Chapter 163: A Dream at Night Returns to Hometown

The emperor's reprimand was still delayed, so Yun Chu could not shut himself up and think about his mistakes, and continued to work and get off work at the Wannian County government office.

When Yun Chu was at work, nothing happened in Chang'an, and there were very few corruption cases that were easy to occur in big cities.

Therefore, Chang'an City took on a strangely quiet appearance.

In Chang'an, there are many people with higher official positions than Yun Chu, and there are also many people with higher titles than Yun Chu. Even the military lords whom Yun Chu values ​​​​are as long as Cheng Yaojin and Su Dingfang who are hiding in Lishan survive. He is far from being called the first person in the army.

These people have been suppressed by Yun Chu's power for ten years. When the shackles are about to be lifted, they are waiting patiently and quietly.

During the more than ten years of Chang'an's rapid economic development, the people of Chang'an have been the biggest beneficiaries of this wave of economic dividends.

Part of the benefits came from technological creation, and part of the benefits came from market development. Of course, the biggest dividend was what Yunchu snatched from the mouths of senior people in Chang'an and forced it on the people.

When Yun Chu had the right to act expediently, they could only endure it, and they had to show a smile to Yun Chu and firmly support Yun Chu's every decision.

If Yun Chu didn't have this authority, he would just be a famous official with tough methods, strong martial arts, and outstanding achievements.

Chang'an has stood beside the Wei River, next to the Qinling Mountains, and on the Guanzhong Plain for many, many years. On this land, famous officials who were killed with tough methods can be buried in several acres of land.

People with high martial arts skills are not worth mentioning in Chang'an, they are just ordinary people.

As for outstanding meritorious service, what Guanzhong is best at is burying these people.

Don’t believe it? If you dig a random hole in Guanzhong, you might be able to dig out a corpse whose bones and muscles are still clanking.

If you have outstanding achievements during your lifetime, why don’t you just let others comment after your death?

They are not able to kill Yun Chu yet, but these people have no idea of ​​killing Yun Chu. As long as they pull out the most offensive claws of Yun Chu, this tiger, this big insect is just a gangster. Just an aphrodisiac delicacy on the table.

"There will definitely be a life-and-death battle between the old noble landowners and the new bourgeoisie. Once my power is taken away, the first to suffer will be the new bourgeoisie.

Without my protection, they are not qualified to enjoy the dividends of Chang'an's development. Without my support, the wealth they just gained will be taken away by the old nobles.

This kind of thing will happen sooner or later, and it will definitely happen. This will be a life-and-death battle. Unless one party is completely dead, the battle will not stop. "

Naturally, Yun Chu would not tell such a profound truth to brothers Wu Sansi and Wu Chengsi. He told it to Yun Jin and Wen Huan.

"So, Aye made a mistake this time because he actually wanted to test the combat effectiveness of the people we supported?"

Yun Jin picked up the copper kettle on the stove, filled his father's tea cup with water, and said softly.

Yun Chu did not answer his son's question, but continued: "The old nobles, nobles, and big landowners still own the most wealth and the most land in Chang'an City.

Over hundreds of years, their tentacles have been everywhere and have been firmly bound to the city of Chang'an.

Originally, since we were bound to the city of Chang'an, we should have the awareness to share our destiny with each other. It's a pity that their tentacles are weak and weak. Apart from sucking the blood of Chang'an, they have no courage to live and die with the city. .

This is the shortcoming of Jia Tianxia, ​​and it is very difficult to get rid of it. "

Yun Jin and Wen Huan looked at Yun Chu together. Finally, Yun Jin whispered: "Does Aye want to start a revolution in Chang'an?"

Yun Chu smiled and said: "Look at the emperor!"

Wen Huan said: "If the emperor does not take away the master's power to act for convenience, you can continue to protect these new bourgeoisie and give them a little more time to grow.

If the emperor strips away the power from the master, revolution will break out, right? "

Yun Chu said: "Benefits have always been regained through bloody struggle. I have never heard of benefits being surrendered on the initiative. I have never believed that the ancient sage king would take the other party's character and achievements into his hands just because he valued them. Give up the power.

