Chapter 469: A single spark ignites a prairie fire
The cold winter has passed, but the spring is chilly, and Li Chengzhi is still wrapped in a cotton robe. So just looking at his body shape, Da Xi just feels a bit like him.
If you look at the face again, it definitely looks very similar. But for some reason, it turns out to be a silver hair.
Just as he was wondering, when he heard the words "You're fine, you're here", Daxi suddenly shivered.
Even if he turned into ashes, he would never forget this voice...
Just like a rabbit, Da Xi rushed over with a single stride. All the followers thought that something unexpected happened and they encountered an assassin or something. Their expressions suddenly changed, and some of them pulled out their swords, preparing to rush forward to protect Da Xi. p>
But as soon as his feet moved, he stopped abruptly: Da Xi put his arms around Li Chengzhi's shoulders in a bear hug. His lips trembled slightly, and his eyes glowed faintly, as if he had met a close relative he had not seen for many years.
Li Chengzhi was a little surprised and didn't know why Da Xi was so excited. But Da Xi knew very well that when Li Chengzhi was chatting with the late emperor, he said something like a joke, which was of great help to him:
I have a withdrawn nature. Since I became wise, I have only had two or three close friends. Apart from Your Majesty, I only have his subordinate Da Xi, who is guarding Xi, and Hu Baozong who was before the destruction of Jingzhou City...
Because of this sentence, Yuan Ke followed Li Chengzhi's request and sent an edict to Jingzhou, hoping to transfer Da Xi to the capital and become the deputy of Li Chengzhi, who was then General Huben.
Unfortunately, before Da Xi set out on his journey, sudden changes occurred in the capital: Yuan Ke was assassinated, Yuan Huai and Yu Zhong rebelled, the young emperor worshiped Li Chengzhi as his commander, entered the Pass to quell the rebellion, etc. Therefore, Da Xi's entry into the capital was delayed. Everyone said it was a pity, but Xi Kangsheng and Da Xi knew that with Li Chengzhi's nature of nostalgia and righteousness, if he missed this time, there would definitely be a next time.
Since then, the status of Da Xi in the governor's office and the Xi tribe has been rising. His aunts, cousins, etc., who had always disliked him, suddenly became warm towards him.
Not for anything else, just because Li Chengzhi was just a white man a year ago, but now he is a prince and a popular figure in the court.
It's magical, but also very realistic...
After all, the door is not a place to reminisce about old times. Li Chengzhi patted his shoulder and winked at him.
Da Xi suddenly understood and swallowed the title that came to his lips. He only said please come quickly, but did not say who he was inviting.
The followers behind him were extremely curious, wondering what kind of big shot he was, which made Zhonglang look like this with excitement...
In the middle hall, Xi Kangsheng and Zhang Jingzhi sat across the table.
There was a map on the table, and at a glance it was clear that it was the map of Wei. Xi Kangsheng looked left and right, with a puzzled look on his face.
"Obviously the troops were sent from Luoyang, and the army has also entered Qizhou. But why does the Emperor's Banquet highlight Beizhen on this day? And..."
Xi Kangsheng pointed at the blank space between Jingzhou and Jincheng (today's Lanzhou), "Twenty years ago, before the army to suppress the rebellion arrived, Li Chengzhi ordered me to deploy troops between Qin and Jing? p>
I really can't figure it out. Could it be that he is afraid that the rebels will flee before they fight? That's all Yuan Huai, Yu Zhong and Yuan Li are both good at fighting, how could they be so cowardly?"
Zhang Jingzhi glanced at the line drawn by Xi Kangsheng on the map, but said nothing.
Xi Kangsheng was a famous general in the Wei Dynasty and had experienced hundreds of battles. How could he not guess the reason? It was just that it was unbelievable and he wanted to strengthen his confidence for him.
Apart from the chaos in the six towns, there is no other reason that can explain why Li Chengzhi came to Guanzhong but went to Beizhen first.
Ordering Jingzhou's troops to the south of the Yellow River is to prevent Cui Zuji from Qinzhou, Yuanli from Liangzhou and other prominent soldiers from going north to join Yu Jing's troops with thin bones.
