Destiny: As soon as I became the emperor, I was purged

Chapter 19: Qianqiu Layman, Duan Qianqiu
Chu Feng just finished speaking.

The people in the hall immediately looked at an old man.

He lived in seclusion in the mountains and forests, like an otherworldly sage, very different from the ministers in the court.

Mr. Duan, also known as Duan Qianqiu, is also known as Qianqiu Jushi.

A founding hero of Daxia.

When Taizu started his army, he heard that there was a talented person in Xuanzhou who lived in seclusion in Qianqiu Mountain. He personally went to invite Qianqiu hermit to come out of seclusion, showing respect to the wise man.

Duan Qianqiu was not interested in fame and fortune, but he also knew that the alien races were wreaking havoc in China. When he saw Taizu, he saw that he had the spirit of a heroic ruler. He believed that Taizu had the ability to end the chaos, so for the sake of the people of China, he agreed to come out of seclusion.

From then on, Duan Qianqiu used the world as a chessboard, making plans and plotting strategies for Taizu.

And Taizu also wanted to confer the title of Duke on Duan Qianqiu.

Duan Qianqiu refused.

He also declined the offer of being conferred the title of Marquis.

Finally, he was granted the title of Earl, which he could not refuse.

After seeing that the world was pacified, Duan Qianqiu wanted to retire to the mountains, but Taizu kept him, knowing that such a talent could not be easily let go and must allow him to continue serving the Great Xia Dynasty.

The virtuous Queen of Great Xia also personally tried to persuade Duan Qianqiu to stay and help.

When the country becomes more stable and Taizu hands the world over to the prince, he will let him return to Qianqiu Mountain.

Duan Qianqiu had no choice but to agree as he couldn't refuse.

Unfortunately, the prince passed away.

A few years later, Taizu passed away and his eldest grandson ascended the throne.

During the years when he was the eldest grandson of the emperor, Taizu also asked Duan Qianqiu to teach the eldest grandson of the emperor.

His official position in the court was also very special and important, as the head of the Censorate.

There are inspectors in charge of all officials, who have the heavy responsibility of patrolling the entire country.

It’s a pity that Chu Feng didn’t make use of him before.

I was summoned to the Military and Political Hall today.

From the emperor's various actions during this period, Duan Qianqiu felt that the emperor seemed like a different person and had grown a lot.

His Majesty asked the question personally, so he had to answer.

Duan Qianqiu said: "The rebels originally wanted to use Qianzhou and Tianyong to control the periphery of the capital and determine the situation in the world, but they failed in this battle, and Prince Ning also realized that he could not take it quickly. After all, the imperial capital has a national defense formation, national guardian beasts, etc."

"Prince Ning has no choice but to take the approach of nibbling away from the outside. Next, wars from all sides are inevitable."

"Prince Ning has half of the country. If he takes another half, he will lose the people's hearts. Even if he has the imperial capital, no defense can stop him."

Hearing this, Wang Jian said in a deep voice: "As Mr. Duan said, beacon fires everywhere are inevitable, and if so, there must be primary and secondary ones to conceal the real purpose of King Ning."

"Yes, that's right. There's no need to worry about the east. It's too far away and the rebels can't get there yet. The most important thing is the west."

Duan Qianqiu organized the language.

"west!"

The left prime minister Lu Ming's expression changed: "The four states in the western border, Liangzhou and Yanzhou were taken by the rebels, and Duke Yang is in Yaozhou, so Jianzhou's defense is weak. Lord Duan, are you sure that the rebels want to attack the western border!"

He was not only the left prime minister, but also served as the prince's lecturer twice, and was deeply involved with the prince's lineage.

"Of course, the Western Territory is very important, and King Ning wants to attract more aristocratic families in the Western Territory to his side and use their power."

Duan Qianqiu said.

"Those aristocratic families are not easy to deal with. They will not be used obediently. Taizu appeased the Western Territory while suppressing it. He was not satisfied with the rule of our Great Xia."

Lu Ming said.

"The world is bustling with people, all for profit, and there are too many noble families in the Western Territory. Over the long years, there have been royal families that have established dynasties. As long as they are not completely threatened by their survival, there will be a group of people willing to work for King Ning and become meritorious officials."

Duan Qianqiu smiled and said, "And wasn't Prime Minister Lu's family also in the Western Territory?"

