Although Li Tai knew that King Yueyang's judgment of the situation was inaccurate and was a bit wild, it was because of these wild thoughts that he became nervous, sensitive, suspicious, and suspicious of their cooperative relationship.
"The troops garrisoned in Jing Town are currently insufficient to cope with the situation. It is really difficult to continue to use them. But since the king has told me his worries, I must not turn a blind eye and stand by. Although I don't have any soldiers, I wonder if the king needs war horses?"
After Li Tai thought for a while, he spoke again.
Liang Shiyan's report of the local tycoons carefully setting up defenses in their territory also made Li Tai feel the deep gap between the north and the south. If he wanted to violently conquer by war, both the cost of conquest and the consumption of war would be very huge. It was an unfortunate coincidence.
It may even be self-defeating and the gain outweighs the loss.
Therefore, the value of noble surrender factions like King Yueyang is reflected. If they can be properly utilized, they can greatly eliminate the hostility and resistance of the people in Nanliang land, greatly reduce the cost of conquest, and preserve the area.
Your vitality has been reduced. How can you, the leaders of Guizhou, who don’t even have a place to die, resist?
King Yueyang was obviously in a bad state at the moment. Even Li Tai, a close ally like him who cared deeply about him, was suspicious and testing him. He probably imagined that Liu Zhongli would return with his troops and capture him without any effort.
A picture of delivering Jiankang.
Apart from anything else, it can also be seen from this that Liu Zhongli was really a very powerful figure in the Southern Dynasties. No wonder he was able to serve as the leader of the alliance after getting Jiankang.
After realizing that Xiao Jin's psychological pressure was too great, Li Tai used practical actions to cheer him up: Don't scare yourself anymore. With me supporting you, our game will never collapse!
When Xiao Jin heard what Li Tai said, he really smiled again, and then said: "There is a plain and smooth road between Xiangyang and Jiangling. If you have Boshan, your good horse, to help me form a fine cavalry, I will be even more incapable of advancing or retreating."
Worry, why fear..."
After hearing this, Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy again. With the complicated interpersonal relationships in your family, it's hard to say who is right and who is wrong. No wonder your seventh uncle is not even in a hurry to go to Jiankang. He just wants to kill you two brothers.
With the way you are looking at Uncle Third and pointing a knife at Uncle Seven, if I were Xiao Lao Qi, I would probably have to kill you first!
So Li Tai made an appointment to allocate 300 good Longyou horses to Xiao Jin for his use. It's not that he is stingy, the value of such a group of horses is already very high, and he is not so generous that he can just use them for three hundred horses.
Hundreds of horses are given away. And good horses also need to be picked. If he is not qualified in basic riding and shooting skills, it will be useless to give him many good horses.
In order to prevent Xiao Jin from wasting this war horse, Li Tai also thoughtfully provided dozens of grooms to raise and train him. He also asked him if he needed any cavalrymen, and planned to send He Ruodun there for a while.
Xiao Qing was in a good mood after receiving this funding. When he heard that there were supporting personnel provided, the smile on his face became even brighter. He nodded and agreed with a smile, and said that he would treat these personnel more, without knowing that Li
What kind of existence is Tai going to send?
In fact, Xiao Jin doesn't know that his current situation is much better than that of the same period in history. Not to mention the huge financial resources accumulated during this period of cooperation with Li Tai, his Xiangyang team alone is
With the help of Li Tai, a lot of things were purified, and unstable factors such as Liu Fanggui and the Du An brothers were removed in advance.
However, it is probably because of this that Xiao Jin felt that there was no one under his command. Although he had many retainers, most of them were fierce warriors, and few generals were capable of leading armies in conquests. That's why he treated Li Tai.
The entrusted general was so considerate.
Of course, Li Tainan's visit could not just be to comfort and assist Wang Yitong of Yueyang. Since this guy had taken advantage of him, he naturally had to show his own value.
So after he finished talking about these things, he spoke again: "Actually, I have been troubled by a troublesome thing recently, but I don't know whether I should tell the king..."
"What can't we talk about between Boshan and I? You have helped me a lot, and of course I will try my best to help you be happy and worry-free!"
After King Yueyang heard this, he immediately patted his chest and promised, looking as if he could not wait to repay Li Tai.
When Li Tai saw this, he was no longer polite. After thinking for a while, he opened his mouth and said: "The thing is like this. Hou Jing is making trouble in Huainan and now he is crossing the river south. It will definitely cause confusion in all parties and make people uneasy. Sui Lu is here.
Liu Zhongli is in charge in front of me. I also adhere to the principle of peace and happiness and border peace as the first strategy, and have not sent troops to inquire.
But now that Liu Zhongli has led his army to leave the country and go east, the soldiers and people in the country are very frightened and suspicious. There are many people who are afraid that I will send my troops south to kill them indiscriminately, so they advance and surrender first. Alas, I had no plan to send my troops south to plunder.