But what Xi Kangsheng and Zhang Jingzhi couldn't figure out was that they were so close that they didn't even hear the slightest hint of the chaos in the six towns. How did Li Chengzhi, who was far away in Luoyang, know about it?
Moreover, it has been more than half a month since they received Li Chengzhi's military order. Whether Beizhen is in chaos or not, and whether everything will be settled is unknown, which really makes the two of them feel uncertain.
"The Emperor's Day has come, and we have arrived at the Qizhou camp. There must have been changes in Beizhen, and it has been calmed down. There is no need to worry about the guards. I have predicted that military orders will be sent from Qizhou in the near future, and everything will be fine by then.
Know..."
"I can't remember it if you don't tell me!"
Xi Kangsheng grinned and said with a sneer, "Does he think that I, a county boy, are not as noble as he, a county prince, or that you, my uncle, are too soft-spoken to be of any help to him? Or, perhaps, even Li Shixian, my own father-in-law, does not intend to."
Do you admit it? You pass through the house without entering, our Duke Li is really upright and upright..."
This is not a pleasant thing to say, and I know very well that Li Chengzhi has a arrogant temper when he is in power. He also knows that even though Xi Kangsheng said this, his heart was as bright as a mirror. Otherwise, he would not have made so many arrangements in advance, and just waited.
Li Chengzhi gave the order.
But Zhang Jingzhi was irrefutable. Even he couldn't understand that even if he was on his way, no matter how urgent the military situation was, would Li Chengzhi not even have time to meet outside the city?
After all, Xi Kangsheng also had the kindness to meet Li Chengzhi, and he also had his uncle here...
Just when I was full of suspicion, I heard someone knocking on the door, and then I heard Da Xi reporting outside the door: "Father, there is a guest from Xiazhou, specifically to pay a visit to Congfu and Sima..."
Damn it, I don’t even know when it’s time. Is it time to receive guests?
Just as he was about to yell and scold, Xi Kangsheng suddenly reacted as the words came to his lips.
Da Xi has a simple and honest nature, and he never does anything beyond his reach, let alone helping others to make money. And he said that in addition to visiting him, the visitors also want to visit Zhang Jingzhi?
His heart moved, but he didn't respond. He stood up and went directly to meet her.
Zhang Jingzhi also quickly stood up and followed him. After opening the door, he saw Li Chengzhi beside Da Xi. Their eyes were as wide as copper bells.
You were talking bad things about him a moment ago, but in the blink of an eye, he was standing in front of you?
"Haha...haha..."
Xi Kangsheng's big face was squeezed into a ball with a smile. He raised his arms and was about to exchange arms with Li Chengzhi, but Li Chengzhi hugged his fists and arched down:
"Junior Meng Lang, I came in a hurry and took the liberty to visit you without even giving my name. Please guard Haihan!"
Li Chengzhi was as stable as a mountain, but he couldn't even support him, so he just gave him a full gift, making Xi Kangsheng uncomfortable.
"Just now I was scolding you with Jingzhi, thinking that since you became the Duke of the county, you would forget about me and other old friends. But I didn't expect that you were here before I even finished scolding you?"
"If it weren't for Zheng Shou and Sima, how would this junior be as lucky as he is today?"
Li Chengzhi smiled and bowed to Zhang Jingzhi solemnly, "How is your uncle lately?"
"Okay, okay..."
Zhang Jingzhi responded repeatedly, feeling very emotional.
It has long been known that he is definitely not a talent in the pool, but when did you think that in just one year, he would achieve such an achievement?
He was only nine years old, and he was awarded a title for his meritorious service, reaching the rank of Duke. It was the first of its kind in this dynasty...
After a few words of greeting, Xi Kangsheng dragged Li Chengzhi and joked that regardless of official position or title, Li Chengzhi was above him and insisted on letting him sit at the top.
Li Chengzhi couldn't laugh or cry: If he takes the main seat, where will Zhang Jingzhi sit?
After being humble for a while, Xi Kangsheng let him go. He didn't call the maid, but asked Da Xi to serve him wine.
