Yang Fan gestured to Ren Wei and quickly walked to open the door. The old steward had just arrived at the door. Seeing Yang Fan come out, he hurriedly said, "Ah Lang! Something bad has happened. Several soldiers from Thousand Horsemen Camp have come. All of them are wounded. They say … they say they were wounded by the Jin Wu Guards and many of them were taken away by them. "
Yang Fan's expression tightened and he said in a deep voice, "I'll go take a look!" Yang Fan started to walk out with Ren Wei following closely behind. Yang Fan swiftly rushed to the front yard and saw several soldiers sitting or standing in the gatehouse, all of them covered in blood. Yang Fan saw from a distance and his heart sank. There were sabre wounds!
Recently, the conflict between the Jin Wu Guards and Thousand Horsemen Camp had become increasingly intense.
Both sides had fought at times, but fighting was not a battle. Even if both sides had weapons, other than when Yang Fan was punishing Prince Consort Wei and had used weapons because of 'obstructing official duties', both sides had only fought with their fists and legs or randomly picked up a stick from a roadside shop. No one dared to use weapons because once weapons were used, the nature of the fight would be different.
But today, his soldiers had sabre wounds on them. This meant that the conflict between the two sides had escalated and the other side had people who could no longer restrain themselves and used weapons.
Yang Fan quickly walked to the gatehouse. When the wounded soldiers saw Yang Fan, they all stood up. Those with more serious injuries were helped up by others. Yang Fan looked at them and supported a wounded soldier who was standing on one leg. He asked in concern, "Is it serious?"
The wounded soldier tried to straighten his body and loudly replied, "Replying to General, this lowly officer is fine. My leg was hit by a sabre, but the tendons and bones are not injured!" Pausing, he continued in a loud voice, "As long as this lowly officer can rest for ten days or half a month, this lowly officer can take back the face that our Thousand Horsemen Camp has lost and flip over those sons of b * tches!"
Yang Fan roared with laughter and affectionately punched the soldier's shoulder, saying, "If you wait until you recover before taking back the face, then you will be losing the face of all the brothers of our Thousand Horsemen Camp. You are injured, can't the brothers and I help you get it back?"
Finishing, Yang Fan's expression turned solemn as he asked one of the squad leaders, "What happened?"
The squad leader recounted the entire story. Ren Wei, who was standing at the side, couldn't help but frown.
The friction between the Thousand Cavalry Camp and the Jin Wu Guards had been very intense recently. The soldiers of both sides were like a flock of enraged roosters. As long as they saw each other, they would think of ways to start a conflict. After a few clashes, it could be said that both sides had their own victories and defeats, and all of them were within a controllable range.
Today, this group of soldiers had followed Gao Chu into the city for the wedding banquet. Gao Chu was already engaged, but the people in the camp might not be able to come out on the day of his wedding. In particular, the soldiers might not be qualified to attend the Gao family's wedding banquet. Thus, Gao Chu brought his good brothers from the camp out to set up a few tables.
The Yu had a a moment and Wei went to and the Tian Camp. and they and Gao Fan Wei. and he and the Wei. and the two. Gao Chu and the others were shocked and furious. Just as they were about to use their weapons to counterattack, six or seven thieves ran out of a small shop. Following which, a large group of Jin Wu Guards appeared and captured the thieves. They then accused the Thousand Cavalry Camp of harboring criminals and obstructing law enforcement.
Gao Chu and the others were both shocked and furious. Just as they were about to use their weapons to counterattack, six or seven thieves suddenly ran out of a small shop by the roadside. Following which, a large number of Jin Wu Guards suddenly appeared and captured these thieves in one fell swoop. They then accused the Thousand Horsemen Battalion of harboring criminals and obstructing law enforcement, intending to arrest Gao Chu and the others.
Gao Chu immediately knew that he had fallen into the enemy's trap. He quickly led his men to break out of the encirclement, hoping to deliver the news to Yang Fan. Gao Chu knew that he had fallen for the enemy's trap. He quickly led his men to break out of the encirclement, hoping to deliver the news to Yang Fan.
