retaliate

Chapter 1405 People are in panic, the grievances of the year

"My lord, the training of the recruits went quite smoothly."

This year, the world still uses Daqian to mark the year, which is 16 years of Daqian.

On the first day of the 16th year of Daqian, Shi Zhongtang also followed the Chang'an Dachaohui and convened a discussion of civil and military affairs under his command.

Like the Chang'an Great Court Meeting, the beginning is to show merit.

Shi Zhongtang nodded slightly, very satisfied, "Hurry up and practice. Also, how about the food and grass?"

A civil servant came out, "I have gathered a lot of food and grass recently, enough for the army to chew."

He Zun knew that in this understatement, countless rich families were reduced to ruins.

If money and food are not enough, then ransack the house!
Shi Zhongtang was a little apprehensive about doing such things like exhausting the pond to fish at the beginning, but now, he is unscrupulous.

"Last year, my army invaded Guanzhong, but the luck was bad and we retreated back to Qinghe."

Shi Zhongtang got up, when there was thunder outside, he couldn't help clapping his hands and said with a smile: "Spring thunder bursts, bringing good luck!"

Outside the imperial city, the patriarchs of several rich clans received a reply and nodded with a smile, expressing that they would definitely come to see King Qin when he came to Chang'an.

"The morale of the northern border army is high. I mentioned that someone called to fight to Qinghe and capture... the king alive. The little official who sent me out said, see you in Qinghe."

Shi Zhongtang's body tightened, and he shouted: "Incompetent!"

"The world is at peace."

Before the founding of the Tang Dynasty, he was once beaten by a cloud of smoke and dust.But then he defeated this most powerful opponent in a battle.

He nodded slightly, indicating that Wei Ming was right.

"How did he come back?"

"Then... isn't that the city that Shi Ni captured before has been recovered?"

When the wine was half full, he held his glass and smiled wryly, "When Songzhou and Sangju are still there, one more day will give you more confidence. Now the northern army is approaching the hinterland of southern Xinjiang, and people are in panic... At this time, every decisive battle One day later, people's hearts will be one more day in panic. Days are like years!"

"Yes."

"Yes."

The good atmosphere suddenly disappeared.

Chun Yu met the rangers of the Northern Xinjiang Army on the way, and was detained again, thus delaying the trip.

He ordered: "Let Chun Yu come."

Shi Zhongtang said sarcastically: "If he doesn't go to Guanzhong, from my king's point of view, he knows that he has offended the great families of the world, and he is worried that he will be besieged and killed if he enters Chang'an... You must know that if the great families in Guanzhong join forces, they will be able to destroy the country. "

"Victory and defeat are commonplace in military strategists. Before the founding of the Tang Dynasty, they were defeated and almost destroyed. But later they rose again in the face of adversity, defeated their opponents, and determined the world."

"King Qin is far away from Guanzhong. This is the root of self-separation. Guanzhong is the center of the world. There are countless big clans. When King Qin suppressed the powerful clans in the northern border, and even ransacked the family and wiped out the clan, he even said that the big clans are not beneficial to the world. These words made the big clans in the world go crazy. outraged."

"A Lang said that he had offended the King of Qin too much at the beginning, and if he returned, he would die. He is not afraid of death, but he is worried that it will cause the King of Qin to attack the Yang family."

……

"This king said, you can't retreat anymore." Shi Zhongtang said: "Can you see the expressions of those people today?"

"Where is the good news?"

He resigned later.

"Yes." From the dark place behind him, a thin man came out, saluted, and left quietly.

Bullshit!

"A lot of dignitaries have come back one after another. Someone please see Mr. Cao."

"King Qin looks... quite dignified, and... he looks at the subject as if he were looking at an ant."

"The king knows."

Chun Yu was so moved that he knelt down and said, "I am willing to die for the king."

——The old man is not in power.

"That person regards me as an enemy, so why do we still come here to flatter us?"

Ever since Yang Songcheng sent someone back to let the eldest son Yang Xinxiang take over the position of head of the family, the Yang family has kept a low profile.

Yang family.

"Nowadays, the northern border army is stranded on the front line of Songzhou and Sangju. This king is fighting hard at Qinghe. He only waits for the opportunity to lead the army to the north. It is shameful!"

