lady, please calm down

The first day of the Lunar New Year is a day for family reunions for others.

But for Chen Chu and his wife, it is a busy beginning of the new year.

Before dawn, under Mao'er's guidance, Chen Chu led his whole family to the ancestral hall and kowtowed to the portraits of his parents.

Afterwards, I went out to visit various houses to pay New Year greetings.

Today, there is no need for him to visit in person, but in order to show his 'filial piety', Chen Chu first took Mao'er to Zhaojiazhuang outside the city to pay New Year's greetings to his great-grandmother.

After returning to the city, he accompanied Cai Hua to Cai's house to congratulate Cai's mother on the New Year.

Then, there are Chen Jingyan and his wife.

The latter two families were usually subordinates, but today they were the parents-in-law who took responsibility for their duties.

Finally, there were the old people from Tongshan such as Yang Kaishan, Yao Sanbian, Liu Bo, etc.
After paying New Year's greetings, Chen Chu went to military camps and outposts in various prefectures as usual, not only for inspection, but also to spend the festival with soldiers from various places who could not return home.

It took many days to go.

Although Mao'er stayed in the city, he also spent several days visiting military families, inspecting the orphanage bureau, etc.

The whole of Huaibei is immersed in a joyful and peaceful festival atmosphere.

Thousands of miles away in Yuzhou, there was a mixture of excitement and apprehension.

After experiencing the bloody New Year's Eve, the situation in the city did not completely stabilize until the second day of the Lunar New Year.

The king's flag changed on the city wall, and Yuzhou City, located in the hinterland of the Jin Kingdom, suddenly became the front line. Su Shengye sent several messengers to contact the Qi State hidden stakes on the Nanjing Road, and at the same time notified the Qi Army on the Hebei Road to prepare early.

On the second day of the lunar month, Han Qixian, the prime minister of the Shangshu Province, his nephew Han Chang, and Bo general Wanhu Guo An and his brother Guo Jing learned about the Yuzhou mutiny through their own channels. In the afternoon of that day, they secretly gathered in the Prime Minister's Mansion to discuss countermeasures.

When he was captured last year, Han Chang passively participated in the killing of Jin's deputy general Wanyan Xiebao, and Guo Jing was also forced to kill Liao general Xiao Chage. There were many witnesses, and a confession signed by Qi was left.

Now that there is an uprising in Yuzhou, they must make a decision.

Although Han Qixian Guo An learned about the prisoner of war camp from his nephew and brother, the incident in Yuzhou happened suddenly and he hesitated for a while.

"The situation is unclear now. Please give me a clear path, Prime Minister Han."

There was silence for a while after everyone met, and finally Guo An spoke first.

The so-called "clear path" is nothing more than the choice between Qi and Jin.

Guo An had personally experienced the Battle of Hebei and saw the terrifying power of thunder cannons that day, and was somewhat afraid of Qi's troops stationed in Hebei.

However, if the Yi banner returned to unity, he would not have the confidence to fight against the Jin army's cavalry.

Han Chang pondered for a few breaths and said: "You and I have lived in Nanjing for generations, and we will eventually take Nanjing as our foundation. At the moment, there is only one word 'drag', and we will wait and see what happens."

I just want to see the subsequent development of the situation in Yuzhou.

But some people don't want them to continue to sit on the fence and watch.

After a while, a servant came to report, "General Tian Yuqing of the Kuizi Battalion of the Hejian Army asked to see him."

The Hejian Army was composed of the captured Han troops from Hejian and Shenzhou on the Nanjing Road of the original Jin Kingdom. Since their hometown had been occupied by the Qi State, they were reorganized into an army after their release and returned to Nanjing with Han Qixian and others.

Although nominally under the jurisdiction of Han Chang, in fact it became its own sect.

There are countless officers in the army who are secretly in contact with Qi State, and even have private contact with Qi State. Both Han and Guo families know that this is a nail for Qi State to wedge into Nanjing.

Several people looked at each other, and Han Chang said: "Please come in."

After reporting, the servants couldn't help but be secretly surprised. All the people who could enter and leave the Prime Minister's Mansion were high-ranking officials and generals. Just now, when the Hejian army general asked to see him, he was ridiculed by his disciples, not expecting him to get in.

