The rain was still falling. Under the escort of the Yongjun navy, two Chong ships flying the Jin flag slowly docked at the Shuizhai Pier next to the Zhangshan garrison.
Taichang Sima Zhenzhi came out of the cabin with a sad face and sneezed several times in succession. The attendants on the side were busy holding up the oil-paper umbrellas.
Glancing at the gray sky, Sima Zhenzhi cursed softly: "This damn weather is really deadly."
Sima Zhenzhi knew that this trip was not as good as the previous two trips to Xiangyang. The food was good, the hospitality was good, and there were generous gifts before leaving. Now Duke Yong and Duke Song were furious, and they wanted to kill each other. The right servant of the minister shot Liu Mu. Zhizou asked him to come with the banner of Zou Yu, just thinking that he had given Yang Anxuan the son to marry, which was somewhat merciful.
After walking down the plank with the support of his entourage, Sima Zhenzhi glanced at Yong Jun who came to greet him, but did not see Yang Anxuan. A wry smile appeared on Sima Zhenzhi's face. He went to Xiangyang twice as an envoy, and Yang Anxuan came to greet him personally. He did not show up this time, but he had already conveyed some information.
On second thought, the Sima family was happy to see Yang Anxuan fight to the death with Liu Yu. Liu Yu had the final say in the current court, and it was actually Liu Yu's order to come to persuade him to make peace.
A few days ago, Liu Yu's army had the upper hand, and he wanted to stay in Xiakou. Now that the war is inconvenient, he wants to help himself out. Come as you please, don't stop and mind your own business.
Thinking of this, Sima Zhenzhi tightened his tight fur and walked towards Yong Jun standing in the rain with a smile on his face. As he walked, he praised in a leisurely manner: "The wind and rain do not move, what a great army."
General Yong, who was at the front of the queue, quickly stepped forward, bowed and saluted, and said: "The last general, Shen Qingzhi, has come to greet us on the order of Lord Yong.
King Liang, please get on the carriage. "
Sima Zhenzhi's envoy Yang Anxuan introduced him to the important people around him. This Shen Qingzhi was Yang Anxuan's brother-in-law. It seemed that Yang Anxuan respected him and sent Shen Qingzhi to greet him.
"General Shen, we meet again." Sima Zhenzhi said a few words of greeting and boarded the prepared carriage. After Shen Qing gave an order, everyone escorted the carriage towards the garrison.
The carriage passed directly through the camp, and Yang Anxuan stood in front of the tent to greet him. Looking at Sima Zhenzhi walking slowly, Yang Anxuan thought to himself that this Prince Liang was a lucky man, because just now, he received a secret message from Meng Longfu, which changed the way he pursued the imperial soldiers. He decided to stabilize the north first and then compete with Liu Yu for supremacy.
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Wang Zun followed Wang Yi's persuasion and gathered all his troops and set off from Chencang. However, he did not lead his army south but to the north of Anding County, preparing to defect to his third brother Wang Hong. At that time, he and his third brother would persuade his second brother to rebel in Chang'an. If the second brother If you don't listen, you will defect to the Xia State or go to the Wei State.
Wang Yi had no objection after learning about Wang Zun's plan. She did not expect Wang Zun to succeed at all. She just wanted to drive a wedge between Yang Anxuan and Wang Zhene. Wang Zhen'e is Yang Anxuan's number one adviser. If he can rebel against Yang Anxuan in Chang'an, Yang Anxuan's deployment will be thrown into chaos. If Wang Zhen'e invites the Xia army and Western Qin to help, the success of conquering Qin will be lost. The environment will turn into a pot of rotten porridge.
Thinking of this, Wang Yi sneered with pleasure, and his "hehehehe" laughter made Wang Zun beside him shiver. How could this beauty in front of him become so terrifying.
Wang Zun announced to the outside world that he had received an order from the governor Wang to suppress the evil army and that the Qin soldiers intended to attack An.
Dingjun ordered him to lead the army to rescue. Marching Sima Renchao was a little strange. Normally, the military order for the army to set off should be shown to everyone.
The post of Marching Sima was set up by Yang Anxuan three years ago. Lu Xun's rebel army invaded Jiangling. Liu Yi asked Yang Anxuan to send troops to Jingling to resist Lu Xun's army. Yang Anxuan sent Wang Zhen'e to lead his army south.
Although Wang suppressed the evil until Jingling, he repelled the rebel army, but at the same time he launched troops to loot and cultivate his confidants, which made Yang Anxuan wary.
