In Chang'an, the Chinese envoy Mu Haogu, who came all the way to come back to his fate, also brought the news that the Taiping thieves rejected Zhao'an and detained all the members of the mission.

"It's good to refuse, it's good to refuse."

Lu Xi, the prime minister who was in charge of the political hall, was speaking coldly to his henchmen and allies.

"If it's not like this, how can it show the wolf ambition of the person behind him and the insatiable desire to swallow the sky, and follow me to see Tian Gong, be sure to turn all the stakeholders in this over at the moment of the Son of Heaven."

However, after a few hours, Lu Xi returned from Ouchi with some hesitation, and severely reprimanded him and left and right not to mention this matter again. Because, next to his ears there was still a voice from the eldest father who was close to the Son of Heaven, and it was rare to go against the normal state of silence:

"Lu Zisheng, do you know what it means to take care of the overall situation. This is a big matter, even the miscellaneous family can't afford it."

"If you say that Eryang has Yu culture and thoughts, and Zheng and Cui can be Wang Shichong's pattern, then what has become of the miscellaneous family who has served each other since childhood, and what has become of the Holy Lord. Do you dare to compare yourself with the Yu scribes? ”

"As the head of the ministers, I don't think about how to worship the Son of Heaven and meet the needs of the military plan, but I am always entangled in these things that catch the wind and shadows... Then I have no reason to stop Yang Fuguang's invitation and let Zheng Wentai come back to sort out the financial plans for the imperial court. ”

"From the beginning of spring, the food and rice of civil and military officials have begun to delay; Daying、The left and right Tibetan treasury are already beyond their means.,If it drags on, even the supply of the Ouchi and the expenditure of the Shence army will have to be.。。 There's a mess. ”

"Aren't you trying your best to raise a thousand miles as a military task, no matter what means and connections you use to supervise him, and no matter how old and paralyzed he is, as long as he has a breath to take office again, he will transfer the wealth of the southeast and the offerings of the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River to Beijing as soon as possible. If not, I can only follow the advice, and choose another person to take on the big responsibility. ”

So, he could only be speechless and replody in a cold sweat.

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The territory of Jiangzhou (now Jiujiang City, Jiangxi) was already a boiling and noisy scene, with the collection of rebel troops and banners along the land and water, the outside of Xunyang City turned into a sea of people and horses.

The camp they formed together alone was enough to stretch for more than ten miles along the riverbank; However, where there are so-called people, there will naturally be dissent and disputes, not to mention that these local rebels scattered between Jiangdong and Jiangxi and Zhejiang, with their own origins, are not harmonious with each other, and even have a lot of old grudges;

Then, in order to add the order of first come, first served, the size of each other's strength, the new and old qualifications in the rebel army, and the position of the camp, the corresponding supply priority, there will inevitably be a lot of right and wrong and grievances.

Therefore, just every day, I don't know how many contradictions and conflicts are born, and even from group brawls with fists and feet, to all-armed martial arts with swords facing each other. Then, before they turned around and wanted to use their bows and arrows, they were pressed down by the patrol team from the Great General's Mansion in the city.

And on the famous scenic spot by the river, Xunyang Tower, there is also a lot of taste of demons dancing wildly; Between the stairs upstairs and downstairs, the terraces, and the corridors, there are drunken or red-faced and red-eyed figures everywhere;

The inscriptions of famous artists of the past dynasties, such as Bai Juyi's "Xunyang Building" left by Bai Juyi, and Wei Yingwu's "Dengjun Jijing Shizhu Ji Huainan Children", were removed from the wall board by people who were drunk and dizzy, and used as a temporary table case with messy wine and food.

And the top floor, where the location and view are the best, has also been cordoned off and used for special banquets.

"What is too peaceful, it's really something that doesn't know how to lift. It was in vain for the Yellow King's effort. There is still a face to be allied with the Yellow King. ”

At the banquet held by Shang Rang, the deputy head of the rebel army, someone shouted loudly.

"If the void monk really dares to come, I will wait for the thirty-nine brothers, the one hundred and eighty generals, and drown him with a mouthful of foam."

"That's it, what is that virtual monk, I heard that when he was in Guangfu, he was just a rogue who had a meal but not a meal, thanks to the appreciation of the Yellow King, he was able to come out, and now he is so ungrateful."

"Where was Mr. Shang when he broke off the army in Hawthorn Mountain. Now that he is like a dog, he claims to be the master of an army, and the Yellow King invites him to come and compare with the general manager, so he is not afraid of chilling the hearts of the old brothers. ”

"It's good to say a few words, but the grain and grass in the General's Mansion at the moment are given by him. I don't know how much I will depend on one or two in the future."

There are also people who persuade half-truths and half-truths.

"So what, even if he comes, I dare to say it to my face. This bit of money and grain is nothing compared to the huge chassis and benefits outside the mountains. Believe me if I don't spit on his face. ”

"I've seen it through, this guy is a guy who will only follow the Yellow King's army to pick up cheap and take advantage. You don't see that the officers and soldiers under him have not fought much, but they have already grabbed many brothers' territory in the rear. ”

"That's right, why are we fighting to the death with the officers and soldiers, but his people can sit back and enjoy their success... Just take some money, food, cloth and silk, and you can exchange the good things we desperately grabbed. ”

"Enough is enough, you're drunk and talking nonsense. There is really a shadow of midges flying over, and there is no impermeable wall in the world. When your words reached the ears of King Huang, did you still think better? ”

At this time, someone finally remembered the stake and hurriedly stopped the conversation

"Isn't it in vain that the manager entertains everyone?"

