"Scouts inquire about the enemy's traces, number of troops, and leading generals."
"Take orders!"
"Let me go back to Ningxing to report to Your Majesty that Longhua Prefecture has been lost...Zhang Yi surrendered to the enemy!"
"Take orders!"
"Helianshen is ordered not to advance rashly!"
"Take orders!"
Inside the tent, Governor Helian nodded slightly to Changling and asked the accompanying Eagle Guard, "Where are the Eagle Guards?"
"Still in contact!" said the accompanying Eagle Guard.
Governor Helian changed his face and said, "Sixty thousand troops are waiting. The food and grass consumed every moment can make Ningxing's household heartache. What should we contact? The army is huge, can they not find it?"
The faces of the Eagle Guards changed, and there was a look of dissatisfaction in their eyes, but they saluted and said, "I'll go in person!"
Governor Helian waved his hand.
After the man left, he said to Changling: "The Eagle Guard is used to being domineering in Ningxing, and the eldest princess doesn't know how to bow her head here. I'm being presumptuous."
He used Changling to give Eagle Guard a slap in the face, which was regarded as establishing his authority.
Changling's eyes were calm, "Aren't you worried about the Eagle Guard's revenge later?"
Governor Helian smiled heartily, "With this victory, I naturally don't need to worry about this. If we lose, there is no need to worry."
Victory, he is Ning Xing's favorite, and Eagle Guard has to kneel aside.
If he is defeated, there is no need for Eagle Guard to take revenge, and the emperor and Lin Ya will not be able to spare him.
This man is surprisingly open-minded.
Changling asked: "But you want to find out about Lin Jun?"
Governor Helian was startled and said, "Eldest Princess, please forgive me. I was just in a trance. What do you want to ask the eldest princess?"
Shen Tong, who was behind Changling, smiled and said: "The general has been thinking hard before seeing the Northern Xinjiang Army. He is very cautious. He is indeed a general that your Majesty values!"
"I'm tired!"
Changling got up and went out.
Behind him, Governor Helian had complicated eyes. After watching her go out, he said softly: "Times have changed. Princess, don't blame me."
After Chang Ling and Shen Tong went out, they walked slowly out along the passage between the tents.
Dajun has just moved in. Things are being tidied up here, but there is no satisfaction there, and it is very noisy.
"I've met the eldest princess."
Changling seldom appeared on this road, and the soldiers saluted her one after another when they saw her.
Most people lowered their heads, but those who dared glanced up and quickly lowered their heads.
“It’s really beautiful!”
"Damn you! The eldest princess is with you, what can you see?"
"Beautiful!"
Shen Tong frowned, feeling that this was blasphemy against the eldest princess.
"Call their generals to come." He said dissatisfied.
"That's all." Changling didn't care.
"Princess, this is rude!" Shen Tong felt that she was too low-key.
"My appearance was given by my mother. Since I was born in this world, I should be open-minded. But I have a special status, so I can only hide.
It's funny to say that when I was in Ningxing, there were always people guarding the house outside. Once when I went out, someone pretended to be drunk and collided with me, and I was captured. When Aye heard the news, he was furious, which made him responsible. I thought that the matter would end there.
It was gone, but I didn’t expect that half a year later, that person would come again.”
Changling laughed, very relaxed.
Shen Tong was silent, he knew that the eldest princess missed the late emperor.
"Du Helian was quite fierce in the army at first, and he stood out after several campaigns. Aye appreciated him and promoted him along the way. Last time Aye led the southern expedition, he kept him in Ningxing, which can be regarded as a sign of trust."
The corners of Changling's lips raised slightly, "Aye always said that there is no shortage of generals in the Liao Dynasty, but there are not many generals who can understand the truth. Some people forget about justice and become dizzy when they are smoked by fame and fortune. He said
, Governor Helian is a sober man. I think so too!"
