The reward given to Xu Xian is definitely out of line. It has never been done before even in the weird Five Dynasties, but a bunch of important ministers did not object. Zhao Kuangyin has already led his army to Huainan, so it is helpless to still grant such a reward.

Lift.

The assassination when he entered the city made Zhao Kuangyin no longer in the mood for the banquet. The ministers said goodbye in good taste. Zhao Pu and Zhao Guangyi soon turned back. Zhao Kuangyin looked at Zhao Pu and said: "Thanks to Mr. Zhao for preparing the imperial chariot in advance.

Otherwise, I would have been shot to death by now."

"The official is a real dragon and the emperor is blessed by God. A shameless little boy can't even hurt a hair on the official's head."

Zhao Guangyi said: "Don't worry, officials. I have already told Shi Shouxin to conduct a strict search in the capital. None of the assassins can escape. The people behind the scenes will be tortured."

"Stop searching. What will happen even if we know who instigated it? I don't want to go on a killing spree as soon as I ascend the throne. Zhang Qiong sent an order to Shouxin to tell him to evacuate the people." Zhao Kuangyin looked at Zhao Pu and Zhao Guangyi again, "You two

If you have nothing else to do, just step back."

Zhao Guangyi said: "I still have something to ask. Do the officials really allow Xu Xian to steal Huainan?"

Zhao Kuangyin shook his head helplessly, "I am helpless."

"All the tooth soldiers and miscellaneous soldiers in Huainan only add up to 60,000. Huainan's soldiers are not strong in combat and will never be able to defeat the 100,000 elite imperial guards. As long as your Majesty is determined, he will surely conquer Yangzhou. He must not attack Xu

Envy tolerates and supports adultery."

"I'm afraid I can't even cross the Huaihe River. I'm afraid Tingyi has forgotten that Xu Xian has thunder and weapons that can set the river on fire. If I want to attack Huainan, it will be a protracted war.

At the moment, people's hearts are not attached, and I don't know how many people are watching me secretly. Once I am frustrated in Huainan, Beijing may change. At this moment, it is better to stabilize people's hearts, and discuss the matter in Huainan later."

"In the official family, Xu Xian's foothold is not stable at this time. This is the best time to control him. Even if he takes ten times the effort to become a big man later, he may not be able to do it."

Zhao Pu also echoed: "Tingyi is right, officials must not let carbuncles become a problem."

Zhao Kuangyin grabbed the scalp on his forehead with both hands and said: "It's not that I don't understand the truth, but Xu Xian told me that if he was defeated, he would give the method of making Zhentian Lei to Li Jing, Qian Chu and Liu Jixing. I had nothing to do.

Do you have any better ideas?"

Zhao Pu and Zhao Guangyi looked at each other and said, "No wonder the officials allowed him to take charge of the land in Huainan and Hebei. Xu Xian's trick was too vicious. Since the officials didn't reward him after he ascended the throne, he was not in a hurry and probably had a plan in mind."

"He is like an inflated toad now. If anyone touches him, he will definitely get a burst of pus. It is better not to provoke him until the situation stabilizes in the future. I am tired and will go back to the harem to rest."

Seeing Zhao Kuangyin stand up, Zhao Pu quickly asked: "The official promised at Chenqiaoyi to return the new tea business to him, what should we do now?"

Zhao Kuangyin snorted coldly: "No, now he is content with the land in Huainan and Hebei. The private salt in Henghai must be strictly investigated, and the secret recipe of the winery must be dug out as soon as possible. The court will also open one, and it will never be given to him again."

Send money to raise soldiers."

After issuing a series of orders to cut off Xu Xian's financial path, Zhao Kuangyin finally felt a lot better and went to the harem to find Wang, whom he had not seen for many days.

Zhao Pu and Zhao Guangyi both left the martial arts hall with sad faces. Zhao Kuangyi couldn't help but speak first, "Mr. Zhao, what should we do? Xu Xian is very ambitious. If he is allowed to become powerful, will this country be mine in the future?"

It’s hard to talk about the Zhao family.”

"The officials are helpless, so what can I do?"

"Mr. Zhao is always full of clever plans. If you are so calm today, you must have a plan. Why don't you just tell me and I will find someone to implement it!"

"I knew I couldn't hide it from Ting Yi. In fact, this strategy doesn't require much effort. It only requires a message to Huainan."