How could you take advantage of your country's calamity and add insult to injury? But you are trapped in the situation of being unable to defend yourself, and unable to reject these people who come to attack you with surprise and suspicion..."
"Is this happening?"
After King Yueyang heard this, he immediately frowned. He pondered for a while before speaking again: "I wonder if it would be convenient for you, Boshan, to tell me how many people offered the watch?"
Li Tai laughed dryly after hearing this. You said it was inconvenient for us? Isn't this nonsense? Even if my mouth is looser than my belt, I can turn around and sell the Nanliang traitors who have surrendered to me.
you?
Seeing that Li Tai was silent again, King Yueyang knew that he had asked a stupid question. He was silent for a while and then said: "The country is in chaos, there are traitors inside, there are rebels outside, and it is okay for the soldiers and the people to rebel."
Foreseeable. Boshan, if you are willing to tell me first, you are still protecting the friendship between you and me.
If I were in my position, I would never allow such a thing to happen in front of me. Since I am guarding this border, anyone who dares to cross the border will be punished by me! But you, Boshan, also know the evil of my current situation.
, although there is intention, but lack of energy. Even if one knows that this is happening, one can only turn a blind eye.
If it's because of emotion, I'm happy for you, Boshan. Your reputation for virtue spreads far and wide, and even people from other countries admire your reputation and surrender. If I stand in the way, it will be unjust. What's more, Sui Lu is not a good person in the first place.
Even if I want to control my land, the people there will not obey my orders. If you, Boshan, can recruit me away now, you will also help me weaken the power of my old enemy..."
After saying this, no matter how weird and tricky the logic is, it is estimated that only the last sentence can be regarded as the truth. Just seeing the way Liu Zhongli frightened him before he targeted him, Xiao Jin was probably very much hoping that Li Tai could move away and follow him.
Lu, leaving Liu Zhongli a desolate wasteland.
"Now that your Majesty has said this, I feel more at ease."
After hearing these words, Li Tai also laughed, looking relieved: "As a general of Wei, I guard the border for the country, and it is my duty to open up the territory and expand the territory. It is my duty to join the army after hearing that the enemy is loyal and loyal.
I immediately dispatched manpower to respond. However, due to the deepening friendship with the king, I can no longer act impartially. Fortunately, the king does not force me to violate my principles, which makes me deeply moved!"
He first made a passionate expression, then looked at King Yueyang seriously and said: "There are some things that should not be said by my mouth. I see that the king is frowning because he is worried about national affairs, but this is actually a big deal.
It’s not necessary. No matter how big or small Hou Jing’s rebellion is, whether Liu Zhongli and others’ actions are meritorious or not, it is difficult to have any profound impact on the situation in Jianghan. This situation is very different from Shaanxi. If there is no moral consistency, how can we control it with one edict? Your Majesty, Renyong,
It is better to establish the ambition of Shaanxi as early as possible, rather than just waiting for success or failure and handing over destiny to others!"
"This, this... how dare I? Alas, I'm afraid I'm not strong enough... The river has been breached, and everything is in danger. It really shouldn't be, but I can safely defend the Yong Mansion. I have, already..."
After hearing what Li Tai said, King Yueyang suddenly stood up in shock, and his words became a little incoherent. It was obvious that this was something he had imagined and expected in his heart, but he did not dare to elaborate or think about it in detail.
topic of.
"No matter what your Majesty has planned, I hope that I can be lucky enough to intervene in it. Even if I can't, I still hope that your Majesty can succeed!"
Seeing that King Yueyang was still not calm enough, his eyes were wandering and he did not dare to look at him. Li Tai couldn't help but sigh inwardly, what a big deal, isn't it just rebellion and self-reliance? I can't sleep without thinking about Lu Xin's posture every day!
After a conversation, King Yueyang left Caiyang City with a heavy heart.
After sending his people out of the city, Li Tai turned back and ordered Liang Shiyan and others to strengthen their investigation of the situation of Suilu's local tyrants and try to communicate with them.
After all, Xiao Jin has not yet surrendered directly to the Western Wei Dynasty, so Li Tai first gave him some psychological preparation. It is these people who insist on joining me, and they are not my territory to dominate.
Moreover, it seems that instead of resisting, he is more willing to see Li Tai invade Liu Zhongli's territory and power, so he can also be used to break up and divide a group of local tycoons, and pave the way for the public opinion of Master Wang in advance.
Base.
Li Tai hopes that he can take the lead in proposing a specific plan to invade the Jianghan area, so that he can have a greater say and dominance. Especially in the critical two years when the military system is about to be established, of course he must occupy a more important position.
favorable position.
As if he heard his inner voice, not long after he returned from Caiyang City, an envoy from Huazhou Taifu also arrived in Jingzhou, conveying the order of Daxingtai and hoping that he could take time to report to the court at the end of the year.