Devil’s Advent

A faint cloud of smoke rises,

Lord Zheng Hou was dressed in a black python robe,

Riding on Pixiu,

Looking at the approaching team ahead.

In the opposite team, Xu Wenzu was riding a horse. The panting of that horse was obviously much heavier than that of his companions, and the white air he exhaled was mixed with foam, which clearly showed that it was difficult.

Zheng Fan here,

Maybe it's finally reached the top position,

people

From time to time, I can't help but want to ruminate on the past;

I still remember the first time I met Xu Wenzu, it was on the streets of Hutou City, and I was still arguing with the blind man about the initial cognition of this world;

Then,

Xu Wenzu rode his brave beast and broke the half-year-long peaceful life that belonged to him and belonged to the demon kings.

In the dark, maybe it really has its own will;

Over the past few years, attacking Gan, conquering Jin, chasing the wild, conquering Chu...

but you have to say,

If you didn’t see Xu Pangpang riding a Piston pass by you like that that day,

Maybe that night when the demon kings asked themselves whether they want to be a rich man or do something,

Zheng Fan really might choose the former.

A fat butterfly once flapped his wings, affecting the situation in the entire east.

"Hahaha, Brother Zheng, you really miss me!"

Xu Wenzu turned over and got off the horse. When he landed, he staggered back several steps in a row. Maybe he was too excited, or maybe he wanted to show off his "shaking health" on purpose, or maybe we will meet again in a few years, and the other party is already wearing a python robe , my heart must be a little nervous;

In short,

Xu Pangpang fell to the ground with his buttocks.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Lord Zheng Hou laughed loudly, instead of holding back deliberately, he turned over and got off Pixiu, and walked over on his own initiative.

The guards around Xu Wenzu wanted to help him up, but Xu Wenzu pushed him away.

Zheng Fan stepped forward naturally, grabbed Xu Wenzu's shoulder with one hand and grabbed Xu Wenzu's hand with the other, and mobilized some energy and blood to pull Xu Wenzu up.

Subsequently,

Zheng Fan patted the dust on his back and buttocks, everything was very natural.

"Tsk tsk..."

Xu Wenzu smacked his lips.

Zheng Fan smiled and said, "Are you moved?"

"Straight mother thief, you are better at pretending than my brother, hahaha."

Zheng Fan shook his head, stepped back half a step, and looked at Xu Wenzu's face.

The years seem to have left no marks on him;

In the past, frozen age would be used to describe those women who are naturally beautiful and do not look old as they age;

But now, Zheng Fan feels that this word is really appropriate to describe fat people.

He was white and fat last year, he was white and fat last year, and he is still white and fat today.

However, in today's world, fat is not regarded as unhealthy, but men regard fat as beautiful. Walking on the road with a fat body is similar to the role played by famous cars and watches in later generations.

"Here, there is still one day away from Yingdu." Xu Wenzu said.

"Picking you up in Yingdu is a little too insignificant, so I have to come out to greet you no matter what."

"Hahaha, yes, yes."

"I'll set up a camp ahead, so I can calm you down, brother."

"Well, yes, yes."

The scale of the camp is not large, after all, it is not used for marching and fighting. Besides, the guards on the outside and the cavalry I brought from Fengxin City are enough to protect my safety.

Don't say that Xujiabao was "rebelled\

,"It is at this time that there is another "Dingjiabao" and "Lijiabao" reversed, and a few troops from the Jin camp are transferred out. Lord Zheng Houye will not refuse to defend the stronghold at all, but will directly lead his subordinates to fight out, that's it self-confidence.

into the tent,

Xu Wenzu sat down one step at a time,

The relaxed expression on his face before disappeared, and he said with emotion:

"Brother Zheng, this land in Jin is much more unstable than I imagined."

"How about Jinxi?" Zheng Fan asked.

"It's much more practical than Jindong." Xu Wenzu replied.

Zheng Fan nodded, "Because the imperial court killed Helian's family and Wenren's family to the point of near extinction, even if there were a few fish that slipped through the net, there would be no big waves."

The conversation instantly entered a serious state, and the two of them did not warm up too much at all.

"But Prince Cheng's mansion is not easy to deal with. There are so many eyes staring at him." Xu Wenzu licked his lips, "Right now, he is still a standard orphan and widow."

"Didn't the Taizu of the Qian Kingdom also bully the orphans and widows and take away the foundation? Didn't the Emperor Taizong of the Qian Kingdom also kill and disable his elder brother's lineage for so many generations?

If Jin people, if that palace is willing to live an honest life, then we will give him a peaceful life, if there is chaos instead, we have to knock him down with a stick to make him sober. "

Xu Wenzu nodded, "That's right, actually, before I came here, I also thought that the situation in Yingdu is no different.

