No way!

When pigs fly!

Xiao Fengshan's heart flashed with an incredulous roar, and he turned to stare at Dong Liang, his eyes were like a fierce tiger that chose people to devour, "Are you sure you heard it right?" ”

Dong Liang, an old dog with a fox and a fake tiger, fell into an ice cave under such a majesty, and hurriedly knelt on the ground, "Back to Xiangye's words, the slave and maid heard it very true, and it was indeed what Lord Xuanhu said himself. ”

Xiao Fengshan raised his head slightly, closed his eyes and took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, like a long sigh, and then strode away.

Dong Liang, who was lying on the ground, heard the footsteps, so he dared to raise his head in fear, wiped his sweat, and hurriedly followed.

When Xiao Fengshan's strong and upright figure appeared in the imperial study, Dongfang Ming, who had been waiting for a long time, seemed to have found a savior, stood up and said anxiously: "Uncle! ”

Xiao Fengshan nodded, "Your Majesty, the situation minister has already heard about it, what is the specific content of the information received by the Black Ice Platform?" ”

In the second half of the sentence, he said it to Xuanhu, so Xuanhu took the initiative to answer: "The news I received now is that Longshou Prefecture City is definitely conquered by the rebels, and the other party is suspected to be Zhao Qingsheng, the owner of the Baiyi Villa in Yunmeng Prefecture. ”

"Zhao Qingsheng?" Xiao Fengshan repeated, and found the image of the white-clothed emperor who was famous all over the world from his memory, and the doubts in his heart were slightly reduced.

"It seems that Yunmengzhou helped?" Although Dongfang Ming was young at the time, he was no stranger to the people around the first emperor, and when he heard this, he immediately said: "Uncle, presumably Yunmengzhou secretly sent a large army over?" Is that the garrison of Yunmeng Prefecture empty, and we may be able to enter Yunmeng Prefecture directly? ”

Xiao Fengshan shook his head slowly, "Yunmeng Prefecture and Longshou Prefecture do not border, at most they will send one or two thousand people to disperse and sneak, and enter Longshou Prefecture through Guangling Prefecture, it is impossible to send many people." What's more, Su Zongzhe is still sitting in Yunmeng Prefecture, and we can't expect such a character to make such a low-level mistake. ”

He tried not to let himself sigh, and muttered: "The minister has made some arrangements for Longshou Prefecture, and it is said that the situation will not collapse like this, but now it is a foregone conclusion, let's slowly explore the reasons for it, and now the plan is to take Longshou Prefecture back." ”

He looked at Dongfang Ming and said with a serious expression: "Otherwise, the rebels can go west from Longshou Prefecture and reach the outside of Bishui Pass all the way without danger or pass. ”

Although Dongfang Ming has a distorted personality now, has no interest in state affairs, and is lustful and lewd, his brain is not stupid after all, and he understands the implied meaning:

If that's the case, whether or not you, who is not yet a stable throne, can still sit firmly is two words.

After all, people have another choice, that is, to simply meet the king of Jiaodong County directly, and save the trouble of moving the capital.

So, he said anxiously: "That plan will be released?" ”

Xiao Fengshan said slowly: "The more times like this, the more we must calm down, Your Majesty Rong Chen thinks about it, and before tomorrow's court meeting, the ministers will enter the palace to discuss with Your Majesty." Before that, in the palace and in the capital, the outside is loose and the inside is tight, don't show panic. ”

"Good, good! It's hard work, uncle. Dongfang Ming realized the seriousness of the matter again and hurriedly agreed.

Walking out of the imperial study with Xuanhu, standing in front of a hall, Xiao Fengshan said softly: "I want the most detailed information about Zhao Qingsheng, as well as the current details of Longshou Prefecture." ”

Xuanhu said in a deep voice: "Zhao Qingsheng's information will be sent to Xiao Xiang's mansion within an hour." For details of Longshou Prefecture, I will try my best to inquire and collect it when I go back, and in any case, before tonight, I will send a more detailed content to Xiao Xiang's desk. ”

Xiao Fengshan reached out and patted him on the shoulder, "It's hard work." Steady, they can't turn the sky. ”

After saying that, Xiao Fengshan walked away, Xuanhu looked at his confident figure, wrapped himself in black clothes, and walked towards the outside of the palace.

