Sikong Ting left in a hurry and returned to Weizhou quickly.
When he came he was a lobbyist, but when he left he was a wandering scribe with ulterior motives and a vague stance.
Strictly speaking, the previous generations of Sikong Ting's family had all benefited from the feudal system.
The nobles whose families were in decline, because they were born in Weibo, served in the shogunate for several generations, maintained the shaky family business, and finally settled on the status of a prominent family in Beizhou.
But Sikong Ting had so many thoughts that he actually didn't want to be tied to the Wei Bo shogunate, and he didn't want to advance and retreat with the whole town's martial arts. When Luo Hongxin found out, he was afraid that he would just kick off and go.
On July 29, Shao Shude led his army to Xiuwu County. Li Renjun, the deputy envoy of the Tianxiong Army, was waiting for Niu Li in Du Yu, and Xie Bin, the envoy of the right wing, led 15,000 infantry and cavalry and came to join them.
During this period, Shao Shude received news that King Shifan of Qingzhou sent envoys to seek peace.
He refused directly. It's not about money. After destroying you, I can take the property for myself. Wouldn't it be nice?
Liu Wei clung to Zizhou, and it was true that he could not take it, but his encirclement and reinforcements were quite fruitful.
In late July, Wang Shilu led his troops to rescue Zizhou, but was defeated again, losing thousands of troops.
Zhu Jin led his troops to Laiwu Valley to rescue Zizhou. When they left the city, Hu Zhen and Ge Congzhou led their troops to fight with them in the field and were defeated. After cleaning up the rout, the two sides fought in Qufu. The Feilong Army and the Yi Cong Army came to rescue and were defeated.
Zhu Jin.
In desperation, Zhu Jin retreated again.
Thousands of soldiers and horses sent by Yang Xingmi to Yizhou have left and returned to Haizhou to obtain supplies and wait for the next order.
The situation on the Eastern Front is becoming increasingly optimistic. Warlords from all walks of life have gone on the defensive and used the method of shrinking. But they may have forgotten that the battlefields were in the towns of Yan and Qi. How did Shi Pu perish? How could they ignore it?
Yang Xingmi's rapid progress on the southern front has also been curbed.
In the Battle of Anzhou, he was repeatedly defeated by the Tang soldiers and rushed to Huangzhou. In the Battle of Huangpi Wuhu, he was defeated again. When he retreated to Huangzhou, his morale was low and he was besieged by the Weisheng Army. He defended it for more than ten days and saw the Youguo Army.
When the vanguard of Ding Hui's troops arrived, he was greatly frustrated and abandoned the city and fled to Qizhou.
There was an episode during the battle: Huai general Liu Wei was captured. The following reports reported that it was the crown prince who attacked with light cavalry and captured thieves in the battle formation.
"Who caught it?" Shao Shude would not be fooled by these things and asked seriously.
Zhao Guangfeng was also a veteran. He carefully read through many military reports. After some deliberation, he replied: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince led the cavalry to pursue and defeat the enemy. It should be that Ma Zhijun generals Shao Zhiyan and Shao Zhixing worked together to capture him.
Liu Wei.”
"That's pretty much it." Shao Shude nodded.
Cong Ma Zhi is the two thousand soldiers recently assigned to Shao Erlang, mainly Xi, Shi Wei, Tuoba Dangxiang and the sons of the rich families selected by Dunhuang. From the "Zhi" in the name, it can be seen that these are the prince's personal soldiers
Guard.
Erlang likes to rush into battle, which Shao Shude has known for a long time. Although he does not support it in words, he actually acquiesces. This is not the Qin and Han Dynasties or the Ming and Qing Dynasties. People with noble status only need to command others to fight. Since the Northern Dynasties,
Hu Feng is fierce, and those in power still need to show some bravery.
Since the separation of vassal towns, it is a bit like the early Spring and Autumn Period, or the Western Middle Ages, where kings and nobles need to personally lead troops and fight wars, not just to govern the country.
After the great unification, this behavior will gradually decrease until it disappears, but at this time it is still an important means to quickly gain military morale. After all, you are a military aristocrat.
"Zhe Zong's own company broke An'an, Huang Erzhou, and killed the Huai army to the point of fear. How can I increase the reward?" Shao Shude asked.
