Thief Emperor

Chapter 855: Sell the pot and sell the iron
Just when Zhao Cheng was gathering his subordinates to discuss the plan for attacking Shu, Gao Cong, the director of the Southwestern Division of the Nine Departments, walked into Zhao Cheng's military camp. Led by Zhao Cheng's personal soldiers, he came to the outside of the general's tent.

While Zhao Cheng was still talking in the tent, Gao Cong outside the door spoke directly: "Nine-official Gao Cong, I have an urgent matter to ask to see General Zhao!"

When Zhao Cheng heard the voice, he stood up without thinking and walked to the door of the commander's tent. Seeing Gao Cong standing outside the tent, Zhao Cheng clasped his fists and said, "Why did Gao Sizheng come here in person?"

Few outsiders know how many departments there are in the Nine Departments, but Zhao Cheng knows something about it. Within the Nine Departments, except for the fixed departments of Duzhi and Jianjian, the names of other departments are not completely fixed. For example, the newly established Southwest Department was a department originally in charge of the south. It integrated the manpower of the Nine Departments in Jiannan Road and was a new department established for the affairs of Jiannan Road.

As for Gao Cong, he was already a long-time chief of the Nine Departments. Zhao Cheng had met him when he was in Jinling.

Gao Cong was a man in his thirties, of medium build, and looked unremarkable. After hearing what Zhao Cheng said, he said seriously, "The situation is urgent. The superiors have ordered that if there is anything, we must communicate with General Zhao as soon as possible. After receiving the news from Jiannan Dao, I rushed here immediately."

Zhao Cheng turned sideways, made a gesture of invitation, and then said with a smile: "Gao Sizheng, please come in."

Gao Cong walked into the commander's tent and saw many generals in the tent at a glance. Some of these generals did not know Gao Cong, but when they heard Zhao Cheng's address, they all saluted.

"Gao Sizheng."

Up to now, the Nine Departments in Jiangdong, or in the new dynasty, still do not have a clear rank. I am afraid that the Nine Departments will have ranks only after the new dynasty is officially established.

However, even the current Nine Departments have a very high status in the entire Li Yun Group, especially in the Jiangdong Army.

Because Jiusi provided great help on the battlefield.

Sometimes, a timely message from Jiusi can save the military from huge losses, or even gain huge credit.

Especially after experiencing so many wars, all the generals of the Jiangdong Army have experienced the terrifying ability of Jiusi's "coordinated messaging". Jiusi's information capabilities on the battlefield are far beyond those of the scouts in the army.

Therefore, even Zhao Cheng, a military giant, was quite polite to Gao Cong.

Gao Cong glanced at these generals. He was the first to return the greeting to Chen Da with a fist salute, then bowed his head slightly and called him "General Chen".

Jiusi was well-informed and of course knew who among them was closest to his boss. Chen Da was definitely the direct descendant of the superior, and was also the general who was closest to the superior among all the people present today.

"General Gongsun, Commander Yu, Commander He."

Gao Cong clasped his fists one by one, then turned to look at Zhao Cheng and said, "Since all the generals are here, we don't have to run around any more. Let's sit down and talk."

Zhao Cheng nodded and had someone move a chair to sit next to him. Gao Cong waved his hand and moved his chair next to Yu Ye. Then he said, "Everyone, let's sit down and talk."

After Zhao Cheng nodded, everyone sat down again.

Gao Cong looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "I just received news that the first step of the plan to ascend to the throne in Jiannan Road has been realized. Now the Jiannan Jiedushi Zhang Qiong has been assassinated and his life or death is unknown. The Wu Zhou court is doing its best to block the news and seal off the entire Chengdu city."

At this point, he looked at Zhao Cheng and said, "General Zhao, if nothing unexpected happens, the entire Jiannan Road will be in chaos within these three or four days, but I can't say to what extent it will be in the end."

As a person with an intelligence background, even in the commander's tent of the Jiangdong Army, he did not tell the generals that it was the Nine Departments who assassinated Zhang Qiong.

Because once this news leaks out, Jiusi's intention of "sowing discord" in Jiannan Road will fail immediately.

Jiusi never said a word about this information that didn't need to be given out, and only to Li Yun would Jiusi report every detail.

Zhao Cheng was thoughtful after hearing this. He thought for a while, looked at Gao Cong, and asked, "Gao Sizheng, since the Wu Zhou court has blocked Chengdu City, will they block this news and control the chaos in Jiannan Road?"

Gao Cong shook his head and said with a smile: "They have blocked it, but didn't the generals know about it? The Zhang family is not a stupid family, so this kind of thing..."

"Can't hide it."

Zhang Qiong was a loyal minister of Wu Zhou. Precisely because of his loyalty, the late emperor trusted him very much and gave him the Jiannan Road, Wu's back garden, to garrison.

