Across the Water Margin: Officials of Ximen

At a glance, Fan Qiong knew that the army occupying Nancheng was no less than thousands of people.

"Master Zhou, this army is very strong. I'm afraid the Nanxun Sect won't be able to take it back with force."

Fan Qiong whispered to Zhou Yiwen, governor of Kaifeng Prefecture.

At this time, the soldiers gathered from the east city and west city also reported to the general Fan Qiong that the east and west walls of the outer city had also been occupied by foreign troops.

Fan Qiong and Zhou Yiwen were shocked when they heard the news. If unknown troops from the east, south, and west flooded into the city together, Fan Qiong's more than 1 troops would not be able to handle it.

The only good news is that the troops from the East City, West City, and the South City did not take advantage of the situation.

It seems that this army of unknown origin has no obvious hostility towards Chu State and Emperor Zhang Bangchang.

"Jiang Gate God" Jiang Zhong dispatched three deputy generals, Hong Zhen, Duan Jingzhu, and Xu Qing, to control the other gates on the south wall, and he personally guarded the gate tower of Nanxun Gate.

Seeing Fan Qiong and Zhou Yiwen leading the troops coming, Jiang Zhong yelled, "Hey! Who is it? Hurry up and restrain your soldiers, lest the two armies clash and accidentally injure your army!"

"Stop! Pass the order down and don't act rashly."

Fan Qiong heard Jiang Zhong's roar and hurriedly ordered his army to stand by.

Fan Qiong reined in the horse's reins, raised his eyes and looked carefully, and saw a tall and strong man standing on the tower.

That Han was dressed in heavy armor, and was surrounded by soldiers like stars around the moon. He was obviously the leader of this army.

"This general, I am Fan Qiong, the commander of the four sides of Chu State Power. I am in charge of the defense of Bianliang City. I don't know which route and state the general is from? How do you intend to enter the city today?"

Fan Qiong saw that Jiang Zhong's army was powerful, so he didn't dare to boss him around, but asked respectfully right away.

"General Fan, I am Jiang Zhong, a former general of the Rebel Army of the Ximen Qing official in Dongping Prefecture. I am here to be polite. The Ximen Qing official brought me here to protect the people of Bianliang City. Please, General Fan To be mistaken."

Jiang Zhong said to Fan Qiong condescendingly.

Ximen Qing official from Yanggu County, Dongping Prefecture?

When Fan Qiong heard that Ximen Qing was coming, he immediately lost the courage to compete with Ximen Qing's army.

Many soldiers behind Fan Qiong also heard Jiang Zhong's words, and they whispered to each other, making a lot of noise.

It turned out that although Fan Qiong was from Bianliang City, Tokyo, he had been in the Jingdong East Road states for a long time after joining the army.

A few years ago, when Chao Gai, Song Jiang and others in Liang Shanbo rebelled, Fan Qiong was serving as the military commander in Xuzhou. He was defeated by Liang Shan's army and almost lost his life.

Later, it was Ximenqing who helped Cheng Wanli, the prefect of Dongping Prefecture, and the official army defeat the Liangshanbo bandits, which turned the prefectures of Shandong into safety.

At that time, Fan Qiong joined Cheng Wanli's coalition army as a general of the defeated army, and was able to redeem his merits and restore his official post.

Therefore, Fan Qiong has long been familiar with Ximen Qing's name, and regards him as a god-like figure in his heart.

Having served in the Shandong army for a long time, Fan Qiong also knew that Cheng Wanli, who was left behind in Yingtianfu in Nanjing, relied on Ximen Qing to make contributions and succeed in his official career.

It can be said that Shandong has the highest prestige and power, and it is undoubtedly the official Ximen Qing who is deeply worshiped by the local soldiers and civilians.

When the Song court organized the third Taiyuan siege war, because the main force of the Western Army was greatly damaged, it dispatched troops from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Bashu, Shandong and other places.

Fan Qiong also led troops from Shandong to Hedong in that battle, and was defeated and returned to Bianliang City, Tokyo.

Therefore, although Fan Qiong broke away from the jurisdiction of Jingdong Road, most of the soldiers under his command came from the prefectures of Shandong.

Many of these Forbidden Army officers and soldiers were either under the command of Ximen Qing, or were rescued by Ximen Qing, and were deeply influenced by Ximen Qing.

Therefore, even if Fan Qiong wanted to fight against Ximen Qing's army, many soldiers under his command would not swing their knives at Ximen Qing's officials, for fear that there would be chaos without a fight.

