Chapter 19: Thousands of clues A series of orders were issued in rapid succession without consulting anyone or giving anyone a chance to discuss it.
When Du Zundao, Luo Wensu and others finally felt that something was not right about the situation, all the generals had already taken the command arrows from Liu Futong and turned around to prepare their troops.
"While Liu is away on an expedition, Young Master, please ask Prime Minister Du to take care of you."
Liu Futong smiled at Du Zundao, with a hint of pleasure in his voice.
Don't you want to take advantage of the young master's mother-son power to compete with me?
Then I will help you and create more opportunities for you.
Without my instructions, can you touch the soldiers of Yingzhou Red Scarf?
"That's natural.
This is Du's responsibility."
Du Zundao's face looked as if someone had slapped him over twenty times, turning red and purple.
Liu Futong demonstrated to him and Han Lin'er and his son through practical actions.
Du Zundao saw this very clearly.
But he had no way to counter the opponent.
There was even a sense of inexplicable fear in his heart.
Tell him not to push Liu Futong into a hurry, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.
"Then Prime Minister Du should go back and make some preparations first.
I have a lot to do, so I won't leave Prime Minister Du alone."
Liu Futong yawned lightly and waved to see the guests off.
"Du said goodbye," Du Zundao said with hatred and fear, gritting his teeth and holding his hand.
Then he turned around and left in despair together with Luo Wensu, Cui De and others.
This time he suffered a heavy blow, until he returned to his Prime Minister Zuo's Mansion, closed the door, and placed trusted guards everywhere.
Everyone finally found a sense of security in their hearts.
They gritted their teeth and cursed, "Damn this old thief, you betrayed the teachings and failed the leader's support.
We and him are inseparable."
"Sooner or later, we have to settle this account with him so that the brothers in the church can see the ugly face of the old thief."
"Prime Du, we can't just endure it.
If we continue to endure it, the old thief will definitely take advantage of it, and the young master will be completely disappointed with us."
"Prime Minister Du, give me an order.
Even if your body is shattered to pieces, we will accept it."
"Du Xiang, Du Xiang, please say something.
Du Xiang" "Shut up!"
Du Zundao's heart became angry when he heard this, and he shouted sharply.
"If it's useless, just say a few words.
All the troops and horses in our hands add up to less than 10,000 people.
There are huge gaps in armor and weapons, and there is not a single cannon.
If you want to eradicate the traitors for the young master, what can you use to eradicate them?
If you don't get slapped down by someone named Liu, it's a waste of money."
The words and sentences all hit the key points.
Everyone's faces turned pale and their eyes wandered.
Indeed, the biggest problem right now is that no one here has the strength to compete with Liu Futong.
The support of Han Lin'er, mother and son is only moral, and cannot be kept in the dark.
If Liu Futong is cornered and doesn't even recognize Han Lin'er as his young master, what awaits everyone is a dead end.
"Then, let me wait, let's forget it, young master.
How should we explain the matter to the queen and the young master?"
After a full quarter of an hour of silence, Luo Wensu, the political advisor, finally plucked up the courage again and murmured to ask.
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Everyone doesn't know what Han Lin'er's character is.
After all, he is still young and is in the learning and exploring stage of everything.
But Han Lin'er's mother, Yang, was by no means an easy woman.
If they find that their ability and strength are not even half of what they boasted about before, they may immediately change their stance.
"Empress Yang, don't rush to explain."
Du Zundao frowned and responded thoughtfully.
"After what happened today, the old man will definitely be alert and will not allow outside news to enter Yanfu Palace like before.
And we just took advantage of the old man's disrespect for Empress Yang to obscure today's events.
General Cui, you were not ordered to practice Rong Palace, just bring some confidants in, and try to prevent others from getting close to Young Master and Queen Yang.
General Li, you should mobilize good hands as soon as possible and train an elite force so that Queen Yang and Young Master can directly command.
There are too many people, five hundred is enough.”
"Yes."
Cui De and Li Wu both raised their hands and accepted the order, but their eyes were filled with suspicion.
They both understood every word Du Zundao said just now.
But these methods are either cutting out the flesh to mend the sores, or water from afar cannot quench thirst nearby.
There was no move that could immediately save the situation, or even pose a substantial threat to Liu Futong.
"Luo Shenzheng, in the past few days, you will work with me to write books for the young master and give them to other red scarf heroes.
Ask them to send people to watch the King of Song's enthronement."
Knowing that everyone was a little disappointed with him, Du Zundao took a deep breath. , added with a sneer , "This is a major matter assigned by Prime Minister You, and we must do it well.
Whether it is Zhao Junyong, Peng Da, or Ni Wenjun, Peng Heshang, Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba, we must send it.
Don't let people think, The young master has neglected the hero."
"Yes."
