Chapter Three Hundred and Thirty-Seven: Sudden Illness of Gao Qiu
As the generalissimo of the expeditionary army, Gao Qiu naturally bore the main responsibility for the collapse of his army of 100,000 men.
On this point, the Privy Council was like a mirror in its heart, so the Taoist Emperor Zhao Ji did not mention Gao Qiu's matter at all during the morning court. The Privy Council was also happy to pretend to be confused, and there was no one who suddenly jumped out to hold Gao Qiu responsible for the defeat.
As for when Zhao Ji and Su Yuanjing sang in harmony and conferred the title of marshal on Guan Sheng, no one in the Privy Council spoke.
Pudong is a small place, and the inspection position is even more of a small position. To suddenly promote the inspection officer of a small place to the rank of marshal is to reach the point where the situation is at the end of the road and there is no way out.
Although the military attachés were silent today and did not answer questions from officials, it does not prove that they are convinced.
A direct descendant of Saint Guan? Even if Saint Guan is reborn, he cannot transform from a small patrol officer into a marshal of a conquering army.
But in this situation where the officials are entertaining themselves and no one in the Privy Council speaks out, there is really no need for the military attachés to put themselves at the forefront of the storm.
Didn't you see that the guys from the Yushitai also seemed to be strangled by the neck and didn't express any opinions?
Normally, these officials are just making trouble out of nothing, so they dare to jump out and not give the officials face.
After resigning from the court, the civil and military officials were chatting and discussing some family issues as usual.
No one mentioned the conquest of Tian Hu.
Isn’t it just that we lost a state? The rebels haven’t crossed the Yellow River yet, so what’s there to be anxious about? Isn’t there still Weizhou?
Besides, in Lingchuan County, isn't there Ximen Qing, the official of the Imperial City Department, standing there? The officials also ordered to send reinforcements and re-appointed the marshal. Isn't this a good thing?
It's no longer a matter of concern, but these eight words echoed in the hearts of all officials.
The people in Bianliang were as normal as usual; because the news of Gao Qiu's defeat had never been made public.
It's not good for Tian Hu to cause trouble.
The imperial court's crusade is very good.
The mood of the people is still very stable.
But in Ximen Mansion, the mood was not so stable.
Wu Song had no intention of concealing the news about Gaizhou. To be honest, Ximen Qing had not considered this, and he had never thought about the negative emotions that the news about Gaizhou would bring to the women in his family.
After hearing the news, the female family members led by Xue'er and Pan Jinlian did not show any panic, but what Ximen Qing did not expect was that they expressed another emotion to Wu Song.
Xue'er and Pan Jinlian strongly requested Wu Song to go to Lingchuan County with the reinforcements. The reason was not because they were afraid that something would happen to their master, but because they asked Wu Song to help their master as their sworn brother.
"But when the eldest brother went out, he had already asked Wu Song to take care of his family, not to mention the family of Coach Lin." Faced with this request, Wu Song helplessly replied: "Besides, there are also matters related to the Imperial City Department..."
Wu Song also knew that although Xue'er, Pan Jinlian and others were not panicked on the surface, their hearts were hanging for Ximen Qing.
"Could it be that once you leave, this family won't be able to survive?" Xue'er didn't know where the strong words came from, but she was still her usual nonsense: "I will take care of it! I will also take care of Coach Lin's wife! Isn't there money in the Imperial City Division?
Commander Hema, will he not be able to move without you?"
Wu Song could not respond to these words, so he closed his mouth, turned around and prepared to walk away.
Isn't it okay if you can't afford to offend but can afford to hide?
Before Wu Song took two steps, Sun Erniang blocked his way and said coquettishly: "Erlang, you'd better go to Gaizhou to help the high officials...obey me."
Wu Song was dumbfounded. At this juncture, his wife came out and talked like she was coaxing a child. Who came up with this idea...
Turning around, what came into view was Xue'er's proud smile.
Sure enough, as the elder brother said, Xueer is really a annoying little goblin.
Xueer suddenly stopped smiling, patted her chest and said, "If you don't go, Second Master, I will!"
For the first time in his life, Wu Song felt the urge to cry.
Brother, how have you been here these past few months?
Naturally, Wu Song would not abandon his promise to Ximen Qing just because of Xue'er's words. No matter how noisy Xue'er and the others were, Wu Song would keep his promise and take good care of Ximen Qing when he left.
Therefore, Wu Song's feet suddenly exerted force!
When the girls were not paying attention, the majestic tiger-fighting hero used his Qinggong to the extreme...and escaped!
When Wu Song rushed out of the door, the angry shouts of the women came from behind, but Wu Song still calmly ordered the black-clothed policeman on duty at the door: "There is one missing, you are the only one to ask."
After Wu Song finished speaking, without stopping at all, he got on his horse and headed towards the Imperial City.
The black-clothed policeman accepted the order solemnly, looked at the background of Wu Song leaving in a hurry, and with a few gestures, seven or eight black-clothed policemen immediately surrounded the door.
Just in time to block Xueer and others.
Wu Song had no choice but to rush to the Imperial City Division with a guilty heart.
"The things arranged by the eldest brother have really been accomplished." Wu Song was overjoyed when he got the news from Qian Gui: "In this way, the eldest brother can gain a firm foothold in Gaizhou!"
