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The news of the Han army's retreat to the north spread across the river to Jinling as soon as possible. When the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Jing, heard the news, he sat up from his bed in shock, but this time it was a surprise. He confirmed it several times to the messenger who reported it.
, Li Jing was completely relieved when he learned that the Emperor of Han Dynasty and the Imperial Guards in Tokyo were escorting the war gains and tributes in a mighty way north along the canal.
He immediately issued an edict and asked the Southern Tang court to ship the last batch of tea and grain to the north of the Yangtze River. Then, Li Jing found that his illness seemed to have improved, and he did not mention moving the capital or abdicating the throne.
Later, he lifted Han Xizai's ban and promoted him to the rank of Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Minister of Household Affairs, and Tongping Zhangshi. He also took the defeated general Chen Jue out alone, criticized him, and beheaded him at the palace gate. He also ordered the deputy privy councilor to be beheaded.
He sent Li Zhenggu to admonish the official Wei Cen and denounced them all. The most important thing was that Song Qiqiu, the Duke of Chu, was dismissed from all his posts and was taken to Jiuhua Mountain to "recuperate".
When the Northern Han Dynasty conquered the South, the Southern Tang Dynasty suffered a huge defeat and lost half of the country. They humiliated themselves and sued for peace. This result greatly touched Li Jing. Li Jing's actions were a decision made after painful experience. He did not want to do it again.
The factions between the north and the south were fighting, and the court was in a state of chaos, leading to the defeat of the country.
Chen Jue was executed, Li Zhenggu, Wei Cen were demoted, and Song Qiqiu immigrated. It can be said that the "Song Party" that was most prosperous in the Southern Tang Dynasty completely collapsed. And Li Jing also deliberately wanted to reuse Jiangbei scholars and promote good ministers.
In addition to Han Xizai, a few talented generals such as Liu Renfan and Lin Renzhao were also rewarded.
However, Feng Yansi, who was once the backbone of the Song Party and even a unique figure, survived this political turmoil. His official position was not reduced, but his salary increased, and his younger brother Feng Yanlu was promoted to the governor of Jinling by Li Jing
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As a monarch, balancing is a basic skill. From Li Jing's adjustment movements, it can be seen that he really repented and wanted to restore national power. But, is it too late now?
More importantly, although the scourge of party strife was temporarily eliminated, the struggle for the throne broke out again. The Yan King Li Hongji's ambitions were completely expanded during this national change.
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At the same time that great changes were taking place in the Southern Tang Dynasty, Liu Chengyou's army had already crossed the Huaihe River from the north and turned to the west. The only troops accompanying him were the Tieqi, Longqi and Xiaodi armies.
Along the way, I was also inspecting the situation in the prefectures and counties. The war ended soon, and although it was not devastated, the towns and villages were still desolate. On the canal, in addition to public ships and military boats, there were also boats.
However, what can be clearly felt is that although the people's hearts are unstable, order is slowly restoring. Although the ruler has changed, during this spring plowing season, the people in the countryside are already planting rice seedlings, regardless of whether the sky falls or not.
, you have to eat after all.
Sizhou, Xuyi.
The entire Huainan was dedicated to the Northern Han Dynasty by the Tang court, but Xuyi City still stood firm. Above the city, the Tang flag was still erected high. Outside the city, the Han army only set up a stronghold to guard the city that was "defended by Guo Tingwei".
The city of stealing possessions.
Guo Tingwei had his own generals, but when Guo Rong returned, he mobilized troops and horses. With more troops, more elite soldiers, and more resources, he was also firmly sealed in the city.
Originally, the Sizhou Navy was a big card in Guo Tingwei's hands, but after Xiang Xun was ordered to lead the main force of the Jingjiang Army eastward for support, it soon lost its effectiveness. A land and water attack successfully defeated Xuyi Water Village.
Guo Tingwei was also a very courageous and decisive man. Sensing the danger, he directly withdrew all the water soldiers into the city and burned the water stronghold and warships to stop the Han army.
After that, he strengthened the city's defenses and took on the posture of besieging the isolated city and defending Xuyi. In addition, Guo Tingwei promptly plundered all the food and supplies for the more than 20,000 people in the city, leaving them strong and strong, and then killed all the remaining people.
Drive out the city and completely build Xuyi into a military fortress.
Regarding Guo Tingwei's actions, even Guo Rong couldn't help but sigh and appreciate him a lot. He ordered that the Xuyi soldiers and people who were driven out of the city be sent to Linhuai in the north for temporary resettlement.
