The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 161 The Battle of Going South

Looking at it from a distance, Empress Xiao's complexion is getting paler and her heart beats faster.

Immediately, Empress Xiao couldn't help trembling her legs, and her breathing became more and more tense.

The memorial clearly stated 'Xiao Xian united with the rebels and the Taiping Army to rebel'.

What does this mean?Empress Xiao, who is the queen of a country, knows it all too well.

Throughout the dynasties and dynasties, rebellion is almost always a major crime that implicates the nine clans!
Although the relationship between Yang Guang and Empress Xiao is very good now, they rebelled with Xiao Xian.

Empress Xiao must not be safe and sound, as if nothing had happened.

Sure enough, the hall was silent for a long time, and Yang Guang slowly uttered a sentence: "Come here, put this bitch into limbo."

"Wait until I catch Xiao Xian's traitor and deal with it together!"

After making a decree, several Xiaoguo Yulin soldiers stepped into the hall and dragged down Empress Xiao who was lying limp on the ground.

Seeing Empress Xiao being thrown into limbo by himself, Yang Guang felt extremely painful.

Although Yang Guang knew that Xiao Xian's rebellion had nothing to do with Empress Xiao, he had to deal with it!
You know, it is the elder brother of the Great Sui Empress who is rebelling now.

If Yang Guang doesn't deal with it, what will the officials think?
How will the world see it?

Wouldn't this tell many people that the laws of the Sui Dynasty were loose, and today even the gang of rebels can be shielded?
In the future, careerists everywhere may follow suit.

Therefore, it was not Yang Guang's wish to cast Empress Xiao into the cold palace, but it was forced by the situation, and he must choose!

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Taking a long breath of turbid air, Yang Guang didn't think too much, and ordered the servant at the side, saying: "Quickly inform the civil and military officials to come to the main hall to discuss matters."

After a long time, all the officials came together and stood in the hall separately.

Immediately, Emperor Yang Guangcai informed all officials of this shocking event.

After hearing the words, many officials secretly probed in their hearts.

Obviously, there is no longer any hope for the Sui Dynasty.

You must know that the scale of the peasant uprising launched by Hong Xiuquan this time is not weaker than the Yellow Turban Rebellion a few years ago, even worse!

Even if the Sui court can finally put down the rebellion this time.

However, the backlog of internal conflicts will also be on the verge of breaking out, and the forces of warlords in various places will no longer be under the control of the central government.

Therefore, it does not matter whether the Taiping Army will be suppressed this time.

The world is in chaos and the situation of princes competing for hegemony is inevitable.

However, although all the officials discussed together, in the end, there was no result of the discussion.

Yang Guang, the emperor who sat on the dragon, couldn't help sighing secretly when he saw such a scene.

There is nothing but disappointment in my heart!
In normal times, these courtiers have endless conspiracies in fighting for power and suppressing dissidents.

Secretly intrigue, very good at.

Now, with the country's salary, but at the most critical moment of the country, no one can stand up to share the worries.

After a long time, a member of the courtier slowly stood up, cupped his hands and praised: "Your Majesty, I propose to send troops in two ways to suppress the rebels Hong Xiuquan and Xiao Xian."

"Yichen, I don't know which two ways?"

Hearing this, Yang Guang saw one of the courtiers volunteering to offer advice, and couldn't help being very happy, so he asked anxiously.

And the scribe called "Yichen" was Yang Yichen who was secretly transferred back to the central government by Yang Guangming.

Wen Xun, Yang Yichen took a deep breath and said slowly: "Your Majesty, General Hu'er is now commanding an army of [-] land and water troops stationed in Jiangxia."

"This location is located in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. If you dive down the river, you can reach Jinling City directly."

"At that time, relying on the general's [-] elite troops, it shouldn't be a problem for Lenovo to stop the Taiping Army composed of civilians."

With a few words, Yang Yichen confirmed the candidate for the chief general who will resist the Taiping Army.

Hearing this, Yang Guang immediately agreed.

After all, since the founding of the Sui Dynasty, Lai Huer has experienced military exploits and has been loyal to the Sui Dynasty.

For such a general, Yang Guang will certainly appoint him 100%.

There is no doubt that Yang Guang is a tyrant who abused the power of the people, did not pay attention to production with the people, and recuperated.

