A Clash of Gods - Chapter 918

[Chapter 908 Suicide]

The death of Tantai Zhilin, the governor of the East China Sea Normal University of Chu State, was something that Qi Ning could never have imagined. He was horrified when he learned of the matter from the old master of the Golden Sabre.

Tantai Zhilin was in his prime, he was a military general, and there is no war in the East China Sea. Tantai Zhilin passed away suddenly. Qi Ning’s first thought was that Tantai Zhilin might have died of a disease. With a solemn expression, he said softly. : “Old Hou Ye’s condolences and change!” I thought that Tantai Huang is indeed a veteran of the battlefield, and Tantai Zhilin’s passing is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for the Jindao Tantai family, both emotionally and in terms of strength. It can be said that the Tai family was a very heavy blow, but Tantai Huang was very calm from beginning to end, which shows that Jin Daohou has an extraordinary control over his emotions.

Of course he understood Tantai Huang’s current state of mind. As the heir of the Tantai family of the Golden Sabre, Tantai Zhilin, who had high hopes for the Golden Sabre, passed away. From an emotional point of view, no one can compare to the pain in the heart of the old prince of Tantai. , at this moment Tantai Huang is still able to calm down, it is nothing more than his strong perseverance supporting it.

At this time, I finally understood why Sima Lan and Tantai Huang came to the palace at the same time tonight, and the emperor even summoned himself into the palace.

The death of Tantai Zhilin was naturally a very heavy blow to the Jindao Tantai family, and it was also a big loss to Chu.

Since the establishment of the Naval Division in the State of Chu, it has always belonged to the commander-in-chief of the Tantai family. Tantai Zhilin has been in the position of the Governor of the East China Sea Division for more than ten years. It can be said that he is the backbone of the East China Sea Division. It is not easy for a famous sailor general to replace Tantai Zhilin’s position.

When the civil strife broke out in the Northern Han Dynasty, the Chu State has already begun to plan and prepare for the Northern Expedition. The main force of the Northern Expedition is naturally the Qinhuai Army, but once the North enters the Han State, it will inevitably lack a navy as a support. Now the Chu State and Qi became an allied country, and Qi was willing to mobilize the navy to cooperate with Chu’s strategy, but it was impossible for Chu to completely hand over the lifeblood of the water to Qi’s hands.

In fact, Qi Ning had long thought that once the navy was really needed, even if the navy of the state of Qi was the main force on the water, the state of Chu would inevitably mobilize the East Sea Division to cooperate in the battle, forming a joint navy between Chu and Qi. The strength of the navy is more important to control the navy of the state of Qi. Otherwise, if all the water routes are handed over to the navy of the state of Qi, it is equivalent to having a person follow behind with a knife, which is very dangerous. .

But at this juncture, Tantai Zhilin suddenly passed away, which naturally had a very important image on the army of the Northern Expedition.

“Last night, a secret letter was sent by a quick horse from the East China Sea.” Tantai Huang said slowly: “Zhi Lin committed suicide behind closed doors at the Donghai Division Commander’s Mansion. When he found out, he was already dead. This matter is of great importance. Shen Liangqiu immediately blocked the news and prevented the matter from spreading to the Governor’s Mansion, and then sent people to send the news back quickly.”

“Suicide?” Qi Ning was taken aback again: “Old Marquis, did Tantai Governor commit suicide?”

Tantai Huang did not explain and continued: “But this kind of thing can’t be kept secret for too long, Zhi Linsu Ri and the navy soldiers share the joys and sorrows, every month for half a month on the warship, if it doesn’t show up for many days, it must be It will make the military suspicious, and even cause turmoil in the East China Sea.”

“Old Marquis, who is Shen Liangqiu?”

Tantai Huang said: “Shen Liangqiu’s father became Jin Lan’s brother with the old man when he was young. When Shen Liangqiu was eight years old, he was adopted by the old man as his adopted son. His temperament is chivalrous, quite similar to Zhi Qi’s temperament. Qi had similar temperaments and became brothers Jin Lan. After Zhi Qi died of illness, Shen Liangqiu left the army for three years and traveled around. After returning, the old man asked him to follow Zhi Lin.”

“It turned out to be the adopted son of the old marquis.”

“When Zhi Lin was transferred to the East China Sea to serve as the navy commander, he called Shen Liangqiu to follow.” Tantai Huang’s voice was calm: “Shen Liangqiu has outstanding talents, deep knowledge of military strategy, and Zhi Lin complement each other. As the deputy governor, I have helped Zhi Lin a lot over the years.”

Qi Ning nodded slightly,

The Donghai Marine Division is the sphere of influence of the Golden Sabre Tantai Clan, and the navy generals are naturally also close associates of the Tantai Clan. Shen Liangqiu has a deep relationship with the Tantai Clan, so he is naturally a close associate, and after the incident, this person quickly blocked the news. Leaked to the outside, handled very properly.

Qi Ning thought for a while, and then asked, “Old Marquis, the death of the Governor of Tantai is very painful, but why is the old Marquis worried that there will be turmoil in the East China Sea?”

Tantai Huang glanced at Qi Ning and said, “When Emperor Taizu raised his army, the south of the Yangtze River was very chaotic. After Beitang Tianwu proclaimed himself emperor, there were no less than a dozen thieves in the south who did not know the heights of the sky and claimed to be emperor without authorization, and each dominated one side.” After a pause, he continued: “When Emperor Taizu died, the south was still torn apart. Emperor Taizong inherited the great cause of Emperor Taizu and continued to conquer, invincible. In the end, only two forces were stubbornly resisting, and one was Xichuan. Li Hongxin, the other is the Donghai Han family.”

