Zhao Shan was even more shaken when he saw Su Yunxi's appearance.
Who wouldn’t be confused by such a style and endless charm?
Even though Zhao Shan had been on the battlefield for a long time, he still stood calmly when he saw Su Yunxi's posture. He picked up Su Yunxi and went to the bed to enjoy the infinite scenery on the dangerous peak.
Zhao Shan has always been unwilling to be inferior to others in his work. This is especially true in front of his own woman. He has become the man behind Su Yunxi, supporting her to move forward.
After a long, long time...
Everything calmed down, the wind was light and the clouds were calm, the room returned to calm, and there was no longer a war involving hundreds of millions of bullets at night.
Early next morning.
Zhao Shan dressed up under Su Yunxi's service, had breakfast and headed towards Qi Yuanjing's military camp to prepare for the crusade against Zhao Gou.
The main force of this troop dispatch was the Jingzhou Army under Qi Yuanjing, supplemented by the Xuanjia Army and Modao Camp. The number of troops was not large, but they were all truly elite.
At present, the troops and horses are all ready, and what is needed is food, armor and equipment.
Some of these demands were supplied by Jingzhou, and some needed to be mobilized by the imperial court. With Fang Weihu and Ji Nanfeng here, they will communicate with the court automatically, and there is no need for Zhao Shan to arrange it.
Zhao Shan learned about the army's information and looked at the situation of Zhao Gou in Yangzhou.
King Wu Zhao Gou, ranked ninth, known as Zhao Laojiu, is over forty years old this year and has been the King of Wu for almost twenty years. Now he has become the governor of Yangzhou and controls Yangzhou.
Zhao Gou had elite infantry and an elite naval force under his command, which blocked the road east along the Yangtze River from Jiangxia County, making it impossible to take the waterway from Jiangxia County to Wuxian County in Yangzhou.
The latest news from Dongchang is that although Zhao Gou is still the King of Wu, he is already equivalent to the emperor. His entry and exit are the standards of the emperor's Luanjia, and he wears the emperor's crown clothes. Everything is done according to the emperor's specifications.
Not only that, Zhao Gou blatantly established a prime minister, which was already a real separatist party.
Zhao Gou was in Yangzhou and won the support of local wealthy families.
The main reason is that Zhao Gou promised that within one day of his stay in Yangzhou, Yangzhou would implement the rule that punishments should not be treated like officials but not common people, and that officials and gentry should not pay grain. This gave Yangzhou's wealthy families a great say, and could be said to be the same as that of scholar-bureaucrats. Together with Yangzhou.
Zhao Shan sneered in his heart after reading it.
Zhao Gou is a little clever.
Putting aside his status as the emperor of the Central Plains, it would be a big mistake to execute punishments that were neither courteous to officials nor courteous to common people, because it would support too many privileged classes and solidify the official class. Even if officials commit crimes, they would not be able to deal with them, which would breed Too many lawless people.
If the officials and gentry alike do not pay food, it is tantamount to supporting the gentry and allowing local powerful families to usurp the interests of the people. Moreover, all taxes and corvees fall on the people, making life difficult for the people.
The final result must be that the people cannot bear it and have to rebel.
At this stage, Zhao Gou gave such a policy in order to win over Yangzhou officials and bind local wealthy families so that everyone would be willing to serve him.
It’s not allegiance, it’s effectiveness.
Because of profit driven.
Zhao Gou temporarily ignored the interests of the people and strengthened his own cohesion, hoping to counter Zhao Shan.
In particular, Zhao Gou colluded with the White Lotus Sect and used the Holy Mother of White Lotus to confuse the people and further consolidate the people.
Using a two-pronged approach, Zhao Gou must fight against Zhao Shan.
After Zhao Shan understood Zhao Gou's situation, he knew that attacking Zhao Gou would be difficult. But today’s Daqian is no longer what it used to be. With the current strength of Daqian, even if Zhao Gou has some strength, he will definitely lose.
