Who's home tonight, Bian Zhouzi

Probably out of Liang Lie's expectation, in fact, the two of them didn't discuss anything that night.At the end, I analyzed the military for a long time—since Yin Que might not be able to trust him, then he had to trust Duan Dizhi, who was also stationed at the border. I came to ask for an order, but I didn't know that Yushitai knew the news in advance and falsely accused me of such a thing.In any case, there is no harm in letting him send troops to control the war. "So you think they are not clean?" Zeng Jingzhao asked, with a look of joy waiting for the answer in her questioning eyes, "Believing that they are clean will not help us deal with the dispute at all."

Zeng Jingzhao laughed.Duan Dizhi saw that she was smiling so happily, and there was a gentle smile on her face that had been either indifferent or sneering for many years—now all the subordinates know that it is best to talk to the governor after the governor meets His Majesty, she must be in a good mood .

"But in this way," "Huh?" Zeng Jingzhao looked at her and suddenly his eyes brightened, "Since they are spying on each other and inquiring about each other's news, they have an opportunity." "So," Zeng Jingzhao thought thoughtfully, " That's fine. You can do things cheaply. I trust you unconditionally." Duan Dizhi's heart moved, but without saying much, the two continued to discuss the preparations that needed to be made.

In the early morning of the next day, Zeng Jingzhao announced that Yin Que's plan had been approved and asked him to order generals, but he selected several nearby mansions to form an army for him, and threw three servants and censors into it for supervision. responsibility.Duan Dizhi naturally sent someone to follow him secretly.There are a lot of people, and the purpose is not only to monitor and inquire, but also to spy on northern military intelligence.Since the founding of the dynasty, although there have been constant frictions in the north, the scale of the tribes is very small. It is a lie to say that they can pose a threat to the dynasty, but after all, the position is important, and it is always a problem.Of course, it is best to subdue the enemy without fighting. One of the prerequisites for this is to at least have a sufficient understanding of the opponent.

In less than two months, the news will come back.Seeing that the post-horse is going to the capital tomorrow, Duan Dizhi seldom stays at his house to drink with the red silk girl whom he hasn't seen for a long time. "I heard that after 30 years, Emperor Wei finally sent troops to fight again. I don't know if he won or not." She drank a drink with Duan Dizhi, put it on the table after drinking, and put her hand back to rest her chin , smiled with great interest as Duan Dizhi poured wine for himself: "Defeated." "Oh? Sure enough, you are the most well-informed." You." "Such rhetoric, in front of your princess and emperor, I'm afraid you won't dare to say it." Duan Dizhi glanced at her, laughed and said, "You haven't made any achievements, how can I praise you? This time again Entering the Central Plains, if you can help me more, I will definitely praise you in front of her." "I'm afraid she won't like to hear it." The red silk girl pursed her lips and turned her head, but she spoke in a low voice. "What? The dignified religious leader, still cares about the emperor and ministers in court?" "Yes, I should be indifferent to fame and fortune." The red silk girl did not intend to delve into it, and had another drink with her.This wine was specially brought to Duan Dizhi from Miaojiang by her. It is delicious, strong and nourishes the body. "I thought," Duan Dizhi drank another glass, feeling dizzy for a moment, squinting his eyes and said, "You still like the life in the mountains." "Can't I come down the mountain to see you? There is nothing in the church things." "Actually, I also like that kind of life. I also want to wander around like Yebo."

In the night, with the candlelight flickering in Duan Dizhi's misty eyes, the red silk girl almost stretched out her hand to hold Duan Dizhi and asked her, would you like to come with me?From then on, no matter what disputes, emperors or the world, don't care.But she knew she wouldn't.She didn't ask either.It would be great if I could come and see her every year.

"Since you know all the important news, why don't you go back and discuss it with your princess and emperor?" "The discussion is over in the afternoon. She has a family banquet in the evening, so I can't be there." Duan Dizhi raised his head and squinted at the red silk girl, " Besides, you’re here. You’re in a place like mine.” “Don’t give in. As soon as I entered Jiangling, I heard rumors about Bi An’s school affairs office, which made people frightened. It’s so close to the prison "The red silk woman pointed to the ground, "Not everyone can live there." The two laughed again, why you can't hear the howling of torture here, it's because of how I dug down Yunyun.The two actually took such words as a joke for drinking, and ate several more glasses.I just felt comfortable all over, so I moved the mutton on the charcoal stove to eat.

