During this period, Chen Qing was also very concerned about the situation in Lin'an. Although the Jin State might develop iron fire thunder, the Jin State did not have the ability to mass-produce it and would not pose a threat in the short term. However, the situation in Lin'an was different. Chen Qing
Qing felt strongly that the accumulation of various conflicts in the past few years had reached a point of explosion, and it was very likely that the situation would break down.
At this time, Chen Qing has arrived in Hanyang Prefecture. The reason why he is in Hanyang Prefecture instead of Xiangyang is mainly because Hanyang Prefecture is a transfer station for pigeon mail. Pigeon mail coming from Lin'an will arrive directly at Hanyang Prefecture, and then transfer pigeons from Hanyang Prefecture to go there.
Jingzhao.
In addition, if you send a message from Hanyang Mansion to the Western Army Camp on the north bank of the Yangtze River, you can ride a fast horse and make five relays along the way, and you can arrive there in three days.
Chen Qing did not live on the shore, but lived on a large ship docked on the west bank of the Han River. It was of course his 100,000-stone ship. This time, only Yao Mei accompanied him. Because of the winter, his legs needed
People care.
Chen Qing was lying on the high couch next to the ship window, wearing only a thick robe and a thick quilt. He was reading a copy of the intelligence he had just received.
Yao Mei knelt down and carefully used a hot towel to wrap her husband's thigh wound. The old scar from many years ago became red after being steamed with hot air. She was already very skilled in how to serve her husband, and she was dressing it at the same time.
Wound, while gently massaging him.
Of course, when a concubine gives her husband a massage, the gun will always go off, but Yao Mei is very discerning. She knows that her husband is reading extremely important military information, so she relaxes the massage, not touching the area where the gun is being rubbed, and not disturbing his
concentrate.
Chen Qing was indeed reading extremely important military intelligence. Han Shizhong had led 40,000 troops to the south quickly, and Liu Qi from Western Zhejiang also led 20,000 troops back to Lin'an. As a result, Zhenjiang Prefecture and Western Zhejiang each had only one man left.
Ten thousand troops.
At the same time, 30,000 Wenzhou troops had left Yongjia County and were rushing to Lin'an. Lu Gangzai also briefly analyzed the balance of power. Of the 40,000 troops stationed in Lin'an, only 20,000 were loyal to the emperor, while the other 20,000 were controlled by the powerful.
This is also the main reason why Emperor Zhao Gou did not dare to use the Plum Blossom Guards to purge the powerful people in Lin'an City.
Once it reaches the point where everything is broken, the powerful people will inevitably fight back crazily, which is what Chen Qing is looking forward to.
Chen Qing couldn't hold back his excitement and even said two good things to him. Yao Mei put her arms around his neck and said, "Now that we've agreed, my husband might as well think of a name for our child!"
What are the similarities and differences between a wealthy family and a powerful family? They have many similarities. They are both local prominent families, enjoy prestige in the local area, and both infiltrate the government. But there is only one difference between them. A wealthy family has money, status, and prestige. A powerful family has the three qualities.
The basis is that there is an army. Yes, it is precisely because of the army that all places will be suppressed by the Western Army.
At this time, there was a sudden knock on the door outside. Yao Mei was startled, quickly got out of the quilt, covered her husband's quilt, and asked: "What's the matter?"
At this time, the housekeeper came and cried: "Sir, our villagers were ambushed and all were killed. Mr. Kui is also dead!"
Chen Qing hugged his concubine while reading the letter. The letter said that Du Wanrong, the commander-in-chief, led 20,000 troops and tried to forcefully enter the city through Yongjin Gate. He was repelled by Yang Yi from the middle. Xiang Kui led a thousand soldiers to assist in attacking Yongjin Gate, but was defeated by Yang Yi.
The Yizhong army was completely wiped out, and Xiang Kui was killed by random arrows.
Chen Qing perked up. He had just seen the pigeon letter from two days ago, and there must have been major changes now. He quickly ordered Yao Mei to get the letter.
