The mighty army can't be seen at a glance. [Read the novel with the correct chapters,]
The farmers working in the fields were grinding their farm tools and looking at the army curiously.
"Where are we going?"
They gathered together and talked curiously.
Some young people were brave enough to run to the roadside and shouted to the army: "Where are we going to fight?"
An old man sat on the ridge of the field and sighed: "This is the road to the north. Where can I hit it?"
A sergeant said in high spirits: "We are going to attack Yang Ni!"
The farmers' expressions changed slightly.
"We are going to attack Northern Xinjiang!"
"God, that is the Duke of Qin!"
"These are the elites of Chang'an, the tiger warriors who guard His Majesty!"
"But why do they want to attack Northern Xinjiang?"
The young man ran back and asked.
Everyone was silent.
The old man smiled bitterly and said, "It is said that the Duke of Qin sent troops to attack the Northern Liao Dynasty."
The young man became more and more puzzled, "The Duke of Qin attacked Bei Liao, and Chang'an attacked him? Why is this?"
No one knows.
The young man asked in confusion: "Isn't Bei Liao an enemy of the Tang Dynasty? Did Qin Guogong make a mistake?"
Everyone was silent.
The young man turned around and looked at the army, the envy in his eyes disappeared.
The army stretched out continuously for several days.
Those farmers no longer wanted to watch the excitement, and they only talked in low voices when they gathered together, talking about the upcoming drastic changes in the world.
"There's going to be chaos."
Several old farmers watched the army marching worriedly.
"Our ancestors have said that every time we in the Central Plains suffer a defeat, we start by killing each other."
"Yes! If we don't kill each other, no one can beat us."
"But why do those noble people like to do such things?"
An old farmer spat out a mouthful of phlegm and said, "Those noble people only have eyes for themselves and not the world."
"They say noble people are busy!"
Someone objected.
The old farmer had some knowledge and sneered: "Busy? Busy? You are busy pulling money from your house, and you are busy sharpening your head to dig up. Who the hell would care about this world? Bah! A bunch of maggots!"
An old farmer's complaints will naturally not move noble people.
Several cavalrymen came from behind the main army and arrived at the center of the army.
"Your Majesty asked, when can we arrive in Northern Xinjiang?"
The chamberlain shouted sharply.
General Zuowei, the commander-in-chief of this expedition, Dou Zhong, said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will be able to move quickly after passing the mountain road ahead."
The chamberlain nodded. He knew that Dou Zhong was the emperor's confidant, so he smiled and said: "Earlier, we were reporting your majesty's anger. Don't be surprised, general."
"Easy to say."
Dou Zhong's son Dou Ding went to Gongling to offer sacrifices to the emperor, but died on the way home, and was hanged from a big tree in the wilderness. After the incident reached Chang'an, some censors impeached Dou Zhong, but the emperor suppressed them.
This time when the Chang'an guards went on an expedition, there was a dispute in the court in order to compete for the commander. In the end, the emperor overriding all opinions and ordered Dou Zhong to lead the army.
Wei Zhong, the general of the Youwu Guard, also led his troops to accompany him this time. He glanced at the chamberlain and asked, "Is this inappropriate?"
The chamberlain glanced at him and said: "Jingtai reported that Sangzhou and Dengzhou suddenly sent troops to northern Xinjiang to harass the border area."
Wei Zhong squinted his eyes, "Fake!"
Dou Zhong glanced at him and said, "Even if Yang Ni leads the army to go out, the remaining 50,000 troops can still make Sangzhou and Dengzhou dare not move rashly. Is this because of the courage of a bear's heart? I think this is Yang Xuanxu
Shake a shot."
The chamberlain said with admiration: "That's how Chang'an sees it. Some people say that Sangzhou has taken refuge with Yang Ni. Dengzhou's army admires Yang Ni quite a lot. This must be Yang Ni's instruction."
Dou Zhong nodded, "It's a pity. This matter should be informed to the people of Beiliao as soon as possible."
"It's too late!" Wei Zhong said: "If the Northern Xinjiang army is defeated by He Liantong, Northern Xinjiang will fall immediately."
"So what?" Dou Zhong said calmly.
"Northern Xinjiang has fallen, and then Northern Liao will definitely move south!" Wei Zhong said.
"It would be better for Northern Xinjiang to fall than to be occupied by rebels." Dou Zhong said.
"What did he rebel against?" Wei Zhong asked.
Dou Zhong glanced at the chamberlain, "Don't you know?"
There was an undercurrent between the two generals, and the people around them distanced themselves.
