Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 583 Commander
Then he ordered that the entire Shenlei Army and Shenleifang be relocated to the city.

With an order, the Ten Thousand Divine Thunder Army immediately took action...

Relocating the Shenlei Army and Shenlei Square is a big project.

A total of more than [-] people worked together to relocate. They were busy from about four o'clock in the morning until dawn. The time came to the end of Chenshi, around nine o'clock in the morning.

The entire relocation project is finally four-fifths complete.

There is still a little tail left, and it will take another half an hour to completely empty it out.

At this time, Eunuch Zhang approached Zhu Xiuyuan and said that Emperor Chen urgently called a group of ministers into the palace to discuss matters.

Zhu Xiuyuan guessed that it might be King Zhongshan who crossed the river and attacked Jiangpu County last night and sent the good news.

When Emperor Chen convened the ministers for discussion, it was probably to discuss whether King Zhongshan's [-] elite troops should stay in Jiangpu County to garrison, or continue to march north and capture the three counties of Chuzhou before the Yan people's western army arrived?

Sure enough, when Zhu Xiuyuan hurried to the palace and arrived at the Jinshen Hall, just as the court meeting began, Emperor Chen announced the good news from King Zhongshan.

After several hours of fierce fighting, King Zhongshan's [-] elite troops annihilated thousands of Qingliu Hou's troops with almost no effort.

Qingliu Hou gathered more than [-] remaining soldiers and abandoned the city overnight to flee north.

King Zhongshan took advantage of the situation to occupy Jiangpu County and set up camp outside the city.

When delivering the good news, a memorial was also presented, requesting that [-] elite troops be left to garrison Jiangpu County, and the remaining [-] elite troops, as well as King Zhongshan himself, should immediately cross the river and return to the capital camp.

Because Emperor Chen once said that after King Zhongshan captured Jiangpu County, no troops could be withdrawn without his order.

That's why King Zhongshan took the initiative to submit the memorial.

"My dear friends, Emperor Zhongshan has already captured Jiangpu County. When the Yan army arrives, the first thing they will face is Jiangpu County, not the capital anymore."

"This move has greatly eased the threat facing the capital!"

"However, whether Emperor Zhongshan and the [-] elite soldiers from Jiangpu County will go or stay, dear friends, you may wish to speak freely!"

Chen Huang threw a memorial on the dragon case, making a soft "pop" sound.

He straightened his dragon body again, slowly turned his head, and scanned the ministers below.

"Your Majesty, the capital camp was originally designed to guard the capital. It is not appropriate to stay outside for a long time... We should leave [-] elite soldiers to guard Jiangpu County. The remaining [-] elite soldiers, as well as the old prince Zhongshan, must immediately cross the river and return to the capital camp. , in charge of the overall defense of the capital!"

A deputy general from the Beijing camp came out to pay his respects.

"I second the proposal!" Nine generals stepped out to pay their respects. They were all deputy generals in the Beijing camp.

There were 20 elite soldiers in the Beijing camp, and there were a total of 10 lieutenants. King Zhongshan took away [-] horses and ten lieutenants.

There are only ten deputy generals of the Beijing camp left in this court.

"Your Majesty, the Yan army of 15 troops on the west route has not yet reached Chuzhou. At present, in Quanjiao County, Qingliu County, and Yongyang County in Chuzhou, there are only more than [-] remnant troops of Qingliu Hou."

"The remnants of Qingliuhou's troops are vulnerable to the old prince Zhongshan's soldiers in the capital. Why not take advantage of the opportunity before the army from the west route arrives, divide the troops into three routes and go north, and capture the three counties of Quanjiao, Qingliu and Yongyang in one fell swoop county seat."

"In this way, we will have several more county barriers in the north of the capital, which will greatly ease the pressure faced by the capital. Please be aware of this, Your Majesty!"

General Han Qingshan of the Imperial Guard made an impassioned speech.

"General Han, it's my job for the soldiers of the Beijing camp to stay in the capital!" The deputy general of the Beijing camp glanced at Han Qingshan, "It is extremely inappropriate for the old prince Zhongshan to lead a hundred thousand elite soldiers across the river to attack Jiangpu County."

"Now that Jiangpu County has been taken, Prince Zhongshan should immediately lead his troops back to the capital camp! If the old Prince leads troops to garrison in Jiangpu County, this is putting the cart before the horse!"

As soon as the deputy general of the Beijing camp spoke, the rest of the deputy generals rushed forward one after another, "sieging" Han Qingshan there.

Then, Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, "went to the end", but he expressed support for Han Qingshan, saying that "the situation is critical now", "the overall situation should be given priority", etc. In any case, he was acting with emotion and reason.

As soon as Li Zhong finished speaking, a group of civil servants behind him immediately came out to support him.

There were so many of them and their momentum was so great that even a drop of spit from one of them could drown the ten deputy generals of the Beijing camp.

On the military attache's side, all the generals looked at each other and unanimously expressed their support for Han Qingshan...