On the contrary, it is reasonable for King Yu to hand over the power to his son Qi. "

Yun Jin frowned and said, "What if the new bourgeoisie fails?"

Yun Chu smiled and said: "Then you deserve it."

Wen Huan sighed and said: "They don't have the courage to fight the old nobles and big landowners, and they don't have the determination to replace them. On the contrary, they are likely to bribe the old nobles and eat a useless meal.

The consequences of the Six Kingdoms bribing Qin have been clearly written in history. "

Yun Chu smiled and said: "In other words, when I was unlucky, some people started to take the initiative to get closer to the old nobles?"

Yun Jin nodded and said: "The group of people who surrendered the fastest were the people who got their first fortune with Aye's renovation of Chang'an housing. Boyer has decided to abandon these people completely and give them a bloody end. Tell the other new bourgeoisie that surrendering will result in a family being ruined and having nothing left. Fighting is the only way to survive. "

Yun Chu said: "Don't worry. Since you have been watching with a cold eye for a while, then continue to watch with a cold eye. First, you can clearly see the signs of the development of the matter, and then understand the laws of the actual development. It is not too late to take action."

Yun Jin said: "Aye's loss of power is a huge blow to the emperor. I thought the emperor would not touch the power in Aye's hands."

Yun Chu smiled and said: "There are no absolutes in the world. Many times, when manpower is limited, whether you can succeed or not really depends on God's face. How well have you integrated the power of Buddhism and Taoism during this period? "

Yun Jin said: "Buddhism is easy to say. It can be seen from the Taoist sect Li Chunfeng established a separate mountain gate. The Taoist sect no longer has anyone who can really control the Taoist sect."

Yun Chu smiled and said: "The Taoist sect emphasizes tranquility and inaction. After they have suffered enough from tranquility and inaction, it is time to rise up. After all, after so many years of teaching, they still have some foundation."

Wen Huan said: "Then let's start by killing Li Chunfeng!"

Yun Chu glanced at Wen Huan and said, "Be careful. If we kill him at this time, we will be the least suspicious. After all, I could kill him openly but I didn't. Instead, I killed Chen Zheng, the Huangmen servant."

Yun Jin and Wen Huan said goodbye and left. Yun Chu poured out the tasteless cans of tea and prepared to get a new can to cope with the cold wind howling outside the window.

He wanted to wait until the weather got warmer and then go to Lishan Mountain to visit Cheng Yaojin and Su Dingfang.

In the Chang'an County Yamen Hall, Wu Chengsi, who had just returned from Luoyang, was also talking to Wu Sansi.

"Yun Chu can't die, let alone die. It is estimated that his current position will not be moved, and even his power to act cheaply will not be deprived. Therefore, we brothers can still follow Yun Chu's lead."

After Wu Chengsi listened to Wu Sansi telling him about the recent major events in Chang'an, he flatly rejected Wu Sansi's suggestion to stand aside and watch.

Wu Sansi thought: "Killing a Huangmen servant for no reason. Yun Chu used His Majesty to give him the highest authority. It's like the sharp arrow that was originally missed has been shot out, and has already had serious consequences. Yun Chu will definitely be chased by Your Majesty." responsibility."

Wu Chengsi put a piece of yellow rock sugar into the can of tea. Without waiting for the rock sugar to melt, he put it into his mouth and shouted at the sweet rock sugar: "What makes you think that His Majesty will definitely pursue Yun Chu's responsibility?"

Wu San thought: "This is the rule!"

Wu Chengsi asked: "Who makes the rules in the world?"

Wu San thought: "Your Majesty!"

Wu Chengsi sniffed and said, "Then, do you think those people can force His Majesty to deal with Yun Chu by using rules to talk things to His Majesty?"

Wu San thought for a moment and said, "It's within your majesty's mind."

Wu Chengsi smacked the yellow rock candy in his mouth vigorously and said with a smile: "If the rules are the highest, why did the Queen and the Crown Prince say nothing about Yun Chu's murder of Chen Zheng?"

Wu San thought: "The prince didn't say it because Yun Chu was his master. By the way, why didn't the queen say it? If we could take the opportunity to depose Yun Chu, wouldn't our brothers have the opportunity to get involved in Chang'an?"

