It was just dawning and Jinyong City gradually became noisy.
The soldiers hurriedly opened the city gate.
A cavalry team quickly left the city and headed north at an extremely fast speed.
Dugu Yongye was riding a colorful war horse, wearing thick armor, and his face looked uneasy.
Many generals followed him, and everyone wanted to talk to Dugu Yongye.
"General, you can't go!"
"The power of the general is getting stronger and stronger now. He defeated Wu Mingche in the south and will soon return to the north! The temple did not reward us at the beginning. It was the general who stood up for us!"
"The temple doesn't get along with the general, but we don't have any disagreement with the general."
"Why offend the general for a temple that has never valued us?"
"If we go to greet the emperor and Duan Shao now, we will have found an enemy for ourselves. Who will have the final say in Heluo from now on? When the general comes to attack, who will die?!"
Several people gathered around Dugu Yongye, talking impatiently.
Just like Liu Taozi was in charge of Beidao Xingtai, and just like Lu Qian was in charge of Yangzhou Xingtai, Dugu Yongye had been in charge of Heluo Xingtai for many years.
And here, he has all the power in the office. He can appoint officials up and down by himself, he can promote his own family members at will, and he can recruit troops. He is completely like a small local court, basically without any restrictions.
Even the Xingtai in Dugu Yongye was one of the earliest Xingtai that appeared. The purpose of setting up the Xingtai was also very simple, to block the Zhou people.
Zhou people always had an inexplicable obsession with Heluo. Every time they sent out troops, they had to attack Heluo first. If they didn't attack Heluo, it wouldn't be considered a true expedition.
The Qi people also discovered that if Hanoi and Luoyang did not set up a unified organization and let them fight against the Zhou people alone, there would be only a dead end.
Therefore, the temples of Qi State established such a unified platform to take charge of all power, as long as it could block the Zhou people.
Dugu Yongye was even the earliest local "powerful official" in Qi State.
Because his power in Heluo was too great, and he was a martial artist, unlike Lu Qian, who was a civil servant, his status in Heluo was rising day by day, almost to the point where his orders here were more effective than edicts in the temple.
The situation is just like that of Liu Taozi in Wuchuan.
At that time, the temples were still very powerful. With an edict, Dugu Yongye was dismissed and brought to Jinyang to serve as an official.
But as soon as Dugu Yongye left, Heluo was in chaos, a civil uprising broke out, and some officials wanted to open the city gate to welcome the Zhou people.
The temple trembled with fright and hurriedly relocated Dugu Yongye. As soon as Dugu Yongye arrived, the uprising immediately disappeared, the officials immediately bowed their heads and obeyed, and the soldiers returned to the school obediently.
From then on, the temple no longer paid attention to Dugu Yongye, and he stayed in Heluo until the fall of Qi.
Therefore, the generals who are following him now are all his cronies of Dugu Yongye, and their status is like those of the elders around Liu Taozi.
Today, Dugu Yongye hurriedly summoned them together and announced a heavyweight news.
Duan Shao brought the emperor to Xunzhang City. He even entered the city and asked himself to take people to greet him.
Before everyone could react, Dugu Yongye took them to Xunzhang City to greet them.
It can be seen that at least 70% to 80% of Dugu Yongye's confidants are opposed to welcoming the emperor.
They were local emperors here, and they were doing a good job. Suddenly, an emperor and a chief minister appeared and wanted to take away their brother's power. None of them believed it.
Even Duan Shao couldn't suppress them.
Listening to these people's words, Dugu Yongye did not speak, he just held the reins in his hands and continued to speed up.
He didn't speak, and no matter how impatient the others were, there was nothing they could do.
Several of them looked at each other, their eyes flashing fiercely.
If the elder brother can't make a decision, then they can help him make the decision, or they may end up dying in the end!!
They walked all the way north for a long time, and then crossed the river again.
Everything here is not as out of control as in Jinyang.
