Everyone felt that the biggest problem in the Tang Dynasty was the irreconcilable conflict between Chang'an and Northern Xinjiang, and neither the emperor nor the Duke of Qin had any intention of compromising.
Earlier, Chang'an still held the position of justice, and Northern Xinjiang could only bow its head.
But when Yang Xuan unified the northern land, the balance of power was broken, and Chang'an's so-called righteousness seemed a bit feeble.
But the emperor felt that the balance of power could still be maintained.
Because he still holds a large army in his hands that he thinks is not inferior to the Northern Xinjiang Army.
Southern Xinjiang Army!
This army is led by his loyal dog Shi Zhongtang, who can go north to compete with the Northern Xinjiang Army when necessary.
So, he is not in a hurry.
He even had the thought to compose a few songs and choreograph a few dances with the imperial concubine.
After recalling the Chang'an army, he waited for Yang Xuan to take action.
"If someone sends a message, let's say that Yang Ni has been planning for many years and wants to rebel."
"Yes!" Wang Hai, the commander of Tianma Camp, looked majestic outside, but in front of the emperor, he was as honest as a quail.
"People are determined that if they rebel at this time, they will be despised by the world. If the Northern Xinjiang army goes south and there are few helpers, it will be surrounded by enemies everywhere and people will be distracted... This is the kind of army that can subdue others without fighting."
The emperor held a scroll of music in his hand and said calmly: "Go quickly."
"yes!"
Wang Hai resigned.
Not far out, he saw Han Shitou.
The two are not in the same system, but Han Shitou's prestige in the palace is too high. Although Wang Hai prides himself on being great, he can only succumb to him.
As time passed, Wang Hai no longer wanted to see Han Shitou, and Han Shitou didn't want to see him either.
"Shaojian Han."
Wang Hai smiled and cupped his hands, wanting to say something sarcastic.
Han Shitou, however, looked hasty and didn't look at him at all.
Wang Hai said calmly: "The villain succeeds!"
When Han Shitou entered, the emperor and the imperial concubine were discussing the music score.
"His Majesty."
Han Shitou came closer.
"Hmm! Wait." The emperor waved his hand, pointed at the music score and asked the concubine, "How about changing it here?"
The imperial concubine nodded, "Your Majesty is wise!"
The emperor smiled and said, "If I didn't become this emperor, I could support you by performing as an entertainer."
"Then I will sing and dance."
The two exchanged glances, Han Shitou coughed dryly, and the emperor said displeased: "What's the hurry?"
Han Shitou took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, Shi Zhongtang has rebelled."
"Look at this..."
The emperor pointed to another place, suddenly his body shook, and he slowly looked at Han Shitou, "What did you say?"
Han Shitou lowered his head and said seriously, "Shi Zhongtang, he has rebelled!"
…
"Bitch bitch slave!"
The emperor's face suddenly turned red, and he threw the score at the concubine's face.
The imperial concubine remained motionless, letting the music score slowly slide down her pretty face.
"What did you say?" the emperor asked again.
"The governor of Huangzhou sent people to report that Shi Zhongtang attacked Huangzhou fiercely."
"Could it be that Huangzhou angered him?" The emperor breathed a sigh of relief, "Yunshan Slave has been quite unruly many times, so that must be the case. I..."
When he saw Han Shitou lowering his head and not moving, he took a deep breath and said, "Say it!"
"The southern Xinjiang army has raised a big flag."
"What big flag?"
"Qingjun side."
The emperor looked at the ground calmly, then stood up suddenly, "Bullshit! How dare he? How dare he?"
The imperial concubine was already stunned.
Yunshan Nu, is he plotting rebellion?
Even the old farmers in the countryside know that the so-called "Qing Jun side" is an excuse.
The Qing emperor was plotting rebellion.
The emperor's face turned red, he kicked the table down and roared: "Execute his three clans! Hang him!"
Old dog, do you have this day too... Han Shitou kept his head lowered.
"I treat him like my own son, but he is a wolf-hearted person, worse than a beast!"
The emperor is venting.
yes!
The emperor treated his son like an enemy. He killed his eldest son and was about to kill his second son. If the king of Yue did not have a good maternal grandfather, he would probably not live long.
According to Han Shitou's guess, if there was no King of Yue, the emperor would probably leave King Jing behind and keep him in the palace like a dog, and wait until he died before leaving a decree for him to succeed to the throne.
