Since the last night banquet at Tongquetai, the little fire in Shi Xuan's heart has been fluttering and burning.
Although Shi Hu held on, Shi Xuan knew that his condition was getting worse day by day, and it was said that he was no longer interested in women.
In recent days, Shi Tao, Li Nong, and Wang Mo have become closer and closer, making Shi Xuan even more sleepless.
"Hao Zhi met Zhang Liang secretly for an hour last night," confidant Yang Bai said with a cupped hand.
Hao Zhi was a close eunuch of Shi Tao, and Zhang Liang was a subordinate of Li Nong. When a eunuch and a general were together, it was self-evident what they were discussing.
Li Nong reluctantly suppressed the incident at Heiyun Mountain, but Shi Tao's insidious efforts allowed Shi Hu to expose the incident.
So there must be some agreement between the two.
"Zhao Yu, a small county in Dai County, only has more than 300 households. Qin Gong led 30,000 cavalry to attack it. His intention was not to unite the state, but to gain military power and establish prestige. For half a year, people from Qin Gong's mansion contacted everyone. Ma Qiu, Wang Lang, Zhang Ju, etc. all have contacts, so Your Highness must be careful!" Zhao Sheng, another disciple with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, said with his hands.
Shi Tao has always been pampered by Shi Hu and acts unscrupulously on any occasion.
If these people in the Jie Zhao court were won over by him, nothing would happen to Shi Xuan in the future.
Moreover, the intention of sending 30,000 troops to attack small forts this time could not be more obvious.
Master the military power, establish prestige, and prepare for the future.
"Your Highness must not sit still and wait for death!" Yang Bai knelt on his knees.
"If you continue to break up, you will inevitably suffer chaos. Your Highness, do you remember the first two princes?" Zhao Sheng was a scholar and had good eloquence. Every word he said came to Shi Xuan's heart.
Since the founding of Jie Zhao, no prince has been safe and sound.
Shi Le's prince Shi Hong was killed by Shi Hu.
More than 20 members of the former prince Shi Sui's family, including young and old, were chopped into pieces and stuffed into a coffin.
One is Shi Hu's cousin and the other is his biological son.
Now it's his turn as the prince.
Shi Xuan's eyes became more and more determined, "If you can get rid of Lao Wu, Gu can enter the West Palace and grant all of Shi Tao's fiefs to you! If Lao Wu dies, Lao Hu will definitely go to the funeral, so he can take the opportunity to do something big!"
Thinking of everything that happened over the years, Shi Xuan was filled with anger and directly called Shi Hu "Old Hu".
Zhao Sheng frowned and said, "The nights are long and the dreams are many. Your Highness is the crown prince. If something happens to the king, it is natural that the crown prince ascends the throne. An edict can make Duke Qin sit down and die."
"This thief has many followers and 30,000 cavalry. It is difficult to make him submit with an edict. If he hooks up with Lao San and Lao Seven, things will happen again."
Shi Hu's disciples were quite brave and good at leading armies. Shi Tao also defeated Shuofang Xianbei back then. How could Shi Xuan feel at ease if he was left outside?
The other brothers are not just ordinary people. Shi Jian and Shi Zhi are in Xiangguo, Shibao is in Chang'an, Shi Bin is in Taiyuan, Shi Zun is in Pengcheng, and most of the others are leading troops.
Several confidants looked at each other and could only say: "Your Highness is wise!"
In Sikong Mansion.
There was a hint of sadness on Li Nong's eyebrows.
Although the incident in Heiyun Mountain has been smoothed over, it is not over yet.
If Shi Xuan and Shi Tao take care of them, sooner or later there will be even greater trouble.
Chang Wei cupped his hands and said, "Sikong must not fall into the dispute between Shi Tao and Shi Xuan."
"Why?" Li Nong was in a bad mood, Shi Hu was getting worse and worse, and the chaos in Jie and Zhao was imminent. I don't know how many days he, Sikong, could be able to sit still.
Shi Hu treats him well, but Shi Hu's sons may not be so.
Chang Wei said: "The Shi clan's disciples led the troops outside, which was the chaos of the Sima clan kings at that time. Shi Xuan and Shi Tao had no strategy, no prestige, and were cruel and unkind. How could they last long if they were not under the leadership of Lord Zhao?"
