I Xiaoxiong

Chapter 210 Proclaiming Emperor?

Finally came.

Zhao Chengjun let out a sigh of relief when he heard that the Red Lotus Army was coming, and after learning that it was the military adviser Pang Zhigu and the marshal Fang Jiao, two important figures second only to Sheng Gong, he went out of the mansion to greet him personally. And in the original Hongzhou Governor's Mansion, now Wu Wang's Mansion hosted a banquet for the two of them.

Accompanied by guests were Xue Julin, Liu Taiqing, Gu Xianglin, Qian Luo, and Wang Yang, whose status had risen rapidly after Zhao Chengjun succeeded King Wu.

"Fang Marshal and Pang Junshi, the two came from a long way, and the boat and the car are exhausting. This glass of wine is respectful to you both."

"Thank you, my lord, please."

Before Pang Zhigu and Fang Jiao came, they actually had many things planned.But after seeing Zhao Chengjun himself, he was still a little surprised.

Because although the other party is still young and hastily pushed to the throne of Wu Wang, but judging from his demeanor, he also has the air of a king.

The graceful manner between the words made them look sideways.

"Our army is newly defeated, and there is a big funeral, so today's banquet did not include singing and dancing to add to the fun, but it is a bit slow to treat the two of you, please don't blame me."

Zhao Chengjun's words were very polite, and the bearing he showed made Pang Zhigu and Fang Jiao look slightly sideways.

Fang Jiao said: "My lord, you are being polite. Originally, the two of us came here for the sake of the alliance. I am a rough man who practices martial arts. There will be wine and meat at this table. I already want to thank the lord for his hospitality. To be honest, we Over there in Jingzhou, they fight all day long, and there is never a meal, so you can’t eat wine and meat like that. Hahahaha.”

"Marshal's heroism is worthy of being a world-renowned master of martial arts. This king has admired Marshal's name for a long time."

"Hahahaha, you are welcome, my lord. I am just a man of martial arts. I can't count them. In this world of great controversy, I still have to look at famous generals like General Xue and General Liu. I have long heard that these two soldiers are like gods. The army that defeated the puppet dynasty, when I saw it today, it is really extraordinary, and it is a hero."

Fang Jiao admired Xue Julin and Liu Taiqing very much, and these two were also the ones he most wanted to drag into the Red Lotus Army.

But Xue and Liu also shook their heads and smiled wryly when they heard Fang Jiao's words of praise.

Xue Julin said: "The marshal is absurd, we are nothing but defeated dogs on the road. In the battle of Huainan, a hundred thousand troops were defeated by the Marquis of Wu'an. This world-renowned general would never dare to be a famous general."

Fang Jiao said: "General Xue's words are wrong. Regardless of the hero's success or failure, I believe that the general will have a comeback."

Xue Julin said with a smile: "Then I will borrow a good word from the marshal."

"Actually, our Red Lotus Army is short of two such famous generals. If two of them are willing to come to our Red Lotus Army, I will not be a Marshal. How about the two of you as Chief and Deputy Marshals?"

Fang Jiao became more and more excited as he talked, and immediately dug a corner in front of Zhao Chengjun.

Xue Julin glanced at the new King of Wu who was on the throne, and then said noncommittally: "The marshal is joking. There are a lot of talents in Honglian Taoism, and the army of officials playing in the land of Jingchu is not like us, who have been defeated in a row. It’s a deadly joke to talk about famous generals at that time, let’s not talk about it, come to Marshal, drink and drink, I respect you for this glass.”

However, Zhao Chengjun's expression did not change at all, and he always maintained a hostile demeanor.

When Pang Zhigu was talking to Gu Xianglin Qianluo, he also paid attention to Zhao Chengjun's face.

He thought he would be a puppet that didn't match the name, but with Pang Zhigu's vision and a few words of cleverness, he can be sure that this is also a person who is proficient in military strategies and tactics, and has determination and perseverance.

Just this superficial effort alone is no longer a mediocrity.

A banquet, although there is no singing and dancing to add to the fun, it can be regarded as a feast for the guests and host.

After the banquet, Pang Zhigu and Fang Jiao went back to the post house to rest.

Back in the courtyard of the post house, Fang Jiao smiled and said, "This new King Wu is quite interesting. It's a little different from what we thought."

After entering Hongzhou, the two of them naturally knew the current situation of the rebels and the current situation in Hongzhou.

Pang Zhigu nodded: "There is some discrepancy. I originally thought that Zhao Chengjun was just a puppet they couldn't find someone to push out. Looking at it now, this person has some skills."

