When he heard these three words, Zhang Chumao's body still shook a few times.
Immediately, Shi Zhongtang's ferocious glance shocked him.
Shi Zhongtang dared to be so presumptuous, there was only one possibility... the chamberlain brought the emperor's wishes.
Get him!
After the edict was read out, the chamberlain smiled and said, "Congratulations to Duke Shang."
Shi Zhongtang held up his hands and said honestly: "Please report back to Aye, my mother-in-law. I am waiting in the wings in southern Xinjiang. As long as Aye gives an order, I will lead the athletes of southern Xinjiang to go through fire and water for Aye."
The chamberlain thought of the benefits Shi Zhongtang had given him before, and his smile became more sincere, "Shang Guogong will try his best."
This is a hint: get Zhang Chumao away early.
"yes."
Shi Zhongtang smiled and said, "Here comes someone."
"exist!"
"I've invited a noble lady to a banquet. I'll come to accompany you later so I can ask about Ye Niang's current situation."
"Yes, Duke."
The waiter smiled: "You're welcome."
"It should."
Shi Zhongtang looked sideways at Zhang Chumao, "Xu Guogong."
Zhang Chumao's expression remained unchanged, "Shang Guogong."
Shi Zhongtang said: "Chun Yu!"
"My lord." Chunyu stepped forward.
"The newly gathered prisoners, after weeding out the old and weak, made a list of them all and sent them to Chang'an as quickly as possible."
"yes!"
Zhang Chumao had to nod his head for such matters, but Shi Zhongtang had no intention of asking for permission at all.
Officials from the Jiedushi government were present at the scene, which was a blatant slap in the face.
It's more like a declaration: From today on, I, Shi Zhongtang, and Zhang Chumao will part ways.
You wait!
It’s time to take sides!
The officials were silent.
Slowly looked at Zhang Chumao.
This is the son-in-law of the father of the country. Now that the emperor takes action, what will happen to him?
Zhang Chumao sneered, "You're just a traitor, how can you be incorporated into the army?"
"Why not?" Shi Zhongtang asked.
"Nowadays, there are many foreign races in our southern Xinjiang army. It should be more than 60%! Is this the army of the Tang Dynasty or the army of foreign races?" Zhang Chumao asked.
"Your Majesty once said that everyone in the world is a subject. What kind of alien race? They are all His Majesty's subjects. Do you think His Majesty's words are wrong?"
Zhang Chumao clapped his hands, "What do you think?"
A civilian official came out. "The lower official thinks that he cannot be incorporated into the army."
A general came out and said, "I think I should be incorporated into the army."
"The lower official thinks that he should be incorporated into the army."
"The lower official thought that he should be incorporated into the army..."
Civil and military officials came out one after another, and their words were like heavy hammers, making Zhang Chumao's body shake.
The people on both sides were evenly matched.
"Wait, are you planning to rebel?"
Zhang Chumao gritted his teeth and said.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Shi Zhongtang burst into laughter and pointed at him, "Since you took charge of southern Xinjiang, you have been conservative everywhere. You cannot move here or attack there.
Without fighting, how can brothers be promoted? How can soldiers get military merit?
You only think about the interests of one family, so where do you put my civil and military future in southern Xinjiang?"
Zhang Chumao's conservativeness was to occupy his position, but now he has become the target of Shi Zhong and Tang Menglie's criticism.
He couldn't even refute.
"I have led the army to conquer rebels many times and won many times. If you don't praise me, that's fine. Instead, you can sneer and suppress me.
Are you a fool like you worthy of being a military governor?"
Shi Zhongtang turned around and looked at everyone.
"From today on, if you have anything to do, you can come to my place."
Zhang Chumao sneered, "I am the military envoy of Southern Xinjiang!"
A civil servant walked up behind Zhang Chumao.
Then, there was an endless stream.
Immediately, a military general came up behind Shi Zhongtang.
Then, more people came over.
The two sides are clearly distinct.
There were many generals on Shi Zhongtang's side, and many civilian officials on Zhang Chumao's side.
Then they dispersed.
Shi Zhongtang returned to the duty room and introduced the situation to the civil and military officials who came to his side.
"...This Tang Dynasty still belongs to His Majesty!"
This is a hint: following me means following Your Majesty.
Everyone had seen the waiter's attitude before and felt excited.
"Over in northern Xinjiang, Yang Xuan has cut off contact with Chang'an, which is tantamount to rebellion. Your Majesty needs southern Xinjiang."
These words fully describe the current situation.
If you understand, you will understand. If you don't understand, there is no need to explain, just let him continue to be stupid.
Shi Zhongtang waved his hand, "Go!"
Everyone resigned.
Wei Ming and Chun Yu stayed.
Chunyu said: "Deputy envoy... Duke of the state, most of these are useless things that can't afford to do anything early."
Shi Zhongtang smiled and said: "Who is not? You and I are both."
The world is bustling with people, everyone is coming and going for benefit.
