PDLP Chapter 803 How could a god have problems?
Chapter 803 How could a god have problems?
Pei Qiyin regards Lin Feng as her closest person from the bottom of her heart. In this world, apart from Liu Shuxue, Lin Feng is the only friend she both admires and can get along with, so she cherishes him especially.
Lin Feng and Pei Qiyin stayed in the house and recounted the battle with Taoist Master Zhen Zhuo of Yuquan Temple.
This made Pei Qiyin sigh.
She had heard about Yuquan Temple from her master. It was a place so dark that even the sun was in fear of it, and the masters there almost never showed up.
Taoist Master Zhen Zhuo is an exception. He may be the only disciple in Yuquan Temple who can contact the outside world.
No one dares to mess with Yuquan Temple, and of course, Yuquan Temple never interferes in worldly affairs.
Lin Feng happened to encounter this unique opportunity, and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as he gained the recognition of Taoist Master Zhen Zhuo.
I have to say that Lin Feng's luck is really incredible.
In the capital city of Dazong, the Prince Rui’s Palace.
King Rui received information from Zhenxi that Lin Feng appeared again in the border town of Zhenxi with only five guards. He traveled around Zhenxi and killed countless martial arts masters.
Prince Lu Zhao Bing sat opposite Prince Rui and looked at Zhao Xun with a serious expression.
"Master Zhen, don't you have a letter?"
Prince Rui looked a little confused. He looked up at his brother's anxious face and slowly shook his head.
"Where is Yuquan Temple?"
"Master Zhen hasn't returned yet."
"You mean, Master Zhen was...?"
Prince Rui said firmly: "That won't happen. Taoist Master Zhen is a god-like figure, how could he be in trouble? There must be something wrong."
Prince Lu looked puzzled: "Such a divine figure...what could possibly be wrong?"
The two most powerful princes of the clan were unable to figure out the twists and turns in the situation and could only remain silent.
The atmosphere in the room was very depressing. The news of Lin Feng's appearance made the two princes almost breathless.
Everything that had been done before was based on the plan to seize power that was implemented after Lin Feng was killed by Taoist Master Zhen.
The two had originally planned it perfectly, but this accident disrupted everything.
Just as the two were silent, Zhao Gui hurried in.
"Uncle Wang, Father, according to the latest intelligence, Zhao Zheng has mobilized another 100,000 troops and is marching from Fu'an Prefecture to Yongning Prefecture. I'm afraid they will arrive outside Kyoto soon."
The two of them didn't say anything, but just took a deep breath.
"One hundred thousand!?"
Prince Lu couldn't hold it in and cried out in surprise.
He frowned and looked at King Rui.
Zhao Gui said again, "Uncle Wang, I heard that the Zhenxi Army in Kancheng has already dispatched 10,000 heavily armored cavalrymen and is heading towards Jingxi Prefecture along the Jinjiang River."
Prince Lu asked in surprise, "Ah? What are they going to do?"
Seeing that King Rui remained silent, Zhao Gui had no choice but to take over his father's conversation.
"Dad, I think the Zhenxi Army wants to withdraw."
Lu Wang suddenly became anxious: "How can this be possible? Seeing the rebel army approaching, how can the Zhenxi Army withdraw?"
Prince Rui still sat in his chair as steady as a rock, expressionless.
However, his fingers, which were gripping the armrest of the chair, had turned white.
The current situation is very clear. The 80,000 rebels and the Kyoto Imperial Guards are barely maintaining a stable standoff.
If Zhao Zheng mobilized another 100,000 troops, Kyoto City would immediately fall into crisis.
I'm afraid the previous dilemma will occur again.
Without Lin Feng this time, who else can come to rescue Dazong Kyoto City?
Prince Lu and his son both stared at Prince Rui, waiting for his words.
"Don't panic, I will go to the palace and meet my brother the Emperor."
Zhao Bing asked doubtfully, "Will my royal brother have a solution?"
