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5. Cai Luan sings a ballad

When Li Shi returned to the bedroom, the official Tan Zhi came back to report and said that the corridor of the Xuanzheng Hall was broken down due to storm a few days ago.

"Then let them find someone to repair it."

"But everyone, October is Kuigang's month. According to Yin and Yang Officials, it is not suitable to use earth and wood." Tan Zhizhong was a little embarrassed.

"I have never believed in these things." Li Shi's attitude was more firm and asked someone to practice immediately, no matter what Feng Shui or Feng Shui it is, it is auspicious or unlucky.

"Do you have something to say or not?" Tan Zhizhong stood with his hands and bowed his back, his face full of humble smiles.

"Tell me."

"In fact, the reason why I was so worried was that a few days ago, there was a female practitioner named Wu Cailuan who was practicing Taoism in Zhongnan Mountain on Fang Street in Jingcheng (the emperor frowned, and this name seemed a bit familiar). The female officials, dyeing workers and musicians in the palace liked to listen to her preaching recently. It is said that the calculation is the most effective. But after the corridor of the Xuanzheng Hall was broken that day, I heard that Wu Cailuan sang "The main yamen is standing, Lin Mingwei; Kuigang, Wei Yue rebelled". The old yamen was frightened and dared not hide it from everyone."

When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but murmur the words "The official yamen is established, and the Ming Dynasty is in danger; Kuigang is made, and Wei Yue rebelled."

Linming is a county name, namely Handan.

In the eighth year of Dali, Xue Song, the governor of Xiang, Ci, Xing and Ming prefectures, died. The court attempted to take back the four prefectures, but Tian Chengsi took the opportunity to rob them. In the end, Xiangzhou and Mingzhou were taken away by Tian Chengsi, and the court only obtained Xing, Ci and Linming prefectures.

But even so, Tian Chengsi still felt very uncomfortable, because Xingzhou, Cizhou and Linming happened to occupy the "side-belly position" west of Weibo Town, and were connected with Li Baozhen Zelu Zhao Yijun (that is, the place that must be fought for in ancient times, Shangdang) of the court, and they were mutually supportive. Once there was any movement in Weibo Town, Li Baozhen could directly pass through the towering Taihang, appear in Xing, Ci, and drive straight into the hinterland of Weibo Town through the plain.

Therefore, for Wei Botian, only by capturing Xing, Ci and Linming County, can the sphere of influence be promoted to the Taihang Mountains. This is called "blocking the mountain" in military geography, so that his sphere of influence will be safe. On the other hand, if these three places are allowed to be loyal to the court, it will be like "having eyes in the belly", which can be said to be unable to sleep or eat.

At this time, Li Shi thought about the songs sung by Wu Cailuan. Could it be that the refiner’s intention was not to cultivate or not to build Xuanzheng Hall, but to warn me: Once this winter passes, Wei Bo Town (Tianxiong Army) and Ji Town (Chengde Army) will rebel? Kuigang, Wei Yue rebelled—Wei is Weizhou, and Yue is Chengde Li Weiyue? In other words, Wei Bo Tian Yue wants to seize Linming, and Li Weiyue wants to force the imperial court?

"Where is this refiner now?"

"I don't know, the old slave also sent someone to investigate, and it seemed that he disappeared in Zhongnan Mountain and the clouds were invisible." Tan Zhizhong said mysteriously.

Li Shi said he didn't have to worry about these things. Xuanzheng Hall was the place where the court meeting was concerned, and it was related to the prestige of the court. How could it not be repaired? But the emperor later issued an edict asking Li Baozhen Zhaoyi Army and Li Mian's Yongping Army (garrisoned in Bian Song) to prepare for combat, just in case.

"When necessary, the troops of the Shence Army Li Sheng and Zhu Zhongliang, including the Shence Army in the west of Jingxi Purun, Linyou, Fengtian and other places, were also ready to rush to Guandong.

At the same time, the envoys of promotion and demotion were sent to Weibo, Hebei, and Tian Yue was allowed to dismiss the troops, hand over the household registration, and hand over the documents to the court."

