The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 498 The situation is turbulent

"Absurd! Ridiculous! Shameful!"

In Zide Hall, Guo Wei's angry roar filled the hall.

Because he was too excited and pulled old injuries, Guo Wei covered his chest and coughed violently.

In the palace, Feng Dao, Fan Zhi, Wei Renpu, Wang Lingwen, Zhang Yongde and other important ministers stood in line with the train. Everyone was silent, not daring to offend the emperor.

Guo Wei slapped the imperial case and laughed angrily: "In Kaifeng, under my nose, the assassins of the Northern Han Dynasty actually assassinated the ministers of the Zhou Dynasty one after another?

Now it's good, even the mansions of the dignified prime ministers and grand masters are also mixed with assassins?
Wang Lingwen, what on earth is your Wude Division doing?
Could it be that I have raised a bunch of idlers like you? "

Wang Lingwen hurriedly lowered his head and walked forward quickly, knelt down on the ground, and knocked his forehead heavily on the cold floor tiles: "I am guilty, please punish me!"

Guo Wei angrily rebuked: "I really think too highly of your Wude Division! The money I allocate to the Wude Division every year is enough to support a forbidden army, but in the end you allowed the Northern Han assassins to cause trouble in the capital? Do you have any left? What's the use?"

Beads of sweat dripped from Wang Lingwen's temples, and he lowered his head and trembled, "I'm guilty!"

Wei Renpu knew that Guo Wei was so angry because the expedition to Yedu was about to take place. Kaifeng was the capital and the center of the Central Plains, but the rear area of ​​the army was in turmoil. He was so angry that he turned on Wang Lingwen and hurriedly stood up and consoled him:

"Please calm down the officials! Recently, Wang Jun rebelled against the party and rebelled, which gave the Northern Han Dynasty an opportunity to take advantage of it! Kaifeng is so big, with a population of hundreds of thousands, how difficult it is to completely prevent enemy infiltration! Wang Shisi has always been conscientious in his work, and on this occasion In special times, some omissions are indeed inappropriate, but they are understandable and I ask for the officials’ forgiveness!”

With Wei Renpu taking the lead, Fan Zhi and others also interceded.

Guo Wei's anger softened a lot: "I will give you five days to dig out all the secret works of the Northern Han Dynasty hidden in Kaifeng before I personally conquer Yedu! If I hear about similar cases again, I will not be lenient!"

Wang Lingwen hurriedly kowtowed and said, "Thank you so much for your magnanimity! I will not let you down!"

Guo Wei calmed down the surging breath in his chest and said in a deep voice: "How is Zhu Xiu's injury?"

Zhang Yongde replied: "The sharp blade penetrated the chest. Fortunately, there was no critical injury. He just lost too much blood and fell into a coma. According to Mrs. Feng, whether he can survive depends on God's will."

Guo Wei frowned: "I heard that Madam Feng is Yuan Jingrun's apprentice?"

Feng Dao hurriedly bowed and said: "The official's wisdom is that the granddaughter of the veteran has been studying medicine with Yuan Jingrun since she was a child, and it has been more than ten years."

Guo Wei sighed: "I hope she can inherit Yuan Jingrun's legacy and save Zhu Xiu's life! Let the Imperial Medical Office also send imperial doctors to take care of her. Whatever medicinal materials are needed, just draw them from the national treasury."

Zhang Yongde bowed his head and said, "I kowtow to thank the officials for Zhu Xiu!"

Guo Wei smiled bitterly. Zhu Xiu was one of the important ministers he reserved for Chai Rong. Feng Dao, Wei Renpu, and Zheng Renjie were all old. In the future, the court would still need young people like Zhu Xiu, Fan Zhi, and Wang Pu. Will assist in the future.

"Privy Minister Wei, are the provisions for the troops and horses well prepared?" Guo Wei asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to the officials, the Guards Department and all the soldiers and horses of the Forbidden Army in front of the palace have assembled, and the food and grass that can be used by the army for March have been dispatched to Puzhou first.

If the war lasts for more than three months, the grain stores in Puzhou, Bozhou, and Yunzhou can be temporarily requisitioned. "Wei Renpu said.

Guo Wei sneered: "Why should it take three months to pacify the mere rebel Wang Yin? According to my decree, I appointed Chai Rong as the recruiting envoy of Hebei Province, and Fu Yanqing as his deputy. I ordered them to rectify the Zhenning Army and Tianping Army and cross the Yellow River. Go north, set up camp, and wait for me to lead the army to arrive in person!

Zheng Renjie was ordered to take over as the governor of Chanzhou, while Feng Dao stayed behind in Kaifeng!
Li Chongjin was appointed as the commander of the capital in front of the palace, and he followed me to send troops northward!

Zhang Yongde is the deputy capital commander in front of the palace, in charge of the Kaifeng Forbidden Army, and cooperates with Feng Dao to defend Kaifeng!
From now on, a curfew will be implemented in Kaifeng City. Anyone who dares to violate the curfew without an order will be executed! "

"The minister waits to obey the order!" All the ministers kowtowed.

Wei Renpu sighed silently in his heart. The officials were determined to conquer Yedu in person, but his repeated attempts to persuade him were in vain.

But he was worried that the officials would not be able to bear it physically. If something unexpected happened during the march, the government and the public would inevitably be in turmoil.