"Have my brother issue an imperial decree. First, ask the Grand Tutor to lead the Imperial Guards again to fight the rebels. Second, issue an imperial decree to confer upon Hu Jincai, the General of the Zhenxi Army, the title of Earl, and to enjoy the rich salary of a first-class Earl for generations. Third, promote Luo Shidong, the General of the Zhennan Border Army, to the title of Baron."
Prince Rui finished speaking in one breath and took a sip of tea.
Prince Lu nodded and said, "Brother, you have made a thorough plan. You have offered them high positions and generous salaries, so that the three armies can unite and resist the rebels together. This is a good plan."
Zhao Gui looked bewildered. "Uncle Wang, Luo Shidong is easy to deal with. The Zhennan Army has been participating in the fight against the rebels. But Hu Jincai is a bit more difficult to say."
Prince Lu frowned: "Could it be that even such a title cannot move his heart?"
Zhao Gui shook his head: "If Lin Feng was gone, Hu Jincai might have compromised. However, with Lin Feng still here, even if Hu Jincai wants to join forces with us, he doesn't have the courage."
King Rui nodded: "Gui'er's analysis makes sense. We must find a way to separate them."
Zhao Gui looked embarrassed.
"Alright, I will go to the palace to see my brother first, and we can discuss other matters later. With the enemy at hand, we must work together and not slack off."
Prince Lu and Zhao Gui nodded vigorously, stood up and watched Prince Rui stride over the threshold.
Then the father and son looked at each other, and saw worry in each other's eyes.
Inside the Kancheng Command Center, a scroll of imperial edict was spread out on the desk in front of Hu Jincai.
Cui Ying and Gong Sanpao stood in front of the desk, bending over to read the contents.
Chu Jiao and Shao Yihan were transferred away by Lin Feng, so there were only three of them left here.
Xi Niang stayed on the Zhenxi to deal with any emergencies.
"What a big deal! Old Hu is now an earl, with thousands of acres of land, and his family has served as officials for generations. He is rich and prosperous, hahaha..."
Hu Jincai laughed triumphantly.
Gong Sanpao scratched his head and said, "Boss, you've become rich."
Cui Ying snorted coldly: "Old Hu, the price paid for this is not small. It's too early for you to be complacent."
Hu Jincai stopped smiling and patted the imperial edict on the table.
"Don't even mention that our boss is still here. Even if he's gone, I, Old Hu, probably can't afford such a heavy salary."
Gong Sanpao was surprised: "Boss, you don't want this title?"
"Fuck, do I dare to ask for it?"
"What are you afraid of?"
Hu Jincai pointed his finger at Gong Sanpao's head.
"Why are you using your head for no reason? Don't you want to do something serious?"
Gong Sanpao smiled awkwardly: "I only follow the boss's orders, whatever you say is what I will do."
Cui Ying smiled and said, "That's good too. At least I don't have any worries."
Hu Jincai said sternly, "There are less than 20,000 people left in Kancheng. If the rebels send another 100,000 troops, we must be ready to evacuate Jingdu and flee to Jingxi Prefecture at any time."
"We're not going to fight the rebels anymore?"
Gong Sanpao asked with his eyes wide open.
Cui Ying shook his head helplessly: "Alas, you still can't see it, the general has withdrawn 10,000 heavy armored cavalry, the meaning is very clear."
Gong Sanpao scratched his hair with his hands.
"What do you mean clearly?"
Hu Jincai and Cui Ying looked at each other, shook their heads and sighed.
But no one paid any attention to Gong Sanpao's questions.
In Kyoto City, a team of imperial guards arrived in front of the Grand Tutor's Mansion.
The leader was the eunuch Zhu Qisheng.
He came to convey an order.
However, when Zhu Qisheng was welcomed into the mansion, it was Wan Chong who waited for his father to come forward to receive the imperial edict.
"Eunuch Zhu, my father is seriously ill and can no longer get up. Can I receive the imperial edict on his behalf?"
Zhu Qisheng looked at Wan Chong in confusion.
"Master Wan, the Grand Master..."
Wan Chong sighed and shook his head, unable to hold back his tears.
"Alas, my father misses Wan Zhuo too much and has been bedridden for many days. Please forgive me, father-in-law."