retaliate

In the middle of the night, Yang Lue was lying on the bed, his mind was full of what King Qin said earlier.

Mutton in one hand and a horizontal knife in the other.

Meat friendly.

Those who covet Datang eat a knife.

This is the attitude of King Qin to the outside world.

Simple and rude, if those literati listened to it, they would definitely feel heartbroken and feel that it was too much.

But Yang Lue knew that this attitude was king.

Chen lost his deer, and the whole world chased him.

Not only will the whole world pursue it, but people from other races will also want to share in it.

At present, the Northern Liao Dynasty was destroyed, and Shegu... It is said that He Lianrong led people to exterminate the clan.

There is no hidden danger in the north.

If it weren't for this, when the Northern Xinjiang army went south, the Beiliao would definitely go south to take advantage of the fire and loot.

And destroying the Northern Liao first, and then the army went south, this is the embodiment of King Qin's attitude towards the outside world.

There is also the Southern Zhou Dynasty in the south, but after the last time the Southern Zhou Dynasty attacked Southern Xinjiang and was severely beaten, the flags and drums have now died down. It is estimated that the monarchs and ministers are worried about being retaliated by the Tang Dynasty.

The second is the barbarians and Loro in the west.

Western Xinjiang has been unable to develop, not because of poor mountains and rivers, but because of the barbarians.

The barbarians in the west are barbaric and domineering, and often harass the western border.

The court also sent envoys to Luoluo to protest, but the Luoluo people said in a very bachelor way: "We can't do anything about those barbarians, or, the Tang Dynasty wiped them out?"

Under the harassment of the barbarians, the population of Western Xinjiang is not large, and it is enough to conquer those barbarians for this place that does not have much oil and water.

Therefore, the situation in the west has been deadly.

That is to say, alien races are not the primary threat now, King Qin can calmly solve the internal problems of the Tang Dynasty first, and then plan externally.

Internally, Shi Zhongtang fled, and when he returned to southern Xinjiang, he would probably use military force to resist the northern border army's southward movement.

By the way, there is also Shi Gongming!

A coldness flashed in Yang Lue's eyes.

Shi Gongming had always given him the impression that he was harmless.

Unexpectedly, this harmless Dongjiang Jiedu envoy almost cheated King Qin at the last moment.

Before the battle with the rebels in southern Xinjiang, if Shi Gongming succeeded in attacking Lizhou, even if he used troops like King Qin, he would have no choice but to avoid the battle.

Yang Lue didn't know the situation at that time until he came, and it was really at stake.

That's why the king of Qin took the risk of taking the mountain road and raided Shi Gongming.

Now that Shi Gongming has returned to Huizhou, after learning the result of the war, he will definitely recruit troops frantically to prepare for the revenge of the rumored King Qin with a broad mind.

This is still a problem.

Before going south, Shi Gongming must be dealt with, otherwise there will always be a threat behind him, and he will not be able to deal with the southern Xinjiang rebels with all his strength.

The more Yang Lue thought about it, the more he couldn't fall asleep, so he simply got up and went out.

He lives in the front yard, and with him are the important ministers around King Qin.

For example, He Lianrong, no, is the Master of Compassion.

Under the moonlight, Master Mercy's bald head is particularly conspicuous.

"Duke Yang didn't sleep?"

He Lianrong asked.

"Master didn't sleep either."

"The poor monk is thinking, who should be hit first."

"Oh!"

Yang Lue didn't expect that the master would think of a place with him.

"Which place do you think the master should hit first?"

"His Royal Highness defeated Shi Ni, and his power shocked the world. Afterwards, he took control of Guanzhong. This is the pattern of destiny. It stands to reason that Shi Ni should be defeated first."

"Are you worried that Shi Ni will recover quickly?"

"Yes." He Lianrong said: "The south is rich and rich, and there are many young men there. If he is given time, sooner or later it will become a serious problem."

"However, when the army goes south, Shi Gongming is behind him. How can we put down the rebellion wholeheartedly?"

"The poor monk thinks that Shi Gongming can be suppressed all at once, and the main force will go south to suppress the rebellion."

"Now that Guanzhong has been captured, the troops in His Highness's hands have been divided again, and the number of troops has decreased. You are right, but we still have to wait for the reinforcements from Northern Xinjiang to arrive."

"Hey!"

