Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 177 Rebellion in Yu State

Zhuang Xun and these generals looked forward to the future. In contrast, there was turmoil in the Yu Kingdom. The three kings of Donghua, Henan, and Yanghua were fighting.

King Donghua was the most powerful because he had the support of Zhao State and occupied the most land. Logically speaking, if he did not interfere, he would have the best chance of winning the throne of Yu State.

It is also because of this that the other two kings have a vague tendency to unite, and the refugees in Yu State are still rebelling everywhere, so he does not have such a big advantage.

The eyes of those who were killed here with the other two kings were green, and they finally captured Yindu. Of course, it was Zhuang Xun who came over, and both kings were under defensive pressure.

He was in the east, facing neither Zhuang Xun nor Li Pingyuan. He thought that after Zhuang Xun and Li Pingyuan finished fighting the two kings, he would wait for work.

In a sense, he is extremely stupid, but it fits his stupid character quite well. From his perspective, he has mastered most of the imperial army of Yu State. He is not afraid of Zhuang Xun and Li Pingyuan, and there are a large number of landlords and The aristocratic family supports him, and Zhao Guo helps.

But for the King of Yanghua and the King of Henan, the pressure at this moment is huge and unbearable. One is facing Li Pingyuan, who has become famous in the Yu Kingdom. His reputation as a military god is still there, and the other is facing Zhuang Xun, who controls the heaven and earth. , the other party still conquered in the name of the emperor.

Wearing an expensive and luxurious python robe, Yang Hua leaned on the chair and slowly looked at the intelligence data in his hand. His hands shook slightly and his face turned red. He didn't know whether it was anger or fear.

Terrifying news, at least for his current regime, a matter of life and death, Chengduiguan collapsed, physically collapsed, the first earthquake cracked, the second earthquake collapsed, the river flowed back, and the defenders could only retreat.

At the same time, the persistence built on his confidence also collapsed. The 50-[-]-year-old man watched the battle report blankly without saying a word, because it was far beyond his personal expectations.

The pass that was said to be able to defeat a hundred enemies was collapsed by an earthquake. It happened to be when Zhuang Xun proclaimed himself emperor. How could it be such a coincidence? It was like a gift given to him by God.

In comparison, King Yu's abdication of the throne to Zhuang Xun did not touch him so much, because he had no barrier and was about to face Zhuang Xun's army, and his confidence was seriously lacking.

Although he really didn't expect that King Yu would actually give the throne to Zhuang Xun. With King Yu's control of power, it was not voluntary and no one could force him. He seriously doubted the previous rumors.

That is to say, there are rumors that Zhuang Xun is his brother, but King Yu has not left the palace for more than 30 years since he ascended the throne. Because he was hostile to the aristocratic family in the early stage, he was afraid of being assassinated. In the later stage, he became cruel and easy to kill, and had enemies all over the world. It's impossible to even think about it, there's no time or space.

I believe the younger brothers will be even more shocked by this result. Although they have always known that King Yu is crazy, they never expected him to be so crazy. This is giving away the foundation of the country and allowing the country of Yu to change dynasties. It really means that the sons are not treated as human beings. , of course, the princes who could unite in a coup attempt to kill their father are not human either.

It's a pity that he didn't know that King Yu had already ruined the fate of the country, and he didn't want to take care of the country at all. These brothers were all the abandoned sons of King Yu, and they could only increase their own bad karma.

King Yanghua thought that even if Zhuang Xun was his biological son, he should recognize his ancestor and return to the clan. How could he establish a new kingdom like this? He couldn't figure out why he wanted to send Yu State away in such a hurry.

He couldn't understand the Zen position, nor could he understand how Zhuang Xun used the earth dragon to turn over. The two incomprehensions were superimposed on each other. King Yanghua felt that his brain was overloaded. One moment he thought of Zhuang Xun being helped by the gods, and the other moment he thought about why his father was like this. Being partial and helping an outsider.

Faced with coercion from all sides, he was quite powerless. Once the news about Dilong turning over and being controlled by Zhuang Xun was revealed, he knew how shaken the morale of the army would be. Wasn't this God's recognition of Zhuang Xun's destiny as the true emperor? ?

Just like his father's partial concession, Zhuang Xun has the advantage of orthodox public opinion. Earthquakes are more effective than any auspiciousness from the sky, because there are more auspiciousnesses. A clear sky is considered auspiciousness, but earthquakes are different. They are quite auspicious. The meaning of the emperor's wrath.

The people and ordinary people are blindly obedient, and the army is also blindly obedient. If even one soldier knows and believes this rumor, and spreads it among the army, a mutiny seems to be happening today.

Even if there were still an army of [-], King Yanghua could not find the courage to fight against Zhuang Xun alone. He thought about giving in and asking his brother King Donghua for help. But thinking about King Donghua's usual behavior, he Undecided.

