Everyone had expected such a meeting to be held at the foot of the capital.
Everyone had fought their way here from Myanmar, sweeping through the north and south, achieving extremely brilliant victories. They had started with one hundred thousand soldiers, and now they had nearly five hundred thousand soldiers. Shen Yicheng no longer had the strength to fight back and could only seal off the capital and defend it.
This meeting was not only to sum up the past, but also to look forward to the future. At the same time, this was also the prelude to the meeting that everyone had been waiting for.
Of course, the real meeting was not now, but now was the time to set the tone. When the time came, everyone would communicate with each other and it would be over. They would be bestowed with titles of marquis and ministers, and their wives and children would be granted.
Wasn't it for these rewards that everyone risked their lives to work for you?
Xiao Ruxun was also very clear about this, so he chose to gather everyone at this juncture and paint a beautiful picture of the future for everyone, so that everyone could fully experience the benefits of following Xiao to 'quell the rebellion'.
This could also be considered as thanks for everyone's support.
Everyone was in high spirits, and everyone was eager to get some promises.
The venue was the commander's tent in the Lugouqiao Barracks. Xiao Ruxun invited hundreds of important people to come together. The original commander's tent could no longer be used, and a larger tent was replaced. The commanders used all their strength to prepare a meal that could be considered the best in the barracks. Hundreds of tables and chairs were set up, and the scene could be considered grand.
Before Xiao Ruxun arrived, the people who were supposed to attend the meeting had already arrived. Everyone sat according to the pre-arranged positions, huddled in groups of twos and threes, whispering to each other, laughing and talking wittily, or sighing with emotion. It was a panoramic view of the world.
Of course, some people's conversations were somewhat abnormal.
The former Nanjing Minister of Revenue, Han Qian, was currently in charge of grain transportation in the army. Because he was from the same hometown as Ye Mengxiong, and because he was indeed talented, he was arranged to work in grain management and provide logistical support for the army after he joined Xiao Ruxun's side in Nanjing.
He was a sensible person. He was close to some of the middle and lower ranking officers in the army. He was diligent and conscientious, and was praised by some officers. He was quite popular in the army. Coupled with his Jinshi background, he was also invited to this meeting.
This in itself was a very happy thing, because it meant that he might be able to enter the core political group that would form after Xiao Ruxun killed Shen Yicheng and gain power. However, after entering the big tent and sitting down, Han Qian's expression was rather gloomy. He was frowning, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Ma Cheng, who was also in charge of food management, saw that his good friend didn't look well and asked curiously, "Uncle Jie, what's wrong with you? You don't look well? Are you sick? "
Han Sheng shook his head, then approached Ma Cheng and whispered in his ear, "He's not sick, but … Zihe, have you heard the rumors in the army recently?"
"Rumors?"
Ma Cheng frowned and shook his head. "I've never heard of it. What rumor? What kind of rumors can there be at this time? "
Han Qian looked around. Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, he said softly, "These days, I heard someone say that there is a rebellion in the capital. His Majesty seems to be in danger, and no one knows whether he is dead or alive."
"His Majesty …"
Ma Cheng couldn't breathe. He stared at Han Qian with his eyes wide open. After a long time, he blinked his eyes and reacted. Then he looked around, approached Han Qian, and whispered, "His Majesty is in danger? Who did you hear it from? The capital has been locked by Shen Yicheng. What kind of news can come out? Don't talk nonsense! "
"I don't know what's going on either. I just heard a few soldiers who are transporting food talking about it. I also feel strange. How did these soldiers know about this? There shouldn't be any news coming out from the capital! "
Han Qian said in a low voice.
"How could the soldiers know about this kind of thing! Don't let your imagination run wild! "
Ma Cheng warned Han Qian in a low voice.
Han Qian whispered again, "That's why I suspect that someone else knows about this and then spread it to the ears of the soldiers. This kind of thing is not a trivial matter! If even the soldiers know about it, how many people will know about it? "
Ma Cheng thought about it and agreed. But when he looked around, he found that many people had smiles on their faces. It seemed that they didn't want to know about this at all.
"But I feel that most people here don't know about this!"
Han Qian's expression flickered. "Why don't I go ask someone else and you go ask someone you know?"
Ma Cheng thought for a while and felt that it was indeed necessary.
So Ma Cheng went to find the person he was most familiar with, and Han Qian also went to find another person he was familiar with.
There were two more people in the mosquito net, who were bewildered.
Yuan Huang and Ye Mengxiong were the two people with the highest status in the army, second only to Xiao Ruxun. It was normal for them to come later. When they arrived, almost everyone had arrived. They were just waiting for the few real big shots to arrive. After Yuan Huang and Ye Mengxiong took their seats, only Xiao Ruxun was left.
For some reason, after sitting down, Yuan Huang felt that the atmosphere today was not quite right. He felt that many people had strange expressions on their faces, and it didn't seem like they were having a relaxed chat. It was very different from the situation of a group of people discussing and sharing the spoils in high spirits as they had expected.
This made Yuan Huang and Ye Mengxiong feel puzzled.
"I thought that this group of people would be discussing what official positions they can get in high spirits, but it turns out that they are a group of people who are worried about the country and the people. How ironic."
Yuan Huang said to Ye Mengxiong in a low voice.
Ye Mengxiong smiled. "I hope so. Not everyone in the world is blinded by greed, but there are also people who worry about the country and the people."
"This time, the army has gathered in the capital, and Shen Yicheng can no longer turn the situation around. This time, I plan to persuade Ji Xin to send people into the city to negotiate with Shen Yicheng and strive for the capital to surrender peacefully. This way, we can restore peace in the shortest time possible. What do you think, Duke Ye?"
Yuan Huang asked with a smile.
"Duke Yuan's words make sense, and I agree with you. I will also suggest to Ji Xin that if possible, I will personally persuade Shen Yicheng to open the city and stop him from making mistakes again. It is now the middle of winter, and spring will begin in two or three months. Last year's spring plowing in the north was a mess, and this year's plowing should not be neglected again."
Ye Mengxiong had a serious expression on his face.
"Yes, this year's spring plowing cannot be neglected again. If it is neglected again, there will not be enough food to help the victims. After the war, we must restore peace and order as soon as possible. We also need to inform the vassals everywhere. There are many things to do, and the sooner we end the war, the better."
The two began to discuss the restoration of peace and stability after the war, while waiting for Xiao Ruxun's arrival.
After about the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn, Xiao Ruxun arrived, and the meeting officially began.
"This time, we have fought for thousands of miles, and the clouds have finally been dispelled to see the sun. The traitor is right in front of us, and killing the traitor is the only way to rebuild the world. Everyone here is of one heart and one mind, and only by working together can we achieve this. I can't do this alone. I will remember everyone's contributions in my heart, and I won't say much now. Everyone, let's have a toast!"
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