Zhang Jin rushed into the Jinyang Palace and urgently asked to see His Majesty the Emperor.

In the Wenhua Palace, Emperor Chen Kefu had just gotten up, and the sky was not yet fully bright, and there was still a fog outside. When the emperor heard that Zhang Jin was coming, he immediately rushed to the Yihua Hall in his clothes.

The two of them were talking while drinking white porridge with a few side dishes.

"We have received news that Shen Luoyan is currently mobilizing troops and horses on a large scale, and in the name of winter drills outside, there are more than 300,000 soldiers and horses that can be mobilized. Almost all the armies in Jiangnan are already mobilizing, and more than 500,000 people have been mobilized. ”

Chen Kefu's face was solemn, and he would come whatever he was afraid of, "Do you know the direction of their attack?" ”

"According to our speculation, this time Shen Luoyan definitely saw that we were going to fight with the Turks, so he took advantage of the fire to rob. According to Yichen's speculation, they are most likely to attack Huainan. The reliable information of the spies was that the two major ferries of the Yangtze River, Quarshidu and Guazhou, had secretly gathered a large number of troops and collected ships day and night, and it was very likely that Nan Chen would cross the river in two ways and make a northern expedition. However, in addition, the intelligence discovered by Governor Hu Haidu showed that Shen Luoyan was also increasing his troops in the direction of Panyang and Linchuan, and there was a great possibility of attacking the Jiujiang counties. Now there are two lines of soldiers and horses, the Northern Expedition is hidden in the dark, and the one that is preparing to attack Jiujiang is in the Ming. One is bright and one is dark, but it makes it impossible for subordinates to guess which way is virtual and which way is real. ”

Chen Kefu was a little unhappy and said: "With the emptiness of our defense in Jiangxi, Anwei and Jiangsu provinces now, it is difficult to guarantee that Shen Luoyan will not want to attack on a large scale, and the troops are divided into multiple routes. There were more than 300,000 troops. It is very likely that Shen Luoyan will fight on both the western and northern fronts. ”

If only it had been six months ago. Not to mention Shen Luoyan's 300,000 army of the Northern Expedition, even if there are another 300,000, Chen Kefu doesn't have to worry. After all, the Yangtze River defense line is not only a natural danger for the Jiangnan Imperial Court, but Dachen can also be used to defend against Nanchen. However, at present, the imperial court Huainan is empty, but it is a little difficult to deal with. Both Huainan and Jiangxi are likely to be the targets of Nanchen this time, and it is obviously difficult for Chen Jun to defend on both sides at the moment.

"Zhang Jin, how has Feng Ang in Lingnan performed recently?"

Lingnan was originally the territory of Feng Xian's two families, and after Feng Ang surrendered, Chen Ke restored Feng Ang as the governor and governor of Guangxi. Feng Wan was the governor of Guangdong, Xian Jin, the leader of Baiyue, was the governor of Vietnam, and Xian Ne was the governor of Hainan. On the surface, except for Feng An, the other three were only governors in charge of civil affairs. The provincial army was served by a general appointed by Da Chen. However, due to the distance of the emperor of Tiangao, Da Chen's actual control over Lingnan is not strong, and in the territory of these four provinces in Lingnan, the real emperor of Lingnan is still Feng An.

Da Chen wants to fight with Nan Chen, and now he has to rely on the soldiers and horses of the Baiyue Tu tribe in Lingnan. However, Feng Ang has always been a speculator, and Chen Kefu really doesn't have much trust in him.

