Chapter 488 Xuanwei General Cao Zeng
Prince Huai frowned and thought: Could it be that God is really protecting the Luo family?
But if you tell this reason to others, someone has to believe it.
So Prince Huai decided to go into battle himself.
Just the night before the departure, Prince Huai, who was always strong, fainted.
When the news reached the capital, Emperor Jiancheng happened to be awake. He almost vomited blood after hearing this.
Even Prince Huai doesn't take him seriously, how hateful!
Emperor Jiancheng, who was already in an unstable mood, ordered Duke Xu to send troops to encircle Youzhou immediately that day.
How can I allow others to snore beside my bed?
Duke Xu: ...
Your Majesty, is he not sick and stupid?
"Your Majesty... Pirates are rampant in the southeast, Jizhou is also under attack from the Xiongnu, and I heard that Yue is also eyeing us covetously. Southern Xia is already surrounded by enemies on all sides. It is really not appropriate to start another war."
Duke Xu persuaded carefully.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jiancheng threw a vase over, and the broken porcelain pieces scratched his cheek, leaving blood on Duke Xu's face.
But he didn't dare to move, because he knew in his heart that His Majesty was angry.
But even though he knew His Majesty was angry, he still had to speak.
It would be fatal if you just walked away and left your grandson a country full of sorrow and holes.
"Duke Xu, do you even dare to disobey my orders?"
Emperor Jiancheng had a headache, and the palace maid behind him hurried forward to massage him. She accidentally used too much force and pulled out a strand of hair.
He was kicked aside.
"Get out! Drag him down and chop him off!" Emperor Jiancheng was furious.
Cao Sipei had no choice but to do it himself. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw His Majesty's forehead gradually relax.
"I dare not!" Duke Xu also kowtowed and apologized. "However, Your Majesty, please think twice. There are turmoil in the three regions of Southern Xia right now, and the army's losses are increasing dramatically every day. If we go to war with Youzhou again, it will really be..."
Not a wise move.
He didn't dare say the rest.
"Do you really need to remind me of this trivial matter?" Emperor Jiancheng snorted coldly. "When the Luo family was in power, they were always at war with the three families. Is Duke Xu no longer capable of handling this?"
Duke Xu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately replied, "I have no such intention. I will do my utmost to ensure Your Majesty takes control of Youzhou!"
After leaving the imperial study, Duke Xu's clothes on the back were soaked.
Fortunately, Your Majesty did not dismiss him from his post in the end.
Forget it, grandchildren are nothing, I should save myself first.
Otherwise, if I don't live to see my grandson ascend the throne, wouldn't that mean I'm doing good for others?
On the day when Prince Huai learned that Emperor Jiancheng was preparing to send troops to conquer Youzhou, he almost vomited blood.
This... is crazy.
Wasn't it because he was not feeling well that he failed to escort the person back to Beijing in time?
As for taking action against the entire Youzhou?
What's more, almost all the people in Youzhou are now rushing to Guancheng. The soil there is fertile and the water resources are abundant. Even if it doesn't rain, crops can still be planted.
Even if it's not much, I can still work and support myself.
In short, the people of Youzhou, who were originally forced into a state of having no way to survive, now almost all know that the living conditions of the people in Guancheng are not even as good as those in the provincial capital.
Upon hearing this, Prince Huai felt mixed emotions.
But now Emperor Jiancheng has intervened again. He is really like an old man who is tired of living and wants to hang himself.
Just wait, the Luo family will definitely not give up.
But damn it, I'm stuck in the middle. What's going on?
General Xuanwei was warmly received on the first day he arrived in Youzhou City.
"Your Highness, let's not drink any more," General Xuanwei said bluntly. "I've been ordered here to apprehend the Luo family for defying your orders. Why don't we discuss our strategy in the study tonight?"
Prince Huai cursed his father in his heart.
You said you left so early and didn't even teach your son well.
If we send such a young man now and something goes wrong, he will have to clean up the mess.
“No rush…”
As soon as he finished speaking, General Xuanwei's face darkened and he said, "This is a matter of utmost urgency. Your Majesty, please help us. I will certainly speak well of you to His Majesty in the future."
grass!
Do I need your nice words?
Prince Huai was unhappy. It was really frustrating for him to be a vassal king.
"General Xuanwei, the population of Guancheng is huge now, so we need to make long-term plans. It's getting late today, so why don't we discuss it tomorrow..."
General Xuanwei had been traveling all the time and was indeed very tired, but he still refused to agree. He was still stubborn and insisted on discussing how to get the Luo family out of the city tonight.
Prince Huai was speechless and compromised.
The two talked until midnight, and he finally dozed off because he was so sleepy. He could still vaguely hear the other person mumbling something from time to time.
In the end, Prince Huai didn't even know when he fell asleep.
When I woke up the next day, it was bright daylight.
He suddenly got up, dressed, and pushed the door open. "Where's General Xuanwei?"
The housekeeper whispered, "He left early in the morning, brought a few officers and soldiers with him, and didn't even let us follow him!"
Prince Huai paused and breathed rapidly.
Oh no, is he really going to find out what’s going on?
He immediately turned around and went to the courtyard where General Xuanwei was settled, and found that there was no one there except the cleaning staff of the mansion.
Damn, I’m not really going to Guancheng.
Recalling last night's stubborn Xuanwei who refused to believe in evil, he said that the Luo family has no money and no connections now, so what can they use to fight against His Majesty?
He can bring the person back by himself!
Prince Huai felt a black screen in front of his eyes and felt like dizzy.
Don’t you think about it, they can occupy the city and remain safe and sound until now, is it just because they are poor?
What a simple-minded, strong-limbed donkey!
Prince Huai immediately sent people to look for him, but until dark, no trace of General Xuanwei was found.
Well, there is no need to think about it now, he must be going to Guancheng!
I had just arrived at Guancheng and thought it was too dark to get into the city, but I didn't expect the streets in the city to be full of lanterns.
People are busy doing business.
This kind of scenery is not much different from the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival in Beijing.
General Xuanwei was confused, but he still remembered the important business, so he went straight to the residence of Magistrate Wang.
"puff--"
Magistrate Wang spat out a mouthful of tea, coughed continuously, and looked at the housekeeper and asked, "Who did you say is here?"
"Master, the man who came here claims to be General Xuanwei and is from the capital."
Magistrate Wang was speechless and looked up at the sky.
The couple was right.
More than a month ago.
Wang family residence, study.
Luo Tingshan remained silent, while Zhu Mingqing said, "I believe it won't be long before the capital sends a general. If he comes alone, Prefect Wang can simply detain him."
At this time, Prefect Wang warmly entertained General Xuanwei Cao Zeng.
Cao Zeng was nearly fifty years old at this time, but he looked ten years younger than the prefect Wang, who was of similar age.
"I have never heard of anyone coming to Guancheng recently. May I ask, General Xuanwei, are you coming to Guancheng alone?" Prefect Wang probed.
Cao Zeng nodded: "He also brought two close bodyguards with him, and they are now staying at the inn."
Prefect Wang raised his lips slightly and said, "What are you waiting for? I will send someone to fetch them both right away. We will meet them at my humble abode, Luo's, today. How do you think?"
Cao Zengzi responded without hesitation: "Sorry to bother Prefect Wang."
"Well, why are you being so polite to me?"
Sooner or later we will be a family anyway.
But Cao Zeng was very confused after hearing this, thinking that Magistrate Wang was just being hospitable.
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