The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 208 The end of the road is rebellion
"Why are you calling me so urgently?"

Zhu Xiu walked out of the gate of the mansion, and Yan Ping rushed forward to meet him.

"The deputy envoy of Jiedu sent by the imperial court is about to arrive. The old commander has already taken the officials of Jiedu Mansion out of the east gate to greet him, and asked the young envoy to rush to join him immediately."

Zhu Xiu was shocked: "How could it come so fast? It's not that the team has just entered the country. The old commander and I are still discussing that we will lead people thirty miles out of the city to greet them tomorrow."

Yan Ping smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know the specific reason why I'm so humble. I'd better ask you later when you meet the commander."

Zhu Xiu nodded and looked at his clothes. They were a little plain and simple, but he didn't have time to go back and change them, so he had to make do with them.

"Let's go." Just as Zhu Xiu was about to get on the carriage, the man ran out of the mansion gate and asked, "May I ask the young envoy how to deal with Xu Maocai and Li Jia?"

Zhu Xiu thought about it and said, "Just make sure it's safe, don't worry about the rest."

The man cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, sir, I will remember this."

Zhu Xiu looked at him and smiled: "Your name is Hu Guangyue?"

Hu Guangyue hurriedly bowed and said: "Exactly."

"It's rare to find a talented person among Tashandu elders. Work hard and I will remember you."

Hu Guangyue was so excited that he wanted to kneel down, but he was worried about the distracting people outside his residence, so he bowed and said: "Hu Guangyue is willing to go through fire and water for the Young Envoy!"

Zhu Xiu smiled, opened the curtain and got into the carriage.

Yan Ping waved his horsewhip and yelled, and drove to the east gate of the county seat.

Outside the east gate, Shi Kuangwei put on official robes for the first time in more than half a year. Pei Jin, Wen Zhongping, Tao Wenju and other officials from the Jiedu government stood behind him.

Song Shen went to Yinpan County to guide agricultural production. Old Wen Taiwen, who had not been seen for a long time, was wearing a brand-new quilt and standing in the crowd with a cane, whispering something to Wen Zhongping.

Lao Shi habitually wanted to close his sleeves with both hands, but unfortunately the cuffs of his official robe were leather-bound and could not be closed, so he had to stand with his hands on his hips angrily, his face full of displeasure.

"Young Envoy is here!" someone shouted, and Pei Jin immediately ran forward with the hem of his robe in hand.

Zhu Xiu opened the curtain, and Pei Jin diligently handed over an arm.

"How dare you trouble Duke Huai Ya to help me personally?" Zhu Xiu joked, holding his arm and jumping out of the carriage.

"Young Envoy is teasing me again." Pei Jin grinned, pretending to be aggrieved.

Huai Ya is the word Pei Jin chose for himself. When others called him Huai Ya, Pei Jin felt complacent and suddenly felt that he had a bit of a celebrity.

But every time it came out of Zhu Xiu's mouth, Pei Jin felt uncomfortable, embarrassed and guilty.

"Is my daughter alright?" Zhu Xiu said casually.

"Thank you, sir. I'm worried about you. Everything is fine, little girl." Pei Jin smiled.

The daughter of Pei Jin and Xue was still young, lively and cute. Zhu Xiu had seen her several times and liked her very much.

Although Pei Jin has been oppressed by his shrewd wife Xue Shi all the year round, Xue Shi entrusted his daughter to Guan Tieshi and brought her back to Jingzhou to Pei Jin before she died. This incident shocked him deeply.

Mr. Xue is dead, Pei Jin has lost his wife, and his daughter has lost her mother. Pei Jin is both a mother and a father, so it is not easy to support his daughter.

He is now the official of Jiedu and the official of Duzhi. He can be regarded as the chief steward of Xing Prison and property of Zhangyi Army. He is very busy all day long.

Zhu Xiu was considerate of him and assigned him the largest number of servants, easing his burden and allowing him to have time to take care of his daughter.

When Zhu Xiu arrived, all the officials saluted. Zhu Xiugong cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I have seen you all."

