Chapter Eight: The Choice Between the Old and the New Youzhou (1)
"Your Majesty, Daning is so powerful, why not ask my father for help?" Gui Er Yuzhi tested Quan Hanliang.
Quan Hanliang, who was still in a daze, suddenly stood up and said: "Put your mind away, there is no way that the army from the East China Sea will set foot on the land of the Central Plains!"
Youchengji has not yet fallen in Dezhou. Who would have thought that Teng Han would choose to enter Hanoi directly? Dongjun fell, Weijun and Jijun were in panic. Even Zhong Rouxuan wanted to take the opportunity to get a piece of the pie. When did Youdu reach such an embarrassing situation?
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The important ministers and generals who started their business together with Quan Hanliang have died in recent years. Not everyone can survive the bitter cold in Youzhou. The most difficult thing is that the follow-up cannot be continued. The two major families of Pinglu and Taishi have long been gone.
He lost his past glory and could only survive under the intimidation of Quan Hanliang.
Chu Cheng, Cheng Ji, Pei Xin, and Gongsun Yu were the only four who could hold on. The lack of talent was severe. Quan Hanliang disdained Meng Yan's actions in his early years. Later, Xiao Yu began to imitate Meng Yan in recruiting scholars.
Later, even Quan Bo and Yu Zhang of Xijing began to imitate. Quan
Only then did Han Liang react. He sent a group of people to study in the East China Sea, hoping to learn the methods of the rise of the East China Sea. However, it backfired. These people were still too young and couldn't stand up. It would take at least ten years to stand alone.
The question is who is willing to give him ten years of hard work.
Quan Hanliang's body is no longer what it used to be. He only has two sons, both of whom were born to Gui'er Yuzhi's previous concubine. The only one who has the ability or may say he can surpass him is his second son Quan Xi, but he is the second son, according to the rules.
There was no way for him to inherit the throne over his elder brother Quan Lang, and as the prince, Quan Lang made no mistakes and was cautious in everything he did.
After repelling Gui'er Yuzhi, Quan Hanliang walked in front of Kun Map for a long time and suddenly opened his mouth and said: "Xuan Yuyang County Governor Yu Qing will come to Beijing immediately."
Yu Qing, a leader among those who returned from the East China Sea, has been suppressing bandits and conquering rebellious foreigners in Yuyang County in the past few years. He has been quite successful. Moreover, he has a close relationship with Quan Xi and is Quan Xi's friend.
Hardcore.
The messenger left the palace in a hurry, but the young eunuch in a corner of the palace immediately went to the East Palace after watching the messenger disappear.
Not long after, Chu Cheng, the prince's young master, hurried into the East Palace in the name of giving lectures.
There is a young fat man sitting on the chair. He looks very kind. His smile makes him feel more festive. However, he is not happy at the moment. As a prince, he is not liked by his father, so he has always been cautious in doing things.
reason.
"Sir, my father's messenger went to Yuyang to recall Yu Qing to Youdu." Quan Lang's tone contained timidity, unwillingness, and more importantly, disappointment.
"Your Highness, you should know that Your Majesty is the orthodox official of our Daling Dynasty. No matter how powerful you are in Xijing or powerful in Chenjing, they are all traitors, and Xiao Yu and Meng Yan are even more traitors. Your Majesty supports us."
It's really not easy now." Chu Cheng believed that the prince must not be dissatisfied with the emperor, as this would be detrimental to the development of Youdu.
Quan Lang said helplessly: "Sir, I know what you mean. I have no intention of resenting my father, but I am afraid that my position as the prince is coming to an end."
"Your Highness, the rebels of the Xiao family have invaded our territory, and the southern front is in urgent need. General Cheng Ji is in a stalemate with Gan Ming in Dezhou and cannot be separated. His Majesty transferred Yu Qing back mainly for military affairs on the southern front. His Majesty's intention is probably to let King Yan leave the capital.
Yes." Chu Cheng analyzed.
"Sir, do you want your second brother to leave Jizhou?" Quan Lang was a little surprised.
However, after thinking about it carefully, I am not surprised why my father made such a choice. Quan Xi has been hanging out in the army since he was a boy, and later stayed in Taiyuan as a prince. Although he did not directly command the army, military affairs, no matter how big or small, would always be filtered through him first.
