The spies of the aristocratic families are divided into several groups, not to mention those in the palace. If there is a wave on the stage, the emperor can't say it privately...
With more people, messages can be compared with each other to ensure accuracy.
But the timeliness is uneven.
There are many things going on here. For example, this wave of informants in Northern Xinjiang cannot mobilize the post horses, and they can only plan their own way. In this way, the news will naturally lag behind.
The news of dispatching troops to Northern Xinjiang was only sent yesterday, and today the news of Yang Xuan's expedition to Baode was sent. This is a typical news lag.
The emperor glanced at Wang Shou with a murderous look and turned around: "Map!"
The extremely large map was pulled by two chamberlains.
The emperor frowned, "Where is Baode?"
Han Shitou was also looking for it, and pushed his fingers forward along the line in northern Xinjiang, "This is Neizhou, go over there... Your Majesty, this is Baode!"
The emperor saw it.
"Call the important ministers to discuss matters."
Later in the evening, important ministers gathered.
"Broken Baode?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Huan said: "As soon as Baode was defeated, the Northern Xinjiang Army found a foothold, and then it could go quickly or slowly, calmly. Is this probably a surprise attack?"
He is indeed a veteran... The emperor nodded.
Yang Songcheng asked: "With Baode, what will happen next?"
Zhang Huan thought of it without looking at the map, "The follow-up depends on Northern Liao, especially Lin Jun. He is in Taizhou, which is closest to Kunzhou. If he sends troops to rescue, then the Northern Xinjiang army will inevitably divide its troops to intercept, or even put aside the attack.
We will respond with all our strength to Kunzhou’s plan.”
"In other words, whether Lin Jun sends troops or not will determine the outcome of the battle?" Yang Songcheng asked.
Zhang Huan nodded, "I don't know what will happen to other famous generals, but Lin Jun actually defeated the Shegu people. If he takes action, Qin Guogong must also be careful."
"So can Prime Minister Zhang judge whether Lin Jun sends troops or not?" Yang Songcheng asked further.
Zhang Huan has already thought about this problem, "Lin Jun's excuse for controlling Taizhou was to deal with the invasion of Northern Xinjiang. Now that the Northern Xinjiang army is attacking Kunzhou, if he doesn't send troops, what he said before will become a joke. He Lianchun will take advantage of this
Attack and retake Kunzhou. Therefore, I believe that Lin Jun will definitely send troops."
"good!"
The one who applauded was Zheng Qi, the Minister of Justice.
"Ahem!"
Just when Zheng Qi couldn't help but cheer, he heard a dry cough and glanced at it, and then his body froze.
Opposite is the emperor's loyal dog, Liang Jing!
Liang Jing looked at him with raised eyebrows and pointed at himself.
Everyone knew about the bet between Zheng Qi and him. Seeing this, they couldn't help but laugh.
The two were sworn enemies, but now they were calling themselves brothers. It felt like a cat and a mouse having fun together.
But when a gentleman said this, Zheng Qi took a deep breath and raised his hands. "I've met my brother!"
Zheng Qi was much older than him, so he could only smile when he was called his wise brother.
The emperor smiled at it.
Someone asked: "How can Minister Liang be so sure that Duke Qin will send troops to northern Xinjiang?"
There are some flying knives hidden in these words... Everyone knows that Liang Jing and Yang Xuan had a good relationship back then, almost like brothers. But later they drifted apart for unknown reasons. When Yang Xuan fell out with the emperor in Northern Xinjiang,
There was no further contact between the two.
Could it be that you have broken ties with Yang Niou again and are secretly communicating with each other?
The emperor was jealous, and these words gave him reason to be jealous.
sinister!
insidious!
But Liang Jing said calmly: "I have learned a truth after serving as an official for many years. If you want your subordinates and colleagues to respect you, firstly, you must set an example. Secondly, and the most important thing is to keep your word."
Have faith.
Whatever you say, you will do. Even if it is difficult.
You have to know what you can't do, and don't just open your mouth. When I heard that Beijiang said that we were going north, I knew that we would definitely go north. As for the reason, it's what I said just now, and I keep my word!"
Is it that simple?
But if you think about it carefully, it is really the case.
Keeping your word is easy to say, but who has done it?
Many things come out of the mouth, but as for the fulfillment... I am an important minister, who dares to mention this matter?
Who dares to force me to fulfill my promise?
Zheng Qi and others, including the emperor, were wondering whether the northern advance to northern Xinjiang was a pretense.
It wasn't until I got the news that I realized, oh! Yang Ni is really here.
For this reason, the informants in Northern Xinjiang have spent a lot of manpower and material resources, and it is estimated that many of them are being targeted by Jin Yiwei.
But in fact, only one judgment is enough... Does Yang Xuan keep his word?
yes!
Then he must go north.
But this point was ignored by everyone, except Liang Jing who believed it deeply.
Officialdom is a concentration camp for lies. If you tell too many lies, everyone will think you are a big talker.
If a more serious official were to come, he would not be able to stay in this environment and would become an outlier.
This is bad money driving out good money.
