Dengzhou is adjacent to northern Xinjiang and has always been a material base.
After Pei Jiu committed suicide, Li Yuan and his son wanted to clean up Northern Xinjiang, and Dengzhou gradually changed from a material base to Chang'an's bridgehead against Northern Xinjiang.
But Huang Chunhui was so awesome that he didn't give Chang'an any chance at all.
As time went by, Dengzhou's role gradually weakened.
Until Yang Xuan took action to clean up Dengzhou.
Luo Chi then took over Dengzhou. As soon as he took office, he had a heart-to-heart talk with the powerful people, promised that everything would continue as usual, and appeased the survivors of those powerful families who had been purged.
The entire Dengzhou is gradually recovering.
"It's full of life!"
Standing at the top of the city, watching the pedestrians coming in and out, Luo Chi couldn't help but said with relief.
"Yang Xuan's move to purge the powerful is beyond stupid!" Ma Lei sneered: "Most of the fields, shops, and workshops are in the hands of the powerful. Officials have always made it their duty to appease the powerful. This man is so violent!"
"When the world's powerful men stomp their feet, the world will tremble. It's not that he doesn't understand, but that the powerful men and Chang'an are one. If Chang'an says he is rebellious, the powerful men will oppose him. If it were me..."
Luo Chi glanced at Ma Lei and said, "There are only two choices. One is to fight against the strong and powerful. But what is the nature of the strong and powerful? If you push forward, you will be soft and he will be tough. The second is... to take action."
Ma Lei said with a smile: "He has an arrow on the string and has to shoot!"
"Yes, I was thinking about how desperate he would be if he lost the support of the powerful people in Northern Xinjiang."
Powerful people control various resources, and to go to war with powerful people is to actively push these resources away.
Food, workshops, shops...these are the blood of a place.
Now the bloodline is cut off...
"I want to see how long he can last."
Luo Chi patted the battlements, "So, letting Jichang Bo dominate Northern Xinjiang this time is to cooperate with the inside and the outside. Inside, the powerful people in Northern Xinjiang secretly took action. Outside, 20,000 troops came to Northern Xinjiang. And there are people from Jingtai in Northern Xinjiang.
Spreading news...How many people can defeat these three-pronged approach?"
"Northern Xinjiang is the Northern Xinjiang of the Tang Dynasty after all." Luo Chi clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Jichang Bo was born as a general and was good at using soldiers. He was four times more powerful than the enemy. If Yang Xuan dared to take action, he would be humiliating himself.
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When the selection was made for the post of governor of Dengzhou, Luo Chi's patron came to ask him if he wanted to go.
Luo Chi hesitated for a long time, and his patron told him that the emperor and the family members had reached a decision to deal with Northern Xinjiang with all their strength.
This was accomplished by using the entire Tang Dynasty to suppress a small area, and the governor of Dengzhou was the first to do so.
The backer said meaningfully: Risks often breed opportunities. The greater the risk, the more opportunities, and the richer the rewards.
He nodded vigorously. At that moment, he felt relieved and high-spirited.
Does Yang Gou still dare to attack Dengzhou?
In this way, he will be invincible.
After figuring this out, Luo Chi suddenly became enlightened and felt that there was a bright light on his life path.
There is no need for him to lead the army, that is to say, if they fight together, victory over him will be meritorious, but defeating him will be fine.
Isn’t this a position that guarantees income despite drought or flood?
If you don’t come, I’m stupid!
So he came happily.
Now, the opportunity is right in front of you.
Once Yang Gou retreats, his achievements will reach the sky.
Although I didn’t lead the army, I did care for you!
Moreover, I was planning the plan together with Jichang Bo and Xie Jin.
Whoever dares to take this credit will be killed by me!
Also, this needs to be done as soon as possible.
Thinking of this, Luo Chi ordered: "Go and have a look. If there are any results, report back immediately."
He had to tell Chang'an the news before Xie Jin did.
