That night, Liu Cheng wrote a long letter, detailing A She's identity and expertise, asking Awu to treat her well and use her well. The so-called not to treat her as a simple slave, nor to deliberately provide for her.
The night was silent. The next morning was not counted, only the early morning. A She got up early, checked the horses, and asked for breakfast. After learning that he did not need help, he came back to pack his things. Instead, he wiped the Iron Loin Armor that Liu Cheng had worn a few days ago, and then put the helmet with the "official seal" hidden the night before, rolled it up, and tied it directly to the horse.
At this time, Liu Cheng also got up to wash up and change clothes, but did not stop the other party from being busy. They just waited quietly until breakfast and went out to eat together.
At this time Liu Huzi Deng Ren also came over. After dinner, Liu Acheng officially entrusted A She to Liu Huzi, please take good care of A She. When reinforcements arrive from behind, take the fastest and safest channel Shouchun to send people to Jingkou.
After finishing the entrustment and having nothing to say, Liu Acheng took his bride's hand, patted his brothers on the shoulder, then got on his horse, braved the morning dew, and rode out of the city under the morning sun, all the way to the west.
On the way, he rejected Wang Qia's invitation, and then walked for another day and a half. He ran into Huan Qian's cavalry in Nanyang County. The latter actually got the military order and prepared to go to support them. When they learned that the war was decided, they couldn't help but feel depressed.
The two talked for a while, then went south together, and then they saw General Who Attacks the West just after Three Days - it turned out that Huan Wen had already personally moved to the Han River strategic point Xiangyang.
Not only that, almost all the civil and military subordinates of Jiangling have also arrived at Xiangyang, and most of the Northern Expedition army consisting of 45,000 soldiers and 37,000 civilians have also gathered in the Han River river basin.
As a vanguard, Deng Xia has launched an attack along the so-called Wu Pass-Danshui channel. Its unit Xue Zhen, as a vanguard among vanguards, successively conquered Shang County and Shangluo, directly arrived at the only Lantian Pass on Wuguan Road that was controlled by renovation, and declared war.
That's right, Northern Expedition over there has just ended, Northern Expedition over here has officially started, and Liu Acheng has no room for change at all.
However, this is quite logical, because Jingzhou Northern Expedition was opened precisely because of the actions of some people in Central Plains.
The entire Xiangyang city, even sandwiched between the Han River North and South, has turned into a large military camp, Liu Acheng and Huan Qian left his troops and horses north of the Han River, boarded the ship with only those Black-Clad Guards, and then went straight to Xiangyang Commandery Office.
Whether it is the city, the roads, or the mansion, it is much cramped compared to Jiangling, and there are many generals and checkpoints along the way.
Only Liu Cheng is Western Expeditionary General's Office Chief Secretary, and Huan Qian is the only nephew of Huan Wen's next generation to lead the army. When the two of them arrive, it's just a matter of time. Immediately, they were able to go straight into the hall, and then the two people who entered holding their helmets saw for the first time Huan Wen General Huan, who was wearing a serious military crown, a black hakama pleat, and a crimson gauze robe, and was sitting in the middle of the official lobby.
It was also the first time I saw Jingzhou's core civil and military personnel lined up on the left and right, filling the lobby to the brim. This was especially the case for many military and Chinese townsfolk. Although they had met each other before, this was the first time they had seen them gather in the same hall.
But it's still the same old rule, only Xi Zaochi has a seat.
Huan Wen was condescending, and when he saw Liu Cheng, he immediately raised his eyebrows and hurriedly waved, but did not delay in continuing the topic, "So, you all think that we should not lead, and wait for our army to pass before we lead?"
"Yes." Several people in the front row of the hall threw their hands in confusion.
"Xue Zhen How to reward me?" Huan Wen nodded and continued to ask.
"He should be given the title Miscellaneous-Rank General, Administrator." Eastern Office Xi Chao flashed out, responded actively, and glanced at Liu Cheng waiting at the door. E."But it's not appropriate to exceed Champion General Deng Xia, so I thought I could give him Shunyang Administrator."
"This arrangement is wonderful!" Huan Wen couldn't help laughing. "Jiabin What an ingenious idea."
Ingenious indeed.
