Bianliang City is having fun again!

And this situation has been going on for some time.

The reason is that Guizhou Road and Guangnan West Road jointly reported victory.

Destroy Dali.

The guy who had been sleeping soundly next to the Song Dynasty for hundreds of years, and would come to harass him from time to time, was destroyed by the two border ministers of the Song Dynasty.

This confirmed the power of the Song Dynasty from another aspect.

How could this not make millions of people in Bianliang City rejoice and be inspired by it!

Speaking of which, over the past few years, everyone seems to have heard bad news.

Now, with such great good news, it is natural to celebrate happily.

During this period, there was not enough wine to sell, so many merchants took the opportunity to make a small fortune.

If you add a few more ladles of water to the wine jar and sell it at a higher price, you won't have to worry about not buying anything.

As long as it smells like alcohol, that's fine.

The news of this victory was enough to make everyone happy.

It's just that Xiao Cheng, the side minister who made great achievements, makes everyone feel a little weird.

This guy’s father rebelled with King Ni and ended up dying in prison!

And his eldest brother is now the real king of the northwest. He has raised the flag to rebel and overthrew the imperial army of hundreds of thousands. Even the captain Zhang Chao was beheaded by the formation. What an extraordinary figure!

Of course, what everyone is more worried about is that this guy named Xiao Changqing, with ten guards, defeated hundreds of cavalry from the Fourth Army.

If you don't have the ability to stop hundreds of people with one blow, it's impossible for the court to suffer such a big loss later, right?

But ordinary people just think it's a bit strange.

Of course, there are so many literati in the imperial court who have ways to guide bad public opinions.

A few years ago, when the imperial court was forced to appoint Xiao Cheng as the pacifier of Guizhou Road, these senior literati began to take action under the arrangements of the capital.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s poems, stories, narratives, or scripts. Even rumors and gossip will never be let go. In short, all these things are only talking about one thing, and that is that His Majesty is today

Long En was so powerful that even though Xiao Yu and Xiao Ding made big mistakes, the officials still thought of Xiao Ding's kindness and were always tolerant of Xiao Cheng, the youngest son of the Xiao family.

Even under such circumstances, which were enough to punish the Nine Tribes, they still gave enough trust to this new scholar, allowing him to commit crimes on the frontier and perform meritorious service.

Xiao Cheng and Xiao Chongwen were grateful for the emperor's kindness, so they worked diligently in the border areas and took great risks. First, they brought those Jisu prefectures under the official jurisdiction for the imperial court, and now they opened up territory for the Song Dynasty.

This is the most popular joke among the people.

Therefore, it quickly spread among the millions of people in Bianliang, and as the political and economic center of the Song Dynasty, everything here would naturally radiate outward quickly.

And right now, the Song Dynasty needs a big victory to soothe its injured mind and body.

The imperial court held a grand ceremony to welcome the former Dali Emperor Duan Rui to Beijing.

Naturally, the next step is to give Duan Rui a large reward to show the court's kindness, which will keep this matter hot for a while.

Of course, some people who know the truth are suffering even more now.

In the Long Live Palace, Liu Fengkui was lying prostrate on the ground. Above him sat the official Zhao Suo, who was even thinner and had a more sinister look in his eyes.

"You said Xiao Cheng has no objection?" Zhao Suo asked coldly with veins on the back of his hands showing.

He is really conflicted now.

If Xiao Cheng really wants to rebel, he will definitely be terrified, because he can't do anything now, and if Xiao Cheng really wants to rebel, Xiao Ding in the northwest will definitely raise troops to respond, and the Liao people will not take advantage of it.

?

When the war breaks out, I'm afraid the Song Dynasty will really be over.

Therefore, Xiao Cheng was loyal to the Song Dynasty, and being able to persuade Xiao Ding because of him was something that Zhao Da Song urgently needed.

But if this was really the case, then Zhao Suo, as an official of the Song Dynasty, would be extremely embarrassed.

Because this will make people think that he has done something wrong.

Although the people are now praising him, this can only deceive the ordinary people, the officials of the Manchu Dynasty, especially those high-ranking officials who can go to court, who doesn't know the truth?

Every time he went to court, he felt that all the officials were laughing at his jokes.

This made him even more moody.

"Official, I guarantee it with my property and my life!" Liu Fengkui straightened up, with a resolute face and firm eyes.

Although he was a father-in-law, he was a high-ranking and serious official. However, he was directly led by the emperor and was not under the control of the capital. He was considered a retainer of the emperor.

"Xiao Chongwen is definitely a capable and loyal minister." Liu Fengkui said loudly: "I have been in the southwest for several years and saw him kneading the Jisizhou tribal territories that were like a ball of loose sand into the powerful Guizhou Road today.

