Song Emperor Jiangshan

Zhao Yuan said in a barely audible voice: "Although I don't want to, but...but I also don't want to see you die."

Zhao Yuan's voice was too low, Xiao Shan couldn't hear it clearly, and asked: "What?"

Zhao Yuan glared at Xiao Shan, unwilling to repeat it a second time.

Zhao Gou, Zhao Yuan, Xiao Shan, and Chen Gui, the magistrate, accompanied Zhao Gou with other officials of all sizes in the city, and came to the front of the mansion. More than a hundred soldiers brought by Xiao Shan were guarding outside with long guns. Zhao Gou saw it with his own eyes. A soldier was slashed by another angry soldier. His shoulder was still bleeding and he did not fight back. He couldn't help admiring: "Xiao Qing, I only heard that you fought bravely in the past, but I didn't expect that the soldiers you brought out were so disciplined." .”

Xiao Shan cursed in his heart: Are you talking nonsense?

He didn't care too much right away. After Liu Kai's death, the generals in the city were also in a mess. Some of them were dissatisfied with Zhao Gou and connived at his subordinates to make trouble. At this moment, no one was willing to come out to suppress the situation. Zhao Gou just hid behind everyone and refused to show up. , Zhao Yuan is about to take over the throne, obviously it is not suitable to go out.He took a step forward and said loudly: "The Jin man is just outside the city. You wait for the court's salary and don't go to battle to kill the enemy, but come here to make things difficult for your brother. What's the reason?"

Not many soldiers in Xiangyang City knew Xiao Shan, they just thought he was Zhao Gou’s running dog, and ignored him at all, some even insulted Xiao Shan, “Fuck off your grandma!”

Xiao Shan sternly said: "I risked my life to snatch Liu Xianggong's body back from the golden man, but I didn't want him to see such a mutiny after death! If I knew this, it would be better to let the golden man snatch it, lest he die in peace!"

As soon as this sentence was said, everyone immediately became quiet, and a soldier rescued by Xiao Shan took the opportunity to whisper to others: "This is General Xiao Shan, the guard of Xinyang."

Then someone shouted loudly towards Xiao Shan: "General Xiao, Mr. Xianggong died unjustly! The imperial court only cares about itself, but does not care about our life or death. It is not to cause trouble and mutiny, we just want to ask for an explanation!"

Xiao Shan turned his head, looked at Zhao Gou, bowed and said, "Your Majesty."

Zhao Gou's legs trembled a little, Chen Gui pushed him behind him, Zhao Gou had no choice but to step forward, with a heartbroken look, and said: "I am the most distressed about Liu Kai's death. He has followed me for many years, but because of my To die in battle due to a mistake makes those who hear it shed tears." When he said this, Zhao Gou finally squeezed out a few tears, in exchange for everyone's silence.

Zhao Gou paused, and looked around. The square in front of the government office was full of soldiers, all with sad and angry expressions.How Liu Qi died has already been spread. At this moment, even if Zhao Gou said so and wept, it was still difficult to quell the anger.

Zhao Gou also saw this situation, and the opportunity was fleeting. He cleared his throat and said, "I have been in power for many years, and I know that I have lost my virtue. Today, Liu Qing died in battle. I am sad and have no intention of taking on the big responsibility. I decided to sit in Zen." Prince, think about your mistakes behind closed doors, and stop asking about other things."

The uproar suddenly became louder, Zhao Gou turned his head and said, "Yuan Yuan, come here."

Zhao Yuan went up, knelt down in front of Zhao Gou, and kowtowed to Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou took off the crown he was wearing, held it with both hands, put it on Zhao Yuan, pulled him up, and said: "I am old and sad, and I am really powerless to deal with the golden man. In the future, we must Sorry to trouble you."

Zhao Yuan got up slowly, and bowed to Zhao Gou. Unexpectedly, before the salute was finished, Zhao Gou hurriedly said, "It's really because of Liu Kai's death, I'm so sad, I'm leaving first." After speaking, he panicked He ran to the backyard and refused to come out again.

Everyone never expected that this was the etiquette of Zhao Gou's abdication, it was like a child's play, everyone was stunned in place, dumbfounded.

