The hearts of the people in the land of Pinglu's five states have already promoted Li Ye's cultivation from the seventh level of Qi training to that of the Yinshen Daoist. Although there is the popularity of the world gained from the war against Huang Chao, the weight of the land of the five states can be seen from this. If the more than three hundred prefectures of the Tang Dynasty can fully capture the hearts of the people, how far can Li Ye's cultivation reach
In the early morning, on the east bank of the Yellow River, Li Ye stood facing west, overlooking Weibo.
Since the Anshi Rebellion, Wei Bo has always been a powerful vassal, and his Jiedu envoy is an old Anshi general who surrendered to the imperial court, and has always been rebellious. Even in the era of Xuanzong Zhongxing, the imperial court did not have the right to appoint and remove Wei Bo Jiedu envoys. After the death of the previous Jiedushi, or his son succeeded him, or a new Jiedushi was established in the army, and then reported to the court, the court only recognized it.
"Wei Bo owns six prefectures. Whether it is population, wealth or soldiers, it is more than Pinglu. Huangchao troubled the Central Plains, but it has always been in Henan (south of the Yellow River), and has never set foot in Hebei (north of the Yellow River). Wei Because of this, Bo was able to preserve his strength. Today's Wei Bo has 200,000 soldiers and horses, which should not be underestimated."
Li Zhen came behind Li Ye, looked at Wei Bo and let out a long sigh.
Li Ye smiled and didn't take it seriously: "This time the monster tribe bewitched Wei Bo's soldiers to make trouble, and made troubles in the local area, which gave me a reason to send troops, but Wei Bo Jiedu seems not to welcome me into the country."
Li Zhen flicked the dust off his sleeves, with a sneer on his face: "It's not just that you don't welcome them. According to the report from the Tsingyi Yamen, the Weibo Jiedu envoy has already assembled a large number of troops in Bozhou. Judging by his humble position, in the county not far away, I'm afraid there are many elites hidden, who want to wait for our army to cross the river, and attack them halfway!"
Li Ye looked around: "The food and fodder in Tianping and Henghai have almost arrived, it's time for the army to cross the river."
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Among the six states of Weibo, Bozhou is the closest to Pinglu, and the governing state is in Weizhou. Cao Zhongming, the current Jiedu envoy of Wei Bo, is currently feeding on the small lake in the Jiedu envoy's mansion, feeding on the swimming fish gathered in the lake.
Cao Zhongming is already in his fifties, and the years have left indelible marks on his face, but he has not been able to bend his strong waist. The sun shone down on his shoulders, and the old man in black was in good spirits. The nearby maids and servants all lowered their eyebrows and listened to their ears, not daring to look directly at this Wei Bo Jiedu envoy who didn't even give the court face.
His figure is like a deep vortex, even under the sunlight, it looks unfathomable, even if a person with a low cultivation level just glances at it, his eyes will sting and his mind will be out of control.
"Father, the envoy of the King of Longxi County is here again, and the envoy of King An is also here, do you want to meet?"
A vigorous man in his thirties came from the cobblestone path beside the rockery and saluted behind Cao Zhongming. He has a body as strong as an ox, and his eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to Cao Zhongming, but he is less majestic and stable, and more determined and aggressive.
This is Cao Zhongming's eldest son, and also his most valued heir, and Cao Xijin, who has reached a high level of Qi training in his first year of life.
Cao Zhongming didn't seem to have heard Cao Xijin's words, so he threw out the fish and food in his hand calmly. After clapping their hands, they returned to the gazebo from the lake and sat down, then said indifferently: "No see."
The so-called king of Longxi County is Li Keyong, the Jiedu envoy of Hedong.
Cao Xijin came to Cao Zhongming's side, with a worried look on his face: "Father, King An is coming in a menacing way, and he clearly intends to attack Hedong, but it's so far away, and Wei Bo is right in front of him. Who can guarantee that the attack on Hedong is not a pretense, King An is actually plotting against me, Wei Bo?"
Cao Zhongming waved his hand, and a graceful maid dressed in silk came to the gazebo with small steps, knelt down and began to make tea. He said indifferently: "Wang An, by the Chen Bing River, is plotting against me, Wei Bo, Longxi County. The king is willing to come to help the battle, isn't it plotting against me, Wei Bo?"
Cao Xijin was taken aback for a moment, but then said again: "Father, after all, there is still an envoy of Zhaoyi Jiedu between Wei Bo and Hedong. Li Keyong is going to plot Wei Bo, I'm afraid it will not be so easy? But Wei Bo and Hedong There is no obstacle between Pinglu and King An's army now, it is urgent!"
Cao Zhongming closed his eyes and rested his mind, and his beautiful maid knelt down, pinched his legs and beat his shoulders with delicate white hands, "King An's entry into the army is of course an urgent matter, but if the Hedong army is allowed to enter, it will be a long-term worry. No matter what King An's conquest of Hedong has a righteous name and an imperial edict. This time, Wei Bo, if we let the Hedong army enter and fight Pinglu, no matter whether we win or lose, there will be endless troubles. How can it be done?"
These words made sense, but did not solve the actual problem. Cao Xijin said eagerly, "Then let the Pinglu army enter?"
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Glancing at Cao Xijin, Cao Zhongming snorted dissatisfiedly, "Let Ping Lu's army enter? Your 30 years of food have been wasted! Since my Weibo was established in the town, where would the soldiers dare to enter my Weibo? Even if it is Xuanzong When he was alive, the Shence Army did not dare to set foot on Wei Bo! What kind of a man is he, Li Ye, and what kind of generals are the Pinglu Army? Why dare to plot against Wei Bo?!"
