Chapter 204 Yang Feng's Choice

Chapter 204 Yang Feng's Choice

"Is the queen mother crazy?" Han Ruzi was taken aback, "This, this... Mr. Yang has seen the queen mother?"

"Not yet, I can't enter the palace casually now, but I have a source of information." Yang Feng paused, the chill emanating from his body was not so violent, "I'm glad to see you back, I thought you would not be able to stand the temptation at one point. Stay at Shenxiongguan."

"Temptation? What temptation?" Han Ruzi didn't understand.

"Xiaoxiong, stay at Shenxiongguan, you have the opportunity to be a hero, but you will lose the opportunity to become an emperor." As soon as he met Yang Feng, he spoke in the tone of his master, and took the trouble to explain, "But a hero needs a solid foundation, you have to It takes at least five years to cultivate friendship with the lieutenants and soldiers in the army, and it takes a longer time to control the counties and counties around Shenxiongguan step by step to ensure sufficient food and grass in the future. Otherwise, the person who seems to support you the most today will be It might betray you."

"I understand." Han Ruzi said, this was the first time he felt that Yang Feng didn't say anything. It was like a childhood dish that he had been reminiscing about for a long time. He finally had the opportunity to taste it again. On the surface, nothing changed. But he was very indifferent, "I'm back, Mr. Yang... what are your plans?"

There is a crucial question before the two: Who is the Chief of the Northern Army assisting, Marquis Juan? Or the champion?

Yang Feng avoided the question, "Which one is the one who received you?"

"Chun Yu Xiao."

"He himself?" Yang Feng showed obvious surprise.

"Well, that's what he calls himself." Han Ruzi turned around and pointed to the riverbed. Due to his high position, he couldn't see the old man fishing.

Yang Feng strode, Han Ruzi followed behind him, the river was in front of him, the ice hole, the fishing rod, and the wooden barrel were all there, but the person disappeared.

"Just now." Han Ruzi said suspiciously, Chunyu Xiao definitely didn't enter the house, maybe he left along the river, and the speed was fast enough.

"He said his name was Chunyu Xiao?" Yang Feng asked.

"Um."

"Did you say it yourself?"

"Of course." Han Ruzi didn't understand why Yang Feng didn't believe him.

Yang Feng became more and more interested in this matter, "Recall carefully, what did he say at the time?"

Han Ruzi was not particularly happy, but still tried his best to recall: "We chatted for a while, I thought he was very strange and knew too much about the palace, so I asked him what his name was, and he started calling himself a fisherman and a fisherman. , and later said that he had used too many names, so..."

Han Ruzi suddenly understood what the mistake he had made, was slightly startled, put away the impatient tone in his tone, and continued: "I said 'Your Excellency is Chunyu Xiao?', he said 'This is indeed what I used The name, Hou Juan likes it, I'll be Chunyu Xiao.'"

"So, you said the name 'Chunyu Xiao' first?"

Han Ruzi nodded, suddenly blushing, just when he thought he was mature and didn't need Yang Feng's advice, he made a simple and stupid mistake, "I gave the answer myself, and those who hoped for the opportunity would follow the trend. ,I……"

"You must be careful when talking to those who watch Qi. They have different methods. Some spit lotus flowers, some are quiet and few words, some pretend to be mysterious, and some pretend to be stupid. They have only one purpose, to make you believe him."

"Yes, I remember." Han Ruzi said respectfully, "but he said that the queen mother would let the princes fight for the throne..."

"This is true, so I said that the queen mother is crazy, and the fight for the throne must be the idea of ​​the hopeful, and the queen mother agreed."

"I'm even more curious as to why Champion Hou agreed. Didn't he already have the support of the prime minister and ministers?"

