Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 139 At the table
Liu Daogui was about to come back for the feast, but he didn't expect to be taken to the feast...

Sima Daozi and Wang Gong's battle ended up in the Zhenglu Army Headquarters.

Judging from Yuan He's anxious look, Wang Gong must have caught something on him.

He was Sima Daozi's man, with 1,200 elite soldiers under his command, and the 7,000 military households under the jurisdiction of the Zhenglu Army were also under the control of him, the Sima.

Wang Gong and Sima Daozi fought each other, and for a while neither of them could do anything to the other, but these minions were in trouble.

Even Wang Guobao and Wang Xu could be killed without any hesitation, not to mention the impoverished gentry such as Xun Xinzhi, Huan Daozhen and Yuan He.

Liu Daogui cursed in his heart, thinking that Yuan He wanted to push him out as a scapegoat.

This is also their normal method.

"I think that even if Sima hands over the murderer, Lord Wang will not let Sima go." Liu Daogui told the truth.

What Wang Gong wanted was the headquarters of the army that conquered the enemy, not the murderer.

Besides, Xun Xinzhi and Huan Dao are really the minions of the Huan family. If Gong interferes, isn't that just meddling in other people's business?
"So what do you think I should do now?"

The deaths of Xun Xinzhi and Huan Daozhen also stimulated Yuan He.

Liu Daogui racked his brains and carefully recalled the entire process and the situation in Jiangzuo. First of all, Sima Daozi had already surrendered to Wang Gong by killing Wang Guobao and his brother. Wang Gong was still so aggressive, and Sima Daozi would definitely not let it go.

Secondly, Wang Gong had no determination to engage in war, otherwise the leader in Jiankang would have been replaced by now.

Finally, the Zhenglu Army Headquarters was very important to Sima Daozi. Huan Chong had originally established the Zhenglu General Headquarters to check and balance Jingkou. Sima Daozi certainly did not want the Zhenglu Army Headquarters to fall into Wang Gong's hands.

Sima Daozi no longer has many chips in his hand. To the east is the Zhenglu Army Headquarters, and to the west is only the Yu family of Yuzhou.

Liu Daogui bowed and said, "Sima is now in control of the Zhenglu Army Headquarters. Guangling and Jingkou are across the river from each other. In my opinion, we can ask the Prince of Xiang for help while at the same time stalling Wang Gong, delaying the situation and waiting for the right opportunity."

As long as Wang Gong did not send the Northern Army to attack the city, things would not be so serious.

Wang Gong wanted to use his power to suppress others, but Sima Daozi happened to have the little emperor in his hands and held all the power. All the righteousness and reputation were on his shoulders. He had just bowed to Wang Gong, so the royal palace would never send troops to attack Guangling at this time.

Yuan He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. It was not entirely true that he was loyal to Sima Daozi. It was all for his family.

In the past, he could hide behind Huan Hong and avoid being seen by others, but now Huan Hong has become a hands-off boss and pushed him to the front, exposing him to Wang Gong's knife.

Huan Hong shut himself in, indulging in sensual pleasures all day and night, and instead kept himself out of the affairs...

Yuan He stopped, as if he had made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and said, "I've sent someone to the capital on horseback. If you can survive this disaster, I will recommend you to the Prince of Xiang to succeed me as the Conquering Sima. You must help me with all your might!"

After Xun Xinzhi died, the position of Chief Secretary for Conquering the Enemy was vacant, so how did it become Sima?

"Thank you, Sima, for your kindness!" Liu Daogui pretended to be grateful, but he didn't take it seriously in his heart, thinking that he was just making a big promise.

For now, Yuan He cannot fall. If he is replaced by someone from Wang Gong's side, life will be even more difficult.

As long as we get through this year, everything will be fine...

After bidding farewell to Yuan He, Liu Daogui returned to the government office.

Gao Xun and Meng Ganzhi had been waiting for a long time.

"Huan Daozhen and Xun Xinzhi are so low-key in their daily lives, how could they be assassinated?" Liu Daogui asked as soon as he entered the door.