It was just submitted to the emperor's desk. Yu Qing was probably recalled to make up for the lack of battle formations.
"I'm afraid that's what your Majesty means. Everyone knows about King Yan's abilities, and there are many ministers in the court who support him. I'm afraid your Majesty has the intention of protecting him by letting him go to Jizhou to take charge. I suggest that your Highness should take care of King Yan's mansion after King Yan leaves the capital.
, to show brotherly love." Chu Cheng said seriously.
Quan Lang thought for a moment and said: "Sir, Yang Tingyu is in Shenzhou. Please inform him to give him some support at the appropriate time. Nothing will happen on the southern line."
Chu Cheng looked at Quan Lang with admiration. No matter what, Quan Lang's temperament and courage are definitely a qualified heir, but the key problem is that he has been weak since he was a child and cannot practice martial arts. He can only follow the literary path, and
In the current situation in the Central Plains, such a powerful person is definitely not as convincing as Quan Xi. Quan Xi is both civilized and military, and he is generous. But in Chu Cheng's eyes, Quan Xi's approach is completely stupid.
"Your Highness is wise, the Jieguancang in Shenzhou is the largest granary on the southern front, so we cannot relax on the war effort."
When the Quan family and his son were busy with their own thoughts, Gui Er Yuzhi was not idle either. As the princess of the East China Sea, she could endure such insults from Quan Hanliang entirely because of the deep land of the East China Sea. No matter how strong it was, it was still an island country.
, for the sake of the Donghai tribe, Youji must be captured. In fact, the best choice is Jiuqu, but Jiuqu is now owned by Daning, and Xiao Yu does not have Quan Han to control it well.
"Tōjo, you can find a way to send a message to Tingtaoxuan. Things have changed in Youdu. Let my father prepare. I will find a way to send Quan Hanliang to Cangzhou and let our people prepare. Quan Xi goes
After leaving Jizhou, I am still sure to control Youdu after Quan Lang succeeds to the throne." Gui'er Yuzhi seemed a little happy.
In Gui'er Yuzhi's opinion, Quan Lang's biggest problem is that he is lustful. He can't escape Donghai's charm. Quan Xi, who was most worried before, is about to leave Youdu. He really has to thank Quan Han.
Good choice.
Tojo had just left the palace. Quan Xi and Yingjue, the leader of Hanjiang Temple, stood in the darkness of the palace and looked at Tojo. Quan Xi's eyes were so cold that they could freeze. After a while, Quan Xi said: "Father has issued an edict.
Let Wen Yuan come back, it is basically decided that this king will go out to control Jizhou, and that bitch will really take action."
"Your Majesty, should we take action to deal with this Tojo?" In the eyes of the British Lord, Tojo Koyoshi was already a corpse.
Quan Xi shook his head and said: "No, if Tojo is gone, there will be others. Ting Taoxuan's ability is still very strong, just keep an eye on them. You must protect your father, and
As long as my eldest brother has contact with Donghai, he will immediately tell me that if Chu Cheng dares to stop me, I will show him those things and let him know what the master he is protecting is!"
"I understand that there has been a message from the Marquis of Lu and the Marquis of Liao. As long as the prince is willing, the two princes are willing to help. Duke Pei of Taiyuan has not responded yet." The British Lord reported in a low voice.
"Pei Gong is different. The Pei family is a big family in Hebei Province. After the collapse of the Pinglu family and the Taishi family, the Pei family is the largest family in Youdu. He will not choose easily. As long as he does not move, I will be satisfied.
." Quan Xi was not angry, but calm.
"Then those of us in Taiyuan still want to continue?" Ying Jue asked cautiously.
"Keep it. My respect for the Pei family does not mean that I will indulge the Pei family. It's time for the Taiyuan Wang family to do something. Tell Wang Kun to find something for Mr. Pei to do." Quan Xi's tone suddenly turned cold again.
stand up.
After Yu Qing arrived in Youdu, he followed Quan Xi to Jizhou without stopping. As soon as Quan Xi and others left, the Donghai people made an appointment with Quan Hanliang, the famous general of the talks, to meet in Cangzhou. Originally, everything went well in the talks, and Donghai would take action at sea.
Harassing Daning's coastal areas, Quan Hanliang gave Donghai supplies for the expedition, but Quan Hanliang flatly refused Donghai's request to stop at Cangzhou Port.
