Chapter 1563: Xue Ju rebelled against Ming
Chapter 1563 Xue Ju rebelled against the Ming Dynasty
Chapter 1561: Xue Ju rebelled against the Ming Dynasty
Hearing what Wang Mang said, Zhu Tianpeng's face became even more ugly, and he asked in a deep voice: "Sir, what do you want to say?"
“I suspect that there is a secret agent from Qin lurking around King Qi, and this person’s status is not low. He may even be one of the people at the last meeting. Otherwise, how would I know my whereabouts?”
Wang Mang kept talking to himself. He thought he was doing the best for the country of Qi, but he didn't know that he had touched Zhu Tianpeng's evil side.
"enough."
Zhu Tianpeng said lightly, but because he said it too lightly, Wang Mang did not notice it and kept talking: "Such harm must not be allowed to happen. I am willing to find this traitor for the King of Qi..."
“I, the king, have said enough.”
Zhu Tianpeng roared suddenly, which shocked Wang Mang. He didn't understand why Zhu Tianpeng was so rude. Is this the same King Qi who didn't change his expression when Mount Tai collapsed?
Zhu Tianpeng also realized his gaffe, waved his hand irritably and said: "I am tired, please send Mr. Wang back to the post house."
“No. This way, sir.”
Before leaving, Wang Mang took a deep look at Zhu Tianpeng. Although he did not understand why Zhu Tianpeng suddenly lost his composure, he did not believe that Zhu Tianpeng would be indifferent to his words.
“Farewell.”
Looking at Wang Mang's leaving figure, Zhu Tianpeng narrowed his eyes slightly, murderous intent flashing through his eyes.
Seeing this, Chang'e walked up to Zhu Tianpeng and asked with confusion: "Brother, Mr. Wang Mang is doing this for your own good, why are you angry instead?"
Zhu Tianpeng turned his head to look at Chang'e, then quickly turned away and said in a deep voice: "He has crossed the line. The affairs of our country of Qi are not something that a wanted criminal like him can interfere with."
Chang'e looked surprised, but she still didn't understand why her sworn brother was so angry. After all, it was just a transgression. Based on her understanding of her sworn brother, she shouldn't be so angry.
While Chang'e was thinking wildly, Zhu Tianpeng sat back on the throne and asked in a deep voice: "Sister Chang'e, do you think I will end up like my brother?"
As soon as Chang'e heard this, her heart skipped a beat.
Who is Zhu Tianpeng’s brother? Zhu Yuanzhang.
What is the fate of Zhu Yuanzhang? Betrayed by someone he trusted and ultimately died a tragic death.
Chang'e couldn't help but feel guilty when she thought of this. She felt that Zhu Tianpeng was doubting herself and that these words were testing her.
Chang'e raised her head and found Zhu Tianpeng looking at her intently, which made her feel even more guilty. However, Chang'e's long career as a spy also allowed Chang'e to develop a strong psychological quality.
Chang'e suppressed the uneasiness in her heart and said calmly: "How could it be possible? My eldest brother is different from Zhu Yuanzhang."
A hint of loneliness flashed in Zhu Tianpeng's eyes, and he smiled bitterly: "What's the difference? My brother treats others with sincerity, but he is still betrayed by others. Aren't I the same as him now?"
Chang'e was shocked when she heard this. She felt that Zhu Tianpeng was talking about herself, and she felt ashamed and terrified.
Zhu Tianpeng, like Yang Jian, treats her wholeheartedly, but he keeps taking advantage of them, which makes Chang'e suffer from inner torture.
“Is it finally coming to an end? That’s fine, these days are really too painful.”
At this moment, instead of being frightened, Chang'e felt a vague sense of relief. However, Zhu Tianpeng changed his tune and said: "Brother is not unkind to Xue Ju, but Xue Ju betrayed him just after his death." After leaving him, I asked myself that there was nothing wrong with my treatment of my subordinates, but some people were still bribed by the Qin army.
The people who met Wang Mang at the last meeting were all my brother's confidants. Why on earth did they betray me? "
Chang'e was stunned when she heard this. It turned out that the betrayal Zhu Tianpeng mentioned was referring to Zhu Yuanzhang and Xue Ju, and he was not doubting her. This also reminded Chang'e of the intelligence from Xuzhou not long ago.