The assassin was quite powerful, as he was able to assassinate these two people in Guangling City.

Meng Ganzhi said: "I was just about to report to the military officer that it was... Kuai En who did it." "It was actually him? Why did he kill Huan and Xun?" Liu Daogui rubbed his temples. The intrigues and struggles all day long were more exhausting than being in Lanling.

It is no wonder that after the Yongjia Rebellion, despite so many opportunities in the north, the aristocratic families did not launch a northern expedition. The internal strife had already exhausted their energy.

Meng Ganzhi said: "Two months ago, Kuai En had many contacts with Liu Yi. I believe it must be Liu Yi who was behind this."

Liu Daogui was not the only one who was looked down upon by Xun Xinzhi. Liu Yi was also badly harmed by Xun Xinzhi. He struggled in the pit for a long time before climbing out.

Unjust is doomed to destruction.

It was indeed a good opportunity for Liu Yi to kill him at this time. The Huan family did not dare to pursue the matter, and Wang Gonghe and Sima Daozi would only use this matter to fight.

But then again, Liu Yi was really powerful, as he was able to get Kuai En to assassinate Xun Xinzhi and Huan Daozhen for him.

Gao Xun suddenly said, "This matter is not that simple. Xun Xinzhi and He Huan Daozhen are both minions of the Huan family. Their death will definitely stimulate the Huan family. Jingzhou will soon see drastic changes!"

Liu Daogui felt his scalp tingling after hearing this. These people from Jiangzuo really knew how to play games, making things so complicated.

Various forces are intertwined in the Zhenglu Army headquarters, and all kinds of monsters are ready to make a move.

To some extent, Liu Yi and I are of the same mind, both wanting to push the situation forward and stir up the stagnant Jiangzuo...

"Let's ignore them for now. We have to make preparations for both scenarios. In case Yuan He is unreliable and wants to betray me, we have to strike first!" Liu Daogui was getting bolder and bolder.

Guangling has spent so much money and fattened up so many people over the years, all for this day.

Sitting and waiting for death is not Liu Daogui's style.

Liu Yi dared to kill Huan and Xun, so killing Yuan He was no big deal for him.

Gao Xun smiled bitterly, "It shouldn't be like this."

“Be prepared for a rainy day.”

Liu Daogui certainly didn't want things to develop to this point. In the current situation, whoever jumps out first will be in trouble.

Both Sima Daozi and Wang Gong were the same as before, procrastinating and dragging their feet on everything.

Yuan He sent more than a dozen heads over, but half a month passed without any response from Jingkou. They only sent Dai Qizhi, who Yuan He served with delicious food and drink.

Murong Chui in the north also took action at this time. He withdrew from Liyang and moved his camp to Xijin, forty miles away. He built more than a hundred cowhide warships, deliberately loaded them with weapons and armor, and went upstream with great fanfare.

Zhai Zhao fell into the trap and hurriedly led the main force to attack Xijin's defense.

Murong Chui secretly dispatched General Murong Zhen and others to lead troops across the river from Liyang Ferry overnight and set up camp on the south bank of the Yellow River...

This tactic of pretending to repair the plank road while secretly attacking Chencang fooled Zhai Zhao and allowed him to cross the Yellow River easily.

When Zhai Zhao heard the news, he was shocked and terrified. He hurried back to Benying and attacked the Yan army's Henan camp. The Yan army held their ground and refused to come out. The Zhai Wei army rushed back and forth. The weather was hot and they could not take the city after a long time. They were exhausted. When they were retreating, Murong Zhen suddenly attacked.

The two armies fought fiercely. Murong Nong led his elite cavalry across the river from Xijin. The two armies attacked from both sides. Zhai Zhao was defeated and fled back to Huatai...

Liu Daogui was amazed after reading the battle report. Murong Chui's use of troops was so skillful and unpredictable that he was like a ghost or a god. Zhai Zhao was like a three-year-old child in front of him.

It was not unfair that Huan Wen and Liu Laozhi were defeated by him.

(End of this chapter)