Zhu Danyang looked at Qin Xiao with admiration in his eyes and said with a smile: "It's rare for you to see this thoroughly."

"Sir, Huang Kui is defeated this time. What do you think the attitude of Kyoto will be next?" Qin Xiao thought for a moment before asking: "Will Tantai Xuanye become angry in shame, which will be even more detrimental to Youzhou?

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Zhu Danyang said: "At least he won't show his cards directly yet. If he really thought that he could win Youzhou with just one edict, he wouldn't have spent so much thought on Huang Kui." Fu Xu sneered: "I want to

Controlling Youzhou is not as simple as replacing a few officials."

Qin Xiao naturally understood what Zhu Danyang meant.

In fact, both Zhu Danyang and Huang Kui have the power and control they have today in Youzhou, of course, not just because of the official hat on their head, but the result of years of hard work in Youzhou.

Although the troops and horses in Youzhou are in their hands, the most important thing is that they will try their best to ensure the interests of the local wealthy families. After years of testing and cooperation with each other, they will eventually reach a tacit understanding that is beneficial to both parties and become a relatively stable

community of interests.

Once local wealthy families have a tacit understanding with the local government, they will try their best to assist the officials in implementing administrative orders.

For local wealthy families and officials, maintaining local stability is the top priority. Only when the situation is stable can local wealthy families benefit more, and officials can have good political achievements and contribute to their career.

Lay the foundation.

The aristocratic families in Youzhou have accepted Zhu Danyang's existence and have formed a good tacit relationship with Zhu Danyang. Such a relationship cannot be completed overnight. It not only requires the accumulation of time, but also requires the cooperation of both parties on specific matters.

Grind it out.

Although the transfer of local officials was very frequent in the eighteen states of the Tang Dynasty, when it came to important states and counties, the court was very cautious. Not only in the hinterland of the Central Plains, the transfer of officials to the edges of the empire was often carefully considered.

Officials in the DPRK and China also knew that although the financial benefits would be great when serving as officials in the hinterland of the Central Plains, transfers were also frequent. Being able to stay in one place for three to five years was considered a long term. On the other hand, looking at the fringes of the empire,

Although the state and county officials in this area are far less prosperous than those in the Central Plains, their terms of office in these places are often very long. Three to five years is only a short period. It is extremely common for some officials to stay in office for ten or eight years.

All this was done by the imperial court to maintain stability in the surrounding area.

Zhu Danyang has been in Youzhou for many years and has managed the business well. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and he can continue to supply the needs of Huaishuo Town in the north. The officials and the people are in awe of Zhu Danyang. Such a person can naturally protect the important town of Youzhou.

Stability, if the court dispatches other officials to replace it, Youzhou is likely to fall into turmoil, which will be harmful to the situation in Youzhou and even the world.

Because of this, Kyoto did not act rashly, but wanted to replace Zhu Danyang with Huang Kui. This was naturally a matter of careful consideration.

Although Huang Kui's talent and prestige cannot be compared with Zhu Danyang, he is second only to Zhu Danyang in Youzhou. Not only does he have military power in his hands, but he is also close to the local aristocratic families. He wants to capture Zhu Danyang as well as

To ensure that there will be no big storms in Youzhou, the most suitable candidate is of course Huang Kui.

Qin Xiao naturally knows the secrets here.

For example, although Long Rui's army had already entered Guangning Prefecture in western Liaoning, it could not be said to have controlled western Liaoning. After that, he sent people from Yingcaotang to various counties as officials, and promised the interests of the Liaoxi family to a certain extent.

If it continues to operate, it will take a long time to completely integrate Long Ruijun and Liaoxi. Once the two sides have formed a community of interests, it will not be easy for external forces to easily break the pattern.

This is precisely the reason why the Liaodong Army is extremely corrupt but still difficult to deal with.

"You don't have to worry about Youzhou." Seeing Qin Xiao's solemn look, Zhu Danyang comforted him with a smile: "You think Tantai Xuanye will not be reconciled to Huang Kui's defeat this time, and will do worse things to Youzhou next.

He stroked his beard and said with a smile: "In fact, in my opinion, the next situation may be exactly the opposite."

Qin Xiao said "Oh" and Zhu Danyang said: "Tantai Xuanye is eager to capture Youzhou. Firstly, he wants to control the gateway to and from the Northeast. Secondly, as you said before, he wants to eliminate Taishi Cun."

Xu, take control of the border troops as soon as possible. The troops and horses of the capital are already in his hands. If he uses various means to control the four northern towns, then almost no one in the entire Tang Dynasty can resist him. If Huang Kui succeeds this time, his plan will

It is very likely that it will be implemented smoothly, and its purpose is very likely to be achieved. But since it failed here, guess what he is most worried about now?"

Qin Xiao thought for a moment and asked tentatively: "But Huaishuo Town?"

"how to say?"

"If Youzhou cuts off the supply of Huaishuo Town, or even joins forces with Rouxuan Town to attack Huaishuo, it will be a fatal blow to Tantai Xuanye." Qin Xiao's eyes flashed: "Tantai Xuanye relies on the most powerful person.

The important forces are the two towns of Wuchuan and Huaishuo. If Huaishuo Town is gone, it will be equivalent to cutting off one of Tantai Xuanye's arms."

