Invincible son

Chapter 1232 1233 [Hanging Cloud Sails to Help the Sea] (Fifteen)

Jian'an, the imperial city, in the Imperial Study Room.

The gray-haired Emperor Qing Yuan stared intently at the memorial in his hand, breathing more and more rapidly.

Xu Huiyan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and the military commander opposite each other looked at each other, and they could feel the worries in each other's hearts.

In fact, a month ago, the smile on Emperor Qingyuan's face often appeared, and the atmosphere in the court was vigorous and uplifting. Everyone was looking forward to the military's avenging its shame and regaining the glory of controlling the land thousands of miles north of the river decades ago.

The smooth progress of the early battle also made Emperor Qingyuan full of ambition. Both the east and west lines can occupy the territory of Beiliang, and the Wufeng navy and Zhenhai navy are invincible on the Tiancang River. These victories are enough to unite the imperial court.Especially in the battle of Xuyangguan, Xian Chunqiu and Fang Xiexiao each led an army, and Emperor Qingyuan led the forbidden army to fight. In the end, Liang Jun was defeated and fled back to Jiangling City in embarrassment. This can be called the most brilliant victory in the Southern Zhou Dynasty in 20 years.

However, when the news came from the north that Pei Yue would take over as the commander-in-chief of the frontier army, the situation took a turn for the worse.

The fiasco of the Battle of the Sea and the Battle of Jiangyin was like a basin of ice water poured on the heads of the Southern Zhou monarchs and ministers, which made many people wake up instantly.

Voices questioning the national war began to appear in the court.

If only this was the case, Emperor Qingyuan could still suppress these voices with the support of Xu Huiyan and other important officials. However, the news of Pingjiang's fall was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, directly destroying the determination of the Zhou Dynasty.

The changes of Emperor Qingyuan can be seen with the naked eye, from the previous calmness to the current irritable and irritable, dozens of people were executed in the palace in just five days, and this imperial study room even became the place where the eunuchs must die.

"Snapped!"

Emperor Qingyuan slapped the memorial on the imperial case, the sound was not loud but made the palace people in the palace tremble all over.

Seeing this, Xu Huiyan couldn't help sighing in his heart, and persuaded: "Your Majesty, calm down."

Emperor Qing Yuan's eyes were reddish, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Pingjiang is in the hands of thieves. What I am worried about is that the soldiers on the front line will change their morale."

Xu Huiyan thought about the confrontation between the two armies on the border, and also felt that this matter was very difficult.If Pei Yue attacked other towns this time, neither the imperial court nor the frontier army would be so at a loss, but Pingjiang town is related to the stability of nearly half of the Zhou army's strength, so he has to save it.But the most troublesome thing right now is that the frontline troops cannot retreat in large groups, otherwise it will affect the stability of the front line.

Seeing him hesitate and say nothing, Emperor Qingyuan became more and more irritable, and said bluntly: "Now there are more than 2 Liang troops in Pingjiang Town. Sending a small force will only make it easy for Pei Yue to swallow it. Huo Ding."

The Wu Xun on the right said proudly: "The minister is here!"

Emperor Qingyuan said coldly: "You lead thirty thousand forbidden troops out of Beijing tomorrow, and go to Pingjiang to take back this place. You are not required to kill Pei Yue, but you only need to drive his subordinates back to the sea."

Huo Ding replied resolutely: "The minister leads the decree, and I will definitely live up to your majesty's entrustment!"

Xu Huiyan hesitated to speak, the [-] forbidden troops were the bottom line of the Zhou Dynasty, and they were used to guard Jian'an and guard the royal family.After they left, there were only imperial guards in Jian'an City and soldiers and horses who maintained law and order in the city.

However, Xu Huiyan didn't say anything to stop him in the end, because he knew very well that if the crisis in Pingjiang could not be resolved, the frontline soldiers would inevitably cause chaos!

The atmosphere in Jian'an City was full of wind and rain, and the extremely depressing mood spread from the palace to all parts of the city.

The next day.

In a private house in the east city, Xu Churong calmly listened to the report from his confidant, and asked unhurriedly, "Has the imperial army left the city?"

The confidant said in a low voice: "Yes, miss. The villain disguised himself as observing outside the east gate. Huo Ding, the commander of the forbidden army, led an army of [-] out of the city, and headed east, probably to Pingjiang Town."

"Understood, you go down."

Xu Churong focused his eyes and thought deeply, and a strange look gradually appeared in his eyes.

The maidservant standing beside said: "Miss, the desire of those aristocratic families to see them has become stronger these days, and they all implicitly expressed their willingness to obey the orders of the lady. As long as things are done in the future, the lady can speak a few words for them."

Xu Churong said with a half-smile, "What about these people... they don't know how to be afraid if they don't touch their heads with swords."

