Final Volume Chapter 36
Chapter 36 of the final volume
Tang Yin asked with a smile: "Brother Xiao, are you regretting giving up Shangjing?"
Xiao Xuan's face became serious and he said: "How could that be! I have always kept my word. Since I have decided to return the capital to the emperor, I will definitely not regret it." He was just trying to be brave. The handwritten letter was already written and given to Tang Yin. It was too late for him to regret.
Tang Yin smiled and raised his thumb, praising: "Brother Xiao is so broad-minded. If I were Brother Xiao, I would not be so open-minded."
Listening to Tang Yin's praise, Xiao Xuan's heart felt like it was cut by a knife. If eyes could kill, Tang Yin would have been cut into countless pieces by now.
Seeing Xiao Xuan's face getting uglier and uglier, Tang Yin stood up and said with a smile: "Brother Xiao, let's say goodbye now. The emperor can finally return to the capital. I am also eager to go home now!"
Xiao Xuan stood up with all his strength, forced a smile without smiling, and said with a bow: "I wish you a safe journey."
Tang Yin nodded and said with a smile: "I also wish you good health."
After speaking, he laughed again and turned to walk out. As soon as he left, Xiao Xuan couldn't help coughing continuously, and his upper body fell on the table, almost hunched over.
"Your Majesty!" The guards on the left and right hurried forward, some supported him, some hammered his back and supported his chest, and others ran out to find a doctor in a hurry.
After a long while, Xiao Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't help but sigh to the sky. He had been smart all his life, but he didn't expect that he would be defeated by Tang Yin's child this time.
The more Xiao Xuan thought about it, the more he felt unwilling to accept it. The more he thought about it, the more angry and stuffy he felt. Suddenly, he felt a sweetness in his throat, and then he spat out blood with a wow. Seeing Xiao Xuan spitting blood, the faces of the people around him changed drastically, and they all exclaimed: "My king..."
Xiao Xuan could no longer hear the people's calls, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted on the spot.
This is exactly what Tang Yin wanted. Now Xiao Xuan has become a thorn in Tang Yin's eyes and a thorn in his flesh. He is also the person who can pose the greatest threat to Feng Country at present.
Tang Yin wants to get rid of Xiao Xuan, but he doesn't have a good way. Xiao Xuan has many guards around him, and all of them are spiritual martial arts masters of Chuan Country. No matter who is sent to assassinate him, it is difficult to succeed. The most confident person is only Tang Yin himself.
But asking him to assassinate Xiao Xuan personally is not very realistic. Even if he succeeds, his identity will inevitably be exposed. If it is spread out, it will inevitably be despised by the world, and people's hearts will inevitably turn to Chuan Country. What's the point of him killing Xiao Xuan?
After careful consideration, Tang Yin felt that assassinating Xiao Xuan was a bad idea, but how could he get rid of him? After repeated thinking, Tang Yin suddenly remembered something.
Xiao Xuan's health has always been very poor. He is old, and he works hard on government affairs day and night. He has no restraint in his eating habits and drinks all day long. His body has long been hollowed out. If he doesn't get sick, it's fine. Once he gets sick, he will definitely be sick and even die. Tang Yin has not systematically studied medical skills, but he is still very proficient in traditional Chinese medicine. It was for this reason that he took the initiative to find Xiao Xuan this time and stimulate him with words.
As a result, Tang Yin really calculated it right. Xiao Xuan, who was wise all his life, felt that he had suffered a great humiliation and fooling. He was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted.
Of course, Tang Yin did not see these subsequent events. After returning to the central army tent of the Feng Army, he immediately issued an order and the whole army set off to return to Fengdu Zhenjiang.
The Guanghan Ting Rebellion, which lasted for several months, finally came to an end with the retreat of the Fengchuan coalition. This turmoil caused inestimable losses to Shenchi.
First, the Saint King Guanghan Ting was killed, followed by the five great elders Huangfu Xiutai, Dongfang Yehuai, Gao Ge, Feng Xi, and Nie Zhen, who were killed one after another. As for the elders and disciples below, the number of casualties is countless. It can be said that after this turmoil, Shenchi, which was originally full of talents and masters, suddenly became talentless, and even the prestige that Shenchi had worked hard to establish for thousands of years was gone.
These tangible and intangible losses added together were too much of a blow to Shenchi. Many people in later generations believed that after the Guanghan Ting Rebellion, Shenchi was already dead in name only.
In this turmoil, Chuan State, as the main attacking party, did not take advantage. The only benefit was that it eliminated a hidden danger that might threaten Xiao Xuan's safety, but the price Chuan State paid was too high, that is, the transfer of Shangjing.
Originally, Feng and Chuan were equally powerful. In terms of area, the two countries were not much different. Feng was slightly stronger than Chuan. In terms of population, Feng also had a slight advantage, but in terms of national strength, Feng was far behind Chuan. Feng's territory was forcibly annexed through wars in the south and the north, and in the east and the west. Years of war allowed Feng's territory to expand rapidly, but at the same time, the country was weak and needed to be rebuilt. This could not be recovered in just one or two years.
The transfer of Shangjing gave Feng the upper hand in this Fengchuan contest. First, Shangjing has a good geographical location and is an excellent place for garrisoning troops. It can attack or defend, and it can remain invincible.