When Zheng Renjie went to Chanzhou, he was actually demoted.

Wu Desi's investigation found that Zheng Renjie had exchanged letters with Wang Yin of Yedu.

There is no doubt about Zheng Renjie's loyalty. When the officials demoted him, they were actually using the method of suppressing the desire to promote in order to prepare for the future succession of the throne so that the successor king could be kind to him.

This is exactly the same as the previous practice of demoting Shi Yanchao.

Wei Renpu raised his eyes and looked at the Emperor. He saw that the majesty of the official family was still the same, but his energy and spirit had weakened too much. His appearance was obviously old, and there was a hint of twilight.

He sighed in his heart, this was probably the last time the official family went on an expedition.

It also means that the Great Zhou Dynasty is getting closer and closer to the arrival of a new era.
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In the side hall of Zichen Hall, Li Chongjin paced restlessly.He had not had a good rest for several days in a row. His clothes and hair were messy, his face was covered with stubble, and he had lost a lot of weight.

After the Miyagi rebellion subsided, the officials ordered him to live in the side hall of Zichen Palace for recuperation, and he was served delicious food and drinks, but he was not allowed to leave the palace even half a step.

It is also unknown how the wife Tung Waner and their newborn son are doing.

Just now I heard that there were assassins in Kaifeng city. Zhu Xiu was assassinated in Feng Dao's house. His life and death were unknown. Li Chongjin quickly found a young eunuch and coerced and induced him to go find out the news.

After a while, the little eunuch hurried back.

Li Chong took three steps forward and grabbed him, his bloodshot eyes widening: "Speak quickly! What's going on with Zhu Xiu?"

The little eunuch's legs were trembling with fear, and his face was filled with tears: "Reporting to the general, Mr. Zhu Hou was seriously injured and unconscious. Several doctors from the Imperial Medical Office have rushed to the Imperial Palace."

"Where is the injury? How long will it take to wake up?" Li Chongjin roared.

"Slave, I don't know!"

"Trash! Get out!" Li Chongjin slapped the little eunuch, causing him to spin in circles, cover his face and flee from the side hall in panic.

"Ah!~"

Li Chongjin's mood became worse and worse, like a lion trapped in a cage, his roar echoed through the hall, and tables, chairs, and porcelain were smashed into pieces.

Zhai Shouxun quickly walked into the hall and looked at the mess on the ground. He sneered in his heart but looked worried on his face.

He stayed in the palace with Li Chongjin in the name of a servant and was responsible for taking care of daily life.

"General, don't worry about others for now, think more about yourself!"

Zhai Shouxun handed over his hand, "I just heard that the officials have issued an order to conquer Yedu personally, and ordered the general to serve as the commander of the capital in front of the palace and follow the army northward!"

After Zhai Shouxun made a quick introduction, Li Chongjin finally understood what was going on.

This newly established position replaced the previous Ouchidu inspection and became the supreme commander of the imperial army in front of the palace. However, in fact, he did not have a single soldier under his command.

"What do the officials mean?" Li Chongjin said angrily.

Zhai Shouxun sneered: "The officials nominally ordered the general to accompany the army on the expedition, but in fact they wanted to take the general with them and take care of it personally!
This shows that the officials have lost trust in you! "

Li Chongjin grabbed him fiercely: "I have neither rebelled nor colluded with Wang Yin, why should you doubt me?"

Li Chongjin's eyes were red and his expression was ferocious, but Zhai Shouxun showed no fear: "General, it is true that you have not rebelled, but your intention to fight for the throne has been noticed by the officials!

Since the official family is interested in Chai Rong, of course they will take precautions against you!

Keeping you with me and not letting you get involved in the military power is what the officials want! "

Li Chongjin gritted his teeth and said: "If that's the case, the worst I can do is not fight. I will leave the country to my cousin. I am willing to surrender!"

Zhai Shouxun broke away, smoothed his clothes, and said coldly: "Even so, how can the general guarantee that Chai Rong will not hold a grudge against you after he takes the throne?
You are someone who has thought about the throne of the emperor. When the new king takes the throne, how can you forget the opponent who dares to compete with him for the throne?
Throughout history, how many losers in the competition have a good ending? "

Li Chongjin was stunned for a long time before he said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense! My two brothers grew up together and we are brothers. He will never harm me!"

Zhai Shou asked sarcastically: "The general must not be naive! How can there be any family affection in a power struggle? Being kind and soft-hearted will only cause endless harm!"
If the general doesn't think about himself, he has to think about his wife and the young master!
It's too late to regret having caused them harm! "

"Wan'er Yanfu" Li Chongjin felt as if he was struck by lightning, and his burly body took a few steps back.

His only weakness may be his beloved wife Dong and his newborn son Li Yanfu.

His uncle named his son Yanfu, and Li Chongjin complained privately that his second son must be named Xuanba.
Li Chongjin never believed that Chai Rong would harm him, but when he thought about his wife and children, he would inevitably feel worried.

What if his cousin resented him for ever competing for position?

Once the scores are settled, he can't imagine the consequences.
Li Chongjin sighed deeply, his whole body seemed to be drained of energy, and he sat down slumped.

"Tell me, what can I do to keep my whole family safe?"

Zhai Shouxun said in a deep voice: "General, we have missed many good opportunities. We must seize this last opportunity."

He bent down and whispered in Li Chongjin's ear.
(End of this chapter)