"I'm not afraid of ten tigers from the south, but I'm afraid of one wolf from the north."

Although this sentence was spread by Zhao Zhong, since the people of Yidu can accept it and become a popular rumor, then at least in their opinion, for Haidong, the metaphor of the wolf is indeed more suitable than the tiger. If Haidong is not a tiger, will Tian Feng be a tiger? He's not either, he's a fox.

When the news of Deng She's seizure of Jinan and Tai'an came, Tian Feng was not angry at all.

He was almost forty years old, with a face like a jujube and eyes like stars. As his name suggests, he looks handsome, but he has a fly in the ointment, and his face is a little black pockmark. Not long ago, he also sent someone to Tai'an and Jinan to recruit surrenders, but it was too late, Chen Rutou and Yang Wanhu were already in the city, politely entertained, and sent them back. And the messenger returned, and so and so on. Tian Feng smiled and said, "Since it has been obtained by King Yan, it has been with it." ”

"The agreement originally agreed that that place was ours!" The man who spoke was in his early twenties, the son of Tian Feng, and his name was Tian Shizhong. looks the same as Tian Feng, with a red face and big eyes, as if carved out of a mold, tall, bee-waisted ape-back, a very sharp young man.

"King Yan wants it, can we still rob him?"

"Why can't you grab it!"

"Don't hurt the peace."

"Father! When King Yan first arrived, he didn't have a solid foundation in Yidu, so he grabbed him, how could he be our opponent? Tai'an and Jinan are the hubs of Shandong. Didn't you also say that if you have Tai'an and Jinan in hand, what is Wang Shicheng afraid of? What an opportunity now! But why didn't my father take it? Easily gave it to King Yan. King Yan is not as sincere as Shicheng, he has Haidong as his backing, and in time, he will become a big trouble for me! ”

Tian Feng has two capable courtiers, one is named Li Bingyi and the other is Cui Shiying. Li Bingyi is a minister, Cui Shiying is a military general, both are his ancestors, both civil and military, and outstanding people. Over the years, the reason why Tian Feng has been able to expand his territory is that on the ground in Shandong, the name of the King of Flowers and Horses can steadily suppress the King of Sweeping Ground, thanks to the strength of these two people.

Li Bingyi is in the prime of life, in order to make a profit, he wears a short placket of Hufu, although he is a civil servant, there is a short sword hanging from his waist, and he refuses to take it off wherever he goes, and he is inseparable. He twisted his fingers lightly and said, "Little prince, don't be anxious. What the king said is very true, since Tai'an and Jinan have been taken away by King Yan, it is not appropriate for us to rush to get them. ”

"What's inappropriate?"

Cui Shiying said: "The current enemy of our army is not King Yan, but Chahan. Tian Shizhong said: "Chahan is indeed strong, and it is true that he is my great enemy, but he and Polo are at odds with each other, and in recent months, the two of them have stationed heavy troops in the area of Jining Road, and they see that internal strife is about to start. He is too busy to take care of himself, so what is there to worry about for our army? Our army should take this opportunity to compete with King Yan. ”

Li Bingyi shook his head and said, "This time, that time." If the king of Yan does not enter the capital, Chahan and Polo may have infighting. Now that King Yan has entered Yidu, the infighting between Chahan and Polo may be slightly resolved because of this. Therefore, Cui Gong said that the current enemy of our army is not King Yan, but Chahan. ”

"What do you mean by that?"

"If King Yan does not enter Yidu, although Haidong is strong, it is difficult to enter the belly. Now that King Yan has entered Yidu, it is equivalent to opening the door for Haidong to enter the Central Plains, and the strong dragon has crossed the sea. Looking at today's Haidong, it is shaped like two fists, one in Liaoxi and the other in Yidu, which not only poses a serious threat to Dadu, but also poses a serious threat to Jin and Hebei. Under such a grim situation, how could Chahan and Polo still have infighting? ”

"You mean?"

"If my expectations are right, there will be a battle between Chahan and me in Shandong within the year."

"Father?"

Tian Feng bowed his head and said: "Therefore, since Jinan and Tai'an have been obtained by King Yan, they will be with them." Tian Shizhong suddenly realized and said: "My father wants to use these two cities in exchange for the continued cooperation between King Yan and our army." If Chahanguo attacks Shandong in the future, our army will not be left without help. Tian Feng said: "Not bad." He smiled again: "Besides, we don't suffer." ”

Not only do they not suffer losses, but they simply make a lot of money.

