Chapter 125

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date="2020-11-30"

title="Chapter 125"

weight="107007"

series = ["I [Imperial] Am Not This Kind of Man"]

mode = "manual"

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The Qiluodian is still prosperous and exquisite. Compared with other palaces that have been closed for a long time, it is naturally alive. That's the atmosphere that people live in.

He entered the inner temple. There is no change in the structure, but the subtleties are indeed different from when I lived here.

The Cui family remembers being a famous school of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It has always been known for its literary talents, but it is a pity that he was born with poor health. After several generations, Cui Qian has abandoned literary martial arts.

Cui Qian seemed to like the luxurious and bright feeling, and the whole palace was cleared to be more spacious.

More than ten years have passed, and the attendants in the palace have changed a round, and no one presumably remembers the preferences of the Eighth Prince.

The sound of footsteps came, and the attendants behind him approached.

Chen Xuan quickly awoke from the short-term nostalgia. He turned his head, his eyes were calm, his original sad expression was gone.

The attendant stepped forward and bowed to report: "The emperor, Madam Zhen is here."

Chen Xuan nodded, and the attendant stepped back.

Exposed the slender figure behind him.

The woman bent down deeply.

Chen Xuan stepped forward quickly, and personally helped her up.

It was a beautiful face, like a peach blossom shrouded in mist and rain. It was charming and full of sorrow, which made any man unable to help but feel pity, and the Zhennan General Yuwen Che of Great Zhou was no exception.

Zhen Yuke was one of Yuwen Che's favorite concubines in the Southern Dynasty for more than ten years. In fact, it was Chen Xuan's pawn at Southern Defence General's Residence.

"Aunt Zhen has been working hard these years." Chen Xuan said sincerely.

Zhen Yuke had tears in his eyes: "In the past years, the imperial concubine and the empress had the grace of rebirth. The empress was martyred and died. The slave and maid wanted to follow her, but by chance, she left a crippled life. Maybe God didn't want to accept me. If you can serve your Majesty one or two times, then you will never be the last."

Zhen Yuke was originally a female officer of Concubine Zhang's cronies. She was adopted by the Zhang family since she was a child. She has studied martial arts and is loyal to Concubine Zhang. After Nanchen's death, she wanted to follow the lord, but when she was hanging, she was interrupted by the soldiers from the Northern Zhou Dynasty who rushed in. The rope fell off and she passed out into a coma.

Later, he became a captive and was dedicated to Yuwen Che because he was born beautifully.

Originally thinking that if he could take the opportunity to stab the demon who invaded Nanchen to death, he would not be in vain. Zhen Yuke survived the humiliation and survived. But after hearing the news that the eighth prince Chen Xuan had fled the capital and gained a foothold in the south, she changed her mind about assassination and began to plan for the future for her young master.

She was born beautiful and charming, knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and also proficient in martial arts. Under deliberate flattery, she soon became one of Yuwen Che's favorite concubines.

In the same situation as her, there are many Nanchen beauties, who are obviously born as ladies, but now they can only be reduced to a martial arts back house and become humble concubines. Such a cruel fate gap, of course, will make them angry and sad. As Zhennan General's side room, Zhen Yuke wandered in the back homes of these generals, matched bridges, gathered intelligence, and secretly conveyed news to Nanchen's remaining forces. Even in recent years, Yuwen Che has extensively searched for treasures and squeezed the family, and Zhen Yuke has contributed to the flames.

"Your Majesty... These years have been really hard." Looking at the children who grew up in front of them, Zhen Yuke felt uncomfortable for a while.

Even if Fengshen is handsome and beautiful, like a jade like a moon, he can't hide the haggardness and loss between his brows.

The joy and innocence of childhood, in this person, will never be seen again.

After a brief period of sadness, the two quickly calmed down. The ups and downs of years of adversity have allowed them to control their emotions as quickly as possible.

Under the pressure of the cruel situation, there really is not much time for sadness.