Unexpectedly, Prime Minister Han not only wanted to see the other party, he even used the word "please".

Not long after, Tian Yuqing stepped inside without asking for help. He greeted his superiors as if they were junior officers, but his words were extremely strong, "You must have heard about the incident in Yuzhou, right? When will we go north?" support?"

Even though he knew who Tian Yuqing represented, Guo An, who was a member of the Ten Thousand Households, couldn't hold back. He slammed the table and shouted: "You, a small general, dare to talk about military affairs! Do you really think I can't kill you?"

Han Chang took a sip of tea from the cup and looked at Tian Yuqing from the top of the cup.

Tian Yuqing, who was still bowing slightly when he heard this, straightened up and replied calmly: "Sir Wanhu can of course kill me, but what about after killing the lower official? I have two masters, Han and Guo, in Huaibei who are plotting against Pao Ze. If the evidence is made public, will the Kingdom of Jin still tolerate you?"

"Haha, you are a native of Hejian Prefecture, but you say 'I am Huaibei'. Team Tian's ability to adapt to the wind is admirable."

Han Qi first sarcastically said, but Tian Yuqing raised his eyes and glanced at the former, smiling: "To each other, Commander Han's decisiveness when he killed the Jin army in the prisoner of war camp and recorded the incident, and repeatedly assured the King of Chu that his heart was with the Qi Kingdom. Your subordinates are also very impressed by his sincere appearance."

Han Qi was exposed first, and couldn't help but became furious. He immediately drew his sword and pointed at it, "How outrageous!"

He was angry, but Han Qi stood there first, but did not rush forward and chop Tian Yuqing over with a single blow.

Huaibei has his handle. If the Jin Kingdom cannot tolerate them, surrendering to Qi will become the only way out.

If he kills Tian Yuqing again at this time, it will be like killing himself.

No matter how arrogant the Korean enterprises are, they do not think that they can resist the north-south attacks of Qi and Jin at the same time.

"Qixian, what are you doing? Put the knife away quickly."

Han Chang, who had never spoken until now, finally spoke. While giving his nephew a chance to step down, he also slightly relaxed the atmosphere in the room.

The Han family was a minister of the Liao Dynasty more than 20 years ago, and later surrendered to the Kingdom of Jin. Now it is not an embarrassing thing to surrender to the Kingdom of Qi again.

But even if they join together, there are still many things to discuss. For example, after the Han and Guo families join together, whether they can continue to sit on Nanjing Road, whether they can continue to enjoy local privileges, etc.

Han Chang paused and said with a kind face: "General Tian, ​​there is no doubt that our family's heart is towards Qi, but the matter of changing the flag is of great importance and can disturb the overall situation of the world. I will have to discuss this matter with the King of Chu. Let’s talk, Captain Tian, ​​please tell the superiors that I want to meet the King of Chu. The meeting place can be in Nanjing or Hebei."

Before Tian Yuqing was personally absorbed into the military command by Li Ke, he was only a junior commander in the Han army, so he was no match for an old fox like Han Chang.

When I first heard Han Chang's suggestion, it seemed reasonable.

However, Huaibei was more than a thousand miles away from Nanjing of the Jin Kingdom, and it would take many days just to send messages back and forth. When the King of Chu left for Hebei, several months would pass.

By then, the failure of the Yuzhou Revolution had already been resolved.

Invisibly, Han Chang's goal of 'delaying' for a period of time was achieved.

Tian Qingyu thought for a moment and replied: "Okay! I will send a message to Hebei when I get back."

After agreeing, he still felt that something was slightly wrong, so he added: "But the city of Nanjing needs to be in the hands of Prime Minister Han as soon as possible, so as not to be hindered by others when urgent matters arise."

Regarding the city defense of Nanjing, as long as the Han and Guo families are united in their opinions, there is no need to worry about any surprises.

The only hidden danger is that Zhang Hao is left behind in Nanjing
"General Tian does not need to worry about this matter. Although Zhang Liushou is the chief officer of Nanjing Road, he does not have any soldiers in his hands. All he needs to do is to temporarily confine him in the Yamen." Han Chang, who always leaves a way out for himself, At this moment, he was unwilling to take Zhang Hao's life. After all, the latter was an official dispatched by the Kingdom of Jin. If he killed someone, there would be no turning back.