Zhao Guangyi said: "Who do you want to pass it on to? Do you still have any manpower in Huainan? I do know that an old friend of my brother's in the past seems to be named Zhai Shouxun who is now working as a staff member in the Jiedushi Mansion in Huainan."

"What's the use of a staff? I have more than 30,000 troops in Huainan!"

Zhao Guangyi asked: "Where did so many people come from... Oh, could it be the 30,000 forbidden troops that Xu Xian took away."

"Hehe... Exactly! Xu Xian took away the 30,000 imperial troops and wanted to use them for his own use. If he can really conquer them, Xu Xian will help him. If he can't, it will be Xu Xian's trouble."

Zhao Guangyi slapped his thigh excitedly, "I think the latter option is more likely. The Central Plains soldiers cannot adapt to the Huainan climate and are homesick, so sooner or later there will be trouble."

"No, the 30,000 elite imperial troops are comparable to any powerful vassal. If there is a stalemate, Huainan's soldiers will not be able to stop it at all. All we have to do is go to Yangzhou to find a loyal general and give him a word, saying that if we can get rid of Xu Xian

Let him serve as a governor for a whole town."

"Sir, you are really comparable to Zhuge Wuhou. It would be best if you could get rid of Xu Xian so easily. But the official family..."

"Don't worry Tingyi. If this plan turns out to be what the officials want, don't worry he will blame you and me."

"Well, if that's the case, I'll go arrange it now!"

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"I'd like to thank Angel for a trip. Xu Lang will take Angel to the post house to rest!"

Seeing that the angel who announced the decree had left, Xu Lang immediately cursed: "My uncle is so stingy that he took a duke and sent his father away. The child must at least be made a king!"

Xu Xian said: "These honors are enough to support the occasion. As long as you have the land of Hebei and Huainan, you don't need to worry too much."

Zhai Shouxun immediately echoed: "The Taiwei is still young and has already won many honors before he was even thirty years old. It will only be a matter of time before he can go further. There is no need to rush in the office."

"That's it. Speaking of it, Mr. Zhai's contribution this time is not small. It is too unfair to be an aide beside Mr. Yangzhou. The governor of Yangzhou committed suicide when Mr. Zhai entered the city. Mr. Zhai has been in Yangzhou for many years and has great respect for Yangzhou's superiors.

We are very familiar with each other, so why not take over the position of governor of Yangzhou?"

"How dare Mr. Zhai take on such an important task because he has little talent and little knowledge? Moreover, such an important position as governor must be appointed by the imperial court."

"Mr. Zhai, didn't you hear the edict just now? The imperial court ordered me to take charge of Huainan and appoint the governor. It is my right to appoint the governor. I can go back to the Ministry of Personnel to fill my official position. Mr. Zhai will go to the Yamen today to take up his post. Official

The seal letter is ready for you."

Zhai Shouxun waved his hands repeatedly, "The lieutenant can't do it! Zhai is incompetent, so the lieutenant should choose the talents."

He is not a gentleman who is not greedy for fame. He betrayed Li Chongjin in the first place because he was a high-ranking official with a good salary. The reason why he refuses now is because he doesn't want to join Xu Xian's pirate ship.

If he can't see clearly what Xu Xian's plan is now, he can gouge his eyes out. Once he accepts Xu Xian's appointment, he won't be able to tell clearly anymore, and he can only follow Xu Xian's path to the dark side.

Xu Xian sighed: "I respect Mr. Zhai very much. Since you are unwilling to work for someone, just pack up and go back to Songzhou with your wife and children."

Zhai Shouxun was overjoyed, bowed deeply and thanked him: "Thank you very much, Lieutenant Commander, thank you very much..." He suddenly raised his head and asked, "Zhai's wife and children are in his hometown in Songzhou. Why did the Commander-in-Chief say that he wanted Zhai to go back with them?

"

"Mr. Zhai doesn't know something. Seeing that you have been away from home for a long time, I must miss my wife and children. I have sent someone to tell you secretly that your wife and children have been taken to Yangzhou, but I haven't told you yet."

When Zhai Shouxun heard this, his face suddenly turned pale, his lips trembled, and he fell to the ground and cried: "The Taiwei has thought so carefully about his subordinates. If I continue to live up to the Taiwei's kindness, I will be worse than a beast. I will go to the Yamen and take up my post."