Chen Xuan knows that even though he successfully retakes Jianye City, the severe situation Nanchen is facing today has not improved much.

Du Kang led the remaining soldiers and horses and was stationed on the Mi State defense line. At the same time, there were 50,000 elite soldiers from the Shenbing Battalion. They belonged to the elite of the Great Zhou Army and have not moved lightly.

The large tracts of land to the east of Mi State were still under their control. They were originally the areas that were captured by the Great Zhou earlier. They were reclaimed into the Great Zhou territory earlier than Jianye. Therefore, the people and honorable people are used to the rule of Da Zhou. And because Mi State is relatively barren to the east, it has not been brutally squeezed by Southern Defence General's Residence in recent years, and the resistance is not as strong as around the capital.

The more elite Chinese army, and even the distant Northern army.

And there is Pei Ling's enemy in the Great Zhou Capital. The Nanchen battlefield was in a stalemate, and the southern army was almost repelled by Nanchen's soldiers. It was the Great Zhou court who dispatched Pei Ling from the northern border to lead the army to the south. In one fell swoop, he captured the Mi State defense line, and then marched westward with several big victories. After that, he conquered Jianye City in one fell swoop.

But by his side, there are not many bargaining chips available. Even that person left his side.

How to maintain the advantages that have been obtained and expand the results step by step. The next situation will only be more difficult than before.

"Now the people in the DPRK are still calm, and everyone is looking forward to the arrival of the emperor."

"Ha, I have been so oppressed by Southern Defence General's Residence these years, I naturally think of my old club." Chen Xuan chuckled. In front of familiar people, he is actually a person with a hearty personality.

"Deserve it!" Zhen Yuke snorted coldly, "Who made them both ends."

Nowadays, the nobles in Jianye City who can still maintain their prestige, all took refuge in time and surrendered to Dazhou. So there is black history on top of the head. Those who were truly loyal to the Nanchen court, many died in battle, and even their families, such as the Bai family.

Of course, these years have been oppressed and ruthlessly, and many of these families have also had different lives, and they have begun to secretly contact the small court in the south. Therefore, Chen Xuan's counterattack can be carried out so smoothly.

"Aunt Zhen has been bothering these years." Chen Xuan laughed.

Yuwen che ransacked the southern family and squeezed money and beauty. Of course, he was greedy by nature, and Zhen Yuke's help was indispensable. Taking all kinds of strange things and the extravagant life of Emperor Chen as pleasure, blowing on the pillow breeze, day by day ears, inevitably shake people's hearts, immersed in the abyss of extravagant pleasure.

"It's just a bit of hardship, it's cheaper for them." Zhen Yuke said coldly, "Unfortunately, this is not the time to counterattack, and they are treated with courtesy." Zhen Yuke hated these unloyal families. Since Nanchen's fall, recalling the humiliation she suffered, sometimes she hates her people more than enemies like Yuwen che.

"The aristocratic family is based on inheritance." Chen Xuan smiled and said. After so many setbacks, he has already seen through the hearts of the people, and is very indifferent to these aristocratic families. Of course, it also brings out the preciousness of the sincere heart.

"If it weren't for these family members to pity themselves so much, how could the layout I have been waiting for these years to yield results so quickly." A Qingrun voice came.

Chen Xuan looked up and smiled: "Mr. Wen is here."

Coming from the other side of the corridor was a tall and thin man. His brows were clean and moist. He was only wearing a blue-gray gown. His washing was a little faded, but he couldn't hide his elegance.

Perhaps because of long-term thinking, there was a vertical line between his eyebrows, which added a three-point haggard to Qingjun's appearance.

Wen Mian is a celebrity in Nanchen. He was born in a declining family, and his name spread throughout the world since he was a child. Unfortunately, he was indifferent and unwilling to enter the court as an official.

Emperor Chen was very courteous to him, and he didn't take it down even after being rejected. He also rewarded Wen Mian who lived in seclusion several times with books about food and clothing.