The main hall was filled with civil and military officials, except for a few people, such as Zhu Xiuyuan, who remained silent.All the other civil and military ministers supported Han Qingshan.

Support King Zhongshan to lead [-] elite troops to the north, and capture the three counties of Chuzhou before the Yan army from the west route arrives.

Because in this way, the capital will be safer.

These civil and military officials living in the capital naturally hope that the capital will be safe.

As for the responsibilities of the Beijing camp... they are not from the Beijing camp, and the situation is critical now, so why should they stick to those rigid rules?
People, you have to learn to be flexible!
In this debate, there was a huge difference in manpower. Even if each of the ten deputy generals of the Beijing camp had ten mouths, their voices would be quickly drowned out.

Chen Huang, who was sitting high and steady on the dragon chair, heard all he agreed with Han Qingshan's words.

"Okay, haha..."

Chen Huang was pleased, twirling his beard with one hand and pressing down with the other hand.

The noise in the hall stopped immediately.

The civil and military ministers who supported Han Qingshan were excited. It seemed that if the deputy generals of the Beijing camp had any objections, they would roll up their sleeves and go up to beat people.

The ten deputy generals of the Beijing camp were arguing with their faces red and their ears red. They were wearing armor and were eager to try.

A "war" seems to be about to break out.

But all of these disappeared in an instant after Chen Huang pressed down with one hand.

All the ministers, including the ten deputy generals of the Beijing camp, stood upright facing Emperor Chen.

"Since all of you, dear friends, agree with Han Aiqing's words, then the matter is settled!"

Emperor Chen's expression was very serious, he slowly turned his head and looked down at all the ministers below.

When the deputy general of the Beijing camp heard that Emperor Chen had agreed to this matter, he immediately wanted to stand out from the crowd and continue to object.

"Whoever dares to get entangled in this matter again, don't blame me for being unkind!"

Chen Huang may have noticed the unusual movement of the deputy general of the Beijing camp. His eyes were like an eagle, and he immediately locked eyes with the deputy general and added a threatening word.

The deputy general trembled all over. It seemed that Emperor Chen had made up his mind and would not allow any objection.

Almost subconsciously, his half-stepped foot immediately retracted and lowered his head, not daring to meet Chen Huang's "eagle gaze".

Once this Emperor Chen shows no mercy, he will drag people out to beat him up.

Not to mention the weak civil servants, as the deputy generals of the Beijing camp, they may not be able to withstand a hundred big boards if they are strong and healthy.

If he dares to step out, it will be a dead end!
Who wants to die?
In this court, those hard-core people, those who are not afraid of death, have been "bloodbathed" by Emperor Chen several times.

It has long been extinct!
Emperor Chen is not a wise and reasonable man.

All the ministers in the palace knew this.

Seeing that the deputy general of the Beijing camp had ceased his troops and drums, Emperor Chen was sitting high on the dragon chair, feeling satisfied.

"According to my decree, I ordered King Zhongshan to lead his [-] elite troops and immediately send his troops northward to attack the three counties of Quanjiao, Qingliu and Yongyang in Chuzhou with all his strength. Before the Yan army from the west arrives, stand firm and conquer Yan. The people are blocked outside the three counties of Chuzhou!"

"According to the order!" A eunuch beside him responded.

Seeing this, all the ministers breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts.

They were very convinced of King Zhongshan's ability to command troops. They believed that King Zhongshan would send his troops northward with Emperor Chen's decree... King Zhongshan would bring a hundred thousand elite soldiers.

Among the three counties in Quanjiao, there are at most more than [-] remnants of Qingliu Hou's troops.

This is a sure win!
In other words, their safety is even more guaranteed...

"Your Majesty, I think that Old Prince Zhongshan may not be willing to march north just based on an imperial edict!"

Suddenly, a voice sounded in the court, bringing the ministers back to reality from their "fantasy".

what?
King Zhongshan dares to disobey his order?
impossible!

The ministers hurriedly looked around, but it turned out to be the Prime Minister Li Zhong.

He had walked to the middle of the hall, cupping his hands and facing Emperor Chen who was on the imperial steps.

"Huh?" Chen Huang was also slightly taken aback.

"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, the orders of the emperors outside are not granted! The old prince Zhong Shan is unwilling to lead troops to the expedition. Even if His Majesty's imperial edict is issued, I am afraid that the old prince Zhong Shan will use excuses to shirk."

"I would venture to guess that Mr. Zhongshan will neither send his troops north nor cross the river to return to the capital! Instead, he will remain in a stalemate until His Majesty takes back his orders."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall fell into silence again.

All the ministers were as silent as cicadas.

Are the two great leaders of the civil and military dynasty at war with each other?

While King Zhongshan was away with his troops, Prime Minister Li Zhong began to slander him?
"Then what should we do according to the wishes of the Prime Minister?"

Emperor Chen sighed slightly. Although King Zhongshan was loyal, he could also be very stubborn at times.

Last night at the court meeting, King Zhongshan rejected Emperor Chen in person.