And the news, with their steps, also spread out of Zhongjing City.

——

Yue Pingwu walked out of the Yamen of the Central Protector Army, although he was still in this position, whether it was himself or the people involved, he knew that he would not be able to do it for long.

At the beginning, under pressure, many soldiers from poor families and even civilians were promoted, blocking the promotion path that many noble children had already designed, and it was already a lot of uproar, but because the prestige of the first emperor was high enough and he supported him behind his back, these nobles had no choice.

Now that the British lords and nobles have turned over and sang, how can they still let such people who are dedicated to the common people have a good life!

That is, there are too many interests to be grabbed in a short period of time now, and I haven't taken care of cleaning up this seemingly unimportant middle protection army.

Many middle- and lower-level generals who had received the great grace of Yue Pingwu, ended their dark days, and stepped into the post of officer and general once persuaded him openly or secretly that the new emperor had been established, and it was important to protect himself, and he went to the British Duke or Xiao Xiang to vote for the British Duke or Xiao Xianggong, but he calmly refused.

The only refusal was, "If that were the case, I would have become the person you hated before, and those who were like you would never have the same opportunity as you again." ”

When the crowd heard this, they were silent.

Yue Pingwu didn't care, and even he deliberately had a cold friendship with many of them, afraid that after the thing he wanted to do, he would implicate them.

He had thought that his life would end after an effort to shake the tree.

Luck is to the extreme, and he left a sentence in the history books: On the XX day, the former general of the Central Protector Yue Pingwu assassinated Emperor Yu XX.

But all this changed after meeting Xia Jingyun that day.

As a result, he began to consciously or unconsciously get close to some people who might be able to play a role and maintain relationships.

Returning to the mansion and sitting down, he picked up the booklet, looked at the few guests who had made an appointment to meet tonight, and suddenly laughed at himself.

I secretly said in my heart: Yue Pingwu, Yue Pingwu, were you originally afraid of death, but now that you have the way to immortality, you will take it as a life-saving straw, and start to follow that road to the dark with one mind, right?

Haven't you ever wondered if that young man has the ability to do something like that?

In today's situation, why can he, who is sitting in the city of sorrow and dare not show his face, let Xiao Fengshan and the British Duke leave at the same time? Isn't this a fool's dream?

He turned his head to look at the spear in the room, perhaps, that was the way for himself, a warrior from a humble background but deeply valued by the king, to repay.

"General! Liu joined the army and came. ”

As soon as the butler's words fell, a man in his thirties walked in with excited steps, "General! ”

Yue Pingwu looked at the person who came, waved his hand at the housekeeper, signaled him to step back, and then looked at the person who came, "Didn't you say that you came over at the right time, why did you come so early?" ”

The man lowered his voice, but he couldn't suppress his excitement, "General, something is wrong!" ”

Yue Pingwu smiled faintly, "What's the matter?" ”

"The state city of Longshou Prefecture has been lost! Most of the entire Longshou Prefecture has been taken by the rebels! ”

"What?"

Yue Pingwu stood up suddenly, "You didn't talk nonsense? ”

"No, General, why are you so excited? It's Longshou Prefecture that has been lost, and it's not Zhongjing City that has been beaten in! ”

The man opened his mouth and said, after all, he was a person who was promoted in the first emperor's court, and he had some old feelings for the first emperor, so he listened to it as a good news, but he didn't expect his benefactor to be so surprised.