Secondly, the emperor's return to Shangjing made the emperor more orthodox. Regardless of whether he was controlled by Feng, the people of the world would inevitably be more convinced of the emperor. In this way, Feng had the upper hand in morality.
The Guanghan Ting Rebellion brought Shenchi to its end and also brought about a fundamental change in the situation of Fengchuan. In the past, Feng State was worried about Chuan State sending troops to invade, but now Chuan State is on guard against Feng State's invasion. The gap between them is too huge.
On the way back to Zhenjiang, Tang Yin received news from the spies that Xiao Xuan was seriously ill on the way back to China. The specific condition of his illness was not yet clear, but the current Sichuan army was already panicked.
After hearing the news, Tang Yin was overjoyed. He didn't expect that the last meeting between him and Xiao Xuan really had an effect. Xiao Xuan was really angry with him. It would be great if Xiao Xuan could die on the way back home. But that's it.
At this time, Tang Yin was so satisfied that he no longer worried about Sichuan State sending troops to invade Feng State. Instead, he began to think about how Feng State should attack Sichuan State.
As long as Feng Guo cultivates for another year and a half and saves enough food, grass and luggage, he can march to Sichuan State with great fanfare and fight to the death with Sichuan State. Once Sichuan State is also annexed by Feng State, he will have fulfilled his long-cherished wish to unify the world. .
On this day, Tang Yin's guard of honor arrived in Beijing. In fact, returning to Zhenjiang from Shenchi does not require passing through Shangjing. Tang Yin specially asked people to take a detour, go to Shangjing first, and pick up Shangjing by the way, so as to avoid a long night and many dreams.
Today, Shangjing is still occupied by Sichuan people, and most of the flags flying above the city are Sichuan flags.
When Tang Yin's guard of honor arrived in front of the city gate, a large group of officials from Sichuan State walked out of the city gate. The leader was none other than Sima Chief Shi Huqu, the highest official appointed by Sichuan State in Shangjing.
Hu Qu took the lead and came to Tang Yin's carriage, bowed his hands respectfully and saluted, and said: "Shi Hu Qu, Sima Chief of Sichuan State, comes to see His Highness Feng Wang."
There was a slight cough from the carriage, and Asan and Asi standing guard on both sides hurriedly rolled up the curtains of the carriage. Tang Yin bent over and walked out of the carriage slowly.
He did not get off the carriage immediately, but stood on the shaft, looked down at the ministers, and asked with a smile: "Master Hu Quhu, why are you still here now?"
"Oh..." Hu Qu was confused by Tang Yin's words. If he was not here, where should he be? He asked cautiously: "His Royal Highness Feng Wang said..."
"This king is saying that you can retreat to Beijing now." Tang Yin said slowly.
ah? Hu Qu and the officials around him were all shocked. Seeing this, Tang Yin asked curiously: "What? Hasn't Brother Xiao Wang's transfer order not been sent to you yet?"
As he spoke, he took out the manuscript written by Xiao Xuan and said: "This is the manuscript written by Brother Xiao Wang himself. Brother Xiao Wang has decided to return Shangjing to the emperor. It is really not suitable for you to continue to stay in Shangjing now." ”
Hu Qu and others knew about this, but they couldn't accept it for a while. Sichuan had finally taken possession of such an important place, the majestic capital of the empire, so why did it have to be returned to the emperor inexplicably?
Furthermore, this is not returned to the emperor, but directly handed over to Feng Guo!
People couldn't understand Xiao Xuan's decision and were unwilling to evacuate to Beijing, so no one left here.
Now hearing what Tang Yin said, Hu Qu forced a smile and said: "His Royal Highness Feng Wang, we have received the king's order. However, the affairs to evacuate to the capital are complicated and cannot be solved in an instant. I hope His Highness Feng Wang can be more lenient. some time.”
Hu Qu used the procrastination method. If it can be delayed for a moment, it can be delayed for one more day. Maybe things will turn around, and there is no telling whether the king will take back his life!
Tang Yin was so smart, so how could he not see what Hu Qu was thinking. He smiled slightly and said, "The affairs are complex, but this is easy to handle." As he spoke, he pointed to the back and said, "I have an army of millions under my command. No matter how many chores there are, they can be solved for you within three to five days, Mr. Hu, what do you think?"
In fact, the Feng army led by Tang Yin only consisted of the direct army, which could not exceed 100,000 people at most. Talking about millions is just to scare people. When Hu Qu heard this, his expression suddenly changed and he stammered: "I... why should I trouble Brother Feng Jun with the affairs of our Sichuan country..."
"Hey!" Tang Yin waved his hand with a smile and said softly: "Fengchuan and Fengchuan are allies. They should help each other regardless of each other. What's more, this is just a little effort." As he spoke, he turned his head and shouted: "Wuying!"
"The general is here!" Upon hearing his call, Wuying hurriedly urged her horse out of the queue, came to the carriage, and stepped in to salute Tang Yin in the carriage.
"If you pass the order, our officers and soldiers can enter the city and take them to Beijing. In addition, we will allocate troops to assist the adults of Sichuan Kingdom in handling the trivial matters of evacuation." Tang Yin said seriously.
"General, I obey!" Wuying immediately accepted the order without even hesitating, waved to the generals at the rear and shouted: "The whole army enters the city!"