Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 84

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The leather whip hit Zheng Sheng's back one after another, and the clothes on his back were stained red with blood.

Zheng Du's face was also twitching, but he didn't dare to vent his anger.

Because standing in front of him is Zheng Man, the patriarch of the Zheng family, a person who can deprive him of everything at any time, "Heiyun Mountain could have become the arm of the Zheng family, but you pushed it out."

"It's my nephew's negligence!" Zheng Du hastily cupped his hands.

"It's just negligence? You are too impatient. I put you in Xingyang to hone your character. It's a pity that you have been bitter about not going to Yecheng for so many years." Zheng Man's tone was full, but every word heavy.

There was cold sweat on Zheng Du's forehead, "Nephew doesn't dare, so nephew will send someone to contact Heiyun Mountain to discuss the matter of in-laws."

"He has become powerful, how can he submit?"

"Nephew, nephew..." Zheng Du wiped the cold sweat off his forehead, "Nephew, please write to the imperial court, requesting the army to come and destroy Heiyun Mountain in one fell swoop!"

Zheng Man sighed, "Hey, in just 70 years, my Zheng family has weakened to this point."

Since the Han and Wei Dynasties, the Zheng family has repeatedly sent out two thousand shi high officials, and in the Western Jin Dynasty, the Zheng family has reached its peak.

But after the peak, it ushered in a decline.

"The battle for the throne in Ye City is getting more and more fierce. The Zheng family should not be at the forefront, but to accumulate strength, recruit heroes, and prepare for future changes. After today, all males above twelve in the clan will marry, and outsiders are strictly prohibited. Go hunting, study literature for half a day, and practice martial arts for half a day."

This generation is not good, Zheng Man can only pin his hopes on the next generation.

Jie Zhao's internal and external troubles are getting worse every day, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that it won't last long.

According to the secret report from Ye City, Shi Hu's health is deteriorating, and his sons are not virtuous people.

Therefore, Zheng Man has always kept a distance from Shi Zun, the king of Pengcheng, and Zheng Cherry, the princess of the East China Sea.

The Zheng family undoubtedly also has ambitions, but its ambition is not to stand on the cusp of the storm, but to prevent the Zheng family from being swallowed by the big waves.

"Well, send five thousand grains of grain to Heiyun Mountain, and pick some good weapons to send up, so as to ease the relationship. In the future... if there is any change, there will be someone to take care of you."

Not to mention far away, but to talk about Fangtou, who is close at hand. Pu Hongxiong's talent is known far and near, and his nephews are all heroes, much better than the Shi family.

There is also Yao Yizhong, who has 42 sons.

Both of them are not pure Qiangdi tribes, and each has gathered a group of scholars to assist them.

Zheng Du said: "We just had a big fight with them...I'm afraid they will hold grudges."

"It wasn't the Zheng family that fought them, but Zhang Yu, the governor of Yuzhou. The Lord of Heiyun Mountain is a smart man, and he knows that the Zheng family is not his enemy."

Yecheng.

Xuanyuan Mountain's battle report was sent all the way from the south and entered Sikong's residence.

There are far more people paying attention to this war than imagined.

The failure of the governor of Yuzhou to suppress the thieves is naturally not a trivial matter.

"So, Bo Wu refused on the spot?"

The gate of Sikong Mansion is extremely gorgeous, but the inside is relatively simple, without any luxurious decorations, a wooden table and a soft seat, and the person sitting on the seat is Jie Zhao Sikong and Li Nong.

The confidant Zhang Liang said: "Yes, he also advised Sikong to reuse it."

"Do you think this son can be used?" Li Nong's eyes flashed.

"The subordinates feel that this son is closely related to the begging army. If he rises up in the future, it will inevitably bring disaster to Sikong. Before he rises up, he should get rid of him quickly!"

Li Nong hesitated.

Apart from being Shihu's confidant, the biggest reason why he can stand tall in the court is because of the support of the begging army behind him.

Jie Zhao Jianwu four years (338 years) in August, that is, Yu Liang's battle of Zhucheng, Shihu elite out, all other armies were victorious, only Li Nong was defeated by Jingling prefect Li Yang .

This defeat was criticized by many people in Jie Zhao Chaotang, saying that he secretly communicated with the Jiangdong court and was unwilling to make any effort, which caused a lot of trouble.

Shi Hu appointed him as envoy Chijie, supervising the military forces in western Liaoning and Beiping, the general who conquered the east, the shepherd of Yingzhou, and guarding Lingzhi.

It means that if you don't want to fight the Jin people, you will go to the north to deal with Murong Xianbei.

