Time goes back to noon on October 16th in the third year of Dade. Zhang Xiaowu summoned Zuo Xiang Bianxue to the Central Government to discuss matters, but in fact he imprisoned Bianxue here in disguise. After that, Zhang Xiaowu successively summoned many ministers to the imperial city to discuss matters.
, but never mentioned leaving, and everyone was confused. The officials were under house arrest in the imperial city. Although they were free inside, they could not leave the imperial city.
Soon, everyone discovered a terrible thing. The people stationed in the imperial city were not the imperial guards, but the silver-clad guards.
People did not dare to speak or discuss, but their eyes showed uneasiness and fear. Everyone was trying their best to suppress one thing, that is, Zhang Xiaowu usurped the country. But even if Zhang Xiaowu wanted to usurp the country, he had to stabilize the foundation first.
, now that this stall is trying to win over the people and officials, how could it do something that arouses public anger?
Hu Ting, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, suggested to Zhang Xiaowu: "Your Majesty, yesterday was the third imperial examination. Today, the academicians should do their best. If the officials from the Ministry of Rites are not there, I am afraid that the academicians will not know what to do.
Wait...I need to go to Taiyuan College to supervise the review."
Ruan Qingwen came over and comforted him: "We have notified the bachelors who are responsible for grading at Taiyuan University. The grading of the examination papers will be postponed for three days."
"Why is this?"
"Yes, why is this?"
"Master Ruan, if you sue us, why can't everyone leave?"
"Everyone has their own official business. What are you doing here in the palace? We are not officials of the Six Ministries."
"Yes, isn't this a delay?"
"Our Ministry of Agriculture is very busy. At this time, we have to count fertile fields and do statistics every day, so we don't have time at all."
Ruan Qingwen waved his hands and said: "Everyone, we are all dedicated to the country. Your Excellency, I also know that everyone is working hard, but this moment is an extraordinary period, and we need to unite as one."
"What kind of extraordinary period is it? Why is it so extraordinary? Aren't they still fine?" someone immediately asked.
Ruan Qingwen said: "The Jin Yiwei rebelled and have been arrested. However, the Jin Yiwei is so powerful that the court cannot eradicate it for the time being. Therefore, in order to protect everyone's safety, the Duke has temporarily kept everyone here."
"What?" Everyone jumped up in surprise and shouted: "Jin Yiwei rebelled? What kind of rebellion law? How did they rebel?" The courtiers talked about it. It turned out that it was Jin Yiwei who had rebelled against everyone who was put under house arrest here today.
. But how did the Jin Yiwei rebel, how did they discover their rebellion, and how did the Central Command respond? Everyone urgently needs answers, but Ruan Qingwen did not explain too much.
When the White Tiger Army returns to the court, it is extremely difficult to avoid the common people and businessmen along the way. Especially at the end of the year, many businessmen are flocking to Longdu. The departure of the White Tiger Army from the battlefield will inevitably cause commotion, and even more so.
There are businessmen brought to various places. Zhang Xiaowu believes that the White Tiger Army will return at most 30,000 people and at least 10,000 people. The number should be around 20,000, and they are exhausted from the expedition. Therefore, as long as they plan properly, they can deal with these tens of thousands of people.
It's not difficult.
After recruiting Wu Song and Ruan Qingwen, Zhang Xiaowu handed over the task of appeasing the ministers to Guan Xiang and Lu Baiting. Lu Baiting was able to cope with it easily, but Lord Guan seemed to be doing this kind of work for the first time and was stammered by the crowd.
Chen was thrown into a corner and almost collapsed.
At this time, Zhang Xiaowu had already recruited the two commanders of the Qinglong Army, He Lanzong and Chen Qing. He Lanzong and Chen Qing probably also noticed the unusual smell in the air, as if there was a huge tsunami about to erupt beneath the calm sea.
"What's going on?" Chen Qing asked.
Zhang Xiaowu told everyone that he had annihilated the Jin Yiwei. The two of them couldn't believe it. Helan Zong said: "Do you think they are going to deal with you? Do you think the White Tiger Army will definitely come back?"
"I have sent people to the river to investigate. If they want to come back, they can either take a boat or go by land. But going by land will definitely alarm the officials and people along the way, so they can only go along the river." Zhang Xiaowu said.
"Is your Lord your Majesty being too cautious? Is it just Wang Jingzhi who concealed military information and even brought the Golden Guards to justice?" Chen Qing said with a bitter smile, "What if it was just his personal behavior?"
"It is indeed his personal behavior, but don't forget his identity. He alone can influence the entire Holy Han secret agent system." Zhang Xiaowu said, "History is written by individuals. One of his decisions will give history
What a huge disaster it will bring.”
He Lanzong suddenly asked: "Why did your Lord Duke tell us this? What do you need us to do? Will we resist the White Tiger Army with you?"
Zhang Xiaowu smiled and asked, "Do you think Uncle Du Shan will let you go?"
Helan Zongdao: "Probably."
Ruan Qingwen shook his head, stood up, smiled faintly, and then said: "General Helan, Du Shanbo is as fierce as fire. If he knew that you had participated in the Jin Dynasty Rebellion, do you think he would sit back and ignore it? How dare you leave?
His confidant, do you think he will give up?" Then he stretched out his right hand and made a knife-cutting gesture, which meant that everyone would die if Uncle Shan returned to the capital.
Chen Qingdao: "Who did Bian Wen seek refuge with? Did he seek refuge with Uncle Dushan?"
Ruan Qingwen said: "He is an old fox, and both father and son are old foxes, but Uncle Dushan is an old hunter. Bian Xue and Bian Wen, the father and son, want to use Uncle Dushan's hands to eliminate us, but I'm afraid they won't.
So easy, and in the end, he will most likely be the one who dies miserably. If I were Du Shanbo, after I eradicated the enemy, I would also eradicate all the others."
"Report!"
At this time, Master Bao Yin, who was responsible for inquiring about the news, returned. Bao Yin exclaimed: "Hundreds of warships appeared on the banks of Longhe River. Longyang County has been controlled."
Everyone clenched their fists. Although everyone had expected it, everyone was shocked when they heard the news. Zhang Xiaowu and He Lanzong looked at each other and couldn't help but nodded knowingly. The White Tiger Army was back. They must stop the White Tiger Army, otherwise
Disaster for everyone
At the end of the day, everyone came to the map to discuss countermeasures. Now the enemy situation is unknown. According to Zhang Xiaowu's estimate, the enemy army is about 20,000, while the Qinglong Army has 10,000 people, and the Silver Guards have 11,000 people.
, the two groups combined can barely equal the enemy.
Zhang Xiaowu immediately asked: "What other news do you have here? What else did the scout find out?"
Helan Zongdao: "Yes, yes, what else? How many people? How many enemies are there?"
Cao Li said: "What does it mean that they stopped in Longyang County?"
Bao Yin said: "Your Majesty, according to the size and number of the ships, the scouts have analyzed that this force should be more than 3,000 people. I guess it is their vanguard force. As for the large group of enemies who are missing, I have sent scouts to look for them everywhere.
Once their main force is found, the scouts will report it as soon as possible."
"The enemy is on a boat, which means they have no cavalry." Zhang Xiaowu was relieved. Since the enemy appeared, it meant that his previous speculation was correct. He laughed, his eyes full of high fighting spirit, he was a
If Du Shanbo wants to challenge someone who is strong, he will fight.