Li Xuanba only stayed in the Li Mansion for one night, and his main purpose was to send Shizuka back to the house.

When he returned to Luoshui, he saw that there were two more boats in the river, and the royal flag was also planted on the boats.

The people on the boat found Li Xuanba's figure and panicked for a while, and after a while, a father-in-law came out of the cabin, ran to Li Xuanba with a smile, and said, "Master Li, fortunately, you didn't go far, so that the slave and maid didn't run a lot less." ”

Seeing that his father-in-law was smiling, Li Xuanba relieved his heart, said a few polite words, and asked softly: "Father-in-law, is there any order from Your Majesty?" ”

The father-in-law nodded and said: "There is news from Dongjun that the Wagang thieves rob the passing ships from time to time, and bewitch the people nearby, and now the momentum is getting louder, Your Majesty is worried, so you sent Lord Zhang to clear the Wagang thieves." Lord Li, Your Majesty has decreed that you should not go to Shangjun, turn around and go to Dongjun, where you will meet Lord Zhang. ”

Dongjun is less than two hundred miles away from Luoyang, and the safety of Dongjun is very important, no matter how bold Pei Yun is, he does not dare to hide the existence of Wagang thieves.

In fact, whether it was going to Shangjun or Dongjun, it didn't matter much to Li Xuanba, so he gladly accepted the order, and the group took a boat to Luoyang.

The holy decree passed to Zhang Xutuo was still on the way, and Li Xuanba was not in a hurry to go to Dongjun, and after returning to Luoyang, he stayed for a few days.

Yang Ling knew that Li Xuanba was going and returning, so he was naturally very happy, and often had trysts with Li Xuanba in the Guozijian Courtyard, if it weren't for Yang Yuan's constant accompaniment of the scenery, the picture of the Courtyard might be even better.

After mid-March, the weather was more comfortable, and Yang Guang saw that Li Xuanba had no intention of going to Dongjun, so he sent someone to reprimand him. Li Xuanba and Yang Ling reluctantly said goodbye and obediently left Luoyang.

The three boats went straight to Xingyang County along the Yongji Canal, where they changed horses and rushed to Dongjun.

Wagangzhai is in the north of Dongjun, it can be said that it has occupied half of the territory of Dongjun, Li Xuanba did not dare to arrive too early, all the way slowly to the city of Dongjun, saw that the city wall is still erected with the banner of the Sui Dynasty, although the city gate is a little deserted, but there are still pedestrians coming, only to have the courage to enter the city.

After entering the city, Li Xuanba did not go to the county guard's mansion, but stayed in the inn in the county.

There may be war in Dongjun at any time, and the people who can leave have basically fled to Xingyang and other counties, and the business of the inn is not good, and there are many empty rooms, which are enough for Li Xuanba and his party to live.

After eating and drinking, Li Xuanba called Captain Xiao to the room and instructed: "You send two clever brothers to investigate in the city to find out the movements of the Wagang thieves, and when General Zhang arrives in Dongjun, he will tell him the news of the investigation." ”

"This kind of thing, the Taishou of the East County should be able to do it, right?" Captain Xiao reminded in a low voice: "I heard that the Wagang thieves have built a magnificent wall with a radius of more than 20 square miles according to the terrain, and it is impossible for the brothers to enter it." ”

When Li Xuanba heard this, he said angrily: "I'm not an idiot, of course I know that you can't get in." ”

Captain Xiao shrunk his neck and said, "What does that boy mean?" ”

"After all, Zhai Rang, the head of the Wagang thief, is from Dongjun, and I heard that there is a fierce general under him, named Shan Xiongxin, who is also from Dongjun." Li Xuanba speculated based on the news from Wei Zheng's inquiry: "Although these southern counties still belong to the Great Sui, who knows if there are any Wagang thieves in these places?" ”

"Humble duty understood." Captain Xiao came to his senses and said: "This will allow the brothers to kill all the traitors in Junnan. ”

"You know a." Li Xuanba rolled his eyes and said, "I really don't understand how you became this captain." Captain Xiao knew that he would be wrong again, so he lowered his head embarrassedly. Li Xuanba paused, and said helplessly: "You still send someone to find out if there are any collaborators in the officials of this county, and if so, don't alarm them, everything is waiting for General Zhang to decide." ”

Captain Xiao really understood now, nodded confidently, and withdrew from the room to arrange.

