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Chapter 969 He Lianrong's Loyalty
What is Jiangshan!

For the people of the world, each class has a different answer to this question.

"Jiangshan is none of my business!"

"Yes! Doesn't the country belong to His Majesty? What does it have to do with us?"

"Whoever wants it will take it!"

The new recruits follow the old soldiers to finish their drills and get together to talk.

Hearing these mutterings, Zhao Yong frowned and said, "Jiangshan not only belongs to the emperor, but also belongs to the people of the world!"

A new recruit was stunned, "Marshal Lu, the old neighbors have said since childhood that the country belongs to the emperor."

"Can you eat?"

"eat!"

"Can you dress?"

"Put on."

"You eat and wear, you live in this world, you farm, or join the army, or work as a craftsman, then you are a part of this country. If so, who do you say this country is?"

The recruits are thoughtful.

Zhao Yong continued: "What is a country? A country is people! Countless people make up this country. And this country naturally belongs to these people."

Everyone suddenly realized.

"It turns out that we are Jiangshan!"

Zhao Yong nodded, "Is the emperor alone a country? There must be artisans, farmers, merchants, doctors, officials, soldiers... Countless people make up a country. It's just that the division of labor is different."

A new recruit said with admiration: "The brigade commander really knows a lot."

Zhao Yong said with a smile: "These are the words of the Duke."

"Why haven't we heard of it?"

"Shangguan convenes discussions, and often says something about the Duke, and I will pass it on to you."

Seeing the excitement of the new recruits, Zhao Yong said: "Drill hard, sweat more on weekdays, and bleed less in wartime!"

"These words... the Commander-in-Chief, don't they also belong to the Duke?"

"What do you say?"

"The Duke is indeed the Duke."

Da da da!
Several riders came slowly.

"It's the Duke's guard."

Zhao Yong stood up, "Stand up!"

The subordinates stood up and lined up.

Looking back, the soldiers who were resting in the camp stood up one after another.

Da da da!
The sound of hoofbeats came.

Yang Xuan came down surrounded by Nan He and others.

"Meet the Duke!"

All the soldiers saluted.

Yang Xuan nodded, "The morale of the army is high, I think it's the right time to send troops."

Nan He said: "Yes! Ever since Duke Kaichun said that he would go north, all the soldiers have been waiting for this day."

Jiang Cunzhong said: "Some people say that the Duke has changed his mind, and some say that the Duke wants to attack Tanzhou. There are many discussions in the army, but the lower officials did not restrain them."

"You can control your mouth, but you can't control your heart. If you have something in your heart, you will naturally say it. It's all about counseling."

Yang Xuance stepped forward immediately.

"In Beiliao, people always say that I can't be defeated in Beijiang, and I, Yang Xuan, can't be defeated. If I lose, I will never recover. This is not wrong. What is wrong? They underestimated the bravery of my soldiers in Beijiang."

Yang Xuan pointed to the soldiers and said, "With you waiting, I will surely win in the northern border!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

Later, Han Ji said to Pei Jian: "At the beginning of spring, I said that I would go north, and it was only now that I was ready to send troops. This morale can't be discouraged. After a long time, it will naturally fall. The old man is still a little worried, but see Seeing the Duke's words mobilize the morale, it can be seen that the Duke has a plan!"

Pei Jian said: "In the spring of the National Day, we will go north, not only to boost morale, but also to keep the opponent suspicious."

"I don't know where the National Guild is attacking. Kunzhou, Longhua Prefecture, Taizhou, Chenzhou, and even Tanzhou are all within the range of my attack in the northern border. Everyone is in danger, and they are timid before fighting. This is an army that subjugates the enemy without fighting, and tires the opponent without fighting...Duke, good art of war!"

Han Ji said in unison: "The old man would venture to ask, the Duke's art of war is the same as that of Pei Gong..."

Pei Jian was silent.

Han Ji smiled, "I don't mean any disrespect to Mr. Pei."

"I know."

Pei Jian saw He Lianrong riding over.

This person is also interesting. The governor of Tanzhou turned into a hundred households of Jinyiwei, and he is like a fish in water.

He Lianrong looked around and rode over.

"Helian Baihu!" Han Ji smiled.

"I met Mr. Han, I met Zhou Zhonglang!" He Lianrong saluted.

Han Ji nodded, "Is there something wrong?"

He Lianrong nodded, "Our people have just returned from Taizhou, and Taizhou is under martial law."

Han Ji was stunned, "Did you find it? No, if you find it, the first thing is that there are more scouts and rangers."

With that said, he glanced at Pei Jian.

For military matters, professionals are more reliable.

Pei Jian nodded, "Lin Jun may have noticed something, but he can't tell for sure."

Han Ji said, "Maybe a raid on Taizhou?"