It's not that I'm afraid of causing trouble to Chiyu later, but I'm worried that when the chamberlain goes back to report, he will take him with him.
Wei Zhong said: "Yang Ni should be dealt with, but Northern Xinjiang cannot be lost!"
Dou Zhong narrowed his eyes and looked at him, "I heard that your daughter, whom you regard as your treasure, is on good terms with Yang Ni?"
"My little girl was once saved by Yang Ni." Wei Zhong said calmly: "These are two different things!"
"But in my opinion, you are trying to protect Yang Ni!" Dou Zhong sneered, "Do you think I, a great general, can't kill you?"
Dou Zhong is the commander-in-chief of this trip, but it is really difficult to capture Wei Zhong without any reason.
The chamberlain coughed dryly and said, "Harmony is precious, harmony is precious."
Wei Zhong is the representative of the ancestral relatives. Even if the emperor wants to touch him, he has to think carefully.
Dou Zhong snorted coldly, "Wait until we capture Yang Ni and everything will become clear."
Once Northern Xinjiang is captured, the emperor will inevitably launch a general purge, which will spread from Northern Xinjiang to Chang'an and follow the lead.
…
Chang'an.
After setting off from the Chang'an guards, the emperor was in a state of excitement.
Mrs. Guo Guo came into the palace frequently, and every time she came out, she looked like a peach blossom, overwhelmed with favors.
The emperor was in high spirits and led the palace people to play polo that day.
Polo was a favorite sport of the Tang Dynasty nobles, and some families even had a polo field at home.
There is also a polo field in the palace, which is wider.
The emperor led a group of palace maids and fought against a group of chamberlains opposite.
The emperor was very good at playing polo.
At the end of the game, the emperor dismounted, took the hand towel handed by Han Shitou to wipe his sweat, and asked: "Is there any news from southern Xinjiang?"
Han Shitou smiled and said: "According to the pace, the messenger is almost here."
After the envoy arrived in southern Xinjiang, the earliest he could return to Chang'an would be September.
"Has the state leader been in close contact with Saburo recently?" the emperor asked seemingly casually.
"Yes." Han Shitou said: "Every time the King of Yue enters the palace, he has to see the abbot of the country. He stays for a long time every time."
The emperor squinted his eyes, "It seems that someone doesn't want to settle down!"
Han Shitou smiled and said: "Your Majesty waved his hand, and Chang'an Tigers went north to attack Yang Ni. Everyone in the world knew that Yang Ni's good days were not long. Some people outside said that the day Yang Ni was crowned the leader was the day that King Wei fell.
.”
"It is said that Yang Ni is the second son's backstage, what do you think?" the emperor asked.
Han Shitou lowered his head, "A bunch of idiots."
"You, you!" The emperor pointed at Han Shitou and said with a smile: "How to deal with the second and third children is my family matter. If I really deal with the second child, does Yang Ni still dare to use this to send troops?"
King Wei’s real backer is not Yang Xuan!
But the emperor!
It was the emperor who turned a blind eye and allowed him to do those domineering things.
It was the emperor who turned a blind eye and watched him become friendly with Yang Xuan, and even allowed him to go to northern Xinjiang several times.
What is the purpose?
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Go tell Er Er that the weather is going to get cold, so don't let your position get cold too. This time, I'm not going to give him the all-clear!"
"yes!"
Han Shitou resigned and left the opera garden.
Sun Laoer was waiting for him outside.
"Shitou, you said that Sangzhou and Dengzhou sent troops to Northern Xinjiang? But is it true?"
"Why are you so anxious?" Han Shitou said calmly: "Sangzhou Wu Yun is a member of the Duke of the country, and Dengzhou's army has long been infiltrated into a sieve by Northern Xinjiang."
"Is that the intention of the Duke?" Sun Laoer scratched his head, "Who are you trying to fool?"
"Beiliao!" Han Shitou said.
Sun Laoer felt relieved, "Where are you going?"
"The emperor ordered us to go to King Wei and tell him to fight for his life, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?"
"Otherwise, if the emperor loosens his grip, the King of Guards will be surrounded by enemies on all sides in an instant."
Han Shitou went to the alley.
As soon as I entered, I heard the sound of forging iron.
"This sound is nice."
Han Shitou said.
Wearing plain clothes, he slowly walked into the alley.
It was a hot day, and the old people were sitting outside the door, talking about old things. The family dog was lying at their feet, listening lazily. When they saw Han Shitou, they just moved lazily, and then lay down.
It's a lazy afternoon.
Clang clang clang!
King Wei Chi was blacksmithing with his upper body covered.
Han Shitou walked in.
