The chaotic situation has lasted for nearly a month, and the people who were originally calm have begun to be calm. In particular, many rumors began to spread at this time, and they spread everywhere in the market. Fortunately, most of the people are still very supportive of the government. So, even if something like this happens, only a small number of people are involved. The ones who are really doing the wind and rain are those who are ambitious, but restless.

"Things are getting to this point, and it looks like they're going to be at the top. Judging from the reports from various places, there are already quite a few people who have participated in it. Among them, the most important is that there are many wealthy families with big surnames from all over the world, and this time they are also faintly exposed in it! According to the information found, there are only a few people who jump the most on the surface, and it should be these people who really support them behind them! "Since the incident happened, the matter has been reported every day, and Tu Qi has to come to see Li Xin every time.

"Sure enough, how can I achieve great things just by relying on those dock castle masters and some remnants of the defeated army! If there is no one behind it, where will the money, food, and grass come from, and where can it continue forever! Hearing this, Li Xin showed a really good look.

"Exactly! Especially among them, there are many local big clans and heroes, because we implemented the salt and iron official camp at the beginning, and later took many things back to the government, so they will be dissatisfied with us. In the past, we won foreign wars every time, and our strength became bigger and bigger, so they naturally didn't dare to make any moves. But this time, we haven't moved, and there are Daiguo and Yan Guo echoing outside, so they seem to see an opportunity, so they will hit it off with Gao Shikun! ”

"Now that they've all surfaced, let's not drag it out any longer. It's time for this matter to come to an end! Wang Meng proposed.

"Well, in the past month or so, how has the people felt everywhere?" Li Xin pondered for a while and asked.

"Judging from the situation of the reports from various places, the people have no good fortune for those rebels, and everyone's thoughts are basically relatively unified, that is, they don't want to destroy the kind of life they are living now. Moreover, some people saw that we had not moved for a long time, and thought that it was the reason for our lack of troops, so they ran to the government to ask to become soldiers to quell the rebellion! The minister has lived for so many years, and it is the first time he has seen such a scene! "Ducha Yushi, Li Xin's father-in-law Zhou Fang said with relief.

"Yes! From the official documents reported by the local government, such things are also reported. Now the officials below don't know what to do, and the officials are already letting them pacify the people! Wang Meng nodded in agreement.

"In this way, the people's hearts can be used! This also makes it clear that the measures we have taken over the years are not problematic, or generally not wrong. In the hearts of the people, they still know what is good and what is wrong, and they can tell the difference between right and wrong! Since it is like this, then let's strike while the iron is hot and sweep away the filth in one fell swoop! Hearing this, Li Xin couldn't help but feel confident that as long as there was the support of the people, the foundation would still be there, and it would not shake the national foundation of the Tang Dynasty.

In Xiangyuan County, Cai Donghe had just sent Gao Shikun out of the door. However, when he turned around and returned to the door, his face, which was still smiling just now, suddenly turned cold.

After closing the door, he hurried to his own quarters.

A month ago, after Gao Shikun declared a rebellion, the first thing he did was naturally to march westward and take the county seat first.

On the one hand, by doing so, he can get a base for advancing and retreating, and on the other hand, he can use this to test the reaction of the Tang army. If you can succeed, your prestige and prestige will naturally increase immediately.

When the time comes, won't all the other forces gather under his command? In this way, whether he is dealing with the Tang Army or joining forces with the Yan State, he will become more advantageous.

However, what Xiangyuan County won was somewhat unexpected to him. Because when he led hundreds of his slaves and tenant farmers to kill the city, Xiangyuan County ordered Cai Donghe to open the city and surrender.

Of course, this is a great good thing for Gao Shikunlai, after all, he got a county seat without any loss, and he seems to know that his power is incomparable. In order to show his generosity and Corporal Lixian's actions, he still appointed Cai Donghe as the commander of Xiangyuan County.

Gao Shikun himself led his soldiers and horses to the east of the city, near the side of the river.

At the beginning, he had to come to the county government every time, as if he was here to inspect official business. But later, it would come every few days. Moreover, every time you come, there are requirements.

After hurriedly returning home, Cai Donghe entered his study, and inside, Chang Shan was already waiting for him.

"Lord Chang, when is the imperial court going to do it? If it goes on like this, I'm afraid the lower officials won't be able to pretend! After seeing Chang Shan, Cai Donghe said with a bitter face.

