Rebellion is often not a small project, nor can it be controlled by a prefect.
Since ancient times, in addition to high-ranking officials and dignitaries, those who wanted to change dynasties also had peasant uprisings that could not survive.
In all the dynasties, there was no prefect who thought about rebelling. At the end of the day, it had to be someone like the prime minister or the uncle of the state.
In short, Zhang Qingyuan got into big trouble.
In the Kaifeng Mansion, Liu Xiangquan, wearing an official robe, stood bowed on the ground. In front of him sat a middle-aged man wearing a yellow robe with dragon patterns.
The man sat upright on the Taishi's chair, looking aloof and unassuming.
"Your Majesty, Tingfeng Village has been wiped out."
"Who did it?"
"The following person came to report this. He is a Taoist priest named Zhang Qingyuan."
"Zhang Qingyuan, which Taoist sect is he a disciple of?"
The middle-aged man known as the prince was a little surprised. Tingfeng Village, one of several large "granaries" in his possession, was guarded by the Dragon King, but it was wiped out easily.
But no anger was seen on his face, and Taishan collapsed in front of him without changing his expression.
"My subordinates have investigated and found that Zhang Qingyuan appeared in Qinghe County four months ago. It is said that he is a Taoist priest from Sanqingguan in Qinghe County."
"Sanqing Temple?"
"Reporting to the prince, there are three Sanqing Temples in Qinghe County dedicated to the Three Pure Ones. They are all small folk Taoist temples. There is only one. After the old temple owner died six months ago, several of his disciples fought, and finally the three disciples took over the Sanqing Temple. , all the other disciples were kicked out of the Taoist temple, and Zhang Qingyuan was one of them.
Although it is just a folk Taoist temple, the old Taoist priest Sun Daoqian learned a few martial arts moves from somewhere in his early years. After establishing the Sanqing Temple, he studied martial arts all day long. Over the decades, he actually learned a few martial arts moves. "
After hearing this, the prince narrowed his eyes and said with some surprise: "So, this old Taoist priest really has some martial arts talent."
"It's true. His few disciples who have run away are scattered in various places. The rest of them are not famous. Only Zhang Qingyuan, since he left Sanqingguan, first wiped out a branch of the Black Lotus Sect, and then joined forces with others in the world recently. He hooked up with Fairy Zhuqing, who had become famous, and together they killed the owner of Yunchen Villa and more than 30 disciples in the village. Later, they also killed the leader of Qiyao Sword Sect who came to seek revenge.
After that, he went to Taiyin Palace and came down the mountain to Kaifeng to help the victims. "
Liu Xiangquan carefully continued his report: "He first went to a small town under Dingfeng County to provide disaster relief, and sold all his money in exchange for some food to help the victims.
After he ran out of money, he went to Dingfeng County and met Tang Zhong, a grain merchant in Dingfeng County.
Tang Zhong's food was robbed by the Chang brothers, so he volunteered to take the Tang family to Tingfeng Village to ask for food. "
"So, the more than 300 people in Tingfeng Village, as well as the Chang family brothers, and more than a dozen masters from Longmen, all died in his hands?"
Liu Xiangquan nodded: "Looking at it now, it is indeed the case. All the hundreds of thousands of stones of food in the village have been taken away by them.
Now they are opening a warehouse in Dingfeng County to release grain and provide relief to the victims.
People also rumored that...he was Emperor Zhenwu who descended to earth. "
Liu Xiangquan was a little timid. He looked at the man in the dragon robe with fear, fearing that he would take it out on himself.
But the man in the dragon robe was not as angry as expected, and just said calmly: "Is the information accurate?"
"It should be accurate. Our people went to the mountain stronghold to investigate and found that all the bodies had been burned."
Having said this, Liu Xiangquan paused for a moment, and then said: "It is said that when he returned with them, there was a young man in brocade clothes beside him, but I didn't find out who that young man was."
"Can't wait any longer."
The man suddenly stood up and looked at the big flag erected outside the door.
"But, we are not fully prepared and we don't have enough troops on hand?"
"Now we can no longer prepare for it. Since Tingfeng Village has been exposed, we can no longer hide our affairs.
There is no shortage of smart people in the world. It has been so long since your memorial was delivered to the capital, but the imperial court has yet to come to provide relief. This means that the news has been leaked for a long time. If you wait any longer, it may be the imperial army that comes. "
"Why don't we send people to Zhang Qingyuan's place..." As he said that, he made a gesture of wiping his neck.
The man smiled evilly, "Of course, although the leak had little to do with him, hundreds of thousands of stones of food were lost because of him.
We originally had five granaries in Kaifeng Prefecture, but now one is missing. The northernmost granary is gone. It is not easy to gather the victims in the north.
If he ruined my plan, how could I let him survive? "
His eyes were like a falcon, and he said: "So what if he is the Zhenwu Emperor and descends to earth? Damn it, he will still die!"
"clear!"
Liu Xiangquan bowed and said: "Xia Guan will send all the masters of Longmen to take his life!"
"Well, go ahead."
The man turned his back and put his hands behind his back.
He himself also knew that his rebellion plan was too hasty, so hasty that he had no intention of doing so before the drought.
There is no such thing as a staff plan.
Not only did the court fail to see it, even he himself didn't see it either.
"Xia Houjue, it was all your good idea!"
Just after Liu Xiangquan left, another person came out of the house.
This man had a gloomy appearance and was dressed in a black robe, hiding his whole person in the black robe.
His voice was hoarse and he laughed like he was scratching a door.
"My lord, isn't it your dream to ascend the throne?"
"It's you, it's you who seduced me!"
"Really?" The man in black robe continued to laugh: "Now the old emperor's health is getting worse and worse, and he is about to die. Once he dies, several princes will be beaten to death for that position.
At this time, there is a severe drought in Kaifeng. As the King of Yu, you only need to raise your arms and thousands of victims will be driven by you.
Such a God-given opportunity, this is not me seducing you, but God is seducing you! "
"Oh, you Tianli Sect also believe in God?"
"No, no, no, my lord, you have misunderstood. We, the Tianli Sect, believe in the laws of heaven the most. This is the law of heaven!"
"But the plan is really hasty..."
"Hurry is indeed haste. If you are not ready, the court is naturally not ready either."
Xia Houjue's voice seemed to be filled with magic as he continued: "General Huang, who is the most capable of fighting, is currently stationed at the border, and the other generals are also scattered in various places. There are only three major battalions in the capital, adding up to no more than 10,000 people.
The prince was incompetent, the second prince, fourth prince, and eighth prince were fighting fiercely. The three major battalions each took sides, and everything was scattered.
Just wait for the death of the old emperor and the chaos among several princes. Then you will gather the victims with great speed, release weapons, and send troops to the capital. Who can stop you?
Several princes are fighting with each other, and you are just waiting for the fisherman's profit. "
King Yu looked at Xia Houjue and took a deep breath. He admitted that this was indeed a God-given opportunity.
My heart was once again stirred up by him.
"But the emperor's brother is immortal. You said he should die half a month ago, but until now, he is still alive!"
"No rush, no rush...it's just a day or two."