However, it was no coincidence that the book was not written. As soon as Han Chang finished speaking, another servant came to report that Mr. Zhang, who was left behind in Nanjing, came in person.
Come to think of it, I also got news from Yuzhou.

Han Chang thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Since Mr. Zhang has taken the initiative to visit, let's invite him in."

Tens of breaths later, Zhang Hao, with an anxious look on his face, hurried into the hall and couldn't help but be stunned.

It is not surprising that the uncles and nephews of Han Chang and Han Qi were here, but the Guo brothers also gathered at the Han family during the Chinese New Year. As long as these two families decided on something, no one in Nanjing could stop them.

What's even more strange is that there is also a low-level officer sitting under Han Chang, with a vague attitude of communicating on an equal footing.

Zhang Hao's heart tightened, and he suddenly felt panicked as if he accidentally broke into the conspiracy scene. However, having been an official for half his life, Zhang Hao reacted very quickly. He hurriedly slapped his forehead and said, "Oh! I'm here to present a New Year gift to Prime Minister Han." , I forgot to bring it with me when I went out! I’m so confused, I’m so confused.”

Zhang Hao muttered with regret as he retreated towards the door.

Unexpectedly, Guo Jing stood up suddenly and stopped at the door.

"General Guo, what are you doing?" Cold sweat broke out on Zhang Hao's forehead, but he could still pretend to be confused.

Behind him, Han Chang, who was still sitting on the chair, said with a smile: "Master Zhang, now that you are here, don't leave in a hurry. I am busy with official duties on weekdays, and I often want to listen to Master Zhang's teachings, but I can't find the time. I am off for the New Year, sir. Just stay in my house for a few days, and you and I will get closer and closer."

same day.

Due to the inconvenience of information transmission, Huanglong Mansion, more than a thousand miles away, knew nothing about the Yuzhou mutiny on New Year's Eve.

In the morning, Emperor Wanyan Dan of the Jin Dynasty took advantage of the situation when King Hailing was preparing iron pagodas hundreds of miles away, and led his concubines and children, together with the honor guard and the soldiers to go out to the outskirts of the city to worship.

After the noon sacrifice was completed, Wanyanquan suddenly announced that he would hunt south and headed southwest.

The struggle between Wanyan Dan and Wanyan Liang has been going on for several years. After Wanyan Zongbi died in battle last year, Wanyan Dan fell completely passive and was almost ignored by Wanyan Liang. Only two fierce Anqin troops were left to obey his orders. .

But even so, no one thought that Wanyan Dan, who was in charge of the country, would abandon the imperial capital in such a way as to escape.

It sounds like Nan Shou, but actually it is Nan Dun.

As a result, the internal strife in Jin Dynasty will be on the table.

That day, some veterans in Huanglong Mansion learned the news and hurriedly went out of the city to catch up.

However, under the persuasion of Taoist Master Tongxuan, Wanyan Quan believed that these veterans were all members of King Hailing's gang, in order to trick him into returning to Huanglong Mansion and harm him, and then support Wanyan Liang to ascend the throne and rebel.

After Taoist Master Tongxuan painfully explained the pros and cons, Wanyan Quan was furious and killed all the old officials who were chasing him outside the tent.

Subsequently, the Nanshou team accelerated their pace and headed straight for Nanjing.

On the third day of the first lunar month, Su Shengye, who was staying in Yuzhou, received a secret letter from Emifeng.

The secret letter was sent on the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month two years ago. After Su Shengye read the letter, he looked at the Chu-character King Flag at the top of the city and pondered for a long time. Suddenly, Pang Dagu, Ding Guozhong, Zhang Xiaoyin and others were called to discuss the matter.

"Put away the King of Chu's flag and raise the golden flag again!"

As soon as Su Shengye opened his mouth, everyone was shocked.

The most feared thing about rebellion is capriciousness. Yuzhou has already changed its banner, and Zuojin Prefecture has already learned about it.

Zhongjing Road, Dadingfu, Enzhou and other places loyal to the Jin Dynasty have begun to organize sergeants. As soon as Jin Ting learns the news and sends a large army, they will cooperate with the army to suppress the Yuzhou mutiny.

If the Golden Flag is re-erected at this time, they, the mutiny leaders, will definitely be purged afterwards.