Yue Pingwu was also alert, his reaction was a bit excessive, and he forced his emotions, "No, I mean that Longshou Prefecture is not the base camp that Xiao Xiang has been running for nearly ten years?" Why was it so easily broken by the rebels in such a short period of time? ”

The man shook his head and said, "I don't know, I just heard the news." Eh, general, you said that the situation in Longshou Prefecture is over, Xiao Xianggong is afraid that he will have to go out in person, right? This Longshou Prefecture is his territory, and he is the one who will not let it go! ”

Yue Pingwu's heart suddenly moved, and he muttered, "Yes, he should have to go out in person."

——

"This time, I'm afraid the adults will have to go out in person, right?"

In the Xiao Mansion, several of Xiao Fengshan's personal guards gathered together, chatting about the news they had just received.

"I don't know what's going on with this Ma Lirong, such a solid city defense, and thousands of elite brothers, was actually breached in just a few days! What a rubbish! ”

"But isn't it, in that situation, the first pig leads everyone to guard, and the rebels can't gnaw it down for a month or two!"

"However, the current situation in Beijing, can the adults leave?"

"What are you muttering!" A Xiao Fengshan's personal guard walked over with a tray and scolded coldly: "It's okay, right?" ”

And the people scattered hastily, and went to their own business.

The guard did not swagger, but glanced at the brightly lit study with a solemn face, and walked over with a tray.

"My lord, I just let the cook"

"Hold the sword, you came just in time, go prepare the horses, gather a few trusted henchmen, go out with me, don't make a noise."

Xiao Fengshan put down the information about Zhao Qingsheng sent by the Black Ice Platform in his hand and stood up.

"Huh? Yes! Good! Adults are tired and sad these days, so let's drink this soothing soup first! ”

"Leave it there and get things done."

Saying that, Xiao Fengshan walked outside, and the guards had no choice but to put down the tray and follow out quickly.

A moment later, a team of more than ten people left Xiao Mansion and left the city.

seems to be a commonplace operation, no one would have thought that Xiao Fengshan was hiding in it.

The team came all the way to the bamboo forest.

They dismounted and knocked at the door to see them.

After a while, Jiang Erye came to the door in a wheelchair and looked at Xiao Fengshan calmly, "You still dare to go out of the city?" Not afraid of changes in the city? ”

Xiao Fengshan was also silent, "In broad daylight, no one has that guts!" ”

Second Master Jiang sneered, "Also, you have to do everything at night." ”

Xiao Fengshan was not angry at such a face-to-face ridicule, and arched his hand: "I want to meet the little army god." ”

Second Master Jiang waved his hand directly, "He won't go to Longshou Prefecture." ”

The faces of the guards behind Xiao Fengshan changed, and they knew why their adults took the risk to go out of the city.

And Xiao Fengshan himself was not surprised that Jiang Erye was able to explain his intentions in one word, he knew that if Jiang Erye did not have the changes of the year, the name of the little army god would not fall on Jiang Yuhu's head at all, for such a character, it is not uncommon to guess his intentions, he said: "Second brother, I have already taken such a big risk to go out of the city, let me meet with the little army god." ”

He knows that for a person like Jiang Erye, any power and prestige are like floating clouds, and only love and righteousness can move one or two.

Hearing this title, Second Master Jiang looked at him and sighed, "Wait a minute." ”

A guard beside him wanted to speak and stopped, Jiang Erye glanced at him lightly, obviously a cripple with a broken leg, but that look made the guard seem to be being peeped at as a prey by a fierce beast, and his heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head and said nothing.

After a while, Jiang Yuhu walked out and let Xiao Fengshan into the living room.

"You want to ask me to go to Pinglong Shouzhou to rebel?"

As soon as Jiang Yuhu met, he didn't say hello, and asked directly.

