Chapter 275 Who will win the destiny? (38)

Daliang City is the imperial capital. Every day, countless messengers riding fast horses and looking urgently sent the most important information from all over the country to Daliang City. However, once the most important information from all over the country arrived in Daliang City, it became secondary or non-important information. Most of them were like mud cows entering the sea and had nowhere to fall.

According to common sense, the Chanzhou case is just an ordinary case. Floods occur every year on the bank of the Yellow River. Each flood will suffer considerable losses. However, no matter how big the losses are, it will become numb if it happens a few more times. People have long been used to the arrogance of this big river. After hearing the news of the flood, they can only sigh a few times, "What should we do?"

Now, Hou Dayong brought the Chanzhou criminals back to Daliang City and used the three officials to not investigate the case. This is a bit unusual. Various rumors are circulating around like a flood. The Chanzhou criminal cases have begun to attract the attention of the people. After all, in this era, there is no rich entertainment life. There is a case that allows everyone to talk about, which can enrich the spiritual and cultural life of the majority of Daliang citizens.

Everything was carried out according to Hou Dayong's arrangement, which made Hou Dayong very happy. When Hou Dayong was happy, the other prime minister must be not very happy.

Fan Mansion is a century-old home. Any well-managed century-old home has one common feature, with many stout trees. This is a symbol of its long-standing reputation, and also a symbol of its vitality and its endless reproduction.

In the core courtyard of Fan Mansion, like many wealthy families, there is also a garden in the garden. Prime Minister Fan Zhi and Privy Councilor Zhao Kuangyin sat alone in the courtyard. The servants used the well water to freeze some green melons. The servants carefully cut the green melons into strips, but it was as red as blood. They were placed in a basin, as brilliant as jade gems.

Zhao Kuangyin had never seen such a thing before, and his face showed a look of surprise. Seeing Fan Zhi bit the red flesh, he then took a bite. When the pulp was in his mouth, he felt refreshing, cold and sweet, and couldn't help but praise: "What is this? It's really a delicious food on earth."

Fan Zhi smiled proudly and explained: "This is something attracted from the Black Khan in the west, called Xihua Lugua. Last year, the envoys of the Black Khanate arrived at the imperial capital, and a few people stayed and asked for a piece of land, saying that they were offering novel gifts. This year, these people offered this thing."

Fan Zhi took another bite and said, "What a good thing."

(Note: The word watermelon" is not in Chinese, but originated from the Jurchen language. Watermelon is native to West Asia. It was introduced into the Western Regions during the Five Dynasties, and later it was introduced from the Jin Dynasty to the Southern Song Dynasty. The general cultivation of watermelons was roughly until the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, which was the era when Chen Jialuo lived. In this book, Fan Zhi, as the prime minister, ate watermelon in advance, is a reasonable yy.)

Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while and said, "The Black Khanate has many deserts. Since this good thing is produced, I think it can be planted in the northern grasslands and desert areas. This thing can both quench thirst and slander, which is really good."

The two finished eating the delicious shiwalu melon, and the servant handed over the hand washing water. When all the servants left, they got to the point.

"I must have heard of what happened to the Secretary of the Central Committee." Zhao Kuangyin nodded and said, "I just returned to the city from Daming Mansion yesterday and have heard of this."

Seeing that Zhao Kuangyin's face was calm, Fan Zhi said, "The dam breaks down every year, and he always talks about things on the matter. He has never alarmed the Three Sessions? This is a bit of a big deal."

Since Chai Rong's death, Prime Minister Fan Zhi has been showing goodwill against the generals who hold heavy troops. He is not very brave enough to provoke the royal family Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde. Chai Rong has always been quite guarded against these two royal family generals. Although Fan Zhi is the prime minister, he can only order these two people on the surface, and he will not make any moves. However, Fan Zhi is very wary of the treacherous Yuan Yan, Wang Yanchao and others. These veterans have experienced several dynasties and are all fence-bearing, only recognize strength but not morality.

Fan Zhi focused his recruitment on young generals who had no background, Zhao Kuangyin, Li Jixun, Han Shikun and others. Among these young generals, Zhao Kuangyin was the most loyal and strongest.

Zhao Kuangyin was Chai Rong's confidant general. After Chai Rong collapsed, he was also watching and calmly responding to the first prime minister's recruitment. With Fan Zhi as an internal aid, Zhao Kuangyin was soon promoted to Privy Councilor.

With the support of the generals, Fan Zhi became much harder.

However, everything in the world is moving, and there is almost nothing in isolation.

Zhao Kuangyin had a wide face and sat quietly without talking, just like an ordinary general. He silently listened to Fan Zhi's complaints and said, "The flood in Chanzhou killed more than 100,000 people, which is the largest death toll in recent years. It is also true that the Prime Minister Hou was so angry. I came back from Daming Mansion and praised the Prime Minister Hou along the way."

Fan Zhi has been a prime minister for many years, so how could he not understand Zhao Kuangyin’s implicit meaning: Hou Dayong started with the flood in Chanzhou and followed the people’s conditions and would inevitably receive the support of the vast majority of people.