Dugu Yongye's personal ethics were not good, but his combat power was really strong. Until the fall of Qi, the Zhou people were not able to occupy this place. He also had a very high degree of control over Heluo. Everyone from top to bottom belonged to him.
, no exceptions.
Including the three ferries here, without his order, Jinyang's envoys could not cross the river.
After crossing the river, Dugu Yongye continued to move forward. At this moment, he was finally not as impatient as before and slowed down slightly.
He glanced at the few cronies around him.
"Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking."
"No one is allowed to take action without my order. If anyone dares to make his own decisions, I will kill his clan!"
Everyone bowed their heads.
A general asked helplessly: "Brother, why on earth?"
"Jinyang is gone, and the emperor was killed by Duan Shao. Who recognizes this little emperor now?"
"Even if Duan Shao comes with the elite, we still have tens of thousands of troops under his command. Why should we be afraid of him? How much food and grass can he have in his hand? How long will it be enough for him?"
"As long as we block the road along the road and Liu Taozi's people attack him from behind, he will definitely die!"
"brother"
"Shut up!!"
Dugu Yongye looked at them angrily, "How do you fools know about the major events in the world?"
"I have my own ideas. If you don't follow them, I will kill them!"
Everyone no longer dared to persuade him, and they were all dejected.
However, there are also smart people among them, and they seem to understand some of what their brother means at this moment.
Dugu Yongye has always had great ambitions. In order to win the appreciation of the mad emperor Gao Yang, Dugu Yongye performed dances for Gao Yang every day. With his extraordinary dancing talent and strong interpretation ability, he was rewarded by Gao Yang. From then on,
Sitting in Heluo, he began his legendary life as a local king.
Are you so eager to greet me right now?
When Dugu Yongye arrived at Xunzhang City, the city was as usual, with the city gates wide open and people coming and going. There was no tense atmosphere at all when the emperor settled in and the general changed.
The generals almost thought they had received false news.
But when they saw the knights guarding the city, Baibao Xianbei, they no longer had any doubts.
Dugu Yongye did not enter the city. He led his troops and stayed at the gate of the city. He sent people in to report, hoping to visit the emperor.
Just as Dugu Yongye led everyone to wait outside the city, a large number of people walked out from the south city gate.
The person taking the lead is none other than Duan Shao.
Dugu Yongye walked forward quickly and bowed to Duan Shao.
"Da Sima!!"
"General Dugu"
Duan Shao helped him up, Dugu Yongye's eyes were red, and he was filled with grief, "I thought I would never see Da Sima again in this life, but I never thought that Da Sima Fudou would be protected by heaven and escape happily!"
He lowered his head and saluted again, "I am willing to follow Da Sima, help the country, and pacify the rebels!"
Duan Shao helped him up again, with the same solemn expression on his face, "If I can get help from General Dugu, what else do I need to worry about?"
"In today's world, only General Dugu can shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the minister of ZTE."
"How dare you? The Grand Sima is the leader of the country, and I am willing to assist you with all my strength."
The two of them talked about each other for a long time, and then Duan Shao took his hand cordially and said, "Your Majesty is waiting in the palace. I will take you to see him."
The two quickly walked into the city. The people behind Dugu Yongye wanted to persuade him again, but when they saw their brother's resolute back, they didn't dare to speak.
The two entered the city, and Duan Shao told him what he saw and heard along the way.
Dugu Yongye just lowered his head and listened.
"Wei Xiaokuan sent an army of ten thousand people to Pingyang. His army has been defeated by me. It was difficult for the Zhou people to send troops. This time they sent ten thousand troops. It was already very reluctant. They encountered such a disastrous defeat. Next, the Zhou people were afraid that
We can’t even send out thousands of troops.”
"Heluo borders the Zhou people. This battle has brought peace to Heluo for many years."
"We won't have to worry about Zhou people for a long time."
Dugu Yongye nodded, "Da Sima is so brave and invincible that the people of Zhou naturally don't dare to send troops easily anymore."