Xiao Fengshan nodded, "I have already obtained information, there are only a few thousand rebels in Longshou Prefecture at the moment, even if the defenders from all over the country are reorganized, but under the garrison of different places, the main force will not break 10,000. ”

Jiang Yuhu smiled faintly, "You suspected that I was secretly hiding the king of Jiaodong County before, but now you are not afraid that I will directly lead the imperial court soldiers and horses against you?" ”

Xiao Fengshan's face did not change, "I believe in the integrity of the Jiang family, and I also believe in the faith and bottom line of a person who can be called the god of war." ”

Jiang Yuhu got up, "I said that I would keep my grandfather's spirit for a month, unless the Northern Liang soldiers came to the capital of Zhongjing, otherwise everything would have to be detoured." If you can wait for me seven days, then wait. ”

On the seventh day, Xiao Fengshan's face was bitter.

Jiang Yuhu glanced at him, arched his hand, and walked back to the grass house.

Xiao Fengshan did not keep it, which means that he has made a choice.

——

British Mansion, Lu Rusong looked at the information in his hand and stared at his entourage in disbelief, "Is this true?" ”

He nodded hurriedly, "This is the news from the eyes of the palace, it is said that Lord Xuanhu of the Black Ice Platform received a report and entered the palace, and then His Majesty urgently summoned Xiao Xianggong to the court to discuss matters." ”

The British slammed the table indignantly, "What is Xiao Fengshan doing here?" He has been in business for nearly ten years! Not to mention anything else, any state city in the world, with sufficient defenders, cannot be broken by the rebels in just a few days! Didn't he even know what to do when he came out? ”

He has every reason to be angry, such as today's turmoil, the two states of Surabaya and Yunmeng suddenly sit big, and the reason why the imperial court can still not be chaotic is that while Surabaya Prefecture is easy to defend and difficult to attack, the rebels are not easy to come out, and Yunmengzhou can also hold the road north of Yunmengzhou through the Xiangyang defense line.

But Longshou Prefecture is completely different, from Longshou to the west, Sixiang Prefecture is basically a horse Pingchuan, the defense line is very difficult to arrange, although Bishui Pass is called a natural danger, but after all, it is dozens of miles away from Zhongjing, Zhongjing City may be directly exposed to the rebels' soldiers, and the people are panicked, how can the imperial court be stable"

What's more, there are a total of thirteen states in the world, and now that the rebels have determined that there are almost three states, how long can this court last!

I've been busy calculating for so long, what a picture!

Thinking of this, the British Duke slapped the table again, "Xiao Fengshan is in vain to call both civil and military!" ”

Qin Sui suddenly plucked up his courage and whispered: "Master, in fact, this is not necessarily a bad thing for us. ”

The British Duke turned his head to look at him, "Say whatever you want!" ”

"Master, think about it, now that the situation in Longshou Prefecture is so erosive, does the imperial court have to find a way to clean up the situation quickly, it is impossible to sit back and watch Longshou Prefecture really fall into the hands of the rebels, right?"

"Of course, if you are still indifferent, not to mention whether Your Majesty can accept it, the civil and military elites of the Manchu Dynasty can turn Zhongjing City upside down!"

The British Duke snorted, and suddenly his face changed, "What do you mean, Xiao Fengshan?" ”

He smiled mysteriously, "When it comes to going to Longshou Prefecture to quell the rebellion, from the terms of ability, status, strength, prestige and familiarity with Longshou Prefecture, in the current situation, except for Xiao Xianggong, I don't think about it as a second person, but as soon as Xiao Xianggong leaves, this capital city can be."

The British public's eyes lit up, and his expression showed natural excitement, but he immediately shook his head and said: "There are some things that cannot be done so obviously, and they will inevitably attract verbal criticism." ”

He said with a smile: "As long as the master can control Zhongjing, there are not many ways to take the wrong medicine, fall into the water, and even have a wind, anyway, everyone in the world now knows His Majesty's lustful name." ”

Hearing this, the British Duke not only did not get angry that his daughter was arranged in it, but looked happy, "This statement is reasonable, reasonable!" Let the old man plan well! ”

Just as he was excitedly pulling his relatives to prepare for some operations, the housekeeper hurriedly came, "Master, Xiao Xianggong asks to see you!" ”

The British public was taken aback, knowing that it was impossible for Xiao Fengshan to know his words, but he inexplicably felt like he was being caught.

