(Thanks to Du Majin, Beihai, Zhuzhou Erguotou for the reward, please collect)

The old city and county, the immortal residence.

"County gentleman, before you come... Gonggong Wen, who passed the decree, asked me to ask you a word, and I don't know if His Majesty asked me to ask, or if Gonggong Wen was just curious. ”

Li Xian took a sip of wine, looked at Li Jian of the old city and county with a smile and said.

Li Jian, who was already worried about his heart, was really frightened when he heard this, and he was still a little suspicious when he saw Li Xian, why did General Xue do such a high position at such a young age? All the armies of the government soldiers marched north to Huaiyuan Town, why did General Xue take a team of 30,000 people to Gucheng County? I have never reported bandits to the court, how did the court know about Gao Jibo's group of anti-thieves? When I first reported to the county guard of Qinghe County, I was scolded by the county guard, saying that he was a heartless guy, so it must not be the lord of the palace to report to the court, since no one reported, why did the court send soldiers to suppress the bandits?

Originally, he wanted to try a few words in the conversation, but before he could say anything, he was frightened by Li Xian's words just now, and his heart was suffocated and almost turned his back. Although he is just a county magistrate from the seventh grade, he has also heard of His Majesty's most trusted Gonggong Wen.

It can be seen that His Majesty must have personally interrogated the decree of the Minister. It's not the people assigned by the Ministry of War, so it's a big trouble. If he is not careful in one of his answers, he will not be able to say that General Xue will order himself to be taken down on the spot.

General Xue didn't directly say that His Majesty asked you, but said that Gonggong Wen asked you, this is obviously General Xue's affection, otherwise why would he be so polite to himself, and directly ordered to take someone to Chang'an, and he could cut off his head neatly after the autumn. There is such a big nest of anti-thieves in Gaoshida Dou Jiande in the territory, and he knows but does not report it, this is a big crime of bullying the king!

Thinking of this, the sweat on Li Jian's forehead immediately burst out. His face was as white as paper, and he trembled uncontrollably.

Li Jian hurriedly left his seat and said to Li Xian deeply: "This ...... Banditry...... Bandits......"

He had been suffering several times, and for a moment he couldn't figure out how to explain it.

Li Xian chuckled and said, "Although I am leading the troops from the north, I also know that the gang of thieves in Gaojibo is quite powerful. The county gentleman will never know about it and not report it, right...... The messenger sent to the imperial court to report the trouble of the bandits was intercepted and killed by the traitors halfway? I heard that a few days ago, Gao Shida, the leader of the anti-thieves in Gaojibo, personally led tens of thousands of bandits to besiege the ancient city and county, thanks to the county jun and the county Cheng, the two of you who took the lead, organized the volunteer militia to repel the bandits in Gaojibo, not only kept the old city and county, but also killed the two anti-thief leaders, is that so? ”

After Li Xian finished speaking, he took a sip of the wine glass.

His eyes swept over Li Jian's face with deep meaning.

Li Jian shuddered, and said in his heart where did he get the news about General Xue. At the beginning, Gao Shidana rebels led people and horses to attack Gucheng County, and he moved 3,000 stones of grain and grass from the county treasury, and 10,000 pieces of meat to buy a safe one.

Suddenly!

Li Jian's heart lit up suddenly, as if a lightning bolt had pierced the darkness in the night. He wasn't a stupid person, although he was in a trance because he was frightened by Li Xian, he still reacted immediately! This is General Xue protecting himself! People have taken the initiative to stretch out their hands to show their goodwill!

I understand!

As soon as he thought of this, Li Jian's mind suddenly became lighter. He guessed that the reason why he took such care of this General Xue was because this General Xue didn't want to have an unpleasant relationship with the local government! He came to lead the troops to exterminate the Gaojibo bandits, if he didn't get the strong support of the local government, even if he had 30,000 government soldiers who could fight well, it would not be easy to deal with Gao Shida Dou Jiande and his people. This General Xue must understand this, so he will take the initiative to show favor to himself! He also did this for his own convenience.

The general praised it...... Defending the homeland and protecting the people is a matter within the duties of the lower officials. ”

"As the general said, as the commander of the old city and county, how can he know and not report it? That Gao Shida Dou Jiande is really rampant, the lower officials will never allow any thieves to endanger the people of my hometown, and will never allow any young people to resist the imperial court! Although Xia Guan's official position is humble, he is also an official of the Great Sui! How can you bow down to the thief? Xiaguan once sent people to report to the imperial court three times about the bandits in Gaojibo, but they were all intercepted and killed by those shameless bandits halfway! ”

"Just a few days ago, the bandits of Gaojibo poured out of the nest to take my hometown and county, snatching grain and grass, and the lower officials thought to themselves, although this ancient city and county are small, they are also the inseparable territory of the Great Sui! Although there are no soldiers in the hands of the lower officials, they can't watch the bandits robbing the people of my Great Sui, that is dereliction of duty! That is worthy of Your Majesty's grace! Fortunately, thanks to His Majesty's Hongen, although Gao Shida and Dou Jiande were outnumbered, Xiaguan organized the people to resist stubbornly, and Gao Shida suffered heavy losses and had to flee in disgrace. ”

"These little things, the lower official didn't expect to be so praised by the people, so that even you, the general, have heard of it. Ashamed, ashamed. ”

Li Jian, who reacted, said solemnly.

"Haha!"

Li Xian hugged his fists and said: "The heart of the county gentleman to serve the country and love the people makes Xue admire." ”

He glanced at the Gucheng County Chengsun Shubao, who was also surprised and inexplicable, and then raised his wine glass and said: "I borrow flowers to offer Buddha, and I respect the county jun and the county cheng!" After Xue went back, he would definitely truthfully tell His Majesty about the affairs of the old city and county, and he would also truthfully report to His Majesty that the two county lords led the people to defeat the Gao Shida bandits. ”

Li Jian and Sun Shubao hurriedly took their wine glasses: "Thank you, General!" ”

"Why be so polite?"