The reason why he surrendered happily was of course not because he was afraid, but because of Changshan's instructions. Otherwise, even if the soldiers and horses in Xiangyuan County were all withdrawn, they would not open the city and surrender because of the hundreds of people on the other side.

"Lord Cai doesn't need to be anxious, it's been a month now, and if you calculate the time, Your Highness's side should be about to make a move!" When Chang Shan heard this, he couldn't help but smile.

"Alas, it's hard to have a hard time like this. That Gao Shikun came to Yazhong again today to recruit strong men in the city and prepare to expand his soldiers and horses. In the past month, he has been forcibly conscripted twice, and his troops have reached more than 1,000 people. Now I have to ask for mercy again, where can I go to find someone for him! ”

"Since he wants to expand his troops and horses, let's help him! Then you promise him first, and then you go out of the city and bring the two hundred men that I have prepared for you." Chang Shan said lightly.

"Shhh Are we going to do it? Hearing this, Cai Donghe suddenly became energetic.

"Your Highness has issued a secret order, and all parts of the territory will work together on the night of the full moon to wipe out these traitors! If you count the time, it seems to be after five! Chang Shan nodded, and then took out a secret letter from his body and asked him to take a look.

After Cai Donghe took it and took a look, his face suddenly flashed with joy, and the whole person seemed to be relieved, and he suddenly felt much more relaxed.

"Okay, well, these officials have come to live like a year, and they are looking forward to this moment every day! Don't worry, the lower officials will definitely do the things you have to explain! Cai Donghe said excitedly.

"That's good! However, the stakes are high, and no information can be leaked until then. Let's discuss it now and see what we should do when the time comes! Chang Shan nodded, and then said.

The two of them quietly discussed the plan to counter the rebellion in this study.

After five, it was the night of the full moon, and the breath was good, although it was a little cold at night. But the moon in the sky like a jade plate still makes people feel inexplicably at ease.

In the south of the city, in Gao Shikun's camp, most of the soldiers were already asleep at this time, and the remaining part of the people were on guard and patrol in the camp.

In a dark corner, several soldiers suddenly gathered together.

"How's it going in the camp?" One of the soldiers asked in a low voice.

"Everything is ready, and the brothers are using all kinds of excuses and reasons to change to tonight's duty."

"The gates and corners of the camp, as well as the most important places, have been guarded. Especially next to the tents of those generals, there are special people watching! ”

"The grain, grass and horses in the camp are also ready, and once they move, they will take these things down first!"

Several other people reported one after another, seeing that the entire Gao Shikun's entire battalion was already under control.

"Very well, as soon as the time comes, let's move immediately. According to the previous plan, we will split up, and this time, we will definitely eliminate this rebel in one fell swoop! "The leader of the Ru Tou said.

After the discussion, the men immediately dispersed, and then patrolled the camp as usual.

In the main account of the Chinese army, Gao Shikun was discussing things with that Zhenhai brother. Since he started his army, this Zhenhai brother has become his staff, and at the same time, he is also the intermediary between him and Yan Guo.

"Now we have about 1,500 troops, although it is still a little less, but it is enough for our next move. I've already discussed with a few nearby dock lord that if we take another county seat, they'll join us. By then, I will have more than 2,000 soldiers and horses in my hands! Gao Shikun looked quite happy and said in high spirits.

"In that case, then let's not hesitate, let's set off tomorrow and go to take Luxian County in the south first. Once you have taken it, you can take it as soon as possible. When the time comes, if you cooperate with the imperial army inside and outside, and welcome them into the customs, it will be easy to take down the entire Shangdang! Brother Zhenhai proposed.

"Luxian County is close to Fukou, which is an important garrison of the Tang Army, and it is difficult to attack with our men. In my opinion, it is better to attack Tongyu County in the west! Gao Shikun thought for a while, but shook his head.

The opinions of the two rao are obviously different, Brother Zhenhai is considering the problem from the perspective of Yan Guo, while Gao Shikun is considering it from the actual situation.

From the standpoint of Liangrao, there should be nothing wrong with either idea. But the problem is that at this time, the cooperation between the two Rao has just begun, and there are already differences of opinion, and it is really difficult to see what great things will be done in the future.