Luo Wensu was stunned for a moment, then leaned down and responded loudly.
"Left Prime Minister" Cui De, Li Wu and other soldiers also vaguely felt that something was wrong, frowning and looking at each other.
Soon, they all laughed, their faces chopping with knives and axes full of cruelty.
Zhao Junyong and Peng Da both served as commander-in-chief of the Red Scarf Army.
However, after the defeat last year, the two of them became homeless dogs who depended on others.
The troops under his command have not been replenished for a long time.
The former territory was also transferred to Zhu Chongjiu by Sesame Li as the deputy commander of the Red Scarf Army before his death, and it has nothing to do with them anymore.
Ni Wenjun and Monk Peng were Xu Shouhui's right-hand men.
It's just that now Monk Peng is isolated in the Chizhou area by the Yuan army and has no time to take into account the internal operations of the Tianwan Dynasty.
As for Ni Wenjun, it is said that he has slowly eclipsed Xu Shouhui, and all major military and political affairs are decided by his words.
As for Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba, they were local powerful factions who had received help from the Huai'an Army, but were overtly and secretly preparing to part ways with the Huai'an Army.
It is said that the future is unlimited.
The above-mentioned people have one common characteristic, that is, in addition to their status in their own faction, they also hold an official position assigned by Liu Futong.
Although some people have never announced their acceptance, at least from the Yingzhou Red Scarf side, they belong to the Red Scarf generals and should be dispatched by Liu Futong, the right prime minister and military marshal.
It is foreseeable that after these letters are sent out, what kind of storm will be stirred up, and some people will even immediately turn around and meet the Yingzhou Red Scarf soldiers.
And the people they hate are definitely not Du Zundao and Luo Wensu who were ordered to repair books, let alone Han Lin'er who just debuted.
They will only point the finger at Liu Futong, leaving the latter unable to defend himself.
He may even be forced to devalue himself in order to explain.
What happened in the next half month was just as Du Zundao expected.
After receiving the letter, Xu Shouhui was the first to jump up and cursed Liu Futong as despicable.
An orphan was found from nowhere and appeared as a descendant of Han Shantong, holding the emperor hostage to order the princes.
He vowed to lead troops into Bianliang immediately to see whose bastard the fake Han Liner was.
"Your Majesty just ignores them.
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If they continue to toss like this, the Yingzhou Red Scarf will toss themselves to pieces sooner or later.
At that time, the minister will just send his troops north to clean up the house for Han Shantong."
Ni Wenjun, the left prime minister of the Tianwan Empire , but was far calmer than Xu Shouhui, smiled, took out the letter for himself, and tore it into pieces in front of Xu Shouhui.
"Of course what Zuo Xiang said makes sense, but I'm afraid that others will be deceived.
After all, the soldiers and horses of our Tianwan Empire are now scattered in various places, and there is no smooth communication between them."
After Xu Shouhui proclaimed himself emperor, Obsessed with the great cause of creating an heir to the empire.
His ambition seemed to have been worn away a long time ago.
Hearing that Ni Wenjun had no plans to send troops, he immediately changed his mind.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry too much about this.
With Prime Minister Peng's knowledge and bearing, he will never be deceived by Liu Futong's little tricks."
Ni Wenjun thought for a while and confidently assured his colleagues.
He and Monk Peng have fought side by side for many years.
Although they have less contact recently, they have always treated each other with sincerity.
No matter what the outside world said, Monk Peng never doubted that he was planning to usurp the throne.
And he never believed that Monk Peng was preparing to set up his own business outside and would fight back against the Tianwan Empire in the future.
"This" Xu Shouhui was still hesitant, but looking at Ni Wenjun's face, he quietly put away his doubts.
Ni on the left and Peng on the right have joined forces to carve up all the power of the DPRK and China.
If he, the emperor, dares to make any delaying move, I'm afraid it won't be long before someone else takes over the chair.
Therefore, before the third force rises, it is better for him to continue to be confused.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will send someone to deliver a message to Prime Minister Peng.
Let's hear what he means."
Ni Wenjun had no idea that his actions just now had offended Xu Shouhui, but he still promised confidently.
He was a straightforward person.
When he came to court, he immediately wrote a letter and sent someone to take a fast boat and risk his life to deliver it to Monk Peng.
Before that, Monk Peng had already replied to Yingzhou.
Not only did he refuse the invitation of "Liu Futong" to attend the ceremony, but he also replied with earnest advice: "Peng is the prime minister of the Tianwan Dynasty.
He only knows that the most important thing at the moment is to die while he is free and revive the reputation of the Red Scarf.
Rather than closing the door behind closed doors.
Comes from conflict" "Prime Minister, please do not take it lightly.
This matter may still be a bit troublesome."