Xue Zhen has made continuous meritorious service, and there seems to be some new meritorious service that Liu Acheng doesn't know about, so Huan Wen is here to promote him, but this person is sending troops in the name of Deng Xia's subordinates, so Deng Xia cannot be bypassed, so Deng Xia's feelings must be taken into consideration, and the frontline command order cannot be easily disrupted.
And Shunyang is actually the newly established miscellaneous county in Danxiang where Deng Xia and Xue Zhen trained new recruits for Northern Expedition. There happened to be one Deng Xia who disliked from the beginning. Danxiang or Shunyang Administrator, if you want to preserve the story of Administrator of Jingling, then send out the Commandery Administrator number that Deng Xia despises, and you can continue to maintain the authority of Deng Xia in the forward army.
After arranging this matter, Huan Wen finally waved to Liu Cheng again. "Yulong, come forward, I heard that you have done great things at Central Plains!"
After saying this, I couldn't help but laugh. Liu Cheng below also laughed, and Huan Qian beside me quickly followed suit.
The rest of the people started laughing along with him.
This is understandable, because a few days ago, Liu Cheng sent a letter to Huan Wen and Huan Huo from Wang Qia. At that time, he was just before the counterattack. He said nothing else but said that he was going to counterattack. Then, in order to pave the way for the counterattack, he briefly told the story of Xie Shang's defeat.
If Huan Wen could be more careful before and be "happy and sympathetic", now he probably knows that Liu Cheng has successfully counterattacked, completely free of the psychological and face burden. It would be weird if he didn't take the opportunity to laugh at his old rival Xie Shang who married the girl of his dreams.
I'm afraid that when I think about Xie Shang crying and playing the piano at Shao Lake in my dream, I'll laugh out loud.
The same goes for others. The relationship between Western Command and Jingzhou is so awkward. The more outrageous things Xie Shang does, the more superior they feel.
"What you said in your letter that day was brief. Tell me in detail the story that 'maybe it's Huo the Cavalry General'." After laughing, Huan Wen was determined to let Jingzhou both civil and military know how embarrassed Xie Shang was, and asked Liu Cheng to tell the most exciting passage in person.
"This has to start with 'Qingyang In February and March, Willows and peaches return to red'... The story is quite long. Can Ming Gong grant me a seat?" Liu Acheng smiled, and of course he did not mean to refuse. This was his obligation.
It is not only the duty to make Huan Wen and everyone happy, but as a messenger, in the absence of effective information communication these days, it is a basic responsibility to describe the entire experience process in detail, elaborating on the diplomatic situation, geographical climate, celebrity style, and military experience (including defeats). It is also a serious and rare teaching material for others.
In fact, this is exactly what Huan Wen asked Liu Cheng to tell in front of so many people.
Ridiculing Xie Shang is just an appetizer, but the bad taste of General Huan is here, so the appetizer has to start with Xie Shang.
Sure enough, Huan Wen, who was happily waving his hand to let people get on the bed, quickly urged, "Qingyang What's the matter with 'February and March'?"
Ever since, Liu Acheng sat there, unhurried, starting from the time he arrived at Shouchun, ready to visit Yin Hao and Xie Shang, but he didn't want to be Yao Xiang arrived half a day early, so he had to go to the beginning of Mount Bagong and tell it in detail.
When he heard that Xie Shang and Yao Xiang met their close friends, Yin Hao and Liu Cheng stood beside them and stared at each other, Huan Wen couldn't help laughing. When he heard that Yin and Yao vetoed the plan in the letter in person because Liu Cheng was his envoy, he couldn't help snoring.
But when I heard Xie Shang playing the pipa and singing "Qingyang February and March" on the way back to the city, I finally couldn't bear it anymore and laughed on the spot, "Everyone, everyone, what did I say? I said Xie Renzu before When the army was defeated, you all said that he was worthless. I told you at that time that this man was by no means worthless. When he stood in front of me, picked up the pipa and raised his feet, his enchanting look was unique in the world! You still don't believe it, what do you say now?"
At this moment, all the Jingzhou civil and military officials in the hall, even the most respectable ones, couldn't hold it back and burst into laughter.
Only Liu Cheng himself, who has been through many battles, feels calm.
