On July 20th, Gao Bufan and Lu Sheng led 20,000 Qi troops from Handan and entered Wuyang County. Prefectures and counties along the way asked for surrender. The Qi army arrived in Wuyang with almost no effort.

The county government is under Wuyang County.

It was obvious that the effect of Gao Bufan's capture of Yu Wenhuaji was gradually showing. Those local officials who were still loyal to the Sui Dynasty naturally tended to favor Gao Qi. In addition, Gao Qi now had strong soldiers and horses, and a rainbow of momentum. It was natural for him to surrender to Gao Qi.

It's a very wise choice.

On July 30th, Dong Fangru, the Prime Minister of Wuyang County, led the local officials out of the city to surrender to Gao Bufan. As a result, the Qi army took the entire Wuyang County in only ten days.

However, Xu Shiji's army was not so relaxed along the way. Although Li Mi was eager to rush back to Luoyang to fight against Wang Shichong, he also stationed heavy troops in Wei County, and they were all guarded by his trusted generals, so Xu Shiji was able to fight

It was very difficult. Gao Bufan and Lu Sheng captured the entire Wuyang County in ten days, while Xu Shiji only captured one Fuyang County, and the neighboring Linshui County and Cheng'an County were both tough, and also had Wagang troops.

Heavily guarded.

On the first day of August, the weather has entered autumn. It is cool in the morning and evening, and the trees and weeds along the road have begun to turn yellow. A well-organized Qi army is marching quickly on the official road, heading towards Cheng'an County in Wei County.

go.

I saw King Gao Bufan of Qi carrying a long sword and riding on a big green horse with his waist as straight as a pine. The soldiers beside him were holding a majestic banner with a big Chinese character "Qi" embroidered on it with flying dragons and phoenixes.

Since the entire territory of Wuyang County had been taken, and Xu Shiji's progress in Wei County was slow, Gao Bufan decided to lead his army to support and help crack down the hard nut of Cheng'an County.

At this moment, a fast horse suddenly chased up from the rear army and reported loudly: "Report, General Pei is reporting urgently."

General Pei is naturally Pei Xingyan. He is responsible for leading the Qi army to attack Qi County. The progress has been relatively smooth. He has captured Zhu'a and Linyi counties and is marching into Licheng, the seat of Qi County's seat.

Gao Bufan couldn't help but frowned. The messenger was talking about urgent news, not good news. Could it be that Pei Xingyan was in trouble when he attacked Licheng?

Gao Bufan hurriedly took the letter from the courier, checked that the seal was intact, and then opened the letter. It was obvious from the handwriting that this letter was written by Army Commander Shi Wen Yanbo.

Pei Xingyan was known as the enemy of ten thousand people. He was undoubtedly a strong general when it came to killing enemies on the battlefield, but he was prone to being hot-headed and not stable enough. Therefore, Gao Bufan specially sent Wen Yanbo as Pei Xingyan's marching commander to make up for Pei Xingyan's shortcomings. Wen Yanbo was

Not only is he knowledgeable and resourceful, he is also upright and outspoken, and can restrain Pei Xingyan's explosive temper at critical moments.

After reading Wen Yanbo's letter, Gao Bufan couldn't help but feel relieved, because this was a good thing, but he, the King of Qi, had to go there personally.

Therefore, Gao Bufan summoned Lu Sheng and said: "Xiao Lu, you continue to lead your troops to support Shiji. I want to visit Licheng, Qi County."

"I will obey your orders!" Lu Sheng promised solemnly. This was the cleverness of this boy. Gao Bufan didn't tell the reason for going to Licheng, he didn't ask too many questions, and he never did anything that went against the rules.

Gao Bufan smiled and said, "Although you didn't ask, I know that if I don't tell you, you will definitely not feel relieved." After saying that, he threw the letter to Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng chuckled, took the letter, opened it, and said happily: "This is a good thing, but Luo Shixin is quite good at it, and he actually wants you, King Qi, to go there in person."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "People with ability are a bit arrogant. As long as they are truly useful talents, let alone let me take a trip, even if they visit the thatched cottage, it doesn't matter. And there is more than just Luo Shixin in this city. If we can accept

If you put it under your account, I will make a lot of money."

Lu Sheng shook his head and sighed: "Why is the general not treated like this? If the third uncle (Lu Sanlang) hadn't donated a group of horses to the Yingyang Mansion, the general would not even be qualified to enter the Yingyang Mansion."

Captain Gao Dahe grinned and said: "You kid, just be satisfied. You and I entered the Yingyang Mansion in almost the same batch to serve the prince. In just a few years, you kid was promoted to the rank of general, and I was just a general."