Shi Kuangwei put his arms around his shoulders and cursed: "Donkey Cao's Feilong Army, while sending people to inform us to prepare to go out of the city to greet us, came here day and night, what does this bastard want to do?"
The soldiers in Zhecheng City were shocked when they noticed the movement. They thought that some rebel army was coming, and they almost sent troops to intercept them. "

Zhu Xiu pouted: "They want to give us a kick!"

"He dares!" Shi Kuangwei raised his eyebrows.

Zhu Xiu rolled up his sleeves and smacked his lips and said: "I hold the imperial edict in my hand, representing the emperor's holy will. I want to be the leader of our Changyi Army! If there is a conflict in the future, you will be suppressed by the big hat of resisting the edict and disobeying the edict. Can you withstand it?"

Lao Shi's momentum immediately dropped by seven points, and he said angrily: "Of course we can't blatantly confront the imperial court. But we can't let others slaughter us, right? The Zhangyi Army is the thorn in our hearts. You can bear it if someone cuts it off for nothing. ?”

Zhu Xiu squinted at the end of the official road. There seemed to be dust rising into the sky in the distance, and suddenly said: "How about we rebel?"

Lao Shi stood with his legs crossed, one leg shaking. Hearing this, his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.

"You brat wants to die? Do you dare to say anything rebellious?" Shi Kuangwei jumped up in shock and covered his mouth.

Zhu Xiu blocked it, curled her lips and whispered: "I've already had a breath with you, why are you still nervous?"

Shi Kuangwei's eyes widened and he said in a low voice: "Then we can't discuss it in public, right? Of course we should talk about this kind of head-turning thing behind closed doors and under the covers!"

Zhu Xiu glanced at him sideways, with disgust on her face: "I will not lie on the same bed with you."

Lao Shi glanced back, and many people stared at them curiously. They didn't know what the two of them were whispering together with their heads crossed.

"Stand up straight for me and cheer up! How can you look like a haggard guy?"

Shi Kuangwei showed off his old handsome style and shouted angrily, and all the subordinate officers quickly cheered up.

Holding Zhu Xiu in his arms and moving a few steps away, Lao Shi whispered, "Are we really going to rebel in the future?"

Zhu Xiu spread his hands and said, "If you don't resist, our heads will belong to Liu Chengyou sooner or later."

Lao Shi's black face was wrinkled and he was silent as if he was constipated.

"What, are you afraid? Or are you loyal and unwilling to rebel?" Zhu Xiu curled her lips and sneered.

"I've been in the woods with swords, guns, and swords so many times, I'm so scared!"

Lao Shi glared and shouted angrily, "Besides, my loyalty is to the late emperor, not to him Liu Chengyou! If the late emperor had not died early, of course I would not have rebelled against him, and the court would not be like this!
In Cangzhou, we offended Liu Chengyou thoroughly, and we will definitely hate us in our hearts!Now that Li Shouzhen has been dealt with again, the world is at peace, and we are the next ones to deal with!Sending Houzan this bitch to Jingzhou is a signal! "

Zhu Xiu patted him on the shoulder and said: "So Lao Shi, you have to be mentally prepared. When our road comes to an end, if we want to survive, we have to fight back sooner or later!"

Shi Kuangwei sighed, stared at Zhu Xiu, and groaned: "Back then in Cangzhou, I should have captured you alive and tied you up in front of Liu Chengyou, so there wouldn't be so many troubles. Maybe, I can also mess around now. The prince of the country should be able to sit quietly in the court and enjoy wealth! What a pity~ What a pity~"

Zhu Xiu teased: "It's too late to regret now. If we two get into trouble, the Zhangyi Army will immediately fall apart. And Yan'er, who do you think she will help?"

Lao Shi's face trembled violently, and he cursed in annoyance: "Damn girl, turn your elbows outward!"

After chatting for a while, Lao Shi hesitated and said: "But can our Zhangyi Army make it happen? Do you still want to fight all the way to Kaifeng and become the emperor yourself?"

Zhu Xiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, we're not the ones who play the leading roles. Naturally, someone will stand up and take the lead. We just need to wave the flag and shout."