After Zhao Shan read the news, he arranged for Dongchang to further spread the news that the imperial court was attacking Yangzhou in preparation for the war after the beginning of spring.
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Wuxian County, Yangzhou.
A remote village outside the county town.
This is the main altar of the White Lotus Sect, and all the senior officials of the White Lotus Sect are in the village. On the surface, this is a deserted mountain village with not much to see. However, people from the White Lotus Sect come in and out here, and all orders are issued from here.
House in the center of the village.
This is where Our Lady of the White Lotus lives.
The name of Our Lady of the White Lotus is Wang Chunying. She has just turned thirty years old. Time has left no trace on her face. On the contrary, age has made her more mature and charming, and her figure is as thin as it should be.
Wang Chunying is very mature, and her whole body is filled with charming and seductive aura. It's just that she wore a loose robe, covering her plump body, revealing only an unsmiling cheek.
Below Wang Chunying, there were more than twenty people sitting.
These are the backbone of the White Lotus Sect.
Everyone gathered here to listen to Wang Chunying's sermon and explain the teachings of the White Lotus Sect. Wang Chunying has always used sermons to brainwash all the White Lotus sect members, making them forget themselves and be completely loyal to the White Lotus sect.
Even the kindness of parents cannot be greater than that of the White Lotus Sect.
Wang Chunying was eloquent and explained in a calm and unhurried manner. The congregation below also listened so intoxicated, with a look of yearning in their eyes.
According to the description of the Holy Mother of White Lotus, everyone believes in the White Lotus Religion and everyone is honest and kind. There will be a paradise world without oppression, competition and contradiction. The world will be filled with white lotus, and it will become a truly peaceful and prosperous age.
Wang Chunying's explanation in simple terms lasted for half an hour before it ended.
She glanced at everyone and said: "If the White Lotus Sect wants to spread the glory of the Innocent Mother and save the common people, it must further expand the scale of the mission and even overthrow the Dog Emperor. To achieve this step, you need your selfless dedication. , I hope you will preach conscientiously, enlighten the White Lotus, and save all sentient beings!"
"The Great White Lotus saves all sentient beings."
Everyone shouted in unison.
Everyone's eyes flashed with madness and stubbornness, and they all wanted the White Lotus Sect to overthrow the Da Gan Dog Emperor.
In the eyes of these people, everything is black or white. The White Lotus Sect is white, the court is black, and the emperor is black. Only by overthrowing the emperor can the common people be saved and the people can live a stable life.
This is the purpose of the White Lotus Sect, and it is also the concept that Wang Chunying has always implemented.
Wang Chunying waved her hand, and the members of the White Lotus Sect retreated. Wang Chunying sat in the room with a gleam of passion in her eyes.
She is a woman.
But she is not willing to remain a woman. She wants to reach the top and climb to the top step by step.
Why can men be superior but women can't?
Taking the ordinary route, Wang Chunying had no chance. As a teenager, she once married a wealthy businessman as his wife, but became a caged bird of the wealthy businessman. She was not free to do anything and was restricted by various rules.
Wang Chunying was dissatisfied. After poisoning the wealthy businessman, she seized all the family property and made the decision herself. She was from a scholarly family, had read many books, and knew about the White Lotus Sect, so she began to act in the name of the White Lotus Sect.
After more than ten years of journey, the White Lotus Sect has reached its current scale.
Especially last year, the White Lotus Sect spread all over Yangzhou seemingly overnight, and Wang Chunying, the White Lotus Virgin, gained a higher status.
This depends on Zhao Gou.
Without Zhao Gou’s official unconditional support, Wang Chunying would not have been able to accomplish this.
Wang Chunying caught up with Zhao Gou, thinking that on the one hand, she would control the White Lotus Sect, and on the other hand, she would slowly seduce Zhao Gou, causing Zhao Gou to fall under her skirt, and her power would be further expanded.
While Wang Chunying was thinking, there was a sound of footsteps, and a member of the congregation came in and said: "Holy Mother, Prince Wu's Mansion sent someone to deliver a message, asking you to come."
"knew!"
