In Chang'an City in Northern Qin, Yuan Shan looked at Wei Jiu who came to deliver the letter, and the excitement in his heart could no longer be suppressed.

Yuan Shan's flushed face showed an ecstatic smile.

He looked at the letter in his hand repeatedly, and then said, "What else does your prince have to explain?" ”

"The prince of my family said that the city should be taken away, and the people should not be harmed." Wei Jiu didn't say much, just said this sentence simply.

Yuan Shan looked at Wei Jiu who was leaving, and then gradually calmed down.

Not long after, Yuwenzhi came to the Yuanshan Mansion

Yuan Shan also got straight to the point and handed the letter in his hand to Yu Wenzhi.

Yu Wenzhi looked at the letter silently, his brows tightened, but he immediately stretched out again.

"Nephew Yuwenxian, do you think this matter is feasible?" Although Wonshan is desperate to wear the yellow hat, this matter is very important, and he still needs to confirm it again.

After reading the letter, Yuwenzhi returned the letter to Yuan Shan, and then said: "According to the words in the letter, Chengdu is empty at this time, and our army will break it in a few days. ”

But Yu Wenzhi still said suspiciously: "I have fought with Wei Ran several times, why would this person suddenly do such a thing." Is it to sacrifice land just to secure one's status?"

Yuan Shan was unimpressed, and beckoned Yuwenzhi to sit down and drink tea, and said: "When people are in a high position, they will become more and more obsessed with the power in their hands. Things are man-made, and many things are beyond their power in the end. ”

Seeing Yuwen Zhi nodding thoughtfully, Yuan Shan cut to the chase at this time and said: "The top priority is to quickly send troops to Jiameng Pass, and I am ready to make Xian and nephew take command and conquer Xichuan." Now that I think about it, Wei Ran's choice of the timing of the war is really ingenious, and the state army has already followed Shanhu out of the pass to expedition to the grassland, and the virtuous nephew attacked Sichuan, and the Huainan battlefield could not go further, and Min Guan could not take advantage of such an opportunity to go south at all. ”

The next day, at the Chang'an court meeting, Yuan Shan took the initiative to attack Xichuan.

Although Min Guan was puzzled why Yuan Shan suddenly changed his temper, it was only a matter of time before he attacked Xichuan, so he did not object.

Yuan Zhi was also happy to see Yuwen Zhi and other Yuan Shan's henchmen leave Chang'an, so he quickly allowed it.

Yuwen Zhi was appointed as the general of the expedition to the west, and the governor of the army of Xichuan was recruited, leading 100,000 troops, starting from Chang'an, cooperating with the defenders of Dongchuan to attack Xichuan.

In the Qianyuan Palace, after the Yuan Dynasty dispersed, he and Gao Qianmi would meet here.

Since Gao Qian made Zhao Zhao suffer a big loss last time, he also knew that the Cui family and his son were not credible, so he asked Yuan Zhi to suppress the Cui family everywhere.

When Gao Qian learned that Yuan Shan was preparing to send troops to seize Xichuan, his face was not happy, but sad.

After Yuan Zhen saw it, he couldn't help but ask, "Why is Aiqing worried?" It's a blessing to expand the territory."

After hearing this, Gao Qian looked at Yuan Zhen like a fool, just sighed, and then said softly: "Your Majesty doesn't know, Yuan Shan doesn't do anything rebellious, just because he doesn't have enough credit in his hands, and the former expedition to Beiliang was also rubbed by Zhao Yuma's ass." ”

Looking at Yuan Zhen, who was still ignorant, Gao Qian was really angry. Then he raised his voice and said: "Your Majesty is now overwhelmed by the two auxiliary ministers, and has no power at all. In the hearts of hundreds of officials, he is like a puppet. Now that Yuan Shan is conquering Xichuan, if it happens, His Majesty's position is in danger. Now that the Southern Qi monarch is stronger, Wei Ran is full-fledged, and my Great Qin monarch is like a puppet, and he has not yet held imperial power, and many of the hundred officials are already inclined to Yuan Shan. ”

Yuan Zhen was stunned at this time, but hurriedly said: "Then why didn't Aiqing say a word at the court meeting just now. ”

Gao Qian shook his head, then sat on the chair, and said vicissitudes: "At the court meeting, everyone supports it, and it is very inappropriate for me to stand up against it." Now that the matter has been decided, let's think about how to remedy it. ”

Yuan Zhen heard Gao Qian's words, and he still did not give up and planned to assassinate Yuan Shan.

Yuan Zhen's last assassination was leaked, and he was frightened by Yuan Shan, where did he dare to say anything about the assassination again.

