Chapter 282 The rain is coming and the wind is full of buildings
Qin Xiao was really shocked when Changyi Hou was ambushed by wolf cavalry.
But he soon understood that the purpose of this ambush was not actually Marquis Nagai, or even General Kuroba, whose sword was pointed directly at the imperial court.
The general carefully planned and took advantage of the struggle between the aristocratic families to gain the opportunity to return to Xiling.
The Zhen family was leaderless, the Fan family had long secretly defected to the imperial court, and the Yuwen family was willing to move into the Pass after receiving the general's promise. The three great clans of Xiling were solved with almost no effort from the imperial court. This was of course the general's extreme
Beautiful handwriting.
If no accident occurs, control of Xiling will fall into the hands of the empire very smoothly.
The general did not kill the Yuwen family completely because he was not merciful. In the final analysis, it was for the stability of Xiling.
These three great families were not the only ones in the Xiling family who abandoned the Tang Dynasty and watched the fight between tigers. Almost all the hundreds of families in Xiling abandoned the Tang Dynasty at the most critical moment under the leadership of the three great families.
When General Black Feather returns to Xiling, the first question that comes to mind for the Xiling family is whether the imperial court will settle the scores in the future.
This is actually the issue that Xiling Gate Valve has been most worried about in the past sixteen years.
General Heiyu promised that the Yuwen family could move into the pass, and the imperial court also allocated a fiefdom. This was of course for all the Xiling aristocratic families, and at least sent a clear signal to the Xiling aristocratic families. As long as they could be loyal to the imperial court, the imperial court would naturally not kill them all, and they would also
Proper accommodation will be provided.
When the Xiling family received such a signal, their constant fear would naturally be relieved.
Xiling is a huge land with many aristocratic families, and it cannot be controlled by just a few thousand soldiers and horses.
In addition to trying to get the people's support, we cannot underestimate the huge power of the Xiling Family.
This power is deeply rooted in Xiling and controls many affairs in Xiling. If the imperial court wants to truly control this land, it must first control the aristocratic families in Xiling. If it wants to control the aristocratic families, it is by no means just threatening and intimidating. It must use both kindness and power. Not only must it let
They are afraid of the empire, and they also want to ensure their interests to a certain extent, so that they are willing to be driven by the imperial court.
The Xiling Aristocratic Family is headed by the three great clans. Of course, no other aristocratic family, big or small, can match the strength of the three great families. However, if the Xiling Aristocratic Family joins forces, not to mention the three great clans, even the court will be afraid of the three great clans.
The three gates are the important reason that unites the huge power of Xiling.
The imperial court wanted to get rid of the three powerful families, which meant that the Xiling aristocratic family was leaderless. As long as the Xiling aristocratic family could not unite as one, it would naturally be firmly controlled by the imperial court.
The three major clans have been eliminated one after another. Today, the Xiling family is in a chaotic situation. General Black Feather wants to take advantage of this situation to start a purge of Xiling, win over some, attack some, and divide the Xiling family.
By concentrating together and applying kindness and power, given time, the imperial decree will naturally be enforced in Xiling.
However, the assassination of Changyi Hou dealt a heavy blow to the general's plan.
When the Xiling aristocratic families are worried about their own future, the news that Chang Yihou was ambushed is bound to shock the Xiling aristocratic family. Now there is a complaint posted in Turtle City, directly pointing to the real culprit behind Chang Yihou's murder.
General Black Feather will naturally make the Xiling family fearful.
In addition to panic, the Xiling family will certainly no longer trust the general and the court, and this may even cause the Xiling family to counterattack.
It's also very possible.
After all, many aristocratic families would think that the assassination of the old Marquis Yuwen was a settlement of accounts by the imperial court and General Black Feather against the Xiling family. If this is the case, the Xiling family will certainly not sit still and wait for death.
Qin Xiao can understand the stakes.
The Three Horsemen of Xiling have been affiliated to the Xiling Family for many years. No one can guarantee whether the Three Horsemen of Xiling will use them when they want to counterattack. These are the most powerful troops of the Family of Xiling on the surface. Of course, the general cannot
Allow these three troops to be used by the Xiling family again.
The general ordered the two men to take the White Tiger Camp to Fan County. Naturally, they were worried that the Fan family would be suspicious of Chang Yihou's death, so they had to recruit Fan Qi to the Duhufu as quickly as possible.
Although even if the three knights were really used by the family, the general could mobilize the Changsheng Army to suppress them, but the general would obviously not let the situation develop to that point unless it was absolutely necessary.
The general returned to Xiling, with the ultimate goal of returning Xiling to the control of the Tang Dynasty, and then preparing the army for war to resist the eastward advance of the Wutuo people.
The premise of such a strategy is of course to make Xiling work together to defend against powerful enemies. Whether it is the Xiling family or the three knights of Xiling, they are important forces for the general to build the defense of Xiling. He will never want to see these things that could be defended due to civil strife.
The enemy's strength was severely damaged.
Su Changyu had followed the general for many years, and of course he understood the general's thoughts. He held up his hands and said, "Let's leave for Fan County as soon as possible."
Su Changyu understood why the general asked the two of them to lead the team together.
Although Baihuying had just been incorporated into the Protective Army, compared to Qin Xiao's role in Baihuying, Su Changyu knew that he could not compare with it. Qin Xiao himself was from Baihuying, and he was very popular with the officers and soldiers of Baihuying.