"Your Majesty, you can add 300 households in the city." Zhao Guangfeng replied.
Shao Shude pondered for a moment and asked: "Is the reward too small?"
"Your Majesty, Emperor Taizong of the state came to the throne. Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Yuchi Jingde granted 1,300 households, Zhang Gongjin, Hou Junji granted 1,000 households, Qin Qiong 700 households. Zhe ordered the public to grant 5,300 households.
It's a rare thing since ancient times." Zhao Guangfeng replied.
What we are talking about here is "real food" and "real food", not theoretical figures. For example, Qin Qiong is the Duke of the country. In theory, he should have 3,000 households with "real food", but in fact he only has 700 households with "real food". As for his son
When Qin Huaidao ascended the throne, he was just a Duke of Licheng County.
Cheng Yaojin was a duke, his son was a duke, and his third generation was a county duke.
It's not that the dynasty was stingy, it's been like this since the Northern Dynasties, with titles and titles reduced from generation to generation - in fact, title is face, and the amount of food and land is li.
At this time, civil servants and generals were accustomed to this unreliable feudal title system. If they went on an expedition and made military exploits, they would receive additional food titles. If they did not make meritorious service, the title would be reduced from generation to generation. This can only be said to have advantages and disadvantages.
The disadvantage is that the rewards are not generous enough, and the descendants of the family cannot lie down. The advantage is that it maintains a certain vitality and frees up space for future generations to be rewarded for their meritorious service.
Shao Shude promised Yuancong that his food allowance would not be reduced for three generations, and that he would give out "real food" and not play numbers games. This was already a rich reward that had not been seen in hundreds of years.
"Let Li Tangbin work harder. If Qi is defeated, Duke Lu of Yan will be his." Shao Shude said, "The people of Qi are already fearful in their hearts. Don't stop and don't give them a chance to breathe."
"As ordered." Zhao Guangfeng immediately made arrangements.
In the afternoon, Shao Shude met with the envoy from Weizhou in Xiuwu County: Xinxiang ordered Xie Yanhui.
"Xie Shijun is really a smart man." Shao Shude praised him as soon as they met.
The Xie family has already confessed. They don't want much, just the position of governor in a relatively peaceful area. They even made it clear that if the king of Xia hadn't come to their door, they would have planned to raise their families to avoid trouble in Jiangnan, because Xia and Jin were about to break out.
During the war, Weibo was one of the focal points, and it became a place of right and wrong.
"The post of governor of Qizhou is vacant." Shao Shude said: "This place has beautiful mountains and rivers and is very peaceful. If you wish, I will be able to take up the post in a few days."
Xie Yanhui was also very satisfied when he heard it.
Qizhou is a large county with a well-established household registration, and the scenery is really good. The most important thing is that it is peaceful, so it is the most suitable place for their family to take refuge.
"Thank you, Your Highness." Xie Yanhui bowed deeply.
"Why is it so?" Shao Shude helped Xie Yanhui up and said with a smile: "Qizhou is an important town in Guanxi, and it must be guarded by people with high talent and morality. I searched here and there, but I couldn't find a suitable candidate. Until someone recommended Weizhou Xie
Your Majesty will relieve you of your worries for several years."
Although the words were polite, Xie Yanhui felt comfortable listening to them, so he tried his best to plan. He only heard him say: "Your Highness, the counties in Weizhou are not so easy to succeed. There are three thousand soldiers in the city, and five soldiers in Liyang."
Thousands. Xinxiang Yanjin Pass and Gongcheng County each have more than a thousand soldiers. The county officials Zuoduo and the sergeants are closely connected and have a deep relationship. If these defenders are not eradicated, Weizhou will not be stable."
"Yeah." Shao Shude nodded, he already knew this information.
The garrison in Weizhou is actually much smaller than before, but there are still more than 10,000 people. It is hard to say what attitude these people have, whether they are leaning towards the Luo family or the Li family. Maybe they are still waiting for a price, and who will offer the conditions?
Recommend whoever is good.
In addition, it is also necessary to find out their attitude towards Xia Jun who was "invited". This is very important.
"There is something I need to thank you for doing." Shao Shude said.