"My Lu family has received the emperor's grace and followed Taizu before he founded the country. We have long since severed ties with the Western Territory."

Lu Ming looked serious.

I cursed inwardly.

Duan Qianqiu has a very poisonous tongue.

No wonder many court officials disliked him and refused to deal with him.

But it is precisely because of this that he can be the head of the Censorate. After all, this position is the most hated.

But exactly, the emperor needs this kind of person.

Chu Feng listened to their conversation and had a certain understanding in his mind. He then said, "If the rebels want to attack, they must first seize Jianzhou. Once the two states are lost, Duke Yang will be in danger, and the rebels can also gain more strength from the western border."

"Not only that, if the two states lose the war, more state capitals will fall into the hands of the rebels. This is the collapse of the situation."

As Wang Jian spoke, he could see that the rebels' layout was truly one link after another.

No matter how strong Duke Yang is, he cannot withstand such an attack.

The best outcome is to withdraw from Yaozhou.

He might even be won over by Prince Ning.

"Your Majesty, we need to defend Jianzhou!"

Wang Ben said next to him.

"The people in the state capitals of the country are in turmoil. If we want to launch a counterattack, the power in our hands must be stable. Then we can recover the lost territory for the sake of national justice. If we lose those two states, we will be more passive and more difficult. It will be more serious than the last crisis. However, if the counterattack is successful this time, we can take the initiative to attack."

Wang Jian added.

Now the imperial court has been planning a counterattack.

The standoff is only temporary.

It just gives both parties time to prepare.

Only by regaining lost territory can the morale of the army be stabilized.

A strong country generates confidence in its people.

Chu Feng has also been doing these things to deal with the chaos.

"The western border will be the key point of the battle between Your Majesty and Prince Ning."

Duan Qianqiu continued, "It is not difficult to recover the lost territory. Your Majesty is naturally in control of justice. The people still recognize your Majesty. The half of the country occupied by Prince Ning is not that stable."

Everything he said was for the benefit of the country.

"If I remember correctly, the governor of Jianzhou is He Shan, and the commander of Jianzhou is Xu Jun, the Earl of Changyun."

Chu Feng said.

When Daxia was founded, in addition to dukes and marquises, more earls were granted.

This Chang Yunbo fought for Taizu in many battles and made many contributions.

But Xu Jun was a flamboyant and cruel person, very greedy for merit, extremely arrogant and domineering, and a vicious person.

While making great achievements, I also made many mistakes.

During the siege, he killed people at will and allowed his soldiers to plunder.

Of course, such brave generals were also needed during the founding period of the country.

If it weren't for Taizu's recognition of his achievements, he wouldn't even have been an earl.

But Xu Jun always believed that since he had worked hard and made great contributions, it was impossible for him to be a Duke, but it was no problem for him to be a Marquis.

Taizu did not give it to him.

Put him in Jianzhou and let Duke Yang look after him, hoping that he can make achievements, calm down his character, and improve his title.

"He Shan is fine. He is loyal and capable. He was promoted by the crown prince. Xu Jun is also capable, but over the years since the establishment of the state, especially after Your Majesty ascended the throne, he has had many contacts with the various tribes in the western border. He is extremely utilitarian and dissatisfied with the title of earl. The subsequent several titles did not promote him, and now he is acting more and more presumptuously."

Duan Qianqiu supervised all officials and was very familiar with the personalities of Daxia officials.

He didn't make his words completely clear, leaving Chu Feng to figure it out on his own.

Chu Feng could naturally hear it.

What this means is that Xu Jun is not that trustworthy and there is a high possibility that he will be secretly won over by Prince Ning.

"Jianzhou will be the rebels' main attack direction for some time to come. I don't need to explain how important this location is. It is also related to my counterattack against the rebels in the future, and we must not lose it."

Chu Feng said: "If Jianzhou is defended, it would be a great achievement to confer Xu Jun a marquisate. However, with the current military strength of Jianzhou, I am afraid it is still unable to resist the rebels. Duke Chang has to guard Qianzhou, and Wang Jian has to stay in the capital. In this case, Wang Ben will lead the Tiger Guards to enter Jianzhou."

"The situation in Jianzhou is complicated. How to enter Jianzhou, what to do after entering Jianzhou, and if anyone is found to have betrayed the court, all will be handled by you, Wang Ben. What I want is to defend Jianzhou and create opportunities for active attack!"

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