At the beginning of September, in response to the "Qi County Border City", Qi County ushered in two courtiers from the Liang Dynasty - Liu Jie and Chen Tang. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

These two courtiers are very interesting, they are both examinees who stood out in the imperial examination in the nineteenth year of Hongde, and this time they also came on the same ship, and conveyed the same meaning to the armies in northern Xinjiang, but they themselves represent different political positions.

Liu Jie, is the most effective staff around Xiangwang Zhao Hongjing, and recommended by the latter, is currently serving as the Lang official of the household department, although under the secret obstruction of the household Shangshu Li Liang and the left attendant Lang Cui Can, Liu Jie is not able to contact the authority of the household department for the time being, but everyone knows that Liu Jie, who is supported by Xiangwang Zhao Hongjing, will sooner or later share the authority of Shangshu Li Liang.

It is even rumored that Zhao Hongjing, the king of Xiang, is secretly exerting his strength, hoping that Liu Jie will sit in the position of the right attendant of the household.

And this time, Liu Jie came in the name of the household department.

As for Chen Tang, he is one of Yongwang Hongyu's staff - because Huanwang Zhao Hongxuan has Zhou Yu by his side, Yongwang Hongyu's most powerful staff Zhang Qigong did not dare to rush to the north alone this time, probably because he was worried that Zhou Yu would swallow him alive.

Unlike Liu Jie, Chen Tang came in the name of the Vertical Arch Palace.

One thing, two courtiers, I have to say that this is indeed a very interesting thing.

It is not difficult to see through this incident that Yongwang Hongyu and Xiangwang Hongjing are no longer as harmonious as they were back then, since the former prince of the East Palace, Zhao Hongli, lost power, to be precise, it should be Yongwang Hongyu was awarded the honor of supervising the country by Wei Tianzi, Xiangwang Hongjing has slowly alienated Yongwang Hongjing, and is getting closer and closer to Qingwang Hongxin.

In this case, the intentions of Liu Jie and Chen Tang are also clear at a glance - both of them came to win over the Shanyang Army, the Northern First Army, and the Southern Yan Army, a small group of the Northern Xinjiang military.

So the question is, who should Zhao Hongrun, Zhao Hongjiang, Zhao Hongxuan, and Wei Mu meet first? In other words, which force should be approached first?

Don't think it's a trivial matter, in fact, this is a rather serious political position - Chen Tang and Liu Jie came at the same time, and they are not far behind each other, which means that Yongwang Hongyu and Xiangwang Hongjing have a very resolute attitude in this matter, and even do not hesitate to tear each other's faces.

Meeting one person and then another person at such a time will largely determine political sides.

Because of this, Zhao Hongjiang and Zhao Hongxuan hurriedly found Zhao Hongrun, seemingly hoping that Zhao Hongrun would give them an idea.

Almost at the same time, there was also Wei Mu, the general of the Southern Yan Army.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hongrun said with a smile: "What are you watching me do?" This matter has nothing to do with me, Brother Siwang, Xiao Xuan, you two can make your own decisions. ”

At this time, Wei Mu, the general of the Southern Yan Army, also said with a smile on the side: "It's not about Wei. ”

Hearing this, Huan Wang Zhao Hongxuan looked at Wei Mu a little speechlessly, and said in his heart: The position of the city captain of the border city of Qi County does not have your Nanyan army's business, but the dividends of the border city, does your Nanyan army account for two points? Is it appropriate to shirk your responsibilities like this?

As a result, Zhao Hongjiang, the king of Yan, also patted Zhao Hongxuan, the king of Huan, on the shoulder, and said with a laugh: "Xiao Xuan, it's up to you to make up your mind about this matter." You can rest assured, no matter what, Brother Wei will stand firmly on your side! ”

"......" Zhao Hongxuan became more and more speechless.

On the side, Zhao Hongxuan's staff Zhou Yu looked at Zhao Hongrun, Wei Mu, and Zhao Hongjiang, and suddenly understood in his heart, so he smiled and didn't intervene, and quietly listened to Zhao Hongxuan's decision.

I saw Zhao Hongxuan pondering for a moment, and then said in a low tone: "I don't like King Yong, if King Yong sends that Zhang Qigong to come this time, I have to beat this person out with a stick......

Hearing this, Zhou Yu smiled, after all, he hated Zhang Qigong for picking peaches afterwards, robbing him of his merits and killing him.

For Zhao Hongxuan, Zhou Yu can also be regarded as understanding: maybe this highness is indeed not as smart and outstanding as his brother Zhao Hongrun, the king of Su, but he is honest and sincere, and he is the kind of honest person who will clearly put on his face no matter whether he likes or dislikes.

Therefore, Zhou Yu did not think that Zhao Hongxuan's words were intended to buy his heart, but the latter's heartfelt words.

At this time, Zhao Hongxuan continued: "...... But at present, King Yong is in charge of the country, if he is annoyed, I am afraid that the four royal brothers and General Wei Mu will be affected, so I think it is better to meet together, regardless of before and after. Speaking of this, he pursed his lips and said: "Our side only cares about taking benefits, King Yong and King Xiang are fighting to the death, let them fight by themselves, we don't participate." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun, Zhao Hongjiang, Wei Mu and Zhou Yu all smiled.

Don't look at this matter, it seems to be easy to solve, but for Zhao Hongxuan, it is a relatively difficult matter to choose, after all, Zhao Hongxuan's character is more stubborn than Zhao Hongrun, since he hates King Yong, he will never be with King Yong.

Therefore, in Zhao Hongrun's opinion, it is very likely that this younger brother will meet Liu Jie first, and leave the people sent by King Yong aside.

But now, Zhao Hongxuan has made a correct judgment rationally, which shows that this stunned boy has grown up and no longer does things according to his preferences.

