Above the Luoyang court, everyone looked at He Jin speechlessly, because just a few days ago, Zhang Rang asked to ask Song Dian, but a few days later, the news of Song Dian's death came. Although it is impossible for Li Yi to suddenly die or be assassinated by someone, it is obvious that after experiencing this incident, they have an inexplicable entanglement with the words they asked.

But then, Yuan Kui quickly agreed, "The minister seconded the proposal!" How can such a major event be hasty? What's more, there are still 400,000 Hu rebels and more than 100,000 Yellow Turban remnants in Bingzhou today......"

Hearing this, Ling Emperor Liu Hong's brows furrowed again, although the state is now in a state of truce because of the drought, but if it can't pacify these Huns for a day, Liu Hong's heart can't be completely settled. It's just that...... He couldn't urge Li Yi yet, because Li Yi had already made it clear to him that because of the shortage of grain and grass in the prefecture due to the drought, he couldn't start a war lightly.

Well, the way to crack this matter is very simple, just support Li Yi Liangcao. But Liu Hong didn't want to do this, because during this time, Zhang Rang had been hinting at his things about Li Yi openly and secretly, in short, he didn't want Li Yi to make any more meritorious contributions.

In this regard, Liu Hong naturally understood that once Li Yi made meritorious service again, then no one could leave Li Yi in Bingzhou, and it was Li Yi's inevitable path to enter the court. But in this way, the power of the scholars will undoubtedly become stronger, at that time, only relying on Zhang Rang and other eunuchs and He Jin, who rides the wall every day, can they really balance these scholars? Liu Hong didn't dare to guarantee that since this was the case, then Li Yi had better stay in Bingzhou.

Northern expedition? At least Liu Hong, who is now upset by many rebellions in the world, really doesn't have the mood to fantasize.

After thinking about it, Liu Hong still nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then ......" Liu Hong looked around at everyone, and finally pointed to the guard and ordered, "You, go to Bingzhou again!" In addition, I will give you the commander of the hundred horses! After arriving in the state, I will inspect the flying cavalry camp for me. ”

"No!" When the guard heard this, he was overjoyed, and he didn't even feel the pain of the arrow wound on his back. Although Liu Hong didn't say anything else, according to his thoughts, he only needed to go and come back again, and he could completely get rid of the identity of this little soldier.

On the contrary, Yuan Kui and the others on the side frowned at the same time, obviously they guessed the purpose of Liu Hong sending this person to Bingzhou again. However, they can't object to this matter, after all, Liu Hong does this, at least in terms of this matter, there doesn't seem to be any problem.

"Could it be that the Holy Lord really intends to deal with the Peerless Marquis?" After going down to the court, Yuan Kui thought in his heart, but unfortunately, he couldn't guess what Liu Hong was thinking. The king's heart is unpredictable, not only because the emperor's mind itself is difficult to figure out, but more importantly, the emperor's mood and thoughts change too quickly many times.

It's as if Liu Hong's attitude towards Li Yi began to be as if he was his own son, and it was only less than a year before it cooled down instantly.

However, while worried, his mood was also very comfortable, because Song Dian was not only a eunuch, but also a person with real power in the eunuch group. As for whether it was Li Yi or Song Dian who was killed by the Hu people, Yuan Kui didn't care.

It was a few days later, and another delivery arrived in Luoyang, which made Liu Honglongyan angry again. "What are Zhang Wen, Dong Zhuo and Zhou Shen eating?! An army of 100,000 can't defeat that group of rebels?! Now you still have the face to ask me for reinforcements?! Liu Hong yelled angrily, and even the green tendons could be seen on his forehead, you can imagine how angry Liu Hong was.

But this is also something that can't be helped, after all, in just ten days or so, there have been three consecutive Shangshu who made him irritable, anyone, I'm afraid it is impossible to be in a good mood, right?

