"Meet the Lord!" In Yanzhou City, among the governor's mansions, the main civil and military officers of the Yanzhou army met with the Yanzhou army, who had not appeared for almost half a year, and the governor of Yanzhou was "Li Feng".

Zhao Xun smiled indifferently and said, "You are exempt, in the past six months, you have all been very good, and the governor of Bendu is also very satisfied." Yes, we have fought with several princes one after another, and we have been able to recover in such a short period of time, and you have contributed a lot. ”

"Subordinates don't dare to take credit!"

"Your merits are in the hearts of the Governor of Ponticus, and he will not forget you in the future. Well, these are all waiting until the future to make rewards. Zhao Xun said flatly, because these are all people who know Zhao Xun's identity, therefore, when Zhao Xun said this, no one was dissatisfied, but secretly happy in his heart. After all, Zhao Xun's words also represent an acknowledgment of their recent contributions.

The civil and military officials of the Yanzhou Army explained the current situation in Yanzhou, and on the whole, the development of the Yanzhou Army is still very good. Because the canal in Zhao in the north connected the Yellow River in Yanzhou, the number of merchants in Yanzhou increased greatly. In addition, the institutional policies of Yanzhou are very similar to those of Zhaodi, so commerce has flourished a lot.

The hidden dangers brought about by the war between Zhao Xun and the former Yanzhou Governor Xu Jie, also gradually disappeared in most of last year. Although all parts of the world are learning from Zhaodi's system and policies, the Yanzhou Army is the most similar. At the time of resisting the Qi army, the Yanzhou army also expressed its intention to form an alliance with the Zhao army, and even surrender to the Zhao army as a last resort. Therefore, the Yanzhou army is now trading with the Zhao army extremely smoothly, and it will not make the other princes too dissatisfied. Even, the Tang and Xuzhou armies, as well as the Qi armies in the south, traded with the merchants of Yanzhou and Zhao.

The ordinary people also benefited from a series of policies benefiting the people, such as measuring the fields, allocating land, and reducing or exempting taxes from the Yanzhou army, and also made "Li Feng", the governor of Yanzhou, supported by the people. The prosperity of commerce made the Yanzhou army gradually stronger. At the very least, it is much more powerful than when Xu Jie was in power. Now, neither the Tang Army nor the Xuzhou Army dare to underestimate the Yanzhou Army.

Last year, he participated in the battle of Situ Lei with the coalition army, but it did not let the Yanzhou army fall into it. Of course, this is also related to Tang Xian and Li Chi's reluctance to be used by Murong Cheng. Therefore, although the Yanzhou army suffered 50,000 or 60,000 casualties, the four guards in the front and rear had officially grown up and were not afraid of any challenges.

In addition to the land of Yanzhou occupied by the Yanzhou army, there were also two northern provinces occupied by the Tang army. Because both sides were members of the conquest of Situ Lei, there was no major friction between the two sides in half a year. However, the development of Yanzhou made the corners of Tang Xian's mouth bitter.

According to Feng Ziming, because the prefectures and counties of Yanzhou under the rule of the Yanzhou army were implemented in accordance with the new policy of Zhaodi, not only did the people get land, but also reduced or exempted many taxes. But what about the land of the two provinces occupied by the Tang army in the north? But it is still the same as before, even if it improves, it is far less than the Yanzhou army ruled Xiafu County. Therefore, the people of the two provinces occupied by the Tang army were dissatisfied. Although these ordinary people did not have to deal with the government, many people from the two northern provinces began to migrate south and live under the rule of the Yanzhou army. Of course, there are also many who go north directly and live in Zhaodi.

Under the rule of Yanzhou and Zhao Di, there were household registration departments in various places, and all new homeless people and ordinary people who entered the country needed to apply for a new household registration in the household registration department if they wanted to live in the local area and obtain land, and then the land could be allocated. For these people, of course, the Yanzhou Military Office is all accepted, after all, it is their freedom to live wherever the people want. But this is not good news for the Tang army, which has a small territory.

Without the people, there would be no soldiers, horses, money, and food, Tang Xian knew these very well. But he can't directly condemn the Yanzhou army, after all, this is not the other party's entry into the country directly captured/plundered. As a last resort, while strengthening inspections at the border, he also sent a note to the Yanzhou army, asking the Yanzhou army to prohibit the acceptance of civilians from the north. Regarding Tang Jun's request, Feng Ziming naturally ignored it.

