When the first snow fell in winter, it took three consecutive days and there was no stop.

The snowflakes fell all over the sky, like goose feathers, which condensed the Luo River and covered the Dongdu. The weather was cold and the heavy snow was falling. Xiao Buyi ordered the suspension of military service, but ordered the Dongdu to urgently send cold-proof materials to the officers and soldiers on the front line, not slacking off, and ready to give Wagang a final blow at any time.

The sudden heavy snow disrupted everyone's plans. For a while, material shortages and supply everywhere was tight.

Xiao Buyi frowned. He suspended his military service these days, and everything was to ensure the supply ahead. The weather was getting colder, so the officers and soldiers were of course human beings. Logistics support must be in place, otherwise they could freeze to death.

Fortunately, although Dongdu is short of food, the material supply, especially winter clothes, is still abundant, which can protect the soldiers on the front line for a while. As for food, we must always use it carefully, just because we are going back to Luocang to supply nearly one million soldiers and civilians to Dongdu, so we must use it carefully. Before the Luokou Cang was recaptured, there was no time to restore people's livelihood. From all officials and people to the people, Dongdu had to live with their belts.

Xiao Buyi had already passed the order, and all officials and the people treated everyone equally, and those who waste food were responsible for it!

Li Mi has not made a large-scale counterattack recently, which has made Xiao Buyi secretly guarded. Knowing that Li Mi is not a person waiting to die. What Li Mi is planning, Xiao Buyi has been thinking about repeatedly. Of course, what he is thinking about, Li Mi must have been thinking about repeatedly.

The unexpected heavy snow not only disrupted Xiao Buyi's plan, but Li Mi's plan also seemed to have frustrated Wang Shichong's plan. Wang Shichong retreated to the vicinity of Songgao Mountain. He had always been asking for fear and fear. He suffered several defeats and felt ashamed of the trust of King Yue and Xiao Buyi, but he had not taken any practical actions and did not suffer much strength. A heavy snow made Wang Shichong take the initiative to approach Dongdu, just because if he didn't want to turn back to Jiangdu, he could only ask for help from Xiao Buyi.

It turned out that Wang Shichong sent troops from the Jianghuai River. Although he had supplies along the way, he had absolutely no preparations for cold protection. Wang Shichong never thought that the winter in Dongdu this year was so cold, and he never thought that the winter this year was very difficult. He thought that he could live leisurely in the big house in Dongdu, but he never thought that he would suffer in the snow outside Dongdu City?

But if he didn't want to turn back to Jiangdu, he would have to ask Xiao Buyi for help, because his Huainan army could no longer stand the weather and jumped to the ground.

Dongdu is now for Wang Shichong. It’s a pity to eat it!

However, Wang Shichong's most powerful thing is not his military tactics, but his face, so although he still had the idea of ​​betrayal. Although he wanted to trample on the ground and never turn over, he could still apologize for guilt and come to Dongdu in person and ask Xiao Buyi for support.

Of course, Xiao Buyi could not refuse such a request. Wang Shichong was a Sui minister after all. Xiao Buyi's actions against Wang Shichong were very concerned about the movements of the other Sui ministers. Since he became king in the East, he issued countless edicts to various parts of the Central Plains with the orders of the Sui Dynasty, from the west to Hongnong, to Langya in the east, to Bashu in the southwest, to Jiangdu County in the southeast, all within the scope of his surrender.

He is different from Dou Jiande. But he is similar to Li Yuan. Dou Jiande wants to fight out one piece of land, but Xiao Buyi and Li Yuan are now mainly using the maximum reduction. Li Yuan has the support of the old family, but Xiao Buyi calls on the orders of the Sui Dynasty. At this moment, Xiao Buyi will not treat Wang Shichong, and Wang Shichong certainly has seen this point.

The two looked apart and balanced their subtle relationship. Xiao Buyi asked Wang Shichong's elite troops in Huainan to rely on Jinyong City to descend on the camp, and Dongdu looked at each other, preparing some simple cold-proof substances for them and cold-treated Wang Shichong.

