Late Tang

Li Quanzhong commanded [-] solitary troops and was trapped in Zhuozhou.

His official position in the Tang Dynasty at this time was the Jiedu Envoy of the Yiwu Army, and he was named King of Shanggu County.But now his territory is no more than Zhuozhou, the real Yiwu Town and Yiding two states have long been divided by Yanmen and Chengde army, and even his base Yingzhou has long been the territory of Qin army.Sitting in the isolated city, Zhuozhou was completely surrounded by the Qin army on three sides.It is claimed that there are still [-] soldiers under him, but in fact there are only [-] soldiers capable of fighting, and the remaining [-] are just newly recruited young men.

Li Quanzhong is a very watchful person. A few years ago, he was just a school lieutenant under Li Maoxun, the Uyghur general of the Lulong Army in Guizhou. Later, he seized several opportunities and betrayed Li. The site has gradually become a business.

If there was no such thing as Li Jing, the dragon crossing the river, maybe Li Quanzhong would really become the king of Hebei one day, at least, he once owned the two towns of Yiwu and Lulong.

It's a pity that Li Quanzhong, a local snake, could not defeat Li Jing, a powerful dragon in the end. Under the encirclement of Li Jing, Li Keyong and Wang Jingchong, he finally fell to the point where he is now at the end of his life.

Although Li Quanzhong saw the situation was not good, he expressed his surrender to Li Jing very decisively, and he was a man who could bend and stretch.

But Li Quanzhong's previous experience made it impossible for him to gain trust from Li Jing.Although Li Jing sent troops to rescue him for strategic purposes, in fact he didn't trust his surrender at all.

In Li Jing's eyes, Li Quanzhong is just a grasshopper, an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf.

Now, Li Jing took advantage of the power of defeating Shatuo to scare Chengde's army into retreating, hiding in Chengde Town and not daring to come out.Li Quanzhong became Li Jing's next target.

Li Jing issued an invitation to invite him to Yanjing for a banquet, but Li Quanzhong dared not refuse to go.

Li Quanzhong, who is tall and powerful, is sitting on the horse, looking at the Sanggan River.The two brothers Li Kuangwei and Li Kuangchou followed closely behind him.

On the north bank of the Sanggan River is Youzhou. After crossing the river, it is Yanjing City, the current base camp of the Qin Army.

Li Jing is now the king of Qin, with the seal of the general of the world's soldiers and horses, the fake festival axe, the minister's decree, and the superintendent of all internal and external military forces. He can be said to be the most powerful vassal in the world.However, Li Jing changed Jicheng of Youzhou to Yanjing City, the seat of Daxingtai, but it was called Jing. It can be seen from this that this young Uncle Li is not actually the loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty as he appeared on the surface.

Think about it, the number one city in Hebei was given to Li Jing by himself.

Now, Li Jing wants to give Zhuozhou to him again.

Thinking of this, a trace of helplessness emerged from the corner of Li Quanzhong's mouth.Before he put away his wry smile, a scout horse galloped up ahead and reported to him: "Jun Wang, the Guangli Bridge is guarded by the Qin army in front, and the defenders only allow the Jun Wang to lead no more than a hundred people across the bridge." Li Quanzhong once claimed King Yi, who later returned to the imperial court, was changed to King of Shanggu County.But in fact, his subordinates have always called him King Yi.Now, to go to see the king of Qin, he can only ask his subordinates to call him the king of the county.

Li Quanzhong frowned when he heard the words, and Li Jing called him to the banquet. In order to prevent Li Jing from being dissatisfied, he chose again and again, and finally only brought 3000 people.But now, Li Jing only asked him to bring 100 people there, which was too much.Could it be that Li Jing really wanted to attack him?

"Have you asked clearly? This is really the order of the King of Qin? Did you tell them that someone was invited by the King of Qin?"

The scout was a little terrified, and argued: "The Qin army guarding the pass is on the verge of breaking out. It is said that the king of Qin has issued an order first. If more than a hundred troops pass through the pass, the king of Qin must have a handwritten order. Otherwise, any attempt by more than a hundred troops to pass the pass will be regarded as a death penalty. Attacks can be fought back!"

Li Quanzhong's anger went straight to his forehead, but he suppressed his anger and said: "I was invited by the King of Qin to a banquet in Yanjing. He is the King of Qin's guest, how can I treat him?"

