Liu Zheng naturally didn't know what was happening in the direction of Linshan at this time.
Because he is already very busy here.
This time the emperor's grand visit was introduced by Wei Kang, the Minister of Punishment. Therefore, the preparations for Yinzhou still require Liu Zheng to directly contact Wei Kang.
What to prepare.
The emperor went to Yinzhou, where to stay? What kind of itinerary, what kind of process. How to ensure safety along the way, what kind of meals to prepare when going, etc., everything was detailed. Only then did Liu Zheng realize why the emperor usually did not leave the palace. Because it’s too much trouble!
As soon as the emperor came out, everyone was extremely busy from top to bottom.
Naturally, there is no palace in Yinzhou, so where will the emperor live when he arrives? It was definitely too late to take one now, so Xie Tianyao was happy and just said Yinzhou Mansion, which made Liu Zheng relieved. At least there is no need to waste people and money. Building a palace in Yinzhou would be a bit against his wishes.
This preliminary preparation took seven days.
Liu Zheng was a little dumbfounded.
He remembered that he had read some private interviews with Emperor Kangxi in private in his previous life, but now it seemed that it was all nonsense. The emperor in ancient times was actually subject to many restrictions. Historians, scholar-bureaucrats, and nine ministers all had various restrictions on the emperor's behavior.
Do you want to visit privately?
It’s impossible to even dream of it!
Liu Zheng finally understood why Emperor Yang of Sui at that time did not know how many rebels there were in the world in the later period. It was because he had been locked up in the palace by various eunuchs and traitors.
Information is blocked!
He was having fun and drinking every day. Under such circumstances, how could he know that wars and grievances were raging all over the world? He always thought that the world was peaceful.
Xie Tianyao, isn’t that so?
In comparison, Xie Tianyao has actually achieved the maximum control of the Longyan Dynasty. He could see through the shortcomings of the Longyan Dynasty at a glance, and he already had a wise king. However, this history has created the aristocracy and the scholar-bureaucrat class, and it is difficult for him to change them on his own.
so.
He wants to change.
We can only seek external help...
Now, this external force is Liu Zheng.
Neither a nobleman nor a scholar-official, a person who transcended the traditional shackles of the Longyan Dynasty.
"Get started!"
On this day, Manager Zhou sang a long chant, and the entire team of drivers set off slowly.
When inspecting Yinzhou, Liu Dahao and others naturally wanted to accompany him. His carriage also followed the Holy Dragon Driver.
Liu Zheng, on the other hand, was dressed in military uniform and walked side by side with Wei Kang, the minister of the Ministry of Justice who was entrusted with the leadership.
"Liu Zhizhou, I heard that Yinzhou has grown from a place of rule to a great city in the world today, which is a miracle in this world. These people's rumors make me unable to help but go and take a look!"
Wei Kang laughed while riding a horse.
Liu Zheng looked humble: "Master Wei, you are ridiculous. How prosperous can you be in just two years? This unique blessing can make businessmen from all over the world flock to you and bring some benefits to the people of Yinzhou. I will be very satisfied." !”
Wei Kang smiled and nodded. He liked this humble boy very much. He took credit but was not arrogant, which was rare. The most important thing was that he could see the situation clearly. Wei Kang was actually very surprised. Before he came to Liangzhou, he thought that the world-famous Liu Zhizhou was a young, energetic and high-spirited boy.
When he saw it, he was shocked. This guy is actually a cunning old man! He is a candidate for officialdom. However, he couldn't figure it out. Logically speaking, there should be no traces of officialdom in this boy's growth trajectory. Could it be that this boy was born with a talent?
Wei Kang chuckled: "Liu Zhizhou, this time the Holy Spirit came to Liangzhou. Firstly, he wanted to see the governance of Liangzhou and whether the people live and work in peace and contentment. Secondly, he must be worried about Liu Zhizhou's marriage..."
Liu Zheng couldn't laugh or cry when he heard this.
Is this coming?
really.
Wei Kang laughed and said: "My granddaughter is a well-known talented woman in Beijing. She is also talented and beautiful. If Liu Zhizhou doesn't dislike it, I will become a matchmaker?"
Liu Zheng was a little overwhelmed for a while, so he could only excuse the matter and listen to the emperor's arrangements.
