The school grounds are brightly lit.
I saw many Xianbei knights taking off their armor and roasting meat in the bonfire in front of them.
They were talking loudly and excitedly about something.
Some people were eating meat, while others couldn't help but sing loudly.
They were all celebrating today's victory. Human heads were hung on the wooden fence not far away, and each of them looked at the carnival indifferently.
Yao Xiong and others were very drunk at the moment, and the smiles on their faces were particularly bright.
Everyone formed a circle and were cheering loudly.
In the circle, Gao Yanzong and Liu Taozi were confronting each other. Gao Yanzong lowered his body and was ready to pounce at any time, but Liu Taozi just stood there, relaxed and nonchalant.
Gao Yanzong walked around Liu Taozi for a long time. Suddenly, he let out a loud roar and rushed forward, trying to grab Liu Taozi's shoulders.
Liu Taozi took a step back, grabbed the little fat man's shoulders, and pulled him directly to the ground.
Gao Yanzong fell to the ground, nosebleeds came out again, and he was dizzy from the fall, but he was not angry at all. He threw his head back and laughed, and everyone around him also applauded.
He stood up again, asked for a stick, and charged forward again.
Next, there was the scene where Gao Yanzong was ravaged in a fancy way.
He first tried hand-to-hand combat, sticks, wooden swords, bows and many other means, but no matter what, he was no match for Liu Taozi, who could often subdue him with one blow.
And Liu Taozi didn't hold back at all, he hit whenever he wanted, and everyone felt scared when he punched him.
But the little fat man was able to get up again after taking a fist, rubbed the wound, and showed an extremely ugly smile.
Apart from anything else, few people can compare to his ability to withstand beatings.
Even with wooden sticks, Liu Taozi's wooden sticks were merciless. They hit Gao Yanzong's body and even made a loud sound. There were several times when everyone felt that Gao Yanzong was really going to be beaten to death.
Unexpectedly, he could actually get up.
At first, Yao Xiong and the others looked down on the fat man in front of them and looked down upon him. They cheered and shouted when he fell down. But when they saw him getting up again and again and charging again and again, everyone stopped laughing at him.
, instead they kept cheering and cheering for him.
And this little fat guy is really talented and learns very quickly. Sometimes he even wants to use Taozi's skills to subdue Taozi.
His progress is so fast that everyone can even see it with the naked eye.
The little fat man swung his wooden stick and threw it at Liu Taozi. Liu Taozi turned from a chop to a pick and directly knocked away the little fat man's wooden stick. The little fat man hit Liu Taozi's chest with his head. Liu Taozi
He took half a step back and hit the little fat man on the back with his elbow. The little fat man fell to the ground immediately.
Gao Yanzong slowly raised his head, laughed and said: "I hit it!! I hit it!!"
Everyone cheered.
After Gao Yanzong finished speaking, he fell down.
Chu Jiande rushed up and checked his body. After a while, he shook his head and said, "It's okay, it's okay, just give him some medicine! Take him back!!"
Everyone laughed again.
At the gate of the school ground, Prefect Lu, Magistrate Zheng, and Cheng Juncheng were sitting together. They were deserted around them, not even a county official.
Well, all the county officials were dismissed by Gao Yanzong on the grounds that they were all spies arranged by the Cui family.
In an instant, all three of them became bare commanders, and there was no one available around them.
This time Gao Yanzong held a celebration banquet at the school grounds. The good news was that all three of them were invited, but the bad news was that no one paid attention to them.
The three of them were sitting at the outermost door, watching Gao Yanzong and Liu Taozi's subordinates having fun, but they themselves felt out of place.
Prefect Lu took a sip of the bitter wine and his face was calm and unmoved.
Even if there was a major incident in which the Cui family's second house was breached, he was not in a hurry at all.
Anyway, things have reached this point, and it doesn’t matter if you think about it anymore. Who cares?
The other two were a little uneasy at this moment.
Just when they were drinking wine, Liu Taozi suddenly appeared in front of them. Lu Taishou chuckled, "Liu Jun is here, please sit down, please sit down, we haven't had wine yet!"
After seeing Liu Taozi severely beating Gao Yanzong, Prefect Lu became much more polite to Liu Taozi. When he looked at him, he was kind and kind.
