Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 483
Yanghuan Palace, hall.

Princess Yanghuan sat silently for a whole day, thinking about how to deal with Ju Liang.

kill him?

This seems to be the easiest way. Yang Huan has many assassins under his command, and Ju Liang himself has no cultivation level. The guards around him are not the strongest at rank six, so it seems that it is not difficult to kill him at all.

But killing him alone does not solve the problem. He must still have followers in the court, and there are many people collaborating with him. These people must be eradicated.

Tell Brother Huang, arrest Ju Liang and torture him severely, and wipe out all his accomplices!
But will this matter implicate me?
Over the years, I have never concealed from Ju Liang any news I know. During the war last year, she sent hundreds of carts of grain and grass to the front line, and asked Ju Liang to help her raise carriages.

Almost forgot, that batch of food was robbed by the Gu clan.

Does this matter have anything to do with Ju Liang?
The more Princess Yanghuan thought about it, the more frightened she became. Although it was an unintentional mistake, but thinking about it carefully, she seemed to have committed an accomplice with Ju Liang.

If I take the initiative to report on Ju Liang, will Brother Huang still blame me?

Don't overestimate the family affection of the emperor's family.

When the officials besieged me, the emperor brother would kill me without hesitation.

But this is for Da Yu, even if he risked his life, he should...

Qiao Lan suddenly walked into the hall, and said to Princess Yuhuan: "The emperor summoned all the ministers to the palace, and the Gu clan is calling."

Yang Huan was not surprised, the second season's grain was ripe again, and they came to grab it.

Ju Liang must also go to the palace, let's see how he reacts in court.

……

Above the court hall, civil and military officials were present, and Xu Zhiqiong was among them.

Yu Xianhuang said: "More than [-] traitors are about to commit crimes, what good strategy do you have to deal with?"

The officials are used to fighting this kind of thing. The generals are waiting to offer advice, but Ju Liang is the first to speak: "Da Yu has formed an alliance with Xuan Guo, and Yunhou is here today. I don't know how much Xuan Guo is willing to send troops?"

The incident happened suddenly, Xu Zhiqiong was unprepared, Ju Liang asked a question suddenly, Xu Zhiqiong had to deal with it: "I will report this matter to Emperor Changle, and announce that reinforcements will come during the war."

Xu Zhiqiong was still confident in the matter of reinforcements. After walking on the road for more than a month and living in Yu Xianguo for more than half a month, it was almost time to send troops.

Ju Liang sarcastically said: "If I guess correctly, our family will wait for a month or two until the war is over, I'm afraid we won't see a single soldier from Daxuan.
What will Yunhou say then?Is it a shortage of armaments?Not enough food?Or is the morale unstable?Low morale? "

Ju Liang made fun of Xu Zhiqiong, waiting for Princess Yanghuan to agree.

Yang Huan was used to having a venomous tongue, and all the officials had some expectations of her, even Xu Zhiqiong wanted to hear what she would say.

Unexpectedly, Yang Huan looked blank and said nothing.

Everyone was puzzled, and Ju Liang was a little embarrassed.

Xu Zhiqiong saw that Yang Huan didn't speak for a long time, and replied to Ju Liang: "Don't be impatient for the grand ceremony guests, we will discuss it again when I, Emperor Xuan, reply."

The matter of reinforcements has been revealed for the time being, and the issue of taking command to meet the enemy must be considered first.

Dadianke is in charge of external affairs, and he got the news of the enemy's invasion this time, and he has the priority to suggest the candidate for the commander.

"Your Majesty, I recommend the eldest son of the emperor, Jiang Gang, to take command to meet the enemy."

This was expected. Everyone knew that Da Dianke was on the side of the eldest son of the emperor.

Everyone is used to the next drama, Princess Yanghuan must brag about the eldest son of the emperor, bragging first about his talent, then about his achievements.

But Yanghuan still didn't make a sound.

She didn't want to recommend the eldest son of the emperor to be in command.

Now she even suspects that there is an ulterior conspiracy behind Ju Liang's recommendation of the emperor's eldest son for the expedition.

Think about it carefully, can Jiang Gang really know how to fight?

Yang Huan had been to the front line several times, and he knew what Jiang Gang looked like on the battlefield. When his camp was closest to the front line, it was at least thirty miles away.

