Zhong Xiang's death was expected by many people, and his death at this time was also unexpected by countless people.
The death was really untimely, and all the big thieves in the south of the Yangtze River were in chaos.
But he also died at the right time. As soon as he died, Zhang Junyue's situation completely opened up.
In Zhao Huan's view, it was a pity that Zhong Xiang died, but he had to die.
Back in time half a month ago, Yue Fei led more than a thousand soldiers and horses to attack Ma Jin, while Zhao Huan successfully waited for his own bodyguards and honor guards under the protection of Zhang Jun.
When Zhao Huan put the dragon robe on again, he even felt like he was in another world.
He first comforted Zhang Jun and told him in a personal tone that if he wanted to keep half of the Borderless Land, it would be regarded as a reward from him.
But the land obtained from the people will be returned, and the money and grain can be paid out by the court.
This was a warning to him.
At the same time, Zhao Huan also gave Zhang Jun a reassurance.
"I am not a stingy person. Jiangnan is destined to be reorganized. It is a pity that you stay in Jiangnan, but it is enough to buy you the next property in Jiangnan.
In the future, your Zhang family will settle down in Jiankang. I can't guarantee anything else. You are fighting on the battlefield at the front, and I will personally record your achievements at the rear.
Maybe you can rest assured? "
After Zhang Jun heard this, he still didn't know that this was the guarantee given to him by Zhao Huan.
He didn't say anything more, he just bowed down to Zhao Huan and paid homage.
Zhao Huan did not change because of the appearance of his ceremonial confidant. He still left full responsibility for the war here to Zhang Jun.
After that, he took over the command of the Imperial City Division and began to make calculations against Yang Yaozhongxiang.
Zhao Huan clearly knew that he was better at internal fighting than military strategy. At the same time, he also knew what the problem was with Prime Minister Zhong.
So he can find what he is good at as quickly as possible.
After Li Gang and Zhang Jun were defeated, Yang Yao began to become a unique entity under the command of Zhong Xiang.
Yang Yao, who is only in his early twenties, can be called a genius.
After all, he not only blocked the imperial army, but also defeated the imperial army. If it had been before, Wang Xie and others would have been just unknown people.
In the last battle, Li Gang and Zhang Jun, no matter where you put them, they can also be called famous generals.
Being able to defeat two famous generals, it is no surprise that Yang Yao is also a famous general.
It goes without saying that the famous general in his twenties has more than 100,000 elite soldiers at his command. He has strong soldiers and horses, and he also occupies the natural danger of Dongting Lake. He is sought after and supported by countless people.
No matter where you put this kind of person, he will be more arrogant. Is there any problem?
no problem!
If Yang Yao was a general under Zhao Huan, Zhao Huan would have to offer him as an offering. It would be a bit exaggerated to offer him as an ancestor, but there would be no problem in giving him whatever he gave to his ancestors.
It’s okay to be arrogant, extravagant and enjoy yourself.
But this is with Zhao Huan, not with Zhong Xiang.
Zhao Huan knew that Yang Yao was not an idealist, nor was he a poor ascetic monk. He also knew this guy's reputation in history.
After the loss of Zhong Xiang, there was no need for extravagant enjoyment. The food, clothing, housing and transportation were all extravagant and extravagant, and even the bed he slept on was inlaid with gold and jade. In the end, even the soldiers under his command couldn't bear to stand it.
Yue Fei used the simplest method of recruiting and surrendering, and defeated Yang Yao.
This kind of person must not let go of the seed of greed, once the door is opened for him.
Yang Yao then completely fell into madness. This was also a common problem among many officials since the mid-Tang Dynasty. They were afraid of poverty!
When they finally seized the opportunity and ascended to a high position, or even an official position, they could not restrain their desires and began to greedily enjoy themselves and even disregard the lives of the people.
They are not a wealthy family, but they long to become a wealthy family. Their greed is even worse than that of the aristocratic family.
Yang Yao is a typical example. Zhao Huan has many honor guards. As the emperor of the Song Dynasty, his food, clothing, housing and transportation must be top-notch. This is related to the face of the Song Dynasty.
So Zhao Huan gave this to Yang Yao.
The reason why Zhong Xiang was able to make such a big fuss was because he successfully surrendered Kong Yanzhou, a rebel general of the Song Dynasty.
However, this man was not only a rebel general of the Song Dynasty, he also helped Zhao Huan find out who was a threat to him in the government and the public, and became Zhao Huan's eyes and ears. He was also a member of the Imperial City Division. .
Of course, it was a plan for him to enter Zhong Xiang's interior, but being beaten so miserably and surrendering without any hesitation was an accident.
After all, neither Tong Guan nor Kong Yanzhou expected that Zhong Xiang could fight so well, nor did they expect that they themselves could not fight.
However, despite many accidents along the way, Kong Yanzhou finally stood firm at this time, and under Zhao Huan's order, he successfully brought in Zhao Huan's honor guard.
After dressing up in disguise, this honor guard became a servant of the wealthy family captured by Kong Yanzhou, specifically serving the wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River.