Liu Taozi sat among them.
Prefect Lu continued: "Liu Jun is young and promising, and he is really enviable. But I don't know what Liu Jun's real name is."
"My name is Liu Taozi."
"oh"
Governor Lu nodded, his face full of sincerity, "I see, I misunderstood."
Magistrate Zheng glanced at Liu Taozi secretly, but cursed in his heart: If I trust you again, I will be your grandson!
Liu Taozi can speak fluent Xianbei dialect, can use Xianbei's riding and shooting tactics, and can get into a fight with the Gao family clan. He is clearly a noble descendant of Xianbei.
I just don’t know how Duke Yang got together with the Xianbei people. However, Duke Yang also married a daughter of the clan, so it makes sense that he has friends in the clan.
Cheng Zhe had a straight face, but he was very upset in his heart.
It turns out that he is a man with great background. If I had known about it, I would have followed him to work, so why would I end up like this?
Liu Taozi spoke slowly, "Mr. Zheng, do you still remember what I told you a few days ago?"
"Ah Shuitian, remember, of course you remember."
"It's already the first year of the new year, isn't it far from the beginning of spring?"
"It's not far."
"Then, can this land transfer be carried out?"
Governor Lu was a little curious. He looked at Magistrate Zheng. Magistrate Zheng hurriedly told him what Liu Taozi had said before. Governor Lu nodded, "This is a good thing! A good thing!"
"Zheng Jun, you should do it now!"
He looked at Liu Taozi again, "I plan to implement it in the four counties of the county. What do Liu Jun think?"
"This is the best. I am planning to take some time to visit other counties."
"Hahaha."
Prefect Lu smiled awkwardly, "As a county official, Liu Jun wants to go to various counties, so that's what he should do."
He hurriedly looked at Cheng Zhe, "Mr. Cheng, you will be responsible for this matter, how about it?"
The two men nodded, and then Liu Taozi said: "The purpose of my coming here is not to attack the rich clans, but to grant them land. If I can accomplish this, I will ask the temple for credit for you."
Hearing these words, Zheng and Cheng's eyes lit up.
However, Prefect Lu was unmoved. At his level, no matter how big Liu Taozi's backing was, he did not need him to ask for credit for himself. Prefect Lu's own backing was not necessarily smaller than the other's.
But for Zheng and Cheng, they really need this backer.
At the moment, they don't want to participate, but they have already participated. Since there is no way back, why not follow Liu Taozi all the way to the dark side, and they are guaranteed to be promoted?? In the future, if there are noble people to protect them, they can be like Liu Taozi.
Taozi does things so unscrupulously!
They immediately agreed and prepared to take back the farmland, conduct a thorough investigation, and distribute it again.
Prefect Lu narrowed his eyes and looked at Liu Taozi hesitantly.
Is Yang Min really the person sent by Yang Min?
Someone mentioned this matter of food and farmland in the temple, but that person was not Yang Min but a certain clan king, who was the most powerful competitor for imperial power.
But isn’t he very close to the Cui family?
No, no.
Governor Lu fell into deep thought, and just like him, Cui Jishu was imprisoned in another courtyard.
Cui Gang was secretly watching the carnival outside through the crack in the door, and informed Cui Jishu about the situation outside.
"Father, what is going on? Is the governor really here? Why would the governor come to attack my family?"
Cui Gang's face was stained with tears at this moment, and he was crying very wronged.
Cui Jishu looked confused at this moment and kept muttering in his mouth.
"The person Yang Min sent was Liu Taozhi's son, the Lu family, who was married to King Changshan. Yang Min was promoted to attack the Cui family and conquer Xianbei. King Ande protected him."
Cui Jishu now has many clues in front of him, and he even knows many secrets about Liu Taozi, such as his identity, his origin, and his previous actions.
But someone as powerful as Cui Jishu has no way to connect these clues.
This doesn’t make any fucking sense!!
Cui Jishu covered her head in pain.
I can't tell the difference!!!
Yecheng.
In the palace, the lights were brightly lit, and dark shadows flashed by from time to time. In the main hall of Nuo Da, there was only a thin old lady sitting.
Beside her, there was a female official sitting on her knees.
