Xu Xian raised his hand and threw a big hat to Murong Yanzhao. Even though Murong Yanzhao had a good temper, he couldn't help blowing his beard and staring in anger, "What does Xu Linggong mean by this? Are you implying that I have evil intentions?"

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"Isn't it? Since Li Chong has rebelled, it will only take three or two months for people to change their minds if they don't send troops to quell the rebellion. Before the official expedition, they handed over all the troops and horses in Kaifeng to the command of the Taiwei, but the Taiwei ignored him. What happened?

What’s the point!”

Murong Yanzhao slapped the armrest and stood up, pointed at Xu Xian and shouted: "This plan was not decided by someone, but was discussed with the officials before the expedition."

Zhao Pu immediately echoed: "It is indeed a plan made by the Taiwei and the officials, and Zhao also knows about it."

Xu Xian snorted coldly and scolded: "So Prime Minister Zhao has colluded with Captain Murong?"

"Hehe... Xu Xian, please don't rant. I know what you want to do. I advise you to give up. Even if you really send troops to quell the rebellion, I won't let you lead the army... uh..."

Looking at the tip of the knife against his throat, Zhao Pu immediately closed his mouth. Xu Xian held the knife and asked, "Did you mean what you said just now, or did the official mean it?"

Before Zhao Pu could answer, Murong Yanchao shouted angrily: "Xu Xian, you are too presumptuous. Zhao Pu is the deputy privy envoy after all. Do you want to imitate Li Chongjin's rebellion? Don't think that no one can control you because you are a prince-in-law!"

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Xu Xian turned to look at Murong Yanzhao and said: "The Taiwei may not know something. A certain person in the Chenqiao Station made a blood oath with the officials. Your Majesty will take over Huainan, Henghai, and the three areas that Emperor Shizong captured from the Liao Kingdom when he ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor."

Seventeen counties in the prefecture are handed over to a certain agency..."

Before Xu Xian could finish speaking, Murong Yanzhao interrupted in surprise, "How could such a ridiculous thing happen!"

"You can ask Minister Zhao, he is a witness!"

Zhao Pu's throat moved but he didn't speak. When the cold blade came close to him, his face turned pale and he said, "It's true!"

Xu Xian added: "Today Li Chongjin raised troops to rebel. There is no need to trouble the official to lead the troops to get them. However, Zhao Pu obstructed him in every possible way. I want to ask him whether it was his own intention or the official's. If it was him himself

You mean, I can just laugh it off, if the officials were unjust first, then you can’t blame me!"

"Even if the officials have an oath with you, let's discuss it later. You also said that Emperor Sejong used more than 100,000 troops and horses to conquer Huainan three times before he pacified Huainan. I'm afraid 40,000 to 50,000 people are not enough. Once defeated, you will have no way out. Listen to me.

If you let Zhao Pu go, everything will be easy to discuss."

Xu Xian took back the knife and asked: "So the Taiwei agreed with me to lead the army south to put down the rebellion!"

"No, I am entrusted by the officials to stay in Tokyo. If you take away the soldiers and horses, who will defend Tokyo?"

"If the Lieutenant really refuses to agree, then Xu will have no choice but to die."

Murong Yanzhao snorted coldly: "I know that you have some abilities, but I am not a vegetarian. I would like to give you a final advice. You have lost your duty as a minister with these words. Be careful and you will end up like Wang Jun and Wang Yin.

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"I came here today actually because I care about His Majesty's face. Since we can't reach an agreement, then just pretend that I haven't been here? Don't regret it!"

Xu Xian said and turned around and left the lobby of the Privy Council. It wasn't until Xu Xian's back disappeared that Zhao Pu let out a sigh of relief. He turned to Murong Yanzhao and said: "Captain, Xu Xian is too arrogant and domineering. Wang Jun, Wang Yin

We can't reach him, and we don't know what back-ups he has, so it would be better to get rid of him as soon as possible."

Murong Yanzhao said: "Don't you dare to take this idea and wait for the official decision? I will go back to the front office first. As long as he has military power, how big a storm can his few men and horses cause."

Before Murong Yanzhao walked out of the lobby, the general came hurriedly to report: "Lieutenant, the soldiers of the battalions left behind by the Prime Minister in Tokyo have mutinied!"

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Both the officers in the Palace Division and the Guard Division knew about Wang Erbian. When Emperor Sejong of the previous dynasty was in power, he often walked around the camps. He told old stories about how he killed traitor generals and was rewarded for meritorious service. Some people said something about him.

He is full of envy and some people are very disdainful of him.

But since the death of Emperor Sejong, there is no one to back him up. The generals in each battalion are too lazy to pay attention to him, and they even give him small shoes from time to time. The soldiers in each battalion are too lazy to listen to the old things he told eight hundred times.

