Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 923 Invitation

Sikong Bing left in a hurry and hurried back to Weizhou.

When he came, he was a lobbyist, but when he left, he became a wandering scribe with ulterior motives and vague positions.

Strictly speaking, the previous generations of Sikong Bing's family have all benefited from the separatist rule of the feudal town.

The gentry whose family was in decline, because they were born in the local area of ​​Wei Bo, had served in the shogunate for several generations, maintained their precarious family business, and finally settled on the status of a prominent family in Beizhou.

But Sikong Bing had too many thoughts, he didn't want to be tied up with the Wei Bo shogunate, and he didn't want to advance and retreat with the whole town's warriors.Luo Hongxin knew it, so he might just kick his legs and go.

On July 29, Shao Shude led his army to Xiuwu County.Li Renjun, the deputy envoy of the Tianxiong Army, Niu Li, the Marquis of Duyu, and Xie Bin, the envoy of the soldiers and horses in the right wing, came with [-] cavalry to join them.

During this period, Shao Shude received news that Wang Shifan of Qingzhou sent an envoy to sue for peace.

He directly refused.It's not about money. After killing you, I can take the goods for myself. Wouldn't it be beautiful?

Liu Po ​​stuck to Zizhou and really couldn't win it, but the encirclement and aid were quite fruitful.

In late July, Wang Shilu led his troops to rescue Zizhou, but was defeated again, losing thousands of troops.

Zhu Jin led his troops to Laiwu Valley to rescue Zizhou.When leaving the city, Hu Zhen and Ge Congzhou led their troops to fight with them in the field, and they were defeated.After clearing up the rout, the two sides fought in Qufu, the Feilong Army and part of the Yicong Army came to help and defeated Zhu Jin.

In desperation, Zhu Jin retreated again.

Thousands of soldiers and horses sent by Yang Xingmi to Yizhou have already left and returned to Haizhou to get supplies and wait for the next order.

The situation on the Eastern Front is becoming more and more optimistic.The warlords of all walks of life have turned to the defensive in an all-round way, using the method of shrinking.But they may have forgotten that the battlefield was in the two towns of Yan and Qi. How did Pu die back then?How can we not learn from it?

The momentum of Yang Xingmi's triumphant advances on the southern line has also been curbed.

The Battle of Anzhou was repeatedly defeated by Tang soldiers and rushed to Huangzhou.Lost again in the battle of Huangpi Wuhu.When he retreated to Huangzhou, his morale was low, and he was besieged by the Weisheng army. He stayed for more than ten days.

There was a small episode in the battle: Huai general Liu Wei was arrested, and the newspapers below said that the prince led a light cavalry assault and captured a thief in the battle.

"Who caught it?" Shao Shude asked seriously, not to be fooled by these things.

Zhao Guangfeng is also a seasoned veteran. He read many military newspapers carefully, and after deliberation, he replied: "Your Majesty, the son led the cavalry to chase and defeat the enemy. It should be that Ma Zhijun captured Shao Zhiyan and Shao Zhixing Liu Wei."

"That's about the same." Shao Shude nodded.

From Mazhi are the [-] soldiers newly assigned to Shao Erlang, mainly the children of rich families selected by Xi, Shiwei, Tuoba Dangxiang and Dunhuang.From the "Zhi" in the name, it can be seen that this is Shizi's pro-army guard.

Erlang likes to charge and kill, Shao Shude already knew this.Although it does not support it in words, it is actually the default.This is not the Qin-Han or Ming-Qing era, where noble people only need to command others to do their best.Since the Northern Dynasties, Hu Feng has been fierce, and those in power still need to show some bravery.

Since the separatist rule of feudal towns, it is a bit like the early Spring and Autumn Period, or the Western Middle Ages. Kings and nobles need to lead troops to fight in person, not just knowing how to govern the country.

After the great unification, this kind of behavior will gradually decrease until it disappears, but at this time it is still an important means to quickly gain the morale of the army.After all, you are a military aristocrat.

