The old man looked at it a few more times, suddenly reached out and whistled, and a white dove fell from the sky and landed on his wrist.

"The signs of the decline of the Tang Dynasty have appeared, and the world is about to begin to be in chaos." The old man touched the pigeon's back, took out a yellow turban from his arms and tied it to the pigeon's legs, then let it go, allowing it to fly to the sky quickly.

...

In the West, Shuzhou Prefecture has many mountains and valleys, and the terrain is extremely rugged and bumpy. It has always been a natural barrier to the west of Jiuzhou.

In a cave in a mountain.

A white-haired old woman was sitting quietly on the mud platform holding a long staff with a crescent-shaped end and a short staff with a red sun-shaped end. Suddenly, the stone platform began to be visible to the naked eye, and a large number of cracks emerged.

The old woman opened her eyes happily in an instant: "The real dragon is dead! The world is in chaos, and we are waiting for the opportunity of the Divine Sect!"

...

Somewhere in the south.

Eighteen women were each playing a moving piece of musical instrument. Suddenly, a meteor was suddenly seen passing by in the sky. Eighteen women stopped their movements, and their faces showed strange smiles.

"The Emperor Star has fallen, and the destiny has risen again. Why can't I become a new destiny?" said the young woman holding the flute and smiled.

"After many years of arrangement, I can start to exert force. It seems that it depends on who wants to be the first in the uprising in the world." said the plump woman holding the pipa.

"Even if the Tang Dynasty is not good, the thin camel is still bigger than a horse. Whoever dares to revolt first will have to face the foundation of the Tang Dynasty for hundreds of years. This matter must be arranged to act first to disrupt the court's sight." said the tall and thin woman holding the Erhu.

"The Ten Eunuchs controlled the imperial court for many years, and some officials from all over the country could no longer bear it. They made many small moves in private, otherwise they would expose their conspiracy in advance and expose them to the eyes of the world. In this way, even if these people don't want to rebel, they will have to fight against the Tang Dynasty. As long as I support and help a few, I can reap the benefits of the fisherman." said the fat woman touching the guzheng.

"I have to rebel! OK!"

For a moment, there were laughter in the pavilion. Although many people were talking about it, when I listened carefully, I felt that from beginning to end, I felt that I was just talking to myself, which was very strange.

...

The death of the emperor is a major event that shocked the world and cannot be concealed.

Within two days, the news had reached Jiangnan. When Liu Xian, the governor of Yangzhou Prefecture, learned the news, he was shocked.

It was too sudden. The emperor suddenly died, and the new emperor was waiting to ascend the throne. This was the most uneasy time in the Tang Dynasty.

Everyone knows that the Tang Dynasty is currently suffering from internal and external troubles. Liu Xian had long been inclined to rebel, and he also prepared a lot of things in private. For example, he asked Liu Zhizhang to dig gold mines deep in the Meteor Star Mountain to bring himself gold as an armament.

With money, you can build weapons and armor, recruit soldiers and horses, and buy food and grass. All of these are the necessary conditions for rebellion.

But even though it means rebellion, Liu Xian is still very cautious. It is true that he wants to rebel. If he is completely unsure at this moment and jumps out and declares to the whole world that he wants to rebel, Liu Xian still doesn't have the courage to do so.

He can be a follower, but he will never be a leader.

The study room of the governor's mansion.

Liu Xian sat on the chair with a teacup and asked Tong Yan, his adviser beside him: "Mr. Tong, for some reason, I always feel a little panicked when the emperor dies. Can you hide the things you said we do?"

"Sir, don't panic. We have been walking on thin ice in this matter for so many years, and we dare not relax at all. Any way is to cover up and hide it, and it is impossible to have problems." Tong Yan comforted.

Everyone feels happy when rebelling and seizing the throne, but if you do it yourself, it will be another experience.

"As soon as Emperor Yongle died, the Ten Eunuchs will become even more unscrupulous. Once the prince takes office, he will have to become a puppet in their hands. According to the current situation of the country and country, there will definitely be people who can't help but jump out of rebellion. At that time, it will be like piercing through a hornet's nest. The world will change rapidly, and everyone will start to express their opinions." Liu Xian looked at the Tang Dynasty map spread on the table and fell into deep thought.

