Chapter 480: The Gu clan is here to commit the crime
Yanghuan Palace, hall.
Princess Yanghuan sat in silence for a whole day, thinking about how to deal with Ju Liang.
kill him?
This seems to be the simplest method. There are many assassins under Yang Huan, and Ju Liang himself has no cultivation level. The guards around him are only at the sixth level, so killing him doesn't seem to be difficult at all.
But just killing him alone will not solve the problem. He must still have partisans in the court, and there are many people who collaborate with the enemy with him. These people must all be eradicated.
Tell the emperor to arrest Ju Liang and torture him severely, and kill all his accomplices!
But will this matter involve me?
Over the years, I have never hidden any information I know from Ju Liang. During the war last year, she sent hundreds of carts of grain and grass to the front line, and asked Ju Liang to help her raise carriages.
I almost forgot, that batch of food and grass was robbed by the Gu tribe.
Does this matter have anything to do with Ju Liang?
The more Princess Yanghuan thought about it, the more she became afraid. Although it was an unintentional mistake, when she thought about it carefully, she seemed to be an accomplice with Ju Liang.
I took the initiative to report Ju Liang, will the emperor still blame me?
Don't overestimate the family ties of the emperor's family.
When the ministers besiege me, Brother Huang will kill me without hesitation.
But this is for Da Yu, even if I risk my life, I should...
Qiao Lan suddenly walked into the hall and said to Princess Yuhuan: "The emperor summoned the ministers to the palace, and the Gu tribe has called."
Yang Huan was not surprised. The second season grain was ripe again and they were here to grab it.
Ju Liang must also go to the palace, let's see how he reacts in the court.
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Above the court, all the civil and military officials gathered, and Xu Zhiqiong was among them.
Emperor Yu Xian said: "More than 8,000 rebels are about to invade. What are your best plans to deal with them?"
The ministers were already used to things like fighting. When the generals were waiting for suggestions, Ju Liang spoke first: "Dayu has formed an alliance with Xuan Guo, and Marquis Yun is here today. I wonder how many troops Xuan Guo is willing to send?"
The incident happened suddenly, and Xu Zhiqiong was not prepared. Ju Liang asked suddenly, and Xu Zhiqiong could only respond: "I will report this matter to Emperor Changle, and declare that reinforcements will arrive during the war."
Xu Zhiqiong was still confident about the reinforcements. After walking on the road for more than a month and living in Yu Xianguo for more than half a month, it was almost time to send troops.
Ju Liang said sarcastically: "If I'm not wrong, our clan will have to wait for a month or two. When the war is over, I'm afraid we won't be able to see Daxuan's soldiers.
What will Marquis Yun say then? Is it because there is insufficient ordnance? Insufficient food and grass? Or is the military morale unstable? Morale is low?"
Ju Liang mocked Xu Zhiqiong and waited for Princess Yanghuan to agree.
Yang Huan was used to having a venomous tongue, and all the ministers were looking forward to her. Even Xu Zhiqiong wanted to hear what she would say.
Unexpectedly, Yang Huan looked dull and said nothing.
Everyone was confused and Ju Liang was a little embarrassed.
Seeing that Yang Huan was still reluctant to speak, Xu Zhiqiong replied to Ju Liang, "Don't be impatient, guests of the grand ceremony. We will discuss it again when I, Emperor Daxuan, reply."
The matter of reinforcements has been put aside for the time being. Next, we must first consider the issue of deploying troops to meet the enemy.
Dadianke is in charge of external affairs. He got the news of the enemy's invasion this time. He has the priority to make suggestions when selecting the commander.
"Your Majesty, I recommend the emperor's eldest son, Yaogang, to take command to face the enemy."
This is something that is expected. Everyone knows that Dadian Ke is on the side of the eldest son of the emperor.
Everyone is used to the drama that follows. Princess Yang Huan will definitely brag about the eldest son of the emperor, first about his talent and then about his record. After bragging, Yan Gang becomes the perfect candidate to take command.
But Yang Huan still remained silent.
She did not want to recommend the emperor's eldest son to take command.
She now even suspected that there was an ulterior conspiracy behind Ju Liang's recommendation for the emperor's eldest son to go to war.
Think about it carefully, can Yao Gang really know how to fight?