The two of them arrived at the entrance of the official office.
Duan Shao pulled Dugu Yongye out of the car, walked on the road, and continued: "Liu Taozi is fighting with Chen Ren in the south. I think it will be more serious than bad."
"Although he defeated Wu Mingche, the Chen people do not lack generals, and they can also receive continuous aid. Liu Taozi can win in a short period of time, but once the stalemate starts to be delayed, he will not be able to stay any longer."
"In Hebei, the new army is still training. After Liu Taozi returns, he will not be able to send troops south for a short time."
"Even if the Chen people in the south can repel Liu Taozi, I'm afraid they won't be able to achieve all their goals easily, and I'm afraid they won't be able to capture all of them."
"The next step is our best chance."
"While all three parties have no energy, we can take over Yanyu, Xuhuai and other places. The officials in these places are all loyal ministers. Many of them have heard about Liu Taozi's atrocities in the north. I brought His Majesty here. Can they
Recover them and return them to the temple."
"Then, we can start to recruit talented people, appoint officials, restore order in Henan little by little, and at the same time recruit troops to station in various places."
Dugu Yongye was stunned for a moment. No matter what Duan Shao said, he nodded in agreement.
The two walked into the official office, and under the leadership of several knights, they went all the way to the inner courtyard of the county government office.
That’s right, this is today’s ‘Palace’
The young emperor sat blankly on the throne, wearing a royal robe, which was quite formal.
There are knights on both sides to act as guards, which is quite impressive.
Dugu Yongye walked quickly to the door, read his name loudly, then walked into the house and kowtowed to the little emperor again.
Gao Yan did not show any timidity. He politely asked about Dugu Yongye's situation, rewarded him, and then gave him a seat.
The three of them just sat in the hut.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little silent.
Duan Shao said softly: "General Dugu, the world is in danger right now, but it is also a good opportunity for wise men to make great contributions."
"Although generals could garrison Heluo in the past, how many troops could the land of Heluo support and how many attacks could it withstand?"
"If Jinyang does not survive, Liu Taozi and the Zhou people will try their best to attack Heluo."
"The general can hold off once or twice, but the day comes when he is exhausted, and he is besieged like Jinyang. He lacks food and is unable to fight even if he wants to go to war."
"Liu Taozi doesn't like the general, let alone Puppet Zhou. The general will never get such a good opportunity again."
"But now, if I can take advantage of the melee between several parties to assist His Majesty and recapture Henan, there will be countless opportunities in the future. If I am lucky enough to capture Hebei, then the general will be the leader of Da Qi and make achievements, glory and wealth.
"
Duan Shao said it very straightforwardly, without hiding it. He looked at the little emperor beside him.
"You have also met your Majesty. Your Majesty is wise and wise. He is completely different from the deposed emperor and also different from the late emperor. If you have wise people to assist you, your majesty can really achieve great things."
"I told the truth to the general, and I don't want the general to hide his true feelings, so he can tell me the truth."
Dugu Yongye raised his head and said seriously: "Da Sima, there are no outsiders here. Even if you tell the truth, I am not willing to hide it."
"When I received your letter, many people told me that I should not welcome you and should keep you north of the river."
"They are worried that when Da Sima comes, he will remove me and replace me."
"But I know Da Sima's character, and I also know the pros and cons in the future."
"Liu Taozi can't tolerate me. There are many people who took the initiative to defect to him, but they didn't end up well. And I don't have the ability to face Liu Taozi alone."
"I am willing to follow Da Sima to help the country. This is for Da Qi and for myself."
Duan Shao nodded, "Okay."
"General Dugu said this, which makes me feel at ease."
He looked at the emperor.
Gao Yan was also very knowledgeable and immediately said: "General Dugu's loyalty is commendable. He will be promoted to the royal title and given to the King of Linchuan. I will worship you as the general!"