Fan Zeng and Xu Shiji planned to get rid of the ambitious Xue Ju, but somehow the news leaked out and Xue Ju realized that Xu Shiji was Fan Zeng's man, so he set up a Hongmen Banquet to capture Xu Shiji in one fell swoop.
Xue Ju not only did not kill Xu Shiji, but instead prepared to take Xu Shiji as a hostage and forcibly collect and subdue Xu Shiji's army.
Fan Zeng and Xu Shiji had a special contact method. When he saw that Xu Shiji did not contact him on time, he immediately realized that the matter might have been exposed. Although he did not know which link had gone wrong, the most important thing now was to rescue Xu Shiji and kill Xue Ju. .
Fan Zeng, who was aware of Xue Ju's conspiracy in advance, sent Xiang Zhuang to contact Xu Shiji's generals and prepared to lay an ambush in advance. At the same time, he sent Guan Yu to rescue Xu Shiji.
On the day of Xue Ju's attack, Xiang Zhuang and Guan Yu fought on both sides. Xiang Zhuang ambushed Xue Ju, while Guan Yu went to rescue Xu Shiji, and both succeeded.
Guan Yu was as if he was born to descend to earth. He entered the camp alone and killed the guards in one fell swoop, and rescued Xu Shiji easily.
Things didn't go so well for Xiangzhuang, and Xue Ju saw the flaw. In the end, the two sides fought and were in a stalemate for a while.
But Zhang Yan and Zang Ba led the army to come to the rescue, and several of Xue Ju's generals were also beheaded by Guan Yu. This also made Xue Ju realize that there was nothing that could be done, so he led the army to fight and retreat, and finally fled back to Guangling County to prepare for a separate party.
Xue Ju's clan brother, Xue Andu, the governor of Langya County, learned that Xue Ju was raising troops, so he fully supported him.
Xue Ju easily separated the two counties of Guangling and Langya. At the same time, he attracted Li Guo and Li Yan who were standing still, and actively contacted the princes from all over the Central Plains, preparing to completely carve up Zhu Di's Ming Dynasty.
Xue Ju's move is not without poison. Of course, he could not have thought of it himself. Secondly, Zhang Liang wanted to take advantage of Zhu Ming's internal strife to weaken the power of all the princes in the Central Plains.
However, not many princes sent troops to respond to Xue Ju, only Sun Jian and Huang Zu.
Cao Cao and Zhao Kuangyin are not stupid. They can both see that there must be a battle between Zhu Di and Xue Ju, so they sit back and watch the two fight to the death. By then, they can easily divide the Ming Dynasty by sending troops.
Seeing that the two major leaders, Cao Cao and Zhao Kuangyin, did not send troops, Zhu Di was secretly relieved, and at the same time he was more eager to put down Xue Ju's rebellion.
Although Zhu Wenzheng was in charge of Hefei and the defense line along the Yangtze River and Huaihe River was impregnable, Zhu Di still sent Xu Shiji to guard the Jianghuai River to prevent Zhao Kuangyin from suddenly attacking.
Zhu Di was determined to put down the rebellion as quickly as possible, so he decided to personally lead the army to boost morale. He appointed Fan Zeng as military advisor and Guan Yu as the vanguard, and led the army on a journey to conquer Xue Ju's rebellion.
The internal fighting among the Ming army officially started, and the land of the Central Plains was once again turbulent and full of smoke.
Chang'e estimated that Zhu Tianpeng might have thought of the days when he and Xue Ju worked together under Zhu Yuanzhang because of Xue Ju's rebellion.
Although Xue Ju had great ambitions at that time, he was indeed loyal to Zhu Yuanzhang, but now he resolutely rebelled. This probably aroused Zhu Tianpeng's sympathy for the assassination of Wang Mang and the rebellion of his own subordinates.
“Brother, Xue Ju is so ambitious. Even if Zhu Yuanzhang is still alive, I am afraid he will rebel sooner or later when he becomes powerful. As for this traitor in our Qi State...”
With that said, Chang'e asked tentatively: "Perhaps she had some last resort, or maybe an important person was kidnapped by the Qin army, so maybe she betrayed you, eldest brother?"
"But no matter what the reason, betrayal is betrayal, and it is unforgivable."
Zhu Tianpeng's words made Chang'e's heart tremble, and then she laughed at herself in her heart: Yes, betrayal is betrayal, why are you looking for so many excuses!
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