During the reign of the previous emperor, Zhang Qiong had already been in Jiannan Road and served as the Jiedushi of Jiannan for five or six years.

Up to now, five or six years have passed since Wu Yuancheng ascended the throne. In other words, Zhang Qiong's family has been living in Jiannan Road for more than ten years.

Ten years were enough time for Li Yun to develop from a grassroots to his current position, not to mention Zhang Qiong, who was appointed as the Jiedushi of Jiannan. It went without saying that the Zhang family must have its own power in Jiannan Road.

Even if Zhang Qiong himself was loyal to the court, the news of his assassination would surely reach the ears of his sons living outside.

If it really doesn't work, Jiusi will help them pass it on.

Zhao Cheng looked at his subordinates, then at Gao Cong, and took a deep breath: "Gao Sizheng, what is the attitude of the higher-ups on this matter?"

Gao Cong shook his head slightly: "This matter should not have been reported to the superior yet." At this point, he quickly added: "The superior has instructed in advance that the matter of Jiannan Road should be reported to General Zhao first, but the people of the Nine Departments are already on their way to Luoyang to deliver the news."

Zhao Cheng nodded slowly. He looked at Gongsun Hao and took a deep breath. "General Gongsun, you should start preparing immediately. Tomorrow morning, you will lead your troops..."

"The troops are dispatched to Jiameng Pass."

Gongsun Hao stood up, clasped his fists and saluted: "I obey your command!"

After saying that, he turned around and strode away, but because of his leg disease, he still walked with a limp.

This leg disease was a leftover from when he was fighting with Li Yun and was shot through the leg by Li Yun.

To this day, he has a nickname in the Jiangdong army, called the Lame General.

However, his walking speed was not slow, nor did it affect his speed, let alone his command in battle. Therefore, Gongsun Hao was still one of the more capable senior generals in the Jiangdong army at this time.

After Gongsun Hao left, Zhao Cheng glanced at Gao Cong and said in a deep voice: "Gao Sizheng, Jiusi must send the attitude of the superior to our army as soon as possible. Before the news from the superior arrives, I will actively prepare for war."

Gao Cong stood up, clasped his fists and saluted, saying yes, then said in a deep voice: "Everyone, Jiusi will not have a second chance for Jiannan Dao. The determination of the superior to take Jiannan Dao is not false, everyone..."

"Just let it go."

At this point, Gao Cong glanced at Zhao Cheng, who looked fanatical, hesitated for a moment, and said, "General Zhao, my superior once asked me to tell you something. The closer the situation gets, the more you need to stay calm."

Zhao Cheng was startled when he heard this, then he understood. He took a deep breath and said in a hoarse voice: "I understand, I understand."

At this moment, Zhao Cheng was indeed a little uncalm deep down in his heart.

His second sister's tragic fate for the past twenty years was naturally partly due to her husband's family, but ultimately, the root of this hatred was the imperial court.

In the Wu family, in the emperor!
The Zhao family was completely executed and almost wiped out. The tragic fate of the past twenty years was all because of the Wu Zhou court!
At this moment, Zhao Cheng finally saw the opportunity for revenge, and it was a big opportunity!

Of course, he was a little excited.

However, after Gao Cong's reminder, Zhao Cheng took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. He watched Gongsun Hao leave, then looked at Chen Da and gave him a few words of advice. Finally, he looked at Captain He Jun and said in a deep voice, "Captain He, your troops should also be prepared. Follow General Gongsun and march to Jiameng Pass!"

He Jun immediately bowed his head and saluted: "I obey your command!"

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Luoyang.

Late at night, Li Yun was gently woken up by someone.

After opening his eyes dazedly, Li Yun saw Liu Su looking at him, and heard Liu Su whisper, "Husband, urgent news from the Nine Departments."

"My husband said before that if there is any urgent report from Jiusi, he will wake you up..."

Li Yun rubbed his eyes, took the document from Liu Su, opened it, and said, "Who sent it?"

"It was sent by Jiusi and passed on by a palace maid."

At this time, Li Yun had already seen the handwriting on the document, and the slight sleepiness he felt immediately disappeared without a trace. He almost jumped out of the bed, put on his coat, and strode out.

As soon as he walked outside, Li Yun shouted, "Please ask Du and Yao to come to my study, quickly!"

After Li Yun's shout, the entire "Royal Palace" immediately became busy. Fortunately, Du Yao and the other person lived not far away. In less than half an hour, the two of them appeared in Li Yun's study.

They all have dark circles under their eyes.

Li Yun also had dark circles under his eyes. He handed the documents to them with a smile on his face.

"You two, whatever you can think of."

"We must sell everything we have to squeeze out enough money to fight against Jiannan Road."

(End of this chapter)