When the wind is surging and the undercurrent is surging in the central and southern part of Shanxi, the lake of Huaiqing Mansion in Henan is also difficult to calm.

Xiuwu City, a few days after the Li Jiajun withdrew, the imperial court had not yet sent new officials into the city to appease the people, and it was occupied by Gao Yingxiang, who had just entered Henan, for several days.

At this moment, as a new stronghold, Gao Yingxiang stayed safely in the county office, and under the attention of various generals, he seemed to think of something proud, and couldn't help laughing loudly.

"Haha... My son really didn't deceive me, Henan is really a good place, only half a month to Huaiqing Mansion, the army was replenished by the original seven, seven, eighty-eight, and easily captured Jiyuan, Qinghua and Xiuwu. ”

Of course, the generals on both sides below know who the "son" Gao Yingxiang is talking about? Except for Li Zicheng, the nephew, who can take on this title.

Gao Yingxiang no longer has the embarrassed look he had when he was in Ma Prison Mountain, his face is full of red light at the moment, he is full of pride, and the more he talks, the happier he becomes.

"Zuo Liangyu's old man is just a wasted person, he has besieged Huaiqing City for so long, and he doesn't dare to go out of the city to fight, just like a turtle, hiding in the city and not daring to come out."

After finishing speaking, Gao Yingxiang also pursed his lips with a mocking look on his face.

However, Ge Liyan and Yuan Zongdi on the side glanced at each other, smiled bitterly secretly, and the same voice echoed in their hearts: "My King Chuang, who is Zuo Liangyu afraid of you?" Before you came to Huaiqing Mansion, your nephew beat Zuo Liangyu to the point that he lost his armor and fled in embarrassment, almost being disabled. If it hadn't been for hiding in Huaiqing City in time, the whole army would have to be annihilated. ”

At this moment, perhaps only Ge Liyan and Yuan Zongdi understood and clearly realized this in their hearts.

After a while, Gao Yingxiang said proudly again, and as soon as the words fell, Yuan Zongdi stood up and said solemnly: "King Chuang, our strength has recovered seventy-seven-eighty-eight, and more and more people are vying to join. However, the grain and grass we have seized from Jiyuan and Thanh Hoa will be consumed. If there are no new inputs, it will be unsustainable. ”

Gao Yingxiang was not yet complacently hot-headed, and when he heard Yuan Zongdi say this, his expression suddenly collapsed, and he nodded solemnly, and then said: "Captain Yuan is right, judging from the current trend of troop growth, our grain reserves are already stretched, and they can only last for ten days and half a month at most." Moreover, even if the absorption of the population is stopped, there will be too little food left, and more food must be seized in the near future. ”

After a pause, Gao Yingxiang's gaze wandered between Ge Liyan and Yuan Zongdi, and then asked: "Captain He, Captain Yuan, among the people present, the two of you were the first to come to Huaiqing Mansion and stayed the longest. What advice do you two have for raising food and grass? ”

Ge Liyan and Yuan Zongdi glanced at each other, and at the same time showed a bitter look, the former looked at Gao Yingxiang, and said helplessly: "King Chuang, I just stayed in Huaiqing Mansion for a few days longer than you, or stayed with Li Chuang General more, I know so much about Huaiqing Mansion, and I don't know where to get grain and grass." ”

Seeing that Yuan Zongdi also shook his head again and again, Gao Yingxiang's disappointment was even stronger. However, without waiting for Gao Yingxiang to say anything more, Yuan Zongdi seemed to think of something, and suddenly said loudly: "King Chuang, I remembered a place, as long as it is captured, we don't have to worry about the problem of grain and grass anymore." ”

Hearing this, the spirits of everyone present were greatly lifted, Gao Yingxiang's eyes lit up, his heart became happy, and he hurriedly asked: "Zongdi, where are you talking about?" ”

"King Chuang, it's Weihui Mansion." Yuan Zongdi blurted out a reply, and then added: "As far as his subordinates know, Weihui Mansion is not only the residence of the Henan Political Division, but also a granary of the imperial court called Guangjicang. ”

After this reminder, Ge Liyan also thought about it, and then echoed: "King Chuang, what Captain Yuan said is right, there is indeed a wide storage warehouse in Weihui Mansion, and there should be a lot of grain stored in it. Moreover, in the northwest of Weihui City, there is a place called Huixian, which is the vassal territory of Zhu Changshu, the king of Lu. If you can take Huixian, you should also be able to seize a lot of grain and silver. ”

Hearing these words, Gao Yingxiang suddenly felt that happiness came too suddenly, and couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and laugh, because he was afraid of the image problem, he finally held back, but he still smiled and said again and again: "Okay, God really helps me!" ”

Immediately, Gao Yingxiang's words suddenly stopped, turned around and returned to his seat, sat down suddenly, and then said sonorously: "Then let's take Weihui City first, and then attack Huixian County last!" ”

Three days later, in Zezhou City, Shanxi, in the post house, Xuan Mo summoned all the generals and discussed things in the hall, and the atmosphere was extremely tense. To be more precise, it is more appropriate to describe it as depressed, everyone's heart is heavy.

There were two urgent documents on the table next to Xuan Mo, as the biggest official present, although the anger in his heart was surging and the shock was rolling, Xuan Mo still tried his best to make himself look calm.

"Generals, just now, this official received two urgent documents, and the governor of Xuanda, Lord Zhang, and King Lu asked me for help."

After a pause, Xuan Mo picked up a document, looked straight at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "According to the news sent by Wei Hui Mansion, as written in the document of King Lu asking for help, the anti-thief Gao Yingxiang has occupied Wei Hui City, obtained a large amount of grain and grass, and the number of troops has doubled, and there is a tendency to attack Hui County, the prince's palace has been threatened, and it is impossible for us to ignore it." ”

As soon as Xuan Mo finished speaking, Deng Xi stood up, clasped his hands into fists, and said, "My lord, the last general is willing to lead his troops to Huixian County to protect the safety of King Lu." ”

"Okay, Chief Deng, this official will allow you!" Xuan Mo agreed, very satisfied, and then turned to say: "The chaotic army is strong, if you go alone, it will seem that there is some weakness, and the safety of Hui County cannot be guaranteed." Then I will send another with you. ”

"Yes, my lordship, I will do as you command."

Deng Xi agreed, bowed, stood up straight, and waited for Xuan Mo to appoint a candidate.

At this time, Xuan Mo's eyes were scanning everyone, looking for a suitable candidate, and finally stopped at Tang Jiuzhou's body.

"Deputy General Tang, you will be the partial general of General Deng, order all the subordinates, and accompany General Deng to Hui County, Weihui Prefecture, Henan Province on the same day to protect the safety of King Lu."

"Yes, sir!"

Tang Jiuzhou stood up, and immediately agreed, and his hands were also clenched into fists, located at Deng Xi's side.

Immediately afterwards, Xuan Mo put down the words, turned to look at Li Bei, and ordered: "Deputy General Li, you lead your subordinates to Liaozhou and meet You Shilu." ”

Obviously, when this order was issued, Xuan Mo had already determined that Li Zicheng would definitely attack Liaozhou.