Wang Chunying answered, got up and walked out.
She left the village and took a carriage all the way to Wu County. After entering the city, she arrived at Prince Wu's Mansion and was led by an attendant into the study of King Wu Zhao Gou.
Wang Chunying saw Zhao Gou, who was about forty years old and well-maintained, and saluted, "I have met the King of Wu."
Zhao Gou looks thin, with slightly sunken cheeks and sinister eyes. At this moment, when he saw Wang Chunying, his eyes flashed with anger, and he waved coldly: "Come here and calm the fire for me."
A flash of humiliation flashed across Wang Chunying's eyes.
In the end, Wang Chunying swallowed her pain, but a smile appeared on her face. She walked up to Zhao Gou gracefully, put her hand on Zhao Gou's shoulder, and said softly: "King Wu, what happened? Why are you so angry?"
Without saying a word, Zhao Gou pressed Wang Chunying's head down.
Wang Chunying couldn't refuse even if she wanted to, so she finally succumbed between Zhao Gou's legs, her tongue was shining like a lotus flower, and her mouth was working hard, and she was so moved that she burst into tears.
Zhao Gou lifted his robe, ignored Wang Chunying's move, sat down and said, "I just received the news that the saint Ye Xian'er of the White Lotus Sect was killed, and most of the people of the White Lotus Sect in Jingzhou were killed."
brush!
Wang Chunying's expression also changed drastically.
At this moment, she understood why Zhao Gou was so angry.
It turns out that Ye Xianer failed!
Wang Chunying felt strange in her heart. Ye Xian'er was very smart, able to adapt to changes, and could charm all living beings. The key was that she was also highly skilled in martial arts.
Such a woman was running rampant wherever she went, and everything was smooth. Why was she suddenly killed?
Zhao Gou seemed to know what Wang Chunying was thinking, and explained: "Zhao Shan learned that Su Wei had been killed and personally went to Xiangyang, Jingzhou to take charge."
"According to the news from the front line, there is a Dongchang agency under Zhao Shan that is responsible for the investigation. It discovered Ye Xian'er's identity, which led to Ye Xian'er's failure."
"I originally thought that Ye Xian'er killed Su Wei, which would be beneficial to us. Now that Ye Xian'er is dead and Zhao Shan is bringing order to Jingzhou, everything is different. All our efforts have been wasted."
Zhao Gou said coldly: "You said that the White Lotus Sect will not let me down, what do you say now?"
Wang Chunying looked humble and said slowly: "King Wu, even though Xian'er is dead, you don't have to worry. During this period, the White Lotus Sect has not made any progress."
Zhao Gou asked: "What's the progress?"
Wang Chunying explained: "There are still people in the White Lotus Sect in Xiangyang, and Yu Fengyuan, the long history official, is instigating a rebellion in Jingzhou. Once the rebellion is successful, and with Yu Fengyuan as an internal agent, it will be easy to capture Jingzhou. In the future, Yu Fengyuan will become the governor of Jingzhou, and the King of Wu can do it without spending a single soldier. He controlled Jingzhou with one soldier, and his strength has expanded since then.”
"well!"
Zhao Gou had a bright smile on his face.
At this moment, Zhao Gou was in a good mood again and waved to Wang Chunying. When Wang Chunying sat down in front of him, Zhao Gou stretched out his hand across Wang Chunying's cheek and said softly: "You have made great achievements, what kind of reward do you need?"
Wang Chunying shook her head and said: "The slave family is doing this for the great cause of King Wu. There is no need for any reward. The only thing is that the slave family believes in Our Lady of White Lotus. Can we build more temples for her?"
Zhao Gou flicked his sleeves and said, "You can repair it, but I won't ask any questions."
"Thank you, King Wu."
Wang Chunying smiled again.
You can make money by building temples, and you can secretly purchase weapons by making money to strengthen the power of the White Lotus Sect.
This is a good deal no matter what.