"What do you want?" King Wei didn't raise his head.
"King!"
King Wei frowned, "Wait a minute."
He continued to knock for more than ten times, then put the knife blank aside, looked at Han Shitou and said, "Say it!"
Han Shitou said: "Your Majesty, you are at ease when you are forging iron, but there is a turbulent situation outside."
"Northern Xinjiang?" King Wei picked up the large porcelain bowl and took a sip of water. He wiped his sweat with a cloth on his neck and said, "The guards of Chang'an have been dispatched, followed by the army of Southern Xinjiang. Aye wants to
What?"
"Your Majesty said that the king is too lazy and needs to be moved."
"Really?" King Wei asked.
Han Shitou smiled, "Recently, some people are restless."
He saluted, "Your Majesty is waiting for the good news from the King!"
King Wei remained silent.
Han Shitou left.
In the palace, the emperor heard King Wei's reaction and said, "Ask the mirror, how are the second son and the abbot of the country doing?"
The king of Yue did not move.
Just stay in your own palace.
The father-in-law didn't move either.
Continue to handle official business.
But the entourage kept moving.
"Han Shitou went to the Huang family's blacksmith shop in person. This is a sign. The abbot said, let the king calm down, he will take care of everything!"
The King of Yue nodded and said with a smile: "I know this, and I will tell the king that he will not move at this time."
"yes!"
After receiving the feedback from the King of Yue, the abbot stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The King of Yue is smart."
In the palace, when the emperor learned that King Wei did not move, King Yue did not move, and the emperor did not move, he sneered and said: "I want to fish, but the three fish can't see the bait and don't move their mouths. It's interesting."
Han Shitou said: "The people at the mirror said that the King of Yue was writing an article."
"Succession article?"
The emperor said cold words, walked to the edge of the pool in a few steps, stretched out his hand, and Han Shitou took the bait from the waiter and handed it over.
There are fish in the pond. Over the years, they are no longer afraid of people. Instead, they come close to people when they see them.
"Man perishes for wealth, and birds perish for food!" The emperor threw the fish food into the water, and suddenly the water surface became agitated, and many fish even jumped out of the water.
"I want to wait for the excitement."
The emperor turned around and said, "Tell the outside world that I am old and the East Palace cannot stay idle for too long."
This is the intention to establish a prince.
"yes!"
Han Shitou went out and asked someone to send a message.
Not long after, there was an uproar in Chang'an City.
"His Majesty stood in front of the pool, looking at himself in the water. He felt a little sad and said that he was getting old and it was time to find a successor for the Tang Dynasty."
After hearing the news, the abbot sent someone to inform the King of Yue.
"Be prepared to move."
The King of Yue asked: "Why?"
"I don't know." The attendant excused himself.
Staff Zhao Dongping said: "This time the Chang'an army goes out, combined with the southern Xinjiang army, the Northern Liao will also contain the northern Xinjiang army. In this way, the northern Xinjiang will be defeated. Once the northern Xinjiang is defeated, King Wei will be alone. In this way, how can your majesty use it?"
he?"
The King of Yue watched his entourage go away and said: "I know. The so-called backer is never Yang Xuan, but his father. My father raised the second brother up because he wanted to fight with me. Otherwise... the family is the only one, and he sleeps at night
You have to keep your eyes open."
"Your Majesty is wise." Zhao Dongping said with a smile: "Now that the defeat of Northern Xinjiang is imminent, King Wei is no longer of use. His Majesty ordered Han Shitou to go to the Huang family's blacksmith shop. I thought this was to take advantage of King Wei for the last time. It's a pity that King Wei didn't
Move. Your Majesty, just throw out the prince as bait..."
"I know this is a bait, but I have no choice but to move it!" King Yue said: "With the defeat of Northern Xinjiang, my father can rely on the army of Southern Xinjiang, supplemented by Chang'an guards, to suppress the current world. If you don't move now, you can do it again then.
It’s too late to make a move.”
Unless you are born stupid, there are no fools in the imperial family.
Living in such an environment, you have to think about people and things every moment, for a long time, who can be better than them?
Moreover, they stand high, see far, and their realm and pattern are much higher than ordinary people.
Zhao Dongping stroked his beard and smiled, "Who wants to take over the East Palace, the backing behind him is very important. Since Your Majesty wants to treat King Wei as an abandoned son, then who should be replaced by the King as the crown prince?"
"But he wants me to dirty his hands!"
The King of Yue smiled and asked: "Mr. Zhao, tell me, is it possible to kill your own brother?"
Zhao Dongping's eyes were filled with brilliance, "In the highest position, there is no family affection!"