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Chapter 395 He who knows himself knows (first change)
After the capture of Zhending and Jingxing counties, the remaining three counties of Ziyang, Fangshan, and Jiumen in Hengshan County are not enough to worry about. As soon as Li Chongjiu's letter arrived, the county magistrates of the three counties all brought their county household registration albums to Zhending County. Li Chongjiu surrendered.Since then, the eight counties of Hengshan County and Hejun County have been controlled by Li Chongjiu.

Li Chongjiu sat in Zhending County's former governor's mansion, looking at the household registrations and dangerous mountains and rivers presented from various counties in the lobby.Li Chongjiu learned that Hengshan County has a population of [-] households. Although it is less than half of its peak, it is still under Li Chongjiu's command, second only to Taiyuan County and Zhuo County.

Yesterday, when Li Chongjiu had just captured Hengshan County, Wei Zheng, the governor of Zhuojun County, personally wrote to Li Chongjiu.

This letter is an urgent report from Youzhou. It turns out that Liu Heita led the Xia army to attack Gu'an County after two days of attacking the city. Now Chen Bing is in Liangxiang County. The township soldiers fought small-scale battles with Xia's army many times, but they were unable to win.

Liu Heikai not only approached Liangxiang County, but Xia Jun's forward Qingqi was also found in the city of Youzhou. Wei Zheng said in his heart that the nobles and people in the city were in panic. Rumors spread in the city that Dou Jiande had led [-] Xia troops to set out from Leshou , to attack Youzhou, so Wei Zheng now implores Li Chongjiu to calm down the matter of Hengshan County, and immediately take command of Youzhou.

After Li Chongjiu read the letter, his heart was as it should be. Xue Wanche led [-] soldiers from Youzhou only seven days ago, and Dou Jiande's general Liu Heitai, like a wolf smelling blood, rushed forward.

Regarding Liu Heikai, Li Chongjiu did not dare to take it lightly. In the history of the opponent, after Dou Jiande was put down, he made a comeback and conquered Hebei twice.At that time, the famous Li Tang generals who belonged to him, such as Xu Shiji, Li Daoxuan, Xue Wanjun, Xue Wanche, and Luo Shixin, were either defeated or died in his hands.

Now that the opponent is attacking Youzhou, if Li Chongjiu does not return to the army, if Ji County is captured by him, then all the prestige that Li Chongjiu has managed to accumulate in Youzhou will be lost.

There is no time to delay the return to Youzhou, not to mention Dou Jiande, Liu Wuzhou on the border of Yanmen, and Song Jingang are definitely not the masters of peace. At that time, Li Chongjiu will not only fall to Zhuo County, but also Yanmen will fall into several counties, and he will not even be able to keep Hengshan County just after he captured it.

But even though Li Chongjiu is eager to return to Youzhou now, he has to consider who will guard this important place after Hengshan County is pacified.

Hengshan County is connected to Youzhou in Taiyuan, which is a key channel to enter and exit the two places, and Jingxing County is a natural danger, its strategic position is extremely important, and non-generals cannot guard it.

Li Chongjiuyi belonged to Xu Shiji, and Guo Xiaoke and Guo Xiaoke stayed behind to guard it. It should not be a problem for the 1 elite Wagang troops to pay for the land of Hengshan County.In case something happens, with Xu Shiji's talent, Li Chongjiu can feel relieved to entrust him with a heavy responsibility.

However, Ji Chuan had a private discussion with Li Chongjiu, saying that Xu Shiji and Guo Xiaoke were newly attached, their minds are unpredictable, and they should not be entrusted with the important task of guarding the local area.

It cannot be ruled out that when Ji Chuan said these words in front of Li Chongjiu, he meant to slander the two of them and treat the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, but as the leader of the Youzhou Army, Li Chongjiu respected the opinions of every subordinate. It must be taken into account, regardless of the position, Himekawa's words are really justified.

