Great Zhou Empire: Kill Zhao Kuangyin at the beginning

Chapter 81 Wude Si (Special thanks to book friend Tingfeng Xiangbei for his 2 monthly passes)
The next day, in the afternoon of October 17, the fourth year of Kaixi, Emperor Chai Zongxun of the Great Zhou Dynasty summoned Zhang Yong, the commander of the "Longxiang Guards" and "Wu Shengbo", in the Huangji Palace, accompanied by Tang Qi, the eunuch chief in front of the palace.

After seeing the ceremony, Chai Zongxun said:

"I have abolished the Jiedushi system and unified the country. It is within my sight to eliminate enemy countries and unify the world.

Zhang Aiqing, the future affairs of "Longxiang Guards" will focus on gathering intelligence in the enemy's country and assassinating important enemy figures to cooperate with our attack by the Zhou army.

I intend to split the "Longxiang Guard" into two:
The "Wude Division" is commanded by Mr. Tang, who is responsible for the security and defense of me and the imperial family, as well as monitoring the movements of domestic subjects.

The "Longxiang Guards" are in charge of enemy intelligence matters and will cooperate with my "Longxiang Army" to conquer the world in the future.

Each of the two divisions will recruit 5 sergeants. The remaining sergeants will be recruited as soon as possible from the people across the country.

For specific reconstruction matters, you can just contact Manager Tang. "

Zhang Yong and Tang Qi went together to give the grand ceremony.

Zhang Yongdao:
"I sincerely obey His Majesty's will! I will complete His Majesty's explanation with Manager Tang as soon as possible."

Tang Qi was overjoyed. Being able to command an army is naturally much more powerful than commanding a group of eunuchs and maids. He said:

"This slave will live up to His Majesty's great trust! Lead the "Wude Division" and abide by the mission entrusted by Your Majesty!"

Chai Zongxun nodded, thinking:

"Zhang Yong is a knight-errant, but he is not greedy for power. Perhaps it is because I have decentralized power in a timely manner, and he has not tasted the profound taste of power.

Tang Qi is the eunuch who has served me since childhood. He is just my domestic slave, and his loyalty is absolutely no problem. I can rest assured that he will be in charge of the "Secretary of Wude" responsible for the security of me and the imperial family and the supervision of all officials. "

After the two of them thanked each other and stood up, Chai Zongxun said:
"Now Han Hui has led the second regiment of the "Longxiang Army" to besiege Wang Quanbin and the Shu Army in Luoyang, and their capture is inevitable.

Zhang Aiqing, I want you to strengthen your investigation and collection of the enemy situation in Shu in the future.

In the next year or so, I will take action on Meng Chang first to establish my authority among the nations! "

After Zhang Yong accepted the promise, he said:
"Your Majesty, the information returned from the Long Xiang Guard who was lurking next to Commander Zhang of the German Army yesterday:
More than ten days ago, a visitor came from the south to see Commander Zhang. Commander Zhang had a brief conversation with the visitor that day and then expelled him from the house.

According to the clothes and accent of the local Longxiang Guards visitor, it is inferred that he should be from the Shu Kingdom. "

Chai Zongxun thought:
"It seems that after Meng Chang heard that I had succeeded in banning Jiedushi in the country, he began to panic and take risks. He even sent someone to contact Zhang Yongde to instigate rebellion."

Zhong Han, the deputy commander of "Siwencao" in Shu Kingdom, was ordered to set out from Chengdu in late August and sneak to Yizhou, Youzhou, in the northeastern border of the Great Zhou Dynasty, hoping to instigate Zhang Yongde.

Due to the long journey, it was not until October 1st, more than a month later, that we arrived at Yizhou City.

Zhong Han changed his name to Fan Dou, a great businessman from the Shu Kingdom, and entered the city with thirty "Si Wen Cao" warriors under the cover of Luoyang business travelers, and found an inn to stay.

The next day, he finally managed to get through a big business owner who had business dealings with Shu. In the name of bribery with heavy treasures and hoping to open a business in Yizhou and other three states of Yanyun, Zhong Han got the commander of the German Army. Interview with Zhang Yongde.

After Zhong Han arranged his subordinates in various places inside and outside Yizhou City, he followed the owner of the big merchant house and brought the gatekeeper of the mansion under the command of the Guide Army to the main hall to see Zhang Yongde.

