Daming Super Dimension Company, President Zhu Yuanzhang!

The second expedition led by Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou was the Battle of Purple Mountain.

After a long period of preparation, the army of the Later Zhou Dynasty and the army of the Southern Tang Dynasty fought a naval battle and advanced all the way to Shouzhou.

Subsequently, Zhao Kuangyin was appointed as the governor of Yicheng, and Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou returned to Daliang.

The Southern Tang did not accept its fate. The Later Tang army began to counterattack and won the battle. The Later Zhou general escaped alone.

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke in detail, but no one's expression changed.

The situation on the battlefield often changed, and it was normal for the Later Zhou and Southern Tang to have both sides win battles.

Xiao Ran started talking about his third personal expedition.

"Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou personally led an expedition to Haozhou, and soon captured several more states. At that time, only Luzhou, Shuzhou, Qizhou and Huangzhou in Huainan belonged to Southern Tang. Li Jing sent Liu Chengyu to present a memorial to Emperor Shizong of Zhou, claiming to be the ruler of Southern Tang and requesting the cession of the remaining four states north of the Yangtze River and an annual contribution of hundreds of thousands of properties. The war with Southern Tang was completely over, and Later Zhou gained 14 states and 60 counties, allowing it to march north without worries."

This sentence succinctly describes the ending of the Southern Tang Dynasty.

"It's a pity that the wise ruler died young."

"In the first month of the sixth year of Xiande, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou officially launched an attack on the Liao Dynasty. He personally led his army to Cangzhou and entered the Khitan territory. The Khitan army either fled or surrendered. He successively captured Mozhou, Yingzhou, Yizhou, and three passes including Yukou Pass, Yijin Pass, and Waqiao Pass. Afterwards, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou prepared to march to Youzhou, but was opposed by his generals. He insisted on marching but suddenly fell seriously ill and had to return to the court. He soon died of illness in Bianliang."

Li Cunxu showed a look of regret, and he sighed, "If Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou lived longer, I'm afraid Later Zhou would also be famous in history."

If Emperor Taizong of Later Zhou had not died, Emperor Taizu of Song, Zhao Kuangyin, might not have had the opportunity to become emperor.

"Let's not talk about the demise of the Later Zhou Dynasty." Xiao Ran coughed twice.

Zhu Yuanzhang joked, "If Emperor Taizu of Song came here, I don't know what his expression would be."

"I've told you everything I need to know. Old Li, have you decided how many firearms you want?"

Li Shimin said angrily, "Why do you need those firearms? My elite troops are enough to take down these rebels."

Hearing this, Fusu stepped forward and asked, "When will Su be allowed to go to the battlefield?"

"No hurry, Prince Fusu, wait a few more days and we will go to the battlefield to take a look." Li Shimin's expression relaxed and his tone was gentle.

Three days later, Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng led thousands of elite Tang soldiers to the border between Jin and Houliang.

Xiao Ran didn't want to be bothered, so he waited until they arrived before teleporting over.

"Luzhou, Li Cunxu also started the war from here." Xiao Ran muttered.

Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng led the troops on horseback and headed straight for the Later Liang army's garrison. They all wanted a quick victory.

The Later Liang generals in Luzhou City were caught off guard. By the time they thought of counterattacking, Li Shimin's horse had already entered the city.

Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Brother, you come and properly appease the people, and I will clear the way for you."

"You go first." This was something they had discussed early in the morning. Li Jiancheng didn't waste any words and left Li Cunxu to help him.

Instead, when Zhu Yuanzhang saw Xiao Ran find a carriage, he squeezed in and sat in.

Xiao Ran was speechless, "Uncle, don't you always ride a horse?"

"Emperor Taizong of Tang is on a campaign, so it's more convenient for us to watch the show from the carriage." Zhu Yuanzhang swaggered and grabbed the most comfortable seat.

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang asked again, "Xiao Ran, how many cities do you think we can capture today?"