His Majesty was angry, and the minister thought that what General Zhang said was extremely true, and the thieves had 180,000 troops, including more than 80,000 cavalry. Without the help of the Elite Cavalry, even if you defeat the enemy, you will not be able to annihilate it. Yuan Kui hurriedly persuaded when he heard this.

"Humph! After losing the battle, it is still justified?! Liu Hong snorted coldly when he heard this.

"Your Majesty, in this sparseness, there is no too much explanation about how to defeat the battle, the minister thinks that there may be some strange things, it is better to ......" Zhang Rang had not finished speaking, he saw Liu Hongzheng glaring at him with an angry face, and quickly shut up.

"Humph! That Zhang Wen is going to ride over from Youzhou to support? Then I will promise him! However, send someone to tell Zhang Wen that if he loses again......" Liu Hong snorted coldly again, although he didn't finish speaking, anyone could hear the anger and murderous intent in his tone.

But then again, although Liu Hong was angry, he still agreed to Zhang Wen's request, and I have to say that Zhang Wen is worthy of being a scholar who has been in the court for many years. Like Li Yi's side, he hoped to support some grain and grass but was refused, and when he came to Zhang Wen's side, he just pulled Dong Zhuo and Zhou Shen in, so that the imperial court had to send troops obediently.

Yes, this is the so-called politics, even if there is anything in it, but because of political reasons, everyone will not delve into it. Of course, the main reason is that it did not lose too badly, and there were more than 100 casualties, so you can think about what the situation was in this war.

As for Zhang Wen's point out that he wanted Gongsun Zhan, Liu Hong didn't care too much, because what he needed was that when he won the victory, the main general would be Zhang Wen, the deputy generals would be Dong Zhuo and Zhou Shen, and the other generals, he wouldn't take it to heart at all.

August.

and Manber County.

"Oh? The emissary of the imperial court is here again? Li Yi suddenly showed a strange look when he heard this, and then said with a smile, "Since that's the case, let the angel come in." ”

"No!"

After a while, the guard walked in quickly, "The villain has seen the Wushuang Hou!" ”

"Huh? I don't know what ...... angel is" Li Yi asked with some hesitation when he saw this, and at the same time looked at the person who came strangely, he was still guessing which party the envoy who came this time would be from which party, but it turned out to be just a small soldier?

"The villain is the chief of the guard who was in charge of protecting Song Changsao before! It's called the royal road. Wang Dao said respectfully. This time, the villain came by holy order, but it was because Song Changzhi was shot by the cavalry of this dynasty in Yanmen County......"

"What?!" Without waiting for Wang Dao to finish speaking, Li Yi stood up suddenly, glared at Wang Dao with an expression of disbelief and asked, "Song Changshou was killed?" How can it be?! And it's still the cavalry of this dynasty? No way! When pigs fly! ”

"The villain saw it with his own eyes...... Wang Dao hurriedly replied when he heard this, and at the same time said the speculation of everyone in the court and Liu Hong's order.

"I see, Zhu Gong's guess is indeed reasonable, but Ben Hou really doesn't know it. Of course, since the angel is an eyewitness, then you might as well check it out in front of the Flying Cavalry Camp. Li Yi nodded and said.

"Thank you, Wushuang Hou!" Wang Dao hurriedly said when he heard this, and at the same time breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Although Wang Dao was very happy when he received this order, after entering the state, he remembered who he was going to question, and in an instant, he felt that his entire back was wet.

But obviously, not going? That was definitely impossible, so he had to bite the bullet and go to Mamber. And now, although Li Yi promised him that he could inspect the Flying Cavalry Battalion, how could he dare to really inspect the past one by one? It's okay if you can't check it out, but what if it does? Will he be able to return to Beijing alive?

Although Liu Hong sent him 100 elite cavalry, are these people comparable to Li Yina's world's No. 1 cavalry who has made countless military exploits? Especially, when Wang Dao followed Li Yi to the flying cavalry camp and watched the more than 4,000 skilled cavalry training, especially, after Li Yi explained the purpose of Wang Dao's coming, he had no idea. Because he could already feel the rich murderous aura coming from those more than 4,000 eyes.