"Because the Queen Mother controls the Suwei Army and the Guanghua Group of Tigers, during these days, the Queen Mother has not been idle. The Eighth Battalion of Suwei has expanded to more than 50,000 people, and another 50,000 soldiers can be summoned around Gyeonggi at any time, enough to defend the capital. It is precisely because of this that Cui Hong's Southern Army dare not step into the capital for half a step, and the champion Hou does not want to offend the Queen Mother, not to mention the rules of competition are very beneficial to him."

Whoever wins the most ministers will be the next emperor, and the champion Hou will take the first step, and of course he feels that he has the chance to win.

"Yang Gong is here on behalf of the champion Hou?" Han Ruzi asked.

Yang Feng nodded, "I came for two purposes, one is to observe the situation of Hou Juan."

"I went back to Beijing alone, with only Meng E and Du Chuanyun beside me. Du Motian and Don't Live to take me across the river, but they should be yours."

"They are doing things for Mrs. Juan Hou now." Yang Feng nodded, saying that he had observed enough, "The second purpose is to give a word to Hou Juan, the champion Hou hopes that Hou Juan will not participate in the fight for the throne, and wait for him to ascend the throne. After that, I will make Hou Wanhou the king and give you a lifetime of glory and wealth, this is the promise of the Son of Heaven, and he will never break his promise."

"He's already won, and he's still worried about my competition?"

"Champion Hou hopes that his ascension to the throne is destiny, and there is no controversy."

"What conditions did he give the East Sea King?"

"For the king's side, never ask."

Han Ruzi thought for a while, "Champion Hou is really generous."

"Well, neither the champion marquis nor the ministers in the court want to use martial arts to resolve the dispute for the throne. He also promised Mrs. Cui that he would marry the daughter of the Cui family and make her the queen after he ascended the throne."

When Han Ruzi was still the emperor, he also married a daughter of the Cui family, "I remember that the champion was married and even had a son."

"It doesn't matter. Champion Hou and Mrs. Cui each have what they need. The marriage will benefit both parties."

"Master Cui agrees?"

"At least he didn't refuse."

"Where's the Northern Army? Champion Hou kept urging the Northern Army to fight the Huns. That's his army. Does he want it?"

"There are some personal grudges here."

Han Ruzi couldn't believe his ears. At the critical moment of the battle for the throne, the champion Hou actually abandoned the entire army for some personal grievances, "How much grievance can the champion Hou break his arm?"

"I don't know very well. What's the answer from Hou Juan?"

Han Ruzi took a few steps forward and turned around and said, "Please tell the champion, he doesn't care about the Northern Army, but the soldiers of the Northern Army remember him. At this moment, if there is no accident, the 80,000 Northern Army is returning from Shenxiong Guannan. Jing, intends to be a savior."

After the meeting, Yang Feng showed a bit of surprise for the first time, "Champion Hou does not need the Northern Army to return to Beijing..."

"I know, the champion Hou knows, the soldiers of the Northern Army don't know, this is my answer, at least I didn't 'reject'."

"Okay." Yang Feng gave a rare smile, turned around and walked towards his mount, got on his horse, opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something, but in the end he just shouted "Drive" and rode away.

Han Ruzi walked towards the house, and Meng E, Du Chuanyun, Du Motian, and Dooming also came out of their respective rooms, "Return to Marquis Mansion." In fact, Yu Yang Feng only told him one thing: the capital is safe.

Yang Feng followed the river to Baiqiao Town. The soldiers of the Southern Army who were guarding here had already withdrawn. They were stationed in Huailing County not far away, waiting for the imperial court's will.

A child in a red jacket, holding a candied haws in his hand, ran across the bridge, chasing after his parents in front of him. Only then did Yang Feng remember that the new year was coming, and the precarious "Wuwei" year name was unexpectedly Will last until the second year.

A group of soldiers were waiting at the bridge, meeting with the Northern Army Chief Shi, and heading for the capital together.

It was getting dark soon, and they lived in a post station closest to the city. The post station is very large. If it is crowded, it can accommodate four or five hundred people. It is winter now, and more than half of the houses in the inn are empty. Yang Feng chose a room and read at night with the lights on, without any sleepiness.