But when he arrived at the welcome room and saw Xiao Fengshan, the head of the nobles, who is now the strongest person in the court, had returned to normal.

He smiled and invited Xiao Fengshan to sit down, "Lord Xiao is coming to the door at this moment, presumably he won't be here for dinner, right?" ”

Xiao Fengshan, who hurriedly returned from the bamboo forest, reacted at this time, and now it was almost time for dinner, but his face did not show anything unusual because of the British duke's squeeze, and his expression was calm, "Xiao wants to ask the British duke to lead troops to Longshou Prefecture to exterminate the rebels." ”

The British public pretended to be stupid and said: "What happened to Longshou Prefecture?" ”

Xiao Fengshan raised his eyes and looked at him lightly, "The rebels of the king of Jiaodong County captured the city of Longshouzhou, and took the three counties of Huai'an, Donghai and Gaocheng, the six counties of Longshou have gone to the third, and the remaining three counties are in danger, and they may take refuge at any time. ”

The British Duke looked at Xiao Fengshan, as if he wanted to distinguish the truth of this person's statement from his face, but he failed, and Xiao Fengshan's face was as if he was frozen in frost, without the slightest change in emotion.

The British Duke had no choice but to think about it: "The situation in Longshou Prefecture is not clear to the Duke of China!" ”

"I can tell you the whole story."

The corners of the British man's mouth twitched, and he finally said the words in his heart, "In that case, why don't you just go directly?" You Xiao Sanlang is not a weak scholar, and your ability to lead troops to fight is not bad, and everyone in Longshou Prefecture recognizes you, maybe when you show your face, this matter will be done directly? Why bother my father. ”

Xiao Fengshan said: "I don't worry about you, if I leave, you will directly launch a mutiny, oust Your Majesty from the throne, and help your grandson ascend the throne, I am far away at the head of the dragon, isn't there anything I can do?" ”

Being so directly pierced by Xiao Fengshan's thoughts, the British Duke snorted coldly, since this is the case, everyone should not hide it, "What I said, isn't this Duke afraid that after the Duke leads the troops to the battle, you will do anything wrong in the capital, and even kill the emperor's brother?" ”

Unexpectedly, Xiao Fengshan sighed lightly after hearing this, "Look, this is a dead end." ”

He looked at the British Duke who was a little surprised, "You don't believe me, I don't believe you, one result is that the two of us are so stalemate and entangled, and then sit back and watch the rebels in the world grow step by step, and finally die together in the predicament of the capital." ”

His expression quietly changed, "But the other way is that you and I will lead the troops to the expedition, I will go to Longshou Prefecture, and then level Sixiang Prefecture by the way, you can pick a random state to go to, and together we will calm down the overall situation, sit the world firmly, and then divide the superior." ”

"British duke, the so-called sitting on the ground to share the spoils, you have to grab the stolen goods in your hands first, and then talk about how to divide them, now the pot is going to be smashed, and they are so wary of each other and pulling each other, it is useless to do big things!"

"Even if you can take advantage of my absence to turn the situation in Zhongjing around, then the strong enemy of the Quartet has not been eliminated, and you have to add me as a strong enemy, do you think you can really sit in that position?"

"If you don't leave, I will definitely replace the forbidden army and the patrol battalion with my own people, even if you are in Zhongjing, what kind of storm can you stir up?"

"After the class teacher, the pattern of the DPRK and China is still your advantage, then we will fight slowly, or can you also hope that I will die directly on the way to the battle? After all, the sword has no eyes, hehe. ”

"If you are still unwilling to take this step back and still insist on it, then when the king of Jiaodong County calls, do you think you can continue to lead the court like this, or can you survive and pick up a life to become a rich man?"

"So, let's pick a place and go together the day after tomorrow."

The British Duke was silent, weighing, and finally nodded helplessly.

He was persuaded by Xiao Fengshan, so he felt that he had no choice.

