"Your Highness, why don't you support the Xiaoguo Army in the hall to suppress the rebellion? In this way, can we form an alliance with it and let it replace General Li Huaiyuan?" Zhang Tu, an aide to King Murong Cheng of Qi, was puzzled.
Said.
The King of Qi sighed and said, "In the past, I asked Li Huaiyuan to let the Marine Army enter. I wanted to lead the army north to fight and strengthen our influence and strength in the army, but I ignored the situation of millions of people in the four northern prefectures.
I'm sorry for them."
Zhong Yan said: "But, what does this have to do with the Xiaoguo Army going south to suppress the rebellion? The Xiaoguo Army defeated the Jingshi Army naturally as the prince's wishes. Li Huaiyuan also returned the prince's kindness, and now he has become a traitor.
Of course, it cannot be used by the prince. We urgently need to have our power in Youzhou. Isn’t this Zhao Xunzheng just right?"
"But he indulged the Khitans invaded Bingzhou? I believe you should also know that the southern Khitans are not the opponents of Zhao Xun at all. So how dare these three 30,000 coalition forces ignore the threat of the Xiaoguo army and run hundreds of miles away to invade.
North of Bingzhou? Such people are not available. I have missed it for a while and can't make a mistake for the second time." King Qi said affirmatively.
Zhang Tu smiled bitterly and said, "Prince, the military situation only says that the Khitan army appeared in the north of Dingxiang Prefecture, but it did not say that it was invasion. This is just the plan of the Xiaoguo Army. Of course, if Cao Gang does not withdraw his troops, it will not be ruled out.
The Khitans really invaded. What I am more worried about is what relationship is between Zhao Xun and Li Huaiyuan.”
Zhong Yan said: "Forget it, since I did not agree to the Xiaoguo Army to suppress the rebellion this time, I think the Xiaoguo Army must have a backup plan. Let's wait and see, this little guy is not an easy person to mess with."
Cao Gang from Youzhou Prefecture was extremely angry at this moment. First, there was insufficient food, and then the Khitan attacked the border. At the same time, he also knew that the two passes were cut off by Li Muzhi secretly sent someone to the point. Now not only did there be no food, but there was no way out.
But Cao Gang knew very well what his responsibilities were? Compared to Li Huaiyuan, the Khitans were more important. It was not that the Khitans were stronger than Li Huaiyuan, but that his position was General Zhenbei. The country was in chaos, and the court was now
There will definitely be no problem with the boundaries.
As expected, the imperial edict from the court was delivered in a hurry after five days, ordering him to quickly return to Bingzhou to resist the Khitans.
Withdrew to Bingzhou? Cao Gang was in tears. He wanted to go back, but how could he go back?
"Shi Xu, how much food and grass do we have?" Cao Gang asked in a deep voice with a dark face.
Looking at the general with a tired look on his face, Xu Bin shook his head secretly and said, "Go back to the general, Yunzhou Prefecture has transported some more, but Yunzhou Prefecture is only a place for one mansion, only enough for five days. General,
If you want to return, as soon as possible, while Li Mu's army in the city has not yet reacted, our army still has food to withdraw, otherwise..."
Cao Gang smiled bitterly and said, "Where do I know these? But the retreat has been cut off, how can we withdraw? The two passes are dangerous, but you don't know, it's just that one man should be a pass without opening. But the imperial edict requires us to
Hurry back to Dingxiang Mansion as fast as possible.”
"Report... the commander Cao Yun is here." The soldiers reported.
"Well? He is the commander of Yunzhou Prefecture. What are you doing here? Let him come in!"
After a while, Cao Yun walked in in a messy manner.
"Cao Yun, if you don't be your chief lieutenant, you will raise food and grass for us, what are you doing here?" Cao Gang asked angrily. He was extremely angry with this nephew. If he was careful, how could this situation happen now?
?
Cao Yun's face changed a few times, and he said in a trembling voice: "General...General...Yunzhou Prefecture has rebelled."
"Rebellion, huh? Rebellion? What does it mean? You are the commander of Yunzhou Prefecture, who dares to rebel?"
