"Oh?"
Jingnan Hou pointed to Zuo Jiqian again,
said:
"This is interesting, Zheng Shoubei said no A fish slipped through the net, but you, Zuo Jiqian, also said that there is a female assassin mastermind who has not been caught.
Which one of you two is right?"
Zheng Shoubei, Zuo Jiqian;
Cold sweat immediately appeared on Zuo Jiqian's face. In fact, he was not stupid. How could he be a fool when he was pushed to the official position by his family to gain support from family resources?
The swingers in the big family are kept at home to give birth to children and are responsible for the work of reproduction. Only the truly talented can be qualified to be cared for by family resources and work in order to continue the glory of the family.
But what he may lack is this kind of alertness, and Zheng Fan, who has always been pulling the tiger's skin, is quite experienced in this, because many times, for Zheng Fan, one wrong step is the end of the world. A desperate death.
This is a game with only one life, so there is no right to be careless.
Not long after the assassination in the mourning hall happened, Marquis Jingnan led his army into the city and went straight to the General Military Mansion. Zheng Fan was the first to believe that there was nothing fishy here.
So, Zheng Fan made his own choice.
Obviously, at this moment, Zuo Jiqian finally understood the problem;
He immediately lowered his head and apologized:
"Return According to the Marquis, all the assassins were killed, and no one escaped. The general remembered it wrong before."
"Oh, as a fortress guard, my memory is so bad, alas, Everyone in the court and countryside thinks that our Yan army in the north is a tiger, and the army in the south is a sick cat. I didn’t think so before, but now look at my generals in the south, alas..."
"The last general will realize his crime, and the last general will be willing to be punished!"
Zuo Jiqian put his forehead on the ground.
At this time, Zheng Fan opened his mouth and said:
"Returning to the Marquis, Zuo Guard suffered a brain injury when he was chasing the assassin."
Zuo Jiqian immediately nodded and said: "Yes, yes, yes, there is something wrong with the general's brain. There is something wrong."
"If you are injured, just go back and treat the injury properly. Don't talk nonsense, you know?" ?"
"I will obey, I will understand."
Jingnan Hou brushed the dust off his boots and said slowly:
"Nan. On the front line of Wangcheng, we have been living in revelry for too long, and many people have become slack. In Dayan, there are too many people who naively believe that the Qian people will never dare to take the initiative to invade;
A hundred years ago, the first generation of Zhenbei Hou really hurt the people of Qian country, but no matter how deep the pain was, it had already healed long ago.”
Zheng Fan was awestruck for a moment,
Sure enough,
The whole matter was basically no different from what he had discussed with the blind man at home.
The imperial court of Yan State reorganized the fortress system, which was for the sake of Japan.Later, he prepared for the war against Qianguo in the south.
The contemporary Emperor Yan and the current generation of Zhenbei Hou are already over fifty. They are eager to complete some major things and solve some problems while they are still alive. Solve it completely.
So,
over there they are still mobilizing the power of various clans to gather together to create a confrontation with the Zhenbei Army, and here they are already starting to reorganize the front line of Nanwang City. Paving the way for the Southern Expedition after clearing up the family issues!
The Sixth Prince is talented and intelligent, so he can be keenly aware of this.
So,
As the brother-in-law of Emperor Yan, the Marquis of Jingnan himself, who was deeply trusted by Emperor Yan and also controlled the Jingnan Army,
what he did ,
It must be implementing Emperor Yan’s will!
However, neither Zheng Fan nor the blind man expected that the top management of Yan State would act in such a ruthless, simple and direct manner, which made people feel that they did not have the artistic sense of a politician at all.
Play politics well, but you directly use the knife...
Of course, if you have the qualifications and ability to use the knife, there is really no need to talk about it.
Marquis Jingnan has almost made it clear about the previous assassination.
But this kind of explicit statement does not mean that we take you as one of our own. First of all, you have to see if you have this destiny!
It was precisely because he figured out this relationship belatedly that Zuo Jiqian took over Zheng Fan's words without hesitation and claimed that he was mentally ill.
"After a hundred years of peace, some people have forgotten their roots."
After saying this, Marquis Jingnan smiled slightly and continued:
p>
"I have received news earlier that some thieves have sneaked into Huaiya Academy. I was planning to lead troops to the academy to capture the people, but unfortunately, something like this actually happened in Nanwang City, so I had to We first brought troops to stabilize order in the city. For a while, we couldn’t get away.
At the moment, I don’t know who of the two generals can lead the troops to arrest the thieves on my behalf.”< /p>
This is to receive a certificate of investment!
