Liu Songpo stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "The Shaanxi army must rush to the aid of Gansu, otherwise it will be regrettable."
Why doesn’t Fenyang Hou know this truth? He is a veteran and knows the cruelty of war. War is extremely harmful to the local area. If he allows the Xiliang army to invade Shaanxi and the local area is corrupted, he will be the one to suffer. You must know that on the Weihe Plain
The best fields are all owned by oneself. They were sown in the spring but were trampled to pieces and then confiscated in the fall. Therefore, the war must be stopped outside the borders of Shaanxi.
But when the Shaanxi army went out to fight in the province, there must be an explanation. It cost a lot of money to go to war. Departure fees, extra salt and vegetables, and pensions for those who were killed or wounded. This was a huge expense.
"Mr. Liu will be responsible for the military resources. It should be as much as it should be. There can be no ambiguity." This was Fenyang Hou's first condition.
"Okay." Liu Songpo agreed on the spot.
"Officials of all sizes in Gansu must cooperate with me and cannot be careless." This is the second condition.
"It's up to you, Lord Marquis." Liu Songpo also agreed.
"After this battle, the Gan army will be formed by me, which can ensure that the frontier will be worry-free from now on." This was a disguised occupation of Gansu, but he could accept it gritting his teeth, and Liu Songpo hesitated for a while and agreed.
"After this battle, Gansu officials are not in a good position to defend their territory. I'm afraid they will be dismissed and questioned a lot. I want to recommend the next governor of Gansu." Lu Zhen slowly put forward the third condition.
"This matter is inappropriate. The officials in the border areas must be appointed and dismissed by the imperial court. It's not that I don't want to agree to it, but it's too involved." Liu Songpo firmly refused.
Lu Zhen was just asking for a price, and his goal was not actually there. After being rejected, he pretended to be angry and said: "Master Liu, you said that Xiliang and I, Zhou Dynasty, went to war because I committed an evil act. That's just
It's just a rumor in the market, but Mr. Liu, you closed the border without authorization and banned trade, forcing the people of Xiliang to take desperate risks. This is the real cause of this disaster. If we really want to talk about it, you are to blame. Now that I am willing to help you, you still don't appreciate it.
, even a single governor is unwilling to recommend me, it’s really not enough of a friend.”
Liu Songpo didn't know what Lu Zhen meant. You asked for a high price, but I paid back the money. In the end, the deal was settled with the position of two state officials.
After the Shaanxi army defeated the Xiliang army in battle, Liu Songpo wanted to recommend two people to serve as the magistrate of Tongcheng and Liangzhou. The specific candidates were determined by Fenyang Marquis. So far, the two were finally satisfied.
Tongcheng has minerals, and the copper mines alone are very profitable every year. Not to mention Xiliang, it is the thoroughfare between east and west. The Hexi Corridor is rich in water and grass, and the people are very wealthy. The cattle, horses and food are enough to maintain a large-scale army. If
If you can get these two places, the Marquis of Fenyang will be fine.
There is a reason why Liu Songpo easily agreed to such an important place. Copper City is north of Lanzhou and has been firmly occupied by the Xiliang army. Copper is a strategic material and is rare for Lu Zhen. The people of Xiliang are not fools either.
What can be spit out from the mouth, let alone Liangzhou, has always been the base camp of Xiliang. If you want to get these two places, the only prerequisite is to completely and completely defeat Xiliang.
The Xiliang army is so easy to deal with. If you, Lu Zhen, have the ability, go and get it. If you don’t, don’t blame me for being unjust. This is Liu Songpo’s idea. It’s natural for Lu Zhen to win. It doesn’t matter if he loses. Fenyang Marquis
It would be a good ending for him to lose both sides with Xiliang.
Lu Zhen, a playboy, certainly knows this, but he is very confident in his army. Xiliang is nothing but a local chicken and a wag. When Liangzhou is captured, he will have a horse-producing area and gain a great strategic advantage.
In depth, this vassal town has been decided. In a few years, when the world situation becomes more chaotic, it is not impossible to compete in the Central Plains.
The two old foxes, who had their own hidden agendas, reached an agreement and swore an oath by high-fiving each other, then burst out laughing with satisfaction.
"I will convene the generals tomorrow to discuss countermeasures. Lord Liu, please relax," Lu Zhen said.
"It's not appropriate. It's better to send an order to the Tianshui garrison as soon as possible to relieve the siege of Lanzhou. Gansu's money, silver, food and grass are all in Lanzhou. If the city is defeated, the Xiliang army will be even more powerful. It will be difficult to deal with them then." Liu Songpo
How could Lu Zhen delay any longer and urge him to send troops quickly?
Lu Zhen was a little surprised: "Is Lanzhou still in my hands?"
"Yes, the governor of Gansu is a capable man. He is personally commanding at the top of the city. He will probably be able to last for a while. I have two people here. The Marquis will know it when he asks." With that, Liu Songpo passed Zhang Ruiqiang and the messenger.
Come in.
Lu Zhen asked in detail about the Xiliang army and Lanzhou's city defense. Both of them told them everything they knew, and they also went out of their way to exaggerate Fan Liangchen's bravery and fearlessness.
Lu Zhen couldn't help but become more confident after hearing this. He didn't care whether Fan Liangchen was brave or not. What was important was that Lanzhou's few troops could actually block the Xiliang army, which showed that the Xiliang army was just in vain. As for the Gan army, it was
Swallowing it is not considered a skill. Everyone knows that Gan Jun is too rotten.
After understanding the situation, Lu Zhen was confident and said: "In this case, I immediately ordered the Tianshui garrison to march north to assist Lanzhou!"