This younger brother has inherited the ruthlessness of King Yu. If he asks for help, he will be devoured. King Donghua does not recognize his eldest brother. If he falls into his hands, he will eradicate the roots. There is no way to do it. No.

As for the King of Henan, although he could unite, he could not protect himself. With Hebei Road as a springboard, the pressure from Li Pingyuan's army was no less than his own. Before the Chengdie Pass was collapsed, it could be said to be far greater than his own, because he wanted to He was facing Li Pingyuan, who had a vicious reputation.

And Yang Hua felt that the King of Henan was probably going to be angry to death. King Yu was in the north before, so he was so excited to fight for Yindu because he felt that King Yu was implicitly supporting him in the north. Who would have thought that King Yu would go to the north? It was to transfer from Hebei Road to Jiannan to support an outsider.

And judging from his previous actions, King Yu had already had this intention. Whether he granted Zhuang Xun the title of Jiedushi or the king, this was all paving the way for Zhuang Xun. The only thing that puzzled him was that he had already decided on Zhuang Xun. , King Yu also wants to share his power.

Could it be that he himself didn't expect that Zhuang Xun was so capable that he would seize the entire You Kingdom? The You Kingdom that put great pressure on the Yu Kingdom was destroyed so easily. He couldn't even think about it. Not only was the You Kingdom destroyed, The descendant of Yu State killed all his own clan instead.

At first, Zhuang Xun took most of the land of You Kingdom, which everyone thought was very impressive. Later, he got the rest by working as a dog for Zhao State. At that time, King Yanghua even laughed at Zhuang Xun for actually doing it himself. hostage.

After hearing the news about the covenant between Zhao and Xia, the dog that King Xiao Yu had worked so hard to raise wagged its tail and begged for mercy. Li Pingyuan of Xiao Cheng was betrayed by his son-in-law, and now he and Zhao are on good terms.

Unfortunately, within a few months, Zhuang Xun miraculously escaped from Zhao State. At the same time, Xia State's army rushed towards him like tigers and wolves. Soon Chengguo also cooperated in the attack.

This made the three brothers who were fighting against each other and still fighting for Yindu, all stupid. They could listen to King Donghua and prepare for a coup. Isn't it because Zhuang Xun, the trump card that King Yu relied on, was restrained in Zhao State.

There is also a fierce internal struggle in Chengguo, but now, both Xiaguo and Chengguo, who were obviously unable to withdraw their hands, have withdrawn their hands. It is useless to hold King Donghua accountable now, and they will suffer the consequences.

The King of Yanghua and the King of Henan could only be forced to withdraw from the Yindu area and turn to defense to defend their territory. It was as if they had fallen into the plot of the King of Donghua and gave up the orthodoxy.

But there is no need to fight for legitimacy now. King Lao Yu has already stamped Zhuang Xun’s certification, and Zhuang Xun has gained King Lao Yu’s political influence.

Although you can refuse to admit it and ascend the throne, this is an act of weakness in itself. It's okay to occupy Yindu. If you proclaim yourself emperor without any reason, then the people will have a strong balance in their hearts.

King Yanghua looked back at Zhuang Xun's experience. Not only was he the path taken by the True Dragon Emperor, but he was also favored by the gods along the way. From a commoner to the current emperor, he was filled with all kinds of favors, including those from King Yu and those from Li Pingyuan. King Zhao's is also full of mystery, attracting beauties, beheading monsters, and turning over dragons.

He was shaken. Surrendering to the True Dragon Emperor was not a shameful thing. It was not a wise man to use his arms as a chariot. He was not smart enough to overestimate his own abilities. In the end, the whole family was not safe.So why does King Yu not like him? How can he fight with the aristocratic family with this kind of capitulation mentality? He wants to leave as soon as the news is bad. King Yu is really afraid that if the imperial power is handed over to him, he will lose everything in front of the aristocratic family. He will lose. There is no authority at all.

It's a pity that King Yanghua didn't know his image in the heart of King Yu. He stood up and walked around, obviously having the idea of ​​surrender, but still hesitant.

He couldn't lose face. They had impeached Zhuang Xun together at the beginning. He thought how could this mud-legged man be crowned king? He felt that King Yu's raising of dogs was too good for the dogs. How could he know that the other party was raising dogs instead of raising a prince.

Moreover, he had previously blocked Zhuang Xun at Chengdie Pass. If the earthquake had not shattered the pass, he would have been blocked for a while longer. In this way, could Zhuang Xun have spared himself?Even though Zhuang Xun has a reputation as a kindhearted family member, no one can trust him as he has experienced politics for a long time.

Picking up the letter on the table, he instinctively felt disgusted. King Yanghua didn't need to think twice to know that it was the old King Yu who persuaded him to surrender. He didn't have a good impression of this old father. He was the eldest son, and the throne should be his, but the old man However, King Yu allowed these heirs to compete and did not establish a crown prince.

