Jiannan;
Chengdu Prefecture;
"Your Majesty, Nanzhao has urgent report."
In Jiedushi's mansion, a servant suddenly came to Zhangchou Jianqiong in a hurry with a letter.
At this time, Zhangchou Jianqiong was already over seventy years old, with gray hair and a skinny figure. At a glance, she gave people the impression that she was in her twilight years, as if she might collapse at any time.
"But the civil strife in Nanzhao has ended, and Luo Fengying won the throne?"
Zhangchou Jianqiong heard this and took the urgent report and asked.
Since the death of King Piroge of Nanzhao and the civil strife in Nanzhao, Zhangchou Jianqiong also sent spies to Nanzhao to keep an eye on the civil strife in Nanzhao.
Judging from previous information, Luo Fengying, the eldest son of King Nanzhao, was both civil and military and had great power in the Nanzhao army. He was the largest among the four princes of Nanzhao in terms of personal ability and personal power, so Theoretically speaking, Luo Fengying also has the greatest chance of winning the throne of Nanzhao.
Zhangchou Jianqiong also believed that Luo Fengying had the greatest possibility of winning the throne.
So he has been preparing for this, planning to meet Luo Fengying after Luo Fengying wins the throne and test Luo Fengying's attitude towards the Tang Dynasty.
As for Luo Fengying, Zhangchou Jianqiong also had a two-way relationship.
However, after hearing Zhangchou Jianqiong's words, the attendant who came to deliver the message shook his head.
"Your Majesty, you'd better see for yourself."
Could it be that I guessed wrong?
Seeing the attendant shaking his head, Zhangchou Jianqiong couldn't help but feel a sudden thought in his heart. He quickly took the urgent letter and opened it.
But after opening the urgent letter and seeing the contents clearly, Zhangchou Jianqiong's expression couldn't help but change.
But it was clearly written on the urgent letter.
"Nanzhao was shocked. General Ye Wushuang of Nanzhao suddenly rebelled and took control of the capital of Nanzhao. He usurped the throne and proclaimed himself King of Nanzhao. He killed Luo Fengying and other Nanzhao princes, massacred the Nanzhao royal family, and a group of Yue worshipers. The organization suddenly rose up to support Ye Wushuang's ascension to the throne, and Ye Wushuang has now been named the national religion of Nanzhao. Among them, the leader of the Moon Worshiping Sect has been named the national teacher of Nanzhao by Ye Wushuang."
"The leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult has unfathomable strength. He single-handedly suppressed many masters of the Nanzhao royal family. He is suspected to be the most powerful person on the level of divine and human powers."
hiss!
After reading the information on the urgent letter, Zhangchou Jianqiong couldn't help but take a breath of air.
He never expected that such a shocking change would occur in Nanzhao Kingdom.
Nanzhao General Ye Wushuang.
Moon worship.
There is also a hand to suppress many masters of the Nanzhao royal family, and he is suspected to be the leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult with supernatural powers.
This will definitely be a huge change for Nanzhao Kingdom.
At the same time, it is an unprecedented threat to the Tang Dynasty, especially Jiannan, which he is currently guarding.
Especially the leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult who is suspected to be at the level of divine and human powers.
If the Nanzhao Kingdom does not intend to continue to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, then the leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult will be their great enemy.
And he, Zhang Chou Jian Qiong, could never be his opponent.
According to the urgent report on the letterhead.
Now, with the support of the Moon Worshiping Sect, Ye Wushuang has basically completely controlled the Nanzhao Kingdom, and anyone who resists has basically been suppressed and killed.
Among them, the original Nanzhao royal family was basically slaughtered by Ye Wushuang.
Today, only one princess and the original Nanzhao Queen are left in the Nanzhao royal family. None of the other Nanzhao royal families survived.
Cruel!
Zhangchou Jianqiong also instantly realized Ye Wushuang's character.
This is definitely a cruel person.
The most important thing is, how should he deal with himself next? If the leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult is really the most powerful person at the level of divine and human powers, then it is absolutely impossible for him not to mention that he is already in his twilight years, even in his youthful heyday. He is the opponent's opponent. After all, his strength is no more than martial arts.
"Your Majesty, what should we do?"
The attendant nearby couldn't help but look at Zhangchou Jianqiong and asked. He also realized how much of a threat Nanzhao's sudden change was to them.
If Nanzhao does not want to continue to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, a war will probably break out between the two sides, and once a war breaks out, Jiannan will definitely bear the brunt.
But based on the information from Nanzhao on the letter, if the leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult is really the most powerful person at the level of divine and human powers, then how can they be opponents? If a war really breaks out, it is probably the same as sending someone to death.
Zhangchou Jianqiong pondered for a moment and then gave instructions.
"Come here, prepare pens, ink, paper and inkstones."
Soon the pen, ink, paper and inkstone were ready.
Zhangqiu Jianqiong took up his pen and moistened his ink and started writing.
This time there was such a shocking change in Nanzhao, he must report it to the court as soon as possible.
At the same time, in addition to this, he decided to propose something to the court.
Please resign.
