Chapter 263 Brother Wei, that Was the Best Time for You and Me

As Wei Yuan's voice fell, everything in the Xuanzheng Hall seemed to be completely silent, and the sound of needle dropping could be heard.

The dozen or so eunuchs standing in the palace felt a little depressed at this moment, as if they were going to be out of breath.

After about a while of tea, Zhao Zhen looked at Wei Yuan with squinted eyes, coughed a few times, and said in a deep voice:

"Tell me the truth, you are so committed to military reform in Yanbian, what are your intentions?"

Wei Yuan pretended to be stunned, raised his head and looked at Zhao Zhen, cupped his hands and said: "I am brave and courageous, just for the eternal prosperity of the country!"

Zhao Zhen sighed: "Can't we just leave these things to the future?"

Wei Yuan said: "In the official family, ministers can wait, but in Zhou Dynasty, they cannot wait."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand, "Step back."

"Guan family." Wei Yuan wanted to say something more.

However, Zhao Zhen no longer planned to give him any chance.

"I'm tired."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan had no choice but to return disappointed.

Zhao Zhen shook his head, "What do you know? It's already sunset, I don't want to be troublesome anymore, and I don't have the energy."

Suddenly there were tears in Mr. Zhu’s eyes.

On weekdays, people around here often see some powerful people.

When Wei Yuan left the imperial city and walked on the royal road, he felt quite complicated, a little dull and miserable.

"Commander Wei, please get on the chariot?"

"Meet Mr. Wei and General Xu"

In this way, the situation played by Wei Yuan and others can be said to be full of loopholes and difficult to correct.

Zhao Zhen said: "It's not about the Yanbian Army reform."

It is said that the Holy Lord has been admired by everyone for forty years, but in the past few years, he has still done a few things that are stupid and unworthy of publicity.

But the restructuring in Yanbian is a big deal!

Xu Changzhi cupped his hands and said: "Brother Wei, you are a very busy man. Yesterday you went to the palace to discuss matters, and today you inspect the new army. I must have the opportunity to see you."

Everything has become more cautious.

After he leaves.

He knew that Zhao Zhen did not want to be a director, otherwise he would not sit back and watch the party struggle situation become more serious, otherwise he would not let the two prime ministers fight to the death.

If it were Zhao Zhen when he was young, once a case of treason by a servant around him came up, it would be impossible to hand it over to the Imperial City Division for trial.

On the way, Manager Zhu curiously asked: "Your Majesty, Lord Wei has just returned to the capital. I'm afraid he hasn't had a good rest for a few days. Why is he here again in the palace?"

In addition, there are some things that are difficult to understand.

Wise men such as Han Wu and Li Longji were not immune, let alone Zhao Zhen.

When they reached the end of the royal road, they saw Xu Changzhi standing at the end of the Bianhe Bridge, "Brother Wei, what are you worried about?"

Since he was able to stay and walk, Zhao Zhen has been reflecting on his actions, and suddenly he gradually understood why, let alone the emperor, even some of the senior officials in the central government who were in their twilight years remained silent.

"Changzhi?" Wei Yuan's eyes lit up and he stepped forward quickly, "Changzhi, what have you been busy with these days? Why haven't I seen you for two days since I returned to Beijing?"

Manager Zhu helped Zhao Zhen return to the palace in a sedan chair.

Xu Changzhi was stunned, "Guangyuntai?"

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Zhao Zhen wanted a posthumous name, so in the last years when he was still emperor and still on earth, he didn't want anything to go wrong.

"Your Majesty, your illness will be cured sooner or later, and you will definitely live a long life."

Wei Yuan shook his head as a response.

First, he organized and launched the Two Kings Case, and second, in order to replenish his internal treasury, he actually used conspiracies and tricks to plot against the small Japanese country, which was really inappropriate.

Wei Yuan grabbed Xu Changzhi's wrist and said, "Let's go to Guangyuntai to have a drink."