After the scouts left, Li Kuangwei approached his father and reminded him: "Father, Li Jing is clearly demonstrating to us. It seems that there will be no good banquet in Yanjing this time. Father must be careful." Li Quanzhong nodded, no say.

After a while, the scout came back on horseback with an arrow stuck in his back.

"Jun Wang, they have a very tough attitude. They are determined not to allow us to lead troops there, and even shot arrows to hurt their subordinates."

"Father, let's go back." Li Kuangchou said angrily.

Li Quanzhong tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart, he knew that little unbearable would make a big mess.While inviting him to the banquet, Li Jing made such a move. Obviously, this was a demonstration to him.And it will never be as simple as just demonstrating.

Maybe Li Jing wanted to stir up his anger and deliberately provoke him, trying to create an excuse to send troops to annex Yiwu Town.

Never give Li Jing such a chance!

Li Quanzhong turned his head and gave an order, "Kuangwei, Kuangchou, you two brothers will lead your troops and stay here and wait for me. I will take a team of guards to Yanjing for the banquet."

"Father, no." The Li Kuangwei brothers did not expect their father to make such a decision.Bringing only 50 people to Yanjing for a banquet, it is obvious that they are going to be slaughtered.

"Needless to say, a certain has his own decision."

In fact, Li Quanzhong could see very clearly that the current situation was very unfavorable to him.But man is a knife, and I am a fish. He doesn't have half a penny to bargain.He is now betting that Li Jing's eating will not be so ugly.

As long as Li Jing still cherishes his reputation and behaves carefully as usual, then he should bow his head to Li Jing as much as possible, and he should still be able to win a glimmer of life.

If he gave up Zhuozhou, he would be able to preserve it, and he would not hesitate.Even if Li Jing asked his father and son to hand over military power, it is not impossible to consider.He has always believed that as long as there are people, there is still a chance to make a comeback.

After letting his two sons lead the troops to stay, Li Quanzhong passed through and entered Youzhou with only ten guards.Anyway, if Li Jing really wanted to attack him, he would not even bring 3000 people with him. It would be better to bring only ten people, which would make him look taller.

But as he approached Yanjing, he felt waves of fear attacking him.In front of his son and his subordinates, he had to appear calm and composed. If he lost his balance, his subordinates would panic even more.But now that he left everyone, he realized the seriousness of the situation.

At this moment, he really broke into the dragon's pond and tiger's lair alone, and sent him to the door by himself.

Gongsun Lan entered Li Jing's study in the Palace of King Qin in Yanjing City. "Li Quanzhong ordered his two sons and [-] soldiers to stay on the south bank of Guangli Bridge, and he only led ten guards to come. Now that Li Quanzhong is here, his two sons are also on the south bank of the Sangqian River. If Sanlang intends to get rid of them , Now is a good opportunity. Take Li Quanzhong first, and then send an army to surround his second son, then the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in Zhuozhou City will be leaderless, and they can surrender with a notice."

Li Jing stared at the beauty, thought for a long time, and finally said: "This proposal is a little crazy, but it is not necessary. Li Quanzhong is a smart man, he knows what choice to make. At this time, forcefully swallowing the Yiwu Army, It's not good, it's good or bad reputation. It's better to let him leave by himself. You know, he didn't let him go for nothing. When he left, he would go to crusade against Huangchao under my order. This is also very important to us .”

"He will really be so obedient, just abandon Zhuozhou and lead his troops to leave?"

Li Jing chuckled, "Last time he was able to give up Yiding Erzhou without hesitation, how could he be reluctant to give up Zhuozhou this time?"

In the newly built Diaoyutai Hotel in Yanjing City, Li Quanzhong is entertaining Cui Yunqing, the grand master and Qin Fan Shangshu Zuo Pushe.

"The king of Qin has always heard that the king of Shanggu County is brave and resourceful, and he is a rare general. The king of the county also knows that it is a time of national calamity. Whenever there is a national calamity, he thinks of a good general. The king of Qin previously sent troops to the towns, and sent troops to the towns to fight against the thieves. Now all the towns in the world have formed the four major coalition armies of Hebei, Henan, Hedong, and Guanzhong, and dozens of feudal towns responded. Originally, the King of Qin was about to lead his troops to the south, but at this time, the Khitan Human joined forces with Shiwei and Heishui Mohe to try to invade. In the Central Plains, the King of Qin has no choice but to keep the Hu captives out."

