Hearing what Yang Zhaoyuan said, Situ Fei was shocked, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said coldly: "What do you mean by this?"
Yang Zhaoyuan smiled and said meaningfully to Situ Fei: "Second Young Master, haven't you sent someone to carefully check the situation in Chengdu Mansion? Now that King Yong's body is getting weaker and weaker, the entire Yizhou is heavily trooped. The people in King Yong's Mansion are Many military orders were issued by others under the instruction of King Yong. "
"What?" Situ Fei could no longer calm down. He understood what Yang Zhaoyuan meant. He was afraid that his father's time was short, and Chengdu Mansion had gathered a large number of troops to prepare for the new king to take office, so that it would be convenient for the new king to take over the military power. Besides King Yong, the person who can give orders in Prince Yong's Mansion is probably the Crown Prince.
???????? Is it possible that the Crown Prince has already been confirmed? It shouldn¡¯t be, why didn¡¯t I know anything about it? Situ Fei was in a daze and began to make random guesses about the situation in Yizhou.
Seeing Situ Fei's expression, Yang Zhaoyuan was secretly happy, and said calmly: "In order to investigate the situation in Chengdu Mansion, we have already paid the price of more than 20 spies. The news we got is that your Situ Hao, the Commander-in-Chief of Yongzhou, and Situ Tai, the Commander-in-Chief of Hanzhong, have all been replaced and become idlers, and your fifth brother is now serving your father. The meaning of this, Second Young Master. You should know better."
"Second Young Master, you should have seen very clearly what the current Governor of Liangzhou is doing in Liangzhou. He didn't say anything about resisting our army, but he replaced your cronies in a clean and tidy manner. We know very well, Second Young Master The direct forces in Liangzhou have either been transferred to the front line or have been replaced. "
"If this continues, the second young master will have no power in Liangzhou and become an idler. It's a pity, it's a pity that the governor of a state has now become a loner." Yang Zhaoyuan sighed deliberately.
The scene suddenly became quiet, Situ Fei fell into deep thought, and others could not speak. Suddenly, Wang Hewen laughed and said: "What you said may make sense, but now that your Zhao army is pressing down on the border, you have great intentions of taking Liangzhou. If the second young master is still the governor of Liangzhou, without reinforcements It¡¯s hard to hold on to Liangzhou. In this case, what does it mean if my second son is the governor of Liangzhou?¡±
"You, on the other hand, come to bewitch my second young master this time. What are your intentions? Do you want my second young master to fight with the current governor of Liangzhou so that your Zhao army can benefit? In this way, you are too underestimated as a Liangzhou official. Bar?"
Situ Fei suddenly woke up and said in a cold voice: "Yes, it turns out that you came here this time because you want me to be a knife in the hands of your Zhao army. Damn it, wait, I am too simple in my thinking. No matter what. I may not be the Governor of Liangzhou, but you, Zhao Jun, are always our number one enemy. Don¡¯t even think about fighting between me and the Governor!¡±
Yang Zhaoyuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately smiled and said, "Really? What this gentleman is saying is that if you obediently obey the military orders of the current Liangzhou Governor, if you are deprived of your rights, your Liangzhou Army will be able to resist our army." Zhao Jun? Can you keep Liangzhou?"
Wang Hewen and others were immediately speechless. Although they were arrogant, they also knew that based on the current situation, the possibility of retaining Liangzhou based on the strength of the Liangzhou Army alone was extremely slim. Especially after the loss of Lingzhou Prefecture and Anding Prefecture, they were separated from the Chang'an garrison in the east and the Hanzhong garrison in the south by the Zhao army, and they were unable to receive effective support. The current situation in Liangzhou is to wait for reinforcements gathered in Yizhou, Ningzhou, and Jiaozhou. Now it is winter, and the Yong army has gathered in the south to fight Murong Cheng, so the possibility of the army returning for reinforcements is very small.
Tian Yu said coldly: "We can't guarantee whether we can hold it, but if we are united and work together, we can make your Zhao army pay greater casualties. Besides, our southern army can return to Liangzhou for reinforcements at any time. You and I can¡¯t guarantee the final outcome of the battle.¡±
Yang Zhaoyuan laughed and said disdainfully: "Really? Then I will tell you that the reinforcements you are waiting for may not come. Now, your garrisons in Chang'an and Hanzhong are mainly defensive and have no intention of doing anything. Liangzhou gathers to support you."
