"I promise."
Li Jia nodded in agreement without any hesitation.
In his eyes, Zhao Ping has been deified and is an invincible existence.
Disobedience will result in immediate death.
By betraying Liu Lai and taking refuge with a god like Mr., at least he would die later, and he might even be able to avenge his blood.
"Um."
Xia Zhixue nodded, "Go out and prepare."
"We will leave early tomorrow morning."
"Give me Liu Wenhao's head before you leave."
"yes."
Liu Jia corrected his identity and regarded himself as a subordinate. His attitude was very respectful, and he bowed and exited the room.
The identities of the remaining people were all very innocent. Even so, they were busy until dawn.
Liu Wenhao's head was also brought over by Liu Jia, and Xia Zhixue dug a hole under the big tree outside and buried it.
He also told Liu Mengwan to be more careful with Liu Jia.
He also gave her a Zhuge Liannu and taught her how to use it.
Fill it with arrows and let her hide it.
Xia Zhixue felt that it was still not safe, so he sent another member of the intelligence agency in, asking him to keep an eye on Liu Jia at all times, and shoot him if he made any rash move.
In this way, wait until the sky is completely bright.
Xia Zhixue called twenty-six of them together and gave instructions on relevant matters.
It certainly cannot be said that he was escorting Liu Mengwan back to Xiping Village.
Instead, let them draw a road map to safety.
Yuzhou is plagued by serious banditry, and it is difficult to transport goods back and forth.
New routes must be opened.
In order to confuse the target, the person who drew the picture did not choose Liu Mengwan, but a woman who could read and write.
After settling in, Xia Zhixue personally escorted them out of Beijing.
At this time, news of His Majesty's personal expedition to Yuzhou to suppress bandits also reached the Yuzhou capital.
Chen Tong immediately summoned the civil and military ministers of Yuzhou to discuss countermeasures.
But what countermeasures can be taken?
Suppressing bandits is not good. This alone is enough for them to drink a pot.
In such a short period of time, even if the garrison is sent to suppress the bandits, it will not achieve the desired effect.
What's more, where will the food and grass come from?
Although Yuzhou implemented a bandit tax policy, most of the money and food collected fell into the hands of officials and state herders, and very little was actually used on soldiers.
It's not even enough to cover the arrears of military pay.
"King of Yuzhou, why don't we rebel?"
Someone suggested: "You are also the prince of the previous dynasty, and you are proficient in literature, Taoism and military strategy. In what way are you inferior to the current Majesty?"
"If Chen Xuan can sit in that position, why can't you?"
Chen Tong glanced at the person who spoke. He was his staff member Gu Tianhe.
From the time he took over as the governor of Yuzhou, he followed him and won his heart.
With his help, although he is not as rich as the country, he can save more money and food than he can use in a few lifetimes.
Very rewarding.
Therefore, Chen Tong did not ask any questions, but just scolded him softly.
"rebel?"
"Do you want me to die?"
Chen Tong even took the initiative to analyze:
"Your Majesty is leading 50,000 elite troops to Yuzhou. How many people can we have in Yuzhou?"
"The number of people is only 20,000 even if we try hard enough."
"The gap is so huge, Gu Tianhe, please tell me how we should react?"
"King of Yuzhou, you are clever but your cleverness has misled you."
Gu Tianhe smiled and said: "Although we have few soldiers, we can recruit them."
"Recruitment?"
Chen Tong was stunned, "I don't know how many people in Yuzhou have fled. Those who stayed behind are either going to the mountains to become bandits, or they are the old, weak, sick and disabled, as well as women, children and young children. Can they help me fight the war?"
"Hahaha, King of Yuzhou, the recruitment I am talking about is not recruiting from among the common people."
"Where do you recruit them from?"
"Bandits and extended families."
Gu Tianhe explained: "First of all, let's talk about the bandits. Your Majesty came to Yuzhou to suppress the bandits."
"Bringing 50,000 elite soldiers and generals is tantamount to giving the bandits a death sentence."
"Only by following us in rebellion can they survive."
"Secondly, those big families have a lot of manpower. Are they really willing to work under the hands of those in the capital?"