The old lady, who was also the Empress Dowager Lou, was holding a Buddhist bead and turning it slowly. She closed her eyes and had a kind face.
The female officer whispered something.
Suddenly, Empress Dowager Lou opened her eyes suddenly, with a fierce light flashing in her eyes, which was particularly scary.
"Is everything you said true?!"
The female officer trembled all over and said quickly: "It's true. I followed Empress Dowager Li to salute the Buddha several times, and it was she who said she wanted to kill the two kings and abolish the Empress Dowager."
Empress Dowager Lou laughed at this moment, her laughter was hoarse and powerful.
"How can we, mother and son, be allowed to be manipulated by this Han woman?!"
"Okay, okay, I originally didn't want to participate in these things, but now this Han woman actually wants to murder me and my son?!"
“You did great!!”
"Don't reveal this to anyone. If you do, I will chop off your head!"
"only!!"
Empress Dowager Lou sent the female official away, then called a palace maid and whispered something.
Then, she continued to sit here, motionless, and she didn't know how long she sat there. Finally, someone walked in carefully and knelt down in front of the Empress Dowager Lou. This person was Lou Rui.
Lou Rui saluted, "My nephew meets my aunt!!"
Queen Mother Lou raised her head and looked at him, "There is something I need to let you know."
"Please give me your instructions!!"
Empress Dowager Lou informed Lou Rui about the incident of the female officer, and Lou Rui immediately became furious. He jumped up suddenly, his fat body trembling, "Aunt!! Although I haven't fought in a long time, I absolutely cannot tolerate others.
Such an insult to you! I will lead my men to kill her now. After she is chopped to death, I will commit suicide to apologize!!"
After saying that, Lou Rui turned around and left without hesitation at all.
Queen Mother Lou quickly raised her crutch and shouted: "You bastard! Get back here!!"
Lou Rui then stopped and looked at the Queen Mother Lou with aggrieved eyes, "Aunt, why are you so forbearing?!"
Queen Mother Lou looked at him with softer eyes, "Rui, please sit down."
Lou Rui sat obediently in front of Empress Dowager Lou, and then Empress Dowager Lou asked: "What do you think of Your Majesty today?"
Lou Rui immediately said: "Aunt, your Majesty is currently timid and has no independent opinions. He does not know how to use troops and trusts the Han people. Since he came to power, all government affairs have been handled by Han ministers. He is really not a wise ruler."
Empress Dowager Lou raised the crutch again, as if to hit him, then slowly put it down, "But who can take his place?"
"Aunt, King Changshan can do it."
"You bastard! Are you, as a minister, allowed to discuss this emperor's matter?!"
Lou Rui shook his head, "Aunt, I am no longer a minister. My official position was dismissed by Yang Min. At this moment, I am just your nephew to discuss my own family affairs. You want to blame me for this, and I also
It should be said that at present, Daqi is suffering from internal and external troubles, and only King Changshan can save it!"
"Please punish the Queen Mother!!"
After Lou Rui finished speaking, he lowered his head.
Empress Dowager Lou sighed again, "I'm just an old lady and don't know much about government affairs. So, you go get closer to King Changshan and tell him for me to put world affairs first. Do you understand?"
Lou Rui raised his head and was overjoyed. He nodded quickly, "I understand!!"
Lou Rui walked out of the palace and got into the carriage. He could no longer suppress the joy in his heart and couldn't help but chuckle.
The Queen Mother was simply making it clear that she was urging King Changshan to take action earlier.
If King Changshan ascends the throne as emperor, when Lou Rui thinks of this, he thinks of his bright future, and he can't help but laugh again.
He didn't hesitate, and immediately ordered the car to be driven to Changshan King's mansion.
At night, Yecheng is quiet, and occasionally patrolling soldiers pass by in the distance. During the curfew, no one's carriages and horses are allowed to pass, especially in Yecheng.
But when these soldiers saw the signs on the carriage and the acquaintance driving the carriage, they just pretended that they saw nothing and raised their heads and passed by them.
The carriage soon arrived in front of the general's palace.
Lou Rui got out of the car, and soon someone opened the door for him.
When Lou Rui hurried into the inner room, he heard crying coming from inside.
