Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 442

In the early Tang Dynasty, due to the chaos in the world, the division of various war zones was actually very chaotic.For example, "Shaandong Road" and "Yizhou Road", some are divided by ancient regions, and some are divided by current terrain.

Hongzhou, located in the southeast of the territory of the Tang Dynasty, once set up Hongzhou Road, and the general manager and soldiers guarded the place.When Du Fuwei and others were wiped out, Zhang Shan'an, the general manager of Hongzhou, was ordered to guard this place and wipe out local water bandits.

And as the world gradually became peaceful, the imperial court was also working to reduce the number of troops in the hands of these chief executives, and Zhang Shan'an was one of them.

Hongzhou General Manager's Mansion has jurisdiction over Ezhou, Jiangzhou, Raozhou, Fuzhou, Yuanzhou, Jizhou, Qianzhou and other places.

This time, Li Zhiyun's soldiers and horses are mainly deployed in the north of Hongzhou.

That is, Jiangzhou and Ezhou adjacent to Hongzhou.

In addition, there are Zhang Zhenzhou, the governor of Shuzhou, Li Daliang, the governor of Anzhou, and Zhou Chao, the governor of Xuanzhou.

Pei Shiqing, the governor of Jiangzhou, and Duan Yanshi, the governor of Ezhou, were all Li Zhiyun's people.

Needless to say, Pei Shiqing, and Duan Yanshi is Duan Zhixuan's father, so it can be said that he is Li Zhiyun's absolute support.

Duan Yanshi basically understood everything after he knew that the abolished prince and the King of Qi had rebelled and were killed by the King of Chu.

He sighed with emotion at his son's gaze while doing things seriously.

Back then, he also had such good eyesight, and he caught Li Yuan with one glance.

Within three days, Li Daliang, governor of Anzhou, and Zhang Zhenzhou, governor of Shuzhou, successively led troops to Ezhou and Jiangzhou.

Knowing that the imperial court sent troops and horses, Zhang Shan'an decided to preemptively attack Duchang, Jiangzhou.However, he was hit head-on by Zhang Zhenzhou, the general manager of Shuzhou, with the strategy of crossing the river with iron chains, at the bottom of Diaoji Mountain and above Pengze.

In this battle, Zhang Shan'an was defeated and returned to Hongzhou.

Afterwards, Li Daliang got the news and led his troops to the south to take the two counties of Yuning and Jianchang.

Zhang Zhenzhou led his troops across Pengze and joined Li Daliang in Jianchang.

When the two sides meet, the greetings need not be expressed.

"General Zhang, how sure are you of winning Yuzhang?" Duan Yanshi asked.

Yuzhang, that is, the place where Hongzhou was governed.

Zhang Zhenzhou has always been cautious and considered: "As long as you don't make mistakes, you should be [-]% sure that you can win Yuzhang and wipe out the rebels."

In the former Sui Dynasty, Zhang Zhenzhou was ordered to form a navy of more than [-] people with Wu Benlang and Chen Leng to control the building boats, sweep the Ryukyu natives with thunderous force, and recover a large number of overseas islands.

Therefore, he is very sure about water battles.

In the land of Hongzhou, the water system is vertical and horizontal, and he still has some confidence in his heart that he can win the chapter of Yuzhang.

Duan Yanshi was not very satisfied with this answer. He said: "The imperial court is in troubled times at this time. The former Li Xiaochang and others rebelled. Although the imperial court has suppressed it, people's hearts are still moving. General Zhang, His Royal Highness the King of Chu ordered you to crusade against the rebels." Thief, this is a great trust in you, you must not disappoint the trust of His Highness the King of Chu. I hope that you will destroy Zhang Shan'an with a thunderbolt, and deter those who harbor evil intentions."

"Zhenzhou understands." Zhang Zhenzhou nodded.

"Do you have a plan?" Pei Shiqing asked.

Zhang Zhenzhou said: "The waterways can be paralleled, and Yuzhang can be cut at the same time."

Li Daliang thought: "The big city of Yuzhang must be damaged by a strong attack, how about this, I will go to see Zhang Shan'an in person and see if I can trick him here."

"Cheated?" Duan Yanshi was puzzled.

Li Daliang smiled slightly, "That's right, please ask General Zhang to sail across the river tomorrow, I want to meet Zhang Shan'an for a while!"

The next day.

On the river, ships are densely covered.

A small boat broke away and came to the front of the formation.

"Please let the brother on the opposite side ask Manager Zhang to come out and talk to him!" Li Daliang shouted.

Not long after, Zhang Shan'an came to the bow.

"Who is coming?"

"Li Daliang."