Seeing this, Xiao Shan knelt down on one knee first, and kowtowed to Zhao Yuan: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Chen Gui and the others were also confused by Zhao Gou, and now they realized it, and kowtowed along with them.

The sergeants outside the government office had followed Zhao Yuan's arrangement these days, seeing him taking over the throne, although they thought it was a joke, they all felt that he was much better than Zhao Gou, and they all bowed down one after another.

Long live my emperor, the shouts became louder and louder. Zhao Gou hid in his room, and he felt a little uncomfortable when he heard the loud shouts.Only when I was 19 years old, all the Zhao and Song royal families were arrested, I ascended the throne in distress, and vowed to take back my homeland, did I hear such a cry.

Now, this shout appeared again, but it was not directed at himself.He originally thought he didn't care, but at this moment, an unprecedented sense of loss filled his heart.

I don't know how long it took before the shouting gradually stopped, Zhao Yuan raised his hands and said loudly: "Let's get down."

It was still Xiao Shan who stood up first, and Zhao Yuan is now the emperor. Although the ceremony was hasty and informal, and there was not a single official in the Ministry of Rites, what he said was already an imperial decree, and he could not disobey it, nor did he want to disobey it.

Everyone also stood up slowly, Zhao Yuan said: "The siege of the city by the Jin people is not terrible, Xiangyang City is extremely strong, food and grass are abundant, and troops from various places are dispatched to Xiangyang, Wanyan Liang came here this time, the hasty preparation will not last long The kings have their own positions, and they will be able to defeat the enemy and win the victory. The body of Liu Xianggong is buried on the spot. After the Jin people retreat and Xiangyang is safe, the burial will be held. The rest of the generals will lead their troops back to their original places. Stay on guard, don't go anywhere without permission. Xiao Qing, Chen Qing, you two come with me."

Zhao Yuan arranged it properly, many soldiers dispersed in a short while, but he had just ascended the throne, and he was not used to calling himself "Zhen", so he didn't change it for a while.

The three of them returned to the government office again, Zhao Gou sat on the front seat, thinking about his own thoughts, he didn't move when he saw Zhao Yuan coming.

Zhao Yuan stepped forward and said, "Father, they're already gone, don't worry anymore."

Zhao Gou nodded, and didn't say he wanted to leave. Zhao Yuan was naturally not good at bypassing Zhao Gou just after he ascended the throne to discuss matters.Xiao Shan and Chen Gui are also not easy to talk about the matter between their father and son.

Zhao Gou first said: "I just thought about it... the old man just thought about it for a long time. Now that Liu Kai is dead and the dragons in the city have no leader, he should find someone reliable to suppress everyone!" Only then did he realize that he should give Zhao Yuan some face, and abruptly changed the word "zhen" to "old man".

Chen Guidao: "The Supreme Emperor's words are very true, but Liu Kai's two generals, Xu Qing and Yan Chong, refused to accept each other. Although Cao Cheng has fought for many years, his talents are limited, and he may not be able to take on the big responsibility. If it is not handled properly, the generals will be at odds. It's taboo."

Zhao Gou nodded, his eyes kept sweeping Xiao Shan back and forth, Xiao Shan was covered in hairs by Zhao Gou, and looked towards Zhao Yuan, only to see Zhao Yuan not squinting, expressionless.

After a while, Zhao Gou said, "Xiao Shan, what is your current position?"

Xiao Shan said: "Going back to the Taishangguan's house, I am now a fifth-rank general Dingyuan, a general of the Xinyang Army."

Zhao Gou said: "You have made great achievements in rescuing him before. You should be promoted to the fourth rank as a loyal military general. It is another great achievement to take back Liu Kai's corpse and support the new emperor. You are not in Xiangyang, and you have nothing to do with them. , I think it is appropriate for you to temporarily replace Liu Kai as the governor of Xiangyang."

Xiao Shan was taken aback, never expecting Zhao Gou to make such a move.I am obviously a reliable person in Zhao Gou's mouth, but I am afraid that such leaps and bounds will attract dissatisfaction from other people. Isn't it more difficult to speak at that time?

Xiao Shan said: "This... I have no merit, so I dare not take office."