Militarily strong, but also economically, Guizhou Road has also gone its own way over the years, and the official family will be able to be self-sufficient in food this year."

The corner of Zhao Suo's mouth twitched. In the past few years, he has been secretly ordering an economic blockade around Guizhou Road, but the results have been minimal. However, the place known as seven mountains, two rivers and one farmland can actually maintain its own food supply.

, still shocked him.

Needless to say, it goes without saying in terms of military affairs. Being able to defeat Dali, a big country with a hundred thousand men in armor, is naturally powerful. And if it is also successful economically, then Xiao Cheng will be terrible.

Who can control him?

"I ask your Majesty to use talents in an eclectic way." Liu Fengkui kowtowed heavily, and the gold bricks in the hall made a clanging sound. When he raised his head again, his forehead was already covered in black and blue: "Official

I have ordered Xiao Cheng to return to the capital and promise him the position of chief assistant. I believe that in a few years, even the Liao Kingdom will be no problem."

With a snap, Zhao Suo slapped his hand heavily on the armrest and glared at Liu Fengkui: "Absurd!"

"Why are officials so ridiculous?" Liu Fengkui seemed to be a different person in front of the emperor. He held his neck and said loudly: "Although Xiao Cheng is young, when he was in the northwest, he had already shown his talents and smoothed the party affairs. In fact, he was

He made great contributions, and Xiao Ding was just a sword in his hand. Then he went to the southwest. A few years ago, he pacified the Western Yi, established the Guizhou Road, and destroyed Dali. Such great achievements were the first in the Song Dynasty in hundreds of years.

Fu, apart from those who founded the country, who else can do this?"

Zhao Suo couldn't help being speechless, and after a while he said: "Even if I want him to return to Beijing, would he dare to come back?"

"The official has issued an edict to the world that Xiao Cheng will be sealed and worshiped as prime minister. He will definitely dare to come back!" Liu Fengkui said loudly: "I asked him this before I left. Xiao Futai said: Why don't you dare?"

Zhao Suo pursed his lips tightly, and his breath gradually became thicker.

"If Xiao Cheng is the chief assistant, and Xiao Ding is responding outside, Liu Fengkui, you are trying to destroy the Song Dynasty! If you really do this, I'm afraid that in less than two years, the world will have to change its surname, right?"

With a whoosh, something flew over and hit Liu Fengkui. Liu Fengkui didn't even try to hide. There was a bang, and his head was broken and blood flowed.

"What kind of ecstasy was poured into your mouth by Xiao Chongwen on Guizhou Road?"

"The official family, I am loyal to the official family, we can learn from it every day!" Liu Fengkui shouted.

"Fork it out, fork it out!" Zhao Suo slapped the table and shouted.

Power suddenly came out, grabbed Liu Fengkui, and said: "Guan, he has worked hard all the way, and he is going crazy when he gains and loses. Because he has been loyal to the official for many years, please forgive him this time."

"Get out!" Zhao Suo roared.

The power dragged Liu Fengkui away.

"What are you doing?" In the imperial city office, Quan Quan looked at the imperial doctor applying medicine to Liu Fengkui, and said angrily: "You are really tired of life, and you actually suggested that Xiao Cheng come back as the first assistant?"

The imperial doctor's hand shook, and Liu Fengkui couldn't help but scream out in pain.

"Now that I know it hurts, why are you holding your neck in front of the officials?" Quan Quan sneered. After watching the doctor bandage Liu Fengkui, he stood up and sent the doctor out affectionately. There was no trace left when he left.

A small gold bar slipped into the opponent's sleeve.

Back in the house, looking at Liu Fengkui's dejected expression, Quan Quan was also curious: "Old Liu, tell me the truth, what do you think?"

"That's what I really think." Liu Fengkui sighed. "Diao Yan, you have always been in the center. You should know that the Song Dynasty is now in crisis. In the confrontation with the Liao people, it is already at an absolute disadvantage, and the northwest is being attacked again.

Xiao Ding restrained a large number of troops, but in the country, the trend of land annexation was prevalent, tax revenue has been declining year by year, and the displacement of the people has become more and more serious. Even in the land of plenty like Jinghu, the people are also working hard to make ends meet. The reason why it looks like

It is still prosperous, but it is supported by commercial taxes and depends entirely on overseas trade for prosperity. If anything happens, it will probably be overthrown."

Quan Quan was silent for a while: "It's not as sinister as you said. The several princes in the capital are all among the best, very skillful, and the officials are also very wise. Even if there are problems, they will be solved quickly.

.”

"Of course the officials are wise, but after watching Xiao Cheng's policies, I really don't look down on them." Liu Fengkui sneered. "I also thought that Xia Shoufu was a sage before.