In this way, for a full month, the offensive and defensive game between Guo Rong and Guo Tingwei, two people with the surname Guo, unfolded around Xuyi City. They even used all means to attack by force, but they were all firmly blocked by Guo Tingwei.
Defended.
However, the general trend was irreversible, and Guo Tingwei's persistence was meaningless after the two countries negotiated a peace and the news of Tang Ting's surrender spread northward. The people in Xuyi City were scattered and the military morale was turbulent. It could be regarded as an abandoned army. If it weren't for
Guo Tingwei was so prestigious that he collapsed long ago.
At the top of Xuyi City, Guo Tingwei had no expression on his face and was patrolling for defense as usual. He could clearly feel the weakening of morale. Looking outside the city, he saw that the Han army's barracks were still so strict.
"Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty!"
Everyone they met at the military academy saluted Guo Tingwei. Finally, an officer asked Guo Tingwei: "Your Majesty, the imperial court has sued for peace and a truce with the Han army. Why should we hold on so hard? If you are angered,
The Han army has destroyed the city, and the soldiers will also be buried with them!"
If earlier, any of his subordinates had spoken to Guo Tingwei like this, he would have shaken the morale of the army and executed him. But now, it is no longer necessary.
The Han army outside the city had not moved for a long time. Guo Tingwei simply called to the nearby sergeants, sat in a circle around him, and said, "You all have this kind of idea?"
Another commander said directly: "Your Majesty, since the Northern Han Dynasty marched to the south, we have resisted with all our strength and fought hard. Hao, Sirlang, suffered a lot of casualties. Hold on to the city and would rather die than surrender. We have done our best to the imperial court."
You are loyal. Now that both countries have reached a peace agreement, why bother to support it anymore? The current plan has no way out except surrender!"
Seeing this, Guo Tingwei smiled bitterly and said, "How could I not know what you are saying? It's just..."
There was a flash of hesitation on his face, and Guo Tingwei said: "Well, now that things have come to this, how can I lead my soldiers to death? The Han army outside the city has not attacked the city for a long time, do you know why? Then Guo Rong is also waiting for us to leave.
Jia has surrendered!"
"What about the envoy?" his subordinate asked urgently.
"Do you think it would be better to surrender to the Northern Han Dynasty and implement the Huaidong Economic Strategy, or to surrender directly to the Emperor of the Northern Han Dynasty?" Guo Tingwei said simply.
If you say this, you will gain something.
In the Han camp outside the city, the generals of the Han army were also puzzled. They seemed to be practicing martial arts and had been thinking about making meritorious deeds, but in the end they only stayed in the Han camp in Xuyi for a month. They hurried to the commander's tent.
When I found Guo Rong, I saw him lounging leisurely with Xiang Xun, drinking tea and playing chess.
"Guo Shijun and Xiang will both be happy!" Wu Xingde said.
"Wu Gong, please sit down!" Guo Rong said: "Come, let's serve tea!"
"Envoy!" Wu Xingde was obviously not that interested and directly stated his purpose: "Now that all the states in Huainan have become Han territory, only this city is occupied by these remnants of the Tang army. If word spreads, it will damage the reputation of our army.
The people in Xuyi City are already scattered. As long as we attack him again, we will surely break the city. The dragon boat has entered the Huaihe River and Your Majesty is about to arrive. How will I explain to Your Majesty then?"
"Don't be anxious, Lord Wu!" Guo Rong said with a calm attitude: "When Your Majesty arrives, Xuyi will be defeated. The overall situation is like this. It is best to be able to attack the whole city and capture the city lightly. Why waste the lives of our soldiers?
In this struggle of spirits, one general will make all the bones dry up!"
Wu Xingde was a little dazed and looked at Guo Rong: "Why is Guo Shijun so sure?"
Guo Rong did not explain, but looked at each other with a smile and said to Wu Xingde: "If Lord Wu is really intolerable, you can go and prepare for the arrival!"
Seeing this, Wu Xingde didn't hesitate much and immediately agreed. What the Duke wants now is to try his best to leave a good impression on the emperor to offset his previous defeat. As everyone knows, Liu Chengyou has no harsh words
his meaning.
As for Guo Rong, he was so calm, but he received a letter from Guo Tingwei last time. The letter said that he was not unwilling to surrender, but his family was in the south of the Yangtze River, and he was afraid that if he surrendered to the north of the Yangtze River, his family would suffer in the south of the Yangtze River.
They had similar considerations to those of Tang general Xu Xiang and others. Regarding this, Guo Rongbao and Liu Chengyou only responded with one sentence: "We have been informed and will be resolved soon."
As for Xuyi, there seems to be a tacit understanding between the two Guo.