Tongshu with Mei

Yang Tao raised his long eyebrows and said in surprise: "Don't you ask what is in the mansion newspaper?"

Ling Shudao: "I treat you as a criminal, so it's inconvenient to ask more questions."

Yang Tao glared at him when he heard the words: "Tongguan and Fenglingdu have fallen, and Zhao Wang does have a few talents. Besides, my fourth brother is cunning. I have neglected to guard against Lord Cen Jin Cen these years, so that he is not the one He has no heirs. Unexpectedly, King Zhao actually... It is said that he agreed with one of his sons to take the surname of Cen. Isn't this obviously a marriage? He didn't care about the dignity of the royal family at all, and he simply lost all his ancestors. s face!"

He finally couldn't control his emotions and became angry, but seeing that Ling Shu was still expressionless, he was very annoyed in his heart, and said, "Yuanmei, you have been with me since you were a child, have you ever been wronged by me?"

Ling Shu said: "No."

Yang Tao said: "Now that the rebels are making trouble and endangering the country and the country, you, as an official of the court, are so indifferent, don't you think it's inappropriate?"

Ling Shu was slightly taken aback, and said in a low voice: "I... have sworn before His Majesty that I would never leave this Dali Temple again, and His Majesty also said that it would be best not to go out at that time. If there is a reaction, what can I do?"

Hearing the words, Yang Tao held his breath in his chest and felt depressed. He thought to himself: "On weekdays, you take my words as a deaf ear and act recklessly according to your temper. On the contrary, this is regarded as a golden rule. It is clear that you don't want to contribute, or you really follow Then Yang Ye hooked up and became an adulterer, passionate about adultery?" Thinking of that boy Yang Ye, he became more and more angry, and then looked at Ling Shu's lifeless face, he reached out to grab the teacup and wanted to drop it, but he held it back forcefully , put it to his lips and took a sip. After a long time, Fang said slowly: "You've grown up, and you don't listen to my words anymore. You'd better think about it yourself." Standing up, he staggered out the door.

Ling Shu looked at his back, feeling at a loss in his heart: "What do you want me to do? What can I do?"

He walked out slowly, staring blankly at the thick green crabapple, the world is changing, but his life seems to never change, guarding the dark and terrifying Dali Temple, alone, alone, day by day As the day goes on, it was like this in the past, and maybe it will still be like this in the future, until old age and death.

He took a deep breath and murmured, "What do you want me to do?"

On the second day in the court hall, the news of Tongguan's fall had already spread in private, and all the courtiers talked about it, but when Yang Tao came to the court, he didn't say much about this time.But after retiring from the court, he called several important officials in the court, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Jing Huaiyu and others to the imperial study room, pondered for a long time, and said: "Tongguan fell, and General Wei sent a report to the residence. Tongguan and Fenglingdu have been regained. Although a small defeat is nothing to mention, I am also worried about causing panic, so I did not mention this matter just now, do you have any good suggestions?"

Several important ministers remained silent. After Yang Xi's incident last year, he was attacked by Wei Mengduo and Jin Yaren from both sides, and they fled in embarrassment.All the courtiers in the court thought that this rebellious force would be suppressed sooner or later, but unexpectedly, King Zhao leaned on the big tree of Cen Jin, and the situation immediately reversed. Today, he is full-fledged and has become a serious threat.

Yang Tao waited for a while, seeing that they were speechless, he said: "Although we are temporarily defeated, General Wei has been fighting outside for a long time, and he has worked hard. I plan to send an important minister to comfort the army before the battle, and award the soldiers from all walks of life. Who would like to go?" ?”

Jing Huaiyu hurriedly got up and said, "I would like to share your majesty's worries."

Yang Tao sighed: "Since Shi Lang Jing volunteered to invite Ying, then you can go."

After Yang Xicong won Tongguan and Fenglingdu, Bei Chenqing fell seriously ill, so the celebration banquet has been delayed.When he was nearly recovered, a banquet was held to reward his generals and officials.Cen Jin also sent some gold and silk from Chang'an as a reward.

The crowd made noise until midnight, when Wei Linxian, who was on duty outside, suddenly entered the room quietly, leaned against Yang Xi and whispered a few words, and handed him something, Yang Xi smiled slightly when he heard this, and put the thing into his sleeve without a trace.Looking around, he saw that most of the people were already half drunk, so he ordered everyone to go back to rest on their own, and only Bei Chenqing and Yang Ye stayed behind.

Seeing his mysterious expression, the two of them couldn't hold back anymore: "What did Wei Linxian give you just now?"