"Prince Jia also helped a lot." Qian Gui nodded slightly: "I don't know whether the Pudong inspector can be the marshal, but as long as the Ximen officer continues to be the supervisor of the army, this time, the real power of the army will be
It will fall on his head."
Wu Song pondered: "This is actually a good thing. Inspector Guan doesn't know the news yet, and it's unknown how he will react when he suddenly becomes the general marshal of the conquest army."
"It doesn't matter. It seems that everything is under the control of Ximen Gangguan." Qian Gui suddenly laughed and said: "The direct descendants of Saint Guan? This gimmick is quite convincing."
"What does King Jia say about the reinforcements?" Wu Song said: "The most important thing right now is to send out the reinforcements as soon as possible. It's not a big problem for the elder brother, but the earlier the reinforcements arrive, the earlier the elder brother can be released.
Our hands and feet have shifted from defending Lingchuan County to taking the initiative to attack. Without an attack, how can it be called a conquest?"
"Don't worry, the Privy Council is very generous this time. It is said that they have started to make seals. For reinforcements, 30,000 people have been transferred from the Forbidden Army. In addition to the 30,000 Xiang troops in Weizhou, Ximen Gangguan will have troops at his disposal this time."
Qian Gui pondered for a while and continued: "If the Tianhu Rebellion can be put down and the traitor Bai Ying is captured, the Ximen Gangguan will be in the eyes of King Jia... no, even in the eyes of the officials.
A huge place.”
"My eldest brother can definitely do these two things." Wu Song nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Mr. Qian!"
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Gao Qiu's life in Huixian was not easy.
Although he lived in the best house in Hui County, which was voluntarily given up by a local wealthy businessman when he heard that Gao Taiwei was coming. Although he had fine wine, beautiful women, and the flattery of Feilong General Feng Mei'an every day, these were not
What Gao Qiu expected.
Ever since Gao Qiu gave away the 800-mile expedited discount, he had not been able to sleep soundly one night.
News, what Gao Qiu needs most right now is news from Bianliang.
Before there was any news about Bianliang, Gao Qiu didn't mind staying in this small county for a long time. Returning to Bianliang meant facing those crimes.
No matter how good the relationship between the officials and him is, it is still a huge stain on his career as a palace commander.
Therefore, even Gao Qiu, who was in a very deep city, gradually became anxious as the days passed.
Feng Mei was even more anxious, and his guilt was not small. In fact, as long as he was a defeated general, he would face imprisonment. Therefore, Feng Mei hugged Gao Qiu's thigh decisively, and followed Gao Qiu wherever he went.
Where to.
If a horse's butt is patted too often, one day the horse's butt will become red and painful.
Gao Qiu has this attitude towards Feng Mei now. Every time Feng Mei appears, Gao Qiu feels sick in his heart.
Regarding Gao Qiu's reaction, Feng Mei had no choice but to realize her own shortcomings and instead noticed what Gao Qiu thought of most.
So Fengmei asked his soldiers to pack their bedding and sleep directly at the Dongmen Inn in Huixian County.
As long as it is official documents and news, this is the place to go.
But this condition... is a little tougher.
Fortunately, news from Bianliang arrived this morning.
It was also rushed over 800 miles away, which shows the urgency of the news.
Feng Mei was woken up by the soldiers and rushed out before she could change her clothes. She stretched out her hand and grabbed the official from the saddle, making the official think he had encountered a bandit.
Fortunately, the soldiers arrived in time and stopped the official from reaching out to draw his sword.
After the official finished wiping his sweat, Feng Mei finally got the crucial official document.
Feng Mei did not hesitate, jumped on his horse and rushed into the large courtyard where Gao Qiu lived in the city.
Gao Qiu was startled by Feng Mei who rushed in like a madman. When he saw that Feng Mei had not even changed her clothes, he became furious. He stared at the dark eyes caused by insomnia and shouted: "What are you doing! He's dead."
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Fengmei was so excited that she knelt down with a pop and delivered the official document: "Sir, the news has arrived!"
News has arrived?
Gao Qiu suddenly became energetic, and instead of picking up the official document first, he ordered a basin of well water to be fetched and washed his face.
There was nothing else in the official document, just a thin envelope.
There was no writing on the envelope, but when Gao Qiu saw the envelope he knew it was what Liang Shicheng was used to.
Shaking the envelope open with trembling hands, what floated out was the same thin piece of paper.
There is only one word on it.
"Sir, is this...?" Although Feng Mei couldn't see the content, he could tell from the back that there were only a few words on it. This was definitely not a formal document.
But Gao Qiu looked full of joy.
"It's none of your business, get down!"
Feng Mei was kicked out by Gao Qiu, and she was depressed for an hour when she returned to the inn.
What did the letter say?
Feng Mei suddenly felt like she had been abandoned by Gao Qiu.
This feeling was verified two hours later.
Because Fengmei saw Gao Qiu's motorcade at the inn, and looked like he was about to return to Bianliang, Tokyo.
"The Taiwei is seriously ill and needs to return to Bianliang to recuperate." Gao Qiu's imperial guards came over and informed Feng Mei, "General Feng is waiting for news in Huixian."
Sick? Sick, you big-headed devil!
Feng Mei looked at the fleet of cars going away, her chest filled with the urge to scold her!