Wei Ming said solemnly: "Speaking of which, the Duke has to thank Yang Xuan."
"We must thank him!"
Shi Zhongtang smiled, "I met him once in Chang'an back then. I felt that this man was young and energetic, but a little... weird, like a stubborn young man who needed to be dealt with."
At that time, Yang Xuan had not completely lost his true qualities as a middle school student. In Shi Zhongtang's view, he was just a street kid who would sooner or later pay the price for his middle school status.
"Later, he got out of control in Northern Xinjiang. This boy is not bad."
Shi Zhongtang fell into memories.
Wei Ming said: "Yang Xuan captured Nangui City and caused a sensation for a long time.
To a layman watching the excitement, in my opinion, he is preparing to open up wasteland.
Deputy envoy, he doesn't show his teeth at Chang'an now because he is still young.
Especially money and food.
But look at him, every step of his plan is for money and food.
Once the land reclamation is completed, Northern Xinjiang will initially be able to be self-sufficient by next year.
Then comes money. It is said that trade routes have opened in Northern Xinjiang and there are also many workshops."
"He still lacks cattle, sheep, and horses." Chunyu said proudly, "We have no shortage here."
There are also grasslands in Southern Xinjiang, and they are all controlled by the Southern Xinjiang Army. They can produce many good horses every year.
Shi Zhongtang stirred and woke up from his memories, "War horse?"
"Yes." Chunyu repeated what he just said.
Shi Zhongtang said: "Map!"
The attendant placed the map on the table and spread it out.
Shi Zhongtang's thick fingers landed on southern Xinjiang, slid along to northern Xinjiang, and finally stopped in Tanzhou.
"Now that Tanzhou is in decline, the grassland is basically controlled by Chenzhou. If it were me, I would definitely send troops to Tanzhou to defeat it."
The finger slides towards the north.
"With the capture of Tanzhou, the grassland has since become the inland of Northern Xinjiang. Chenzhou has also changed from the front line to the hinterland, which has many benefits. Moreover, from this, Northern Xinjiang can use Tanzhou as its foundation to expand into the hinterland.
You can attack, you can retreat and you can defend. You can advance and retreat, showing your ease and ease!"
Wei Ming looked at the map and said, "I'm afraid it won't be easy to fight."
"Really?" Shi Zhongtang tapped Tanzhou on the map with his fingers, "If it had been anyone else, it wouldn't have been easy to fight. Yang Xuan, no! I'm convinced of this!"
"Then, why didn't he take action?" Chunyu wondered.
"Don't worry about other people's affairs for the time being." Shi Zhongtang said, "Immediately send someone to Chang'an, bring gifts, and greet your Majesty and the empress. Remember to be respectful."
"yes."
Wei Ming said: "My lord, your Majesty's move is a bit ambiguous. It is clearly suggesting that the lord drives Zhang Chumao away, but he refuses to publicly reprimand Zhang Chumao..."
Shi Zhongtang smiled and said, "Your Majesty has many things to consider."
He pointed at the map and his entourage came over to collect it.
"However, Your Majesty has granted me the title of Duke, so that I can become independent from Zhang Chumao.
The first thing is that from today on, I will handle my affairs by myself without asking Zhang Chumao for instructions."
"yes."
"Secondly, I will reorganize my subordinates and drive out all the disobedient generals and replace them with our people."
"yes."
"In addition, I have been saving good horses in the past two years, and now I have five thousand. I plan to use these five thousand good horses to form an elite cavalry."
Wei Ming is a general, so it is naturally impossible for him to lead.
Shi Zhongtang said: "Let Ashina Zheming come."
Chunyu said happily: "Is it Zhe Ming? That's great."
Not long after, heavy footsteps came from outside.
A burly man with darting eyes and lightning eyes walked in and saluted, "I have met the Duke."
"Ashina Zheming!" Shi Zhongtang looked at him, with a smile finally showing on his face, "I want to form three thousand elite cavalry, the best horses, the best warriors, the best armor and weapons, of course.
, and the best warrior."
Ashina Zheling knelt down and said, "I am willing to die for the sake of our country!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Shi Zhongtang laughed heartily.
"You start this matter immediately. Remember, what I want is an indestructible cavalry. Even if it faces the Black Armor Cavalry of the Northern Xinjiang Army, it will still not fall behind, and it can even be a powerful force that can win the battle!"
"Take your orders!"
Then everyone left.
The chamberlain came and said, "Shang Guogong, we are going back now."
"How many days will I have to rest?" Shi Zhongtang felt that it was too urgent.
The chamberlain shook his head, "Your Majesty needs to know the news urgently."
It seems that Northern Xinjiang has put a lot of pressure on Chang'an.
Shi Zhongtang clapped his hands and Chun Yu came in.
"Spring brings up good things, and a good life will be given to the noble one."
"Yes!" Chunyu responded respectfully.
This means giving another benefit.
The chamberlain smiled and said, "In this case, we will wait in Chang'an to cheer for Shang Guogong's good news!"
