On March 21, the fourth year of Dashun, Shao Shude took his wife, concubines, and family to the north of Luoshui. After passing through Tongzhou, they went straight east and arrived at Changchun Palace in Chaoyi County, where they continued to wait for news.
Changchun Palace was built by Yu Wenhu and added by Emperor Wen of Sui Dynasty, covering an area of more than 300 acres.
The palace faces the river in the east. When you climb up, you can see Taihua and Zhongtiao Mountains in the distance, overlooking the Huang, Luo and Wei rivers. The flowers and trees are luxuriant and it feels like spring all year round, hence the name.
It had been abandoned before. After Ren Yuji took office, he immediately recruited civilians to repair the palaces. Changchun Palace was one of them, and now it has become the temporary residence of Shao Shude and his family.
Saint Lingxia lives in a palace wherever he goes. This kind of arrogance will not last for a while.
In the palace, most of the shogunate officials have arrived, and some rooms have been specially allocated for them to work.
Chen Cheng and Zhao Guangfeng were so busy that they drove officials and envoys in and out. Documents, letters, and orders were flying everywhere like snowflakes.
Jieduzhang Secretary Lu Siye now also has a deputy, Du Guangyi, son of Du Rangneng.
Du Renneng has always claimed that his eldest son Guangyi will not be an official, but will study at home and guard the family business. But just listen to this. It is because he has not found a place worthy of becoming an official. Now that his son is asked to be Lu Siye's deputy, the work will be boring.
Don't you think he had a great time drafting all kinds of documents? He wasn't tired at all.
"Gentlemen, it's meal time." A maid came over to invite everyone to dinner.
The sound of exhaling one after another echoed in the room.
Lu Siye got up first and said, "Let's eat first." After that, he left.
This person is taciturn and generally does not speak unless necessary. Now he is in charge of some people. It is almost a confidential secretarial office. The overall working atmosphere is dull, but the efficiency is very high.
Du Guangyi was the second to leave.
Seeing that they both left, other civil servants went out one after another.
The dining hall is in the palace, so if you are with the commander, the food will not be bad.
"Uncle." He met his uncle Du Honghui halfway, and Du Guangyi quickly saluted.
"It's been ten days since my nephew came to the shogunate, how can he get used to it?" Du Honghui was the tutor of Shao Shude's children, so he naturally wanted to follow him to the palace.
"It's nothing more than pen and ink skills. Doesn't my uncle know my nephew's calligraphy yet?" Du Guangyi said with a smile.
"It's still the same virtue." Du Honghui laughed and scolded: "If brother finds out, I'm afraid he will come to teach you a lesson in person."
Du Guangyi's face twitched, it seemed that he had been taught a terrible lesson before.
"When you go to the river later, be careful with your words and actions, and don't offend others unintentionally." Du Honghui said earnestly: "There are many households in the river and wealth is accumulated, which is of great benefit to the great cause of the Lingwu County King. This is
War is very important. Everyone is working hard. I don’t expect you to accomplish any extraordinary feats. Just do the things at hand well, be busy but not messy, and just contribute to peace. The Du family, your father is already a member of the Hexi Festival
Du Shi has already become very enviable, so he doesn't need any dazzling achievements."
"My nephew is taught." Du Guangyi bowed and saluted.
He is not stupid, he knows the current situation of the Du family. He jumped out of the sinking ship of the imperial court and got on another big ship that was setting sail. As soon as his father came on board, he got the Hexi Jiedushi, which was given by the King of Lingwu himself.
, not attracting attention?
His younger brother Du Xiao is a county magistrate in Lingbao, and he is a civil servant in the shogunate. His uncle has just taken on the official position of Prince Fu of Lingwu County. He has no real power, but he teaches and solves problems for the children of Lingwu County Prince.
The reward is not now at all, but in the future.
The two of them chatted in low voices as they walked. Occasionally they would stop to greet colleagues when they met.
There are many people in the dining room.
The two sat opposite each other, and soon a maid brought them food: steamed cakes, fish, mutton, and seasonal vegetables.