Zhao Gou tilted his head and thought for a while, then said: "I was besieged that day, and you came to rescue me. Seeing that you have the ability to fight with your troops, you are a talent. That's it, I can't be wrong. Back then, Yue... "Said Zhao Gou to stop talking here, he was very reluctant to mention Yue Fei.Xiangyang was originally Yue Fei's defense zone. If Yue Fei was there, he wouldn't have to run around in fright.

But as soon as the words came out, everyone knew what he wanted to say, and it was too late to take them back, so he said: "Yue Fei was also promoted by me by leapfrogging, and I didn't see any trouble. Xiao Qing just don't think of him in the future, plotting against the country and violating the imperial edict. Just resist."

Xiao Shan, Zhao Yuan and Chen Gui were all sweating in their hearts, Zhao Gou's turn around was so natural, the emperor really had a thick skin after sitting for a long time.

When Xiao Shan heard what Zhao Gou said, he was about to agree when he suddenly remembered something, and said: "I dare not act recklessly in private, if your majesty has orders, I will die."

Zhao Gou just wanted to look at the mouth and say "no problem, I am optimistic about you", but suddenly realized that the majesty Xiao Shan was talking about was not himself at all!

Zhao Yuan was silent just now, and finally spoke at this moment: "Xiao Shan, you should be more careful. When you encounter problems, be modest and prudent, and listen to the opinions of the other three generals in the city."

Xiao Shan nodded and said, "Yes!"

Zhao Gou felt a little uncomfortable, he just felt that he was promoted to Xiao Shan, why didn't Xiao Shan come to show his loyalty to him, but ran to make friends with Zhao Yuan?

He frowned and looked at Zhao Yuan, and said in a reproachful tone: "Xiao Qing is now an important minister of the country, how can you call her by his first and last name? He doesn't look like an official at all!" After speaking, he showed gentleness to Xiao Shan With a smile, he asked, "Does Xiao Qing's family have writing?"

Xiao Shan said: "My father is a businessman and doesn't study much. I have been in the army all year round and I don't pay much attention to it. Not yet."

Zhao Gou finally found a place where he could use force, and said: "That's it, I will give you one. You name a single mountain. There was a poem in Mengjiao in the previous dynasty: "People in the mountains are self-righteous, and the road is dangerous and the heart is calm." ’, when you are ordered to be in danger now, when you are calm and calm, you can call yourself Xiao Zhengping.”

Xiao Shan cursed inwardly: What an ugly name, what a cheat!But I still saluted and thanked him: "Thank you for the words from the Taishangguan family."

After Zhao Gou saw it, he nodded in satisfaction, and asked again: "Now the situation in the city is like this, Wan Yanliang's [-] troops are besieging the city, what advice do you have, and it is the best policy to destroy the enemy as soon as possible."

Xiao Shan really couldn't bear Zhao Gou's resignation and kept gesticulating here. He and Chen Gui looked at each other and said: "The Supreme Official's family, I just arrived in the city, and I don't know much about the specific matters. I am going to let the prefect Chen Take it around to look around, and after meeting with the generals in the army, we are discussing."

Xiao Shan knew that as long as he said he was going to inspect the tower, Zhao Gou would release him immediately, so he said so on purpose.

Sure enough, as soon as Zhao Gou heard about it, he hurriedly said: "This is the way to do things, you go!"

Just as Xiao Shan was about to leave, he heard Zhao Yuan say: "Father, my son also wants to go and have a look, so I can come back and tell you if I have anything to say."

Zhao Gou thought about it, the better Zhao Yuan behaved here, the safer he was, although he was not happy that he went too close to the old-fashioned Xiaoshan, but after weighing it, he also said: "You are newly enthroned, and you It is time to go to the four walls to comfort the generals, go back quickly."

The three of them entangled with Zhao Gou and finally left. When they walked out of Zhao Gou's room, they felt refreshed. Zhao Yuan first said: "Although Xiangyang City is high and difficult to break through, it can't be really trapped. For half a year, otherwise the emperor will be trapped here, the world will be in chaos, and Wan Yanliang, who is already active, will definitely take the initiative even more."

Both Xiao Shan and Chen Gui nodded in agreement, Xiao Shan said: "Your Majesty is really going to inspect the city tower? I'm afraid it's dangerous there."