Almost like watching the lights, more than 4,000 people were all inspected in about half an hour, and the average time spent on each person was less than a moment.

"Don't the angels need to check again?" Li Yi asked with a kind look.

"No need, no need, the Wushuang Marquis and the Flying Cavalry Battalion have made so many contributions to my Han, how can the Holy Lord and the princes doubt the Wushuang Marquis?" Wang Dao hurriedly said when he heard this.

Subsequently, under the leadership of Wang Dao, Li Yi led people to the place where Song Dian was shot. Unfortunately, all that has passed is a pile of bones and tattered clothes. The drought in the state has caused not only the individual and the livestock to eat, but also the wild animals.

"Alas, I thought that Song Changshi would be loyal and patriotic all his life, but I didn't expect to end up like this......" Li Yi looked at the pile of corpses and sighed sadly, people who don't know may still think that Li Yi and Song Dian are actually friends.

"Damn the Huren! He dared to attack and kill the angels of this dynasty, and even tried to blame Ben Hou! If it weren't for the Holy Lord and the Princes, wouldn't I, Li Yi, be ...... If this revenge is not avenged, what face does my Li Yi have in the world?! Li Yi suddenly said indignantly.

Then, he turned his head to Wang Dao, who was stunned, and said, "Please return to Beijing to report to the Holy Lord, and say that I will immediately attack those cunning Hulu!" Swear to send the head of that Yuvro to the capital division! ”

With that, Li Yi said goodbye directly to Wang Dao and led the army back to Manbo quickly.

"This ...... Seeing this, Wang Dao blinked a pair ......of small eyes, and it took a long time to react, and he immediately yelled at the hundred horsemen beside him, "Everyone! Come back to Beijing with me! He knew that this matter had to be reported to Liu Hong immediately.

On the road.

"Does Shuwei have something to ask me? Don't hold back, just say it. Li Yi said with a chuckle.

"Lord, please forgive your subordinates for being rude, just attacking those Hu people, I'm afraid with our current situation ......" Zhang Meng said with some hesitation.

Hearing this, Li Yi turned his head to look at Zhang Meng and found that he was looking at himself with a tangled face, and suddenly, Zhang Meng's status in Li Yi's heart rose again. He knew that it was impossible for Zhang Meng not to know that Song Dian's death was inseparable from him. After all, the imperial court didn't know about the movements of the Hu people during this time, so wasn't Zhang Meng, who helped Li Yi deal with documents every day, still unclear?

Yes, Bingzhou is so big, and the Hu people come and go like the wind, no matter how powerful Li Yi is, it is impossible to monitor all places. But apparently, dozens of horsemen went straight to Song Dian? Zhang Meng didn't think that Hu Ren had such ability.

However, Li Yi didn't explain anything, as if Zhang Meng chose not to ask, there are some things that can be understood, but don't say it. Because once you say it, it doesn't do anyone any good.

Thinking about it, Li Yi nodded and said, "Yes, at present, our army really can't launch any large-scale war, but...... It's still okay to be pretentious~" Li Yi couldn't help but laugh at the end.

Hearing Li Yi's words, Zhang Meng's eyes lit up, and he obviously guessed Li Yi's thoughts.

After returning to Manbo, Li Yi immediately ordered the gathering of 20,000 troops and began to advance towards Meiji County. At the same time, the counties were ordered to be ready to send troops at any time. When the news reached the counties, everyone was stunned.

"How could Zikang be so reckless?! Now that there is a shortage of food in various places, how can they afford the cost of the war?! And looking at this posture, it seems that he intends to pacify the Hu people in one fell swoop? Cai Yong suddenly blamed angrily when he heard this.

"Bo Gong is angry, in his opinion, it is impossible for the Marquis of Wushuang not to see this, and he will give this order, and there must be a reason." Guo Yi hurriedly persuaded when he heard this, but his eyes were also full of worry.