Tian Fengtong produced a total of Yang Cheng's army and horses, less than 10,000 people, but in exchange for a large piece of territory in Hejian Mansion and other places. And he is by no means good at stubble, Deng She seized Tai'an and Jinan over there, and he is not lagging behind. When Deng Shegang sent Chen Yutou to Tai'an, he also unabashedly annexed Wang Da'er's department in Gaotang Prefecture.

According to the agreement, Gaotang Prefecture is west of Yidu and should belong to him. However, Wang Daer, the marshal of the Tang Dynasty, was subordinate to Yidu, and the thousands of soldiers under Wang Shicheng should be handed over to Haidong. Gaotang Prefecture is located on the western front line of Shandong, all the soldiers are fierce, Wang Daer is also a famous brave general, but Tian Feng violated the agreement and privately persuaded him to surrender. As soon as it changed hands, not only did it get the entire territory of Gaotang Prefecture, but also added another tiger general and a good fighting military horse under his command. Just ask, where did he suffer? It's a white wolf with empty gloves.

Not only that, but he also took the opportunity of Haidong's high-profile entry into the main Yidu to integrate Yubao in Dizhou, and Wang Shixin, who was far away in southern Shandong, sent a letter two days ago, expressing his willingness to attach himself to him. After all, compared to Deng She, an outsider, he is the head snake of the land, and he has a natural affinity in the hearts of Yu Bao, Wang Shixin and other miscellaneous brands.

Haidong contributed so much. The strategy was planned by Haidong, and Yidu was laid by Haidong, even if the main force attacking Qingzhou was Haidong, ten of Wang Shicheng's old land, Haidong only needed five points in the end, and the other five points were given to Tian Feng in vain. and prompted Tian Feng to vaguely become the leader of Shandong's alliance. He didn't suffer a loss, he took a big advantage.

So far, Shandong has basically formed a situation in which Tianfeng and Haidong stand side by side.

Under Tian Feng's restraint and Deng She's forbearance, at least so far, the two of them have maintained a superficial harmony, exchanging small concessions from each other for joint unity. Communicate with each other and work together. They are actively preparing for the chain reaction that may be caused and the changes that may be about to occur.

Chahan was going to attack Shandong sooner or later, and with Haidong as a backup, Tian Feng's confidence seemed to be a lot more sufficient. He temporarily stopped the plan to capture the Zhending Road, and instead contracted the defensive line, while reorganizing the old department of the newly acquired Wang Shicheng, while digesting the old land of the newly acquired Wang Shicheng, and at the same time hoarding grain and grass, vigorously arming troops and horses, and waiting for changes.

At the same time, under the leadership of Chen Hu and Liu Yang, the sea-crossing army in Haidong advanced both land and water, and divided the land to the east of the capital. The fighting progressed quickly, and it was decided in most areas.

In view of the special situation in Haidong and in order to better and more firmly control the enclave of Yidu, in the following days, Deng She thoroughly adjusted Wang Shicheng's original strategic deployment on a large scale, focusing on the coastal areas and strengthening the ties between the coastal prefectures and counties and Liaozuo and Pyongyang.

On the road from Yidu to the coast, he set up several stations, dispatched elite guards, and dispatched a large number of people to expand the road to ensure the smooth connection between sea and land.

And transferred a large number of manpower from the Liaozuo Tuntian Army to be stationed in Laizhou. There are 360 tuntians purchased by Mao Gui earlier, which is the lifeblood of Yidu's granary. He also transferred the original Yidu Tuntian Army in Laizhou and changed it to Liaozuo Tunshu. In this way, through the change of defense, the influence of Wang Shicheng's old troops on the coast was reduced, the power of Haidong was expanded, and the stability of the coast was ensured.

At the same time, many capable officials from Liaoyang and Haidong were dispatched, following the old practice of digesting South Goryeo, crossing the sea and heading south, and inserting important counties and counties respectively.

In addition to these aspects, in order not to cause chaos, the most critical Yidu old army, Deng She did not move for the time being. Xu Jizu, Chen Yutou, Gao Yanshi, Liu Qi and others can still lead the old department. Under the pretext of forming a new army, Deng She selected a total of 8,000 elites from their subordinates in batches, imitating the specifications of the five yas, giving the yaya the name Dingqi, letting Bi Qianniu out, and appointing the commander of the capital, using Gao Yanshi and Liu Guo as their deputy generals.

Gao Yonsei was originally a thousand households. The specifications of the Command Division are similar to those of 10,000 households, and their substantive status is half a level higher than that of 10,000 households. He acted as a deputy, which was equivalent to being promoted from a thousand households to a deputy ten thousand households. Although he was on an equal footing with Liu Guo, a guy who couldn't save him, he was very unhappy, but in general, he was very satisfied. Maybe because of this, he will be loyal to Deng She, at least he will be grateful to Dade.