"Could there be fish caught in the Yellow River?" Du Guangyi had an old problem and wanted to make a joke. Seeing his uncle's serious face, he immediately stopped talking and settled down to eat.
"Uncle, can Wang Chongying survive this month?"
"Eating without speaking." Du Honghui said lightly.
Survive this month? Maybe, but it won’t last more than a few days.
None of the generals in the river dare to stand on their own. The Wang family's foundation in the river cannot be underestimated. Even though the descendants are ineffective now, the potential influence of the entire family cannot be underestimated.
Before the Chao Rebellion, Li Du, the Minister of Household Affairs, was appointed as the governor of Hezhong. Wang Chongrong directly initiated the rebellion and won the support of most people.
After the Chao Rebellion was settled, Wang Chongrong was appointed as the governor of Hezhong, Wang Chongying was appointed as the governor of Shaanxi and Guo, and Wang Chongjian was appointed as the governor of Huazhou and the defense envoy of Tongguan. With one discipline and three governors, the Wang family in Taiyuan almost controlled the gate of Guanzhong.
After Wang Chongrong's death, the army promoted Wang Chongying, the military governor of Shaanxi and Guo, to be the military governor of Hezhong. It turned out that the fertile water did not flow to outsiders' fields.
The legacy of the Wang family has not faded yet.
But then again, Sergeant Hezhong may be loyal to the Wang family, but there are so many people in the Wang family, so it depends on which one you support.
With Wang Chongying paving the way in advance, Wang Ke certainly had a great advantage, but if other members of the Wang family defeated him and claimed to stay behind, the sergeants would not be unable to accept it.
In the civil war between the descendants of the Wang family, the two warring parties are bound to let loose a lot of fire, and will not fight to the death, nor will they fight well.
If the King of Lingwu County seizes this point and supports Wang Yao, as long as he wins a few victories, maybe the 50,000 yamen troops in the river will turn against him and the situation will be settled soon.
After Wang Yao came over as a vassal, he could use the wealth in Hezhong Town to do what Wei Bo did to Xuanwu, and he would be able to flex his muscles.
However, Lingwu County Prince may also directly occupy Hezhong, which would be more difficult. He must first let the Wang family's descendants fight on their own to consume the strength of Hezhong, and then go up to pick peaches. They may also face interference from the outside world, which a wise man will not do.
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After lunch, the uncle and nephew parted.
Du Guangyi returned to the government office and drafted an ultimatum to the Yi Congjun.
"The ultimatum: In order to be punished, King Zhu of the Western Wei Dynasty led his people to resist the invaders. He held his staff white and pointed, shouting and criticizing: "Old Zong is lying on the road, how can the badger survive?" When the enemy saw the power, he was frightened and ran away. Then you know
The name of a fierce general is used to seize the spirit of traitors... Although today's military force is weakened, the ambition is stronger, and when the situation arises, it is still able to force a meal, even if it is an army, it is better to have a plain meal... The old man will not be angry in the volts, and will not let the slaves and horses compete for the lead;
Now that the Qiu Ying has arrived in Xia (gōu), don't let the demon fox get in trouble. We must send envoys to Jiangzhou to assist."
This is for Gao Renhou.
The commander-in-chief likes to use veterans. How did Gao Renhou gain the trust? It was rumored in the army that he could not speak, had no skills to spare, and was proud of himself, yet he was able to get a job.
The responsibility of the Jiangzhou Reception Envoy is to respond to Wang Yao of Jiangzhou. As for how to respond, he can "do things cheaply" and he knows everything.
Gao Renhou led his righteous army of 5,000 soldiers from the Qing Dynasty to Pinglu. Also under his command were 5,000 Tianxiong troops and 6,000 cavalry from the Yinshan tribe. This amounted to 16,000 men, and military power was out of the question.
It's big, but it shouldn't be underestimated.
