Daning 239, June.

The weather was already very hot. Li Jizhong and a few others hid in the reeds by the river but did not dare to move, even though their bodies were itching unbearably.

A few hundred feet away, the Menghu cavalry escort and baggage train were marching with great momentum. There was an endless stream of scouts along the way, and if they were discovered, they would die without a burial place.

Li Jizhong was very anxious.

Because the matter was of great importance, this time he personally led people to explore the area of ​​Ru County and Huangdao Town, in order to roughly find out the enemy's troop deployment around Huangdao Town.

The biggest difference from previous expectations is that in Runan Town on the south bank of the Rushui River, the Hu people added more than 5,000 elite cavalry.

The location of Runan Town is very special. It has a large army stationed in Ruzhou Prefecture and Ru County. It can threaten Longxing Lu Mountain to the east and south. It can quickly reinforce Huangdao Town and Jiaxian County by crossing the Ru River to the north. Huangdao Town has a large battalion of troops.

There was also an increase, with more than 8,000 Hu cavalry and 5,000 Han soldiers. Apparently, they had already taken precautions against the Qisheng Army.

In Song County on the western front of Ruzhou, General Tie Qinglin, general of Huaihua under Wu Sheng's army, was listening to Tie Qingfeng's arrangements for military affairs.

"Meng Hu has gathered hundreds of thousands of troops in Ruyang, Ru County, and will soon launch an attack on Song County. You must remember that you must not leave the city, just hold on. You have more than 30,000 people in Song County, and all food and equipment are provided.

You are ready. Meng Hu is not good at attacking the city. It should be no problem to defend it for three months to half a year. I have gathered more than 50,000 troops in Nanzhao County and 10,000 elite cavalry, which can support you at any time. We are each other's horns.

, confronting the barbarians in this area. The barbarians will not last long. As long as the situation changes in the direction we planned, it is not impossible to achieve a great victory."

"Brother, Liu Yingxu of the Wudang Army has a close relationship with the Li family. He may have second thoughts, so he must be used with caution. Lin Jianyue of the Qisheng Army is said to be the uncle of the Li family, so I'm afraid that's not reliable either!"

"I naturally know that the Li family and Liu Yingxu are on opposite sides. I understand that he cannot cause too much trouble, and he can still be used to get help from the Li family. Lin Jianyue is different from Liu Yingxu. You have also seen him. Although he is young, he has a weak belly.

He is strategic and generous. Judging from his behavior after coming to Ruzhou, he is not a treacherous and untrustworthy person, otherwise why do you think I should support him."

Tie Qingfeng is a little lonely.

He had worked hard for decades, going through life and death, and finally built the foundation he had today. He worked hard every day, walking on thin ice, and tried every means, but he was still getting worse. He really didn't understand why a family like the Li family looked down on him.

He knew that even if he won this time, the place on Jingnan Road would not eventually belong to him in the future.

Suddenly, he thought that if Lin Jianyue could really capture Huangdao Town and cut off the Mongolian and Hu supplies, he would become famous and prosperous. With the support of the Li family and the further expansion of his power, would it be possible...?

Tie Qingfeng shook his head and decided not to think about it anymore. The war in front of him was the top priority, but he had to have a good talk with Han Yuheng when he returned to Nanyang.

Lin Jian'an stood on the mountain, looking at the majestic and steep Dasan in front of him. He was so concerned that he had finally reached this step. Once he crossed over, the sea and sky would be brighter, and his dominance could be expected.

He turned to Zhu Jianheng and asked: "Ah Heng, are there any problems with the internal intelligence at Dashan Pass? This is the key to us quickly conquering Dashan Pass at the minimum cost."

"Brother, don't worry, everything has been arranged. The Han general is doing well among the Hu people and has some power. But we have better means. We have all the handles on his family, and he has been under the supervision of the new Marshal Aricha for a long time.

When it comes to bullying, we naturally have to choose our side. Hmm, how will big brother reward me after this success?"

Lin Jian'an felt a little uncomfortable listening to Zhu Jianheng's voice, which had become somewhat feminine recently, but he didn't say anything.