One, it is to ensure the logistics of your Pingxihou Mansion, and let you help me solve all the things that need to use troops in the four directions;

Second, it is to bring Yingdu completely under the rule of my Dayan. Some people, who cherish their homeland, just drink and complain, so it doesn't matter. His claws were cut off. "

Speaking of which,

Xu Wenzu looked up at Zheng Fan, and said:

"But the second one, if one is not good, it will easily ruin the situation."

Zheng Fan smiled,

road:

"In Xueyuan, I will be the only one who will go to Caogu for a few years, and the people of Chu will not be able to make the Northern Expedition in a few years. It would be a pity if we don't take advantage of this opportunity to take care of the people of Jin.

Besides, there was the incident of poisoning at the banquet, and the assassination of the Fifth Highness in the back;

You are the new prefect, it can be said that you have not taken office yet, and the excuse of having a fit has already been sent to your desk. There are three fires for a new official to take office, and you have to search all over the mountains and plains. "

"What happened this time?" Xu Wenzu narrowed his eyes.

The topic finally came to the assassination of Xu Wenzu that just happened.

Zheng Fan shook his head and said: "To defend the land of Jin, we must rely on the Jin army. To put it bluntly, there are still people behind this matter, but it is not a last resort, let's not liquidate the Jin army with fanfare.

How about this,

Anyway, I’ve already come out, I’ll go to the Jin army’s barracks all around Yingdu on behalf of my elder brother, and give my elder brother a warm spot, next, who do you want to seize the military power, who’s official, or want to make another arrangement Whoever gets on will be more relaxed. "

The prefect was originally a grasp of military power and local governance power, especially in newly conquered lands like Yingdu, where the prefect had greater power.

"Brother, you are Lord Hou, and the fief is not here. Brother, I know that you are doing it for my own good. I am also very happy that you did this. I know better. After you have gone through this way, Yingdu will be in power next time. Brother, I will be better." in hand.

but,

If this matter gets out, it may cause criticism. "

The censor may participate, your Hou's mansion is in Fengxin City, what's the matter, you are not satisfied, and you still want to recruit the Jin army from Yingdu?

Zheng Fan shook his head casually,

road:

"As long as it is beneficial to Dayan, I, Zheng Fan, will do it, *****."

"Oh, brother, you haven't changed, you're still the same Zheng Fan, you're still my brother Zheng!"

actually,

From the beginning of Xu Wenzu's wrestling,

Now that Xu Wenzu has expressed his concerns,

In fact, they are all testing.

Scholars should treat each other with admiration for three days. Now, the two identities have been reversed. Although Xu Wenzu verbally called "Brother Zheng" and "Brother Zheng" very courteously, in fact, whether the friendship between the two parties is still there or whether it is still useful depends on him. Actually not sure.

People, after all, change.

Zheng Fan's side is to give him a reassurance.

After all, for a period of time, Xu Wenzu was still the target of Zheng Fan and the blind man who needed to plan strategies frequently. Therefore, Zheng Fan knew Xu Wenzu very well.

This is a very ambitious fat man;

He won't just be satisfied with Xiao Gui and Cao Sui, he must make a piece of his own achievements.

What's more, in this person's bones, there is a big Yan chauvinism.

In the past, he was loyal to the Marquis of Zhenbei, but now, Marquis of Zhenbei's attitude is very clear. Therefore, Xu Wenzu has long pursued his lifelong pursuit, becoming Kuangfu Yan and aspiring to become the world's champion.

From the bottom of his heart, he doesn't look down on Jin people;

What Zheng Fan suggested earlier was not deliberately fanning the flames, because Xu Wenzu would definitely do it, and he would definitely do it cruelly.

perhaps,

The imperial court chose Xu Wenzu to replace Mao Mingcai because they wanted to further control Yingdu.

Mao Mingcai's unity policy played a big role in the Eastern Expedition and the subsequent battle against Chu. Now that the battle is over, it's time to clean up the interior.

The meeting between the two sides began with reminiscing about the old days, and soon reached a consensus.

That is, you, Xu Wenzu, just toss and clean up, and if there is any trouble, the Pingxihou Mansion will be responsible for it.

When a new official takes office, it is best to be ruthless, because at that time, any trouble can be blamed on the predecessor, and it is said that it is a hole dug by the predecessor. I am filling the hole for him or piercing the abscess. .

Anyway,

As long as there is no large-scale mutiny or uprising, the imperial court will turn a blind eye.

The guarantee of the former comes from the support of the military power, that is, the Pingxihou Mansion.

"Huh... Tired."

After talking about the business, Xu Wenzu finally relaxed.

He is not afraid of having too many things to do, but he is afraid of not doing things smoothly. Now, instead, he has an eagerness to fly to Yingdu to start work as soon as possible.

"Hehe, I have prepared a hot pot over there."