Yang Xi took it out from his sleeve, it turned out to be a fish carved from red jade, about three inches long, the quality of jade was clear and the carving was exquisite.He unscrewed the mouth of the fish, pulled out a note from it, and said with a smile: "It was sent by Jing Shilang, and he has rushed to Wei Mengduo's army. He also said that he didn't plan to return to Luoyang for the time being. If there is anything, you will inform me in time. Little wolf, in the future, you will communicate with the person sent by Jing Shilang, and I will leave this matter to you, so you have to be more cautious."

Although Yang Ye is lazy in his daily life, he never shirks the things Yang Xi explained, but he was reluctant to negotiate with Jing Huaiyu, and he muttered: "He's annoying when I mention it! I can't handle him, let him Can't he negotiate directly with Mr. Ren? His master and apprentice happen to be very close. Even with Yunqi, I think he likes Yunqi very much. When he sees him, he will stare intently, wishing to eat a piece of meat. .”

Yang Xi frowned and said, "What's bothering you? As far as I know, Jing Shilang didn't offend you in any way. Why did you have such a big prejudice and forgot what I told you that day on the Tongguan tower. The sea is open to all people, Fang Cheng Wang Yang. Why can’t he tolerate him? Besides, Mr. Ren told me that if you want to contact Jing Huaiyu, he must not be in the first place, because if there is a mistake, you will not be able to explain it clearly. , so I have to be considerate of him, and we can only come forward in this matter. Although Jing Shilang agreed to surrender, but he is shrewd, tactful and complicated in nature, so it is most suitable for you. Yun Qi is honest, and he is also busy with military affairs. It’s even more difficult to deal with. You can’t let outsiders know about this matter. If you refuse to do it, who do you want me to go to?”

Hearing this, Yang Ye pounded the table loudly with his hands: "Brother, what you mean is that I am very cunning? Is it a match for that scheming servant Jing? I am so honest, and I look loyal..." Seeing Bei Chenqing beside him He couldn't stop laughing, so he rushed over and pushed him down on the couch. Bei Chenqing hurriedly refused, while persuading him: "Be obedient, let's go to Luoyang earlier, don't you want to go to Luoyang wholeheartedly? By the way , let you train those 600 people, how is the situation now?"

Yang Ye said, "I'll take you to see it tomorrow."

In the early morning of the second day, Yang Ye didn't sleep late, and took Bei Chenqing to see the 600 people he had picked out. Together with the guards he had brought before, they were practicing in an open field by the river, and the team leader was Wei Linxian.Bei Chenqing inspected it, nodded with a smile, and said, "Your personal soldier should be named after you. Either Hu Ben or Long Xiang."

Yang Ye said: "You know that I don't like studying, and I can't think of a good name. But you said that they made a special trip to prepare for the attack on Luoyang City in the future, so I just randomly named it 'Poluo' alright."

Bei Chenqing was dumbfounded, and said after a while: "Poluo? Poluohuhu? This is not good, it's so ugly, you should change it."

Yang Ye sneered and said: "No need, no need, concise, straightforward, and my brother also praised it well, saying that it suits me well. Your tiger and dragon are a bit more elegant. In fact, this name is second. It can kill you. Just enter Luoyang."

Yang Xi prepared enough food and grass, so he divided his troops into two groups. Yuan Ouming led the troops along the way from Tongguan to the east on Weihan Road. The opponent he faced was Bai Ling who was retreating to Hangu Pass.Yang Xi was careful, and tried to avoid Yuan Ouming meeting his former boss Wei Mengduo every time, so as to avoid embarrassment and unnecessary trouble.He personally led another group of soldiers and horses, crossed the Yellow River in batches, aimed at the next target, Jinzhong, and planned to detour to Linfen Shangdang all the way and turn south to attack Luoyang.And Wei Mengduo's large number of soldiers and horses are also stationed here, ready to fight.

The march was extremely fast this time, and within a few days the army approached the Linfen area. The vanguard met Wei Mengduo's Central Guards on a narrow road, and they fought several times. Beichenqing led the troops well and Wei Mengduo lost several times , had to retreat, while writing to the emperor, asking for more reinforcements.

Yang Tao kept receiving his residence papers in the court hall, and the more he received the papers, the more flustered he became, but he kept his face calm.After staying for a few days, he seemed to pass by Dali Temple again by accident, and turned in again.

Ling Shu had nothing to do, and was looking through some old files of Dali Temple in the study. Seeing Yang Tao's footsteps these days, he had to push the files aside and was about to get up to greet him. Yang Tao waved his hand and said, "No need, You sit down. I am so depressed in my heart, but I don’t know why, I passed by here, so I came in to see you.” He sat down on a chair casually, still far away from Ling Shu, and he followed The people served tea in a familiar way, and retreated out according to the usual practice.