She now has three groups of people under her command, one is the confidantes and dead men who have been secretly cultivated in the past two years, the other is the top masters from the fifth office of Taishitai Pavilion in Daliang, and the third is Pei Yue transferred from Chengjing Xiangyun the elite.

Although these people are well-tested masters, they could only guarantee Xu Churong's safety in Jian'an City before.Because the Southern Zhou Dynasty was progressing smoothly on the battlefield in the early stage, the aristocratic families who originally intended to rely on the North Liang chose to wait and see, but after Pei Yuet went down to turn the tide of the battle, those people were extremely eager to meet Xu Churong.

Today's Southern Zhou Dynasty is like a big ship riddled with holes. There are many people who don't want to live with the ship, so as Pei Yue's representative, Xu Churong naturally becomes their only hope for survival.

The servant girl said again: "Miss, that Mr. Zuo said, please be quiet and don't be impatient, and make a decision after he brings back Lord Pei's order from Pingjiang."

Zuo Gongzi is Zuo Si, who is in charge of the fifth branch of Taishitai Pavilion in the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Xu Churong was noncommittal, turned his eyes out of the window, and hummed softly, "Why should I listen to him?"

The maid was at a loss for words, but she couldn't help but smile silently when she saw the joy in her eyes after hearing the words Mr. Pei.

Xu Churong obviously realized that his words were too hypocritical, so he pretended to be nonchalant and looked at the spring scene outside the window.

The fair skin behind the ears turned slightly red.

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Pingjiang Town, Wanghai Building.

There seemed to be a slight smell of blood in the sea breeze blowing in front of him. That was because after Liang Jun entered the city, he obeyed Pei Yue's command and mercilessly killed all [-] defenders.The people in the city were frightened by this ruthless method, and thought that a terrible massacre would follow. However, after the demonstration, Pei Yue did not continue to ruthless, and only ordered all the people not to go out at will.

It was rumored that the fierce Beiliang Killing God did not start a massacre, which made the situation in the city a little more stable. Even though the unarmed people would inevitably be panicked, at least they were not facing a desperate situation right now.

Standing in front of Pei Yue was an old man with white beard and hair. His name was Fang Guangce, he was Fang Xiexiao's cousin, and an influential elder among the older generation of the Fang family in Pingjiang.

Pei Yue said indifferently: "Mr. Fang, Mr. Pei does not want to commit more crimes during this trip. As long as Lord Zhen is willing to change course, the Pingjiang Fang family will eventually have a foothold in the future. However, if you are unwilling to cooperate, I don't mind ruining it." Destroy this city, completely cut off the foundation of the Fang family, and then lead the army to retreat."

Fang Guangce glanced at the wolves and tigers of the Beiliang soldiers around him, with a look of grief on his old face, and sighed: "Mr. Pei has orders, and I will obey everything."

Of course he is not afraid of death, after all he has come to the end of his life, but the people in this city are so innocent.

People have to bow their heads under the roof.

Pei Yue didn't continue to beat, and said calmly: "Your Majesty's Emperor will definitely send troops to besiege Pingjiang, and then please ask Mr. Fang to go out of the city and speak for me."

Fang Guangce bowed his head and said, "Please show me, my lord."

Pei Yue said leisurely: "If he doesn't attack the city, I will not attack the people in the city. If he attacks the city and one of our troops is killed, then ten lives of the people in Pingjiang will be used to fight back."

Fang Guangce turned pale with shock, but looking at the stern gaze of the Duke of Beiliang, he could only bow down and salute: "Please rest assured, the old man will definitely do it."

After he retreated, a young man came up to him and saluted respectfully.

Pei Yue smiled and said: "I heard Qian Bing mentioned you, saying that you are the most potential top assassin in Taishitai Pavilion."

Zuo Si smiled shyly, and then said: "Master Guo, people in Jian'an City are in panic, and the time is ripe for the imperial army to leave the capital and move east."

Pei Yue let out a long sigh of relief. In fact, outsiders only saw him strategizing, and no one knew how much pressure he was under.

From north to south in this game, no matter which link has a problem, it will ruin his hard work for so many years.

Hearing the words "the time is ripe", a smile appeared on his face, and he said calmly: "In this case, we can do it now. But you have to be careful, don't let Xu Churong go into danger in person, I don't want to owe her too much .”

Zuo Si's heart was lifted, and he said solemnly: "The next official takes orders!"

Pei Yue waved his hand and said, "Return to Jian'an immediately."

Zuo Si saluted respectfully, then stepped back quickly.

Looking at the vast sea in the east, Pei Yue felt boundless pride in his heart.

The sound of the waves bursts, and the mountains and rivers are picturesque.

(End of this chapter)