At this time, Xiao Buyi, who had actually known the news of Yang Guang's death, was not in a hurry to release the news to all officials. Yang Guang's death was a good thing for him. Because when he defeated Wagang, Yang Guang would not be able to turn around and the owner of Sui Chen was the best time for him to be the emperor! But now it gave him a very headache. Empress Xiao and Xiao Dapeng suddenly disappeared!

He was above a high position. Xiao Buyi listened to the officials' discussions, but was thinking about the whereabouts of this father. This father was really a father. No matter how he persuaded him, he refused to leave Empress Xiao. Empress Xiao refused to leave Yang Guang. This formed a subtle situation. He could not convince this father to turn to Dongdu, even Xue Buren would not do it.

But although Yang Guang's death was a good thing, it was too sudden. Xiao Buyi actually set up a spy in Yangzhou, and Yuan Lan also prepared some people. However, when the news of Yang Guang's death spread in Yangzhou, Yuan Lan's people could no longer contact Empress Xiao. Then news came from the palace, and Empress Xiao and Xiao Dapeng disappeared at the same time.

The news in the palace was that the two of them might have eloped... and this kind of news was rumored and was rumored to be vivid. Many people are like this, and they would rather believe some gossip news than use even a little bit of their heads. Yang Guang's death has been circulated in various versions, and there is even one type of Queen Xiao and Xiao Dapeng who have a passion for love, poisoned their husbands, and their mechanisms were exposed, so they fled in panic.

Xiao Buyi keenly realized that it was not. With Empress Xiao's character, how could she murder Yang Guang? Besides, Yang Guang's body was not cold, so she would never leave easily. She could only explain her departure, and she had to do it.

If someone was coerced to leave, Xiao Dapeng would have fallen into the hands of others. If one day the two suddenly appeared in front of him, might those people be ready to coerce? Xiao Buyi had a smile on his lips, but it was as cold as the snowflakes outside the hall. Xiao Buyi, four years ago, might have given up a lot. Now Xiao Buyi, thinking of this, Xiao Buyi smiled indifferently, and his smile was like the snow outside the hall. [Read the text version, please go]*

After Xue Huaien reported to the Ministry of Justice, he quietly retreated. Wei Jin, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, stepped forward and said, "Report to the King of Xiliang, I have something to do."

"Speak correctly." Xiao Buyi said in a deep voice. Xiao Buyi, who was above the high position, already had a noble and majestic spirit. He was squatting on the seat, and the ministers were ashamed.

Wei Jin said seriously: "I heard from the King of Xiliang. Now the food in the eastern capital is tight, and the bandits will not know when they can be eliminated. I suggest raising the grain price again to supplement the national treasury."

The group of ministers nodded. As Yang Guang got used to the luxury of life, they suddenly tightened their belts. Many people were inevitably not used to it. They heard that they wanted to raise the price of grain, which was all excited. They were less concerned about the lives of the people, just thinking about the current foundation of food survival. They must not waste it.

Xiao Buyi frowned slightly. Before he could speak, Ma Zhou had already stepped forward and said, "I report to the King of Xiliang, but I don't think so."

Wei Jin's face was red, "You...you..." He originally wanted to scold Ma Zhou for knowing the rules. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Ma Zhou was just a disciple of the country. He dared to reject his opinions and not annoy him. However, now Ma Zhou and others are celebrities around Xiao Buyi, Wei Jin dared not easily get angry.

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Shangshu Wei is considering the Dongdu, and what he said makes sense..." Wei Jin heard that he was happy in his heart. Xiao Buyi changed his topic, "Ma Zhou, you don't agree with Shangshu Wei's view, why did you come from?"

Although Ma Zhou is a young official, he is not afraid at all. Now he is still a little more upright and does not do things with a wine gourd. But Gu Han is still there, and Xiao Buyi admires him. He needs to be clear at any time, and he also needs these people to remind him!

"Reporting to the King of Xiliang, according to my estimate, although Dongdu has returned to Luosang to provide grain and grass, it has no way to replenish it. The price of grain has actually increased twenty-three times compared to the beginning! Now people are tired and cannot bear the burden, but the people only say to King of Xiliang to work together to overcome difficulties. They would rather endure hunger than to donate winter clothes and reduce food, but have no complaints. But in my opinion, the burden on the people has reached its limit. At this moment, we are suitable to overcome difficulties together and must not force the people to die. In my opinion, the most urgent task at the moment is not to suppress bandits, but to open up the road to the Eastern Capital and the South. After this winter, collecting food from the South should be accomplished."

