Zhang Jin rushed into the Jinyang Palace in a hurry and urgently asked for His Majesty the Emperor.

In Wenhua Hall, Emperor Chen Kefu had just gotten up. It was not yet dawn and there was still a fog outside. When the emperor heard Zhang Jin coming to see him, he immediately rushed to Yihua Hall with his clothes on his clothes.

The king and his minister were drinking white porridge with a few side dishes while talking.

"We have received news that Chen Luoyan is currently mobilizing troops. She is under the name of winter drills, but the number of troops has been mobilized has reached more than 300,000. Almost all the troops in Jiangnan are mobilizing, and more than 500,000 civilians have been mobilized."

Chen Kefu's face was solemn, and he would come whatever he was afraid of. "Do you know the direction of their attack?"

"According to our speculation, Shen Luoyan definitely saw that we were going to work with the Turks this time, so he took advantage of the situation to rob. According to my speculation, the most likely attack was Huainan. The spies' reliable news was that the two major ferries of the Yangtze River Caishi Ferry and Guazhou secretly gathered a large number of troops and collected ships day and night. Nanchen was likely to divide the troops across the river and the northward expedition. However, the information discovered by the General Hu Hai showed that Shen Luoyan was also launching a large increase in troops towards Panyang and Linchuan, which was very likely to attack Jiujiang counties. Now the two groups of troops, the Northern Expedition hidden in the dark, and the ones preparing to attack Jiujiang were in the bright. One was bright and the other was dark, but the subordinates could not guess which was empty and which was real for a while."

Chen Kefu was a little unhappy and said: "With our defense in Jiangxi, Anwei and Jiangsu provinces now empty, it is difficult to ensure that the sinking geese will not want to attack in large numbers and have multiple troops. There are more than 300,000 troops. The sinking geese are likely to go to war on both sides of the western and northern lines."

If it were half a year ago, not to mention the 300,000 troops of Shen Luoyan's Northern Expedition, even if they come again, Chen Kefu would not have to worry. After all, the Yangtze River defense line is not only a natural danger for the Jiangnan court, but Da Chen can also be used to defend against Nanchen. However, the Huainan court is empty at the moment, but it is a bit difficult to deal with. Both sides of Huainan and Jiangxi may be the targets of Nanchen this time, and it is obviously difficult for Chen's army to defend on both sides.

"Zhang Jin, how did Feng Ang perform in Lingnan recently?"

Lingnan was originally the territory of Feng Xian's two families. After Feng Ang surrendered, Chen Ke renamed Feng Ang as the governor and governor of Guangxi. Feng Huan was the governor of Guangdong, Xian Jin, the leader of Baiyue, was the governor of Vietnam, and Xian Ne was the governor of Hainan. On the surface, except Feng Ang, the other three were only appointed as the governor to manage civil affairs. The provincial army was appointed by Da Chen. However, because the sky was high and the emperor was far away, Da Chen's actual control over Lingnan was not strong. On the territory of these four provinces in Lingnan, the real local emperor was Feng Ang.

If Chen wants to fight against Nan Chen, he still has to rely on the Baiyue Tu soldiers in Lingnan. However, Feng Ann has always been a speculator, and Chen Kefu really doesn't have much trust in him.

"Some time ago, the court transferred the prefectures and navy troops stationed in various Lingnan provinces from Lingnan some time ago, Feng Ang's attitude towards the court has changed a little. Last time, the Southern Chen sent Shan Xiongxin to the south to conquer Lingnan, Feng Ang avoided fighting and kept his strength. If His Majesty planned to transfer local troops from Lingnan to the north, I was afraid that Feng Ang would not obey his orders honestly. Feng Ang is a fenceist faction, and he was not satisfied with his great achievements, but he was unwilling to live in others. Now our court is going to fight against the Turks, and the future is uncertain, I am afraid that he will become more and more unstable."

