In recent years, the world has been in turmoil and wars.

The main reason is that Zhu Wen, who occupies most of Henan Province, is the result of the expansion of all around, especially his expansion in Hebei, which makes many people nervous.

For example, Li Keyong in Hedong, Liu Rengong in Youzhou, and other Jiedu envoys either allied with Zhu Wen or remained neutral.

This made it difficult for Li Keyong and Liu Rengong to sleep.

Li Keyong and Zhu Wen are dead, in addition to having a personal vendetta, his ambition to occupy Hebei is also an important reason.

In the second half of the fifth year, the siege of Zhu Wen by the towns had collapsed.

Huainan Yang Xing Mi Xu, Jingxiang, Jingnan and Hunan Ma Yin battled, Ma Yin's army was defeated and retreated to Hengzhou.

However, it is said that in Hongzhou, east of Hunan, there has long been an undercurrent.

Yuzhang City.

Zhennan Army Festival Degree Envoy Division.

The festival hall hangs the "Tiger Fighting Map".

It is said that when Zhong Chuan was young, he was brave and happy to hunt, and fought with the tiger one day, the tiger grabbed its shoulder, he tied its claws, did not let each other go, and called his subordinates to kill Fang Zhi.

After becoming famous, he drew a "tiger fighting picture" to warn future generations.

His son was overjoyed when he saw the picture, and wanted to imitate his bravery, but was reprimanded.

He said: "Wisdom and strategy in the world, don't follow my violent tiger." ”

The emotional son understands the opposite.

Since then, the "Tiger Fighting Map" has been hanging above the festival hall.

In the second half of the fifth year, when the war was raging in Hunan, Zhong Chuan felt unwell, but he didn't expect that after Yang Xingmi, Jiangbei, he fell completely ill.

Zhong Chuan, a good Buddha, made great contributions to the development of Buddhism throughout his life.

Not only that, but also advocate culture and education, so there is a saying that "Hongzhou has a Wenhou".

It is conceivable that he ruled the Zhennan Military District, and his literary style was at its peak, and many poets of the late Tang Dynasty came from Jiangxi. Naturally, his army lacks bloodiness and is not good at fighting.

But Zhong Chuan's old man is still nosy.

For example, Du Hong, who was to the west of him, occupied Eyue and was the envoy of the Wuchang army. This Du Hong not only took refuge in Zhu Wen, but also helped Zhong Chuan.

When Liu Cun attacked Du Hong, Zhong Chuan sent troops to help Du Hong, but Du Hong was still destroyed.

Frightened, he quickly retracted to Hongzhou.

In the Hunan War last year, he was afraid that the Jingnan army would defeat Tanzhou and his Hongzhou would be in danger, so he also sent troops to help Ma Yin.

As a result, Li Yuqi attacked Tanzhou and quickly drove Ma Yin to Hengyang.

The old man was unwell at this time, and was frightened by this, so he hurriedly asked the army to return to the flood control state.

In addition, at the end of the year, his health was deteriorating day by day, and he was disheartened.

It was not easy to survive the New Year, and after the fifteenth day of the first month, the Jiedu Mansion held the first meeting of the six years.

Half-leaning on the couch, Zhong Chuan's face was sallow and his breath was short.

The waiter next to him hurriedly gave him a bowl of soup and medicine.

The whole festival hall was filled with the smell of decoction.

The faces of the ministers in the hall were different.

Seeing the new generation of Huainan in the north of the river replacing the old people, the south and north of Hunan in the west are divided, and Wu Yue in the east is also thriving.

Look at your own Zhennan Army, which has jurisdiction over half of Jiangnan West Road, and everyone else has already sharpened their knives, but they worship Buddha all day long, drink and chant poetry.

Now the old lord is very sick, and looking at the situation, I am afraid that he will follow in the footsteps of Queen Wu.

Where do you go from here?

At this time, it is understandable that the employees under him have different intentions, and everyone has to think about themselves.

"Gentlemen, I ...... What should the Zhennan Army do? ”

Zhong Chuanqiang endured the itching in his throat and eyes, his face turned red, and then he finished speaking.

"Rest for a while, don't worry, I'll take care of it."

When the ministers saw that the old lord was sick like this, they were terrified.

"Father, I should urgently transfer troops to strictly prevent all parties from taking advantage of the situation to attack my Hongzhou."

The eldest son, Zhong Kuangshi, stood at the bottom and said eagerly.

Of course, he knew about his father's condition.

At this time, his biggest fear was that he would not be able to take over.

If anyone has any objections, what can they do to resist?!

"Ahem, ahem......"

A rapid cough made Zhong Chuan gasp for a long time.

"I ...... Look away......"

His words made many people unsure.

"When Jingnan went south, I thought Ma Yin would win, who knows, who knows......"

The people below get it.

At the beginning, the old lord sent troops to support Ma Yin, and he came back as soon as he left Hongzhou.

"I heard that King De ......"

He paused for a moment before continuing: "King De attacked from behind, and sure enough, I was blind. ”

I think that at the beginning, Li Yu ascended the throne as the emperor, and there was no feudal town in the world to recognize.

Including the Zhennan Army Festival Envoy Zhong Chuan.

He didn't look down on that little kid at all, and he wasn't in his radar.

