Shao Shude returned to Anyi Longchi Palace on the Double Ninth Festival.
The Tielin Army was still slowly rushing back on the road.
The 10,000-strong Hezhong Yamen army led by Wang Yao have arrived in Jinyang. The autumn harvest has been completed, and Li Keyong will take action at any time.
Luo Hongxin smelled the wind and began to mobilize. Uncle Wei Bo was in trouble this time. He was beaten into dogs by the Bian army before. Facing the Jin army this time, he didn't know how he would behave.
Zhu Quanzhong will most likely send troops for reinforcements, but there should not be too many. He is currently under very heavy military pressure. He has the upper hand on the eastern and southern fronts. The western and northern fronts rely entirely on mountains, rivers and rivers for defense.
A major variable in the Hebei war situation is Chengde Wang Rong. Will he attack Youzhou? Or rescue Wei Bo and complete the great cause of the three towns in Hebei? We can wait and see.
Liu Rengong had returned to Youzhou and took refuge with Li Keyong.
Ke Yong appointed Liu Rengong as the military and horse envoy of Yingping Erzhou Town through Gao Siji, the new military governor of the Lulong Army, allowing him to face the pressure of Dongxi and the Khitans. Liu Rengong did not have many choices. He only had more than 2,000 cavalry.
Ben Qian took office unhappy.
Youzhou Town is so big, and now there are many warlords——
Gao Siji, the governor of Jiedu, was nominally the head of the twelve states, but in fact he only led the three states and fourteen counties of You, Tan, and Ji. There were more than 400,000 people in the household register. After more than a year of war, the number was less than 400,000.
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Li Cunxiao led the three prefectures and four counties of Xin, Yi, and Gui, with a population of less than 30,000 registered households, but there were many tribes, with 200,000 people, mainly Xixi, Khitan, and Shiwei, and some miscellaneous Hu tribes.
Li Cunxin occupied the five counties of Zhuozhou. The state experienced three conquests by Li Keyong and Wang Chucun, and the population suffered a large loss. At present, there are only 30,000 to 40,000 people. It is estimated that some fleeing people will return home one after another, but not too many.
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Li Siyuan settled in Shunzhou and had a county with thousands of people. Military supplies, grain and wages were all supplied by Youzhou.
Lu Wenjin, the governor of Mozhou, had six counties and a population of 300,000.
Shan Keke, the governor of Yingzhou, controlled a population of more than 600,000 in five counties.
The newly arrived Liu Rengong has only four counties in Ying and Ping prefectures, with only 10,000 registered households. There are large and mixed tribes in the area. There are many thieves, but they may not be obedient.
There are actually seven military leaders in Youzhou Town. They have no clear affiliation with each other and are only nominally subordinates to Gao Siji. However, Gao Siji still has to listen to Li Keyong at least for now. It is a complete mess.
The officials in Prince Xia's Mansion unanimously judged that this fragile balance would not last long, and sooner or later there would be a war that would turn Youzhou upside down.
Shao Shude has no time to deal with the affairs of Youzhou for the time being. His consistent view among the martial arts men in the towns of Hebei is to let Li Keyong go and kill them first. Kill the most stubborn local separatists, and the rest will be easy to deal with.
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However, he did not pay much attention to Youzhou, but people from Youzhou came to visit: Gao Silun, the governor of Tanzhou, had been waiting in Anyi for many days.
"How did General Gao come here?" Shao Shude asked curiously in Qingliang Hall.
"I came here from the grassland and took a detour." Gao Silun took a look at Shao Shude. He was an easy-going man with an impressively groomed beard. He was dressed in a bright red military robe, with a left bow and right sword, and was lined with armor. He looked like he had just come back.
Haven't had time to change into casual clothes yet.
Who would have thought that such a seemingly easy-going warrior would actually suppress more than ten people, lock the emperor and ministers of Chang'an in a cage, and march his troops eastward and southward, leaving Zhu Quanzhong extremely passive.
However, Gao Silun didn't think Shao Shude was too powerful or even invincible.
Since the time of the Later Han Dynasty, Guanzhong has become less and less effective, but Hebei has become more and more the center of the world. Gao Silun has a sense of pride in his heart.
Shao Shude was keenly aware of the indescribable emotions in his heart. He didn't take it seriously. He pointed at the bed and said, "Sit down."
