At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 647
On July [-]th, Gao Bufan and Lu Sheng led [-] Qi troops from Handan and marched into Wuyang County. States and counties along the way asked to surrender, and the Qi army arrived in Wuyang almost without a single soldier. Junzhi - under the city of Wuyang County.

Obviously, the effect of Gao Bufan's capture and killing of Yu Wenhuaji is gradually appearing. Those magistrates who are still loyal to the Sui Dynasty naturally tend to favor Gao Qi. In addition, Gao Qi is now strong and powerful, and his momentum is like a rainbow. It is natural to surrender to Gao Qi It is a very wise choice.

On July [-]th, Dong Fangru, the prefect of Wuyang County, led the local officials out of the city to surrender to Gao Bufan. As a result, the Qi army took only ten days to take down the entire Wuyang County.

However, Xu Shiji's journey to the Qi army was not so easy. Although Li Mi hurried back to Luoyang to beat Wang Shichong to death, he also stationed heavy troops in Wei County, and all of them were guarded by his confidant generals, so Xu Shiji fought very hard. Bufan and Lu Sheng captured the entire Wuyang County within ten days, while Xu Shiji only captured Fuyang County, and the nearby Linshui County and Cheng'an County were both tough, and they were also heavily guarded by the Wagang Army.

On the first day of August, the weather has already entered autumn. It is cool in the morning and evening, and the trees and weeds on the side of the road are beginning to turn yellow. A well-organized Qi army is marching quickly on the official road, heading towards Cheng'an County in Wei County. go.

I saw Qi Wang Gao Bufan riding on a big green horse with a long knife in his arms, his waist straight as a pine, and the soldiers next to him were holding a majestic banner with a large character "Qi" embroidered on it.

Since the entire territory of Wuyang County had already been taken down, and Xu Shiji's progress in Wei County was slow, Gao Bufan decided to lead his army to support and help take down the tough bone of Cheng'an County.

At this moment, a fast horse suddenly chased up from the rear and reported loudly: "Report, General Pei urgently reports."

General Pei is naturally Pei Xingyan. He is in charge of leading the Qi army to attack Qi County, and the progress has been relatively smooth. He has already won the land of Zhu'a and Linyi counties, and is marching into Licheng, the county seat of Qi County.

Gao Bufan couldn't help but frowned, the messenger said an urgent report, not a good news, did Pei Xingyan encounter trouble in attacking Licheng?

Gao Bufan hurriedly took the letter from the messenger, checked that the lacquer was undamaged, and then opened the letter. It was obvious from the handwriting that this letter was written by Army Commander Shi Wen Yanbo.

Pei Xingyan is known as the enemy of ten thousand people. He is undoubtedly a good general when he kills the enemy on the battlefield, but he tends to get hot-headed and not stable enough, so Gao Bufan specially appointed Wen Yanbo as Pei Xingyan's marching commander to make up for Pei Xingyan's shortcomings. Not only knowledgeable, but also quite resourceful, the key is to be upright and outspoken, able to restrain Pei Xingyan's outbursts at critical moments.

Besides, after reading Wen Yanbo's letter, Gao Bufan couldn't help letting go of his heart, because it was a good thing, but he, the king of Qi, had to go there himself.

Ever since, Gao Bufan summoned Lu Sheng and told him: "Xiao Lu, you continue to lead troops to support Shiji, this king will go to Li City of Qi County."

"The general obeys orders!" Lu Sheng promised solemnly, this is the cleverness of this kid, Gao Bufan didn't tell the reason for going to Licheng, he didn't ask too many questions, and never did anything beyond the rules.

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Although you didn't ask, but I know that if I don't tell you, you won't be at ease." After speaking, he threw the letter to Lu Sheng.

Lu Sheng chuckled, took the letter and opened it, and said with joy, "This is a good thing, but this Luo Shixin is very good at handling, and actually wants you to go personally, King Qi."

Gao Bufan smiled and said: "Those who are capable are somewhat arrogant, as long as they are really useful talents, let alone letting me go, even if it's okay to visit the thatched cottage three times, and Luo Shixin is not the only one in this city, if you can accept Put it under the account, and the king will make a lot of money."

Lu Sheng shook his head and sighed: "Why didn't the general get such treatment? If the third uncle (Lu Sanlang) hadn't donated a batch of horses to Yingyang Mansion, I'm afraid the general wouldn't even be eligible to enter Yingyang Mansion."

Captain Gao Dahe grinned and said: "Your boy, you should be satisfied. I and you were almost in the same group who entered the Yingyang Mansion to serve for the royal mansion. In just a few years, your boy was promoted to the rank of General, and I was just a Captain, you can only do odd jobs by the prince's side."

