After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it faced the threat of the Northern Liao Dynasty.
In the early stage, he endured the humiliation and endured the heavy burden, but in exchange for Emperor Wu's blow, he defeated the invincible Northern Liao cavalry.
Since then, this land has become a battlefield between the Tang Dynasty and the Northern Liao Dynasty. The two countries are fighting endlessly. Today you win, and I will win tomorrow. After you sing, I will appear.
Until the reign of Emperor Wu, the balance of power between the two countries was still maintained. The Northern Liao did not dare to move south in a large scale, and the Tang Dynasty also maintained the current situation.
But people are all cheap, and if there are no external troubles, internal troubles will arise.
In the late period of Empress Wu, Li Yuan and Li Mi's father and son had a rebellion.
From then on, the power of the Tang Dynasty began to decline.
Although there were more internal battles in Beiliao, their aggressive nature allowed them to continue to maintain their combat effectiveness.
Therefore, the balance of power between the two countries was broken.
The Northern Liao Dynasty began to look covetously, wanting to rush into the colorful world of the Tang Dynasty to grab a share, and even destroy the Tang Dynasty and establish an unprecedented empire.
Northern Xinjiang is the first to bear the brunt.
In these years, Northern Xinjiang has always adopted a defensive posture, that is, the tortoise does not stand out.
Chenzhou was even worse. He Lianchun ordered his three major troops to frequently raid and attack various places in Chenzhou. The city could protect the soldiers and civilians, but the people who went out to farm were in bad luck...
Over the years, we often heard news that someone had gone out to farm in the city and never came back, followed by warnings that three major groups were invading.
But what can Chenzhou do?
Take the initiative to attack?
Don't have this strength.
The noble people in Chang'an didn't intend to let them attack, they just wanted to defend.
The people were panicked and looked at the army with something wrong in their eyes.
A bunch of trash!
It’s frustrating!
Wu Shunze has been feeling aggrieved for many years.
Today, Yang Xuan faced pressure from the three major ministries and the Tanzhou Army, and Wu Shunze felt that he would choose to give up as soon as possible.
This is also in line with Chenzhou's foreign attitude in recent years.
The soldiers thought the same way, so when the heads fell to the ground, they couldn't believe it.
When did Chen Zhou become so tough?
Immediately, a rush of blood surged up.
Yang Xuan looked coldly at the enemy troops in front, mounted his horse, and shouted: "Big flag!"
The tall flag-bearer was so excited that he struggled to raise the Yang-character flag high.
Under the banner, Yang Xuan raised his hand.
Two thousand riders arrayed behind him.
For the first time, King Wei willingly stayed behind Yang Xuan.
Tu Chang took the initiative to stay behind Yang Xuan for the first time. He was thinking, if the monarchs and ministers of Southern Zhou had such courage to still dare to charge in the face of powerful enemies, how could they be in today's predicament?
Even Huaien took the initiative to ask for help, "Uncle Huang, if Yang Gou is destroyed, my Jibo tribe is willing to be the vanguard."
He had just lost more than a thousand cavalry, and Zhanbi had also suffered heavy losses. This hatred would not go away.
If Chenzhou can be greatly weakened, the next three major armies can move south to capture the city, and the situation will naturally be different.
He Lianchun knew what they were thinking.
However, he has to judge the consequences of this matter.
And, is Yang Xuan bluffing, or does he want to fight to the death?
"Gather!" He Lianchun said calmly.
More than 20,000 troops began to form formation.
He Lianchun was looking across the street.
Faced with such pressure, what would Yang Xuan do?
Choking!
Yang Xuan's response was to draw the horizontal sword.
"Want to kill me?" He said with a ferocious smile: "This grassland is very wide, and the horses for this trip are all good, so it's okay for us to slip away. The three major groups are in the same bed, have different thoughts, and cannot form a joint force. There are five thousand people and horses in Tanzhou.
Do you also want to surround and kill me? Then come and try!"
The old thief is reading a pamphlet.
"The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered, so we must act as a guerrilla."
He Lianchun never gave the order.