Mr. Zhu said: "I hope your majesty won't blame me for talking too much. I shouldn't discuss the political affairs of the front palace. I'm just curious. Is there really no way to change this military reform?"

When these people saw the two of them, they all quickly bowed their heads and bowed.

A small part of the people living near the Royal Road and Bianhe Bridge were from wealthy families, and most of them either had someone in their family who was serving as an official in the government, such as a police officer, a prisoner, etc., and some people had a good family background.

Fortunately, Wei Yuan also knew that Zhao Zhen at this moment was too lazy to bother with these complicated matters.

At least it must be a joint trial among three departments. For example, after the Imperial City Department investigates the case, it will be handed over to the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Kaifeng Prefecture for trial and judgment.

After saying that, he pulled Xu Changzhi and walked in the direction of Guangyuntai.

Zhao Zhen sighed, "There will never be an emperor in the world for ten thousand years. I have been the emperor for forty years. I don't want to mention the last few years."

Shen Qing followed Wei Yuan and bowed slowly.

Naturally, many people have seen Wei Yuan and Xu Changzhi.

Any wise emperor will always do something that ordinary people cannot understand in his old age.

Wei Yuan nodded firmly, "Guangyuntai."

It’s not that I don’t send it, but that I’m afraid of making mistakes and losing my security in the late season.

The two of them had long been accustomed to these greetings and ignored the people along the way.

"Shen Qing, please return to camp for now."

"And you guys go back home first. If Madam asks, just tell me that Changzhi called me to go to Fanlou for a drink."

Wei Yuan gave a few instructions.

Xu Changzhi frowned slightly and said, "When should I call you to go to Fan Tower?"

He couldn't help but feel a little curious, "Brother Wei is also henpecked?"

Wei Yuan said: "Even if I go to Guangyuntai, your sister-in-law doesn't dare to do anything to me."

Xu Changzhi said: "Then why did you tell me that you were going to Fanlou?"

Wei Yuan said: "Not being afraid and not wanting to cause more trouble are two different things."

"I'm not worried that sister-in-law You will cause trouble for me. What if she goes to Guangyuntai to find Wei Xingshou afterwards?"

Xu Changzhi smiled, "Brother Wei is really kind and considerate. Since you are going to Guangyuntai, why don't you call Daniu? Aren't you afraid that he will feel resentful if he knows that you didn't call him?"

Wei Yuan said, "Da Niu loves the daughter of the Fuguogong family. This is a well-known fact in the capital. He'd better be honest during this period."

Otherwise, if the Fuguogong and his son know about it, I'm afraid they will dislike Chen Daniu even more.

"It is said that after returning to Beijing yesterday, Chen Daniu took some local specialties brought from Yanbian to visit the Fuguogong."

"Originally, Qin Zhen went to greet him in person, but after seeing the local specialties brought by Daniu, he closed the door and refused to see him. In the end, he even asked the guards in the mansion to drive Daniu out."

Xu Changzhi said as he walked.

Wei Yuan snorted, "It would be fine if you didn't mention it, but now that you mention it, even I feel ashamed."

"The local products that Daniu brought are all cheap food, such as chili peppers and pomegranates."

"You are going to visit the Duke of the State, how can you show off these things? The Duke of the State loves face, and he didn't turn hostile directly, which is already giving face to Daniu."

Xu Changzhi laughed and said, "I am giving you face."

Although Chen Daniu has no title, he is a rising star among the military generals after all. Following Wei Yuan, he has a bright future.

In theory, it is feasible for him to marry the Duke of the State.

The Duke of the State has also shown some willingness to give in recently.

But Chen Daniu is really good at doing things. He even thinks that the local products he brought are very thoughtful.

When he arrived at Guangyuntai, Wei Yuan directly asked for a private room, wanting to be quiet.

Afterwards, he found five singing girls and dancers, who played all kinds of music, singing and dancing.

In addition to these five people, Wei Xingshou and Lan'er were responsible for serving the two of them drinking.