Lu Sheng said with a smile: "You are only in the midst of blessings, but you don't know how lucky you are. You must know that the third-rank official in front of the prime minister's door is so beautiful to be with the prince. How about I change it with you. You will be the general, and I will be the prince's relative." Captain."

Gao Dahe curled his lips and said, "Again, I won't be fooled, your work is not something ordinary people can do."

Gao Bufan laughed and said: "Come on, stop bickering, it's not too late, I'm leaving for Licheng now."

Lu Sheng hurriedly said: "My lord, why don't you go with five hundred cavalry, safety first."

Gao Bufan waved his hand and said: "No need, Licheng is not far away, fifty rides are enough!"

Lu Sheng didn't insist on hearing the words. In the Hebei and Shandong borders, there are not many forces who dare to provoke the Qi army. What's more, now that the Qi army's three-way troops are attacking the city and plundering the land nearby, it is estimated that there is no one who dares to dare to move the king of Qi. With Wang Ye's skill, ordinary thieves can't do anything to him.

Next, Gao Bufan led Gao Dahe and other fifty cavalry soldiers to leave the brigade, turned around and drove in the direction of Qi County. In the afternoon, Gao Bufan and others arrived at the nearest Yellow River ferry. After crossing the river, they continued eastward. Arrived in Zhu'a County in Qi County.

Zhu'a County of Qi Commandery had been occupied by Pei Xingyan a few days ago, and five hundred Qi troops were stationed there. Gao Bufan and others settled in Zhu'a County that night, and continued to set off early the next morning, arriving in Licheng at noon.

At this time, Pei Xingyan was leading the main force of the Qi army to station outside the north gate of Licheng. When he saw Gao Bufan coming, he immediately said angrily: "That brat Luo Shixin is too stinky. You have to come here in person to offer it to me, King Qi." The surrender of the city, if Mr. Wen hadn't stopped him, he would have ordered the gates of the city to be blasted open long ago, and Luo Shixin is still messing around!"

Wen Yanbo frowned and shook his head, saying: "Obviously it doesn't cost a single soldier, why do you want to force the soldiers to kill them? General Pei should love soldiers like sons, how could he be so reckless, showing no sympathy and no cherishing What about the brothers under your command? If this goes on like this, I'm afraid the soldiers won't obey you anymore."

Pei Xingyan's face became hot, and he said angrily: "This general is just complaining, why should Mr. Wen chatter."

Wen Yanbo's face darkened: "Good medicine is good for the disease, and honest words are good for the ear. As the commander of the marching army, it is my responsibility to supervise and advise the general. If General Pei thinks that the official is trembling, he can ask the king of Qi to replace him. My officer, if King Qi agrees to my transfer back, I will never say anything more."

Gao Bufan didn't say a word, just looked at Pei Xingyan calmly, the latter couldn't help but blushed, obviously knew that he was wronged, scratched his head, and apologized to Wen Yanbo.

Gao Bufan couldn't help secretly amused, as expected, he ordered tofu with marinated water—one thing for one thing, making Wen Yanbo the commander of Pei Xingyan's army seemed to be the right choice.

Seeing Pei Xingyan take the initiative to apologize, Wen Yanbo's expression slowed down, he stroked his beard and said calmly: "General Pei knows that mistakes can be corrected, and there is nothing better than doing good. This officer is also responsible. Let's discuss the matter as it stands. General Pei should not rest assured."

Although Pei Xingyan had a bit of a temper, he was not a small-minded person, so he said embarrassingly: "How can it be, fortunately, Mr. Wen is by his side to remind him, otherwise he will make a big mistake."

Gao Bufan also gave Pei Xingyan a few words of admonishment, and he smoothed things over, then rode his horse to the moat opposite the city gate, and shouted towards the top of the city: "I am Gao Changqing, please show your General Luo."

Gao Bufan's anger sank to his dantian, his voice was not disturbed, but it clearly reached the ears of every defender on the top of the city, as if he was standing right in front of him and speaking to everyone.The defenders at the top of the city couldn't help but whispered, and one after another came out to look curiously. A small officer asked cautiously: "Your Excellency is the Qi Wang Gao Changqing who captured and killed the king-killing traitor Yu Wenhuaji?"

Gao Bufan cupped his hands and said with a smile: "It's my king, I'll give you a real replacement!"

The junior officer immediately saluted and said: "It turns out that the king of Qi is here in person, so I will report it to you, and ask the king of Qi to wait for a while."

"Go!" Gao Bufan nodded slightly, and the little officer immediately ran down to the top of the city to report the news.

(End of this chapter)