Chapter 71: The Imperial Court Attacks From Three Fronts
The news of Tian Ying's death was conveyed at a very fast speed.
Zhao Huan in the palace was extremely furious when he learned the news and ordered the entire Kaifeng Mansion to be blocked and the murderer must be found.
At the same time, a large number of soldiers were sent to patrol the vicinity of the city and arrest all those who had just left the city. They would rather kill the wrong one than let go.
In fact, after the assassination, Pang Wanchun did not leave directly, but quietly left the backyard of the house, and then went to the Fang family's mansion to hide in Kaifeng Mansion. He did not disturb other servants in the mansion, and quietly moved into the underground secret room of the Fang family under the leadership of his confidants.
As long as the secret room of the Fang family is not discovered, it can be said to be the safest place in Kaifeng Prefecture at present.
The imperial constable seized physical evidence and searched for information at the same time.
As a result, nothing was found.
Even though they finally found a suspected house that had been living in a person not long ago, and the person who lived in the house disappeared after this incident, they could not investigate the trace of the person.
Half a month later, no one recognized another person who passed by wearing a hat half a month ago.
The matter was finally left unresolved. Although the court was still sending people to search the matter, the focus was no longer on this matter.
When the news of Tian Ying's death came to the northern Tian Hu's ears, the court's tacit understanding with Tian Hu Zhi Ge was broken again
"Who did it!" Zhao Huan was furious and broke several cups.
There are only him, Liang Shicheng and Li Yan in the huge palace.
Li Yan stood not far away, his legs were closed and his head was hanging down.
Liang Shicheng walked over and picked up the broken pieces on the ground. "Your Majesty, don't be angry, you must take care of the dragon's body."
"Why did one, two, three rebellious after I ascended the throne? Why didn't they dare to rebel when my father was in power?" Zhao Huan looked ferocious. He would only show his truest side in front of familiar people.
"Your Majesty, it's useless to think about these things now. The most urgent task is to calm Tian Hu's hostility." Liang Shicheng said.
"Silence, how to calm down? His daughter is dead and still killed in Kaifeng Mansion. Who can calm his anger?" Zhao Huan was angry. If he had known, he would have confined Tian Ying to the palace.
"What do you think of?" Zhao Huan hid his anger. Although there was still anger in his eyes, he could be hidden under other expressions.
"Stabilize Tian Hu, and at the same time, send people to watch the north to prevent Tian Hu from going south, and mobilize a large army to eliminate Liangshan and quell the bandits." Liang Shicheng said.
"Then who do you want to send?" Zhao Huan looked at Liang Shicheng.
Liang Shicheng said a name that Zhao Huan was surprised.
"Zhang Yu."
This name is a bit erect, and he thought about it for a long time before he remembered it.
This person is very old.
He is even older than the current veteran general Zhong Shidao in the court!
Even Zhong Shidao once served as a staff member under him.
He had only heard of this person's name, but had never really seen it.
"He" Zhao Huan frowned.
If this person is still alive, should he be very old. Can he continue to fight?
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, Old General Zhang Feng is dedicated to serving the country."
Zhao Huan clapped his hands.
"Okay, let General Zhang take action." Zhao Huan said. Now many old ministers in the court are not considered his confidants, and he is a little afraid of using them.
He also wants to cultivate some of his confidants and build his own party members.
"Your Majesty, it's better for you to invite General Zhang to come out in person." Liang Shicheng said cautiously.
"Okay." Zhao Huan agreed.
There is a small mansion in the north of Kaifeng Prefecture City, and an old apricot tree is planted outside the mansion.
The blue and white wall tiles are covered with moss.
This is an old house that has existed for a long time.
The copper rings at the door were rusty, and Liang Shicheng stepped forward and knocked on the copper ring.
The door opened after a while.
Behind the door was an old man wearing black silk. The old man was covered with ravines and heavy spots.
The gray hair is sparse, and the square hat on the top of his head is a bit crooked.
"Zhang Feng has seen Your Majesty." The old man seemed not very straightforward to walk, moved very slowly, and spoke slowly.
Zhao Huan's heart was half cold.
This is the veteran general of the court. Can you still fight? I'm afraid you'll be exhausted after a while of getting on the horse.
"Doctor Zhang." Liang Shicheng greeted Zhang Qing with a smile.