After laughing, Liu Cheng continued to talk, but he said that he had been invited to Qiang, and on the way, he repaired and offered sacrifices to Huan Wen's ancestral tomb, and made remote sacrifices to his grandfather.
When Huan Wen heard this, he interrupted directly and pointed to Huan Huo, the first person on the right. "I am in official uniform, and I am the official leader Yulong. It is not easy to move lightly. You three, salute to him for me and the other children of the clan."
The hall was filled with awe. Huan Huo Deng Ren did not dare to neglect. Along with Huan Chong and Huan Qian, they were arranged in order and had to salute Liu Cheng.
"Three generals, stay here." Liu Cheng quickly stood up to stop him, and explained at the same time. "Before I came, I thought about it again and again, and specifically asked my fellow villagers Western Command to go back to their hometown to find the tombs of their ancestors, and cover them with dilapidated vegetation and floating soil to cover up the traces of sacrifices and the inscriptions... This matter is my own decision, but really no one can discuss it."
"Ah, yes!" The three of Huan Huo hadn't reacted yet. Huan Wen had already reacted after hearing this, but he patted the table and took the initiative to salute Liu Cheng regardless of his identity and clothes, which caught Liu Cheng off guard.
Immediately, Huan Huo and Huan Chong also reacted and quickly saluted to express thanks. Huan Qian didn't know what it meant, but he just followed the salute.
Since Liu Cheng could not hide Huan Wen, he accepted the courtesy from these three people calmly.
When the people around saw this, although many people complained in their hearts, feeling that Liu Acheng never forgot to care about Huan Wen's ancestral graves even when he was on mission, and that his desire to climb up was too obvious. But most of them still nodded in approval, because no matter what, this level of detail was indeed It's really admirable - Central Plains fights, who knows if there will be more chaos in the future? And Huan Wen is about to Northern Expedition, and the North will have more enemies in the future. Covering the grave is the best protection.
After saying this, it was quiet for a while. Everyone listened carefully to Liu Cheng's introduction to Qiang people Yao clan's structure, military strength, and the elite figures among them.
The only thing that aroused suspicion was Yao Yizhong's terrible fertility. Some people even asked if this was Tian Chengzi's old wisdom?
As for this topic, I started my own Flood Dragon-skin Bag with Liu Cheng, and submitted the insider summary tables and important figures' power structure diagrams that I recorded from Yao Qiang-Shetou Group to Proclamation.
Then, there was the experience of the war caused by the Zhang Yu rebellion.
Now, the hall was even quieter. People asked questions from time to time. When they heard that Yin Hao and Xie Shang delayed sending troops in the early stage, not many people laughed at them anymore. Instead, Liu Cheng analyzed the mentality of Zhang Yu, which caused some discussion.
Obviously, these Northern Migrants's morbid mentality makes Jingzhou civil and military somewhat powerless. The values and ideas of both parties are completely different, and their mobility and decisive attitude are even more paralyzing. How will they be dealt with and dealt with then?
Even combined with the final result of Zhang Yu that everyone already knew, few people laughed at it, and they all just found it more troublesome.
Zhang Yu Have you never thought of this possibility?
He must have thought about it, but he is not willing to control himself for the next risk at all. He just wants to eliminate the current insecurity first.
Then came the quietest period in the hall, because Liu Cheng mentioned Yao Xiang's military arrangements, and Di people's forbearance and determination.
Until now, Liu Cheng has been unable to give a specific judgment as to whether Di people has been lurking among Shaan-Luo since the time of Zhang Yu's rebellion, or whether he came here first, then couldn't wait to go back to participate in Guanzhong's suppression, and then heard that Imperial Army sent troops and came back for the second time.
But no matter which one it is, the decisiveness of sending half of the main force to carry out such military actions when Guanzhong's rebellions were repeated and the Jingzhou army was actually about to overwhelm the situation, as well as the keenness to seize the opportunity at that moment, including the huge results that have to be acknowledged even now, all clearly show that Di people is indeed a tough opponent with outstanding military capabilities and an absolutely difficult opponent.
Huan Wen was also rarely serious, and took the initiative to ask the civil and military officials a question, "If we also siege our troops under the fortified city, and encounter a similar situation, and a 20,000-strong army suddenly comes, can we hold on?"