But the accident happened in an instant. When Quan Hanliang and others were walking fifty miles outside Hejian City, they were suddenly attacked by unknown gangsters. The purpose of the attack was very clear, which was Quan Hanliang's car. These gangsters risked their lives in the attack.
, Quan Hanliang
Without such good luck, he was directly seriously injured. The deputy commander of the Forbidden Army in charge of defense committed suicide on the spot. This series of events happened too suddenly. Hejian was Chengji's defense area. After Chengji arranged the defense of Texas, he rushed to Hejian non-stop.
, and block the message.
Through investigation, it was found that all the accusations were directed at the prince in Youdu. Chu Cheng tried his best to defend the prince at first, but then Chu Cheng stayed behind closed doors.
Quan Lang immediately showed his true face and said angrily: "Who is it! Who is behind it! Why did the Grand Master suddenly become ill?!"
The people around him were all as silent as a cicada and dared not speak, for fear that one careless word would turn them into ghosts killed by the prince's sword. After all, the sword in his hand was still dripping with blood.
Then, a personal guard hurriedly came to report, "Your Highness, the Queen is under house arrest in Hejian, and the capital has begun a large-scale search for people from the East China Sea."
"Who agreed?! Who is so bold? Don't you know that I am the supervisor of the country?" Quan Lang felt that things might have gone off track long ago. The matter of him and Gui Er Yuzhi conspiring in bed seemed to have been planned from the beginning.
Now, he has fallen into the abyss of conspiracy, and now even his strongest supporter, Chu Cheng, has been shut down.
"Your Highness, you are the leader of Hanjiang Temple, Lord Ying. Hanjiang Temple only listens to your Majesty's instructions when doing things." This is the truth and a reminder.
Quan Lang's heart trembled, and he staggered and almost fell. It's over. It seems that the dead woman did not succeed. His father is still alive. He understands the consequences of his father's anger. Being imprisoned until death is considered light. It is absolutely
He couldn't sit still and wait for death, he had to escape! This was the first thought that flashed through his mind.
Quan Lang made his decision immediately and said with some trembling: "There are changes outside the pass. I will order the three guards of the East Palace to accompany me to patrol the outside of the pass, immediately! Immediately!"
A group of chamberlains and maids hurriedly got up to prepare things for the prince's trip. The personal guard gritted his teeth and rushed to the three guards' station. He was also beating a drum in his heart. It was hard to say whether the three guards still listened to the instructions.
Who in the entire court dares to question Hanjiang Temple's case.
Quan Hanliang was indeed not dead, but he was almost dead. He could no longer speak. He opened his eyes with difficulty and saw Cheng Ji kneeling beside him. He rolled his eyes to signal Cheng Ji to speak.
Cheng Ji kowtowed first, and then said quickly: "Prince, the queen conspired with the Donghai people to assassinate her. The queen has been placed under house arrest. After learning the news, the leader of Hanjiang Temple, Ying Jue, rushed back to Youdu to arrest the Donghai people."
Quan Hanliang did not respond to Cheng Ji. Instead, he looked around. Seeing that Quan Xi did not appear, he lowered his guard. Then he slowly raised his left hand and pointed at the documents on the desk. Cheng Ji quickly took them over and turned them over.
Send it over.
Quan Hanliang signaled for a pen, and wrote the four words "Return quickly, Datong." on Quan Xi's name with difficulty, then clenched his fist and rushed towards Cheng Ji, which was telling Cheng Ji to please.
Cheng Ji was overjoyed in his heart. These four words were an imperial edict and a last edict. Ever since he came to Hejian Mansion, Cheng Ji had been waiting for this moment by his bed every day. The emperor paid off and finally waited.
After Cheng Ji went out, he immediately arranged for his confidants to go to Jizhou to ask King Yan to go to Hejian secretly. At the same time, he quickly told Gongsun Yu that he must intercept the prince before he left the customs. Cheng Ji was convinced that the prince would definitely choose the only narrow escape route.
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Before the people who went to Jizhou left, Yu Qing entered the house in a hurry. Cheng Ji was a little surprised, but he immediately shut up when he saw the appearance of the soldiers next to Yu Qing. He looked around and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, it's done.
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Chapter completed!