It was just an imperial edict. King Zhongshan did have too many excuses not to obey it. This was true.

"Your Majesty, I would like to send an envoy, holding Shang Fang's sword, as a military governor to urge King Zhongshan to march north. If anyone does not respect your Majesty's order, he should be killed immediately by the sword. He has the right to kill first and report later!"

"In this way, we can urge the [-] elite troops of King Zhongshan to go north and capture the three counties of Chuzhou!"

Li Zhong is really rude. Does he want to kill King Zhongshan with this?

I wiped it, and the ministers were all shocked. This hand must be too cruel.

Not only killing people, but also using Chen Huang's sword to kill people...so clever.

"Well, the Prime Minister's method is good..." Emperor Chen's thoughts were completely different from those of the ministers. He twirled his beard and thought for a while, and immediately made the decision: "Okay, I will send an envoy to hold the Shangfang sword and go straight to Zhongshan Mountain. In the emperor’s uncle’s camp, as a supervisor!”

"It's just a candidate for the Supervisory Army... I wonder if the Prime Minister has any recommendations?" Chen Huang glanced at all the ministers, but it seemed that there was no suitable candidate.

When Li Zhong heard this, he immediately turned around.

He stood in the hall closest to the royal steps, turned his head left and right, narrowed his eyes, and searched among the ministers in the hall.

All the ministers were startled and fled away.

Joining the Zhongshan King's army as a supervisor, it always feels like it's not that simple...

Li Zhong, after scanning all the ministers, seemed to have no intention of doing so, and finally his eyes rested on Zhu Xiuyuan.

He squinted his eyes, stared at Zhu Xiuyuan, and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

Zhu Xiuyuan's heart tightened, and he had the illusion that he was being targeted by a poisonous snake.

"Your Majesty, the veteran recommends Jiang Chengbo Zhu Xiuyuan to go straight into King Zhongshan's army with Shangfang's sword, and urge King Zhongshan to send his troops northward!"

Li Zhong turned around suddenly, faced Chen Huang, bowed his hands and saluted with a very loud voice.

Around Zhu Xiuyuan, faint sounds of relief could be heard.

Seeing that Zhu Xiuyuan was "selected", they were naturally safe. Then, they looked at Zhu Xiuyuan with gloating, without any secret.

Zhu Xiuyuan frowned for a moment, then relaxed, and at the same time his heart settled down.

Isn't it just to be a supervisor? What's the problem? Just act according to the situation.

If it didn't work, or if there was danger, he might as well run away in advance.

Coincidentally, Jiangcheng's uncle's mansion was already making preparations. If Chen Guo could not stay any longer, he would move his family to Liang Guo.

Although the Liang Kingdom is not a pure land, there is still King Qian here, so it can't be any worse.

Where can I not live and settle down?

Zhu Xiuyuan had made a lot of preparations and was not afraid of all kinds of strong winds and waves.

I'm afraid it's not that easy for the Prime Minister to use this to harm him.

As a human being, you can avoid causing trouble, but you must not be afraid of trouble.

Since Li Zhong has issued a war message, even if you kneel down and beg him to spare your life, it will be useless.

I can only fight and take the battle post.

As for the result, it depends on the individual's ability.

So in an instant, Zhu Xiuyuan calmed down and prepared to face the challenge calmly.

"Zhu Aiqing, the Prime Minister recommended you, what do you think?"

Chen Huang's brows moved, but he still looked at Zhu Xiuyuan and asked. After thinking about it, he found that Zhu Xiuyuan was really a suitable candidate.

In an instant, all the ministers in the palace were staring at Zhu Xiuyuan.

Some people were prepared. If Zhu Xiuyuan refused, they would pounce on him and put countless high hats on him to force him to accept.

The King of Jinling also stared at Zhu Xiuyuan in a relaxed and comfortable manner. He also had the idea of ​​"if Zhu Xiuyuan doesn't accept it, I will force him to accept it."

In fact, as far as this matter is concerned, joining the Zhongshan King's army as a supervisor is a job that will not please either end.

In the eyes of King Jinling and most ministers, Zhu Xiuyuan would definitely "struggle".

So while they were watching the show, they were also fully prepared. As long as Zhu Xiuyuan refused, they would pounce on him...

"Your Majesty, since the Prime Minister has supported you, I'm naturally grateful..." Zhu Xiuyuan walked to the middle of the hall and talked eloquently, with a very calm expression on his face.

However, what does he mean by this? Is it irony?
King Jinling and his officials were slightly surprised.

"But Your Majesty, in order to complete this errand, I have one thing that I would like to confirm again, and I have one more request for your Majesty's permission."

"Oh, I wish Aiqing, but it's okay to say."

"I want to make sure that Shangfang's sword can really kill someone who doesn't respect the imperial edict? Even if that person is... Old Prince Zhongshan?"

Zhu Xiuyuan's words made the ministers tremble with fear.

What's the matter, are you really thinking about killing King Zhong Shan? !

(End of this chapter)