The captain can only do odd jobs around the prince."

Lu Sheng said with a smile: "You are a man who knows no blessings when you are in the midst of blessings. You should know that a third-rank official in front of the prime minister's door is so glorious to be by the prince's side. How about I trade with you? You will be the general and I will be the prince's bride."

Captain."

Gao Dahe curled his lips and said: "Come again, I won't be fooled. Your job is not something ordinary people can do."

Gao Bufan said with a smile: "Come on, stop bickering. Without further ado, I will leave for Licheng now."

Lu Sheng said quickly: "Why don't the prince lead five hundred cavalry to go with him? Safety first."

Gao Bufan waved his hand and said: "No need, Licheng is not far away, fifty riders is enough!"

Lu Sheng did not insist upon hearing this. In the borders of Hebei and Shandong, there were not many forces that dared to provoke the Qi army. What's more, three groups of Qi army were attacking the city and plundering territory nearby. It is estimated that no one dared to touch the King of Qi.

With the prince's skills, ordinary thieves can't do anything to him.

Next, Gao Bufan led Gao Dahe and other 50 cavalry soldiers to leave the brigade and turned towards Qijun. In the afternoon of the same day, Gao Bufan and others arrived at the nearest Yellow River ferry, crossed the river and continued eastward.

Arriving at Zhua County in Qi County.

Zhu'a County of Qi County had been occupied by Pei Xingyan a few days ago, and five hundred Qi troops were stationed there. Gao Bufan and others settled in Zhu'a County that night, and set out early the next morning, arriving in Licheng at noon.

At this time, Pei Xingyan was leading the main force of the Qi army stationed outside the north gate of Licheng. When he saw Gao Bufan arriving, he immediately said angrily: "That kid Luo Shixin is too stinky. I have to come in person, King of Qi, before I'm willing to offer the sacrifice."

The city is surrendering. If Mr. Wen hadn’t stopped him, I would have ordered the city gates to be blown open. Look at Luo Shixin’s hesitation!”

Wen Yanbo frowned and shook his head and said: "Why do we attack with force and waste the lives of soldiers when we can obviously do it without spending a single soldier? As a general, General Pei should love his soldiers like his sons. How can he be so reckless, without any sympathy or cherishment?

Where are the brothers under your command? If this continues, I'm afraid the soldiers will no longer obey you."

Pei Xingyan's face heated up and he said angrily: "I'm just complaining, why should Mr. Wen keep chattering."

Wen Yanbo's face darkened: "Good medicine is bitter in the mouth and good for the disease, and loyal advice is bad for the ears and good for action. As the commander of the march, it is my responsibility to supervise and advise the general. If General Pei feels that this officer is timid, he can ask the King of Qi to replace him."

My officer, if the King of Qi agrees to my transfer back, I will never say another word."

Gao Bufan didn't say a word, but looked at Pei Xingyan calmly. The latter couldn't help but blush, and he obviously knew that he was wrong. He scratched his head and apologized to Wen Yanbo.

Gao Bufan couldn't help but secretly laugh. It turned out to be a tofu with brine - one thing cures another. Let Wen Yanbo be Pei Xingyan's marching commander. It seemed that he had chosen the right person.

Seeing Pei Xingyan take the initiative to apologize, Wen Yanbo's expression slowed down, and he stroked his beard and said calmly: "General Pei knows his mistakes and can correct them. There is no way he can do better. It is also my duty to discuss matters as they are. General Pei should not take it easy."

Although Pei Xingyan has a bit of a temper, he is not a petty person. He said calmly: "How can I do it? Fortunately, Mr. Wen is by my side to remind me. Otherwise, Yan would have made a big mistake."

Gao Bufan also gave Pei Xingyan a few words to smooth things over, and then he personally rode his horse to the moat opposite the city gate and shouted towards the city: "I, Gao Changqing, would like to ask your General Luo to show up."

Gao Bufan was so angry that his Dantian was filled with anger, and his voice was still clear, but it reached the ears of every defender on the city top, as if he was standing in front of him talking to everyone. The defenders on the city wall couldn't help but secretly gasp.

, all poked their heads out to look at them curiously, and a young officer asked cautiously: "Your Excellency, are you the King of Qi Gao Changqing who captured and killed the regicide Yu Wenmingji?"

Gao Bufan cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It's me, I guarantee it's true!"

The young officer immediately returned the salute solemnly and said: "It turns out that the King of Qi is here in person. I will report it and ask the King of Qi to wait for a moment."
Chapter completed!