At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 543
In Jiangdu Palace, Yang Guang, who had just watched Yang Yichen's performance, was so angry that his face was seriously distorted. Yu Shiji and Yu Wenshu bowed their heads and listened to each other, not even daring to take a breath. Xu Tuo and Yang Yichen joined forces and failed to capture and kill him.

It took Yang Guang a long time to regain his composure. He closed Yang Yichen's melody and said calmly, "Yang Yichen is really old, and it's time for him to return to his hometown to raise his old age. What do you think?"

When Yu Shiji heard the words, he immediately echoed, "Yang Yichen is so old that he can hardly walk. He doesn't have the energy to lead troops to fight. It's time to go home and enjoy the blessings of his children and grandchildren for a few years."

In fact, Yang Guang was still undecided about capturing and killing Gao Bufan. He only made up his mind at the instigation of Yu Wenshu and Yu Shiji, but now that the capture and killing failed, it was undoubtedly equivalent to forcing Gao Bufan back. Break away from the rule of the Sui Dynasty.

Yu Shiji, the instigator, was afraid that Yang Guang would regret it and pursue the blame, so he was naturally eager to put the blame on Yang Yichen, but Yu Wenshu was much calmer, because he knew that with the emperor's headstrong character, it was impossible to regret it, and even if he regretted it, he would not admit his mistake. Only those who failed to perform the mission will be blamed, and Yang Yichen is the one who is responsible.

"I pass on my decree to dismiss Yang Yichen from his post as the leader of the army, but in view of his meritorious service in destroying Gao Shida, he is allowed to serve as Doctor Zuo Guanglu." Yang Guang said plainly.

Yu Wenshu and Yu Shiji hurriedly said: "The emperor is wise."

Yang Guang glanced at the two of them, somewhat dissatisfied in his heart. After all, the idea of ​​capturing and killing Gao Changqing was made by these two people. Now that the capturing and killing failed, he not only lost a good general, but also gained an enemy. Take it easy, maybe you can avoid this unfavorable situation, isn't it a woman, what's the big deal, as long as Gao Changqing still obeys my order on the surface, what's the point?
But the matter has come to this point, and it is irreparable, even if he, Yang Guang, has the face to "apologize" to Gao Bufan, or even make corresponding compensations, Gao Bufan will definitely not accept it.

Both Yu Wenshu and Yu Shiji were old foxes. Sensing the dissatisfaction in Yang Guang's eyes, they felt a little uneasy, so the former quickly picked up something pleasant to say: "Master Wang (Shichong) has defeated the Yan thief Geqian one after another recently, and he must be defeated soon." It can be wiped out completely."

Yang Guang was really happy when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "Wang Aiqing is indeed a rare general, I am very relieved of him."

The sycophant Yu Shiji immediately fell in love with him and said: "Master Wang first eliminated Liu Yuanjin, then defeated Meng Rang, and the elimination of the Yan thief Ge Qian is just around the corner. In the future, he will definitely become the second Zhang Xutuo. He is really the pillar of our Sui Dynasty." Your minister!"

Yang Guang felt a little better, nodded and said: "I heard that the Wagang bandits are very powerful now, they have captured Jindi Pass and Luokou Cang, and gathered nearly a million bandits."

Yu Shiji immediately said disapprovingly: "Although the Wagang thieves seem to have a lot of people, they are just mobs. If General Zhang makes a move, only [-] elite soldiers can wipe them out."

Yang Guang said happily after hearing the words: "General Zhang has to deal with Gao Changqing, a rebellious minister, and he can't spare for the time being. How about Yuwen Aiqing personally leading [-] elite soldiers to attack the Wagang bandits?"

Yu Wenshu was so frightened that he almost trembled, and Yu Shiji quickly shut his mouth so as not to be called by Yang Guang.

Yu Wenshu was originally a seasoned veteran, but as the saying goes, the older you get, the more timid you become, and the older you get, the more afraid you are of death. Yu Wenshu is now nearly [-] years old, not much younger than Yang Yichen, and has long been lost. He has no courage and ambition to fight on the battlefield, not to mention that the Wagang Army is now full of morale and is known as a million-strong army. How dare he lead the army to crusade, so he quickly refused: "The minister is getting old, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for him to take on a big role. The emperor still Choose someone else."

Yang Guang couldn't help but his face darkened, he was extremely displeased, and he said lightly: "It turns out that General Yuwen is getting old too, time is really not forgiving, so let's go home and have a rest, and we don't have to come to accompany him in the future."

Yu Wenshu really shivered this time, feeling cold in his heart, kowtowed tremblingly and said: "The old minister resigns, the weather is hot, the emperor remembers to take care of the dragon's body!" Wipe the corners of his eyes.

"Go!" Yang Guang waved impatiently.

Yu Wenshu felt bitter and unbearable, so he stood up tremblingly and walked out of the palace, but Yang Guang didn't see Yang Guang's words to keep him when he walked out of the palace gate, so he was desperate and left Jiangdu Palace dejectedly.

Power is like a strong poison, which can make people addicted. Some people can't put it down until they enter the coffin. Yu Wenshu is obviously one of them. Although he is nearly seventy years old, he is still very enthusiastic about power. Now he is released by Yang Guang Sitting on a cold bench at home, I suddenly felt like mourning a filial concubine. After returning home, I fell ill with grief and anger, and fell ill, and the disease was not serious.

