The death of more than 100 soldiers disrupted Li Xuanba's plan, he originally planned to retreat immediately after killing Zhu Cang, but now he changed his mind. Those people proved one thing with their lives, and the people of Guanxian County can still be redeemed.

Zhu Cang's head was hung on the city gate, no matter day or night, there will always be people gathered under the city, with stones, mud to vent their resentment, but in half a day, Zhu Cang's head became unrecognizable, two eyeless eyes, looking at the people who had been bullied.

Two days later, Wang Fubao led the cavalry to Guanxian County and persuaded Li Xuanba to leave as soon as possible, but Li Xuanba politely refused. Under the death of Zhu Cang and the control of the imperial army, Guanxian gradually calmed down, but the problem of not having enough grain could not be solved until the team that had been transporting grain appeared under the city.

"Huai'an Yang Shilin and Tian Zhan, ask to see Lord Zhou Guogong." A voice sounded, bringing life to the people of Guan County.

Zhu Can's brutality caused dissatisfaction among many people, Yang Shilin and Tian Zan were among them, they began to raise troops more than two months ago, but due to the weakness of their forces, they could only stick to Huai'an and fight against the army sent by Zhu Can. It is precisely because of Yang Shilin's strong and strong that Guanxian's troops are so weak, allowing Li Xuanba to take advantage of the weakness.

Li Xuanba stayed in Guanxian for a few days, and naturally had an understanding of the surrounding situation, and heard that Yang Shilin and the others came to deliver food, so he hurriedly went out of the city in person and welcomed them into the city.

"The actions of the two strong men really make my father feel that the long-term drought is a rainstorm, and he has met his old acquaintance in a foreign country!" After a pleasant greeting, Li Xuanba said with emotion: "Ben Gong is worried about the livelihood of the people, so you sent the food over, and Bengong Dai Guan County people." Thank you. ”

Yang Shilin looked ashamed, and arched his hand: "Brother Tian and I were afraid that Lord Zhou Guogong would use the army in vain, so I didn't dare to come to meet him, but then I heard that your lordship appeased the people and took out all the food that the soldiers carried with you. We are pleased with your kindness, and we are willing to give all the food in the house to relieve the suffering of hunger among the people. ”

"No matter how much food there is, there will be a day when it will be eaten, and the most important thing now is to let the people resume farming." Li Xuanba smiled kindly, looking a little reluctant: "The civil and military officials in Zhu Cang's hands, my father dare not use them." You came at the right time, and in the future, Guan County and nearby counties will be handed over to you. ”

Yang Shilin and Tian Zan glanced at each other, and Tian Zan was surprised: "Lord Zhou Guogong doesn't plan to stay?" Although the people in this place are struggling to make a living, the grass people believe that if you govern it, they will be able to recover their vitality in less than a year. "Tian Zan has also heard about the situation over there in Nansui. That's why I said that.

Of course, Tian Chan has something to say. He hoped that Li Xuanba would be able to incorporate Zhu Cang's territory into the Southern Sui.

"It's too far to go to Jiangdu, and my father can't guarantee the safety of the people." Li Xuanba shook his head and said: "The people can't afford to fight anymore, and this duke has handed over this place to you, not because I hope you can serve the imperial court, if the Tang Dynasty, Northern Sui or Liang Kingdom come to attack in the future." Surrender your city. ”

Zhu Can's territory is not small, and now that he has been killed by Li Xuanba, the people of all counties are grateful to Li Xuanba, as long as he is willing, it is easy to pacify the rest of Zhu Can. The benefits can then be enormous.

Yang Shilin and Tian Zhan didn't expect Li Xuanba to say such a thing, and they were suddenly at a loss and didn't know how to answer.

"Don't worry, what Fang just said comes from the bottom of my father's heart, and there is no intention to test the two of you." Li Xuanba saw the worry in the eyes of Yang Shilin and the others, and said: "For my father, it is more important than anything else for the people to survive. ”

"Zhou Guogong really lives up to the name of great virtue." Yang Shilin and Tian Zan bowed down at the same time and said, "But my lord's trust, forgive me for not daring to obey my fate." ”

"This duke heard that you dared to raise an army against Zhu Cang for the sake of the people, why did Zhu Cang die, but you shirked it?" Li Xuanba frowned, and said puzzledly: "Is there anyone more brutal than Zhu Cang?" ”

"My lord, the grass people are not worried about this." Tian Zan replied: "You are kind to the people, if we surrender to others, wouldn't it be ungrateful?" ”

"Ignorance!" Li Xuanba reprimanded: "The people have been reduced to the point of being eaten by their sons, what are you talking about?" If the people are all killed in the war, what is the use of this prince laying down this country for the imperial court? ”

was reprimanded when they met for the first time, and Yang Shilin's faces did not show the slightest displeasure.

They are mediocre in appearance, average in martial arts, not to mention talented, and the only thing they can show is their family background. But in front of Li Xuanba, the only thing they could get their hands on became incomparably small.

At the age of twenty, he worshiped the Duke of the State, not hereditary, not a loose official, but the Duke of the Southern Sui Zhou who really held great power and was above 10,000 people under one person!

Li Xuanba's expression was very serious when he spoke, which made Yang Shilin and Tian Zan in a trance, completely forgetting his age, and they bowed down and bowed again: "Follow the orders of Lord Zhou Guogong." ”

"It's not my father's order." Li Xuanba shook his head and said: "You have to remember that my father has nothing to do with you, including that you came to deliver food today, and you also had to do it under the coercion of your father. ”

"It's going to discredit you!" Yang Shilin felt more and more that Li Xuanba was benevolent, and said gratefully: "If it is for the sake of the grass people's head and ruining the reputation of the adult, it will be difficult for the grass people to feel at ease." ”

Seeing that Yang Shilin understood what he meant, Li Xuanba breathed a sigh of relief, the corners of his mouth curled, and he laughed at himself: "What is the use of this father's reputation?" If you feel wronged, when Ben Gong goes north, the two of you will take Ben Gong's name again. ”

Considering various factors, it was indeed inconvenient for Li Xuanba to stay in Guanxian for too long, Tian Zan and Yang Shilin made eye contact for a moment, and finally responded to Li Xuanba's words.

Relatively speaking, the way of thinking of the ancients was relatively simple, they would put their hearts into a person because of their fame, and it just so happened that during this period of time, Li Xuanba's reputation was good.

Li Xuanba couldn't tell how much he trusted Yang Shilin and them, but he had no better choice, so he could only pin his hopes on the two of them worthy of their name.

"By the way, your official position was not appointed by your duke, but recommended by the nobles." After Li Xuanba appointed Tian Zan as the assassin of Hanzhou, and Yang Shilin as the comforting envoy, he did not forget to remind: "No matter who asks, you must say that you don't know your father!" ”

Tian Zan and Yang Shilin had to sigh at Li Xuanba's thoughtfulness, they nodded, and said respectfully: "The lower officials are waiting for the soldiers of Zhou Guogong to come to the city. ”

Li Xuanba was stunned for a moment when he heard this, quickly reacted, shook his head and smiled bitterly, waved his hand, and said to the two: "My father entrusted the people to you, and I hope you will not live up to your father's expectations, this place is not suitable for a long time, you can rest for a while, and leave early." When Bengong leaves here, you will come back. (To be continued.) )