Zhong has ruled the seven states of Jiangxi for more than 20 years, and the people are stable and the economy is prosperous. There is no war, and the lives of the common people are okay.

Although Lao Zhong did not participate in the Central Plains hegemony, he still paid attention to the situation at all times.

When did you pay attention to King De?

Yes, at the end of the previous year, King De escorted the tribute into Beijing, and he did such a big thing in the pass. At this time, Zhong Chuan realized that the Zhongxing of the Tang Dynasty was in King De.

He thought that King Germany would ascend to the throne in one fell swoop.

Who knows, King De actually returned to Nanyang and fought another battle with Zhu Wen.

Then came August, when Jing Nan fought with Lei Yangong and Ma Yin.

The result was unexpected, and the combined forces of Jingxiang and Jingnan won.

You must know that Jing Xiang was a soft persimmon in the past, and Zhu Wen pinched it if he wanted to. How did you become so tough now?!

Later analysis, behind this victory are the figure of King De.

Therefore, Zhong Chuan has a saying that he is blind today.

"My lord, I will first take care of my body, and everything will have ministers."

Sima Chen Xiang saw that Zhong Chuan was struggling to speak, and persuaded him to stop talking and hurry up to treat the disease.

"Alas......"

"My ......"

He shook his head.

"Although the Zhennan Army has been in my hands for more than 20 years, I know that my son can't keep this foundation......"

As soon as these words came out, Zhong Kuangshi, Chen Xiang and others were shocked.

Especially Zhong Kuangshi, he has long been salivating for succession. What to say now? I can't hold it?

Could it be that the father wants to pass on the throne to the second brother?

The second brother Kuang Fan is his biggest competitor.

"Zhao Kuangming is now the ambassador of Xiangbei Jiedu, Tanzhou is adjacent to Hongzhou, if he comes to attack, how can I defend?"

Chen Xiang also shut up.

He knew that Ma Yin was powerful, and even Ma Yin couldn't beat the Jingnan Army, could he resist it?

"After I die, there will be a war."

With an old fox like Zhong Chuan, even if he is sick, he can see the future situation clearly.

"I have been to the Buddha all my life, I can't bear the suffering of the people of the states, and I am exempt from the risk of my son, I want to hand over the position of the envoy to the imperial court, I don't know what the kings want?"

"Father, you can't."

Zhong Kuang's eyes were red in a hurry.

I have been a second-generation for so many years, but I have a chance to become a regular, how can a cooked duck fly? !

"My lord, no!"

General Liu Chu came out of the class and said: "I know that the southern army of Zhenzhen is embattled, but it is not that it has no power to fight back, and our 100,000 army is not vegetarian. ”

"Don't make up a ...... of iniquity"

Zhong Chuan remembered the teachings of the Buddha again.

Seeing the lord's reprimand, Liu Chu retreated.

Chen Xiang came out of class and asked, "The lord doesn't know ...... this post?"

"What do you think, King De?"

Hiss~~~

All the ministers in the hall took a cool breath.

"W-is this appropriate?"

Chen Xiang looked left and right, and when he saw that all the ministers were silent, he questioned it.

"Lord, this inheritance should be passed on to the eldest son, otherwise how can the subordinates feel at ease?"

"Yes, even if you want to fight, you won't be afraid!"

General Liu Chu spoke out to help.

This shows that the two supported the eldest son Zhong Kuangshi to take over.

"Your states, too, talk about what they think."

Zhong Chuan looked down the hall.

Raozhou Thorn Shi Tang Bao, Jizhou Thorn Shi Peng Ji and others were all in the hall, and the lord asked them to reply, but they had to come out.

Tang Bao came out of the class and said: "Everything is judged by the lord!" ”

Peng Yu also came out and said: "Obey the orders of the lord." ”

Anyway, it's up to you.

"My son is very talented, but there is still a gap in governance."

He said with a pause.

"Kuang Shi and Kuang Fan will kill each other when the brothers arrive, if they are taken advantage of by traitors, I am not only sorry for the people of Hongzhou, but also sorry for my heart to the Buddha."

Seeing Zhong Chuan's serious words, everyone knew that the old lord had made up his mind.

said that Zhong Kuangfan, who was standing in the pile of thorns, had an unswerving face.

He also coveted the position of the ambassador of this festival, he had always thought that his brother would fight with him, but now it seems that neither of the brothers can get it.

In that case, then don't blame me.

His eyes rolled, and his heart churned.

Since this Zhennan Army will not belong to my Zhong family in the future, it is not certain who it will give it to.

Zhong Kuangshi's fingers were crushed, and his fingertips were white.

He never thought that his father would return the seat to the court at this time and hand it over to King De.

And what about yourself? What about the Zhong family?

At this point, he had forgotten about the younger brother who was competing with him for the throne.

He looked at Chen Xiang and Liu Chu, and he just gave up?!

No, never.

"Then go to the court, and King De will leave the queen for the Zhennan army."

Zhong Chuan settled the matter in a word.

It's not that he is loyal to the court, but he knows that his two sons are not worry-free, but whenever there is a conflict, it is cannibalism, and if he fornicates with outsiders again, the Zhong family is afraid that there will be no catastrophe. In order to preserve the Zhong family's incense, he had to make this incomprehensible decision.