Xu Xian laughed and helped him up, "With Mr. Zhai's help, I will be even more powerful!"

Zhai Shouxun wiped his tears with his sleeves, "It is Zhai's great fortune to serve the Taiwei." He said in his heart: "If I leave Yangzhou with my wife and children, I'm afraid I will really have to go back to my hometown.

"

When Zhai Shouxun left, Xu Lang couldn't help but cursed: "This guy doesn't know how to be commended and even betrayed his master and surrendered to the enemy. Why should my father use him?"

Han Wei said: "There is really no one available for the Taiwei. How much ability this person has has to be used first. Although he betrayed Li Chongjin, he knew in his heart that the Taiwei would not really trust him. As long as he is not fooled by lard, I'm sorry.

He doesn't dare to betray the Taiwei..."

Before Han Wei finished speaking, he heard a loud noise outside the mansion door, and Jiubao shouted loudly: "The captain is handling official business, you can't go in until I'm summoned."

"The Taiwei is not the emperor. There are so many rules when we meet. If you don't get out of the way, don't blame me for drawing the sword."

"Then don't blame me for being rude!"

Then there was a sound of drawing swords, and Xu Xian ordered Xu Lang, "Ask Jiubao to let them in!"

Xu Lang arrived outside the door, and soon he led a dozen generals in helmets and armors in. The dozen people entered the lobby and congratulated each other: "Congratulations on your promotion to Lieutenant Commander!"

Xu Xian laughed and said, "I knew you were coming. I had already prepared a banquet. Xu Lang was so dumbfounded that he didn't wait for the drinks and food to be served. Someone wants to celebrate with all the brothers."

A leading general said, "If you are promoted to a high-ranking officer, you can't just dismiss us with just a drink. At least each of us must be rewarded with two hundred guan!"

Another general laughed and said: "Zhang Yuhou and Lieutenant Xu have always been generous to their brothers. Two hundred guan is too little. It should be 500 guan anyway."

…

A dozen or so people sang and tossed several top hats to Xu Xian, and the reward amounted to a thousand guan during the fart conference. They all looked at Xu Xian eagerly and waited for him to hand out the money.

These generals are not from the Red Scarf Capital. They are all generals of the Forbidden Army. They were deceived by Xu Xian into coming to Yangzhou. They were neither asked to fight nor to attack the city. When they arrived in Yangzhou, they had delicious food and drinks.

After receiving the reward, they were living happily in the colorful world of Yangzhou. They were detained in the camp half a month ago before they could cause trouble. Even if they had no place to spend money, it would not prevent them from continuing to beg for money all day long.

Xu Lang cursed: "You people don't have much merit, but you beg for money all day long. Even if you have a mountain of gold and silver, it won't be enough for you."

A general said: "Where did this flower come from in the yamen? Isn't it hard work for us to come all the way from Kaifeng to Yangzhou? Isn't it bitter to leave our hometown and say goodbye to our wives and children? We guard the military camp every day to prevent the misfortunes of our men."

It’s not a credit, since the government office doesn’t like us, let’s go back to Tokyo.”

Xu Xian scolded: "Zhang Qinggui, you are very old. You are as knowledgeable as a little kid and you are not afraid of people's jokes. Ask around and find out if I have ever treated my brothers badly. Even if the money is excrement in the pit, I can't make it for a day.

How many times in the hut!"

The generals laughed loudly after hearing this, and Zhang Qinggui said: "What the Lieutenant said is that we don't have to ask the Duke for money. There are so many brothers under us who want to appease him without money. We are also in a very difficult situation. We still hope that the Duke

Be considerate."

"I don't have enough money. Let's spend five hundred guan each."

Zhang Qinggui said: "Five hundred guan is a lot. It will take a while. We can't make it too difficult for the captain."

All the generals agreed, and Zhang Qinggui added: "The lieutenant still has official duties, so we won't bother him. It won't be too late to drink some other time."

"Well, if there is any inconvenience in the camp, just come to someone, and Xu Lang will take them to the treasury to collect the money!"

After everyone left, Jiubao spat heavily, "Five million per person, these twelve people are six thousand guan. Even if the captain can really pull out the gold bars, it won't be enough for them to ask for it."

"Bah! You can't use a nicer analogy!" Xu Xian returned to the case and sighed: "How can I be willing to give them money like this? It's just something I can't help. Just give me three months to take over Huainan."
To be continued...