The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 109 I, Jiao Jixun, just want to talk to you
Three days later, Jiao Jixun led the Fengxiang Army to arrive.

In front of the camp gate, Xue Xiuming and Xue Xiuliang lined up to greet them.

"Meet Mr. Jiao! Meet Mr. Xu!" The two of them looked respectful and bowed.

Jiao Jixun turned over and dismounted, while Xu Xingsi was helped off by two primary school students.

"You two don't need to be polite, please get up!" Jiao Jixun made a gesture of support, his attitude was gentle, and he didn't put on any airs.

Looking at the formation of Zheqian City Yawai soldiers, they have bright clothes and armor, and the formation is quite neat. They hold their chests high and their heads high, trying to look like elite soldiers.

Jiao Jixun secretly shook his head. With just one glance, he could tell that these specially selected "elite soldiers" had never been on the battlefield.

Looking further into the camp, I saw that the military tents were set up without any order, and the soldiers were wandering around in groups, showing no discipline at all.

With such troops and horses, they can only maintain local security and rely on their numerical superiority to intimidate people.

On the real battlefield, it is good to be able to stabilize the position and not collapse.

"Ouch, I'm so tired from traveling for days!" Xu Xingsi complained, holding on to his waist.

Xue Xiuliang hurriedly came closer to help him personally, hunched over like a turtle.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xu Du! A banquet has been set up in the camp to welcome Jiao Shuai and Xu Du! At night, we will arrange a few bed-warming maids for Xu Du. They are all from the land of Jingxiang, and their skin is white. Rou, I guarantee that everyone will be satisfied!" Xue Xiuliang smiled ambiguously.

Xu Xingsi then said with satisfaction: "Xue Erlang is determined."

In terms of age, Xu Xingsi is a few years younger than Xue Xiuliang, but he still calls out to Xue Dalang and Xue Erlang, unceremoniously treating himself as an elder.

Xue Xiuliang felt unhappy, but on his face he could only sneer and agree.

Xu Xingsi was greedy for money and lustful. Every time he came, he had to be treated comfortably, and he had to pay a large sum of filial piety before leaving.

Although Xu Xingsi was just the salt envoy of the capital, behind him was Wang Jun, the salt and iron transfer envoy in Jingzhao and the military and horse supervisor of Longyouxing camp.

Not to mention the little Xue family, even Jiao Jixun did not dare to offend Wang Jun, so Xu Xing's words and deeds were occasionally outrageous, and Jiao Jixun did not argue with him.

Xue Xiuliang said flatteringly: "Do we need someone to serve in Commander Jiao's tent?"

Jiao Jixun said calmly: "The Fengxiang Army chose another place to camp. I lead the troops when traveling. I always eat and live with the soldiers. Women are not allowed in the camp."

Xue Xiuliang didn't flatter him, he smiled and didn't dare to say anything.

Xue Xiuming cupped his hands and said in admiration: "Jiao Shuai governs the army, the military regulations are really strict! This wild land is big enough, why don't the officials order someone to set aside the high and wide land in the northeast and reserve it as the camp of Fengxiang Army."

Jiao Jixun looked along and nodded: "That's fine."

Welcoming the Chinese army's tent, Jiao Jixun was invited to take the commanding position in the center, with Xu Xingsi sitting below him, and the two Xue family members became accompanying guests.

Fine wines and delicacies were served, and Xue Xiuliang and Xu Xingsi drank and ate happily. Jiao Jixun didn't drink, so he had hot tea brought to him. He tasted several dishes of each, and ate several trays of white-flour steamed buns.

Xu Xingsi's face was red from drunkenness, and he spoke loudly: "After receiving the letter from the Xue family, I immediately reported it to Supervisor Wang. Supervisor Wang said that Shi Shi Kuangwei was so brave, bypassing the Salt Supervisor and selling salt secretly. , to intercept the imperial salt tax.
When the new emperor ascended the throne, the royal governor rushed to Kaifeng to have an audience. The officials issued an order to thoroughly investigate the private salt factory set up by the Zhangyi Army!Once it is found out, severe punishment will be imposed! "

Xue Xiuming was overjoyed and asked hurriedly: "Is there a decree from the official family?"

Xu Xingsi pointed at Jiao Jixun and said with a smile: "The official decree has already been in the hands of Jiao Shuai!"

