Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 173 Great Changes in the River
Jingxiang proposed to send envoys to the river to have a showdown with Wang Chongying.

Li Ye shook his head and said, "The fire is not here yet, if we want to talk about it, we should wait for Wang Chongying to hand over the memorandum of apology first."

At this time, the competition between the imperial court and Hezhong is endurance, and the advantage lies in the imperial court. Wang Chongying should be anxious.

His Majesty the Emperor knew very well that there was a war and a peace with He Zhong, and if there was a peace, those who could not calm down first and made their way out would definitely be in a weak position.

But you can push it further.

Previously, Wang Gong's crimes were only rumors released in the court, and His Majesty the Emperor did not announce them to the world.

"I sent an envoy to the river to read out Wang Gong's crimes, and let Wang Gong come to Dali Temple to defend himself. If he doesn't come, he will be convicted immediately, and he will be recorded as a traitor and announced to the world."

Who should I send?The person of first choice in Li Ye's mind was naturally Prime Minister Kong Wei.

Kong Gong is not afraid of the sky and the earth. He has been in a high position for decades, and he has a great righteousness, and he is immune to evil.

Kong Zhongshu was sent to Hezhong by His Majesty the Emperor before his year had passed. Two days later, he left Tongguan and went to Guozhou. He found out that Wang Gong was in Hezhong Mansion. Three days later, Kong Wei came to Hezhong Mansion and went directly to Jiedushi’s mansion. .

Wang Chongying had just gotten better in the past two days, when he heard that the Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty, Kong Wei, was coming, he naturally did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly prepared the incense case to receive the imperial edict.

"In June of the second year of Guangqi, Cheng Hong, the governor of Yangzhou, entered Chang'an, passing through Shanzhou, and on the bank of the Yellow River, 16 people were massacred by Wang Gong's men, and the women were captured and raped.

In July of the second year of Guangqi, Zhang Duotai, the governor of Binzhou, and his family of 42 were killed, and their bodies sank into the Yellow River. Only one person survived.

In April of the third year of Guangqi, Wang Wanheng of Sitian in Luzhou brought several Shutong and beautiful concubines with him. Wang Gong failed to beg the concubine, so he killed the Shutong directly in the hall and roasted his meat. Wang Wanheng came out in a hurry and was chased away by the pursuers Go up to the head of the owl.

In May of the third year of Guangqi, Wang Gong led his troops to slaughter a mountain village in Chenliu, with more than 120 people, all of them were slaughtered.

In March of the first year of Dazhi..."

Wang Chongying broke out in cold sweat, but Wang Gong didn't care, and looked at Kong Wei angrily.

"The sufferer has gone to Dali Temple to complain about the above-mentioned matter. His Majesty ordered Wang Jiedu to leave immediately to go to Chang'an to plead. If there is no case, he can come back naturally. If there is, of course he must be convicted according to the law."

Wang Chongying said: "Mr. Kong, it's all framed by a villain. It's not credible!"

Kong Wei said to Wang Gong: "Whether it is a false accusation or not, you will only know after a trial. Wang Jiedu, please!"

Wang Gong narrowed his eyes and said, "What if I don't go?"

Kong Wei calmly said: "Your Majesty said, if Wang Gong doesn't come, he should have pleaded guilty, and he will be stripped of all his official positions and titles, announced to the world, and listed as a traitor."

Wang Chongying's blood surged up for a while, His Majesty is going to force the river to his death, the key point is that he can't do anything about it, Wang Chongying also knows a few of these shitty things, and Wang Chongying is naturally very clear about his son's virtues.

The shit is in the crotch, and it stinks without being wiped.

At this time, Wang Chongying didn't know what to do. After receiving the imperial decree, Wang Chongying said to Kong Wei: "Mr. Kong, please rest at the post house. After three days, Wang Gong will naturally follow Mr. Kong back to Dali Temple to plead."