"Speaking of which, what happened just now that you asked me to help you? What bloody storm are you going to stir up in the rivers and lakes?" Duan Dizhi pretended to hit her with the chopsticks. , said: "I have some news, and I have to reveal it at that time. It is not convenient for my people to reveal it. You should find some means for me. It is best not to let people know who leaked it. I am just left without someone. Ears, no one has ears."

The red silk girl agreed, and wanted to find out what it was, but felt that it was a bit out of line, so that's all.Asked again why she didn't look for Mo Yebo, Duan Dizhi said: "How do I know where he is these few years? I don't see him come to me for a drink." After eating and drinking that night, the two went to sleep separately. So he lived in Duan Di's mansion.

In the early morning of the next day, news of the defeat of the Northern Expeditionary Army came back, so the theme of the morning court this day was that Yin Que was scolded by Huan Sheng's faction.Threatening to impeach the defeated general and so on.Zeng Jingzhao can only wait for the whole army to return to court. After 20 days, the defeated army came back, but the defeated army pushed the blame away completely.He voluntarily accepted the punishment, but everything was corrupted by those three censors.There was another commotion.In the end, Zeng Jingzhao's top [-] boards were demoted together.What else do you say that I was also at fault, and I will take responsibility for it.

As they wished, after this struggle failed to achieve results, Yin Que's group waited for the opportunity to fight back, and Huan Sheng's group waited for the opportunity to come again.After the autumn harvest was over and the grain was put into storage, Zeng Jingzhao ordered an inventory of the military grain and ordnance reserves across the country. At the same time, Yushitai was responsible for the routine assessment of all officials.These two things must be done before the end of winter.She issued very strict orders, which meant that officials who failed their duties would be punished severely.The two factions also took their orders. The emperor didn't intend to let Duan Dizhi and Bi An's school affairs government intervene, so probably they wouldn't intervene, right?Brother Nian!Don't be afraid to intervene, it would be even better if you can unite with the school affairs office...

Duan Dizhi stood expressionlessly at the entrance of the hall as usual.The sun was shining brightly outside, and the flags were flying.

On this day, in the royal hunting ground, the relatives and nobles of the clan rode horses to hunt, and the sound of horseshoes, people's shouts, hounds barking and arrow clusters piercing the air echoed everywhere.Naturally, Zeng Jingzhao didn't go hunting, so Duan Dizhi accompanied her on the throne to wait for the people to return from hunting to "reward for their merits". Before that, he grilled some meat himself. "How are things getting ready?" "Ready." Duan Dizhi silently flipped through the meat, Zeng Jingzhao looked at the open space in front of him, his eyes vacant. "When the news gets out, it depends on who comes in first." "Yes. No matter who comes in first, they won't be able to escape." Duan Dizhi took a piece of roasted mutton and put it in a bowl for Zeng Jingzhao, accidentally making it dirty. The greasy and blackened stains were very conspicuous on her pale hands.Seeing Zeng Jingzhao, she took her own white silk handkerchief and asked her to wipe her hands. If it wasn't for such a large audience, she would be more than happy to wipe her hands herself.Looking at the stains on the high-quality white silk, and the greasyness that couldn't be wiped off no matter what, she couldn't help but said: "I always ask you to do these dirty things, I always feel that I owe you."

This is a pun, and it doesn't matter if people listen to it.Duan Dizhi smiled and continued to grill the meat. With the candlelight reflected in his eyes, he said softly, "Didn't it be agreed at the time, I will cook it."

During their hunting period, the wolves, tigers and leopards from the school office and the friends invited by the red silk girl to help worked together—the friends also benefited from it—disclosed the bad news about the food and equipment to Yushitai, and made Huan Sheng a group of people. The disappearance of convenience for people who shouldn't be able to travel has been given to a few high-ranking generals who have many subordinates.The two factions fought fiercely for a while, you tear down my bridge, and I block your way.The emperor was out hunting and did not listen to the noise in the court, and all basic government affairs were handed over to the prime minister, and the two factions became more and more unscrupulous.A month later, the fallen leaves had already piled up on the ground in a thick layer, and the emperor announced that he would return to Beijing the next day.After the meritorious deeds were rewarded that night, Duan Dizhi, as an accompanying military officer, had the duty of guarding, so he ordered two confidant school officials to guard the door, and entered Zeng Jingzhao's bedroom by himself.

