Chapter 740 Two Imperial Edicts
The Frost Spirits are not afraid of the wind, snow and cold. They can march in the wind and snow without restraint and even hide themselves in snowdrifts.
In comparison, both the northern barbarians and the Tang people were extremely unable to adapt to the cold.
It is too difficult to ambush the Frost Spirits in the snow and wind.
"Brother, snowy weather is indeed not suitable for us to fight, but the Frost Spirits are not affected at all."
Yan Jing learned a lot about the Frost Spirit people from Kunlun Village. His understanding on this point was rarely the same as Tuoba Aofeng's.
"Even if we want to ambush the Frost Spirits, we have to find another time, preferably summer!"
"Third brother, you are wrong!"
Old Master Xu shook his head. "Everyone thinks we can't set an ambush in the snow. I think the Frost Spirits think so too."
“So, this is our chance!”
"As for waiting until summer to start a war with the Frost Spirits? Third Brother, do you think the Frost Spirits will still come when the weather gets warmer?"
The Frost Spirits are not fools either.
How could they continue to come here when the weather gets hot, knowing that they are not used to the hot weather?
"yes!"
Yan Jing raised his hand and scratched his head, "I am confused!"
They all knew that heat could restrain the Frost Spirits, so how could the Frost Spirits not know that? Under such circumstances, unless they had no other choice, how could the Frost Spirits choose to start a war at such a time of year?
Therefore, under normal circumstances, even if the Frost Spirits want to go to war, they will only choose the cold winter.
"Spread the word and let everyone work together to find a solution!"
"Pull your brains together! Anyone who can come up with a way to ambush the Frost Spirits in this snowy weather will be rewarded with a million gold and be granted a title!"
As for being granted a title, Mr. Xu is undoubtedly not qualified.
But now the Tang Dynasty is in chaos. The local noble families and the imperial court are already at odds with each other. In some places, the only thing missing is to raise a flag.
If the Human Kingdom of Jieyundao had not been defeated so quickly, if a few more days had passed, the Tang Dynasty would definitely have become very prosperous.
But here, in Longcheng, no one doubted what Mr. Xu said.
Confer a title!
Mr. Xu doesn't have the ability, but after he submits a memorial to the court, there is a 99% chance that it will be accomplished.
No one doubts this.
But under such circumstances, the imperial edict from the court arrived in Longcheng.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict, accompanied by the imperial guards, entered Longcheng in a show of force and read out the imperial edict issued by the Grand Princess to deprive Old Master Xu of his title.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict was probably a fool. After reading the imperial edict, he looked at Old Master Xu arrogantly and said, "Xu Huaiyi, why don't you accept the edict?"
"Marquis Wucheng accepts the order!"
Before Mr. Xu could say anything, a voice came from outside asking him to take orders.
Compared with the mighty eunuchs who came to deliver the imperial edict, the people who delivered the subsequent imperial edict were quite few.
There were five people in total, a middle-aged man who delivered the imperial edict and four guards.
"The current emperor has issued a secret decree. Marquis Wucheng, please ask your attendants to leave!"
The person who came later came closer, held up the bright yellow imperial edict, and asked Mr. Xu to clear the area.
Old Master Xu smiled slightly and said, "This angel, this angel is also here to deliver an imperial decree. There was just one decree to strip me of my title. Your second imperial decree..."
"Marquis Wucheng, His Majesty has never thought of stripping you and Earl Yongwu of your titles!"
"The reason behind this will become clear once you have read this secret instruction!"
After hearing what Mr. Xu said, the middle-aged man didn't care whether to dismiss his attendants or not, and hurriedly handed the imperial edict to Mr. Xu.
This second imperial edict was more of a letter asking for help from the little emperor than an imperial edict.
"Clear the emperor's side!"
After reading the little emperor's letter, Mr. Xu's expression looked a little strange.
He did hate the eldest princess for killing his own mother, but Old Master Xu also had no good feelings towards the imperial court, or more precisely, towards the royal family of Li Tang.
If it weren't for the connivance of the Li Tang royal family, how could the Jieyun Dao have never been wiped out?
Without the connivance of the royal family, how could the eldest princess do such a thing?
Of course, in the eyes of some people, the young emperor should be innocent in these matters. But since the young emperor inherited the throne of Li Tang, he is not innocent.
"Marquis Wucheng, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager have both said that only you can turn the tide."
"You are the blood of King Taiping. The blood of King Taiping shares weal and woe with the Tang Dynasty royal family!"
"The Grand Princess is doing evil and persecuting loyal people. She needs loyal men like you to serve the country!"
The man who came was He Chuo, the uncle of the young emperor and the brother of Empress He, the current empress dowager.
However, this man was not highly regarded in the Duke of Li's mansion. After all, he was a concubine's son. He and the legitimate Empress He, despite being born of the same father, had never spoken to each other.
But in this matter, he is the most suitable person to convey the order.
Because his other brothers were all under the surveillance of the Imperial City Bureau.
The Grand Princess controlled the government and treated the young emperor as a puppet. How could she not strengthen her surveillance of the Duke of Li's Mansion? After all, the Duke of Li's Mansion was Empress He's natal family.
"Marquis Wucheng, I am leaving the capital this time, and the news cannot be concealed for too long."
"Please dispatch your troops as soon as possible to purge the emperor's court and set things right!"
"If this continues for too long, I'm afraid something bad might happen to His Majesty and the Empress Dowager!"
He Chuo looked at Mr. Xu and spoke urgently.
"Master He, I'm sorry to disappoint you!"
Old Master Xu sighed, "I am too busy to handle everything right now."
"The Frost Spirits from the frigid Far North are moving south. They are a brutal race that preys on humans. If I leave with my troops, they will be able to march straight in. By then, the Tang Empire will be overthrown at any moment!"
Lead troops to the capital to purge the court?
Don't even think about it.
To Old Master Xu, whether the young emperor or the eldest princess, they were both his future enemies. Since that was the case, then, let them fight each other.
The young emperor had no bargaining chips in his hand, and was doomed to lose the battle with the eldest princess.
But even so, as long as the old man holds the little emperor's secret order in his hand, then no matter when, as long as the old man wants, he can raise the banner and go to Beijing to purge the emperor's side.
Speaking of which, the little emperor's secret order really helped him a lot.
Moreover, from this moment on, he could openly disobey any decree from the capital, because that might be an order of disorder.
When He Chuo heard Mr. Xu's answer, he was completely dumbfounded.
"No, Marquis Wucheng, if you don't hurry to the capital to purge the emperor's court, once the news leaks to the emperor, your situation will only become more difficult than it is now."
(End of this chapter)
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