Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 829 fluke
Li Keyong's worries are the source of Shao Shude's happiness.

He was training the Wuwei Army in Ruzhou, he only had a little understanding of the situation in Xiayanbei, and then he devoted his energy to dealing with Wu Fu.

The general situation is like this, and there is no need for him to perform any operations. All the soldiers and horses should fight step by step.

At the beginning of August in the fourth year of Qianning, with the lowered flag erected at the top of Songzhou City, more than [-] people from the Tielin Army and Tingzi drove into the city.

The governor was held by state soldiers, seeing Zhang Guihou yelling at him endlessly.Zhang Guihou's family members were massacred, he was annoyed and beheaded directly.

The small report was sent to Ruzhou, and Shao Shude ordered that Songzhou governor's wife and daughter be given to Zhang Guihou, without blaming him.

Once in Songcheng, Li Tangbin divided his troops into three groups to take the surrounding counties.

Zhe Zongben led the main force of the Weisheng army to attack Xiangyi for the second time, trying to threaten Bianzhou from the southeast.

This is how the battle situation is like. With the input of the fresh troops after the rest, the illusory sense of security that Zhu Quanzhong worked so hard to create in June and July was shattered again, and people fell into deeper and deeper despair. Although he didn't show it, he was still encouraging morale.

The news of Xia Jun's heavy military deployment quickly spread to Jiyin, and Zhu Zhen was quite disturbed.

"Judge Gao, Xia Bing conquered Songzhou and will attack Cao and Shan. I want to unite Yun and Yan'er towns to fight against the Xia people. What do you think?" In the peaceful village, Zhu Zhen looked at the golden fields. , frowned unceasingly.

"Dutou may need to be more cautious." Xuanwu Army Jiedu Judge and Caozhou Camp Superintendent Gao Shao persuaded: "Zhu Jin and Zhu Wei just want Dutou to stand in front of them, and they will not sincerely rescue them."

"In the past, when the king of Liang attacked Yunzhou, the two towns of Yan and Xu came to the rescue. This summer, when the people attacked Caozhou, Yun and Yan would rather not save it?" Zhu Zhen asked.

This is actually what Zhu Jin said.

He sent envoys to Caozhou and invited Zhu Zhen to fight Shao Shude together.The three families own the eight states of Cao, Shan, Yun, Qi, Yan, Yi, Hai, and Mi. They also control most of Puzhou, with [-] elite soldiers and millions of people. As long as they can rescue each other effectively, Shao Shude will not take them The method is the same as when Zhu Quanzhong attacked the three towns of Yun, Yan and Xu.

But Zhu Zhen didn't dare to trust Zhu Jin and Zhu Wei, because they had a feud before.Furthermore, hearing that Zhu Xuan has returned to Yun Town secretly, God knows what will happen there.Zhu Zhen couldn't trust a bunch of guys who failed to accomplish anything but failed.

He already had a plan in mind, but he also hesitated, so he wanted to hear Gao Shao's opinion.

Gao Shao is the nephew of Gao Pian, whose father Gao Tai once served as an observer in central Guizhou.When the nest was in chaos, Gao Pian held the soldiers and horses of various provinces in Henan and Hebei, but he stationed troops in Huainan but stood still and watched the situation in the world.In order to win over Gao Pian, the imperial court let Gao Shao, who was only 14 years old, be the governor of Huazhou.During the reign of Guangqi, he went out of Huazhou with Wang Duo.After Wang Duo's death, he defected to Zhu Quanzhong and was listed as the Deputy Envoy of the Bozhou Tuanlian. A few years later, he gained trust and was promoted to the shogunate judge.

He came to Zhu Zhen's side to serve as a military supervisor.But Zhu Zhen, a martial artist who crawled out of the dead, how could Gao Shao be able to control her?Gao Shao knows the situation very well, he seeks refuge early, and gradually gains trust.

Hearing Zhu Zhen's question at this moment, Gao Shao said without hesitation: "What does Mr. Zhu think of Xia Bing?"

"No worse than Liang Bing." Zhu Zhen said realistically.