"Second Young Master, you and I don't want to talk in circles anymore. As for me, I will tell the truth. As for Liangzhou, except for the southernmost area where it meets Hanzhong, the rest of the prefectures and counties must be taken. For Liangzhou, we must take it. As for you, no, it should be said that for King Yong, neither your father nor King Yong who will take over in the future put Liangzhou in their eyes. In comparison, among the states of Dayan, Liangzhou is the most important. It is natural for us to be barren and abandoned. But for us, Great Zhao, this is the way for Liangzhou to attack the countries in the Western Regions." Yang Zhaoyuan said solemnly.
"I think the second young master also knows that our Zhao army has had quite a lot of conflicts with the countries in the Western Regions.Zhao did not want our Han people to be oppressed by foreigners. Of course, the most important thing is that these countries in the Western Regions have cut off the trade route to the west. This is a big disaster for our country, Zhao, and must be eliminated. "
Yang Zhaoyuan looked at Situ Fei and sneered: "As for you, Second Young Master, if your younger brother comes to power, it will be difficult for you brothers to escape. This is a matter of life, and you can't just give in if you want to. "
Situ Fei's face froze slightly, and then he said coldly: "What a joke, no matter who takes over the position of King Yong, he is my brother. Besides, I have resigned from any position and am not a threat. How can I be replaced?" King? You are clearly trying to sow discord and harm the strength of our Yong army."
Yang Zhaoyuan naturally saw the unnatural expression on Situ Fei's face, and his heart moved, and he said with a smile: "Really? Then, is the Second Young Master really willing to hand over all his rights and surrender to his younger brother? Even if the Second Young Master is willing , but will your brother trust you?"
"Second Young Master, please don't tell me that you and your brothers have no interest in the position of King Yong, and are willing to give it up. Because of this, how can the new King Yong, because you are brothers? How about your kindness to your subordinates? Second Young Master, if you say that the new King Yong will change places, will you let others go?"
"Besides, you brothers all have your own supporters. How can the new King Yong trust you? For his own position, only dead people are the safest guarantee. What do you think? Second Young Master!"
Situ Fei was silent for a while, understanding that what Yang Zhaoyuan said was very reasonable. Even if he changes places, he will not let others go. Not to mention anything else, even if he is in Liangzhou, he has a deep foundation. If the new King Yong is appointed, it will be strange that his brothers will trust him.
After a long while, Situ Fei said in a deep voice: "Then what do you mean by coming here this time?"
Yang Zhaoyuan heard what Situ Fei said. He breathed a sigh of relief and a smile appeared on his face, "I came here this time to make a deal with the Second Young Master. In fact, it is you, the Second Young Master, who will benefit."
Situ Fei sneered and said: "Haha Ridiculous! You, Zhao Jun, will give me the benefits when you make a deal with me? Let me tell you, I would like to know, what on earth do you, King Zhao, want to do?"
Yang Zhaoyuan said in a deep voice: "We provide the Second Young Master with information about Yong's army, so that the Second Young Master can save his life, and even separat one side and become a local prince. What we want is naturally the land of Liangzhou."
"Impossible!" Situ Fei said angrily at that moment, "Don't even think about asking me to hand over Liangzhou! In the land of Liangzhou, although the Zhao army is powerful, Situ Fei and the Liangzhou army are not cowards. Senior. The worst that can happen is death, there is no coward in our Situ family!"
Yang Zhaoyuan laughed and said: "Really? Your father gave up the land of Liangzhou, and you still want to use your own life to gain benefits for the new King Yong? Besides, you have to give in to the land of Liangzhou, Even if you don¡¯t give in, you have to give in. No one can stop me, Da Zhao, from what I want to accomplish.¡±
Seeing the arrogant look on Yang Zhaoyuan's face, Situ Fei was itching with hatred. This land of Liangzhou was originally his foundation, but now, Zhao Jun has captured more than half of the territory.