In this way, the first step is achieved.
As for Xie Jin's dissatisfaction afterwards, I have the credit, I have a bright future, and I have the ability. Why don't you try to show me your filial piety?
"Bring paper and pen." Luo Chi asked for paper and pen, and first prepared a colorful memorial, and then he would add the results of his battles to it.
This is the routine of official documents.
He was meditating with his pen in hand.
Ma Lei pointed forward, "Your Majesty, look, it seems that he is back."
Luo Chi raised his head, "Hey! I'm really back. Is this a triumphant return?"
Ta-ta-ta!
A horse came galloping.
Luo Chi smiled and said: "This is a reward for victory."
He smiled and wrote:
I, Luo Chi, the governor of Dengzhou, report to your majesty that Yang Xuan's troops are pressing down on Dengzhou. I will discuss this with Bo Xie of Jichang and will not retreat even one step...
Ta-ta-ta!
The cavalry rushed into the city gate, shouting, "Be on guard! Be on guard! Yang Dog is coming."
As soon as he let go of his hand, the brush fell. The tip of the pen, filled with ink, landed heavily on the word "Emperor", leaving a shocking stroke in the middle. From top to bottom, it was as sharp as a blade.
Luo Chi's expression changed drastically.
"Who wins?"
The cavalryman flew off his horse, "Yang dog soldiers forced the army, but the Dengzhou soldiers rebelled, and they were defeated!"
Luo Chi murmured: "Failed? Defeated!
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His neck suddenly swelled, "Xie Jin is incompetent!"
He lowered his head, "Where's the pen? Where's the pen?"
Ma Lei picked up the pen and handed it to him. Luo Chi picked up the pen and picked up a new memorial.
——I, Luo Chi, the governor of Dengzhou, reported to Your Majesty. Yang Xuan’s troops came to Dengzhou, and I advised him to take action slowly. Bo Xie Jin of Jichang was eager to make a contribution, but he refused and insisted on leading the army to provoke...
Ta-ta-ta!
The defeated troops came back one after another, and Xie Jin also came back.
"Send it out!" Luo Chi handed the memorial to his confidant, "The sooner the better."
The confidant said: "It can be faster, that is..."
"Huh?" Luo Chi looked at him.
"Gotta pay more!"
"Money can make the world go round, give it to them!"
"yes."
Xie Jin went to the top of the city. Luo Chi just threw the brush at the bottom of the city and turned around, "Just come back, just come back!"
Xie Jin gasped, "Yang Dog is here, close the city gate."
Squeak!
The city gate slowly closed.
Ta-ta-ta!
Five thousand horses arrived.
"He's coming."
The city was tense.
The famous general of the Tang Dynasty, the Lord of Northern Xinjiang, is here.
It looked like an outing, and he was even pointing around.
When he arrived at the city, Yang Xuan took a look at the top of the city.
"Where is Luo Chi?"
Luo Chi put his hands on the city wall and shouted down: "Why did Deputy Envoy Yang come to Dengzhou? Why don't you retreat quickly?"
"When you're in this situation, do you think you can pretend to be stupid and act as if nothing happened?"
Yang Xuan pointed to the top of the city, "Dengzhou's 20,000 troops attacked Northern Xinjiang. Do you think you can shoulder this responsibility?"
Luo Chi glanced at Xie Jin and said, "Our Dengzhou army has not crossed the line!"
"Ask the general next to you!" Yang Xuan smiled and said with some contempt.
Luo Chi looked at Xie Jin.
Xie Jin said: "I just asked Qin Lun, who joined the army, to negotiate."
"Stupid!" Luo Chi stamped his feet, but a feeling of joy couldn't help but surge into his heart.
The person who took the blame for this matter has been found.
Xie Jin, Qin Lun!
I have no fault!
At this time, no fault is nothing but merit!
Those soldiers from Dengzhou also came. Yang Xuan winked, and Han Ji went over and said kindly: "Stay aside while the deputy envoy negotiates."
