This meeting of Tiance Mansion lasted for two hours, and the surrounding guards were vigilantly scanning everything around, this was the highest-level meeting of the Tiance Mansion since its establishment.

And Cen Tianshi, who originally went out to deal with the prison army, directly left this prison army from Chang'an when he received the report from the herald guards, and almost quickly came to the general's study.

And when he arrived, the senior generals of the military department in Lingzhou basically arrived. Everyone barely noticed when Cen Tianshi came in, and was just listening to Hu Xiaosi's speech intently.

Hu Xiaosi spoke very carefully, basically saying all the plans he had considered during this time, and while speaking, he compared to the map, and the others basically gathered in a circle to think carefully about Hu Xiaosi's plan.

"Lord, how is the plan of the little four?" Half an hour later, after Hu Xiaosi finished saying all the details, Xu Tianxiang stood up and looked at Li Xuanqingdao, who had been silent since the beginning.

Li Xuanqing didn't speak, but Cen Tianshi, who came last, said: "I think it's feasible, anyway, even if it fails, it won't have any impact." I'm in favor of letting Xiao Si go and implement it. ”

"Well, our two old men agree. Xiao Si's plan seems to be a small move at first glance, but it can be seen as the best countermeasure to the geopolitical encirclement and suppression around us. Ma Laosan and Zhang Tianhu, who came to participate in the internal meeting of the Tiance Army for the first time, glanced at each other and said.

Li Xuanqing walked to the map, took out a charcoal pen to outline the location of Xiazhou and said: "The teacher is right, Xiao Si's plan seems to be just to find an opponent for Xiazhou's Tuoba Siji, but it can be used as an effective means to break the current severe geopolitical environment of Tiance Mansion. As long as Xiazhou can't get our hands on one day, we will face the danger of being cut off by the enemy at any time, and we will not be able to take care of each other. Therefore, we must deal with Xia Zhou before they attack, at least so that Xia Zhou has no time to estimate us, free up time and troops, and avoid war on three sides. ”

"So I ordered-" Li Xuanqing looked at all the people standing upright in front of him, "Authorize Xuan Yingwei to handle the plan to split Xia Prefecture with full authority, and Tuoba Siji will also be handed over to Xuan Yingwei by the Patrol and Arrest Department, and this plan must be completed within a month, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the General Staff must fully cooperate." ”

"Please rest assured, the Lord and you, Xuan Yingwei guarantees to complete the task, break the cage, and let my Tiance Mansion soar into the sky." Hu Xiaosi bowed to answer the order and said in a calm tone.

Looking at the back of Hu Xiaosi walking out, Xu Tianxiang and Cen Tianshi glanced at each other and said, "Lord, can we take the initiative to attack at the same time, so that we can drive the enemy into our rhythm and avoid passivity?" ”

Seeing Li Xuanqing scan carefully on the map, he was silent for a long time, and Ma Laosan also came over and said, "Xuanqing, are you worried?" So you can't make a decision? ”

"Teacher, I'm thinking about the Zheng Fan sent by Zhu Quanzhong, he must have some understanding of the strength of our Tiance Army to come over to carry out this conspiracy, provoke the Northwest War, and then hijack the emperor to go to the Eastern Capital, and finally reap the benefits of the fisherman." Li Xuanqing nodded and said: "Since you know our strength, I don't think he has a backhand, at present, the strength of the feudal towns in the northwest is basically on the table, and my Tiance Army has integrated the Lingwu Army, with a total of more than 100,000 people, which can basically guarantee a two-sided battle." So how can Zhu Quanzhong ensure that his plan can be fully implemented without being affected by the outcome of the battle? ”

"The lord is saying that in addition to the arrangement on the table, Zhu Quanzhong may have other back-hands?" Xu Tianxiang stared at the map and scratched his head and said, "But the General Staff has already arranged several independent deductions, and I haven't found any problems." ”

"Actually, no matter what Zhu Quanzhong's arrangement is, I think he has a backhand, and we can keep a backhand to deal with it. Xuanqing: I think you're a little obsessed. Zhang Tianhu, who had not spoken, said: "Since we can support the two-sided battle at the same time, why not start one side first?" Echelon the deployment of troops, leaving enough reserves in case of emergency. In this way, we can not only strive for the initiative, but also have enough troops to deal with unexpected situations. ”

"Xuanqing, Old Man Zhang and I have been fighting for more than ten years, you have to remember that there is no perfect pre-war temple in this world. Some are a qualified general who makes decisions on the spot, do you understand? Ma Laosan walked over and said earnestly.