However, with a generous monthly salary, Wang Erbian's life is still very enviable. But not long ago? Wang Erbian did something extremely stupid, or he was too smart.

The generous salary is gone? Even what ordinary soldiers should have is gone? Shangguan still wants to punish him from time to time? Those days were simply terrible. He was often seen getting drunk near the Bianshui River. He was seen several times.

He was holding on to the railing on the Zhouqiao Bridge and looking down, probably wanting to die.

Just when everyone thought they would never see this unlucky guy, he came back again and changed his appearance in just a few days. He was lavishly dressed in gold and jade, and it seemed that he had made a fortune somewhere.

Copper coins seem to be like withered leaves in his eyes. Listen to him brag a few words and you will get a handful of copper coins, as well as good wine and meat for you to eat and drink. Even the general who gave him little shoes before saw him with a smile.

, and I don’t know how much money he received.

Everyone was inevitably curious and asked him where he got his windfall. According to Wang Erbian, he had a distant cousin who was doing business in Yangzhou. He had no heirs in his life, so he left all the family property to him and only asked him to inherit the incense.

Is there such a good thing? Everyone didn't believe it at first, but when Wang Erbian said that he was no longer his father's son, he looked confused and melancholy, so they began to believe it.

Wang Erbian no longer talks about the past. Whenever he opens his mouth, he talks about how rich his new father is and how prosperous and prosperous Yangzhou is. It seems limitless when he brags about it, but for the sake of money, he can go wherever he goes.

A lot of people can gather around it.

"...I'm telling you, the streets in Yangzhou City are paved with gold bricks, and even a few bricks have to weigh twenty-two..."

Immediately, a soldier interrupted him, "Don't talk nonsense, it's not like I've never been to Yangzhou. I followed Han Linggong into Yangzhou in the early years, and the floors were paved with blue bricks and bluestones..."

Seeing that Wang Erbian looked unhappy, he immediately changed his tune, "But Yangzhou is indeed more prosperous than Kaifeng. That time we raided Yangzhou's treasury, and the money in it was piled up like a mountain. I don't know if there is any."

How many."

Others asked: "Then you must have split a lot, right?"

The soldier curled his lips and said, "We only got two hundred cents. Han Lingkun said he would give it to the officials to replenish military supplies. I guess it went into his own pocket."

Wang Erbian sneered disdainfully, "It goes without saying that Han Lingkun is the most greedy for money. The one who is generous and generous to his brothers is Xu Linggong. Even if he dies in battle, he will still receive an extra pension."

"It's true, but it's a pity that we are not from the Red Scarf Capital. Second Transformation heard that you and Xu Linggong are familiar with each other. See if you can send my child to the Red Scarf Capital!"

"It's easy to say. I will meet Xu Linggong one day to help you. If it doesn't work, don't blame me. Let's continue talking about Yangzhou. Not only is Yangzhou rich in money, but the girls in Yangzhou are even more beautiful..."

A soldier interrupted: "No matter how good Yangzhou is, it has nothing to do with us. We can't see it or eat it."

Another soldier said: "That's not necessarily the case. I heard that Li Chongjin of Yangzhou has a rebellion. Who knows if he will rise up one day, and you and I will have a chance."

"That's what I say, but it may not be your turn to go. Even if I go, I won't be able to get money. I'd better stay in Tokyo honestly."

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Suddenly three thunders in succession rang out in their ears, and everyone couldn't help but look up to the sky. They saw the sky was high, the clouds were pale, the sun was shining brightly, and there was no sign of rain.

"The thunderous sound of the Red Scarf City came from outside the camp. Let's go! Go out and take a look!"

The soldiers who heard the commotion rushed outside the camp and saw many carriages and horses parked in the open space outside the camp. Hundreds of soldiers in red scarves carried wooden boxes and poured the copper coins in the wooden boxes on the ground.

There were bright yellow copper coins rolling out, and soon they were piled as high as a hill.

No need to say hello, the soldiers who saw the money immediately rushed outside the camp regardless of military regulations and surrounded the soldiers of the Red Scarf Capital. One general asked: "Brothers of the Red Scarf Capital are not staying in their own camps.

Why are you here to visit us? You bring so many copper coins to treat us to drinks and a visit to a brothel!"

Jiubao looked at the crowd and shouted loudly: "This man is right, this money is for our brothers, five guans each!"

"What! It's really for us! Five guan for each person. Did my ears hear it right?"

All the soldiers shouted and secretly swallowed their saliva when looking at the copper coins. It is not surprising that they were excited. Zhao Kuangyin ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. Ordinary soldiers only received two or three coins each.

Jiubao stretched out his hand and suppressed his voice and immediately silenced it, "But this is not for nothing!"

