they did not rush to urge them, and said with a smile, "That's fine, I will wait for the good news of the ruling."

Tian Chang nodded in return, and then ordered his attendants to lead Zhao's envoy to the post house to rest and send Zhao off. Tian Chang got up and turned to the inner room.

As soon as he entered the inner room, he saw the old grand master Neizuo inside, saw Tian Chang, the grand master Neizuo stood up and saluted, Tian Chang hurriedly stepped forward, and took the gift of his late nephew, saying: "Uncle Nei, you must not do this. Chang Nai is a junior, how dare he be worshiped."

Grand Master Nei Zuo got up after worshiping, and turned away from Tian Chang's nephew's gift to show that he did not dare to accept it, and then lightly returned the gift, saying: "When you are a private elder, you are the elder who is in charge. When you are a public, you are the ruler of a country. I'm old enough to worship."

Tian Chang sighed, and said, "Uncle Nei, why are you so rigid." Unlike Tian Biao who was both respectful and disgusted, trustful and fearful, Tian Chang treated this uncle Nei who had always been kind and caring for him, the old grand master. Tian Biao's nephew has always been close and admired.

You must know that the only son of Tian Biao and his nephew died early, and the two had no children. Therefore, Tian Biao's chief nephew has always been very fond of the nephews and nephews of the clan. With the care and love of this nephew, Tian Chang naturally went to Tian Biao's house. His uncle's kindness and love for him, Tian Chang has always been very grateful, so Tian Chang gave up his seat thoughtfully.

Tian Biao Neizuo didn't hesitate, and sat down very calmly and uprightly.

Tian Chang also sat down, and after sitting down to look carefully, he saw that Tian Biao Nei Zuo had lost a lot of weight, and his expression was a little haggard. Take care of your health, the witch doctor also diagnosed that the old grand master's condition is stable and will not change much in the short term."

Grand Master Nei Zuo looked quite peaceful, and said: "It is rare for a person to be seventy in ancient times, but the grand master is already sixty-eight. At this age, even if something really happened, it is not a tragedy."

Tian Chang originally wanted to comfort the Grand Master Nei Zuo, but now he listened to his blunt words, but he admired and worried at the same time. The person who admired him was his uncle who had accompanied Tian Biao for dozens of years. There were changes in the mansion at that time, but it was unusual. The inner room was crying in panic. Those who were worried, after all, my uncle and Tian Biao had been married for dozens of years. It will not be thin and haggard.

Perhaps Tian Chang's thoughts were reflected on his face, Grand Master Nei Zuo smiled, sighed and said: "You don't have to worry about me when you are in power, I have been with A Biao for dozens of years, loving and supporting each other, I have no regrets in my life. A Biao is old and sick. How much younger am I than A Biao? How many more days can I live? Even if A Biao has something to do at this time, we will only be separated for a few years, and we will still have to be together underground. "

Tian Chang heard the Grand Master Nezuo say "A Biao", and it took him a while to realize that it was the old Grand Master Tian Biao. Tian Biao, a well-known stubborn old man in the family, became "A Biao" in the mouth of this family's nephew, which made Tian Chang feel funny, but also envied their deep love as husband and wife, saying: "Uncle Nei can think about it Well, no matter what, you still have to take care of your health, no matter what is missing in the grand master's mansion, just open your mouth."

Speaking of this, Grand Master Nei Zuo paused for a moment, then looked up at Tian Chang, and said: "But there is one thing that should have been said by the old Grand Master, but at this time, Teacher Situation has to come for the old Grand Master Open your mouth."

When Tian Chang saw the expression of the grand master's nephew, he had a slight guess, but the following words of the grand master's nephew just confirmed his guess. His uncle said: "About Xia Yu."

Tian Chang's expression changed slightly, and after a while, he said slowly: "Xia Yu dispatched troops out of the city without authorization and kidnapped Ah Xiang. This is an unforgivable crime. I know that he is the old grand master's accepted disciple, but if this matter is not punished , I’m afraid it will shake the foundation of my Tian family’s ruling power.”

Seeing Tian Chang's expression, Grand Master's Nei Zuo sighed slightly in his heart, and said: "There is no need to be in power like this. I also know that Xia Yu's crimes cannot be escaped. I am not here to plead for Xia Yu's forgiveness. I just ask you to consider this punishment again. decree."

Tian Chang frowned slightly, and said, "What do you mean?"