"Some time ago, after the imperial court transferred from Lingnan the government troops and sailors who had been stationed in various Lingnan provinces, Feng An's attitude towards the imperial court has changed somewhat. Last time, Nan Chen sent Shan Xiongxin to the south to conquer Lingnan, but Feng Ang avoided it without fighting. Blindly preserve strength. If His Majesty plans to transfer the native soldiers from Lingnan to the north, I am afraid that Feng Ang will not be honest and obedient. Feng Ang is a wall-riding faction, shaking his head grass, and he is not enough to achieve great things, but he is unwilling to live in others. Now our court is going to fight a decisive battle with the Turks, and the future is uncertain, but I am afraid that he will be more and more wavering. ”

"Lingnan is not available, so the imperial court will not be able to deal with both the Turks and Nanchen this time. Huainan and Jiangxi, the imperial court can only protect one at most. Bao Huai Nan. Jiangxi is not guaranteed, although Jiangxi is small, but it is stuck in the east and west center of Nanchen, and it is connected to the four provinces of Lingnan, which is really a strategic place. It must not be lost. Jiangxi can be protected, and Huainan is difficult to defend. Jianghuai is the barrier of the Central Plains, and if Huainan is lost, it is possible to lose Shandong, which is on the first line of Surabaya. Even Luoyang, Kyoto, will be exposed to Nan Chen, when there will be Turks in the north and Nan Chen in the south, and it will be dangerous to attack from both sides. ”…,

Zhang Jin took out a few pieces of paper from his arms and said to Chen Kefu: "Your Majesty, there is a strange matter, the minister has not been able to fully find out, but maybe I can give Your Majesty some help." ”

Chen Kefu took the pieces of paper and wondered, "What is this?" ”

"Last night, Shen Yi, the second son of Shen Faxing, who was stationed in Changlin City, Jianghannan County, suddenly secretly entered Xiangyang and asked to see General Lu Shishen. He told General Lu that as long as the imperial court and His Majesty guaranteed the safety of his territory, supported him with a batch of grain and grass equipment, and supported him to inherit the throne of King Wu, he was willing to give way to the territory and let our army go directly south to seize the two counties of Yiling and Nanjun. He promised that he would not send troops to stop him, and he was willing to make it easier. ”

Chen Kefu was shocked, "What is he going to do?" The border between Yiling County and Padang is an important place to defend Padang. Jiangling in Nanjun is the center of Jianghan. And if I remember correctly, Shen Faxing is still in Jiangling. Did he do this because he wanted to kill his father with a sword?'

Zhang Jin chuckled: "Your Majesty is focused on the war in the north, and he knows less about the affairs in the south. A few days ago, Yang Xian's troops sent two routes, one way to attack Shuzhong, and one south from Badong to attack Jianghan. Dong Chun led 50,000 troops out of Badong to attack Yichang, claiming to be 150,000, but Shen Faxing personally went to Yichang to supervise the battle, but he was defeated in a battle, and he was seriously injured. Shen Faxing was too seriously injured, if he hadn't relied on ginseng and other precious medicinal materials to hang, he would have died a long time ago. But even if you hang it, you won't have a few days to live. Shen Faxing has five sons, all of whom are now adults, and they all unify the army. Although the prince Shen Lun was established early, he was weak and lacking in courage. The other four are also some gentlemen from a family, and none of them are decent. The Shen family has a Shen Luoyan who is resourceful, but unfortunately she is a woman. The five sons of the Shen family have always been fighting openly and secretly, and the generals in the army have long been under the command of each brother. ”

Now Shen Faxing can't live for a few days, and the brothers are anxious. Shen Faxing's surprise was to let his eldest son Shen Lun succeed him, and asked the four leading troops outside to return to Jiangling for reinforcements, and swore allegiance to Shen Lun. But after receiving the order, several sons refused to obey the order, and Shen Yu, the fifth son in Chuyang, also mobilized the troops under his command to Jiangling with the support of the generals Chen Guoren and Sun Shihan, obviously wanting to come hard. This second son, Shen Wei, saw that he had no name and no strength like the fifth child, so he was unwilling, of course he would come up with a strange trick. ”

"What about Shen Luoyan? She is now sitting in Jiankang and supervising the country, holding more than 300,000 troops in her hands, commanding half of the territory, who does she support? ”

"I heard that Shen Luoyan had a bad relationship with the brothers of the Shen family, and Shen Luoyan left home for a few years to participate in Wagang, but he also ran away because of discord with his father and brother at home. In the past few years, Shen Luoyan has returned to the Shen family and performed outstandingly, and his status in the Shen family is even higher than that of the brothers. The five brothers were very dissatisfied with this capable sister, it was these brothers who proposed to let Shen Luoyan marry you, but then it didn't work out, and they went around everywhere, wanting to marry their sister out of the Shen family. You said that they treated her like this, how could Shen Luoyan help them? What's more, now that Shen Luoyan is separated by us in Jiangdong, he just wants to lead his troops westward, but he can't get by. ”

There was a sound of footsteps, and Chen Lei, the chief of the guard, walked in: "Your Majesty, the guards outside have come to report that there are special service officials who want to see General Zhang." ”

"Your Majesty, the minister will come as soon as he goes." Zhang Jin got up and said.