Admiration, as long as Qin Xiao is here, Baihu Camp can be controlled.
"Bring Bai Jingzhai with you." The general was silent for a moment and then said: "He is very loyal to the court and has many contacts with the Fan family. As long as he is here, there should not be any big problems with the Fan family. I will give Fan Ziqi
Write a letter in your own handwriting, and when you go to Fan County, take the letter with you and hand it over to Fan Ziqi personally."
Qin Xiao knew that this incident was of great importance, and if it could not be resolved quickly, the consequences might be disastrous.
"General, where is the Wolf Cavalry...?" Su Changyu knew that among the three cavalry in Xiling, the fall of Baihuying and Fan Qi would not cause a big change, but the Wolf Cavalry stationed in Zhen County
, but it is obviously the most dangerous troop.
The Zhen family's father and son were killed, and the leader of the Wolf Cavalry, Shi Ling, also died in Yuwen County. The Wolf Cavalry will definitely know that he was used as a borrowed knife to kill people again. As a result, the Wolf Cavalry soldiers must be in extreme panic at this moment. In this situation
When you are in a bad mood, it is easy for someone to take advantage of you.
"I'll go by myself," the general said.
The murder of Marquis Changyi obviously made the general feel some kind of danger, and his face became solemn.
The two knew that the general was going to think about his next move, and they were about to retreat when they heard footsteps coming from outside. Then they heard someone say: "Report to the general, Meng Zimo has something to report."
When Qin Xiao heard that Meng Zimo was coming, he became energetic.
"come in."
After Meng Zimo came in, he saw Qin Xiao and nodded slightly, but his face was very serious. He stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "General, Eunuch Fei from the North Campus is here."
The general's head suddenly wrinkled, and Su Changyu's face turned ugly. He sneered, "He got here quickly."
"
Where now?"
"Someone under Fei Gonggong came to report that he has gone directly to the post house." Meng Zimo said: "Yao Duhu has already gone to pay a visit." After a pause, he said: "Before he entered the city, he did not send anyone to inform him.
After that, I sent someone over to tell him, saying that it was already getting late and it was not good to come here to disturb the general today, but he would come back to see him early tomorrow morning."
Su Changyu sneered: "He is waiting for the general to see him."
"Don't talk nonsense." The general said, "Changyu, take my clothes and armor, and I'll go over and see him."
"General, why do you have to go see him?" Su Changyu said: "He is a supervisor sent by the imperial court. He should come to report to you as soon as he arrives in the city. How can you make sense to see him?"
The general glanced at Su Changyu. Su Changyu immediately did not dare to say anything and could only go to get his armor.
Qin Xiao thought to himself that the general was a famous imperial general who was powerful in the world, and what came was just an eunuch, so why should the general go to see him in person?
However, Meng Zimo mentioned the word "Beiyuan", and Qin Xiao seemed to have heard someone mention it, but it was really unclear where it was.
Su Changyu got the armor and skillfully helped the general put on the armor.
A man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. Qin Xiao feels that this statement is indeed true. With the general's armor on his body, he immediately looks majestic, just like a tiger with fangs, exuding a domineering air.
"Zimo is coming with me to the post house." The general said, "Changyu and Xiaoer go back to prepare and set off as soon as possible."
The two of them said yes and followed the general out the door.
The two sent the general out of the Duhu Mansion. When they saw Meng Zimo leading people to escort the general away, Qin Xiao said to Su Changyu: "Second brother, do you want to come and sit in my house? It's not far from here. I'll let you go."
We are preparing food and wine, shall we have a couple of drinks?"
"I don't drink." Su Changyu simply refused.
Qin Xiao had never seen Su Changyu smile before. This guy seemed to have someone outside who owed him a huge debt. He always had a face on his face. After thinking about it, he reached into his arms and took out a banknote. It was not much, a hundred dollars.
He handed over two pieces of silver and said, "I am so lucky to be able to become a brother with you today. Second brother, please accept this little gift."
He knew that Su Changyu must be very influential among the Black-feathered Nightcrows. Today, a big piece of cake fell on his head. Not only was he incorporated into the Nightcrows, but he was also adopted as an adopted son by the general. In the future, he would inevitably end up with Su Changyu.
Chang Yu is in constant contact with her, and many things really need to be taken care of by this cold-faced night crow, so the relationship should be better.
From the look on Su Changyu's face, he definitely wouldn't accept the money, but he wouldn't be surprised if the gift was given to so many people. He took the initiative to express his closeness, so there was nothing wrong with it.
"Do you have a lot of money?" Su Changyu looked at the banknotes in his eyes, and sure enough he didn't accept it.
"It's okay." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Anyway, there is no shortage of money."
"Could it be that he came from the wrong place?" Su Changyu stared at Qin Xiao, looking very serious.
Qin Xiao immediately said: "I definitely didn't come here to rob the house, this money is clean." Just as he was about to put it away, Su Changyu looked around, and actually reached out and took it from Qin Xiao's hand. Qin Xiao was surprised, Su Changyu
Chang Yu had already said: "I borrowed this money from you, and I will pay you back when I have the money." He stuffed it directly into his arms, coughed, and turned back to the Protector's Mansion with an indifferent expression.
Qin Xiao looked at his back and murmured after a moment: "It turns out that the general Zhonglang also loves silver."