In the early Tang Dynasty, due to the chaos in the world, the division of various war zones was actually very confusing. For example, the "Shaanxi Road" and "Yizhou Road" were divided into war zones based on ancient regions and some based on current terrain.
Hongzhou is located in the southeast of the Tang Dynasty. Hongzhou Road was once established, and a general manager was appointed to guard this place. When Du Fuwei and others were wiped out, Zhang Shan'an, the general manager of Hongzhou, was ordered to guard this place and wipe out local water bandits.
As the world gradually became more peaceful, the imperial court also began to reduce the number of troops in the hands of these generals, and Zhang Shanan was one of them.
The General Administration Office of Hongzhou has jurisdiction over Ezhou, Jiangzhou, Raozhou, Fuzhou, Yuanzhou, Jizhou, Qianzhou and other places.
This time, Li Zhiyun's troops were mainly deployed in the north of Hongzhou.
That is, Jiangzhou and Ezhou are adjacent to Hongzhou.
In addition, there were Zhang Zhenzhou, the general manager of Shuzhou, Li Daliang, the governor of Anzhou, and Zhou Chao, the governor of Xuanzhou.
Pei Shiqing, the governor of Jiangzhou, and Duan Yanshi, the governor of Ezhou, were both Li Zhiyun's people.
Needless to say, Pei Shiqing, and Duan Yanshi is Duan Zhixuan's father, and can be said to be Li Zhiyun's absolute supporter.
After Duan Yanshi learned that the deposed prince and the King of Qi rebelled and were killed by the King of Chu, he basically understood everything.
While sighing at his son's vision, he worked seriously.
I think back then, he also had such a good eye and fell in love with Li Yuan at first glance.
Within three days, Li Daliang, the governor of Anzhou, and Zhang Zhenzhou, the general manager of Shuzhou, led their troops to Ezhou and Jiangzhou one after another.
After learning that the imperial court was sending troops, Zhang Shan'an decided to take a preemptive strike and led his troops to attack Duchang, Jiangzhou. However, he was severely attacked by Zhang Zhen, the general manager of Shuzhou, who used iron cables to cross the river, at the foot of Diaoji Mountain and above Pengze.
In this battle, Zhang Shanan was defeated and returned to Hongzhou.
Afterwards, Li Daliang got the news and led his troops southward, directly taking Yuning and Jianchang counties.
Zhang Zhenzhou led his troops across Pengze and met Li Daliang in Jianchang.
When the two parties meet, there is no need to express their greetings.
"General Zhang, how sure are you of winning Yuzhang?" Duan Yanshi asked.
Yuzhang is the place where Hongzhou was governed.
Zhang Zhenzhou was always cautious and considered: "As long as we don't make any mistakes, we are 70% sure that we can capture the Yuzhang and wipe out the rebels."
In the pre-Sui Dynasty, Zhang Zhenzhou was ordered to form a naval force of more than 10,000 people with Wu Benlang and Chen Leng. They controlled the large ships and swept the Ryukyu natives with thunderous force and recovered a large number of overseas islands.
Therefore, he is very confident about water battles.
In the land of Hongzhou, there are many river systems, so he is still somewhat sure that he can conquer Yuzhang.
Duan Yanshi was not very satisfied with this answer. He said: "The imperial court is in a troubled time at this time. Li Xiaochang and others conspired to rebel. Although the imperial court has suppressed it, people's hearts are still agitated. General Zhang, His Highness the King of Chu ordered you to attack the rebels."
Thief, this is a great trust in you. You must not betray the trust of His Highness King Chu. I hope that you must use the power of thunder to destroy Zhang Shanan and deter those with evil intentions."
"Zhenzhou understands." Zhang Zhenzhou nodded.
"Do you have a plan?" Pei Shiqing asked.
Zhang Zhenzhou said: "The water routes can run in parallel and we can attack Yuzhang together."
Li Daliang thought: "The big city of Yuzhang will definitely be damaged if attacked by force. How about this? I'll go see Zhang Shan'an in person and see if I can trick him into coming."
"You lied?" Duan Yanshi was puzzled.
Li Daliang smiled slightly, "Yes, I would like to ask General Zhang to cross the river tomorrow. I want to meet Zhang Shan'an for a while!"
The next day.
There are many boats on the river.
A small boat broke away and came to the front of the formation.
"Please ask the brother opposite to ask Mr. Zhang to come out and talk to me!" Li Daliang shouted loudly.
Not long after, Zhang Shanan walked to the bow of the ship.
"Who is coming?"
"Li Daliang."
Zhang Shanan frowned and asked, "I don't know you."