It will take time for the reinforcements from northern Xinjiang to arrive.

But now is the time to wait!

On the second day, He Lianrong invited Li Xuan to talk about it.

"How many people have doubts about this?" Li Xuan asked.

"Most people."

Li Xuan took the mustard cake from Wu Da, "I called it, and Gu Yi said it together. By the way, can you eat it?"

He Lianrong shook his head, Li Xuan ordered: "Get... meat for Mercy?"

He Lianrong nodded, "Eat."

"Get him a bowl of mutton Hoto."

Li Xuan sat in the courtyard and had breakfast, eating a mouthful of mustard cakes and a mouthful of mutton soup, hearty and hearty.

The mutton soup is made by the chef in the middle of the night with mutton bones, and it is very fragrant.

Suzaku said it was a gout set meal, but Li Xuan ignored it.

According to his view, everything in the world is harmful to people, so enough is enough.If you can't eat this, then you can't eat that, this is overkill.

People have to be at ease when they are alive.

After breakfast, he went to the state hall.

The ministers are waiting.

King Qin sat down and said: "Looking at you and the others looking pale, you can see that your bones are not good enough, He'er."

"Here!" Jiang He'er stepped forward.

Li Xuan pointed to the group of officials, "Turn back, each person will have a fat sheep, plus the medicinal materials just sent, let them make up for it."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

The ministers thank you.

It doesn't matter whether the reward is more or less, the key is the attitude of King Qin, which means caring for his subordinates.

After Li Xuan finished his favor, he said, "Are you worried that Shi Gongming will be in trouble when you go south?"

A civil servant came out of duty, "Exactly. But if Shi Gongming is attacked first, the ministers and others are worried that Shi Zhongtang will become the king, so there is a dilemma."

"It's not difficult!"

Li Xuan said indifferently: "You are worried that Shi Ni will be the big one, but how can Gu give him the chance to be the big one?"

"Then Shi Gongming..."

King Qin said contemptuously: "With him alone, do you still want to hold Gu?"

……

Huizhou.

The atmosphere is a little weird.

Sima Xie Zhong hurriedly walked from the side of the long street.

The leaves on the street trees are withering.A gust of wind blew, and the fallen leaves came flying along with the dust. Xie Zhong squinted his eyes and stretched out his hand to cover it.

There were few pedestrians on the street, and those few pedestrians were in a hurry and looked panic-stricken.

It seemed like a catastrophe was imminent.

Xie Zhong flicked his sleeves and sighed.

The doormen of the Jiedu Envoy's Mansion looked listless.

"I met Xie Sima." Menzi saluted.

"Is your husband here?" Xie Zhong asked.

"exist."

Xie Zhong was thinking as he went in.

What are pedestrians panicking about?
If Menzi saw him in the past, he would definitely give him a flattering smile and say some flattering words.But before, Menzi was lazy, and he was a bit reluctant to salute.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard a bang in the hall, followed by Shi Gongming's roar.

"Those who don't follow will be killed!"

Then, an official came out in embarrassment, saw Xie Zhong, cupped his hands and smiled wryly, "Xie Sima."

Xie Zhong pointed to the inside, and the official said in a low voice: "When I went to collect food and grass, the local officials complained to the sky, saying that there is not much food in the people's homes, and if they continue to persecute them, they are afraid that the officials will force the people to rebel..."

"Isn't it just the wheat harvest?" Xie Zhong asked.

The official sighed, "The last time the army was sent out, it was confiscated once. Many people tightened their belts. After the wheat harvest this time, the whole family didn't have enough to eat, and they had to pay for grain...Xie Sima, again If things go on like this, there will be big problems.”

"The old man knows."

Xie Zhong nodded, trying to make himself look more calm.

"Who's outside?"

Shi Gongming said coldly.

Xie Zhong went in and saluted, "I've seen my husband."

"How?" Shi Gongming asked.

Today Xie Zhong went to a rich family in the city to ask for money and food.

You said begging is fine.

Xie Zhong smiled wryly, "Most of them are prevarication."

Those big families are complaining endlessly, saying that we gave it to the last time when the husband raised an army.

"They say the warehouse at home can't even hold the rats."

"Really?" Murderous intent flashed in Shi Gongming's eyes, "Kill a few."