Shen Tong said: "After the late emperor passed away, the first thing he did when he succeeded to the throne was to win over a few generals, and he was one of them. Others hesitated, but he immediately knelt down. Speaking of which, this person is shameless."
"He's not shameless, he's just proud!" Changling shook his head, "Learning literary and martial arts is a good thing for the emperor's family. In the eyes of him and some important officials, his talent is just a commodity. Whoever appreciates this talent, he will seek refuge with. .When this person is gone, he will find another master.
There is no so-called loyalty in the hearts of these people, but only...exchange."
Governor Helian refused to talk about Lin Jun's situation because he was worried that Lin Ya and Changling would use this to make a deal.
"He thinks too much."
There was a hint of coldness between Changling's brows.
…
Chenzhou.
Jin Heng, the governor of Chenzhou, paced anxiously in the lobby.
He gnashed his teeth and cursed from time to time.
"Ningxing's army is coming, so come as soon as it comes! How come you have the intention to cleanse the south?"
"Just clean it! Why didn't anyone tell me? Could it be that I am also being cleaned?"
"What's wrong with me?"
"I sat back and watched when Lin Jun took control of Taizhou. Damn it, can I still raise troops to attack him? Yang Gou on the opposite side can laugh his head off."
"Son of a bitch!"
"I quit!"
Several officials looked at each other and did not dare to speak out, lest the envoy find an opportunity to get angry.
The sound of footsteps came.
Don't let Wang Bo's greasy face appear in everyone's sight.
"Your Majesty!"
Jin Heng raised his head and asked: "Have you ever found out any information?"
Wang Bo shook his head, "There is no news."
Jin Heng couldn't hide his disappointment, "Those bitch slaves!"
"However, the lower official sent people to Taizhou."
"Yeah!" Jin Heng's eyes became more alert.
"After all, Lin Jun is Lin Ya's nephew, and he is very important to him. He should have better information than us."
"Have you found anything?"
Jin Heng was a little anxious.
Wang Bo suddenly received a letter from Ning Xing a few days ago, saying that the emperor was quite angry at Lin Jun for taking over Taizhou last time. After joining forces with Lin Ya this time, in exchange, Lin Ya acquiesced to the emperor's attack on Lin Jun.
It is inevitable to attack Lin Jun, but many nobles hold grudges, and one Lin Jun is not enough to shock the world, so settling accounts after the fall is even more essential.
The first-class crime is those who followed Lin Jun all the way to the dark side. This kind of people will have to shout that the emperor is merciful even if their whole family is exiled.
The second degree of crime is that of being a thief.
That is to say, after Taizhou was captured, he shamelessly followed Lin Jun.
The third class is the officials and generals who sit back and watch the loss of Taizhou.
Jin Heng belonged to the third class. The backstage person asked Wang Bo to distance himself from Jin Heng quickly to avoid being involved.
But Jin Heng was kind to Wang Bo and spared his life... After discovering Wang Bo's corruption, Jin Heng scolded him and asked him to examine himself from the depths of his soul.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a life-saving grace.
Therefore, Wang Bo took the initiative to inform Jin Heng.
Wang Bo looked at those officials.
When you enter officialdom, the first thing you should do is learn to observe words and emotions.
Those who cannot learn this skill should go home and farm as soon as possible.
So as not to harm others or yourself.
Several officials quickly resigned.
Jin Heng snorted coldly, "What a big deal, it's worth pretending to be a ghost!"
Wang Bo smiled awkwardly, and several officials pretended not to hear when they went out. In fact, their ears were on edge. They wished they could hear the breathing of the two bosses clearly and find some clues about this matter from the rhythm.
This is also a skill, but those who can successfully practice it can be said to be rare.
After several officials left, Jin Heng sneered, "What does that traitor mean?"
"The lower official sent people to investigate and found that when Lin Jun went out, he had 50% more guards accompanying him."
Wang Bo said sincerely: "When you go out, at least you should take a few more people with you."