Everyone hesitated for a moment.
"It should be possible." Liu Cheng actually gave an answer that was suspected of boosting morale. "On the one hand, Ming Gong is far superior to Pacification of the West on the battlefield, and he will never escape and make Central Army disperse; on the other hand, even in this battle of Pacification of the West, there are still Yao Xiang For Qiang people's own interests, he gave way to the Rear Army and allowed the Di people cavalry to pursue them at night, preventing the front army from forming a formation... The Ming Dynasty was strict in running the army, and all the families and families were in Jingzhou. There was no such thing on the battlefield."
"What Yulong said is wrong." Many people in the hall nodded quickly, but Huan Wen still shook his head slowly. "Because there is another thing, that is, Zhang Yu was already afraid at that time Di people, did not go out of the city to intercept, and if we encounter a similar incident in Guanzhong, we will naturally not make the same mistake as Xie Renzu, but Di people will definitely unite as one and go out of the city to intercept."
At this point, the man's red beard bloomed under his chin, swept it from left to right, and said seriously, "You have all heard that this time we enter Guanzhong, there will be a fierce battle with powerful enemies. Don't take any chances. I will also strictly enforce military discipline, and I must work step by step without exposing any flaws, so that Di people will have nowhere to show off!"
Everyone raised their hands and said yes, and Liu Cheng also quickly stood up and said yes.
"Then it's 'I'm afraid it's Huo the Cavalry General'?" Huan Wen saw the serious atmosphere, and smiled again. "Yulong is also a real celebrity. At that time, I could still think of giving him a make-up Yuefu..."
"It's not all a joke." Liu Cheng sat on the bed and smiled slightly. "But I probably knew in my heart that General Xie An was already frightened to death at that time. If I couldn't let him hug Pipa enchantingly, I'm afraid it was because of my heart. Be quiet, and if you can't be calm, it's hard to come up with a plan. Let him allow me and Yao Xiang, Yuan Hong to try to counterattack Xuchang... Then we came up with 'Crane-Cry Alliance'."
"I see." Huan Wen was slightly startled. "It was the same when Yuan Hong was forced to write military orders in the army?"
"It is true, but more can only be written by Yuan Ahu..." Liu Cheng explained.
"Go on." Huan Wen nodded. "How to recover Xuchang?"
Liu Cheng didn't make any unnecessary comments. Anyway, it was just a matter of a few days. He simply recounted his experiences along the way. He found Liu Shi, gathered Liu Huzi, persuaded Hu Bin, and contacted Wang Qia. Then Yao Xiang was smart but was mistaken, so he took the initiative to be the vanguard and fight for his life.
He only heard Hu Bin hesitate and Liu Cheng used Huan Wen's name to scare him, and finally sent troops, only then did the superiors and subordinates laugh again.
At the last moment, when the two armies faced each other, they realized that Di people was at the end of its war effort. The "Huan" flag directly broke through the psychological defense of Yang Qun, and when the elite cavalry of Di people were extremely exhausted, those below Huan Wen not only had no pride, but everyone said it was a pity.
If there really was a Huan Qian leading thousands of riders over and intercepting the thousands of riders behind Fu Xiong, Guanzhong Di people would have been frightened before they even entered the border! The winning potential would have been increased by more than three points!
"Time is also fate." Huan Wen waved his hand to stop everyone's discussion. "Everyone, you can fight back at that time, seize food from Di people, and get back Western Command some Military Weapons armor, it is good enough to recapture many Qiang people... However, now I am afraid that Xie Shang will point to this war, refuse to admit his defeat and return to Huainan, asking someone to carry his excrement."
The hall laughed a little and immediately became quiet, because everyone guessed what General Huan was going to do next.
"Yulong." Sure enough, Huan Wen looked down again at the confidant who had finished the report. He saw that the other party was just sitting upright and holding his hands. He felt strange, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He just threw away the words he had been thinking about for the past few days. "If you talk about your mind, Kuoda, run a place, organize personnel, distinguish rewards and punishments, make everyone work together, and line up the army, you are not as good as me; but when it comes to being as careful as a hair, spying on the situation, picking out the key points, using force to force people, working together to achieve something, and then seizing food from the tiger's mouth, profiting from chaos, I am actually not as good as you...