But a tyrant is not the same as a fool. On the contrary, a fool will never be able to build the Grand Canal across the north and south.

"Although the candidate for the commander-in-chief of the rehabilitated traitor Hong Xiuquan has been determined, what about the rebellious traitor Xiao Xian?"

"You know, Xiao Mi is entrenched in Jiangling City, with 20 troops."

"Once he leads the Northern Expedition and threatens Wanluo, the Great Sui will be in danger!"

Hearing this, for a while because of Yang Yichen's suggestion, the officials seemed to have found their backbone again.

The mind became active again, and they all remonstrated and questioned.

Immediately, Yang Guang also raised this question.

Immediately afterwards, Yang Yichen cupped his hands again and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Our army still has a new force!"

"Your Majesty Yang, you are not talking about Gao Qi's subordinate, His Majesty's son-in-law stationed in Qi County!"

As soon as the words fell, before Yang Guang could react, Pei Ju, the servant of Huangmen, asked first.

"That's right, it's under Prince Consort Gao." Hearing this, Yang Yichen said firmly.

"Since the high prince's son-in-law has been in the army, he has taken the lead in resolutely resisting the Hu bandits in northern Xinjiang, and repeatedly beat the Hu people who invaded south."

"From now on, let the barbarians outside the Great Wall come in and listen to the name of the high son-in-law, and their livers and gallbladders will be torn."

"And in the Battle of Conquering the East, the reason why our Great Sui was able to occupy all the counties in Liaodong is because of the indelible contribution of the high concubine!"

"Therefore, I feel that it will be easy for me to deal with Xiao Mian, a mere traitor, with my son-in-law's ability to use troops."

Immediately after the last words, Yang Yichen knelt down alone and begged Yang Guangdao.

In fact, this is also Yang Yichen's worry!

After all, now that Gao Qi has made innumerable military exploits, I am afraid that those who are jealous of the virtuous and capable have already stepped through the threshold.

There is no guarantee that hundreds of officials will not recommend impeachment at the emperor Yang Guang in private.

Although Gao Qi has outstanding military exploits and is also a son-in-law, it is inevitable that he will not be jealous of the emperor.

You know, Yang Yichen was also loyal to Da Sui, but what happened?

Hearing Yang Yichen's analysis, Yang Guang began to think deeply about the pros and cons.

Should Gao Qi be used as a general?

It can be said that Yang Guang now has such a difficult choice in his heart.

In the end, after weighing the pros and cons, Yang Guang finally agreed to appoint Gao Qi as the chief general of the South Conquest, and lead his troops to the south to suppress the rebellion.

In the imperial decree, Yang Guang actually gave Gao Qi a magic weapon.

Gao Qi had the right to control the original defense forces of Jingxiang counties during the Ping Xiaoxian rebellion.

Let go of this privilege, it can be said that Gao Qi is really like a fish in water.

You can use troops at will, without any restrictions.

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Qi County, inside the barracks
Gao Qi has now received the imperial order, ordering him to immediately lead the whole army to the front line to suppress the rebellion.

But after receiving this decree, Gao Qi suddenly fell into a decision.

Now Hong Xiuquan and Xiao Mian rebelled in the south at the same time, almost restraining two-thirds of the Sui Dynasty's troops.

If he leads an army to respond in the Central Plains at this time, I am afraid that the Central Plains area will be at your fingertips!

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However, when Gao Qi finally calmed down and thought deeply, he still felt something was wrong.

Now is not the time to be self-reliant!

Although they are self-reliant now, Hong Xiuquan and Xiao Xian can serve as a check force.

But not only did Gao Qi not have a stable rear, but also he was the son-in-law of the Sui Dynasty.

Once independent, how will the people of the world view Gao Qi?

In the future, will the virtuous and talented people in the world come to concur with each other like a river crossing?
Moreover, even if Gao Qi really sweeps the Central Plains now, will the aristocratic families from all over the world really support it?
Therefore, considering the pros and cons of the total, Gao Qi chooses to forbear for the time being.

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A few days later, Gao Qi formally took oath in Qi County, and immediately bid farewell to Pei Renji who was guarding the Central Plains.

For a moment, the Yanmen Army rushed to the battlefield again under the leadership of Gao Qi!

(End of this chapter)