Shi Kuangwei rubbed his head vigorously and said suspiciously: "Who is so bold?"

Zhu Xiu cut her hands behind her back and said leisurely: "The secret must not be leaked."

Lao Shi resisted the urge to kick his butt and asked, "When will the incident start?"

Zhu Xiu looked at the sky: "I need an opportunity."

"What's the opportunity?" "The Khitan goes south."

"What?!" Shi Kuangwei was startled and hurriedly lowered his voice: "Will the Khitans come back?"

Zhu Xiudao: "The Khitans and the Central Plains are feuding, and the Sixteen Provinces of Youyun are still in the hands of the Khitans. If the Khitans have a bridgehead, they will definitely covet the wealth of the Central Plains, and the Han people will not be willing to give up the territory of Youyun." The land has caused the Khitans to hang their knives above their heads, and both sides will not stop fighting for decades to come.

Nowadays, Yelu Ruan is basically firmly on the throne. This man is young and powerful, and must be aggressive and want to create some achievements to consolidate the imperial power.

Therefore, it is said that the Khitan people will invade the south sooner or later. It can take as short as half a year or as long as one year. There will definitely be news coming from the northern Xinjiang. "

Shi Kuangwei was convinced of Zhu Xiu's analysis.

Numerous times have proved that Zhu Xiu's grasp of the future situation is beyond the reach of others, and Liuhou and Wuhou are still alive.

Lao Shi was shocked and said: "You mean, someone would imitate the late emperor and take advantage of the Khitan rebellion to cause trouble?"

Zhu Xiu shook his head and said: "The situation may be very different this time. But God is not as good as man. Only when we are fully prepared can we cope with the changes by remaining unchanged!"

Skuangwei frowned, nodded and said, "Is this why you want me to be a turtle for a year?"

Zhu Xiu pointed to himself: "Two turtles. In short, we must try our best to stabilize Houzan and not let the court find an excuse to kill Zhang Yijun before a big change."

Lao Shi took a deep breath and sighed: "I understand, just be a tortoise and do whatever the donkey wants!"

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "It's better to be a tortoise than a tortoise. A tortoise can only live for a thousand years, while a tortoise can live for ten thousand years."

Lao Shi curled his lips and said: "I have done so many deviant things with you, I will be satisfied if I can live to the end of my life!"

Zhu Xiu spread his hands and smiled: "It is true that what we did did not comply with the laws of the imperial court. We disobeyed the king's orders and violated the ethics, but they were all for the sake of the people. Real good deeds can also be regarded as good deeds. If the two are offset, the Lord of Hell will I'll give you three points of thin noodles. Old Shi, you are considered stable in this life."

"Hey~ Let me borrow your auspicious words."

The two bickered all the way and returned to stand in front of the team.

The rumble of horse hooves came from the official road, and a bright yellow dragon flag with Chinese characters appeared in the wind and sand, followed closely by the cyan flying dragon military flag.

Shi Kuangwei looked at the Feilong Army coming from afar amid the billowing dust, and murmured with a pained look on his face: "2000 men and horses, all the food, drink, and diarrhea will be borne by the Zhangyi Army, and it's his grandma's fault."

Zhu Xiu looked around and asked, "Why don't you call Li Chongjin?"

Old Shi shook his head: "I went to the chess and card room early in the morning to play mahjong, I'm afraid I can only see him at night. He is not a member of the Zhangyi Army, why call him?"

Lao Shi was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead in realization: "That's right! Li Chongjin is a big official, so if we let him stand with us, his appearance and appearance will be good."

Zhu Xiudao: "Li Chongjin is a gangster who is not stingy, even the King of Heaven and I are not afraid of him. It is most suitable for this situation."

"Miscalculation, miscalculation, I didn't expect this."

A tall black horse galloped over, carrying a man in brocade robes on its back. He was of medium height, with triangular eyes and a slightly sinister expression on his brows.

"This turtle grandson is Houzan"

Shi Kuangwei whispered quickly, clasped his fists and came forward with a smile: "It's been a long time since we said goodbye, and the military envoy is here well!"