Although the Later Zhou Dynasty (Northern Zhou Dynasty), the former Sui Dynasty and the Guo Dynasty all unified the north, the origin of the Six Towns Uprising still lingers in the north. Maybe it is gone at the political level, but at the ideological level, the roots have not completely disappeared. In peacetime or
It's nothing, but if you encounter troubled times, it will show up subtly.
Of course, perhaps the root lies further back.
The Qin Dynasty annihilated the six Shandong kingdoms one by one, relying on the Guanxi region. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu's fight for the world also relied on the Guanxi area. So much so that when Yang Pu built Hangu Pass, he made sure to build the city east of his hometown, "ashamed of being an outsider."
"There is no doubt that Kansai people have a vague sense of superiority over Kanto people.
However, due to the superior natural conditions of the Kanto region, it will always develop, which is unmatched by Kansai. In the late Han Dynasty, Liu Xiu received sponsorship from local tycoons in Hebei, and his strength increased dramatically. In the late Han Dynasty, Hebei had the highest household registration and wealth in the world.
Cargo center of gravity.
During the Northern Dynasties, Hebei was still the most fertile land in the world, and the prosperity of Yecheng was amazing.
During the Eastern and Western Wei Dynasties, the Western Wei Dynasty was no match at all. When the Later Zhou Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty were fighting, the Northern Qi Dynasty once occupied the Yinshan area with its abundant capital and suppressed the Later Zhou Dynasty to the extreme.
However, the Yuwen clan destroyed the Northern Qi Dynasty with only one-third of its opponent's population and one-fifth or sixth of its financial resources, which shocked people and made the people of Guandong quite dissatisfied. Of course, the Yuwen clan did not have the strength to digest the Kanto region, so they could only win over and appease them.
Mainly, the old and the young of the Northern Qi Dynasty still occupy high positions.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Dou Jiande and Liu Heitai repeatedly raised troops to fight against the Guanlong military group. They mobilized many people and had considerable military experience. People have to guess that there are factors related to the estrangement between the West and the East.
During the Tianbao period of the Guo Dynasty, the prosperity of the world reached its peak, and Hebei still ranked first among all the realms, with strong strength and the richest place in the world.
It is said that Hebei was Huhua, and the common people only knew the two saints of Anshi and did not know the saints of Chang'an, but how could the upper-class people not know this? Anlushan's confidants, civilian officials, and several major generals, most of whom were Han people in Hebei, supported Anlushan's rebellion.
, it is impossible to say that there is no factor that Hebei looks down on Kansai.
By this time, Hebei's lead had reached an extreme level, because it had been basically peaceful for a hundred years. There were mountains of wealth, thousands of miles of fertile farmland, cattle and sheep were roaming wild, and the quality and output of silk and silk were unparalleled in the world - even in the middle and late Northern Song Dynasty,
Among the dozens of silk production areas across the country, most of the prefectures and counties with the best quality and quantity are still located in Henan and Hebei, and the south is still relatively backward in technology.
Number one in population, number one in grain production, number one in silk production, number one in weapon production, and even the number of horses is number one in the country if the Lingxia states are not included.
With such a foundation, it’s no wonder that Hebei people don’t want to be ruled by the Kansai Group.
"It's not easy for General Gao to come here, isn't it just to see me?" Seeing that Gao Silun didn't say anything, Shao Shude joked: "I have been famous for Hebei athletes for a long time. The hundreds of followers brought by General Gao are so majestic.
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"The King of Xia is joking." Gao Silun said: "I wonder what King Xia thinks of Li Keyong?"
"Lu Bu was brave and good at fighting at that time. I am honored to have such a brother." Shao Shude said with a smile.
Gao Silun was startled, then smiled again and said: "King Xia, don't be joking. Ke Yong has four towns, his troops are very sharp, and he attacks constantly..."
"What does that have to do with me?" Shao Shude said sternly: "I only want Quan Zhong, a thief. My brother has helped me many times. How can outsiders guess the love between brothers, friends and brotherly respect?"
"If King Xia talks like this, then there is nothing to talk about." Gao Silun was a warrior after all, and was a little annoyed when he heard this.
"Then please forgive me, General Gao. I will be entering Beijing in a few days. If you want to see me then, you will have to go to Chang'an." Shao Shude said.
Gao Silun looked at Shao Shude.