"The ultimatum: In order to punish me, I will use the vassal town as a control. I will have sharp troops in the center and various garrisons outside to prepare for internal and external troubles. I will rely on the diligence of my minions. The former officer has a great plan and is courageous. If Jiang Weiruo is here,
If you don't occupy the male child; when you meet in Jiaodu, you should spare the healthy things... You will act like a brave man's heavy seal, endangering the peace of the common people. The border is temporarily fixed, and there is no thought of the limit of the melon; but when the invaders meet, they encourage the sound of breaking bamboo.
.It is necessary to send an envoy to Longmenguan Town to contain the troops."
This is for Zhang Yanqiu. Another veteran!
The Zhenwu Army was led by Zhang Yanqiu and was temporarily stationed in Hancheng County, not far from the ferry, and could set off at any time.
Longmen Pass, with Jiangzhou on one side and Tongzhou on the other, is one of the central passes of the country. Originally there were two passes, the east and west, standing across the river, but the one on the west bank has been dilapidated and abandoned for a long time, and it was not repaired until two years ago.
The east and west cities of Longmen Pass are also ferry crossings, namely Longmen Ferry. The river here is eighty paces wide and it is more convenient to cross the river. Naturally, we need to send people to secure it.
However, Zhang Yanqiu's position may also be temporary.
Du Guangyi guessed that if troops were stationed in the river in the future, the Zhenwu Army would be stationed in Longmen County. It was not known what positions they would be given.
Next, there are liaison documents with Chang'an Jinzouyuan. Generally speaking, Shao Shude recommended Wang Yao, the governor of Jiangzhou, to be the military envoy of the National Protectorate and the Yin of Hezhong. Then the imperial court "happily agreed" and sent an envoy to Hezhong to confer Wang Yao with the Jingjie.
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Of course not now.
This move needs to be released at the right time to be most powerful.
Du Guangyi was a very smart man, with first-class literary talent and calligraphy. He finished the matter quickly. And his thoughts gradually drifted to Hezhong Mansion.
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There is a solemn atmosphere in the Wang family's old house in Hedong County.
More than a dozen carriages loaded with murder weapons entered the house through the small door. Pedestrians outside saw it and ran away one after another.
Wang Chongying, who had ruled Hezhong for six years, died, and the news had already spread quietly throughout the city.
Tao Jianzhao, the military commander of Jiedushi, ordered the whole city to be under martial law. The streets and alleys were filled with sergeants. They were not allowed to go out at all at night, and the entry and exit of people were also restricted during the day.
Wang Yao rushed back from Jiangzhou a few days ago. He himself and a few personal entourage entered the city, but all the more than a thousand soldiers he brought with him stayed outside the city.
These days, if someone kills someone at a wedding, someone will naturally kill someone at a funeral, so we have to be on guard against it.
Outside Hedong County, there were suddenly more people going out on horseback.
Wang Chongying's death is a major event, and all parties are spreading the news.
Someone was going to Heyang via Jiangzhou to report to Zhu Quanzhong.
It is four hundred and eighty miles from Jiangzhou to Heyang. Starting from Zhoucheng, traveling to Hankou and then crossing Wangwu Mountain, you can reach Yuan County (today's Yuanqu) of Shaanzhou. Leave Yuan County and enter Wangwu County of Henan Prefecture, and then
Via Qiziling (Jiguan of Han Dynasty), Zhi (zhǐ) Pass and Jiyuan County of Mengzhou, it can lead to Luo, Zheng and other places.
This is the famous Zhiguan Road, an important route used by Qin to send troops to Shandong. It is very difficult to walk, and all the passes are in the hands of the Bian army.
Jing Ci and Xi went to Taiyuan to report to Li Keyong.
This is the route that Marshal Shao took when he welcomed Li Kan into Jinyang. This road also has many passes and rugged mountains, including Honggu, where Li Keyong defeated Cao Xiang more than ten years ago.
Of course, there are also those who go to Tongzhou via Pujin Pass, reporting to Shao Shude.
The three cities of Pujin Pass were tightly guarded, and the pontoon bridge was almost closed. Every pedestrian and business traveler passing by was subject to strict searches, and the situation was very tense.
Could it be that Wang Chongying's body is still cold and all parties will use this as a battlefield?