Li Quanzhong listened carefully.He knew that Cui Yunqing came on behalf of Li Jing, and Cui Yunqing would announce his fate.

"If the King of Qin needs it, I'm willing to lead my troops to fight against the barbarians." Although he never wanted to go to the distant Haidong to fight desperately with the invincible barbarians.But if Li Jing really meant this, he absolutely couldn't refuse.

"No, no, no. The king of the county misunderstood." Cui Yunqing laughed, "Although the Khitan and other coalition forces have 20 people, the king of Qin is not afraid of him. The king of Qin has already mobilized troops to attack the barbarians, but in this way, it is For a while, he couldn't get away, and he couldn't lead his troops south to fight against the rebels in Huangchao. The king of Qin knew that the county king had always been loyal and brave. Therefore, the king of Qin had a proposal, that is, to appoint the county king as the deputy marshal of Hebei's bandit hunting camp, and join the whole world to fight against the bandits. The general vanguard envoy led the troops from the Hebei camp to the south, joined Yu Shuai from the Henan camp, and together they fought for the king to hunt down the thieves."

Li Quanzhong did not speak, bowed his head in thought.

He was thinking carefully about the real meaning behind Cui Yunqing's words. Li Jing asked him to go south to the Central Plains to hunt for thieves, and also gave him the title of Deputy Marshal of the Hebei Camp, and the Pioneer of the World's Thief Hunting. This happened suddenly.

After a long time, he asked, "How many soldiers and horses are there in the Hebei camp?"

"fifty thousand!"

"fifty thousand?"

"That's right, [-]. All the soldiers and horses under the command of the county king, a total of [-], belong to the Hebei camp." Cui Yunqing replied.

Li Quanzhong understood all of a sudden, at this moment, everything became clear.

After making such a big circle, the so-called Li Jing knew that he was brave and resourceful, and good at using soldiers.It's just an excuse, with only one purpose, which is to ask him to let him go to Zhuozhou, and then pack up and leave.However, compared to the results he guessed, Li Jing's approach still left some room.

Li Jing gave him a chance to leave, and also gave him a decent banner to leave Hebei for Henan in the name of a vanguard envoy and Deputy Commander of Hebei under the banner of beating thieves.With these two titles, and Li Jing not turning his face publicly, after he leaves, he can still find a place of his own in Henan or somewhere in the pass.After all, Li Jing has already promised that he is willing to let him leave with all the troops, even the [-] young and strong auxiliary soldiers.

Seeing that Li Quanzhong was silent, Cui Yunqing said: "This is a very good opportunity. There is usually only one opportunity. If you miss it, it will be gone. Mr. Li, should you be clear?"

Li Quanzhong raised his head, "Understood, thank you King Qin for your kindness, so I will go back and prepare, and lead my troops south to Qin King as soon as possible..."

Cui Yunqing laughed softly, "Don't worry, the king, you are an important guest at today's dinner, how can you not attend. There is no need to be so anxious about sending troops."

"Okay..." Li Quanzhong tried his best to express a relaxed expression on his face, although he was about to be forced to leave, his heart was not relaxed.

"Actually, it's not a good thing to leave Hebei now. Hebei is a place of chaos." Cui Yunqing got up, "The king of the county should take a rest first, after sunset someone will send someone to pick up the king of the county to go to the banquet. At that time, the king of Qin will also There are still many things to discuss with the county king."

Li Quanzhong also got up and saw them off, all the way to the door.

"Okay, there's no need to give it away." Cui Yunqing waved her hand, "Your Majesty, believe me, you will never regret today's decision in the future."

Standing at the entrance of the hotel, Li Quanzhong didn't return to the room until Cui Yunqing boarded the carriage and left for a long time.Facing the empty room, he suddenly threw his fist and smashed the table in front of him.

Although reason told him that he really should be grateful to Li Jing for giving him this chance to leave safely.But in fact, this still can't change the fact that he was forced to leave by Li Jing.

He was taken away by Li Jing, and now he was driven away, but before he left, Li Jing wanted him to thank him for this, oh my god, what the hell is this!

But after the anger passed, he calmed down and prepared for the dinner.He knew that he could be angry about this, but in the end, he had to accept Li Jing's arrangement.He even has to think about it now, what kind of words of praise should he use to thank Li Jing for his 'kindness' arrangement at the dinner party later! (To be continued.)