"Haha, okay, okay, your dishes are all exquisite and delicious. I've been hungry for a long time, but..."

Xu Wenzu hesitated for a moment, but said:

"Brother Zheng."

"What's the matter, brother, tell me, after all, the two of us are fateful friends. Although you used to be my upper peak, and now I have a higher title than you, I, Zheng Fan, am not an ungrateful person. Back then, brother I will always remember the kindness you gave me with all your strength."

"The court has already let out the wind. In the second half of the year, the two princes will enter Beijing."

"Well, I can't say, I have to go too." Zheng Fan smiled, "Probably, it's about establishing the country."

Xu Wenzu lowered his voice,

The eyes narrowed slightly, but because of the fleshy face, two slits formed directly,

"Brother, is it just Ding Guoben?"

Zheng Fan looked at Xu Wenzu,

Xu Wenzu gritted his teeth,

continued:

"There is also military power."

………

It was night, Gou Moli walked to He Chunlai's side, he saw He Chunlai sitting there, drinking alone.

"What's the matter, betraying one of your own for the first time, feeling uncomfortable?"

He Chunlai shook his head,

road:

"I told Mr. Liu Hui that I am from the Hou Mansion and I am working for Lord Pingxi now."

"Oh?" Gou Moli was a little surprised.

"Mr. Liu Hui told me that this is a good thing. He is also teaching in the palace, and he always has to make ends meet."

"Hehe, the old man is quite transparent."

"Mr. Liu Hui said that he had already accepted the situation where the Yan people ruled, but in the battle against Chu, the Yan people broke the embankment to escape the navy. He couldn't see this matter. He was depressed and he was angry.

Sir thank me,

Said that I gave him a chance to scold the new prefect with his bones. "

"Free and easy."

"Sir, I don't agree with raising troops again. I think that some people in Jindi will not be able to do things if they want to do something. In the past, there may be opportunities, but after the establishment of the Pingxihou Mansion, there is no chance at all.

If you want to make trouble in the future, it will only make life more miserable, and let the Yan people continue to treat me as a Jinren, and the gains outweigh the losses.

Mr. said,

Anyway, they are all from the Xia Dynasty.

Eight hundred years ago,

The ancestors of the Jin people and the Yan people were also officials in the same dynasty and worshiped the same emperor;

This is a family, it's no big deal to divide into two, and then go back together. "

"Hehehe." Gou Moli smiled, "This is what I feel most uncomfortable about you Xia people, you Xia people have blown out your brains, but in the end you can put down your knives and guns, saying that you are a family.

Where are we savages?

Hundreds of years ago, we were actually beaten to the ground, but look, look, Jin people, Chu people, and Yan people still regard us savages as heretics. "

"It will be fine." He Chunlai comforted, "I think, in the eyes of Lord Hou, there seems to be no distinction between Yan, Jin, or even savages."

Gou Moli yawned and ended the topic directly.

road:

"Then what else did the old man say? How about his family? Didn't you entrust your protection?"

"Mr. has no heirs, and his wife has not continued after his death."

"It's okay, walk freely, before leaving, scold the new prefect again, it's worth it."

He Chunlai hesitated and said:

"I think that although the new prefect is fat, but he can chat and laugh with Lord Hou, it is not easy to think about it."

"In this world, anyone who can eat fat and not be swallowed by others is not someone to be messed with."

"I'm worried that there will be another bloodbath in Yingdu next."

"Then the old man is not worried. It's fun to scold. What are you worrying about? Since the old man dared to scold, it's possible that he didn't know what this move meant. , it offended him severely, and filled him with anger."

"That……"

Gou Moli patted He Chunlai on the shoulder,

road:

"The people who died in the bloody storm are all dignitaries. What does it have to do with the common people? I even think that the reason why the old man readily agreed to cooperate with you is that he has long been displeased with the officialdom and dignitaries in Yingdu. The families of these ministers have been ruined even more."

He Chunlai breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Hearing what you said, I feel much more at ease."

"Yes, sometimes you have to make up some nonsense to deceive yourself, so that life can be easy, hehe."

He Chunlai nodded, relieved, but he seemed to have thought of something, and asked:

"What does Hou Ye mean, it seems that he won't return to Yingdu for the time being?"

"Well, I'm going to stay outside for two days."

"stay?"

"Because it's inconvenient to go back now, temporarily."

...

The new prefect of Yingdu,

Xu Wenzu came to take up his post.

The team entered from the west gate of Yingdu, and on the street where Yingdu's former Tianjie is now Shangguan Street, drinks have been arranged to welcome the wind.

Ying is both civil and military, and they are all waiting.

Mao Mingcai even put on his official uniform and was supported to stand there.

After Xu Wenzu came in, there was a series of ceremonies first, and on both sides, people gathered to watch the excitement.