"Your Highness, please give me your instructions." Xie Yanhui cupped his hands and said.
"I was invited by Commander Luo to lead the army eastward. Let me know the attitude of the troops in Weizhou."
In fact, Luo Hongxin did not invite Shao Shude over at all. He just planned to pay some money and food for Shao Shude to help him go to the court and recommend Luo Shaowei as Wei Bo's military envoy. But now, it is obviously beyond his control. Shao Shude, Li Gongquan and even others
The hidden careerists no longer take Luo Hongxin seriously, and each has his or her own agenda.
"Follow your orders." Xie Yanhui thought secretly about how he should test the attitude of the Weizhou soldiers, and how his family should plan so that they could escape unscathed from the ensuing chaos and even make some small gains.
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In Luo Zhai in Weizhou, Sikong Ting softly reported the results of his mission.
"The King of Xia was inspecting farmland Pichi in Mengzhou. He heard that the Luo family was in trouble and was being oppressed by Xiaoxiao. He was very angry." Sikong Ting said: "Then he summoned 30,000 Tu Tu generals to go north, claiming to seek justice for the Luo family."
Luo Hongxin lay on the bed, sighed feebly, and said: "Sikong Dalang is also an old official in the officialdom, how can he be confused by Shao Shude's performance? He is very ambitious, and I am afraid he will put his hand into Wei Bo this time
.Inviting him to come over will bring disaster and fortune."
Sikong Ting felt a little ashamed when he heard this, and said: "I was thinking about the situation in the town along the way. If the king hadn't woken me up, I would have been deceived by this person."
"Li Gongquan has contacted many people, right?" Luo Hongxin asked again.
"I heard that there are more than 30,000 people." Sikong Ting said.
Li Gongquan brought 3,000 yamen soldiers to Bozhou, and then gathered warriors from various states, with a total of more than 20,000 infantry and cavalry, to guard against the Xia army in the direction of Yun and Pu. It is said that more than 10,000 sergeants have been recruited recently, and the force has further expanded to more than 30,000 soldiers.
, very impressive.
"Is there no news about Shi Renyu yet?" Luo Hongxin said to his son Luo Shaowei.
Luo Shaowei shook his head and said, "No."
Shi Renyu was a government official with quite high prestige. Recently, he suddenly ran away with his family and ran to the Zhenjun military camp on the other side of the Yongji Canal. Apparently he smelled the bloody storm and made preparations in advance.
Luo Hongxin's eyes darkened.
There are still 5,000 yamen soldiers and 3,000 state soldiers in the city. The state soldiers are okay, and Luo Shaowei can still command some of them, but it is hard to say about the yamen soldiers. They are closely connected with the 3,000 yamen soldiers who are still in Bozhou. Looking at the trend, it seems that they are not.
Ready to support the Luo family.
Of course Luo Hongxin knew that the government soldiers were unreliable.
At that time, Le Congxun led 30,000 Weizhou troops to force the palace. The yamen soldiers initially recommended Zhao Wenbian as the governor, but Zhao Wenbian did not dare to fight against the large and powerful Weizhou army, so he was defeated by the yamen soldiers.
killed.
At the last moment, the Luo family will most likely be abandoned by the Yamen soldiers. They will either defect to Li Gongquan or recommend a new person to compete with Li Gongquan. This person is likely to be a low-level officer, not a Yamen general, because the Jiedushi who was born as a low-level officer will
It is easier to be controlled by the government soldiers - the underlying reason why Le Yanzhen was rebelled by the government soldiers was that he recruited people to build the city wall and abused the people's power, and the direct reason was that he recruited 500 soldiers who only obeyed his personal orders."
"General" made the government soldiers murderous.
What the fate of the abandoned Luo family will be, we don’t have to ask.
"Sikong Dalang, please go to Weizhou and Mengzhou again and ask King Xia to lead his army to help." After saying this, Luo Hongxin seemed to be drained of energy and fell into a drowsy sleep.
Sikong Ting, Luo Shaowei and several other shogunate generals looked at each other with different expressions.
Sikong Ting ignored them, bowed to Luo Shaowei, and then went to Duyuhousi to go through the relevant procedures.
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