Text Chapter Five Hundred and Seventy-Four: Plan Before Acting

Seven Seas City, the city lord's mansion.

There are only three days until the Spring Plowing Festival. According to the usual practice, this day is the day when all the vassals in the Seven Seas Province have an audience with Tang Lan. Although Tang Lan is in Lanyan City, all the vassals still received invitations and came from all over the world. , War horses and carriages entered the original Duke's mansion in an endless stream, and Tang Xu, one of the leaders of the Tang family, was in charge of all reception matters.

The banquet was arranged in the hall of the mansion. Tang Lan was always simple, but this hall was magnificently decorated. A total of 17 vassals and princes entered the hall, and the waiters were busy serving wine and food. The banquet was filled with the scent of the dishes, and everyone also joined the table one after another.

Tang Xu clasped his fists together and said, "There is a matter to be discussed in the hall, so please invite your lord's guards and female family members to have dinner in the side hall. If you are not in the right place, please forgive me."

Everyone was stunned, among them Tianji Boluzhong said to the two sons beside him: "Chong'er, Shan'er, you two go to the side hall for dinner, father will stay here."

"Yes, father!"

A group of guards and servants dispersed one after another. In the blink of an eye, there were only 17 people in the hall plus one Tang Xu, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that there was a group of iron guards from Qihai City behind Tang Xu. Among them, there was a saber hanging from his waist, and the eyes under the helmet showed a faint killing intent.

For a while, all the vassals were a little uneasy, and they took their seats one after another.

Tang Xulang said, "Close the door."

"Squeak..."

The door of the hall was slowly closed and even bolted.

"Commander Tang Xu, why is this?" an old man in the crowd asked.

"Report to old general Zhou Chong, because there are some things that need to be kept secret." Tang Xu smiled slightly and said, "Come here, please young master."

"Young Master!?" Zhou Chong, Lu Zhong, and the others were all startled. It is well known that the Tang family in Qihai City has become extinct. The last two direct bloodlines, Tang Lu and Tang Tian, ​​were assassinated. When choosing an heir from the collateral bloodlines of the Tang family, such as Tang Xi, Tang Xi, and Tang Zhen, where did the young master come from?

The side door of the hall opened slowly, and a man covered in a black cloak sat on a chair and was carried in by two guards. He lifted off the cloak, revealing a terrifying face that had been burned, and said with a slight smile: " Why, don't you adults know me, Tang Lu?"

Zhou Chong was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly knelt down and clasped his fists and said, "The young master is not dead... Great, the Tang family has a successor!"

Tang Lu said indifferently: "Thank you, General Zhou Chong, I did not die. Lin Muyu wanted to kill me, and Empress Qin Yin wanted to kill me, but I don't die so easily. Our Tang family is tenacious and unyielding, how could we give in to them!"

Lu Zhongjian frowned, listening to Tang Lu's words without saying a word.

"My lords, take your seats."

Tang Lu said: "It's still the same as in previous years. Let's eat and drink enough first, and then we will discuss major issues in Qihai Province."

Everyone didn't dare to disobey, they clasped their fists respectfully, and then began to drink and eat meat, but the gate was locked, and Tang Lu appeared in the hall very strangely, which made people unconsciously feel creepy. The meal is bound to be a feast without a good feast.

After drinking for three rounds, Tang Lu raised his voice and said, "My lords, please listen to me Tang Lu."

Everyone said one after another: "Young master, please speak."

Tang Lu said: "You are all loyal vassals of my Tang family. You have enjoyed the land of the Tang family for many years, and now you have seen that Qihai Province is rich and has bred countless talents. The number of our conscription has reached 400,000. , and nearly 300,000 of them are in your hands. Originally... the Tang family served the empire, and it was only natural for the Qin family to serve. However, we were suspected by others, and grandpa was bullied even more in Lanyan City , even, the people on the throne wanted to obliterate my Tang family, and even sent trusted generals to murder me and my younger brother Tang Tian. Loyalty can be learned from heaven and earth, but such a result has come, the anger of both men and gods!"

All the vassals were silent, no one dared to make a statement, they were all waiting for Tang Lu's next words.

"so……"

Tang Lu smiled, and said, "I have prepared a covenant blood flag for your lords, come here, bring it up."

Two guards came up holding a battle flag. On the battle flag was the Tang Sect's emblem and a very beautiful seven-core crabapple.

Tang Lu said: "As long as you write your name with blood on this covenant blood flag, you will be loyal to my Tang family. Everything is my Tang family's obedience. Everyone, the empire is tens of thousands of miles away, but it has been tolerated." Don't let me go to Qihai Tangmen, if we don't protect ourselves, we will eventually be erased from the territory of the empire by Qin Yin."

Lu Zhong's face was ashen, and he said: "Young master, this is... is this going to be a school of its own?"

"That's right."

Tang Lu smiled slightly and said, "Tianji Bo is a man of knowledge. Since Qin Yin is not benevolent, we can't sit still. My lords, Tang Jiarong, you will be honored. If the Tang family is defeated, you will be defeated. After writing your name on the blood flag of the covenant, the covenant will take effect." Now, if Qin Yin takes action against our Seven Seas province, we will die!"