Wu Chengsi patted his brother on the shoulder and said: "The reason why the queen said nothing is because the queen didn't think that Yun Chu's killing of Chen Zheng was a big deal at all.

At least, in the Queen's opinion, the fact that Yun Chu killed Chen Zheng could not shake Her Majesty's trust in Yun Chu at all.

Okay, have you given orders to the cook? I haven't eaten yet... Forget it, let's go to the Wannian County Government Office to eat and say hello to Yun Chu. Besides, the cooks there are more skilled. "

"The dignified Huangmen Minister was killed by Yun Chu without any reason. Nothing happened to Yun Chu?"

"Let's go, don't think about it anymore. It's cold today, so it's only right to eat two more bowls of sliver meat."

There was a heavy snowfall in Chang'an. After the heavy snow stopped, there was only a violent new wind. The windmill at the highest point of Jinchangfang was blown by the strong wind, creaking and turning around, and the wine tables that were higher than the city wall were also blown by the strong wind. Hunting sound.

People walking on Zhuque Street can only walk with the wind at their backs. Sometimes a strong wind will push people running.

The strong wind also lifted the curtain of the carriage door, making the carriage very cold.

Of course, the only carriage that could be blown away by the wind was the carriage in which Ruichun was riding. He didn't even dare to close the door curtain, and he didn't care about the cold. He kept his eyes fixed on the carriage on the left.

Li Zhi was riding in that carriage.

To this day, Ruichun still can't figure out that the emperor clearly didn't want to return to Chang'an, but after a good sleep, he ordered him to reduce the number of ceremonial guards, streamline the entourage, and make a trip to Chang'an with only the best cavalry and simple servants.

This is very different from Li Zhi's cautious style throughout his life.

Li Zhi's carriage came from Chang'an. It was a light four-wheeled carriage. Even a light carriage was much larger than an ordinary carriage. It was like a small movable house. It was as warm as spring inside. There were two beautiful palace ladies accompanying him, and a giant bear lay snoring at Li Zhi's feet.

Xue Rengui sat in the driver's seat, wrapped in thick fur clothes. His eyebrows and beard were already covered with frost. Even so, he remained motionless, but he put his hands on his chest and never twitched. come out.

Li Zhi looked curiously at Chang'an in front of him through the glazed window on the carriage.

He has not returned to Chang'an for twelve years, and he is very curious about the current Chang'an.

"parking!"

Li Zhi gave a soft command, and the motorcade stopped quickly. With the help of the chamberlain, Li Zhi approved the fur coats, got off the carriage, came to a copper bull, and struck it with his sword.

The Tongniu made a muffled sound, and Li Zhi said with satisfaction to Xue Rengui and Ruichun, who were in a panic: "It's honest."

Ruichun said: "Originally there were twelve bronze bulls, then there were twenty-four, and now there are sixty-four bronze bulls in Chang'an. I heard from Yunchu that they will not stop until they have thirty-six Tiangang and seventy-two Disha.

Over the years, the number of bronze bulls has been increasing, but some years there are more and some years there are fewer."

Li Zhi rubbed his face that was hurt by the cold wind and said to Xue Rengui: "How is the news kept secret?"

Xue Rengui said: "It was the general who arrived in Chang'an with a thousand elite cavalry."

Li Zhi smiled and said: "Yunchu must know that I have come. I will go directly to the Wannian County government office and see how he pretends."

Xue Rengui said: "He should not know."

Li Zhi said: "He must know!"

Xue Rengui was furious and said, "Who is so bold as to reveal the whereabouts of your Majesty."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I told him."

Xue Rengui's body stiffened, and he said with difficulty, "He didn't even go a hundred miles to greet me."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I didn't give him an order, but just came in this carriage. Oh, this carriage was presented to me by Chang'an Jinggong."

Xue Rengui said anxiously, "Your Majesty..."

Li Zhi raised his hand to stop Xue Rengui from speaking, and said softly, "That night, I suddenly dreamed of returning to Chang'an, and standing in a green cotton field with Yun Chu and talking. We talked a lot, but unfortunately, I can't remember a word.

I came to Chang'an on purpose to ask him if he remembered."