Originally, Zuo Jiqian agreed without hesitation. Compared with Zheng Fan, his previous performance was indeed too disappointing, but when he heard the name of Huaiya Academy , Zuo Jiqian was stunned.
There are thieves in Huaiya Academy?
The literary style of Dayan is the most prosperous in Yinlang County, because it is the closest to Qian Kingdom. Scholars and scholars from Qian Kingdom often come here to study. At the same time, occasionally great scholars from Qian Kingdom come to the academy to give lectures.
It can be said that Huaiya Academy is the holy place in the hearts of scholars in Dayan.
Yan established the country with force, but because there had been no war between the north and the south for nearly a hundred years, the style of writing also began to gradually develop. The most important thing is that when governing the country, you must rely on literati. After the Emperor of Yan ascended the throne, he relied on poor families. Suppressing aristocratic families actually helped to increase the climate of literati to a certain extent.
The civil servants who came out of Huaiya Academy are notAs I know, when the prime minister of the dynasty was young, he studied at Huai Ya Academy.
Go to Huaiya Academy to get people...
What Zuo Jiqian immediately thought of was that if he really led the troops, he would be able to free the entire Zuo family through himself. On the opposite side to the literati class of Dayan.
There is no free lunch in this world. When you receive the support of family resources, you will naturally assume the responsibility of safeguarding the interests of the family.
However, Zuo Jiqian was hesitating, but Zheng Fan did not hesitate at all.
"The final general is willing to go!"
Jingnan Hou began to rub his finger again. When he heard Zheng Fan's request, a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth,
p>
Dao:
"Has Zheng Shoubei thought it through?"
"Soldiers, it is their bounden duty to obey orders!"
Hear At these words, Marquis Jingnan's eyes widened slightly.
If the Sixth Prince were here at this time, he would definitely shout: Straight mother-in-law, you are cheating again!
Jingnan Hou said slowly:
"Zheng Shoubei doesn't think about his subordinates?"
"If I return to the Marquis, I will never give up on my subordinates." They are all barbarians?" Marquis Jingnan asked, "How many?"
"Interesting. It’s interesting to use barbarian soldiers to capture people from the academy. Zheng Shoubei, aren’t you afraid that the world’s scholars will criticize you for being an insult to your gentleness?”
Zheng Fan raised his hand and said:
“Scholars like to talk the most. It's reasonable, but the reason why barbarians are barbarians is because they are unreasonable. It is a natural match to use barbarian soldiers to deal with scholars."
"What a perfect match. Wait until tomorrow, and the people from the Secret Service will go there. Cuiliu Fort contacts you, they are responsible for recruiting people, and you are responsible for cooperating with them."
"Thank you for your cultivation!"
Zuo Jiqian looked at Zheng Fan beside him. Showing a look of envy and being appreciated by the Marquis of Jingnan is definitely the most coveted dream of all southern generals.
But when he thought of Huaiya Academy, Zuo Jiqian's eyes couldn't help but jump again. He was not alone, he was not alone.
Of course, it would be fine if he did not accept this military order. Zuo Jiqian would never dare to say that he would send someone to report to the academy after returning. This is the behavior of a real fool.
He even had to worry about Zheng Fan leaking the news first and causing some changes in the academy. When the Marquis of Jingnan blamed him, the first thing he would suspect was that Zuo Jiqian was jealous of Zheng Shoubei behind his back. Doing bad things.
Zheng Fan and Zuo Jiqian retreated together. At the gate of the General Military Mansion, Zheng Fan said goodbye to Zuo Jiqian.
Both of them came to Nanwang City from their respective forts in casual clothes. When they were about to leave, their moods were completely different.
"Brother Zheng, do you know the status of Huaiya Academy in the hearts of the literati in Dayan?"
"Brother Zuo, we are soldiers."
This is Zheng Fan said this to Zuo Jiqian for the second time after meeting.sentence.
The first time he said it was when Zuo Jiqian inquired about whether the imperial court was going south, he told Zuo Jiqian that soldiers should not talk nonsense like scholars.
This time, the implication is that we are soldiers;
In any dynasty, confrontation between civil and military forces is the norm. Either the west wind prevails over the east wind, or the east overpowers the west wind. As a soldier, you won’t go What are you going to do if you are a literati? Do you want to be a dog for literati?
Just like Qian Guo, military generals are often guard dogs with chains in the hands of civil servants.
Dayan is not a Qian country, and the signs that this generation of Emperor Yan and Marquis of Zhenbei are going to make big moves are already obvious. As long as troops are mobilized, as long as there is a war, the role and status of the military will rapidly increase!
If you fuck a scholar, the scholar will certainly hate you, but you can gain favor from the military, which is a good deal.
