Royal road

Chapter 257 Defense

In the deep palace of Luoyang City, Sima Tan sat blankly by the Ganoderma lucidum pool, looking at the thick green and shallow green in front of him, speechless for a long time.The scenery of the imperial garden is beautiful every day, just like this Meng Xia smoked wind, full of vitality.But he couldn't feel any relief, the chill in his bones was getting worse day by day.

Since last month, there have been a few more palace people around him.This is the woman Taifu Sima Yue specially sent to serve him, to teach him about room curtains.This is a common practice in the palace. At the beginning, Emperor Hui learned about personnel when he was 13 years old, and he was served by Xie Jiu, a talented person from Emperor Wudi's harem.It was also that woman who gave birth to the later Prince Minhuai.

He is also thirteen this year and has just had his first sperm. If he has sex with those women, will he be able to give birth to heirs?However, beside Emperor Hui, there is his father taking care of him, what about him?What exactly was Sima Yue sending those women for?

He has not yet married.Deep down in his heart, Sima Tan always knew what he was facing.If he hadn't followed Sima Yue's order back then, maybe he would have been buried in the wilderness long ago.But will that person let him get married safely and take back the power of the court?Maybe he wouldn't live to that time at all.Under such circumstances, the birth of any heir is nothing more than hammering a nail into his coffin.Wouldn't an infant prince be far better than an uncontrollable emperor?

He can't make these palace ladies pregnant.The little emperor's hand involuntarily grabbed his knee.The false emperor had been wiped out by Sima Yue. If it wasn't for the bandits making trouble in Yuzhou, which prevented him from returning to Luoyang, perhaps the security in Luoyang Palace would have been raised several levels at this moment.Now he can reject these palace servants on the grounds of convincing the late emperor, how long can this reason be used after Sima Yue returns?

In the past six months, he also secretly had contact with some ministers, but no one knew whether these people were credible or competent.Just like Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty who was imprisoned in Xudu by Emperor Wu of Wei back then, even with his father-in-law Dong Cheng who was a chariot general, wouldn't he be defeated in such a mess that he couldn't even protect his cronies?But he can't even find his wives and concubines...

"His Majesty……"

A voice rang in his ears, and Sima Tan was shocked and came back to his senses.Not daring to show the fear in his heart, he slowly raised his head, only to see Xiao Huangmen, who was serving him, standing beside him, and said in a low voice, "...Wang Situ, please see me."

What does Wang Yan want to do again?The little emperor suppressed his boredom, and whispered: "Please come in."

After a while, a handsome man with big sleeves fluttered into the royal garden.Just looking at his appearance, many people would probably not guess that he is over fifty years old, and looking at his demeanor, no one would have guessed that this person's nature is so disgusting.Looking at the smug smile on the other party's face, the little emperor pursed his lips, and asked, "Wang Situ looks happy, but what is the happy event?"

Wang Yan cupped his hands in a chic way: "Your Majesty, there is great joy. The camp of Yuzhou Wang Mi was broken by General Gou, and the rebel army has no leader. It will be cleared in a few days!"

What? !The little emperor thumped in his heart, the rebellion is about to be leveled?So Sima Yue is going back to Luoyang too?His lips trembled, and he pulled out a smile: "Thanks to the master's command. This time, I will reward you again..."

This is also the reason why Wang Yan entered the palace to face the saint. With a light cough, he said: "The Taifu has worked hard to wipe out the false emperor and put down the rebellious army. He has worked hard and can be the mainstay of the country. He will be the prime minister of Jin!"

Another prime minister!The little emperor moved his lips: "Naturally..."

Before Wang Yan finished speaking, he said again: "There are also five important towns in Yan, Yu, Si, Ji, and Jing, which should also be shepherded by the Tai Fu."

This is to serve as the state pastor of the five states?As the prime minister, and then as the governor of the state, what else could he do besides this crown?I'm afraid that he is only short of the status of a country supervisor!

The little emperor suppressed the trembling of his body, smiled and nodded: "...it should be sealed."

Seeing that the emperor nodded and promised two rewards, Wang Yan also heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.Recently, he has been very selfish, and has asked for the post of governor of Jingzhou and governor of Qingzhou for his younger brother Wang Cheng and his younger brother Wang Dun. How can he show his loyalty in front of Sima Yue without trying his best?

But this was not enough, Wang Yan laughed again: "There is still Jizhou, and the military disaster has been reduced. It was General Yiyan of Ningbei who came out to break the siege of Qinghe. Governor Ding wanted to make him a captain."

This is actually not the case.Judging from the military newspaper, Youzhou Wang Jun also spent a lot of effort to suppress the bandits, but Wang Jun, the Taiyuan Wang family, did not deal with Wang Yan very much at all, and the other party was so powerful, how could he give up all the advantages?On the contrary, the Jie general Yiyan fought exceptionally well, and he had few major generals in his hands.According to Wang Ping, the prefect of Wei County whom he sent, he likes officials and ranks the most.How about adding a western captain and also town Jizhou?Anyway, Sima Yue also led Jizhou Mu, Wang Jun was afraid that he would not be able to submit to the post of Captain.

He actually pushed Yiyan?The little emperor has an impression of this Jie person.Isn't this an important minister under Liang Zixi?Why did he vote for Wang Yan in just a few months?Is there no such thing as Lilu's unshakable loyalty in this world?