Although Li Yi is now one of the best famous players in the eyes of many people, he is only 21 years old after all. Even if he has always given others the impression of being mature and steady, who knows if he will be inflated by his achievements over the years? There are countless famous generals who became famous at a young age and then caused a catastrophe because of their inflated mentality.

"No! I need to go to Mamber! I'll leave it to you here. Cai Yong said angrily.

"This is a matter for the lower officials." Guo Yi said respectfully when he heard this.

At the same time, Wang Yun, Zhang Zhi, Zhang Chang and others from Taiyuan also rushed to Manbo, obviously worried that Li Yizhen was empty-eyed, and was preparing to fight the Hu people at this time.

However, despite this, Wuyuan, Yunzhong, Yanmen, Dingxiang, Taiyuan, and Shangdang counties are still preparing for war in accordance with Li Yi's orders, after all, as the rulers of the state, Li Yi has to carry out this order no matter what the reason is, as subordinate officials.

For a while, the entire state was in a state of slaughter, even those people felt it, not to mention Yu Fuluo, who was in Meiji.

"What's going on?! Why did Li Yi suddenly lead his army to attack?! Yuvro looked incredulous when he received the news. Because he did not receive any news from the Han court to support the grain and grass in the state, in this way, with only the remaining grain in the state, it would be impossible for Li Yi to start a war, otherwise, there would definitely be a shortage of grain and grass.

However, although I don't understand why, the enemy has already come to the door, how can Yu Furo pretend not to know? "Immediately order the troops to prepare for battle!" Yu Fro roared angrily, as if he was going to vent all the grievances of this time.

It's just that......

"Bastard! What the hell is Li Yi doing?! Yu Fuluo looked at the Han army camp a few miles away from Meiji, and scolded angrily. Because after the Han army set up camp, there was no more movement. This made Yu Fuluo, who had originally planned to let Li Yi see the power of the Hu people, and suddenly felt that there was nowhere to come out.

After half an hour, the Han army still did not move at all, "You keep an eye on me, if the Han army makes any moves, report it to me immediately!" Yuvro ordered depressedly.

Although Meiji County has more troops than Li Yi, it is obviously not so easy to break through in the face of the Han army's camp.

It's just that for a full day, Li Yi didn't make any movement, as if he just came over to stay. "Could it be that Li Yi ran over to take revenge because of my actions before?" Seeing this, Yu Furo couldn't help but think.

He'd done that before, but not so closely. It's just that Yu Fuluo soon threw this idea out of his mind, because he did it before for a reason, and Li Yi couldn't have led his army to come just to take revenge. If that's the case, how could this kind of stupidity be so fearful to Fro?

The next day, there was still no movement from the Han army outside the city, and they didn't even come to harass them. And on the fifth day, Yuvro received a strange message again, "What? Li Yi ordered the counties of the state to prepare for sending troops? Yu Fuluo looked at the person who reported the news in surprise, and a stunned look appeared on his face.

"Impossible, the current situation in the state is simply impossible to support such a huge war!" Qiang Qu on the side said directly. Maybe it's because of the previous father-son conversation? In short, now Qiangqu has reappeared in such an important occasion.

"Yes, but if that's the case, then why did Li Yi do that?" Yu Fu Luo muttered to himself, if it was said that he had received support from the imperial court, then it was absolutely impossible for Yu Fu Luo not to know. Because of the existence of Huyu Spring and the Yellow Turban Army of Baibo Valley in Hedong County, once the imperial court has any support for the annexation of the state, they will definitely tell themselves as soon as possible.

A few more days passed.

"There is no sign of troops from the counties?" Yu Furo said strangely when he heard this.

"Hmph, it seems that Li Yi played such a hand, but it was not aimed at us." Qiang Qu on the side said with a not very good-looking face.

"What did Father say about this?" Hearing this, Yu Fuluo hurriedly asked.

"The Han court in Luoyang has never been monolithic...... Qiang Qu said lightly, and got up and left directly. When he designed Zhang Xiu, he had studied the situation of the Han court very carefully, so it was easier for him to see through this situation than Yu Fuluo.