And, following the succession of the ancestors, all the five rank officials and above, without the martial arts, Deng She selected all his sons and nephews to fill the proton camp.

In short, after more than two months of integration, Haidong gradually formed a hub with Deng and Lai as hubs in the eastern part of the Shandong Peninsula, connecting Liao and Shandong; According to Yidu in the north, Tai'an and Jinan are the frontline of defense, and Liaozuo and Haidong are the most solid backing.

And the Shuangcheng, Ganghwa Island, Pyongyang, and Liaozuo Zhulu naval armies were dispatched to build the Shandong Naval Division to control the Bohai Strait.

These measures involve military and political aspects, and are easier said than done. Fortunately, Haedong had the experience of cleaning up South Goryeo before, and there was a whole set of ready-made plans. Deng She specially transferred Hong Jixun and Wu Henian to take charge of the overall situation, plus Ji Zongzhou, Zhang Yu and other Yidu ministers, as well as Yan Zhixi, Yidu Sanyou and other local gentry and wealthy families, the progress of things was relatively smooth.

In the first battle of Qingzhou, Ji Zongzhou took the initiative to offer the city gate, and Yang Wanhu sent him back to Yidu. Deng She was promoted to his official position and is now the right minister of Yidu Province. Zhang Yu, on the day of the destruction of Yidu City, he surrendered with his step-ancestors, and Lord Deng She did not remember the villain's fault, exempted him from the sin of scolding the head of the city, and gave him a real shortage.

Yan Zhixi, Yidu Sanyou and others were also awarded prominent positions.

Yan Zhixi became the prefect of Yidu, and Li Yi became the prefect of Dengzhou. Guoyong An also entered the left and right divisions, located under Zhang Yu, the official residence of the capital, and there is a son of the Liu family named Liu Mingjiang, who is also the capital. Only Ju Sheng, Deng Shexi was bold and bold, and was promoted to the Privy Council of Yidu Xing, and Deng Chengzhi and Pan Xianer were in the same court.

Originally, there was no Privy Council, but a new yamen for Dunshe. Nominally, he is headed by Xiao Mao Pingzhang, and he is to know the affairs of the Privy Council. With Tong Shengyang as the same acquaintance of the Privy Council, he was originally a fellow acquaintance of the Haidong Academy, which was regarded as a transfer at the same level. With Monk Li and Chen Yutou as the deputy center. Monk Li was originally appointed as the head of the Haidong Academy, and was promoted to one level.

As for the provincial governor, Deng She kept his promise, Liu Qi and Xu Jizu were all Pingzhang political affairs, and with Xiao Mao Pingzhang, Yidu actually appeared in three Pingzhang for a while, which is a bit funny.

Zuo Cheng is served by Zhao Guo. Zhao Guo was originally a province of South Korea, but now he is only a mere Zuocheng. Clear-eyed people can see that in fact, this is accommodating Xiao Mao Pingzhang, Liu Qi and Xu Jizu, it won't take long, and when Deng She gains a firm foothold, Yidu Pingzhang's position has to be Zhao Guo.

The position of Pingzhang in South Korea Province was changed to Yao Haogu. Yao Hao Gu was originally appointed as the middle of the imperial history of Haidong, and he was the second product. Pingzhang political affairs, from a product. is not only a simple promotion, but more importantly, greater real power. And his vacant position in the imperial history was taken over by Fang Buzhen in turn.

Right Cheng Ji Zong Zhou. Governor Luo Guoqi. Luo Guoqi was formerly the governor of Haidong, and he was also transferred at the same level. The left and right divisions, Zhang Yu's staff wailang, the capital of Guoyongan and Liu Mingjiang, and the chief official is Luo Lilang, he was originally a member of the left and right divisions of Haidong, and now he has been promoted to one level, and the official residence is Yidu left and right Shilang.

According to the old practice of Haidong, Deng She also set up the Yidu Xing Imperial Historical Observatory. Wang Zongzhe, the former Haidong Zhishu and Yushi, was transferred at the same level and reappointed as Yidu Zhishu Yushi. There are two vacancies in the positions of Imperial Doctor and Imperial Historian. And posthumously gifted Ren Zhonghou is also the history of Yidu Zhishu and the imperial history.

Below the provincial level, the more important yamen were all transferred to Haidong officials to fill the posts.

For example, the Secretary of General Affairs, Li Shousheng was transferred to the governor; In terms of the Haidong General Political Division, Wang Laode, who was originally Li Shousheng's deputy, was promoted to the governor of the Haidong General Political Division. Shandong is rich in minerals, and has set up an ordnance lifting department, and transferred Cui Yu, the former Haidong ordnance lifting department, to be promoted to its promotion.

