Warrior in Turbulent Han Dynasty

In front of the hall, generals are rushing over to the Si Ya Office, but Zhang Yongde is no longer here.

Zhao Kuangyin with a black face sat down in the lobby for a while, his heart was full of anger and sadness, and a feeling of being betrayed surged up. Four years ago, Zhang Yongde transferred Zhao Kuangyin from Kaifeng Fumazhi to the Forbidden Army. During the Battle of Gaoping, he trusted each other and fought the enemy side by side.

But at this critical moment, when Zhang Yongde was most needed, he was gone! Both Zhang Yongde and the commander of the left chamber went to the Konghe Army barracks together, saying that they wanted to send someone to the palace to ask what happened? What more to ask now! What did he do in such a hurry to leave the Si Ya Office in front of the hall and hide in the Crane Control Army barracks?

Sure enough, the catastrophe is imminent and they fly separately! Zhang Yongde must be aware of the danger, and he is not willing to take risks in adversity at all, so it is the best plan... Zhao Kuangyin said in his heart: In vain, I treat you as a brother, and I usually respect you. Is this how you play tricks and fight with me?

At this moment, Zhao Pu and Shi Shouxin came outside the lobby with a group of generals. Zhao Kuangyin got up and left the lobby before he could figure out where to go. Zhao Pu saw him, and hurriedly followed him. The two walked to the signing room at the back of the lobby. Zhao Pu closed the door and asked quickly, "Where's Zhang Yongde?"

"Run away." Zhao Kuangyin said bluntly, put the package in his hand on the case and pushed it away, "Put this thing away for me, it's useless."

Zhao Pu's face was dark, and he was also frowning.

Kuang Yin said again: "We also have to leave the Dianqian Division as soon as possible. It is possible that the 'rebel army' has already entered the imperial city."

"Dozens of generals have come here, or...my lord might just ascend the throne and become emperor here!" Zhao Pu showed a frantic look, "I'll ask Shi Shouxin and others to help, and I'll put the yellow robe on my lord in a while, and most of the others will be coerced into obeying me!"

Kuang Yin's mouth twitched when he heard this. In this world where military generals replaced the imperial power for five consecutive dynasties, there are examples of experience and examples to be found. Zhao Kuangyin was already the number two military general of the Zhou Dynasty two years ago, and there was only Zhang Yongde on top (Li Chongjin would have no chance in Waizhen)...Under such circumstances, Zhao Kuangyin never thought that the huge temptation was impossible. But there are some things that seem close at hand, but are actually out of reach.

"What's the use?" Kuang Yin shook his head and said.

Zhao Pu said anxiously: "Then, these generals who came, tell them to go back to the camp and gather troops!"

Kuangyin didn't care about being sentimental, and after a moment of pondering, he said, "Immediately send someone to the west side of the imperial city to have a look. The road to the south is not easy to pass through, so take a detour from the north of the imperial city. Be sure to check if the 'rebels' have entered the imperial city! Xihuamen is a relatively strong fortification in times of crisis, and a strong attack is also labor-intensive and time-consuming."

Zhao Pu clasped his fists and said, "I'll find someone right away."

Kuang Yin was still very rational and calm in times of crisis, and did not panic. He nodded and said, "You send my soldiers to look at the situation. When you get the news, tell them to report directly to the Central Army of the First Army in the left wing of the Iron Cavalry. I can't stay here anymore. I will go to Shi Shouxin, Wang Shenqi, and Han Chongyun now, and tell them to take the generals of the Iron Cavalry directly to the barracks to discuss matters. Except for the Iron Cavalry, other troops are even more difficult to order now."

"You must take things well." Kuang Yin pointed to the baggage that Zhao Pu was holding. This thing has really become a useless burden now.

Kuang Yin quickly made a judgment on the situation in front of him: Zhang Yongde took a step first, and naturally he would not be able to catch up to the left wing of the Crane Control Army to force him to take the position; the plan to support the emperor outside the imperial city and obtain the name of mobilizing the army is no longer feasible. (Zhao Kuangyin didn't dare to move a small number of soldiers and horses. The opponent sent out a large army; there were few people and no name order to incite|incite the morale of the army. It was useless at all. The key is to mobilize the army.)

It is completely unnecessary to proclaim yourself emperor. In this situation, proclaiming emperor is to actively become a living target for all the forbidden troops; since there is no Zhang Yongde, raising troops in the name of suppressing chaos is the best choice when there is no other way.

After he figured out these things, he was ready to face the reality. Then he walked out of the signing room with Zhao Pu.

At this moment, suddenly a general came up to him and clasped his fists and said, "General Zhao, Wang Pu has brought people to the government office."

Zhao Kuangyin was startled, and immediately asked, "How many people did you bring?"

"Dozens of riders." The general replied.

After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin secretly let out a little breath, and hurriedly called Zhao Pu to go out together. At this time, all the generals in the hall ran to the gate of the government office, and someone was talking loudly outside.

When I got outside the door, I saw dozens of cavalry guarding Wang Pu, the privy envoy, and several eunuchs in front. Wang Pu said loudly: "I brought the imperial decree and the military order of the Privy Council. Where is Zhang Yongde who was inspected in front of the palace?"

Someone yelled: "Zhang Du checked and went to control the left wing of the Crane Army."

"Commander Zhao Kuangyin in front of the palace, Marquis Shi Yanchao of Duyu, and commanders from all chambers, come out to listen to orders!" Wang Pu didn't seem to intend to enter the government office.

