Chapter 714 The Wrath of the Emperor


Chapter 714 The Wrath of the Emperor

The emperor urgently summoned ministers to discuss the rebellion of the Shanyue people.

As soon as the news came out, Chang'an was shaken.

For most Han people, barbarians such as Liaoren and Shanyue are like scabies. It takes a lot of effort to completely remove them, and the gain outweighs the gain; if left unchecked, it will cause chaos and unrest for all parties...

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Liao Ren and Shan Yue have repeatedly rebelled. Although the imperial army was able to defeat them in time each time, the remaining ones fled into the deep mountains and ravines. Even if the imperial army had another million troops, there would be nothing to do.

Rebellion, annihilation; recuperation, rebellion again...

This is the trajectory of the barbarians in the Tang Dynasty. They are endlessly annoying and endlessly suppressed.

But this time things are obviously getting serious!

Fang Jun, the Marquis of Huating, the Prince Consort, and the General Manager of Canghaidao Marching Army, was unexpectedly besieged by tens of thousands of Shanyue people in Niuzhuji. He had no more than a hundred soldiers under his command, and no outside help. He was about to die at the hands of the Shanyue barbarians...
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The Shanyue people are so arrogant, and you Jiangnan nobles just watch helplessly?

In the Taiji Hall, almost all the ministers looked at Song Guogong Xiao Yu after figuring out the cause of the matter.

Aren’t you the leader of Jiangnan and the leader of Qingliu?

You just watched Fang Jun be killed and His Majesty's face was slapped?

Or...is there your shadow in this? The Shanyue people rebelled and gathered in crowds. The Jiangnan nobles were so close but indifferent. What on earth do you want to do? In the past, it was okay to refuse to pay taxes and run Jiangnan to such an extent that no one could get in. Do you still want to rebel?

Xiao Yuru sat on pins and needles, raised his head and glanced at the emperor. When he saw the cloudy face holding back his anger, his heart suddenly pounded and he complained endlessly.

He really doesn’t know what’s going on!

But who would believe this?

Fang Xuanling beside him had just learned of the situation. His face seemed expressionless, as if he didn't care about his son's life or death, but the slightly shaking sleeves revealed the indignation and anxiety in his heart.

At that moment, Fang Xuanling came out and said: "The battle report only said that Fang Jun was besieged by tens of thousands of people from Shanyue, but it did not mention life and death. I think there is still a glimmer of hope. The ministers were frightened and asked your Majesty to mobilize soldiers and horses from the south of the Yangtze River for rescue. .”

The ministers looked at Fang Xuanling's gray hair under her Jinxian crown, her stooped body, and her old face, which was calm but could not hide the sadness behind her eyes... they all felt pity.

It is true that many of the princes present were jealous that Fang Jun was favored by the emperor and could take on such a position as a feudal official. At first, it was inevitable that they would take pleasure in his misfortune. But when I think of Fang Xuanling's gentle and courteous gentlemanly demeanor over the years, and the fact that he has a distinguished political position as the general and minister, but has to lose his son in old age... I feel the same.

Although there was almost no need to consider the outcome of more than a hundred people being besieged by tens of thousands of Shanyue people, all the princes kept their mouths shut, and no one said that rescue was no longer allowed. At any rate, I have to leave a glimmer of hope for Fang Xuanling...

Of course, there is no shortage of people who take pleasure in others' misfortunes, such as Liu Lei, the censor and the censor, and Sun Wuji, the eldest son of the Duke of Zhao...

Especially Changsun Wuji was the happiest.

Didn't your Fang Xuanling laugh at my son, who fled and wandered around the world in fear of crime? But at least you still have a breath of air. Where is your son? Is it possible that the Shanyue barbarians have been skinned, cramped, and cut into thousands of pieces by the Shanyue barbarians who behaved like wild beasts?

His Majesty Li Er looked at His Majesty Dan's veteran minister, his heart full of apologies. If it weren't for my own negligence, why would this happen? I always thought that even if the Jiangnan nobles resisted, they would just use some tricks to make Fang Jun unable to move in Jiangnan without doing anything. But he didn't expect that these ambitious beasts would dare to risk the world's disapproval and be so bold!

Gritting his teeth, His Majesty Li Er did not answer Fang Xuanling's words, but looked at Xiao Yu, his eyes as sharp as a blade, and his tone as cold as ice: "Song Guogong, according to your opinion, what should we do?"

Xiao Yu quickly stood up from the train, with cold sweat dripping down his forehead, and said in a solemn voice: "I would like to request your majesty's order to order the navy from all over the south of the Yangtze River to dispatch elite troops and rush to Niuzhuji. We must rescue Fang Jun and destroy him." Shanyue rebels!”

He has already felt the emperor's almost unstoppable anger. Xiao Yu, who deeply understands the emperor's temperament, has become weak-minded. He knows that if the emperor's anger breaks out, the Jiangnan nobles will not be able to bear it!

