Shuangtang County is located in the northern part of Sichuan Province.
To the south of Shangjing is Leize County of Sichuan State, and to the south is Yisu County, and to the south of Yisu County is Shuangtang County. There are many high mountains in Shuangtang County, among which there is a very famous and extremely important one.
The pass, Xuangu Pass.
It can be said that Xuangu Pass is the only way to connect the three counties of Leize, Yisu and Shuangtang in the central part of Sichuan. Blocking Xuangu Pass is equivalent to cutting off the connection between these three counties and the mainland of Sichuan. Of course,
As long as Feng State can occupy Xuangu Pass, which is equivalent to cutting off three counties of Sichuan State at once, Feng State's advantage over Sichuan State will become even greater.
Tang Yin knew very well that although Xiao Xuan's sudden death would temporarily put the Sichuan government and the opposition in chaos, Sichuan State's strength was still there, and Feng State could not defeat the behemoth Sichuan State at once.
He settled for the next best thing, seizing the three counties of Leize, Yisu, and Shuangtang in the Sichuan Kingdom, and controlling Xuangu Pass. Then if the Feng Kingdom sent troops to the Sichuan Kingdom in the future, it would be smooth sailing, and the Sichuan Kingdom would no longer have any dangerous ground to defend.
Therefore, Tang Yin set the target of sending troops this time to Shuangtang County. Land grabbing was the second priority. What he wanted most was Xuangu Pass.
Liang Qi nodded while looking at the map and said: "Xuangu Pass in Shuangtang County is an important place that must be fought over by military strategists, and it is also the only way to connect the three counties in the central and northern parts of the Sichuan Kingdom. However, the King of Sichuan
He just died of illness, and the Sichuan Kingdom had just given up the capital, and our country suddenly sent troops to invade. It was really an unknown force!"
Xiao Muqing and Qingyu also nodded repeatedly, indicating that Liang Qi was right. If they want to send troops, they must at least have a good reputation so that they can become a righteous army.
When Tang Yin heard this, he smiled calmly and said: "The Sichuan Kingdom has occupied Shangjing for so long. Is it true that they have not taken away a penny or a treasure from Shangjing? We can ask for it from the Sichuan Kingdom first. If the Sichuan Kingdom cannot hand it over, we will
Aren’t you just famous as a teacher?”
"The king means..." Everyone looked at Tang Yin in unison.
Tang Yin asked Wuying: "How much tax do you get from going to Beijing for one year?"
Wuying was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly took out her pamphlet, looked through it carefully, and after confirming it, she said seriously: "Reporting to your Majesty, the tax revenue for a year in Beijing is close to ten million taels."
Tang Yin said: "The emperor has been away from the capital for four or five years. In these four or five years, the tax revenue alone has been reduced by tens of millions. In addition, countless treasures have been lost in the palace. In total, it is almost
We need ten million taels, and this money should come from the Sichuan Kingdom!"
Everyone took a breath in unison. The Sichuan Kingdom had only occupied Shangjing for more than a year, but they were asked to give out 10 million taels of silver. How could the Sichuan Kingdom be taken advantage of? Xiao Muqing said: "Your Majesty, the Sichuan Kingdom will definitely not do this.
Accept this request."
"So, our country has a legitimate reason to send troops to conquer." Tang Yin said with a smile: "If the Sichuan Kingdom is unwilling to hand over ten million taels of silver, then the three counties of Leize, Yisu, and Shuangtang will be used to pay off the debt.
Bar!"
It turns out that this is what the king calls a teacher with a reputation. Everyone looked at each other and nodded slowly, thinking that this might be feasible.
Seeing that no one objected, Tang Yin felt more confident. He narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile: "Since everyone agrees, then the matter is settled."
As he spoke, he looked at Xiao Muqing and said: "Mu Qing, please immediately have the book compiled and spread it to the Sichuan court. Sichuan must return 10 million taels of silver within one month. If you fail to pay within the time limit, you will be responsible for the consequences."
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Xiao Muqing responded with her hands raised.
Soon, the letter written by Tang Yinling Xiao Muqing reached Zhaoyang, the capital of Sichuan Kingdom. Now Zhaoyang City was in chaos, and the court was even more panicked. Seeing this letter suddenly sent by Feng Kingdom, it was undoubtedly
Adding insult to injury.
Ten million taels of silver is nothing to the rich and powerful Sichuan State, but the key problem is that Feng State's reasons are unconvincing. The Sichuan State has occupied Shangjing for more than a year, but this
During this period, the tax revenue collected by the Sichuan Kingdom was pitifully small, only a few million taels at most. Why should they hand over ten million taels of silver to the Feng Kingdom all at once? Furthermore, the period when the Sichuan Kingdom managed to go to Beijing
Time has kept the Shangjing government in an orderly manner. Even if there is no credit, there is still hard work. Even if the world does not appreciate it, how can it be paid back?
The fifth princess, Xiao Xiang, was the first member of the royal family to stand up to oppose her. She believed that the Feng Kingdom was taking the opportunity to blackmail the Sichuan Kingdom and the Sichuan Kingdom would never agree to this. However, the second son, Xiao Yuan, had a different opinion than her, believing that his father had just died of illness.
The whole country is in mourning. If it turns against the Feng Kingdom at this time, the Sichuan Kingdom will not be able to take advantage. If the Feng Army is provoked to attack again, I am afraid that the Sichuan Kingdom will ultimately lose more than ten million taels of silver.
Xiao Xiang and Xiao Yuan both had tough attitudes. One believed that they could not accept Feng Guo's blackmail, while the other believed that the money should be used to avoid disasters and settle the matter. The ministers in the court were also divided into two factions, one supported Xiao Xiang,
One side supports Xiao Yuan.