I don’t know you either, kid. Li Daliang complained secretly, and then asked with a smile: "Why did General Manager Zhang raise troops?"
"It was not me who raised the army, but the traitors in my tent who made the mistake."
At this time, Zhang Shan'an actually regretted the rebellion. He had heard that Li Xiaochang and others were plotting a rebellion, and he had thoughts in his mind. Coupled with the fact that Lin Shihong sent people to conspire with him, he suddenly became hot-headed and launched an army to rebel.
As a result, Zhang Zhenzhou pushed him into the water and beat him violently.
Then, he learned that Li Xiaochang and others had been annihilated in their rebellion.
Only then did he realize how stupid his behavior was, but it was too late, and now he was riding a tiger and couldn't get off.
Lin Shihong didn't give him any help, so he could only stick to Yuzhang.
Li Daliang laughed and said, "It turned out to be a misunderstanding."
Zhang Shanan asked: "Any advice?"
“I don’t take advice seriously, but I would like to help the manager clarify the misunderstanding.”
After saying this, Li Daliang floated towards the opposite side with one person and one boat.
On the main ship.
Duan Yanshi frowned and said, "Li Shijun is a little reckless."
"Indeed." Pei Shiqing nodded.
They had no friendship with Li Daliang and did not care much about his life and safety. They were just worried that Li Daliang would end up with nothing.
Zhang Zhenzhou didn't say anything, but he admired Li Daliang's courage.
Let’s talk about Li Daliang arriving on the ship where Zhang Shanan was.
The two parties met and had a conversation. Li Daliang made a lot of witty remarks and took Zhang Shanan's hand, and for a while he kindly comforted Zhang Shanan.
"Mr. Li, will the court really forgive me?"
"Definitely." Li Daliang said: "Manager Zhang doesn't know yet, but the person who makes the decision in the court now is the King of Chu. This great king has always been kind and has never been murderous. As long as the manager explains clearly the misunderstanding, everything will be fine."
"real?"
"If it's not true, the manager might as well tie me up first and then send someone to negotiate. How about that?"
Zhang Shanan hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I believe in Mr. Li for once!"
It's no use if you don't believe it. The imperial troops are approaching Yuzhang, and he can't hold on. It's better to believe in Li Daliang's integrity once.
Li Daliang smiled slightly and said, "That's easy to say."
Li Daliang had such a thing as moral integrity, but when it came to traitors, he said, "I don't know what moral integrity is!"
Later, Zhang Shanan followed Li Daliang back to the camp and was directly captured by Zhang Zhenzhou.
On the same day, Hongzhou recovered.
Zhang Shan'an was escorted to Chang'an by Li Daliang. Along with him, there was also a letter of good news.
After Yu Yuan sent Zhang Shanan away, Li Daliang and others gathered together for a few drinks that day.
"Mr. Li is so courageous, I admire him!" Duan Yanshi toasted him with a glass of wine.
Li Daliang drank happily, then put down his wine cup and said: "It's not that I have the courage, but the Zhang thief and Guizhou donkey have no skills, so they have to surrender. If Zhenzhou hadn't severely wounded the rebels in Pengze before, I wouldn't have dared to go deep into the enemy camp."
Hearing this, Zhang Zhenzhou smiled and said: "Although our soldiers are powerful, they are far inferior to Li Gong's courage. The soldiers who subdued the enemy without fighting not only captured the rebels, but also reduced the casualties of our army. Zhenzhou admires him."
Pei Shiqing also joked: "The governor of Zhou is still transporting grain, but Zhang Thief has been captured, but his trip was in vain."
Hearing this, everyone laughed.
Li Daliang said: "Actually, in terms of military tactics and strategy, our dynasty has no greater ability than the two kings of Qin and Chu. After the death of King Qin, now only King Chu is the first. It is a pity that we cannot meet with King Chu."
Duan Yanshi raised his eyebrows, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
"If Mr. Li is interested, if he discusses his merits and rewards, he might have a chance to be summoned by His Highness the King of Chu."
"Then let me borrow Mr. Duan's auspicious words."
Li Daliang smiled boldly, and he was really looking forward to it. He had also heard about the events in Chang'an, and now that he was in his prime, he naturally wanted to go further.
If you can catch the eye of the King of Chu, you might have a chance to show your ambition.
"Where's Zhenzhou?" Pei Shiqing asked.
"Me?" Zhang Zhenzhou said implicitly: "I am satisfied that I can govern the court and I dare not think of anything else."
"Zhenzhou is a real person." Li Daliang said with a smile.
Several people were chatting and laughing, feeling very happy.