A few days after Shangguan Taiqing arrived in Sizhou City, Zhao Zhongtian, who was located on the border of Tai'an Road, came quickly. The deputy general who conquered the south had also been in a very embarrassed state recently.

Originally, he and Yuwen Chenghua were divided into two groups. Yuwen Chenghua was responsible for the war on Jiuchang Road, while he fought fiercely with the rebels in Tai'an Road, each fighting his own way, and the two had nothing to do with each other.

Zhao Zhongtian has always been a military general, so he is still capable of leading troops. He fought hard with the rebels on Tai'an Road and often had the upper hand. However, Yuwen Chenghua was defeated on Jiuchang Road and the entire defense line collapsed. By the way,

Zhao Zhongtian couldn't hold Tai'an Road any longer.

It would be great fun if the rebels on Jiuchang Road invaded Tai'an Road and gave Zhao Zhongtian a slap in the butt.

Zhao Zhongtian, who was worried about being attacked from both sides, then scaled back his defenses across the board and gave up on the Tai'an Road territory that had been recovered.

In the camp in Sizhou City, the servants made Zhao Zhongtian a cup of fine tea, but they still couldn't stop him from chattering:

"This Lord Shangshu really lost when he was defeated, and even dragged me into the water. The situation I finally won on Tai'an Road was ruined in one day. I am really unwilling to do so!"

Although Zhao Zhongtian was full of complaints, because Yuwen Chenghua's position as Minister of War would be his from now on, there was a hint of joy in his brows.

"General Zhao, please be patient."

Shangguan Taiqing smiled and pointed to the tea on the table: "What happened in the past is in the past, and now it's time for us to show off our talents."

Zhao Zhongtian understood instantly and said with a smile: "What Lord Shangguan said is that with you personally on the front line, the rebels Xiao Xiao will surely surrender. When we return to Beijing in triumph, the little face left on the Yuwen family will surely be wiped out.

Just wipe it all away."

"Hahaha~"

The two laughed knowingly, and Shangguan Taiqing waved his hands repeatedly and said: "The general is joking, I have no ability to lead an army. Fifth Xinrou is also young and inexperienced. For war, we still have to rely on General Zhao."

From now on, Brother Zhao will still have to make the final decision regarding the Ministry of War."

Zhao Zhongtian smiled very comfortably and said: "I will try my best."

The meaning of Shangguan Taiqing's words is obvious enough. From now on, he will be the Minister of War!

In fact, the series of changes that happened in the capital had long been sent to him by the family's secret messages, and he was well aware of the agreement reached between the Shangguan family and his brother.

He knew that as soon as the war ended, the position of Minister of War would be his, and conferring him the title of Marquis of Yangzhou would be like paying a deposit in advance.

Marquis, there is not even a marquis in the Yuwen family.

For this reason, the Zhao family is also sparing no effort to support the frontline war. Not only are the garrison troops in Cangyang Road frequently mobilized, but the food and grass that the family can use are also continuously sent to the army. For this battle, the Zhao family really plans to do their best.

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After winning the title of Minister of War, the Zhao family will become the largest family in the court!

Of course, Zhao Zhongtian and the Zhao family never thought that the Shangguan family would dare to mess with them.

After the two chatted casually for a while, Shangguan Taiqing said in a deep voice: "Brother Zhao, the war is urgent now. I think it is still the same as before. Brother Zhao is in charge of Tai'an Road, and I am here to deal with the rebels in Nansi Road.

Then our two armies attacked Huaijiang Road from east to west and smashed Chen Tiansheng's lair!"

"But it depends on your orders!"

Zhao Zhongtian cupped his hands: "Now that the general policy has been decided, I won't stay any longer and quickly return to the front line to deploy the war effort!"

"General, move slowly, I won't send you off!"

Zhao Zhongtian came and went in a hurry, while Shangguan Taiqing had a meaningful smile on his lips.

In the evening, Fifth Xinrou walked in from outside the house and said softly: "Sir, the generals in the army have gathered and have been waiting for you for a long time."

Shangguan Taiqing smiled and said: "Let's go and have a look!"

Shangguan Taiqing, who had just stepped forward, paused, turned around and asked: "It seems that many generals are not obedient along the way. Why, is there anything you can do?"

Fifth Xinrou smiled slightly: "Don't worry, sir."

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Inside the camp tent, there were clanking iron armors and numerous figures. Twenty or thirty military generals gathered neatly together, all wearing iron armor.

The origins of these military generals are also different. Some of them were generals who followed Yu Wen Chenghua to conquer the rebels. When Yu Wen Chenghua left, he took away all his trusted generals. These no-name military generals who no one cared about were thrown away.

After meeting Shangguan Taiqing, they were still confused about their future.

There are also some military generals from Jiangbei who have been recruited one after another recently. Quite a few of them look potbellied and have extravagant looks on their faces.

The wars north of the Canglong River have been taking place in the border areas. As a result, the generals from other states and counties have not experienced war for a long time, and the iron-blooded temperament of soldiers has long since disappeared without a trace.

Of course, there are still some people in the army who are close associates of the Shangguan family. These people all have one thing in common, they are all promoted temporarily. Because there are not many generals that the Shangguan family can win over, they are all small roles. Promoting them temporarily will not work.

It can make these people work wholeheartedly for the Shangguan family.

Under everyone's gaze, Shangguan Taiqing and Wu Xinrou walked into the tent one after another and came to the front of the crowd.

Shangguan Taiqing waved the sleeves of his robe and said loudly: "The emperor's kindness is great, but the family and country are in danger. I was ordered to put down the rebellion in the face of danger. I hope all generals will fulfill their duties, kill the enemy bravely, save the people from fire and water, punish the traitors, and restore our country.

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"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Everyone drank in unison, but many people had a little impatience in their eyes.

Some generals who came from Jiangbei were used to living a good life, and they were obviously not used to it when they first came to the battlefield, and they were full of complaints.

In addition, Shangguan Taiqing was a civil servant, and Wu Xinrou was also a bastard. Even though his official position was high, these warriors still didn't pay much attention to them.

Shangguan Taiqing seemed to be aware of the strange looks in the tent, and there was a hint of displeasure in his brows, but after all, it was his first meeting with the generals, so it was not easy to get angry, and he really had no experience in dealing with military generals.

Fifth Xinrou was smiling, with no trace of emotion on her face.

"I would like to introduce someone to you." Shangguan Taiqing stretched out his hand and pointed at Fifth Xinrou: "This is the Minister of War, the Fifth Lord. From today on, all battles on the Nansi Road frontline will be handled by the Fifth Lord.

Commander, his orders are the orders of the officer, the orders of the emperor!

Before the expedition, His Majesty gave his ministers the power to act expediently. Today, I will hand over this power to the Fifth Lord. However, if anyone does not obey orders, military law may be enforced!"
Chapter completed!