Around the second watch, a group of new guests came to the inn, and the leader, Cui Hong, came to visit Yang Feng directly.

Mrs. Cui did not plan to live here. After meeting Yang Feng, he had to return to Huailing County overnight. Unlike the champion, he trusted and relied on the Southern Army, and would never let go easily.

"The King of the East Sea is back." Mrs. Cui omitted the politeness and greetings.

"Yes, I have met the King of the East Sea on the order of the champion, and I have made very good conditions to him."

"The King of the East Sea will not agree to withdraw from the competition, he was born for the throne. This time, I will not stop him, but please understand the champion, I am a person who is willing to bet and lose, and the soldiers of the southern army will retreat three hundred soon. Here, stay away from the capital, and never interfere with the struggle for the throne by force. There is only one condition, he must keep his promise as soon as possible and marry my daughter.”

"Is the Cui family's daughter enough?"

"Haha, fortunately, there are three daughters in the Cui family, two are married, and one is waiting in the pavilion." Cui Hong seemed to have a plan. He walked to the table and looked down at the eunuch sitting at the table by the light, "The southern army has withdrawn from the capital, the north The army will always stay outside the Great Wall, right?"

Yang Feng thought for a while, then nodded solemnly, "Champion Hou made such a promise, he will definitely do it."

Cui Hong bowed his hands and was about to leave. Before leaving, he couldn't help but ask, "Wanhou really wants to participate in the race?"

"Anyway, he didn't refuse."

Cui Hong laughed a few times, and then sighed, "The Cui family wasted a good daughter, I knew it was like this... Alas, this is Xiaojun's life."

No one in the court was more prepared than Cui Hong. The three princes vying for the throne all had deep ties with the Cui family, and he could lead his army out of the capital with peace of mind.

The news of the return of the Northern Army to the south had not caught up with Han Ruzi, who had been on the road all night, and Yang Feng did not plan to speak.

Early the next morning, Yang Feng returned to the city.

Champion Hou no longer needs to hide his tracks. The front door of Hou's mansion is crowded with visitors early in the morning. If you are cautious, leave a note of worship and leave. Those who are persistent will stay at the door to please the doorman, hoping to have the opportunity to personally greet him. Champion Hou Hexi.

Champion Hou formally offered a betrothal gift to the Cui family. After the first month, he would marry the daughter of the Cui family. As for the wife of Champion Hou's original wife, all visitors understood that it would be better to inquire less about this matter.

As the commander of the Northern Army, Yang Feng was not qualified to see the champion right away, but he didn't have to wait outside the gate, he could enter the front yard, wait in the wing, and have a meal with the prince at noon.

It was not until halfway through the afternoon that Yang Feng was summoned.

The champion Hou Hongguang was in a good mood, and asked with a smile, "Has Yang Changshi met Juan Hou and Cui Hong?"

"I've seen it. Mr. Cui's side is going well. The Southern Army will retreat three hundred miles and will never interfere in the affairs of the capital."

Champion Hou shrugged, not paying much attention, "I heard that the daughters of the Cui family are all beautiful, is that true?"

Yang Feng shook his head, "I don't understand."

"By the way, you're a eunuch. Where's Hou Juan?"

"He did not reject Champion Hou's proposal, nor did he accept it."

Champion Hou laughed, "You know what? I'm not surprised at all, Juan Hou... It's a bit strange, probably because after spending a few days in the palace, he felt that the throne should belong to him, and he had a temper with the King of the East Sea. It doesn't matter, they don't accept it, I can just let it go."

Yang Feng still didn't mention the news of the North Army returning to the south, took out a small package from his arms and placed it respectfully on the table beside the champion.

"What is this?" Champion Hou asked in surprise.

"The official seal of the Northern Army's chief history, the champion Hou has been going well since then, and I no longer need my advice. Please allow me to serve the people."

Champion Hou's face darkened.