The clerk quickly handed over the letter.
Xiao Yan took it and quickly browsed down. The more he looked down, the more shocked he became. When he read everything in the letter, he took a long breath and said with emotion: "Your Majesty is really wise and arbitrary, and Prime Minister Zhuge is really clever."
Cao Tong asked curiously: "Xiao Shangshu, what is going on?"
Xiao Yan's eyes were bright and he said: "The general situation is that Prime Minister Zhuge has long known that Yongshan Iron Mine cannot withstand heavy rains, and Prime Minister Zhuge judged from the weather at the end of last year that there will be heavy rains after the beginning of spring, so he suggested that His Majesty sell Yongshan Iron Mine. "
"Sure enough, there was a heavy rain just after the iron mine was sold, and the Yongshan Iron Mine collapsed, burying more than 30,000 elite soldiers in Xiliang and many Qiang people who were mining."
"Prime Minister Zhuge is so powerful."
"You are so young, but you are thoughtful and have a thorough understanding of the situation. It is true that there are talented people from generation to generation, and the waves behind are stronger than those before."
Xiao Yan said with emotion: "Your Majesty is indeed wise in appointing Prime Minister Zhuge. Your Majesty is wise."
Cao Tong also breathed a sigh of relief.
It was he who recommended Zhuge Shang. If Zhuge Shang's name was false, Cao Tong could not escape the blame.
Cao Tong thought for a while and asked: "The Yongshan Iron Mine matter has come to an end. Why hasn't your Majesty returned to the court?"
Xiao Yan said solemnly: "Your Majesty said that Xiliang suffered heavy losses and would not let it go, so he stayed in Tongguan for the time being to deal with possible wars."
Cao Tong nodded and discussed with Xiao Yan about promoting Yongshan Iron Mine. The sale of Yongshan Iron Mine caused an uproar in the DPRK. After the news came out, many people cursed Zhao Shan as a prodigal.
Some people even say that Zhao Shan is also a foolish emperor.
Now the misunderstanding has been clarified.
Under the joint arrangement of Xiao Yan and Cao Tong, the news of Yongshan Iron Mine spread throughout Luoyang in a short period of time.
All officials were shocked!
The people were shocked!
Countless officials and people discovered that the Yongshan Iron Mine incident was actually a conspiracy of His Majesty the Emperor and Prime Minister Zhuge, and they were deliberately luring the people of Xiliang into a trap.
In a short period of time, Zhao Shan suddenly changed from a faint king to a holy master. Zhuge Shang, the new prime minister, has changed from the former sycophant to a wise minister who knows all his plans.
When the atmosphere in Luoyang changed drastically, Yang Xiong returned to Guzang, the imperial capital of Xiliang, as quickly as possible. Yang Xiong was lame in one leg. Although he had recovered somewhat, he could only walk with a crutch. As soon as he returned to Guzang, Yang Xiong went directly to the palace to see him.
The Emperor of Xiliang, Yao Guang, was over forty years old, with a thin figure, a slight pockmark on his face, and a pair of sinister and sinister triangular eyes.
Yao Guang has always been unsmiling, sitting upright on the throne, putting a lot of pressure on people. Yao Guang looked at Yang Xiong and said calmly: "Why did Yang Qing end up like this when he returned from his mission to Daqian?"
"Your Majesty must make the decision for me."
Yang Xiong endured the pain of his lame leg, knelt on the ground and saluted, and said loudly: "We were plotted by Zhao Shan about the Yongshan Iron Mine business. The 30,000 Xiliang army was completely wiped out, and all the horses and money were stolen by Zhao Shan. Good to swallow.”
brush!
Yao Guang's expression changed drastically, and Gu Jing Wubo's eyes showed a look of shock.
All 30,000 elite soldiers were wiped out, which was also a huge loss for Xiliang. The key is three thousand war horses and countless money. This is real money.
Yao Guang's face was gloomy, and he looked at Yang Xiong with his triangular eyes, as if there was infinite pressure on Yang Xiong's body, causing Yang Xiong to lie prone on the ground.
"Tell me, what's going on?"
Yao Guang spoke coldly and wrote lightly: "I just raised two tigers. I can't explain clearly, so I will send you to feed the tigers."
Yang Xiong's body trembled, and he quickly explained that Yongshan Iron Mine collapsed during a heavy rainstorm, saying that Zhao Shan had known about the problems of Yongshan Iron Mine for a long time, so he deliberately sold it to Xiliang to plot against Xiliang.
Finally, Yang Xiong said loudly: "Your Majesty, Zhao Shan also said that the enemy can go to me as well. He wants to start a war with me, Great Liang."
Yao Guang's breathing was also slightly rapid.
Although all this was Zhao Shan's plan, the proposal to purchase Yongshan Iron Mine was proposed by Yang Xiong, and Yang Xiong had an unshirkable responsibility.
Yao Guang was so angry that he grabbed the inkstone on the side and smashed it out.
boom!
came out during a violent impact.
Yang Xiong's forehead was bleeding and he was grinning in pain, but he fell on the ground and said loudly: "I am guilty. If I hadn't been in a hurry to squeeze Da Gan, I wouldn't have been plotted by Zhao Shan. Everything is my crime. Please come down. crime."
Yao Guang said coldly: "Will executing you bring back the thirty thousand elite soldiers? Will executing you save the lives of the dead Qiang people? This time, you, Yang Xiong, deserve death."
