People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 456

Inside the stone pavilion, Li Xuan said something that seemed to be a smile but not a smile, making the atmosphere in the pavilion tense again.

Yuan Chao straightened his body slightly, and said with a calm expression: "The general matter is gone, and the rest are mostly personal matters. As long as the generals of the Tianyin Sect agree, the next step is to surrender..."

Having said that, Yuan Chao looked at Li Xuan, clasped his hands and asked, "If the surrender is successful, I wonder if the court can decree that the people will not be prosecuted for the crime of being a thief. After all, after Chen Shuozhen's incident, the lives of the people in Muzhou are many and difficult. They're a little worried..."

Li Xuan waved his hands directly, and said very firmly: "What happened back then will not happen again. After all, the real masters of what happened back then are Duke Zhao and the Duke of Henan County. Your Majesty is benevolent and loves the people. If you follow the example of Yao and Shun, what happened back then will not happen again." Happened again."

Yuan Chao frowned immediately.

The Duke of Zhao is naturally the eldest grandson Wuji, and the Duke of Henan County is Chu Suiliang. When the incident happened, they were the two who were in charge.

With one word from Li Xuan, he pushed all the responsibility onto the two dead people.

But if this is the case, then why in the following ten years, the imperial court's tyranny to Muzhou has not changed.

"Your Majesty is magnanimous," Yuan Chao cupped his hands slightly in the direction of Shendu, then looked at Li Xuan, and said helplessly, "Your Majesty naturally knows what His Majesty thinks, but Tianyin teaches foolish people and women, and he will always be bitter about this matter." Huai, I don't know if the imperial court can appease the people and put an end to their worries, after all, the Tianyin Sect has a very large number in Muzhou, otherwise it will be calmed down today, and rebelled tomorrow, and so repeated, how can it last forever."

Li Xuan glanced at Yuan Chao, then turned to look at Yao Zhi, they didn't understand why Yuan Chao always emphasized this point.

Yuan Chaoke was never an official who cared about the country and the people. On the contrary, he had a lot of selfishness.

After thinking for a while, Li Xuan said: "The center has a comprehensive consideration of the Tianyin sect's disposal. This king will try to persuade Duan Dudu to play together with this king. Please forgive the people's act of thieves, and then make it clear Tell the world."

"Thank you so much, my lord. If all the crimes of thieves he waited for here can be forgiven, then if the officials think about it, they won't insist on anything anymore." After Yuan Chao finished speaking, there was a long relieved.

Li Xuan and Yao Zhi looked at each other, they finally understood what Yuan Chao was talking about now.

"Sir, have you ever thought about yourself?" Li Xuan slowly sat up straight. Today's negotiation has finally touched the core issue.

Yuan Chao's own handling results.

Before the Muzhou Incident, Yuan Chao was a Muzhou soldier Cao joined the army, Shi Xu was controlled by the Tianyin Sect, so Yuan Chao joined the Tianyin Sect.

In order to win over Yuan Chao, Tianyin Sect also recommended him to be the inspector of Muzhou Sima in the name of Shi Xu, and the court also allowed it.

It's a pity that before the imperial court's appointment, the Tianyin Sect has already started to riot.

Seeing the serious eyes of Li Xuan and Yao Zhi, Yuan Chao smiled wryly and shook his head, and said, "Your official is not an ignorant person, you are guilty of a crime, and the crime is unforgivable. Only by honoring His Majesty's grace can you get lucky. Others Can’t really expect too much.”

In the entire stone pavilion, the sound of the wind stopped suddenly.

Li Xuan lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyes. Although Yuan Chao's words were pitiful, everyone knew that the real difficulty for the navy in front of them was Yuan Chao.

Once Yuan Chao's matter is not resolved, then everything about the two thousand sailors and two thousand infantry is just empty talk.

Now the Hangzhou navy is still unable to draw a hand, and Li Xuan's men can only hold Sanhe Pass at most.

It is reasonable to want to pacify Muzhou as soon as possible, forgive Yuan Chao's crimes, and even reward him more.