Zhao Gou continued: "Zhao Shan has arrived in Jingzhou and is about to attack Yangzhou, and the rebellion against Yu Fengyuan must be accelerated. At the same time, we must inform the followers of the White Lotus Sect that Zhao Shan is the devil who has come to the world. We must break Zhao Shan's image and make the people We firmly believe that overthrowing Zhao Shancai will lead to a good life, and people everywhere must resist with all their strength."
Wang Chunying said: "I understand."
Zhao Gou nodded and said: "When this king defeats Zhao Shan, you will be indispensable as a noble concubine."
Wang Chunying cursed in her heart.
Royal concubine?
She disdained.
What she wants to do is to be the highest.
Wang Chunying did not show any dissatisfaction and said softly: "Please rest assured, King Wu, the slave family will not betray your trust."
"very good!"
Zhao Gou patted Wang Chunying's plump butt, asked Wang Chunying to leave, and summoned the appointed Prime Minister Gu Xianxiong.
Gu Xianxiong was from a wealthy family in Yangzhou. He was nearly fifty years old. He was once the long history official of Zhao Gou and Wu Wangfu, and now he was appointed as the prime minister.
Gu Xianxiong saluted and said, "Your Majesty."
Zhao Gou nodded slightly and said quickly: "Gu Qing, Zhao Shan is about to attack Yangzhou. You contact the major clans in Jingzhou and ask them to send troops to help each other. How many troops have been recruited so far?"
Gu Xianxiong held his head high and said confidently: "Report to your Majesty, counting the troops controlled by the palace, plus the unanimous support of the people of Yangzhou, the troops are almost 200,000."
"Okay, okay, okay!"
Zhao Gou stood up happily, his confidence skyrocketed, and he said loudly: "With two hundred thousand troops, whether Zhao Shan has one hundred thousand or eighty thousand, they are far inferior to us. The battle strength is two hundred thousand versus Zhao Shan's ten dozen Wan, the advantage is mine."
Gu Xianxiong said: "The king will definitely win."
Zhao Gou praised: "If we defeat Zhao Shanhou, we can truly establish a country and claim the title of emperor, which is justifiable."
Gu Xianxiong boasted again: "Your Majesty, Shengming, we will win this battle."
Zhao Gou was completely relieved and ordered Mr. Gu to continue preparing for the next war.
After Gu Xianxiong left, Zhao Gou sat down with high spirits and picked up a pen to write.
He didn't have much interest in watching singers dance, or playing music and dancing. Instead, he was obsessed with calligraphy and calligraphy. He also collected countless calligraphy, mixed calligraphy from various schools, and wrote his own unique style.
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Inside Xiangyang City.
Wei Wan's Dao discussion conference was in full swing. Within two days, Ji Nanfeng's disciples took the stage one by one, expounding Ji Nanfeng's philosophy of scholarship and country governance, and refuting the casual talks of Qingliu celebrities.
Jingzhou Shilin was in an uproar.
Zhao Shan didn't pay much attention to it at first, but after two days the momentum became stronger and stronger, with many celebrities from Jingzhou participating. Zhao Shancai became interested and took Su Yunxi with him to the center of the city where the discussion was held.
The two of them did not go to a crowded center to watch, but watched in a private room on the second floor of a nearby restaurant.
In the elegant room, you can hear it clearly.
Looking out through the window of the elegant room, you can also see it clearly.
Zhao Shan and Su Yunxi sat close to the window, drinking sake and chatting. Su Yunxi suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Yu Fengyuan has also come up. He is one of the representatives of Jingzhou scholars, and he can't sit still."
Zhao Shan followed and looked over.
He heard people from Dongchang report the news about Yu Fengyuan, who was dismissed by Ji Nanfeng when he took office and one of the representatives of Qing Tan Fu San.
Zhao Shan looked expectantly and smiled: "When Yu Fengyuan goes up, there will be a good show. Just in time, let me see if any of Ji Nanfeng's disciples are worthy of a big job. To prosper, Daqian needs too many talents. I hope to recruit one or two talents in Jingzhou."
Su Yunxi nodded with a smile and looked at the arena in the center downstairs.