"Zhe Zongben broke An and Huang prefectures, and killed the Huai army so frightened, how can I increase the reward?" Shao Shude asked.

"Your Majesty, you can add three hundred households to the town." Zhao Guangfeng replied.

Shao Shude pondered for a while, and asked, "Is the reward too small?"

"Your Majesty. Emperor Taizong ascended the throne. Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Yuchi Jingde received food seals for 1300 households, Zhang Gongjin and Hou Jun set food seals for 1000 households, and Qin Qiong food seals for 700 households. 5300 households were granted public food seals. It is rare in ancient times." Zhao Guangfeng replied.

What is mentioned here is "real seal" and "real food", not theoretical figures.For example, Qin Qiong is the Duke of the state. In theory, he should have [-] food seals, but in fact he only has [-] "real food".When his son Qin Huaidao came to the throne, he was only the Duke of Licheng County.

Cheng Yaojin is the Duke of the State, his son is the Duke of the State, and the third generation is the Duke of the County.

It's not that the country was stingy, it's been like this since the Northern Dynasty, and the titles and food seals have been reduced from generation to generation-in fact, the title is the face, and the number of food towns is the face.

At this time, civil servants and military generals have become accustomed to this unreliable knighthood system.If you go out to make military exploits, you will be given food seals. If you don't make meritorious service, then it will decrease from generation to generation. It can only be said that there are advantages and disadvantages.

The disadvantage is that the rewards are not rich enough, and the descendants of the family cannot lie down. The advantage is that a certain amount of vitality is maintained, and there is room for future generations to receive rewards for their meritorious deeds.

Shao Shude promised that Yuan will not reduce the food seal for three generations of the elderly, and that all the food given will be "real food", not playing number games, which has been a rare and generous reward for hundreds of years.

"Let Li Tangbin work harder, if Qi and Yan are defeated, the Duke of Lu will be his." Shao Shude said: "The people of Qi are already afraid, don't stop, don't give them a chance to breathe."

"Of order." Zhao Guangfeng arranged immediately.

In the afternoon, Shao Shude received the envoy from Weizhou in Xiuwu County: Xie Yanhui, the decree of Xinxiang.

"Xie Shijun is really a smart person." Shao Shude praised him as soon as they met.

Mrs. Xie has already confessed, they don't ask for much, just the position of governor in a relatively calm area.They even made it clear that if the king of Xia hadn't come to the door, they would have planned to avoid disasters in the south of the Yangtze River with their families, because Xia and Jin were about to break out in a war, and Weibo was one of the focal points, and it had become a place of right and wrong.

"The post of Inspector of Qizhou is waiting for you." Shao Shude said: "The mountains and rivers here are beautiful and very peaceful. Thank you, Mr. Xie, if you wish, you can take up the post in a few days."

Xie Yanhui was also very satisfied when he heard it.

Qizhou is a large county with a well-to-do household registration, and the scenery is really good. The most important thing is that it is peaceful, and it is the most suitable place for their family to take refuge.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Xie Yanhui bowed deeply.

"Why is that so?" Shao Shude helped Xie Yanhui up, and said with a smile, "Qizhou is an important town in Kansai, and it must be guarded by talented and respected people. I searched and searched, but I couldn't find a competent candidate. Until someone recommended Weizhou Xie Yanhui Envoy, you will be relieved of your worries for several years."

Although it was a polite remark, Xie Yanhui felt very comfortable listening to it, so he tried his best to plan it. He only heard him say: "Your Highness, the counties in Weizhou are not so easy to get. There are three thousand soldiers in the state city, and five soldiers in Liyang." Thousands. Xinxiang Yanjinguan and Gongcheng counties each have more than a thousand soldiers. The county officials and soldiers are intertwined and deeply connected. If these defenders are not eradicated, Weizhou will not be able to stabilize."

"En." Shao Shude nodded, he already knew the information.

The garrison in Weizhou is actually much less than before, but there are still more than [-].It's hard to say what kind of attitude these people are leaning toward Luo Shi or Li Shi.Maybe it's still up for grabs, and whoever offers good conditions will be recommended.