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In the midsummer of May, the scorching sun was scorching the earth. In the military camp in Hejian County, Yang Yichen received Yang Guang's imperial edict. He was relieved and somewhat disappointed. The emperor finally dismissed him.

Zhang Xutuo hosted a banquet to see Yang Yichen off, and all the soldiers came, toasting the outgoing veteran one after another, but in different moods.

After the banquet, Zhang Xutuo personally sent Yang Yichen out of the camp ten miles away. The latter wore a gray cloth gown and carried a bundle on his back. He was accompanied by only two old servants, no doubt like an ordinary old man in the country.

"There is a difference in sending you a thousand miles away, General Zhang, please stay." Yang Yichen smiled.

Zhang Xutuo steadied his horse, cupped his hands and said, "I wish Mr. Yang a smooth journey."

Yang Yichen just nodded, rode his horse, and quickly disappeared behind the lush trees, which was indescribably free and easy.

"It's rare to live in the seventies since ancient times. It's not too late to go home and farm. After Dongli picked chrysanthemums at dusk, I heard roosters crowing in my dream..."

The leisurely singing came from afar, and Zhang Xutuo felt a little envious in his heart. He was about to turn [-], when would he be able to let go of everything and go back to the field, and enjoy the leisure time with his grandchildren?
Zhang Xutuo woke up suddenly when a gust of wind blew in his face. He couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. It seems that after many years of fighting, not only the soldiers under his command became war-weary, but even himself, the chief general, became slack. This is very wrong. It is also very unfavorable!
Zhang Xutuo turned his head to look, and found that the soldiers around him were also listening attentively. Some even showed longing looks, and couldn't help but frowned and said, "Go back to the camp!" After speaking, he turned and rode his horse away.

At this time, a soldier asked weakly: "General Zhang, are we going to attack Youzhou next?"

Zhang Xutuo asked back: "Are you afraid?"

The soldier's complexion turned red, as if he had been greatly insulted, he said excitedly, "My subordinate Daye has been fighting with the general for seven years. So far, there have been six winters and summers, and he has experienced hundreds of battles, big and small. There are countless wounds on his body, and he never knows how to write the word fear.

If General Zhang wants to attack Youzhou, he only needs to give an order, and his subordinates will definitely not even frown. I haven't been back for many years. Last year, my father was seriously ill and passed away. This year, my mother also left. There are only my mother-in-law and four young children who are waiting to be fed.

His subordinates were unfilial and failed to see their parents die. I hope that General Zhang will allow his subordinates to take a two-month vacation, go home and burn incense in front of their parents' graves, and settle down with their wives and children. Even if they die in battle later, they will have no regrets! "After speaking, I cried with my head in my arms.

Zhang Xutuo caressed the soldier's cheek kindly, hugged him into his arms, and after a long time, raised his eyes full of sorrow, swept across the soldiers present one by one, and asked, "Do you all want to go back?" home?"

All the soldiers bowed their heads in silence!

Looking at the dark cloud floating in the sky, Zhang Xutuo sighed and said: "Since everyone wants to go home, let's go home, Youzhou will stop fighting, and everyone will go home to meet their parents, wives and children. "

All the soldiers were overjoyed when they heard the words, they knelt down on the ground, wept with joy, and shouted loudly: "Thank you General Zhang for your compassion, General Zhang is our reborn parents."

Zhang Xutuo fell to his knees on the ground, tearfully said: "I, Zhang Xutuo, owe you all. Please, brothers, accept Zhang Xutuo's three worships." After speaking, he solemnly bowed three times.

All the soldiers were so moved that their eyes filled with tears, and they kowtowed and returned the salute. At this time, even if General Zhang told them to die, they would die willingly!
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A pale lightning flashed, and dark clouds rolled in. The sky was instantly dark, and heavy rain poured down.

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The Liushou Mansion in Ji County, Zhuo County, has now officially changed its name to the Youzhou General Manager’s Mansion. Gao Bufan took the position of Youzhou General Manager himself, and officially broke away from the rule of the Sui Dynasty. Then pay taxes to the court.

After a sudden thunderstorm, the sky was blue and the sun was still scorching hot. A fast horse stopped in front of the governor's mansion. The messenger dismounted from the saddle and ran into the mansion dripping with sweat.

"My lord, Yang Yichen has been dismissed, and Zhang Xutuo has also withdrawn his troops." The messenger rushed into the lobby and reported loudly.

Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, Wen Yanbo, Cui Jiuling and others all stood up in surprise.

Gao Bufan quickly asked: "The news is true?"

The messenger said with certainty: "Mr. Xu has already verified it. It is absolutely true. Moreover, Zhang Xutuo's troops have now crossed Jiaohe and left the territory of Hejian County. After the troops entered Pingyuan County, they continued to move southward, and it is estimated that they will return to Qi County."

Du Ruhui clapped his palms and said with a smile: "The soldiers under Zhang Xutuo's command are all from Qi County. They have been fighting abroad all year round, so they are inevitably homesick. In addition, Bafengying suffered setbacks under Xu Junshuai and their morale was low. They should also go back to Qi County to rest. It's been a while."

Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "Brother Keming's analysis is reasonable, but Yang Guang actually dismissed Yang Yichen, what a foolish move."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Since Zhang Xutuo is gone, then let Shiji withdraw as well. Everyone has worked hard during this period, and it's time to go home and take a good vacation."

(End of this chapter)