Liang Jing was not from a serious family background, but was originally a bad boy.
Evil Shao emphasizes loyalty first.
What is loyalty?
A promise worth a thousand dollars!
Therefore, he naturally felt that Yang Xuan would fulfill his promise.
This is an anomaly!
But his specialness only occurs occasionally, otherwise how could he fight with Yang Songcheng and others?
His specialness happened here in Yang Xuan.
The friendship back then!
Liang Jing thought of that young man. They drank and talked happily without any conflict of interest in their hearts.
How pure that is.
To this day, he misses this purity very much, but he can only relive it in his memory.
The emperor said, "So, we have to look at Lin Jun next?"
Zhang Huan nodded, "Your Majesty is wise, that's exactly what it is. Duke Qin and Lin Jun will definitely have a battle!"
The emperor coughed dryly, and someone asked, "May I ask Prime Minister Zhang if he can predict this battle?"
I am not a god, how can I predict?
Zhang Huan took one look and saw that the minister who spoke was the emperor's servant, and he knew that this was a question that the emperor wanted to ask but was not able to ask.
If Song Zhen was here, there could still be a discussion between the two.
But Song Zhen is now a special agent in northern Xinjiang, and it is said that he is highly valued by the Duke of Qin.
The old Song Dynasty went to Northern Xinjiang, and I was still struggling in Chang'an... Zhang Huan felt powerless for the first time, and cheered up and said: "The people of Shegu are fierce and cunning. Back then, Lin Jun had three victories in three battles, which provoked He
Lien Chun was suspicious, so he arranged for him to go to Tanzhou. This man is young, but his military skills are steady, and he is not lacking in sharpness. When the Duke of Qin met him, I thought it was 50-50!"
This is like saying nothing.
Is it 50/50?
The emperor felt reassured and said, "Lin Jun is going to Tanzhou. I guess there will be a lot of Lin Ya's tacit approval."
When it comes to power, Lin Ya and He Lianchun team up, and it is estimated that they can be even with Li Mi.
Therefore, he said that Lin Ya was behind Lin Jun's move to Tanzhou, and everyone believed him without hesitation.
"So, there will be disputes within Lin Ya!" Yang Songcheng nodded, "In this case, Lin Jun must prove his talents. In this battle, he will try his best!"
The emperor was noncommittal, "As soon as the news of this battle comes, it will be sent to the palace immediately!"
This means breaking up.
Sure enough, Han Shitou immediately said: "Your Majesty is tired."
The ministers resigned.
The emperor returned to the harem.
The royal concubine is here.
"I want to rest."
Whenever the emperor refuses to show respect to his concubine, there is probably something serious going on.
The imperial concubine resigned and went out to ask the chamberlain who was following the emperor.
"But what happened?"
"Northern Xinjiang sent troops and captured a city in Northern Liao. His Majesty was furious!"
Yang Xuan?
The young man's appearance appeared in front of the imperial concubine's eyes again.
"Where's brother?"
The imperial concubine thought of the bet between Liang Jing and Zheng Qi.
"Today Zheng Shangshu bowed and called Minister Liang his elder brother."
Well!
"He is really serious!" The imperial concubine shook her head.
She walked slowly, and behind her, a palace official sighed: "Your Majesty, your Majesty has neglected you, and she is unhappy!"
Everyone nodded.
The imperial concubine walked in front, her eyes filled with sadness.
"At first I thought you were a general at best, but I didn't expect that now you can make His Majesty angry and Ning Xing panic. This man can be called a hero!"
Northern Xinjiang sent troops.
The news immediately spread everywhere, and the palace was once again furious. Jingtai went out to inquire and looked around, only to find out that the news first came from the market.
…
"Zitai won the first battle, which made the emperor furious."
Zhou Zun returned home and informed his father Zhou Qin of today's court meeting.
The weather was getting milder, and Zhou Qin was walking in the courtyard carrying a birdcage.
"I sent people to Northern Xinjiang to inquire in detail, but it is not easy to ask Zitai about such matters, lest the Zhou family be suspected of meddling in Northern Xinjiang affairs. I found an excuse for the bet between Zheng Qi and Liang Jing, and asked people to ask
The people around An Ning.”
"If Kunzhou is defeated..." Zhou Zun pondered for a long time today, "If Bei Liao is shaken, Zitai will be regarded as a mortal enemy. What's wrong! Bei Liao will temporarily put aside their disputes and join forces to defend against the enemy."
"I'm also a little confused, why is Zitai so anxious? Can't he just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, watching Ning Xing get into chaos?" Zhou Qin teased the old dog, "He is forcing Beiliao to attack like this.
Join forces!"
"Aye, but Zitai is like this, but no one dares to say that he used troops against Bei Liao for his own selfish purposes. This is clearly for the country and the people!"
"That's what I say, but what's the use of the people's praise? If Zitai wants to be stable, he must win a reputation among the higher-ups. Stop fighting first. In the eyes of the higher-ups, this is to take care of the overall situation."
"If he doesn't use soldiers, he is conserving his strength!"
