Just as the Red Plume Messenger arrived at Bianliang and the Song Imperial Palace, King Kang's Imperial Residence, which had no news of the outside world, was bustling with activity.
Zhao Gou, Tong Guan, Zhang Bangchang, and the others were having a lively banquet.
Ever since Retired Emperor Zhao Ji spat out blood for the second time, Zhang Bangchang, Tong Guan, and the other civil and military officials of Retired Emperor's faction had become closer and closer to Zhao Gou.
Even Han Zongwu, Wang Xianchen, and the other scions of the aristocratic families of the Generals who had been kicked out of the Upper Four Armies by Yang Zaixing were all present and had been roped in by Zhao Gou.
"I wonder how the battle at Liang Mountain is going?”
After a round of toasts, Zhao Gou spoke lightly, his tone filled with thought-provoking thoughts as he pointed to the main topic.
When the rest of the people heard this, they also pricked up their ears because the purpose of their gathering today was to deal with Yang Zaixing!
"Yang Zaixing has been gone for five days. He must be fighting with the Liangshan bandits now.
The Liangshan bandits are fierce and united, and we have the geographical advantage. In the past, Grand Marshal Gao and I each led 100,000 troops to encircle and suppress them, but we were unable to move Liangshan.
Moreover, Yang Zaixing only had a mere 30,000 men.
At this moment, Yang Zaixing had probably been defeated by the Liangshan pirates and became a water ghost in Liangshan Lake!”
The Minister of Military Affairs, Tong Guan, burped and waved his hand with a slightly tipsy expression.
Han Zongwu, Wang Xianchen, and the other former generals of the Four Upper Armies also said with contempt and mockery,""Privy Tong is right. Yang Zaixing is too conceited.
Although the Liangshan bandits were called bandits, they had Lu Junyi, the number one spear in the world, guarding them.
There were also Lin Chong, Huyan Zhuo, Xu Ning, and Dong Ping, who were originally generals of the Imperial Court. Their elite combat strength was even stronger than all of the Great Song's official armies.
Yang Zaixing and his soldiers could not take down this tough bone!
Instead, there was a possibility that he would be made into dumplings by the Liangshan bandits!”
Zhang Bangchang and the other civil officials also chimed in,""Haha, even if this kid didn't drown at Liangshan Lake, once the news of him being defeated by the Liangshan bandits spreads, he will be able to escape.
Just based on the military pledge he previously made, we can go to the court and impeach His Majesty, who can't protect him.
He had to execute this defeated general according to military law!”
For a moment, the hall of King Kang's Imperial Residence was filled with mockery of Yang Zaixing, as well as emotions and comments that were waiting to see Yang Zaixing suffer a defeat.
Zhao Gou, who was sitting at the head of the hall, looked at the many civil and military officials in the hall and couldn't help but feel more relaxed.
Because these people hated Yang Zaixing, their relationship with Zhao Gou was getting closer and closer. It seemed that Zhao Gou was their leader.
It even made Zhao Gou feel as if he was attending court in the Purple Imperial Hall, as if he was the ruler of the world!
"I have a plan. Please listen carefully. I guarantee that Yang Zaixing will die without a burial place, and we will stand at the peak of the imperial court.”
Zhao Gou's eyes were filled with disdain as he spoke in a domineering and conceited manner. Immediately, the hearts of everyone present moved as they looked at Zhao Gou with anticipation.
"Yang Zaixing couldn't have killed so many experts of Liangshan, but his personal bravery could have brought some losses to Liangshan.
It will form a situation where both sides will suffer. This is also an opportunity for us to benefit from it!”
As Zhao Gou spoke, he looked at Tong Guan, Han Zongwu, and Wang Xianchen.""This king has hundreds of thousands of loyal soldiers under his command.
Although General Han and General Wang had lost their military power to Yang Zaixing, their prestige in the army was still there.
We can start preparing now. Three days later, we will secretly open Mount Liangshan.
When Yang Zaixing and Liang Mountain are both injured, we will lead the army to attack, flatten Liang Mountain, and execute Yang Zaixing on the spot!”
"As long as this matter is completed, not only will General Han and General Wang be able to regain their military power, but this king will also ask for merit for all of you and be promoted!
From now on, this king and everyone else will have the final say in the royal court!”
In front of everyone, Zhao Gou did not hide his plans and ambitions. However, these people were extremely excited and agreed with Zhao Gou's plan.
Especially Han Zongwu, Wang Xianchen, and the others. The disciples of the Generals who were originally attached to Gao Qiu bowed to Zhao Gou on the spot and said,""Thank you, Majesty Kang, for your kind intentions. From now on, we will follow your lead!”
Zhao Gou smiled proudly when he saw this.
At this moment, he suddenly heard a commotion on the street outside the residence. He immediately frowned and ordered,"What's all that noise on the street?
Men, chase all of you away!"
The next moment, the gatekeeper of the Kang Imperial Residence rushed in and reported to Zhao Gou," Your Highness, the commoners are making a ruckus. Yang Zaixing has sent an urgent Red Plume Emissary back from Liangshan…"
Before the gatekeeper could tell him all the information he had gathered, Zhao Gou suddenly laughed and interrupted him.
"Did Yang Zaixing lose to the bandits of Liangshan and ask the imperial court for reinforcements?”
As Zhao Gou spoke, the pride in his eyes grew stronger. He continued with a conceited expression,"Yang Zaixing, this kid, is arrogant and condescending. He's finally fallen this time, and he's fallen so quickly!
Everyone, our chance has come. We can immediately prepare to send troops.
Of course, before we send out our troops, we have to think carefully about how to make Yang Zaixing die a more miserable death!”
The gatekeeper's words were stuck in his mouth by Zhao Gou's endless chatter.
It was only at this moment that he said anxiously with a flushed face,"Your…Your Highness, that Red Plume urgently brought news of the great victory at Mount Liang. The people are celebrating because of this, and that's why they're making a ruckus!”
As soon as he said that, the smug expression on Zhao Gou's face suddenly froze!
Tong Guan, Zhang Bangchang, and the others were also shocked. It was as if a bolt of lightning had exploded above their heads.
For a moment, everyone's faces were filled with disbelief, as if they had eaten a dead rat!
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