His words were loud and domineering, revealing Wei Boqiang's demeanor to the fullest.
After hearing this, Cao Xijin's eyes lit up: "What does father mean?"
Cao Zhongming's expression returned to majestic and calm, and he put the maid's warm and jade-like hand in it, playing with it carefully, as if rubbing a high-quality jade object, "Wei Bo's affairs have always been decided by Wei Bo himself, when will the court tolerate it?" Pointing fingers? What kind of chaos, what evil troubles, don't need the court to intervene! The court can't even ask, what is he, Li Ye, who dares to meddle in my Wei Bo's business? Want to plot against my Wei Bo, okay, I want to see Look, what Li Ye is planning with!"
Cao Xijin's expression was startled: "My son will go to Bozhou to fight now! I promise not to let Pinglu's gang of shrimp soldiers and crab generals step into Bozhou!"
"That's what it looks like." Cao Zhongming nodded slightly, "You just said that King An's envoy is here?"
"yes."
"Cut off his ears and drive Wei Bo out."
"Father?"
"I just want to let that yellow-mouthed kid Li Ye know, let the court and everyone in the world know that I, Wei Bo, have been strong for a hundred years, and I will continue to be strong! Wei Bo's affairs are decided by Wei Bo himself, and anyone who dares to have unruly thoughts about Wei Bo Anyone who wants to lead troops into the country must be prepared to bear Wei Bo's wrath!" Cao Xijin snorted coldly, the cultivation of Lingchi Daoist burst out suddenly, and a spiritual wind raged in the pavilion, and the maids screamed and fell to the ground .
"Father has become a real person? Congratulations, father!" Cao Xijin was overjoyed. Wei Bo has always been powerful, not only because of his mighty military power, but also because of his powerful monks. When the world is in great turmoil, when the world is in great strife, if my father becomes a real person, Wei Bo will definitely be able to make a big difference!"
Cao Zhongming glanced at Cao Xijin indifferently, withdrew his aura of coercion, showing confidence and calmness, "Why don't you go soon?"
"Yes! My son takes orders!"
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The soldiers and horses of the Tianping Army who came to help the battle have arrived, not too many, not too many, 40,000 people, and the last batch of food and fodder has also arrived with the army. Li Ye asked Xue Wei to show his face, and of course asked him to inform the Tianping Army that Li Ye had to command obediently now.
At the same time, all the grain and fodder of the Henghai Jiedu Envoy arrived. The 10,000 soldiers who transported the food and fodder brought the order of the Henghai Jiedu Envoy to follow the Pinglu Army in the battle and talk about it as a helping hand. Of course, Li Ye would not refuse anyone who came.
The pontoon bridge has basically been repaired, and the only thing left is the bridge head on the opposite bank. As long as the last part is completed, the Pinglu army can cross the river. But at this moment, the envoy sent by Li Ye to Weizhou came back. The other party lost both ears and brought back Cao Zhongming's attitude.
In the big tent, looking at the envoy who was wrapped in bandages and whose ears were covered in scarlet, Li Ye's eyes sank behind the handsome case. The generals on both sides were furious and scolded Cao Zhongming one after another.
Li Zhen came up against the case. As Li Ye's confidant counselor, he was very angry at the moment, and he bowed his hands to Li Ye and said: "Lianshi, Cao Zhongming is too presumptuous and bullying too much! He doesn't take the court or His Highness seriously at all. , What is the difference between such behavior and rebellion?! According to the officials, the army does not need to go past Weibo, and directly captures Weibo County!"
Liu Dazheng then got up and clasped his fists loudly. As a general, he couldn't bear this humiliation, and his face was flushed at the moment: "Commander, is it tolerable or unbearable! Cao Zhongming is not cutting the ear of the envoy, this is clearly slapping me in the face , slap me in the face of the Tang court! The last general asks for orders to attack Bozhou immediately!"
All the generals spoke out one after another, impassioned and filled with righteous indignation, and the big tent seemed to be about to explode.
Li Ye sat still, but his voice was full of murderous intent: "Youda Niao, Song Jiao!"
Youda Niao and Song Jiao came out in response: "I will wait for orders!"
"All the monks come out and occupy the west bank of the pontoon bridge!"
The two agreed in unison: "I will take orders!"
Li Ye ordered again: "Shangguan Qingcheng, I ordered you to lead the three thousand cavalry of Spike Capital, as the first part of the river crossing, ready to be dispatched at any time!"
Shangguan Qingcheng clasped his fists and agreed.
"Liu Dazheng!"
"The end is here!"
"After crossing the river, the army will go straight to Bozhou!"
"The last general takes orders!"
"Zhao Polu!"
"The end is here!"
"You are the vanguard to attack Bozhou!"
"The last general takes orders!"
Li Ye stood up, his gaze was like a sword, and he swept over everyone: "Since Wei Bo Jiedu is looking for death, there is no need for Wei Bo in the world. After this battle, all the six states of Wei Bo belong to me in Pinglu! All ministries hurry to prepare , perform their duties, and tomorrow the Buddha will dawn, cross the river and start a war!"
All the generals and officials were shocked when they heard the words, this is an expansion of the territory! If this battle can be won, it means that there will be six more state offices and resources after the war. If the generals and officials make meritorious service in this battle, they will be able to share in the rich results in the future, and they will be promoted to ranks, and they may even be in charge of one side!
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PS: Seven thirty, nine o'clock.