"Because I raised food and grass for the army, the people of Yunzhou Prefecture raised their swords and faced each other. The subordinates... the left and right soldiers and horses joined forces with the governor of Yunzhou Prefecture to rebel together."
"Bastard! Send the order, the army..." Cao Gang shouted sternly.
Xu Bin hurriedly said, "God relieve your anger, general calm down! We should return to the army at this moment. Otherwise, the army will be short of food and grass and collapse will be imminent."
Cao Gang woke up immediately when he heard Xu Bin's words. At this moment, he also understood that he could not stay in Youzhou, otherwise he would really die all the army. Yunzhou Prefecture is the last place for food and supplies, but now it is also heavy.
The pressure of food and grass was forced to rebel. Thinking of the 50,000 army, which collapsed, even his subordinates took their heads to receive the reward, they couldn't help but tremble.
Return to the army? Where can I go back? Cao Gang was worried. He had the idea of fighting with the two passes before, but now, he just wants to return to Bingzhou as soon as possible.
The chief Xu Bin turned his eyes and said, "General, we pass by Jingxing Pass in Jizhou and replenish food and grass. We can no longer delay here."
"The army is ready to withdraw tomorrow morning!" Cao Gang said in a muffled voice. He worked hard to conquer Hengzhou Prefecture, but finally retreated in shame. Not only that, he also lost Yunzhou Prefecture on his side. This battle was a big deal.
, really frustrated.
Li Muzhi did not chase Cao Gang's withdrawal, but he was just giving gifts to the country. After the battle, he not only did not lose, but also had another mansion, which immediately attracted the attention of Youzhou.
But more people in Youzhou were frightened. They thought Li Huaiyuan was defeated and wrote letters of surrender, saying that he was willing to respond to his inner support.
"The order is sent to all prefectures and counties, and arrest them according to the list, but if there are any resistance, they will be killed. After verification, kill them! The property is confiscated." Li Huaiyuan said coldly. A military order gave the wealthy families and prominent families in the prefectures and counties a bloody sky.
.The six palaces of Youzhou were trapped in the midst of killing people. What’s ridiculous is that they were not invaded by the anti-rebel army, but instead put themselves in death because of themselves.
Because it's okay, Zhao Xun stayed with his two wives and his son all day long. Li Ruolan was about to give birth to her. That would be her second child.
"Xinyan is here too!" Zhao Xun, who entered the door, found that Li Xinyan was also inside the room, and he and Xu Qinlian were not sure what they were saying.
"Well..." Li Xinyan responded with a dim expression, without the lively aura of the past.
"Oh...this..." Xu Qinlian wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing. She just glanced at Zhao Xun and gave Zhao Xun a wink.
Zhao Xun also knew that Li Xinyan was a rebel because of his father Li Huaiyuan. Now Cao Gang's army to fight against rebels went to war with his elder brother, and the situation was not good, which made him very worried.
"Xinyan, let me tell you a good news. The anti-rebel army was defeated. Not only was your brother fine, he also took Yunzhou Prefecture from Cao Gang." Zhao Xun smiled and told the news that he had obtained.
"Really..." Li Xinyan's eyes lit up, then became dimmed, and her expression disappeared again.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you like a wilted little flower outside? You've told you all the good news, are you still unhappy?" Zhao Xun said with a smile.
"It's just that I defeated the rebel army, by the way, Zhao Xun! If the court asked you to seek rebel, would you go?" Li Xinyan stared at Zhao Xun and asked.
Zhao Xun smiled dryly and said, "How could it be? The court had no intention of sending me. I think I was like your father, and I was taboo by the court."
Li Xinyan said disappointedly: "I know what you mean. The Xiaoguo Army is in a place where the north and south are connected, so why does it have no intention of attacking?"
Zhao Xun couldn't help but say, "Xinyan, huh... let me say that, no matter what, your father will be fine. Your father and I... forget it, you will know then!" Considering the confidentiality,
Zhao Xun still didn't say anything about conspiring with Li Huaiyuan. Once these things are leaked, it will be a fatal blow to Xiaoguojun and his reputation.
Li Xinyan was stunned. She also understood something from her words. Since Zhao Xun said that his father was fine, it was fine. He believed in Zhao Xun's character.