Veteran Zhou Chong couldn't help but gasped, and said, "Young master, we are committing chaos! The Tang family has been loyal to the empire for a hundred years, how can it be destroyed in our hands!"

"Old General!"

The corner of Tang Lu's mouth raised: "You are too benevolent of a woman. In ancient times, it was said that the emperor is not benevolent, and the minister can replace him. Now Qin Yin favors Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Zeng Yifan and others, and treats my Tang family with disdain. Gu, make things difficult for me everywhere, and even kill my heirs of the Tang clan, if we don’t take the initiative to attack, we will just sit and wait for death, do you want a lifetime of glory, or do you want to be killed?”

Among the crowd, a young general stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Young master, I, Dong Chan, have received the favor of the emperor for generations. The first emperor Qin Jin even rewarded my father many times when he was alive. Although my father is gone now, Dong Chan is absolutely unwilling to do anything wrong." In matters of loyalty and unrighteousness, if the young master wants to rebel against Qin, I, Dong Chan, will not be willing to join him."

With that said, Dong Chan stood up and walked away.

"court death!"

Tang Lu raised his palm, and the god-gathering seal of the Heavenly King's cultivation came out of the air, and it hit Dong Chan's back with a "bang", and Dong Chan fell on the wall without even making a pitiful cry. He died, his back was burnt into a big scorched black hole, and his death was extremely tragic.

"Who else is unwilling to submit to my Tang family?"

Tang Lu looked at the crowd indifferently, and said: "Who is still not convinced, can stand up?"

Everyone was terrified, Tang Lu actually killed the vassal in public, what a bold and reckless act!

Among the crowd, Lu Zhong clasped his fists tremblingly and said: "Veteran Lu Zhong is willing to follow the young master. Since the Qin family is not benevolent, we will be unrighteous. Seven Seas Province has tens of millions of people. If Qin Yin is not benevolent, we can tear apart the earth and seal the land." King, why do you have to rely on others!"

Tang Lu couldn't help laughing: "Uncle Tianji is indeed a man who knows current affairs. He came here to divide the Dong family's fiefdoms to Uncle Tianji, and all the military power of the Dong family was also handed over to Uncle Tianji."

Lu Zhong stepped forward, bit his index finger, and wrote his name on the battle flag.

Immediately afterwards, the second and third people also wrote down their names one after another. Who wouldn't be afraid of death? After all, people want to live in glory and wealth, and the so-called loyalty is sometimes nothing more than words.

Zhou Chong was the last veteran to write his name. When he finished writing his name tremblingly, he couldn't help sighing: "From now on, I'm afraid there will be no turning back."

Tang Lu sneered: "Why did the old general say that? Could it be that the old general has decided that my Tang family can't do anything?"

Zhou Chong didn't speak, but walked back to the seat in a slump, drinking one glass of wine after another.

...

Tang Lu supported the table with both hands, stood up slowly, and said: "The members of the Tang family will obey the order!"

Everyone left the table and knelt down.

Tang Lu's eyes were filled with endless anger and unwillingness, and he said: "The Qin family is not benevolent, so we can only be unrighteous. From now on, we will block the Seven Customs and prohibit trade with the Lingbei Province. Your lords will rush back to the fief early tomorrow morning. Go, and do one thing for my Tanglu, first kill all the governors of the states and counties in the fiefdom, then destroy the temple, take all the troops gathered in the temple as your own, and kill those who disobey without mercy!"

Everyone was terrified and responded with uneven voices: "Yes..."

Tang Lu narrowed his eyes and looked at the crowd: "Half a month later, lead all the troops in the fief to Qihai City to meet the alliance, and all the troops in the Qihai Province will be trained and supplied in a unified manner. In addition, we will send more people to build the Tang family's Begonia flower battle flag , badge, take off the purple yin flower, and be sure to wear a crabapple flower military emblem for each of our 300,000 troops."

"yes!"

Tianji Boluzhong immediately raised his hand and took off the golden purple yin flower on his collar, with a sneer in his eyes, he said: "The era of the Qin family ruling the mainland is completely over!"

...

Lanyan City, Seven Seas Palace.

In the middle of the night, in the other garden deep in the palace, Tang Lan suddenly woke up from the nightmare. He was panting heavily and his face was a little pale. In his dream, he saw Tang Lu covered in blood and shouting, "Grandpa, save me!" ", as if it really happened.

"Come on."

"Your Highness." Outside the door, an old general pushed in and said, "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

"Is there any news from Qihai City?"

"Not yet, what's the matter, Your Highness?"

"I suddenly became restless. I'm afraid something is about to happen. Immediately write a feather letter and send it to Qihai City, telling Tang Lu not to act rashly. It's not the time yet. Everything will wait for my order before acting."

"yes!"

The veteran paused and said, "Your Highness, have you really decided?"

Tang Lan was dejected, describing how old he was, and said: "No matter what, I must think about my descendants, so I'm afraid this matter is imperative. How is the situation in Earth and Star Province? , how is the recruiting?"

"The Commander of the Tang Dynasty is recruiting soldiers day and night, but the population of Xingxing Province is poor, which is not comparable to that of Qihai Province. I am afraid that the total number of troops will not exceed 150,000."

"One hundred and fifty thousand……"

Tang Lan murmured to himself: "550,000 people... is equivalent to the force that the Yihe Kingdom besieged Lanyan City..."