The forbidden army is the most loyal to Yang Guang, although Li Xuanba is very familiar with Xiao Xiaoxiao and others, but he does not dare to show any inappropriate behavior in front of them, maybe when he returns to Luoyang in the future, Xiao Xiaoxiao will report Li Xuanba's every move to Yang Guang, so Li Xuanba can only try his best to make the correct determination.

Li Xuanba felt that no matter whether the Great Sui would perish or not, if he wanted to survive in peace, he must have a certain status and ability. For example, if he came to Dongjun and didn't do anything, how could Zhang Sutuo look up to him? If Zhang Xutuo looked down on him, how could he listen to his advice?

Of course, Li Xuanba didn't expect Captain Xiao and them to find out any useful news, in terms of personal combat strength, every forbidden army can be ten, but in terms of intelligence and intelligence, how can they compare to those old foxes who have been officials for many years? Even if someone in this East County has a connection with Wagang, it is impossible for Xiao Xiaowei and them to find out.

Li Xuanba stayed in Dongjun for five days, and gradually became a little strange, it stands to reason that at this time, Zhang Xutuo should have entered the city, but why didn't there be any movement at all?

In the evening, a forbidden soldier returned from a county near Wagangzhai with the news that Zhang Xutuo had set up camp thirty miles away from Wagangzhai. This news surprised Li Xuanba, and secretly said that Zhang Xutuo was really good at using soldiers, so many people actually entered Dongjun unknowingly and settled down.

On the second day, Li Xuanba took a group of people to the barracks, and with Yang Guang's seal, Li Xuanba was quickly taken into the barracks. However, the soldiers who led the way did not directly bring him into the big tent, but sent someone to accompany Li Xuanba and others to report to the big tent themselves.

A short time later, a group of generals in armor walked over.

"The lower officials have missed the distance, and I hope that the adults will forgive their sins." Zhang Xutuo walked in front of Li Xuanba and made a gesture, and several other generals also followed Zhang Xutuo to salute, but they looked a little unhappy.

Li Xuanba's official position is not high, but he represents Yang Guang, and Zhang Xutuo is actually worshipping His Majesty the Emperor.

"Master Zhang, get up quickly." Li Xuanba ran forward to help Zhang Xutuo and said: "General Zhang is the pillar of the imperial court, and he is not talented, so he can only accept a gift on behalf of His Majesty." However, His Majesty sent a subordinate official to learn from General Zhang, and the general can be regarded as the subordinate official's master, so please accept the subordinate official's worship. After speaking, he bowed his head.

Li Xuanba's move made several lieutenants around Zhang Xutuo smile. Zhang Xutuo politely helped Li Xuanba up and introduced him into the big tent. Captain Xiao and the others, naturally, other soldiers were led to settle down.

Entering the main account, Zhang Xutuo and Li Xuanba had a dispute, under the persuasion of everyone, Zhang Xutuo was worthy of sitting on the main seat, Li Xuanba consciously sat in an inconspicuous corner, no matter who wanted to change positions with him, he shook his head with a smile.

Li Xuanba's performance after seeing Zhang Xutuo won the favor of everyone in the tent, and the soldiers were most unaccustomed to those who relied on the emperor's favor and behad misbeneously, but Li Xuanba did not have a trace of delicateness, and always maintained a humble attitude.

After everyone sat down, Li Xuanba looked at Zhang Xutuo seriously.

Zhang Xutuo is burly, more than seven feet, although he is over fifty years old, he is still energetic, and he can't see a trace of old age. He sat in the coach's position, invisibly revealing a momentum, although he looked down with a smile, he could still make people feel his majesty.

"At the beginning of the battle in Luoyang, we admired Lord Zhongyongwei very much, and now that we can see it, we have fulfilled our wishes." Zhang Xutuo arched his hand and said: "I have heard about the changes of Lord Zhongyongwei, I have also heard about it, it is really a pity that I can't go into battle with my lord to kill the enemy." ”

"Let him pass the past." Li Xuanba said with a smile: "It's that you haven't introduced the generals so far, which makes the lower officials feel like they are not welcome!" ”