"Is there such a thing?"

The crowd's jaws almost dropped.

"How did you know about such a confidential matter?" Questions were raised.

"Didn't I be called over by General Yang the day before yesterday for questioning? I happened to pass by the door of General Li Chang and Li Da, and heard him talking to his subordinates. ”

"He said that the imperial city may be breached soon, he followed the three princes to rebel, and there must be no good end at that time, in order not to affect his family, he must immediately arrange for his wife and children to go out of the city, so that they can go as far as they can."

After listening to his words, several people fell silent.

After a while, someone said excitedly: "Last night, the North City Gate did open, and a carriage drove out, followed by five or six people on horseback, it seems that it is General Li's family." ”

"So, is that true? The third prince is the one who rebelled, and we were all deceived by him, and we inadvertently became a thief? ”

"Alas~" Jiang Tianba slapped his thigh hard and made a gesture of chagrin, "It's miserable, it's dead!" ”

When several people saw him like this, they were all resentful and remorseful, and almost beat their chests.

It's not that they value the word justice, or how loyal they are to the emperor, but now that the situation is critical, the Nanyang army will come in at any time, and they will die at any time.

Everyone is a person who is old and young, even if he is a bachelor, he doesn't want to die, joining the army is nothing more than to make a living, and if he is a little self-motivated, he is just to get an official and a half-job, who wants to put his life into it?

"How's that for good? We can't afford to sit still! ”

"Yes, we were deceived, we are all loyal to the emperor, and we have no objection, we can't just die!"

A few people nodded in agreement, but after thinking about it for a long time, they couldn't think of a way to save themselves.

At this time, Jiang Tianba suddenly said: "I have a way, but it's a bit risky. ”

"What's the solution? Say it quickly! Everyone looked at him, their eyes full of hope.

Jiang Tianba asked them to surround and whispered: "Let's secretly tell the truth to others, first completely mess up the morale of the army, and then send someone to negotiate with the commander of the Nanyang Army, and strive to surrender on the initiative, maybe we can be lenient when the time comes?" ”

"If you can, of course it's good, but in case the Third Prince or General Li knows......"

Everyone was worried that before they could surrender, they would be executed by the third prince.

That would be even less worthwhile.

Jiang Tianba said: "You don't need to worry about this, the matter can spread all over the camp in one night, the third prince can't kill everyone, right?" ”

"That's right, once the rumors spread, no one knows who it came from at the beginning, even if the third prince wants to investigate, I'm afraid that he will have more than enough heart and not enough power."

After everyone thought it through, they decided to adopt Jiang Tianba's proposal, and quickly dispersed, each spreading rumors.

The idea of using rumors to destroy the army's heart was certainly not something that Jiang Tianba, a rough man, could think of, and the person behind it was Mu Liancheng, who set up the bureau.

Since he was framed for murder last time, and Mu Liancheng defended him and tried his best to return his innocence, he willingly followed him, and this time risking his life to do things, but also to repay the original saving grace.

The rumors of the three princes slandering the crown prince and imprisoning the emperor really spread throughout the army overnight, and by the morning of the next day, even the people in the city heard about it and talked about it.

Rumors spread all over the sky, and the people privately accused the three princes of bringing disaster to the country and the people.

But he didn't dare to say it openly, because after Mu Beituo heard the rumors, he sent a forbidden army to patrol the city, but anyone who talked about him was not forgiven.

Although this kind of intimidation can play a certain role, it is only useful for ordinary people, and the tens of thousands of soldiers in the Shangchun camp are different, once the riot starts, the consequences will be fatal to Mu Beituo.

Therefore, Mu Beituo was anxious and restless all day.

In the evening, the voice of the palace people suddenly came from outside the palace: "The third prince of Qiqi, Song Langzhong asks to see you." ”

Lang Zhong is Song Yifeng's official position in the Ministry of War, and everyone is used to calling him Song Gongzi, so Mu Beituo didn't react when he heard it, and roared irritably: "What Lang Zhong? Tell him to get out! ”

The palace man hesitated for a moment and explained: "It is Song Yifeng, the son of Song Taifu, who said that there is a way to solve the current predicament for the prince. ”

"Oh?" Mu Beituo immediately changed his face and said happily: "Then invite him in." ”

He returned to the bookcase and sat down, and after a while, Song Yifeng slowly walked in.

"I've seen the three princes!"

"No need to be polite." Mu Beituo raised his hand and couldn't wait to ask: "You said that there is a way to solve the dilemma, but is it true?" ”

Song Yifeng bowed his head and said: "Yes, Chen and Ouyang Ye joined the army in the north a few years ago, and they experienced life and death together, so we can be said to have a fateful friendship." ”

"I believe that as long as I go to persuade the prince to be a high-ranking official, he will be willing to switch to your camp."

"Really?" Mu Beituo was overjoyed, and the whole person was excited.

But then his eyes dimmed again, and a hint of suspicion appeared in his eyes.

"If you have a way, why didn't you tell this king earlier? Do you have to come at this critical moment? ”

Song Yifeng showed a sly smile and lightly opened his thin lips: "Sending charcoal in the snow is enough to make the prince remember Weichen's merits." ”

Hearing this, Mu Beituo's eyes turned red with anger, this Song Yifeng dared to calculate him like this!