What's going on back home? I didn't know anything about such a big thing beforehand! Don’t these stupid people know that they are playing with fire? Do you think that killing Fang Jun will dissuade the emperor from conquering the south of the Yangtze River?

How stupid!

His Majesty Li Er looked at Xiao Yu coldly, and handed Wu King Li Ke's battle report and Fang Jun's "blood letter" to the interior next to him: "Send it to Song Guogong to have a good look at it, and everyone should take a look at it. This is the Tang Dynasty's war report." Jiangnan, this is my Jiangnan Navy!”

The chamberlain accepted the order and came to Xiao Yu with the battle report and "blood letter" in his hands.

Xiao Yuzhan took it tremblingly, glanced at ten lines, and after a rough glance, he felt dizzy, his knees softened, and he knelt down on the ground, shouting: "Your Majesty, none of the ministers know anything about it..."


His Majesty Li Er was expressionless and said nothing.

Li Ke's battle report and Fang Jun's "blood letter" were circulated among the ministers.

The moment Fang Xuanling saw the "Blood Book", the tears she was holding back instantly shed. Her heart felt like being cut by a knife and she was choked with sobs that she could not speak.

"Thousands of hammers have carved out the deep mountains, and the fires are just waiting... Tsk tsk, Fang Erlang's literary talent is still the same, but the spirit of loyalty throughout this article makes us old men ashamed!"

"Yes, even though Fang Er is a bastard and makes people hate him, when faced with life and death, instead of bending his knees to survive, he is so fierce that he deserves to be said to be an unparalleled national warrior!"

"The second son is gifted with literary talent and unparalleled fidelity. In time, he will definitely be a pillar of the Tang Dynasty. What a pity..."

Everyone was filled with admiration and regret. In the past, all the little dissatisfaction with Fang Jun's arrogance and domineeringness were put aside before this Zhenlie Wushuang poem.

Is death a big deal...

No one believed that Fang Jun could survive in such a situation, so they would not hesitate to praise him, and they would not act like a bad person and offend Fang Xuanling to death.

The old god Changsun Wuji was there, his eyelids drooping, but his heart was filled with sneers.

Fang Er, Fang Er, your father and your majesty are protecting you in Guanzhong. You are allowed to act arrogantly and domineeringly, but now that you are back in Jiangnan, no one will tolerate you! Just taking advantage of the situation and amassing some money with some strange and cunning tricks, do you really think that you are the talent of the prime minister and the emperor's humerus?

This time, I will see how you die!

Although there were countless princes throughout the dynasty who had bad relations with Fang Jun, none had the deepest hatred for him than Changsun Wuji.

Xiao Yu was stared at by the emperor's dagger-like eyes, as if he was being roasted in a furnace, and he was sweating profusely.

"Your Majesty, veteran... veteran..." After mumbling a few words, Xiao Yu could not continue.

He wanted to take it out for himself, and wanted to tell the emperor that he didn't know anything about it, but would the emperor believe it? Will Fang Xuanling believe it? Will the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty believe it? Even he doesn't believe it himself!

As the head of the Xiao family and the leader of the Jiangnan gentry, you say you are completely unaware of such a big thing happening?

In his heart, Xiao Yu still scolded the children who stayed in Jiangnan at home. He was now in a panic. He didn't know whether his children were acting secretly without telling him, or whether the Xiao family was excluded from the rest of the Jiangnan noble clan...

No matter what the outcome was, Xiao Yu couldn't bear it.

"Your Majesty, the Shanyue rebellion has shaken the foundation of Jiangnan. I asked for a command arrow and am willing to lead the army south to rescue the Prince Consort and quell the rebellion! The chaos of the Shanyue people will surely stain the river with their blood, frighten their souls, and make them never dare to rebel again!"

Cheng Yaojin, who is nearly fifty years old, is tall and strong, and his words are full of energy. When the vibration is louder, it will buzz and reverberate.

As soon as he came forward, Niu Jinda, Yuchi Gong, Li Daliang and other generals all stood out of the train, making noises in unison, and they were all willing to lead their troops south to judge. On the other hand, British Duke Li Ji's face was as gloomy as water, and it was hard to tell what he was thinking.

Xiao Yu was horrified when he heard what he said. He knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, you must not do it! Although the Shanyue people are rebellious, they are not many people. They are all a mob. It is difficult to shake the foundation of Jiangnan. It is just a temporary scabies and it is difficult to achieve great results." If we drive the Guanzhong army southward, it will cost us countless amounts of money and food. If we just shake the defense of the imperial capital, we will lose more than we gain."

Cheng Yaojin glared and said: "Are we going to let Jiangnan rot, let the prince's consort die in battle at Niuzhuji, and make the heroes' souls hate and the loyal ministers cry blood?" (End of Chapter)

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