When he walked in and took a look, he saw Cui Ang, the former Zhongshu Ling, kneeling in front of King Changshan, crying bitterly.
Cui Ang cried very sadly and trembled all over.
Lou Rui was stunned. He glanced at Gao Yan, who was sitting in the upper seat, and quickly asked: "What happened?!"
Cui Ang cried and said: "Mr. Lou, that Yang Min sent people to Anping, and then framed and framed me, and actually massacred my family!! All the old and young in my family suffered from the murderous hands of the bandits!!"
"I have been at odds with Yang Min since we were children, but I never thought that he could be so vicious. This must be because I am close to the kings, so that's why."
Cui Ang cried heartbreakingly, and Lou Rui was furious. He helped Cui Ang up and said, "Don't cry, I will avenge you!!"
He then looked at Gao Yan, "Your Majesty, what's going on?"
Gao Yan glanced at him with complicated eyes, "The new Boling County Lieutenant, Liu Taozi."
Hearing this, Lou Rui was stunned. He pushed Cui Ang away in front of him, and Cui Ang was thrown to the ground by him. He was at a loss and even his crying was interrupted.
Lou Rui cursed: "What kind of frame-up? I think it's your family's problem. Isn't your eldest son just contacting the Puppet Zhou and wanting to rebel?!"
"How dare you blame Liu Taozi, how brave!!"
The more Lou Rui talked, the angrier he became. He suddenly pulled out his belt and said, "I'll show you, this Hanchen, today."
"Wait a minute!!"
King Changshan hurriedly stepped forward to stop Lou Rui, but Lou Rui was still cursing. Gao Yan looked at Cui Ang and said, "Mr. Cui, go back and rest first. I will give you an answer for this matter."
Cui Ang looked at Lou Rui in shock and left in a hurry.
Lou Rui was still cursing, "You bitch comes here and talks nonsense!!"
Gao Yan said with a straight face, "Brother, you can't do this."
Gao Yan is still very powerful once he has a straight face. Lou Rui also quickly put away his belt and smiled, "My lord, please don't blame me. I was just very angry at the moment. Taozi is a kind man. He sent someone to kill me a month ago."
His family property was returned to me."
"Brother came here late at night. Is there something important?"
Gao Yan obviously didn't want to chat too much about Liu Taozi's issue, and Lou Rui also remembered the reason for his visit. He quickly took Gao Yan's hand and told him in a low voice what the Queen Mother had said.
A flash of excitement flashed in Gao Yan's eyes, and then disappeared immediately, remaining calm as always.
"As long as I live, I will naturally not let my mother be humiliated. However, this matter cannot be rushed. A lion must fight a rabbit with all his strength, not to mention that Yang Dadu is not easy to bully."
"Lou Jun, it's really not convenient for me to visit my mother again. Could you please tell her tomorrow and let her be patient for a little longer. Once the time comes, I will definitely not let her down."
"only!!!"
Lou Rui saluted and was about to go out when he suddenly came back. He said with a sneer, "Your Majesty, you won't punish him for this peach thing, right?"
"Your Majesty, don't look at the fact that Cui Ang is close to us. In fact, this is just their usual method. Some people come to support us, some people come to be neutral, and some people oppose us. No matter what happens in the end, they can all get benefits, Your Majesty.
You can't punish Taozi for such unworthy people, they are members of our own family."
King Changshan looked helpless, "Okay, I understand, brother can leave."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"
Lou Rui saluted again and left immediately.
After Lou Rui left, several men walked out from the side and stood around King Changshan. They all had happy faces.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"Next, as long as Gao Guiyan stands here with us, we can take action against Yang Min."
King Changshan looked at everyone, "Do you have any good ideas?"
Wang Xi stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty, I have a way, but you need to give me some time, and I will make him completely on your side."
"Okay, I'll leave all the power to you."
ps: Min and others discussed the appointment of two kings as governors. Since the emperor was kind and benevolent, they were afraid that they would not be able to do so, so they communicated with the empress dowager to explain the danger. The palace official Li Changyi was Gao Zhongmi's wife. Empress Dowager Li had the same surname, so they were very close to each other.
Love is inspired by enlightenment; Chang Yi secretly enlightens the Empress Dowager. - "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"
Chapter completed!