The Tiger Roaring Army, 300,000 strong, rose up from Jiangnan City.
There is a rumbling wind in Nanzhou Prefecture, and everyone is in danger.
The world has been peaceful and prosperous for a long time, and no one has had time to deal with this chaotic world.
Prince Xiao Jingyao left Su City long ago.
Yu Zhi, Su Muchi and others also left Nanzhou.
But not all the people in Su Mansion left.
Su Yuan stayed in the Su family's old house and refused to leave no matter what. The old man vowed that he would not die.
Although Yu didn't know where Su Yuan's confidence came from, when he saw Su Ruyu who was smiling and silent, he gave up trying to persuade Su Yuan.
In Cangnan Town, the arrival of Yu Zhi gave Yun Buqi hope of rebuilding Beidou Camp.
At the Yunge headquarters, Yun Buqi secretly looked at the young master.
"Yun Buqi, a subordinate of Wenquxing in Beidou Camp, pays homage to the young master!"
Passing by Cangnan Town that day, Yu Zhi left a task for Yun Buqi - to unify Cangnan Town.
There were twists and turns, but with the help of Ye Qinghuan, Yunge became the only force in Cangnan Town.
"Get up." Yu Zhi said calmly.
Yun Buqi was excited. He had been dormant in Cangnan Town for nearly twenty years, following Li Qingru's secret instructions and planning step by step.
Yu Zhi looked at Yun Buqi and said, "Xiang Ji has raised troops from Jiangnan City to rebel. The first battle will be in Cangzhou, and there will be a big battle."
"Although Zhenyuan Marquis Fang Nanhu has come from Kyoto to take charge of Cangzhou Prefecture, Fang Nanhu is no match for Xiang Ji when it comes to dispatching troops and generals."
Yun Buqi said: "Young Master wants us to help Fang Nanhu?"
Yu Zhi shook his head and said: "No, Yunge does not need to take action. Hide Yunge's strength well. When the two armies are fighting, there must be some oil and water to be harvested. Do this well and secretly strengthen Yunge."
Yun Buqi didn't know what Yu Zhi meant, but he nodded and said, "I obey."
Yu Zhi then ordered: "Now the world will be in chaos, and the source of the chaos is not only Xiang Ji, but also Ye Gui. Previously, there were shadows of Ye Gui in the gangs that fought against Yunge, and there were already people in the human race who had colluded with Ye Gui. Can we find out the forces behind these gangs?”
Yun Buqi took out a piece of paper from his arms and said: "After the young master summoned me, my subordinates asked people to investigate. Behind the Qing Gang and the Cang Gang is Cao Ling, one of the eighteen riders of Yanyun. The leader of the Cang Gang, Cao Bing, is also Cao Ling’s younger brother.”
Yu Zhi was stunned for a moment, recalling Cao Bing's threat before his death.
It turns out that Cao Bing's backer is actually Cao Ling.
Yu Zhi smiled. "It seems that Xiang Ji has already laid out his plans in Cangnan Town. Both the Cang Gang and the Qing Gang are under Xiang Ji's command. They control Cangnan Town, and the road from Nanzhou to Cangzhou is unobstructed."
Suddenly, Yu Zhi's heart tightened. Now that Cangnan Town is controlled by Yunge, Xiang Ji will take action on Yunge.
"Pay close attention to the movements of the Tiger Roaring Army and gather the Yunge forces. If the Tiger Roaring Army wants to attack Cangnan Town and Yunge disperses, it's important to save your life."
With that said, Yu Zhi left five red fire talismans and said a few words in Yun Buqi's ear.
...
Cangzhou Prefecture-Cangzhou City.
Fang Nanhu stood on the top of the city, and under the city wall were almost all the troops of Cangzhou Prefecture. The total number of troops in the five counties of Cangzhou and Fucheng is only one hundred thousand.
In addition to maintaining local security, the maximum number of troops that can be mobilized is only 70,000.
Under Xiang Ji's command, the Tiger Roar Army alone numbered 300,000, not counting the troops from various counties in Nanzhou Prefecture.
Fang Nanhu frowned, feeling deeply powerless.
Next to Fang Nanhu stood Fang Tao.
It was in recent days that Fang Tao, Fan Lin and others fled to Cangzhou Mansion.