Yang Xuan never ran away.
Gradually.
The atmosphere has changed.
He Lianchun smiled.
Yang Xuan smiled.
hehe!
hehe!
"Harmony is the most precious thing." The emperor's uncle rode over alone.
"We want peace!" Yang Xuan rode out alone.
The two approached.
The emperor's uncle said kindly: "I have underestimated you."
"I also underestimated the emperor's uncle." Yang Xuanqing said sincerely: "The emperor's uncle succeeded in making the Tiger Control Department and Chen Zhou quarrel this time. In this way, the unruly Zhang Zhuo will be frightened by the situation and obey the emperor's uncle's words.
, became the emperor’s uncle’s loyal dog, this time the emperor’s uncle has a great harvest!”
The emperor's uncle sighed: "By defeating the southern part of the town, the general defeated Zhang Zhuo's plan. By the way, in front of the three major troops, he forced Zhang Zhuo to kill Shinyue, and even killed his general in public... I, the king, pulled
They can't hold it back. In this way, no one in the three major tribes dares to underestimate Chenzhou anymore. They must be cautious if they want to plunder in the future. I am thinking, do you want to open up wasteland?"
"hehe!"
"hehe!"
Both foxes have accomplished their goals for this trip, and their smiles are particularly sincere at this moment.
"Your Majesty, please come and sit in Lin'an when you have time. I will serve you some good tea."
"Zitai will go to Tanzhou to see you when he has time. I have prepared some beauties for you."
Yang Xuan sighed, "I'm married."
"So what if we get married?"
"My waist is not good."
"Take a few pills of rejuvenation pills."
"Speaking of rejuvenation pills, uncle, it's time to raise the price." Yang Xuan smiled like a profiteer.
He Lianchun's cheeks trembled slightly, "Are you sure?"
"I heard that Ningxing's rejuvenation pills sold for a sky-high price. Uncle Emperor, it's time to raise the price." Yang Xuan sighed: "Now the labor costs in Taiping are getting higher and higher, and the prices of medicinal materials have also risen. It's hard for me! Otherwise, I can supply less.
goods?"
"That's it!"
The two rode back.
"Uncle Huang." Zhang Zhuo couldn't help but ask, "Why don't you attack?"
This idiot, no, this person is not stupid, he is just too selfish. He Lianyan glanced at Zhang Zhuo and thought that the emperor wanted checks and balances, not to break the current balance of power.
The balance of power is broken, and if Ning Xing's army moves, Lin Ya and others will follow suit.
If the Ningxing Dynasty is unstable, Tanzhou cannot make any big moves!
This was the emperor's uncle's plan. Zhang Zhuo and others naturally didn't know about it, so they felt that the emperor's uncle was a little weird today.
But Yang Gou, no, Yang Xuan actually guessed it too, so he was confident!
He Lianyan glanced at Yang Xuan opposite him, who raised his eyebrows and waved.
He looked like a young man who flirted with a beautiful woman after meeting her on a spring outing.
The key is that Yang Xuan spoke.
"Spring outing, apricot blossoms blow all over your head..."
Pooh!
He Lianyan couldn't help but want to suck at him.
He Lianchun said calmly: "Harmony is the most precious thing!"
He doesn't have to explain it to his dog.
The disappointment flashed across Zhang Zhuo's eyes.
On Yang Xuan's side, King Wei asked, "What does He Lianchun mean?"
Yang Xuan said: "After Waxie was destroyed, the balance between the three major ministries was broken. He Lianchun's move was to use Chenzhou as the enemy of the three major ministries to check and balance them again."
Li Han said: "The old dog's methods are quite good, but we will not lose this time."
It’s not a loss!
"Chenzhou's army has not taken the initiative to attack the grassland for many years. This time it defeated the joint attack of three major armies, which effectively frightened the opponent. When the news is spread back, Chenzhou's army and people will be happy."
Li Han said in a low voice: "What matters most is, how do you, the new governor, burn the three fires? Internal combustion will inevitably cause conflicts due to lack of prestige, but your first fire burned on the grassland. Waiting for this time
Go back, who dares to disobey you?"