Yang Huan had been to the front line several times and knew what Yaogang looked like on the battlefield. His military tent was at least thirty miles away from the front line when it was closest.
And no matter how the battle situation is on the front line, Yan Gang can never let go of the wine glass in his hand and the girl in his arms.
In fact, he doesn't know how to fight.
He told so many lies that he believed it himself, and even those of us who lied together believed it.
Has he ever won a battle?
Xu Zhiqiong and Mo Chi were right. He had never won a battle. He risked his life on insects and animals.
Ju Liang always recommended Yaogang to take command. Is it really to help the emperor's eldest son succeed to the throne?
Is it possible that he deliberately chose the loser Yaogang to go to the battlefield and deliberately ruined my country and son, Dayu?
"Yang Huan, what do you say about this?" Yu Xianhuang took the initiative to ask when Yang Huan remained silent.
Princess Yanghuan pondered for a moment and said, "I think it's not appropriate to send the yoke out into battle."
The officials were in an uproar.
Ju Liang was sweating.
What happened to Princess Yanghuan today?
Xu Zhiqiong watched silently from the other side.
He discovered that there was something wrong with the Yang Huan's condition, and he basically guessed the cause of the problem.
Princess Yang Huan found out the clues that Ju Liang was collaborating with the enemy.
This is exactly the result Xu Zhiqiong wants to see.
Yu Xianhuang asked directly: "Why is it not appropriate for Yao Gang to go to war?"
Yang Huan thought for a moment and said: "He was injured by Marquis Yun, and the injury has not healed yet."
Xu Zhiqiong lowered his eyes, dumbfounded.
This sounds like she is blaming Xu Zhiqiong, but it is actually a slap in her own face.
Xu Zhiqiong was indeed very ruthless that day, but Jiong Gang was a dignified eight-foot-tall man. If he couldn't even withstand this kind of skin injury, why would he be a general?
All the ministers couldn't stand it anymore, and so could Emperor Yu Xian: "Yang Huan, since the yoke is not suitable, who do you think is suitable?"
Princess Yanghuan looked dazed and couldn't concentrate on thinking about the problem at all.
She now realizes that her past stance must be completely changed. She can no longer be consistent with Ju Liang's stance. This will not only harm Dayu, but also herself.
The generals looked at each other, and no one dared to take the initiative to stand out. Firstly, this would arouse the resentment of the eldest son of the emperor, and secondly, it might also arouse the dislike of the emperor.
Xu Zhiqiong could only watch the show from the sidelines. He was a propaganda person, so it would definitely not be his turn to take command in this war.
Finally, Yan Huan stood up and said: "I am willing to take command and fight against the Gu rebels."
Yang Huan said hurriedly: "It's best for Uncle Da Zong to be in command, I mean... Da Fengchang."
In a panic, she mistold Yan Huan's official position.
Yan Huan had fought in wars in his early years and had a third-level cultivation. It was appropriate for him to take charge.
The officials thought that Princess Yanghuan had discussed it with the emperor in advance, so they agreed, and the matter was settled.
Yan Huan immediately mobilized his troops, raised food, grass and weapons, and led an army of 30,000 to go on the expedition.
Ju Liang saw that the matter of the commander-in-chief position could not be changed, and he also raised the matter of forming an alliance with Fanxiao: "Please let me send a letter to Fanxiao, so that Fanxiao Kingdom can send troops to respond and frighten the enemy."
This is a fixed routine for fighting. One month after the war begins, Fanxiao Kingdom will definitely send troops to deter the Gu tribe. At that time, the Gu tribe will retreat and the war will be over.
Of course, Fanxiao's troops are not sent for free.
Emperor Yu Xian had to send a large amount of grain and money, and Ju Liang came forward to negotiate the price.
Now Yang Huan thought of another question.
In the past, Ju Liang was responsible for sending food and money. Where were all the money and food sent? How much of it was sent to Fanxiao Kingdom?
"Brother Imperial, we will discuss this matter again."
Emperor Yu Xian looked at Princess Yanghuan in confusion: "This matter also needs to be discussed?"
Princess Yanghuan nodded and said, "Dayu and Xuanguo have reconciled. If we ask Fanxiao for help at this time, I'm afraid it will cause misunderstanding from Xuanguo."
There is nothing wrong with this reason.