Of course, the most important thing is that the Yan Kingdom is not the Qian Kingdom. Even if the Yan Kingdom’s prime minister comes from the Huaiya Academy, he does not dare to be like the current Qian Kingdom’s chief minister. Said: "Only those who sing at Donghua Gate are the real good guys."
Zheng Fan took the reins from a Jingnan Army sergeant and rode away directly.
Zuo Jiqian was left standing there, a little lost.
In the quiet mourning hall of the General Military Mansion,
Jingnan Hou was still sitting on the threshold.
"Master Hou, it's cold here."
A woman came out from behind Marquis Jingnan and covered him with a piece of fur. This woman , wearing a pair of red embroidered shoes.
The Marquis stretched out his hand and patted the back of the woman's hand gently, saying:
"Thank you for your hard work today."
"I am a concubine who works for the Marquis. "What do you think of those two people just now?"
"The one from the Zuo family is a capable master, but just like Mr. Hou, As you said, the family members of Dayan are like rotten wood. No matter how much paint is applied, it is difficult to change the rotten nature inside. The old age is indeed heavier."
“Where’s that boy from the North?”
“Xu Zhenbeihou has been the king of the North for a long time, and the people in his mansion also act with a murderous decisiveness. "
Jingnan Hou shook his head and said:
"This Zheng Shoubei, check it out"
"What do you mean, Mr. Hou?"< /p>
"Li Liangting wants to push his people to the south, but I don't want it. It would be best if he can send two of his seven general soldiers to me.
This is Now, Li Liangting himself is in the capital. He, Li Liangting, wants to arrange for someone to just say hello to me, but I have not received any news.
This guy said that he is from Zhenbei. He is a lackey of the Hou Mansion, but he is not following the path of the Hou Mansion. Go and find out who brought him here."
"I obey my orders."
" likeIf he is really Li Liangting’s man, that’s it. If he is not..."
"What does the Marquis plan? ”
“Let’s first see how well this boy can handle the affairs of Huaiya Academy. The bunch of rotten scholars in Huaiya Academy eat my Dayan’s offerings and accept my Dayan’s land. The students who accepted me as Dayan have been promoting the culture of benevolence and righteousness of Qian Country.
I have tolerated these gangsters for a long time. "
"Isn't it the case for all scholars and literati? When it comes to music, chess, calligraphy and painting, they all regard Qian Guo as the most important thing..."
"Then I should take a look at it. After Dayan's cavalry broke Na Qianguo's backbone again, let's see who else would brag about Qianguo's unparalleled literary style!
Just wait, it’s coming soon, it’s really coming soon.
I want the world to know that
playing, chess, calligraphy and painting, benevolence, righteousness and morality,
are worthless in front of gold and iron horses! "
After that,
Jingnan Hou raised his head and looked around,
slightly frowned,
dissatisfied:
< p> "Then Chu Tianchi said he was a talent in the Secret Intelligence Department, but I think it is nothing more than that. I have been sitting here for so long, why haven't I heard the crying in the city? ”…………
Zheng Fan saw A Ming not far away from the General Military Mansion on horseback. After they went to the inn together and called Fan Li, the three of them immediately went to the inn. Cuiliu Bao rushed over.
Zheng Fan and A Ming each had a horse. Fan Li had to carry two boxes of undelivered silver ingots, so it was inconvenient for him to ride a horse, but he ran wildly carrying the things. , not much slower than Zheng Fan and A Ming's horses.
Sixiang once teased Fan Li that after eating so much food, he would gain strength.
Zheng Fan rushed back to Cuiliu Castle before the sun set.
What surprised Zheng Fan was that outside Cuiliu Castle, Zheng Fan saw Blind Bei and more than a dozen craftsmen dressing up. The people were measuring something, and the craftsmen still had drawings in their hands and were making modifications based on the blind man's suggestions.
Seeing Zheng Fan coming back, the blind man Bei first apologized to these craftsmen for not being with him, and then came immediately. Arrive in front of Zheng Fan.
"My lord, the gift was not sent out? ”
Although Blind Bei couldn’t see, he could sense that the money was still in the two boxes carried by Fan Li with just a sweep of his mental power.
Zheng Fan was not in a hurry. He told the blind man about Nanwang City, but first asked:
“Who are these people? ”
“Reporting to the Lord, these are craftsmen summoned by a company. "
The current Yan Guo craftsman, in the words of later generations, is the contractor.
"Did you find him? No, was it the Sixth Prince who invited him? ”
“My Lord Mingjian, the Sixth Prince’s business has not only organized the craftsmen, but has also purchased the stones and other materials for rebuilding Cuiliu Castle from nearby, and is in the process of purchasing them from here.” Side shipping.
