Emperor Sun made his fortune from scratch

After Zhou Ruichen left, Jiang Yan sighed.

No one would believe it when he said it, Jiang Yan had never been interested in the throne.

Even the prince sometimes can't help himself. Although he didn't want to participate in the battle for succession, some people wanted him to fight. For example, his mother concubine, his uncle Zhou Zhaopeng. The most important thing is that Emperor Jiang Ningxian wants him to fight. But once you're involved, you can never quit.

Jiang Ningxian did not plan to pass the throne to him, in fact, Jiang Ningxian himself did not know who he would pass the throne to in the future. The reason why Jiang Yan was involved in the battle for succession was to better balance the forces of all parties.

Jiang Yan had no choice but to be forced to participate. Moreover, in his opinion, the crown prince Jiang Cheng, the third prince Jiang Yu, and the fourth prince Jiang Wei are not good stubble. If the throne falls into their hands, it will be difficult for them to protect themselves in the future. There is a precedent for this, and several of his imperial uncles all died of violent illness. What the real cause of death is, everyone knows.

Under the planning of his uncle Zhou Zhaopeng, he secretly befriended important ministers in the court and cultivated his own power. But whether it can succeed in the end, Jiang Yan has no bottom in his heart, and one step at a time is one step.

Jinling, inside the Liu Mansion.

Liu Zhijie was eating mutton, although he was nearly seventy years old, he had more than a dozen grandchildren. But there is nothing wrong with his body, he can get on a horse, he can shoot a bow, he can drink wine and eat meat. In private, Liu Zhijie said to his son that he would spend it with Jiang Ningxian to see who consumed whom.

The three sons stood beside him respectfully, Liu Zhijie wiped his mouth with his hand, and looked at one of them: "Since the emperor asked you to lead the troops, then you can go." "

Zhou Ruichen is the second prince's person, and His Majesty sent him to serve as a supervisor, and his intentions are unknown. Liu Sihong said.

Liu Zhijie looked disdainful, "Zhou Ruichen is a Wenchen, not as smart as his father, let him go." You only have to lead the troops to fight, and don't worry about anything else. "

The son has carefully read the Hanzhong Military Newspaper, and against Yang Xin's Wanshan Army, the son is sure to win. But this time, the real opponent is definitely not the Wanshan Army. "

It's nothing more than Emperor Wei, an old bastard who covets Hanzhong. When you fight the Wei army, you should make use of the steep terrain of Hanzhong. "

The son understands, and the father is relieved. What else does the father have to order, the son will soon lead his troops to Hanzhong. Liu Sihong said.

Liu Zhijie took out an envelope from behind his back and handed it to Liu Sihong, "Open it on the road, there is one person in the letter, you can use it with confidence." After reading it, burn the letter.

Liu Sihong's face was slightly surprised, and he put the letter into his clothes.

Two days later, outside Jinling City, 60,000 troops, fully armed, and neatly lined. After the review by Jiang Ningxian, the Son of Heaven, he marched to Hanzhong.

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Chang'an, State of Wei, inside the Imperial Palace.

"Huang Jinyun's army of 80,000, is all the money, food, and all kinds of ordnance ready?" asked Emperor Li Kun of Wei.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the military headquarters are all ready. "Zhao Lingdao, the secretary of the Ministry of War.

"Needless to say, you also understand how important Hanzhong is, and this battle cannot be lost. If we can't occupy Hanzhong this time, I don't know how long I'll have to wait. Li Kun said in a deep voice.

"The minister understands that the minister will fully cooperate with General Huang. At present, the news that the imperial court is going to send troops to Hanzhong has not yet come out, and the Qi army still thinks that our army is attacking Wancheng. "

Well, I know, you should step back first.

"Yes. After Zhao Ling finished speaking, he slowly withdrew from the main hall.

In the main hall, there are only Li Kun and Zhao Gonggong.

"Zhao Ling thought that I attacked Wancheng in order to confuse the Qi army. But in fact, I was trying to dispel Li Zhao's vigilance. If it weren't for the news from that person, I never thought that Li Zhao would be able to establish the so-called Zhaowu Army in the deep mountains, and even have tens of thousands of soldiers. It's really amazing, much stronger than his father Wang Li Qi. Li Kun sighed.

The Nanyang rebellion was true, but the Wei army could have taken the capital Wancheng a long time ago, and deliberately surrounded it without fighting. It gives people the feeling that the Wei army was dragged in Wancheng. In fact, Li Kun had already secretly prepared an army of 80,000, which could be killed in Hanzhong within two days.

"There is news from the Zhaowu army, and recently the generals in the army have frequently asked to see the emperor's grandson. Asked to send troops to attack Liucheng. But the emperor and grandson always stood still. Father-in-law Zhao lowered his head and said respectfully.

"What is he waiting for? Why hasn't he sent troops yet? Hasn't he always been ambitious? Doesn't he know that the Wanshan Army has been dragged down by the Nanzheng garrison, and no matter what the Zhaowu Army does, Yang Xin will not be able to draw troops. Emperor Wei Li Kun couldn't help but become irritable in his heart.

For him, Hanzhong is too important. With Hanzhong, it is possible to attack Shu, and once successful, it will greatly enhance the national strength of Wei.

Li Zhao had not guessed wrong before, Li Kun's plan was that when the Zhaowu army and the Qi army fought fiercely, the Wei army would take the opportunity to harvest Hanzhong. But now Li Zhao killed and did not send troops, and nested on the Black Tiger Ridge. This means that the Wei army will face the reinforcements of the Qi State.

"Could it be that he guessed my plan and deliberately didn't trigger it?" Li Kun looked puzzled.

"The old slave doesn't know. Do you need to let that person, gather more people, and put pressure on the emperor and grandson to force him to send troops. "Zhao Gong is fair.

Li Kun said domineeringly: "Even if Li Zhao doesn't cooperate, what can he do? Can the mere Zhaowu Army be stronger than my Great Wei Forbidden Army." If Li Zhao can use it, he will use it, and if he can't use it, he will kill him! Huang Jinyun is a veteran of the battlefield, I believe in him, and I will not let me down. This land in Hanzhong, I am going to decide.

"The two wives and concubines before the emperor's grandson, Nangong Yin and Liu Yingying, were all locked up at home. The emperor and grandson were very fond of these two before. The old slave means that if the emperor and grandson insist on not sending troops. You can use these two women ........... "

No, even if there is no Li Zhao, I can capture Hanzhong." Li Kun decisively refused, "Although the conspiracy can be used, it cannot play a decisive role." In this world, after all, it is fought with a sword.

At this moment, a eunuch walked in, saluted, and handed Zhao's father-in-law a secret letter.

After Gonggong Zhao opened it, his face was solemn: "The emperor and grandson have sent troops." "

Did he attack Liucheng?"

"No. Father-in-law Zhao handed the letter to Li Kun.

The letter reads: Five days ago, the Zhaowu army suddenly attacked the two cities of Guangyan and Changxian. The Wanshan army rushed to the battle and was defeated by the Zhaowu army, resulting in the city being breached. The Zhaowu army captured more than 5,000 people, and incorporated all the young and strong people in these two counties, including the prisoners, into the army. The money and grain that Yang Xin put in these two cities were looted by the Zhaowu army. The wealthy and powerful families in the city are seeking self-preservation. He also gave a large amount of money and food to Zhaowujun. The Zhaowu army did not send troops to garrison, and the whole army withdrew to the cottage. When Yang Xin learned of this, he continued to attack Nanzheng without dividing his troops.

Li Kun's face was gloomy, although Li Zhao sent troops. But after a lot of looting, they retreated to the cottage.