"And you are only eighteen years old this year. After thinking about it, I really don't dare to make a conclusion easily. Now I am afraid that if you succeed at a young age and steal the limelight, you will be easily broken. But I still have to say that based on your achievements and performance in my two years now, you are already This Jingzhou is one of the top ten figures. Compared with those young heroes in ancient times, he is not weaker at all. In time, if you can accept the truth and hide the weakness, you will become a pillar of the country. Ban Dingyuan will also be unmatched!"
Huan Wen's words certainly have elements of PUA in the workplace, but if you want to say that these words do not have true love and care, and do not give enough weight of evaluation and praise, that is nonsense. In fact, this General Who Attacks the West has vaguely placed Liu Cheng in a similar class and position to Xi Chao, so-called protective posture.
Isn't this enough?
"Ming Gong was so complimentary." Unexpectedly, Liu Cheng gave him his hand and thanked him calmly, but actually still sat on the bed without moving. "But they are all Technical Skill, how dare they compare with Ming Gong? Ming Gong is extremely virtuous, and his kindness is spread throughout the six states, but he is humble and humble in his self-herding. He can be called a transcendent hero... more And now Later Zhao is shattered, the North is in chaos, all heroes have risen together, and Yangzhou has been in a hurry, but it has been completely defeated. Only Ming Gong can bear the weight of the world and still forge ahead northward. The credit for recovering Central Plains and conquering Huaxia belongs to none other than Ming Gong.
"My small meritorious service is just a contribution to Ming Gong's foundation, so how can I be qualified to be compared with Ming Gong? In this life, I only hope to assist Ming Gong in achieving great achievements. When the time comes, I will be attached to Jiwei, or I can ride on the clouds and fly beyond Four Seas, which will be a comfort to me in this life."
Xi Chao was the first to notice something was wrong.
If Liu Acheng is so rude that he still sits there before the reward is promised, then where did the words "Shengde Jueulun" come from?
Luo You and Fu Tao followed closely behind them with a photographic memory, because others don't remember the words "work with humility and humility to feed yourself". How could these two people not know that these were the original words of Liu Kun when the North persuaded Our Dynasty Emperor Yuan to join? OK?
As for smart people like Xi Zaochi, Meng Jia, Sun Sheng, and even Huan Huo, Huan Chong, Ying Dan, Zhu Tao and other well-educated generals, including Fu Hong, Yu Qiu, and Wu Fusheng, who were standing at the inner door behind Huan Wen, all gradually realized something was wrong.
Because it was too... too high-profile.
It made Huan Wen feel a little embarrassed.
But no matter how they think, no one can understand why this guy came out like this? Could it be that he wants to elevate Huan Wen as much as possible and get Huan Wen to give him a particularly high appointment?
But General Huan really can't give it now, and this is not someone who can be affected by just a few words, right?
"Yulong That's too much." Huan Wen waved his hands awkwardly. After all, he didn't blame the other party for not getting up. He just promised quickly. "I thought about it, Yulong, it's really unfortunate. We are about to go on an expedition. We really can't give you any specific job rewards. It will mess up our system; and And you are only eighteen years old, so it is not easy for you to be left in foreign posts, and I am not willing to do so... But don't worry, there will be a military struggle when you go to Guanzhong. When I come back, I will request a decree from the imperial court and ask for a County Marquis from you! If the imperial court does not allow it, I will impeach Xie Renzu about your matter and force them to give it to you."
To be fair, this is an expected and very appropriate reward.
As mentioned before, due to the depreciation of the Noble Rank system but not complete depreciation, a sharp class difference has formed within the Marquis - Liu Acheng The current Pavilion Marquis is not valuable, just a ticket function, but further up, Township Marquis is the pinnacle of ordinary warriors, and County Marquis is a position that can shake the family's evaluation.
The most representative thing is that after Wang Dun Rebellion, Xi Chao's grandfather Xi Jian had such great merits, but he was only given to County Marquis. At that time, it was considered to be due to family status. Later, Su Jun Rebellion was given to the Duke.
But this also shows that based on the family background of Gaoping Xis in Xi Chao's family, County Marquis is already a matching Noble Rank.
Similarly, there is County Marquis on Sun Sheng present.