Li Xian waved his hand and said: "But this Gaojibo bandit is indeed too rampant, if it weren't for a passing by here a few days ago a military captain who was robbed of horses and weapons by thieves, the captain caught up with the team assembled in Huaiyuan Town and truthfully reported it to General Zuo Wuwei Wang Rengong, and the names of a few young people in Gaojibo would not have reached the ears of His Majesty." ”

Li Xian smiled and said: "However, since it is not the county lord who knows about it and does not report it, I don't think Your Majesty will blame it, if Your Majesty learns that there are two such loyal and commendable officials in Gucheng County, maybe you will be happy, and you may be rewarded." ”

Li Jian is also an old fritter who has been in the officialdom for many years, and immediately understood what Li Xian meant.

He hurriedly said: "This is the duty of the subordinates, and the general must not praise it again." The general led the army to suppress the bandits from afar, and it is the blessing of the people of my hometown to be the commander of this county, and it is incumbent on the general to assist the general in eradicating the bandits. If the general has anything to do with the dismissal, please don't be polite, even if you say it to the subordinates. ”

Li Xian nodded and said: "With Xue's 30,000 strong men, it is easy to eradicate the Gaojibo bandits, and the county monarch's kindness Xue has understood it, you and I don't have to be so polite to do things for the imperial court, it's just ......."

As soon as he heard just these two words, Li Jian immediately pricked up his ears. He didn't believe that General Xue would help him for no reason, if there was no plan, this is a person from a family who would be so easy-going? However, he put his mind at ease, as long as General Xue had a request, it would be easy to say. If you take my benefits, you can't hurt me in front of Your Majesty, right?

Thinking of this, Li Jian hurriedly asked, "Just what?" If the general has any difficulties, please make it clear that although the official position is low, since he is under the rule of this old city and county, the lower official can still help something. ”

"Alas!"

Li Xian sighed and said: "The county monarch must also know that my men and horses were originally going to Huaiyuan Town to assemble, but they were sent here because General Wang Rengong complained in front of His Majesty, this ...... I led the army from Zhuo County, but I haven't arrived at Huaiyuan Town yet......"

Li Jianjian said: "The general is here to eradicate bandits for the people of my hometown, and this supply of grain and grass should naturally come from my hometown. ”

Li Xian laughed and said: "Since this is the case, then I might as well obey my fate if I am respectful!" ”

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After returning from the old city and county, Li Xian asked Chen Queer in detail about the situation of Gaojibo, although he had only been here for a month, but Chen Queer still inquired a lot about the situation of Gaojibo Gaoshida Dou Jiande. After understanding, Li Xian was even more sure that this place was not a suitable place to garrison troops. The reason why Gao Shida and Dou Jiande are at ease with Gaojibo is because the imperial court has been busy conquering Goguryeo for the past two years and has no time to suppress bandits. Of course, it is also because Emperor Yang Guang of the Great Cause has almost ignored the government during this time, and he has not seen many of the troubles reported in various places.

Even if he saw it, he forgot it after a while. Now Yang Guang is bent on subduing Goguryeo, and he doesn't care about the people and bandits who can't become a climate at all in his eyes.

But once the imperial court frees up its hands, it is not difficult to eradicate the bandits in Gaojibo.

Therefore, it is more secure to choose the place that Li Xian chose. That place, known as 800 miles of water, has high and steep mountains, and is more than enough to accommodate an army of 100,000.

That's right, Zhang Jin called the occupied Junoze!

Ju Ye Ze, others don't know, but Li Xian knows that there was another name here in the Song Dynasty, and this name was known to later generations because of a famous work.

Shuibo Liangshan.

During the Song Dynasty, Shuibo Liangshan was half smaller than Juyeze during this period. This is the real easy to defend and difficult to attack, Zhang Jin said that he occupies this place, so he doesn't care about the words of Gao Shida, the leader of the Green Forest Alliance. Even if an army of 100,000 is coming, if there is no one to lead the way, it will not be able to attack.

After returning to the camp, Li Xian gathered everyone again.

"Master, when the Gucheng County orders Li Jian to send grain and grass, I will take the cavalry of the Ruijin Battalion to the south. All you have to do is set up and make a gesture that you want to encircle and suppress Gao Jibo. Gaojibo was besieged, the imperial army went north, and it was a season of lack of food, Zhang Jin said that he would definitely take this opportunity to come out to expand the territory, and once he came out of Juyeze, I would take the opportunity to seize it. After the success, I will send someone, and you will lead your army to the south by starry night, and you must not delay much. ”

"Don't worry, I know."

Daxi Changru nodded and said: "An Zhi, you must be careful not to be reckless, although Zhang Jin said that the tens of thousands of horses under his command are just homeless grass cowards, but after all, it is on his territory, and the terrain is far more familiar to him than you." If you can fight, you will fight, and if you can't fight, you must not force it. Big deal, let's go back to Yanshan. ”

Li Xian hummed and said, "Don't worry, I understand." ”

After arranging things properly, Li Xian walked out of the military tent. As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Ou Siqingqing holding Zhang Xiaodi's hand and standing in the distance waiting for him.

Li Xian smiled and walked over to them.

Before the expedition, some people were worried, some people were not worried about themselves, but people who were worried about themselves, such as Zhang Zhongjian and Daxi Changru, fathers like Zhang Zhongjian and Daxi Changru, brothers like Chen Queer and Luo Fu, and women who were devoted to themselves, isn't this a very happy thing?