Stone City is the most important barrier for Jiankang. It is guarded between the Dajiang River and the Qinhuai River. It is not only a strong fortress, but also stores a large amount of grain and grass supplies. Historically, Wang Dun, Huan Wen, Huan Xuan and Hou Jing all occupied Stone City. As for those who controlled the court, especially Huan Xuan and Hou Jing, one tried to usurp the throne and actually destroyed the Eastern Jin Dynasty, while the other starved Emperor Wu of Liang to death in Taicheng. It can be said that once Stone City was lost, the Jiankang Xiaochaoting Half of his life was lost.

But in such a strategic location, the military palace in the city was brightly lit, and the sound of silk, bamboo, and music filled the sky.

Dozens of young dancers in the hall wore revealing colorful gauze clothes, waving their long sleeves rhythmically to the music, and swaying their waists lightly, performing various seductive dance postures such as raising their legs, spreading their breasts, shaking their buttocks, and caressing each other. , full of primitive animality, making people's blood rush and dazzling.

Shen Chong lay with his head high, his eyes half-closed and his head resting on the soft bosoms of several beautiful concubines, with a look of intoxication on his face. At this point in his life, what more could he want?

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed as a steward ran out of the hall without realizing it. With a look of panic on his face, he knelt down with a plop and cried repeatedly: "Master Lang, something bad has happened. Something is wrong." It’s a big deal!”

Shen Chong's old face immediately sank. Huo opened his eyes and waved his hands to both sides. When the singers and dancers stepped back in understanding, he said displeasedly: "Why are you in such a hurry? Get up and talk!"

The steward didn't dare to get up. There was a hint of hesitation on his face. He glanced at Shen Chong secretly and gritted his teeth and said: "I'm sorry to say, sir, my husband was unfortunately killed. He was killed on the Qinhuai River Boat!"

"boom!"

A thunderbolt exploded in his head out of thin air. Shen Chong shook his head repeatedly, and it took him a long time to regain his composure. You Zi asked in disbelief: What did you say? Huh? Say it again!"

The steward took the risk and said loudly: "Lang Jun had a conflict with someone at Qinhuai Boating not long ago, and unfortunately he was killed!"

Shen Chong's vision suddenly went dark, and his body couldn't help but tremble violently!

"Ah!" He suddenly covered his face and howled like crazy. He lost his son in his fifties, and the only one he lost was his only son, which caused him to fall into a brief madness! The concubines cushioned under his body were all trembling with fear. But he didn’t dare to move an inch!

After a while, Shen Chong gradually regained his consciousness. He rushed forward, grabbed the steward's neck and lifted him up, shouting: "What's going on? Tell me. Why is there a conflict? Who did this murder? Tell me!"

"Uh huh" The steward was lifted up in the air, his hands and feet were flailing wildly and he was struggling, but he couldn't speak aloud.

With a sound of "Bang!", Shen Chong threw the steward heavily to the ground and looked over with cold eyes.!

"Cough, cough"

The steward felt his spine buckle, and subconsciously covered his neck and coughed wildly. However, when he saw Shen Chong looking at him murderously, he couldn't help but shudder, and forced to stop his coughing. He squeezed out a few tears and cried. "According to some friends of the husband, this matter has something to do with Song Yi. Liangzhou Shepherd admires Song Yi's reputation and went to his painting boat tonight to have a look at her beauty. Unexpectedly, he was photographed by her beauty and teased and insulted Song Yi. A group of gentry disciples were forced to get angry but did not dare to speak out due to the power of the Liangzhou Shepherd. However, Lang Jun, who had always been unable to bear the sand in his eyes, couldn't bear it anymore. He spoke out and shouted, but was beaten to death on the spot by the Liangzhou Shepherd. It is said that, It’s so terrible, Mr. Lang. Mr. Lang can’t die in vain.”