Pei Jian shook his head, "When the army moves, it must cover the enemy's scouts and rangers. Once it makes a move, the enemy will be alert. As for the surprise attack..."

"The Duke is mighty!"

Ahead, Yang Xuan finished his speech, and the troops cheered.

Yang Xuan rode his horse galloped along the passage in the array.

"The Duke is mighty!"

On the top of the city, Liu Qing looked at this scene with satisfaction, and said: "When he first arrived in Tao County, the army still had some doubts about him, and even guarded him, thinking that he was an outsider. It's only been a while, and we're cheering and loving him."

"Warrior, you have to use your achievements to speak!" Song Zhen said: "Soldiers like to go out with an invincible commander. They will feel at ease. Even if they are facing a desperate situation, they will feel that there is a chance to counterattack. This is a famous general. effect."

This involves the psychological level. Following the invincible commander, the soldiers can use [-]% of their strength and [-]% of their strength.And follow those mediocre people to fight, and if you can use [-]% to [-]% of your strength, you are dedicated.

"The Duke is mighty!"

Yang Xuance returned to the front of the formation, "Reward the troops today, you can't help but drink and eat!"

"Wan Sheng!"

Alcohol is banned in the army, although meat is available, but if you want to eat meat freely, it depends on the commander's will.

Today, wine and meat are free!
Yang Xuan came back on his horse and said to the general: "After three days, send troops."

"Yes!"

Han Ji asked in a low voice, "Who watches the day?"

Pei Jian said, "It's over there in Taiping."

Soil experts win another game.

Later, the three armies drink freely.

Yang Xuan was also drinking at home, but Zhou Ning was in confinement, and He Lianrong was with him.

He Lianrong came to report the matter, but he was left behind by Yang Xuan unexpectedly.

"Being in Jinyiwei for a while, how does it feel? To be honest, I don't blame it!"

Yang Xuan took a sip of wine.

The dishes are hard vegetables, beef and mutton, plus wild vegetables and bacon soup.

He Lianrong took a sip of the wine carefully, feeling that it was extremely delicious, "At first, the official was alienated, and then gradually became friendly with his colleagues. To be honest, the official has always been worried that he would be ostracized..."

"Because of the Beiliao people?" Yang Xuan ate a piece of mutton, which tasted good.

"Yes." He Lianrong said: "At the beginning, there were people from the Tang Dynasty who took refuge in Beiliao, and they were always suspected until their grandchildren. Then they were accepted, and finally became the king of the North Courtyard, and they became prominent for a while. The lower official was originally the governor of Tanzhou. If you have ever dealt with National Transit, you are worried that you will be suspected and targeted.”

Yang Xuan put down his chopsticks, "In Northern Xinjiang, everyone knows my attitude towards foreigners. People who are not of my race must have a different heart. To be honest, if you can turn over and your wife and children are safe, Beiliao can give you more What will you do? Do things for me loyally in Jinyiwei, or serve as an internal response, or abscond?"

He was looking at He Lianrong.

He Lianrong was silent for a moment, "The only thing I hate about Beiliao is that my wife and children's family members were exiled to the Jedi. If my wife, children and family members come back safe and sound, I don't need to be rich and famous, and I will agree to serve as internal support."

He looked at Yang Xuan with some anxiety.

Yang Xuan pointed at him and said with a smile: "It is a good thing to be able to tell the truth. If you say that you are willing to serve me without hesitation, then your life may not be saved."

He Lianrong was in charge of reviewing the news from Beiliao. Once he had other thoughts, it would be a disaster.

He Lianrong's back was slightly damp and hot, "I dare not lie to the Duke. However, I think that the family members probably..."

"I just got the news, your wife and children..."

Yang Xuan took a sip of the wine, raised the jug, got up and went over to fill him with wine.

For the first time, He Lianrong did not express panic, let alone get up, but... bowed his head and wept.

"I sent people to the north to bring your family to northern Xinjiang. But...most of the corpses were eaten by beasts, and there were some clothes. They were all brought back, probably tomorrow or the day after."

He Lianrong stood up and knelt down, bowing his head.

"Hey!" Yang Xuan sighed, "The superior is incompetent, but he vents his anger on his courtiers. To be honest, this is not the uncle I admired at the beginning."

"Yes!"

He Lianrong got up and sat down, raised his glass and drank freely.Then, he filled it up again and raised his glass, "The Duke will win this battle!"

"You are less sad." Yang Xuan raised his glass.

He Lianrong raised his head and said with a smile: "Wife, children and family members have gone, the lower official is heartbroken, but then calm again, as if he heard a stranger leave.

It's not that the lower officials are merciless, but that after learning that they were exiled to the extreme north, the lower officials knew that they were bound to be unlucky, so the lower officials had already made preparations. "

"However, those sorrows will be scattered over the long years, and they will pop up from time to time, which is a pity." Yang Xuan ate a piece of beef, a little tough. "

He Lianrong said: "In the rest of my life, the officials will be with them."