Zhu Danyang smiled happily and said: "That's right. To put it harshly, Huaishuo has become Tantai Xuanye's testicles, and is held in my hand. The life and death of Huaishuo's 20,000 frontier troops have actually been

It's under my control."

Although what he said was vulgar, this old man was originally from the army and was informal, and the metaphor was actually very vivid.

Qin Xiao also smiled and said: "In this way, Tantai Xuanye is extremely afraid of the boss."

"North Zhenbei General Taishi Cunxu must also be well aware of the changes in Kyoto." Zhu Danyang said: "He is probably already on the alert, guarding against the rebellions of Wuchuan and Huaishuo. If he knows about the changes in Youzhou,

I believe he will send someone to contact you soon."

Qin Xiaodao: "Sir, do you think he will convince Youzhou to join forces with him?"

"It's very possible." Zhu Danyang said seriously: "The changes in Kyoto, all states in the world will not take any action on the surface, but I believe that many people are already moving around and planning secretly." His eyes became sharp, and then he shook his head and sighed.

: "After Taishi Cunxu became the general of Zhenbei, although he was nominally the general of the four northern towns, he never really controlled the four northern towns. Instead, he kept suppressing Wuchuan Town, and even Huaishuo Town suffered

Many people think this is Taishi Cunxu's narrow-mindedness, but in fact this is his cleverness. Only in this way can he secure his position as general."

Qin Xiao also understood that if the four towns in the north were all in awe of Taishi Cunxu and issued orders and prohibitions from top to bottom, the imperial court would actually be wary of the general who Zhenbei.

Heart, if this happens, Taishi Cunxu may have been replaced many years ago.

"In the past, Taishi Cunxu suppressed Wuchuan and Huaishuo in order to secure his position as general. Now the situation has changed. He knows better than anyone that if he wants to take the upper hand in the world situation in the future, he will now have to conquer the four northern towns.

We are firmly under control." Zhu Danyang said slowly: "We can't hide the fact that Huang Kui is causing trouble. Taishi Cunxu will know about it soon. After he learns about it, he will definitely send someone to contact me. The purpose is very simple.

I want to use the power of Youzhou to control Huaishuo first, so that Wuchuan will have difficulty competing with him."

Once Youzhou cuts off Huaishuo's logistics supply, and then Rouxuan Town, which is directly under Taishi Cunxu, joins forces with the Youzhou Army, it will not be difficult to capture Huaishuo Town.

Once the logistics are cut off and Huaishuo Town is short of supplies, it will immediately fall into chaos. Without food and pay, it is expected that the town army will mutiny. When that time comes, Taishi Cunxu will lead the army in the name of Zhenbei General.

Chaos is a matter of course, so taking the opportunity to control Huaishuo Town is an imaginable result.

Qin Xiao suddenly realized that the failure of Huang Kui's rebellion was of great benefit to Zhu Danyang and Youzhou. Although Tantai Xuanye did not dare to directly attack Zhu Danyang again, he would even change his attitude and try his best to win over Zhu Danyang.

This is to prevent Youzhou from joining forces with Taishi Cunxu.

It's no wonder that although Zhu Danyang is still weak physically, he is in good spirits. The old man is naturally aware of the stakes involved.

"What will the boss make at that time?" Qin Xiao asked.

Zhu Danyang shook his head and said with a smile: "There can be no choice. Youzhou has this rare opportunity, so it is natural to have both sides. You cannot easily invest in either of them. Youzhou can only get more benefits from both sides if it is as immovable as a mountain." Staring.

Qin Xiao's expression became serious and he said sternly: "Tantai Xuanye rebelled and seized power. No matter whether he supported the princess or not, he was already the number one rebel in the Tang Dynasty. And if he continues to develop in this way, his strength will only increase.

He gets stronger and stronger, and one day he will definitely usurp the country of the Tang Dynasty."

Qin Xiao nodded and said: "Such a result is not unexpected."

"Xiaozi, we are all ministers of the Tang Dynasty. With the grace of the saint, we must try our best to protect the country of the Tang Dynasty." Zhu Danyang stared at Qin Xiao and said: "The soldiers and horses under your command were named Long Ruijun by the saint. It can also be seen that

The saint has high hopes for you. Before the world is really in chaos, there is only one thing we have to do, and that is to accumulate strength and be prepared to fight against thieves in the future." He said with a kind face: "Over there in the northeast, you can just let it go.

Yes, Youzhou is your solid rear. If one day your Long Rui Army has a decisive battle with the Liaodong Army, I, Youzhou, will do our best to help you."

Qin Xiao was startled and immediately understood that Zhu Danyang had a clear view of the situation in the Northeast and knew that there was no room for two tigers in one mountain. If the world really became chaotic, the dispute between the two tigers in the Northeast would definitely have an outcome.

Now that Zhu Danyang has given Qin Xiao a promise, he is actually giving Qin Xiao confidence, so that Qin Xiao does not have to worry about anything, even if he fights the Liaodong Army in the Northeast.

Although the six counties of Youzhou cannot be said to be very strong, Youzhou has a great advantage over most state armies, and that is the possession of arsenals and granaries.

Youzhou can forge weapons and armor by itself, and also stores a large amount of food in its granaries. The weapons and military supplies are sufficient, which is the greatest confidence in the chaos of the world.
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