Shen Chong's teeth were cracked, and flames almost spewed out of his eyes. The evil aura emanating from his body caused the temperature in the hall to drop sharply. After a while, he looked up to the sky and roared: "You Liangzhou Shepherd, you are so bullying! I will definitely take you. You will die to avenge my son! And this bitch Song Yuan, wait until I capture you and give it to the soldiers to enjoy, and then you will be buried with my son!"

In fact, Shen Chong knew in his heart that what the steward said was probably the opposite. He knew his son better than his father, so he knew what kind of person Shen Jin was. However, the Shen family of Yixing had always been domineering, so how could he care about who was right and who was wrong? He All I need is revenge, and it’s hard to get rid of the hatred in my heart without peeling off Yunfeng’s skin and cramps!

Taking a deep breath, Shen Chong continued to ask: "Where is my son now? Has he been found?"

The steward wiped the corners of his eyes and said with a guilty conscience: "The little slave just heard about it and immediately rushed to report to Master Lang. Master Lang... Master Lang should be still painting the boat in Song Bao."

Shen Chong raised his leg, kicked the steward to the ground, and said angrily: "Go quickly and welcome my son to the gate of Liangzhou Mu's Mansion, so that my son can witness with his own eyes how I will avenge him!"

The steward did not dare to say anything. As if he had been granted amnesty, he quickly stood up and ran away without a trace. Although the drizzle had stopped long ago, his clothes were soaked through with cold sweat.

"Send the order, beat the drum and raise the tent!" Shen Chong shouted again.

"Yes!" The guard took a big stick and beat it hard.

"Dong dong dong", the sound of drums to summon the generals resounded throughout Stone City.

After a while, the generals came after hearing the news. Shen Chong was already sitting at the head wearing a helmet. With a cold face, he glanced at everyone and said sadly: "Not long ago, my son was killed in Liangzhou. The animal husbandry brutally tortured and killed..."

Shen Chong took what the manager said and reworked it, which of course highlighted Shen Jin's glorious image of not fearing life or death and being upright and righteous. Needless to say, Yunfeng became a model of tyrannical, domineering, lustful and cruel in his mouth!

Shen Chong wiped his tears and said with righteous indignation: "Everyone, the people of Xiliang are barbaric and cruel, and they are arrogant. Now they come to our land east of the river to run wild. Are they trying to bully the people east of my river? How can I know that he will torture and kill my beloved son for Song Yi today?" You won’t do anything to your family, wives and concubines? I have sworn to God that I will kill this beast! Please also ask all the generals and their subordinates to follow me into the city to capture and kill this thief!"

"We are willing to listen to the general's orders!" There were several echoes from the generals. Shen Chong took a look and saw that these people were all his confidants brought from Wuxing, while the other generals were watching their mouths and noses, and their noses were watching their hearts. Indifferent.

Shen Chong's face sank, and he said in a serious tone: "Is it possible that you don't want to share the righteous deeds with me? Can you still build a prosperous world?"

All the generals looked at each other and sneered! They didn’t know what kind of person Shen Jin was, so they took a step back and said, it’s none of our business if General Shen dies? Don’t think that you, Shen Chong, are in charge of Stone City. Yes, we only listen to the Prime Minister's orders.

A general looked hesitant and gave a salute in embarrassment: "General, Mr. Shen was unfortunately killed. The general is also very angry. But it is not because we don't want to. You also know that the prime minister must be able to mobilize the troops." Order, besides, we can’t enter the city without the Prime Minister’s order. How about the general sends someone in advance to get the Prime Minister’s order?”

"Hmph." Shen Chong snorted coldly: "The Prime Minister has ordered us to invite him tomorrow. I believe that the Prime Minister will also be happy to see this murder! If the Prime Minister blames me, I will bear the responsibility and will not involve you all!"

Another general took over and said: "This...please forgive me, General. The Prime Minister is unselfish. Forgive me for not obeying the order without the Prime Minister's order!"