"Then Liu Yan?" Tan Zhizhong deliberately asked the Gui Manager Gui Strategy this time.

It seems to be speculating on the emperor's attitude.

The emperor thought about it and said that he would not have to make things difficult for him anymore. The country is so difficult now. Liu Yan has a good relationship with several towns, but it is definitely not a conspiracy with them. Once there is a change, he can regain power or mediate from it. This piece is useful to keep it.

At the same time, at night, the prime minister called Li Zhou back at Yang Yan's house and asked him to go to Xiangyang for another trip.

Li Zhou was so sad that he obviously didn't want to accept this order.

He heard Yang Yan's words before, and entered Jingzhou City to inform the rebellious soldiers. His entourage was killed and he almost died. All his positions were taken away by Gao Yueheng, and he thought he was unlucky.

Unexpectedly, Yang Yan gave him the same mission this time and went south to tell Liang Chongyi.

Yang Yanhong discussed it and asked Li Zhou to go this time to make a good statement on behalf of the court, to protect Liang Chongyi, his family, and the titles and interests of his generals, and to successfully resolve the matter of Shandong Dongdao. "As long as Liang Chongyi is willing to return to the court, then Li Xilie of Caizhou wants to embezzle Xiangyang, there will be no excuses. This is the blessing of the court." Then Yang Yan said, this is also your blessing - I promise you that as long as you complete your mission, the position of the Zhongshu Sheren will be yours after you come back. No, you will go to Xiangyang as the Zhongshu Sheren.

Li Zhou did not dare to offend the priest, so he could only accept it.

"Very good. I will personally see you at Baqiao Post in three days."

In fact, Li Zhou understood that the so-called "farewell" means that Yang Yan was not at ease with him enough.

On the day of farewell, Yang Yan and a large group of court officials came to Baqiao Post with great might, held a banquet, and lent willows and wrote poems, giving Li Zhou enough face. Yang Yan also hoped to use this to send the greatest signal of kindness to Liang Chongyi of Shandong Dongdao, "As long as you surrender to the court, you will never do anything to you. The attitude of this Zhonglang is the representative."

At the inn banquet, Yang Yan, who was sitting on the table, saw Cui Qing again and said enthusiastically, "Brother Cui Shiba is fine?"

Cui Qing was also very moved and bowed to Yang Yan. Yang Yan hurriedly said that you and I don’t have to be like this. After a few drinks, Yang Yan felt embarrassed again.

After all, he never fulfilled his promise and gave Cui Qing half of his position. Seeing Cui Qing's hot and honest eyes, Yang Yan felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't want to agree to him in front of everyone. In that case, others would ridicule him for giving him an official position to an official official. Since his gangster Zhang Zhu and Shen Jiji were beaten by the emperor, he has now become cautious.

Therefore, until the end of the banquet, Yang Yan still did not speak.

On the side of Shuichuan in front of the Baqiao Post Tower, Li Zhou held an envoy in his hand, waiting for the boat while secretly feeling uneasy.

Although Yang Yan left, the burden in his heart was particularly heavy than before.

He couldn't help but think of Yuan Xiulai, who was on the envoy to the Uighurs.

Yuan Xiu was originally from the Censorate, and was once the Censor General. Later, he gave up his wife because of a little conflict. According to normal concept, it is nothing for men in the Tang Dynasty to divorce his wife. However, Yuan Xiu's wife is not an ordinary person, but the daughter of Wang Yi, the former minister of the Ministry of Personnel, "Taiyuan Wang Family". Wang Yi also has a younger brother named Wang Chong, who is also a great man. In the fifth year of Dali, he recruited troops alone and quelled the rebellion in Lingnan. Now he is the governor of Fenzhou. So if Yuan Xiu's wife is divorced, how could his wife's family be willing to give up? The complaint was sent to the Censorate, Yuan Xiu was also bold and refused to report it. As a result, he was directly impeached and expelled from the list (losing his political identity).
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