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Chapter 96

North of Fenyang Palace.

On the top of the mountain, a wolf with a big banner is opening its teeth and claws in the wind.

The Turkic Khan began to station his horses on the top of the mountain.

Shibi had a purple face all his life, with a short beard like a halberd, matched with the broad face and straight nose of the Turkic people, his appearance stood out, and he had the aura of a generation of overlords sitting on horseback.

At this time, his eyes were focused on the Fenyang Palace on the top of the mountain, shining brightly.

And the dozen or so generals surrounded by the stars and the moon are the special service among the Turks. Most of them are from the Ashina clan, and they are all figures who have experienced countless storms and waves on the grassland. .

Shibi held a whip in his hand, pointed at Fenyang Palace, and said: "This Yanmen County was originally the land of the Hu Han Outuo. Today, the Han people not only cultivate here, but the emperor also came here. This is very important to us Turks. It is provocative to treat people as nothing.Zhao Deyan, are you right? "

After the end of the speech, a thin man took a step forward on horseback and said, "Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty was arrogant, and he did not mention the failure of the three expeditions to Korea. Self-restraint."

Hearing what the other party said, Shibi laughed and said with a smile: "Well said, well said."

The other party received Shibi's praise, and further said: "Khan, and Yang Guang is in a dangerous place. As long as we can capture him, we can use this person to blackmail Da Sui in the future. At that time, it will not take a single soldier to go and collect it." , The Great Sui will continue to flow, offering gold, silver, women, silk, and silk with both hands."

"Ah."

When Zhao Deyan said so, all the Turkic generals nodded their heads one after another.

"No," Shibi scolded, "How can the descendants of my wolf covet these yellow and white things? Yang Guang's life or death is irrelevant, but as long as this person leaves, the Southern Dynasty will have no leader among the four dragons, and we can rule the Central Plains." , and turn the whole world into my Turkic pasture."

Everyone was shocked when they heard the words. After the Turks defeated Rouran, a descendant of Xianbei, they dominated the grasslands. However, the Turks were provoked by the grandson Sheng of the Southern Dynasty with the strategy of separating the strong from the weak, and the internal division led to the defeat of Lingzhou.

Now, ten years later, the Turkic Khan started to make a comeback, and his ambition is not small.

Having said that, Shibi said loudly.

"Qili Fushe, you lead [-] wolf riders to cut off the Fen River!"

"Yes, Khan!"

"Mo He Dushi, you lead [-] rangers and set up an army in the southwest to prevent the Sui Emperor from escaping!"

"Yes, Khan!"

Shibi went on to say: "Except for the Fuli Army, the rest of the ministries will control the strings and attack from all directions. Within a hundred miles, they will kill everyone they see!"

"Yes, Khan!"

The generals agreed with a bang.

Jinyang City, in the Li Mansion.

Li Chongjiu lay high on the bed, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Soon after, footsteps sounded.

Li Chongjiu opened his eyes, only to see Li Yuan, Li Shimin, Li Zhiwan, and a young man coming together.

When Li Yuan saw Li Chongjiu, he said, "Nephew, how have you slept in the mansion these few days?"

Li Chongjiu smiled and said: "The mansion of the Duke of Tang has a luxurious mansion and a beautiful maidservant. I am so happy that I don't want to miss Shu."

When Li Chongjiu said this, Li Yuan couldn't help but smile, Li Shimin, Li Zhiwan, and a strange man all showed amused expressions.

Li Chongjiu stood up immediately, and said: "Mr. Tang came to see me today, so the truth must have come to light."

Li Yuan showed a solemn look on his face, and said: "Nephew, last night several prefectures and counties reported on Fenshui, and found that the emperor had written a wooden edict, which stated in the edict that 20 Turkic cavalry invaded Fenyang. The palace is heavily surrounded, and all the counties are ordered to send troops to serve the king immediately, and go to Fenyang Palace to rescue him."

Li Shimin said aside: "Because my elder brother reminded me, my lord father has notified several prefectures and counties, as well as the general of Zuo Tunwei, so I made preparations early and won a few days of preparation time. It's just waiting for death."

