It's better to fall in love than seize the heir

The king of the Southwest turned against him.

The flames of war had ignited overnight, and struck fiercely with the force of a prairie fire, leaving almost no room for breathing.

Before the eight-hundred-mile express horse rushed to send the news, several counties and counties in Wanzhou in the southwest had been quickly taken down.The people in the capital are panic-stricken. Everyone knows that Deng Lei, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of War, defected and fled to the southwest. He brought a large number of Xin'an troops stationed in the southwest with him, and joined forces with the king of the southwest to rebel. He was about to go all the way north to general Yong changed the flag and changed the flag.

The people in the south either scattered and fled with their families, or hid in the deep mountains with their families.The rebel army was very arrogant all the way, relying on a large number of troops to plunder everywhere.If any village refuses to submit to the jurisdiction, they will just brandish their knives and slaughter the village, which is extremely cold-blooded and cruel, and it is simply appalling.

However, speaking of the Southwest, we have to mention the complex historical origin and regional situation of the Southwest.

As early as in the former dynasty, there were more than ten tribes living side by side in the southwest, and there were many frictions and wars between them. It was not until the most powerful tribe conquered Wanzhou that the southwest was unified again. stable.The Southwest is inherently remote, and the folk customs are quite different from those in the Central Plains. Therefore, the kings of all dynasties have only acquiesced or even taken the initiative to grant the seat of the Southwest King, so as to use it to govern the Southwest. barbarian" idea.

It is not that the king of the Southwest is not without the desire to act on his own side, but every time there is a small tentative change in the Southwest, Deng Lei reacts very quickly and leads the Xin'an Army to quell the rebellion.Over time, such a delicate balance has also been formed between the Southwest and the Central Plains.Every year, Southwest will pay tribute to local products and send envoys to meet Emperor Dayong.The emperor also bestowed rewards to appease the hearts of the people in the southwest, and the people in the two places also communicated a lot.

Logically speaking, Deng Lei used to fight against the Southwest at first, and should be incompatible with the Southwest King.This time, Deng Lei would join forces with the Southwest King to rebel and rebel. The two opponents who have been at odds for many years turned their enemies into an alliance. It is really jaw-dropping and unbelievable.

Early Dynasty, inside the Golden Luan Hall.

"This Deng Lei... I should have known that he had wolf ambitions! Thinking about the mutual containment with the Southwest for many years, I'm afraid it was just for me to see, so that I won't take away the illusion of his military power!" The emperor slapped heavily in front of him. Yu An, with a face full of anger, gritted his teeth and said, "I'm afraid this rebellious minister doesn't know how many deals he has secretly made with the Southwest King. Well, it's really good!"

Shen Zhuomin stepped forward and cupped his hands, and comforted him in a warm voice, "Father, please calm down. For the present plan, we still have to decide on candidates for the Western Expedition to counter the rebellion as soon as possible. This will also prevent the flames of war from continuing to spread to the north, and the situation may become even more difficult to control. .”

"Subject." Xu Taishi also stepped forward from the head of civil servants. "The third prince is right. After the rebellion is put down and Deng Lei is taken down, it will not be too late to discuss how to deal with him. However, Wanzhou The thirteen counties are all lost now, and the central government's control over the Southwest is not as strict as other areas. Your Majesty, it is really urgent to send troops to suppress the rebellion in the Southwest!"

"My minister agrees."

"The minister waits for a second opinion."

Many courtiers stepped forward to plead for orders one after another. After the emperor vented his anger, he quickly calmed down.

He glanced at the crowds of ministers who were urging to send troops in the hall, and then turned his gaze to the line of generals.

"Generals, who can take on this great task?"

The soldiers looked at each other, but no one came out first, and they were all slightly embarrassed.

It's not that they are afraid of the dangers of the southwest rebels—in fact, going to the southwest is really an extremely dangerous and unpredictable thing.The terrain in the southwest is complex, with many dense forests and mountains, and there is a special local poisonous miasma in the forest, which can easily kill people.Because the level of civilization is not as good as that of the Central Plains, and the folk customs in the Southwest have always been aggressive, coupled with the aggressive army of the Xin'an Army, I am afraid that there will be several fierce battles during this trip, and the number of casualties is unpredictable.

