Zhao Shan chuckled lightly.
It is indeed a big problem for aristocratic families to lose their tail. But the problem with the aristocratic family is that the court does not have a stable army and does not dare to lift the table. It is always afraid, which makes the aristocratic family run rampant.
It really breaks down, the imperial army sweeps across, no matter what family you are, or a prominent family, just push them.
When a scholar meets a soldier, there is no reason to explain.
In the event of banditry or military disasters, the final result would be that the ministers would be trampled to pieces in Tianjie, and the big families would be taken away in a wave.
Daqian under the control of Zhao Shan is no longer in the difficult situation it was when he first crossed over. The area under his jurisdiction was not patchworked, but was created with swords and guns.
Zhao Shan was not even afraid of the rebellion of the local big families. He would wipe out any big families who dared to take the initiative to oppose the imperial court. Just like this, Zhao Shan does not need to give up profits to the big family.
Zhao Shan decides everything.
At the peak of the dynasty, would a big family dare to make trouble? During the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the powerful local clan was the Chives. If they were told to migrate, they would migrate, and if they were told to exterminate their clans, they would be exterminated.
Even though there were five surnames and seven hopes in the Tang Dynasty, it seemed that the royal family was afraid of the famous families. In fact, the emperor was unwilling to break up and resorted to boiling frogs in warm water to suppress and weaken them bit by bit.
If you really want to break up, kill him if you have to.
In the face of absolute strength, no factions will work. In the final analysis, it is a matter of military power.
This is fundamental.
With the army everything is possible.
Just like this, Zhao Shan suppressed the big family from beginning to end and never thought of giving in. His eyes were sharp and he said: "Gu Xianxiong, if you want to submit to me, how can you open the county seat of Wu County for me?"
Gu Xianxiong said without hesitation: "Report to your majesty, please come again tomorrow morning to attack the north gate of Wu County. Some of our people will send out a pretense to attack the north gate Li Ying Wai He."
"Our main force will go to the east gate of Wu County, where there are people from the Yangzhou Zhang family serving as deputy generals."
"During the battle at the north gate, His Majesty's army divided another part, entered through the east gate, and directly broke through the county seat."
"Since then, Wu County has been broken."
Gu Xianxiong looked calm, showing no psychological burden or guilt for betraying Zhao Gou. He solemnly said: "Besides that, we and other Yangzhou rich people will try our best to hold Zhao Gou and Abe Zhongyuan away and prevent them from escaping."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "Gu Xianxiong, under my command, the strong will be superior to the weak and I will not exclude those who are capable. If you are capable, perform well and I will wait and see."
Gu Xianxiong's heart moved.
Is the emperor giving some hope?
Gu Xianxiong became excited and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Gu Xianxiong promises to complete the mission."
Zhao Shan nodded slightly, and Gu Xianxiong left excitedly.
Zhao Shan looked at Gu Xianxiong's leaving back with thoughtful eyes.
For Zhao Shan, aristocratic families are indeed a big problem, but it does not mean that aristocratic families do not need them. If you blindly use the Han family, when the Han family takes power, it will soon transform into a big family, no different from the powerful family.
There is no black or white in this world, and there is no blind extreme. More often than not, it is a mixture of black and white.
Zhao's criterion for employing people well is that they are conducive to local governance and administration.
This is fundamental.
Zhao Shan called Qi Yuanjing, told Gu Xianxiong's plan, and asked Qi Yuanjing to make arrangements.
After everything was arranged, Zhao Shancai went to bed and rested.
Nothing happened all night, the next morning.
Early in the morning, Zhao Shan led the army to leave the camp and once again attacked the county seat of Wu County. The army arrived outside the north gate of Wu County. The army formed a formation, the drums roared, and the momentum was terrifying.
Zhao Gou, wearing golden armor, came to the tower early.
Yesterday, I had a banquet with Abe Nakahara and arranged for a singer to serve Abe Nakahara. This completely satisfied Abe Nakahara and he was willing to fully support Zhao Gou.
The two of them are like brothers together.
With Abe’s full support, Zhao Gou is more confident.
After all, Zhao Gou had the advantage of the city, coupled with his own military strength, the help of the big family, and Abe Zhongyuan, after much deliberation, Zhao Gou believed that he would be able to defend Wuxian County.
When chaos breaks out in various places in Daqian, or when the Jin Kingdom and the Northern Wei Dynasty send troops, bandits and bandits surge in various places in Daqian, and wars break out all over the place, Zhao Shan will no longer be able to lead him in Wuxian County, Yangzhou, and he will be truly safe.
Zhao Gou took a deep breath and saw Zhao Shan rushing out again, saying loudly: "Zhao Shan, you couldn't break Wu County before. You are here again today. Are you unwilling to fail and hit the wall again? You really don't hit the wall again." If you don’t look back at the south wall, you won’t give up until you reach the Yellow River.”
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Zhao Gou, I am destroying the city today. Please wash your neck and wait."
"Hahaha……"
Zhao Gou couldn't help laughing.
Laughter freely.
Zhao Gou looked at Abe Zhongyuan, who was wearing silver armor, and said with a smile: "Prince Abe, did you hear that? Zhao Shan said that he will break the city today. The king's city is strong and there is a moat. How is he going to break the city?"