Zhang Shanan frowned and asked, "I don't know you."

I don't know you either, boy.Li Daliang complained secretly, and then asked with a smile, "Why did Director Zhang raise his troops?"

"It wasn't me who raised the army, but it was misunderstood by the traitors under the account."

At this time, Zhang Shan'an actually regretted rebelling a little bit.He had heard that Li Xiaochang and others conspired against him earlier, and he became concerned. In addition, Lin Shihong sent people to hook up with him, so he suddenly got hot-headed and rebelled.

As a result, Zhang Zhenzhou held him in the water and beat him violently.

Then, he learned that the rebellion by Li Xiaochang and others had been wiped out.

Only then did he realize how stupid his behavior was, but it was too late, and now he was stuck.

Lin Shihong didn't help him, so he could only stick to Yuzhang.

Li Daliang laughed and said, "It turned out to be a misunderstanding."

Zhang Shan'an asked, "What advice do you have?"

"I don't dare to give advice, I would like to help the general manager to clarify the misunderstanding."

After saying that, Li Daliang floated towards the opposite side by himself in a boat.

on the main ship.

Duan Yanshi frowned and said, "Emissary Li is a bit reckless."

"Indeed." Pei Shiqing nodded.

They didn't have any friendship with Li Daliang, and they didn't care much about his life or safety. They were just worried that Li Daliang would end up in vain.

Zhang Zhenzhou didn't speak, but admired Li Daliang's courage.

Let's say that Li Daliang arrived at the big ship where Zhang Shanan was.

When the two sides met and had a conversation, Li Daliang made witty remarks, took Zhang Shan'an's hand, and comforted Zhang Shan'an kindly for a while.

"Li Gong, will the court really forgive me?"

"Definitely." Li Daliang said: "Director Zhang doesn't know yet, but the king of Chu is in charge of the current court. This great king has always been kind and never bloodthirsty. As long as the general manager explains clearly the misunderstanding, everything will be fine."

"Really?"

"If it's not true, the manager might as well tie me up first, and then send someone to negotiate, how about that?"

Zhang Shan'an hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'll trust Mr. Li once!"

If you don't believe it, you can't do it. The court soldiers and horses are approaching Yuzhang, and he can't hold it at all. It's better to believe in Li Daliang's integrity once.

Li Daliang smiled slightly, "It's easy to say."

Li Daliang has such things as integrity, but he said to traitors; I don't know what integrity is!

Afterwards, Zhang Shan'an returned to the camp with Li Daliang, and was captured directly by Zhang Zhenzhou.

On the same day, Hongzhou recovered.

Zhang Shan'an was escorted to Chang'an by Li Daliang, and he accompanied him with a letter of victory.

Happy to send Zhang Shan'an away, Li Daliang and the others got together for a few drinks that day.

"Mr. Li is so brave, I admire him!" Duan Yanshi toasted him with a glass of wine.

Li Daliang drank happily, then put down the wine cup, and said: "It's not because I have courage, but because Zhang Thief and Qianlu don't have enough skills and had to surrender. If Zhen Zhou hadn't hit the rebels hard in Pengze earlier, I wouldn't have dared to go deep into the enemy's camp."

Hearing this, Zhang Zhenzhou smiled and said: "Although our soldiers are powerful, they are far inferior to Li Gong's bravery. The soldiers who surrendered without fighting not only took down the rebels, but also reduced the casualties of our army. Zhenzhou admires it."

Pei Shiqing also teased: "The governor of Zhou is still transporting food, Zhang thief has been taken down, but let him go for nothing."

Hearing this, everyone laughed.

Li Daliang said: "Actually, when it comes to the art of war in my dynasty, there is no one better than the two kings of Qin and Chu. The king of Qin died, and now the king of Chu is the number one. Unfortunately, it is a pity that we cannot have a meeting with the king of Chu."

Duan Yanshi raised his eyebrows, picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

"If Mr. Li has the heart, he might have a chance to be summoned by His Royal Highness the King of Chu if he rewards his meritorious deeds this time."

"Then borrow Duan Gong's auspicious words."

Li Daliang smiled boldly, really looking forward to it in his heart.He has also heard about the things in Chang'an, and now that he is in his prime, he naturally hopes to go further.

If he could get into the eyes of the King of Chu, he might have a chance to show his ambition.

"Where's Zhenzhou?" Pei Shiqing asked.

"Me?" Zhang Zhenzhou said implicitly, "I am satisfied to be able to govern one side for the imperial court, and I dare not think about other things."

"Zhenzhou is a real person." Li Daliang said with a smile.

Several people chatted and laughed, feeling very comfortable.

(End of this chapter)