At this point, the beggar gang turmoil has come to an end. Sun Xu still needed to return to Bianliang, so he entrusted Qiao Feng to deal with the mess here.

Previously, Qiao Feng ran away because of something, but it was just a decision made by the top management of the beggar gang, and the disciples at the bottom didn't know the details, but those elders couldn't get used to the Qiao gang leader's dominance, so they expelled him from the beggar gang under the struggle for power. Now that there is such a fuss, the disciples are all indignant about Qiao Feng's matter.

Qiao Feng's fate has been changed by Sun Xu, even if Ma Dayuan's death has been clarified, the beggar gang has no reason to be hostile to Qiao Feng. In addition, Qiao Feng was already the leader of the beggar gang, and his prestige still existed, and those beggars who wanted to defect to the new army were also convinced by him.

As for saying that Qiao Feng is a Khitan, everyone in the Great Song Dynasty is on Qiao Feng's side, not to mention that Qiao Feng's life experience is to be discussed, even if he is really a Khitan, everyone else has recognized it, what else is there to do?

Intimidated by Sun Xu's might, many elders and helmsmen of the Beggar Gang acquiesced to Sun Xu's blatant poaching behavior in the Beggar Gang. Because they had already fallen out with Qiao Feng before, they naturally wouldn't follow Qiao Feng anymore. Because of this, the beggar gang has since split into two factions, one group has become an official beggar, and the other is a wild beggar wandering the rivers and lakes. The two factions scolded me for being an official eagle dog bullying my colleagues, and I scolded you for being a hidden man and not thinking about serving the country, and water and fire were incompatible. This is off topic.

After Sun Xu handed over the task of collecting the beggars to Qiao Feng, he set off again with Gongsun Sheng and turned back to Bianliang. When he arrived at the imperial city, he let Gongsun Sheng stay outside and went in alone.

As soon as the Son of Heaven saw that it was Sun Xu coming, he walked down the dragon case in a hurry, held Sun Xu's arms, but said with some self-reproach: "Brother Yu, I can't ...... you for you."

Sun Xu was puzzled and puzzled: "Why did Your Majesty say this?"

The Son of Heaven informed Sun Xu of the situation in the past few days.

It turned out that since Sun Xu left, for some reason, many ministers belonging to the Gao family actually joined forces to play, saying that the wolf son of Western Xia was ambitious, accepted the canonization of Northern Liao without authorization, and disregarded the grace of the Great Song Dynasty, which was really unforgivable. The begging soldiers were recruited by the Guangping County Commander.

The Son of Heaven had long intended to use the matter of the conquest of Western Xia to reinvigorate the monarchy, and agreed to the request without careful investigation. But only afterwards did I remember that Sun Xu had told him to wait for Gao's death before sending troops.

The Son of Heaven felt that something was wrong, and after thinking about it, he found that this was a trap under the Gao family!

Gao knows that time is running out, and he looks at Sun Xuwen Taowu Strategy, he is a good talent, if this person gains power, the Son of Heaven will definitely be far away from Maiying and Shen. At that time, her name behind her will definitely be difficult to protect, so she wants to break the arm of the Son of Heaven in her lifetime.

So, the Gao family took advantage of Sun Xu's absence in Bianliang to incite the ministers and fool the Son of Heaven into attacking Xia. After all, the Son of Heaven was young and inexperienced, so he agreed as soon as his mind was hot.

But later, when arranging many detailed rules, Gao issued another edict.

The edict said that the Great Song Dynasty was in turmoil and there was a shortage of soldiers. The forbidden army must garrison Gyeonggi and cannot move without permission; the box army must defend Sangzi and cannot be transferred; and the border army must be dispatched and cannot be mobilized. As for the military rations and armor, how much is needed. In short, it is to give you responsibilities, give you food and materials, but do not transfer troops, and find your own way.

The military talismans and generals were all in the hands of the Gao family, and the Privy Council and the Sanya were all members of the Gao family, so the Son of Heaven knew that he had won the plan! If Sun Xu was allowed to go, and there were no soldiers, wouldn't he be sent to death? If Sun Xu did not go, it would be a rebellion against the will, and it would be a dead end.