In September of the same year, Li Nong and General Zhang Ju led 3 troops to attack Fan City in Yan State. There were only [-] defenders in the city, and it was a sure thing. However, Yue Wan, who guarded Fan City, took the lead and defended the city.

Li Nong and Zhang Ju 3 people attacked fiercely for more than ten days, but failed and returned in defeat.

After two consecutive defeats, Li Nong himself felt that he was bound to die, but Shi Hu still did not punish him.

After so many years, Li Nong figured out the way.

The more mediocre he is, the less he is a threat to Jie Zhao.

And Jie Zhao needs an obedient but not ambitious person to lead the begging army.

"Get rid of it quickly? Who should we send to get rid of it? Who can get rid of it?" Li Nong said quietly.

"You can give him an official position and enter Yecheng to listen to him. As long as you leave Heiyun Mountain, life and death will be up to him."

"If this is the case, I'm afraid the morale of the begging army will be lost in the future."

"Since it can't be eliminated, we should win over it as soon as possible. Heiyun Mountain and Fangtou are too close, and I'm afraid it will be used by others."

However, Li Nong still had a hesitant look on his face, unable to make a decision for a long time. After pondering for a long time, he said: "We will discuss this matter later. Recently, there are undercurrents in Yecheng, so it is better not to cause extra problems."

The fight between Crown Prince Shi Xuan and Taiwei Shi Tao is no longer an undercurrent, but blatant and blatant, creating an uproar in Ye City.

Zhang Liang sighed, "It is precisely because of the undercurrent that the preparations were made early in the morning."

Li Nong waved his hand, and just about to speak, there was a sudden commotion outside, "The prince is here!"

It is not a good thing for Shi Xuan to come here at this time.

Li Nong has always avoided being involved in the fight between the two.

"Sikong, where is Sikong?" One person yelled, approaching quickly, pushing the door open and entering without giving the inside a chance to escape.

"See Your Highness the Prince." Li Nong hurriedly saluted.

Shi Xuan's eyes turned to his subordinates, and he said aggressively: "Forgive me, it turns out that Sikong and General Zhang have a secret discussion."

"The crown prince laughed at me. Why is it a secret matter? It's just to discuss the recent affairs of Yuzhou."

"That's a coincidence. I came here alone for this purpose." Shi Xuan stepped into the house and frowned when he saw the simplicity of the house. Under the military gate."

This posture is clearly for Xingshi to question the crime.

"Your Highness does not know that the begging army does not belong to the same sect."

"It's natural, but I heard that Guangzong also sent food to Heiyun Mountain, and after Heiyun Mountain captured Jijiabao, he sent 23 carts of property to Sikong. I don't know if there is such a thing?" Shi Xuan had a mocking look on his face.

After the defeat of Maqiu Shenniao, Shihu was bedridden, and the ministers of the court and China began to choose sides.

But there are also people who stay out of it.

Shang Shuling Wang Mo, Sikong Li Nong, Shizhong Wang Yan, Liu Qun and other Han officials remained indifferent.

The world belongs to the Jie people, but most Jie people can only fight but not govern, so they have to use scholars.

When Shi Le rose to power, he set up the Gentleman Camp to accommodate scholars from the northern regions.

Without Zhang Bin's advice and suggestions, Jie Zhao might not be where he is today.

"I didn't expect the prince to be so well-informed. Yes, I have indeed supported food and grass, and also accepted their property. If guilty, the prince can directly deal with the minister." Li Nong looked at Shi Xuan calmly.

The straightforward admission made Shi Xuan suspicious.

If the relationship is really strained, it will force Li Nong to Shi Tao's side.

In fact, he doesn't care about Heiyun Mountain, nor does he care about Zhang Yu, governor of Yuzhou, what he cares about is the throne!

Li Nong is not an ordinary civil servant or general. Behind him is Guangzong. Just like Fu Hong in Fangtou and Yao Yizhong in Futou today, he has the support of an ethnic group behind him.

The Jie people in Yecheng, the Qihuo army of Guangzong, the Di people in Fangtou, and the Qiang people in Jietou together constitute the basic plate of Jiezhao.

In terms of strength, Guangzong's begging army is the biggest force in the Northland!
Shi Hu was so cruel that he didn't dare to touch Pu Hong, let alone the prince, Li Nong.

This kind of shit is nothing to Jie Zhao.

"Sikong's words are serious. Gu Jue has no such intentions, absolutely no such intentions." In the end, Shi Xuan still had to find a step down by himself...

(End of this chapter)