King Yanghua and his other brothers tried to fight for it, but they couldn't. In the end, the throne was given to an outsider. The change of dynasty actually gave him and others a legal basis for their conquest. He didn't respect or like him.

King Yanghua already had the idea of ​​surrender, so he reluctantly opened the letter. Sure enough, as expected, he persuaded him to surrender and asked him not to stop Zhuang Xun from unifying the Yu Kingdom.

Let him submit with peace of mind and still not lose his status as a wealthy man. If he insists on resisting, he will kill an egg with an egg. Finally, let him prepare his daughter to be a concubine for Zhuang Xun.

King Yanghua felt that his blood vessels were bulging, and an unknown evil fire was burning his heart. Is this a letter written by his biological father?

Allowing myself to be a vassal in the south, to worship my beloved daughter, and still have the status of a rich man, I don't think that this kind of treatment can persuade people to surrender.

King Yang Hua slammed the paper on the table with his hand. He really wanted to point at Old King Yu's nose and curse loudly to vent his dissatisfaction.

The situation was not right. This time Zhuang Xun proposed 20 yuan for the army, and he wanted to fight 20 yuan for [-] yuan. He felt unsure, so he unconsciously picked up the letter on the table.

It was the calligraphy of the old King Yu, ruling out the idea of ​​Zhuang Xun, who was the least likely to forge the acquiescence, forging the letter, and trying to figure out Zhuang Xun's attitude.

The new law implemented by Zhuang Xun was a huge blow to the big landowners and big families. He came here just to kill people, and he had no intention of asking these big families to surrender. It seemed normal and outrageous to write such a letter. These people then refused to surrender and raised their butcher's knives to kill.

I heard that Zhuang Xun's second concubine and Li Pingyuan's daughter, Li Rusi, was a murderous butcher Shura.

Can you beat Zhuang Xun by yourself?In other words, can Zhuang Xun be defeated?He uses Earth Dragon to turn over again, can he handle it?Can his generals and men handle it?

Thinking of these things, King Yanghua felt even more unsure, and his anger slipped away little by little. After all, the consequences of disobedience would be more serious.

Even a rich man is enough.

Thoughts of weakness take over, and then all sorts of excuses begin to be made for oneself. The thought of fear of life and death outweighs greed.

If there was still a glimmer of hope and confidence before Chengdie Pass was breached, it was gone after Chengdie Pass was breached. Naturally, ambitions fell because there was no hope.

Think about it first, at least being a rich man is much better than dying inexplicably at his brother's place. With Old King Yu's letter, his life can be guaranteed.

The same goes for enshrining his daughter. This is obviously to give him a source of support when he has no power. If the old King Yu dies, no one will bully him because of his daughter.

If you don’t have power, you don’t have power. You are so conspicuous, but without power, you are still safe, and no one will want to harm you.

After thinking about it this way, he didn't feel that the letter was too insulting. Instead, he put it away carefully, maybe to save his life in the future.

Now he has to do his daughter's job, which is pitiful when he thinks about it. The princess now has to be a concubine, and he can't even tell her.

But for the life and peace of the family, it was okay to sacrifice his daughter, but he just started to hesitate again when he walked to the door.

His hesitation is not because he is a good father and feels he has treated his daughter badly. Women are just tools in the eyes of such princes and nobles, and sons are just better tools, let alone daughters.

Princes who value their families as much as Zhuang Xun are pitiful, and those who love their wives and children so much are considered rare.

He just hesitated again. His army of [-] people, many of whom were elites of the Forbidden Army, was given to Zhuang Xun for free. He still felt unwilling to accept it and wondered if he needed to bargain.

We have reached this juncture, or are we still thinking like this? If it were Old Yu Wang and Ge Guoshi who were here and saw this scene, wouldn't they be glad that they ran away in the right way?
Isn't investing in this kind of hesitant, courageous and caressing monarch looking for death without talents who can serve wholeheartedly?
Just when he was struggling in every possible way, taking out the information and letters and reading them over and over, trying to figure out what conditions to offer, the attendant knocked on the door.

"Your Highness, urgent report from the front." The messenger panted.

"What's the matter? Zhuang Xun from Xia Kingdom called here?" King Yanghua was shocked, his face changed drastically, and he was trembling and couldn't speak clearly.

"There was a refugee rebellion in Yindu and they occupied Yindu. His Royal Highness King Donghua withdrew from the area of ​​Yindu and returned to Donghua Road." The messenger handed out a piece of paper.

"He didn't ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor?" King Yanghua received the letter and was a little confused. Didn't he rush to proclaim himself emperor in Yindu?

"Not a human being, not a human being..." King Yanghua cursed loudly after reading the letter.

(End of this chapter)