Located on the south bank of the Han River, Nanzheng has been the core of the Hanzhong region since ancient times, and is now also the governor of Liangzhou Prefecture and the county of Hanzhong. During the reign of different regimes, the city was also built and repaired, making the current Nanzheng city tall and wide, and it is the largest city in Hanzhong.

Since the outbreak of the Hou Jing Rebellion last year, Xiao Xun, the Marquis of Yifeng, who was guarding Hanzhong, gathered the powerful forces of the counties and counties in the territory and collected grain and rice materials, so that all the personnel and materials were gathered around Nanzheng City.

The reason why Xiao Xun did this was of course not because of simple sensitivity and timidity. Although Hanzhong was far away from the core area of the Southern Liang and was not affected by the Hou Jing Rebellion, it was close to Guanzhong, the ruling core of the Western Wei Dynasty, and the Southern Liang had to be here for only a dozen years, which also made many powerful forces in the territory still have their hearts set on the Wei State.

In order to ensure the stability of order in the state, and in order to have enough strength to watch the changes in the situation in the country, Xiao Xuncai had to work hard to concentrate the manpower and material resources in the realm into his own hands.

Due to Xiao Xun's timely response and the dispatch of men and horses to several cities invaded by the Wei army, since the outbreak of the Hou Jing Rebellion, although there was no lack of human distress in the territory, fortunately there were no major riots.

On this day, there were fast horses entering the city in the east, which was arranged in the east to patrol scouts, and after entering the palace, they reported an important news to Xiao Xun: Ankang Li Qianzhe was ordered by the state government to lead his troops to the west to defend the southern Zhengcheng, and brought a large number of materials to offer.

Xiao Xun in the state capital was overjoyed after receiving the news, and even if he wanted to greet him in person.

Although the Li family lived in peace and health, their power was among the best in the entire Shannan region, and Li Qianzhe himself was also shrewd and capable. Now that he is finally willing to lead his clan to join him, this is not only an increase in the power of men and horses for Xiao Xun, but also an excellent example to order other Shannan heroes.

However, when Xiao Xun proposed this decision, Liu Fan, a subordinate official of the Central Secretaries, stood up and objected: "Although the lord is thirsty for talent, he is willing to treat those who come to him with courtesy. However, it has been a long time since the government order was issued, and Li Qianzhe has been delayed because of the majesty of his township, but now he has suddenly reversed his attitude and raised his clan to join him, so he must not be guarded against. It is not advisable for the lord to go out of the city without permission, so please send the government officials out of the city to welcome the proclamation, and it is not too late to give preferential treatment after he enters the palace."

The affairs of Liangzhou Prefecture can be arranged in an orderly manner, and Xiao Xun also relies on Liu Fan's strength, and when he heard his persuasion at this time, he nodded and said, "What Liu Ji said is a steady plan, and Li Qianzhe really has to guard against it. His subordinates will go to the camps outside the city, and they will be resettled after they enter the palace to meet them."

Soon, some government officials responded with orders out of the city, and Li Qianzhe also led his tribesmen to arrive at the eastern outskirts of Nanzheng City.

As the leading powerful force in Shannan, the scale of Li Qianzhe's troops who came this time was also worthy of the reputation of his township, with 3,000 well-armed and strong soldiers, and a large amount of supplies with him.

Due to the rugged and narrow river channels in the upper reaches of the Han River, the turbulent currents are abnormal, and the navigation conditions are not good, so all these materials are loaded on large trucks and transported by land. There are hundreds of carts, piled up with neatly stacked linen bags, which look extremely attractive.

The arrival of Li Qianzhe's subordinates also aroused the onlookers inside and outside the city, and the onlookers couldn't help but exclaim with envy and jealousy when they saw that his power was so strong.

Although Li Qianzhe's department was not small, they did not get the matching treatment. The state government only sent a government official out of the city to convey the order of the state lord, ordering Li Qianzhe to enter the palace to pay a visit, and his subordinates set up camp in an open space outside the city.

Hearing such a cold treatment from the state capital, the faces of Li Qianzhe and his cronies changed, and his younger brother Li Xianjin took a step forward and said in a deep voice: "Brother, a certain clan came to attach himself to the state lord and make a strong name, but he was treated so coldly, which really chilled the blood of the righteous people!"

"Shut up!"

After Li Qianzhe heard this, he paused and reprimanded angrily: "Since the Marquis of Yifeng entered the state, Corporal Lixian is well known. This cold may be caused by something else. When I enter the house to pay a visit, any misunderstandings will be solved naturally. If it is really incompatible, then I will lead the people back to their hometowns, and you will not be angry!"

Hearing this, Li Xian and the others lowered their heads and didn't dare to say anything more, and the state government official standing on the side looked embarrassed

Neng bowed his head more and more respectfully and said, "The lord has ordered a certain person to welcome the Marquis of Zhuanyang, and a banquet has been set up in the mansion as a hospitality."

Li Qianzhe did not embarrass this government member, but according to the instructions, he led the people of his department to the camp assigned by the state capital, arranged the camp, and by the way, under the cover of the subordinates, he entered the team, and said to Li Tai, who was with him here: "I can only temporarily aggrieved the king to sleep on the outskirts of the city, and after the last general enters the city and meets the Marquis of Yifeng, he will draw up an internal and external attack plan as soon as possible."