Fang Jiao said: "Then what should we do next? Still as usual? Why do I feel that if we recognize this kid as emperor, it means we will fight for the world for him?"

Pang Zhigu asked rhetorically, "As long as the new King of Wu recognizes the Red Lotus Sect as the state religion of the new dynasty, with the power of the Holy Duke and Marshal, can the power be left behind?"

Fang Jiao nodded, "That's true, but it's fine if you're a good-for-nothing idiot. It's not a good thing to have a young man with a scheming mind on his head."

"It's okay, let Ning'er be the queen and keep an eye on him."

After Fang Jiao heard this, his countenance changed and he said, "Okay, Mr. Pang, you've made your mind on Ning'er. Don't blame me on this matter, let alone elder brother."

Pang Zhigu shook his head helplessly and said: "The Anglican Church agrees, to be precise, it has already agreed."

Fang Jiao frowned, "Is this necessary?"

"What do you think of the new King Wu?"

"The appearance is not bad, and the bearing is not bad, but."

"What we are doing now is to rebel and seize the world. If we are alive today, we may die tomorrow. Ning'er doesn't care about such things as love between children."

After Pang Zhigu finished speaking, Fang Jiao stopped talking.

On the second day, Fang Jiao was invited to go hunting with King Wu.

Gu Xianglin came to the post house and invited Pang Zhigu to visit the famous Tengwang Pavilion in the city.

The two climbed to the high pavilion and leaned on the railing to watch.

"Is this the famous Tengwang Pavilion?"

"Exactly. This Pavilion of King Teng was built by King Teng, the younger brother of Emperor Taizong of this dynasty, when he was the governor of Hongzhou. On the day it was built, famous people gathered, and the soldiers made a preface here to commemorate it."

"But the old county of Yuzhang, the new mansion of Hongdu"

"Exactly!"

"Sure enough, the scenery is beautiful and the mountains and rivers are magnificent."

Tengwang Pavilion is more than ten feet high, facing the river and looking at the water, it is the tallest building in the city.Leaning on the fence and looking at it makes people feel proud.

"Mr. Pang, you have also seen the situation in Hongzhou. There must be many hidden piles of Honglian Dao in the city. These are irrelevant. Let's be honest. Based on the current situation, Honglian Dao has formed an alliance with Wu Wangfu. If you have any conditions, you might as well tell them one by one.”

After a moment of silence, Gu Xianglin got to the point.

Pang Zhigu smiled and said, "Mr. Gu is a little impatient?"

Gu Xianglin said: "Don't let me not be in a hurry. Mr. Pang should know about the current decline. I won't say too much. Please speak bluntly, sir."

Pang Zhigu asked: "If the conditions are too harsh for King Wu, can Mr. Gu accept it?"

Gu Xianglin shook his head directly, "I'm just a mastermind, and I can't be the master. The old prince's master can't do it, and this Wang Xingye's master can't do it. I will truthfully tell the prince whatever conditions the Red Lotus Army has. "

Pang Zhigu smiled, and said solemnly, explaining Honglian's conditions one by one.

First, the alliance between the two parties is naturally a fusion. It is not so much an alliance as a confluence.The two armies must truly become one.

The second is to marry.The King of Wu married the daughter of Shenggong Fangqiu, and they married the two surnames.

Gu Xianglin nodded after hearing these two conditions, and he was even able to agree to these two conditions.Because this is the intended meaning at all, and it does not cause any damage to the current King Wu's power.

Even a little generous.Just like the marriage between King Wu and Fang Qiu's daughter.
Finally, Pang Zhigu said the third condition. After hearing this, Gu Xianglin was silent and sweating profusely.

Zhao Chengjun, king of Wu, proclaimed himself emperor immediately.

Then, as the emperor, it was announced to the world that Honglian was the state religion.

This is not the first time he has heard of this condition.At the time of Shouzhou City, Red Lotus Road said the same thing.

King Wu proclaimed himself emperor, and then made Honglian his state religion.

But Zhao Deyu directly refused at that time.

In this situation, proclaiming the emperor?

After hearing this, Gu Xianglin was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "This is a big matter, Gu does not dare to be self-reliant, and after reporting to King Wu, he will give Mr. Pang the answer."

Then Gu Xianglin cupped his hands, turned and went downstairs, leaving only Pang Zhigu alone, as if he hadn't seen enough of the scenery on the pavilion.

(End of this chapter)