"Are you worried about being assassinated by the Eagle Guard?" Jin Heng squinted. "The Eagle Guard dared to assassinate me. I went underground to look for the late emperor and asked why."
Wang Bo smiled and stopped persuading, "Yang Gou is attacking Longhua Prefecture, and Ningxing's reinforcements are on the way. Sir, this might be a big war!"
"Let's fight!" Jin Heng was not interested in this.
"A war is one thing. The people from Ningxing will use the army as the backing to cleanse the south. I am not worried about myself. After all, I am not guilty. But I am worried about your envoy..."
Wang Bo said sincerely, "There have been many troubles in the south in the past few years. Neizhou and Kunzhou have been lost, and Lin Jun has taken Taizhou. The anger in Ningxing always needs someone to vent. It seems that... I'm sorry.
Frankly speaking, there is only no big background behind you, and no one will cry out for injustice after being dealt with."
Jin Heng sighed, "All the officials in this state know this truth. However, there are many people who know it, and you are the only one who is willing to tell me. Old Wang, I will remember your kindness."
Wang Bo's eyes were a little red, "If it weren't for the envoy, I would have already been demoted..."
Jin Heng waved his hand, "What are you talking about? By the way, send out scouts to find out the situation of the battle. Anyway, let's make a show."
Wang Bo smiled and said: "It has been sent."
Jin Heng pointed at him with his finger, "You, you!"
Wang Bo said: "We have to be careful of Lin Jun's cruel attacks on us."
"I am staying in the city. If he has the ability, he will lead his army to attack the city." Jin Heng sneered, "As long as his army reaches the city, it will not be far from collapse."
"Yes! After all, Daliao is Zhengshuo. His uncle Lin Ya can only give in if he is so tyrannical. Who is he?" Wang Bo smiled easily.
"Okay, please keep an eye on what happens next!" Jin Heng stretched, "I didn't get much sleep yesterday, so I have to catch up on it."
Wang Bo smiled and said: "Let me rest more, and I will take care of the rest."
"good!"
Jin Heng went to his home behind Zhoushe.
Wang Bo is in charge of duty and handles official duties.
In the afternoon, Wang Bo stretched himself, stood up and said, "In these extraordinary times, you must not slack off."
"Yes!" Several officials stood up and responded.
"I'm going out to patrol the city."
Wang Biejia is indeed diligent!
Several officials couldn't help but secretly praise it.
Not long after Wang Bo left, Jin Heng came, looking a little tired.
"If you sleep too much at noon, you will feel sluggish in the afternoon, but you will be full of energy in the evening!"
Jin Heng has been in a bad mood recently. After sitting down, he asked: "Is there any news from Taizhou?"
An official stood up and said, "It's said to be heavily guarded."
"This is to guard against surprise attacks. It's good that we, Chenzhou, can save trouble." Jin Heng looked relaxed, and then ordered: "Assign more than a hundred warriors to guard outside the state. In addition, the arrangement is also the same outside my house. Outsiders.
, no one is allowed to enter.”
"Take orders!" Someone went.
Jin Heng sneered, "What does Lin Jun want to do? He wants to take Chenzhou. If the three states are connected together, Ning Xing will also have a headache! But how can I let him get what he wants! Stabilizing Chenzhou is a great achievement!"
"Don't drive here."
Wang Bo came, sweating profusely, and shouted "It's hot!"
"How?" Jin Heng's eyes were gentle.
"The people are ignorant but still happy. The morale of the soldiers is good." Wang Bo sat down and said, "It only takes a few days. Once the army arrives, the pattern of the south will naturally be settled. Although I, Chenzhou, have no success..."
"No!" Jin Heng shook his head, "Securing Chenzhou and preventing Lin Jun from succeeding is a great achievement!"
Wang Bo covered his forehead, "Does he really dare?"