In addition, when everyone's eyes were on the great battle with Situ Lei, the civil officials sent from Youzhou also had full control over the governance rights of all the prefectures and counties in Yanzhou and the rights of local county soldiers and government soldiers. Like Zhao Di, in Yanzhou, the government directly administers the provincial and village levels, and has set up inspection departments to be responsible for local security and supervision.

And those local powerful clans that were unfavorable to the Yanzhou army finally surrendered in the past six months. First, some of them were dealt with by the Yanzhou army by force, or sent to the battlefield to conquer Situ Lei, and never returned. The other part began to enter the business channel and obtain another kind of wealth. As the so-called life is like rape, since you can't resist, it's better to enjoy it. These powerful families finally understood that this Yanzhou Military Mansion was unbreakable.

Of course, in addition to some adapting to the current life, some moved to the Tang Army in the north or the Xuzhou Army in the east. For these people, the Yanzhou army did not interfere too much, which is also the reason why the Yanzhou army unceremoniously accepted the people of the two places into the country. Besides, when these people are gone, in addition to the money that can be easily taken away, the land is naturally the property of my lord and becomes the property of the government. In addition, the departure of these people can also reduce the risk of insecurity. In short, the departure of these people is still far more beneficial than disadvantageous to the Yanzhou Military Office.

"It's done well, the development of the Yanzhou Army has greatly exceeded my expectations. After all, it is not possible to directly pull Yanzhou and Zhao Di together. Zhao Xun said with a smile, he was naturally very satisfied with the current situation in Yanzhou.

Feng Ziming said in a deep voice: "Maybe it's because we are too close to Zhao Di here, whether it is Tang Xian of the Tang Army or Li Chi of Xuzhou, they are all very wary of us. In other words, the Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army now have a faint intention to join forces to suppress our Yanzhou Army. ”

Zhao Xun nodded and said: "These are certain, after all, the closer the connection between the Yanzhou Army and our Zhao Di, the more suspicious they become, and they are afraid that the Yanzhou Army will be swallowed by the Zhao Army." Now, in addition to the Zhao army in the north, the Yong army in the west and the Qi army in the south, the remaining forces are the Tang army, the Yanzhou army and the Xuzhou army. The Yanzhou Army was on the flanks of the Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army, and once there was a change, the two would fall into crisis. It's normal for them to be on guard. ”

"However, we can't get too close to the north, at least not yet. Ordinary commerce and trade are okay, but on top of armor and equipment, some materials must not flow in from the north. If they are aware of the direct relationship between our Zhao Army and the Yanzhou Army, it will be a big trouble, even if they suspect it, but they cannot let them suspect that the Yanzhou Army is a part of the Zhao Army, at most, it will make them feel that our Yanzhou Army has Zhao Jun as a backer, or in other words, it has a close relationship with Zhao Jun. ”

Feng Ziming nodded and said, "The Lord is reasonable, and it should be so." However, according to the conjecture of his subordinates, this time the lord is here, and he will definitely change the situation of our isolation. ”

Zhao Xun laughed and said, "The news was sent to Youzhou by you, and it is normal for you to guess it." So, what do you think we should do now? ”

Feng Ziming's face was straight, and he said: "The Zhao army does not move, and the Yanzhou army contacts the Tang army and the Xuzhou army to attack the Qi army." If possible, Situ Lei, who suffered a big loss in the hands of the Lord last year and was bitterly suppressed by Murong Cheng, will also be pulled into the water. In this way, the Zhao army sat on the mountain and watched the tiger fight, and severely weakened the Qi army. ”

Zhao Xun stroked his palm and said: "Okay, you are a Fengziming, you are really smart, and you guessed that you are not far from ten." It seems that the governor of a state is not suitable for you, the place is too narrow. ”

Feng Ziming shook his head and smiled bitterly: "The lord has praised it, and his subordinates, as the chief officials of Yanzhou, should consider the situation in Yanzhou with all their might. And at the moment, there is only one thing related to my Yanzhou Army. If we think more and think more, we will naturally point out the one that is most in our interests. It would be the greatest dereliction of duty if we failed to resolve the situation at hand. ”

Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "The movement of the Yanzhou Army this time is just as Ziming said, to win over the Tang Army, the Xuzhou Army and Situ Lei, and disintegrate the Qi Army. Situ Lei is still old, and according to reliable information, his health is about the same. In addition, in the name of killing the king, and my son is busy seizing power, he is not our biggest opponent. And this King of Qi Murong Cheng is different, he is in the prime of life, and occupies the most prosperous place in Dazhao, even if it is the current Zhao land, it can't be compared, at least, the foundation is poor. Therefore he is the first object of our weakening. ”

Wei Dong nodded slightly, and said: "But this is the case, last year Murong Cheng's expedition against Situ Lei was unsuccessful, and when he saw that the lord seized the land of Bingzhou and Beisai, and defeated the Turks, he was unwilling. Now, he has abandoned his righteous name and wants to attack his allies. If this Yanzhou army is really controlled by other people, I am afraid that it is very likely to agree to the benefits promised by Murong Cheng and take Xuzhou. At that time, Murong Cheng will have a great advantage when he conquers the Tang army again, and even makes a forced landing on the Yanzhou army. And we have a great grudge against Situ Lei and the Turks, and we will fall into a situation of attacking from the north and the south. Therefore, it is in our best interest to attack Murong Cheng first. If the Qi army can be broken up this time, it will be the best. ”

Zhao inquired: "Since the general direction is meaningless to you, then take this as the standard." Feng Ziming, send someone to contact Tang Jun and Xuzhou Jun. In addition, it is also necessary to pull the boss Tu Lei. Presumably, he is also extremely willing to do something to Murong Cheng. ”

Wei Dong asked, "Then how do we respond to Murong Cheng?" After all, Murong Chengsheng attacked the east and west and raided the Xuzhou army, but he had to pass through our southeast corner. ”

Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "Promise him, but let him give him more benefits." As for passing through our southeast corner, I don't think his army will really attack east before the two passes are reached. I'm afraid that when I get to Yuzhou, I will move eastward. Even, in the land of Yuzhou, it will be done against the army of Xuzhou. ”

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"Yanzhou Jun agreed? The benefit? All yes. After this king took the Xuzhou army, the Zhao army, the Turks and Situ Lei, didn't he let us dispose of the Yanzhou army at will? After receiving the messenger's reward, Murong Cheng laughed excitedly.

"What? Aren't you happy? With the response of the Yanzhou Army, we will move faster and faster? Seeing that his cronies Zhang Tu, Zhong Yan and Fei Bin were all worried, Murong Cheng said with some unswervingness, "This king knows that you don't want this king to join forces with the Yanzhou army, but you should also be clear. This Yanzhou army has been suppressed by the Tang army and the Xuzhou army, and the troops are still strong, we need to take the Xuzhou army as quickly as possible, and at the same time weaken the Yanzhou army. ”

After a pause, Murong Cheng continued: "In addition, pulling the Yanzhou army in is also to prevent them from making trouble behind our flanks. At the same time, it was also Situ Lei who relieved the pressure so that he could attack Zhao Jun. Any wandering prince is a big hidden danger for us. Now that Yanzhou Li Feng has agreed to join forces with us, do you have anything to worry about? ”

Zhang Tu said with a solemn face: "Lord Wang, what we want in this raid on the Xuzhou army is to surprise everyone and catch everyone off guard. And now contacting the Yanzhou Army is bound to leak this confidential matter. We can guarantee here that the secret will not be detected by outsiders, but can the Yanzhou Army guarantee it? ”

"The Yanzhou army and the Zhao army are very closely connected, and the two sides have a very deep cooperation in trade. We can't help but consider the danger of news leakage, and once Zhao Jun learns the news, it is not yet known what the consequences will be. ”

Murong Cheng's face moved slightly, and he said coldly: "Then what do you think, what should I do now?" An agreement has been reached with the Yanzhou Army, and now what we need to do is to prepare for the operation of the army, and not worry about these things that have not yet happened. Li Feng, the lord of the Yanzhou army, was willing to be annexed by the Zhao army? He should also know how to do it. Even if he has Zhao Jun under his command, the current Li Feng should avoid these people for himself. ”

Seeing Murong Cheng say this, Zhang Tu and the others didn't want to say more. After all, their worries can only be about what can happen, the plan is already unfolding, and what is needed for them is to take action and win. But no matter what, Zhang Tu and the others still felt extremely uneasy.