When Chen Xuan was a teenager, wondering whether this celebrity had real skills, she took her friends to visit in the mountains, and after two visits, the two got married.

After Nanchen destroyed the country, Wen Mian no longer lived in seclusion in the mountains and went to the little court of Chen Xuan, and soon became Chen Xuan's chief adviser.

As a gift to Chen Xuan, Wen Mian said, "These families are old, and they have mixed joys and sorrows for the arrival of the emperor. Those who are happy will get rid of the evil tiger, and those who are worried are afraid that the front door will drive the tiger and the back door will enter the wolf."

Chen Xuan laughed, "Worry about me asking them for money?"

Wen Mian sneered: "Of course I am worried, but these years have been squeezed by Southern Defence General's Residence too much, and these families don't have much oil and water."

One ruler and one minister, when talking about major affairs of state affairs, he was like a trafficker and pawn on the street, speaking straight and rough.

The little court in Nanchen was under heavy pressure. Chen Xuan has become accustomed to such simple, direct and efficient methods of doing things in recent years.

What is most lacking in the war? The first is people, and the second is silver.

In fact, as long as you have money, you don’t have to worry about people. With money, he can naturally recruit soldiers and horses. Chen Xuan can stand firm so quickly when he arrives in the south. It is to disperse his wealth with him, make friends with local powers, and hire soldiers and horses from Nanbans to withstand the offensive in the north.

Nowadays, in addition to his own main force, there are a large part of the soldiers and horses he is going northward, including the soldiers and horses of Nanban's Wuli, Zhonghuai and other countries, and of course they are also recruited by flowers.

Recruiting soldiers, buying horses, preparing food and grass, everything needs money.

After the death of Nanchen, the treasury of Nanchen was sealed, and then transported to the treasury of Dazhou.

It is no wonder that after Chen Xuan entered the city, these aristocratic families have both ups and downs. Although they don't need to be exploited by Southern Defence General's Residence, the new emperor is enthroned and the treasury is empty, so don't know what to do next.

"Hmph, as if you can afford their little silver." Zhen Yuke hid her mouth and smiled.

Chen Xuan, they really look down on the little accumulation of these families, their goal is Yuwen Che's vault.

Owning Nanchen for more than ten years, collecting local wealth, as a general of Zhennan, Yuwen Che has accumulated amazing treasures.

The wealth on the surface is enough for the family to enjoy in a few lifetimes, and it is even more amazing in the secret.

As a minister, there are always misfortunes and blessings. It's not too much money? In the past few years, the political changes of the Great Zhou Dynasty have been drastic, and many family members have inherited them for hundreds of years. Like the Guo family, there are noble concubines and princes, and they are very prominent. However, a rebellion has become a rebellious party that everyone avoids.

Yuwen che hung south alone, looking coldly, and gradually began to think about finding a way out for the family. Of course, Zhen Yuke's help and psychological hints are indispensable.

According to a secret report, after Nanchen destroyed the country, a large part of the treasury was also secretly intercepted by the Southern Army. Together with the property that Yuwen Che had raided in Nanchen over the years, it had reached an astonishing number.

Except for a few rare antiques, he did not dare to transport these wealth back to the capital of Great Zhou. After all, being a courtier, yet rich enough to be an enemy country, is too eye-catching.

Part of it was kept in Southern Defence General's Residence by him, and now it has fallen into Chen Xuan's hands. The financial crisis that has been greatly eased temporarily.

But the bigger part was transported back to the north by Yuwen che and hidden in a secret stronghold.

Chen Xuan and the others are bound to get this windfall, which is related to whether the next major state affairs can be carried out. The hidden location is already known and they are waiting to go there.

And this time, Chen Xuan and the others were not prepared to act secretly. It should be put on the bright side, together with several other important goals.

"Mr. Hard to take a trip." Chen Xuan said.

After the fall of Jianye, Chen Xuan decided to send an envoy to fight for Nanchen's vitality.