On the contrary, Gao Qian shouted: "Your Majesty, haven't you seen the current situation clearly? If you hesitate, sooner or later you will be harmed by Yuan Shan. ”

On the battlefield of the Southern Dynasties, the 100,000 army of the Han King Xiao Liangshui Road had arrived at Jiangling for repair.

Xiao Yin, the king of Zhao, and Xiao Yin, the king of Chu, are all waiting here.

Xiao Yin held a banquet in Jiangling and prepared to entertain Xiao Liang.

Xiao Liang walked into Jiangling City with a proud expression, and at first glance he was a tiger and wolf.

After everyone took their seats, Hengzhi took the lead in saying: "This time, we will raise troops to defeat Xiao Ju, and if it is not successful, it will become benevolent, and now all the soldiers and horses have been assembled, and there is no turning back arrow from the bow, you must work together in the future to overthrow Xiao Ju and create a great cause." ”

Xiao Liang sneered and said: "Xiao Ju Xiao'er, with a minister like Wei Ran, this world belongs to our Xiao family, and now it is about to become his Wei family, isn't it ridiculous and generous." ”

It stands to reason that Xiao Gui is older than Xiao Liang, but now the status of the people here is the lowest. Because his fiefdom of Yingzhou was the smallest.

Xiao Gui couldn't help but say at this moment: "In the past, Jiankang put down the rebellion, I saw that Xiao Ju obeyed Wei Ran's words, and the soldiers and horses of the imperial court around Jiankang, except for the Imperial Forest Army, were basically controlled by Wei Ran. ”

Xiao Yin was silent, he was still young now, only eighteen. Most of the things are decided by Hengzhi, and this rebellion, Xiao Yin is actually extremely reluctant in his heart, but helplessly, just as Xiao Ju was worried about at the beginning, he has become a pawn of the Heng family.

"Now if we want to fight against Xiao Ju openly, we must have a backbone, what do you think?" Hengzhi said coldly at this time.

The meaning of the backbone is obviously to set up an emperor to confront Xiao Ju.

As soon as these words came out, none of the three kings took the lead in speaking, and the scene was embarrassing for a while.

It was Xiao Gui who took the lead and said: "I won't participate in this matter, King Zhao and King Han can discuss it themselves." ”

That being said, Xiao Gui is actually 10,000 unwilling in his heart, Emperor, who doesn't want to be it.

However, he doesn't have the strength of Xiao Liang, nor does he have a grandfather like Hengzhi. It is better to take the initiative to give up and seek a better wealth.

Xiao Liang's complexion is also uncertain, although he seems to be strong now, he is still not as straight as he is compared to the background. But if you still want to worship a yellow-mouthed child as the emperor, then what is the point of raising your own army?

Xiao Yin looked at Hengzhi with his eyes, but saw that Hengzhi's expression was extremely firm, and he was obviously determined to win the throne.

Hengzhi is now betraying Xiao Ju, isn't it just to seek wealth for his family. If Xiao Liang comes to power, he will also suppress the northern gate valve, and only Xiao Yin will succeed to the throne to feel at ease.

In the silence of the crowd, time passed awkwardly.

Hengzhi saw that Xiao Liang didn't say anything, so he said: "It's better for King Han to sit in this position?" ”

When Xiao Liang heard this, he didn't know how to answer for a while.

Although Hengzhi said so on his lips, he didn't think so in his heart, and this Xiao Liang was not a fool.

In today's comparison of strength, Xiao Liang only has the soldiers of Xichuan, although Xiao Yin only has the soldiers of Jiangzhou, but Hengzhi represents millions of northerners.

Thinking of this, Xiao Liang turned the cup in his hand and asked in turn, "If King Zhao ascends the throne, how is Henggong going to treat us?" ”

Hengzhi's eyes lit up when he heard it, and when he talked about the conditions, everything was easy to say.

After thinking about it for a while, he said, "Can the King of Han be willing to enter the court?" ”

This question is really cleverly asked, if you are willing to enter the court, it means that you can get high-ranking officials, but it is not as good as being at ease in the fiefdom, and you are under constant control at any time.

Xiao Liang is naturally reluctant to enter the court, but he is unwilling to enter the court, is it still impossible to stick to Xichuan? So why rebel.

Hengzhi saw Xiao Liang's expression, and knew that he was unwilling to enter the court. So Hengzhi said: "If King Zhao succeeds to the throne, Xichuan and Jiangling can be given to King Han together." Yingzhou and Jiangzhou were given to the king of Chu. At the same time, the two of them were given swords to go to the temple, and they praised the nameless special gift, I don't know what the two kings wanted. ”

When Xiao Liang heard this, after thinking for a while, he said: "We must have the right to appoint and remove officials in our fiefdom, and the imperial court must not interfere. Otherwise, I wouldn't be working for Zhao Wangbai. ”

When Xiao Gui heard this, he also nodded again and again.