"The public has [-] generals in the hands of the generals, and [-] people in the Second Yamen Army, but they have been cleaned up and their morale is low. If the [-] soldiers of the Tielin Army attack, will the public and the war be able to win?" Gao Shao asked again.

"It's hard." Zhu Zhen sighed.

In fact, Zhu Quanzhong has been on guard against him.The Caozhou battalion infantry was led by Deng Jiyun, the cavalry was led by Zhang Cunjing, and Zhu Zhen only had command authority.

After the disastrous defeat in Xuzhou, the morale of the army was in turmoil. Zhu Zhen took the opportunity to attack and kill Deng Jiyun, and then carried out a bloody purge of the generals and the second army of Ya Nei. Another person may not be able to complete such a difficult operation.

But the consequences of cleaning are also obvious.The morale of the army has further declined. I am afraid that 2 people will not be able to fight the original 1 people. It has been seen before the quelling of the Danzhou Rebellion.

As for the two armies of Praise the Sun and Praise the Saint, Zhu Zhen can control them, and the sergeants are more obedient, but they are mainly recruits, so they can't be used much.

"Since that's the case, why is Mr. Zhu suspicious?" Gao Shao said, "It's not as good as King Xia Xia. Shude has a generous personality, is generous and good at giving, and if you invest in it, you can still keep your wealth."

"It's not that simple now." Zhu Zhen shook her head.

The situation is changing rapidly, and the previous conditions are now beyond count.Shao Shude's envoy was willing to give Jingnan Jiedu envoy before, but Zhu Zhen was not willing.Because he wanted to go back to his hometown in Xuzhou, and at the same time felt that Zhang Lian, Xu Cun and others in Jingnan might not be ordered, so he never gave an answer.

But a few days ago, the Xia people's Wuxing, Guzhen, and Dingnan armies entered Suzhou and began to attack Fuli County.

The 7000 Yanwei Army formed by Zhang Tingfan was defeated by the banks of the Bianshui River and surrendered in Suzhou.The 9000 Shenwei Army retreated halfway to Xuzhou. Zhang Tingfan invited Yang Xingmi to enter Xuzhou. The Huai Army rushed along Surabaya and took control of Xuzhou City.

Xu and Su are gone, why go back to my hometown!

Therefore, Zhu Zhen is now willing to accept the post of Jingnan Jiedushi, but Shao Shude is not willing to give it.

Things are changing so fast that it can be overwhelming.

"Dutou, there is actually still a chance." Gao Shao stroked his beard, looked at Zhu Zhen with fixed eyes, and said, "How about..."

"Stop it." Zhu Zhen sighed and walked a few steps irritably.

In the early years of the change of dynasty, people in this situation had long since surrendered.Even before Tang Jun came, he had already secretly lost his sincerity, which was very straightforward.But Zhu Zhen is not a martial artist in the early years of the Kingdom, but a martial artist in the last years. Her temperament, views and social atmosphere are completely different, and she feels unwilling no matter how she thinks about it.

"It's only the beginning of August, the harvest of autumn grain has not yet started, and the Xia people are short of food and grass. I think they are also weak in attack." Zhu Zhen said: "Wait a little longer, there is still time. Wait until the end of August, if Li Keyong still hasn't moved , or Zhu Jin and the others didn’t conquer Puzhou, so they did as judge Gao said. It’s my fate, if there is no, then there is no.”

Gao Shao was silent, and his understanding of martial arts entered a new stage.

Zhu Xuan was obviously finished, but he stayed in Weibo and did not leave, and recently returned to Yunzhou quietly.

With a capital of 2 people, Zhu Zhen's morale is low, and she has the last sliver of luck.

Guochao's characteristic warriors, alas, what should I say about you?There are not many heroes who know current affairs, no wonder the world is full of separatists and towns, so that the situation cannot be dealt with.

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On Mount Yao, a feast has just ended.

Liu Wei (xún) sighed secretly as he looked at the messy scene.

This gang of unrestrained hairy people has deceived the general into all kinds of confusion.If it goes on like this, the big things will be ruined by them.

