Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 51 The day of signing in in Jinyang ([-])

On September [-], the sixth year of Qianfu, Shao Shude had just finished a day of training when Chen Cheng came.

"General, I have seen Jianjun Qiu." Chen Chengfu said as soon as he sat down: "The envoy said that he is not familiar with Li Fenggao, and he has not heard of the matter that he wants to be transferred to prison in Hezhong. However, he soon sent someone to Beijing to inquire about the news. I believe that there will be a response in a few days. The envoy also specifically instructed that Li Shuai was too rigid. If there is a change in Jinyang and things cannot be done, he should be protected and retreat to Zelu. The supremacy party has been around for a long time, and it may be able to help the Olympics.”

"Since Gao Xun has been in town for many days, why didn't the teacher from Shangdang come to Jinyang?" Shao Shude walked around the barracks irritably.The transfer to the prison river was a major event that he and Qiu Weidao had planned for a long time.Zhaoyi Town can't, Datong Town can't, Zhenwu Army is meaningless, so only Xia Sui Town can choose.However, there are 37 counties in the four prefectures of the Hezhong prefecture, and only 14 counties in the four prefectures of Xia and Sui.

Why not kill Li Fenggao?As soon as this thought appeared in his heart, Shao Shude suddenly woke up.Before I knew it, I actually considered the problem from the point of view of the unruly warrior.

That's all, let Qiu Shijun take care of this matter.He is not familiar with Li Fenggao, and most of them are not a godfather. The factors of this competition are much more complicated. Even if Li Fenggao is killed, he may not be able to achieve his wish.Now that I think about it, I went to Hezhong with all my heart and I didn't think about what to do in case of failure.It's impossible for everything in the world to come true. The speed of his own fortune is already dizzying. Even if he can't go to the river, what if there is Tielin, the lower limit is guaranteed.

If it's a big deal, just go to Xia Sui, and Tie Lin will kill Cheng Huaixin in an array. This is a real credit. At that time, Qiu Shijun will go to Xia Sui to be the supervisor of the army.In the future, I will think of ways to go further and become a Xia Suiyin You Jiedu envoy. There is the Yellow River in the east, the Hengshan Mountain in the south, the desert in the north, the Wuding River water system in the inner irrigation, and the Lingzhou in the west, which can be attacked and retreated. The pattern of the boss, isn't it beautiful?
At this time, he inexplicably thought of the little lady of the Zhe family.In fact, Song Le was right. If he was based on Xia Sui, then asking for a daughter from the Zhe family would be a coup. At a critical moment, he might be able to provide a powerful boost to his struggle for power in the town.But this is the future, and what happened to Daibei is even worse.

"Mr. Chen, Yi Zhao was defeated by Li Keyong in the battle of Zhutuoshui half a month ago. It is said that he suffered heavy losses. Li Keyong used the army commander to drive straight in, looting Xin and Dai in a row, and emergency official letters from various places poured into Shuaifu like snowflakes. People in the three cities of Jinyang are panicking and rumors are spreading. What do you think about this matter?" Shao Shude decided to stop worrying about Xia Sui and Hezhong, and told Chen Cheng about another important event.

"It's a bit too much for Hedong to be so arrogant." Chen Cheng said sharply.

Shao Shude nodded, understanding his voiceover.On the front line of Daizhou, Li Guochang and his son have also been fighting for a year, and there is not much progress at all, so that later on, they themselves gave up this most convenient passage to Jinyang - along the Kuituo River all the way south, in the middle of the basin With developed agriculture and a large population, it is convenient to raise grain.

But Li Kan had just killed the two generals and asked for help on behalf of the northern front line. Yi Zhao, who had sent reinforcements in the past, also lost his troops and did not dare to fight again, so he sat and watched Li Keyong's cavalry go deep into Xinzhou and plunder the village.This is no longer a simple arrogance to describe. It is simply taking the military affairs as a child's play, using Xin and the people of Erzhou as a pledge, forcing Li Kan to take the step they hoped.

"It's not easy to handle." Shao Shude and Chen Cheng summed up: "The rebels are raiding the south, and the court hears about it, and it will definitely issue an order. One or two times may not matter, if three or five times? Li Shuai is afraid that he can't stand it. ."

"Can you choose the right soldiers and horses for the Northern Expedition?" Chen Cheng asked again.

"Hedong's army is unreliable, it can only be a guest army. In fact, if Gao Xun leads the army of Shangdang to arrive, how about handing over the loyal army and Yiwu army inside and outside the city to him? It adds up to more than ten thousand soldiers and horses. It is not a problem to go north to urge all the ministries to fight to the death, and it is not a problem to repel or even defeat Li Guochang and his son." Shao Shude took a few pictures of the case and sighed: "It's a pity that the teacher of the Shangdang has not arrived yet."

It sounds a bit ironic, but it's true.Now I really can't believe Sergeant Hedong. The criminal record of these people's mutiny is too powerful, which is a headache.The generals in Jinyang are also unreliable. They may be secretly plotting some kind of conspiracy to kill Li Kan, or at least drive him away—no, this is almost a certainty.

