Zhao Shan looked at Zhao Fan who was asking for forgiveness, and said with a smile: "After being beaten, the bones become soft. Do you know how to apologize?"
Zhao Fan's body trembled.
He was extremely resentful and wanted to kill Zhao Shan immediately.
It's a pity that people are slaves while others are fish. Zhao Fan could only stick his butt in the air and kowtow: "The guilty minister knows his mistake and is willing to make meritorious service. The guilty minister's help will definitely help His Majesty control Jizhou in the shortest possible time."
Zhao Shan said directly: "The crime of rebellion is unforgivable."
boom!
Zhao Fan seemed to have been hit by a bolt from the blue, his mind was dazed, and his heart was even more frightened.
He doesn't want to die.
He wants to live and enjoy life.
Zhao Fan begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, we are all members of the Zhao family. The Zhao family will not kill the Zhao family, the Zhao family needs the Zhao family. Your Majesty killed the minister just to show his quickness, but keeping the minister can help your Majesty to pacify the world. .”
Zhao Shan said disdainfully: "The people who want to kill me are also the Zhao family. Isn't that ironic?"
Zhao Fan stared at Zhao Shan.
He hopes to be forgiven by Zhao Shan and can enjoy life. But Zhao Shan's cold words cut off Zhao Fan's remaining thoughts.
Zhao Fan was completely angry. He stood up in an instant and roared: "Zhao Shan, do you think that killing me will stabilize the army? It's impossible. If I, Zhao Fan, die, there will still be thousands of Zhao Fans who will Stand up against you. If you kill me, all the kings in Daqian will betray you, and no one will dare to submit to you again."
Zhao Shan mocked: "I don't need the Daqian vassal kings to surrender. I don't object to these people's rebellion, waiting for them to jump out. Nowadays, none of the local Daqian Zhu family vassal kings is a good person. There is nothing wrong with killing things casually.”
hiss!
Zhao Fan took a breath and looked extremely shocked.
Judging from Zhao Shan's tone, he wanted to target all Daqian vassal kings and resolve the affairs of Daqian clan vassals.
Zhao Fan looked at Zhao Shan who was sitting upright, and he felt angry in his heart. He took a step forward and roared: "Zhao Shan, I will fight with you."
As soon as he took two steps and before he got close to Zhao Shan, Zhou Huhou reacted quickly and kicked him diagonally.
boom!
A dull crashing sound was heard.
Zhao Fan screamed, his footing became even more unstable, and he fell to the ground with a plop. He was kicked on the back, and blood bleeded from the corner of his mouth. He grinned in pain and said, "Zhao Shan, you will regret it if you kill me."
Zhao Shan saw Zhao Fan's mind and had no intention of wasting any more time. He ordered: "Marquis Zhou Hu, drag Zhao Fan down and kill him. Next, head towards Jizhou."
"As you command!"
Zhou Huhou replied loudly.
He just carried Zhao Fan out like a little chicken. After a while, Zhao Fan's screams were heard, and he was killed directly.
Wang Chengzhong and Hou Yong were both a little nervous.
Zhao Shan encouraged them and praised them for submitting to the imperial court, but there was no clear explanation of what official positions they would be assigned.
Zhao Shan looked at Wang Chengzhong and said: "Zhao Fan is dead, and the Wei Palace where he lives must be liquidated, and Zhao Fan's gang members must be dealt with, and all materials, land deeds, etc. must be counted. In this matter, Wang Chengzhong, you It’s a civil servant, can you solve it?”
"able!"
Wang Chengzhong answered without hesitation.
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "I have ordered you to serve as the governor of Jizhou. You will be temporarily responsible for cleaning up Zhao Fan's gang members in Jizhou and handing over all materials. I hope you will live up to my expectations. When Zhao Fan's problem is completely solved, you will be responsible for handling the government affairs of Jizhou. .”
Wang Chengzhong's breathing became rapid.
Wang Chengzhong was Jizhou Biejia, and when he became the governor of Jizhou, he became a real frontier official.
This is his chance!