My subordinate was just talking to the craftsmanLet's discuss the details of the drawings. If nothing unexpected happens, we can start construction tomorrow. ”
The cost of building a fort, especially a large fort like Cuiliu Fort, is not ordinary. You can collect taxes or sell shops to make up for the cost of building a city, but building a city can make up for it. A purely military fortress has no chance of repaying its capital. It is simply a handover of money to the country.
However, the Sixth Prince has indeed fulfilled his promise, and there is nothing better than a castle. The fortress is what Zheng Fan needs more now. We can't live in tents every day like we did in the north after coming to the south, right?
"My lord, I smell the fragrance of rice. ”
Fan Li, who had been running around for a day carrying two boxes of silver, was hungry.
Zheng Fan smiled helplessly, put his hand on Blind Bei’s shoulder and said:
"Okay, let's talk while eating. "
…………
Blind Bei put down his bowl and chopsticks, nodded and said:
"My lord, you are right to take the initiative to accept this military order. . "
Being able to get Lao Yincoin's affirmation, Zheng Fan's heart was relieved.
"It seems that what happened in Nanwang City today should be Jingnan. Was Hou planning this behind the scenes? "Siniang said as she served Zheng Fan chicken soup.
Blind Man Bei nodded and said, "I'm not leaving ten. It's just an excuse to throw away these bureaucrats and wealthy people who have been living too comfortably in Nanwang City all year round. Let's clean up. ”
“It’s really not particular. "Si Niang joked, "I mean, the technique is lacking in beauty. "
"But the effect is the best. Qian Guo is afraid of Yan State like a tiger, but it is one thing that he does not dare to go to war. For other things, Qian Guo cannot really do nothing.
The deaths of Xiao Dahai, the magistrate of Nanwang City, and some wealthy clan leaders near Nanwang City may not be considered unjust. Xu Tuzhi's method may not be suitable to deal with this group of people. Once they are aware of it, it is impossible to say that Yinlang County will be in turmoil as a result. ”
After dinner,
Zheng Fan originally planned to go with Siniang to study how to weave this soft armor, but he was invited out again by Blind Bei.
p>"What's the matter? "Zheng Fan asked.
Blind Bei didn't say anything, but just pointed at his chest.
Zheng Fan understood and placed the stone where the magic pill was. At the entrance of the tent, he and the blind man walked outside for a while.
"My lord, I heard from A Ming, is the magic pill the savior today?" ”
“Yeah. ”
“And almost revolted? "
"Maybe, he just wants to joke with me. ”
“My lord, it was my subordinate who suggested that the lord carry the magic pill close to his body because none of us were with him at that time. We made this choice in order to protect his safety.” .
Now, please find something for the magic pill and seal it away. According to my subordinates' opinion, I put it together with the Sha Tuo Que Stone.In a coffin, it is most suitable. ”
“Does it need to be so serious? ”
“My lord, you know Magic Pill better than all of us. It is you who designed Magic Pill to be the resentful soul condensed from the ninth generation of abandoned babies. Magic Pill hates it the most.” are actually his parents;
He is born with a heartfelt aversion to things that represent his parents. ”
“But he saved me today. ”
“That’s because he hasn’t fully woken up yet and is still restraining himself. In the past, when the Lord didn’t wake up, he sealed himself. Maybe it was because he had no physical body, so he could be lazy. , no need to breathe, no need to consume, just sleep.
But after the Lord has awakened, he continues to seal himself. According to your statement, Lord, when he faced the Shatuo Que Stone for the first time in the desert, he had the chance to fully awaken. The signs were forcibly suppressed by Shatuo Queshi.
The subordinate feels that if the magic pill continues to stay with the master, if he is further stimulated or suddenly cannot control the instinctive patricide in his body, it may... ”
“Maybe he will kill me? ”
“Exactly, in fact, my subordinates have always been curious. We all have an instinctive fear of magic pills, but as you who know the most about magic pills, why are you... always worried about it? Very intimate? ”
Zheng Fan sat down on the ground, reached out and patted his side, and Blind Bei also sat down together.
Then Zheng Fan reached out and touched his pocket , took out the cigarette case, gave himself and Blind Bei a cigarette,
then used the fire to break it,
lit the cigarette,
Zheng Fan took a deep breath. He took a puff and slowly blew out the smoke ring,
and said:
“This feeling is just like raising a big dog in your community. "
"Huh? "
"Even if your neighbors and other children are scared to death of this big dog, you are still confident enough to let it run around freely without a leash or a muzzle.
Moreover,
He said shamelessly: ‘My dog never bites. ’”