Seeing that Fan Qiong was out of control, Zhou Yiwen, governor of the Kaifeng government, immediately cupped his hands and asked Jiang Zhong: "Jiang Yishi, I am Zhou Yiwen, the governor of Kaifeng government. It is also my duty to maintain order in the city. Thank you for your help!

I don't know where the official Ximen Qing is?Maybe come to town and meet me?The government wants to ask the officials of Ximen Qing for advice face to face. "

"It turned out to be the Zhou Fu Yin of Kaifeng Mansion. I'm sorry! Ximen Qing happened to have an important matter to discuss with Zhou Fu Yin. The high official is now camping in Yujin Garden in Qingcheng. How about inviting Zhou Fu Yin to come out of the city?"

Jiang Zhong extended an invitation to Zhou Yiwen.

Now that Ximenqing has tens of thousands of troops coming to Bianliang City in Tokyo, he must naturally have his own power, and psychologically frighten the ministers of Chu State Zhang Bangchang.

When Zhou Yiwen heard that Ximen Qing wanted to go out of the city to meet him, he couldn't help being a little hesitant, worried about his personal safety.

Seeing this, Fan Qiong whispered in his ear: "Fu Yin Xianggong, now the outer city is under the control of Ximen Qing's army of officials, the arrow is on the string, I have to launch it, it is impossible not to see him.

That official Ximen Qing is the number one hero in Shandong, he is known for his faith and will never harm the governor.

Besides, as far as I know, the high official Ximen Qing and Nanjing Yingtianfu's left behind Cheng Wanli are a life-and-death alliance.

This time Ximen Qing's army came here, I'm afraid there are Shandong states behind them.

Fu Yin Xianggong should go out of the city to meet the official Ximen Qing, and take the opportunity to find out the truth of Cheng Wanli and others. "

Hearing Fan Qiong's words, Zhou Yiwen knew that he couldn't escape, so he had to bravely go out of the city to meet Ximen Qing.

When Jiang Zhong sent people to escort Zhou Yiwen out of the city, Fan Qiong also sent a team of soldiers to escort Zhou Yiwen to reassure him.

Jiang Zhong didn't stop this, Ximenqing's tens of thousands of troops are here, are you still worried about the few remnants who were defeated by the Jin army?

After Zhou Yiwen left, Fan Qiong immediately sent his confidants to report the news that the outer city had been controlled by the Ximen Qing army back to the imperial city, and reported it to Emperor Zhang Bangchang.

Zhang Bangchang was uneasy, and sent more ministers to the outer city to inquire about the news.

9 Chapter Sixty: Simon's Great Creditor

Although he also set up camp in Qingcheng Yujin Garden outside Nanxun Gate, Ximen Qing did not deliberately set up troops and horses to intimidate the ministers of Chu State like Wan Yan Zonghan did.

Knowing that Zhou Yiwen, the prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, is visiting, Ximenqing sent someone to bring him into Yujin Garden and warmly entertained Zhou Yiwen.

Seeing that Ximen Qing didn't show any hostility, Zhou Yiwen felt relieved, so he asked Ximen Qing straight to the point, what was the purpose of bringing so many rebels into Beijing.

Ximen Qing asked back with a smile: "The Duke of Zhou is entrusted with an important task by His Majesty, so he must support His Majesty's enthronement and proclaim himself emperor?"

Zhou Yiwen's face was reddish, and he said: "The situation forced me to do it. Your Majesty accepted the canonization of the Kingdom of Jin to protect the civil and military people in the city. This government believes that Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven who loves the people and should be respected. I don't know Ximen Qing What do you think the high officials think?"

After hearing this, Ximen Qing nodded and said, "What Zhou Fu Yin said is very true, Your Majesty really has a heart to love the people. The Zhao family lost virtue and was abolished, it is their own fault. Can the emperor's throne only be allowed to sit on the Zhao family?"

Zhou Yiwen heard that Ximenqing was full of contempt for the Zhao clan, and knowing that Ximenqing did not lead the army to restore the Zhao clan, he was overjoyed and a stone fell from his heart.

"Your Majesty, Ximen Qing, so you also support His Majesty's succession to the throne? Do the states on Jingdong Road agree with you?"

Zhou Yiwen asked happily.

"Master Zhou, do you know that the state of Chu is in danger, and you are about to face a catastrophe! I led the troops here this time to save His Majesty and you and other ministers of the state of Chu!"

Ximen Qing suddenly put away his smile and said seriously to Zhou Yiwen.