Chen Cheng also sighed at this time.But he thought of something quickly, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Is it feasible if Zhang Yanqiu can command the army?"

"Zhang Yanqiu may not be willing to get involved in this mess. Wouldn't it be good for him to wait and see how things change?" Shao Shude thought for a while and said, "Furthermore, I can't guarantee Zhang Yanqiu's position. In case the recommendation is wrong, Before the army has reached Wuchengyi, the mother-in-law has turned against me, where I am, and where is the commander."

Now Chen Cheng has nothing to say.Indeed, such a mess is now, and everyone has to avoid it.As long as Zhang Yanqiu wants to continue working in Hedong, then he will not tear his face with other generals. At most, he will be neutral and not help each other, which is not bad.

"Forget it, it's useless to think so much. It's been three months since I was a teacher in the northern class. Mr. Chen, how do you think Tielin is now?" Shao Shude asked.

"It's a bit of a weather." Chen Cheng thought about it carefully, as if he was comparing with the strong soldiers in other Fangzhen in his memory, and then bowed his hands and said: "The general is indeed a good soldier, with high morale, and he dares to fight well. The equipment is also complete. If it is against the same number of Hedong Army, it is not difficult to win a frontal field battle."

"Sir, I still have nothing to say." Shao Shude pointed at Chen Cheng with a smile, and laughed at himself: "The soldiers are all good soldiers, and their morale is high enough, but I am not so qualified as a general. At least, if Li Shuai I would not dare to take a [-]-strong army north to Daizhou. It would be a shame to kill myself, and to cause the deaths of so many innocent soldiers. Now, if I die, I will only be a stubborn warrior. Just mediocrity."

"The general is too modest. In this world, who can be so successful at this age, who can command as many soldiers and horses?"

"Li Keyong..." Shao Shude sighed.

Chen Cheng was also speechless.This person is really an anomaly. He is only 24 years old this year, but he can command tens of thousands of soldiers and horses and win battles.In addition to his Lao Tzu's support for his officer corps and the appeal of Zhu Xie's family in Shatuo's three divisions, Li Keyong's own ability is beyond doubt.Alas, is there really someone in the world who is born to know?
After parting with Chen Cheng, Shao Shude took Li Yanling and Lu Huaizhong to the Shuai Mansion to discuss matters.After finishing his work, he met Li Shao, the deputy envoy of supply and demand in Hedong on the way back.They have been taking good care of Tielindu for several months, and the two have a good relationship, so Shao Shude took the initiative to greet him.

"Aiya, I didn't expect to meet General Shao, but came to see me for a banquet?" Li Shao laughed as soon as he met, and after speaking, he glanced at the He Mansion not far from here.

Shao Shude didn't expect to be near the He Mansion. He laughed and said, "Since the envoy said so, then I will invite you."

There are now only a dozen servants in the He Mansion, all of whom were recently hired by Li Yanling to cook for the sergeant guarding the mansion.When Shao Shude and Li Shao entered the mansion, the kitchen was already empty, and in desperation, they could only make tea.

"General Shao, I heard a bad saying." Li Shaoben didn't come to drink either. Seeing that the backyard was clean and unoccupied, he said as soon as he sat down.

"Envoy, please speak."

"I heard rumors in the army that Kang Chuangui, the general of Shiling Town, might send Shatuo troops into Taiyuan and force Li Shuai."

"Is Kang Chuangui crazy?" Shao Shude was also very surprised when he heard it, and then became furious. This is not taking the people of Hedong seriously. For his own selfishness, he is no different from Zhang and Guo's generation.

While he was annoyed, a woman came over with a tea set.Shao Shude glanced at him, and was about to look away to continue talking, but he glanced again unconsciously: oval face, big eyes, fair skin; wearing a loose high-waisted skirt, full and straight chest, when bending over to pour tea , Shao Shude can see the perfect upturned arc of the skirt.

But none of that matters.What surprised him the most was the generous, dignified, and demure temperament that this woman showed, and she also felt a little pitiful and sad, which made people quite moved.Who is this woman?Shao Shude turned his inquiring eyes to Li Yanling.

"This is He Gongya's wife." Li Yanling replied.

"Didn't we ask her to remarry?" The words rushed to his lips, and Shao Shude swallowed it back, and turned abruptly: "So it is. He Gongya was a general during his lifetime, and since Mrs. He lived here, the cost should not be short. .Also, choose reliable sergeants to guard the backyard, don't let people disturb you."

Li Yanling nodded yes.

Shao Shude took another look at He Zhao, who was slowly leaving, and then felt that it was time to continue talking about business, so he asked, "Where did you just say?"

"Cough cough..." Li Shao cleared his throat and said, "General Shao still needs to report to Li Shuai, make plans early."

"It should be." Shao Shude replied absentmindedly.

(End of this chapter)