But Emperor Shi Zhong was extremely lenient to him.
A large amount of supplies are transported to southern Xinjiang at all costs, and the rewards are top-notch every year.
But such kindness turned out to be rebellion.
This was like a slap in the face, hitting the emperor's old face hard.
"Gather the ministers together!"
shouted the emperor.
"yes!"
A waiter stumbled out.
The emperor was suddenly startled and said, "Call Wang Hai, quickly!"
Wang Hairen was called back before he left the palace.
"His Majesty!"
The hall has been cleaned up and a new table has been installed.
But when the emperor looked at him, he was breathing heavily and his face was red, which was not normal.
Wang Hai thought about it for a while and felt that there was something wrong with that statement, so he said: "Your Majesty, do you want to add more?"
"Tell Zhao Sanfu that Erlang won't move. Go quickly. If something happens to Erlang, I won't be able to spare him!" The emperor nodded, "Also, tell the outside world that Qin Guogong is loyal to the Tang Dynasty and to me!"
…
Zhou Zun's life in the office is good or bad, but everyone knows that if Bei Xin is good, this person will be good. If Bei Xin is destroyed, this person will also be destroyed.
So, just keep a respectful distance.
Not much to do, just a break.
He also likes the one in Chang'an. He is currently reading about cultivation. The protagonist has fought all over the Nine Heavens, is lonely and invincible, and is about to go to the outer world to challenge the big boss.
"quick!"
There were rapid footsteps outside.
The big guys from Zhongshu set out, jogging all the way.
Chang Mu came in, "I don't know what's going on, but I look very anxious."
"Whatever!"
Zhou Zun is now concerned about one thing: when will his son-in-law rebel.
No, it's about rebellion.
Why!
It's so bad to have a son-in-law who is the youngest son of a former prince.
At this time, a petty official came in and said softly: "Gong Zhou, I heard... there is a rebellion in the south."
"What?"
Zhou Zun, who was thinking about when his son-in-law would retaliate, couldn't help but be stunned.
"Your Majesty's adopted son..." There was a look of gloating in the clerk's eyes, "That Shi Zhongtang is the one who conspired against us."
A chamberlain rushed in and said, "Shilang Zhou, your Majesty has summoned you."
Yo!
The old dog actually thought of me?
Then go and have a look!
Zhou Zun got up and went out.
Not far away, he met Liang Jing. Liang Xianggong looked at him with a red face. When he saw him, he cupped his hands and said: "Young Master Zhou is rarely seen. I will treat you when you come back to the brothel for a drink!"
"Easy to say!"
Zhou Zun and Liang Jing arrived late. When they entered the hall, the emperor and his ministers were all there.
The emperor looked kind and even said kindly: "Zhou Qing has been a little slack on official duties recently, but I know that you are tired and you have to cheer up when you come back. I still have to rely on you!"
Zhou Zun just smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The emperor coughed dryly and said, "That wild dog Shi Zhongtang has failed me. He has already raised an army in southern Xinjiang to rebel. The army is now attacking Huangzhou."
Most of the officials did not know this and were shocked when they heard the news.
Then there was a burst of noise.
It was not until everyone had digested the news that the emperor continued: "The envoy of Northern Xinjiang, Duke Yang Xuan of the State of Qin, and I have some misunderstandings. This is all caused by the idiots below."
In one sentence, all those contradictions were thrown to others.
"What do you think?" the emperor asked.
"Your Majesty, the Chang'an army is retreating. You can order them to go south directly..."
"Yes, let Chang'an's army go south."
"..."
"Ahem!"
Left Prime Minister Chen Shen, who rarely spoke, coughed twice.
Is this old man finally going to speak?
The king and his ministers all fell silent.
Chen Shen first stroked his beard and coughed a few times, as if he would fall down in the next moment. Just when the emperor and his ministers could no longer bear it, he said slowly: "Is it safe for the Chang'an army to go south to suppress the rebellion? Once defeated, Guanzhong will be empty. Who will be there?
Come to defend Guanzhong? Who will defend Chang'an?"
He didn't say a bad word about Chang'an's army, but every word was filled with worry about Chang'an's army.
——As far as the Chang'an guards are capable, let's just stick to it!