"The Kushi clan has been tyrannical in the world for a long time, and all the disciples are killing each other, and they will be destroyed by heaven. Sikong holds hundreds of thousands of beggars in his hands, raises his arms and shouts, and the responders will gather from the north and south of the river. They can sweep away the dust and restore our Han Dynasty. Jiaheshan!" Bo Wu's face flushed with excitement.
After joining Guangzong, Li Nong treated him well, like an old friend reunited, and he always kept him with him.
Bo Wu is not involved in any forces in Yecheng. He has an upright temperament and is safe to use, so he does not shy away from confidential matters.
The hall fell silent instantly.
Only the heavy breathing of several people was heard.
However, Li Nong waved his hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense. The King of Heaven treats me well, how can I bear it?"
"Sikong!" Bo Wu stood up angrily.
Li Nong gave him a cold look and said nothing. Bo Wu's passionate blood immediately cooled down, and all his impassioned words were choked back in his throat.
Chang Wei sighed in his heart. If he was furious, it meant that Bo Wu's words hit his heart. But now he was tepid, which meant that he had never considered the matter. "If what I predict is true, Shi Tao's northern expedition will be better." , is to establish prestige in the military and prepare for the fight for position."
Li Nong said: "Did you know that this was done intentionally by the King of Heaven? Once Duke Qin returns, it will be the day when the prince is deposed."
Chang Wei smiled bitterly and said: "What Master Zhao did is actually a way to bring disaster."
"Misfortune and fortune are the affairs of the King of Heaven. We, my ministers, just have to fulfill our duties loyally. If the King of Heaven wants to establish Duke Qin, we will assist Duke Qin. No need to say more! Don't forget that the King of Heaven is still there!" Li Nong is only fifty years old. A few words and deeds always reveal an old attitude from the inside out.
After enjoying the prosperity and wealth for decades behind Shi Hu, his mentality has long since changed.
At this time, a servant reported outside the door: "Sikong, Xiuchenghou wants to see you."
Xiuchenghou was none other than Shi Min.
Li Nong was not the only one paying attention to the situation at this time. The dispute between Shi Xuan and Shi Tao involved many people.
Shi Hu's health was deteriorating, and many people's thoughts were aroused.
Shi Min's father Ran Zhan was also a beggar general and had a good relationship with Li Nong. Unfortunately, he died early in the battle.
Not long after, a man came with his head held high. He was eight feet tall, with a face like a bright moon and a nose like a hanging gallbladder. As soon as he entered the door, a gust of wind was brought in.
Li Nong's twilight years are in sharp contrast to his heroic spirit.
Both Bo Wu and Chang Wei's eyes lit up.
Shi Min is a descendant of the Beggar Army and the adopted grandson of Shi Hu, so he naturally has many advantages.
"Where did Jinu come from?" Li Nong and Ran Zhan were of the same generation, and now they were Sikong, so it was not out of character to call him by his nickname in private.
Adopted grandchildren are not real grandchildren.
No matter how kind Shi Hu is to him, his real treatment is still much worse. So far, he is just a guerrilla general and Xiuchenghou, which is very different from Li Nong.
There are so many Marquis Jie and Zhao, and generals with random names are everywhere.
"I'm just returning from my hunting trip today. I passed by Sikong Mansion and came here to see Sikong." Shi Min glanced at Bo Wu and Chang Wei.
Li Nong raised his hand and said, "Marquis Xiucheng is interested."
Shi Min said intentionally or unintentionally: "The king's health has improved slightly recently. Yesterday he was still complaining about Sikong's absence for so long."
Li Nong and Chang Wei were both shocked.
No matter how Shi Xuan and Shi Tao fight, as long as Shi Hu is still alive, there will be no chaos in Yecheng.
Although Shi Hu's health is deteriorating, he has not yet reached the point where he has run out of energy.
"Thank you, Marquis Xiucheng, for reminding me. Tomorrow Nong will go to the King of Heaven." Li Nong handed over his hand again.
"Why are you thanking me? You and I are in the same family. I hope Sikong will take care of you in the future."
"Xiu Chenghou said something serious."