The envoy of Jiedu in Tangtang River interceded, Kong Wei did not refute Wang Chongying's face, and said: "I will wait for the good news of Wang Jiedu!"

Wang Chongying ordered Kong Wei and his party to be led to the post office for three days.

In the lobby, Wang Gong said loudly: "Father, are you really going to bring me, that old thing, to Chang'an?"

Snapped!
Wang Chongying slapped Wang Gong on the face, but unfortunately he was sick and weak for a long time. After the slap, there was no trace on Wang Gong's face.

"If it wasn't for your fault, how could it be like this, the imperial court ordered the officials to kill as soon as they say, so bold, come here!"

Two soldiers stepped forward and said, "Jie Shuai!"

Wang Chongying pointed to Wang Gong and said, "Drag this scoundrel down and lock him in the firewood room. No one is allowed to release him without the commander's order."

"promise!"

Wang Gong broke free from the shackles of the soldiers, and said, "Father..."

Wang Chongying's face turned frosty, and said: "If you resist, you will be shot to death!"

"promise!"

Clang...clang...clang...

The soldier drew out a third of the blade.

Wang Gong stomped his feet and sighed heavily.

Wang Chongying said to Gao Sishan: "The imperial court has not announced to the world, and there is still room for relaxation of this matter. Gao Sibing thinks, what should I do now?"

Gao Sishan thought for a while and said: "The imperial court received Fengxiang, Pingning, Fufang, Huazhou, Tongzhou, the five prefectures that are difficult to settle, and Xinpingding's Dongxichuan and Xingyuanfu, all of which were assigned to the imperial court. Jiedushi, Jieshuai still can't see it?"

Wang Chongying took a long breath and said: "Your Majesty has taken over Guannei Road, Shannan West Road, and Liangchuan in less than two years since he took the throne. If Li Maozhen and Wang Xingyu are still in office, how can there be such worries in Hezhong?"

Wang Chongying naturally understood that the imperial court was aggressive, and what they wanted was territory?But he and his younger brother Wang Chongrong, after several battles, just gave up the foundation that he and his younger brother Wang Chongrong had built. Wang Chongying is really unwilling to let it go!
He continued: "Zhu Wen was originally a bandit in Huangchao, recommended by my younger brother Wang Chongrong, so he became the Xuanwu Jiedushi. Now Zhu Wen is in Bianliang, with [-] troops. Gong’s crime, I don’t know if this is allowed.”

Gao Sishan shook his head, and said: "Xuanwu is thousands of miles away, and the court's troops are close at hand. Moreover, Xuanwu, the court and Hedong are at odds. If Zhu Wen comes forward, I really don't know what will happen?"

Wang Chongying let out a long sigh.

"Tongguan has [-] soldiers, Zhaoyi also has tens of thousands of troops, and Guanzhong is rich, with sufficient soldiers and food, and hundreds of thousands of troops as backup. Commander Jie thinks, can the Hezhong army be able to resist?"

As soon as Gao Sishan said this, Wang Chongying felt that the air was freezing, making him unable to breathe.

He panted heavily and said, "In the first year of Wende, His Majesty sent an envoy to let the generals and their family members who refused to obey me in He Zhong move to Chang'an. In just two years, the imperial court has become..."

Wang Chongying didn't know whether to regret it or not. In two years, the Hezhong Mansion, which could crush the Shence Army to death at any time, now had to look up to the court.

The battle of Fufang not only broke the bones of the Dingnan army, but also scared Wang Chongying.

Gao Sishan has been waiting for Wang Chongying to say those words, these words are not very easy for his subordinates to say, seeing Wang Chongying talking about him, he couldn't help but heaved a long sigh.

Jieshuai is also reluctant!

Just like during the Three Kingdoms period, when Cao Cao and Chen Dajun wanted to attack Jiangdong, Lu Su told Sun Quan that only Sun Quan could not surrender in the entire Jiangdong.

But in Hezhong, if Wang Chongying and his son descended, how could they be as happy as they are now, to be the local emperor and control the life and death of the five states in Hezhong.

