Guo Xu also knew in his heart that he still had a lot to do. Maternal grandfather Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun are like two mountains pressing on their heads, and if he, the emperor, wants to do things freely, I am afraid that he still needs to wait for a better opportunity. But now, when it wasn't the time to deal with these two people, he couldn't rush it.

The escape of Lin Jue and others made Guo Xu very dissatisfied. When Lu Zhongtian returned to Beijing in a gloomy manner, Guo Xu learned that he led an army of 50,000 to pursue, but was beaten by Lin Jue, and almost scolded angrily. If it weren't for Lu Zhongtian, he would have punished anyone mercilessly.

After that, Yang Jun went to take a picture and came back with his soldiers and horses, saying that Lin Jue and they had retreated into Funiu Mountain, and he could not attack. Such perfunctory remarks, Guo Xu was even more annoyed. But he was also unable to have seizures.

It was only then that he realized that he was in an awkward position, and he had to break it.

But fortunately, as time passed, his throne became more and more secure, and everything became more and more calm and orderly. The longer the night of bloodshed passed, the less anyone spoke of it. This was exactly what he needed. The courtiers are becoming more and more respectful to themselves at the court, and everything is slowly getting on the right track. Guo Xu believes in his own ability, and he believes that he will one day be able to make the ministers awe and be able to take charge of everything.

When the chamberlain put the text and announcement in front of Guo Xu, Guo Xu's good mood suddenly disappeared. After he quickly read the text of the announcement, he immediately roared loudly: "Go to Xuan Lu Xiang and Yang Shumi to enter the palace to see me." ”

The chamberlain hurriedly agreed and walked away quickly. Another waiter who didn't have long eyes asked inappropriately: "Then why doesn't the emperor change his clothes and go to the back garden?" ”

"the fart!" Guo Xu, who was furious, flew up and kicked the waiter to the corner of the wall, and fainted on the spot.

In the imperial study of the side hall of Chongzheng Palace, Guo Xu angrily threw the two pieces of text and announcement that he almost tore apart in front of Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun. Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun hurriedly arrived after receiving the summons, and they actually knew nine times out of ten in their hearts. Seeing the text and announcement that fell in front of them, the two looked at each other and understood.

"Look at this, is this worth it? They rebelled. Look at this text, I don't like the pig and dog I scolded. Guo Bing and Lin Jue, this is to resolutely fight against me to the end. Guo Xu said angrily.

Lu Zhongtian didn't raise his eyelids, coughed, and said angrily: "What should the old minister do, it turns out that this is the matter." Coincidentally, Lao Chen also has a copy of this here. ”

Lu Zhongtian reached into his arms, took out a stack of square papers, and after unfolding them, there were two articles and announcements.

"Coincidentally, Lao Chen also has a copy here." Yang Jun also took out the exact same thing from his sleeve.

Guo Xu was even more annoyed, and said angrily: "It turns out that you already knew about this, and I didn't announce that you were coming, are you planning to hide it from me?" ”

Lu Zhongtian said lightly: "The emperor is angry, why should you care about such a trivial matter?" The old minister didn't intend to hide it from the emperor, but he didn't have to be so angry because of this. ”

"What? Bagatelle? They rebelled. Look at this proclamation, everything has been spoken, I ...... I...... What do people in the world think of me now? How should I face the world? They're going to war with me, you say, it's a trifle? ”

Guo Xu blushed and shouted.

"Your Majesty, this is a trivial matter. Isn't this to be expected? The old minister thought that the emperor should understand this. Why do you have such a big temper? Those people are hiding in the mountains and becoming bandits, what else? The emperor of Jiangshan Sheji has it, don't they are allowed to make a noise? Lu Zhongtian frowned.

"Exactly, all this is to be expected. The opinion of the people of the world, why should the emperor care? If you care about what the people of the world think, then the emperor will not be at peace for a moment. They love to think and think. The emperor doesn't have to face them, the emperor is in the palace, and he can't face it if he wants to. Yang Jun said in a deep voice.

Guo Xu heard the frivolous ridicule in his words, and said coldly and angrily: "I am not as open-minded as you. I told you a long time ago that we need to cut the grass to the roots. There are just some bandits in Funiu Mountain, why be afraid? I want you to exterminate Funiu Mountain and kill Guo Bing's father and son and Lin Jue, but you just won't. brought so many soldiers and horses to pursue, but returned empty-handed. Especially Yang Shumi. The leader led the pursuit for a long time, but turned around at the foot of Fangcheng Mountain. I don't know what you're thinking. ”

Lu Zhongtian heard the accusation in Guo Xu's words, and led tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to pursue but suffered a big loss. It was quite witty to return to Beijing in time, Yang Jun, an old thing, was very shrewd, and he didn't fight Lin Jue and them at all. After chasing Fangcheng Mountain, he returned. He knows how to protect himself very wisely, and he doesn't suffer at all.

"Your Majesty, the old minister is indeed not Lin Jue's opponent. But the old man is not a leader, and the old minister is not ashamed. Guo Binglin felt that they couldn't become the climate, and they posted these notices to create momentum and disturb the emperor's heart. The emperor doesn't have to deal with him. At most, they quarrel a few words, and that's it, let's take care of him. The emperor doesn't need to be so impetuous. "Lu Zhongtian said.