It is not the top Qiaozu treatment, but it is already a treatment that only the best among Qiaozu can enjoy.
Now Huan Wen has publicly promised that when Guanzhong has more experience, military achievements, and is one year older, it will be appropriate to directly skip Township Marquis and send County Marquis to Liu Cheng.
Liu Acheng Don't worry about anything anymore.
However, someone still sat there with a smile and returned the favor with his hands, as if his buttocks were glued to the bed. "I will never forget the kindness of Ming Gong. But in the two days after the war, I did two more things in private, and I still need Ming Gong's understanding."
No wonder I blew Huan Wen so much before.
Huan Wen was also dumbfounded. "What have you done?"
"Yao Xiang wanted to marry me, so I took a Di girl who grew up in his clan as my concubine, Lüeyang She clan." Liu Cheng quickly explained. "We separated there on the second day after we got married and let her go back to Jingkou."
What the heck is this?!
Jingzhou, who originally thought that Liu Cheng had caused some serious trouble, was completely speechless. Huan Huo and his son, who were right next to him, couldn't help but curse in their hearts. Marrying a little wife is nothing!
"This is nothing!" Huan Wen also waved his hand directly. "A concubine! To be honest Yulong, if you don't get married this time, I will marry you with my niece! Then Qiang people Great Chanyu sees you as a hero, so naturally you have this idea."
Liu Cheng nodded, then turned around and touched it pretendingly, but suddenly remembered something, so he bent down and took out a ball of linen cloth from the helmet in his arms, then finally stood up and handed it to Xi Chao on the right, motioning for the other party to pass it on.
Xi Chao took the opportunity to touch it, and roughly felt a shape, but he was still at a loss - if he could really guess what it was, it would not be as simple as Shengde Jueluen.
"What is this?" Huan Wen looked at the thing wrapped in a large ball of linen cloth, and became more and more surprised, and directly touched it with his finger.
Liu Cheng didn't sit back this time. He just stood in the hall and said with a slightly embarrassed smile, "That's it. Ming Gong just praised me for being as meticulous as my hair. I really don't dare to take it seriously, but it's true that I like to think wildly... I knew it when I went to Qiang people's place. General Xie An sent Dai Shi there. The original intention of seizing Fangtou was not to respond to Qiang people and defend against Zhang Yu, but because Ran Min's son used Imperial Seal as bait to ask for reinforcements from Pacification of the West, so Pacification of the West sent people there..."
At this point, everyone in the room was shocked. Huan Wen opened his eyes wide without saying anything, and Xi Zaochi suddenly stood up, but no one said a word. They didn't know whether to focus on Liu Cheng or look at the ball of linen. They could only listen to what the other party said in a panic.
"Later, when I organized a counterattack, I learned that Dai Shi suddenly led only a few hundred riders to Yecheng. At that time, I thought that Dai Shi was going to Yecheng to deceive Imperial Seal into giving more." Liu Cheng continued to speak calmly. "After the war, I heard that Yuan Hong arrived at Xuchang with Fangtou reinforcements, and I thought again., it would be fine if Dai Shi had not had time to deceive the jade seal. If he did, Fangtou had no one in charge, but there was no reason not to hand it over to Pacification of the West's closest confidant Yuan Hong... So he first found a way to trick his Fangtou followers into going to Hulao Pass, and then used a knife to coerce him before leaving, and actually snatched a jade seal from him."
As he said that, Liu Cheng pointed at the pile of linen on the table. "That's it."
Huan Wen tried to open his mouth several times, but no sound came out. Xi Zaochi and Huan Huo Deng Ren woke up and had already crowded the table in front of them. Jingzhou's core civil and military personnel behind them also squeezed their throats and pressed forward.
Immediately, it was Xi Chao who had the courage to lift up the linen cloth.
After going to the second floor, a four-inch jade seal actually appeared in front of everyone.
Huan Wen wanted to touch it, but Xi Chao picked it up first and raised it high, so he had no choice but to give up. Then he stared at the back of Xi Chao's hand eagerly, watching the opponent's civil and military display in the hall.
This little thing seemed to have some magic power, attracting those Jingzhou pillars of civil and military circles to stare at it, not even daring to blink or even express their anger.