Shen Chong's face turned ugly and he threatened: "What? Are you waiting to disobey me?"

The generals communicated with each other with their eyes. After gaining a tacit understanding, they all saluted: "Unless the Prime Minister orders it, we dare not send troops privately. Please forgive me, General!"

With a sound of "Zheng!", Shen Chong drew his sword, pointed it at the generals and said angrily that you are all going to rebel! Do you think that this general dare not ask for military law?"

The collateral generals were not vegetarians either. They were all Jingzhou soldiers. They were unwilling to accept Shen Chong's control of the entire army as a Yangzhou native. How could they be afraid of his threats? They all stood up one after another, pressed their hands on the hilts of their swords, They looked at each other without any mercy, and at the sight of it, there was going to be an internal fight.

At this time, a confidant general came forward and saluted: "General, please calm down. I heard that the Liangzhou Mu only brought 200 personal guards into the city, and there are 8,000 of our Wuxing disciples in the army. Even without the help of Jingzhou soldiers, , could it be that 8,000 men were still unable to capture a mansion with only 200 guards stationed there? As long as the sound of the wind had alerted the Liangzhou cavalry in the southeast of the city, it would be easy for the general to capture and kill the Liangzhou Mu. Down!"

Shen Chong pondered for a moment and then hummed loudly! "Okay, if you don't want to go with me, don't force me. However, don't let the news leak out, otherwise, don't blame me for being unkind!"

A collateral general raised his hand and said: "Please don't worry, general, we don't know anything, and the general has never summoned everyone."

Shen Chong nodded, waved his hand and said: "Let's go!" After saying that, he turned and walked towards the school grounds, followed by several close generals.

After leaving Stone City, only two miles away was Jiankang West Gate. Not long after, Shen Chong ordered eight thousand Wuxing soldiers and trotted all the way to the gate.

Shen Chong shouted to the top of the city: "I am Shen Chong of Wu Xing. I have been ordered by the Prime Minister to mobilize troops into the city. Please open the door quickly!"

The guard looked over and saw that the city was completely dark. It couldn't be seen clearly at night, but there must have been at least several thousand people. He couldn't help but call out that he was unlucky. During the day, the Dongli Gate was surrounded by 5,000 Liangzhou cavalry, and the other three gates were guarded. The generals were all laughing at the Dongli Gate guard for his good luck. Unexpectedly, in less than a day, this good luck would also happen to them.

It is no small matter for thousands of troops to enter the city. The guard did not dare to ignore it and asked loudly: "General Shen, please show me your order!"

Shen Chong said without changing his face: "The matter is urgent, the Prime Minister only sent a command! Open the door quickly, will you be punished if I am delayed?"

The password was very false, and the guard would not be fooled by empty words, so he handed it over with a hint of apology: "This...General Shen doesn't have an order in hand, so I will not be able to obey it. Otherwise, General Shen, please stay outside the city temporarily and wait until the general asks the Prime Minister for instructions before opening the door again? This matter is very important, and I hope General Shen will not take offense in a hurry."

Shen Chong's anger that he had barely suppressed could no longer rise uncontrollably. Unfortunately, his only son died. The Jingzhou soldiers did not listen to orders, and the city gate defenders ignored him. They immediately said angrily: "Huh! If you don't open the door, why are you acting like a general?" Can’t enter the city?”

Then he turned around and shouted: "Someone, please tear down the fence for me!"

"As ordered!" A general led hundreds of people and walked quickly towards Waiguoli.

When the guard saw this man actually tearing down the fence, he was frightened to death. You must know that this kind of behavior is attacking the city, which is no different from treason. He immediately shouted: "General Shen, stop quickly, otherwise you and I will No one can bear this!"

Shen Chong smiled coldly. No matter what, he was filled with thoughts of revenge. Instead, he kept urging: "Hurry up, break down this bird wall for me!"
Chapter completed!