At this moment, Fang Tao could also see the heavy pressure on Fang Nanhu. In the past few days, Fang Nanhu's hair has become whiter day by day.
Fang Tao couldn't bear it, but there was nothing he could do.
He began to examine his past actions, and suddenly felt guilty in his heart.
"Dad, Xiang Ji's Tiger Roaring Army has 300,000 men, and Cangzhou Prefecture's military strength alone cannot resist it." Fang Tao said anxiously.
Fang Nanhu only had determination on his face, with no intention of retreating.
"Xiang Ji's army marches north, and Cangzhou is the first battle. We can't lose!"
"But..."
"There is no but." Fang Nanhu said solemnly. "Okay, leave Cangzhou quickly."
Fang Tao gritted his teeth and made a decision in his heart. When he walked down the tower, he looked back at Fang Nanhu.
The figure of Nanhu under the armor seems not as tall and straight as before.
...
In the Imperial Palace of Kyoto, Xiao Yuande held the white piece in his hand, but it has not yet fallen down.
On the chessboard, Heizi turned into a ferocious tiger, roaring and hissing, encroaching on Bai Zi's territory step by step.
"Xiang Ji has 300,000 tiger-roaring troops under his command. There are 150,000 soldiers and horses in Nanzhou. Xiang Ji's apparent strength is 450,000 troops."
"The Dachu army has enough troops, but who will be in charge?"
"Those generals are all under Xiang Ji's command. There is no one available in the Chu army."
"Furthermore, Ye Gui... why do these dirty things appear in Kyoto? Xiang Ji has colluded with Ye Gui, but can he really command Ye Gui?"
"What deal did Xiang Ji make with Ye Gui? He wanted the skin of a tiger and won the world. Can he keep it?"
Since Xiang Ji announced that he would lead troops to Beijing, Xiao Yuande has not gone to court for several days. He sat alone in the imperial study, watching this incomplete game.
What about going to court?
He could only look at the courtiers looking at each other in silence.
Those quarrelsome imperial censors in the past were like mutes, wishing they could bury their heads in the ground.
"Your Majesty, Mrs. Qiu and Mr. Jiang would like to see you." An Fuzhi came in to report.
Xiao Yuande put the white piece in his hand back into the chess box and said, "This old fox is finally here."
While Xiao Yuande was planning, Qiu Jinfeng was also thinking about the changes in the situation in Dachu.
How to break the situation?
Xiang Ji is one of the few tenth-level masters in the world and a top martial arts expert. He holds nearly half of the military power of Chu in his hands, and he is also an elite soldier and general in the army of Chu.
"Where is Yu Zhi?" Xiao Yuande asked first.
Qiu Jinfeng replied: "Yu Zhi disappeared after leaving Zhujian Mountain. I have no trace of his whereabouts yet."
Xiao Yuande's face turned livid and he said displeasedly: "My left deputy, the censor, has deceived everyone in the world, and also deceived me. He is still alive, and he has not returned to Beijing to return to his life. Does he take me seriously? inside."
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Qiu Jinfeng and Jiang Qing said simultaneously.
Both of them also knew that Xiao Yuande had been depressed and irritable for several days and always wanted to find a place to vent.
As for whether Yu Zhi takes Xiao Yuande seriously?
Qiu Jinfeng and Jiang Qing looked at each other, thinking the same thing - Yu Zhi really didn't take His Majesty seriously.
Xiao Yuande hoped that Yu Zhi would go to Nanzhou to stir things up, and it worked.
However, it also promoted Xiang Ji's rebellion.
After Xiao Yuande finished venting, he sighed deeply.
He knew it was useless to blame Qiu Jinfeng and others. The Qiu family has been loyal for generations, and Qiu Jinfeng is still running for Dachu at such an age, which shows his loyalty.
"That's all. It's useless to ask him to come back. Director Yu Zhi is not good at dispatching troops, so we have to find another way." Xiao Yuande said.
Hearing this, Qiu Jinfeng said, "Your Majesty, Marquis Zhenyuan and the Cangzhou Army will never be Xiang Ji's opponent. If Xiang Ji's army goes north, troops from other state capitals must be transferred to Cangzhou Prefecture."