Jiao Jixun smiled slightly and said that this was indeed the case.Xue Xiuming and Xue Xiu's appearance was exciting, and there was an official order. Once it was found out that Shi Kuangwei set up a salt factory privately, collected salt and sold salt, bypassed the salt supervisor to earn salt profits, and then Jiao Jixun and Wang Jun jointly played it. Shi Kuangwei I'm afraid this Jiedushi will come to an end.

In this way, the change of ownership of Changyi Army is justified.

Shi Kuangwei left, and the only person qualified to take over as Jiedushi was Xue Xiuming.

Then he asked his uncle Li Yiyin, Jiao Jixun and Wang Jun to come up and say a few good words for him. It was almost a certainty that Xue Xiuming would become the governor of Zhangyi.

Jiao Jixun said: "Shi Jieshuai and this commander are considered old friends. I didn't expect him to violate the court's laws and regulations for a little self-interest this time. Salt is an important tax revenue for the country, and the local feudal towns privately withhold it. If the circumstances are serious, they can be regarded as accomplices in rebellion.

The official ordered me and Xu Du to investigate the matter. My opinion is that as long as Shi Jieshuai is willing to apologize to the court and resign from his post as Commander-in-Chief, I am not willing to embarrass him and am even willing to send troops to escort him back. Kaifeng elderly care. "

Xue Xiuliang became anxious and blurted out: "We are trying to seize Zhangyi's foundation, how can we still let Shi Kuangwei go? Of course we must eradicate it!"

Jiao Jixun frowned and said sternly: "Now that the Central Plains is unified, all the vassal towns are under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. You and I are all ministers of the Liu family. Where can we talk about the foundation? Three generations of the Shi family have made outstanding contributions to guarding the country's borders. Even Shi Converse is guilty and should be handed over to the court for review. How can you and I handle it without authorization?"

Xue Xiuliang knew that he had made a mistake and did not dare to say anything.

Xue Xiuming warned him with his eyes not to speak randomly again, and said with a calm smile: "Foolish brother, please don't blame me, Commander Jiao! What he means is that at the moment, there is a mutiny in the Changyi Army in Anding County, in order to protect the people and the history of history, Commander, why not ask Fengxiang Army to join forces with our troops to attack the county and suppress the rebellion."

Jiao Jixun twisted his beard and smiled. He knew what the Xue brothers meant.

He just wanted to ask Fengxiang Army to invade Anding County on the grounds of suppressing the rebellion.

During the process, Shi Jieshuai may have been killed by rebel soldiers, or his whereabouts may be unknown.

In this way, the goal of eradicating Shi Kuangwei was achieved. Zhangyi's army was leaderless. Xue Xiuming, as a marching commander, temporarily took over the power of the Jiedushi envoy, and then sent someone to report to the court.

When the imperial court formally decrees the appointment, everything will be settled.

This result is most beneficial to the Xue family.

There is no need to bear the reputation of being rebellious and self-reliant, and there is no need to worry at all.

Jiao Jixun sneered in his heart, the Xue family really had a good plan.

But in this way, Fengxiang's army will inevitably have to fight Zhangyi Ya's army, not to mention the loss of troops, the responsibility he has to bear is too great.

For the Xue family and a salt factory, Jiao Jixun thought it was not worth it.

Xue Xiuming smiled and said: "Three thousand foreign troops are led by Commander Jiao. More than 2000 soldiers and horses besieged a small Anding county town. The defenders in the city are probably less than [-] people. They will definitely succeed in one battle!"

Unmoved, Jiao Jixun shook his head and said indifferently: "This matter is inappropriate. Firstly, the commander did not bring siege equipment with him on this trip, and secondly, he was suspected of disturbing the people of Anding County. If the incident spread, those who don't know the reason, You will mistakenly think that the two towns are attacking each other. I will never use a single soldier unless absolutely necessary."

Jiao Jixun's eyes were slightly stern and he said in a deep voice: "You two are not allowed to act rashly without my command!"

Xue Xiuming and Xue Xiuliang looked at each other and said in unison: "I will obey Commander Jiao's order!"

Jiao Jixun led the army to support the Xue family, but at the same time, the Xue family also lost the dominant power and could only follow orders.

Xue Xiuming forced himself to laugh and said, "I don't know what Jiao Shuai plans to do next?"

Jiao Jixun twisted his beard and pondered for a moment, then chuckled and said: "Send people into the city and ask Marshal Shi Jie to come out of the city to negotiate!"

(End of this chapter)