But it is different for Gao Sishan. What is the difference between being an official under Wang Chongying and being an official in the court!
"Jie Shuai, you should continue to stop and accept the chaos. At this time, you can still make peace with the court. If the army goes out, it will be too late!"

Wang Chongying's expression turned pale, and he said: "I will immediately send someone to plead guilty to His Majesty, let's see what the court wants to do first?"

Gao Sishan said: "If the imperial court wants to take the middle of the river, how should the commander-in-chief deal with himself?"

Wang Chongying's face turned cold, and said: "I have [-] armored soldiers. In this world, where can I go?"

As soon as Wang Chongying finished speaking, she coughed again and again.

Gao Sishan shook his head secretly, [-] armored soldiers, people's thoughts are moving, how many people are willing to follow you?
He understood now that Wang Chongying was alive and well, if he died, his sons Wang Ke, Wang Gong and Jinzhou Inspector Wang Yao would surely have a fight, and there would be wars and disasters.

If you don't stand in line to die, you don't necessarily live in line, so how can you keep your family safe?

Surrendering to the imperial court is the best choice for people like them!
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It was night, and I don't know where the news came from. Wang Chongying, the Jiedu Envoy of the National Defense Army, was seriously ill and could not see life or death. Wang Chongying wanted his son Wang Gong to serve as the Jiedu Envoy of the National Defense Army in Hezhong.

There are also rumors that Wang Gong has committed many crimes. The court has sent Prime Minister Kong Wei to arrest him. Wang Chongying wants to protect Wang Gong. The court may send a large army to crusade against Hezhong...

You must know that Wang Gong is cruel and harsh, ungrateful and unjust, and everyone in the Hezhong army knows it. On the contrary, Wang Ke has always had prestige in the army, and when the rumors came out, the whole army boiled.

"Jie Shuai is confused!"

"Jiedu envoys have always been selected by the army after they stay. If Wang Gong takes office, how can I have a better life waiting for me!"

"I was going to recommend Mr. Wang Ke. I don't know what you guys think."

"We are all willing to recommend Wang Ke as handsome!"

All the soldiers went out of the barracks and went to the Jiedushi's mansion to distinguish one from the other, but what do you think, a group of soldiers left the barracks, they were still fettered, and I don't know who started, killing people, setting fires, and looting along the way.

Wang Chongying assembled troops from several states in Hezhong Mansion, those guest troops have no feeling of fellow countrymen.

When the news reached Wang Chongying's ears, most of the Hezhong Mansion was in chaos.

In a hurry, Wang Chongying hurriedly sent troops to suppress the rebellion until the morning, when the sun rose, and finally wiped out the rebellion. At this time, the Hezhong Mansion was already devastated and in a mess.

Even the general Wang Rulin, who Wang Chongying relied on the most, was also questioning Wang Chongying.

"Wang Gong is cruel and rich, why pass the throne to him?"

Wang Rulin was furious. It was a coincidence that the rebellious soldiers rushed to his mansion. His eldest son led his family to rebel and was killed on the spot. The reason for all this was because his family was stupid?

Wang Gong's expression froze, he looked at Wang Rulin viciously and said, "Are you trying to rebel?"

Although Wang Rulin only has thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands, the will of the army has long been clear.

With a bang, Wang Rulin drew out his weapon, Wang Gong and Wang Chongying's expressions changed.

Out of control, all out of control, Wang Chongying felt that he had lost control of the army, his weak body could no longer support the National Defense Army, just like an old lion, he was ruthlessly abandoned by the lions.

"All the soldiers are willing to push Mr. Wang Ke to take over as the heir of the National Guard Army!"

"We are all willing to recommend Wang Ke as the military governor of the National Defense Army to stay behind."

All the soldiers looked at Wang Gong, and then at Wang Chongying.

Wang Chongying took a long breath and nodded abruptly.

At this time, if he disagreed, then Hezhong would really be over.

(End of this chapter)