Li Xuanqing had been staring at the map and frowning and pondering, but after listening to Ma Laosan's words, he raised his head, and saw the bright light in his eyes, and the heaviness in his heart disappeared, and the whole person suddenly exuded a long-lost confidence and domineering.

"Thank you for the teacher's advice, Xuanqing has been taught." Li Xuanqing solemnly saluted the two old men, and then said to Xu Tianxiang: "The General Staff immediately starts the No. 1 plan. ”

Just when Li Xuanqing was awakened by the two teachers, Hu Xiaosi had already taken the warrant issued by Li Xuanqing to mention Tuoba Siji, who was locked in the prison of the Patrol Hall, to the headquarters of Xuanyingwei and several inconspicuous independent courtyards next to Tiance Mansion.

"Tuoba Siji, Tuoba Sigong's cousin, is also a sworn enemy, the decades-long grudge between the two of you is over, everyone is dead." Hu Xiaosi saw that Tuoba Si didn't mean the legendary interrogation at all, but warmly beckoned him to sit down, and said with a smile: "How is it, should you thank me?" You must know that under the city of Xiazhou, that old guy was scolded to death by me. ”

Tuoba Siji naturally knew that the guy in front of him was scolding under Xiazhou City, but at this time he sneered: "Commander Hu's eloquence is unhindered, and a bitter scolding made Tuoba Sigong vomit blood and die, and the world shook." I, Tuoba Siji, also sincerely admire the talent of the commander. After speaking, he also made a party etiquette to Hu Xiaosi.

Hu Xiaosi saw that this guy could accompany him and talk nonsense, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, the three brothers of the Tuoba family still have their own characteristics, Tuoba Sigong is resolute and decisive, Tuoba Sigong is taking into account the overall situation, but this guy in front of him is extremely sleek.

Thinking of this, Hu Xiaosi took out a notice and handed it to Tuoba Siji: "Great Khan, look at this, our Tiance Mansion received the notice early this morning, the envoy of the Xiazhou Festival. Seeing that Tuoba Siji's expression changed slightly when he heard the two words of Xiazhou, he nodded secretly in his heart, "Ben will be in charge of intelligence, if it weren't for this proclamation, I wouldn't have been able to find you, Great Khan." ”

In fact, this proclamation is a notice forged by Hu Xiaosi's subordinates to find someone to forge the Xiazhou Festival, which roughly means that it is hoped that the Tiance Mansion can extradite Tuoba Siji to Xiazhou, and Xiazhou is willing to pay 5,000 horses and 100,000 taels of silver as compensation. To tell the truth, Biaozi really has a special talent in roosters and dog thieves, this fake notice was stunned by him, and even the seal was rubbed and engraved from the notice issued by the previous Xiazhou Festival envoy, Hu Xiaosi compared it with the original big seal and couldn't see a trace of problems.

However, Hu Xiaosi and Biao Zi both thought about one thing, that is, Tuoba Siji had left Xiazhou for many years, and basically had never seen the great seal of the Xiazhou Festival Envoy, and at the moment they were patronizing and looking at the content, and they didn't pay attention to anything else at all.

After a while, Tuoba Siji took a deep breath, put down the announcement, and said, "I don't know when the general and Guishang plan to extradite me to Xiazhou?" Thinking about it, Tuoba Si's hand is really big, and my cousin is worth so much money. After speaking, he closed his eyes, and his tone was full of unwillingness and depression. In his opinion, he is doomed, Tiance Mansion can show himself the notice, he has done his best, there is no need to offend Xia Zhou for himself, at least he thinks so.

Hu Xiaosi smiled, his expression was extremely relaxed, and said with a smile: "Who said that our Tiance Mansion is going to send you out?" If I really plan to send you to Xiazhou, then I still need to take the trouble to get you out of the prison of the Patrol Hall? ”

Hu Xiaosi's words made Tuoba Siji suddenly open his eyes and stare at Hu Xiaosi: "Why? I don't remember that a lonely ghost in my country was able to make your Tiance Mansion make such a big effort to offend Xia Zhou. ”

"For you? Great Khan, it's not that I'm offending with my words, for the sake of you alone, I really can't do it in Tiance Mansion. It's just that the problem is in Xia, who let Zaiba Sigong scold Tuoba Sigong to death in Xiazhou. Even if we send you over, Xia Zhou will be able to dispel hostility towards my Tiance Mansion? Can your second brother really let go of the revenge of killing his brother? Hu Xiaosi sighed, and said a little helplessly: "Since we can't, then what are we sending the Great Khan over?" ”

"Does the Commander mean that he is willing to let him go?" Tuoba Siji's expression was shocked when he heard this, and it took a long time for people to finally let go, and hurriedly asked, "What do you need me to pay?" Five thousand horses and one hundred thousand taels of silver? ”

Hu Xiaosi also changed his previous relaxed demeanor, and said solemnly: "My Tiance Mansion will do my best to help you gain the leadership of the party members, and if necessary, you can consider sending troops to assist the Great Khan." ”

"Tiance Mansion won't be interested in this piece of land in Xiazhou, right?" Tuoba Siji was completely frightened by Hu Xiaosi's last sentence, and dispatched the army to help him fight, what is this for?