"At this speed, there are probably five seats?" Xiao Ran made a quick calculation of the distance.

It is not difficult to attack the city with our current strength. After all, the main goal is to catch the enemy by surprise, but the journey is long.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile: "It seems that Emperor Taizong of Tang is eager to kill Zhu Wen today."

"It can't be that fast. But after today, I won't come again. It's such a hassle." Even though the carriage was padded with a lot of things, it was still uncomfortable to sit in. Xiao regretted coming so early.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at him with disdain, "Your health is so poor, you still need to practice hard."

"There's nothing we can do. Living conditions are better in later generations." Xiao Ran spread his hands, his tone extremely proud.

While the two were chatting, the army quickly pressed into Houliang.

By the time Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang received the news, the two armies had already advanced together.

The army of Prince Qi, led by Li Siyuan and Li Maozhen, also attacked fiercely.

Zhu Wen immediately ordered his troops to stop them, and Li Shimin's army slowed down its attack. However, within two days, news came that Fusu led the elite Qin troops to capture Yan.

"Prince Fusu is really fast. I can't fall behind. We should launch a full-scale attack tomorrow!" Li Shimin's eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

"Send a message to Fusu first, then turn around and attack Houliang."

Xiao Ran yawned, "The battle is too tiring, I'll go back tonight, contact me if you need anything."

"Hurry up and go." Zhu Yuanzhang, who was looking at a map on the side, waved his hand, as if to drive them away.

……

Jimo ancient city

Xiao Ran rested at home for two days before he remembered to visit Li Keyong.

It happened that Emperor He of Han, Liu Zhao, came with his children for a physical examination, and Empress Deng Sui followed him.

"Which dynasty is this list from?" While waiting for the examination, Liu Zhao heard that there was a patient Xiao Ran knew in the hospital, and asked curiously.

Xiao Ran said, "The end of the Tang Dynasty."

"What happened to your prince's body?"

Liu Zhao sighed, "I haven't been able to eat lately and I keep vomiting. I'm worried that I may have been poisoned again, so I brought him here to have a look."

"Haven't you cleared the palace? How about I give two medical books to your imperial physician?" Xiao Ran was helpless.

"Thank you, Mr. Xiao." Liu Zhao agreed readily.

Xiao Ran nodded, "I'll give it to you when I get back."

The two chatted for a while before returning to Xiao Ran's home.

After handing the thick Chinese medicine book to Liu Zhao, Xiao Ran also bought some Huoxiang Zhengqi water.

"This medicine can treat many diseases and is especially suitable for children."

"Thank you." Liu Zhao and Deng Sui thanked solemnly and left a lot of gold before leaving.

After seeing them off, Xiao Ran turned around to visit Li Shimin and others.

……

AD 908

The fifth year of Tianyou

Outside Luoyang

The three armies gathered and camped ten miles outside the city. Xiao Ran appeared in Li Shimin's tent where he was discussing the war.

The first thing Xiao Ran saw was Fusu, who was wearing armor that was a little different. Then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang who was drinking comfortably.

"They attacked Luoyang so quickly."

Li Yu, who was hiding at the edge, said, "Mr. Xiao, you don't know that when our ancestor's name was announced, many generals surrendered, and several traitors were killed. Now in the entire Later Liang, only Zhu Wen is still resisting."

The name of Emperor Taizong of Tang is still able to shock many people even after a hundred years.

"Now we just need to take Luoyang, and the Tang Dynasty can be barely recovered." Li Jiancheng was as steady as a rock. He pacified the people along the way very smoothly. It would not be too troublesome to handle the government affairs after taking Luoyang.

Fusu lowered his eyebrows, his eyes revealing sharpness, "We can attack the city tonight."

"Let's do it tomorrow. There's no rush." ​​Li Shimin did not agree with Fusu's proposal and looked at Li Yu.

"Li Yu, tomorrow you and your brother will attack the city head-on, and I will take care of the rest."