Being a dignified minister of the Ministry of Justice and being a matchmaker in person is not a big deal, but Liu Zheng really doesn't want to act hastily. As Qing Yangshuo said, his choice can directly affect the world situation in the Longyan Dynasty. There is no other reason. At this time, those nobles were close to Liu Zheng.
But scholar-bureaucrats like Wei Kang, the Minister of Punishment, also wanted to win over Liu Zheng and his father, the Jiedu Envoy of the Western Regions.
Liu Zheng's choice will mean the tilt of the balance of confrontation between the two sides.
Therefore.
You cannot agree casually.
Seeing that Liu Zheng didn't express his position, Wei Kang chuckled and stopped mentioning the topic. He just gave it a try. Now in the entire court and among the vassal kings in the world, who is not eyeing Liu Zhizhou, and who doesn't want him to become their son-in-law?
Although he was a minister of the Ministry of Punishment, his qualifications were sufficient, but compared with those vassal kings, he was still far behind.
at this time.
"Liu Zhizhou, your Majesty declares!"
Liu Zheng perked up.
Is this about to start acceptance?
…
Rongshan Pass.
Zheng Yuxing looked at Linshan from a distance, which seemed to be far away in the horizon. His weather-beaten and slightly stiff face looked slightly tangled at this time.
"Uncle, time does not wait for us! News came from Cui Gong in Cheshi City that Sima Lingchen of the Western Region Construction Corps will blow up the mountain soon. This is our only chance!"
The third prince, Xie Ling, appeared behind him and said in a cold tone.
Zheng Yuxing smiled sadly: "Your Highness, I, Zheng Yuxing, have guarded the Northern Territory for more than thirty years and have a good reputation all my life. Today, I have to sacrifice the lives of a thousand of my Northern Territory soldiers just to exchange for my future?"
He couldn't bear it!
Those are all brothers who have been with me through life and death!
What's more...
He knew that if this matter was decided, then he and Liu Zhizhou would be in a fight to the death.
And he...
I have never had a bad feeling towards Liu Zhizhou.
The third prince Xie Ling gritted his teeth and knelt down with a bang: "Uncle, it concerns the country, the country, not just one city or one pond! Uncle, Liu Zheng already wants to control Liangzhou. If no one can stop him, how will he handle himself? ?”
Zheng Yuxing was startled, turned around, and hurried to help the third prince. Although he was equal to General Di, his status was not comparable to that of the noble third prince. How could he bear such a kneeling?
"Your Highness, you must not do this. What are you doing..."
Xie Ling burst into tears and was stunned. She hugged Zheng Yuxing's legs and cried: "Uncle, although Xie Ling is not talented, he is better than the prince. If the world falls into the hands of the prince, the country will be in danger! You My life will also be brutally slaughtered! Uncle, save your nephew! Likewise, you are also saving yourself!"
Zheng Yuxing closed his eyes tightly and gritted his teeth: "Okay! Your Highness will make arrangements!"
Xie Ling stood up happily.
A big wave of his hand.
Thousands of Liangzhou's northern border troops began to set off towards Linshan - the name was training troops in Linshan and practicing mountain warfare.
Looking at the departing thousand brothers, Zheng Yuxing's steel-like face finally shed two old tears.
"All troops, prepare for war!"
"yes!"
…
On the driver's side, enough Quelehodo has been prepared. The purpose is to explode this Linshan. Linshan is not very high, but it blocks the direction of the Grand Canal.
Thousands of barrels of Quelehodo were transported to Linshan.
"Sir, do you really don't need to communicate with Liangzhou?"
A subordinate suggested.
Ling Chen chuckled and said: "Young Master has a saying, time is tight and the task is heavy. Within two months, we must get through Dunhuang! This is the fatal task I give you!"
At this time, Ling Chen was full of high spirits and unparalleled scenery. The entire Western Region Construction Corps followed his lead. Naturally, I still feel a little arrogant.
Of course, his loyalty to Liu Zheng remains unaffected! At this time, he just wanted to make some achievements as soon as possible, and then give Mr. Liu a surprise for him!
Four months!
Who can open the canal from Cheshi to Dunhuang? This feat will definitely make him famous overnight! Almost all the labor force of more than 200,000 people was invested in the project of digging canals. Moving forward at the speed of several miles every day.
in this way.