Therefore, Yang Anxuan decided after discussing with everyone that in the future, Yong's army would go to war and appoint a civilian official as the marching Sima.
The Marching Sima is in charge of military discipline, "rewards and punishments can be discussed, and orders can be heard." He is also in charge of military discipline and the distribution of military supplies, food and pay. His authority is second only to the generals who command the army. He makes appointments for the generals' behavior, just like joining the army during the Warring States Period.
Yang Anxuan knew that marching Sima was a double-edged sword, so he chose a group of upright civil servants to hold this position, and strictly ordered that he could only correct discipline and not dictate how the generals marched and fought.
Ren Chao was a poor scholar. Yang Anxuan recruited him as a teacher when he was in Runan, and later served as a county magistrate and county magistrate. When the Yong army destroyed Yao Qin, Yang Anxuan recruited officials to serve as officials in Northern Yongzhou. He could rise one rank above the original official, so Ren Chao followed the army. Came to Chang'an and went on a tour in the state capital.
The position of the Marching Sima was not permanent and was only appointed when troops and horses were dispatched. Ren Chao was appointed as the Marching Sima in Wang Zun's army. In fact, Ren Chao did not doubt Wang Zun. During the march, he casually reminded him to show him the general's order after the order tomorrow.
Wang Zun felt guilty and thought Ren Chao had discovered some clues. When they set up camp at Shenshi, they first ordered people to set up a large tent for the Chinese army, and discussed with Wang Yi in the tent how to deal with it.
Wang Yi’s insights come from her experience
, was favored by her father and brother when she was young. Her father asked her to lead the women's army to the side of the Qing Dynasty, which was more like a child's play; she was defeated and captured by Yang Anxuan, and was later accepted by Sima Yuanxian as a concubine. She thought more of a solid favor; Sima Yuanxian After his death, Wang Yi became a monk and practiced in Jianjing Temple, which was relatively simple. Later, he was sent to Xiangyang by Zhi Miaoyin. After traveling around the world, he gained some understanding of the human world.
But in general, Wang Yi's status was pitiable, but her knowledge was not extensive. Wang Zun asked her for advice, and Wang Yi was also at a loss.
However, Wang Yi's purpose is not to fight for the world, she just wants to cause trouble for Yang Anxuan and avenge her father and brother. The Wang family is the successor of the former Qin Prime Minister Wang Meng, and has a certain reputation and support in Beiyongzhou. Wang is extremely talented in suppressing evil. If he can rebel against Yang Anxuan, regardless of success or failure, Yang Anxuan's many years of hard work will be wasted.
As for the life and death of the Wang family, she didn't care at all. Gritting his silver teeth, Wang Yi's eyes were burning with ghostly fire, and he said softly: "The arrow has left the string, and Wang Lang has no way to turn back. Didn't Wang Lang say that most of the people accompanying him are confidants, so he simply called them together to kill Ren Chao."
Wang Zun was shocked, shook his head repeatedly and said: "It's inappropriate, it's inappropriate. The Marching Sima has great authority. If you kill him, there will be no turning back. These people will not obey Yu's orders."
Wang Yi was angry in his heart. This useless thing had no decision-making ability when the opportunity came. He didn't even dare to raise his sword to kill indiscriminately.
Seeing the look of fear on Wang Zun's face, knowing that he could not force him, otherwise it would be counterproductive, Wang Yi said softly: "Wang Lang, you might as well summon your confidants for discussion. Just say that the Governor Wang intends to stand on his own feet and let them follow."
Wang Zun knew that these words were spoken and he put his second brother to death. Wang Yi shook his head gently and said coquettishly:
"My lord, everyone in the world says that wealth can be found in danger. The Wang family has the legacy of its ancestors. If your brother calls Bai Nuo in Beiyongzhou, he will be able to establish himself as a king and conquer the world like Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty. In the future, your lord will be the Duke of the country." Your Majesty, I am so lucky to have devoted myself to you."
Wang Zun was forced to have no choice but to summon his confidants into the tent to discuss matters. Wang Yi, disguised as his personal attendant, stood aside.
As Yang Anxuan's power gradually grew, everyone under him cultivated his own team intentionally or unintentionally, and so did Wang Zhene. Zhou Chao, Li Qiang, Gao Lin and others who first followed him were already fifth-rank generals. After serving as the governor of Beiyong Prefecture for two years, Wang Zhene promoted and appointed many officials and generals, and some even regarded him as the leader.