Although Da Xi didn't know, Xi Kangsheng and Zhang Jingzhi knew very well about the changes in Beijing, so no one asked him where this silver thread came from.
"The Jing Festival has already arrived in Qizhou, but you came to Jingzhou. You are so secretive, but where did the accident happen?"
Xi Kangsheng asked directly, and Li Chengzhi replied even more unambiguously:
"Lu Yan, the deputy general of Woye, rebelled... He imprisoned Yuan Yi, half frightened and half lured, and forced the town general Yuan Huan and others to join him, and even colluded with the Du Lun tribe to bring trouble to the six towns..."
When they heard that Lu Yan and Yuan Huan had rebelled, the two of them were relatively calm, because they had already guessed that there would be a sudden change in Beizhen. Otherwise, why would Li Chengzhi, who was loyal to Guanzhong to attack Yuan Huai, suddenly come to Beizhen? p>
But when they heard that Lu Yan and Dou Ling were colluding inside and outside, and that more than 10,000 fine cavalry from Du Lun's tribe had entered the pass, the two of them were horrified.
If they don't move, they will be struck by thunder... No matter how late they are, they know that this must be the handiwork of Yuan Huai and Yu Zhong.
Later, I heard Li Chengzhi say in an understatement: The fertile fields have been settled, the Du Lun tribe has been overthrown, and the city of Touman has been conquered, these two people seemed to be unable to sit still.
Xi Kangsheng was so shocked: "When will you transfer the army to the six towns, how can I not know?"
Don't blame him for being surprised: if a large army reaches the fertile wilderness, it must pass through Guanzhong. If it is small, that's fine. But tens of thousands of troops passed through the territory under his jurisdiction. As a guard in Guanzhong and the governor of several states, he didn't even hear the slightest sound? p>
"Du Lun's troops are not good enough, so why call in the Chinese army? There are hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers in the six towns, all of whom are good at fighting, and they are assisted by the remaining troops from Gaoche. When the army arrives, the fertile fields will be destroyed without attack.
Du Lun's twelve tribes fled without fighting..."
Fart, you think I am a three-year-old child, can I let you fool me?
Do you think that the Du Lun tribe is just a piece of paper, or do you think that the Zhenjun are like heavenly soldiers and generals?
If it is true as you say, Rouran has been destroyed countless times, why does the imperial court need to waste life and money to set up six towns based on Yinshan Mountain?
Xi Kangsheng's ancestors lived in Liuzhen, and his grandfather was the general of Rouran. When he started his career, he was the military commander under the subordinate general Li Dou. At least half of his half-life achievements and reputation as a famous general were due to his conquest of Rouran.<
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According to Li Chengzhi, the Du Lun tribe, which has more than 30,000 tents and can command 40,000 string-controlling soldiers, is so vulnerable?
Furthermore, do you know how far away Gaocha is from Fertile Field?
It takes more than two thousand miles, even if you put on your wings and fly, it will take ten and a half months, right?
You think I am a fool!
Also, if this battle was all for the suppression of the army, then why did you, Li Chengzhi, act like a thief and suddenly arrived in Beizhen?
Went to the theater?
Xi Kangsheng sneered: "Haha!"
Li Chengzhi followed suit: "Haha!"
Looking at his appearance, one knew that there was something hidden in it, and even if Li Chengzhi was beaten to death, he would not tell it. Xi Kangsheng couldn't help but think differently: Could it be that some big shot in the court was also involved?
When he thought of Li Chengzhi appearing in Beizhen like a ghost and quelling the chaos so quickly, Xi Kangsheng couldn't help but feel chills running down his back.
That’s all, I won’t ask anymore…
Xi Kangsheng waved his hand: "You are so sneaky in this trip, you must not have come specifically to visit me or your uncle. And now that you have the Emperor's Day, I should obey your orders, but if you have orders, just tell them!"<
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You really guessed it right.
His family is still in Jingzhou, and Li's ancestral hall is also in Jingzhou. Moreover, Li Shixian has been reinstated and arrived at Xiaoguan a few days ago. In terms of emotions and reasons, as well as public and private affairs, when Li Chengzhi passed by, he should also stop in Jingzhou.
There is no need to hide your head and tail like a thief.