Zhang Feng looked at Liang Shicheng with turbid eyes, smiled stiffly, and then slowly turned around and walked towards the chair in the yard. "Your Majesty, please do whatever you want, just treat this as your own."
Zhao Huan frowned and whispered to Liang Shicheng: "How about changing someone else, how about changing General Zong Ze?"
When it comes to Zong Ze and Zhao Huan, he also feels a little regretful. After Tian Ying came, he was bewitched by some people and consented to the veteran Zong Ze at home.
Zong Ze was a veteran left by his father, but his power in the court was too great. Even if he was not the Grand Marshal of the Third Palace, he was better than the Grand Marshal of the Third Palace. In order to better control the military power in the court, he temporarily expelled Zong Ze back to the mansion to support Tiannian.
"Zongze is indeed more capable than me."
A voice came.
Zhao Huan thought it was what Liang Shicheng said and nodded.
The next moment, he immediately reacted and turned to look at Zhang Yu who was sitting on the Grand Master's chair.
Zhao Huan's face turned green and he was actually heard.
"Doctor Zhang is joking. Although Senior General Zong Ze is capable, how can he compare with Senior General Zhang?" Liang Shicheng said quickly.
"Ahem, what I said is true. Your Majesty should go and invite Zong Ze. My body can't keep up." Zhang Feng coughed twice and waved his hand.
Zhao Huan nodded and said indifferently: "The old general will continue to retire here." After that, he left.
He has given him enough face to come in person, so naturally he can't ask for a second time.
What Xinsong lacks the most is talent, let alone a veteran.
Liang Shicheng sighed in his heart, knowing that he could not invite Zhang Shi, so he bowed to Zhang Shi and left the mansion and closed the door.
Seeing Zhao Huan leave, Zhang Feng looked disappointed in his eyes. He lay on the rocking chair again and closed his eyes, humming a small song in his mouth.
"Go to Zong Mansion." Zhao Huan originally wanted to go back to the palace directly, but when he thought that he had already come out, he turned around and went to Zong Ze Mansion.
This time it won't be in vain.
Compared to a veteran who has never heard of, he believes in Zong Ze, who is famous more.
After coming to Zong Mansion, Zhao Huan entered the backyard to discuss with Zong Ze. The next day, Zong Ze restored his position and was in charge of the position of the Privy Council.
After Zong Ze took office, he ordered Zhong Shidao to lead Zhang Kai, the governor of Anping, Zhongshan, Han Cunbao, the governor of Yanmen, Yunzhong, and Li Congji, the governor of Hanyang, Longxi, to lead a total of 120,000 troops to suppress Wang Qing.
He personally led the army north as the main general, with Wang Huan, the governor of Hebei, Wang Wende, the governor of Hongnong, the governor of Beijing, with Dadao Guan Sheng, Ma Xuanzan, the Chou County, and Hao Siwen, a total of 100,000 troops heading north to attack Tian Hu.
Then, Hu Yanzhuo was ordered to be the main general, Xiang Yuanzhen, the governor of Pengcheng, Langya, as the deputy general, and took the Baisheng general, Han Tao, Tianmu general, Peng Yan, the divine fire general, Wei Dingguo, the Holy Water general, Shan Yangui, and Dongping Prefecture guards, two guns, Dongping, a total of 70,000 troops to attack Liangshan.
The remaining Jiedu governors guarded their respective territory, and at the same time, the veteran general of the court led an army of 60,000 to guard Kaifeng Prefecture to protect the emperor.
The imperial army set out in a mighty manner, and 300,000 troops mobilized all directions.
The actor Zhang Feng (stimulating e) [At the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, famous generals, Wen Neng wrote poems to calm the side, Wu Ke went on a horse to defend the enemy from the enemy abroad. He almost destroyed the country in Xixia] The actor Zhang Kai, Han Cunbao, Li Congji, Wang Huan, Wang Wende, Xiang Yuanzhen, Wang Bing and others are all characters who appeared in Water Margin, and they all appeared in the plot of the court's several conquests against Liangshan. When I appeared later, I will mention the achievements of their famous figures in the book, so that everyone can understand their strength. Because there are many characters, although they have sorted out before, it has been delayed a lot of time. The plot of the New Song Dynasty will not be delayed for too long. The next dynasty that I come into contact with will choose a dynasty that everyone knows.
Chapter completed!