Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4168 Thunder bursts
Thunder and lightning exploded outside the window, and the tower shook slightly.

The news that the private army in the south of the Yangtze River was sniped by the navy was louder than this thunderstorm, which made everyone change color and their ears roared.

Although Cheng Yaojin had already received a warning before, knowing that the navy is very likely to intercept the Jiangnan private army crossing the river north, everyone is also worried, but they are not sure that the navy will do that. After all, Jiangnan is very important to the entire empire. Since entering the Tang Dynasty, although there were Jiangnan clans like Xiao Yu serving as high-ranking officials in the court, Jiangnan had never been truly integrated into the empire, and court orders were often greatly discounted throughout Jiangnan.

In this case, is it true that the Navy does not consider the entire Jiangnan and thus completely breaks away from the Tang Dynasty, and even plans to rule the river?

How dare his sailor? !

Thunder and lightning passed by in a flash, but everyone was silent for a long time. No one spoke for a while, and they were all digesting the news like a thunderbolt.

After a long time, Chu Suiliang let out a long breath, and said in amazement: "This navy... is really bold."

My heart is slowly filled with worry.

He was born in the Chu family in Henan, but he was born in Qiantang, and his family is still thriving in Qiantang, and Qiantang is separated by water from Huating Town, where the navy is entrenched, and it is always shrouded in the front of the navy.It may have been peaceful in the past, but now he is a supporter of King Jin, and he also accused the prince of "poisoning" the late emperor, and his relationship with the prince can be said to be endless. How can the navy not regard him as a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh?

In addition, the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River are now raising private troops to try to go north to fight against the prince, and they have completely torn skins with the navy. One can imagine what kind of pressure and even persecution his family will suffer...

Once the Jiangnan clan is unwilling and changes, the navy will inevitably oppress it with strong means.

Maybe the Qiantang Chu family will be the first to suffer...

Yu Chigong didn't care about these things, he stroked his beard with his big hands, and said with emotion: "Jiangnan will not be peaceful from now on, the flames of war will be ignited everywhere, and we will all become sinners of the empire."

This "we" is not only in front of us and the King Jin family, but also includes the East Palace.The king of Jin held the imperial edict of the late emperor and was unwilling to watch the crown prince rise to power, so he launched a mutiny. This was the culprit that led to the possible split of the empire. However, the navy disregarded the situation in the south of the Yangtze River and let the south of the Yangtze River be corrupted and wanted to attack the private army to cross the river. , It will also trigger a chain reaction throughout Jiangnan and even Shandong, Hebei and other places.

If the empire falls into division, and the chaotic wars and wars everywhere return to the turbulent and chaotic times of the late Sui Dynasty, the people of the world will once again fall into dire straits and their lives will be devastated.

Of course, as a military general, he doesn't care too much about the names behind him, he just feels emotional. Now he is even more worried about whether the private army of the Shandong family will arrive as scheduled without the support of the Jiangnan private army?

Without backup, it is tantamount to wishful thinking to assist Jin Wang to counterattack Chang'an by relying on his own strength.

What's more, the generals of the sixteen guards who were still on the sidelines would stand by the prince one after another after seeing King Jin helpless, one after another, there was no chance of winning...

All the people here could not help but have a layer of gloom on their faces.

The situation is critical and the overthrow is imminent, but Li Zhi calmed down, drank a sip of tea, turned a deaf ear to the sound of wind and rain outside the window, and said in a deep voice: "Those who have achieved great things in ancient and modern times have never been able to stand up to thorns, walk in rough places, and then persevere and forge ahead. Only by practicing can we create brilliance. The lessons of the father and the emperor are not far away. We should follow suit. The more difficult and difficult we are, the more determined our hearts will be. I also hope that you will remain committed and work hand in hand with this king to forge ahead!"

Yu Chigong and Chu Suiliang were shocked, they got up quickly, bowed to the ground, and said loudly: "Don't worry, Your Highness, we will follow you to the death!"

Yu Chigong participated in the "Xuanwu Gate Change" back then, knowing that the situation at that time was even worse than it is now. Li Jiancheng, who had the support of Emperor Gaozu and the overwhelming majority of the ruling and opposition parties, was about to succeed. In addition, who would have thought that only relying on the mere Tiance Mansion could turn defeat into victory and change fate against the sky?

However, the success of the "Xuanwu Gate Change" and the brilliant achievements of His Majesty Li Er are enough to shine through the ages.

Now that His Majesty Li Er has passed away, although the crown prince has stolen the center and has a great name and righteousness, he has not ruled the court. The civil and military officials are selfish, and the army is full of factions and stands by. The situation is far worse than that of His Majesty Li Er.

How do you know that King Jin can't achieve "Xuanwu Gate Change" again?
Chu Suiliang couldn't help himself and had no way to retreat, so he could only follow one path to the dark, but he was also encouraged and his morale was greatly boosted when he saw that King Jin was calm and determined in the face of danger.

If King Jin succeeds, not only will he completely get rid of the threat of being threatened, but he will even benefit from it and go further...

Li Zhi waved his hands with a smile, let the two sit down, and ordered Cui Xin to be called to the tower, first to inform about Jiangnan's affairs, and then asked: "I don't know how the private army recruited by the Shandong family is, when can they come?" Tongguan assistance?"

Hearing that the private army in the south of the Yangtze River was almost wiped out, Cui Xin took a deep breath and quickly replied: "Don't worry, Your Highness, Shandong is no better than Jiangnan, and the rivers are scarce and not conducive to boats. No matter how powerful his navy is, he can't replicate it." The matter in the south of the Yangtze River cannot stop the Shandong private army from coming."

