retaliate

Chapter 830
Shang Guogong.

When hearing these three words, Zhang Chumao's body still shook a few times.

Immediately, Shi Zhongtang's ferocious glance made him startled.

Shi Zhongtang dared to be so presumptuous, there is only one possibility... the servant brought the meaning of the emperor.

fuck him!

After the decree was read out, the servant smiled and said, "Congratulations, Duke Shang."

Shi Zhongtang cupped his hands, and said honestly: "Please also report to Aye, Auntie, I am waiting for death in southern Xinjiang. As long as Aye orders, I will lead the athletes in southern Xinjiang to go through fire and water for Aye."

The servant thought of the benefits given by Shi Zhongtang earlier, and smiled more sincerely, "Mr. Shang is trying his best."

This is a hint: Get Zhang Chumao away earlier.

"Yes."

Shi Zhongtang smiled, "Come here."

"exist!"

"I have invited the nobles to the banquet, and I will come to accompany you later, so I can ask Ye Niang how she is doing."

"Yes, Prince."

The servant smiled: "You're welcome."

"Should be."

Shi Zhongtang looked sideways at Zhang Chumao, "Xu Guogong."

Zhang Chumao's face remained unchanged, "Shang Guogong."

Shi Zhongtang said: "Chun Yu!"

"Duke." Chun Yu stepped forward.

"The group of captives that have just been collected, after weeding out the old and the weak, make a list of all of them, and send them to Chang'an as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Zhang Chumao had to nod for such matters, but Shi Zhongtang had no intention of asking for instructions at all.

Officials from Jiedushi's mansion were all present, which was a blatant slap in the face.

It's more like a declaration: From today onwards, I, Shi Zhongtang and Zhang Chumao, will part ways.

wait!

Time to stand in line!

The officials were silent.

Slowly look at Zhang Chumao.

This is the son-in-law of the father-in-law, what will happen to him if the emperor makes a move now?
Zhang Chumao sneered, "It's just a traitor, how can he be incorporated into the army?"

"Why not?" Shi Zhongtang asked.

"Nowadays, there are many foreign races in my southern border army, probably more than [-]%! Is this the army of the Tang Dynasty, or the army of foreign races?" Zhang Chumao asked.

"Your Majesty once said that all the people in the world are subjects. What kind of alien race? They are all His Majesty's subjects. Do you think His Majesty's words are wrong?"

Zhang Chumao clapped his hands, "What do you think?"

A civil servant came out. "The lower officials thought that they should not be included in the army."

A general came out, "The lower officials thought that they should be included in the army."

"The lower officials thought that they should be included in the army."

"The subordinate thought that he should be included in the army..."

Civil and military officials came out one by one, and a sentence was like a heavy hammer, which made Zhang Chumao shake.

The people on both sides are evenly matched.

"Wait, is this a rebellion?"

Zhang Chumao gritted his teeth.

"Hahahaha!"

Shi Zhongtang laughed loudly and pointed at him, "Since you took charge of Southern Border, you have been conservative everywhere, you can't move here, and you can't attack there.

If you don't fight, how can brothers be promoted?Where did the soldiers get their military exploits?
You only think about the benefits of one family and one surname, so where do you put my civil and military future in southern Xinjiang? "

Zhang Chumao's conservatism was to occupy the position, but now he became the target of Shi Zhongtang's fierce criticism.

He couldn't even refute.

"I have led the army to conquer rebels many times, and I have won many victories. If you don't praise it, it's fine, ridicule, and suppress.

Even a fool like you deserves to be a Jiedushi? "

Shi Zhongtang turned around and looked at the crowd.

"From today onwards, if you have something to do, you can come to my place."

Zhang Chumao sneered, "The old man is the envoy of Southern Xinjiang!"

A civil servant came behind Zhang Chumao.

Then, there was an endless stream.

Immediately, a general walked behind Shi Zhongtang.

Then, more people came over.

There is a clear distinction between the two sides.

Shi Zhongtang's side has many generals, while Zhang Chumao's side has many civil servants.

Then they dispersed.

Shi Zhongtang returned to the value room, and introduced the situation to the civil and military officials who had voted for him.

"...This Great Tang is still His Majesty's!"

This is a hint: following me is following His Majesty.

Everyone had seen the servant's attitude before, and they were excited.

"Over the northern border, Yang Xuan has already cut off contact with Chang'an, which is tantamount to rebellion. Your Majesty needs southern border."

These words summed up the current situation.

If you understand, you will understand, if you don't understand, there is no need to explain, let him continue to be stupid.

Shi Zhongtang waved his hand, "Go!"

Everyone leaves.

Wei Ming and Chun Yu stayed behind.

Chun Yu said: "Deputy envoy... Duke, most of these things are worthless goods."

Shi Zhongtang smiled and said, "Who isn't? Both you and me."

The world is bustling, all for profit.