However, compared with the dangers that may be encountered in the counter-insurgency, there is another thing that makes the generals of the DPRK and China hesitate.Deng Lei held the military power of the Xin'an Army and colluded with the Southwest King for rebellion, which had aroused great anger and suspicion in the emperor's heart.Now even if the rebellion is successfully suppressed by the troops, I am afraid that the emperor will be relieved and doubt whether the general who suppressed the rebellion may become the next Deng Lei.

In this way, no matter whether you want to control the military power or continue to take a high position in the future, I am afraid the situation will not be very optimistic.More likely, it was suppressed by the emperor in an understatement.

Seeing that no one answered in time, the emperor looked slightly displeased.He swept his considering eyes over the generals one by one, and fell into deep thought.

In the past few years, the generals of the DPRK and China have been caught in a dilemma.Deng Lei was originally a general, but he has defected and plotted against him.The generals of the older generation were either dead in battle or old and weak.Most of the young generals lack actual combat experience. For example, the military camps near the capital are mostly responsible for patrolling and guarding on weekdays.And now there is only one person left who is really of the right age and has rich experience...

Suddenly, a tall and straight figure appeared from the corner of the eye. He took a step forward from the ranks of generals, and bowed his hands in salute. His calm and powerful voice echoed in the Golden Luan Hall.

"Chen Liangyan, please fight!"

Shen Jinghe's face turned slightly pale when he heard the courtiers discussing sending troops, but fortunately, others only thought that the injury on his shoulder was not healed, so they didn't become suspicious.

As smart as he is, how could he not think of who is the most suitable candidate for the battle at this time.However……

He thought of the extreme danger of the Southwest Road and the arrogance of the rebels, and he suddenly felt a little selfish in his heart that he didn't want Liang Yan to lead his troops into battle, and he didn't want to put him in such a dangerous situation.

When he finally heard that familiar voice sounding next to his ears, emotions of pride and resentment were intertwined in his mind.He was moved and proud of Liang Yan's courage to take responsibility and great righteousness, but he couldn't help but blame Liang Yanlai from his own point of view, complaining why he put his own safety at such a risk and went forward without hesitation to the battlefield.

The emperor nodded in satisfaction, with a look of relief on his face, "Okay, I also think you are a suitable candidate! I wonder what you all think?"

Liang Yan was indeed the perfect candidate, and the generals beside him also echoed with subtle psychology, but Lin Jifeng looked at him with a flash of worry in his eyes.

Even the generals who know the military affairs best have no objection, and the rest of the civil servants naturally have no objection either.In their view, as long as someone is willing to go west to suppress the rebellion, it is enough to prevent the rebels from going all the way north and threatening the capital.As for the specific candidates for the battle, there is no point in arguing at such a critical juncture.

Shen Zhuomin and Grand Master Xu looked at each other without showing any emotion, and they both kept silent.

Since Liang Yan went there, whether it was to put down the rebellion smoothly, or to die on the battlefield, it was a good thing for them.Without the support of Liang Yanyan Yunqi, Shen Jinghe's seat will naturally be shaken a bit.

So the court unanimously passed the proposal to let Liang Yan lead the troops to the west. After the emperor ordered the minister of the Ministry of War to prepare the war supplies for the expedition, he gave Liang Yan a few words, and then suppressed the worries and anger in his heart and retreated. up.

When the court was over, Shen Jinghe frequently looked at Liang Yan with complicated eyes, but this time Liang Yan seemed not to be aware of it, and never turned his head to look back at him.

Shen Jinghe withdrew his gaze sullenly, and when he got out of the palace and got on the carriage, he suddenly lifted the curtain and told Cheng Mo: "Don't go back to the mansion, turn to the general's mansion!"

The carriage quickly followed his will and turned right onto another avenue. He leaned against the wall of the car, and his mind was filled with the urgent military report for a while, and the hot and humid southwest battlefield for a while. It was a mess.It changed again and again, and finally it was frozen into Liang Yan's quiet figure in military uniform holding a long sword. He turned his head and looked at him from afar.

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Inside the general's mansion.

After getting off the carriage, Shen Jinghe strode straight to Liang Yan's room, ignoring the doorman who had long been accustomed to his arrival.

Pushing open the door suddenly, the tall young man in the room who was wiping his sword with a soft cloth immediately raised his head when he saw that it was him, but suddenly lowered his eyes and turned his head away.

"……You came?"

Liang Yan was silent for a while, put down his hands, and turned his gaze back to the person in front of him.

Shen Jinghe took two steps closer, and lightly brushed Zhan Liu's sword with one hand, and Zhan Liu still hummed joyfully under his hand without noticing it.

There was a brief silence in the room.

"If I stop you, will you stay?"

He suddenly raised his eyes and looked straight into Liang Yan's eyes with a magnanimous expression.

"I..." Liang Yan seemed to be startled suddenly by his words, his brows furrowed in embarrassment, emotions flickered in his eyes, and even the movement of opening his mouth became extremely difficult.

"Okay, I'm just joking." Shen Jinghe slowed down his expression, lowered his eyes, and pursed his lips, "I won't stop you... I know that you pretend to be the family, the country, and the people of Liming in your heart." Even if you don't ask for your order today, maybe one day, I will personally urge you to go."

He paused, then raised his head again, looking at Liang Yan in a daze, with a trace of fragility and wavering in his eyes.

"I'm just... so worried about you. Liang Yan, I, I'm so scared."

Liang Yan looked down at his expression, and his heart suddenly felt sour.He stretched his long arms around Shen Jinghe, let him press his head tightly against his chest, leaned over and whispered in his ear.

"Little He'er...I assure you, I will be fine. Yan Yunqi has been fighting for many years, and he has already been unparalleled in bravery. Although it is dangerous to suppress the rebellion, I am confident that I can fight a beautiful battle." Liang Liang Nobu touched his cheek, and rested his chin on the top of his hair, "You also promise me that you will be well in the capital and don't worry about me, huh? When I finish the battle, I will come back to see you right away."

Shen Jinghe lowered his eyelids, not wanting him to see the reluctance and worry in his eyes that were almost overflowing, and said in a slightly astringent tone, "You must not lie to me... and you must not be brave, and don't take the lead in everything. You are a general, Your safety is the most important thing in the military."

"Okay." Liang Yan chuckled softly, his eyes filled with tenderness, "I promise you, just wait for me to come back with peace of mind."

Shen Jinghe thought for a while, lowered his head and took a step back, walked to the map hanging on the inner wall of the room, and pointed at the map all the way from the capital to the southwest, "Going to the southwest, I think there must be dangers along the way. If you lose the defense, if you want to completely eradicate the power of the Southwest King, you will definitely have to fight back to the hinterland of the Southwest and continue to capture Jinyang City, the main city where the Southwest Palace is located."

He sighed, and looked at the route and handwriting drawn by Liang Yan around the map, "This must be a tough battle... The king of the Southwest has controlled the Southwest for many years, and his strength is strong. General of the Xin'an Army, it's no wonder that none of the other generals in the court dared to take orders."

Liang Yan saw that the more he talked, the more worried his brows and eyes became, he quickly stretched out a finger to smooth his frowning brows, and comforted him in a low voice, "It's okay, don't you believe me? It will take two or three days to get food and grass at least, which is enough time for me to finalize a route for the expedition and prepare relevant materials for the Southwest in advance."

"Of course I believe in your ability." Shen Jinghe turned around, grabbed his hand and squeezed it tightly in his palm, using the real warmth to calm down his worrying heart palpitations, "I believe in you, Liang Yan ...So you must also come back to see me well, and don't let me down."

Liang Yan didn't say much, but looked deeply into his eyes, and nodded solemnly and seriously.

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There is going to be a war!

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