When Zhao Kuangyin left, he took Wei Renpu, the Privy Council envoy, with him. Zhao Pu took care of the affairs of the Privy Council. The Privy Council was the real center of the Song Dynasty. He had control over the military and political affairs of the country. He could be said to be a veritable prime minister.

But Xu Xian, the deputy guard, was really just a false title. After all, the military power was controlled by Murong Yanzhao, the principal guard. Fortunately, Murong Yanzhao was a kind man and arranged an errand for Xu Xian, asking him to be responsible for the security of the city.

This is simply a big joke. 70% to 80% of the Forbidden Army soldiers followed Zhao Kuangyin to fight, and the security of Tokyo City has never been better. If it weren't for Zhao Ningxiu's urging, Xu Xian wouldn't be riding like a fool every day.

Patrol the streets.

Mainly because he cherished his life too much, he was worried that some enemy would send assassins to hide in the restaurant and shoot him, and he would die in the same mysterious way as Li Shoujie. For this reason, he arranged a circle of shield-wielding soldiers around the city, and ordinary soldiers

A shield is not enough, it needs at least two layers of iron sheets to be reliable.

Dakui turned around and said: "Your Majesty, this shield is really heavy. I'm already hungry after holding it for a long time. There is a mutton soup pancake in front of me, so why not eat a bowl before leaving."

"Didn't you just eat a few meat pies when you went out?"

"The food made from dough won't keep you hungry, so I'm just treating you today!"

"I think the wine bug in your belly is making trouble again. Since you want to treat me, I will also take advantage of it. Brothers will open their bellies to eat later!"

More than a dozen people sat down at a stall. The other diners threw down their bowls and chopsticks and started cooking. Dakui went to the stall owner and ordered: "Give us each a bowl of soup cakes, and two large jars of rice wine. If you have any

If it’s cooked beef, I’ll cut it into about ten pounds.”

The shopkeeper immediately said: "Small shops don't dare to do illegal things. If we don't have cooked beef and donkey meat, we still have some."

"Just cut it, I won't miss your money!" Dakui said, taking out a small piece of broken silver from his waist and stuffing it into the shopkeeper's hand. Seeing that there were three dusty diners picking food into their mouths, he said casually: "You guys

The three of you are quite brave. After eating, get out early and don’t disturb our order to share the meal.”

Xu Xian scolded: "You don't have a share in Da Kui's people-friendliness award this month!" Then he said to the three diners: "You guys just eat well, don't be afraid of him."

The Confucian scholar didn't show any fear at all. He stood up and offered Xu Xianggong's hand, then sat down and continued eating. After finishing his meal, he licked his lips and asked, "May I ask General Gao's name?"

Dakui said: "Even our lord, I don't recognize him. Let me tell you that this is the famous Xu linggong. He is the governor of the Henghai navy and the commander of the capital of Bazhou. He is also the consort of the eldest princess of Yan."

The Confucian scholar's face changed slightly and then he smiled and said: "I didn't expect to meet Xu Linggong as soon as I entered Tokyo. What a blessing!" He cupped his hands and said softly: "Xiao Ke, Zhai Shouxun has met Xu Linggong, and Xiao Ke has known Jinshang since his early years."

"It turns out to be Mr. Zhai. I have heard his name mentioned by officials a long time ago. I didn't expect to be lucky enough to meet him today!" Xu Xian has never heard of this person's name. Zhao Kuangyin has so many friends. How can Xu Xian know all of them?

, is it just a joke for the occasion? He asked casually: "I wonder where you are, sir?"

Who would have thought that Zhai Shouxun would suddenly come over? "Xiao Ke works in the Huainan Jiedushi Mansion and is Li Chongjin's staff."

Xu Xian couldn't help but cough slightly when he heard this. He looked at the smiling Zhai Shouxun and said, "Isn't this the place to talk? Sir, if you have time, you can come to my house and talk."

Zhai Shouxun nodded and said: "Okay!"