When the good news entered the imperial city, Cao Ying said happily: "Let people spread the news all over the Guanzhong, wait, let people tell the princess, Liu Gong and others who are on the way."

"Huangzhou...was massacred at the beginning." He Zun squinted his eyes, "It is rumored that King Qin was furious at Huangzhou's massacre, and that's why he didn't accept the surrender."

The old man just doesn't dare to break the taboo... Cao Ying said flatly: "Tell them, the old man is busy, and wait for His Highness to return!"

said an official.

The two entered the duty room, Shi Zhongtang sat down, clapped the table, "Wei Ming stands still, Ashina Jianyun is stupid!"

"Yes!"

In Jiedushi's mansion, Shi Zhongtang had lost his smile by now, after listening to Chunyu talk about the situation of the northern border army.

In the study, Yang Xinxiang listened to his family members who had returned from Sichuan.

"Your Highness regained Songzhou and Sangju!"

Wei Ming raised his head, "Shangzhou defender Ashina Jianyun went to the battle without authorization, was defeated and captured, and the deputy general Chen Fang abandoned the city and fled..."

Who is right and who is wrong?

After all, Shi Zhongtang was a hero, so he cheered up immediately, "The new soldiers of our army have practiced well, and the northern army was exhausted all the way to attack the city. Our army waits for work with leisure, and if he doesn't accept the surrender first, the soldiers will definitely not fear death. Only by defeating the northern border army can I survive. This is the general trend!"

"I have seen it. If they retreat again, they may... collude with King Qin."

"He also said that we alone are not worthy of hurting the Northern Xinjiang Army."

"What about in the future?" Yang Xinxiang asked.

Chunyu resigns.

This has nothing to do with me!
"What about Songzhou?"

Therefore, many people have said that this is the destiny.

"I'm not coming either."

But Cao Ying was not ready to explain, "That's fine."

Shi Zhongtang's complexion changed, he took a deep breath, turned around, and the officials just came out.

Such sensible actions made those who care about Yang's loneliness unable to help feeling.

"Why?"

"Have you asked?"

"Good news."

Those pedestrians and merchants held their foreheads with their hands and were very happy.

"understood."

"Sure enough, this person has lost his composure." Someone said, "Arrogant soldiers will surely be defeated!"

The murderous intent flashed in Shi Zhongtang's eyes.

Shi Zhongtang said in a deep voice: "The current situation is difficult, everyone, you must do your best!"

Several Patriarchs looked at each other.

"Yes."

"My lord, what matters right now is not Wei Ming, but... what to do next."

"It is said that His Highness loves to kill, and he likes to kill powerful people the most."

"Yes, I asked many old farmers, and they all said that there will be no less rain this year. The roads are muddy during the rainy season. Our army is resting in the Huangzhou area, while the Northern Xinjiang army can only march hard in the mud."

"The world will be peaceful."

Shi Zhongtang stroked his beard and laughed loudly.

Wei Ming saw it and said: "I led the army to rescue Songzhou. Who knew that King Qin would set up an ambush halfway. Fortunately, I found out in time and lost hundreds of horses..."

In the duty room, Shi Zhongtang said, "Keep an eye on Chun Yu."

The ministers saluted, "We are willing to die for the King!"

After donating food, Yang Xinxiang ordered his family to donate porridge and medicine from time to time, but in the name of the government, he had nothing to do with the Yang family at all.

"Yes."

"Your Highness, Chun Yu is here."

"This is Heaven's Blessing King."

Shi Zhongtang walked into the Jiedu envoy's mansion, with a sullen face, "I can't retreat anymore."

The king has the appearance of an emperor!

Joy spread from Suzaku Street all the way.

"Why is it not good?" Cao Ying said: "Your Highness has not arrived, but Guanzhong is full of his legends, very good!"

"Then let's see who kills whom!"

Today, after taking a rest, He Zun found a wine shop and drank alone.

Shi Zhongtang immediately held a banquet, but everyone was absent-minded about the banquet and dispersed hastily.

He Zun turned sideways, and when he came over, he followed the side and went in together.

Shi Zhongtang said with piercing eyes: "The big clan is the backbone of the country, but he sees it as a cancer. This is going against the trend. Although he is going smoothly at the moment, once the big clan in Guanzhong mobilizes, he will become a rat on the street."

"What does King Qin say?" Shi Zhongtang asked.

The imperial city is facing Zhuque Street, when the good news came, several rich families were startled.