Abe Nakahara took the opportunity to mock and said: "Zhao Shan, your cavalry is very powerful in the north. But can the cavalry attack the city? You are too conceited and arrogant. I, Abe Nakahara, am on the tower, waiting for you to attack."
Zhao Gou said quickly: "Zhao Shan, come here. If you have the ability, come here!"
Zhao Shan chuckled. Without hesitation, he ordered directly: "Attack!"
"attack!"
Qi Yuanjing immediately made arrangements.
The mighty army surged out and launched a brazen attack. There were catapults that had distanced themselves outside the city early, loading stones and throwing them onto the city tower to suppress the defense on the city tower. There were soldiers carrying ladders and accelerating, and soldiers pushing ladder trucks, siege engines and other equipment kept sprinting.
Zhao Shan's army attacked fiercely.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the imperial army was close to the city, and they attacked quickly, and the fighting between the two sides became fierce.
Zhao Gou was directing the battle on the tower. Although he was a little nervous, he was also confident that he had enough advantages and would be able to hold on.
Bai Wanli has been organizing soldiers to resist.
Everything is in order.
Zhao Gou observed it for a while, but he was not satisfied. First of all, he likes micro-manipulation. When he saw Bai Wanli dilly-dallying, he urged: "Bai Wanli, what are you doing? What kind of man are you thinking of when you are dillydallying like a grown man?"
"As a man, you should dare to challenge and don't hesitate."
"Immediately mobilize the archers, shoot with full force, then put down the logs and rolling stones, and smash them directly to kill Zhao Shan's soldiers. There is also kerosene, pour it down quickly, don't be stunned, attack with all your strength."
Zhao Gou personally commanded and gave orders constantly.
As the general in charge, Bai Wanli was speechless when he heard Zhao Gou's words.
The fighting has just begun.
How can anyone just reveal their cards right after the battle begins and use all their tactics? The scheduling and arrangement of the war is naturally to be carried out bit by bit. We cannot attack all in a swarm, otherwise it will be a waste of resources and we will not be able to deal with emergencies.
Bai Wanli took a deep breath and advised: "Your Majesty, if you want to confront Zhao Shan, you cannot blindly command. You must take action in an orderly and targeted manner."
Zhao Gou was disgraced and said angrily: "What did you say?"
Bai Wanli clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty feels that the general is not good enough. You can remove me from my official position and let Your Majesty personally take command. If Your Majesty trusts me, let me go all out to command."
"Go away and stop giving orders."
Zhao Gou did not give Bai Wanli any favor, but directly deprived Bai Wanli of his command authority and took charge on his own.
Bai Wanli turned around and walked down the tower.
He is Zhao Gou's brother-in-law and the leader of the Bai family. The old grandfather who was recuperating at home advised him early this morning not to work too hard and to leave a way out for the Bai family.
Bai Wanli felt a little weird at the time and asked about it, but his grandfather didn't say anything and only asked him to think more.
Bai Wanli became suspicious at that time. The ancestor always stayed out of everything and let go of all the big and small things in the family. Grandfather's behavior today was very unusual, but Bai Wanli didn't know the reason.
Bai Wanli thought about it and Zhao Gou, and what he thought of was this war.
Recalling that Gu Xianxiong once went to see Zhao Gou on behalf of the Yangzhou clan, hoping that Zhao Gou would restrain the Japanese soldiers in Abe Central Plains and prevent the Japanese from invading the big family, but was met with disappointment, Bai Wanli suddenly had some guesses.
Bai Wanli didn't think it through before, but now he noticed Zhao Gou's posture and had a clear understanding in his heart.
I'm afraid the wealthy people in Yangzhou have some ideas.
Bai Wanli couldn't guess the specific plan yet.
Bai Wanli took a deep look at Zhao Gou, took advantage of the opportunity to escape, and went directly down the tower to leave.
Zhao Gou was dissatisfied with Bai Wanli. When he saw Bai Wanli leaving, he snorted and took over the command. He arranged for archers to shoot arrows, smash down logs and rolling stones, and at the same time pour kerosene on them, and defend with all their strength.
The two sides fought for less than a quarter of an hour, and the battle became increasingly fierce.
Zhao Gou didn't panic at all.
He has enough confidence.
Zhao Gou turned to look at Abe Zhongyuan and said with a smile: "Prince Abe, in today's battle, do we have a chance to counterattack Zhao Shan?"
Abe Nakahara was still thinking about Wenrou Township and asked, "Maybe, it all depends on opportunity."
Zhao Gou replied: "In this battle, we have soldiers and horses in the city, sufficient equipment, and a strong city. We have the advantage of time, location, and people. The advantage in this battle is mine, and we will win."
"Kill Zhao Gou and welcome Master Wang."
Suddenly, noisy shouts came from inside Beicheng.
An army rushed out and rushed towards the gate of the inner city.
Zhao Gou immediately looked over and instantly noticed the thousands of people who were coming to kill him. He blinked with an unbelievable look on his face.
How could there be anyone in the city who resisted him?
He always ruled from the top down and treated each family well. As the king of Yangzhou, he was aloof. The Yangzhou family governs the place and obtains benefits. Both parties perform their duties and everything is in order.
Under the rule of a holy king like him, how could anyone want to betray?