And no matter what the situation on the front line is, Jiang Gang will never let go of the wine glass in his hand and the girl in his arms.

In fact, he can't fight.

He told too many lies, and he believed it himself, even those of us who lied together.

Has he ever won a battle?

What Xu Zhiqiong and Mo Chi said was right, he had never won a battle, and he had risked Da Yuerlang's life on the bugs and livestock.

Ju Liang has been recommending Jiang Gang to be in command, is it really to help the eldest son of the emperor succeed to the throne?
Is it possible that he deliberately chose this trash, Jiang Gang, to go to the battlefield, deliberately ruining my Da Yu's Jiangshan and Erlang?

"Yang Huan, what do you say about this?" Seeing that Yang Huan had been silent, Yu Xianhuang took the initiative to ask.

Princess Yanghuan pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think it's appropriate to send Fang Gang to fight."

The ministers were in an uproar.

Ju Liang was sweating.

What happened to Princess Yanghuan today?
Xu Zhiqiong watched silently from the opposite side.

He discovered that there was a problem with the state of the yang ring, and he basically guessed the cause of the problem.

Princess Yanghuan finds out clues about Ju Liang's collaboration with the enemy.

This was exactly what Xu Zhiqiong wanted to see.

Yu Xianhuang asked directly: "Why is it not suitable for Jiang Gang to fight?"

Yang Huan thought for a moment and said: "He was injured by Yunhou, and the injury is still not healed."

Xu Zhiqiong lowered his eyes, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

It sounded like she was throwing the blame on Xu Zhiqiong, but she was actually slapping her in the face.

Xu Zhiqiong was really ruthless that day, but Jiang Gang is a dignified eight-foot man, if he can't even handle this little skin trauma, what kind of general is he?
The officials couldn't hold it anymore, and Yu Xianhuang couldn't hold it anymore: "Yanghuan, since the shackle is not suitable, who do you think is suitable?"

Princess Yanghuan was in a trance, unable to concentrate and think about the problem at all.

She now realizes that her previous position must be completely changed, and she can no longer be consistent with Ju Liang's position, which will not only harm Da Yu, but also herself.

The generals looked at each other in blank dismay, no one dared to take the initiative to come out, firstly, it would arouse the hatred of the eldest son of the emperor, and secondly, it might arouse the disgust of the emperor.

Xu Zhiqiong could only watch the show from the sidelines. He is a Xuanren, and he will definitely not be in charge of this war.

In the end Yan Huan stood up: "The old minister is willing to take command and fight against the Gu clan rebels."

Yang Huan hurriedly said: "It's best for Uncle Da Zong to be in command, I mean... Da Fengchang."

In a panic, she mispronounced Yan Huan's official position.

Yan Huan had fought in wars in his early years, and he still had a third-rank cultivation, so it was appropriate for him to be in command.

The ministers thought that Princess Yanghuan had discussed with the emperor beforehand, and agreed with her, so the matter was settled.

Yan Huan ordered troops immediately, raised food, grass and arms, and led an army of [-] to the expedition.

Seeing that the matter of the commander-in-chief could no longer be changed, Ju Liang also brought up the matter of forming an alliance with Fan Xiao: "I ask Rong Chen to write to Fan Xiao, and let the Fan Xiao Kingdom send troops to support and deter the enemy."

This is a fixed routine for fighting. One month after the start of the war, Fanxiao Kingdom will definitely send troops to deter the Gu clan. At that time, the Gu clan will retreat and the war will end here.

Of course, Fan Xiao sent troops, not for free.

Emperor Yu Xian had to send a large amount of grain and silver, and the price was negotiated by Ju Liang.

Now Yang Huan thought of another question.

In the past, Ju Liang was responsible for sending food and money. Where was the money and food sent?How many of them were sent to Fanxiao Kingdom?

"Brother Huang, we will discuss this matter again."

Yu Xianhuang looked at Princess Yanghuan inexplicably: "This matter also needs to be discussed?"

Princess Yanghuan nodded and said: "Da Yu and Xuan Guo have reconciled, if they ask Fan Xiao for help at this time, I'm afraid it will lead to Xuan Guo's misunderstanding."