As the governor of Yangzhou Prefecture, he naturally could get things that ordinary people could not understand, and this military map is one of them.

The detailed records above describe the southern terrain, various passes, bridges, and military camp arrangements are clearly displayed on the map, and you can tell at a glance.

Sliding on a route with his fingers stretched out, Liu Xiangang was immersed in his fantasy after the rebellion. Suddenly someone rushed in outside the door and shouted in panic: "Dad! Dad is not good!"

Liu Xian frowned and looked up and saw that it was his eldest son Liu Wei.

Liu Xian has always hated the way others whine, so he taught his children to learn to be calm and not to panic no matter what they encounter, because a decision maker can only make the best choice when he is calm.

Liu Zhizhang has always done a good job in this regard, so he is deeply loved by Liu Xian.

"It's so good to break in without knocking on the door! Why don't you get out quickly and kneel outside and come in after half a stick of incense." Liu Xian shouted angrily with a strict father's airs.

On weekdays, Liu Wei would definitely do it immediately, but at this moment he seemed to have become a different person, and he had no intention of admitting his conscience to walk out of the room. Instead, he said anxiously: "Dad, when did you still do this? Our Liu family is almost done. Now the entire Yangzhou Prefecture is spreading that you, the governor of Yangzhou Prefecture, have a private army in the nearby mountains, intending to rebel."

"What!?" Liu Xian's eyes widened in an instant, but he couldn't hold back his airs, so he immediately stood up from his seat.

This news shocked him extremely.

How is it possible? Why did the news of my rebellion spread?

And the most terrifying thing is that the troops he raised are actually hidden in the mountains near Yangzhou Prefecture on weekdays, which has always been a secret of Liu Zhizhang.

However, now, this secret is no longer a secret.

In Liu Wei's eyes, he saw his father trembling all over and trembling constantly.

He had never seen Liu Xian look like this before, and he was extremely embarrassed.

Tong Yan was also shocked. This secret was a life-and-death order. When it was exposed to others, it declared that a sword had already hung over the head of the entire Liu family. Once the sword fell, the Liu family would be killed and implicated in the nine tribes.

Rebellion is a serious crime.

"Sir..." Tong Yan asked in a hoarse voice.

Liu Xian said nothing for a long time, and the atmosphere in the room fell into silence for a moment, as cold as winter.

I don’t know how long it took, but Liu Xian said a few words unwillingly: “Go to mobilize all the troops, from today, my Yangzhou Governor Liu Xian, rebel!”

...

There were more than one Liu Xian. An example like him happened in the country for a while. All the high-ranking officials from all over the country who were inclined to rebel and had already boldly started to secretly prepare for the uprising in the morning, all of them were exposed in one day and became the target of public criticism.

Let the eyes of all people in the world be on them.

Although the court did not respond, everyone knew that this was just the tranquility before the storm came.

These rebel officials who were exposed by unknown people have fallen into a dilemma where they admit their mistakes and die in an uprising.

If you admit your mistake, the court naturally cannot forgive these guys who dare to recruit soldiers privately.

Once the uprising is suppressed by the imperial army, there is no need to say much about the consequences.

Under the second choice, all local officials with considerable ranks revolted. For a time, the nine provinces in the world were tragically divided by various parties, and war was about to arise.

This caused another reason for the people who were already suffering from natural disasters and man-made disasters, but it made many people secretly complain.

A few days later.

A teahouse in Qingyang City.

Qin Yuesheng sat in the corner eating desserts and drinking tea, while listening to Mr. Storytelling about the situation as it is today.

After occupying the Twelve Serial Docks, he stayed there for a few days. After Du Xiaoqing and the four dock owners completely controlled the entire Twelve Serial Docks, he then took a boat back to Qingyang City.

When he left the Twelve-Ring Road Dock, he thought he would go to Yangzhou Prefecture, but at that time, Liu Xian had already rebelled. The entire Yangzhou Prefecture was controlled by his army like an iron bucket, and it could not be entered or exited. Although Qin Yuesheng was not afraid, he also lost his plan to go back, so he changed his destination and returned directly to his hometown.

Although Liu Xian was the governor of Yangzhou Prefecture, his private army did not have the strength to occupy the entire Jiangnan in just a few days, let alone he had to spend some time to surrender the Tang army in Yangzhou Prefecture.