Qi Ning is naturally clear about the battle between the Li family in Xichuan and the state of Chu. After all, it was the old marquis in Jinyi who attacked Xichuan. Now, the Qi family in Jinyi still has an inextricable relationship with the Miao family in Xichuan, but Donghai Han But he knew very little.

But he can also imagine that when the world was in chaos and the Central Plains were torn apart, after the Beitang clan captured Luoyang, all their energy was used to pacify the north. Naturally, it is to seek hegemony, to compete with each other, and to create chaos.

The establishment of a dynasty, of course, is to step on the bones of countless enemies, and it goes without saying that the establishment of the state of Chu has wiped out how many opponents.

This East China Sea Han family is naturally a strong enemy on the road to the establishment of the country.

“Han Jingting, the prefect of the East China Sea, can be regarded as a hero, occupying the East China Sea. It took me over a year to pacify the East China Sea and take Gulin City!” Tantai Huang looked solemn: “The Han family belongs to the East China Sea clan. , there are many branches, and Emperor Taizong’s main focus is to appease each place he invades, so in addition to some people in the Han family who were executed, many people still survived.”

Qi Ning understood: “Old Marquis is saying that if there is a change in the navy, the Han family in the East China Sea is likely to be in chaos?”

“In those days, when the old man commanded his troops under the city, Han Jingting fought hard for more than a month, and finally took the initiative to ask for peace, and proposed that he commit suicide in exchange for the survival of the Korean branch.” Tantai Huang said: “At that time, as long as we attacked for a few more days, Gulin City was bound to be destroyed, but Han Jingting took the initiative to ask for peace, and the old man naturally wanted to ask Emperor Taizong for an decree. Emperor Taizong was generous and kind, and allowed Han Jingting’s conditions, so except for Han Jingting, other Korean collaterals did not punish. After a pause, he continued: “The East Sea Division is stationed in the East China Sea, an important reason is to guard against the chaos of the Han family. Fortunately, the people of the Han family have been honest and disciplined over the years, and have not moved without permission, but It’s a must for them.”

Qi Ning nodded slightly, thinking that before the world was unified, it was also due to the current situation that before the world was unified, it was also due to the current situation. It’s hard to really be obsessed.

Qi Ning thought for a while, and then said in a low voice: “Old Marquis, forgive the courage of the younger generation. General Tantai leads the East Sea Division, and he has a lot of ties. How could he kill himself?”

A warrior who came out of the iron and blood, but inexplicably committed suicide, even Qi Ning is also very puzzled.

“The old man has fought for decades, and he has gone through countless battles, and several sons have followed the old man for many years.” Tantai Huang said slowly: “Jinyihou, the old man has a question, and I want to ask you for advice!”

“Although the old marquis told me, I don’t dare to ask for advice.”

“In a desperate situation, surrounded by powerful enemies on all sides, life and death hang on the line.” Tantai Huang stared into Qi Ning’s eyes: “In this case, there will be three situations. The first is despair, but you don’t want to Killed by the enemy, he commits suicide with a horizontal knife. The second type is split in spirit and fear, and in order to survive, he bends his knees to the place and asks for surrender. The last option is, although in a desperate situation, his fighting spirit will not diminish, and he will fight hard, even if he is dead. Rong.” After a pause, he asked, “If you were in that situation, how would you choose?”

Qi Ning was stunned for a moment, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com Seeing Tantai Huang’s awe-inspiring expression, he hesitated for a while before saying: “Old Marquis, if it doesn’t arrive at that time, no one can guarantee what kind of choice he will make. Maybe I will fight to the end, maybe I will kill myself with a knife, but I will never kneel and ask for surrender.”

Tantai Huang nodded slightly: “You’re right, until that time, it’s hard to know how you will choose. You are the descendant of Jinyi Qi’s family, so naturally you won’t beg your opponent to surrender. I, the descendant of Tantai’s family, But there is only one choice.”

“Oh?”

“Zhi Lin has fought in the battlefield for many years, and he has encountered many traps. The old man just said that he has encountered a desperate situation at least twice, but both times he fought hard and escaped from death.” Tantai Huang said: “Tantai The descendants of the family have never thought about asking for surrender, and they will not even think about committing suicide. As long as they have a breath, they will definitely fight to the end.

Qi Ning knew that Tantai Huang’s remarks were not just words, but that they were proved by countless iron and blood, and he immediately felt awe in his heart.

Tantai Huang raised his head slightly, looked at the black sky, and said slowly: “Even if Tantai Zhilin is in a desperate situation, he will never wipe the blade to his neck, Jin Yihou, do you understand what this old man said?”

Qi Ning looked solemn, nodded and said, “The old marquis said that the East China Sea sent news that the Governor of Tantai committed suicide, but this is not a fact. There is another reason for the death of General Tantai.”

“The old man has already passed the book on the pigeon, and the scene must not be damaged in the slightest. What was it like when Tantai Zhilin died? When you get there, you will see the scene when the incident happened.” Tantai Huang said slowly: “The old man hopes you Find out the real cause of Tantai Zhilin’s death, and don’t let him die in a vague way.”

Qi Ning was stunned for a moment, then his heart was stunned, and he said in surprise: “Old Marquis, you mean I’m going to the East China Sea?” (https:)