When he saw Mao Mingcai standing there with the support,

Xu Wenzu dismounted immediately, trotted forward, and personally supported Mao Mingcai.

"Tianhan, you're sick again, you shouldn't have come, even if you came, you should be in a sedan chair."

Mao Mingcai smiled and said:

"I am a civil servant in Dayan, and I don't like to sit in a sedan chair. People will laugh at me."

Instead,

Mao Mingcai held Xu Wenzu's hand,

continued:

"I'm done with my work here. I don't want merit but no fault. I've managed to maintain the situation for the past two years. Now that the battle is over, it's up to you.

Prefect's mansion, I've already packed it up, I'll stay at the inn tonight, I've thought about everything in advance for you as soon as I go through the formalities and handover.

I want to go back to Beijing, and miss your Majesty. "

Showing your feelings in public is actually the most sincere political confession.

Of course,

Neither Mao Mingcai nor Xu Wenzu are young buds in the officialdom, but as veterans in the officialdom, what they are good at is actually trading some interests and achieving them in public.

For example, Mao Mingcai left in a free and easy way without any attachments. In exchange, one is Xu Wenzu's quick takeover, and the other is that Mao Mingcai's cronies and original team members left behind will directly become Xu Wenzu's cronies and people.

This can also be regarded as an explanation to those who have followed me. The opportunity is given to you. Whether you can hold on to the new thigh depends on your own ability.

Xu Wenzu also expressed his approval of this plan with his attitude.

Because Xu Wenzu will be very busy next time,

his broadsword,

Already hungry and thirsty!

He didn't have time at all, and he didn't want to take pictures slowly, and play another game of arranging the power struggle of his cronies.

Time does not wait for me, seize the day and night, I just want to kill people!

Holding Mao Mingcai's hand,

turn around,

A group of civil and military personnel from Yingdu came to pay their respects.

headed by

It was Situ Yu, Prince Cheng,

As a prince, he stood at the front, ready to pay a half salute to Xu Wenzu.

Xu Wenzu immediately handed Mao Mingcai over to his subordinates, stepped forward quickly, and supported Situ Yu,

shouted:

"My lord, my lord, this can't be done, this can't be done, it should be the lord who asked Fukang, how can I ask my lord to salute my lord."

There was a warm current in Situ Yu's heart immediately.

My family knows their own affairs, and Yingdu's heaven has long been not Situ's, but Yan people's.

However, if he can gain enough respect, it will be a rare courtesy and satisfaction for a young man who is only in his teens.

it seems that

The new prefect,

Nice guy, very polite.

"Little Wang..."

Situ Yu was about to speak some scene words,

But was directly interrupted by Xu Wenzu,

Xu Wenzu grabbed Situ Yu's hand, but leaned back,

He asked Wen Wu behind him:

"I heard that there were assassins in Yingdu a while ago, and many people died. The fifth prince was also assassinated?"

Situ Yu froze for a moment,

Immediately nodded and said:

"Exactly, His Royal Highness is still..."

Xu Wenzu interrupted Situ Yu again,

shouted even louder:

"I have even heard that the Marquis of Pingxi is on the rocky mountain. In order to protect the safety of the prince's daughter, he ordered to protect the prince. If the prince leaves the palace, all the guards in the palace will be guilty of dereliction of duty?"

"This..." Situ Yu's face turned pale.

At this time,

Mao Ming, who had already had a premonition, immediately turned his attention to his confidant and beloved general Ran Min.

And Ran Min,

Not even waiting for Mao Mingcai's gaze to remind him,

Just after Xu Wenzu finished asking,

He directly stepped forward to salute and replied: "Returning to the words of the adults, it is exactly!"

Xu Wenzu turned to look at Ran Min and asked:

"Who are you?"

"Responding to your lord's words, the low-ranking Yingdu patrols the city's captain, Ran Min, a native of Tiancheng County."

To say where he is from is to tell Xu Wenzu that he is from Yan, and is... from his own family.

Xu Wenzu nodded,

He reached out and patted the back of Situ Yu's cold hand,

He whispered in harmony:

"Your Majesty, don't worry, there are officials here, and I will definitely guarantee your safety."

"Many, thank you so much..."

Again, without waiting for the prince to finish speaking,

Xu Wenzu turned and shouted:

"The captain of the patrolling department listens to the order!"

"The humble job is here!"

"It is an unforgivable crime for all the guards in the palace to neglect their duties and ignore the safety of the prince. I will arrest you immediately as a prefect given by the emperor as a prefect."

Ran Min immediately knelt down on one knee:

"Humble post obeys!"

But Ran Min didn't rush to get up,

Instead, he said:

"My lord doesn't know, these days a lot of thieves have been arrested inside and outside Yingdu City, and the prison is already full."

Xu Wenzu laughed,

road:

"In that case,

Then you don't have to go to jail.

directly...

cut it. "