Not standing together means that the two sides are not one.
Deputy Ambassador Yang, you pay attention to people!
But liquidation afterwards is unavoidable!
The soldiers were worried.
The cleaning can be light or heavy. If it is not done well, you will be exiled.
Yang Xuan pointed at the soldiers from Dengzhou, "I came here with no other intention, just one. These soldiers refused to step into the northern border, but Xie Jin forced them to attack."
Yang Xuan saw some commotion at the top of the city and said: "Whose idea was it to force troops to invade Northern Xinjiang this time? Why is Xie Jin so domineering? I want an answer to this matter."
At the top of the city, Xie Jin slowly looked at Luo Chi.
"This is sowing discord!"
He said seriously: "You, Luo Shijun, don't know what kind of person I am?"
Luo Chi smiled, "Of course I know."
Xie Jin felt relieved.
Luo Chi went out and said to Yang Xuan: "Deputy Envoy Yang, this matter was done privately by Jichang Bo Xie Jin. I should impeach this person!"
There was a commotion at the top of the city.
Luo Chi shouted: "Shut up!"
But the noise is still there.
Yang Xuan picked his ears and said, "Noisy!"
Miraculously, the city became quiet.
It's like a group of sheep seeing a tiger.
As silent as a cicada.
Yang Xuan said: "This trip to Dengzhou, I had barbecues three times and enjoyed the scenery in two places. It was very pleasant. Next time..."
Luo Chi said: 'There will be no next time!'
God!
It only took one time to almost tear Dengzhou apart. If it happened again, Luo Chi thought he could hang himself.
He swore that he would ask his backers to take action and transfer him away from Dengzhou when he came back.
Yang Gou... No, dear Yang Gou, we will never meet again!
"Who is provoking this time?" Yang Xuan asked.
This is about giving shape to things.
It's also humiliating.
If I slap you, you still have to kneel down and look up, saying, "Well done, please do it kindly!"
Luo Chi's face was like a paint shop, with patches of blue and purple.
Ma Lei and others were looking at him.
withstand!
Don’t let your momentum go!
Luo Chi glanced at the five thousand riders.
People and horses are like dragons.
Let’s look at the soldiers at the top of the city.
There was fear in his eyes.
They were all frightened by Yang Xuan.
He smiled and said: "Jichang Bo, thank you Jin!"
Yang Xuan turned his horse around and said, "Let's go."
It's like an outing, satisfied, go home!
Jiang Heer asked: "Are you leaving now?"
Han Ji smiled and said, "Now that the matter has been resolved, what's the point of staying here anymore?"
"Where are those soldiers from Dengzhou? Will they be retaliated against afterward?" Jiang He said softly.
"What do you think Lang Jun is here for?" Han Ji said: "This matter failed, Chang'an needs someone to bear the blame. Lang Jun threw Xie Jin out, Luo Chi pushed the boat, and threw the blame on Xie Jin's head..."
"In other words, this matter is all the fault of Xie Jin?"
"yes!"
Jiang He'er was silent, while Han Ji smiled and said, "Xiao He'er has made great progress."
Jiang Heer suddenly sighed, "It's so dirty!"
At the top of the city, Luo Chi had already received a punch from Xie Jin, and then another kick.
But soon Xie Jin was hugged.
Luo Chi fell to the ground and shouted: "Be on guard, send scouts to follow, be careful not to anger Yang Xuan."
"Take orders!"
Ma Lei knelt down on one knee and said, "Is it important to envoy you?"
"No problem! No problem!"
Luo Chi opened his mouth, and poof! He spit out a mouthful of blood.
Everyone couldn't help being shocked.
Ji Changbo actually kicked Luo Shijun so much that he vomited blood!
Luo Chi reluctantly got up and said, "Bring those soldiers into the city and comfort them, don't scold them. This matter is not their fault."
Xie Jin was tied up. He looked at Luo Chi, his eyes almost bursting into flames, "Thief, you actually joined forces with Yang Gou to frame me."