Xu Xian stopped wandering on the street and took Zhai Shouxun directly back to Happy Forest. After entering the house, he went straight to the study. The servant served tea and the two of them drank it without a sip until the bowl of hot tea was finished.

Zhai Shouxun then asked: "Why didn't your Majesty ask why he came to Tokyo when he was not in Yangzhou at this critical time?"

Xu Xian smiled and said: "Since Mr. Zhai has found Xu, he will naturally tell you what he wants to say. It is useless to ask if you don't want to."

"Haha... What your Lord is saying is that Xiao Ke is following Li Chongjin's order to go to Luzhou to seek an alliance with Li Jun."

"Haha... such a confidential matter? Why did Mr. Zhai tell Xu? Aren't you afraid that Xu will hand you over to the officials?"

Zhai Shouxun said with a smile: "If your Majesty can hand over Xiao Ke to the official family, Xiao Ke will not be able to ask for anything."

"It seems that Mr. Zhai is unwilling to rebel with Li Chongjin."

Zhai Shouxun snorted coldly and said: "Xiao Ke has read the books of sages, how could he defy Li Chongjin?"

Xu Xian secretly laughed in his heart, if he really read the books of sages? He should follow Li Chongjin and rebel against Zhao Kuangyin. It is said that a powerful family is like a city, if you have power, everyone will join in? If you don't have power, they will naturally disperse.

"It's a pity that sir came a few days late. Your Majesty has already gone on a military expedition in person. I'm afraid this trip will be in vain."

"That's why Zhai came to see Duke Ling and asked him to submit a memorial to His Majesty on Xiao Ke's behalf. Rong Xiao Ke reported Yangzhou's military situation and Li Chongjin's conspiracy to the Emperor."

Of course Zhai Shouxun approached Xu Xian not because of Xu Xian's bad reputation, but because he was Zhao Kuangyin's sister-in-law, and he had to wear the same pants as Zhao Kuangyin both emotionally and rationally, especially at this critical moment.

"Xu admires Mr. Zhai's ability to turn from darkness to light in the face of major right and wrong. I will write a secret memorial right now. Mr. Zhai will also quickly write a copy and send it to His Majesty immediately."

"Thank you, Lord! Thank you, Lord!" Zhai Shouxun thanked him repeatedly, as if he was a high-ranking official with a good salary in front of him. He took out pen and ink and wrote a memorial, and gave it to Xu Xian together with a letter sealed with lacquer.

Xu Xian called Xu Lang in and ordered: "Immediately find loyal and reliable people and send them to your Majesty's army."

After Xu Lang left, Xu Xian said to Zhai Shouxun: "The official family has been on their way for many days. Even if we go back and forth at a high speed, it will probably take a lot of time. If Mr. Zhai doesn't mind it, just stay at Xu's house for a while."

"

"Then I'll bother Mr. Xu Ling!"

"It's just that this matter is confidential. Before His Majesty's decree comes, please sir and your entourage must keep your mouth shut!"

Zhai Shouxun said: "Don't worry, your majesty. Xiao Ke and his entourage will stay at your majesty's mansion and wait for your majesty's orders. They won't go anywhere."

"Okay, Brother Huan, come in and find a secluded courtyard for Mr. Zhai to rest. Be sure to treat him well."

Just after sending Zhai Shouxun away, Han Wei got in, holding in his hand the secret note written by Xu Xian to Zhao Kuangyin. Xu Xian asked: "You have read it, what does it say?"

Han Wei said: "This is a personal letter written by Li Chongjin to Li Jun. He made an appointment with Li Jun to attack from the north and the south, and said that if things succeed, he will respect Li Jun as the master."

"Haha... Li Chongjin wants to use Li Jun as a spear user. He is actually much smarter than before."

