The five thousand elites were packing their bags and preparing to go south to resist the upcoming Gao Liangcheng, but Hu Yanbao and Yang Tingjing were walking in the camp, they looked at the Ziqi State camp not far away, and the corners of their mouths showed a trace of disdain.

"See, this guy already has other thoughts." Yang Tingjing said with a smile: "Is his tens of thousands of troops really unable to capture Shanxi?" No, they just didn't want us to have an excuse to occupy Shanxi, and they didn't even want to leave us with the gold and silver treasures inside, so they couldn't wait to drive us away. ”

"It's just that I didn't expect it, this is exactly what you thought, hehe, you withdrew here, saying that you were going to resist Gao Liangcheng, but in fact, I'm afraid it's just to get out of the way, so that Gao Liangcheng can continue to fight with the thirty-seven departments." Hu Yanbao obviously saw what he was thinking, and said disdainfully: "Speaking of cunning, I'm afraid no one can compare to you." ”

"The Tang Dynasty is dominant in the Central Plains, and the surrounding countries are either subjugated to the Tang Dynasty or annexed by the Tang Dynasty. In the past, Dali was subordinated to the Tang Dynasty, and it was originally possible to save the temple, but now I am afraid it is impossible, but it is even more impossible to self-Qi, and the country is unruly, from Ziqi, down to ordinary soldiers, such a small tribe is impossible to surrender to the Son of Heaven, and it should be killed. Yang Tingjing said coldly.

He can see that it is impossible for Ziqi to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, according to Li Jing's temper, he will definitely conquer Ziqi in the future, in this case, it is better to destroy the opponent's army now, and it is best to lose both.

In the distance, Gao Liangcheng's army was speeding up the march, Shanxian City was his foundation, he had already suffered a war, Gao Liangcheng didn't want to be attacked by Ziqi State for the second time, so he didn't even listen to Duan Zhengyan's orders, and led the army to Shanyan. I hope to reach Shanxian City before Shanxian breaks through.

"Gao Xiang, Datang has sent an envoy." In the distance, a cavalryman galloped forward and said loudly.

"Datang sent someone?" Gao Liangcheng's face was stunned, he didn't know, why did Datang send people here at this time, did he want to recruit himself? Gao Liangcheng shook his head, the Tang soldiers are strong and strong, although they can't help Dali's mountain soldiers in a short time, but sooner or later they will attack themselves, he doesn't know what the Tang Dynasty sent troops to come to call at this time, he thought about it, and decided to meet the envoy of the Tang Dynasty first.

"What do you say? Yang Tingjing is ready to give way and let Benxiang rush to the aid of Shan? Gao Liangcheng looked at the secret guard in front of him in surprise, thought a little in his heart, and suddenly knew Yang Tingjing's thoughts, and sneered at the moment: "Yang Tingjing wants to let his true appearance and self-defeat kill each other, and then he will profit from the fisherman?" ”

The dark guard didn't speak, obviously acquiescing to Gao Liangcheng's idea, which made Gao Liangcheng very angry, but helpless. Gao Zhenshou's face on the side changed slightly, and he said in a low voice: "Father, although the clansmen are all in Chuxiong, my brother is in Shanxi, so I can't help it." ”

Gao Liangcheng glanced at his son and said: "Yang Tingjing will not let us go so easily, his target is not us, but Duan Zhengyan, Li Jing led the army to attack Dali, 100,000 troops may break through the capital of Dali at any time, even if we destroy the Ziqi Kingdom at this time, what can we do?" In the end, Dali did not fall into the hands of the Tang Dynasty, at that time, where was there a place for us to survive. ”

"Father, the child thinks that this is impossible, on the contrary, this is still the father's chance." Gao Zhenshou said with a smile: "The Duan family angered the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Emperor personally led the army to conquer the Duan family, and it was a matter of time before the Duan family was destroyed, but after the Duan family was destroyed, how should Dali be good, will the Tang Dynasty still govern Dali?" Dali is too far away from the Central Plains, the whip is beyond reach, the Tang Emperor still needs someone to govern Dali, since the Duan family can't do it, then only his father can. Now that the general of the Tang Dynasty has fallen out with Ziqi, in the future, he still needs to use his father's strength to deal with Ziqi, the child thinks that his father might as well retreat from Ziqi, and then return to Datang, Datang will definitely meet his father, even if it is the king of Dali, he may not give it to his father. ”

Gao Liangcheng's eyes lit up after hearing this, he glanced at his son, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Yes, you have grown up now and know how to choose the side that is beneficial to you, very good, very good." "His son's words, like an initiation, made Gao Liangcheng think that he had made the best choice.

At that moment, he said to the secret guard: "You go back and tell General Yang, just say that the prime minister has agreed to General Yang's request, I will let go of the avenue, and General Yang will still go to Yang Tho Baa City to exterminate the Duan clan, and even, if General Yang has any needs, as long as the prime minister can do it, the prime minister will definitely help." Gao Liangcheng thought that after Li Jing destroyed the Duan clan, he would definitely use the Gao clan to stabilize people's hearts, so he scolded Yang Tingjing like this. When the dark guard heard this, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly contacted Yang Tingjing without mentioning it.

"Father, since you want to be a good person, it is better to be a good person to the end." Gao Zhenshou said with a smile: "The Tang Dynasty wants to destroy Dali, the army gathers, Dali's soldiers and horses are not opponents at all, Dali will perish sooner or later, in this case, the father might as well give the token to Yang Tingjing, in this way, the army can destroy Dali earlier, I believe that the Tang Emperor will definitely remember his father's favor." ”

"What if Li Jing regrets it then?" Gao Liangcheng was a little hesitant, although he had the intention of surrendering, but what if Li Jing didn't accept it.

"Does Father think you are the opponent of the 100,000 army of the Tang Dynasty?" Gao Zhenshou suddenly asked.

Gao Liangcheng shook his head and said: "Dali is a small country and the people are weak, although there are some natural dangers to support, but at this time, the Tang Emperor's soldiers and horses have entered Dali, and the natural dangers are no longer enough, and Dali will fall sooner or later." ”

"In that case, what if the Tang Emperor doesn't fulfill his promise? At this time, my father could only gamble. Since you can't change the overall situation, it's better to try to get better treatment for yourself than to ruin your family! Gao Zhenshou said indifferently: "The Tang Emperor is still a benevolent person, I heard that the Tang Emperor also helped the subject country to destroy the ministers, and then returned the throne to the king of the subject country, what is Dali?" How could the Tang Emperor take a fancy to Dali, in this case, it is better to give up the country of Dali to his father, which can be regarded as the wisdom of the Tang Emperor. ”

Gao Liangcheng nodded, took out a gold medal from his arms, handed it to Gao Zhenshou, and said: "You personally go and give this gold medal to Yang Tingjing, help him, and tell him that my Gao family does not have any arrogance towards the Tang Dynasty, and I want to assist the Southern Song Dynasty because of Duan Zhengyan's idea, and I am willing to be stationed in Shanxi to deal with Ziqi State." ”

"Yes, father." Gao Zhenshou was very happy to hear it, he knew that he had received Gao Liangcheng's promise, and in the future, Gao Liangcheng really mastered Dali, founded the country and became the king, and he must be the crown prince. Moreover, with his own words, let Gao Liangcheng return to the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Emperor will definitely appreciate himself, and he can also rely on the Tang Dynasty, who dares to be presumptuous in the Gao family.

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