A soldier said: "We don't understand this yet. If Xu Linggong also wants to be emperor, we are willing to enthrone him!"

The old soldier next to him immediately slapped him on the back of the head, "That's nonsense. The new emperor hasn't even sat on the throne yet. How can he support another one? This is against the rules. My brother from the Red Scarf City, am I right?"

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Jiubao laughed and said: "This old man is right. Our Lord is the emperor's sister-in-law and the emperor's sworn brother. How could he have any evil intentions? You still don't know, Huainan Jiedu Envoy

Li Chongjin has raised an army to rebel in Yangzhou, and Xu Linggong is preparing to lead his army to put down the rebellion. The situation is urgent, so all of you, please accept the reward and come with me to gather!"

A general came forward and asked, "Brother, do you have the order from Taiwei and Prime Minister Zhao to mobilize troops?"

"Hehe... don't be impatient, the warrant will be here soon!"

Whether or not there is a warrant is no longer that important. In the past few days, the military officers have been brainwashed by Wang Erbian all day long to see how prosperous Yangzhou is and how tender and beautiful the young ladies in Yangzhou are. They can no longer restrain their yearning for Yangzhou in their hearts.

Even without the temptation of Yangzhou, the reward of five guan coins per person in front of them was enough for them to make a trip. There was no need to stay behind and the prime minister mobilized the troops. The soldiers received the money, brought their weapons, and followed Jiubao to gather.

In this regard, the credibility of the soldier is also good when it comes to money. If you take money and want to be a deserter, you will be looked down upon by everyone.

The same thing happened one after another in various military camps outside the city. Tens of thousands of soldiers went to gather with the red scarves without being controlled by the generals. When Murong Yanzhao and Zhao Guangyi rushed there, most of the military camps were almost empty, and there were only two

Every camp was held by him.

Murong Yanzhao did not go to Xu Xian to argue. He knew that it would be useless, so he had to go back to the Privy Council to discuss countermeasures with Zhao Pu. When Zhao Pu received the news, his face turned blue and white, and his teeth creaked.

Zhao Guangyi said anxiously: "Prime Minister Zhao is talking! What Xu Xian did is no different from rebellion."

Zhao Pu quickly calmed down, and then smiled contemptuously, "Tingyi does not need to be impatient. Most of the soldiers and horses left behind in Tokyo are now in his hands. If he wants to usurp the throne, he will not be able to stop him no matter what. He knows that he is sitting on the throne.

There are not that many people in the court who obey him, not to mention that most of the imperial army is in the hands of officials."

Murong Yanzhao said: "If we really can't do it, we have to take the risk and use the soldiers and horses of the feudal town."

"That's just a trick to lure wolves and drive away tigers. If a group of evil wolves enters the capital, I'm afraid it will be even more trouble!" Zhao Pu sighed: "Now that things have happened, we can only help him!"

Zhao Guangyi said: "Is this the only way?"

"In fact, this is also to fulfill ourselves. If we don't do this, the prestige of the official family will be gone, the army personally conquered by the emperor may mutiny again, and even the entire Central Plains may fall apart again and fall into a place of no return."

Murong Yanzhao nodded and said: "Mr. Zhao is right. There is no other way to deal with the situation. At this moment, I hope that Xu Xian can capture Yangzhou quickly. If he is defeated, he will be an eternal sinner!"

How could Xu Xian not know how powerful this was? If the feudal town knew the details behind it, it would definitely be a fatal blow to Zhao Kuangyin's prestige. Maybe the feudal town would take the opportunity to stand on its own feet and return to the chaotic era of the late Tang Dynasty.

Even if Zhao Pu and Murong Yanzhao gave Xu Xian the legality to send troops, he would take away most of the soldiers and horses left behind in Tokyo, which would also give the feudal town an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. Anyone who enters Kaifeng and proclaims himself emperor will surely become more and more stable.

The Central Plains regime was divided again.

In the decisive battle with Li Chongjin, we must not only win but also win quickly and clearly, and capture Yangzhou City before all the feudal towns have figured out the situation.

Xu Xian didn't hesitate. He just gathered the 40,000 soldiers and horses that he had tricked into gathering together. He didn't even give them a chance to breathe, and sent his troops south.

Just as he was about to leave the city, he saw Zhao Guangyi chasing after him. Without saying a word, he handed over the tiger talisman for troop deployment and a stack of official documents, "Prime Minister Zhao has sent orders to all the vassal towns along the way, asking them to switch on and off for you!"

"Put it away!" Xu Xian handed the things to Xu Lang casually, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, why are you so different now?"

Zhao Guangyi said with a straight face: "Xu Xian, don't be complacent. If you can't finish this conquest quickly, my Zhao family will be dragged to death by you, and you will be a sinner for the ages."
Chapter completed!