The squad leader was a hundred cavalrymen and spoke in an orderly manner. As he spoke, Yang Fan's face grew darker and darker. When the squad leader was done, the soldiers looked at Yang Fan, waiting for him to make a decision.
After pondering for a moment, Yang Fan instructed Ren Wei: "Send our brothers back to camp and let them recuperate. Tell Commander Lu about the matter and have him negotiate with the Jin Wu Guards to get them back! "
Ren Wei whispered: "General, the King of Hanoi is in charge of the Jin Wu Guards. I'm afraid he won't buy Commander Lu's words."
Yang Fan nodded lightly: "I know. Just do as I say!"
Back then, Yang Fan agreed to let Lu Maofeng join the Thousand Cavalry Camp because he had his eyes on Lu Maofeng's two 'meat shields'. How could he not make use of them now? Ren Wei agreed. Because some of the injured soldiers were more seriously injured and were still bleeding, he went to the mansion to find some medicine to bandage their wounds. Ren Wei then had people go to the streets to hire a few carriages to carry the injured soldiers away.
Yang Fan then left for the imperial palace.
Wu Zetian successfully changed the crown prince. On the surface, the Wu and Li families were connected by marriage and in harmony. This made Wu Zetian very happy and felt that the future was bright. Wu Zetian had been scheming her entire life. Of course, she understood that when it comes to imperial power and officialdom, benefits were the most fundamental decision. However, she was still optimistic that with her arrangements, the Wu and Li families could live in harmony.
Thus, these few days, Wu Zetian was in an exceptionally good mood. When she heard that Yang Fan wanted to see her, she was laughing at a joke told by Zhang Yizhi. Unfortunately, Zhang Yizhi's joke was about Song Badi. Even though Song Badi had given many gifts, in Zhang Yizhi's heart, he was still a lowly person.
Zhang Yizhi could give him face and glory because of Song Badi's generous gifts. He could also use him as a joke to please Wu Zetian. When Wu Zetian heard that Yang Fan wanted to see her, she said to Zhang Yizhi with a smile: "This Yang Fan, zhen is most afraid that he will want to see her. Nothing good will happen if he comes. Don't let it be one of zhen's granddaughters hitting the prince consort again."
Zhang Yizhi teased: "If that's the case, this official thinks that the Sage should transfer him to the Imperial Clan Temple and let him handle the imperial family's affairs."
When Wu Zetian heard this, she laughed loudly again. Amidst the laughter, Yang Fan walked into the palace hall. Seeing Wu Zetian lying on Zhang Yizhi's lap, he quickly lowered his gaze and said respectfully: "Subject Yang Fan greets His Majesty."
Wu Zetian said with a smile: "Subject Yang wants to see zhen, what is the matter?"
Yang Fan said: "It's like this. I remember that last time, this official told His Majesty that I saw Yi 'an Junzhu hitting the princess's horse on the street. This official went forward to stop her, but a troop of Golden Guards just happened to arrive. Because they were acquainted with Yi' an Junzhu, they tried to stop this official. As a result, this official came into conflict with them. "
Wu Zetian asked: "What happened?"
Yang Fan said with great grievance: "Who would have thought that after this incident, the Thousand Cavalry Camp would come into conflict with the Golden Guards. After that … "
Yang Fan recounted the numerous fights between the Golden Guards and the Thousand Horsemen Camp, but he didn't mention what had happened today. Sometimes, the Thousand Horsemen Battalion had the upper hand, and other times, the Jin Wu Guards had the upper hand. However, in Yang Fan's narration, he naturally avoided the important and focused on the trivial, portraying himself as a victim who was willing to compromise.
First impressions are very important, especially in the heart of a powerful and stubborn old woman.