Immediately, Yang Zhaoyuan returned to his smiling face and said, "Second Young Master, this land of Liangzhou can no longer be preserved. Why not consider it for yourself? Yong's army occupies a vast area. No matter where it is, it can become a prince. Compared with what you occupy Liangzhou is better. Second Young Master, please don¡¯t tell me that you have no intention of occupying the territory of Liangzhou and becoming independent.¡±
Situ Fei fell silent for a moment, thinking a lot in his mind. It is impossible to say that he has no ideas in his mind. No one is unmoved by the position of prince. He was even more unwilling to let him give up.
"Did you also tell the eldest son the same thing in Yongzhou?" Wang Hewen on the side suddenly spoke up.
Yang Zhaoyuan looked at Wang Hewen and said in a deep voice: "If I say no, you probably won't believe it either. Indeed, in Yongzhou, we also sent people to talk to your eldest son about the situation at hand."
Wang Hewen sneered and said: "You Zhao Jun are really good at calculating. You sent people to provoke the governors of the two places. This is clearly dismantling our Yong Army. Although you say it is good, in fact, it is you who ultimately benefit. . Yong¡¯s army is so powerful that once it is broken up, no one will be your opponent. Am I right?¡±
Yang Zhaoyuan's face condensed and he said: "Yes, you are right, and I am not afraid to tell you that our Zhao Army is dismantling your Yong Army. However, if someone else is allowed to take the position, your master, who is this The Second Young Master¡¯s life is not guaranteed, but you, the Second Young Master¡¯s cronies, will still not have good results? ¡°Am I right?¡±
Wang Hewen was speechless at this rhetorical question, and did not speak for a long time.
Yang Zhaoyuan continued:"Second Young Master, although I, the Great Zhao, intend to divide your Yong Army into multiple groups, this is a good thing for you and the one in Yongzhou, isn't it? Your cronies follow you in the hope that you can Bring them wealth instead of turning them into abandoned children. Besides, although one family is divided into three families, it does not mean that your relationship is completely broken."
"Even princes can form alliances with each other, let alone from the same sect. Besides, so far, our country, Zhao, has not taken the initiative to invade the south. It has been expanding north and west. The Central Plains and the south , are all the feudal princes in the south. If your Yong army is divided into three and develops separately, it might not be possible for them to all grow together. If so, it will be remembered in history forever. "
Seeing Situ Fei's uncertain expression, Yang Zhaoyuan gave him another shot, "Second Young Master, if you are willing to hand over Liangzhou to us, we will be willing to let Second Young Master lead the Liangzhou Army to evacuate Liangzhou. Whether it is Chang'an or Hanzhong, it is A good place for the Second Young Master to establish his career. Now that there are heavy troops stationed in Hanzhong and Chang'an, the Second Young Master will be able to establish his own rule in these two places. As long as King Yong passes away, the Second Young Master will have nothing to fear. If the road to Shu is blocked, you will not be afraid of the Yong army in the south."
Situ Fei¡¯s expression changed slightly and he began to consider the pros and cons. To be honest, at this moment, Situ Fei was really tempted.
But he still suppressed his thoughts and said coldly: "The current governor of Liangzhou is Lin Shucheng, not me. How can I hand over Liangzhou to you? How can I explain to the soldiers? Even if we retreat to Chang'an and Hanzhong, we will only I¡¯m afraid no soldiers will be willing to obey my orders.¡±
Yang Zhaoyuan smiled and said: "Second Young Master, although Lin Shucheng is now the Governor of Liangzhou, and although Lin Shucheng has replaced many of the people deployed by the Second Young Master, the Second Young Master has been operating in Liangzhou for several years. To say that the Second Young Master is incompetent He controls the military and political power of Liangzhou. Whether others believe it or not, I don¡¯t believe it.¡±
"The longer Lin Shucheng stays here, the more hesitant the second master is, and the weaker the second master's control over Liangzhou is. Besides, Lin Shucheng is the current governor of Liangzhou. He is responsible for the defeat and the loss of Liangzhou. Is there anyone who will take the responsibility? This is a good thing for the second young master."