"Sir, killing chickens to warn monkeys is not appropriate at this time!" Xie Zhong said with a wry smile: "Once they do it, those big clans will definitely obey on the surface, but they are actually waiting to make a move."

The reason why the big clan can survive for many years is not by kindness, but by cruelty.

Seeing that Shi Gongming was silent, Xie Zhong said: "Besides, we have just recruited warriors, and then collected food and grass from the people. Mr. Xiang... the taxes we just collected!"

"Old Xie, the battle between Shi Zhongtang and Li Xuan is definitely over now. Shi Zhongtang wins, and we will go north. But how much food and grass do we need to go north? As for the people and the big clan, we all left and left it to Shi Zhongtang worry!"

What a wicked and smoky idea!

You mess up the place and walk away.Shi Zhongtang, who took over later, was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

But from then on, everyone is a deadly enemy.

Xie Zhong sighed in his heart, and finally persuaded: "But if Li Xuan wins..."

That's the son of the former prince who was holding the banner of rebellion, you f*cking abuser, didn't you hit him right on the knife edge?
"Him?" Shi Gongming sneered, "He can't win."

"It's always good to be careful. Or, wait until the battle report comes?" Xie Zhong still didn't give up.

"Old Xie." Shi Gongming got up, and said with piercing eyes, "you have to be decisive when you do big things, but those who are indecisive, or who change orders every day, will probably not end well!"

"Aye!"

Shi Jian rushed in, bringing a gust of cold wind.

"Da Lang!" Shi Gongming smiled, "But there is news?"

Shi Jian's face flushed, "Aye, Shi Zhongtang, we're defeated!"

The silence in the lobby made Xie Zhong want to breathe hard.

Shi Zhongtang, unexpectedly lost?

That idiot!

Great situation!

The point is, after Li Xuan wins, he will take root here.Moreover, the Northern Xinjiang Army held Lizhou and Daizhou in their hands, blocking the passage to the north.

The Eastern Border Army was actually locked up.

There is only one way to survive.

Anxiously waiting for the day when the northern border army will press on.

How to do?
Xie Zhong only felt that his mind was in a mess.

Shi Gongming took a deep breath, "The taxes have already been collected, how can they be collected again? How can they be shameless if they have to live without food? Let them come back."

"Yes!"

I don't know when the outside was full of officials, all looking at Shi Gongming silently.

Shi Gongming's face was rosy, and he smiled, "Thank you for going to those big clans and telling them that the Jiedushi's mansion has enough money and food."

"Yes!"

Shi Gongming looked at those officials, "Li Xuan defeated Shi Zhongtang, but the army in the northern border must have suffered heavy casualties and was unable to compete with me in the eastern border. I wanted to take advantage of the situation, but after thinking about it carefully, the world is in chaos, and the people suffer. Why bother?" In this way, I, Dongjiang, should guard the door, and regard peace... as the most important thing."

The officials dispersed.

Shi Gongming watched them leave, the smile on his face gradually dissipated.

puff!
He sat down.

Panting: "Don't panic, don't panic, Shi Zhongtang still holds Guanzhong in his hand, and the Northern Xinjiang army has to worry about being copied by him and cut off the supply road when going south. Our good days are still long!"

Shi Jian lowered his head, Shi Gongming looked at him, and asked in astonishment, "Why is this Dalang?"

"Aye, Jiagu Pass is occupied by King Wei."

Shi Gongming's complexion changed, but he smiled immediately, "King Wei occupies Jiagu Pass, the emperor will definitely come back. Hey! There are three families, it's very lively now. Good thing, we just happened to watch the excitement."

The emperor's pissing nature Shi Gongming knew well that once he returned to Guanzhong, he would definitely defend it to the death, and then use his own political tactics as a shit-stirring stick, making the Northern Xinjiang army unsafe.

Shi Jian still lowered his head.

This son is usually irritable, how could he be so?

Shi Gongming asked: "But encountered trouble?"

That's right, after Daizhou came back from a big defeat, there were a lot of complaints in Dongjiang. If he hadn't held a large army in his hands, someone would definitely rebel.

But even so, there are still many people who make trouble for their father and son.

It's time to kill a few... Shi Gongming looked outside coldly, picked up his teacup and prepared to take a sip.

"Aye, King Wei dedicated Jiagu Pass to Li Xuan."

Bah!
The teacup fell on the desk, and the tea splashed everywhere.