Wei Ming said in a deep voice: "Speaking of which, the Duke has to thank Yang Xuan."

"We must thank him!"

Shi Zhongtang smiled, "I met him in Chang'an back then, and I thought he was young and energetic, but he was a little... weird, like a stubborn young man who didn't take care of himself."

At that time, Yang Xuan hadn't completely faded away from the true colors of the second class. From Shi Zhongtang's point of view, he was just a prodigal, and sooner or later he would pay the price for his second class.

"Later, he was out of control in northern Xinjiang. This son is not bad."

Shi Zhongtang fell into memory.

Wei Ming said: "Yang Xuan captured Nangui City, causing a sensation for a long time.

The layman watched the fun, but in the old man's opinion, he was preparing for land reclamation.

Deputy envoy, he didn't show his teeth at Chang'an now because he was fledgling.

Especially money and food.

But look at him, this step-by-step layout is all for money and food.

Once the land reclamation work is completed, by next year, Northern Xinjiang will be initially self-sufficient.

Then there is money. It is said that there are trade routes opened in northern Xinjiang, and there are also many workshops. "

"He still lacks cattle, sheep and horses." Chun Yu said proudly, "We have no shortage here."

There are also grasslands in southern Xinjiang, and they are all controlled by the Southern Border Army, which can produce many good horses every year.
Shi Zhongtang moved a bit, waking up from the memory, "War horse?"

"Yes." Chun Yu repeated what he had just said.

Shi Zhongtang said: "Map!"

The entourage put the map on the table and spread it out.

Shi Zhongtang's thick fingers landed on the southern border, slid along to the northern border, and finally stopped at Tanzhou.

"Now that Tanzhou is in decline, the grassland is basically controlled by Chenzhou. If I were there, I would definitely send troops to Tanzhou to take it down."

Swipe your finger to the north.

"Taking Tanzhou, that piece of grassland has since become the inland of northern Xinjiang. Chenzhou has also changed from the front line to the hinterland, which has many benefits. Moreover, northern Xinjiang can use Tanzhou as the foundation to further expand It can be attacked, it can be retreated and it can be defended. Once advancing and retreating, it is full of freedom and calmness!"

Wei Ming looked at the map, "I'm afraid it's not easy to fight."

"Really?" Shi Zhongtang tapped Tanzhou on the map with his fingers, "It's not easy to fight with someone else. Yang Xuan, no! I firmly believe in this point!"

"Then why didn't he do it?" Chun Yu wondered.

"Leave other people's affairs alone for the time being." Shi Zhongtang said: "Send someone to Chang'an immediately, bring gifts, and greet His Majesty and Empress. Remember, be respectful."

"Yes."

Wei Ming said: "Duke, Your Majesty's move is a little ambiguous. It is clearly implying that the Duke took action to drive Zhang Chumao away, but he refuses to publicly reprimand Zhang Chumao..."

Shi Zhongtang smiled, "Your Majesty has a lot to consider."

He pointed to the map, and his followers came over to collect it.

"However, Your Majesty has granted the title of Duke of our country, so I can be independent from Zhang Chumao.

The first thing, from today on, I will handle my affairs by myself without asking Zhang Chumao for instructions. "

"Yes."

"Secondly, my subordinates, reorganize, drive out all the disobedient generals, and replace them with our people."

"Yes."

"In addition, I have been saving good horses for the past two years, and now I have [-] horses. I plan to use these [-] good horses to form an elite cavalry."

Wei Ming is a general, so it is naturally impossible to lead him.

Shi Zhongtang said: "Let Ashina Zheming come."

Chun Yu happily said: "Is it Zhe Ming? That's great."

Not long after, the sound of heavy footsteps came from outside.

A burly man with lightning-like eyes came in and saluted, "I have met the Duke."

"Ashina Zheming!" Shi Zhongtang looked at him, finally showing a smile on his face, "I want to form three thousand elite cavalry, the best horses, the best warriors, the best armor and weapons, of course , and the best Titans."

Ashina Zheming knelt down, "I am willing to die for the Duke!"

"Hahahaha!"

Shi Zhongtang laughed heartily.

"You start this matter right away. Remember, what I want is an invincible iron cavalry. Even if it is facing the Xuanjia cavalry of the Northern Border Army, it will still not lose the wind, and even a powerful force that can win the battle!"

"Leader!"

Then everyone left.

The servant came, "Shang Guogong, let's go back now."

"A few days without rest?" Shi Zhongtang felt too anxious.

The servant shook his head, "Your Majesty urgently needs to know the news."

It seems that Northern Xinjiang has put a lot of pressure on Chang'an.

Shi Zhongtang clapped his hands, and Chunyu came in.

"Chun Yu, send a good life to the nobleman."

"Yes!" Chun Yu respectfully agreed.

This is the meaning of giving another benefit.

The servant smiled, "So, let's wait in Chang'an to applaud Shang Guogong's success!"

"Good to say."