Suddenly, a flash of lightning flashed across his mind, and the little emperor was stunned.That's right, he is the righteous Emperor of Jin. Although he doesn't have real power in his hands, he might be able to seduce people with generous profits...

"Your Majesty?" Wang Yan raised his head in doubt before waiting for an answer.

The little emperor came to his senses and smiled slightly: "This should be decided by the Taifu."

Unexpectedly, the little emperor pushed the power of decision to Sima Yue, Wang Yan raised his eyebrows and did not refute.Sima Yue is in power, so he can make a decision with one word.But with his three-inch tongue, are you still afraid to say that he doesn't move?

Facing the young man pretending to be calm, Wang Yan smiled and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty's words are true."

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In the simple thatched hut, a middle-aged man in sackcloth knelt and sat in front of the desk.Emphasizing filial piety and linen clothes, guarding the thatched cottage alone, one can tell at a glance that it is a funeral for a close relative.Nowadays, in troubled times, there are really not many people who can act according to etiquette.After all, the days when one could become an official with filial piety and fame have long passed.But this person chose to live in the mourning house, which is really surprising.

He didn't look overly mournful or haggard and emaciated.On the contrary, the heroic spirit between the eyebrows, coupled with the still tall and straight figure who is over [-] years old, is even more dignified, courageous and courageous.

But at this moment, he didn't pick up the books on the table, but sat in front of the desk, thinking about something.

He never thought that if he rejected Sima Yue's offer to join the army and retreated to his hometown, someone would come to recruit him.Moreover, it was the governor of Bingzhou.

The position of Shi, the head of the general's mansion, can be regarded as a high position.But for the official rank he had held in the past, it was a bit low.And Sima Yue didn't even answer, so why did he choose from a governor of Bingzhou?

It's just that the envoy sent by that person is really moving.Dong Zheng the world, save the people from the fire and water, wipe out the hypocrites... everything is what he expected.When Sima Yue invited him that day, he was only allowed an official salary, and he was not an important position under his subordinates. How could he say such things?The changes in Bingzhou in the past two years are really surprising.Should this post of long history be accepted?

After thinking for a long time, the man still shook his head.Judging from the situation, Wang Pengzu was afraid that he was going to send his troops south.If there was a war between Youzhou and Bingzhou, how could he go to work in Bingzhou when his whole family was in Fanyang?It's a pity that although Wang Jun is powerful, he is not much stronger than Sima Yue.I just don't know what happened to the person from Bingzhou...

Just as he was thinking about something, someone outside the hut suddenly asked, "Fifth brother, are you there?"

Hearing that voice, the man frowned: "Taizhi? Please come in."

A young man walked into the thatched hut through the curtain. When he saw the person in front of the case, his eyes immediately lit up, and he knelt down opposite him: "I heard that someone from Bingzhou made the fifth brother a long history? Can the fifth brother agree?"

Unexpectedly, this clan brother actually asked this matter, he shook his head: "If the mourning period is not over, I should refuse."

Hearing this answer, the young man seemed a little regretful, and sighed: "In this way, I can only go to Jinyang alone."

"Are you going to Jinyang? What are you going to do?"

"Jinyang Chongwen Academy has begun to recruit talents! I heard that the "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" published by Bingzhou was written by two teaching assistants in Chongwen Academy. They are also the personal disciples of Mr. Liu. How could I miss it?! It is famous, and there is also the Zangshu Pavilion that contains thousands of volumes, and it is not to be missed! It would be such a blessing to be selected into the Chongwen Library!" The young man spoke very fast, and his face flushed with excitement.

I didn't expect this clan brother to go to Bingzhou because of this, it's really dumbfounding: "But there may be a war in Youbing, so it may not be safe to go here..."

Before he finished speaking, the other party interrupted decisively: "That's why we have to move forward quickly! Books are no better than others. A fire will disappear. If you can't hear the unheard of things and know the unknown, how can you go?" Not to waste this life?!"

These words silenced the people behind the case.After a long time, he sighed softly: "Taizhi, you are almost at the end of the year. Haven't you thought about your future?"

"Bingzhou has a system of departments, and even poor scholars can get into the rankings. With my talents, how difficult is it to become an official in Bingzhou?" The young man asked back.

Bingzhou is not an imperial court, and if you become an official there, you will be inferior to others.However, the words circled around his mouth twice, but he still couldn't get out.What is the use of the Qingliu officials of the imperial court now?Sima Yue has ulterior motives, Luoyang is undercurrents, where can he go?Compared with other states and counties that are in decline, Bingzhou is really a rare and good place to go.

In the end, Zu Ti said, "It's not a bad idea to go to Bingzhou. It's just that you have to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and don't get involved in the war."

"Fifth brother, are you really not going?" Zu Taizhi was still a little unwilling. If his clan brother accepted the requisition and went to Bingzhou by himself, wouldn't he also have a backer?

"As I said, we still need to get married..." Zu Ti raised his hand and stopped the other party's conversation, "But if you enter Bingzhou, you can tell me the situation in the state in detail. If it is true what the Tathagata Envoy said, you should also Not impossible."

Hearing what the clan brother said, Zu Taizhi's eyes became brighter, and he nodded vigorously: "I will definitely find out for the fifth brother!"