He glanced at King Wei and found that King Wei looked a little sad, so he advised: "Your Majesty is not good at this, just look for more think tanks in the future."
As soon as they entered and exited, He Lianchun and Yang Xuan were stunned.
"Uncle, farewell." Yang Xuan had gained a lot from this trip.
"Walk slowly!" He Lianchun was satisfied this time.
Looking back, Yang Xuan ordered: "Scout, keep an eye on your back and be careful."
"Mr. Lang is worried that He Lianchun will be attacked by someone unexpectedly?"
"That's right, I don't trust the old dog!"
Over there, He Lianchun ordered: "Send more scouts to keep an eye on the surroundings."
He Lianyan asked: "Uncle Huang is worried that Yang Xuan will turn around and come back to kill him?"
The emperor's uncle said calmly: "Yes, I don't trust that boy."
…
On the return trip, Chen Zhoujun's speed was not very fast.
In the afternoon five days later, after setting up camp, Yang Xuan was very hungry and said, "Let's roast a fat sheep. Brother, take out your dried meat first to fill your stomach."
Wang Laoer felt distressed and took out the dried meat. Everyone stretched out their hands and grabbed all the meat in an instant.
"I'll pay you two bags later." King Wei was very angry.
Li Han said while eating the dried meat: "My share will be compensated by King Wei."
Wang Laoer squatted and calculated how much dried meat he could earn this time.
Dried meat is high in calories and is most suitable for carrying as dry food. Together with flatbread, it is a must-have for home travel.
Yang Xuan thought of how Liu Qing gave him several large carts of dried meat as a meeting gift in Lin'an when he first arrived in Chenzhou.
He looked in the direction of Taoxian County.
There are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in Taoxian County. How is the old man doing? Has he ever gained a firm foothold?
"Langjun!" A guard ran over, "The masked man is here again."
Yang Xuan stuffed the dried meat into his mouth and said vaguely: "I want the front legs of the roasted lamb, and two more cakes, and vegetable soup. Tell the cook that if you add more salt, I'll marinate him later."
Yang Xuan entered the tent.
After a while, someone reported outside.
"Lang Jun, he is here."
"Come in!"
Yang Xuan picked up a book and read it.
The three words of the parenting scripture are very clear.
Xin Wuji came in, immediately pulled off his face mask, knelt down, and said, "I've met the master."
Yang Xuan was just reading.
Xin Wuji didn't dare to get up, he just lowered his head.
After a long time, he heard the sound of the book closing.
"Do you understand what He Lianchun means?"
"I understand." After all, Xin Wuji was once a general of the Northern Liao Dynasty, and his quality was not low. "He wants the three major ministries to be enemies of Chenzhou. In this way, the three major ministries have to rely on him..."
"He wanted to retrain three dogs."
"yes."
Yang Xuan said playfully: "So, whose dog do you want to be?"
Xin Wuji said without hesitation: "I am willing to be the master's dog."
"Aren't you worried about the victory of Bei Liao?"
"The master is wise and powerful..."
A series of flattery came out of his mouth.
"Stop it!" Yang Xuan felt that he was a little carried away and couldn't help but be alert secretly.
Is it actually so comfortable to be praised? A lot of people are ecstatic, satisfied, and swollen...
"Who did you learn this ability to boast from?"
"I learned it from Wynn and others recently. I learned a lot after watching them praise He Lianchun."
"I didn't expect you to be quite talented."
"Thank you, Master."
"After this time, the situation on both sides seems to be balanced again, but He Lianchun underestimated the ambition and wildness of the three major tribes. The harassment of Chenzhou will not stop. In this way, I have an excuse to attack the three major tribes. What should you do?
?”
"If I don't attack, I'm worried that it will arouse He Lianchun's suspicion. I think it's best to show off."
"Go for it!"
"yes!"
Xin Wuji left, and a man came around from behind the tent, but it was an old thief.
"Mr. Lang also has a dog?"