Yang Jun's words were not so polite.

"Your Majesty, the old minister led the army to the Fangcheng Pass, but at that time, they had already defeated the soldiers of the Sizhou Mansion who were intercepted by the bandits of Luoyan Valley in Funiu Mountain. The old minister could no longer stop him from retreating into the Funiu Mountain. There is no other way but to retreat. Your Majesty, the old minister has led the army to fight for so many years, and he has not been accused of slacking off the army and cowardly, does the emperor mean that the old minister is slacking off and cowardly the enemy? The old minister can't afford such an accusation, so please make it clear to the emperor. ”

Guo Xu also realized that he had lost his temper, and Shicai was indeed a little unscrupulous. When he was a little embarrassed, Lu Zhongtian smiled and said, "Yang Shumi, the emperor definitely didn't mean that. The emperor just hated Lin Jue and them, and he wanted to kill them all, so he said something like that. It wasn't meant to accuse us. Yang Shumi didn't have to care. ”

Yang Jun nodded and said, "I don't care, I'm just afraid that the emperor will have some pimples in his heart." I have the same opinion as Lu Xiang, don't bother with them, they can make a fuss. ”

"No!" Guo Xu frowned and shouted: "Absolutely not." When I ascended the throne, these people began to make a fuss, and if I ignored them, others would think that I was at a loss, or they were afraid of them. I can't tolerate them. They will seek death, and I will fulfill them. ”

Lu Zhongtian was stunned and said, "What does the emperor mean...... Want to send troops to attack Funiu Mountain? ”

Yang Jun frowned and said, "Attack the mountain...... I'm afraid it's not necessary. As far as I know, the Luoyan Valley of Funiu Mountain is well defended, and we feel the details of the mountain

It is said that the cottages in Funiu Mountain are heavily defended. Numerous fortifications and arrow towers were built in the various passages into the pass. We are not good at fighting between mountains, and it is easy for us to suffer their losses. Your Majesty, you don't need to be so excited. ”

Guo Xu sneered: "You are afraid of this and that, but I am not afraid." My Great Zhou has millions of soldiers, and I am still afraid of bandits? If these people are not cut off, I will not be scolded as incompetent. You are worried about this, you are worried about that, and you will not go and eradicate them. It's okay, I am the one who drives the expedition. I will lead my troops to level Funiu Mountain, and let them know the fate of opposing me. I won't allow them to hide in the mountains. ”

"What? Driving a personal expedition? No, you can't. ”

"Absolutely not, the emperor should not be impulsive!"

Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun were startled and hurriedly said.

"I have made up my mind, and no one can stop it. Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun, do you understand? I'm willing, I've decided! No one needs to say more. Immediately mobilize 50,000 horses and cavalry, together with the soldiers and horses around Funiu Mountain, and I will personally lead the army there three days later. Do you understand? You can step down. Guo Xu shouted loudly.

Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun's faces were ugly, they frowned for a long time, and finally bowed down and said, "The old ministers will obey the order." ”

Guo Xu was worried that Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun would refuse to obey the order. Seeing the soft attitude of the two, I didn't feel relieved. After all, they still let them bow down, although they were extremely reluctant, but they were the emperor and their authority was supreme, and they didn't have the courage to disobey.

But in fact, for Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun, it is not that they have the courage to disobey, but because Guo Bing and his son and Lin Jue have already raised their flags against each other, and it is indeed time to completely solve this matter. If they are left to toss and turn unchecked, it will cause more trouble.

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A month passed in a hurry, after the oath meeting, since the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, there have been green forest heroes from all over the country and the people of the rivers and lakes have come to Funiu Mountain to attach. Although it is only three or two, it is not a large group of soldiers and horses, but it can't stand it, there are all the time every day, and there is an endless stream. Nearly 100 people came every day, and at most more than 500 people came a day, which was a collective from a cottage in Northwest China.

The valley of the wild goose rejoiced, seeing that the soldiers and horses were constantly expanding, according to this trend, in less than half a year, the number of the wild goose army will double.

Lin Jue was not carried away by such a situation. The increase in strength and the increase in soldiers and horses are of course what I want, but this also brings many problems. It is not a question of military salaries and supplies, the grain in Funiu Mountain has been piled up into a mountain, and in the past few years, Luoyan Valley has produced a large amount of grain, and the reserves are sufficient, and it is not a problem for tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in the four towns of Funiu Mountain to eat for three or five years. Lin Jue was worried about something else.

First, most of the people who defected are heroes in the rivers and lakes, and whether these people can abide by the military regulations of the Luoyan Army and the rules of Dazhai is the biggest problem. The people who defected were mixed, and it was hard to guarantee that they would do something that violated military discipline and military regulations.

Second, with such a big recruitment of troops, it is impossible for the imperial court not to react without any reaction. The most terrifying point is that a large number of meticulous works have been infiltrated into the Luoyan Valley by recruiting troops and horses, not only will various information such as the strength and defense deployment in the Luoyan Valley be leaked, but if these people make trouble in the village at a critical time, it will be extremely tricky.