Among the nobles, his ability is quite good, but in front of the real heroes, he is just a middle-class person.

——

The night gradually rose, like a huge curtain, covering up the magnificent light that was usually exposed in front of the world, and secretly brewing layers of reluctance and conspiracy.

In a private room in a private restaurant, several men sat and chatted.

"Did you hear that? Longshou Prefecture was also taken by the king of Jiaodong County. ”

"So, I'm afraid there will be a repetition in this court?"

"It's good to have repeatedly! Your Majesty died so strangely, we are deeply favored by the emperor, how can we sit back and watch this group of king-killing dog thieves go so free. ”

"Yes, the coffin of the first emperor has not been buried, and the concubine of the first emperor is fortunate, what a ridiculous and unreasonable thing! How can such a king be worthy of our help! ”

"I might as well contact secretly, and then I will help to fight, fulfill the love of the first emperor, and also be able to fight a dragon feat!"

"Good!"

In the same night, in the same secret room, there are people talking.

"How? Is the message confirmed? ”

"It's confirmed, something big did happen in Longshou Prefecture, and now, I'm afraid everyone can't sit still, right?"

"Hey, no matter who is sitting on the dragon chair, when will the situation be stabilized, and when will the people be able to live and work in peace and contentment again!"

"We all think that Your Majesty has a righteous reputation inside, military power support outside, and Xiao Xiang's ability to govern the country, how can this throne be stable. Who knew that the king of Jiaodong County had such a momentum, which was really surprising. ”

"What's steady, look at what Your Majesty has done since he ascended the throne, what seems to be done by Ming Jun, if it weren't for Xiao Xiang's efforts to mend it, I'm afraid this situation would have collapsed long ago."

"Now it seems that we should also change our strategy a little bit and bet that way? Concubine De, Xia Jingyun, and Su Laoxiang, these people are together, and I am afraid that this court situation can be much better! ”

"It's worth thinking about!"

Compared with those two places, either they take a clear stand against the current imperial court, or maintain neutrality and steer the rudder, and the attitude of the people in a courtyard somewhere in Xicheng is diametrically opposite.

These people who have made huge profits and made a leap in life in the process of the uprising of the new dynasty are not very loyal to the current majesty, they are just very loyal to their status and benefits.

"How's that for good? If Longshou Prefecture is lost, it may not be long before the army is in the water. ”

"Yes, the imperial court should have a way, right? Longshou Prefecture is Xiao Xiang's old territory, if he is willing to lead the troops to quell the rebellion, it will not be easy to defeat it? ”

"But in the current situation, who can guarantee that there are no rebel comrades in Zhongjing? Does Xiao Xiang really dare to go out? ”

"Why don't we propose a proposal and move the capital to Xijing?"

"Wait and see, see how Your Majesty and the Central Pivot respond."

"Well, too. We must not let this situation turn over again! ”

The attitudes and voices of all parties were obscured by the night, turning into a raging undercurrent beneath the water's surface.

Xia Jingyun sat in the secret passage, still waiting.

The door of the secret passage was opened after a few secret signals, and Lu Yi came in excitedly, excitedly: "Childe, Niangniang, it's done!" The state city of Longshou Prefecture has been defeated by us! ”

Xia Jingyun threw the book and hurriedly stepped forward, unable to hide his excitement, "Really? ”

Lu Yi nodded heavily, "Really, the circle of elites in the capital has spread!" ”

"Good, good!" Xia Jingyun couldn't help but shake his fist excitedly, "This most critical step has finally been completed, and the next step is up to us!" ”

Concubine De and Feng Xiuyun, including Chen Fugui on the side, and others who knew Xia Jingyun's entire plan, were all equally excited.

Pulling Lu Yi to give a few words, he explained a few things that he was going to prepare immediately, and the secret passage returned to quiet.

Xia Jingyun stood at the entrance of the secret passage, looked up at the night above his head, stretched out a hand, felt the air flow through his fingers, and said softly: "The wind is blowing." (End of chapter)