Hou Zan rode his horse and rushed forward. The horse's speed did not slow down and went straight towards Shi Kuangwei.

Lao Shi was startled, then understood immediately, sneered, stood still, and watched the black horse charging towards him with an expressionless face.

Zhu Xiu was sweating with both hands, and there were even more exclamations behind him.

"Whoa!~"

Rushing a few feet in front of Shi Kuangwei, with a long neigh, the big black horse raised its front hooves high, splashing some grass clippings and gravel onto Old Shi.

"Hahaha~ Shi Jieshuai is still as courageous as before! Even though the Qing Dynasty has been reduced a lot, like an old peasant, I don't know if he can still afford it. The phoenix left by the white-robed flying general back then Mouth King Sword? If you can’t afford it, how about giving it to me?”

Houzan laughed and got off his horse, throwing the whip to the soldiers coming behind him.

Shi Kuangwei smiled strangely and said: "The military envoy was joking. The Phoenix Mouth Sword was left by my grandfather Jingsi Gong. Even if I am too old to carry the sword, I should pass it on to my son! If you inherit the inheritance from my historian, It’s hard to talk about seniority~”

Houzan's expression immediately changed, and the few soldiers behind him looked sulky.

Zhu Xiu suppressed a laugh, and when it came to bickering, Lao Shi was considered one of the best among this group of warlords, big and small.

Houzan snorted coldly: "I heard that your son is a fool and can also play with a knife?"

Shi Kuangwei gritted his molar teeth and said ferociously: "Not only can he wield a knife, but he can kill people more swiftly than anyone else!"

"Hmph~ I'd like to see my army envoy if I have a chance!" Houzan glared at each other not to be outdone.

Their eyes met and sparks flew everywhere.

Zhu Xiu stepped forward at the right time, saluted and said: "The military envoy has come a long way and has been working hard all the way. Why not go to the city first, go to the mansion to rest, and hold a welcoming banquet for the military envoy later in the day!"

Houzan glanced at it and said coldly: "Who are you?"

Shi Kuangwei said: "The imperial decree in your hand was awarded to him. Who do you think he is?"

Houzan looked at him in surprise: "Are you Zhu Xiu?"

"It's down!"

Hou Zan smiled half-heartedly and said, "Why are you dressed like a servant? If you hadn't told me, you would have thought he was a slave who led a horse and fell off the bench for Shi Jieshuai!"

Old Shi frowned and was about to get angry. Zhu Xiu looked calm and cupped his hands and said: "I am a subordinate of Shi Jieshuai. I am a servant like my father. What's wrong with a son leading a horse and falling off the bench for his father?"

Military envoys are the confidants and favorites of the officials. On weekdays in the Kaifeng Palace, they should lead horses for the officials, right?Or is it that the military envoy is actually not willing to serve the officials at all?Do you think it is humiliating to lead a horse and fall off a bench for an official? "

Hou Zan's narrowed eyes flickered fiercely, like a carrion vulture staring at him viciously.

Shi Kuangwei hugged Zhu Xiu carelessly and said, "I raise this boy as half a son. What's wrong with letting him lead the horse for me?"

Hou Zan looked at the two of them, suddenly raised his head and laughed:

"Interesting! The person recommended by Privy Council Guo is really interesting. It's not in vain that he came all the way to Jingzhou to announce the decree for you!"

Zhu Xiu cupped his hands and backed away: "Military envoy, please enter the city!"

Shi Kuangwei stretched out his hand and invited: "Please!"

Houzan got on his horse, waved his hand, and led the flying dragon army into the city.

Choking dust rose into the sky, and Shi Kuangwei cursed: "The donkey really has bad intentions! We can catch this attack, but it will be difficult in the future! Alas, it's not easy to be a turtle."

Zhu Xiu said solemnly: "Houzan is not stupid and will not be forceful. If he causes a big mess and causes unrest in the border towns, he will not be able to stand in the court."

Shi Kuangwei climbed on the horseback, Zhu Xiu got into the carriage, and followed the flying dragon army back to the city.

(End of this chapter)