"This king will personally lead the army in this battle."

Changan.

After he walked out of the value room, he suddenly thought of Li Mi... According to the rumors, no one believed Li Mi, including the imperial concubine.

"Big words!" He Zun said.

He simply led people out of the Jiedu Ambassador's Mansion, when he heard children singing outside.

A sergeant came in, but it was a spy.

"At this time, except for you, no one in this king will believe it."

Shi Zhongtang sat in the duty room for a long time, and said bitterly: "Is the lack of consensus forcing the king to fight as soon as possible?"

"At the beginning, the king thought that Li Mi was a fool, and he didn't trust the people around him. But now, the king realizes that everyone is a profiteer. The so-called loyalty is only because the benefits of betrayal are not enough."

After the officials entered, someone sneered, "I won't come!"

Those children followed suit.

"In this world, is he really going to be ruled by him?" A patriarch stomped his feet, "If he becomes the emperor, what shall we do?"

It was that decadent breath.

The family resigned.

"Hmph!" Shi Zhongtang sneered.

Zhang Xu laughed at him for becoming timid now.

"A Lang said that he had to cut off all traces of the grievances and grievances with Emperor Xiaojing, otherwise...the Yang family would not escape the suppression."

"The king of Qin said that if the king is not dead, he will not withdraw his troops." Chun Yu said.

The victorious sergeants were shouting.

The official smiled wryly, "Those people are afraid that they dare not ask to see His Highness."

"This……"

"And it's rainy in the south in spring..." He Zun smiled.

The spirits of the ministers lifted.

"Ascension to the throne, you hurry up."

"My lord, Mr. He is loyal to you." Chun Yu felt that Shi Zhongtang was thinking too much.

There was also joy in He Zun's eyes.

"Also, keep an eye on He Zun."

"If Huangzhou retreats again, the morale of the army will disappear. What I am worried about is that people's hearts will be scattered, and some people will defect to the enemy... It should be noted that the king of Qin said that he will not accept the surrender, but it does not include civil servants."

Yang Xinxiang said: "I have already started this matter. Tell Aye, there is no need to worry. It will take at least a year or two for King Qin to fight abroad. It is enough for us to do something."

"Your Majesty, Vice Envoy Wei is back."

"This is pressing every step of the way." Shi Zhongtang sneered, "King Qin liked long-distance raids the most in the early years. He could have crossed Songzhou and Shangzhou, rushed straight to Huangzhou, and even reached the hinterland of our southern Xinjiang, shocking us. The morale of the army. But he attacked step by step, which is to overwhelm others. Step by step, the king can only choose a decisive battle. Moreover, it can only be in Huangzhou."

"A lot of evil will eventually be rewarded. When Huang Liang woke up from a dream..."

"Joke!" Shi Zhongtang sneered.

Cao Ying is a director in the imperial city, and the value house is placed in the place of Zhongshu Province. This choice is very ingenious... Zhongshu is close to the emperor, but not the executor.

Wei Ming said: "Your Majesty, Songzhou and Shangzhou... have fallen."

He Zun stood behind, watching the officials turn sideways and go out from Shi Zhongtang's side.Everyone lowered their heads as if hiding from something.

Wei Ming came in and saluted, Shi Zhongtang said coldly: "You are not in front, why did you come back?"

Datang started from the Guanzhong clan, so these words are not wrong.

He Zun felt that Shi Zhongtang had gone to another extreme. In adversity, he regarded eliminating dissidents as the top priority, but forgot the fundamentals.

Shi Zhongtang did not shy away from last year's failure, which made He Zun more energetic.

Shi Zhongtang nodded, feeling that Chunyu's arrival was just in time.

"Isn't that good?" The officer smiled wryly.

Immediately, he wanted to make people do it.

Chun Yu came back again.

Looking at it, it seems more harmonious.

"Hahahaha!"

Chun Yu became happy, but in an instant he thought of King Qin and his courtiers.

"He thought he could avoid this trend by staying away from Guanzhong, but this is the general trend. The general trend is like a tide, those who follow it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish."

"Lang Jun."

A steward came in a hurry.

"The good news is that King Qin has recovered Songzhou and Sangju."

Yang Xinxiang's complexion changed, "Quick! Make people hurry up and cut off those clues! Hurry up!"

(End of this chapter)