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When Murong Cheng received a reply from the Yanzhou army, Li Chi of the Xuzhou army also got the news from the Yanzhou army and the envoy of the Yanzhou army. Of course, the envoy of the Yanzhou army did not simply bring Li Chi a message, he wanted to join forces with the Xuzhou army and try to make Murong Cheng plant a big heel in this operation. Although Zhao Xun meant to join forces with the Tang Army, the Xuzhou Army and Situ Lei, the most important thing was to talk about the Xuzhou Army to pull it up, and then solve the rest. The Xuzhou army did not cooperate, and every qiē was empty talk.

Li Chi was very surprised and angry at the secret information brought by the Yanzhou army envoy, of course, if he was true. Li Chi, who got the news, did not reply directly, and after arranging for the Yanzhou army envoy to rest, he immediately asked people to report the movements of the Yangzhou army, especially the situation in the southern region of Xuzhou.

If the Qi army wants to make a move against the Xuzhou army, it is naturally impossible not to be prepared at all. All kinds of intelligence investigation and all kinds of hidden activities are naturally indispensable. Under the inspection of the Xuzhou Army's secret guards, some abnormal movements were placed in front of Li Chi's eyes.

Li Chi was naturally angry, and he responded to Murong Cheng's rebellion, not to mention, and he was ready to respond for the second time. The result was good, the good thing was that he didn't see it at all, and Qi Jun paid attention to himself instead, which couldn't help but make him resentful. Moreover, the Xuzhou Army and the Qi Army are also old rivals, and the Qi Army has always wanted to annex Xuzhou, which is in the way of their heads.

"Your army is very gracious, Li will never dare to forget! How does your army intend to solve the current situation? Li Chi was also unambiguous, knowing that the other party sent the news, he naturally had a useful intention. Otherwise, why should the other party help themselves?

"Murong Cheng intends to use heavy profits to induce my lord to send troops to you, so as to achieve the effect of joining forces to raid you and taking you down as quickly as possible. However, the lord of my family is naturally not this kind of villain who plays a black hand on his allies, and naturally understands that Murong Cheng is just using my Yanzhou army, and after getting rid of your army, it will be difficult to escape Murong Cheng's suppression. Therefore, the lord of my family hopes to join forces with your army, and he will plan and defeat Murong Cheng. Of course, it is best to be able to share the benefits from it. Governor, you say? ”

Li Chi pondered for a moment and said, "This Murong Cheng is powerful, and it is difficult for you and me to be hostile. Wouldn't it be better if we spread the news that Murong Cheng wanted to commit a black hand on his allies? Not only can Murong Cheng put away this plan, but also eliminate the scourge of the sword soldiers, what do you think? ”

"If we do this, our Yanzhou army will become Murong Cheng's primary target. Governor Li, you won't do this to the ally who just saved you. If you are only willing to spread the news in advance, then our Yanzhou army can only go all the way with the Qi army, after all, our Yanzhou army alone is not the opponent of the Qi army. At that time, whether Xuzhou will be attacked by both sides of the two armies is not something we can decide. The Yanzhou military envoy said unceremoniously. Just kidding, if we spread the news now, wouldn't we be telling Murong Cheng that our Yanzhou Army had just promised him and would sell him when we turned around.

Li Chi smiled disappreciatively and said: "Of course, my Xuzhou army and Qi army are also mortal enemies, since he Murong Cheng is unrighteous this time, then we also happen to be famous." However, the two of us alone are not Murong Cheng's opponents. Even if it's intentional or unintentional, you can't achieve greater results, right? ”

"Tang Jun and Yongjun, they are also Murong Cheng's opponents, this operation, everyone can do it together, and they can completely cut a knife on the fat of Qi Jun. What do you think? ”

Li Chi's heart moved, secretly moved, and he also knew that among them, Situ Lei's actions were the most ruthless stab against Murong Cheng. However, if the Xuzhou Army, the Yanzhou Army and the Qi Army make a move, with Situ Lei's temperament, they will naturally not be indifferent. Don't forget, last year, Situ Lei was beaten miserably by Murong Cheng's text.