It is a pity that the previous plan to poison the capital was ruined. Otherwise, bringing the golden cotton grass to the settlement will be the best trading gift. Fortunately, before the county's big victory, a lot of soldiers were captured, and it was barely suitable.

Wen Mian bends down solemnly, "The minister must fulfill his mission. I also want to take a good look at the handsome figures in the Zhou Dynasty."

This trip to the north was fraught with crises. Even though Great Zhou held the heavens and headed up the country, he could not do anything to harm the envoy, but it was even more difficult to complete their plan.

"But don't worry, there is still an opportunity for the envoy to enter Beijing." Chen Xuan nodded and smiled, his smile was like sunshine reflected in the snow, bright but with a coldness.

"That good cousin waiting for me..."

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Du Kang is a battle-tested general. He knows very well what comes next after such a fiasco. The rebellious forces in Nanchen, who were already ready to move, seemed to see the light and the savior, and they rose up to resist and follow, responding to the call of the former lord.

Yuwen Che's oppression of Nanchen over the years is too harsh, especially the local clan families and martial arts sects. The continuous suppression has made them overwhelmed.

Therefore, instead of letting soldiers and horses scattered around and trapped in one after another civil strife, they were finally defeated by the main force of Nanchen's army. Instead, take advantage of this time to gather troops and horses to guard the defense line east of Mi State.

Jianye City is equivalent to being abandoned.

In fact, in the final strategy, Huo Feimao, the commander of the Shen Barracks, insisted that they should retreat to Jianye. After all, the city wall was even taller. It was the former Nanchen imperial capital, and it had unparalleled strategic significance, and the Southern Army had been operating there for a long time.

Du Kang could only smile at this, because the Southern Army had been "operating" in Jianye City for a long time that he didn't want to retreat there. He has seen the feelings of the people in the city very clearly over the years. He has reminded General Zhennan and his colleagues several times, but it is a pity that they all think that the overall situation is settled and sit back and relax.

Even Luo Bingcheng, who is also the lieutenant general, sneered at his cautiousness, and persuaded him bitterly, "I know what you mean, but our brothers desperately died on the battlefield. For what, isn't it the wealth and glory of our children and grandchildren? Look at Nanchen's side. There are not many wars, so buying more foundations is the last word."

When did the southern army begin to prevail in this manner? Du Kang can't explain it clearly. It vaguely started when General Yuwen took in a few beautiful concubines from Nanchen? Then one by one was like a wild horse. It stands to reason that alcohol and sex are forbidden in the army, and they don’t care about anything. Many people start to use the local beauty of Nanchen as a concubine. Regardless of the family’s reluctance, they also receive money. Silver is soft...

Being in this mud pit, Du Kang himself is not innocent. He has also bought a lot of properties and wealth. There are also a few beautiful concubines gifted by others. But when he dreams back at midnight, he often sweats in cold sweat, which is really too much. !

The local family aristocrats in Nanchen have already begun to be overwhelmed, and the arrival of Pingxi Camp is another severe blow.

However, Cui Qian's status is precious, and even Yuwen Che can't talk too much about his actions.

The nobles of the family in Jianye City, as well as the common people, looked at their southern army from behind, all with fear and chill.

Under such circumstances, how could he, how dare he retreat to Jianye!

Fortunately, the Mi State where they are now is far away from Jianye. Du Kang fought hard on the grounds that he was easy to be attacked when he ran a long distance. Huo Feimao never disputed him after all, and agreed with the strategy of stationing in Mi State.

After that, Nanchen's main force went all the way north, and within a dozen days of work, news came that Jianye City was breached. Because Yuwen che led the army to the south, Jianye was originally empty and weak. Later, the surrounding soldiers and horses were also summoned by Du Kang to gather in Mi State. Several powerful companies in the city opened the gates. Nanchen's main force took almost no effort and entered the city. .

A few days later, the imperial court’s will to appoint Du Kang to take the post of General Zhennan was passed on to Mi State. Everyone finally had the backbone.

Du Kang also settled down and quickly began to lay out a strategy to stick to.