Zhangchou Jianqiong felt that maybe he should abdicate and there was no need to covet power anymore. After all, he was already over seventy years old, and the situation in Nanzhao was obviously not something he could handle this time. He continued to covet power. If you stay here, you might get hurt yourself.
Moreover, he also knew from the capital that the current Prime Minister Li Linfu had proposed to the emperor many times that he should be dismissed from his post as Jiedushi.
Maybe the imperial edict for him is already on the way.
In this case, it is better to take the initiative to step down and leave a good impression on others than to continue to covet power and stay in the position and make people annoying, and let yourself live in peace for the rest of your life.
It's time to retreat.
Make up your mind.
After quickly writing the information about the sudden change in Nanzhao and the letter of resignation, Zhangchou Jianqiong also immediately ordered people thousands of miles away to rush to the capital to convey it.
——
More than ten days later.
It's the twelfth lunar month of winter.
Light snow fell in the capital.
At this time, Zhangchou Jianqiong's letter also reached the capital.
Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu were recruited into the palace by Li Longji again, and met Li Longji in the court hall.
"See Your Majesty."
Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu saluted Li Longji.
"No need to be polite. I just received an urgent letter from Jiannan today. The Jiannan Jiedushi envoy Qianli sent an urgent letter. Nanzhao was shocked. The Nanzhao general Ye Wushuang rebelled and usurped the throne with the support of the Yue Worshiping Cult and seized the king of Nanzhao. position, slaughtered the Nanzhao royal family, and now the entire Nanzhao royal family has been almost slaughtered, leaving only one princess and the original Nanzhao queen at large."
"In addition, according to Zhangchou Jianqiong's letter, the leader of the Moon Worshiping Sect is suspected to be a powerful person with supernatural powers, and may pose a huge threat to our country, the Tang Dynasty."
"Supernatural powers."
Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu were both shocked when they heard this.
Neither of them expected that Nanzhao Kingdom would suddenly undergo such a shocking change.
It was originally thought that during the civil strife in Nanzhao, Luo Fengying, the eldest prince of Nanzhao, would emerge victorious and eventually ascend to the throne.
The result was completely unexpected.
The mantis stalks the cicada while the oriole follows behind.
Unexpectedly, a great general Ye Wushuang suddenly appeared in the end, decided the situation in a battle, and directly took the throne of Nanzhao Kingdom.
There is also the Moon Worship Cult.
"Nanzhao."
"The Moon Worship Cult."
Bai Yuxian's heart moved inexplicably, because when these two names were put together, he couldn't help but make some associations.
"If the leader of the Moon Worshiping Sect is really the most powerful person at the level of divine and human powers, and if the Nanzhao Kingdom is not willing to continue to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, then the Tang Dynasty and the Nanzhao Kingdom will definitely need to fight, and this If you want to win the battle, the only one who can deal with it is the supernatural powers of gods and humans. Now in the court, except for General Wang Zhongsi, who has gone to Shuofang, the only one in the court is the Duke of Jin."
"My suggestion is that the Duke of Jin can lead his army to Jiannan to take charge, just in case."
Li Linfu immediately spoke.
Li Longji also nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
Originally, he didn't care too much about Nanzhao, but now that such a huge change suddenly occurred, especially the sudden appearance of a leader of the Moon Worshiping Cult who was suspected to be a celestial being with supernatural powers, Li Longji had no choice but to pay attention to it.
Now, the only general in the court who can resist and suppress the supernatural powers of heaven and man is Bai Yuxian.
"In addition to the information about Nanzhao, there was also a letter from Jiannan, which was a letter of resignation from Zhangchou Jianqiong. Zhangchou Jianqiong believed that he was too old to be qualified for court affairs. , so I asked me to resign as the Jiedushi of Jiannan and return to my hometown. I also plan to agree to this matter, and canonize Zhangchou Jianqiong as the crown prince and grand master, allowing him to return to his hometown, and then Yuxian will immediately lead his troops to Jiannan to take over. .”
Li Longji said.
When Bai Yuxian and Li Linfu heard this, they couldn't help but have a flash of surprise in their eyes.
Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhangchou Jianqiong actually took the initiative to resign and return to his hometown. Originally, they were planning to wait for Zhangchou Jianqiong to come to Beijing with the order before arranging to become an official in the court.
But in this way, it is also convenient for them.
But Zhangchou Jianqiong's retreat may not be a good thing.
Now that the world is in chaos, the court will inevitably become the center of the whirlpool. Zhangchou Jianqiong is already too old and cannot live for a few more years. If he continues to stay, he may not be able to get good results. It is better to retire now and return home, where he may not be able to enjoy his old age in peace.
"What do you think of Yuxian?"
Li Longji looked at Bai Yuxian again and asked.
"It all depends on His Majesty's orders."
Bai Yuxian immediately cupped his hands after hearing this. Naturally, it didn't mean anything at this time.
"Okay, so the White Jade Immortal comes forward and obeys the order."
"I'm here."
"I now officially appoint you as the new Jiedushi of Jiannan, and together with the Jiedushi of Hexi, you will also serve as the Jiedushi of the two towns. You will leave for Jiannan as soon as possible to take up your post."
"My lord, I obey the order."
(End of chapter)