The emperor hesitated for a moment. "What Chen Qing said is very true."
This is choosing safety over the country... Zhou Zun smiled secretly, thinking that compared with his son-in-law, the pretended emperor was really not on the stage. In the past, he didn't think so, but he felt that this was the case with emperors.
But after having his son-in-law as a comparison, Li Mi became even more disgusting in Zhou Zun's eyes.
"In addition, you can ask people to go to Northern Xinjiang." Yang Songcheng said: "Reveal the misunderstanding."
We are already preparing to attack Northern Xinjiang with Beiliao. You are still talking about a misunderstanding. How shameless.
Liang Jing cursed and asked: "Your Majesty, Shi Zhongtang is deeply favored by Your Majesty. He must have an excuse for rebelling, right?"
The emperor nodded, "Yes, Qingjun's side!"
"Head of the country?" Liang Jing looked at Yang Songcheng and was secretly happy. He thought to himself, old dog, you too have this day?!
"It's you." The emperor said calmly.
And your sister.
Liang Jing: "..."
Yang Songcheng said: "Your Majesty, Yang Xuan and Beijiang have been wronged after all. I think the title of Duke of Qin is a little low."
But the Duke of the country is the pinnacle of human subjects and nobility!
Should he be crowned king?
Everyone slandered.
"I thought I could be granted the title of Prince of the County!"
Yang Songcheng looks down on these idiots because of his vision and courage.
It’s so urgent, why are you still considering the ancestral system?
"Your Majesty, the Southern Xinjiang Army is so fierce!"
Zheng Qi, the father-in-law's henchman, added.
Don't wait for the southern Xinjiang army to arrive at the city before giving you a title, it's too late!
The ministers were silent, waiting for the emperor's decision.
My son-in-law doesn’t like any prince!
Zhou Zun sighed in his heart.
Moreover, if Yang Xuan, the king of the county, is still embarrassed at this moment, when the time comes to send troops to fight against rebellion, people in the world will think that he is not honest.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "This matter can be discussed."
This was a delaying tactic. The emperor wanted to see how the battle turned out before making a decision.
If the rebels are blocked in the south, then it would be better to show favor to the northern border and avoid being attacked on both sides.
The emperor immediately went to the Supreme Emperor.
"I have said before that we should not use foreigners as governors."
The Supreme Emperor sighed: "Shi Zhongtang rebelled, and the Northern Xinjiang side will unify the Northern Territory. The country of Tang Dynasty has been riddled with holes by you. Son of a traitor, do you know that you are wrong?"
"Many of these holes were made by you." The emperor said coldly: "I have sent people to rush to northern Xinjiang to appease Yang Xuan."
"You want to stabilize him first?" the Supreme Emperor asked.
"right."
"But the war waits for no one!"
"The Chang'an army is on its way back to Chang'an. As long as they arrive, there will be no worries in Guanzhong. Moreover, rebellion is unpopular. The longer the war drags on, the harder it will be for the rebels. When the time comes, I will order the army to attack again and wipe out everything in one fell swoop.
Rebellious.”
The emperor looked quite confident.
The Supreme Emperor sneered, "Then why did you come to see me?"
The emperor said: "Some ministers suggested that Yang Ni be granted the title of county prince, but I refused."
"You can't start like this." The Supreme Emperor said, "At least you are still sober."
"I have a better idea."
"What's the idea?"
"You had an affair with your minister's wife and gave birth to a daughter. Now that daughter is older, I want to give her to Yang Xuan."
"Once Yang Xuan rebels, you will disclose her identity. In this way, Yang Xuan will be your brother-in-law. The brother-in-law rebels, is treasonous, and is shameless..."
The Supreme Emperor sighed: "You are really shameless."
"I learned it all from Aye."
The emperor said calmly.
call out!
The wine bottle flew over and the emperor hurriedly avoided it, but he was still splashed with wine.
The Supreme Emperor pointed outside and roared: "Get out!"
…
The emperor really sent people to find the girl. After some comfort, she learned that she was going to serve the Duke of Qin in northern Xinjiang. The girl was actually a little happy.
"Why are you happy?" the emperor asked with a smile.
A girl is innocent and dare not hide it. "Many women say..."
"What did you say?" the emperor encouraged, "Say it and I won't blame you."
The girl's face turned red, "When you marry, you should marry Yang Zitai!"