Because Xiao Xuan died suddenly of illness and did not make a will, who would inherit the throne could not be determined immediately. This was also the fundamental reason for the panic of the Sichuan court.
How to deal with Feng Guo's request for ten million taels of silver has become the key to the royal family's fight for the throne. Whether it is the prince or the princess, if they can handle this matter well, they will definitely win the hearts and reputation of the people, and they will be able to ascend to the throne.
It became a matter of course.
At this time, the second son Xiao Yuan, who had always been indifferent to fame and fortune, suddenly became active and lobbied the ministers everywhere to get their support for his ideas. He first met the requirements of the Feng Kingdom and waited for the situation in the Sichuan Kingdom to stabilize before seeking revenge.
Under Xiao Yuan's active lobbying, many ministers changed their stance and sided with Xiao Yuan. In the court, the voices of compromise with Feng Guo became louder and louder.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Xiang was disappointed. Feng Guo is a greedy wolf that cannot be fed enough. This time it will ask you for ten million taels of silver. If you accept it, it will ask you for twenty million taels next time.
, thirty million taels or even more, can Sichuan country continue to compromise?
It's a pity that most of the people in the court of Sichuan Kingdom are civil servants. After being intimidated by Xiao Yuan's words, many people no longer dare to insist on a tough attitude towards Feng Kingdom. After thinking about it, Xiao Xiangsi simply gave up the court and went directly to return from Shenchi.
The Sichuan Army.
The long story goes that Xiao Xiang did not inform the court at all, and left the capital with only his close associates, traveling day and night, and finally met up with the Sichuan army returning to the capital in Dayan County of Sichuan.
When Xiao Xiang saw his father's coffin in the army, he burst into tears. He never expected that his wise father would die of illness on the way home in triumph.
She asked the generals how her father died.
The faces of all the river generals were full of sorrow and helplessness. Zhang Situ choked and said: "The king's health has always been poor. This long journey to the sacred pool, hard work along the way, coupled with the unaccustomed climate and soil, made him sick from overwork, so..."
"Did your father say anything before he died?" Xiao Xiang wiped the tears on her face and tried to calm down her emotions as much as possible.
The generals shook their heads, and Zhang Situ said: "Reporting to the princess, the king was unconscious for several days before his death."
Xiao Xiang sighed secretly, and then she took out the letter from Feng Guo and handed it to the generals, saying: "Feng Guo must have known about the death of his father, and Tang Yin wanted to take advantage of it and ask for 10 million from our country."
Two pieces of silver."
Ah? All the generals hurriedly gathered around and read the contents of the letter carefully. After reading it, everyone took a breath. Zhang Situ subconsciously clenched his fists and cursed through gritted teeth: "Shameless! Damn it! What a shameless man!"
Country!"
Buying on the side said: "No wonder there are reports that Feng State has hoarded its army in Shangjing. Come to think of it, asking for silver is false, but raising troops to invade our country is true!"
Xiao Xiang's eyes flashed and she said: "General Bu, if this is really the case, how should our country respond?"
"It's very simple, either meet Feng Guo's request and hand them ten million taels of silver, or fall to the ground in a bloody battle with Feng's army and never give in!" Bu Ying said word by word.
Xiao Xiang said quietly: "I heard the news that my father died of illness. Many ministers in the court have lost their minds. They are even more afraid of Feng State's military power and want to accept Feng State's request. General Bu, in your opinion, our country should
Should you accept Feng Guo’s request or should you reject it?”
Buying straightened her face, raised her hands and said, "Your Highness, the general is just a warrior. He only knows how to fight and does not understand state affairs. However, if the Feng Kingdom dares to raise its troops to invade, the general will fight to the bitter end with the Feng army!"
Xiao Xiang nodded secretly. This was what she wanted to hear. She said: "It is understandable that the ministers are greedy for comfort and do not want to fight. However, now that the Feng Kingdom has taken advantage of the danger of others, it has ridden on top of our Sichuan Kingdom. I,
We absolutely cannot tolerate it, but now the throne has not been decided, and I have no military talismans in my hands. Even if I want to fight the Feng Army, I cannot command my Dachuan soldiers."
After hearing this, all the generals looked at each other and paused for a few seconds. Generals Zhang Situ, Yang Zhao, Lu You, and Buying all knelt down on one knee, cupped their hands and said, "I am willing to obey the princess's command and take up the sword."
Mountains, seas of fire, no matter what!"
They are all close ministers of Xiao Xuan, so naturally they can understand Xiao Xuan's thoughts best. Xiao Xuan has discussed with them more than once or twice about the rumor that it is located in Xiao Xiang. It is basically a done deal, but he has not yet had time to write the will.
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In the eyes of the generals, Xiao Xiang is the new king of Sichuan, and Xiao Xiang's orders are equivalent to Wang Ling. Another point is that Xiao Xiang's attitude of taking charge of the battle is also to their liking. In the eyes of the generals, Feng
The country is simply hateful to the extreme. It didn’t mention the matter of asking for silver taels sooner or later. It just happened to bring it up at this juncture when the king died of illness. It was obviously adding insult to injury and taking advantage of others’ danger. Feng Guo was so shameless. If he couldn’t give it to him this time.
After they have been taught a lesson, they may even intensify their bullying of Sichuan.
Seeing the generals kneeling together, Xiao Xiang was so excited that tears filled her eyes and she said with a trembling voice: "Generals, please get down quickly!"
After everyone stood up, she took several deep breaths to calm down her excitement. She frowned and said, "General Bu's conjecture just now is the same as what I thought. The Feng Army's blackmail was false and they sent troops to invade."
That’s true, but I still can’t determine where the Feng army will invade from, and where our country should station troops to guard it.”