Chapter 493 [Pushing the Boat Along the River] (1)
Wen Chenghuan glanced at Zhou Ruiyuan, knowing in his heart that he was going to play tricks again. Wen Chenghuan said: "I would like to hear Mr. Zhou's opinion!"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Hu Xiaotian is indeed arrogant. He dared to kill Admiral Yongjiang Navy without any evidence. This man is cunning and cunning. He actually used 3,000 men to defeat Tang Boxi's 30,000 elite navy, and was able to penetrate deep into Wuxing County alone.
, beheading Zhao Dengyun and still retreating intact, I really can’t figure it out. Doesn’t it mean that Zhao Dengyun doesn’t have a single follower in the Yongjiang Navy? The more than 30,000 soldiers under his command actually watched the commander being killed and remained indifferent?”
Wen Chenghuan said: "It's all because Hu Xiaotian used food, grass and military pay to lure those soldiers, and he must have planned to murder Zhao Dengyun for a long time. There are many of his insiders in the Yongjiang Navy. It is said that the person who did it personally was Zhao Dengyun's nephew Zhao Wusheng."
Zhou Ruiyuan deliberately took a breath of cold air and said: "That's troublesome. Doesn't it mean that Hu Xiaotian has already controlled Wuxing County? Wuxing County is the northern gateway of Dakang. If it falls into the hands of thieves, wouldn't it be a big trouble? Your Majesty must immediately send troops to take back Wuxing County.
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Long Xuan'en heard that Zhou Ruiyuan's words were sarcastic and sent troops to conquer? Wouldn't it force Hu Xiaotian to rebel? If Hu Xiaotian had already controlled Wuxing County, then he had more than 30,000 Yongjiang elite navy. If he wanted to conquer, he would have to pay a heavy price
Sacrifice. Long Xuan'en said: "Hu Xiaotian has not plotted rebellion, and the situation has not been fully investigated. How can he act recklessly?"
Zhou Ruiyuan bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, even if Hu Xiaotian is ambitious, under the current situation, I suggest that appeasement is the best. Today is different from the past. In the past, he only had one Dongliang County. He only needed to block Yongjiang River to cut off the
But if Wuxing County is really under his control now, he will have the conditions to negotiate with the Yong people. If he sends two cities to Dayong, Dayong may not forgive his sins."
Although Long Xuanen knew that Zhou Ruiyuan was talking to Hu Xiaotian, his words did make sense.
Wen Chenghuan sneered: "According to Mr. Zhou's wishes, Hu Xiaotian is not only not guilty of killing Zhao Dengyun, but also has merit?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Your Majesty, I have never said that Hu Xiaotian is a loyal minister. This son is very ambitious. From his current actions, it can be seen that he is eager to establish a foothold in Yongjiang. The purpose of taking Wuxing County and controlling the Yongjiang Navy is to make peace with
Your Majesty is bargaining, but under the current situation, if Your Majesty does not adopt a tolerant attitude, he will only push Hu Xiaotian to the Yong side, which will ultimately harm the interests of Da Kang!"
Long Xuanen whispered: "Tell me your suggestions."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "Since things have reached this point, if we don't do it as a favor, Zhao Dengyun is already dead. Even if he is cleared of his wrongdoing, he will not be able to resurrect. Mr. Zhao was loyal during his life, and he will not mind serving the court after his death."
As long as the emperor understands his loyalty, he will give Hu Xiaotian a heavy reward on the surface to confirm Zhao Dengyun's reputation as a foreigner. Anyway, Wuxing County is already under his actual control. Simply seal Zhao Dengyun's position to him."
Wen Chenghuan chuckled at the side and said: "Master Zhou is really considerate of Hu Xiaotian! He committed such a catastrophic disaster and actually had to be promoted to an official position. Zhao Dengyun worked hard and sacrificed his life for the country, but in the end he was called a traitor.
Lord Zhou, Lord Zhou, when you did this, did you ever think about the word justice, or did you ever think about the cycle of heavenly principles?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said calmly: "Justice lies in the hearts of the people. When the country is in danger, what is greater? If one person's reputation can be sacrificed in exchange for the peace and prosperity of the country. I, Zhou Ruiyuan, have no hesitation and will not regret my death! Grand Master Wen, if it were you, wouldn't it be possible?
Do you put your own reputation more important than your country?"
The muscles at the corner of Wen Chenghuan's lips twitched. He greeted all eight generations of Zhou Ruiyuan's ancestors in his heart, Zhou Ruiyuan, Zhou Ruiyuan, your move is so poisonous. He bowed to Long Xuanen and saluted: "Your Majesty, I firmly believe that this must not be condoned.
If a treacherous villain like Hu Xiaotian is allowed to gain power, he will only take advantage of the opportunity to grow bigger. Once his wings are full, it will be difficult to control him."
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "I have no objection to Taishi Wen's intention to punish the criminal. Then send someone to kill him. If he dies, Dayong will no longer pursue the matter of defeat. Will the crisis in Yongjiang be resolved? Or should we choose another worthy person to go there?
Yong Jiang should deal with the crisis caused by him? Anyway, I don’t have the ability, so Master Wen might be able to make it in time if he goes now!”
"You..." Wen Chenghuan was so angry at Zhou Ruiyuan that he could not refute.
Long Xuanen frowned and said: "You guys should stop saying a few words and let me give you some advice, but you are here to cause trouble for me, so go down!"
The two of them bowed and left the palace gate. Wen Chenghuan was so angry that he walked away without paying any attention to his manners.