At this time, the crowd stepped aside, exposing Zhao Kuangyin from behind the crowd. Also, although Shi Yanchao was in the crowd, he was the tallest, a head or more than half a head taller than those around him, very conspicuous.

In this situation, Zhao Kuangyin had no choice but to bite the bullet and go forward and said: "Zhao is here."

The eunuch was about to go forward to proclaim the decree, but Wang Pu stopped the eunuch with his hand, and immediately rode forward and said: "The Privy Council ordered to reward the generals..." Then he read the list of promotion awards for the generals in front of the hall.

At this time Zhao Pu asked: "I heard that there are rebels attacking the imperial city. Have the rebels already occupied the imperial city? Who are these military orders for?"

Wang Pu calmly and loudly said: "Who told you that you are rebels! The officials personally agreed before the imperial collapse, and Yang Shiliang, the official's confidant, the old man and others were also present... The queen ordered to supervise the country, and the queen ordered to mobilize troops to strengthen the defense of the imperial city. The army entered the imperial city to act according to the order. How could it be a rebel army? If there is no queen's order and the Privy Council military orders, self-promotion is treason and rebellion!"

At this moment, Zhao Pu said loudly: "The soldiers and horses have all entered the imperial city. As long as the officials don't personally come to issue the decree, how do you know whether the imperial decree is the official's intention or not, and whether the queen is following the order to supervise the country? Maybe you have held the officials hostage by force and issued an edict!"

It sounds really reasonable, maybe that's the truth... But Wang Pu actually "hummed", handed the imperial decree, the Yi decree, and the Privy Council military order to an eunuch, and then walked away on his own. Simply ignore Zhao Pu, let alone argue with him.

Leaving Zhao Pu standing there, as if he had been punched in the air and was despised and abandoned by others, it was very embarrassing.

Seeing this, Zhao Kuangyin felt that Zhao Pu and Wang Pudou were far behind! It has the same effect as an ordinary civilian and a fierce general, and it can't even match half of the moves.

The privy envoy personally came to deliver the imperial decree and military order, suspecting that it was a fake? Now that the privy envoys can correct the order to help the queen, isn't it more proof that the queen has controlled the situation and power... What is the difference between fake and real?

The generals are already talking about it. A strange red light had already appeared on the faces of several people, they were those who had suddenly established knots.

Build festivals, festivals! After the Anshi Rebellion in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, Jiedu made the power and reputation of this name skyrocket. Until recently, it has been famous for two hundred years, but for those who are generals, a handsome name is a symbol of identity and status! Be polite when others speak!

Since the Zhou Dynasty, the power of the Jiedushi has been greatly weakened and restricted. Except for a few towns in Northwest, Hedong and Hebei, the other Jiedushi have no strength; especially the imperial army and Jiedushi, most of them belong to remote leaders who receive salaries, which are equivalent to the princes granted since the Tang Dynasty. What everyone wants is status, identity, and dignity!

It is not easy for those who build festivals, either have made real achievements, or have the accumulation of several generations. Now the festival will be established all at once, let alone the reliable channel of the imperial decree from the palace and the military order of the Privy Council, even if it is just a dream, everyone wants to stay in the dream for a while.

... Zhao Kuangyin was also stunned, and he couldn't help thinking: How long has it been since he heard the sound of horseshoes? Is there half an hour? Maybe, but definitely less than an hour.

It took only half an hour for the queen to move from dispatching troops to fully controlling the situation! Every step is exquisite and perfect, and every step is simple, direct and effective! Under the bold, violent and fast approach, it is full of delicate style.

Sweat dripped from Zhao Kuangyin's forehead, and he suddenly remembered the thunderous tactics of Emperor Chai Rong before and after the Battle of Gaoping; now this woman is not inferior to Chai Rong, and even more terrifying!

Even if Empress Fu was his mortal enemy, Zhao Kuangyin suddenly felt a sense of awe. He felt that his worst mistake was to be an enemy of Empress Fu!

But Zhao Kuangyin felt that his own strength was actually greater than that of Fu Hou's party, and he was still a little unwilling for a while. His mood was extremely complicated and chaotic in an instant.

The eunuchs outside still stayed there to recite the imperial decrees and edicts, and everyone seemed to be intoxicated by the benefits that were within reach and very tangible, and they were still listening there. Zhao Kuangyin didn't care about the eunuch's edict, and quickly left the gate of the government office, and hurriedly said to Zhao Pu: "There is no need to send people to investigate. Immediately gather my own soldiers to prepare horses, and leave the government office in front of the palace. Guo Shao's men must have captured the palace city, and forced all the ministers in the second palace of the imperial city to serve as the queen."

Zhao Kuangyin said to another entourage: "Go and call Shi Shouxin, Wang Shenqi, and Han Chongyun in."

Not long after, three people entered. Zhao Kuangyin said bluntly: "There are not many of us who are rewarded by the entire imperial army. How many brothers do you think the traitors will let go?"

Shi Shouxin and the others frowned and were speechless.

Zhao Kuangyin said: "Come with me, let's go to the station of the first army on the left side of the iron cavalry. In the barracks, they still dare not come for a while."

Zhang Yongde went directly to the military camp of the Control Crane Army, and Zhao Kuangyin followed his path, and felt that that kind of place was a slightly more stable place at the moment. Immediately, he took the general and his own soldiers and hurried out through the side door.