Then it was sent to Yang Yao as a gift.
A chef who is proficient in all the cuisines and snacks of the Song Dynasty, a chef who can carve dragons and paintings of dragons and phoenixes with exquisite workmanship, a tailor who has skillful hands and can make all kinds of exquisite clothes, and a handsome palace servant who is proficient in more than ten kinds of massage techniques.
With this in mind, Zhao Huan almost lost control at first, let alone Yang Yao.
He shouted in his mouth, how could the wealthy people in this Jiangnan land enjoy such extravagance, but his body was completely trapped in it, and he couldn't extricate himself at all, and he tried his best to satisfy all their requests.
After all, you are the one who enjoys it in the end.
Delicious seabass, the tenderest lotus seeds, the best vegetables, the freshest game, Yang Yao would have to try his best to find just one of these cravings.
But Yang Yao couldn't refuse, because this wasn't some sorcery that those guys knew. This was a desire that a poor and down-and-out man couldn't take back after finally seeing a real enjoyment.
He has a lot of reasons to start enjoying it, and Zhong Xiang also heard the news here.
After scolding, beating, and facing his beloved general, Zhong Xiang seemed to have become powerless. Although he was not very old, he didn't know how he should face Yang Yao.
Facing this arrogant Yang Yao, shouting that this is what he deserves.
His idea of equalizing the rich and the poor, equaling the rich and the poor, is to lead by example, not just talk. And Yang Yao definitely broke their rules by doing this.
But before Zhong Xiang could make any response, Kong Yanzhou took action again under Zhao Huan's instructions. This time he introduced Zhong Xiang's youngest son Zhong Ziyi to Yang Yao.
As the saying goes, a loving mother loves her young son.
Zhong Xiang was able to think this way because he had suffered hardships that ordinary people had never endured. The eldest son Zhong Ziang supported his father because he had suffered hardships with his father.
However, as Zhong Xiang's youngest son, by the time Zhong Ziyi was born, Zhong Xiang's Neo-Manicheism had already gained a firm foothold, and he became a young master respected by everyone.
He has never suffered any pain. On the contrary, he really cannot understand the behavior of his father and eldest brother that is close to self-abuse.
Fortunately, due to the strict teachings of Prime Minister Zhong over the years, although Zhong Ziyi enjoyed a little enjoyment, he did not go out of his way, and it did not really affect the great cause of his father and brother.
Until Kong Yanzhou took this opportunity to directly introduce him to Yang Yao, and the two people successfully stood together.
Everything is different.
Zhong Ziyi, who didn't understand his father and brother at first, got unprecedented enjoyment from Yang Yao.
Not only that, he also got desires here that he had never had before.
"These are supposed to be yours, sir. The Great Sage can be regarded as the emperor today, and the young master is the prince. We don't care what the prince does. There is no reason for a prince to eat bran-pharynx vegetables.
Besides, the young master is considered a talented person after all. Even if nothing else, he cannot be treated so harshly. "
Kong Yanzhou, who was responsible for accompanying him, kept pouring wine for Zhong Ziyi, and at the same time kept reminding him that Zhong Ziyi was also the son of Zhong Xiang. Since he was the son of Zhong Xiang, he should naturally enjoy everything that Zhong Xiang had.
From ancient times to the present, there have been endless attempts to seize the right of birth, and everyone in the world knows that the best way to do things is to follow the rules.
But who in the world can really restrain their desire.
Zhao Huan was born in the royal family, so he naturally knows a person's desire, greed, power, tongue, and flattery best.
This is inevitable for people. There are only a few people in the world who can bear this. Obviously, Zhong Ziyi and Yang Yao are not among them.
After enjoying such a luxurious life, how could Zhong Ziyi return to the time when she was under strict discipline?
Yang Yao's desire has been aroused, how can he endure Zhong Xiang showing off his power over his head.
Their previous exploits and ups and downs were just because their reason told them that this force cannot lack Zhong Xiang.
But now Kong Yanzhou has united Zhong Ziyi and Yang Yao to tell them that this force may not have Zhong Xiang, and there seems to be no problem if Zhong Ziyi is the nominal leader.
With the cooperation of Zhong Ziyi and Yang Yao, Zhong Xiang and his eldest son Zhong Ziang were stabbed to death by Kong Yanzhou, who was congratulating him at the banquet. The incident was later blamed on Xia Cheng, another confidant of Zhong Xiang.
Yang Yao used the fastest speed to extinguish Xia Cheng, calm down the chaos, bury Zhong Xiang and Zhong Ziang, and support Zhong Ziyi to the position of prince and give him the benefits he deserved.
After that, Yang Yao began his own era.
He felt that without Zhong Xiang, he seemed to have no shackles, and he could finally start the real road to becoming famous.
What he didn't know was that Zhong Xiang's death not only unlocked his shackles, but also unlocked the endless abyss.
At this time, Zhao Huan personally took Yue Fei's letter and silk, and under the protection of Yao Pingzhong, found Zhang Yong and cut off Yang Yao's last way of survival.