In the noisy venue, Su Shengye shouted several times to calm down the excited officers, and then talked about the Jin Emperor's southern hunt.

Everyone couldn't help but be shocked. As middle and lower-level officers, most of them didn't understand that the internal struggle in the Jin Kingdom had reached such an incompatible point.

But they also didn't understand what this matter had to do with Yuzhou's return to the Kingdom of Jin.

Seeing this, Su Shengye simply explained the strategy he had come up with in a short period of time, "Everyone! King Hailing has a disobedient heart. Wang Bolong, the governor of Yuzhou, has secretly defected to this beast! There was a mutiny on New Year's Eve. Our purpose is to cut off Hailing. Members of the royal party, protect our imperial court! From today on, our slogan is 'Kill the powerful ministers, clear the emperor's side, support the emperor to return to the capital, and regain control of the country!'"

what?
Pang Panggu looked at the impassioned Su Shengye, his mind completely lost.

By the way, aren't you a member of Qi's military command?
How come he looks more loyal than Dai Jin’s most loyal minister!
But some people have already figured it out, like Zhang Xiaoyin, Mr. Su is taking this opportunity to split the Jin Kingdom and cause internal strife among the Jin people!

In short, it doesn't matter whether Wang Bolong took refuge with Wan Yanliang or not, but with this slogan, there is no possibility of reconciliation between Wan Yan Gen and Wan Yan Liang.

The fact that the Jin Emperor had no choice but to move south in order to escape the control of powerful officials will be made public, and the fig leaf of "Southern Hunting" will be removed at once.

As a result, local officials in the Jin Kingdom must be at a loss what to do.

The seventh day of the first lunar month.

Five days after the southern hunting team set off, Wanyan Dan, who had been in the palace for a long time and was not used to the fatigue of traveling and traveling, contracted the wind and cold. He stayed in a dragon chariot pulled by six horses and fell into a coma for several days, unable to do anything.

The contact between foreign ministers and generals and him must be transmitted through Taoist Master Tongxuan.

At the end of the day, Tongxuan climbed onto the dragon chariot and called Wanyan Dan several times before waking him up.

"Your Majesty, Pindao's new Dragon Sheng Pill can cure diseases and strengthen the body."

Tongxuan first offered a big red pill, Wanyan Dan took it with water and swallowed it with some difficulty. Soon after, he felt a warmth rising from his belly, and soon it filled his limbs and bones. I also gained some energy.

"Where have you been?" Wanyan Dan sat up on the pillow and glanced at the desolate scenery in late winter outside the window through the curtain.

"Your Majesty, we have passed Xizhou and will arrive in Nanjing in four or five days."

"Oh, is there any other news?"

Somehow, after taking the elixir, Wanyan Dan felt that hotness lingering in his abdomen. The maid who was kneeling beside her was plain in appearance, but in Wanyan Dan's eyes, she looked attractive.

Wanyan Dan wanted to end the conversation quickly and have a great time riding on the dragon chariot.

Tongxuan glanced at Wanyan Dan, who had an unhealthy flush on his face, and said hurriedly: "I received news before noon today. After learning that the emperor was hunting in the south, King Hailing rushed back to the capital from Hundong. It is said that he brought hundreds of fine cavalry to chase the emperor. Come."

Perhaps subconsciously, he felt that his southern hunting was disgraceful. Even though he was a great person, Wanyan Dan could not help but become nervous and asked hurriedly: "Where is he?"

"The news is that it has just passed Shinshu and is still far away from us."

When Wanyan Dan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief. Tongxuan promptly withdrew his observation gaze and said, "I also received some good news today."

"good news?"

"Well, Wang Bolong, the governor of the Han army in Yuzhou, had already secretly defected to King Hailing. He learned that His Majesty was going to lead his army to stop him from hunting in the south. Fortunately, his officers Pang, Ding and other officers knew the righteousness and the emperor's kindness, and they were determined not to follow Wang Bolong's conspiracy. The move eventually led to a conflict and Wang Bolong was killed!"

Wanyan Quan was silent for a moment, then suddenly sighed, "When the country is in chaos, there is no lack of loyalty and bravery after all! When I pass by Yuzhou, I want to see them, and I want to use them!" (End of this chapter)