Maybe I'll use him first, and then settle the account later.

"Whatever reward you want, just ask for it, and when this king ascends to the throne in the future, it will surely satisfy you."

Song Yifeng pulled the corners of his lips, and his mouth was filled with a triumphant smile.

"Weichen is not a greedy person, as long as the prince gives a hereditary marquis, it is enough."

The Song family is a scholarly family, and it is very famous in the capital and even Dayan, although it has been an official for generations, no one has ever worshiped the prime minister.

First, this is because the Great Yan Kingdom attaches great importance to military force and light on literature, and most of the titles are awarded through military merits, and few civil officials can obtain the title of earl or above.

Second, the Song family has been honest for generations, only focusing on doing things, not greedy for fame and fortune, and does not care about any title, which can be said to be a clear stream in the court.

Like Song Yifeng, who took the initiative to ask for a knighthood, may not have appeared in the past hundred years.

Mu Beituo sneered: "You don't look like the descendants of the Song family at all, no wonder your father doesn't want to recognize you as a son anymore." ”

"That's my father and my ancestors are pedantic and old-fashioned, they value the so-called reputation too much, I'm different, what I value more is the actual benefits, whoever can give me benefits, I will die for whom."

Song Yifeng was not ashamed of his behavior at all, but spoke eloquently.

Mu Beituo raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh? Then what if after you went to see Ouyang Ye, he threw out more tempting conditions on behalf of the prince? Will you also turn away and betray the king for practical gain? ”

"Naturally, this is impossible." Song Yifeng immediately replied, "The minister and the prince have already broken up, and he humiliated him in the prince's mansion before, how can he really let me go?" ”

"Even if I am willing to let go of my personal grudges for the sake of the overall situation now, he will kill me in the future, so I won't find a dead end for myself."

Only then did Mu Beituo dispel his suspicions about this person.

"If only you could think of that! Now you and I are in the same boat, and if this king is planted, you will also die, so you are not only solving problems for this king, but also for yourself. ”

Song Yifeng said: "The minister understands, and this is also the main reason why the minister took the initiative to ask for help. ”

"Okay, then you can go to the Nanyang military camp to meet Ouyang Ye around midnight tonight!"

In the middle of the night, Song Yifeng walked out of the Nancheng Gate and went straight to the Nanyang military camp, Ouyang Ye met with him privately and talked for several hours.

It wasn't until it was almost dawn that Song Yifeng rushed back to the city.

didn't have time to go back to the house to rest for a while, and was called into the palace by Mu Beituo.

"How did you talk to Ouyang Ye?"

Song Yifeng smiled indifferently and replied: "Don't worry, as Weichen expected, Ouyang Ye was moved when he heard that the prince was willing to make him a general and give him a marquis." ”

"At first, he was very hesitant, but after some persuasion from the minister, he finally agreed to serve the prince."

Mu Beituo excitedly took the case, but realized that Song Yifeng was still in front of him, and quickly retracted his joyful expression.

"Good! Song Gongzi, you have made a great contribution this time, and this king will definitely be rewarded in the future! ”

Song Yifeng smiled but did not speak.

Mu Beituo pondered for a moment, and then said: "You go to the Nanyang military camp again tonight, inform Ouyang Ye, and ask him to arrange troops at the gates of each city to defend the Beijing division, in case there are any more local troops coming to sneak attack." ”

Song Yifeng chuckled lightly and said, "The prince wants to use the Nanyang Army as a shield, but I'm afraid that Ouyang Ye won't agree." ”

Why didn't he say yes? If you want to benefit from this king, you have to show sincerity first! Mu Beituo said confidently.

Song Yifeng sneered in his heart, people like Mu Beituo always think that others are stupid, only he is shrewd, but if he is not afraid of his power, who is willing to do it at a loss?

Ouyang Ye still had a choice at this time, and there was no reason for people to sacrifice their own people to please him.

"I understand Ouyang Ye's character, he attaches great importance to his subordinates, glory and wealth must be ranked behind those soldiers, if the prince has to force Ouyang Ye, last night's efforts will be in vain, the minister advises you to think twice, otherwise you will fail."

"You ......" Mu Beituo glared at him angrily, his chest doubled, as if his eyebrows and hair were about to stand up.

But now he has to rely on Song Yifeng to win over Ouyang Ye, success or failure is here, so no matter how angry he is, he has to endure it.

"Okay, so what do you say you should do?"

Song Yifeng thought for a while and said, "It's not impossible to let the Nanyang Army guard the capital, but at least we should leave a way for them to retreat." ”

"What do you mean?"

"Does the prince know why when the Nanyang Army attacked the Shangchun camp that night, the Shangchun camp suffered so heavy casualties?" Song Yifeng analyzed in a gentle tone.

"In addition to being defenseless, it was also because the city gate was closed, and the soldiers were locked outside the city with no way out, and many people fled outside the city gate in panic, but could not enter, and were killed by the enemy in the dark."