Wei Shengkai continued his impassioned speech, saying: "For thousands of years since ancient times, the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats have ruled the world together, which is the foundation for the stability of the world.
No matter how many talented and strategic kings they tried, they could not destroy this tradition. Once this foundation was shaken, the dynasty would be destroyed and a new dynasty would be established. Such a simple truth must not be unknown to the general.
The official had only been on the throne for a short time, and he thought that no one in the court dared to oppose him, so he thought that he controlled everything, but he didn't know that it was all an illusion.
If the world is really in turmoil, it would only be a matter of words for all the officials in the court to kill him and depose him. He does not know that if the gentry in the world really work together to overthrow the rule of the Zhao family, it will be just a matter of turning their hands."
After saying that, Wei Shengkai looked at Deng Xiong and said solemnly to him: "General, you know that a man who knows the current affairs is a hero. As long as the general joins the group, I am willing to let the general sit in the second position. From now on, in our army, I will be the first."
You are the second one. When the country is founded, I will be the emperor, general you will be the prince, and you will be the general!"
After Deng Xiong heard this, the corners of his eyes twitched a few times, and his eyes became more and more eager.
"So what if the general doesn't agree to join?"
"If you don't agree, then the general will kill me now to ask for credit. However, I have to tell the general in advance that the imperial court will be destroyed in just one day. If the general kills me, he will definitely become the enemy of the rebels in the world. You can imagine what will happen to you in the future.
You know, I would like to ask the general to think twice before acting."
Deng Xiong looked at Wei Shengkai with sharp eyes. No one knew when he would kill Wei Shengkai with his sword.
"Come here, invite Magistrate Wu Yuanwu here. Remember, you must "invite" him over."
"yes."
His subordinates understood the idea, agreed, and left.
At this time, Wu Yuan was being closely protected by Wang Wu and ten soldiers.
After receiving Deng Xiong's order, Wang Wu said to Wu Yuan: "The general has invited me, and I also ask Magistrate Wu to come with his humble position."
At this time, the night was already dark, and Wu Yuan was feeling sleepy and exhausted, so he said: "Report to General Deng. The rebels have not attacked the city now. It is too late. We can talk about it tomorrow."
"I also ask the magistrate not to embarrass his humble position."
Wang Wu continued to ask Wu Yuan to follow him, and his tone became a bit harsh.
Wu Yuan's heart tightened, as if someone had strangled him.
Wu Yuan suddenly became nervous and said: "This, this, this, you go out and wait. I will pack some clothes and then go with you."
After Wang Wu went out, Wu Yuan did not dare to delay. He looked around nervously and then looked through the crack in the door. He saw that there were people standing outside. He had a premonition that something was not going to happen, so he carefully came to the window and climbed out of the window.
"Wu Zhifu, where are you going? I have been waiting for you outside for a long time."
Suddenly, as soon as Wu Yuan climbed out of the window, soldiers blocked him, and then Wang Wu came to him again.
Wang Wu mocked Wu Yuan contemptuously, and without waiting for Wu Yuan's reply, he pretended to help him, but in fact he controlled Wu Yuan tightly and took him to see Deng Xiong.
Seeing Deng Xiong, Wu Yuan had sweat on his forehead and asked nervously: "General, why are you inviting me late at night?"
Deng Xiong walked to Wu Yuan unhurriedly, looked at Wu Yuan, and said: "Your Majesty, I once asked someone to do a divination. The divination said that I will be rich and powerful. Today, I am destined to be rich and powerful."
The hexagram is about to come true, but there is still one thing missing to help. I hope you can borrow it."
After hearing this, Wu Yuan subconsciously stepped back and said, "General, I wonder what the general wants to borrow from me?"
"I'll lend you a head."
As soon as he finished speaking, Deng Xiong put his big hand on Wu Yuan's shoulder, and then used force to turn Wu Yuan's body so that his back was facing him. Then Deng Xiong slashed Wu Yuan's throat with a knife.
Immediately, blood surged from Wu Yuan's throat, and his face was full of disbelief.
"You, you,,,, why did you kill me?"
When Wu Yuan was dying, he asked a question, but before Deng Xiong could answer, he closed his eyes forever.
"Humph, why? Cutting off someone's financial path is like killing my parents. The farmland-to-household law requires me to hand over more than 10,000 acres of farmland. How is this different from killing my parents?"
After finishing speaking, Deng Xiong looked at Wei Shengkai and said: "Wei Yuanwai, what do you think of my certificate of nomination? Are you satisfied with it?"
"Satisfied, satisfied. The general makes prompt decisions and is decisive in dealing with things. If you and I join forces, there is no need to worry about not being able to achieve great things in the future."
Wei Shengkai was very excited to receive Deng Xiong's allegiance. He finally made a solemn promise: "One day, I will enter Lin'an and sit on the throne. The general and I will divide the world equally and share the wealth."
Deng Xiong was equally excited, feeling that a broad road was right in front of him.
Deng Xiong defected and joined the rebels, and the city fell naturally. Then, under the leadership of Deng Xiong, the rebels attacked the city and captured the territory. The surrounding counties fell one after another. For a time, Wei Shengkai's rebel army was so powerful that the whole world was shocked.
July 18th, the second year of Hengsheng, Lin'an, Imperial Palace, Funing Hall.
Zhang Chu, the Imperial City's envoy to the Imperial City, came to Funing Palace eagerly and asked to see Zhao Yun.
After meeting and saluting, Zhang Chu said anxiously: "Your Majesty, the Zhenjiang powerful people Wei Shengkai, Zuo Caifan, Zhang Bochu and others rebelled. The prefect Wu Yuan was killed, and the city guard general Deng Xiong rebelled and joined the traitors. Now the rebels have captured Dantu and Danyang.
, the power of Jintan and other counties has increased greatly, and I am afraid that there will be no less than 50,000 troops!"
"fifty thousand!"
Zhao Yun was taken aback, and his brows furrowed, showing concern and solemnity.
Zhao Yun had expected this for a long time, so he was not surprised that the powerful people were rebelling. However, the rapid expansion of the powerful forces really surprised Zhao Yun.
Moreover, Zhenjiang Prefecture is on the Liangzhe West Road, and traveling in Lin'an is also within the scope of the Liangzhe West Road. This means that Wei Shengkai rebelled under Zhao Yun's nose!
Now that Wei Shengkai's troops are so powerful, this has seriously endangered Xing Zai's safety and also endangered Zhao Yun's safety!
Zhao Yun took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and said: "I understand, you ordered people to pay attention to it all the time. If there is any change, report it immediately without delay."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhang Chu agreed and then retreated.
At this moment, outside the Funing Hall, Privy Councilor Han Hong came to the Funing Hall eagerly and asked to meet Zhao Yun.
"Quick, I want to see His Majesty, go and report it."
Seeing Han Hong's serious and anxious expression, Xiaohuangmen did not dare to delay and went to report it without hesitation.
In the study room, Gao Shi received a message from the small yellow door and did not dare to neglect. He hurriedly stepped forward, raised his hand to Zhao Yun and said: "Your Majesty, Prince Wei is asking to see you. He seems to have something urgent. He looks anxious."
Zhao Yun knew that Han Hong must have come because of the Zhenjiang Rebellion.
Even Han Hong was so eager. It seems that the Zhenjiang Rebellion had a huge psychological impact on all officials.
"Xuan."
After someone summoned Han Hong, Zhao Yun immediately got up and went to the main hall of Funing Hall.