Looking at the back of Qiangqu, Yu Fuluo was thoughtful, and soon after, he ordered the counties to prepare for defense, and at the same time strictly forbidden to send troops at will. Although it seems that Li Yi's target is not himself, who knows if Li Yi will suddenly play a sneak attack? After all, the legends he had when he pacified the Yellow Turban Rebellion had long been spread all over the world.

Luoyang.

"What?!" When Liu Hong heard the news that Li Yi was preparing for a decisive battle with the Hu people, he immediately stood up in shock.

"Nonsense! Now that the drought in Bingzhou has just passed, where is the grain and grass to attack the Hu people?! Zhang Rang suddenly jumped out and said loudly when he heard this.

"Come to think of it, Wushuang Hou wants to prove his loyalty with this kind of action, right? Although Wushuang Hou is one of the few famous generals in my Han Dynasty, he is only 21 years old after all. Yuan Kui on the side said quietly.

"Your Majesty, you must immediately stop the actions of the Wushuang Marquis, and now that the situation in the state has reached a stalemate, this is actually the best situation. It is only necessary to continue the stalemate, and when the rebellion in Jizhou, Qingzhou, Yuzhou, and even any part of Liangzhou is quelled, the extra troops can be sent to support other regions. General He Jin said loudly.

"But since the war started, calculate the time, I'm afraid that at this time, the Wushuang Marquis has already hit Meiji. And in this case, how easy is it to withdraw from the army? Captain Deng Sheng said in a deep voice when he heard this.

"That's what Captain Deng means......" Liu Hong hurriedly asked when he heard this.

"The minister thought that on the one hand, it was natural to send someone to ask the Wushuang Marquis to stop the attack, after all, the situation on the side of the state was really not suitable for launching a large-scale war. Moreover, as far as the minister knows, the new army of the Wushuang Marquis is still being recruited, and the counties simply do not have much troops to use. Hearing this, Deng Sheng said quickly, "On the other hand, we should immediately support the grain and grass army and the state!" Now that the drought in the entire state has just passed, there is a shortage of food on the Wushuang Hou side, and the Hu people should be even more lacking. If there is food and grass to support the army, the Wushuang Marquis will not only be able to train capable troops as soon as possible, but can even harass the Hu people on a small scale......"

Hearing this, Liu Hong groaned, and then turned his head to look at Zhang Rang and He Jin.

"The minister thinks that what Taiwei Deng said is reasonable, but it is not appropriate to support too much, in case the Wushuang Marquis is young and vigorous...... Zhang Rang hesitated and said. Although he didn't want the imperial court to support Li Yi, Li Yi suddenly played such a play, but the imperial court had to support. Because, the state cannot be lost, once lost, the consequences are unimaginable.

"The minister seconded the proposal, and the state cannot be lost, once it is lost, it will definitely endanger Jizhou and Youzhou, and even if the Nahu people go through the desert from the state to the north to unite with the Qiang people ......of Liangzhou," He Jin said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that in addition to the grain, grass and military supplies, a person of high moral standing should also be sent to assist the Marquis of Wushuang." Seeing this, Yuan Kui said again. Although he had some speculation about Li Yi's action in his heart, he was indeed worried that Li Yi was really acting impulsively.

"Oh? So Yuan Situ thinks, who can do it? Liu Hong asked anxiously when he heard this. He has now begun to regret that he listened to everyone's words and gave Li Yi too much power. Nowadays, it is not so easy to take it back.

"The minister recommended Shangshu Lu Zhi and Lu Zigan, and Lu Shangshu, who was unequaled in the past, pacified the Jizhou Yellow Turban together, and was very respectful to him. Moreover, Lu Shangshu is stable by nature and knows the way of the soldier...... "Yuan Kui said quickly.

"Lu Zhi...... Okay, let him go and merge the state! Well...... Let him serve as the commander of the Huns! Liu Hong thought for a while and said.