After the ceremony, the owner of the big business introduced Zhong Han to Zhang Yongde who was sitting in the hall, and then left the house.

Zhang Yongde looked at the gift list presented by the butler, looked at Zhong Han and nodded slightly, saying: "It's so polite that Mr. Fan is so polite. Please sit down."

After Zhong Han sat down, Zhang Yongde said:
"Now, His Majesty, the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, is implementing a policy of promoting business. As long as the Fan Dong family operates in good faith and pays taxes in full, there is no obstacle to opening a business in the three states under my command."

Zhong Han cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you very much, Commander Zhang, for the convenience!
I have a huge deal that I would like to ask Commander Zhang to give me, the profit will be a hundredfold! "

Zhang Yongde was slightly surprised and said:
"What kind of deal is this? Fan Dongjia might as well talk about it."

Zhong Han said:
"This matter is of great importance. I would like to ask Commander Zhang to get your Excellency to retreat before I dare to talk about it."

Zhang Yongde looked at Zhong Han for a few times and saw that he had extraordinary skills. He immediately waved his hand and ordered more than ten servants and maids in the palace to exit the palace, leaving only ten personal guards.

Zhang Yongde frowned and said:

"Everyone here is my commander's confidant, and Fan Dong's family will speak out if they have anything to say."

Zhong Han knew that Zhang Yongde was on guard and said:

"The business I brought here is a unique business that will allow Commander Zhang to have the financial resources of the entire Shu Kingdom, build a palace, become king and emperor, and benefit from the world!"

Zhang Yongde's face changed color and he said angrily:

"How brave! Are you a spy sent by Meng Chang, the Lord of Shu, to instigate rebellion against my commander?!
Get it for me! "

Upon hearing this, the ten guards in the palace immediately rushed to Zhong Han downstairs.

Zhong Han shouted:

"Wait a minute! Mr. Zhang, please listen to what I have to say! I am indeed from the Shu Kingdom, and there are still several subordinates lurking in the city. If Commander Zhang takes action rashly, it will be of no benefit to anyone!"

When Zhang Yongde heard this, he immediately raised his hand to stop the guards who were rushing towards Zhong Han and said:
"Okay! I, Commander, will listen to you. What do you rely on? How dare you come to instigate me, Commander?!"

Zhong Han said:
"Master Zhang, I am here sincerely to care about Master Zhang's own situation, and I am definitely not here to instigate you!
If Mr. Zhang captures me, and my subordinates do not see me go back today, then in less than ten days, Mr. Zhang’s plot to rebel will spread throughout the Zhou Dynasty, and will also reach the ears of Zhou Emperor Guo Zongxun! "

Zhang Yongde said angrily:

"The Kingdom of Shu is despicable! How dare you threaten this commander with alienation tactics?!"

However, thinking that the young emperor was currently sending troops to attack the rebellious Heyang Jiedushi Wang Quanbin, Zhang Yongde was also worried that rumors were spreading and reaching the ears of the young emperor Guo Zongxun at the time when the news was rife.

Seeing that Zhang Yongde was silent but did not let his guards take him down, Zhong Han immediately said:

"Sir Zhang, now that the puppet emperor Guo Zongxun of the Great Zhou Dynasty has banned the Jiedushi system, Heyang Jiedushi Wang Quanbin has raised the flag of righteousness high, spreading his message to all directions, and calling on the world.

Mr. Zhang is the son-in-law of Taizu of the Zhou Dynasty. He has served in the army for many years and has made outstanding achievements. He is not as close to Taizu as the former Zhou Emperor Guo Rong!
However, not only was Guo Zongxun transferred from Bianjing to Youzhou, a place with a bitter cold, but Master Zhang was also reduced to the German army. This shows how deeply Guo Zongxun took precautions and suppressed Master Zhang!
If Mr. Zhang is willing to raise an army to attack the puppet emperor Guo Zongxun, we, the Kingdom of Shu, are willing to devote all our efforts to help! Moreover, Mr. Zhang can form an alliance with the Liao and Han Kingdoms and establish himself as the emperor on the land of Youzhou and Three Prefectures!

Mr. Zhang is a famous general in the world. With Shu, Liao and Han countries as our strong support, the soldiers and civilians in Zhou Dynasty will surely surrender. Mr. Zhang's seizure of the unification of Zhou Dynasty is a sure thing! "

(End of this chapter)