"Absurd," Duan Da scolded: "How can you participate in a military event just by recording? Now there are many robberies in Wagang and threaten the security of the Dongdu. You dare to say that suppressing bandits is not an urgent task, it is really a big deal!"

Ma Zhou blushed and said, "Report to the King of Xiliang...the weak minister..."

Xiao Buyi waved his hand, and everyone dared not speak, and waited for him to show his instructions. Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "All the adults are very concerned about Dongdu. This is a good thing. What Wei Shangshu, Duan Duan and Ma Zhou said are somewhat reasonable..."

The ministers looked at each other and thought to themselves that Xiao Buyi, a peacemaker, did a good job, but he could not solve the fundamental problem.

While hesitating, the bells and chimes outside the Daxing Hall rang, and the ministers were shocked and knew that there was an urgent matter. In the distance, a clerk of the public affairs office ran towards the direction of the hall along the steps, and knelt in front of the hall panting and said, "Report to the King of Xiliang, Dou Yi, the prefect of Xiangyang, to report to him."

"Come on." Xiao Buyi's face did not change.

The memorials were presented one by one, and Xiao Buyi opened his eyes and looked at them with a gloomy face. The ministers were all worried, not knowing what was happening in Xiangyang. Xiangyang said it was not far from the east, and it was not close. Isn’t it the place where the king of Xiliang started?

Xiao Buyi read the memorial for a while and suddenly burst out with a long smile. His smile had an indescribable pleasure. The ministers breathed a sigh of relief. The inner historian Lu Chu plucked up his courage and asked, "I don't know what the King of Xiliang is happy about?"

Xiao Buyi's laughter was calm and he said in a deep voice: "There are no longer any disputes among the adults. The prefect of Xiangyang has solved the problem for us."

The ministers looked at each other, and Wei Jin asked in confusion, "Xiangyang is far away, how can we resolve the crisis in Dongdu?"

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Do you still remember that I asked Shulang's troops to leave Yique, and the governor of Meng County crossed the Yellow River to station in Niukou, forming a siege against Wagang?"

The ministers nodded, Duan Da said: "But there are not too many troops in these places, I am afraid that they will not pose a fundamental threat to Wagang."

Xiao Buyi laughed, "I attacked Wagang with great fanfare, but it was just to build a plank road to attract their troops to gather."

The ministers were stern and asked, "I wonder what other wonderful plans does the King of Xiliang have?"

Xiao Buyi said seriously: "My clever plan is to let Shu Zhanwei soldiers leave Yique, which seems to attack Fangshan, but he expelled all the bandits from Xiangcheng County."

Everyone looked at each other but still didn't understand Xiao Buyi's thoughts. Lu Chu was polite and pondered: "King of Xiliang, Xiangcheng County is just south of the eastern capital. If you want to talk about the geographical location, it cannot actually pose a substantial threat to Wagang. You are making a plank road with this trick... I don't know..." He wanted to say but stopped, and the implication was that it seemed to be irrelevant.

Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Xiangcheng County is not a major geographical road, but after passing Yang and Nanyang County, you will arrive in Xiangyang."

Ma Zhou first woke up and said excitedly: "King of Xiliang, may you have planned to open up the important roads in the eastern capital Xiangyang?"

Everyone was uproared and suddenly woke up. They were already excited.

Xiao Buyi said in a deep voice: "Ma Zhou said it well, and he pushed his power to expel the bandits in Xiangcheng County. General Xu Shiji of Zhennan had already sent troops to pacify Yang. The bandits in Nanyang were now flat from Xiangyang to Dongdu, and few bandits were in chaos. The prefect of Xiangyang Dou Yi this time transported food and grass to Dongdu early. Although there were natural disasters in Jingxiang this year, it was under the management of Dou Yi, prefect of Xiangyang, Du Ruhui, the Minister of Personnel, Xu Shiji, General of Zhennan, and Xiao Xian, Duke of Anlu. The people can have enough food and clothing. All officials in Xiangyang are concerned about the safety of the Dongdu. Then they transported food to help and showed their feelings."