"In this way, I will be relieved...... Anyway, there are other things, and Zhou Yu is here."

Zhao Hongrun sighed secretly - he finally had no reason to tie this younger brother to his side and take shelter under his wing.

Immediately, he smiled and praised: "The judgment of the commander of the Northern First Army is very wise. ”

Probably not understanding why his brother suddenly called himself the 'Lord of the Northern First Army', Zhao Hongxuan glanced at his brother strangely.

But on the side, Zhao Hongjiang, the king of Yan, Wei Mu, the general, and Zhou Yu understood the deep meaning contained in this abrupt title.

"Hongrun, are you leaving? Back to the girder or? ”

Coldly, Yan King Zhao Hongjiang asked.

Zhao Hongrun glanced at this Yan King Zhao Hongjiang quite unexpectedly, because he didn't expect that the fourth prince brother, who looked very arrogant on the outside, would have such a delicate mind.

"Hmm." He nodded and said truthfully: "I believe that the fourth prince brother and Xiao Xuan can handle the matter here, and there is also General Wei Mu here." …… I won't go back to Daliang for the time being, I'm going to go to Beiqu. ”

"Beibent?" Zhao Hongrun, the king of Yan, was slightly stunned, and then asked puzzledly: "South Korea will not send troops to Hexi for the time being, right?" ”

"Hmm." Zhao Hongrun nodded and said, "Having said that, I want to prepare as soon as possible. …… Once our Great Wei got the land west of the river, the four cities near the West River, namely Beiqu, Pishi, Fenyin, and Puban, became particularly important. If the situation in Hexi is unstable at that time, these four cities will be the solid backing of Hexi County. But last year, these four cities were first attacked by the Han general Jin Huang and then attacked by the Qin people, so I wanted to go there to see how things were going. ”

"I see." Zhao Hongjiang, the king of Yan, suddenly realized.

He nodded, patted Zhao Hongrun's arm, and said, "Let's give it to Brother Wei and Xiao Xuan here." …… If you give me another three to five years, my Shanyang Army will definitely become a solid barrier to my northern Wei region, and when the time comes, the national gate in the north of my Great Wei will be guarded by my Zhao Hongjiang! ”

Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun took a deep look at the fourth prince brother and nodded heavily.

On the side, Zhao Hongxuan saw this scene, and only felt his blood boiling-because his two brothers kept the oath of "the prince guards the country", one brother guarded the southern gate of Wei, and the other brother guarded the northern gate of Wei.

"What about me? What should I do?'

Zhao Hongxuan thought to himself.

However, he understood that he could not say that impassionedly like the Fourth King Brother for the time being, because the rectification of his Northern First Army had not yet been completely implemented.

Don't look at the Shanyang army of the Four Emperor Brothers, there are only 30,000 people, but it is these 30,000 people who held Shanyang County to the death in the two Northern Xinjiang Battles before and after, so that the Han soldiers at Mengmen Pass could not send troops to Hedong, otherwise, the situation of Wei at that time would be even more difficult.

Zhao Hongxuan secretly made up his mind that after the matter in the border city of Qi County was over, he would immediately return to Anyi, continue to rectify the army, eliminate some weak soldiers, and build the Northern First Army into a strong army like the Su Wang Army under his brother.

At that time, he will be qualified to say such a bold statement as "guarding the country for the Wei people" like today's four royal brothers.

"Brother, when I take care of this matter, I will also go back to Anyi, and I will come to you when the time comes." Zhao Hongxuan said.

"Okay." Zhao Hongrun smiled and nodded.

After chatting a few words, Zhao Hongjiang, Zhao Hongxuan, Wei Mu and others left one after another, and Zhao Hongrun's guards also began to pack up their things.

In all fairness, if it weren't for the reply of the imperial court, Zhao Hongrun would have wanted to go to the western part of Hedong County a long time ago. It's just that the imperial court hasn't responded at that time, and he is not very relieved.

And now, since Liu Jie and Chen Tang came at the same time, even if he didn't have to listen, Zhao Hongrun could guess the result.

On the same day, Zhao Hongrun issued an order to withdraw his troops, and let the Shangshui Army, Yanling Army, and Youma Army withdraw to Shangshui County one after another, leaving only Yanling's army and following him to Hedong County—as for the thousands of Shangshui troops stationed at Tianmen Pass, they temporarily stood still.

Because they greeted each other, when the Shangshui Army and the Yanling Army withdrew from Qiguan, Qixian and other places, the Shanyang Army, the Northern First Army, and the Southern Yan Army quickly took over the garrison.

Unexpectedly, that night, Liu Jie, a staff member of Xiangwang Hongjing, came to meet Zhao Hongrun.

Zhao Hongrun didn't want to have too much contact with King Xiang, but after thinking about it carefully, it was not appropriate to turn Liu Jie away like this, so he met with Liu Jie.

When he saw Liu Jie, Zhao Hongrun said vaguely: "Lord Liu has touched the wrong door, right?" What Lord Liu is looking for, shouldn't it be Brother Siwang or Xiao Xuan? ”

The implication is that he doesn't want to get involved in the affairs of King Yong and King Xiang.

Unexpectedly, Liu Jie smiled and said: "His Royal Highness King Su has misunderstood, and I came here this time, not for King Xiang's official business, but for private affairs." Speaking of this, he said in a low voice: "I once offered His Royal Highness King Xiang the policy of 'exchanging copper for livestock', and I think that this policy is similar to His Royal Highness King Su's desire to use commercial water and horses to defeat South Korea's finances?" ”

『……』

Zhao Hongrun opened his mouth in surprise, and then showed a little interested.

"Wei Jiao, serve tea!"

"Yes."