Hu Xiaosi smiled and said, "Great Khan, is it useful to say these now?" You are now a prisoner of my Tiance Mansion, and if you don't like to hear it, you are not qualified to promise us anything now. ”

Tuoba Siji gritted his teeth and said, "It's better to make it clear." Although I want to be the Great Khan of the Party, Xiazhou is the habitat of my Party's people, and there is no reason to give it up. If that's the idea, I can only say I'm sorry. I can accept any conditions, but this one is not to be discussed. ”

Hu Xiaosi also ignored Tuoba Siji's expression, and said with a smile: "Okay, I'll explain this matter to the Great Khan, leave the territory of Xiazhou to your party members, and my Tiance Mansion is not interested." But there are two points that need to be explained in advance, which are also the bottom line of Tiance Mansion. ”

Hu Xiaosi raised two fingers and said: "The first is the territory of the Xiazhou Jiedu Embassy, and my Tiance Army must have the right to enter and exit freely. Secondly, your party and army must accept the leadership of the Tiance Mansion when necessary. ”

These two articles are indeed quite harsh, but in Tuoba Siji's opinion, the harsh conditions can show that Tiance Mansion has no other plans, and if these two articles are agreed to by themselves, Xia Zhou and the party people will actually become vassals of Tiance Mansion.

"Don't worry, as long as the Great Khan has no disagreement with the Tiance Mansion, the Tiance Mansion guarantees your dominance in Xia Prefecture and will not interfere with your exercise of the power of the Jiedu Envoy. One thing, don't bully the Han people, don't forget that my lord is a descendant of the Tang royal family, a Han person. Hu Xiaosi seemed to know what Tuoba Siji was thinking, and added a bargaining chip.

Tuoba Siji frowned and began to think seriously about Hu Xiaosi's words. Looking at his appearance, Hu Xiaosi didn't bother him, just sat on the side and closed his eyes to recuperate.

Half an hour later, just when Hu Xiaosi was about to fall asleep, Tuoba Siji clenched his fists tightly with both hands and said, "Commander Hu, I agree to your conditions, but I have a request, I hope to be able to meet your lord." Seeing Hu Xiaosi open his eyes, he smiled bitterly: "I'm very curious, a young man less than twenty in Guishang District can suddenly emerge, and people all over the world probably want to see him." ”

Hu Xiaosi didn't know his thoughts, and he didn't break it, and said with a smile: "This matter is no problem, I can take you to see my lord later." He stood up and said with a smile: "Okay, now the Great Khan is a guest of my Tiance Mansion, go take a bath and change clothes, and I'll report to the lord immediately." I guess you'll be able to see you today. ”

Seeing that Tuoba Siji was taken away by the guards on the side to bathe and change clothes, Hu Xiaosi walked to the side and hid in the eavesdropping Biaozi and said: "You rush back to Xiazhou immediately, go and arrange everything, don't let this guy see through our plan, at least not in the early stage." ”

After sending Biaozi away, Hu Xiaosi also hurried to Li Xuanqing to report his achievements just now.

On the first day of the fourth month of 888, Li Xuanqing held a dinner party in Tiance Mansion to entertain Tuoba Siji, and the two chatted secretly for a long time after the banquet before Tuoba Siji got up to say goodbye. And just a few days later, those party members who were locked up in the prisoner camp as coolies suddenly received an order and were all taken to Huanzhou to assemble. After more than 4,000 people arrived in Mingsha County, the local garrison returned all the weapons and equipment that had been seized from them, and urgently mobilized military uniforms, grain and grass and other materials. And just when this group of people was worried, Tuoba Siji suddenly appeared in front of everyone, and in the past few days, he also gathered the old department that had been hidden by himself, and the two totaled 8,000 people. Then he took these people to take advantage of the night to disappear under the cover of the scouts of the Tiance Army, as if nothing had happened. The General Staff of the Tiance Army also issued a high-level secrecy order internally, and the Political Training Office even sent people to the squatting points of various troops along the way.

With the disappearance of Tuoba Siji, Hu Xiaosi's plan came to a critical crossing. At this time, the preparations of the General Staff had also been completed, and after a lapse of three months, the war machine began to operate again.