"Lingnan is not available, so the court will not be able to deal with the Turks this time, and then deal with Nanchen. Huainan and Jiangxi can only protect one place at most. Huainan. Jiangxi will not be protected. Although Jiangxi is small, it is stuck in the east and west centers of Nanchen and connects the four provinces of Lingnan. It is a strategic location. It cannot be lost. Jiangxi is protected, but Huainan is difficult to defend. Jianghuai is a barrier to the Central Plains. If Huainan is lost, Shandong, which is on the Sishui line, may be lost. Even the Kyoto Luoyang will be exposed to Nanchen. At that time, there will be Turks in the north and Nanchen in the south. If the two sides attack, it will be dangerous."

Zhang Jin took out a few pieces of paper from his arms and said to Chen Kefu: "Your Majesty, there is something strange. I haven't found out completely yet, but I may be able to give you some help."

Chen Kefu took the pieces of paper and said in confusion: "What is this?"

"Last night, Chen Yi, the second son of Chen Faxing who was stationed in Changlin City, Nan County, Jianghan, suddenly entered Xiangyang secretly and asked to see General Lu Shishen. He told General Lu that as long as the court and His Majesty ensure the safety of his territory, support him in a batch of food, grass and equipment, and support him in inheriting the position of King Wu, he is willing to make way for the territory and let our army go south to seize the two counties of Yiling and Nan County. He promises that he will not send troops to stop him and is willing to provide convenience."

Chen Kefu was shocked, "What is he going to do? Yiling County and Badong are the key to defending Badong. Jiang Ling from Nanjun is also an important center of Jianghan. And if I remember it well, Shen Faxing is still in Jiangling now. Do he want to use a knife to kill his father?'

Zhang Jin chuckled: "Your Majesty is focused on the war in the north and has less knowledge of the things in the south. A few days ago, Yang Qing's troops were sent to two groups, attacking Shuzhong and attacking Jianghan from Badong. Dong Chun led 50,000 troops out of Badong to attack Yichang, claiming to be 150,000. As a result, Chen Faxing personally went to Yichang Shangcheng to supervise the battle, but was defeated in one battle. He was also seriously injured by the trap. Chen Faxing was too seriously injured. If he had not been hanging on precious medicinal materials such as ginseng, he would have long been He died. But even if he was hanging, he would have lived a few days. Chen Faxing had five sons, now all of whom were adults, and each unified the army. Although the prince Chen Lun was established early, he was weak and lacked courage. The other four were all playboys from aristocratic families, none of them were decent. The Shen family had a Shen Luoyan who was unparalleled in wisdom, but unfortunately he was a woman. The five sons of the Shen family had been fighting openly and secretly, and the generals in the army had long been divided into their brothers."

"Now Chen Faxing can't live for a few days, and his brothers are anxious. Chen Faxing's accident was that his eldest son Chen Lun succeeded the throne, and asked the four outside leaders to return to Jiangling to reinforce and swear allegiance to Chen Lun. However, after receiving the order, the sons refused to obey the order. With the support of General Chen Guoren and Sun Shihan, the fifth son of Mianyang, Chen Liyi, was still mobilized to move his troops to Jiangling, which was obviously a tough one. This second son, Chen Wei, looked like he had no name and no strength as Lao Wu, and he was unwilling to give up. Of course, he would come up with a strange move."

"What about the sinking geese? She is now in charge of Jiankang's supervision country, holding more than 300,000 troops in her hand and commanding half of the territory. Who does she support?"

"I heard that Chen Luoyan has a bad relationship with the Shen family brothers. Chen Luoyan left home for several years and joined Wagang, but she ran away because of a disagreement with her father and brother. In recent years, Chen Luoyan returned to the Shen family and showed outstanding performance. Her status in the Shen family is even higher than that of all the brothers. The five brothers were very dissatisfied with this capable sister. It was these brothers who proposed that Chen Luoyan marry you. Later, the matter did not come true, and they arranged things everywhere, wanting to marry her sister from the Shen family. You said that they treated her like this, how could Chen Luoyan help them? Besides, Shen Luoyan is now separated by us in Jiangdong, and he couldn't get through even if he wanted to lead his troops westward."