So much so that Qingyang City is still very safe now and has not been affected, but it may take a while to make it happen.

If Liu Xian did not rebel, he would be the case. Once he rebelled, he would first sweep across the south of the Yangtze River, annex the major cities, and annex the troops of these cities to strengthen their strength and thus compete with the court.

As Qingyang City, which is not too far from Yangzhou Prefecture, its future situation can be imagined.

"Everyone, in just three days, a total of 36 people in Jiuzhou rebelled. The scene was so big that it had never happened in a thousand years. It can be said that everyone is experiencing the biggest change in Jiuzhou in a thousand years." The storyteller held a gavel and slapped hard on the table, which immediately resounded throughout the lobby, attracting everyone's eyes.

I saw this man with black hair and shiny black hair, and a brisk expression and spirit. He knew at a glance that he was not an ordinary person.

"Thirty-six people? Are there so many? Then tell me about the biggest rebellion in a thousand years. Is it possible that the world will change hands?" A big man with a scabbard asked in a voice.

In fact, it is very dangerous to openly discuss such things in such a situation where there are many people, but this person is obviously a knight of the world. As the saying goes, the forbidden punishment is violated by martial arts. In the eyes of these people in the world, their fear of the court is far less than that of ordinary people.

Hearing this person's inquiry, the storyteller smiled: "Who is right? I'm not a fortune teller. If you want to know the current situation in Jiuzhou, I can talk about it."

"Then tell me." The man threw a cloth bag directly to the storyteller's table, and only heard the ding-dang, but the bag was filled with copper coins.

"This hero is so happy." The storyteller reached out and accepted: "One of the thirty-six people is Liu Xian, our Yangzhou Prefecture governor. This person is very hidden and has not been seen by others over the years. If the news had not been leaked somehow this time, I'm afraid this person would not have been exposed so early."

Qin Yuesheng stuffed a rose crisp into his mouth. He had known about Liu Xian's rebellion for a long time, which was not surprising.

"How strong is Liu Xian? Can you stand firm in Jiangnan?" asked the big man.

"There is no need to say much about governor Liu's years of preparation. At that time, as long as he subdues the soldiers in Yangzhou Prefecture, it will be no problem to have 100,000 troops." The storyteller shook his fan: "Although there are two officers and soldiers in Jiangnan who are rebelling, the climate is far less than that of governor Liu. It is estimated that within this year, governor Liu will become the number one overlord in Jiangnan."

A man in a commoner suddenly asked, "Does Governor Liu really last that time? The court will not send troops to attack him?"

The storyteller smiled faintly: "If only one person rebels, the court will naturally be able to cure him. It will not be a problem to try to pinch him to death. But you must know that now thirty-six people rebel at the same time, and the pressure on Chang'an is great. If the court attacks anyone, the other thirty-five people will immediately begin to annex the land of the Tang Dynasty and strengthen themselves while advancing towards Chang'an. No matter how strong the Tang Dynasty is, it is impossible to deal with so many armies at the same time after it is split."

Qin Yuesheng nodded. For the 36 rebel officials, the first target of elimination must be the court. Only when the Tang Dynasty was destroyed would they start the battle for the king with peace of mind and decide to win the final winner.

As long as the Tang Dynasty exists for one day, these people will always have a common enemy.

Unlike ordinary people, Qin Yuesheng has thought about something deeper, that is, there are powerful internal martial artists in this world. For example, his current strength is enough to defeat an army by one person. No matter how weak the Tang Dynasty is, it must have top-level powerhouses.

In Qin Yuesheng's limited understanding, he knew that the Sijian of the Seven Stars was the prince of the Tang Dynasty royal family and a top powerhouse with the tenth level of the internal strength.

If such a strong man was sent to assassinate directly, I am afraid that even if officials such as Liu Xian had a million soldiers, they would not have any impact on shaking the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, those people in Chang'an would not have thought of what they could think of.

Many days have passed, and these thirty-six people are still alive and have not been affected by any assassination.

There is only one possibility for this kind of thing, that is, there are also powerful internal warriors who are secretly protecting these 36 people, which makes it impossible for Chang'an to eliminate these rebel officials without bloodshed.

"This turmoil in Jiuzhou is definitely not simple. I guess many martial arts sects have sneaked in behind the scenes." Qin Yuesheng said intimately.

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