But when these words came out of Princess Yanghuan's mouth, they seemed very abnormal.
Emperor Yu Xian thought about it again and again, and finally accepted Princess Yanghuan's suggestion and waited for Emperor Xuanguo's reply.
Ju Liang was a little disappointed with Yu Xianhuang.
As for Princess Yang Huan, it is no longer as simple as disappointment.
Ju Liang realized that something was wrong and had to find an opportunity to have a good chat with Princess Yanghuan.
Xu Zhiqiong looked at Princess Yanghuan and deliberately put on a pleased expression.
Princess Yanghuan smiled slightly, but she was thinking about another thing in her heart.
Ju Liang collaborated with the enemy, and Xu Zhiqiong secretly colluded with him.
What is the relationship between Xu Zhiqiong and Nufu Sect?
After the meeting ended, Xu Zhiqiong returned to the Marquis Mansion, found a bedroom, and took out a copper incense burner.
Lighting a burner of incense, Xu Zhiqiong quietly looked at the lingering aroma. After waiting for a long time, he finally slowly sketched out the face of Emperor Changle.
This incense burner is a communication tool developed by the onmyoji in the imperial palace through the special craftsmanship of the ascetic workshop.
There are one pair of incense burners. Emperor Zhaoxing used this pair to communicate with Liu Jiangpu, a fellow governor of Huazhou. After Emperor Zhaoxing's death, Liu Jiangpu's whereabouts were unknown. The incense burner in his hand was missing. The original pair of incense burners
There is only one incense burner left.
This incense burner was acquired by Taibu, and with the help of Zhong Shen, he forged another one.
The function of the new incense burner goes further. In the past, letters were burned and the smoke was used to communicate. Now the smoke can directly outline the appearance of the other party.
Not only does it have a look, but it also has a voice.
"Brother, how are you doing in Yu Xianguo?"
"My life is good, but Yu Xianguo's life is not. The Gu tribe is going to war again, and Yu Xianguo wants reinforcements from us."
Emperor Changle said: "Brother, I sent the military symbols to Yunzhou half a month ago, but Yunzhou refused to send troops because of lack of money and food."
what's the situation?
Are you really using this excuse to try and fiddle with me?
Xu Zhiqiong said angrily: "I am a hostage in Yu Xianguo. If you don't send troops, will you let me wait for death here?"
"Brother, I really didn't lie to you. The governor of Yunzhou is not listening to my orders now. I have sent people to Juanzhou and Tingzhou to see if I can gather some troops."
He won't lie to me about this matter. It seems that the prefect of Yunzhou really doesn't listen to his orders.
What happened?
Yunzhou mutinied?
Daxuan and Yuxianguo have three states at the junction, including Yunzhou, Juanzhou and Tingzhou.
However, opposite Juanzhou and Tingzhou are the territories of the Gu tribe. When deploying troops from these two states, one must be very careful. While supporting Yu Xianguo, one cannot neglect the defense of the southern border.
This is how to do?
It takes a lot of time to mobilize the troops, but Yu Xianhuang is still waiting for my reply.
If I can't explain this clearly, I will be the one ignored by everyone in the court.
That's all, let's brag a little bit and spread some rumors to calm Princess Yanghuan first and don't let her cause trouble for me.
Xu Zhiqiong called Qiaozhu and Eyan over and did not ask them to teach Yu Xian how to speak. Instead, he asked them to pour tea and pass water aside, while Xu Zhiqiong concentrated on reading the documents sent by Daxuan.
After reading a letter, Xu Zhiqiong smacked his lips and said: "The whereabouts of a hundred thousand troops are too obvious. It is difficult to allocate soldiers, horses, money and food. The army cannot be moved lightly..."
E Yan was stunned and said: "Master, what did you just say about the 100,000 army?"
Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said: "I didn't say anything, please make me some plum blossom wine."
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Late at night, Princess Yang Huan almost jumped up when she received the news: "One hundred thousand troops!"
Qiao Lan said: "The matter has not been investigated clearly, and I don't know where the 100,000 troops came from."
"Where else could it be, it must be from Xuan Guo!" Princess Yang Huan lifted up her dress and said, "Hurry up and enter the palace. Xuan Guo has bad intentions and cannot let these 100,000 troops enter!"