"Ming Gong, Ming Gong, everyone, everyone." After everyone saw clearly, Liu Cheng spoke again. "I want to make one thing clear. Although this jade seal is Imperial Seal, it may not be Imperial Seal."
Everyone was confused, but Xi Zaochi and Sun Sheng almost nodded and shook their heads in unison.
"Please Lord Xi and Lord Sun explain it to you." Seeing this, Liu Cheng was happy to give up this opportunity.
"Everyone, please take a look." Sun Sheng quickly reached out and grabbed the jade seal from Xi Chao, held it up high, and explained a little, but his voice was trembling. "Yulong once asked and discussed with me and Xi Western Office what Imperial Seal, Emperor Gao of Han, and Emperor Guangwu admired during the production of "Popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms" The Imperial Seal should be four inches in size, with five dragons on the top, and the characters 'Ordered by Heaven, Longevity and Longevity' on the bottom. When Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, Empress Dowager Wang broke a corner of the jade seal when he threw it. This corner may be the corner of the jade seal, or it may be a corner of the five dragons, and then it was repaired with gold plastic... And this jade seal is obviously wrong."
"Then this is fake?" Huan Huo asked anxiously.
"It's not that simple." Xi Zaochi sneered. "Imperial Seal focuses on passing on the country. The shape and size of this jade seal are all serious jade seals, and they are definitely not new. At least Later Zhao really thinks it is Imperial Seal of China and uses it accordingly.
"More importantly, the origin of this seal is clear. In the past, Great Jin mourned China, and all the treasures were returned to Later Zhao. However, the imperial court had no seal for decades, and everyone knew that, so South of the Yangtze mocks himself as the "Emperor of Blank Slates". Now this jade seal comes from Yecheng, given to it by Ran Min's son, replaced by Dai Shi, Yuan Hong passed it on, Yulong robbed it... and now it is in the hands of Duke Huan, so I must be honest, unless someone immediately steals it from Yecheng took out a gold-inlaid jade Imperial Seal of China with a completely corresponding shape, otherwise this thing is the most serious Imperial Seal! And it is recognized by the world as Imperial Seal of China!"
Sun Sheng did not refute. Except for a very few people such as Huan Qian who did not have that awareness and were still confused, people like Wu Fusheng had already realized that what Xi Zaochi said was absolutely right.
It should not be Imperial Seal, but it is already Imperial Seal.
Now, this Imperial Seal was snatched by Liu Cheng in a semi-public way and dedicated to Huan Wen, which gave it more legitimacy.
Xi Chao took the jade seal from Sun Sheng's trembling hand and carefully placed it in front of General Who Attacks the West, Huan Wen who actually controlled the six states.
Huan Wen This time I finally touched this small jade sculpture, but it trembled like an electric shock. Then I touched it again, and after a lot of effort, I opened it, but it read "By the Order of Heaven, Emperor Shouchang".
It is true that it is not "if you are ordered by heaven, you will live forever", but these two words Mandate of Heaven and emperor, Huan Wen, have indeed never been as accessible as they are today.
Huan Huo and Huan Chong were nearby, but they hesitated to speak many times.
So does Sun Sheng.
Xi Zaochi and Xi Chao remained silent. The subordinates, civil and military officials below also seemed to realize something, and then at some point, a trace of obvious uneasiness replaced the previous excitement, surprise and shock.
"You are humble and respectful, and you are humble enough to shepherd yourself! You are humble and respectful, and you are humble enough to pastor yourself!" At this moment, it was Huan Wen who took the jade seal and said a few words with emotion, and then took the initiative to smile at Liu Cheng." Yulong, Yulong, tell me, why don't you just send this jade seal to Yuan Hong directly to Jiankang? Why do you have to snatch it away with a knife and a gun? How do you want me to defend you at the court?"
"So just now Ming Gong wanted to give me County Marquis, and I didn't even dare to thank him." Liu Cheng heard this and really admired Huan Wen. The other party was not like me who could disenchant the jade seal as easily. "But I thought about it hastily and felt that this thing was transferred from Ming Gong to Jiankang. It is beneficial to both public and private interests!"