When Xiao Buyi entered the territory of Jingxiang, Luo County Magistrate Xiao Xian came to surrender, and the Xiao family was originally a royal family. When Xiao Buyi pacified Jiangnan, he granted Anlu territory early to Xiao Xian for Anlu Gong. Although Xiao Xian was the declining prince, he still knew many dignitaries and nobles, and the gentry members, and also played a lot of role in stabilizing Jiangnan.

Xiao Buyi's words fell, and the officials in the hall became turbulent. Although he did not dare to make a loud noise, his joy was self-evident. Although Xiao Buyi entered the Dongdu, he fought with the Wagang thieves all day long and fought with them. The ministers were worried, but they just thought about the Dongdu. However, they also felt too lonely. They thought that the Sui Dynasty was very wide, and that there was no development in just guarding the Dongdu. Although Xiao Buyi led him, they were panicked. But when they heard that Xiangyang had come to support, it was like seeing a light in the dark, and they thought that there was movement in Xiangyang, and that other places would probably be peaceful.

"Since Dou Yi has food and grass transported it, the discussion between Secretary Wei and Doctor Duan and Ma Zhou has been resolved." Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "Now is just the beginning. When people's livelihood recovers, food and grass will come in a steady stream in various places. We don't have to be obsessed with returning to Luocang. The grain prices in Dongdu do not need to rise for the time being. I wonder what you guys are thinking?"

Duan Da said first: "The King of Xiliang is a great person."

Wei Jin looked at Yuan Wen and shook his head slowly, but Ma Zhou was excited, but he was not good at flattering and had little to say. Suddenly he noticed someone looking at him. Ma Zhou turned his head and looked over and found that Wei Jin and Yuan Wen were all moving their heads, and there was a strange feeling in his heart, but he couldn't understand.

But Xiao Buyi had already announced: "Retreat the court." Xiao Buyi turned around from the court, but Yuan Lan was waiting early. Pei Bei and Yuan Qiaoxi talked with Yuan Lan like sisters, but they were all worried. Obviously, they all knew about Xiao Dapeng. Although the two girls had never been together, they had long regarded Xiao Dapeng as their future father-in-law. When their father-in-law was in trouble, they could not laugh anyway.

Seeing Xiao Buyi turn around, both women squeezed out their smiles. Xiao Buyi asked directly: "Mr. Yuan, what's wrong with Jiangdu?"

Yuan Lan had an apology on her face, "Xiliang

"Just call me Buyi." Xiao Buyi smiled.

Yuan Lan felt a little calm when she saw Xiao Buyi's smile, "Buyi, I have let you down. Now I have ordered people to inquire in Yangzhou City, but there is no news about Empress Xiao and Ling Zun. These two people seemed to have disappeared out of thin air, but the rumors are wider, making people unable to tell the truth or false."

Yuan Qiaoxi just said, "What should I do? Dad, why don't you add more people?"

Yuan Lan looked at her daughter, couldn't bear to blame, but just shook her head. Xiao Buyi asked, "Who is going to control Jiangdu now?"

Yuan Lan smiled bitterly and said, "I heard that Jiangdu is divided into two factions now... One faction is led by Pei Ju and Pei Yun's Pei family, and wants to recommend Yang Gao, while the other faction is from Hu'er and Chen Len. If they want to recommend Yang. But of course, both factions have an argument, that is, to lead the Xiaoguo army to redirect the Dongdu. However, now the Dongdu is cold and the land is frozen, and the Wagang thieves have accumulated Xingyang, they also know that they cannot redirect. Now the two factions are fighting for power and profit, but I am afraid that they will come out of Jiangdu to redirect the Dongdu in the beginning of spring."

Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "Let'er, this old fool, Pei Ju, the old fox."

What he said was not without cause. He had seen Lai Hu'er before in front of Yanmen. Although this person was old, he was loyal to Yang Guang. Yang Guang was busy with great cause. His son only gave birth to three. Yang Zhao, Yang was born by Empress Xiao. After Yuande's death, Yang naturally became the crown prince. It was also an orthodox way to make Yang the king. However, Yang did everything except good things. Lai Hu'er loyally established a foolish monarch, afraid of defeat. Pei Ju was much smarter. Yang Gao was born by Concubine Xiao Shu. Although he was smart, he was still young. Pei Ju made him the king, which was to advance or retreat, and he was considered to be a monopoly of power. He instantly understood the causes and consequences. He sneered in his heart. He thought that now I am in Dongdu, how could I move easily? Even if you use all your tricks, I will never let you come back!