He is a capable minister, but now it seems that he is just a tinker and a bricklayer. He is a good hand at tearing down the east wall to repair the west wall, but he has been tearing it down again and again, and the foundation has been shaken by him.

"

"Master Luo Songluo is a pragmatic person, but he can only do specific practical work, but he has no ability to make decisions or foresight. As for Cui Ang, hey, don't talk about it! Form gangs, eliminate dissidents, and frame people.

It’s really one thing after another. I heard that he intends to replace Xia Shoufu. If he succeeds, then the Song Dynasty will really have a big problem."

"Be careful what you say!" Quan Quan stood up, walked to the door, and closed the door.

"I have said that in front of the officials, what else is there to be afraid of!" Liu Fengkui sneered: "Your Majesty is afraid that after Xiao Cheng comes back and takes over the power, he will cooperate with Xiao Ding inside and outside. To say something unpleasant, these two brothers really want to

If you want to replace the Song Dynasty, we have called you a long time ago. Diao Yan, who is the Queen of the Liao Kingdom? Others don’t know, but you don’t know...well..."

After a long while, Quan Li released his grip on Liu Fengkui's mouth: "This matter is in your heart, don't say anything!"

"I just told Da Diaojuan." Liu Fengkui wiped his mouth and shook his head: "Now Xiao Cheng has Guizhou Road firmly in his hands, and the Yunnan Road and Guangnan West Road that will be established next will be the same as those of Guangnan West Road.

He has formed an alliance to advance and retreat together, and only if His Majesty agrees to give him the position of first and second auxiliary can it be possible for Xiao Cheng to come back."

"Xiao Cheng really dares to come back?"

"He really dares to come back!" Liu Fengkui sighed: "Da Diao, the government has issued an edict to the world, how can it be broken by the world? Moreover, Xiao Cheng has absolute strength as a backing, even if he returns to Bianliang, Guizhou Road

, Guangnan West Road, and Yunnan Road would sit back and watch what happened to him? With Xiao Cheng's skills, what can the officials really dare to do? I'm afraid that the Song Dynasty will be in chaos in an instant. "

"That's why the officials can't let him come back! After all, the southwest is a remote place. If he goes to the heart of Bianliang, if something happens, it will be a disaster."

"In my opinion, keeping him by your side is the best way. You can use his talents and keep an eye on him, so why not?"

"The position of chief assistant, leading hundreds of officials, if Xiao Cheng is really allowed to sit in this position, can the officials still control him?" Quan Quan shook his head: "If this happens, I'm afraid it won't take long before he will be given nine bonuses.

Damn it! Don’t talk about this anymore, the officials will definitely disallow it."

Liu Fengkui shook his head and sighed, extremely decadent.

"Spend a good time with your family, and then prepare to go back to Guizhou!" Quan Quan patted Liu Fengkui on the shoulder and said.

"I'm afraid the officials won't let me go back."

"The officials still know your loyalty. Besides, other than you, no one else will be able to gain a foothold in Xiao Cheng!" Quan Quan said.

"Diao Dong, Xiao Cheng said, the Liao people are probably intensively planning the southern expedition. We must be on guard against this." Liu Fengkui stood up and said.

"Don't worry about this. We have been confronting the Liao people for so many years, with wins and losses. In other words, the past two years have been unfavorable, but we have never relaxed on the border and will never let the Liao people succeed."

"Xiao Cheng said, I'm afraid it will be different this time. The Liao people will either stay still or, if they move, they will be overwhelmed by Mount Tai. In the past four or five years, the Liao country has worked hard to govern, and the country is booming. It is very different from before. Don't be careless."

"I see."

"Big Diao Dong, find a way to get Wang Jun back."

"I will try to find a way to deal with this matter, but you must not mention it. The reason why Wang Jun is unlucky is because of his relationship with the Xiao family!" Quan Quan said: "You said, if it backfires, he will really die. The official family will

I thought it was Xiao Cheng’s instruction.”

Liu Fengkui let out a long sigh and walked away.

This was his last effort, and it ended in failure.

If the officials really dare to tell the world to let Xiao Cheng enter the capital, and then Xuan Ma pays homage to the prime minister, with Xiao Cheng's temperament, he will definitely come happily.

No matter how the enemies fight by then, their situation will definitely be better than now.

And when Xiao Cheng reaches this position, he will definitely try every means to prevent the Liao people from going south.

If he is in his position and plans his policies, with his ability, he might be able to succeed.

Over the years, Liu Fengkui has gained some unconditional trust in Xiao Cheng.

It’s a pity that after all, it’s the moon in the mirror and the flowers in the water, but it’s all in vain when it comes.
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