Zhou Qin was startled, "Yes! Even I admire the emperor's power-playing methods. If Zitai doesn't send troops, it won't take long for the news that he has troops and respects himself to spread all over the world!"
"This man! He can't go to the left, nor can he go to the right, so keep the center!" Zhou Zun shook his head, feeling that it was too difficult for his son-in-law.
"What do you think of this battle?" Zhou Qin asked.
Zhou Zun said: "It's better to know your husband than your wife. According to Aning, Zitai's actions may seem radical, but over the years, they have always been unfavorable. He knows many things well."
"Are you optimistic that he will win this battle?"
"right."
"If he wins this battle, there will be a potential confrontation between Northern Xinjiang and Chang'an." Zhou Qin was a little excited, "Think about it, Northern Liao, which even the Tang Dynasty did not dare to face, was beaten severely by Zitai many times. Such power
...The one in the pear garden is far inferior!"
Zhou Zun laughed and said: "The emperor only knows how to play with power. When it comes to war, he is not even worthy of carrying Zitai's shoes."
"In this way, Zitai can get a glimpse of the power of Conglong!" Zhou Qin squinted, "King Wei seems to be dormant, and having no foundation behind him is his weakness, but without a foundation behind him, the reward will be rich after he succeeds!
If he is the King of Yue, everyone knows that if he comes to power, most of the rewards will go to the Yang family of Yingchuan. In this way, Zitai's closeness to King Wei back then was a masterstroke!"
An old servant came over and said, "Alang, Langjun, the Northern Xinjiang Guild Hall has sent some gifts, saying they are specialties of Northern Xinjiang."
"Mostly beef and mutton!"
Zhou Qin smiled and said, "Just in time, bring me here. I have something to ask."
Jiang Xing was brought here, and he looked like a strong man with a strong back, but he had a businessman-like smile on his face.
"I've met Zhou Gong."
"Thank you for your hard work." Zhou Qin nodded, "How sure is Zitai of sending troops this time? If it's hard to answer, then forget it."
Jiang Xing smiled and said: "The Duke will definitely win this battle!"
Zhou Qin said, "Why?"
Jiang Xing said: "This can be said at this moment. The Duke has been planning to advance northward for many years. Once he takes action, he will definitely be victorious and never return!"
As for the strategy, I'm sorry, there's no need to say it. Moreover, Beijiang will not inform Jiang Xing and others.
Zhou Qin nodded, "Just have confidence!"
Jiang Xing thought, "Duke Zhou just needs to wait for the good news at home."
"good!"
Jiang Xing resigned.
Then he went back with the cart.
We didn’t go far when someone reminded us, “Old Jiang, ahead!”
Jiang Xing looked up and saw Yang Songcheng's group in front of him.
Someone said to Yang Songcheng: "Guozhang, that is from the Beijiang Guild Hall, and the person leading it is Yang Xuan's confidant!"
Yang Songcheng was about to enter the palace to discuss matters with his son-in-law. He glanced at Jiang Xing and said, "Barbarians from Northern Xinjiang!"
The father-in-law has always been gentle and gentle, and he will not curse even if he is a mortal enemy.
Of course, there are people in the Yingchuan Yang family who have noble blood and look down on people in the world.
His casual remark about the barbarians in Northern Xinjiang was an expression of inertia.
And the voice is very low, so you don't have to worry about being heard by Jiang Xing and others.
But what he didn't know was that Jiang Xing was allowed to stay in Chang'an by Yang Xuan because he had an excellent ear and could act as a spy when necessary to eavesdrop on confidential matters.
Jiang Xing stopped and shouted, "What are the barbarians of Northern Xinjiang?"
Pedestrians stopped on the street.
Yang Songcheng frowned and said lightly: "Sent it away."
He was busy with everything, just saying a random word, but who knew that the person opposite him had a sharp ear.
But so what?
The Yang family of Yingchuan had transformed into a master many years ago. In their eyes, the common people were just like ants!
As for barbarians, in the eyes of the Yang family in Yingchuan, all except Guanzhong are barbarians... This saying has a backstory, it was said by the ancestor of the Yang family.
Over the years, the head of the Yang family has often used this phrase to attack his opponents.
I said your family is barbarians, do you accept it?
If you are not convinced, argue.
When the Yang family in Yingchuan passed down knowledge to the family, what was your family doing? Farming, or being a small official...
There's no comparison!
The Yang family in Yingchuan has been passed down for such a long time that some people say that the Yang family is made of iron and has a flowing dynasty.
This is the pride of the Yang family in Yingchuan. He said it as he said it, and Yang Songcheng dared to say it in front of the heads of a family with five surnames.
You are a barbarian!
A follower passed by and said, "Make way!"
Jiang Xing said coldly: "No!"
The attendant's eyes turned cold, "You asked for it!"
"What do you want?" Jiang Xing took half a step back.
The follower stretched out his hand and patted it away, as fast as lightning.
Jiang Xing was waiting for the other party to make the first move.
The same slap.
The two hands met in mid-air.
Snap!
One hand dropped.
In mid-air, you can see that the middle section of the forearm is bent at a 45-degree angle.