In addition, they also need to inquire about their attitude towards the "invited" Xia Jun, which is very important.

"There is something that Xie Shijun needs to do." Shao Shude said.

"Your Highness, please order." Xie Yanhui cupped his hands.

"I was invited by Luo Shuai to lead the army eastward. Let me find out what the attitude of the Weizhou army is."

Actually, Luo Hongxin didn't invite Shao Shude over at all.He just planned to give some money and food, let Shao Shude help to present to the court, and recommended Luo Shaowei as Wei Bo Jiedushi.But until now, it was obviously beyond his control. Shao Shude, Li Gongquan and even other hidden careerists no longer took Luo Hongxin seriously, and each had their own plans.

"Obey." Xie Yanhui thought secretly, what method should be used to test the attitude of the Weizhou soldiers, and how their family should plan, so that they can escape safely in the following incidents, and even gain a small gain.

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Inside the Luo residence in Weizhou, Sikong Bing reported the results of his mission in a soft voice.

"King Xia was inspecting the farmland pond in Mengzhou. He heard that the Luo family was in trouble and was oppressed by Xiao Xiao, and he was very angry." Sikong said: "So he sent [-] generals to go north, claiming to seek justice for the Luo family."

Luo Hongxin lay on the bed, sighed weakly, and said, "Sikong Dalang is also an old man in the officialdom, how can he be confused by Shao Shude's performance? He is very ambitious, and I'm afraid he will put his hand into Weibo this time." .Invite him to come here, misfortune and fortune are unpredictable."

Sikong Bing was a little ashamed when he heard the words, and said: "I was thinking about the situation in the town all the way, if the king didn't wake me up, I would have been deceived by this person."

"Did Li Gongquan connect with many people?" Luo Hongxin asked again.

"I heard that there are more than [-] people." Sikong Bing said.

Li Gongquan brought [-] yamen soldiers to Bozhou, and then gathered warriors from various states, a total of more than [-] cavalry, to guard against Xia's army in the direction of Yun and Pu.I heard that more than [-] sergeants have been recruited recently, and the force has further expanded to more than [-], which is very impressive.

"Is there no news about Shi Renyu?" Luo Hongxin said to his son Luo Shaowei.

Luo Shaowei shook his head and said, "No."

Shi Renyu is a general of the Yamen, and his prestige is quite high. Recently, he suddenly ran away with his family and ran to the town army barracks on the other side of Yongji Canal. He obviously smelled the bloody smell and made preparations in advance.

Luo Hongxin's eyes dimmed.

There are also [-] yamen soldiers and [-] state soldiers in the city.The state soldiers are okay, Luo Shaowei can still command some of them, but it is hard to say for the yamen soldiers, they are closely connected with the [-] yamen soldiers still in Bozhou, looking at the trend, it seems that they are not ready to support the Luo family.

Of course Luo Hongxin knew that the government soldiers were unreliable.

At that time, Le Congxun led [-] Weizhou troops to force the palace. At first, the yamen soldiers elected Zhao Wenbian, the general of the yamen, as the envoy. killed.

When it really came to the last moment, the Luo family would most likely be abandoned by the government soldiers.Either they voted for Li Gongquan, or they recommended a newcomer to fight Li Gongquan.This person is likely to be a low-level military officer, not a general, because Jiedushi who was born as a low-level military officer is more likely to be controlled by the government soldiers. The direct reason is that he recruited [-] personal soldiers "children" who only obeyed his orders, which made the yamen soldiers murderous.

What will happen to the abandoned Luo family is self-evident.

"Sikong Dalang, go to Weizhou and Mengzhou again, and ask King Xia to lead the army to help." After saying this, Luo Hongxin seemed to be exhausted, and fell into a drowsy sleep.

Sikong Bing, Luo Shaowei and several other shogunate generals looked at each other with different expressions.

Sikong Bing ignored them, and after saluting Luo Shaowei, he went to the Du Yuhou Department to go through the relevant procedures.

(End of this chapter)