Wei Yuan was so generous, with two people, a private room, and seven geishas. It was a big deal, and most people couldn't afford it.

Wei Xingshou and Wei Yuan hadn't seen each other for a long time. The two met again tonight, and smiled at each other instantly, and everything was self-evident.

Then, Wei Xingshou knelt beside Wei Yuan, poured him a glass of wine, and said earnestly:

"Lord Wei, you haven't come here since you got married, how can you have time to come tonight?"

Wei Yuan smiled and said, "Why? Don't you welcome me?"

Wei Xingshou shook his head and said, "Lord Wei, you are joking. I have been looking forward to your coming for a long time, and I am almost sick with lovesickness."

These words can only be believed half, she did think of Wei Yuan.

But every time there was a hint of thinking, she would strangle it in the cradle.

Because she knew that she was just a geisha, at best she was only one level higher than a prostitute, and she was a million miles away from a young lady waiting to be married.

With this status, even if she redeemed herself, she could not enter the gate of the loyal and brave mansion.

Even if Wei Yuan felt sorry for her and promised her that she could enter the mansion, it was highly likely that she would not have a formal status.

After all, the wife of the mansion was the daughter of a general, and all the women in the capital respected and feared her?

"Remember the Wang Anshi I told you about? Has he come to Guangyuntai recently?"

"Or, have you heard of any interesting things?"

Wei Yuan asked curiously.

Wei Xingshou shook his head and said, "Recently, the people who came were military meritorious officials and some wealthy businessmen. As for the civil officials, they have never come to our place, and even some familiar customers have disappeared."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan could actually understand.

Now that the dispute between the two prime ministers is in full swing, who among the scholars and officials dares to come to Guangyuntai for entertainment?

Literati and scholars coming here are called romantic.

Officials who have already achieved fame and honor coming here are called having their private morality damaged. At such a critical moment, once the news of their private morality being damaged spreads, their political future will be ruined.

But Wei Yuan and Xu Changzhi are both military meritorious officials. They can not only come here to drink and have fun openly, but even stay out all night, and no one will say anything.

In general, scholars have too many constraints, but their status is high, while military meritorious officials have fewer constraints, but their status is low.

Seeing Wei Yuan silent, Wei Xingshou did not talk about nothing, but just served him wholeheartedly.

On the side, Xu Changzhi suddenly asked: "Brother Wei seems to be in a depressed mood today, why?"

Wei Yuan sighed: "It's not because of the military reform in Yanbian."

Xu Changzhi frowned and said: "The emperor has not agreed?"

Wei Yuan nodded, "If the emperor agrees, I don't have to worry."

Xu Changzhi said: "Why does Brother Wei insist on military reform? It's not too late to do this a few years later."

Not too late?

Wei Yuan glanced at him with a confused look, "Why do you think so?"

Xu Changzhi responded: "Not only me, but also Daniu and the others feel that Brother Wei seems to be very anxious about everything."

"Prime Minister Han and Prime Minister Wen intend to reform the army. They want to make a fuss about this matter and fight against each other. Why bother, Brother Wei?"

Wei Yuan said seriously: "Xixia has established six major military divisions, and the Liao Kingdom has stationed 300,000 cavalry in the Datong Prefecture area."

"Once the new master is young, he will be bullied by foreign invaders. If we don't respond at this moment, Yanmen and Helan Mountain will be lost. My Great Zhou will be like fish on a sticky board!"

The tragedy of the Jingkang Shame in the history of the previous life can be described as a purgatory on earth.

He is worried that this day will come early.

Because after Liao and Xia started their own business of selling armor, all their behaviors are too unusual.

It seems that they have opened their bloody mouths to swallow the Great Zhou into their stomachs.

Xu Changzhi smiled and said, "Brother Wei, you are too serious. Even if Liaoxia has a plan, it will probably be just a small fight."

"Even if there is a national war, we have fought it before. Why should we be afraid?"

Wei Yuan was stunned.

He thought that he and Xu Changzhi were close friends.

