Xue Shang's life was not easy, and the southwest domain was vast. He has prestige in Yizhou City, and the surrounding area can also be used. But in Yaozhou, Maozhou and other places, he doesn't know what the odds are.

Xue Shang still has to tie up Wei Xiang and pull him into the water, he can not manage specific affairs, but he can't let him get out of the way. At least he won't be a hindrance.

Wei Xiang was sick at home, and Xue Shang came to visit. "Brother Wei, how is your health, the affairs of the military camp are complicated, and my brother needs to come forward."

Wei Xiang's iron target brother Xue Yunheng died a confused death. He was powerless to prove to his brother that the military power was in Xue Shang's hands. He evaded.

He was lying on the bed, facing in. "Xue Shang, I'm not feeling well and can't participate in the affairs of the domain, please go back."

Wei Xiang gave an eviction order, and Xue Shang: "Okay, you can recuperate in peace, and I will leave a few guards to take care of you." ”

Xue Shang was not worried about Wei Xiang, and left a few Kunlun soldiers to guard Wei Xiang's residence. To put it bluntly, he didn't worry about Wei Xiang and secretly monitored him.

Xue Shang was not in the barracks, and Meng Wenliang and Shen Xuecai found a secluded place. Meng Wenliang: "Brother Shen, how many years has King An left us?" ”

Shen Xuecai: "It's been three years. It's been three years since we left Chang'an. ”

Meng Wenliang and Shen Xuecai couldn't help but feel sad, they didn't want to let each other see the tears on their faces. King An told the two to leave Chang'an and seek a way to live.

Meng Wenliang looked into the distance, "Brother Shen, do you remember what King An taught us at the beginning?" ”

Shen Xuecai: "Of course I do. Are we following his teachings in what we are doing now? ”

Meng Wenliang heard footsteps behind him, and several Kunlun soldiers walked towards them. "The general asks you to come over." They had swords in their hands.

Meng Wenliang and Shen Xuecai got up and left, following the soldiers. Xue Shang was talking to several generals in the camp tent, and when he saw them coming in, he said to everyone: "I received a report from the sentry today, saying that the imperial court is gathering soldiers and horses, and is going to use force against the southwest domain. What do you have to do? ”

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, and no one stands up to express their opinions. Xue Shang named, "Vice General Zhang, what do you think?" ”

ZHANG Xing; "I don't have any ideas, the general's thoughts are my thoughts, and if the general says what to do, I'll do it."

Xue Shang: "Our southwest feudal town has sufficient grain and grass, abundant products, and has always been a big taxpayer of the imperial court. We closed our doors and let the imperial court know that the southwestern feudal towns were not soft persimmons. ”

The generals said in unison; "We stick to the natural danger, at least let the court know that the southwest is not something that can be disposed of at will, and on the premise that there is no reason, the other party will send troops rashly, and they will have to pay the price."

XUE Shang; "I will report to the imperial court and ask the imperial court to appoint Wei Xiang to the post of the queen, and all of you will be promoted to one level today. Each person is paid according to the standard of official promotion. ”

There is no shortage of silver in the feudal town, and Xue Shang uses silver to buy people's hearts. The generals said in their hearts, the imperial army came to ask for it, they were at fault, we didn't do anything, and we have the silver to take, let's follow Xue Shang.

Meng Wenliang and Shen Xuecai didn't speak, and they didn't speak in unison with everyone. Xue Shang left them afterwards, "Do you two have different opinions?" ”

Meng Wenliang also wanted to persuade Xue Shang, and said after considering the words: "General, what is the reason for the imperial court to send troops?" They shouldn't have sent troops. Because the southwestern feudal towns have always been the help of the imperial court. ”

Xue Shang secretly took Liu Wei away, and he relied on the forces of the rivers and lakes and his henchmen to do this. Meng Wenliang's words indirectly showed that he did not approve of Xue Shang's approach.

Xue Shang: "No matter what the purpose is, they came to attack the southwest, which in itself is a contempt for the southwest. I think we are loyal to defend one side, but we just want to fight for the qualification to stay behind, and the court is so generous. Brother Meng, you can kill but not humiliate. ”

Meng Wenliang: "That's not what I said, this matter is not a grudge between two people, it is a war involving the life and death of the people of Limin." General, do you think it is necessary to tear your face with the imperial court? Suppose that the imperial army comes, and the general opens the city to greet you and state the facts, will the imperial court still ask indiscriminately? Doesn't make sense. ”

Meng Wenliang's original intention was to persuade Xue Shang to rein in the precipice. A hint of gloom flashed in Xue Shang's eyes, this person was absolutely unreliable, his words were tactful, but his heart was firm. It is not available, only cleared to avoid future troubles.

"What did Vice General Shen say?" Xue Shang asked.

Shen Xuecai; "I agree with Meng Wenliang's opinion, according to the general's ability, speak out, and the court will give an explanation. The current emperor is not a faint king, the emperor cherishes talents, and generals are rare talents. Once the general and the imperial army face each other, do you think the probability of victory is high? ”

Xue Shang: "At the beginning, Emperor Wu of Jin raised the strength of the whole country to take Shu State, and the Shu State of that year was weak because of years of war, and the emperor was a dou who couldn't support him. It was not the same as today's Southwest. To put it mildly, now that Datang's national strength is not easy to capture the southwest. Now that they know what's at stake, they'll agree with us. The reason why we did this was just a bargaining chip to negotiate terms with the imperial court. ”

Xue Shang's calculation was that he pushed Wei Xiang up, Wei Xiang needed his help, as long as he held the military power, he was the actual controller of the southwest. If you let yourself stay, Li Deyu will definitely accompany him to the end. In desperation, he made this decision.

How many heroes and heroes in all dynasties started with the help of Yizhou, and he is one of them. Xue Shang has made up his mind, and when it comes to this, he seems to have no way back.

These two people have good abilities, and Xue Shang wants to take a closer test, "Two elder brothers, the younger brother has no choice but to do it." I always thought that the two of you were capable people who led troops to fight, and the younger brother would not treat the two of them badly. If it is really as the little brother wishes, you are the first meritorious general. ”

Xue Shang hinted to the two of you, follow me, I will not treat you badly, and when the time comes, we will have glory and wealth together.

Meng Wenliang and Shen Xuecai thanked Xue Shang and withdrew. The two made eye contact, and dozens of Kunlun soldiers followed them. It seems that Xue Shang is also more suspicious than trusting of himself.

Zhang Xing supported Xue Shang in the lobby, and there were other generals who were promoted by Xue Shang. When Zhang Xing came to Xue Shang's camp, he was very scared, because his family was in Chang'an, would it cause trouble to his family.

Zhang Xing bowed his head and came in, "Brother, you have a clever plan to deal with the imperial army. ”

He hoped so, his brother had inquired about the woman last time. Zhang Xing thought of this, in order to make Xue Shang happy, he wanted to tell Xue Shang some information about the woman, so that Xue Shang could make this wish.

ZHANG Xing; "Brother, I wrote home for the first time, and in the letterhead I tentatively asked about the woman."