How could he want the project to be blocked and delayed because of the barrier of Linshan?
Go and communicate with Liangzhou?
Wouldn't it take another month to go back and forth?
He couldn't wait.
and……
Are you afraid of a hammer when you are near the mountains and wild forests?
"What do you think, General Xie?"
However, he still asked Xie Chan next to him.
After all, the current construction corps is headed by two people.
One is him, and the other is Xie Chan.
Xie Chan, who was dressed in military uniform, let out a sigh, then scratched his head and said, "Master Ling is the one who makes the decision."
Ling Chen laughed: "Okay! Start preparing!"
People from the Western Region Construction Corps began to bury barrels of Quelehodo in various places near the mountain according to Ling Chen's instructions.
More than a thousand barrels!
A large amount of black powder was also placed.
And at this time.
The thousand Liangzhou troops who were practicing field combat concealment in Linshan were lying in the mountains and forests, watching this group of people move around.
A soldier asked strangely: "Master Bingcao, what are they doing?"
The soldier glared at him: "Shut up! This is of course a drill arranged by the general for us. Remember, no one is allowed to make a sound or be discovered by these people! This drill is for you under any circumstances. Hidden! If we are not discovered by them, we will pass this training!"
The soldier was shocked, nodded quickly, and passed on the soldiers' orders one by one.
Then, the young and smart-looking soldier hiding in the thorns grinned: "Master Bing Cao, after this field training, I want to go back and get a wife, is that possible?"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh softly.
"Erdan, how old are you before you marry a wife?"
"Hahahaha, do you know how to carry your wife on the bed? Do you want me to teach you?"
Erdan blushed and muttered in a low voice: "My mother said that she arranged a marriage for me. I have saved a lot of money in the past two years! Look, this is the love token that the woman gave me!"
He took out a dog tooth hanging around his neck and rubbed it on his face like a treasure.
Everyone continued to joke in a good-natured manner.
The soldier couldn't help but laugh: "Okay, after this training is over, you will be allowed to go back and get married!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Erdan excitedly buried his head in the thorn bushes, not caring that the thorn bushes had already scratched his face. Because in front of them, there were a few people throwing oil, and they came a hundred steps in front of them.
…
Quelehuoduo is equipped with gunpowder.
It's enough to blow up this hill.
"Sir, we are ready!"
Ling Chen asked cautiously: "We have checked the whole mountain, are you sure there is no one there?"
"There is no one!"
"good!"
Ling Chen cheered up: "Everyone, withdraw from Linshan and prepare to light a fire!"
"Get ready to light the fire!"
"Evacuate Linshan!"
"Get ready to light the fire!"
Everyone couldn't help but look over.
This scene will definitely amaze people. A feat like blowing up a mountain could probably only be imagined by a radical like Ling Chen.
"ignition!"
"boom!"
Under the gaze of hundreds of thousands of people, there was a loud noise, followed by a huge mushroom cloud, rising into the sky. Linshan was instantly submerged in the sea of fire.
"Oh My God……"
"Good guy..."
Everyone was shocked.
Looking from a distance, the hill has almost been flattened in the thick smoke.
"Sir, it's successful!"
"Congratulations, sir!"
"Haha, our Quelehodo is so awesome!"
Ling Chen also smiled slightly.
Once the mountain is leveled and the construction period is completed in four months, it will no longer be a dream.
Who knows at this moment.
Suddenly, the scout in charge of the investigation came running back, rolling and crawling: "My lord, my lord is not good!"
Ling Chen's heart tightened: "What's the matter?"
The scout hurriedly reported: "Many corpses were found at the back of the mountain. They should be... thought to have been killed by our bombing!"
"What?"
Everyone was shocked.
Ling Chen also felt like he was struck by five thunders, and his eyes were about to burst: "Who is he?"
"Look at the unburned clothing, it should...should be the Liangzhou Army in the direction of Rongshan Pass!"
"What?"
"Liangzhou Army?"
"Rongshan Pass?"
Everyone was shocked.
Doesn’t it mean that there is no one in the mountains? How is this going?
Ling Chen panicked instantly: "Quickly, let me go and have a look!"
Once there.
as expected.