Zhou Ruiyuan looked at his back with a smile, shook his head, and suddenly saw a figure walking quickly in the distance. It was Hong Beimo from the Tianji Bureau. The two met their eyes, smiled and nodded to each other, but did not talk to each other.
Bei Mo hurriedly entered the Qinzheng Hall.
Long Xuanen didn't look too good after seeing Hong Beimo, and said coldly: "Why are you here so late?"
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty, I am late because of some delays. Please forgive me."
Long Xuan'en said: "Have you seen them two?" Judging from the time Hong Beimo arrived, he should have just met Zhou Ruiyuan and Wen Chenghuan.
Hong Beimo said: "I saw it, but I didn't bother to talk."
Long Xuan'en said: "Of the two of them, one wants to kill Hu Xiaotian and the other wants to reward Hu Xiaotian. I am a little at a loss what to do."
Hong Beimo said: "Your Majesty should have already had an idea in mind, and their opinions are not important to Your Majesty."
Long Xuanen waved his hand, and Wang Qian and others all retreated.
Long Xuan'en said: "I really regret it, I shouldn't have let Hu Xiaotian out."
Hong Beimo said: "I think your Majesty made a clever move by letting him go."
Long Xuan'en said: "How do you say this?"
Hong Beimo smiled and said: "The most important thing for Your Majesty is time. The Yongjiang defense line is the natural danger of Dakang. No matter whether Zhao Dengyun is loyal or traitor, it cannot change the fact that he is a mediocre person. Let such a mediocre person go
Guarding the Yongjiang River, I'm afraid we won't be able to withstand the attack of Dayong Navy."
Long Xuan'en said: "Xue Shengkang is already dead, so don't worry about it for now."
Hong Beimo shook his head and said: "It is precisely because Xue Shengkang died and the new king of Dayong came to the throne that he was eager to establish his prestige in the hearts of his subjects. The easiest way for a monarch is to conquer, by conquering the land of other countries.
To conquer the hearts of his own subjects. The reason why Tang Boxi was eager to capture Dongliang County was simply because he wanted to present this city as a gift to Xue Daohong to gain his trust, but it was a pity that he met Hu Xiaotian."
Long Xuan'en said: "Hu Xiaotian's battle may provoke a full-scale war between the two countries."
Hong Beimo said: "This battle is destined to be fought. According to the information I have received, Dayong has already begun preparations and will send troops south in the early spring of February."
Long Xuan'en said: "Hu Xiaotian may advance this battle."
Hong Beimo said: "Since he has the ability to defeat Dayong's 30,000 navy with three thousand men, he may not be able to block the attack of Dayong's army. Your Majesty may not know yet. There are rumors of three thousand men, but in fact
A total of five thousand people participated in the battle, including two thousand from the Beggar Clan."
Long Xuanen's eyebrows moved: "Beggars!"
Hong Beimo lowered his voice and said: "Xu Lingkong has been hiding in the Beggar Clan. I think this matter should be related to him."
Long Xuan'en said: "It seems that I have no choice but to go with the flow."
Hong Beimo said: "What is really important to Your Majesty is time. In one year at most, I will be done. By then, the world will not be under Your Majesty's control!"
Long Xuanen stroked his beard and said, "You'd better not disappoint me!"
Xue Daohong, the new emperor of Da Yong, has been having a hard time these past two days. He heard that the 30,000 navy troops in Nanyang Water Village were defeated by Hu Xiaotian's 3,000 soldiers and horses. Not only was the chief general Tang Boxi killed, but more than 10,000 navy officers were also killed.
The prisoner was so shocked that Xue Daohong almost dropped his jaw. This news was really shocking. Tang Boxi was a famous general in Dayong. This was supposed to be a battle without any suspense, but he didn't expect that the overwhelming advantage could not turn into a final victory.
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Huang Beishan, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood respectfully beside Xue Daohong. From Xue Daohong's frown, he knew that the new monarch was in a bad mood. He suffered such a setback just after he ascended the throne. It was a heavy blow to the high-spirited Xue Daohong.
If he handles this matter improperly, it will inevitably affect his status in the hearts of his ministers.
Although Xue Daohong successfully ascended the throne, it does not mean that he can convince the public. There are still many other voices in the court. The seventh prince Xue Daoming is supported by his concubine Dong Shufei. The Dong family has considerable power in the Dakang court.
With an important position, Grand Master Xiang Liren was also one of Xue Daoming's staunch supporters. After Xue Daohong ascended the throne, he should have started to eliminate these dissidents, but before he could take action, such a big thing happened in the south.
In the past, when things like this happened, the first person Xue Daohong thought of would be Li Chenzhou. He and Li Chenzhou were not only emperors and ministers, but also childhood playmates and close friends. Unfortunately, Li Chenzhou followed his order to go to Northern Xinjiang to work for the army. His real intention was to appease Yuchi.
Regarding this old commander, Xue Daohong knew that his father had been suspicious of Yuchichong before he died, so he sent Yuchichong to guard the border in northern Xinjiang. He had just ascended the throne, and if he wanted to gain a firm foothold, he must obtain this important minister in the army.
With support, Li Chenzhou is obviously the best candidate to complete this task.
Huang Beishan said: "Your Majesty, I have just received news from Nanyang Water Village. Hu Xiaotian proposed the conditions for releasing the prisoners. There are 11,300 prisoners in total. He wants two hundred catties of grain per person, totaling two million.
catty."
Xue Daohong sneered: "Is he a robber who robbed homes? He actually used such despicable methods!"
Huang Beishan said: "Your Majesty, those more than 10,000 navy soldiers are all elite soldiers of Nanyang Water Village..." (To be continued.)