"Your Majesty really thinks highly of him. This memorial written by Zhai Shouxun said that while Li Chongjin was recruiting troops, he killed more than 20 untrustworthy generals. He was destroying the Great Wall. In addition, Li Chongjin also sent a letter to the Tang Dynasty, inviting Li Jing to cross the Great Wall.

Go north to the Yangtze River."

"Haha... Li Jing was beaten twice by Emperor Shizong. Now he is so frightened that he has moved from Jinling to Hongdu. He probably doesn't want to take this trip into troubled waters."

"Exactly, as far as my subordinates know, Li Jing has sent Li Chongjin's letter to Zhao Pu."

"You also know this?"

"Lord officials have their own way!" Han Wei said sternly: "Your Majesty was worried about Li Chongjin's delay in raising the flag of rebellion. Now that Zhai Shouxun has come to his door, he just wants to use it. His subordinates forged a secret edict and asked him to go back and seduce Li Chongjin.

If he is rebelling, he will say that the emperor is planning to move him to another place."

Xu Xian sneered and said: "I have figured it out in the past two days. It doesn't matter whether Li Chongjin raises a rebel flag or not. As long as others think he is rebelling, it is enough. For example, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty thought that the Liao Kingdom had a hundred thousand troops ready to invade the south.

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Han Wei slapped his head, "I'm confused. I didn't expect such a good idea. Forging a secret edict is not as effective as forging military information."

"It's all necessary. When our troops arrive in Huainan, we will catch up with Li Chongjin's rebellion, so we can live up to the facts. What's more important is how things are going in the military camp?"

Han smiled and said: "Your Majesty really recommended a good candidate. Although that person is not popular, the soldiers all recognize him. No matter what he says is true or false, they must listen. He is full of jewels, spends generously, and speaks his mind.

He is also good at telling nonsense. Regardless of whether he believes it or not, the soldiers are full of curiosity and yearning for the prosperous place of Yangzhou."

"That's natural. This man has been nagging in the army for several years. He is no worse than a storyteller. Send Zhai Shouxun away in five or six days and implement the plan according to the plan. As for how you have prepared the food and grass, I hope Zhao Pu

It is impossible to prepare food and fodder for us."

"The grain and grass have been loaded on the ship, and they can be sent to Huainan just waiting for the order from the Duke!"

After staying in the Xu family for six days, Zhai Shouxun finally received the secret order from "Zhao Kuangyin", but the content surprised him because the emperor asked him to instigate Li Chongjin to rebel as soon as possible, which was really against common sense.

If it weren't for the seal, the handwriting was correct, and Zhao Kuangyin also mentioned some old events from that year, he would really suspect that the secret edict was a forgery. To be cautious, he went to Xu Xian immediately to clarify his doubts, "Your majesty, your majesty is on an expedition at the moment, and you are also bringing someone with you."

With most of the troops gone, if Li Chongjin raises his flag to rebel at this moment, I am afraid it will be detrimental to the court!"

"Mr. Zhai is worried that the imperial court does not have enough troops to put down the rebellion?"

"exactly!"

Xu Xian handed him a roll of yellow paper as he spoke, "Sir, you are worrying too much. This is a secret decree given to me by the officials!"

Zhai Shouxun only took one look and said: "It turns out that Your Majesty has an internal agent in Yangzhou!"

"It's a matter of confidentiality that I shouldn't tell my husband easily, but in order to reassure my husband, I had no choice but to show it to him."

Xu Xian stroked the sparse beard under his chin and continued: "This spy was arranged by Emperor Shizong, and now he has pledged his allegiance to the officials of the Song Dynasty. There is no need for a large number of troops to have a spy in Yangzhou City, as long as there are 10,000 or 20,000 elites cooperating outside the city, it is enough

There was no need for the court to send troops. As long as Li Chongjin raised the flag of rebellion, his head would be beheaded immediately. Li Chongjin was a serious concern of the Song Dynasty, and all he had to do was to get rid of him. If he could succeed, the officials would certainly reward him.