Luo Chi smiled bitterly, "You insist on having your own way, hey! Shut up!"
Xie Jin struggled violently, but Luo Chi ignored it and walked over, watching the Northern Xinjiang Army gradually go away.
She burst into tears and said, "I can't report the matter of vomiting blood to Chang'an."
"yes."
Ma Lei agreed and inadvertently saw Xie Jin's confidant walking back, with two mirror pillars standing behind him.
Xie Jin's confidants were talking to them, but they couldn't hear clearly, but they looked at the mouth shape...
——vomiting blood, holding back...not talking...
Luo Chi was helped back.
Ma Lei squinted his eyes.
Behind him, an old soldier muttered, "Why did you have a tongue-tied tongue when you spoke earlier?"
"Yeah!" said another sergeant: "It's like... it's like..."
The old soldier said: "It's like biting your tongue."
"Yes, that's right."
Ma Lei calmly watched Luo Chi go away, lowered his head, and rubbed the soles of his shoes hard.
The entourage said: "There is nothing dirty in this city. Sima is..."
Ma Lei said while wiping the soles of his shoes:
"The human heart is so dirty!"
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Boss Yang returned to his northern Xinjiang.
"You have been wronged."
On the way home, when the people saw Yang Xuan, they sighed or were filled with righteous indignation.
"It's all explained clearly."
Yang Xuan said with a smile on his face.
"That's good, that's good."
The people were rejoicing, but the shadow was still there.
This time the explanation was clear, what about next time?
Yang Xuan saw the gloom but did not explain it.
The Tang Dynasty was in decline, but the people's hard work could still prevent them from starving to death.
What a good people, who can endure as long as they don't starve to death.
Therefore, Yang Xuan's strategy is to boil the frog in warm water.
Time and time again, the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang felt Chang'an and the emperor's malice.
When the time comes, he will hold high the banner of rebellion, and then he will be justified.
Only in northern Xinjiang can you appreciate the scenery!
Ta-ta-ta!
The messenger who delivered the news rushed all the way to Taoxian County.
Liu Qing was handling official business when he heard footsteps and said without raising his head, "Say."
"Sima, the deputy envoy led the army to force Dengzhou's army to retreat."
"process."
This is a document for the transportation of grain and grass. It is intended to transport a batch of grain and grass to the direction of Dengzhou to supply Yang Xuan's five thousand cavalry.
Liu Qinggang signed.
"...Qin Lun crossed the river and reached the northern border. The deputy envoy forced him to kneel down, then crossed the river and pressured Dengzhou's army.
The soldiers from Dengzhou rebelled and were defeated.
Then the deputy envoy led his troops to Dengzhou, forcing Luo Chi, the governor of Dengzhou, to admit his mistake and made Xie Jin the scapegoat..."
"Why!"
Liu Qing picked up the document, crossed his hands, and tore it in half.
"Why bother?"
He waved his hand and the messenger left.
It's quiet in the lobby.
Liu Qing said slowly: "I have always wanted to say, don't force him, but no one listens! They all feel that they have righteousness in their hands, and they are easy to bully!"
A petty official came in and said, "Sima, there are a few powerful people who have sent word to ask, do you want more food?"
Dengzhou's army is suppressing northern Xinjiang, and justice is at hand. This is foreign affairs.
The powerful people test, this is guilt.
Want food or not?
If you don't want to, you will be completely determined to follow Yang Xuan's path.
The main reason is that he knew that Yang Xuan's future was not good and was ready to kneel to Chang'an.
Liu Qing spoke.
"Let them go!"
"yes."
Liu Qing stood up and walked slowly outside the lobby.
The officials bowed their hands when they saw him.
Liu Qing looked into the void and said softly:
"Although I stand by Zitai, my long-standing fear of the emperor cannot be eliminated.
I originally thought that it would be eliminated until the day when Zitai was completed.
