Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 502 Two-pronged approach
What?Are there rebellions in so many places?

Although Lu Hao knew that there would be dissatisfaction and rebellion, what he didn't expect was that so many places would rebel.

Thinking about it, Lu Hao is just a eunuch, but he can also ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor. There are so many talented and powerful guys, who wouldn't want to come out to fight for world supremacy?

The decline of the Murong royal family has attracted many people's attention. Now Lu Hao has rashly ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, which just gave them an excuse to rebel.

Princes and generals, I would rather have a seed.

Who doesn't want to make some achievements in troubled times?Who doesn’t want to carve out a piece of his or her own territory?

Besides, even if you surrender to the empire in the end, you will have greater negotiating conditions and get more things. If you don’t fight now, wait until later!
The first batch of rebels were basically from minority areas, and there were also overlords like Liu Mu.

Of course, if Lu Hao did not send troops to suppress it, there would definitely be more people waiting and watching, who would also take the opportunity to rebel.

"What? Rebellion? These guys don't want to live! I, the general, will destroy them!"

Xuanyuan Lingyu was the most angry and overflowing with murderous intent.

"Your Majesty, the general is willing to lead the army on an expedition to exterminate the traitors!"

Liu Ruxu shouted for a fight.

"Your Majesty, I think we should find out the enemy's troop deployment as soon as possible so that we can dispatch troops in a targeted manner."

Xuanyuan Dingyuan, Minister of the Ministry of War, said loudly.

"Well, Tantai Mingyue, you immediately contact the intelligence networks in various places. I need precise information on the rebels."

Lu Hao looked at Tantai Mingyue and explained.

Starting last night, Lu Hao and Tantai Xiyao needed to attend the enthronement ceremony. Therefore, the intelligence network was temporarily handed over to Tantai Mingyue. She also got the news of the rebellion as soon as possible.

"Weichen will go immediately to confirm this information."

Tantai Mingyue said and went to the side hall next to it.

Tantai Xiyao glanced at Lu Hao and quickly followed him.

Soon, a more detailed intelligence was delivered to Lu Hao.

Several ministers and Lu Hao had just exchanged opinions. Everyone agreed that troops should be sent to quell the rebellion and suppress all the rebels.

Since sending troops is necessary, it depends on how to send troops?How many troops were sent out?
In terms of direction, the biggest rebellion is still Liu Mu in the north. He has strong soldiers and well-trained horses, and is an imperial army in his own right.

As for other ethnic minorities, they only have [-] to [-] troops at most, and they simply do not have the strength to compete with the empire.

However, these ethnic minorities used to be loyal to the Murong royal family. If Lu Hao can send people to negotiate with them without changing the status quo, maybe they can calm down their anger.

Of course, some ethnic minorities must want more benefits or greater benefits, so they make such a fuss.

Judging from the available intelligence, more than a dozen ethnic minorities such as the Qiang, Yi, Miao, and Dong on the southwest border have formed more than a dozen political powers, large and small, and have declared independence and no longer obey the laws of the empire.

More than a dozen ethnic minorities, including the Zhuang, Moyi, and Kanbi ethnic groups in the southeast, formed an alliance and captured several small counties.

These ethnic minorities looked like they wanted to fight, but they didn't know that in Lu Hao's eyes, they were just a bunch of ants.

No matter how many ants there are, they are still ants and will never become elephants!
The most thorny problem still comes from Liu Mu in the north. This guy is stationed on the northern border. It is not good to fight or not to fight.

What Lu Hao meant was a two-pronged approach, giving both kindness and power. If someone really refused to listen, they could be destroyed.

"Xuanyuan Lingyu obeys the order!"

Lu Hao took out the Tiger Talisman of the First Legion and said loudly:

"Xuanyuan Lingyu, I order you to lead the First Army of the Imperial Central Army southward, march toward the southeast, recover the counties occupied by ethnic minorities, repel them and then negotiate with them to gain the initiative in negotiations..."

Xuanyuan Dingyuan interjected: "Your Majesty, I have some friendship with those ethnic minorities. Otherwise, we should besiege instead of attack. Let's talk first. If that doesn't work, then fight?"

"Oh? Old General Xuanyuan still has friendship with those traitors?"

Lu Hao asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I have some friendship with their predecessors, and it is also to stabilize the overall situation in the south. Therefore, I would like to ask Your Majesty to betray me to save face." Xuanyuan Dingyuan responded with a bitter face.

"Of course I will give you face. It's up to you to decide for those ethnic minorities in the southeast, whether to fight or to make peace? Or to annihilate them all?"

Lu Hao directly delegated power.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Xuanyuan Dingyuan said gratefully.

After all, in order to fight against the Sui Empire, he had dealt with the ethnic groups in the southeast and even drank blood wine.

The Yunmeng Mountain Area in the southeast is a land of high mountains. The terrain is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is not suitable for marching, forming a natural barrier.

This is also the reason why the Sui Empire always attacks Liuyang City and wants to invade the Qiannan Plain of the empire.

Xuanyuan Dingyuan was stationed in the south, so he formed an offensive and defensive alliance with the leaders of these ethnic minorities to fight against the Sui Empire together, which was more or less a friendship.

As for why they rebelled, they probably saw the decline of the Murong royal family and wanted to establish themselves as kings, or to strive for greater interests.

Handing this matter to Xuanyuan Dingyuan gave him face, and at the same time, it also reduced the casualties on both sides.

Of course, if it can be resolved peacefully, everyone will be happy. If it cannot be resolved, it is not too late to fight again.

To be polite first and then to fight is to be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous person.

Lu Hao took out the Tiger Talisman of the Second Legion again and ordered loudly:

"I order you to lead the Second Army of the Imperial Central Army southward, march toward the southwest, and send people to negotiate with these ethnic minorities to see their attitudes and demands..."

"The last general takes orders!"

Liu Ruxu took the tiger charm.

"Dong Xiaojun, I order you to lead the Third Army of the Imperial Central Army and march north to intimidate Yanjing City. Send people to see Liu Mu and tell him that I want to see him!"

Lu Hao took out the Tiger Talisman authorization from the Third Legion.

"Your Majesty, are you going to see Liu Mu?"

Tantai Xiyao said in surprise.

"Liu Mu is a member of the late emperor. If he knows his identity, I can spare his life. If he refuses to repent, I will destroy him!"

Lu Hao's murderous intent emerged.

To be honest, it was for Murong Yuan's sake that he was prepared to give Liu Mu the last chance and the only chance to survive.

No matter how strong Yanjing City is, no matter how many troops Liu Mu has, he will die miserably under the indestructible cannon.

The most important thing is that the soldiers who follow him will also die miserably.

Lu Hao was not merciful, but he considered that the soldiers who followed him were all meritorious officials stationed at the border.

"Your Majesty, if you want to see him, let Jiujianxian accompany you."

Situ Tianyin suggested.

"No, I haven't paid much attention to the small Yanjing City yet. Jiu Sword Immortal must guard Yandi City to prevent Dugu Sword Saint from coming to seek revenge."

Lu Hao is full of confidence.

The words "Dugu Sword Master" were like a magnitude [-] earthquake, shocking everyone.

"Your Majesty is very concerned, so let me go with you."

Situ Tianyin was still worried about him.

(End of this chapter)