"That's how people are. If you don't stop him the first time, then he will take advantage of him the second time. Taizhou was captured by him using despicable means. Ning Xing chose to be patient. This was the beginning...Chenzhou, he couldn't even dream of it. I want to get it!"
Jin Heng rubbed his forehead and said, "I am sitting in the middle of the state, so you have to worry about it outside."
"Reassuring you!"
Night falls.
"Your Majesty, won't you go back?"
Wang Bo came in and saw him, and asked in shock.
"What are you going back for?" Jin Heng sighed: "I slept for a long time today. I am so energetic now that I can't sleep. I'm tired of going back and facing that face!"
Wang Bo smiled and said, "In this case, I will go and get some food and wine, and we can chat in the night."
Jin Heng nodded, "Very good!"
Wang Bo went out.
Later, two clerks followed him in.
The clerk carried the food box, opened it, and took out the food and wine.
Jin Heng picked up the wine bottle and sniffed it, then raised his head and said unexpectedly: "It's a fine wine from Northern Xinjiang."
"Xiaguan has been keeping it for a long time."
"Then have a drink!"
The two of them sat down and exchanged cups.
After getting slightly tipsy, Jin Heng talked about what happened back then. Every stroke, every piece, was a lesson learned.
"I am old, but you are still young and have a lot to do."
He drank more than ten glasses of wine, stood up and said, "Go home and have a look."
"Didn't the Commander-in-Chief say you can't go back?" Wang Bo's face turned red as he drank.
"Hey! The more I drink, the more I wake up, and I remember many things from those years." Jin Heng walked out and said, "Back then! My old wife was also a beauty. Her expressions were affectionate, which made my heart move. Hey! Time has left its mark, but... But I also accumulated a lot of deep feelings.
It’s a good thing to go back and talk to her about the past. If it’s a big deal, then you can retire and return to your hometown to spend the rest of your life with her.”
He walked out of the lobby.
There are more than ten sergeants outside.
"What does it smell like?"
Jin Heng sniffed, "How does it look like..."
"It smells like blood!"
Wang Bo's voice came from behind.
Very strange, "Your Majesty, are you willing to bow your head?"
He slept too much in the afternoon and drank more and more in the evening, sobering up, but his mind felt a little dazed. The two strange feelings merged together, making Jin Heng's reaction much slower.
"What?"
"Lower your head."
"Bow to whom?"
Diagonally opposite, a sergeant raised his head.
"I!"
Jin Heng looked at that familiar face, "You..."
A cold feeling came over my lower back, severe pain surged in, and then my whole body became weak.
"you!"
He turned around slowly and pointed at Wang Bo.
Wang Bo held a dagger in his hand, which was covered in blood.
He said softly: "I told you to take more people with you when you go out. How come you don't listen to me despite how old you are?"
Jin Heng slowly fell to the ground.
He turned his head sideways and saw a person coming from the ground.
"Capture all of Jin Heng's confidants!"
The voice was cold.
"yes!"
This is an unfamiliar voice.
The cold voice continued: "To control the army."
"yes!"
"Your Majesty, we have to find a reason for this matter, otherwise some people in the city's civil and military circles may be dissatisfied."
Wang Bo is such a thief!
Jin Heng felt that something was constantly flowing out from the wound on his lower back.
He heard the cold voice say: "How did I see Jin Yiwei's people just now?"
Wang Bo smiled and said: "The king's eyes are as bright as lightning. That's right, it was the Jin Yiwei men who sneaked into the state and assassinated Jin Heng. The lower official should ask people to search the city and clean up Jin Heng's confidants, as well as those who refused to obey the order.
Those people you commanded."
"I can rest assured that you will do the work!"
The cold voice approached.
He leaned over and looked down at Jin Heng.
"Chenzhou is mine!"
He straightened up, turned around and walked out.
"Three states are connected in a line. Even if Lin Ya comes, I can fight! From this, my fate is up to me, not to God!"