Li Tai was dressed in an ordinary robe, and after standing in the middle of the team and looking left and right, he said with a smile: "It's the middle of summer, but it's still cool here in Shannan. In previous years, he drank ice for Jianqigong, but now it is really not a grievance. General Lee, please be careful when you go, I can wait for good news outside the city!"

After a simple goodbye, Li Qianzhe led more than a dozen relatives to go straight to Nanzhengcheng. The troops outside the city began to set up camp under the command of Li Xian, and Li Tai walked among the troops while looking at the famous city in Hanzhong in front of him with great interest, seeing that its city was tall and strong, and it was indeed easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Although Xiao Xun listened to Liu Fan's advice and did not personally greet him, he did not completely neglect Li Qianzhe, but still led the members of the palace to wait in the middle hall of the mansion, and when Li Qianzhe came to the hall to meet him, he even descended down the ladder, personally helped Li Qianzhe up and said with a smile: "The Marquis of Zhuanyang is the pillar stone of Shannan, and now he is willing to lead his troops west to help defend Nanzheng, I can sit back and relax!"

In the face of Xiao Xun's courtesy, Li Qianzhe's expression softened a little, and first explained his slow arrival: "Since the last general received the order from the king, he has been anxious to prepare personnel, but the mountains and mountains are stacked and the products are not abundant, so he can only go down the river to the Jianghan villages to visit and buy transportation materials......

Hearing Li Qianzhe's explanation, the smile on Xiao Xun's face became brighter and brighter, especially when Li Qianzhe presented the list of materials for this dedication and Xiao Xun quickly flipped through it, the smile on his face suddenly became more cheerful, and he took Li Qianzhe's hand and sent him to the banquet, and even poured wine for him and praised again and again: "But let everyone enter the Marquis of Zhuanyang to observe the will of the Emperor and destroy the family to relieve the difficulties, although the giant is evil, why worry about it!"

After Li Qianzhe heard this, he stood up again and said to Xiao Xunzuo: "The last general does not dare to boast of his selflessness, and the reason why he has the courage to donate is also because he saw that the king was prosperous in the state, and the villagers and the elders were all basking in this kindness.

Xiao Xun was even more overjoyed when he heard this, and was full of praise for Li Qianzhe's eagerness and righteousness, and even if he wanted to appoint Li Qianzhe to assist in the defense of Nanzheng City, he would entrust him with the power of city defense.

However, as soon as he opened his mouth to express this meaning, Liu Fan, who was sitting in the seat, hurriedly stood up and said, "The talent of the Marquis of Zhuanyang is naturally enough to defend the city, but he is tired on this journey, and he will add up the great responsibilities before he has time to rest. However, the Marquis of Zhuanyang suddenly increased his responsibilities, but it was inevitable that he would be restless and afraid of heavy responsibilities. It's better to properly settle the members of the Zhuanyang Marquis first, and then think about it in the long run."

Li Qianzhe secretly hated himself when he heard this, but he didn't dare to show it on his face, and he quickly stood up and said, "The last general is grateful for your appreciation, but as Liu Jishu said, he is a newcomer from afar, and he is tired, so he really doesn't dare to take on the heavy responsibility. But every corner of the city of Dera will be defended with all his might, so that the last general will have the opportunity to repay the king's kindness, and the rest of his wish will be sufficient."

Xiao Xun also felt that such an important personnel appointment was a bit rash and reckless at this time, so he said to Li Qianzhe with a smile: "Of course I can trust the ambition of the Marquis of Zhuanyang, but it is by no means a state lord who is unwilling to sympathize with the hard work of his subordinates. And as you said, first settle in Luocheng, and wait until the spirit is sufficient, and there is another great task."

So the matter was put aside for the time being, and the people continued to feast and drink. However, the situation is delicate now, and Xiao Xun himself is not a self-indulgent person, so this banquet is also enjoyable.

However, after the banquet was announced, Li Qianzhe spoke again: "The headquarters of the last general is already stationed outside the city today, and it can be moved tomorrow. However, it is always inappropriate to place money and food in the suburbs in the army, and I beg you to send your men into the camp to inspect and return to the warehouse."

Although Xiao Xun didn't drink much, he was also a little drunk at this time, and when he heard that Li Qianzhe wanted to present the materials to the warehouse as soon as possible, he didn't suspect him, so he raised his hand and ordered, "This matter

Please ask Liu Ji to preside over the handling."

Liu Fan hurriedly got up to receive the order, and after everyone sent Xiao Xun's inner mansion to rest, he led Li Qianzhe to the state capital Zhitang, and after taking the corresponding seal letter, he stayed with Li Qianzhe, but after thinking about it, he still said: "The Marquis of Zhuanyang is tired from traveling, and these chores don't need to be handled in person, so why don't you stay in the Zhitang to rest for the time being?"

Li Qianzhe's face changed slightly after hearing this, and only after a moment did he sigh again: "The townsman is despicable, seeing that the money and goods are being handed over, it will be like cutting his body, if I don't camp to be shocked, I am afraid that there will be chaos at night."

Liu Fan frowned and groaned when he heard this, and Li Qianzhe's heartstrings tightened, and his palms began to move towards the handle of the saber.

Finally, Liu Fan nodded, and said to Li Qianzhe, "Then there will be the Marquis of Lao Yanyang."

"Liu Ji's room doesn't have to be polite, it's a matter of duty."

Li Qianzhe also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then walked out of the straight hall with Liu Fan, gathered a group of government officials, and then went out of the city.