A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 536

The joyful banquet was suddenly interrupted.

Wu Huaiyu left the banquet in a hurry, all the generals of Youzhou also left in a hurry, and a group of scholars from famous families also noticed that something was wrong.

"What happened?"

Soon Lu Chengye, Zu Chongxin and others learned that Jieli defeated Tuli Khan at Jiujiuquan and captured him alive, and that he had taken advantage of the victory and pursued him eastward.

"The Turkic Jieli Khan wants to attack Youzhou?"

"Not yet, but very likely."

"It is estimated that they have crossed the Great Wall."

"Oh, how can this be good?"

This group of scholars panicked as soon as they heard it. It is true that Zhenguan has lived a stable life for two years, but everyone remembers that in the Wude Dynasty, the Turkic people often used shit on their necks. It was relatively good, but at that time Hebei was still fighting for hegemony, and the Turkic people often came to plunder.

Later, no matter whether it was Gao Kaidao, Liu Wuzhou, Yuan Junzhang, Liu Heizhang, etc., they all hooked up with the Turks one after another, and using their power, the Turks became more confident.

In the last few years of Wude, Hebei also belonged to the Tang Dynasty, but the Turkic people invaded on a large scale year after year. Although the main attack direction was in the east of the river, they often broke into Youyan, Yiding and other places. In the eighth year of Wude, the Turkic army They even went straight to the Shangdang Zelu area, and the entire Hedong was unstoppable. The Tang army marched all the way, and as a result, the [-] army was wiped out in the battle of Taigu.

"Why do you think Dudu Wu instigated Tuli to attack Jieli? Isn't this a hornet's nest? Jieli came to attack with hatred, how can we deal with it?"

"Why don't you head south quickly?"

"Where?"

"To Luoyang? Or Yangzhou?"

Some people have already started to retreat, and they don't think they can stop Xieli.

He even complained in his heart, thinking that Wu Huaiyu deliberately provoked the frontiers, and the emperor finally formed an alliance with Weiqiao, but it was an alliance under the city. Immediately, the emperor Li Shimin couldn't beat Jieli, so he had to form an alliance, and asked him to retreat with gold, silver, and silk.

You, Wu Huaiyu, are young, why do you insist on arousing the anger of the king of the grassland?
Everyone has forgotten how to flatter the military governor just now.

"Hurry up and gather the servants and tenants first, and let the children guard Wubao."

The government office of the Governor's Mansion was busy, and the mobilization of troops from all walks of life required Wu Huaiyu's military order and signature on the letter.

Lu Chengye and a group of disciples from famous families came in. They were all subordinate officials recruited by Wu Huaiyu, and they all served as military officers, assistants, and historians.

"Captain."

Wu Huaiyu looked up at the group of people, and continued to sign and seal, "Speak directly."

"I don't know how the Xieli army is doing?"

"The military situation is not very clear. We only know that Tuli and Jieli fought in 99 Springs. Tuli was defeated and captured, and Jieli took advantage of the victory to pursue Dongjin,"

Lu Chengye thought for a while, and then said, "How does the governor plan to deal with it? Will Jieli take the opportunity to attack me in Youzhou?"

"I have dealt with the man Jieli before. He is arrogant and narrow-minded. Since he captured Tuli alive this time, he must retaliate. , Khitan attack, and will definitely come to attack our Youzhou border."

"The Turkic army is really coming to invade Youzhou. I'm afraid that the entire government of Youzhou will not be able to resist it. The governor, it's better to make a plan early."

Huaiyu looked up and put down the pen in his hand, "What do you mean by early plans?"

"The subordinates think that the Turks are powerful, so it is better to avoid the edge and send someone to negotiate peace with the Turks first."

"Talk about peace?"

"Captain, if the Turkic army marches straight in, the entire land of Youyan will be corrupted, and how many people will be displaced? I can't afford it. Why don't you negotiate a peace first? You might as well give them some money, silk and property to stabilize Jieli first, and then ask the court to mediate. Soldiers come for reinforcements."

Huaiyu looked at the people behind Lu Chengye, "You all want peace too?"

"Captain, this is just a strategy to slow down the troops for the time being, not because we are afraid of the Turks." Zu Chongxin, who was in his 80s, cupped his hands.

Lu Zu's family even expressed their willingness to donate a sum of money to the Governor's Mansion together to help negotiate peace.

Their attitude towards making peace was sincere.

"You are so afraid of the Turks, don't you have so little confidence in our Youzhou soldiers?" Huaiyu asked.

A group of people didn't speak, their attitudes were all written on their faces, they really didn't trust Youzhou soldiers and Wu Huaiyu.

Even if this soldier came out of the mountain, he recruited the villages behind the mountain without fighting, and then swept up Yanshui, wiping out all the three thousand families of Sogdian Hu.

But they still don't think that Wu Huaiyu can fight Xieli with only the soldiers of Youzhou's prefecture.

Maybe the imperial court's follow-up army would be able to repel the Turks, but what they thought was that once Jieli's army came in, even if they didn't attack Youzhou and other strong cities, they could loot the village, and their losses would be immeasurable.

Wu Huaiyu wasn't surprised by the attitude of these people, nor was she even disappointed. She had no expectations, so naturally she wasn't disappointed.

He didn't even lose his temper.

Looking at this group of scholars from Hebei, with a famous family standing behind each of them, I just sighed in my heart, saying that Yanzhao, the hometown of martial arts in Hebei, has many generous people, why are these people so cowardly now?