"Marshal!" Liu Po ​​bowed and saluted.

Wang Shifan tried his best to open his eyes wide. Seeing that the person who came was the Shogunate Marching Sima and Zizhou Inspector Liu Po, he immediately smiled and said, "It turned out to be the Erlang of the Liu family. Haha, you are late, and the wine has all been drunk."

"Marshal!" Liu Po's tone increased, a little annoyed.

Wang Shifan saw that the general he relied on was angry, restrained his madness, and said angrily: "You are so boring. You study battle strategies all day long, think too much, and people are fast..."

Liu Po ​​looked at Wang Shifan and didn't speak.

"Okay, okay." Wang Shifan shut up wisely and asked, "Erlang must have something important to do here, so let's talk about it."

"The people of Xia have conquered Songzhou," Liu Po ​​said.

"Isn't this something that will happen sooner or later?" Wang Shifan was still mentally prepared for this, and asked, "Where will they attack next? Shanzhou? Xuzhou? Or Caozhou?"

"Where to attack is not important, what matters is whether the commander has a strategy?" Liu Po ​​said: "Seeing that Shao Shude is already sweeping Henan, what does the commander plan to do?"

"Isn't it already agreed? Provide Zhu Jin and Zhu Wei with money, food, and horses, and let's send a small amount of soldiers and horses? Sigh, speaking of Zhu Wei, he still occupies our Qizhou and hasn't returned it." Wang Shifan thought of this. Things are a bit of a headache.

What happened in Qizhou caused him to lose some points in the town.If it weren't for his deceased father's legacy, and the strong support of Liu Po ​​and other generals, he would really not be able to sit firmly in the position of Jiedushi.

"If you don't send troops, let's go. If you send troops, you should go out now." Liu Wei reminded.

Wang Shifan became slightly sober.He got up silently, overlooking the city to the south.

Yaoshan is ten miles northwest of the city. Standing on the mountain, you can clearly see Lisuoyidu County.

Yidu, formerly known as Guanggu, is the capital of Nanyan.

The ancient city of Guanggu is four miles west of Yidu. There is a big stream, so Guanggu, so it got its name.After Liu Yu destroyed Nanyan, he destroyed its city and built a new city in the north of Yangshui, called Dongyang City.Later, Nanyang City was built in the south of Shuinan.The two cities face each other from north to south, holding water like a crescent moon.

Surrounded by mountains and water, what a beautiful city!
Wang Shifan's wine became more and more sober, and he turned around and said to Liu Po: "Erlang can choose the elite, and the limit is [-] people. Besides, I don't have many other things in Qingzhou, only horses, so I can bring more horses and use cavalry to harass Xia. thief."

"The commander-in-chief really thinks it through?" Liu Wei asked without answering: "If you send troops, there will be no turning back. If you don't send troops, there will still be room for change in the future."

"Erlang don't want to talk too much." Wang Shifan said righteously: "The Shao thief looks like this, and he will usurp the throne in the future. We are the emperor's barrier, and the emperor is in trouble. How can I sit idly by? My success or failure today! "

Liu Po ​​nodded, and asked again: "Yang Xingmi in Huainan, send an envoy to make a covenant, can the commander agree?"

"Tomorrow, we will summon the envoys and make a covenant." Wang Shifan said without hesitation: "It's time for the people of the world to hunt down the Shao bandits together."

Liu Po ​​took a deep look at his commander in chief, and saw that his expression did not seem to be fake, but that he was sincere, so he said: "The first lieutenant is kind to me, since the commander has made up his mind, then I won't say anything , In the past few days, I will bid farewell to my family and lead my division to go out."

"Go first, sir, and I will supervise the food, grass and equipment, and lead the army to follow." Wang Shifan said: "In this world, it is not the turn of Shao's bandits to be rampant. The four towns of Qing, Yan, Yun, and Yang work together, and there are no fewer soldiers than Shao's bandits. , money and food are far worse, even if we cannot win for a while, in a long-term stalemate, we will surely break."

(End of this chapter)