In order to let his fourth brother Wang Zun be rewarded for his meritorious service during this expedition to Tianshui County, Wang Zhenei selected a number of people who were good at conquering and fighting from among his trusted generals to follow them. In addition to the close relatives of the Wang family, more than 20 people crowded into the big tent.
Everyone was chatting and laughing in the tent. It didn't feel like they were in a military tent, but like they were on an outing at a gathering. Wang Yi secretly pushed Wang Zun, and Wang Zun coughed lightly, and everyone stopped talking.
Wang Zun felt his heart beating hard and his throat was dry and he couldn't make a sound. He picked up some tea to moisten his throat, but he couldn't open his mouth until he drank a cup of tea.
General Li Wu Mao Zhi smiled and said: "General Wang summoned us to come. What's the matter?"
Wang Zun gritted his teeth and pretended to be calm and said: "Today, Sima Ren wants to see the military order. I will not hide it from you. The military order to go to An'ing was given by Brother Yu before he left. He said, 'The general will not accept the order of the king.' It’s foolish to act cheaply.”
Many people's expressions changed. Mao Zhidao said: "General Wang, 'The general will not accept your orders' refers to making decisions on the battlefield. This situation is not appropriate. Going forward rashly"
Go to Anding, for fear of being misunderstood, please ask the general to order an immediate return to Chencang. "
Everyone was puzzled as to why Wang Zun wanted to go to Anding County. Wang Zun's clan brother Wang Can said: "Fourth brother, why are you so dizzy? Marching and fighting is nothing to play with. If my second brother learns that you are acting indiscriminately, you will definitely be severely punished." .”
Wang Zunse roared fiercely: "Quaien was captured by the Qiuchi people in Fengzhou. Zhu Chaoshi falsely accused Yu of standing still and causing the defeat. If Lord Yong listens to the slander, you will not be able to escape the blame."
Everyone looked at each other in disbelief. Many people saw Zhu Chaoshi walking away in anger that day. Wang Zunzhi's worries were justified.
Xu Tao, the general of Wu Fen, said: "General Wang, why don't you make it clear to the Inspector Wang and ask the Inspector Wang to make a statement to Duke Yong? This will definitely remove the general's reputation."
Wang Zun smiled bitterly and said: "Yonggong was suspicious of my brother and ordered Guo Chengzhi to restrain him everywhere. Everyone saw it. If this happens again, maybe Yonggong will take the opportunity to attack and relieve my brother from the post of governor. You can't let others take advantage of you. I intend to go to Anding City to join my third brother Wang Hong. Looking at the development of the situation, if Duke Yong listens to Zhu Chaoshi's greedy words and simply persuades his second brother to stand on his own in Chang'an, you will all be the founding ministers of the country."
When these words came out, everyone was shocked. Although they were people cultivated by Wang Zhene, no one dared to think of rebelling against Duke Yong.
Mao Zhi immediately turned around and walked outside the tent, which immediately woke everyone up. Most people walked towards the outside of the tent and huddled together at the tent door.
Wang Can glanced at Wang Zun, who was sitting blankly, and sighed, "Fourth brother, hurry up and go so you can take care of yourself." He quickly walked out of the tent along with the last few hesitant people.
Looking at the empty tent, Wang Zun was dumbfounded. Wang Yi
I didn't expect this outcome. Yang Anxuan's prestige was so high that these confidants of the Wang family and Wang Zhene would leave without hesitation when they heard that they were going to rebel.
The huge panic made Wang Zun tremble all over. Wang Yi glanced at him contemptuously and walked out of the tent on his own. Wang Zun struggled to get up and said, "Where are you going, Yi'er?"
Wang Yi suppressed the disgust in his heart and turned around and said: "If your plan fails, why are you still sitting here waiting for death? Of course you have to run away."
Wang Zun tried his best to stand firm and said: "There are dozens of troops around Yu. Let them escort us to Anding City. We will think of a solution when we get to Anding."
Wang Yi stamped his feet angrily and said, "Hurry up and leave."
A quarter of an hour later, dozens of horsemen escorted a carriage out of the camp and headed north. Half an hour later, Marching Sima Renchao was shocked when he learned that Wang Zun had abandoned the camp and left. He hurriedly summoned the generals to appease the troops and sent someone overnight to deliver a message to Wang Zhen'e, the governor of Chang'an City.
There were secret guards in the army. After identifying themselves to Ren Chao, they left the camp and rushed to Xiangyang to deliver the message.