Yuchi Gong said in a deep voice: "Naturally, the naval forces can't run rampant across Shandong, but they must have come along the canal now. Once all the ferries of the Yellow River are blocked, can your Shandong private army still fly over?"

Although he was also afraid of the navy before, he only thought that it was invincible at sea. If he entered the Tang Dynasty, his combat power would be greatly reduced, and it might not become a confidant's trouble.However, this attack on the private army in the south of the Yangtze River used dozens of hundreds of ships, and even severely damaged the private army in the south of the Yangtze River before landing, so he had to re-evaluate the combat power of the navy.

Since the navy can block the Yangtze River, how can it know that it cannot block the Yellow River after going up the canal?
After all, compared to the wide and gentle waters of the Yangtze River, there are ferries everywhere, and the Yellow River rushes fast and twists and turns. There are far fewer ferries suitable for the army to cross, and it is more convenient for the navy to divide the troops to block...

Throughout the ages, tyrannical dynasties have emerged one after another, and stunning marshals have succeeded one after another, but naval forces have always been useless. Even though the battle of the founding of the Tang Dynasty relied on naval forces to pacify the entire Jiangnan, it was never regarded as a regular battle order. Unexpectedly, times have changed. Today's navy actually exerts such a great strategic ability?
Relying on the convenience of the canal, the navy can block the Yangtze River against the current, control the Yellow River by going north, and control the lifeline of the world...

Cui Xinsui didn't understand the art of war, but he was not uninformed, he understood the danger, nodded and said: "Your Highness and Duke E, please rest assured, the old man will immediately write a book and send someone back to Shandong, so that everyone can quickly urge the private army to rush to Guanzhong to arrive Big picture."

The private army in the south of the Yangtze River was defeated and unable to go north to support Tongguan, which made the situation extremely unfavorable to the King of Jin. Naturally, the private army in Shandong was under great pressure.But at the same time, the crisis also contained opportunities. If he could assist King Jin to win the throne without the participation of private troops from the south of the Yangtze River, it would mean that the Shandong aristocratic family would occupy the dominance of the future court, and the benefits they gained would double.

One ebbs and another, the Shandong aristocratic family will completely suppress the Jiangnan gentry.

Cui Xin trembled with excitement just thinking about the beautiful vision of the Shandong family leading the empire in the future.

No amount of sacrifice is worth it...

*****
Xuanwu Gate.

Lightning flashed across the tall and majestic city tower, and the light illuminated the sky for a moment, and then fell into silence and darkness, only the thunder and heavy rain.

Li Daozong looked at Yuwen Shiji, who was brought in by his own soldiers, and was speechless. The ground of this Tai Chi Palace may have become an ant hole, which has been dug long ago and is riddled with holes. He can enter and leave the heart of the empire at any time... …

His eyes flicked from Yuwen Shi and his face, and looked at the soldier who brought him here. This was his most trusted assistant who had followed him for many years, but he secretly communicated with outsiders.

The soldier looked embarrassed, knelt down on one knee, and bowed his head in silence.

Heaving a sigh of relief, Li Daozong waved his hands impatiently: "Go out, take thirty military sticks yourself, and see the aftermath."

The royal family of Li Tang belonged to the lineage of Guan Long, and the soldiers under his command were inextricably intertwined with Guan Long. Even if this personal soldier who brought Yuwen Shi and the secret song into his account without authorization was executed, there would be a difference next time. The guards continued to do so.

The soldier was very grateful: "Thank you for your forgiveness, Commander-in-Chief, the general is willing to be punished."

He got up and left the barracks, and went to the Sima in the army to receive the punishment without mentioning it.

Yuwen Shiji took off the coir raincoat on his body, his old face was full of smiles, he took two steps forward, sat down on the chair next to Li Daozong, and said slowly: "This old man came here uninvited. Please don't blame Cheng Fan."

"Chengfan" is Li Daozong's character...

Li Daozong paused for a moment, held the pot to pour tea for Yuwen Shi and he gently pushed the teacup in front of him, and sighed: "The matter has come to this, why should Duke Ying bother to toil and toss around? Little is known about its mighty combat power, the ruling and opposition parties know very little, as long as it is determined, regardless of the corruption in the south of the Yangtze River, the private army in the south of the Yangtze River wants to break through the naval blockade and go north to Guanzhong, it is tantamount to a dream."

He has always been friends with Fang Jun, and he knows the navy's usual training and equipment in detail. He has also studied the navy's past battles when he has nothing to do, and the conclusions he came to shocked him deeply.In his view, the navy is not only "invincible above the water", even if it abandons the boat and lands, it is still a rare strong army in the world with its powerful firepower and strict discipline.

The mob formed hastily like the private army in the south of the Yangtze River, and was firmly stuck at the ferry by the navy. Even if they were born with wings, it would be difficult to break through the blockade of the navy.

Without the support of the Jiangnan private army, how can the King of Jin talk about turning defeat into victory and counterattacking Chang'an?
Just waiting for the navy to sail upstream into the Yellow River and press against Tongguan, that is the time when King Jin and his entire army will be wiped out...

This is a dead end, and there is no way to recover.

Yuwen Shiji smiled slightly, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "It doesn't matter who wins or loses in the end between the prince and the king of Jin, the old man came here today just to ask Chengfan you a word - are you loyal to the prince, or are you loyal to the prince?" Loyal to His Majesty?"

(End of this chapter)