There were corpses scattered everywhere, all burnt. From the looks of it, they should be soldiers stationed in Linshan and training here.
Ling Chen took a few steps back in horror: "What's going on, what's going on!"
He almost roared, and his face instantly turned pale.
Xie Chan was also shocked and almost vomited when she looked at the burnt and exploded remains.
"My lord, my lord..."
In the thorn bush that had not been burned out, only half of a young boy's son was left. He was still struggling, and in his bloody hand, he was holding a dog tooth wrapped with a rope...
He was charred all over...
At this time, his eyes were full of fear and despair...
He might not have thought of it.
Just a few moments ago, he was still dreaming about marrying a fair and tender wife. At this time, he was already close to death and only had one breath left...
Ling Chen watched all this with a blank mind...
He didn't react for a moment.
"My lord, sir, look! There's someone coming over there!"
Suddenly someone shouted.
Ling Chen looked in shock.
as expected.
In the direction of Rongshan Pass, densely packed fine cavalry stirred up waves of sand and rushed towards this direction with great momentum.
A hint of conspiracy came to mind.
His face immediately changed: "It's broken, retreat, retreat!"
However……
It's too late.
"Who are you, my brothers?"
The first veteran was Zheng Yuxing, who had been guarding the northern border for more than thirty years. He came here on horseback, and when he saw such a scene, his eyes were splitting and he was full of murderous intent.
Ling Chen was so frightened that his legs weakened: "General, this is a misunderstanding, we don't know... I, I, I am the Sima of the Western Region Construction Corps! General, we are all family!"
Zheng Yuxing's eyes were dripping with blood, and he roared: "You did this, right? One thousand of my brothers were blown up to death by you like this?"
"kill him!"
"Revenge your brothers!"
Northern Elite Cavalry!
A full one hundred thousand!
Suddenly people came from all directions.
But looking at Ling Chen, there are people with various tools and very few swords. Who is the opponent of this Northern Jingqi?
Ling Chen said in a panic: "General, I am Liu Zhizhou..."
Zheng Yuxing was furious: "I have a thousand soldiers killed. Even if Liu Zhizhou comes, he will be killed, let alone you, a mere Sima? Give me your life!"
He ignored Ling Chen's explanation, kicked the horse's belly with both legs, and galloped forward.
"Sir, be careful!"
Ling Chen, a scholar who had no power to restrain a chicken, almost fell into the trap. Fortunately, the two guards beside him tried their best to save him.
At this time, Ling Chen no longer knew that he had fallen into a trap, and he was a fool. He shouted: "Retreat, fight and retreat!"
"retreat?"
Zheng Yuxing said coldly: "It depends on where you retreat to. If you harm a thousand of my brothers, I will repay you with 100,000 heads!"
"Kill me!"
One hundred thousand elite cavalry from the north came out in full force.
Xie Chan's side was accompanied by some soldiers with complete weapons and equipment.
But there were only 10,000 people. When they encountered this Northern Elite Cavalry, they suffered heavy casualties when they first came face to face with them!
escape!
At this time, there is only one word.
That is escape!
The Western Region Construction Corps, consisting of more than 200,000 people, began to flee towards the Che Division.
Zheng Yuxing, with his Northern Elite Cavalry, also had a red eye this time.
I don't know if he feels sorry for his thousand brothers, or if he is angry because of the third prince's vicious plan.
kill!
He needs to vent!
He needs to vent his unhappiness and pent-up anger!
When the elite cavalrymen in the north saw their general showing off his power and charging into battle, how could there be any reason not to sacrifice their lives?
kill!
It's almost devastating.
this day.
A piece of news shocked the world.
The Western Region Construction Corps deliberately blew up a thousand Liangzhou troops to stir up trouble. Zheng Yu was excited for revenge and drove 100,000 elite cavalry in pursuit, killing 30,000 people from the Western Region Construction Corps. Two days later, Ling Chen, Sima of the Western Region Construction Corps, returned to the chariot division in a hurry.
The labor force of tens of thousands was reduced to 60,000!
But the 100,000 Liangzhou northern border troops still besieged the city.
Zheng Yuxing was stationed outside the city, waiting for Liu Zheng to give him an explanation.
A driver who has just settled down for only two months.
Once again in chaos.
