Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 559: Alliance with Lu to Fight Chen
Time flies, and it is already late May.

The takeover of Fengzhou has come to an end.

In fact, the later period of the takeover of Fengzhou was not particularly smooth. The matter of the public trial had spread thoroughly, and the gentry and landlords in various counties united to resist.

Of course, their resistance does not mean organizing people to fight Chen Jun head-on. They do not have the strength to do so.

But pressure.

As the local bullies, they control the local food prices, commodity prices, and the livelihoods of local people.

They used these as bargaining chips to threaten Chen Mo to stop the public trial.

To this end, they also made great concessions.

They also knew that they had committed many evil deeds in the local area, and if they were put on trial, they would definitely have no chance of survival.

So they sent people to find Chen Mo. As long as Chen Mo did not let them go to public trial, they would return the land they had occupied from the people and the women they had forcibly taken from them over the years.

Not only that, they also plan to donate half of their property to Chen Mo.

In response to this, Chen Mo’s answer was no.

Just kidding, it’s almost the end, he can still withstand this little resistance.

Besides, if I raid your house, all your property will be mine, and I will also gain a good reputation.

But if I accept your donation, not only will my reputation be ruined, but I won't get any thanks from you either. Why bother?

Seeing that Chen Mo insisted on holding a public trial, they could only mount a final resistance.

He organized the servants and instigated the common people to confront Chen Mo's Xianzhen Guards head-on.

This kind of behavior is completely like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

After capturing them, Chen Mo did not kill them immediately. Instead, he put them on the public trial stand as usual and handed them over to the people for trial.

……

Luonan.

In the study, Lu Sheng finished reading the letter sent back by Hui Cheng, and said with joy: "The leader of the Qiang tribe has been captured by my junior brother, and is now on his way back. So far, Xiliang has returned to the control of the court. God bless our Song Dynasty."

Luo Qingyang twisted his beard with his hand, and a hint of joy appeared in his eyes. He cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Prime Minister. When Xu Zhongguo was in power, the imperial court had not taken over Xiliang. Now, Prime Minister, you have just taken office as Prime Minister and you have defeated the rebellious bandits in Xiliang in one fell swoop, bringing Xiliang back under the control of the imperial court. This shows that you are far better than Xu Guozhong.

Let the ministers in the court see who is the most loyal minister of the Song Dynasty. "

"Congratulations, Prime Minister." Other staff members and generals in the study also came to flatter Lu Sheng.

Taking over Xiliang is of great significance to Lu Sheng.

One is to own your own horse farm.

Second, it has a large population and resources.

Third, it opened up trade routes with foreign countries. From now on, the imperial court could resume trade with foreign countries.

"Report"

Just when Lu Sheng was immersed in the good news of occupying Xiliang, the voices of his personal soldiers were heard outside the study.

"Come in." Lu Sheng said.

Soon, an armored soldier came in, bowed and said, "Prime Minister, there is a man outside the palace who claims to be King Chong, and wants to see you." "King Chong's man?" Hearing this, Lu Sheng was stunned, and then looked at Luo Qingyang.

Luo Qingyang was also a little strange. They had no friendship with King Chong. On the contrary, their relationship was not good.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Prime Minister, as the saying goes, a visitor is a guest. Why not let him in and see what he has to say?"

Lu Sheng nodded, and then said with a sharp look: "Take him to the hall to wait."

"Yes." The armored soldier retreated.

"Everyone, follow me to meet the envoy of King Huai." Lu Sheng put aside what he was doing and said to Luo Qingyang and others.

Luo Qingyang and others nodded and went to the hall with Lu Sheng.

"Greetings to the Prime Minister, and greetings to all the gentlemen." As Lu Sheng and others entered the hall, the envoy of King Chong, who had just sat down, stood up and greeted Lu Sheng and others.

Lu Sheng was stunned. After he came to the top and sat down, he asked, "Do you know this Prime Minister?"

You know, when he first came in, he didn't reveal his identity.

The envoy of King Chong nodded and flattered him a little, saying, "In the fourth year of Xuanhe, I saw the heroic figure of the Prime Minister in the court."

"Who is your Excellency?"

"My name is Zhao Dejiang. I used to be a doctor in the Ministry of Works. Now I work under Prince Chong." Zhao Dejiang said.

"It's Lord Zhao." Lu Sheng nodded, signaled the servants to serve tea, and said, "I wonder if King Chong sent you to see this prime minister, but what's the important matter?"

"It is indeed an important matter."

"Then tell me about it."

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, my prince said that he is willing to fight against Chen Mo together with the Prime Minister." Zhao Dejiang said.

Hearing this, Lu Sheng raised his eyebrows, then laughed and said, "I'm afraid King Chong hasn't woken up yet from fighting against Chen Mo. Duke Anguo is a pillar of the country, a loyal minister of the court, and a hero of the Song Dynasty. Although this prime minister has never met Duke Anguo, he and I are close friends in letters.

On the contrary, Prince Chong once supported Prince Huai and raised an army to rebel, and he is a rebel. Now you rebels are asking me, the Prime Minister, to join you in dealing with Duke Anguo. What is your intention?"

Lu Sheng shouted coldly.

Since King Chong sent Zhao Dejiang, it shows that the latter is quite capable.

Facing Lu Sheng's cold shout, Zhao Dejiang remained calm and found the loophole in Lu Sheng's words directly: "Best friend, loyal minister? I don't think so. The prime minister regards him as a best friend, but he may not regard the prime minister as a best friend. Otherwise, the imperial examinations of Qing, Yu, Lin, and Huai would not go against you, the prime minister."

As soon as these words came out, Lu Sheng's face suddenly darkened, and a general below shouted coldly: "How dare you."

Luo Qingyang comforted Lu Sheng and said, "The imperial examinations for the four states of Qing, Yu, Lin, and Huai were approved by your majesty, and the prime minister also indicated it. Lord Zhao, please don't think too much about it."

Zhao Dejiang did not refute this, and immediately talked about the next thing, saying: "But Xiao Chongrong died in your hands after all, Prime Minister, and the Xiao family will never let it go. Now that the Xiao family has surrendered to Chen Mo, Prime Minister, do you think Chen Mo will let you go?
In addition, the Xiliang Qiang people are Chen Mo's allies. Now that the Qiang people have been destroyed, won't he ask you for an explanation?

Today, Chen Mo controls the entire north, has the support of the people, and has the support of the Wu family, the Xiao family, and the entire Jiangnan. Fengzhou has also fallen into his hands, and Shu Prefecture is his ally. When the imperial examination is over, the selection of officials is completed, and the north is stable, who in the world can compete with him? That’s right.”

As he spoke, Zhao Dejiang seemed to have thought of something, and added: "The head of the Longyou Yue family is now his woman, and she herself is a warrior in the supernatural realm."

After that, the whole hall fell silent.

Because what Zhao Dejiang said really touched Lu Sheng's heart.

After a while, Lu Sheng said in a deep voice: "It is true that what you said makes sense, but why should this Prime Minister cooperate with King Chong? As far as this Prime Minister knows, King Chong's current situation is not very good."

(End of this chapter)