"Easy to say."
Shi Zhongtang knew that this servant was fed by him and could be used in the future.
The chamberlain finally said: "Don't forget, Mr. Shang, all this is given by your Majesty."
Your Majesty can give it and you can take it back.
Shi Zhongtang said sincerely: "My loyalty to Your Majesty will be proven day by day."
The chamberlain left, and the room became quiet.
Shi Zhongtang took a sip of tea.
The corners of his mouth were slightly raised.
Reach out and gently touch the will.
"This is power!"
That year, he was seventeen years old and a famous warrior in the tribe.
He fell in love with a girl.
The girl has a face that is both angry and happy. When she is angry, she can make him lose his mind. When she is happy, she can make him feel that the whole world is shining.
In order to win the heart of his sweetheart, Shi Zhongtang always rushed to the front in every battle for the tribe and made countless meritorious deeds.
The girl gradually fell in love with this warrior. Seeing that something good was about to happen between the two, Shi Zhongtang was preparing to invite someone to the girl's house to propose marriage the next day...
When he woke up in the morning, his mother sighed and looked at him with a somewhat sad look in her eyes, "She's gone."
Shi Zhongtang didn't know what his mother meant, "What happened?"
"She went to the chief."
Shi Zhongtang ran out of his tent frantically and found the girl's home.
"The leader likes her."
The girl's parents looked happy. Obviously, they would gain more benefits by giving their daughter to the leader.
"I will make meritorious deeds and I will benefit you."
Shi Zhongtang was dizzy and even spoke incoherently.
The girl's father sighed, "The grassland is so big. We are just like a flock of sheep. We can only follow the leader."
He just felt heartbroken and empty.
He didn't go home because he felt he couldn't face everyone.
He wandered on the grassland for more than ten days.
When he came back, he had lost a lot of weight.
But the whole person is different.
He looks peaceful and honest.
He obeyed his parents' advice and married an honest woman.
When he saw the girl again, he bowed respectfully. Occasionally he looked up and saw the contempt in the girl's eyes.
oh!
At that moment, he yelled.
Becoming more peaceful and honest.
When he had nothing to do, he spent time with those warriors, wrestling, horse racing, archery, drinking together, and talking about the future together... They were brothers and sisters.
Tang Jun is coming.
The tribes gathered together and went to the Khan to form an army.
In the ensuing fight, the leader was hit by an arrow. The arrow missed his spine and penetrated deep into his heart... There are countless examples of such accidental injuries on the battlefield.
No one cares about this unfortunate guy.
When the two sides were in a stalemate, Shi Zhongtang led dozens of cavalry to mobilize from the inside, creating chaos. The Tang army generals took advantage of the situation to attack and won a great victory.
After the war, he was brought to the general.
"He is a man. He is willing to join our Southern Xinjiang Army."
"willing."
"good!"
He was immediately awarded the post of brigade commander and commanded his dozens of warriors.
From then on, he became a member of the Southern Xinjiang Army.
He fights bravely and bravely, and is not lacking in wisdom.
Moreover, he can also pry into people's hearts and put Zhang Huan and others in a good mood.
He just walked up step by step.
But if he wanted to achieve his goal, he still had to work hard for a long time, but at this time, he followed Zhang Huan to Chang'an.
By chance, he became the adopted son of the imperial concubine.
From that moment on, his fate changed from red to purple.
"Everyone says I'm lucky, but who knows how hard I've been and how much I've endured over the years?"
Shi Zhongtang took a sip of tea.
Who is willing to kneel down and worship a woman younger than themselves and call her Aniang?
But he was willing to call the emperor Aye.
"It's all about power!"
Shi Zhongtang said contemptuously.
Back then, he lost his sweetheart because of his power.
This is nothing.
This kind of thing is not uncommon among tribes.
But the contemptuous look in his sweetheart's eyes suddenly made him realize.
At that moment of heartache, he realized a truth.
There is no reason to explain in this world.
Power is truth!
He hangs out with the warriors of his clan, and his bravery, resourcefulness and generosity win over those warriors.
He is biding his time.
Until the war with the Tang army began.
He killed the leader with one arrow and defected to the Tang army.
He led his people back to the tribe, and saw them wearing the armor of the Tang army. Shi Zhongtang even became the brigade commander. The people in the tribe knelt on the ground obsequiously to welcome their new master.
The girl also came. She looked at Shi Zhongtang in panic, and then naturally smiled charmingly.
I surrender to you!
But I don't need it!
Shi Zhongtang ordered people to kill the girl's family, but when the girl was desperate, he left her behind.
Let her perish in the tribe.
Later, he returned to Qinghe County.
I met my superior officer for the first time.
The superior asked him, "What's your name?"
Later, Zhang Huan also asked this question.
Shi Zhongtang put down the tea cup.
He picked up the pen and wrote the three characters Shi Zhongtang, and then slowly smeared these three characters into three small ink balls.