He pointed to his heart, "Here, we are still a family."

"You are a smart person, you know the meaning of what I said today." Yang Xuan said.

"Only in this way can I let go of the official completely. I only have hatred for Beiliao, but no favor. From then on, the official shall be loyal to the Duke, and will not change until death!"

He Lianrong knelt down again, "The Duke is heading north, and I am willing to be the vanguard."

"Only when your wife and children are gone, can I let you go. You should be able to understand this."

"Yes. There is absolutely no dissatisfaction in Xiaguan's heart. I just feel that the Duke is wise, so that Xiaguan will no longer have the fear of being suspected."

"Yes, frankly, in many cases it is a shortcut to communicate from top to bottom."

Yang Xuan raised his glass and drank it, and He Lianrong went over to pour the wine for him.

"Do you have something to say?" Yang Xuan nodded.

When He Lianrong went back, seeing no one at the door, his heart moved slightly.

Earlier, Zhang Xu was standing outside the door, facing him.

He raised his glass and took a sip of wine almost greedily, "Beiliao is now a three-legged force, and He Lianchun has a reputation and righteousness in his hands. However, it is a failure for him to introduce the eldest princess as a helper."

"Tell me." Yang Xuan nodded.

"Princess Dachang is the only blood left by the late emperor. When she came out to assist the government, those courtiers would definitely turn towards her. In this way, He Lianchun's authority will be divided..."

This person is interesting!Yang Xuan smiled, "Continue."

He Lianrong said: "That's why He Lianchun is suspicious of the eldest princess."

"Some people say that his suspicion is self-destructive, what do you think?"

"No, the emperor only has authority that cannot be shared with others. The eldest princess has diluted his authority. If he ignores it, it will only take a few years for He Lianchun's prestige to be greatly reduced. Lin Ya will suppress it. Things have happened. At that time, the eldest princess may not be able to help herself, and she can only be pushed forward by her subordinates."

"It's interesting, so, what do you think, what happened in the end?"

This is a test, testing He Lianrong's vision and overall situation.

If it is outstanding, then it may be reused in the future.

This was the thought of Zhang Xu who was leaning against the wall outside the door.

He Lianrong thought for a while, "He Lianchun suspects that the eldest princess is inevitable, Lin Ya sits on the mountain and watches the tigers fight, and provokes them from time to time... He Lianchun is now in a difficult situation, and it is difficult to reproduce the original relationship with the eldest princess. There is no gap between them. The three-legged confrontation has been established, and even if the late emperor is resurrected, it cannot be changed."

He glanced at Yang Xuan.

This duke has an inexplicable relationship with the eldest princess. If he says something wrong, just a word from the duke can make him irreparable.

"continue!"

Holding the wine glass, Yang Xuan seemed to see the Wenqing woman in front of his eyes.

She looked up at him with a smile in her eyes.

If there is an apricot blossom rain...

"After that, He Lianchun and Princess Dachang must have conflicts in their cooperation, but both of them are wary of Lin Ya. After that, this pattern may be difficult to shake."

He Lianrong glanced at the boss again, seeing that he was noncommittal, he continued: "Power is in hand, the sweet taste, to be honest, no one would give up. Otherwise, it is not a person, but a god."

"Good analysis."

Yang Xuan smiled, "I didn't analyze one thing."

He Lianrong said respectfully: "I also ask the Duke to correct me."

Yang Xuan said: "Don't forget, I haven't made a move yet."

He pointed to the north, "When I lead a large army to continuously break through the cities of Beiliao, the three-legged formation will undergo many changes. Maybe they will join hands, maybe...they will join forces to guard against each other.

Of course, maybe, they will tear each other down.Just like that sentence, there are no fathers and sons before power, let alone three unrelated people. "

He Lianrong saluted, "Duke is far-sighted, I admire you!"

"Your flattery is good, but you shouldn't miss the factor of northern Xinjiang. The only possibility is that you want to give me a chance to give me advice. Who in this world doesn't want to be a teacher?"

He Lianrong blushed, "Yes. When I was in Tanzhou, I was able to give advice to my subordinates. After giving advice, seeing my subordinates suddenly enlightened or convinced, I felt very comfortable."

"People need to be recognized, and they need to be needed!" Yang Xuan said something awkward, and stood up, "The army is about to go out, and once it leaves Taoxian County, it will be duckweed. I need a foothold. Jinyiwei, open the way for the army .”

He Lianrong got up and stood with his hands tied, "I am willing to die for the Duke of the country."

"There is no need to die."

"Dare to ask the Duke, where is the first battle?"

"Bao De!"

Yang Xuan said: "This battle should be as fast as thunder, and deter Beiliao!"

(End of this chapter)