Situ Fei fell silent immediately and began to consider the stakes. It has to be said that Yang Zhaoyuan's words tickled his itch. As Yang Zhaoyuan said, although Lin Shucheng is now the governor of Liangzhou, although Lin Shucheng has begun to replace the people assigned by Situ Fei. However, the current Liangzhou Army was carefully cultivated bit by bit by Situ Fei over the past few years. It was not the original Liangzhou Army. It is precisely because of this that the old troops stationed in Yanju Mansion will directly surrender to the enemy. It was precisely because of this that Xu Ye finally surrendered to Zhao. Situ Fei believed that Lin Shucheng would not be able to completely control Liangzhou in the short term. As long as you make up your mind, you can stand at the top of Liangzhou again at any time.
After a while, Situ Fei said: "We will discuss this matter later. It is really hard for me to believe you Zhao Jun. I am not willing to bury my entire Yong Army just for the sake of being the leader of a single place. Today. If you come here to meet me, I will pretend that I don¡¯t know about it. I don¡¯t want you Zhao Jun people to appear here again in the future, otherwise"
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¡°My lord, the people sent to Yongzhou and Liangzhou are all back!¡±
"Oh? Are you back?" Zhao Xun couldn't help but smile, "How's the situation? Are these two tempted by our proposal?"
Situ Liang smiled and said: "It can be heard from the Lord's words that the Lord is not confident in the direct reply from the two people?"
Zhao Xun put down the government memorial in his hand and said with a smile: "No matter whether they are tempted or not, they will not give a direct answer at this moment. If they give a direct answer, they will only leave us with their urgency."
Situ Liang smiled and said: "What my lord said is true. Both Situ Hao from Luoyang and Situ Fei from Longxi in Liangzhou are dissatisfied with their current situation. Think about it. In the past, the leader of a state has become an idler. Even if their lives may be in danger at any time, how can they relax?"
"This is especially true of the former Governor of Yongzhou, Situ Hao. He is Situ Lei's eldest son. Logically speaking, he is the candidate to take over the position of King Yong. But now, he has no chance of doing so, and his life is even in danger. , If you are still calm, that¡¯s hell.¡±
"However, neither of them gave a positive answer, and even Shanghai rejected us on the surface."
Zhao Xun said: "I can see from your expression that the actual situation is different from what it seems on the surface."
"Although they refused on the surface, the two envoys could see that they were moved. Judging from the situation learned from the spies, they were indeed making corresponding preparations. Among them, Situ Hao's actions Especially quickly. Situ Hao is the eldest son of Situ Lei.He is most likely to inherit the throne of King Yong. Therefore, he has the most talents under his command. Before Situ Hao revealed his identity, Yongzhou Governor Ling Xiao began to worry. "
Zhao Xun shook his head and sighed: "Actually, it is indeed the most reasonable for Situ Hao to succeed to the throne. The eldest son is also very capable. It is a pity that he is too involved with the old ministers of Dayan. Situ Lei does not want his own power He is controlled by the old officials of Dayan, especially Situ Lei, who is also accused of regicide. "
Situ Liang continued: "It is a pity that Situ Hao did not see this clearly. Instead, he gathered many old officials of Dayan, including many former royalists. If Situ Lei's body was at its peak, perhaps these people would be able to help Situ Lei. It¡¯s a pity that it can be used by Situ Hao with Lei¡¯s help¡¡±
Zhao Xun couldn't help but shook his head and smiled: "Why do you and I feel sorry for others? Since both of us are moved, it means that this is an opportunity. Since it is possible to split Yong's army, then we have to do it Great effort."
"No matter how Situ Hao and Situ Fei develop in the future, the Yong Army as a whole will eventually be split. As long as they are separated, three Yong Army forces will be much easier to deal with than one united Yong Army force."
Situ Liang said: "Then we will secretly assist Situ Hao and Situ Fei now, so that they can better disintegrate the power of the Yong Army. Should we target the Yong Army first in the coming year?"
Zhao Xun shook his head and said: "That time is too short to allow these two guys to have major conflicts as the new King Yong. Once our army arrives, they will most likely join forces to resist us when they find it difficult to resist. This will be very detrimental to us. Our goal for the next year is still the west. This way, we will not put pressure on the two of them and let them fight with the new King Yong. Then there will be real fire between them. This is the time for us to take action. In addition, we should deal with the countries in the west first, and also relieve some pressure on the princes in the south, so that they can continue to fight."