Fan Zhi snorted coldly: "If the late emperor is alive, all the officials in Chanzhou will be beheaded immediately. Hou Dayong insisted on taking all the people in Chanzhou back to Daliang for trial, and even got a three-in-one trial. Wang Decheng of Chanzhou pushed all the crimes on Sima Zheng Youlin. Zheng Youlin is just a retirement official. Do you really have the courage to control the Chanzhou government and swallow the money and food of the court?"

"Although Zheng Youlin's mother is my local wet nurse, Zheng Youlin has no relationship with me at all when he became Sima of Chanzhou. Anyone with discerning eyes can tell that someone wants to take advantage of the problem." Fan Zhi snorted heavily: "It's really a pity for his heart."

Zhao Kuangyin's mind was very quick. Since the death of the late emperor, he had been in a conflict between Hou Dayong and Fan Zhi. The two powerful ministers Fan Zhi and Hou Dayong had expressed their intention to recruit him one after another. Fan Zhi was a civil official, and his intention to recruit him was even more urgent, and he secretly offered more rewards. Zhao Kuangyin accepted Fan Zhi's arrangement intentionally or unintentionally.

However, after this period of observation, Zhao Kuangyin began to hesitate in his heart. Hou Dayong was born as a general, with the support of the Black Eagle Army behind him. There were also a large number of people in Daliang City controlled by Hou Dayong. What was even more terrible is that the Little Majesty and Empress Fu obeyed Hou Dayong. It is not an exaggeration to Hou Dayong to hold the emperor to order the princes.

Such an opponent cannot be easily offended.

Zhao Kuangyin thought for a while and said slowly: "The Prime Minister Hou asked for the people of Chanzhou to take over the law of nature. I am afraid it will be difficult to stop the three officials from interrogating the case. The current plan is to stand firmly on Hou Dayong's side, throw away the car and protect the soldiers, so as to achieve success in the future."

Fan Zhi's face turned blue. Now many important officials in the court have turned to Hou Dayong. In this way, his prestige in the court will be greatly reduced, and the first prime minister will inevitably become a puppet.

Fan Zhibong opened his eyes and said to the sky: "My clear heart can be against the sun and the moon. Are you afraid that the three officials will judge?"

Zhao Kuangyin smiled and said, "That's natural."

Fan Zhi was a little aware of his incompetence and said in a slight sense: "Xiang Xun, the commander of Hujiedu, is seriously ill, and Hujie's army has always come to guard the Liang. According to my opinion, the Hujie's army cannot be left without a leader. I suggest that Zhao Lang be the commander of Hujie's army. When General Xiang Xun recovers, he will hand over the military power to Xiang Xun."

Zhao Kuangyin was secretly happy. Although the Privy Councilor was in charge of the country's troops, he had to assist in the government. The Privy Councilor could not directly command people and was almost powerless and had no position. This made Zhao Kuangyin, who had been in the army for a long time, always felt unconfidence.

"Are the troubled times now?" Zhao Kuangyin suddenly had an idea. He subconsciously gritted his teeth, threw away the strange idea, bowed to Fan Zhi and said, "Since Fan Zhi is more fond of it, I will lead the Hu Jie Army into a tiger and wolf army."

When he walked out of Fan's mansion, Zhao Kuangyin was not happy. He secretly speculated: "If the Hou Prime Minister disagreed, I am afraid that this may not be possible." Most of the official residences in Daliang City are in the Nancheng District. Zhao Kuangyin stood on the street with a horse. After hesitation, he still passed by Zan Mansion and the Hou Mansion, and then returned to his residence.

In the Hou Mansion in Nancheng District, Hou Dayong sat in the study, Meng Shu, Du Gang and a young man who looked like a minor official sat down at the bottom. Hou Dayong listened lightly and said lightly: "Xiao Guo, you are a soldier in Cangzhou, why are you so young?"

The person who was called Xiao Guodi was the yamen in the Ministry of Justice Prison. For several years, he had not listened to Hou Dayong's voice so close. He was a little excited when he heard Hou Xiang call out his name and said, "The youngest is the Cangzhou army and Wang Qingshui's subordinate. After General Wang died in battle, I came to the Ministry of Justice Prison Prison with the arrangement of Manager Meng. It has been more than four years since the order was ordered."

"Very good, you do things very carefully." Hou Dayong waved his hand and pointed to the plate full of Tongbao and said, "You can take these Tongbaos. Your task is to be optimistic about Wang Decheng. Remember, if someone has contacted him or something abnormal is happening to him, send the news immediately."

Xiao Guo's face was flushed with excitement. He kept rubbing his hands and said, "I'll guarantee that I can complete the task. Hou Shuai is relieved, but I can't accept these Tongbaos."

Hou Dayong met Xiao Guo at the beginning of Xiande. At that time, he became a member of the Black Eagle Army with his brother. During the battle against Qinzhou, Xiao Guo's brother was interrupted and returned to the Marquis Mansion of Cangzhou. He became a flower worker. His income was higher than that of Xiao Guo, who was in the Ministry of Justice. The parents of the two brothers also farmed outside the Marquis Mansion of Cangzhou for half a price rent, and the family's life was quite enjoyable.

Seeing that Xiao Guo was blushing and wanted Tongbao, Hou Dayong stood up and handed the basin to Xiao Guo, saying, "Xiao Guo, this money is given to your parents. They have worked hard all their lives to want a piece of their own land. This money can buy a few acres of good land. If you refuse, you will be suspected of being unfilial."
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