Chu Yunsheng's body was hastily buried. This incident was not even considered a big event in Jiangnan at this moment.
When Yangzhou City was captured, too many people died. Luofeng City's 100,000 troops were lost at least half. Of course, due to the addition of prisoners of war, the total strength of Li Xingzai's men was greater than before. However, too many brothers fell on the way forward.
In comparison, Chu Yunsheng was no different from them.
There were too many things to deal with, and there was no time for Li Xingzai to grieve.
The Eastern Navy successfully took over Yangzhou City without encountering any resistance along the way. Accommodating prisoners of war, appeasing the people, and deploying regional defenses... Li Xingzai was also troubled with many things.
It's okay to have Chu Yunsheng here, but without Chu Yunsheng, Li Xingzai would have to handle these matters personally. After Chu Yunsheng died, Song Youqu took over his original job.
Of course Song Youqu is also a talent that can be made, but compared to Chu Yunsheng, there is still a certain gap.
First, a letter of peace was issued, saying that Li Xingzai was destined by heaven to get Jiangnan from Li Xing. We are all descendants of the Li family and have little to do with outsiders. When you work for Li Xing, you are loyal to the empire. When you work for Li Xingzai, you are also loyal to the empire.
.Besides, Li Xing also had a will before his death, asking everyone to protect the Li family and resist foreigners, and not to fight with each other.
Thanks to Li Xingzai's surname, after the Anmin letter was sent out, city lords from all over the country expressed their allegiance. Anyway, there was no psychological burden on everyone, and Li Xingzai had indeed shown the appearance of a king.
In general, Li Xingzai's acceptance of the job in Jiangnan was quite smooth. Within one month, he became the ruler of Yangzhou, and his name as the British Emperor spread throughout the world.
But it is not without its discordant voices.
This voice comes from Jiangning, to be precise, from He.
But he said that he would lead 5,000 people to support Yangzhou City, and he would take in the remaining defeated soldiers along the way. The army would expand like a snowball, and later it would number 50,000.
However, before he could reach Yangzhou City, Mr. Zhu came back to report that Yangzhou had changed hands. He also knew in his heart that rushing to Yangzhou City now would not help, so he turned to Jiangning City halfway.
Li Xing's youngest son Li Lingyun escaped from Yangzhou City and joined He. In Jiangning City, He helped Li Lingyun ascend the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, and established a small court to compete with Li Xingzai.
How can I allow others to sleep peacefully on the side of the couch?
After sorting out the matter at hand, Li Xingzai immediately sent troops to attack He. The army marched to the foot of Jiangning City, but did not launch an attack. Instead, they set up camp ten miles away from the city.
Li Xingzai didn't want to start the war lightly. Firstly, he had too many things to deal with now, and his top priority was to recuperate. Secondly, his opponent was He, who came from Toad Village after all.
When Li Xingzai thought of this, he felt a little headache.
Everyone knew each other no matter what the fight was, and we couldn't sit down and talk about anything.
Therefore, he sent someone to write a letter of persuasion to surrender to Jiangning City, saying that everyone was a descendant of the Li family, and the most urgent task at the moment was to quell the war and fight against the Rong clan together, and that we should not fight against each other.
He also sent an envoy to Jiangning City for negotiations. The task of negotiation fell on Song Youqu. He looked embarrassed, and his words meant that he did not want to take this job.
Li Xingzai frowned: "Jiangning City is not a dragon's pond or a tiger's den, what are you afraid of?"
"This subordinate is not afraid of Jiangning City. Even if it is a dragon's pond and a tiger's den, I dare to break into it. It is true that the person I want to meet this time is He. He said the last time we met that he will not be merciful when we meet again. I am afraid that
There is no return.”
Li Xingzai waved his hand and said: "You are worrying too much. What kind of friendship do I have with He? He will not kill them all. Besides..."
Li Xingzai paused: "Li Xing's family is still in my hands. If they want your life, aren't you afraid of being ruthless?"
Looking at the expression on Li Xingzai's face, Song Youqu felt a sense of fear.
It's really different. He is no longer the poor prince in Luofeng City. Now he has occupied the south of the Yangtze River and has the qualifications to compete with the Rong people. In the future, this world may not belong to him.
He had already said that the king's rule was ruthless, not to mention Jun Wu's words. Song Youqu really did not dare to refuse anymore and took a team of people to Jiangning City for negotiations.
Everyone understands that the person in charge of Jiangning City now is He, and Li Lingyun is only thirteen years old and cannot really do anything big.
After some twists and turns, Song Youqu met He, and the two met at a dock by the river.
Even though he had the posture of a winner, Song Youqu still didn't dare to show off in front of He. After seeing him, he saluted respectfully without any arrogance.
"Mr. He, His Majesty ordered me to come and meet with Mr. He. Your Majesty was full of praise for Mr. He's talent, and this time he ordered me to invite Mr. He."
"Miao Zan, I know my abilities very well. Master Song, please come back."
The key is that He's attitude is also polite, which makes Song Youqu realize that things are a bit difficult to handle. If he is furious, things will be easier. Anger is because there are restraints in his heart, and restraints can always be solved. But now he is like this
Attitude, I don't know what his heart is, so I have no way of starting.
Song Youqu cleared his throat and said: "His Majesty has indeed issued a strict order. Jiang Ning can do without it, but Mr. He must be invited back. Please think twice about this matter. My Majesty has invited Mr. He more than once. He should be taken seriously.
Mr. He’s talent. Now that Li Xing is dead, I really don’t know the reason for Mr. He’s refusal. I can forget about the past friendship, but do Mr. He intend to waste all he has learned?”
Looking at the surging river in front of him, He sighed softly and said: "I told you last time that I will not show mercy when we meet again. This time it is a conflict between two countries. The situation is different, so it is naturally a different matter. Some
I'll say it again, I'm afraid we won't have the chance to meet you again."
Song Youqu held his breath and listened.
"When I left Liangzhou, the first thing I did was to throw myself into the East China Sea. If I had done what I wanted, we would be friends today, not enemies."
Song Youqu was stunned, he really didn't know this yet.
"It's a pity that fate plays tricks on people, and everything is different from what I thought." He continued: "Li Xing was kind to me and gave me a way out when I was desperate. He once told me that I don't
If I fail Jiangnan, Jiangnan will not fail me."
He raised his head and said: "Jiangnan has not failed me, and I will not fail Jiangnan."
Song Youqu paused and said: "Mr. He is determined to be the lone minister of Jiangnan. It is really admirable and admirable. Everyone in the world will spread Mr. He's reputation. However, for the sake of one person's reputation, the city of Jiangning was plunged into war, and hundreds of thousands of people were killed."
What crime do the people have?"
"After all..." Song Youqu looked into He's eyes and said, "You and I both know that Jiangning City cannot be defended."