"What's the news?" Zeng Jingzhao was drinking there, "As expected." Duan Dizhi was a little surprised to see her drinking alone, "Why did you drink it by yourself?" Want to complain a few words that the other party doesn't give you a drink.But she wouldn't do that to Zeng Jingzhao, she didn't dare.On the contrary, Zeng Jingzhao sometimes has a little expectation. "Ah, thinking about leaving tomorrow, drink a few more glasses. Although they can be sent to the palace, but after all, it is a waste of time and money, and I don't have the idea of ​​drinking this stuff when I go back to the palace." She drank until her cheeks turned red, The tone was still sober, "Since it is as expected, it depends on who is the first to sue." Duan Dizhi smiled and said, "Maybe we will participate together." Zeji, Zeng Jingzhao, who is full of peach blossoms when he is drunk, "I want to laugh when I think about them. I am really a bad-hearted emperor, and I want to see his ministers panic." Another cup comes, "Come here."

She sat on the throne slightly higher than the plush carpet on the ground, and Duan Dizhi walked up to her and sat down cross-legged, "Huh?" "Here." Zeng Jingzhao poured her a glass, "Why didn't I bring you. Come "The two raised their glasses to each other lightly, and they didn't know whether it was to wish the success of the sinister plan that was about to come, or because the rare good time in seclusion was coming to an end. "Let's be happy here, although I don't think about Shu, I still have to go back." "If you are tired, you can finish your business early, and you can go out for a walk next spring. It's just a few more years, and when His Royal Highness reaches the age, You can go carefree." "Yes," Zeng Jingzhao shook his head as if he had no cervical spine, with a drunken face, "Dezhao is only six years old, and there are still six years left." Take a moment." Zeng Jingzhao laughed when he heard the words, "Okay, let me clean up this river and mountain seriously, then abdicate and find a place to relax."

Duan Dizhi was sitting close, and Zeng Jingzhao saw that she looked good-although her face was always expressionless and pale, and her emotions and anger were invisible, but at the moment there seemed to be a gentle smile on her face. If Zeng Jingzhao was an ordinary woman, she would naturally feel this smile She is just like the shy kid next door who always sends flowers to herself but doesn't know what to say, but she is not. Although she likes Duan Dizhi, she is full of knowledge but doesn't know how to describe it. Joy overflows from her heart to her throat : "If I leave, can you follow me?"

She couldn't tell whether it was the reflection of flames dancing in Duan Dizhi's dark eyes or something else, she heard Duan Dizhi say "I'll go with you", and then smiled and leaned on Duan Dizhi's shoulder.

Returning to the capital ten days later, the Yushitai impeached Zhechong Prefecture of a certain town for embezzling food, grass and military equipment. Zeng Jingzhao immediately ordered the Bi An School Affairs Office to investigate.And the court announced the arrest of a servant censor on the grounds that the other party colluded with local officials and powerful people, and the officials and officials protected each other.The court was in an uproar.When Zeng Jingzhao said that I made the decree, he said that lawless officials would be severely punished.The original intention was to hope that all the ministers would keep their lives clean, but I did not expect that some people would still break the law. The emperor said that I will definitely fulfill my promise.

Her promise was fulfilled that night.The school affairs office implicated hundreds of people under various names, and they were all thrown into prisons and tortured to extract confessions.Confessions are indiscriminate, and they will all be reported to Duan Dizhi, who will decide who to arrest.No one knows how she and the emperor made the decision. From the end of the year to April of the next year, more and more people were confessed to be guilty, and countless people were imprisoned.In order to make life worse than death, the tortured people fabricated all kinds of crimes.New charges were used to capture new people.The entire capital was plunged into an atmosphere of terror.The courtiers discovered that it was not limited to a single case, nor was it limited to a single party, as long as they participated in party disputes, they might be arrested.I heard that in the prison, it is useless to confess someone from the opposing faction, you have to confess yourself.And since they are officials in the capital, those with lower ranks will be arrested by the eunuchs, and those with higher ranks will be arrested by Duan Dizhi himself.She came and took away the man herself, and never came back.

It was the beginning of autumn again, and Duan Dizhi led people to surround Yin Que's mansion. A large number of swords were found from the mansion on the spot, and he immediately declared that he had committed the crime of treason and sent him back to prison.Several heroes lived in Yin Que's mansion, and when they saw this, they wanted to rescue them, but they were beaten to death by Duan Dizhi on the spot.Immediately, new "evidence" was added to Yin Que's charges.

When winter came, Huan Sheng, the official censor, was beheaded for forming a party for personal gain, and his family members were exiled to a remote place in the north.Zeng Jingzhao told the ministers in the court hall that from then on, anyone who forms a party in the court will be regarded as the head at the gate of the city.In the sky, "clouds are densely covered, and the wind is rising gradually" {11}, whether she can still get the favor of heaven as the emperor is about to become an unknown thing.

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{11}The original text is from "Water Margin·Lin Jiaotou Fengxue Mountain Temple"