Xiao Yuande nodded and said: "What the old master said is right. I am not worried about Da Chu's military strength. Who will be in command is the biggest problem. Zhenyuan Marquis also led troops. He himself is very powerful, but he is not the best at leading troops in battle. .”
Qiu Jinfeng smiled slightly and said: "Zhenyuan Marquis Fang Nanhu can stabilize the morale of the army. What the Cangzhou army lacks is a military advisor."
"Indeed." Xiao Yuande also understood this truth. "But the generals in the court, like Xu Qing, are in the grassland, and the other generals are also guarding their own places, let alone Xu Qing. After thinking about it, I can't find such a person."
Suddenly, Xiao Yuande looked at Qiu Jinfeng and asked, "Who do you think the old lady in the court can take on this important task?"
Qiu Jinfeng spit out three words - Li Qingru.
...
At this time, Li Qingru was already in Cangzhou.
In a tea shop outside Cangzhou City, two women were sitting opposite each other.
There is a hint of heroism in his eyebrows, his body is fresh and capable, and he has the aura of a woman who is not inferior to a man.
The other person is very beautiful, dignified and majestic, giving people a very comfortable feeling.
"Qingru, you have worked hard to take care of Yu Zhi these years." Jiang Xiyue said guiltily.
Li Qingru also looked at Jiang Xiyue in front of her with mixed emotions. She had long believed that Jiang Xiyue had betrayed Yu Shanhe and abandoned Yu Zhi.
But what happened on Zhujian Mountain also made Li Qingru think about what happened back then.
Li Qingru said calmly: "I am his aunt, so naturally I have to take care of him. The truth of what happened back then has not yet been revealed. Xiang Ji alone cannot destroy the Beidou Camp. I'm afraid there are some things that you and I don't know. "
A cold light flashed in Jiang Xiyue's eyes and she said: "Don't worry, I will find out the truth back then. Besides Xiang Ji, who else harmed my husband and separated our mother and son for twenty years. I will Find these people one by one and kill them.”
Li Qingru knew that Jiang Xiyue had always been a person who kept his word.
"Why don't you go see Yu Zhi?" Li Qingru asked. "Yu Zhi is a sensible child. Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, he will not blame you."
Jiang Xiyue shook her head with a wry smile and said: "But, I blame myself. I have never been by his side in the past twenty years. I have never taken care of him when he was sick, eating, or even poisoned. I am not a qualified mother. Dear, I am sorry for Yu Zhi."
Li Qingru held Jiang Xiyue's hand to express comfort.
Jiang Xiyue continued: "Seven insects, seven flower poisons, and peacock feathers. These are all strange poisons in the world. Fortunately, Yu Zhi survived. Otherwise, how should I, a mother, face him?"
"This is all Xiang Ji's conspiracy." Li Qingru said angrily. "Back then, he sent people to hunt down Yu Zhi, but he had no intention of letting Yu Zhi survive. Fortunately, Hao Miao broke through and made him restrain himself."
Jiang Xiyue's eyes were filled with hatred.
It was Xiang Ji who deliberately killed her husband and even poisoned her children.
But I stayed with Xiang Ji for twenty years, and I was still grateful for his kindness in my heart.
Li Qingru continued: "I'm sorry for Yu Zhi, please pay it back slowly. Mother and son will have to pay it off one day. Now that Xiang Ji is rebelling and Ye Gui is born, this is a big deal."
Jiang Xiyue put away her guilt and hatred and asked, "So your purpose of coming to Cangzhou is..."
"Yes." Li Qingru looked at Cangzhou City under martial law, "There is no one available in the court. Although the Cangzhou army will definitely be defeated by Xiang Ji's army, they cannot lose the first battle."
Jiang Xiyue nodded and said, "I don't understand leading an army in a war. If you need anything, just tell me."
Li Qingru was not polite either.
Immediately, Li Qingru asked: "What are your plans next? Yu Zhi...he should be in Cangzhou too."
Jiang Xiyue smiled slightly and said, "I remember that he brought a girl north from Su City. I went to meet her. An ugly daughter-in-law also wants to meet her parents-in-law."
At this moment, Li Qingru was startled and smiled again. She seemed to see the weird Jiang Xiyue again.