A moment later, Zhang Jin hurried back.

"What's going on?"

"Shen Faxing is dead!" Zhang Jin's tone was also a little complicated when he said this, Shen Faxing can be described as a hero in the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, he started his army very early, but he has been holding on until now, once occupying three points of the world, in terms of fame, he is not as loud as Wang Shichong, Li Mi, etc., but in terms of strength, he is not worse than them. No one could have imagined that such a hero would die in the end because of a first-class arrow. …,

"Exactly the news?" Chen Kefu asked, Chen Kefu has never had a good impression of this uncle who put his father under house arrest and secretly usurped the Chen dynasty, but he also knew that if Shen Faxing really died at this time, it would also mean that many things would change.

"The source is very reliable," Zhang Jin replied calmly, without clearly explaining the source of the information, saying bluntly: "The exact time of death is unknown, but it was probably last night." At present, Shen Yu has already waved his army into Jiangling City, and I heard that Shen Faxing vomited blood and died after hearing the news that Shen Yu led a large army to fight for the throne. ”

"How is Jiang Lingcheng doing now? Shen Lun watched his younger brother seize the throne like this? ”

"I heard that Shen Yu bribed several generals around Shen Faxing, and they opened the city gate to let Shen Yu's army enter the city. Shen Lun led his troops to battle, but was killed by Shen Yu in the army. Shen Lun and Shen Faxing's subordinates are now dead or surrendering, Jiang Ling has been pacified in the middle of the night, and Shen Yu has already controlled Jiang Ling City and inherited King Wu. It is reported that Shen Yu is not satisfied with the title of King Wu, and plans to depose Emperor Nanchen and officially become emperor in three days! ”

Hearing that Shen Yu wanted to abolish his father's position as Emperor Nanchen and usurp the throne, Chen Kefu couldn't help but sneer a few times. A hero like Shen Faxing has never been in a hurry to usurp the throne and become the emperor, Shen Yu is still so bold, he admires him a little and doesn't know whether he is alive or dead.

"What about the other brothers of the Shen family? What reaction? ”

"The second child has already hidden in Xiangyang, the third child has retreated to Jiangxia, and the fourth child has also retreated to Baling. It seems that none of the three brothers accept the fifth brother's move to seize the throne, the second brother wants to borrow our hand to seize the throne, and the third and fourth brothers want to join forces to deal with the fifth child. However, there is intelligence that Dong Chun has finished resting, and the army set off and continues to move south, preparing to attack Jiangling City. The fifth child is in Gangneung, and it is estimated that there will be no stable days left. Zhang Jin said with a smile.

Chen Kefu nodded: "Shen Faxing is dead, but the Shen family still has a Shen Luoyan, and the sons of the Shen family are not enough to remember, but Dong Chun's soldiers and horses have to be careful." Yang Jun turned over this time and took three bars in a row, we must not let him take Jiang Han again. You immediately send an order to Lu Shishen in Xiangyang, asking him to agree to Shen Wei's request, secretly send troops to capture Jiangling, and then send Shen Wei to Taiyuan after the matter is completed. Tell Lu Shishen that Jiang Ling must not fall into the hands of Dong Chun, and ask Marshal Zhang Zhongjian to transfer a naval division to reinforce General Lu Shishen. Now that we have occupied Xiangyang, only by having Jiang Ling again, the land of Jianghan can be controlled by us. As soon as the war in the north stops, all parts of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River will belong to our Dachen. ”

"Yes, the minister!" (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )