Zhu Nao

Let’s talk about Hanzhong again.

In Hanzhong City, craftsmen all over the city were busy with gongs and drums, porters and mule carts shuttled constantly in the streets and alleys, and almost all the people in the city were busy with the upcoming event.

Just as Zhao Wu expected, Zhu Nao chose to proclaim himself emperor at this time because he learned that Zhao Wu wanted to make the son of Marquis Xunyang emperor, so he decided to strike first.One was his haste in proclaiming himself emperor, and the other was that he didn’t intend to waste money and people, so he didn’t build a palace. He only requisitioned a palace from the previous dynasty and used it as a palace, and only had people repair it briefly.The affairs of the ceremony are also kept simple.

But although it is kept simple, there are still a lot of things that need to be done, and there are countless envoys and congratulatory gifts from various places.Hanzhong has not been this lively for a hundred years.

The common people were busy, and Junao was even busier.

The official documents on the desk every day are piled up into a hill, including tax cuts, disaster relief approval documents, appointment letters of officials from various places, military payment allocations for border guards, and enemy movements... the hill has just been wiped out, and three or five more are piled up in a blink of an eye. .

There was no other way, Zhu Nao had no choice but to reply to the official documents early in the morning before dawn, and still read at night after dark, and did not go back to the house to rest until late at night.

That day Zhu Nao was reviewing official documents in the hall again, and Jing Zhe came in to pass on the message: "My lord, outside..." Before he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, couldn't help but sneered, and shouted again, "...Your Majesty."

Zhu Nao couldn't help but get goosebumps when he called "Holy Majesty" in a serious manner, and waved his hands and said, "You should call me son."

Jing Zhe was rather displeased: "But I like to call it that."

Zhu Nao could only fight back with fire: "Okay, Captain Cheng."

Jing Zhe: "..."

——Now he has also been promoted by Zhu Nao to be a lieutenant of the Forbidden Army, from a guard who was in charge of more than a hundred people before, to a guard who is in charge of thousands of people now.

"Young master." After all, Jing Zhe was the first to lose.

"Good boy." Zhu Nao asked with a smile, "What's the matter?"

Only then did Jing Zhe remember the purpose of his announcement, and hurriedly said: "My lord, General Xie has arrived."

Zhu Nao was slightly taken aback, quickly put down the things in his hand and said, "Let him in quickly!"

After Zhu Nao returned to Hanzhong from Yanzhou, Xie Wuji did not follow immediately.He was captured by the Xuantian sect in Yanzhou earlier, which caused turmoil in the hearts of the people.Later, although Yanzhou City was lost and regained, it still had some influence on the northern regions.Therefore, he stayed in the north in the past few months, and also adjusted the garrisons and generals in various places to re-consolidate the defense of the northwest.It was not until today that he finally arrived in Hanzhong.

After Jing Zhe withdrew, not long after, Xie Wuji walked up to the hall hurriedly.

I haven't seen him for a few months, Xie Wuji looks much more haggard than before.His complexion seems to be naturally untanned, and it is still fair, but his cheeks are slightly sunken than before, his eyes are bloodshot, and his chin is full of light stubble.Due to the long journey, he was covered with a layer of dust.He was used to swift and resolute actions, and he was not asked to disarm his weapon when he entered the palace. He walked from a distance, unlike someone who came to the palace to have an audience, he seemed to be rushing to the battlefield.

Perhaps it was his appearance as a demon, which startled the guards guarding outside the temple, and hesitated to step forward to stop him and ask him to hand over his saber.Jing Zhe ordered in a low voice, and the guards retreated.

Zhu Nao greeted him at the gate of the hall.

When he saw Zhu Nao's figure, Xie Wuji's hostility instantly dissipated like ice and snow melting, and the Dama Golden Sword was drawn away, turning into a trace of fatigue.

Zhu Nao looked him up and down for a while, and asked, "How many days have you not closed your eyes?"

Xie Wuji answered irrelevantly: "It's okay." He took the saber and put it outside the gate of the hall.

Zhu Nao picked up his saber, put it in his hand casually, led him to the hall together, and said with a smile: "They see you like this, they are afraid that you are here to punish the master."

Xie Wuji shook his head: "It's just that I'm a little tired from the journey."

In fact, if he really wants to come to Xingshi to inquire about his crimes, he is also a famous teacher.Zhu Nao's decision to proclaim himself emperor was a bit hasty. Before making the decision, he also sent official documents to various places to ask the opinions of officials and people's sentiments.Naturally, the land of Shu had no objections, not only did they have no objections, many people had long expected him to proclaim himself emperor.Officials and people in Guanzhong and other places will not object.The only thing that is more difficult is actually Xie Wuji's place.

There are many generals who have always had high expectations of Xie Wuji, there is no limit to the top, and the bottom...at least not just a general who conquers the north.Therefore, after the news came out, letters were sent from all over to thank Wuji every day, there were unwilling subordinates, and there were also enemies with bad intentions.That's why Xie Wuji stayed in the north for a while, just to take care of these troubles.

But when he received Zhu Nao's inquiry letter, Xie Wuji didn't say a word, and there was only one word in the reply letter - "Yes."

The two walked into the hall, Xie Wuji was about to ask Zhu Nao about the situation during this time, but before he could open his mouth, he saw the official documents piled up half of the palace, he was really surprised, and when he looked at Zhu Nao again, his eyes were unavoidable. Somewhat sympathetic - I'm afraid Jun Nao's life is worse than him these days.

It's not easy being an emperor...

Sitting back at the desk, Zhu Nao picked up his pen and said, "Wait a minute, I'll read these copies."

He still has a small pile of official documents that are urgently approved, and he can rest today after the approval is completed.As for those piled up like a mountain, they are all unimportant content, so it's not too late to read slowly.

Xie Wuji signaled him to do whatever he wanted.

Zhu Nao continued to review official documents, Xie Wuji leaned aside to rest.He saw a pile of open official documents stacked on the ground, obviously not confidential.He was bored, so he picked it up and flipped through it.

He opened the first memorial, and saw that it said: "...the Holy Majesty's first ascension to the Datong is a great event for the whole country to celebrate. The Holy Majesty should take this opportunity to recruit beautiful women from all over the world to fill the harem..."

Xie Wuji: "..."

He glanced at the name of the petty official who had read the memorandum, threw it aside, and picked up the second copy.

"...Such a sage has no children, so he should establish a concubine as soon as possible, spread the branches and spread the leaves, and make the royal family strong. Otherwise, there will be no successors..."

Xie Wuji: "..."

The world has not yet been brought down, and he has already begun to worry about having no successor.Who is this looking forward to die early?

He threw the memorial away again.

In a short while, Zhu Nao had finished reviewing all the important memorials, stretched himself, and turned to Xie Wuji with a smile, intending to talk to him.

I saw Xie Wuji's expression was cold, with his arms folded on his chest and his chin slightly raised.This time it really looks like he is going to question him about his teacher.

Junao: "??"

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After all the hard work on the road, Zhu Nao ordered people to prepare hot water and food for Xie Wuji, and Xie Wuji went to take a bath and rest first.After Xie Wuji left, Zhu Nao continued to read the playbook.

Not long after, Cheng Jingzhe went to the palace again: "My lord, there is a letter from Xu Shaoyin...Xu Shangshu."

Junao stretched out his hand: "Let me see."

A few days ago, Xu Yu's report on the affairs of Central Shu and congratulations on his proclaiming emperor had already been sent, and another letter will be opened today, as there are other important matters.

Jingzhe hurriedly presented the playbook.

Zhu Nao took it and read it, but after reading a few lines, he just smiled and pushed the memorial to the side.

Jing Zhe asked: "My lord, did something happen in Chengdu?"

"No." Zhu Nao didn't take it seriously, "He knew about my appointment to Huang Dongxuan, and he was a little worried, so he just wrote to ask."

Jing Zhe naturally also knew about Huang Dongxuan's affairs, he hesitated to speak, and finally said: "General Huang...is not a peaceful person. With this arrangement, my lord, will you..."

Before he finished speaking, Junao already knew what he was going to say.However, he shook his head with a smile, and said, "If that's all it is, then I have to worry about him rebelling, then I'd rather he rebelled."

Jing Zhe was at a loss.Are you betrayed?

But he quickly understood: If Huang Dongxuan is really so capricious, then why would Jun Nao dare to use him?Send him to the enemy, but feel more at ease!

Seeing that Zhu Nao had made up his mind, Jing Zhe naturally stopped talking, and only said: "Yes, young master."

It's getting late outside, Zhu Nao has been busy for many days, and finally finished all the important official duties, looking forward to Xie Wuji's arrival today, naturally there is no reason to "discard personal interests because of business".So it was rare that the stars and the moon hadn't risen yet, and he had already left the main hall and went to the sleeping hall.

After Zhu Nao left, Jing Zhe entered the hall again.Now Zhu Nao has only requisitioned the former palace, but has not yet recruited maids, and naturally there are no palace servants to be punished, so in addition to guarding duties, the imperial guards also have a lot of miscellaneous duties.Every day they sent the unapproved memorials, took out the approved memorials, and sorted out several cases for Zhu Nao to use.

Jing Zhe walks to the desk, moves the papers that have been approved, and suddenly sees a half-written piece of rice paper on the desk.He took a closer look, and it turned out that Jun Nao was writing an enthronement edict recently, but due to his busy schedule, he hadn't finished it yet.

He picked up the piece of rice paper and read it in a low voice: "... I want to restore the legacy of my ancestors, save the lives of all people, and fix everything..."

"For the benefit of the common people in the world, so that the common people can live in peace, and people's hearts can be at peace, I take death as my excuse..."

He stared at the rice paper for a moment, until the other guards got up, he came back to his senses, and carefully put the rice paper back on the table.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty?" He murmured softly, couldn't help but smile, and then went out holding the edict.

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Changsha Mansion.

Jingzhou and Changsha are not far away, but three to five days later, the secret envoy sent by Huang Dongxuan arrived in Changsha.

Sun Xiang had already received the news that Zhu Nao had proclaimed himself emperor, and he still remembered the big defeats of the previous years in his heart, and he had been resentful for the past few days, and even fell ill because of it.When he received the news from Huang Dongxuan's secret envoy, he was taken aback, and sat up from the hospital bed in an instant - this heart disease came and went quickly.

So soon, Sun Xiang summoned all his staff and cronies to discuss.

"What? That dog thief surnamed Huang dared to send someone???" Sun Xiang's staff heard the news, and they were all shocked by Huang Dongxuan's brazenness.

"Ha, what a born rebel!"

"At the beginning, he betrayed the governor and took Jingzhou for Zhu Nao, hoping to win Zhu Nao's favor. The result? It's not a failure! This bastard really deserves it!"

"It's so heartwarming!"

When everyone heard the news about Huang Dongxuan, they all clapped their hands and cheered.In fact, not everyone hates Huang Dongxuan, but everyone knows that Sun Xiang hates Huang Dongxuan, so he is eager to fight against the enemy.

When the Changsha army was defeated, Sun Xiang should be the first to blame, Na Wang Zhan the second, and Huang Dongxuan the third.And even if Huang Dongxuan does not surrender, he will only die in battle or be captured, which will not change the situation of the Changsha army's defeat.It's just that in order not to affect his prestige, Sun Xiang naturally couldn't bear the responsibility, so he had to put the responsibility on Wang Zhan and Huang Dongxuan.

In fact, Huang Dongxuan was appointed as General Pingdong, and he was a little bit wronged, but it can't be said to be too miserable.But the reason why everyone clapped their hands and applauded was because Zhu Nao actually wanted to transfer him from Jingzhou to Hanzhong.

You must know that no one understands the situation and geographical advantages of Jingzhou better than Huang Dongxuan. If you keep him here, not only will it be difficult for anyone to take Jingzhou from him, but he will be able to use the Jiangling water system to expand the territory. , Siege the city!Zhu Nao did not make such an arrangement!Therefore, it doesn't matter what title is given to Huang Dongxuan, the important thing is that this action can show that Jun Nao can't trust Huang Dongxuan in his heart!

The corner of Sun Xiang's mouth hasn't dropped since he received the letter from the secret envoy.He said to all his staff: "That Zhu Nao proclaimed himself emperor against the disapproval of the world, it is a good time for people to change their minds. Huang Dongxuan felt repentant at this time, begging for peace with me, it is God helping me! According to you In other words, how should I take this opportunity to take back Jingzhou?"

Everyone looked at each other.This Jingzhou was a thorn in Sun Xiang's heart.Huang Dongxuan's secret envoy can cure him of an illness the day before yesterday. If he really regained Jingzhou, I'm afraid that Sun Xiang will be strong and healthy in the next few decades, and he will be invincible from all poisons.

Immediately someone followed his wishes and said: "Since Huang Dongxuan wants to beg for peace, the Governor might as well stabilize him with good words first, and at the same time send troops to Jingzhou. After capturing the city, wait for the opportunity to kill the dog thief, so as to vent the Governor's heart." hate!"

"That's right! He is such a capricious villain. After betraying Zhu Nao, no one would dare to use him again. He has nowhere to go, so he can only seek refuge with the governor. As long as the governor first coaxes him with good words, he will be able to coax him." Take the bait. At that time, promise him a high official and generous salary, coax him out of Jingzhou, and then get rid of him."

Some people worried: "Fu Yin, that Zhu Nao is treacherous and cunning, and Huang Dongxuan is also full of tricks. Will they join hands to design us this time?"

Another person said: "Even if it wasn't for their joint design, Huang Dongxuan is also a treacherous person. He surrendered to the governor, just wanting to use the power of the governor to get rid of Zhu Nao. But if we want to coax him to surrender Jingzhou obediently, I'm afraid it will not be that easy .”

At this moment, Sun Xiang had already flown to Jingzhou, but his staff's worries were not completely unreasonable, which made him even more anxious.

Someone else came up with an idea: "Fu Yin, let's coax that Huang Dongxuan first and find a way to take back Jingzhou. This will never go wrong. In addition, General Tao of the Guangjin Mansion wants to establish a new emperor and fight against Zhu Nao, so he also came to win us over. It has been done many times. We might as well ask General Tao to send troops to help us to conspire with Jiangling, I think he will not refuse."

Sun Xiang has never dared to fight Jingzhou, because the previous defeat made the Changsha Mansion slump, and since it has been weak, he has no strong soldiers and generals to contend with the Shu army.But how can we join forces with the Guangjin Army, not only to recapture Jingzhou, but also to carve up Jiangling together, it is better than letting Zhu Nao occupy Jiangling.

It is almost impossible for Sun Xiang to compete for world hegemony. Although he does not want to be inferior to Zhu Nao or Tao Bei, he has to choose sooner or later.It was impossible for him to choose Zhu Nao, so taking this opportunity to show his favor to Tao Bei would kill two birds with one stone.

Sun Xiang was overjoyed, and said, "Okay, let's do it like this!"