Zhao Yuan looked at Xiao Shan with a smile, and said: "When the new emperor ascends the throne, he has to put on a show, otherwise how can he boost morale? Prefect Chen, I trouble you to find the remaining three generals in the city. I also have something to say to them. .”

After Chen Gui left, Xiao Shan followed Zhao Yuan, two eunuchs followed behind them, a group of guards led the way in front of them, Xiao Shan was slightly behind Zhao Yuan to show respect.

Zhao Yuan was not used to it, turned his head and said, "What are you doing so far, come here, it's inconvenient to talk like this."

Xiao Shan said: "Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, if the ministers don't observe the etiquette, the rest of the people may also follow suit, so it will be difficult to establish His Majesty's prestige."

Zhao Yuan showed a slightly melancholy expression, nodded after a while and said: "That's how it is. You came from Xinyang, have you ever received the imperial edict from King Qin?"

Xiao Shan said: "Originally, I would have rushed over as soon as I heard the news, but I didn't dare to move without an edict. Now that His Majesty has ascended the throne, do you want to announce it to the world again and summon all the troops to come to serve the king?"

Zhao Yuan frowned slightly, looked at Xiao Shan for a while, and said: "Don't worry, it's so obvious at this moment, it's a shame." Zhao Yuan was obviously thinking of proclaiming his enthronement to the world with such a big fanfare, and crucifying Zhao Gou The position of the Supreme Emperor will cause bad influence.Zhao Gou is in Xiangyang, and the soldiers are not familiar with him. If he returns to Lin'an, it will be another story.

Xiao Shan said: "It doesn't mean anything else, just worrying that instead of letting Wan Yanliang spread the news and make people panic, it's better for His Majesty to say it himself."

Zhao Yuan pondered for a moment, and said: "You're right, we'll talk about this matter later, look, Prefect Chen and the others are here."

Xiao Shan looked towards Zhao Yuan's finger, and sure enough there were three generals behind Chen Gui. Xiao Shan had seen all three of them before. The slightly fat one was Xu Qing, and the thin and tall one was Yan Chong, with a fierce face. It is Cao Cheng.

When the three of them came to the front, they all gave Zhao Yuan the courtesy of a monarch and a minister. When they heard that Zhao Yuan was going to visit the four walls, they also made many suggestions, and ordered people to cook a lot of hot soup, so that Zhao Yuan could deliver the hot soup with his own hands. To encourage the soldiers who defend the city.

As the group walked, Xiao Shan asked questions, and when he learned that the arsenal in the city was full of saltpeter and sulfur, and the food was stockpiled enough for half a year, he felt at ease.

All three of them told Zhao Yuan that it would not be a problem to defend Xiangyang City for half a year, so Zhao Yuan could stay here with peace of mind.Apparently these three people were afraid that Zhao Yuan would learn from his father and run away.

Zhao Yuan smiled slightly and looked at Xiao Shan.

Xiao Shan then expressed his thoughts. Although defending the city is not a problem, Zhao Yuan, as Emperor Song, cannot be trapped here for a long time. Panic in the area will cause chaos in the local area.

If the time comes when the refugees are everywhere, the chaos is rampant, and the city of Lin'an is in chaos, no matter how strong the city of Xiangyang is, it will be useless.

The three of them shook their heads after hearing Xiao Shan's desire for a quick battle. Although the three of them knew Xiao Shan's record in sending troops to the golden realm and his bravery, the golden soldiers outside Xiangyang City were by no means comparable to last time. No more than [-], Wan Yanliang made it clear that he would not stop until Zhao Gou was caught, maybe Zhao Yuan was going to be caught now, but with [-] people, relying on the city to resist [-] Jin soldiers is possible.But if you want to repel them, you have to fight quickly, which is tantamount to nonsense.

Xiao Shan said: "It's not impossible, I just saw the weapon supervisor in the city, there are many weapons that have not been manufactured yet, if there is a little improvement and the raw materials are sufficient, it will not be a problem."

The three generals didn't take it seriously, only Chen Gui was shocked and asked, "What does General Xiao mean by that?"

Xiao Shan said: "I learned how to make and configure some firearms in my early years. The firearms in my memory are much more powerful than they are now. I also saw that Xiangyang City also has muskets and cannons. If used properly, these things can be used tenfold With the power above, Yan Liang will be caught off guard after beating him!"