What about their blood and courage?
In contrast, when he was in Chang'an, he met those government soldiers, those nobles, they were not afraid of war, and it could even be said that they were happy when they heard the war. Armed with money and food, they will even bring their children and trilogy to volunteer.

It's no wonder that since the Northern Wei Dynasty, the Guanlong Group has created the Western Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is indeed well-deserved for its bravery and bravery.

Maybe it's because the people in Guanzhong value meritorious service and honors, while the people in Shandong value marriage and Confucian classics.

"At present, Jieli may not be willing to negotiate peace," Huaiyu said.

"Why don't you give it a try?"

Wu Huaiyu sat up straight and looked at Lu Chengye. This Lu Wulang had a serious expression on his face, as if he was generous with concern for the country and the people.

"Goro is right. You have to try it. If you don't have such a heavy responsibility, Lao Goro will go out of Guangning and go to Jieli Army to negotiate peace."

Faced with Wu Huaiyu's sudden request, Lu Wulang only hesitated for a moment, and then he agreed, which surprised Wu Huaiyu a little bit. It seems that although this person is timid, he is not a person who just shrinks back. He still has some responsibility , It is worthy of having such a great reputation in Hebei.

"Very well, I will ask Goro to prepare one or two as soon as possible, and then set off immediately without delay. I will also dispatch troops to prepare for the battle. Let's prepare with both hands."

Wu Huaiyu also deliberately selected one or two young people from each of the six famous families in Youzhou, and let them go with them. There were even representatives from other famous families in Hebei, such as Li Qinghe, Cui Qinghe and Zhang of Cui Zhaojun in Boling, etc. group.

Take Lu Wulang as his special envoy.

After Lu Wulang left, Gao Rong couldn't help asking, "The governor really wants to ask the Turks for peace?"

Huaiyu looked at Gao Que'er behind the mountain and just smiled.

"Does the governor dare not fight?" Gao Que'er was still very excited.

Li Jinyan, who was busy at the side, couldn't stand it anymore, and couldn't help reminding the young man, "Gao Que'er, you usually play the Gao family gun very well, but why are you so blind? Can't you see that the Dudu has no sense at all?" Are you going to negotiate peace with Jieli?"

"Then why did the governor let Lu join the army and they went to Jieli's army to negotiate peace?"

"You're too upright," Li Jinyan said with a chuckle, "Lu Wulang and the others are afraid of fighting for peace, and the governor doesn't want to be too wordy with them. If they want to talk, let them talk. Maybe it can paralyze Jieli a bit. It's convenient for us to fuck him."

Gao Rong is quite young, brave and brave to fight, and the Gao family's marksmanship is very good, but in terms of these tactics, they are really immature, "Then Lu Wulang and the others are very dangerous in the Turkic army?"

Huaiyu continued to sign and stamp without raising his head, "Do you think it is not dangerous for the two armies to fight? Since it is a war, everyone is in danger, even ordinary people are in danger,"

Young people were hit hard.

He couldn't believe it.

"The governor is not worried that Lu Wulang and the others really have troubles?"

He wanted to say that you just married Lu Wulang's sister today, and you turned around and cheated Lu Wulang like this, not just one person, but a group of famous families in Hebei. He was chopped off by Jieli, or captured to Beihai to herd sheep, how do you explain it?

Wu Huaiyu was very calm.

"Lu Wulang and other famous scholars in Hebei want to do something for their hometown and do their part. How can I refuse this kind of impassionedness? How can I cool everyone's blood?"

If something really happened, it would be a sacrifice for the country, and it would be a sacrifice to protect the family and the country.

Besides, the possibility of this is also very low.

The two countries did not kill their envoys when they fought. At the beginning when Jieli stationed troops in Weishui, Zhishisili, Ashina Simo and others went to Chang'an as envoys, the emperor did not kill them.

"Gao Rong,"

"Subordinates are here."

"Now is a good time for a man to make contributions. You have a lot of ability, and it was wasted by staying with the governor. You should rush to Guangning Wucheng now and perform well."

"Thank you Dudu!" Gao Rong was also full of excitement, his blood welling up.

this night.

The city of Youzhou became restless, and the news of the Turkic invasion spread to every corner of the streets and alleys.

dawn.

As soon as the gate of the city was opened, many people started to commotion. Some people rushed to Beishi to buy food to stockpile for preparations, and some hurriedly left Youzhou with their children to seek refuge in the countryside.

At noon, as the beacon fire lit on the beacon tower in the distance caught the eyes of the people of Youzhou, the mood of the whole Youzhou city became more and more chaotic.

In the afternoon,

Wu Huaiyu led the Yanei Army and Jinglue Army to leave Youzhou City.

Sima Wu Junya of Youzhou, who was in charge of staying behind, also immediately ordered martial law throughout the city, closed the city gates and square gates, strengthened the guard and patrol in the city, and even began to strictly investigate the Turks, Xi Qidan, Sogdian Hu and other followers in the city.

The situation is getting tense.

smoke rises,
War is approaching!

The breath of death is enveloped.

Zicheng and Yamen.

Lu 35 and Gao Shier couldn't wait for the bridegroom last night in the Qinglu bridal chamber, and even today Wu Huaiyu just went to the backyard to say hello to them and left.

Looking at the festive ornaments that were decorated yesterday, both of them couldn't accept it.

"Those damned Turks!"

Lady Lu 35 couldn't help cursing.

Gao Twelve got up directly,
"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to change clothes. If these Turkic people dare to ruin the most important wedding day in our lives, I will fight them hard,"

"Prepare the horse, prepare the bow and arrow for me, I'm going to the Great Wall!"

"I'll go as well."

(End of this chapter)