However, for these nonsense and boastful words, Shang Rang, who was at the top, only raised his eyebrows, but did not say anything more according to his previous temperament. After all, after the battle of Shinshu this time, his subordinates were also killed and wounded, and more than a dozen veterans were dead or disabled, and they had to make up the number by pulling the heads of new people in these places.

And he also understood in his heart that most of the people present were newcomers who had never seen the kind and black-hearted methods; Therefore, he just followed the meaning and atmosphere of the host of his feast, and said some pleasing words. But his feelings about the situation here are also complicated.

Although he was naturally a little angry and dissatisfied with the fact that the virtual monk could be tied with himself for the title of deputy chief administrator; But after hearing that the other party rejected the kindness granted by the Yellow King, he was also a little gloating and relieved; However, in retrospect, it is also inevitable that there is some secret speculation and speculation.

After all, this is something that he values, and the other party doesn't care about it, and it won't make people feel comfortable. What's more, the other party used to be an inconspicuous existence under his own hands, and even relied on himself to be able to promote and emerge; Now it has been repeatedly compared with his own family, how can it not be willing and convincing.

Or from another point of view, as long as the other party continues to mix well, it will become more prominent and solidified that he, a Shangguan who has recruited the other party to give up, has criticized and praised in terms of not knowing people and missing good talents. So in the face of Huang Chao, who insisted on inviting the other party to join the alliance, he simply couldn't see it out of sight and found an excuse to avoid this matter.

After all, for an old rebel high-ranking like him, other rumors and word of mouth can be put aside for the time being; Only the people and horses that are directly grasped in their hands are the safest and most reliable. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but drift his vision to the distant river.

And in the distance at the mouth of the river, the large and small river boats of the rebel navy that had just been rebuilt were also practicing the formation on the water in a decent manner, and from time to time a faint shout broke out.

"I am Sula, and I am called Lucky Sula."

And on one of the old red horse boats, which was gradually falling behind, a figure with a head wrapped in a shabby leather jacket was also boasting and drawing a big pie to his subordinates.

"Because of all the difficulties and dangers that escaped death, you are blessed to follow me. As long as you obediently listen to my orders, even if you want to drink wine and eat meat in the future, it's no problem to change to a big ship... ”

"So hurry up and row hard for me, and go up with the team to have enough food to eat today. Otherwise, you can only accompany me to drink the porridge water at the bottom of the pot, and I don't even have a chance to roast the fire. After a few times, we're only going to get weaker and weaker. ”

"Boat. Boat... Boat.. Ahh

However, a thin soldier rocking at the stern of the boat could not help but stammer

"What's the boat, why don't you hurry up and keep up? In the future, I will think of a good ship. ”

Sula, who was the head of the fleet, couldn't help but glare at him and shouted.

At this time, the other people on the boat couldn't help but shout, and then the team leader Sula couldn't help but turn around, only to see many sail shadows on the river from the southeast.

"Boats, so many boats..."

"Oh no, that's the official army coming to attack."

Because, on these seemingly huge armed warships, the flag of the Danyang Navy Division was waving, and behind the baffle on the side of the ship was full of soldiers wearing armor and holding bows and crossbows.

At this moment, the fleet of the naval forces that slowly distanced themselves from them also sounded the horn of encountering the enemy and fighting one after another, and in the midst of countless sail ropes turning and splashing oars like a forest, they slowly turned their heads to make a downward trend to meet the attack.

"Su Tou'er, what should we do?"

And on this lone red horse ship, more than a dozen shipwrights and soldiers, all focused their eyes on Sula, who was known as being born and dying countless times.

"It doesn't matter, we have a lot of ships in the navy, and we should occupy the upper echelons. We just need to get out of the way and follow the brigade to meet it... ”

Sula, who was up and down in her heart, comforted her repeatedly.

So after half an hour, Sulla, who had been in a hurry and had gone off the rails, and had finally turned around, could only see the rebel ships that had passed them one after another, and had already taken the lead of the official ships.

Then, these civilian and merchant ships were mercilessly scattered, broken and overturned in the collision and misalignment with the official and military warships; And the crowd of people shouting and screaming on the boat fell into the river like a boiling pot, tired and fluttering countless waves and white foam.

"Don't panic, don't mess around, this is just a small setback, we still have many boats behind us to fight."

At this moment, Sulla's face was already as earthy, but he still encouraged his subordinates.

"You see that they have been gathered together, and the officers and soldiers will no longer be able to rush."

After a while, the warships of the officers and soldiers who had broken through the chaotic front of the rebel sailors flew out again with many rockets, and some of them lit up the rebel ships that were close together; There were also swinging levers that swept over and shattered the boats that tried to get close into the waves.

"It doesn't matter, there are a lot of people on our rebel ship, as long as you get on the boat and help. There's a way. ”

And Sula, who was crying with a sad face, comforted herself.

As soon as he finished speaking, the rebel ships that had gathered together and resisted suddenly erupted into a terrible scream, as if they had suddenly lost their backbone, and began to row desperately and fled in all directions.

"By the way, I don't know what your water nature is."

Sulla, who had nothing to say, couldn't help but come up with such a sentence.

Then his men shouted and screamed loudly again, but there was a large river boat that was panicking, rushing diagonally towards their little red horse boat, which was only operated by more than a dozen people.

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"What kind of grass thieves and sailors, off the shore are just some local chickens and dogs."

On a warship of the official army painted with a colorful tiger riding the waves and swallowing clouds on the bow of the ship, Li Baozhen, the envoy of the Western Zhejiang Navy and the envoy of the Danyang Army, also shouted loudly from the ship's building

"The sons and daughters have all given me all my life, killed thieves and made meritorious contributions, served the court, and showed these thieves how powerful they were."

"As long as there is a Danyang sailor in one day, the grass thief will not think about crossing the river."

(End of chapter)