History of Empress Dowager Development

Chapter 197

The rebellion by Zhu's soldiers was like throwing a boulder into a calm lake, which immediately caused great waves.Zhu Yong served as the governor of the three states, but his influence was not limited to the three states under his jurisdiction. The emperor did not dare to move him last time, because he was afraid of his influence and wanted to eradicate him slowly. Who knew that after more than a month, Zhu Yong could not restrain himself. Living?

Although the capital is safe now, bandits and refugees everywhere are making a fuss. The Zhu family has secretly arranged for a long time, and within four or five days after the army was raised, several cities were connected. Without stopping, the report flew to the emperor's case like snowflakes.It is rare for the emperor to stay in the imperial study all day and all night, but he was at a loss when faced with the pile of memorials——

Wasn't Zhu Yong very active in collecting wood for him, and he was loyal?Some time ago, when Zhu Yong was implicated in the Wei family's affairs, although the emperor became suspicious, but the Zhu family is now in a big tail, how can it be easily controlled?Now he has blatantly rebelled, what should we do?
A group of people including the secret envoy of the court, the right minister, and the new Minister of the Ministry of War were called into the palace to discuss matters. At first, the matter was kept secret, but later it spread, and people were panicked for a while.

In the Xu Mansion, when Lin Lang heard the news, it was already more than ten days after the Zhu family raised troops.

During this period of time, because of Hu's serious illness, both Lin Lang and Xu Xiang stayed in the mansion obediently and never left the mansion at all.The news came out from the court, and Chu Hanyi was the first to get the news in Xu's mansion. Of course, she would not tell Lin Lang about such important matters, but left the mansion in a hurry, and sent a letter to Xu Fengxian when she came back—of course Xu Fengxian There must be other channels to get the news earlier, but Chu Hanyi's content is more complete.

As for Lin Lang, she was shocked when she heard the news of Zhu Yong's rebellion.The Zhu family's rebellion is not unexpected, but this time...is too early!
In the previous life, the Zhu family took action three years later, but now they are doing it earlier... Is the situation in the south of the Yangtze River stable?In other words... The Qin family should have been drawn over by the Zhu family?As for the Xu family, they may not have been fully prepared in the past six months, and I don't know if they can deal with the Zhu family.

However, in the Xu family, she is just a 12-year-old girl who just got married, and she can't even get involved in housework, let alone military and state affairs.It was absolutely impossible for Chu Hanyi to tell her some new news like Xu Lang did. Lin Lang was concerned, so she could only inquire about it by herself.

Counting the days, it was some time before Chu Hanyi sent a letter from home to call Xu Shuo back to Beijing. Lin Lang asked Xu Xiang to visit the Hu family, and happened to meet Xu Shuo who was busy with the world on the way.He probably came here at a high speed, he looked quite tired from a distance, although his wife was seriously ill, after entering the mansion, he didn't dare to delay for a moment, and went directly to Chu Hanyi's place.

When Lin Lang was sensible, Xu Shuo had already gone to Mobei, and since then he has been practicing at the border, and he has never seen him a few times. This time, it was Xu Xiang who pointed first, and Lin Lang recognized him.The two of them have a close relationship, Lin Lang didn't hide it, and said worriedly: "I heard that Zhu Yong conspired against him, so I don't know what's going on now."

"I just heard yesterday that Zhu Yong's road is so powerful that he is heading straight to the capital." Xu Xiang was educated by Chu Hanyi's son-in-law, and the people around him are not weak, so the news in this regard is better after all.She didn't know much about Zhu's family, and her deepest contact was just the horse race with Zhu Chengyu outside the shooting range. Now that Zhu's family is rebelling, Xu Xiang naturally doesn't like it.

Lin Lang said casually, "Zhu Yong leads his troops straight to the capital, isn't he afraid of a fire in the backyard?"

"The news I heard is not complete. It is said that many states and counties in the south have surrendered to him. The emperor issued an order to seek thieves, but instead of resisting, many people surrendered to the Zhu family. His rear can be safe. Very." Xu Xiang was indignant, "A group of weak bones who are afraid of death, when the emperor orders the Xu family to hunt for thieves, I will be the first to kill them!"

Lin Lang silently wiped the sweat in her heart.For Zhu Yong to rebel, military power is of course important, but prestige and people's hearts are also indispensable.He was able to lead his troops straight to the capital without any scruples. I am afraid that the Qin family is helping him with the official affairs in the south, right?Then the Qin family should also be included in the list of "soft bones", but I don't know whether the Qin family is sincerely seeking refuge this time, or is it false?

There were too many doubts in my heart, so Lin Lang and Xu Xiang went to the Hu family for the time being.

After hearing the servant girl report that her husband had returned, Hu's spirits improved a lot. Even though she knew that her husband would not be able to stay by her side to take care of her after the war, she also had a rare smile on her face.Lin Lang and Xu Xiang sat here for a long time, and when Xu Shuo came back, they saw each other, so they left him and his wife to talk, and they went to Qingxin Hall.

The atmosphere in Qingxintang was much more tense and solemn than usual, because it was the closest to the outer courtyard, men were allowed to come in and out to report matters under such circumstances.

Xu Shuo also brought a few people over this time. On the way, he learned about Zhu Yong's rebellion. These people can help in the capital.A few of them are in the hall now, and Chu Hanyi sits at the head, discussing things with them.Xu Xiang didn't dare to disturb, and didn't dare to go in until these people left.

Although Chu Hanyi has been busy all the time, he is in good spirits. When he saw the two of them, his solemn expression remained unchanged, and he just asked, "What's going on with Mrs. Hu?"

"I heard that when elder brother came back, her spirit has improved a lot." Xu Xiang cut to the chase, "Mom, how are things going outside?"

"The Zhu family has already reached Huizhou, and they are invincible along the way." Chu Hanyi couldn't hide his anxiety.

Xu Xiang asked again: "What about the imperial court?"

"Huh, the generals sent out are only talking on paper, they can't even suppress the bandits, and they can resist the Zhu family? Look at the momentum, the Zhu family's army is well drilled!" Chu Hanyi said that day. His mouth was dry, he glanced at Lin Lang, and said: "Don't go anywhere during this time, I'll see the situation... I'm afraid the Zhu family will be in the capital in less than a month."

"So serious?" Xu Xiang stood up suddenly.

Chu Hanyi said: "It took only half a month for Zhu Yong to conquer the five states in the south. Huizhou is only five or six hundred miles away from the capital. There are no capable generals along the way. How can they hold it? The Xu Jingzong who is sent out now , Hmph." With a sneer, the meaning is self-evident.

Xu Xiang asked anxiously: "Why don't you transfer troops from the north? The Mobei Army, and Chuhuai'an in the west, who can't resist the Zhu family?" Chu Hanyi said: "Who knows." It was obviously an angry word, probably against the current emperor dissatisfied with their coping strategies.

(End of this chapter)