Taishi Neizuo looked at Tian Chang, very peacefully, and said: "Although the old Taishi didn't say something to me, but my husband and wife, even though he didn't say it clearly, how could I not know it? You know why the old Taishi said it when you are in power. Accept Xia Yu as a disciple?"

Tian Chang said indifferently: "The old grand master has a heart of loving talents, and everyone in the government and the public knows it."

Grand Master Nei Zuo said: "Although this is true, it is not complete. The reason why the old grand master accepted Xia Yu as a disciple is because of A Xiang's scheme. What the old grand master has been thinking about is that A Xiang sits The unstable status of the Tian family's Qing heir is even more difficult for Ah Xiang to cope with the situation of the world being annexed by other countries."

As soon as these words came out, Tian Chang's expression changed drastically, but the Taishi Neizuo seemed to have not seen Tian Chang's expression, and said calmly: "You trust Tian Xu very much when you are in power?" The words were half-declarative tone.

Tian Chang heard the Grand Master's Nei Zuo mention Tian Xu, so he somewhat understood the meaning of what the Grand Master's Nei Zuo said just now, and said: "Although Tian Xu is somewhat incompetent, he is still loyal."

Taishi Neizuo did not go to argue with Tian Chang about Bai Tianxu's loyalty, but said: "The ruler thinks that Sima Rangju was a loyal minister of the Jiang family in the past?"

Tian Chang's expression changed. In the past, Sima Rangju, also known as Tian Rangju, was a military genius in the partial branch of the Tian family. It was Qi Jinggong who fought for hegemony with the Jin State, united Zhongshan, Wei State and many other states to support the Fan family, The Zhongxing family rebelled and almost dismembered the state of Jin. Who knew that the Zhao family of the Jin state would have such a tough and unyielding figure like Zhao Zhifu, who would personally lead the private soldiers of the Zhao family to lead the way, march south and north, and fight bloody battles to the death , Miraculously, the Fan family and the Zhonghang family, which were backed by Qi, Zhongshan, Wei, and Lu, were defeated and lost, and the Jin country was saved from the brink of fragmentation.

Jin Guo took a breath back. Naturally, the mastermind behind Qi Guo's plot to dismember Jin State was itchy with hatred. Zhao Zhifu was a hard-core hawk whose bones were too hard to bend. He turned around like he was dealing with Qi State. At that time, the Yan Kingdom at that time was also taking advantage of the fire and looting today, and there was a tendency to go south.

At that time, the state of Qi was in crisis. Today, Sima Rangju was ordered to prepare the army for war, and defend the state of Qi loyally. However, when the crisis was resolved, he was suspected and alienated by Duke Jing of Qi. He was repeatedly suppressed by the court, and finally died of depression.

It was from then on that the Tian family hated the Qi country and the Jiang family again, and wanted to usurp the country.

Now the Taishi Neizuo asked Tian Chang that Sima Rangju was a loyal minister of the Jiang family. Of course, Sima Rangju was a loyal minister of the Jiang family.

As the patriarch of the Tian clan, Tian Chang is very clear about the past, but he doesn't know why the Grand Master Nezuo mentioned these past events at this time?

Taishi Neizuo's next words explained Tian Chang's doubts, saying: "People's hearts are always the most unreliable. When in power, the Taishi accepted Xia Yu as his apprentice, just to support Ah Xiang in the army who can divide Tian Xu's power. Young man. In the past, when Sima Rangju was here, my Tian family was a loyal minister of the Jiang family. Today, my Tian family is chasing the king. Have you ever thought that you may be loyal in Tianxu when you are in power? If you are not in power, Tianxu will finally Ah Xiang? If he is unfaithful, how can Ah Xiang make Tian Xu in his hands?"

Speaking of this, Grand Master Nei Zuo paused for a moment, and then said: "Even though I have lived in the inner house for a long time, I understand the heart of governance. Xia Yu's crime should naturally be punished. Xia Yu, who has a different surname, can survive without a tiger talisman. You should be on guard against the unauthorized deployment of troops under the orders of the national government. In power, you demoted Xia Yu as an internal follower, maybe because of this point of consideration? But since the demotion has been demoted, why did the government bestow Xia Yu on Tian Hu? For the sake of Ah Xiang's future, Xia Yu can be given to Ah Xiang, so that Xia Yu's threat can be eliminated and Ah Xiang can be given more arms."

Tian Chang listened to the words of Grand Master Nei Zuo with a solemn expression, without saying a word.