Not long after, the housekeeper came to report again, this time with a panic tone in his tone, "Sir, the Plum Blossom Guards have surrounded our mansion."
Chun Shui, the maid outside, said: "My dear madam, another urgent letter has been sent from the shore!"
Thousands of Plum Blossom Guards surrounded the Xiang family. At this moment, Xiang Desheng was like an ant on a hot pot. He was running around in the inner hall. Du Wanrong was his son-in-law. He was the one who arranged Du Wanrong's sneak attack on Lin'an City tonight. Unexpectedly, Yang Yizhong was shrewd.
Incomparably, after seeing through Du Wanrong's attempt, the plan that was originally a sure thing suddenly became uncertain.
The powerful are not only powerful, but also the real masters of a dynasty's wealth. Without depriving them of their wealth, where will the original accumulation of the new dynasty come from?
The conflict in Lin'an has intensified in an all-round way. Du Wanrong, the commander of the Shenwu Chinese Army stationed in Yuhang County, attempted to seize control of Lin'an City and led his troops to attack Kinmen at night. However, Yang Yizhong, the commander of the city and the four-wall defense in front of the palace, was prepared. He
He led an army of 5,000 men and used strong crossbows to repel three attacks from Du Wanrong's troops, killing more than 3,000 people.
He expected that Zhao Gou would attack him, but he didn't expect that the Plum Blossom Guard would come so quickly.
"Not yet, but if my husband sows more seeds tonight, maybe there will be."
Chen Qing was startled, "You have it!"
"well!"
In addition, the emperor is no longer in the palace and his whereabouts are unknown.
Wan Kui led a thousand men from Xiangjiazhuang in an attempt to meet Du Wanrong's troops from the inner city. Unexpectedly, the news was leaked and he was ambushed by 3,000 soldiers ambushing both sides of the street. All the thousand men from Xiangjiazhuang were killed. Wan Kui was hit by more than twenty arrows.
Killed on the spot.
Both sides had deployed troops, and internal strife was bound to break out. Chen Qingruo sensed this and gently pushed Yao Mei and gave her a wink. Yao Mei understood, her face flushed, and she slowly put her head under the quilt.
Chen Qing laughed, hugged his concubine and said, "Come! Let's start the sowing plan tonight!"
In fact, from the very beginning, Chen Qing had no intention of letting go of these court dignitaries. When he conquered the world, he always clearly distinguished allies and enemies, win over the nobles, treat the rich and powerful, and attack the powerful and powerful.
This news was like a bolt from the blue. Xiang Desheng sat down slumped and couldn't help covering his face and crying. His brother was taken captive to Liaodong and died there. Only his son Xiang Kui was left. Xiang Kui died anyway.
Sorry brother!
Yao Mei got up and took the letter, closed the door again, and handed the copy to her husband. Seeing that it was getting dark outside, she simply pulled down the curtains, took off her clothes and got under the quilt.
Now that his face was broken, the emperor Zhao Gou no longer had any scruples and ordered Yan Xin to lead a thousand plum blossoms to raid Xiang's home and force Xiang Sheng to commit suicide.
He waved his hand to Sheng Sheng and asked the steward to go out. At this time, he was heartbroken and knew that he had failed. Du Wanrong's army failed to enter the city at the first time, so he was in danger.
But Xiang Desheng didn't want to escape. As long as his children and grandchildren could escape, his own life or death didn't matter. He would rather die than surrender to Zhao Gou.
At this time, rapid footsteps came from outside, and more than 300 plum blossom soldiers surrounded the inner hall where he was. Commander Pan Ji shouted loudly on the steps: "The emperor, please go to the master of the family. We, Yan Dutong, promise to keep you safe."
corpse!"
"Then... please do it!"
Pan Ji waved his hand, and three soldiers walked in and wrapped a white silk ribbon around Xiang De Sheng's neck. The two soldiers pulled hard, and Xiang De Sheng was gradually strangled to death.