A sound of footsteps sounded, and the chief guard Chen Lei walked in: "Your Majesty, the guards outside came to report that there are officials from the Special Service Department who want to see General Zhang."

"Your Majesty, I will come when I go." Zhang Jin stood up and said.

After a moment, Zhang Jin hurried back.

"What happened?"

"Chen Faxing is dead!" Zhang Jin's tone was a bit complicated when he said this. Chen Faxing was a hero in a chaotic era at the end of the Sui Dynasty. He raised his army very early, but he has been surviving until now. He once occupied three parts of the world. In terms of fame, he was not as loud as Wang Shichong and Li Mi. However, in terms of strength, he was no less than them. No one would have thought that such a hero would eventually die because of his first-class arrows.

"The news is accurate?" Chen Kefu asked. Chen Kefu had never had a good impression of this uncle who had put his father under house arrest and secretly usurped the Chen dynasty, but he also knew that if Chen Faxing really died at this time, it would also mean that many changes in things.

"The source of the news is very reliable," Zhang Jin replied calmly. He did not explain the source of the news clearly, and said bluntly: "The exact time of death is unknown, but it was probably last night. Chen Yiyi has already rushed into Jiangling City. I heard that Chen Faxing died of vomiting blood after hearing the news that Chen Yiyi brought the army to fight for the throne."

"What's the situation in Jiang Lingcheng now? Chen Lun just watched his younger brother seize the throne?"

"I heard that Chen Yiyi had bribed several generals around Chen Faxing. They opened the city gate and let the Chen Yiyi army enter the city. Chen Lun led his troops to fight, but was killed by Chen Yiyi in the army. Chen Lun and Chen Faxing's subordinates are now dead or surrendered. Jiang Ling had calmed down in the middle of the night. Chen Yiyi had already controlled Jiang Ling City and inherited the King of Wu. There is news that Chen Yiyi was not satisfied with the title of King of Wu and planned to depose the Emperor of Southern Chen and officially become emperor in three days!"

When Chen Kefu heard that Chen Fu wanted to abolish his father's position as Emperor Nanchen and usurp the throne and become emperor, Chen Kefu couldn't help but sneer. A hero like Chen Faxing had never been in a hurry to usurp the throne and become emperor. Chen Fuyi was so brave, and he admired him a little and didn't know how to live or die.

"What about the other brothers of the Shen family? What's the reaction?"

"The second brother has already hid in Xiangyang, the third brother retreated to Jiangxia, and the fourth brother retreated to Baling. It seems that no one of the three brothers accepts the fifth brother's move to seize the throne. The second brother wants to use our hands to seize the throne, while the third brother wants to join forces to deal with the fifth brother. However, information shows that Dong Chun has finished resting, the army set out and continues to go south, preparing to attack Jiangling City. The fifth brother is in Jiangling, and it is estimated that there will be a few days of stable life." Zhang Jin said with a smile.

Chen Kefu nodded: "Chen Faxing is dead, but there is still a Shen Luoyan in the Shen family. The sons of the Shen family are not worthy of attention, but Dong Chun's troops must be careful. Yang Qing turned over this time and took Sanba in a row. We must not let him take Jianghan again. You immediately send an order to Lu Shishen in Xiangyang to agree to Chen Wei's request and secretly send troops to capture Jiang Ling. After the matter is completed, send Chen Wei to Taiyuan. Tell Lu Shishen that Jiang Ling must not fall into Dong Chun's hands and ask Marshal Zhang Zhongjian to transfer a navy to reinforce General Lu Shishen. Now we have occupied Xiangyang, and only by owning Jiangling can the land of Jianghan can be controlled by us. Once the war in the north stops, all parts of the middle reaches of the Yangtze River will belong to me."

"Yes, I will accept the order!" (To be continued
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