Liu Hongji knew that Li Xu didn't want him to stay and live and die with Yi County, and he was very emotional. If he was in the grain protection army back then, Xuzi would never say such an outrageous thing to himself.

Similarly, the current Taiyuan Li family, no one will persuade themselves to get out first at a dangerous moment.

At that time, the two were estranged because of whether they were completely attached to Tang Gong Li Yuan. As things stand, it's hard to say who was right and who was wrong. If Li Xu had followed Liu Hongji's advice at that time, he would never have achieved what he has today. However, he will not experience so many storms and waves, and even hovering on the brink of death several times.

The past is irreversible, but the opportunities in front of us must be grasped. Liu Hongji knew that he couldn't go, not only for Li Xu, but also for the task assigned by Tang Gong Li Yuan. At the moment when the Tang Gong family is about to turn the family into a country, even if Li Xu can't be brought under his command, an ally like him is a hundred times stronger than letting Hedong's weakness face Luo Yi or Dou Jiande. Xuzi is indeed a little stubborn and broad-minded in some things. But at the very least, he wouldn't or didn't care to stab people in the back. It won't be like other heroes or heroes who signed a contract today, and the next day it will be a piece of waste paper.

Moreover, Liu Hongji does not think that the current situation is as pessimistic as Li Xu thinks. This conclusion is not because he thinks he can use troops better than Li Xu or Zhao Ziming and others. It's because the Boling generals are obsessed with the authorities. They are guarding their own nests, so they are too attached to the gains and losses of one city and one place. Liu Hongji looks at it from the perspective of a bystander, but he can look at the big picture.

Through many days of observation, Liu Hongji clearly understood the strengths and weaknesses of the Youzhou Army and the Boling Army. Taken together, he thinks he has a way to help Li Xu turn the tide. At this time, helping Li Xu is equivalent to helping yourself. Because the mission on his shoulders has not yet been achieved, he can just use the strategy in his hand to bargain with Li Xu.

"If I have a way to help you fight off Luo Yi, what can you come up with to thank me?" In front of the generals of Boling, Liu Hongji asked very seriously.

"As long as I can take it out." Li Xu saw that Liu Hongji's appearance didn't look like he was talking nonsense, so he thought about it seriously and replied.

He knew Liu Hongji, and if he wasn't very sure, this person would not have spoken wildly in front of the generals of the Boling army. Similarly, if he helps Boling for nothing in return and does not receive anything in return, then he is not Liu Hongji, a horse dealer.

"If Brother Liu has a way to defeat Luo Yi, he might as well just say it. Even if General Li can't make up the price that Brother Liu wants for a while, we will try our best to make it up! Lu Qin, Shi Defang and others also stepped forward and patted their chests to reassure.

"I don't have a way to defeat Luo Yi, but I have a way to turn the battle into a bad battle and force him to retreat." Liu Hongji shook his head and told him calmly.

"It's better to have a bad fight than to lose it. Brother Liu just said it. As for the price, as long as it is harmless with the six counties, I will definitely not deny it! Li Xu made a gesture to Liu Hongji and solemnly asked.

He knew that what Liu Hongji wanted was definitely not money. But there is no free banquet in the world, and in order to keep the six counties, it is inevitable to promise some conditions in Hedong. Moreover, if Li Jiaken in Hedong sends troops to help, it will change the balance of forces between the enemy and us on the battlefield to a great extent.

"According to the current stalemate, it is only a matter of time before Yi County is lost!" Seeing Li Xu compromise, Liu Hongji no longer sold Guan Zi and told his specific thoughts truthfully. Everyone knew the situation in front of them, although they were afraid of affecting their morale before, and no one said it directly. However, the contrast in strength between the two sides was too great, and even if Sun Wu was alive, the Boling army could not find a reason to turn defeat into victory.

"There is no way to send troops to help. First, the Li family was about to go south, and they did not dare to divide their troops. Second, even if there are soldiers, by the time they arrive, our brothers will almost be gone! Liu Hongji paused and continued.

His second sentence sounded very disappointing and very unpleasant. If the main force of the Boling Army is half destroyed by Luo Yi, the Li family in Hedong will send troops to rescue it, even if the Youzhou Army can be defeated in the end, can the affairs of the six counties of Boling still be decided by everyone?

The answer was obvious, as could be seen from the pale faces of the generals of the Bolings.

"Please Brother Liu to show you a clear way!" Li Xu took Liu Hongji's words and stretched to the ground.

"It's not a clear road, I'm also for the common interests of the two families in Hedong and Hebei!" Knowing that Li Xu had understood his hint, Liu Hongji smiled, "I think Hebei is better than waiting for reinforcements, it is better to seek a breakthrough in the battle situation." ”

"I've tried, it's hard!" Lu Qin sighed and responded.

"In terms of experience and troops, we can't compare to Luo Yi! But don't forget that the battle is one. Liu Hongji waved his hand and motioned to Lu Qin to be calm and not to be impatient. As far as I know, General Zhao Ziming's side is facing Luo Cheng. There doesn't seem to be a tiger cavalry over there, only a small number of light armored cavalry and more than 20,000 foot soldiers! ”

Zhao Ziming led more than 20,000 Boling troops to line up along the west bank of the Hutuo River, forming a triangle with the two major forces of Dou Jiande and Luo Cheng. At this moment, all three parties are waiting for the other two to go to war, so that they can reap the benefits. Therefore, the situation on the eastern front was also relatively stable, except for the county town of Hejian, which was surrounded by the Dou army, there were almost no clashes in other places.