Even if others did not understand why he insisted on reforming the military of Yanbian, Xu Changzhi should understand.

Why, even he felt that he was worrying too much?

What if that day really came?

By then, it would be too late to reform the military.

The land of China was sinking, and the people were slaughtered. It was horrifying to think about it.

"Changzhi." Wei Yuan wanted to talk about the seriousness of the matter.

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xu Changzhi,

"Brother Wei, you and I haven't drunk together for a long time. Today, we should not go home until we are drunk. Let's not talk about those troubles for the time being."

Let's not talk about it for the time being?

Wei Yuan was silent.

Even he felt this way, did other people have the same idea?

Han and Wen paid attention to this matter, just to bring the military reform into the political struggle?

Everyone thinks that it is impossible for the enemy to move south and east?

Everyone thinks that now is a prosperous era and we are not afraid of any foreign enemies?

Everyone thinks that since the country has survived several national wars in recent years, there is no need to worry?

Am I really worrying about nothing?

Wei Yuan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

What else can we do now?

"Brother Wei, you and I have finally got to where we are today."

"Now, my godchildren are still in their infancy and cannot do without you as their father."

"Some things can be avoided without any trouble."

"It's not easy for us to come all the way from Daizhou."

Xu Changzhi spoke earnestly.

Wei Yuan looked at him curiously, "Did my teacher ask you to look for me?"

Xu Changzhi was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "As expected of you, Brother Wei, I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

"Brother Wei, do you know how many children of the founding noble families have joined the army in Yanbian since the founding of the Great Zhou?"

Wei Yuan shook his head.

Xu Changzhi said: "There are about a thousand people. There are more than a dozen of Zhang Shuai's family members working in Yanbian."

"Brother Wei, if you do something or do it too much, it will make it difficult for Zhang Shuai."

"As a brother, I will naturally go through fire and water for you. There is no doubt about it. However, what I said just now is from the heart. It is not easy for us to come all the way from Daizhou."

"In a few days, the Tibetan Buddhist will arrive. After he is crowned king, Tibet will help our Great Zhou keep an eye on Xixia."

"In the future, we only need to guard against the Liao Kingdom. The emperor is in good health. After a few years, Brother Wei will lead the three armies, and the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun may be restored."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan finally understood why military reform was so difficult.

Why even Zhao Zhen was worried that he would make things worse, bring some troubles to his later years, and damage his reputation.

This reputation was not given by the people, but by those scholars, nobles, and prominent families.

Everyone has selfish desires, including Wei Yuan.

He is just an ordinary person who wants himself and his descendants to enjoy a great life, so he needs to expand his power.

Isn't it the same for the nobles in the court?

The royal family wants to firmly control the world, and it is inseparable from the support of the nobles and the prominent families.

As for the common people, they are easier to enslave.

Even if the peasants gather together to rebel, it will be difficult to succeed without the support of the chaebols behind them.

The emperors of all dynasties would say that they value the people more than the world, but they never say that more important than the people are the two-tenths of the people who control the vast majority of social resources.

That is one of the stabilizing factors that support a dynasty to be stable and long-term.

When this factor becomes unstable, or when they affect the imperial power, it is time to reshuffle the world.

If you want to completely solve the problems of redundant officials and redundant soldiers, you can only reshape the world.

"Changzhi, everything I do now is for the long-term stability of the country, for our descendants."

"If one day, Liaoxia invades the border, crosses the Great Wall, crosses the mountains, and changes the master of the Central Plains"

"Even if it is you and me, we are powerless to save the situation."

Wei Yuan said this, slowly stood up, and left.

He is not Yue Fei, not Zhu Yuanzhang, and he is not sure whether he can turn the tide, whether he can turn the tide and save the building from collapse.

So, he wants to nip all the signs that may affect future generations in the bud.

Xu Changzhi stared at his back, slightly stunned, and couldn't help muttering:

"Brother Wei, how could I not know?"

"But only then, for you and me, it will be the best time."