In addition, there is also an official medical promotion department, and Wu Yulin is appointed as the promotion. When Deng She pretended to be sick, if there was no cover from Wu Yulin, it would inevitably be exposed.

Locally, in addition to Yan Zhixi and Li Yi, Yang Xingjian, Liu Shize, and Liu Shimin were divided into Jinan, Laizhou, and Tai'an. These three people were originally inspectors of the Haidong Inspection School, and they were usually on official business and had contact with political affairs in many places, so they were not inexperienced. And with their henchmen and capable members, it is also conducive to strengthening the control of Jinan, Tai'an and other places.

In view of the fact that Shandong was the birthplace of the Quanzhen Sect and that there were many White Lotus disciples in Wang Shicheng's old department, Deng She, after careful consideration, founded a new yamen, called the Consul General Yidu Buddha Taoist Division, and appointed Zhao Zhong as the Consul General. The task that was explained, with the help of Buddhism, gradually eliminated the influence of the White Lotus Sect.

Most of the White Lotus followers were born in poor families and hated the rich. Originally, when in Haidong, the influence of the White Lotus Sect was not large, Shandong was adjacent to Huaisi, Huaisi was Han Shantong, Liu Futong's uprising, the White Lotus Sect spread widely, the impact on Yidu was not small, and there were Mao Gui, Wang Shicheng and others successively promoted the development, it can be said that today's Yidu, the White Lotus Confession Hall can be seen. If this influence is not eliminated, it will not be conducive to the implementation of Deng She's policy of uniting the local gentry and wealthy families.

However, this matter should not be rushed. It's too urgent, maybe there will be a negative effect, in case it provokes a backlash from the White Lotus Sect, it will not be beautiful.

What's more, the White Lotus Sect can be regarded as the state religion of the Song regime. The title of King Xiao Ming comes from the classics of the White Lotus Sect. Han Shantong and Liu Futong's slogan "Maitreya was born, King Ming was born". Han Shantong is the king of Ming, he died in the early battle, so his son Han Lin'er succeeded him as the king of Xiao Ming.

As a courtier of the Song regime, Deng She can't even blatantly say that he doesn't believe in the White Lotus Sect, let alone do the opposite? You can only take it slowly. Not only should the influence of the White Lotus Sect be gradually eliminated, but the excessive development of Buddhism and Taoism should also be absolutely prohibited. In short, Zhao Zhong's task: to keep the influence of religious forces within acceptable limits.

On this day, Deng She finished his military affairs, climbed the building and looked into the distance, and saw the blue sky like a wash, white clouds, lush mountains in the distance, and green water like a belt. A cool breeze blew, and he was suddenly stunned, unconsciously. Zhao Guo, Deng Chengzhi, Tong Shengyang, Bi Qianniu and others all stood on the side, and Bi Qianniu asked, "What is the general thinking?" ”

"I came to Yidu for the first time in June. Exhaustive and far-sighted. Among them, the hardships are not enough for outsiders also. It was also rebuilt after the war. In a hurry, it's October. When it came, it was full of green trees, but now the yellow leaves will wither. At the end of the wind, it was bleak. ”

Zhao Guo said with a smile: "In the autumn of October, the sky is high and refreshing, and it has a unique flavor. Why should the general sigh? ”

Dunshe's exclamation was not for himself, he had witnessed the change of seasons, and therefore remembered something, no one knew. Maybe it's the emptiness after the big victory, or the pressure before another big war is coming, or because of the illusion of the previous life, or because of the unknown of the future.

He didn't speak for a while, just closed his eyes, quietly letting the wind blow, rolling up his clothes, and making a sassy sound. When he opened his eyes again, he was already full of energy and high morale, looking forward to the left and right, and said with a smile: "Ah Guo is right. Autumn is high and cool, think of Daizong, this autumn Mount Tai should be different from spring and summer, right? ”

All the generals said yes.

Deng She's voice changed and said, "Great rivers and mountains, how can I reward them alone?" Order, Prime Minister Goryeo Palace matters Ha Kwang-so, on the same day to bring King Li into Qi. Please come and watch it too. Another 500 elites were selected, sent Xiao Mao Pingzhang into Liao, and invited him to enjoy the autumn scenery of my Haidong. He laughed, "It's better to be happy alone than to be happy with everyone." What do you think? ”

A guard downstairs hurriedly came up, knelt on the ground, and said, "Your Highness, Mrs. Wang is invited." ”