Xiao Yin couldn't make the decision, so he looked at Hengzhi, and after Hengzhi heard this, he just hesitated for a while, then nodded in agreement, so the three signed an alliance.

After the three of them signed, Hengzhi said contentedly: "In this case, the enthronement ceremony can be held in the near future. ”

After choosing a good day and auspicious day, Xiao Yin held a ceremony to worship the heavens in Gangneung and officially ascended the throne as emperor.

He was crowned as Dazai, the Great Sima, and the governor of the country's military.

Xiao Gui is Shangshu Zuocheng.

Xiao Yi is a general.

The three parties combined nearly 200,000 to defeat Xiao Ju.

But in the first battle of the offensive, Hengzhi and Xiao Liang had a difference of opinion.

Hengzhi believed that he should attack Baling first, cut off the connection between Xiangzhou and Jiankang, and then attack Jiankang, and then Jiankang had no reinforcements.

But Xiao Liang thought that he should attack Jiankang directly along the river, and not take care of Baling and Xiangzhou.

In this regard, the reason given by Xiao Liang is also very simple: "Now that the states are assassinating the history, there are still those who are waiting, only if we are strong enough, can they make up their minds to send troops together, if they can create chaos in the land of Sanwu, then it is equivalent to installing unstable factors in the rear of Xiao Ju, and then Xiao Ju will lose his ground, even if Wei Ran is capable, he will eventually return in vain." ”

Just when the two were arguing, Xiao Gui suddenly said: "I once fought with Wei Ran, this person is good at fighting, and he is very cunning. Do not expect this person to observe propriety when you are against him. This person can even do things to kill and surrender, and when he confronts Wei Ran, he can only have a showdown with him with great fanfare, and there can be no fluke mentality. ”

When Heng Zhi heard this, he also remembered what Heng Xuan had said, he also said that Wei Ran used soldiers to enter the gods, and often used soldiers to take tricks. But it turns out that everything seems to have been predicted for a long time.

Hengzhi immediately understood that Baling was very likely to be a trap, so he decided to use Xiao Liang's strategy and led the army to Jiankang.

In the autumn of the second year of Chiayi, the Rebellion of the Six Kings broke out completely.

Hengzhi led the army to directly capture many counties along the Yangtze River, and ordered the navy to reach Baling along the waterway, but instead of attacking, he used many fences on the river to block the Xiangzhou navy.

More than 40,000 people confronted Baling County on the river. Neither side dared to make a move.

Soon after, the news of Xiao Yin's proclamation as emperor reached Jiankang.

There was an uproar, and even more so that Xiao Ju handed over Wei Ran to quell the civil strife.

When Xiao Ju heard this, he just pulled this part of the people out of the imperial city and thought about it behind closed doors.

Xiao Ju said: "I have long expected this day. At first, the kings were not convinced, and went their separate ways. What now? There was only one war. Now that Xiao Yin has been proclaimed emperor, the national disaster is at the head, and those who talk about infighting will be killed without forgiveness. ”

All the ministers in the court are frightened, and the Heng family has completely thrown themselves into Xiao Yin, and now everyone in the north above the court is in danger.

Cui He said at this time: "Your Majesty, Hengzhi took refuge in Xiao Yin because Hengzhi is Xiao Yin's relative, and this move has nothing to do with the northerner officials above the court. And Weichen also believes that even most of the generals in Xiao Yin's camp are forced to be helpless at this moment. The wives and children of some generals and officials are all in Jiankang, and Weichen suggested pardoning his family members in Jiankang. Don't implicate the innocent."

Xiao Ju nodded when he heard this, so he was relieved: "The ministers of the court, those who have had a close relationship with Hengzhi before, don't worry. I will not connect my protégés and friends. ”

Just when everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Xiao Ju changed his words and said: "But in order to avoid suspicion, from now on, you should not participate in important military affairs, all things I and the King of Qin, sacrificial wine, Shang Shucheng will decide." The Jiankang Nine Gate Imperial Forest Army was all replaced by the Tianxiong Army. The Imperial Guards have other uses. ”

Xiao Ju then announced to the world that Xiao Yin rebelled, and his crime should be punished, but the disaster did not affect his wife and children, and all the generals and relatives of his family members in Jiankang and in the area controlled by the imperial court would not be punished, and announced an amnesty to the world.

Since then, the war, which was later called the difficulty of Chiayi, has begun.