"

Zhai Shouxun immediately raised his hands in the direction of the army, "Xiao Ke is willing to die serving the imperial court!"

Since Chai Rong rebuilt the city of Kaifeng, the two towering walls have given the people in the city a great sense of security. However, in the past month or two, there have been some rumors of being the emperor, followed by the change of dynasty, and then the Zhaoyi Festival

The envoys raised their flag to rebel against the Song Dynasty, and a series of incidents inevitably made the people panic.

When several cavalrymen with flags on their backs rushed into the Zhuque Gate on horseback and whipped up their whips, shouting "Huainan Jiedushi Li Chongjin rebelled", the people who heard it could not be worried, for fear that the rebellion during the Qianyou period would happen again.

Performed.

The several cavalrymen galloped along the Imperial Street and headed straight for the Privy Council. The messenger dismounted and immediately fell to the ground. It was obvious that he was extremely exhausted. The soldiers guarding the Privy Council immediately picked him up and went straight to the lobby of the Privy Council.

Zhao Pu, who was at work, was horrified when he heard the news about Li Chongjin's rebellion. The Iron Book of Danshu had just been awarded to Li Chongjin. Could it be that it had no effect at all?

He hurriedly opened the urgent military report sent by the courier. This urgent report was delivered by Bai Yanyu, the military commander of the Wuning Army. The content was that three days ago, Li Chongjin formally raised troops to rebel in Yangzhou, with 60,000 troops.

This made Zhao Pu's heart immediately become entangled. There were many adults in Huainan, and Yangzhou, as the former capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty, also had a high city and a deep pool. The biggest shortcoming was that the soldiers' combat effectiveness was poor, but they were good at defending the city.

Li Chongjin does not need to go north to attack Tokyo. As long as his banner does not fall, someone will inevitably respond. If it is delayed for too long, the Song Dynasty, which was only established less than two months ago, may fall apart or even perish. What worries him most is that Xu Xian will

This was used as an excuse to send troops to Huainan.

He didn't have time to think about it, so he immediately asked Murong Yanzhao and Zhao Guangyi to discuss countermeasures. After a while, the two came in front and back. Before Zhao Pu could speak, Zhao Kuangyin couldn't wait to ask: "Li Chongjin really raised his troops to rebel.

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Zhao Pu immediately handed over the military report. Zhao Guangyi quickly glanced at it and said: "Then there is nothing else to discuss. Li Chongjin is seeking death. He should send troops to attack immediately to scare the heroes."

Zhao Pu looked at Murong Yanzhao, who was frowning and saying nothing, "What do you think, Captain?"

Murong Yanzhao is not a Han person. Just by his name, you can tell that he is from Xianbei, but his appearance is no different from that of a Han person.

He seemed not to have heard Zhao Pu's words, and pondered for a while before saying: "I thought it was better to remain unchanged in response to all changes. Although Li Chongjin was brave, most of his troops were soldiers from Huainan, and they could protect themselves but were unable to attack Tokyo. Even if he led the army northward, he would have the power to attack Tokyo.

The Ning army and the Guide army blocking him are enough to stop him. All he needs to do is report to the officials quickly and ask him to make a quick decision. After Li Jun is put down, it won't be too late to turn around and deal with Li Chongjin."

Hearing what Murong Yanzhao said, Zhao Pu's tangled heart immediately eased a lot, "The Taiwei is indeed a talented general. He can solve huge problems in just a few words."

Murong Yanzhao smiled and said: "Prime Minister Zhao really thinks highly of me. This is a plan negotiated between me and the officials. We only need to guard Tokyo and wait for His Majesty to return in triumph."

"Excuse me, I beg to differ!" Someone suddenly shouted low outside the lobby, and saw Xu Xian coming in wearing a helmet, "Li Chongjin is brave and good at fighting, and Huainan has many soldiers and enough food. Emperor Shizong of the previous dynasty conquered Huainan three times and spent two or three times on it.
Chapter completed!