Dugu Yongye stood up quickly and knelt down to thank Gao Yan.
Later, Duan Shao and Dugu Yongye talked about taking the emperor away.
Duan Shao did not want to take the emperor to Jinyong City. Duan Shao hoped to temporarily arrange the emperor to Yangcheng. After Liangzhou was recovered, he would then focus on Liangzhou and let the emperor temporarily stay in Chenliu or Kaifeng Palace.
Dugu Yongye has a different view.
"General, Liangzhou is across the water from the enemy, and is also close to Qingguang. Liu Taozi can send troops to attack at any time, and Yangcheng is really far away from me. If something happens, it will be difficult for me to rescue him in time."
"Although Jinyong City is very close to the Zhou people, there is a large army stationed here. Besides, with me here, the enemy cannot break the city. This is the safest place. Before regaining Hebei, Your Majesty can let Jinyong City serve as a palace.
"
Dugu Yongye said firmly, Duan Shao thought for a moment and then nodded.
"Okay, let's do as you said."
Duan Shao did not hesitate, and quickly began to arrange for the emperor to leave the city and go to Jinyong City. Duan Shao led the emperor to the front position, while Dugu Yong took the initiative to walk at the rear, saying that he was helping the emperor break up the rear and prevent enemy attacks.
And the generals under his command are also following behind him at this moment.
Everyone's faces are not so pretty.
Dugu Yongye received the reward, but they received nothing. They were even walking at the end, watching the hundred-guaranteed knights passing by in front of them.
Dugu Yongye looked at the reactions of everyone on the left and right, cleared his throat, and said, "Your Majesty's visit to Heluo this time is at my own request."
"Your Majesty came here to recover Henan."
"Many officials in Henan were very frightened before and had no ability to govern the place at all. Now that the emperor and Grand Sima are in Jinyong City, there are ways to make them submit. When they submit, they will have to send troops to garrison and start again.
Promote officials."
"When the time comes, there will be positions of governor and governor in many states."
"With the emperor's name and Duan Shao's prestige, we can easily expand the platform to an unprecedented level."
"At that time, do you understand that all these states are our people?"
The brothers walking beside Dugu Yongye were all overjoyed at this moment.
"I see!"
"I wonder why my brother insisted on coming and left in such a hurry!"
"If we can get the entire Henan land, maybe my brother can also become an emperor?"
"Shut up!"
Dugu Yongye scolded him, and then said softly: "Golden Sword"
"The Liu family still lives in China, Chang'an is conquering the country, Qinchuan is happy, and the six barbarians are in uniform"
"The prophecy of the Maojin Sword among the people is getting more and more intense. They all say that this is a prediction that Liu Taozi will ascend the throne and become the emperor and establish the country."
Dugu Yongye suddenly stopped and licked his lips, "But my surname is also Liu."
"I am Liu, Zhongshan. I am an authentic descendant of the Han Dynasty. My ancestor is King Jian of Zhongshan in the later Han Dynasty."
"As for Liu Taozi, his father is Liuzhen Cangtou. He is the descendant of Liu Yuan who pretended to take the surname Liu, which is not orthodox!"
"When the land in Henan changes ownership, I will be able to restore my original surname."
The eyes of everyone around him were shining with light, and they were speechless with excitement.
Can we also compete for the world?
Dugu Yongye looked at Baibao in the distance and woke up again. He looked to the left and right and seriously warned: "Originally, I shouldn't tell you these things, but I'm afraid that you people will make your own decisions.
, it is a major event that affects me, so I am informing you in advance that after you return, you must dissuade everyone under your command, and you are absolutely not allowed to do anything stupid, and you must obey my orders in everything."
"When the day comes that I can restore my ancestral name, you will naturally have your own rewards."
"Hahaha~~~"
ps: The prophecy says: Liu Xiu sent troops to arrest people but failed to do so, and he spent money to cultivate virtue and became the emperor. - "Book of the Later Han Dynasty"
Chapter completed!