The reason for this is that I am afraid of disturbing the situation...
Li Chengzhi pondered for a while and deliberately lowered his voice: "Please be careful and watch out for Gao Ping!"
Gao Ping... Yan Ti, Lu Gong?
Xi Kangsheng frowned fiercely: "How is that possible?"
How is it impossible?
"Yu Zhong has enjoyed the emperor's favor since the time of Emperor Gaozu and has been a duke for generations. Who would have thought that he would rebel against the entire Yu family?
Yuan Li, Cui Zuchi, Lu Yan, Lu Shizhen, etc., before they rebelled, which one was not a loyal minister and a good general, and they would rebel if they said so? So why is it so surprising that there is an extra Yan Ti and Lu Gong?"
"As you said, doesn't it mean that I, Xi, will rebel as soon as I say so?"
Xi Kangsheng narrowed his eyes and said, "You are not from Meng Lang. You will not create something out of nothing. How sure are you?"
"The fertile fields are settled, which can be said to be a complete achievement. There is only one thing, which makes the younger generation extremely puzzled: before I arrived at Wo Town, I asked the governor Gao to help the inner wall (that is, the Inner Great Wall, Qin Great Wall, which starts from Lintao, Gansu Province in the west, and
To Liaodong) Chen sent tens of thousands of soldiers to prevent Yu Jing and Lu Yan from joining forces and causing chaos in the six towns.
They were surrounded like an iron barrel, but when the chaos was calmed down, the Lu brothers escaped without a trace. It wasn't until Jinming County's urgent report was sent to Gao Jishi that he learned that the two brothers had actually escaped.
After making a big circle, Fang crossed the river and then circled out of Xiazhou, running from east to west, and no one knew where he went.
It was also luck. Two days later, Gao Jishi and I wanted to explore the reality of Bogulu. We happened to meet several soldiers who were unwilling to obey Yu Jing and rebelled from Bogulu. They claimed that seven or eight days ago, the Lu brothers went to Gaoping first.
Town, and then reached Bo Gu Lv! Only then did I know that even Gao Ping had rebelled..."
Li Chengzhi sighed leisurely, "If it had been a few days later, even if the juniors would not have made any fanfare, they would have reached Jingzhou via Gaoping. If they were unlucky, it would not be impossible to be intercepted and killed by Yan Ti and Lu Gong. Therefore.
Only then could he carry out this plan of building the plank road openly and crossing Chencang secretly.
I came here, but I want to discuss with the governor: from now on, the governor does not need to pay attention to Qin and Liangzhou, and has his own juniors and Gu Zang to take care of them. The guard only needs to raise the soldiers of Jingzhou to guard Longshan, cut off the law of Bogu, and the two towns of Gaoping
The main road to Qinzhou is to prevent the younger generation from being attacked from both sides...
When the younger generation makes contributions to Liangzhou, it will be time for Jing Ding and Gao Jishi to attack Bo Gu Lu and Yu Jing..."
Unknowingly, Xi Kangsheng broke into a cold sweat.
If Li Chengzhi hadn't been so lucky, who would have thought that Gaoping Town, just around the corner, had also rebelled?
Just waiting for a betrayal at the critical moment, the center will bloom. Not to mention the pacification of Qin, the two states of Liang and Bogulu, I am afraid that Guanzhong will immediately mess up a pot of porridge.
Xi Kangsheng really couldn't figure it out: Yu Jing is Yu Zhong's younger brother, and it's okay to be rebellious, but what are Gao Ping's Yan Ti and Lu Gong doing?
Although Lu Gong and Lu Yan both have the surname Lu, they are only surnamed Lu. The two clans have not had any contact with each other for a long time...
Looking at him as if he was stunned, Li Chengzhi sighed secretly.
If you don’t sing, it will be a blockbuster!
If they were not completely sure, how could Yu Zhong and Yuan Li carry out this act of annihilating the nine clans?
Just like what he advised the Empress Dowager and Ba Fu when he was in Luoyang: This is actually an unprecedented crisis for the Wei Dynasty. If you are not careful, a spark will start a prairie fire, and rebels will be everywhere...