Li Xuan raised her head and said with a chuckle: "Mr. Yuan, don't worry so much. Your Majesty is broad-minded and considerate of all things. If you set things right at a critical moment, Your Majesty will definitely reward you. At that time, an uncle will definitely be indispensable... As for the specifics As for the position, let alone me waiting, even His Majesty may not be unable to decide, that is the responsibility of the three central provinces and the Ministry of Officials."

Yuan Chao nodded, he knew what Li Xuan said was true, but if some things are not settled now, it will be even more difficult in the future.

After a little hesitation, Yuan Chao said, "I know very well that I have committed a serious crime, so I don't dare to have too many delusions. I just hope that after this incident, I can retire in Wuyue safely, and I don't want to think about anything else."

"This king will play together with Duan Duan." At this point, Li Xuan couldn't help laughing, looked at Yuan Chao and said, "Actually, only sir led everyone to fight all the way to Muzhou City, and then defeated Tianyin traitor, not to mention An Ran's old age, even State Sima, State Governor, may not be impossible, sir, you must seize the opportunity."

"What the prince said is absolutely true!" Yuan Chao immediately became serious.

Although the current Tianyin Sect has suffered heavy losses under Li Xuan's hands, it is not in jeopardy.

The leader of Tianyin led an army of [-] to attack Shezhou. Even though Li Xuan had already sent his troops to Muzhou, he still did not turn back.

It is true that Muzhou is the foundation of Tianyin Sect, but now, all the troops mobilized by Tianyin Sect in Muzhou have been mobilized, and they don't expect Muzhou to have much backup, even food and grass.

When the Empress Dowager set off, she had already brought enough food and supplies, and what she wanted was to take Shezhou before the food and supplies were exhausted.

If you want to completely pacify Muzhou, you must finally completely defeat the empress's army.

If at this time, Yuan Chao could lead the rioting navy to stab her fiercely from behind, it would be a huge blow to her and the entire Tianyin sect.

With this, Yuan Chao will be forgiven no matter how many mistakes he has made, and even be promoted to a noble.

……

"Sir, you might as well bring a message back to the rest of you. If you can really win the city of Muzhou, break through the lair of Tianyin Sect, and capture Tianyinyi alive, you can say that you will let them stay in Muzhou forever. It's okay to be hereditary without replacement!" When Li Xuan said a word, Yuan Chao's eyes lit up.

Yao Zhi on the side couldn't help frowning, his words were somewhat exaggerated.

He didn't open his mouth to refute Li Xuan. After all, Li Xuan, the current county king, is qualified to say this.

"With the prince's words, I feel much more at ease." Yuan Chao's expression was bright, he bowed to Li Xuan again, and said in a deep voice: "I will go back and discuss with everyone, if everything goes well, I will soon I hope the prince will wait patiently for all the results."

Yuan Chao looked very excited, as if he was looking forward to such a future.

"Sir, please!" Li Xuan and Yao Zhi stood up at the same time, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and things finally came to fruition.

……

The black-covered boat sailed from the river, and took Yuan Chao away slowly towards the distance.

At this time, the sun was already high, and the mist on the river began to thin out rapidly.

A huge three-masted ship appeared above the clouds, and the black-covered ship quickly approached the three-masted ship.

Just as Yuan Chao stood still, a young general in silver fish-scale armor had already walked over: "Second brother, how is the situation?"

"Fortunately, it's not too bad." Yuan Chao turned around, looked at Li Xuan and Yao Zhi who were still in the stone pavilion in the distance, and said solemnly: "The king of Nanchang is ready, if I wait to surrender, naturally A series of benefits are offered, and if I don't wait, he is ready to deal with me."

"Second brother, does the King of Nanchang really have the ability to call wind and rain as rumored?" A trace of worry flashed across the young general's expression.

Yuan Chao looked at his ninth younger brother Yuan Lin with some amusement, and said, "That's all rumors. If the King of Nanchang really has the ability to call wind and rain, do you think the saint will send him to Wuzhou?"

