The "revolutionary" situation of Shangdang is actually more optimistic than Liu Chengyou expected. Xiang Xun's feedback is actually still conservative.
Before the former Jiedu envoy Zhang Cong'en left for Bian, he entrusted all military affairs to three people. After Zhijie Du stayed, Zhao Xingqian, Jiedu's judge Gao Fang and Luzhou inspection envoy Wang Shou'en.
Among these three people, except Zhao Xingqian, the other two expressed dissatisfaction with defecting to the Khitan. Especially Gao Fang, who had great national integrity. When Zhang Congen had intended to "rebellion" and surrendered to the Khitan, he Express your opposition clearly and strongly.
Since the Liang and Jin Dynasties fought for hegemony, the Central Plains regime has changed several times. In this process, a powerful force has emerged - the Hedong general group. Especially after the demise of Zhu Liang, the Hedong group is no longer limited to the Jin area and has begun to spread throughout the country. Proliferation. The rise and fall of dynasties is basically the result of the internal strife and games among the Hedong generals group.
From the Later Tang Dynasty to the Later Jin Dynasty, and then to Liu Zhiyuan today, the iterations of the Central Plains dynasty have never departed from the basic base of "Hedong".
Gao Fang is a member of the Hedong military generals group, and is the largest group. He is a native of Jin and comes from a family of military generals. For the past two generations, he followed Jin king Li Keyong and Li Cunxu and his son to fight. Although Jiangshan's status was not high and his reputation was not prominent, he was always active in the government and the military.
At present, the military and political affairs of the Shangdang are all in the hands of Gao Fang and Wang Shou'en. Both of them were left by Zhang Con'en to assist Zhao Xingqian. Wang Shou'en was still Zhang Con'en's in-law, and he was summoned to entrust him with important positions during his mourning period. As a result, the Khitan envoy arrived. , seized power and made money. Angry and resentful, he conspired with Gao Fangyi to sideline Zhao Xingqian. When Xiang Xun was ordered to contact him, he offered his sincerity without hesitation.
The only uncertain factor is that the Surui commander, Li Wanchao, has more than a thousand Surui sergeants stationed in Shangdang. However, this commander's attitude is even tougher than that of Gao Fang. During the Yangcheng battle, this commander was still The leader fought a bloody battle with the Khitans.
As for Zhao Xingqian, who was left behind during the Jiedu period, it is not necessarily true that he was really determined to join the Khitan and wanted to go all the way to the dark side. It was just that in the remaining months after he knew that he was staying, he cooperated with Yelv Deguang. The government decree, together with the money envoys of Luzhou, extorted money wantonly, offending too many people, and many soldiers and civilians in the city wanted to kill him.
Even the most obtuse person can detect the dangerous situation in Shangdang City. There are soldiers and horses from Hedong in the north looking at the entry, and there is a lot of disunity within. However, Zhao Xingqian has no way to do it. Now he can only stay in control with the Khitan. Du Shuai's Mansion has been waiting hard for Geng Chongmei's arrival. So far, even letters urging for help cannot be sent out.
In the middle of the night, the land of Jinzhong was still shrouded in an ink-like twilight. A group of cavalry, wiping away the darkness, hurried southward. Outside Shangdang City, it was divided into two waves. The large group passed through the city and continued southward. The small group of more than ten cavalrymen , holding a torch and heading directly towards Shangdang City, the leader was Xiang Xun.
The originally peaceful city was immediately shattered. The primary school guard on duty alertly shouted, "Who is that person?"
Xiang Xun led the men, reined in the horse at a safe distance, took a few breaths, looked up at the high city wall, and directly revealed his identity: "I am a friend of Judge Gao and Inspector Wang. Could you please go and report it at night?" Come to the party and let me know if you have any urgent concerns!"
Revealing the names of Gao Fang and Wang Shouen was very effective, and the primary school immediately sent someone to notify them. Soon, the city gate opened a hole, and Xiang Xun and more than ten people were easily put in.
In the city, where the Surui Army was stationed, Xiang Xun was ordered to welcome Li Wanchao into his military tent. Li Wanchao had a strong body, a tough face, and an obvious scar on his head. At a glance, he knew that he was a general who had experienced military service.