The trajectory of this man's fortune is almost the same as that of Yuwen Black Otter. He is the leader of the new generation of Kansai warriors. When he started, he moved very quickly. He integrated the towns in the northwest of Beijing very early. Otherwise, there would be no chance to compete for the world. Kansai has no foundation at all.
too poor.
But it's too late to say anything. He has already annexed more than ten towns, and his forces have penetrated into Heyang in the southwest corner of Hebei Province. He has just defeated Zhu Quanzhong in the Battle of Heqing, and his momentum is at its peak. At the same time, the towns in Hebei are still fighting against each other.
Due to internal fighting, Zhu Quanzhong did not unify Henan, and Shao Shude suffered a few defeats. At worst, he would retreat to Zhiguan and Shaanzhou lines, not even to Tongguan. Unless there was an internal rebellion, he would be in an invincible position.
such a pity!
Brothers Gao Silun, Gao Siji, and Gao Sixiang once carefully analyzed the situation in the world. In their opinion, there is no possibility of hegemony in the northwest. It would be good to unify the towns in the northwest of Beijing. But these vassal towns are small and weak, and Huang Chao
Even if the destruction caused by the rebellion is integrated together, it will be difficult to resist the external forces that break into Guanzhong.
How could this happen? It shouldn't be.
"Actually, why does the King of Xia defend Li Keyong like this?" Gao Silun suddenly said: "After Keyong invaded Youzhou, he heard that Wei Bo was about to be attacked. If he were to swallow him, it would be very difficult to control."
"If General Gao says this, you are not afraid that I will send you to Jinyang for the sake of our brotherhood?" Shao Shude asked.
The soldiers in the palace all glanced at Gao Silun with fierce eyes.
"Since I dare to say it, I am not afraid of death." Gao Silun was not affected at all and said with emotion: "It can be seen that King Xia is very ambitious and aims at the world. If he blindly indulges in Hedong, won't he be afraid of raising tigers?"
"The meaning of General Gao is also the meaning of Gao Sikong?"
"My three brothers advance and retreat together."
"You are not very respectful to my sworn brother." Shao Shude teased.
Gao Silun's face flushed a little, and he reluctantly argued: "The soldiers of the Jin Dynasty have poor military discipline, and the people suffer from it."
"Well, don't be secretive. Just tell me, what's the matter?" Shao Shude waved his hand and said impatiently.
"If the King of Xia sends troops to attack Hedong, Youzhou is willing to send troops to respond." Gao Silun said.
Good guy! Shao Shude almost laughed.
The way my step-brother looks at people—that’s it?
He did a great job of uniting internal people, but what the hell are all the foreign generals he likes? Li Hanzhi betrayed him in history, and Liu Rengong even tricked him into letting him go.
However, the sworn brother also saw that the three Gao brothers were not reliable, right? He was probably wary of it. Historically, Liu Rengong slandered him and said that the Gao brothers wanted to rebel, so he believed it. If he hadn't been suspicious for a long time, how could he
Maybe he was moved by a few words?
Now it seems that the Gao brothers did have rebellious intentions, and Liu Rengong did not accuse them unjustly. Of course, Liu Rengong himself was also a young man. In other words, the pride of the people in Hebei was knocked away, and their self-esteem was stepped on step by step by Li Keyong and Zhu Quanzhong.
Before the ground was trampled to pieces, everyone was unreliable. They were all young men and local separatists.
"Is Hedong so easy to fight?" Shao Shude asked: "Yan soldiers have been tortured so many times, and they still dare to fight?"
"Lu Shijun of Mozhou is quite resourceful. The single governor of Yingzhou has a bravery that no one can match. The people of Youzhou practice martial arts all the year round, and everyone dares to fight, so why should they be afraid?" Gao Silun blushed and said.
Shao Shude nodded slightly and stopped ridiculing why they were completely defeated when they met Li Keyong.
Youzhou still produces talented people.
The Gao brothers are famous for their spear skills. Gao Siji's son Gao Xingzhou and grandson Gao Huaide were both fierce men in the Five Dynasties.
Shan Keji was indeed brave enough to fight against Li Cunxiao without suffering any losses.
Later, there was Yuan Xingqin who served as Li Cunxu's bodyguard. During the battle between Jin and Liang, Li Cunxu was defeated and was overtaken and surrounded by hundreds of Liang soldiers.