"I treat him as a human being, but he wants to be a dog."
"He seems to be more respectful this time."
Yang Xuan said calmly: "This time I killed Zhang Zhuo's generals in front of the three major ministries and He Lianchun, but I still retreated calmly with my men. He was a little scared."
"Afraid?"
"Zhennan is right in front of Chenzhou. If he doesn't want to be a dog, then I will let him be a ghost!"
Yang Xuan's stomach growled.
Someone is arguing outside.
"This piece of meat is mine!" Wang Laoer was angry.
King Wei's voice came, "I want two hind legs, look at the knife!"
The sword was fierce, but it was for two roasted lamb legs.
Yang Xuan's head was covered with black lines.
"I want pork ribs!" Nan He ate differently.
"The front legs are mine!" Li Han said.
Yang Xuan couldn't bear it anymore and walked out of the tent in a flash.
"Put down your front legs!"
…
Tao County.
The weather has gotten hotter, and Huang Chunhui's life has become much better. He even goes out of the check-in room from time to time to patrol around.
That day he came back from outside. After sitting down, Liao Jinren went to get hot tea.
"I just went to the army to have a look. I'm practicing well, but I'm a little slack." Huang Chunhui took the hot tea and took a sip.
"Beiliao probably won't send troops this year. The soldiers are too tense. It's good to relax a little now." Liao Jin sat down.
"Where's Liu Qing?" Huang Chunhui asked.
"He said he was going to the workshop to have a look."
"This marching commander came to Taoxian County and kept silent. I know that he is holding back and wants Taoxian officials to see what he is capable of. But time is running out. Tell him, don't even think about giving it to me.
The whole big movement, be casual."
"Ms. sir, he's wandering around the workshop. It's not a good place." Liao Jin said, "He doesn't understand the smelting and forging methods. If he talks randomly, his prestige will be ruined!"
…
Official positions in Taoxian County were limited, but as a military envoy, Huang Chunhui was able to recruit officials.
Liu Qing was currently serving as a marching commander in the Northern Xinjiang Jiedu Envoy Office. He held the official title of Vice Minister of Zhongshu, and his management was very lenient.
This is no joke. The Marching Sima seems to be a military position, but it is actually the arm of the Jiedushi. He assists Huang Chunhui in managing military affairs, counselling, and managing military law. He is also responsible for training the army, managing the distribution of military pay, food and grass, and the production of ordnance.
A workshop in the south of the city is responsible for making horizontal knives.
A huge amount of materials come in and out here every year. As the steward, Chen Ding can be regarded as a prince.
Entering the workshop early in the morning, seeing the craftsmen already in place, Chen Ding said with satisfaction: "This year's important task of a thousand horizontal knives must be completed one month in advance. Tell them that the wine and food tubes are completed, but not completed...
…Whoever drags down the official business will have his skin torn to pieces.”
In the workshop, Chen Ding is the sky, and everything is right.
He pointed forward, "That old man is here again."
A dark and thin old man squatted by the stove, watching the craftsman put the semi-finished product in, heat it, and then take it out and beat it.
"Liu Han!" Chen Ding waved.
The thin, dark old man came over and asked, "Manager Chen, what's the matter?"
Chen Ding frowned, "It said you are here to assist in management, do you understand?"
Liu Han said: "Just what the steward tells me, I will do it."
"Now that you're here, it's useless if you don't know the art of crafting. Just follow others and learn."
Liu Han nodded, "Easy to say."
Chen Ding said: "Choose a master yourself."
"Yes." Liu Han pointed to a craftsman in his forties and said, "Guo Yong is very good and kind."
Guo Yong was an old craftsman. When Liu Han came over, he whispered: "You are a junior official, you don't need to do this, the manager is oppressing you!"
"I can't beat it either."
"Then you're still coming?"
"I want something, and I think it's almost done. It's only two days away, so I'll hang out with you first."
"What?"
"Things that kill people!"
"You are an old man, but you know how to joke."
"Yes! I'm joking."
Liu Han...Liu Qing smiled, his eyes suddenly sharp.