"Well said! Well said!" Huan Wen sighed, and then nodded repeatedly. "In this case, can the court still doubt me? Does anyone in the world dare to doubt me? Especially at this Northern Expedition, we must unite as one, Hu Invaders. Achen, Yulong, you have become such a famous person for me regardless of yourself, I Huan Wen can't thank you enough!"
The whole hall was filled with roar, many people were obviously regretful, but more people just breathed a sigh of relief.
Huan Wen glanced at these people, and became more and more decisive in his heart, but he carefully put the jade seal back on the linen, and then walked out from behind the case for the second time, dispersed everyone in front of the case, came to Liu Cheng, and held the opponent's hands... Although the jade seal had to be delivered to Jiankang, even though it was far from time, the more so, the more he wanted to show his attitude to everyone by repaying this meritorious service:
"I have caused trouble for you! But don't worry, Ah Cheng, I will explain it clearly to the court for you. Your loyalty can be seen from the sun and the moon, and you will not allow others to slander you without permission! I will ask the court for your County Marquis now, but the court will not allow it. I will divide your county from Linhe Commandery into County Marquis!"
"Besides, don't worry that this matter will affect your future. What do you want to do when you are twenty years old? Now, I will promise whatever I can. If I can still be trusted by the court to make this decision by then, I will never break my promise."
"I am deeply grateful to the Ming Gong and his virtues, and my ambition has never changed." Liu Cheng said proudly. "If I can wear a General's title with a weak crown, take charge of a the North county that is facing war, and drive captives and defend the enemy for the country, then this life will be enough."
Although everyone was still immersed in the subtle political touch brought by Imperial Seal, they couldn't help but be a little surprised when they heard this.
This is the time when the future and destiny can really be determined, and this Liu Acheng actually wants Northern Expedition! Of course, there is also Huan Wen, which can really be afforded and put down, so Imperial Seal has to be handed over!
These two people are really quite convincing!
In fact, after Liu Cheng said this, he was a little surprised... He originally thought that he said these words for the best solution to his consistent personality, and it might be a bit of a cover-up. But in fact, he quickly realized after thinking about it that he no longer felt guilty when he just said these words.
Maybe it's because he has just experienced a real war and is not so afraid of the war itself? Or is it that after this battle, he has a clearer understanding of Northern Expedition, and knows that with his background, even if he wants to pursue personal fame, he must start with Northern Expedition?
But it didn't matter. As soon as he said this, his future was already stable.
Huan Wen really nodded. "Yulong has extraordinary ambitions. If I can't be beautiful as a man, won't I be laughed at by the world? Then Red Banner you don't have to hand it back, let's move forward together Guanzhong! Defeat the imperial court Huaxia!"
It is true that the relationship between the king and his ministers has been achieved to the extreme.
-----What dividing line am I-----
Emperor Taizu presented his seal to Duke Huan. The duke felt his loyalty and asked about his ambition. He replied, "I would like to hold a General's title, guard a county, and advance to the north near Hu." Gong Zhuangzhuang returned and returned with Xi Chao. Parallel to each other, Chao sighed and said, "Three years have passed since we met as young men in the past. Your ambition has not declined, but it has gradually taken off. I will not be able to reach you?" Emperor Taizu smiled and said, "The world is dim, how can you dare to flap your wings unless Jiabin is behind me?" I felt super for a long time.
-- "New Account of Tales of the World"Praise and Appreciation, Chapter Eight
In the past, Taizu presented his seal to Duke Huan, and everyone was suspicious and fearful. The Duke slowly presented it to him, and sent people to return east immediately with the seal. Everyone was in peace. In the next few days, the Duke placed the seal on the case, but it was not delivered. Sun Anguo was by his side. , Let me ask you, the Duke was displeased. "I still made a treasure box, causing you to send it away yourself, why did you ask again and again?" Anguo did not dare to reply. After a few days, he was about to enter the pass, but he had no choice but to send Anguo back with his seal.
When he was about to send it off, he regretted. "Anguo is careless and I am afraid of losing it, so I will save it until Northern Expedition wins and send it to Jiankang personally." However, Anguo had already traveled hundreds of miles down the river, so he stopped.
-- "New Book of Qi".Biographies, Volume Four
PS: Thanks to the new alliance leader disguiser and counter-insurgency expert Zhang Taiwan for your kind words. I am very grateful.