, he himself was surrounded by hundreds of Liang soldiers, with spears pointing at him all around. If Liang soldiers hadn't wanted to capture him alive, Li Cunxu would have been dead. At the critical moment, Yuan Xingqin came riding alone, grabbed the sword with his bare hands, and seized Li Cunxu's life.
Liang Bing cut off two spears with a sword, beheaded him one level, and rescued Li Cunxu. Li Cunxu cried afterwards, holding Yuan Xingqin's hand and promising repeatedly that he would "share the wealth and honor with you" and "favor all the generals."
In terms of civil servants, the main ones are the roly-poly Feng Dao, and they are all talented people.
"What good do I have?" Shao Shude asked directly to the core.
Why do something that has no benefit?
"Youzhou is willing to surrender to King Xia." Gao Silun replied.
"It's not worth it." Shao Shude snorted coldly and said.
The truth is that he doesn't believe in these young men. Besides, it's across the river east of the river, so what's the use of you coming here? I can't even control them directly.
Gao Silun was a little anxious.
"I heard that someone is inviting Khitans to go south to interfere with the situation?" Shao Shude asked again.
"Yes, but they have been repulsed. After the situation in Youzhou stabilized, no one invited the Khitans to go south." There was no way to lie about this, and Gao Silun could only answer truthfully.
The troops behind the mountain had an inexplicable relationship with the Xi people and the Khitan people, and they were very familiar with each other. There were disputes and cooperation. It can be said that in their eyes, the Khitan people were not necessarily better than Li Keyong and Zhu Quanzhong.
, Shao Shude is even more vicious. If you want to surrender, the Khitans are also a choice.
"What is Yelu Abaoji doing?"
Shao Shude is now more and more concerned about the Khitan affairs.
It is said that after the development of Guandong, especially Hebei, not only its own population, economy, culture, and technology greatly surpassed the Kansai region, but also the barbarians in the northeast began to surpass the barbarians in the northwest.
This is the result of cultural and technological exchanges.
The barbarians in the northeast will usher in their golden age. In comparison, the barbarians in the northwest will be much less popular and will no longer be a danger to the Central Plains - Xixia's strength totals 80,000 and 100,000 troops.
To be honest, he was quite weak. During the Later Tang Dynasty, An Congjin led 50,000 people to fight with him in the field. The same number of soldiers and horses as the Dingnan Army were no match at all. They were defeated repeatedly and retreated to Xiazhou.
Later on, the Barbarians from the Northwest were destined to be conquered by the Barbarians from the Northeast. The Barbarians from the Northeast had large tracts of cultivated land, pastures, craftsmen, skills, and a large population. The three lifestyles of farming, nomadism, and fishing and hunting coexisted.
The strength is no longer on the same level at all.
The barbarians in the Northeast are enough to become a danger to the Central Plains, but not in the Northwest.
"He married his cousin Yueliduo, got the support of the Shulu family, and is now fighting with the Bohai people."
"You know it very well." Shao Shude smiled and said, "General Gao, I have something to say about Youzhou. If you want to hear it, listen to it. If you don't want to, just listen."
"King Xia, please speak."
"Why rush for some things?" Shao Shude stood up and said slowly: "Why don't you show your respect first and be patient for a while. After I finish dealing with Zhu Quanzhong, the opportunity will appear."
Gao Silun remained silent.
If you deal with Zhu Quanzhong, then I will join forces with Li Keyong to deal with you.
Looking at his expression, Shao Shude knew that he didn't listen.
This is normal, and they are not fools. The Hebei people's strategy is to deal with Hedong when Hedong is strong, and unite with Hedong when Hedong is weak, relying on it as a screen to maintain their separatist status. This has been the case for many years.
After more than a hundred years of separatist rule, the truth of diplomacy made these grandsons understand. Shi Pu knew that it was difficult to rescue Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin. After several major defeats, they were still determined to rescue them. This strategic vision can indeed
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"You should go back and think about it first." Shao Shude said: "My promise is always valid. In addition, Li Kuangwei's civil and military generals may wish to talk to me."
"You know everything you want to say." Gao Silun sighed and said.
When Li Kuangwei entered the court, the people in Guanzhong were extremely opposed to it. They were afraid that they would not be able to survive, right? Who cares, he is not a relative of mine. It would be nice to sell it in exchange for some benefits.