After Yang Fan finished narrating the events, he said: "The Golden Guards are under the command of King Lin Chuan. This official's position is lowly, so how would I dare to go against King Lin Chuan? However, the Golden Guards have repeatedly pressured me. This official endured and restrained my subordinates many times, but after suppressing me for a long time, my subordinates grew resentful, thinking that this official does not cherish my subordinates. These soldiers are all from the Imperial Army and have high standards. Now that they have become His Majesty's Thousand Cavalry, they even consider themselves as the Son of Heaven's personal guards. They are usually arrogant and insufferably arrogant. Other than His Majesty, there is probably no one else in their eyes. This official has repeatedly suppressed them, causing them to be dissatisfied. I'm afraid that things will change after a long time, so … "
When Wu Zetian heard this, her heart relaxed. So it wasn't her granddaughter who had beaten her grandson-in-law again. Two armies had clashed, and such a small matter had to be resolved right in front of her. Wu Zetian felt quite annoyed. However, when she thought about how the Golden Guards were under Wu Yizong's command, and how he was her nephew, Yang Fan wouldn't be able to voice his grievances if he didn't come looking for her.
Wu Zetian said, "Can't you just talk to Yizong about such a small matter? This is all for official business, so why do you have to go this far?" She thought about it for a moment, then said, "We understand Yizong's temperament. If it isn't easy to communicate with him, you can ask Sansi to mediate on your behalf. If I personally interfere with such a small matter, not only will I lose the dignity of an emperor, it will also be disadvantageous to your command. "
Yang Fan hurriedly said, "Yes! This official will do as Your Majesty has instructed! "With that, he bowed and left the hall.
When Wu Zetian heard that the Son of Heaven's personal guards only had eyes for her, she was quite pleased with herself. She then thought about how Yang Fan hadn't sought out King Liang first, but had instead come to complain to her. It seemed like her advice that 'as long as I am on the throne, I should be the only one in his eyes' had been deeply ingrained in him.
However, if she, as the emperor's subordinate, were to step forward to resolve this matter, she would become a laughing stock in the bureaucracy. How could the glorious Son of Heaven interfere in something like this? If that were the case, the emperor would be far too worthless. What she didn't know was that it was precisely because of these thoughts of hers that the situation had spiraled out of control, and that she really had to step forward to resolve it.
When Yang Fan heard Wu Zetian's words, he immediately went to King Liang's estate. King Liang had been secretly delighted when he found out that Zu An had beaten up the Li clan's son-in-law, and had put even more effort into trying to win him over. When he heard that Zu An had come to seek an audience, he immediately adopted a courteous attitude and personally welcomed him into his study.
When Yang Fan told him the reason for his visit, Wu Sansi's brows immediately furrowed. As a leader, it was taboo for his subordinates to group together and be closer to him. If his subordinates were to compete with each other, that would be in line with his interests. However, Yang Fan and Wu Yizong had clearly crossed the line.
Even so, it would be difficult for him to step forward. He wasn't the emperor yet, and he urgently needed the support of his subordinates. No matter which side he favored, the other side would inevitably be bitterly disappointed. Putting past matters aside, this time, Yang Fan was the one who beat up the Golden Guards first, and Wu Yizong's status was far higher than Yang Fan's, so it was impossible for him to swallow it down.
However, now that Yang Fan's men had been captured by the Golden Guards, Yang Fan wouldn't be able to avoid feeling bitterly disappointed if he just stood by and did nothing. Wu Sansi frowned and thought to himself, I'll just brush him off for now. Once Yizong has vented his anger, I'll try to persuade him to let him go.
Wu Sansi said to Yang Fan, "I understand. You should return and wait for my news. I will hold a banquet and invite Yizong over to have a good chat with him. Do your best not to blow this matter up."
Yang Fan cupped his fists and said, "In that case, I will have to trouble Your Highness King Liang."
Wu Sansi grunted in acknowledgment, then said, "You should restrain your subordinates as well. Also, don't make this matter known to the higher-ups. It won't look good for anyone if things get out of hand. "
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