Just as Li Chongjiu was thinking about it, the soldiers outside the gate reported: "Report to Duke Shanggu, His Royal Highness King Qi is asking to see you outside the gate."

Qi Wang Yang Hao, when he mentioned this person, Li Chongjiu couldn't help showing a trace of displeasure on his face.

Returning from Liyang to Youzhou, the army has been traveling fast and slowly for half a month. Yang Hao's performance is obvious to all. He has privately contacted his generals and the generals of the Wagang Army many times, using small means to win people's hearts.

But Yang Hao is like this, it has to be said that he used the wrong means, and the whole Wagang Army didn't like Sui, let alone the son of the faint king.King Qi's reputation as a dandy when he was in the Eastern Capital was known to everyone after a while, so he began to perfunctory the King Qi's wooing. If it wasn't because of his status as Li Chongjiu's distinguished guest, someone would have kicked him out of the tent a long time ago. outside.

People have ambitions, and Li Chongjiu doesn't mind, but King Qi's ambitions don't match up with his strength, which is worrying.

As for Yang Ehuang, he is different from his elder brother. For the past ten days, he has come to the military tent every day to greet Li Chongjiu without avoiding suspicion. Although he said a few simple words, his concern came out spontaneously.

Li Chongjiu was somewhat suspicious of the completely different reactions of the brother and sister.In two lifetimes, Li Chongjiu couldn't see the tenderness that flashed in Yang Ehuang's eyes.

But Li Chongjiu still didn't know why the other party would take a fancy to him, could it be because of his brother's intention, thinking of this, Li Chongjiu couldn't help hesitating.

However, when he heard that Qi Wang Yang Hao was coming to see him, Li Chongjiu still showed his courtesy and went out to greet him personally.

Seeing Li Chongjiu, Yang Hao smiled and said, "Mr. Shanggu is being polite, come on, don't talk outside the door, talk inside."

Yang Hao wanted to try his best to show that he wanted to win over Li Chongjiu, but by saying this, Li Chongjiu was very speechless. He was still not polite at all, and he really regarded himself as the master.
When he arrived in the hall, Yang Hao unceremoniously sat down on Li Chongjiu's main seat. Li Chongjiu sat on a wooden stool beside him and asked, "I don't know if His Highness Qi Wang is coming down, what's your instruction?"

Qi Wang Yang Hao waved his hand, denied with a smile and said: "It's nothing serious, I just come to sit and sit."

Li Chongjiu couldn't help but sighed silently, and said: "His Royal Highness, you are busy with affairs, how can you not go to the Three Treasures Hall for everything, but please speak frankly."

Seeing this, Qi Wang Yang Hao pointed at Li Chongjiu and smiled: "I know you are a straightforward person. The lonely king just said that you have [-] soldiers and horses under your command, and according to Youzhou, a land of dragons and tigers. He Liangtu?"

Well, it is another big proposition involving the world. After Li Chongjiu traveled to the end of the Sui Dynasty, someone finally asked this question. After talking about it, he was tired of talking.

Without hesitation, Li Chongjiu replied sternly: "When the emperor was still alive, he was framed by the treacherous minister Li Yuan for self-protection, but today the world is chaotic and the people are suffering. Li only wants to make a contribution to the society and the people."

Qi Wang Yang Hao heard Li Chongjiu say a lot, but he didn't seem to say anything, so he just continued to say according to what he had thought before: "Shanggu Gong is really a man with the world in mind. What happened at the beginning was the result of the emperor's mistake. Hearing what the villain said, Duke Shanggu did not oppose the imperial court even though he gathered a party, so he did not exterminate himself from the world. I heard that Duke Shanggu recently mourned for the emperor, which is enough to show that Duke Shanggu is still a loyal man of the Sui Dynasty. "

Li Chongjiu said: "If it hadn't been for the support and support of the emperor, Chongjiu would not be where he is today. Although he was framed by Li Yuan and deposed as a citizen, thunder, rain and dew are the kindness of the emperor. How dare he have the slightest intention of resenting the emperor."

