Chapter 781: Matsue Castle

"His Royal Highness, absolutely must not, this Chu State still has many important matters to be judged by His Highness, how can His Highness stay in Jinling City!"
　　
　　 The atmosphere in the main hall stagnated for a while, Sima Hao shouted anxiously.
　　
　　 "Presumptuous! This is also where you make a lot of noise!" As soon as Sima Hao's voice fell, Qian Dafu immediately rebuked him severely.
　　
　　 Simahao's heart was shocked. At this time, he realized that he was the emperor of the Great Yu Kingdom, and because he lived in Lin'an all the year round, he had no respect for the royal family.
　　
　　 Xiao Ming's eyes narrowed slightly, he naturally saw that Sima Hao had no trace of awe for him, and hearing was not as good as seeing. Now he finally understood the status of the royal family in the eyes of these Jiangnan tycoons.
　　
　　 Sima Hao, a person with a sensitive political sense, would ignore respect for the royal family because of his habit. What about other wealthy people?
　　
　　 Now he feels more and more how right it is to let the Jiangnan tycoons and the merchant council attack each other, as long as their influence disappears, the royal influence can control the south.
　　
　　 Li Chuyuan, who was kneeling on the ground, was delighted when he saw this, and this time he finally saw Sima Hao collapsed.
　　
Xiao Ming snorted softly, and he said nakedly: "I have heard about the reputation of your Sima family, but you will remember to me that you and others are all citizens of the Great Yu Kingdom, whether it is Jiangnan or Jiangbei. For you, the royal family can also get it back."
　　
　　 Sima Hao looked gloomy, but still forced a smile. He said: "The emperor, he is only in a moment of urgency. After all, a country cannot have a king for a day, and this domain cannot have a king for a day."
　　
　　 "Isn't Li Chuyuan the King of Chu? He is in your royal court. If you are willing to stay in Jinling City, I will also agree."
　　
　　 Sima Hao suffocated. Li Chuyuan was the card in his hand long ago. Now that this card has been taken by Xiao Ming in three years, he is really unwilling, but he also understands that he is no longer able to argue.
　　
　　 So he said: "Yes, the emperor, but Lin'an is busy with government affairs, so he can't stay behind."
　　
　　 Xiao Ming nodded, and he said to Li Chuyuan at this moment: "The merchant council colluded with Yi Di to confuse the people. The party who is in trouble is a chaotic courtier and thief. Today, I will bring the king to crusade.
　　
　　 "Thanks to the emperor, Shang Longen." Li Chuyuan breathed a sigh of relief, now he is finally out of danger.
　　
　　 After making the decision, Li Chuyuan asked Sima Hao to go back first, and asked Sima Hao to provide convenience for the royal army after returning to Lin'an.
　　
　　 Sima Hao sneered in his heart, but his mouth was full of promise. For him, he would not provide even a grain of food for the royal army.
　　
Watching Sima Hao leave, Li Chuyuan's face turned gloomy at this time. He turned to look at Xiao Ming, and said sadly: "My father hates me and doesn't believe me. The Sima family is ambitious and wants to control me, but Cao My family wants to destroy me even more. There is no place for me, Li Chuyuan, in this country of Chu. It's really sad and sad."
　　
　　Xiao Ming said upon hearing this: "You don't have to belittle yourself. Chu's accumulated abuses are not a cold day. Even if there is no merchant council, your succession to the throne will end in the same way."
　　
　　 Li Chuyuan sighed slightly, and he said: "The minister has nothing to ask for now, I just hope that he can be prosperous and rich in the second half of his life."
　　
　　 "Why is this difficult? I have prepared a large house for you in Qingzhou. You will love it when you see it." Xiao Ming smiled.
　　
　　 It is useful to keep Li Chuyuan. After all, the Li family still has an influence on the people. Only Li Chuyuan is here. He can play this card at any time. If he is dead, he has no more to play.
　　
　　 "Thank you, the emperor." Li Chuyuan said sincerely. He believed in Xiao Ming, because the three princes are still living well in Bashu.
　　
　　 Xiao Ming can be so kind to the rebellious three princes, he believes that he will also keep his promise to himself.
　　
　　 With a smile on the corner of his mouth, Xiao Ming asked Li Chuyuan to go back to rest and leave the rest to him.
　　
　　 After Li Chuyuan left, Qian Dafu said with emotion: "The name of the emperor's kindness spread all over the world, and Li Chuyuan is sincerely attached to it, but it's a pity that the old king of Chu didn't see it through."
　　
　　 "He is clever but was mistaken by cleverness. If he wakes up early, why should he end up like this?" Xiao Ming said angrily. Now the situation in Jiangnan was caused by the king of Chu.
　　
　　 Talking casually with Qian Dafu, Xiao Ming drafted the imperial decree and sent it to Jinling Camp. He ordered Lu Fei to cross the Yangtze River south and attack Songjiang and Jiaxing.
　　
　　 Jinling Camp, after receiving Xiao Ming's order, Lu Fei immediately ordered his troops and generals, and Luo Xin went to Songjiang alone and Jiaxing alone.
　　
　　 On the dock, the Qingzhou Navy’s warships have been resupplied, and the two men led 20,000 horses to board the boat along the Yangtze River and landed near Songjiang and Jiaxing from the sea.
　　
　　 Marched overnight. Early the next morning, Lu Fei landed in the eastern part of Songjiang. On board, the soldiers disembarked after three days of rations in their combat backpacks.
　　
　　 "Songjiang is less than a day away from here. These rations are enough. After all, the warship is parked at sea, and we can get supplies at any time."
　　
　　 Lu Fei pointed to the landing place on the map and the location of Songjiang Castle.
　　
　　 Next to him are the commanders of the First and Second Divisions, one is called House City and the other is Guo Ming.
　　
"There are a total of 40,000 soldiers from the Merchant Council stationed in Songjiang City. According to the secret guard, they use old flintlock guns provided by France. They have 72 artillery guns. They are all traditional garrison guns. Qingzhou’s first-generation artillery is similar,
said Jiacheng.
　　
　　 Guo Ming frowned, and he said: "These artillery can still pose a threat to us, and the skirmish line can come in handy."
　　
　　 "Well, that's right. This time, our first life, Hu Ben, was first equipped with a Falcon breech rifle. Don't shame Lao Tzu. I only give you two days. You must send Songjiang City to me south."
　　
　　 "Yes, commander of the army." Jiacheng and Guo Ming shouted loudly, and they didn't want to lose to Luo Xin's people.
　　
　　 Say it~EbookFREE.me~ The two led the men and horses to Songjiang City. In half a day they saw Songjiang City standing on the plain.
　　
　　 At the same time, the assembly army in Matsue City also saw this army.
　　
　　 "Look, general, the dress of this army is really strange!" said a general on the wall.
　　
　　The person responsible for guarding Songjiang City is Yao Hongtao, the old general of the old king of Chu. Under the lure of money from the merchant council, he chose to betray after the death of King Chu.
　　
　　 Under the attack of Li Chuyuan's army, he repelled the attack of Li Chuyuan's army several times with the new army he trained.
　　
But when he saw the army clearly, the wind on his face faded away, and he was shocked: "Oh, this is the northern army. It can't be wrong. Although they wear helmets, their uniforms are still the same. "Yao Hongtao said.
　　
　　 He once followed the king of Chu to scout the deployment of Jinling City and knew the northern army.
　　
　　The soldiers were a little flustered when they heard the words. They all knew the news that the Northern Army had defeated the barbarians. Can they resist them now?