First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 159
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Hearing Sima Dekan's words, Yuan Li and Pei Qiantong looked at each other, all of them broke out in a cold sweat.

Yuan Li put down his wine glass and said in a daze, "That's the truth. Once the Xiaoguo army flees too much, we will die. This... what should we do?"

Seeing this, Sima Dekan understood, and immediately confided, "In that case, why not flee westward with the soldiers of the Xiaoguo Army."

Pei Qiantong was so frightened that his hands trembled, the wine glass dropped, and he hurriedly said, "Has De Kan forgotten what happened to Dou Xian?"

Sima Dekan waved his hands in disdain and said: "Dou Xian has no strategy. He dared to flee with only a thousand people under his command. Once he was caught up, he would die. If we gather more soldiers, there is nothing to be afraid of."

Yuanli and Li didn't hesitate any more when they heard the words, and nodded in agreement.

Sima Dekan was overjoyed when he saw this, and said directly: "In this case, the three of us will go to contact each other, and the focus is on those who have resentment."

Yuan Li said straightly: "Hu Yalang general Zhao Xingshu, Ying Yanglang general Meng Bing, Xunshi Yang Shilan I am sure to persuade."

Sima Dekan nodded in satisfaction, looked at Pei Qiantong, and Pei Qiantong thought for a while, "Fu Xilang Niu Fangyu, Neishi Sheren Yuan Min, and Chengmen Lang Tang Fengyi can also be persuaded."

"Great kindness", Sima Dekan stroked his palm and said with great joy, "Our school lieutenants Linghu Xingda, Ma Wenju and others can also conspire together."

The three of them immediately formed the Xigui Alliance and contacted everywhere overnight. By the next night, in just one day, dozens of generals participated in the conspiracy. This shows that the Xiaoguo army is eager to return home.

Jiangdu Palace, a total of ten palaces, are arranged in the North Changfu Garden of Jiangdu County. , Chuncao, Jiuhua and Guangfen Ten Palaces are collectively referred to as Jiangdu Palace.

Of course, these ten palaces are not all of Yang Guang’s palaces in Jiangdu. The palaces built by Yang Guang are far more than these.

It is Yangchun, Jiangdu with fireworks in March, everything is awakened, and the spring is bright and beautiful. The smoked willows and Qionghua in the palace walls all carry a strong breath of spring.

Jiangdu Palace, inside the garden.

Yang Guang wore a scarf on his head, a yellow shirt, a gold-rimmed jade belt around his waist, and an amber luminous cup in his hand. He had a ruddy complexion and belched from time to time. Surrounded by her concubines, she staggered among the flowers, red willows and greenery, feeling very comfortable.

There are pavilions, lofts and terraces behind, cornices and bucket arches, so luxurious.

Among the concubines beside her, there is a beauty who looks to be only in her early thirties. She has a beautiful complexion, a long and slender body, and her graceful body is shrouded in a phoenix dance skirt. Her sleep is full of spring water, and her face is like Ningzhi, every move, is very charming.

"Miniang," Yang Guang casually threw down the priceless amber luminous cup in his hand. It fell to pieces and staggered. The soles of his feet were like rootless duckweed. As the Lord of the Great Wall, you are also the queen of Shen, this beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, I will never see it again."

After Yang Guang went south to destroy Chen, he captured Empress Chen and Empress Shen in a dry well. Chen Shubao was granted the title of Lord of the Great Wall and was placed under house arrest in Luoyang. After that, he lived in Luoyang for 16 years. Interestingly, after the death of Empress Chen, his posthumous title was "Yang".

It turned out that this beauty was Empress Xiao, the daughter of Xiao Kui, Emperor Xiaoming of Xiliang. She was born in Tianbao, Xiliang for six years.

The smell of alcohol hit Xiao Meiniang's face, but Xiao Meiniang still smiled sweetly without changing her expression.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, Dongdu is still guarded by Dong'er, Jiangdu still has tens of thousands of elite warriors, and the Great Sui Dynasty is still there." Xiao Meiniang tightly supported the pale-faced man beside her.

Yang Guang is also over half a hundred years old, and he can straddle a horse and carry a knife in a young fashion, but in recent years, he has indulged in wine and sex, his body has been hollowed out, his beard and hair are gray, and he is sluggish. The majestic demeanor of King Jin.

Hearing Xiao Meiniang's words, Yang Guang shook his head and smiled, "Meiniang has always been smart, so don't deceive yourself, this world is already rotten."

Xiao Mei Niang was silent, she was born in the royal family, she was very intelligent and well-educated since she was a child, she married Yang Guang at the age of 15, and it has been more than 36 years since she married Yang Guang.

In the past 36 years, no matter how many beauties Yang Guang has favored, Xiao Meiniang will always be the empress of the harem, her position is as stable as Mount Tai, and Yang Guanghe has always been in harmony with Xiao Meiniang. Wide with great help.

After Jin Wang Yang Guang crossed the river to destroy Chen, he vigorously wooed the nobles in the south of the Yangtze River. The birth of the concubine Xiao Meiniang of the Liang Dynasty royal family eased many obstacles for Yang Guang to manage the south of the Yangtze River.

When Empress Dugu of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty sent palace people to visit the Jin Wang couple, Xiao Meiniang condescended to sleep and eat with the palace people in order to bribe the palace people and please Queen Dugu.

When Yang Guang needed to discuss with his confidant Guo Yan about seizing the heir, because Guo Yan worshiped the head of Hongzhou and left his post without reason, fearing that it would attract criticism, it happened that Xiao Meiniang was quite skilled in women's medicine, so she used the excuse to treat Guo Yan's wife. The couple can go to Jiangdu.

In all these ways, Xiao Meiniang helped Yang Guang a lot.

Hearing Yang Guang's words, Xiao Meiniang didn't know it, but looking at Yang Guang who was already showing his old age, Xiao Meiniang felt very sad. The great Sui and Jin kings who ruled the south of the Yangtze River were so heroic, but now they are dying. .

At this time, a maid beside her hurried forward, and Xiao Meiniang made a gesture when she saw it from a distance, helped Yang Guang to sit in the pavilion, and then walked out of the pavilion.

"Why are you panicking?" This maid is from Xiao Meiniang's dormitory. She has followed Xiao Meiniang for many years, and she can be called a confidant. If it were someone else, Xiao Meiniang would definitely not be like this.

The maid looked around and said in a low voice: "When the slaves came, I heard that several guards openly discussed fleeing, and the words seemed to be led by General Sima."

Xiao Meiniang could not help clenching her hands when she heard her beautiful eyes move, "The others are fine, Sima Dekan actually participated in it too."

At this time, Yang Guang called out from the pavilion: "Meiniang, what are you doing outside, come in and have a drink together."

Xiao Meiniang's expression changed when she heard the words, and she said directly: "It's up to you to report to the Supreme."

The palace maid was startled, she could only lower her head in response, and tremblingly followed Xiao Meiniang into the pavilion.

After listening to the maid's words, Yang Guang didn't move, he just lay in the beauty's arms and drank one cup after another. Seeing this, Xiao Meiniang just served the wine without saying a word.

After a long time, Yang Guang opened his drunken eyes and glanced at the maid, "What is your official position?"

The palace maid knelt on the ground, her knees were sore and numb, she was shocked and trembling when she heard the words, but at least she had followed Xiao Meiniang for many years, so she forced herself to reply: "Slaves have no official positions."

"No official, no job?" Yang Guang was furious when he heard the words, grabbed the jug and smashed it on the maid's head, blood dripping immediately, "How dare you talk about state affairs without an official or job? Left and right, pull it down and behead it."

(End of this chapter)