"Wu Wenji. How is it now?"

"Pei Ju is currently in control of the overall situation. He said that Yang Guangshi was killed by an assassin, but it was not Yu Wenji who killed him. Therefore, Yu Wenji has no charge. Yu Wenji is grateful. He is the general of the Youtun Guard and also has military power. Now he is standing on Pei Ju's side." Yuan Lan finished speaking in a simple manner in Jiangdu. He sighed softly. "The incident happened suddenly..."

"Mr. Yuan said it well, but the incident happened suddenly. I don't blame you." Xiao Buyi looked at Yuan Lan sincerely, "Besides, since it has happened, it is useless to be depressed. Finding a way to make up for it is the right way."

Yuan Lan nodded, but couldn't think of a way for a moment. Xiao Buyi also frowned secretly. Pei Bei suddenly said, "I think something is strange."

Everyone asked, "How can I explain this?"

Pei Bei said seriously: "Brother, I think even if Empress Xiao is missing, Jiang can know too much now. But the rumors are spreading in full swing, saying that Empress Xiao and Uncle are all the way... I am afraid of ghosts in the middle. If the current situation is really as Mr. Yuan said, the rumors obviously erased the reputation of Empress Xiao and would also have a great hindrance to Yang ascend the throne. The person who profited this rumor is obviously Yang Gao..."

"So this rumor may have been spread by Pei's clan?" Xiao Buyi's eyes lit up, "And it is possible... Empress Xiao has been under house arrest by them just to make Yang Gao ascend the throne?"

Everyone was shocked and thought that if this was true, Pei's actions would be quick and he would be clever in using tricks.

"I'm just guessing, I still don't know if this is the case." Pei Bei smiled bitterly and said, "Brother, why not go to Yangzhou..."

"What's the use of you alone?" Xiao Buyi frowned.

Pei Bei sighed lightly: "If I look for dialect, of course I am not as good as Mr. Yuan's subordinates, but I want to go to Miss Pei. If Miss Pei helps, I think my uncle should be safe."

Xiao Buyi was slightly moved and thought that Pei Bei and Pei Mingcui had a good relationship. If he really asked Pei Mingcui, it would be better than being confused and came to look for him. "You are thinking of a good idea, but... I don't worry about you..."

Pei Bei felt sweet in her heart and smiled, "Brother, I will take care of myself..."

"Don't go find him anymore, he deserves to die!" Xue Buren stood in front of the living room at some point and said angrily: "I have let him leave long ago... But he was trapped by love and didn't even consider the interests of the common people. What's the use of me like this?"

Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly, stood up and walked to Xue Buren, and whispered: "Second Uncle, no matter what, he is my father!"

Xue Buren sighed, "He has a good son, but you don't have a good son!"

"Uncle has a deep affection... a person with a temperament. Actually, I think... right or wrong... it's hard to tell clearly." Pei Bei said softly: "Second uncle, I'll go to Jiangdu with you, so that the common man can rest assured, okay?"

Pei Bei asked softly, Xue Buren sighed and said nothing more.

Xiao Buyi nodded and said, "You go and ask Mr. Yuan to secretly send someone to help. If you can't find my father, you must get out of here. Beier, you must remember this!"

Pei Bei nodded, Xiao Buyi and everyone discussed the matter of going to Jiangdu. After making a plan, he left the living room and was about to turn around the room to rest. He saw a person standing at the end of the corridor, his face was red with cold, which was Wan'er.

Xiao Buyi was a little surprised. When he saw Wan'er rubbing his hands, he suddenly remembered the scene of Xuefei in Dongdu, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. Time passed, but there was always an inexplicable scene.

"Wan'er, are you waiting for me?"

"Well, Brother Xiao, I'm waiting for you." Wan'er didn't blush this time and nodded vigorously.
To be continued...