Yang Hao couldn't help clapping his hands and laughing when he heard the words, he said: "I knew Chongjiu, you are a person who values ​​affection. When I was in Luoyang Qiwangfu, Gu knew it, so I use you by my side, as a guide, and as a trustworthy person. .”
Li Chongjiu heard what Yang Hao said, and suddenly remembered the old things in Dongdu. The other party wanted to use him at that time, but he had no good intentions.

However, Li Chongjiu said: "Back then I committed a murder case in Shangdang and fled all the way to Dongdu. If King Qi hadn't taken me in, I'm afraid my father and son would have been arrested by the government. His Royal Highness, the world is cold and cold, and the kindness will not last long. We It’s really not easy to meet here.”

Li Chongjiu's words secretly awakened Yang Hao, but Yang Hao did not understand Li Chongjiu's meaning. Instead, he saw that Li Chongjiu was willing to call himself the old mansion of Qi Wang, and he couldn't help being overjoyed.

Yang Hao said: "What Lord Shanggu said is true. Since Yu Wenhua and his treason, the world has lost its position. Li Yuan was just a household dog of my Yang family. Yu Wenhua and the regicide seized power. Dare to call yourself an emperor, it is really mad. The lonely king is the son of the former emperor, and he shoulders the responsibility of revitalizing the Great Sui Dynasty, and Lord Shanggu is my loyal minister of the Great Sui Dynasty, and I am close to me. Why don't we work together to emulate Emperor Wu How about the story, Zhongxing Dasui?"

Li Chongjiu was expressionless, and asked: "His Royal Highness, please forgive my ignorance, how can we rejuvenate the Sui Dynasty?"

Yang Hao was slightly displeased, but he still said: "Shanggu is such a smart person, how can he not know that you have elite soldiers and strong generals, sitting in the land of Youzhou, and I am a nobleman of the Tian family, under the late emperor, The lonely king is the most respected, if you can welcome me as the emperor, you will have the righteousness, Li Yuan, Yu Wenhuaji, how can Dou Jiande be compared with the lonely king, but sweeping Hebei and sweeping the world is no problem, and when you fall It is Jiang Shang, the lonely king."
Seeing that Li Chongjiu didn't answer, Yang Hao couldn't help taking a step forward, and said: "Shanggu Gong, it's not for this reason to welcome the lonely king from Liyang. Even if you are a princess, you can marry him, but you must treat him as the royal family. Be kind always."

Yang Hao simply threw out his biggest bargaining chips and said: "If you can revive the lonely king in the Sui Dynasty, what request do you have, you can ask for it."

Li Chongjiu said: "His Royal Highness King Qi, I am thinking a lot and cannot answer."

Yang Hao asked urgently, "What else is Shanggu thinking?"

Li Chongjiu glanced at Yang Hao, and said, "I think about Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Wei Yuan from afar; I think about Wang You and Qin Wanghao in recent years."

Yang Hao didn't understand what Li Chongjiu meant when he heard the words, so he thought about it carefully, then his expression changed, and he sat down on the stool.

Seeing Yang Hao's face was pale, Li Chongjiu stood up and bowed to Yang Hao, saying: "His Royal Highness Qi, I can't be Jiang Shang, let alone Han Xin; a man should look up to you and be ashamed of himself, Li Yuan, Yu Wenhua and others like this What the donkey did, I am even more shameless. Taking King Qi and Princess Changle to Youzhou is to repay the kindness of taking them in."

After a pause, Li Chongjiu said: "Please forgive me for the offensive words."
Seeing Yang Hao's frustrated expression, Li Chongjiu couldn't help feeling a little pity.Did King Qi say he was stupid?He is a bit smart, powerful in analysis, and speaks clearly and logically, but he is smart, but he is very confused about many things. The most important thing is that he has no self-knowledge.

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