Wang Chengzhong was excited and said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I promise to complete the task. All the money, land deeds, food, etc. in the Wei Palace will be counted. Zhao Fan's remnants will be dealt with. There will not be any missing. Money, not even a single remnant will slip away."
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and said, "I'll wait and see."
Turning his eyes, Zhao Shan looked at Hou Yong again and said in a deep voice: "Hou Yong, you led the army to control Zhao Fan, and I admire you very much for your loyalty. If you understand military affairs, you will become an official in the court and serve as the Minister of War. .”
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
Hou Yong also saluted excitedly.
The Minister of War is the second-in-command of the Ministry of War. Entering the imperial court means entering the center.
This is the advantage of taking down Zhao Fan.
Although he entered the Ministry of War as a minister, he lost the opportunity to command the army. However, the Daqian court was prospering day by day, and only by serving as an official in the court would one have a greater future.
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "Now that everything is ready, let's set off south and recover all parts of Jizhou."
"I accept your order!"
Wang Chengzhong and Hou Yong answered at the same time, both of them excited.
Both of them are thinking about the future.
Zhao Shan led his army southward, but because Zhao Fan was executed and Wang Chengzhong surrendered, all places surrendered. When Zhao Shan's army arrived at Yecheng, the seat of Jizhou, they found that Yecheng had been captured by Yue Feipeng.
Yue Feipeng had been guarding Xingyang until Zhao Shan went to war with the Northern Wei Dynasty, so he ordered Yue Feipeng to go north to station at the border of Jizhou and adapt to changes.
Yue Feipeng took advantage of Zhao Fan leaving Gao Sheng to defend Yecheng, and his troops broke into pieces, sneaked into Yecheng quietly, then surrounded Gao Sheng's residence and launched a mutiny, directly killing Gao Sheng and taking control of Yecheng.
When Zhao Shan saw Yue Feipeng, he was very impressed.
As expected of Yue Feipeng.
It is a wise arrangement to have Yue Feipeng stationed at the border of Jizhou.
Zhao Shan entered Yecheng, and Wang Chengzhong was responsible for counting and dealing with the people in the Wei Palace. Zhao Shan promoted Yue Feipeng to be the general of Zhenbei, led troops to garrison in Jizhou, and took over the army in Jizhou.
After Yue Feipeng took control of Jizhou, Zhao Shancai talked with Wei Polu and asked Wei Polu to lead the Youzhou army back to Youzhou to further prevent the Northern Wei Dynasty from jumping over the wall, and notified the arranger to inform Tuoba Yanran to go south.
In addition, Zhao Shan also sent a letter to Bai Youyou. If Bai Youyou is done with business in Youzhou, he can return south at any time.
Zhao Shan finished the arrangements and temporarily took charge of Jizhou.
The current Jizhou is not stable. Wang Chengzhong is arresting people and killing people every day to liquidate Zhao Fan's direct lineage from the Wei Palace. Because such a liquidation will not end with the killing of a few people, but will involve countless people. The main people will be killed and most people will be exiled.
Only when Zhao Shan is in charge can things move forward.
Time passed in late August, and the weather gradually became cooler. Wang Chengzhong was still dealing with matters in Jizhou, and things were very busy.
On this day, in the study.
Zhou Huhou hurriedly entered and reported: "Your Majesty, Mrs. Tuoba has entered the city and will be there soon."
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "I know."
Zhou Huhou retired, and Zhao Shan continued to handle government affairs. Not long after, Tuoba Yanran entered the study room very handsomely. When she saw Zhao Shan, she saluted and said, "Your Majesty, Sister Bai is busy with affairs and cannot leave Youzhou. She will go south after the matter is over."
As she spoke, she took out the lacquer-sealed letter from her sleeve, handed it to Zhao Shan's hand, and said, "This is from Sister Bai to Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan put away the letter and did not read it for the time being. Instead, he hugged Tuoba Yanran and let Zhao Yanran sit on his lap.
The reunion of husband and wife, a little separation is better than a wedding, and naturally it is an endless joy.
However, the two of them had just hugged each other and chatted. Zhao Shan only raised and lowered his hands. Before he could take any action, Tuoba Yanran's face changed drastically and she quickly walked aside, holding her chest and looking like she was about to retching.