Monk Peng's favorite general, former military governor Chen Youliang, stepped forward and whispered.
"Yeah."
Hearing this, Monk Peng was slightly startled.
He glanced at the latter and ordered in a low voice, "Speak more clearly.
Don't say half the words and leave the other half.
What is the trouble?
Could it be that Ni Xiang has been fooled by others?"
"Of course the trouble is not with Ni Xiang."
Chen Youliang bowed and responded in a very low voice, "Ni Xiang has a long-term vision.
With him here, no one in our Tianwan Dynasty will pick up Liu Futong's troubles.
But over there, but I’m afraid it’s a bit difficult.”
As he spoke, he gestured with his fingers to the northeast, with a hint of anxiety on his face, "Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba are worried that they have no chance to completely escape Huaiyang's control.
Now Liu Futong ranks them with Zhu Chongjiu."
Inviting to Bianliang to watch the ceremony is like giving a pillow in a dream.”
"Hiss!"
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Monk Peng's expression immediately changed and he took in a breath of air.
The reason why he was able to regain his footing after successive defeats last year was because Zhao Pusheng, Chen Youliang and others went to Yangzhou as envoys and successfully reached an agreement with the Huai'an army to exchange grain and grass for firearms.
To a certain extent, Zhu Chongjiu was a kind helper to him.
With Zhu Chongjiu's presence, most of the Mongolian and Yuan troops along the Yangtze River were firmly attracted to their respective defense zones.
No one dares to leave his nest easily and come to trouble him And if Zhu Chongba and Zhang Shicheng were deceived, Zhu Chongjiu would probably be forced to clean up the family first.
After all, Liu Futong used very similar methods to divide him and Sesame Li.
The relationship between Zhu Chongjiu and these two people is far less than the relationship between Zhima Li and him back then, when they could trust each other without reservation.
"Otherwise, I will take the navy to the north bank for a few laps to remind Zhu Chongba."
While he was depressed, he heard Chen Youliang suggest in a low voice, This is the real purpose of the latter, not to fight against Huaiyang for no reason.
Instead, he wanted to take this opportunity to give Zhu Chongba, who was only a river away from him, a hard blow.
Of course, it would be better if we could take the opportunity to seize a few cities on the north shore.
He will have more opportunities to show his ambitions "Hiss" He didn't know whether he had guessed Chen Youliang's true intention.
Monk Peng continued to gasp.
From a military strategy perspective, this is a good choice.
Since Zhu Chongba was attracted by Liu Futong, he betrayed Huaiyang.
It would be impossible for the Huai'an army to stand up for Zhu Chongba again.
And he could just hit Anqing and kill it in its infancy.
On the one hand, it repays Zhu Chongjiu's help in times of need last year, and on the other hand, it can also reconnect the territory of Tianwan Empire into one piece.
"I dare not agree with Brother Chen."
However, before Monk Peng could figure out what to do, Zhao Pusheng's burly body flashed through the door, and he stood solemnly and held his hands in front of him, "Prime Minister, think twice, this matter is absolutely ambiguous.
Not to mention Na Zhu Chongba may not be as short-sighted as Brother Chen thought.
Even if he did accept Liu Futong's invitation, it would not be in any way inconsistent with the agreement with Gaoyou that year.
And if our army rashly leads troops to Jiangbei, it may cause trouble with Huaiyang.
Immediately turn against each other" "What?"
Monk Peng was confused and frowned.
Chen Youliang was also shocked, his eyes twitching in his sockets.
"At the end of the year before last, I was ordered to go to Yangzhou as an envoy, and last year I escorted grain and grass to be delivered there many times.
So I have a certain understanding of things over there."
Zhao Pusheng grinned and added with a wry smile.
"Could the Prime Minister think that General Manager Zhu doesn't want to fight Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba?
It's not that he doesn't want to, but he can't.
When he was weak, he made a pact with the heroes in Gaoyou with the support of Sesame Li.
The first one is yes , the Tartars have not retreated, and the heroes are not allowed to attack each other.
Although Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba failed him, they knew how to restrain their troops and cherish the people, so he himself was restrained by Gaoyou's agreement and could not go back on his word."
"This" Monk Peng and Chen Youliang suddenly realized, and they laughed bitterly along with him.
What does it mean to be trapped in a cocoon?
This is what Zhu Chongjiu was like back then.
I'm afraid he never imagined that his strength would rise to the top of the world's heroes in the blink of an eye.
As for his Gaoyou appointment, the shortest term was still five years.
In other words, no matter how hard Zhang Shicheng and Zhu Chongba fought in the next three and a half years, as long as they did not take the initiative to attack the Huai'an army, he would not be able to find an excuse to eliminate them.
Otherwise, he would have committed the first clause of the Gaoyou Agreement, and then be "attacked by all the heroes in the world":