Luo Cheng didn't want to move, he waited for the moment when Dou Jiande couldn't bear the temptation of interests and invaded Xindu. Compared with the poor and tired river, Xindu is like a piece of fat meat with a rich fragrance, and Dou Jiande can't help but be moved.

Dou Jiande was reluctant to move. If Luo Cheng invaded the six counties, he would just make a big deal under the banner of helping the weak and the weak. Wealth and prestige will be gained. But if he fought the Boling army alone, he would have to take a great risk.

Zhao Ziming didn't dare to move. As long as he led his troops to kill the Hutuo River, the changes in the situation of the battle would get out of control. Dou Jiande may take the opportunity to move westward. Luo Cheng may also go south in a big way, entangled him on the east bank and cannot turn back.

This delicate situation seems calm, and the slightest drop of a stone can stir up a huge wave. It's just that the pebble must have enough strength to retreat from the whole body and not be swallowed up by the waves.

"Brother Hongji suggested that I also come to a field horse race?" Li Xu's eyebrows jumped suddenly, and his eyes were cheerful.

"Exactly!" Liu Hongji clapped his hands and laughed. "Exactly. Anyway, whoever Shouyi County changes will not be able to find an opportunity in Luo Yi. So the general might as well take a walk in a different place! ”

"General, just go!" Lu Qin, Shi Defang and others also figured out the subtlety, and laughed and agreed.

Take the other on the top, and the enemy and me on the bottom. With me on the horse, the enemy is among the horses. And among me are the enemies of the subordinates. This simplest tactic everyone didn't expect it!

Indeed, the combat effectiveness of the Boling Army is not as good as that of the Tiger Iron Cavalry, and Li Xu's command ability and combat experience may not be as good as Luo Yi. But Luo Cheng, the commander of the Eastern Front of the Youzhou Army, was a fledgling novice. Even if he was born a genius in using soldiers, there is an irreparable gap with Li Xu, a 'veteran' who has fought from seven years to thirteen years of great cause, in terms of combat experience. And the Youzhou infantry under Luo Cheng is far inferior to the elite of Boling transformed by the Great Sui Border Army in terms of combat effectiveness. Li Xu led the troops to fight against him, and the odds of winning were actually very large.

With Dou Jiande's current strength, he dared to face Zhao Ziming, but he would never dare to take the initiative to touch Li Xu's tiger whiskers. After all, the prestige of the champion general is not for nothing, there are precedents of Gao Shida, Liu Badao, and Ge Qian, no matter which heroes face Li Xu, they will be careful.

To scare Dou Jiande, all Li Xu needs to face is Luo Cheng. As long as he led the Boling Army to defeat Luo Cheng on the Eastern Front, Dou Jiande would inevitably reaffirm the "friendly" relationship between the two families. As soon as his worries were resolved, Li Xu could take the opportunity to advance the soldiers and horses to the area of the Juma River. If Luo Yi doesn't turn back to save him, he can directly recover Gu'an and Zhuozhou, cut off the grain route of the Tiger Ben Iron Horse, and even kill Jixian County. If Luo Yi returns to the army, there are Laishui and Juma River itself that have turned countless bends in the upper reaches of the Juma River, and the Tiger Ben Iron Cavalry will not be able to catch up with Li Xu. And Lu Qin and the others, who were guarding the upper valley, could take the opportunity to kill and make trouble for the Tiger Horse from behind.

In this way, the enemy and us are equivalent to fighting a "bad battle" between Laishui, Yishui and Jumahe. Li Xu and the others didn't have the ability to eat Luo Yi, but Luo Yi also wanted to get involved in Shanggu again. If the time drags on, the fighting spirit of both sides will be worn clean. At that time, if we sit down and talk peacefully, we will all end well.

"In this way, it will be bothering Brother Lao Hongji to assist General Lu in guarding Yi County!" Li Xu, who understood Liu Hongji's suggestion, was not polite, hugged his fists for the second time, and asked loudly.

"Okay, the price is that after the Youzhou army retreats, you lend me 3,000 foot soldiers!" Liu Hongji stretched out three fingers and said like a businessman.

The guests and hosts looked at each other and laughed, and for a moment it seemed to be back to the days when they were selling horses and sharing the spoils. During that time, Xu Zi observed Liu Hongji, Zhang Liang and others bargaining, and found that there was such a way of communication between people. They can fight side by side for the common good, but after the sale is over, friendship goes to friendship, and interests go to benefit. They can be like Zhang Laosan and Wang Mazi, and then wave their hands in a chic manner, saying goodbye tacitly like friends, without asking where the other party goes.

At that time, Li Xu didn't understand anything, and could only be taught by Liu Hongji, Zhang Liang and others. And now, he understands a little bit. Know that similar transactions can occur not only between merchants, but also between families, princes, and even nations. It's just that they don't pay their bills with goods.

Three thousand Boling infantry soldiers are not much for the total strength of the six counties. But the addition of the three thousand Boling foot soldiers was tantamount to announcing Li Xu's attitude to other forces. From the perspective of the Li family in Hedong, Liu Hongji has obviously made a great contribution. Whether it is replaced by Li Jiancheng or Li Shimin as an envoy, it may not be able to achieve the same effect.

And from the perspective of the six counties of Boling, this deal may not be a loss. Li Xu clearly invited Liu Hongji to stay and assist Lu Qin, and naturally he would not let anyone know about it as before. The Li family in Hedong sent a cadre to help Li Xu defend Yi County at the most critical moment before the official rebellion, and the symbolic meaning was as obvious as Boling's loan of troops to Hedong.

Moreover, it is impossible to send a core general like Liu Hongji to assist Boling, without bringing troops. As for how many soldiers and horses he brought, and whether there are follow-up reinforcements, Boling will not say, and those who "care" can guess.

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