There is nothing wrong with this reason.

But when these words came out of Princess Yanghuan's mouth, it seemed very abnormal.

Yu Xianhuang deliberated over and over again, finally accepted Princess Yanghuan's suggestion, and waited for Emperor Xuanguo's reply first.

Ju Liang was a little disappointed with Yu Xianhuang.

As for Princess Yanghuan, it was no longer a simple matter of disappointment.

Ju Liang realized that the situation was wrong, so he had to find a chance to have a good chat with Princess Yanghuan.

Xu Zhiqiong looked at Princess Yanghuan, deliberately putting on a gratified expression.

Princess Yanghuan smiled slightly, but she was thinking about another matter in her heart.

Ju Liang colluded with the enemy, and Xu Zhiqiong secretly colluded with him.

What is the relationship between Xu Zhiqiong and the Nufu Sect?

After the meeting was over, Xu Zhiqiong returned to the Marquis Mansion, found a bedroom, and took out a copper incense burner.

After lighting a burner of incense, Xu Zhiqiong quietly watched the lingering fragrance, and after waiting for a long time, finally slowly outlined the face of Emperor Changle.

This incense burner is a communication tool developed by the onmyoji in the imperial palace through a special method in the penance workshop.

There is a pair of incense burners. Emperor Zhaoxing used this pair of incense burners to communicate with Liu Jiangpu, the Tongzhi of Huazhou. After Emperor Zhaoxing died, Liu Jiangpu also disappeared. There is only one incense burner left.

This incense burner was obtained by Tai Bu, and with the help of Zhong Shen, another one was imitated.

The function of the new incense burner goes a step further. In the past, letters were burned and smoke was used to communicate, but now the smoke can directly outline the appearance of the other party.

Not only the appearance, but also the voice.

"Brother, how are you in Yu Xianguo?"

"My life is fine, but Yu Xianguo's is not. The Gu clan is about to fight again, and Yu Xianguo asks us for reinforcements."

Emperor Changle said: "Brother, I sent the soldier talisman to Yunzhou half a month ago, but Yunzhou Yi refused to send troops because of lack of money and food."

what's the situation?
Are you really using this excuse to prevaricate me?

Xu Zhiqiong said angrily: "I'm a hostage in Yu Xianguo, if you don't send troops, why do you let me wait here to die?"

"Brother, I really didn't lie to you. The prefect of Yunzhou doesn't listen to me now. I have sent people to Juanzhou and Tingzhou to see if we can gather some troops."

He won't lie to me about this matter, the prefect of Yunzhou seems to really disobey his orders.

What happened?

Yunzhou mutinied?
Daxuan and Yu Xianguo are bordered by three states. In addition to Yunzhou, there are Juanzhou and Tingzhou.

But Juanzhou and Tingzhou are on the opposite side of the territory of the Gu clan, so we must be very cautious in deploying troops from these two prefectures. While supporting Yu Xianguo, we must not neglect the defense of the southern border.

This is how to do?
It takes a lot of time to mobilize soldiers and horses, but Yu Xianhuang is still waiting for my reply.

If this matter is not clear, I will become the target of public criticism in the court.

That's all, let's blow some bullshit first, let out some wind, and calm Princess Yanghuan first, don't let her trouble me.

Xu Zhiqiong called Qiaozhu and Eyan over, instead of letting them teach Yu Xian, he asked them to pour tea and pass water, while Xu Zhiqiong concentrated on reading the documents sent by Daxuan.

After reading a letter, Xu Zhiqiong smacked his lips and said, "The whereabouts of the [-] army are too obvious, and it is not easy to allocate money and food for soldiers, horses, and troops, and the army cannot move lightly..."

E Yan was stunned and said: "Master, what did you just say about a hundred thousand troops?"

Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said, "I didn't say anything, just make me some plum blossom wine."

……

In the middle of the night, Princess Yanghuan almost jumped up when she received the news: "One hundred thousand troops!"

Qiao Lan said: "The matter has not been investigated clearly, and I don't know where the [-] troops came from."

"Where else could it be, it must be from Xuan Guo!" Princess Yanghuan raised her dress and said, "Hurry up and enter the palace, Xuan Guo has bad intentions and cannot let these [-] troops enter!"

(End of this chapter)