"It turns out there isn't one." Yuan Lin couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

"Not necessarily so." Yuan Chao's face became serious, looking at Yuan Lin, he said, "Although the king of Nanchang has no ability to call the wind and rain, but when he knows the sky, it is inevitable to follow the sky. In addition, his personal strategy is amazing. , may fall into his trap.”

"Little brother, remember!" Yuan Lin bowed her hands solemnly.

Yuan Chao waved his hands, and then asked, "Is everything in the army as usual?"

"Yes! Although Zhu Xi was imprisoned, he did not move. Those under him are also very peaceful. On the contrary, the three brothers of the Bai family are active everywhere, and they seem to have other ideas." Yuan Lin took Yuan Chao out of this place. The things of a period of time are explained one by one.

After Yuan Chao finished listening, his expression turned cold involuntarily: "It seems that what the King of Nanchang said is correct, there are some things that really need to be discussed."

"Here!"

Yuan Chao took a deep breath and saw in the distance that Li Xuan and Yao Zhi had already boarded the boat, so he quickly cupped his hands.

Li Xuan and Yao Zhi stood on the black-covered boat, bowing their hands to Yuan Chao in return.

Standing up straight, Li Xuan turned to Yao Zhi and asked, "Sima, what do you think this Yuan Canjun wants?"

"What else can it be? The post of Sima, and the two thousand sailors under him!" Yao Zhi has been watching with cold eyes today.

In today's negotiation, all the questions Yuan Chao raised were actually talking about himself.

Wanting to stay in Muzhou, wanting to occupy his real position, wanting to gather with his soldiers, wanting the court to issue a decree to exonerate him, all he said was himself.

Bing Cao joined the army and was promoted to Sima, and he also wanted to have control of the navy.

In this way, even if the court appoints a new governor of Muzhou, Yuan Chao, who has military power, is still the real king of Muzhou.

Even in the future, he will be able to become a spy in history. He definitely has such ambitions.

Thinking of this, Yao Zhi couldn't help asking: "My lord, if he really breaks through the Tianyin sect's lair and captures the queen of Tianyin alive, will my lord really protect him forever in Muzhou, make him a duke and a lord, and be hereditary? ?”

"Naturally." Li Xuan nodded straightforwardly.

Seeing Yao Zhi's expression of wanting to persuade, but not knowing what to say, Li Xuan waved his hands and said, "Sima don't have to worry about this matter, if he can really capture Tian Yinxiong alive, there is no need to find me. Baozuo, His Majesty will personally summon him to Beijing, and he will be right in court. As for whether he can persuade His Majesty and the princes in the court to let Yongzhen Muzhou, a duke and a marquis, and hereditary succession, it depends on his own ability. "

"I see!" Yao Zhi couldn't help laughing.

Indeed, the final disposal of Yuan Chao has never been in the hands of Southeast, but in the hands of His Majesty.

"By the way, Sima, he mentioned absolution several times just now, absolution, he must have done something unforgivable?" Li Xuan's sudden words made the smile on Yao Zhi's face disappear.

"The death penalty is treason. The others are already here now. The rest are nothing more than trivial matters." Yao Zhi shook his head slightly.

In the current situation, as long as Muzhou can be stabilized quickly, then even if there is something, the court will directly recognize it.

What's more, the imperial court originally had a system of "eight discussions": discussing relatives, discussing old friends, discussing talents, discussing abilities, discussing achievements, discussing nobles, discussing talents, and discussing guests.

For these eight kinds of people, those who commit crimes of "exile" or less will be punished by a lower class; if they commit ten heinous crimes, they will be executed by the emperor himself.

If the emperor does not allow it, he will still be executed. If the emperor allows it, he will be exiled for thousands of miles.

Li Xuan took a deep breath and said softly: "Now it seems that he is really going to surrender. I have to admit that this Yuan Canjun's sense is really keen. If he stays in the mountains all the time, this king may really do something to him. No, but if he enters Wuzhou, this king will definitely let him come and go."

"That's the best." Yao Zhi felt relieved at the same time.

(End of this chapter)