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"Brother Xiang, please rest in the tent for a while. Your Majesty and Duke Gao will be here shortly!" After entering, Li Wanchao pointed at the simple military tent and clasped his fists in salute.
"I won't be polite to the general!" Xiang Xun bowed his hand and returned the salute, and said very naturally: "Brothers who came south with me, please help the general to arrange something."
Xiang Xun's face had a shaggy beard, and his eyes seemed to be a little blurry, showing fatigue and a dull look. He kept running north and south, rarely stopping, and also traveled at night. He walked over two hundred miles and walked toward
Training is indeed not easy. As soon as he fell down, he fell into a deep sleep, and the fatigue of his body seemed to dissipate with the lengthy snoring.
Xiang Xun was not allowed to rest for long, but within a short time, Gao Fang and Wang Shouen rushed to Su Rui Camp. When he was called, Xiang Xun showed no sign of impatience on his face. After seeing the ceremony, he cheered up and talked to the three of them.
We discussed important matters. Li Wanchao was very considerate and prepared some food for Xiang Xun.
Although the food was simple, Xiang Xun ate deliciously. He didn't care about being polite, and talked to the three of them while eating: "You three, after learning about the situation in the upper party, His Highness has decided to send troops south overnight. Long.
The First Army of Qi has already set off first. We estimate its distance and should be able to reach the city before dawn. Your Highness's Central Army will follow and go to the Party's side. It's up to you..."
Chewing something in his mouth, Xiang Xun's words were slightly muffled, but the three of them obviously heard clearly. Under Xiang Xun's gaze, the inspection envoy Wang Shou'en immediately expressed his position: "We hope that Master Wang will lead the city back as much as he hopes for the rain!"
Wang Shou'en is not necessarily capable of anything. He is extremely greedy. Everywhere he works, he focuses on amassing money without any lower limit. It's just that he comes from a wealthy family and has a very powerful father.
With shelter, your official career will be prosperous.
His father, Wang Jian, was a famous official who started his career with Emperor Mingzong of the Tang Dynasty. He was an extremely powerful figure with a fierce personality and ruthless methods. Although he killed many people, he was extremely prestigious. He once became a king and became a king. Throughout the Five Dynasties, there are many dynasties with different surnames.
Although there are many people who can be crowned kings, those who can be crowned kings are all momentary heroes.
Therefore, among Wang, Gao, and Li, Wang Shou'en was vaguely the leader. After he expressed his attitude, Li Wanchao couldn't wait to answer: "Brother Xiang, don't worry, Zhao Xingqian and the Khitan money envoy did evil, and the army and the people were indignant. I
I am not willing to serve fish and meat for Hu Kouzu, even if Master Wang does not come, I still have the heart to do justice!"
Xiang Xun had already figured out the attitude of these three people, otherwise he would not have boldly contacted him. Hearing this, he nodded and solemnly said: "His Highness's intention is to spread throughout the city and not to cause any disturbance to the superior party."
There is turmoil. Next, we have to deal with the Khitan army that may go north."
"There is nothing to worry about!" Gao Fang spoke, with a steady look on his face, which made people feel at ease: "The Shangdang army is under our control. Zhao Xingqian and the Khitan envoys cannot afford to overthrow them.
What kind of wave? But Geng Chongmei, His Highness is right to be concerned and has to guard against it."
"If all the armies work together, great things will be accomplished!" Xiang Xun said with a smile.
"Without further delay! How about we raise our troops overnight, rush into the Commander's Mansion, kill Zhao Xingqian and the Khitan Hu chieftain, and surrender the city?" At this time, Li Wanchao clapped his thigh and looked at the three of them with burning eyes.
After listening to what he said, Xiang Xun said nothing, but glanced at Wang Shou'en and Gao Fang. The two looked at each other, Gao Fang nodded, and Wang Shou'en made the decision: "General Li will lead his troops to attack Jiedu Mansion, and I will lead the city guards to control the whole situation."
city!"
"Three of you, I'm exhausted both physically and mentally. I'll leave you with the trouble of going to the party. I'll stay in this tent and take another nap. I hope that when I wake up, the whole city will be filled with good news." Seeing this, he went to the city.
The training was very easy.
However, Li Wanchao admired Xiang Xun's magnanimity very much. He laughed and stood up: "Brother Xiang, please have a good rest in this tent for a night!"