Zhang Ruiqiang and others were moved to tears and knelt down to kowtow: "I would like to thank Mr. Hou on behalf of the elders of Gansu."
Lu Zhen nodded reservedly: "It is our duty to protect our family and the country, it is nothing."
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In the Prince of Qin's Mansion, the young Prince of Qin was extremely anxious and asked the messenger in front of him again: "Are the people from Xiliang really coming?"
"My lord, it's absolutely true. The younger one ran non-stop from Lanzhou to report the news." The man's legs were bloody and bloody, the corners of his mouth were dry, and his expression was haggard. He was obviously exhausted to the extreme.
"You go down and have a rest." After calling the messenger, King Qin paced back and forth, with an indescribable look on his eyebrows: "Yuan Feng has mentioned it to Gu a long time ago. Master Liu's sealing the pass will inevitably force Xiliang to start a war. Gu Wei
I also had an appointment with Liu Songpo, and as expected, the war started, it was really...sigh."
Zhao Ziqian, who was standing aside, knew what the King of Qin was thinking. The historical figure that the young prince admired most was Li Shimin. When Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was young, he was also the King of Qin. He led his troops to pacify the world at a young age, and later seized the throne through iron-blooded means. He was definitely
The model and idol of King Qin.
Li Shimin's family relied on fighting, and the King of Qin also wanted to use this shortcut to become famous. However, the war came so quickly and suddenly. The King of Qin was not prepared at all. He only had 300 guards at his disposal to guard the house and the courtyard.
Damn it, why did he go into battle, so he was extremely depressed and hated that this war came at the wrong time.
"It's okay to fight again next year. My team will be formed by then, but we have to fight now. It's really...sigh." King Qin sighed several times at this moment, and Yuan Feng made an agreement with him before leaving.
In the name of the prince, he purchased goods from the mainland and transported them to Xiliang. On the way back, he brought good horses from Xiliang back. In this way, he was able to get supplies that were urgently needed by both parties. In less than a year, he could make a fortune. The King of Qin was overjoyed and appointed him.
Yuan Feng sent an errand from the Chief of the Qin Palace to go to Xiliang to negotiate for a buyer. Everything was in progress, but little did he know that the war would suddenly come.
What a damn bad time to come!
Zhao Ziqian stood beside him like a normal person. He was the captain of the palace guard. He had been conscientious and dedicated since he took office. He never talked nonsense or formed cliques. The prince sent someone to observe him secretly for a long time and finally felt relieved. This person could be used.
.
"Back off." King Qin suddenly stopped and called Zhao Ziqian.
"My subordinate is here."
"What's going on at the Governor's Palace?"
"Back to your lord, the Governor drove to the Fenyang Marquis Mansion at noon."
"Oh, we are probably discussing how to send troops. Maybe I will come to the palace to report after a while." King Qin muttered to himself, sat down behind the desk, picked up a book and read it, but he couldn't read it.
When it got dark and no one came to visit, King Qin was finally angry. Neither Governor Liu nor Marquis Fenyang took him seriously. They did not discuss such an important matter with him as a dignified prince. There was still someone in his eyes.
What!
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Tianshui City is where the Shaanxi Army is stationed. There are 30,000 Shaanxi troops stationed here. Liu Songpo had seconded these troops when he was trying to force Wen Yan to step down. Little did he know that it is easy to ask the gods but difficult to send them away. These 30,000 people have lived in Tianshui since then and cannot leave.
Food, drink, and clothing all come from the local taxes in Tianshui. Gansu is already poor, but it can afford so many troops at once, and the people of Tianshui are miserable.
Finally, when the day came for the Shaanxi army to depart, the leader of the army was Lu Decai, Lu Zhen's nephew. He blackmailed the local government and made thousands of taels of departure fees, and then marched northward.
Drive away.
The Marquis sent an order, asking Lu Decai to lead his troops to advance north. If they met the Xiliang people, they would be beaten severely. Do not lose the majesty of the Lu family army. The 30,000-strong army marched forward in a mighty manner, stretching for more than ten miles. Lu Decai's whole body
The armored man stood on a high slope on horseback and looked at his army, feeling satisfied.
The Shaanxi Army is the family background of Fenyang Marquis. He followed Lu Zhen in the north and south battles more than ten years ago. Many of the troops are his fellow countrymen. Fathers and sons fight in the battle, brothers fight tigers, and the army composed of clan members is very powerful.
, much stronger than the rabble of the Gan Army. This is the reason why Fenyang Hou is confident, and it is also the capital of Lu Decai's pride.
The army advanced in five groups, flanked by cavalry, and scouts went out for reconnaissance. The smoke and dust raised by the tens of thousands of troops could be seen dozens of miles away. The sound of neat footsteps was like drums, and the red tassels on countless felt hats were looming in the smoke.
, swords and guns blocked the light, and the official road was not enough for them to walk, so war horses and vehicles walked through the fields, and the newly sown land was in a mess. The nearby villagers had already hid after hearing about the soldiers. Who would do it?
Take care of things in the fields.
As the sun set, the army camped on the spot. When the deputy general saw a village in the distance, he said to Lu Decai: "Junmen, there is a village over there. I'm going to find some girls to warm your feet."
Lu Decai waved his hands disdainfully and beat him. The people under his command liked to harass the people. They had been stationed in Tianshui for more than a year and they had done a lot of harm to the Tianshui people. There were more than a hundred girls hanging themselves, but Lu De didn't care. He
I believe that only ferocious soldiers have fighting power. The more they disturb the people, the more powerful they are.
The deputy general led a dozen cavalrymen and rode away. When they arrived at the entrance of the village, they saw a plump young lady fetching water from the well. The deputy general uttered two screams, gently pinched the horse's belly and passed by. He was so arrogant that he simply