Li Chongjiu nodded after hearing this, and said: "That's very good, you said that in Taiyuan City, all the county soldiers and frontier troops are ready to fight?"

"That's right, not only the county soldiers and frontier troops, but the sheriff of Taiyuan County has ordered the recruitment of soldiers, so that all men between the ages of 20 and 60 in the county are required to serve. In addition, Shangdang County, Mayi County, and Loufan County are the closest to Fenyang Palace. County, also men aged 20 to 60, must go to battle."

"In a hurry, the soldiers and horses of the other counties are far away, and I'm afraid it will be too late, so only our soldiers from the four counties will fight the Turks first!"

Li Chongjiu looked at the young man who spoke, and the other party showed a bit of sharpness.

Li Shimin said: "This is Chai Sichang. He heard that the emperor is in trouble, so he led three hundred tunes to help."

Li Chongjiu saw that the other party could speak here, it must be Chai Shao, thinking of this, he glanced at Li Zhiwan, this person seemed to be his historical husband-in-law.Could it be that they have made a couplet alliance now?Li Chongjiu felt a little unhappy in his heart.

"At present, 20 Turkic cavalry are invading the country. Heroes from all over the world are needed to fight for the country. My nephew is good at bow and horse. If you make great contributions, can I recommend you to rise to the top in the future?" Li Yuan said.

Li Chongjiu cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Mr. Tang, for your attention. I'm idle here, and I don't want to contribute to the court, and I don't care about my official career."

Listening to Li Chongjiu's words, Li Shimin and Li Zhiwan all showed disappointment.But Chai Shao's face changed here, he snorted lightly, and scolded: "Run away, coward!"

"Sichang should not be rude," Li Yuan reprimanded, then turned to Li Chongjiu and said, "Everyone has his own aspirations, and it is inconvenient to strengthen each other. Since your Excellency has no intention of official career, I, Li Yuan, will give you a generous gift to thank you for your warning."

Li Chongjiu stopped his hand and said: "Mr. Tang, I have no intention of official career, but I also know that the 20 Turkic cavalry will come, and the people in the two counties of Yanmen and Taiyuan will inevitably die."

"There are no eggs under the nest. I am willing to serve in front of the battle. It is not for the corrupt court, for the faint king, but for the safety of hundreds of thousands of people in Yanmen and Taiyuan County. Do my part."

Hearing Li Chongjiu directly denounce Yang Guang as a foolish king, everyone knew that this person definitely had no intention of fame, otherwise it would be impossible to say such a thing.

Seeing this, Li Yuan cupped his fists at Li Chongjiu, and said sincerely, "Thank you, nephew!"

After saying that, Li Yuan strode away. When Li Shimin saw him, he also clasped his fist at Li Chongjiu, and followed Li Yuan.

Li Zhiwan looked deeply at Li Chongjiu, nodded, and left with Chai Shao.

After Li Chongjiu left Tang Guogong's mansion, he saw a pair of cars rumbling along the road, horses Xiaoxiao, and pedestrians with bows and arrows at their waists.

The whole city of Jinyang was mobilized, and all men over the age of 20 went to the barracks, obeyed the call, and prepared to meet 20 Turkic cavalry.

Everywhere is the scene of grandparents and wives seeing each other off, holding clothes and blocking the road and crying, so even though they are going to the army, the men are full of courage and determination.

As a child of the border county, it has long been commonplace for generations to go to the army from their ancestors.

Once the Sui army was defeated, the Turkic cavalry could go south, not only Yang Guang, but also the people of Hejun could not escape their lives.

At this moment, everyone is interpreting the truth that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country.

After Li Chongjiu rode his horse back to the Li Family Escort Bureau, he, together with Li Hu, Su Su, and Sun Erniang, ordered five hundred bodyguards to go to the barracks where Li Yuan was.

Since everyone is being recruited by the government, on the other hand, Li Chongjiu might as well serve under Li Yuan's command, because he is valued by Li Yuan, and he can better control the fate of his escort.

Li Yuan gathered more troops in the barracks, and decided to let Li Shimin, Li Zhiwan, Chai Shao, and Li Chongjiu lead 1000 or [-] cavalry to leave the city at night and march towards Fenyang Palace first.

(End of this chapter)