The Son of Heaven blamed himself very much, and he didn't dare to look at Sun Xu with his eyes down: "Royal brother, I was anxious for a while, and I fell for their plan...... But don't worry, I won't let you die in vain! Tomorrow I will issue an edict to withdraw this summer expedition!"

After thinking for a moment, Sun Xu stroked the hand on the arm held by the Son of Heaven and said, "Your Majesty, why should you be like this. Gao's relented and no longer blocked the Xia, which is a good thing. Why does the Son of Heaven change his order every day?"

The Son of Heaven looked at Sun Xu and said with some solemnity: "Royal brother, I know that you have a good ability. But the battlefield is not a river and lake, how can you decide the winner because of your own bravery?"

Sun Xu smiled: "Your Majesty, don't underestimate the ministers. Although the minister is not talented, the little Xixia is not a problem. Then, he said firmly: "Your Majesty, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we must not miss it!"

Seeing that Sun Xu was so resolute, the Son of Heaven refused to allow it: "I intend to pass on the royal brother's location! How can I let the royal brother personally get into danger?"

Sun Xu said: "Your Majesty is thinking of conquering the ministers, and now that the good opportunity is ahead, why retreat?"

The Son of Heaven sighed and said: "I intended to let the royal brother take command, but I just wanted to pour the whole country's troops to conquer Western Xia and prepare for the imperial brother's ascension. Now that the situation has changed, it is natural that we cannot say the same!"

Sun Xu was grateful for the kindness of the Son of Heaven, and said to the ground: "The Son of Heaven is like this, how dare the minister not break his bones to repay his kindness?"

The Son of Heaven hurriedly helped Sun Xu up and said, "Why should the royal brother be so polite! I have already made a will, and the royal brother does not have to bow down here in me." How can the royal brother always be so cautious. ”

Sun Xu stood up calmly and said respectfully: "Although the name of the brother is there, the courtesy of the monarch and the minister is difficult to abolish. He also said: "Actually, the Son of Heaven doesn't have to worry, before coming to Bianliang, the minister has gathered some people from the rivers and lakes in Luoyang, if you practice a little, you may be able to use it!"

The Son of Heaven naturally didn't want to give up this hard-won opportunity in his heart, but the situation had changed, and he was very anxious. Hearing that Sun Xu actually prepared such a force, he immediately said happily: "I don't know how many people? If it is used to fix the edge, how much effect can it have?"

Sun Xu smiled: "It's not easy to say that this is fashionable. ”

The Son of Heaven was a little unhappy when he heard this, Sun Xu has always been like a god, and he can't predict the results of the battle now, which can be imagined......

But he heard Sun Xu say again: "Gao's edict only said that it would not be given to the soldiers, but it did not say that the ministers could not transfer military generals. Please ask Your Majesty to select a few of them for motivation!"

The Son of Heaven nodded and said, "This matter is not difficult, I have done the master!"

Sun Xu thanked him: "Then this expedition, the minister will be a little sure." Although those generals don't bring subordinate soldiers, they have family soldiers, plus the newly recruited warriors, it is not difficult to recapture the land of several states!"

The Son of Heaven didn't expect Sun Xu to be so resourceful, and said with great joy: "Originally, I never thought that I would be able to recapture the land of several states in one battle!"

Sun Xu said: "What the Son of Heaven said is extremely true, although the Gao clan ordered the ministers to attack, but did not let the ministers capture the Western Xia monarchs, the difficulty is much less. ”

Although Sun Xu said this, he was secretly vigilant in his heart. He knew that since the Gao clan made this move, the secrets of the Song army would likely be passed on to Western Xia, so the Gao clan happened to borrow a knife to kill people.

The Son of Heaven naturally didn't know what Sun Xu was thinking, seeing Sun Xu's confident appearance, half of the big stone in his heart fell, and his tone was full of admiration: "I don't want to be a clever brother of the Imperial Brother, I actually prepared a surprise soldier in advance!"

Sun Xu said: "It is the Son of Heaven Hongfu, even though the young people are full of wisdom, but it is useless. ”

The two brothers looked at each other humbly and smiled.

At this time, someone reported that Prime Minister Lu Gongshu and Lu Dafang asked to see him. Sun Xu knew that it was inconvenient to be here, so he quit the palace.