Ling Shu didn't speak, and looked indifferent.Yang Tao looked at him for a long time, and said slowly: "You have spoken less and less these years, and it's the same when you met me. I remember that you were very well-behaved when you were a child. Although you didn't talk much, you always answered questions. At that time, I hadn't ascended the throne yet. , wherever you go, you follow. When someone is rude to me, you look at him nervously, for fear that he will bully me. Alas, but now..."

Ling Shudao: "Your Majesty, after I was 12 years old, His Majesty forbade me to follow His Majesty anymore. My fate is not good, and I shouldn't be too close to people."

Hearing this, Yang Tao rolled his eyes, smiled gently, and said: "Others think it's bad, but I think it's okay, otherwise I wouldn't let you follow me for so many years. Now at this critical moment of the survival of the country, it is just right Your good luck, but I don’t know if you will listen to my words.”

Ling Shudao: "I don't know what Your Majesty wants me to do."

Yang Tao sighed: "King Zhao and Yang Ye Beichenqing next to him have taken the fate to kill the wolf. Mr. Jing Shilang told me that only you can tear them down. If you can kill King Zhao and those culprits The culprit, it couldn’t be better, and the rebels will naturally disappear in smoke. I’m afraid you already understood it in your heart, and you’re still pretending to be confused here. How do you want me to remind you, so you’re willing to help me solve my problems?”

Ling Shu immediately said: "Of course I am willing to serve His Majesty and never betray His Majesty. It's just that I made an oath..."

Yang Tao suddenly cut off his words: "Don't mention your oath to me, do you dare to say that you are not an excuse? When you wanted to kill Jin Yaren, why did you pick up your sword and plan to go out?"

Ling Shudao: "When I was so angry, I almost broke my oath and caused a catastrophe, and then I regretted it deeply, so I have been thinking about it behind closed doors."

Yang Tao raised a finger and pointed at him, he didn't know what to say for a while, and said after a while: "You mean you won't go?"

Ling Shudao: "It's useless for me to go. When it comes to fate, it's illusory. I think Jing Shilang's words may not be credible. It's better to place hope on General Wei."

Yang Tao stood up angrily, and said angrily, "You don't want to try, how do you know it's useless? You still hate that little bastard Yang Ye, right? You've only met him a few times, and you really fell in love with him." Hot? I treat you like this, but at this critical moment of life and death, you shirk and refuse to do anything, and you are really raising you for nothing!" Grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it to the ground, and then walk away.

This teacup from the official kiln was specially used by Yang Tao when he came to Dali Temple. Last time he endured it and did not break it, but this time, the teacup did not escape the bad luck of being smashed to pieces and ended up dying. .

Ling Shu stared blankly at the broken porcelain pieces on the ground, but was silent.

Yang Tao left and never came again.Ling Shuluo's ears are clear, the battle ahead is getting tighter day by day, but he is here to watch the flowers bloom and fall, the clouds roll and the clouds relax, and he can only hear some sporadic news.It is said that Yang Xi's army pressed on every step of the way, sweeping across the sky and covering the sky. The flames of war spread from Fenglingdu to the east, and spread to the middle of Shanxi and the south of Shanxi, and there is a tendency to develop to Hebei.

The beacon smoke everywhere in the north of the Yellow River has little influence on the capital, as if it is thousands of miles away.I can only see that the stars are changing, the flowers bloom in sequence, and after the lotus is defeated, the sweet-scented osmanthus blooms all over the city again, with a rich and delicate fragrance, wafting through the streets and alleys of the capital.Seeing the mooncakes sent by the palace, Ling Shu asked in surprise, "It's Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Dong Ge said: "Yes, today's Mid-Autumn Festival." Ling Shu walked slowly to the window, his eyes swept over the swaying flowers and trees in the garden, the osmanthus shadows whirling, the moon in the sky was clear and bright, and the streamer was like jade. He whispered: "Indeed It's Mid-Autumn Festival, so fast."

But suddenly a person in the courtyard bypassed the screen wall and ran quickly along the Chaoshou corridor, it was Dong Quail.Waiting to go outside the door, report: "My lord, Your Majesty, he...he is here again!"

This time Yang Tao was helped in by two courtiers, one on the left and the other on the right. He stumbled all the way, and before turning the corridor, he called out, "Yuanmei, Yuanmei, are you there?"

Ling Shu stared blankly at his figure, and said after a while: "Your Majesty, are you drunk?"