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Chapter 519 - 269 Qingzhou Falls!_2

Chapter 519: Chapter 269 Qingzhou Falls!_2

Because Jiang Shouzhong had mentioned before that he had become Dugu Luoxue’s disciple, Ran Qingchen didn’t feel anything at that time, but now, realizing that the master and disciple were living in the same courtyard, she inexplicably felt somewhat jealous.

Especially since Dugu Luoxue was a top-tier beauty.

It was inappropriate for a man and a woman to live alone together.

Fortunately, this woman was famously abstinent as a female master, so there was no need to worry that she would seduce her man.

Ran Qingchen didn’t have time to think more, she respectfully bowed to the main house, then opened the courtyard door to let Yuan Anjiang enter, and knocked on Jiang Shouzhong’s room door.

"Qingchen?"

Seeing his wife suddenly appear before him, Jiang Shouzhong was very surprised.

Was she feeling unbearably lonely?

Or was she worried that he might have an affair with the female master and came to catch them in the act?

However, seeing Yuan Anjiang entering from the courtyard door, Jiang Shouzhong immediately realized that there might be trouble in Qingzhou, and directly asked, "Mr. Yuan, does the court not believe that a rebellion would occur in Qingzhou?"

Yuan Anjiang, who was about to take out a secret letter, was taken aback and smiled bitterly as he nodded:

"Right, but the Emperor hasn’t issued any decree yet, it’s just that the Military Department trusts Mr. Zhao very much."

Jiang Shouzhong let the two men into the room, and said to Yuan Anjiang:

"The Emperor has many eyes and ears around him, it’s impossible for him not to know, I think he might still be uncertain and plans to investigate in detail. However, there’s no time now, Mr. Yuan, what do you think should be done?"

Yuan Anjiang pondered for a moment, then said:

"Jiang Mo, I trust your judgment, otherwise I wouldn’t have sent the letter to the Capital. But this matter is too absurd; few believe that Mr. Zhao would collude with Nanjin Country to rebel."

Jiang Shouzhong asked, "Do you have someone keeping an eye on Mr. Zhao?"

Yuan Anjiang nodded and said, "Shen has dispatched people, but so far, there’s been no unusual activity on Mr. Zhao’s side. Also, I checked with the Wenxin Department of the Liushan Division, and there has been no movement from Nanjin Country either, which is very strange."

"Indeed strange, if Nanjin Country really wanted to take Qingzhou, there would definitely be some activity."

Jiang Shouzhong lightly tapped his finger on the table, lost in thought.

Yuan Anjiang said, "But Jiang Mo, rest assured, I’ve arranged everything as best I can here."

And I’ve also had Shen lift the warrant for your arrest, including your two brothers; no one will be watching you anymore. So from now on, you can act freely."

Yuan Anjiang’s words carried an implication.

Clearly, he hoped that Jiang Mo would do something more to prevent the situation from worsening.

Jiang Shouzhong caught Yuan Anjiang’s plea and said self-mockingly:

"What’s the use of me acting freely? I’ve already warned you all to be prepared. Frankly speaking, whether Qingzhou rebels or not has nothing to do with me.

I just hope fewer innocent people die.

But if a riot really occurs, I won’t feel any guilt even if all the townspeople die because I’ve already done everything I could to help you and them."

Yuan Anjiang looked embarrassedly amused and said:

"I understand that, and I didn’t come here expecting you to do anything, just wanted to hear your analysis.

Right now, I have already explained the pros and cons to the Crown Prince, and he has issued an edict to General Yang of the Fengtou Camp. And General Yang, taking ten thousand soldiers, plans to enter Qingzhou, probably at the end of the hour of Yin.

Considering the current time, it’ll be less than an hour before they arrive, with General Yang..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shouzhong frowned and asked, "Why are the reinforcements entering the city so soon?"

Yuan Anjiang spelled out his concerns:

"Firstly, we fear it might be too late to deal with the rebellion, especially since the Crown Prince’s safety is paramount. Secondly, we also fear an ambush by Nanjin Country."

Jiang Shouzhong still felt uneasy after hearing this:

"Even so, it seems a bit too hasty. I suggest letting General Yang station his troops outside the city first. Even if there’s an ambush by Nanjin Country, they can respond promptly."

Yuan Anjiang laughed, "Jiang Mo, we are laymen when it comes to military affairs; it’s best left to those who know. General Yang is a veteran of many battles and has a considerable reputation in the court; he must have his reasons for doing this.

Honestly, if it weren’t for a mistake made during that year’s battle with Nanjin Country, which led him to be sent to the outskirts of Fengcheng for a few years to temper, General Yang might have already become a great general..."

"Wait a minute!"

Jiang Shouzhong suddenly interrupted Yuan Anjiang, "You said this General Yang had been to Fengcheng?"

"Yes."

"When was this?"

"Twelve years ago."

"Twelve years ago!?" Jiang Shouzhong abruptly stood up, staring intently at the other man, exclaimed, "You said twelve years ago?"

Yuan Anjiang, not understanding why Jiang Shouzhong had such a strong reaction, explained:

"At that time, because of the civilian uprising in Qingzhou and the loss in the war with Nanjin Country, General Yang, Mr. Zhao, and many other officers were demoted and sent to Fen City’s Hu Men Pass to make amends."

"General Yang and Mr. Zhao were together?"

Jiang Shouzhong’s expression turned extremely grave.

Yuan Anjiang nodded and said, "That’s right, back then Mr. Zhao was under General Yang, and the two had some disagreements.

After General Yang came back, he kicked him out of the military camp. Mr. Zhao also got his current position as the commander of the Qingzhou Mountain Camp through some connections in the court and having merits fighting against Yanrong."

Listening to Yuan Anjiang’s account, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly recalled what Princess Yingmo had previously said in Jinse Pavilion, that Mr. Zhao, disliking his superior’s unethical lifestyle, had once beaten his superior.

That superior turned out to be General Yang.

At that moment, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly realized that everyone, including himself, might have made a fatal mistake.

Jiang Shouzhong stared at Yuan Anjiang and asked:

"Mr. Yuan, when Mr. Zhao beat up his superior, General Yang, what was the reason?"