"After this time, I will send you more manpower to attack Shangzhou. Although most of them are in the hands of the Hu people, Marshal Liu in the south has contacts with our Han Dynasty and has a good relationship with me. He has said that he will join as long as I take Guanzhong.

Under my command, I will write a letter for you to take with you and unite with him to establish power in Shangzhou as soon as possible, so that you can also help your younger brother in Ruzhou."

Zhu Jianheng secretly felt anger rising in his heart, "Everything is done for my little brother. I am also your brother. Why are you treating him so differently? Are you not giving him enough gifts? He is now General Huaiyuan, the military envoy of Ruzhou.

, what about me?”

Lin Jian'an didn't know that Zhu Jianheng had actually had other thoughts for a long time. The reason was that Zhu Jianheng had a hidden illness. Ever since he was accidentally injured by Mu Qingqing that day, he never got up again. In fact, since he was forced to kill Duan Xiaoyu, Zhu Jianheng's character has become a little distorted.

, and after such an incident, he himself didn’t even know what kind of person he had become.

When Zhu Jianheng was secretly operating in Shangzhou, he had contact with the Zhang family of Shangzhou who had surrendered to the Menghu. Zhu Jianheng once made inquiries and found out that the Zhang family seemed to have a solution for his hidden illness. But why should others help him? Zhu Jianheng had already decided to use the Han Dynasty first.

Use the resources of the government to establish your own power, and then negotiate with the Zhang family and even Menghu. As long as you become the master of Shangzhou, everything will be easy.

Thinking of Mu Qingqing's beautiful and charming body, Zhu Jianheng both hated and loved her. He had already thought of thousands of ways to torture and humiliate her, but he had to heal himself first, otherwise he would feel too inferior.

Although Deng Changxun is the nominal master of the Han Dynasty, he has been idle for a long time.

He had long known that his health was failing, otherwise how could he hand over power so easily? Only by handing it over in advance would Lin Jian'an be grateful. Otherwise, when he takes over, the future of the Deng family will be difficult to predict.

Looking at Deng Jisi playing happily in front of him, and then at Deng Chan sitting next to him, Deng Changxun sighed.

Seeing that her father was worried, Deng Chan asked, "Dad, are you feeling uncomfortable there? I'll ask someone to come and take a look."

"I'm fine. Chan'er, I'm just a little worried about you."

"Why did dad say that?"

Deng Changxun stood up and walked around the room, looking a little anxious.

"Chan'er, do you know where Lin Jianyue is now? What is he doing?"

"What do I care about him? It's none of my business where love is."

Deng Changxun shook his head: "I know everything about such a big thing. I don't even know that you are Jian'an's wife. Do you know what this means?"

Deng Chan's face changed slightly.

"Now Jian'an has basically occupied Longyou, and the foundation has been established. He has planned for so long and is so fully prepared. It is not a problem to occupy Dashanguan and cut off Menghu. It is just around the corner to capture Qinfeng Road and even Hehuang. The next step can even capture Guanzhong. He is indeed better than me.

Ability and courage. Do you know what this means? This is the career of a king."

"Do you think no one knows what you're doing? That's too much to underestimate Lin Jian'an's internal defense. Chan'er, the hidden dangers of this matter are too great. If I knew in advance, I would never allow you to do this. It's just a matter of doing it.

That’s all, I haven’t succeeded yet, so I really don’t know what to say to you.”

Deng Chan's face was pale and ugly, and she just said: "Isn't it possible that the Jian'an Association will do something to me because of that unrelated person?"

"Of course I won't, but I must have a grudge in my heart. In the future, when Jian'an becomes king and emperor, it won't be a small problem. Also, especially people who came down from Qingfeng Mountain in the past will have other ideas. Han Yuheng and Hao Tianfeng in Tieling Pass are examples.

Is there anyone else? Are you okay with it?"

"I have made a mistake. Now Lin Jianyue has tens of thousands of troops. General Huaiyuan, the envoy of Ruzhou, is also supported by the Li family. If he has the support of the Central Plains family, it means that Jian'an will not be able to get it. Do you think that is still a small matter?
Chapter completed!