Yang Xiong said: "I deserve death for my crime."
Yao Guang stood up and walked to Yang Xiong. He kicked Yang Xiong several times and knocked Yang Xiong to the ground.
Yang Xiong's old injury was involved, and his body was shaking with pain, but he was relieved in his heart. If the emperor beats him and scolds him, everything will be fine. If the emperor does not beat or scold him, he will be dead.
After venting his anger, Yao Guang returned to the dragon chair and sat down, asking, "You have contacted Zhao Shan. What kind of person is he?"
Yang Xiong said quickly: "Report to your majesty, Zhao Shan is domineering and powerful, and he has the city in mind. He made money from the horses and money of the Great Liang, but he broke one of my legs and threw him out of Tongguan, which is extremely cruel."
Yao Guang's eyes were slightly cold and he said loudly: "Zhao Shan bullied me, Da Liang. If I don't teach him a lesson, Da Liang will become a laughing stock. I not only want to deal with Zhao Shan, but also make Da Qian pay the price."
"All money and horses must be vomited out. Da Qian must be held responsible for Da Liang's losses."
"Da Liang is unwilling to attack Tongguan, because Qin Zhong is in Tongguan, and our losses will be great. This time, Da Liang will capture Tongguan and approach Luoyang regardless of the cost."
Yao Guang ordered: "Come here, please order Prince Yao Qian and General Jiang Yuhuang to come to the palace to see you."
The eunuch immediately went to deliver the order.
Not long after, Prince Yao Qian, who was in his early twenties, and Jiang Yuhuang, who was nearly thirty years old, entered.
As the sister of Queen Yao Guang, Jiang Yuhuang was deeply loved and respected by Yao Guang.
She practiced martial arts since she was a child, and became more proficient in military strategy. She joined the army when she was less than 20, and conquered the Western Regions to the west of Liang Kingdom. She also fought against Dagan in the east. Chang'an was also captured by Jiang Yuhuang with the help of Yao Guang, and her military achievements were outstanding.
Jiang Yuhuang's skin is wheat-colored. She is not as gentle and gentle as a Jiangnan woman, but she has a heroic appearance. Her eyes were bright, like bright pearls. She has a slender figure and a pair of sharp red and phoenix eyes, which gives people the impression of being calm and confident.
Jiang Yuhuang is wearing golden armor, and her heroic appearance is mixed with mature charm. In addition, she is a Xiliang Qiang woman, and she has an exotic style.
After Yao Qian saluted, he asked, "What are the arrangements for the father's summons?"
Yao Guang quickly talked about the Yongshan Iron Mine, explained the cause and effect clearly, and said in a deep voice: "This time we attack Daqian, we must capture Tongguan. The prince supervises the army, and Yu Huang is responsible for commanding the army. I will give you 30,000 elite soldiers, six Qianxue Longqi will reach Luoyang in one battle."
"My son, take your orders!"
Yao Qian answered without hesitation.
Jiang Yuhuang agreed without any hesitation. Her phoenix eyes flashed and she said confidently: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely kill Luoyang. The last time I was stopped by Qin Zhong in Tongguan, I will definitely not do it this time."
Yao Guang waved his hand and said: "Go."
Jiang Yuhuang and Yao Qian hurried out to prepare. In less than an hour, Jiang Yuhuang left Guzang with six thousand snow dragon riders and thirty thousand elite soldiers and headed toward Tongguan in a mighty manner.
When the army left Xiliang and arrived in the Chang'an area, Jiang Yuhuang rested for a while, replenished his supplies, and then headed straight for Tongguan.
Yao Qian was riding a horse, blowing the spring breeze that was approaching March, looking at the lush mountains and forests on both sides, and looked at Jiang Yuhuang aside, with a trace of fire in his eyes.
Aunt Jiang Yuhuang, so beautiful!
Yao Qian suppressed his thoughts and said with a smile: "Aunt Jiang, this place is close to Yongning Town, with mountains and forests on both sides, and the official road is wide, which is suitable for an ambush. If you come to lead the army alone, you will definitely set up an ambush here. It's ridiculous that Zhao Shan is so stupid. Huddled in Tongguan. His idea must be to use Tongguan to weaken our offensive."
Jiang Yuhuang's eyes were stern and he said, "The prince can just call the minister by his name. There is no selfish love in the army."
Yao Qian felt very uncomfortable, but he smiled and said: "Listen to the general."
Jiang Yuhuang observed the surroundings and said: "Daqian is weak and cannot take the initiative to attack. According to the art of war, one vigorous effort will weaken again and again, and it will be exhausted. Zhao Shan will not resist until our morale declines when we attack Tongguan."
Yao Gan said: "It would be better if we could capture Luoyang this time. If we could capture Zhao Shan alive, that would be the best result."
His eyes were fiery.
Once Luoyang is captured and Zhao Shan is captured alive, it will be a monumental feat of destroying the country.
Boom! Boom! !
Suddenly, the sound of powerful war drums sounded from the mountains on both sides.
"Jiang Yuhuang, I have been waiting for you in Qingniu Valley for a long time."
In the mountains and forests on both sides, countless soldiers shouted in unison. The shouts one after another soared into the sky, causing the birds in the mountains to fly.
Boom! !
The deafening sound of horse hooves suddenly came up from the official road in front. The spring sunshine fell, and the three thousand soldiers of the Xuanjia Army shone brightly, as if they were soldiers from heaven, following Zhao Shan in a surge.