Shi Zhongtang knew that this servant was fed by him, and he could use it in the future.

The servant finally said: "Duke Shang, don't forget, all this is given by His Majesty."

Your Majesty can give, and can also take back.

Shi Zhongtang said sincerely: "My loyalty to His Majesty can be learned from the sun."

The waiter left, and the room became quiet.

Shi Zhongtang took a sip of tea.

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Reaching out, gently stroking the will.

"This is power!"

That year, he was 17 years old, and he was a famous warrior in the tribe.

He fell in love with a girl.

The girl has a face that is suitable for anger and joy, and when she is coquettish, it can make him lose his mind.When he is happy, it can make him feel that the whole world is glowing.

In order to win the heart of his sweetheart, Shi Zhongtang always rushed to the front in every battle for the tribe, and made countless contributions.

The girl also gradually fell in love with this warrior. Seeing that the good things between the two were about to come true, when Shi Zhongtang was about to ask someone to go to the girl's house to propose marriage the next day...

When he woke up early in the morning, his mother sighed and looked at him with sadness in her eyes, "She's gone."

Shi Zhongtang didn't know what his mother meant, "What happened?"

"She went to the chief."

Shi Zhongtang frantically ran out of his tent and found the girl's house.

"The chief likes her."

The girl's parents were overjoyed. Obviously, giving their daughter to the leader would bring more benefits.

"I will make meritorious service, and I will benefit you."

Shi Zhongtang was dizzy, and even spoke incoherently.

The girl's father sighed, "The grassland is so big, we are just a flock of sheep, we can only follow the lead sheep."

He just felt that his heart was lost and empty.

He didn't come home, he didn't feel like he could face everyone.

He wandered on the grassland for more than ten days.

When he came back, he had lost a lot of weight.

But the whole person is different.

Look peaceful, and simple and honest.

He obeyed his parents and married an honest woman.

When he saw the girl again, he saluted respectfully, occasionally raised his head, and saw the disdain in the girl's eyes.

Oh!
At that moment, he let out an oh.

More peaceful and honest.

He was with those warriors when he had nothing to do, wrestling, horse racing, archery, drinking together, talking about the future together...they were like brothers.

Tang Jun is here.

The tribes assembled and went to the Khan to form an army.

In the ensuing fight, the leader received an arrow, which pierced his back and penetrated into his heart... There are countless examples of such accidental injuries on the battlefield.

No one cares about this hapless bastard.

When the two sides were in a stalemate, Shi Zhongtang led dozens of cavalry to mobilize from the inside, creating chaos, and the generals of the Tang army took advantage of the situation to attack and won a big victory.

After the battle, he was taken to the general.

"He is a man, and he is willing to join our Southern Border Army."

"willing."

"it is good!"

He was immediately awarded the post of brigade commander, leading his dozens of warriors.

From then on, he became a member of the Southern Border Army.

Fight bravely, and there is no shortage of resourcefulness.

Moreover, he can spy on people's hearts and put Zhang Huan and others in a good mood.

He just walked up step by step.

But in order to achieve his goal, he still had to sharpen for a long time, but at this moment, he followed Zhang Huan to Chang'an.

By chance, he became the adoptive son of the imperial concubine.

From that moment on, his fate changed from red to purple.

"It's said that I was lucky, but who knows that I have made every step of the way these years, and I have endured humiliation?"

Shi Zhongtang took a sip of tea.

Who is willing to kneel down to a woman younger than himself and call her A Niang?
But he was willing to call the emperor Aye.

"It's all power!"

Shi Zhongtang said contemptuously.

Back then, he lost his sweetheart because of his power.

this is nothing.

Such things are not uncommon in the tribe.

But the contemptuous gaze of his sweetheart made him realize suddenly.

At the moment of heartache, he realized a truth.

There is no reason in this world.

Power is reason!
He hung out with the warriors of the clan, and his bravery, resourcefulness and generosity convinced those warriors.

He is biding his time.

Until the war with the Tang army.

He shot and killed the leader with one arrow, and took refuge in the Tang army.

He brought people back to the tribe, and saw that they were wearing the Tang army's armor, and Shi Zhongtang became the commander of the brigade. The people in the tribe knelt on the ground flatteringly, welcoming the new master.

The girl also came, she looked at Shi Zhongtang anxiously, and then naturally smiled charmingly.

I, surrender to you!

But I don't need it!
Shi Zhongtang ordered the girl's family to be beheaded, but when the girl was desperate, he left her behind.

Let her sink in the tribe.

Afterwards, he returned to Qinghe County.

The first time I saw my superior.

Shangguan asked him, "What's your name?"

Later, Zhang Huan asked the same question.

Shi Zhongtang put down his teacup.

Picking up the pen, wrote the three characters Shi Zhongtang, and then slowly smeared the three characters to form three small ink blobs.

Write five words again.

Open up.

"My name is Ashina, Shi Ming!"

(End of this chapter)