"Not really."
"If the king of Yuzhou promises huge profits, it's not impossible to win him over."
"And once you come to power, they will become ministers of the dragon. Even if they don't want to be an official, they can still get a lot of convenience by continuing to do business."
Chen Tong's eyes widened when he heard these words.
Gu Tianhe continued: "The last thing I want to say is that His Majesty has traveled a long distance from the capital to come to us, and he must be exhausted."
"As long as we prepare early."
"Flattering them on the surface and giving them a fatal blow secretly, the odds of victory are still very high."
"Okay, let's do it."
Chen Tong was immediately convinced.
The more I think about it, the more likely I am to succeed.
Of course, the most important thing is that he subconsciously wants to be an emperor.
At this point it is just amplified.
"Gu Tianhe, I order you to take full responsibility for this matter."
"In five days, prepare the manpower for this king and kill Chen Xuan. We will establish ourselves as kings and rule the country of the Dawei Dynasty together."
"I will be the emperor and you will be the prime minister."
"I obey your orders."
Gu Tianhe cupped his fists and saluted, but secretly there was a smile of victory on his face.
It worked.
As the envoy of the Palace of Eternal Life, he has been lurking beside Chen Tong since he settled in Yuzhou, acting as an aide.
After so many years, he successfully helped Chen Tong bring Yuzhou into disrepair.
Now Chen Tong has followed his own advice and wants to rebel.
His mission was coming to an end.
When everything comes to an end, it will be time for him to return to the headquarters of the Eternal Life Palace and enjoy the bliss of eternal life.
As for being the prime minister and jointly taking charge of the country.
Gu Tianhe was completely disdainful.
It's not as comfortable as returning to the headquarters of Changsheng Palace.
What's more, with a trash like Chen Tong, can he win?
Unless the country is well established and handed over to him on his own initiative, a loser like him is no match for His Majesty today.
The reason why he suggested that he rebel was just to create some trouble for Chen Xuan.
At the same time, he got away with good reason.
…
Jincheng is a city on the border between Yongzhou and Yuzhou.
Emperor Chen Xuan of the Dawei Dynasty ordered a pause and rest, and set out one day later to enter Yuzhou and begin to suppress the bandits.
Word has spread.
The bandits near Yuzhou have already heard the news and moved (escaped) eastward on a large scale.
The people celebrated.
Praise His Majesty for caring about the people and being a wise king through the ages.
Some scholars even compiled nursery rhymes and passed them on orally, making Chen Xuan's reputation unparalleled in western Yuzhou.
Chen Xuan was very relieved, and the smile on his face never faded.
It’s as if I can see my name going down in history and being praised by future generations.
Chen Xuan showed off to the eunuch Li Yan beside him and said, "How am I better than Immortal Lord Penglai?"
"Of course His Majesty is far more capable than Mr. Zhao."
Li Yan patted Rainbow Fart and said, "Mr. Zhao worked so hard to wipe out just one bandit in Yun'an County."
"Where are you, Your Majesty? Before the real fight, the bandits were already so scared that they ran away with their heads in their hands."
"How can Mr. Zhao compare with His Majesty?"
"Hahaha, you!"
Chen Xuan pointed at Li Yan and said, dumbfounded: "You actually found something nice to say to me."
"Not real."
"You should learn from Song Ming...right, where is Song Ming?"
"Where is he?"
"Didn't I send him to Xiping Village to announce the decree and summon Penglai Immortal Lord to come to Beijing to face the saint? Is he gone?"
"Not yet."
Li Yan said: "The banditry in Yuzhou is serious, and it may be difficult for him to travel through."
"It's time to go now."
Chen Xuan said proudly: "I have arrived at the border of Yuzhou. The bandits here are either fleeing or thinking of countermeasures. Who dares to block the road and rob openly?"
"Prepare fast horses and let them rush to Xiping Village day and night."
"Bring Mr. Zhao here as soon as possible."
"I want Mr. Zhao to see whether his strategy is better or whether my cavalry is superior."
"Yes, I will send them away now."
Li Yan took the order and left.
