Li Jiangyao's reply letter greatly surprised Li Bing's expectations.

He didn't expect that the other party would take the initiative to lead the army to quell the rebellion, and at the same time completely hand over the city defense of the imperial capital.

To tell the truth, if the Zhenjiang army is determined to control the imperial capital and refuses to let go, with their strong combat power, even if the imperial army is dispatched, I am afraid that there is nothing to be done.

However, Li Jiangyao said let it go.

Not only that, but the Zhenjiang army also has to sweep away the Xuanjia rebels, which is simply ...... It's unimaginable.

Could it be that Li Jiangyao really doesn't have a heart of disobedience?

With this question, Li Bing told the Manchu civil and military forces about the content of the recital, and the ministers also discussed it.

This time, the court's arguments were generally more positive. After all, the Zhenjiang Army has already shown such great sincerity, and whoever picks his nose and eyes again is clearly deliberately finding fault.

Compared with giving up the imperial capital and taking the initiative to quell the rebellion, refusing to welcome the seventh princess is no longer a big deal.

The generals took the lead in speaking, and they were all in high spirits, bluntly saying that this time they would definitely wipe out the rebels on both sides and capture Li Kui, Lao Jianhua and Bao Yuchun alive.

The civilian officials were also full of confidence, believing that the participation of a strong Zhenjiang army in the war would inevitably put great pressure on the rebels, and there was hope of recovering the country.

Everyone's morale was high, which also made Li Bing feel good. After destroying the Turks, he was soon able to return to the imperial capital, and then eradicate the rebels, and his position as emperor was more secure. Taking advantage of the joy, Li Bing asked the military department and the governor's office how to arrange the next counterinsurgency.

Wang Bo, the secretary of the military department, replied: "Your Majesty, if the Western Army participates in the war, the chances of winning in attacking the rebel forces are even greater. As far as the minister knows, the total strength of the Zhenjiang army is about 400,000 to 500,000, and all of them are elite divisions on a par with the Turkic iron cavalry. Only they are enough to destroy Bao Yuchun. Therefore, the minister suggested that the main force of the Zhenjiang army should go out of Tongguan, go south along Lushi County, Luanchuan County, and Nanzhao County, and approach Nanyang to start a battle with the rebels. ”

Dong Tianxing continued: "At the same time, you can also send a newly formed corps to the south from Yichuan to attack Ruzhou, and attack separately with the Zhenjiang army, which will be more effective." ”

Yin Chengyi, as the governor of the capital, is equivalent to the chief of staff of the Holy Tang Army, and at this time he said: "I think it can be." Your Majesty, the minister suggests that General Ma Hongjie's Suzaku Legion go to war, they are the troops with the most troops and the most rich combat experience in addition to the Forbidden Army Legion. ”

Li Bing nodded: "Well, that makes sense." Both the Phoenix Legion and the Vermilion Bird Legion have fought against the Turks, and they are elite divisions that have been tempered by war, so it should be no problem to pack up and meet spring. And what about the east side? Who will deal with the anti-king Li Kui? ”

Murong Xue took the initiative to stand up and respond: "Your Majesty, the Blue Dragon Legion is willing to go on the expedition!" ”

Yin Chengyi nodded and said, "That's very good." General Murong's Blue Dragon Legion, passing through the line of Xuzhou and Bianzhou, moved to the southeast, and the Xuanwu Legion accompanied and cooperated, with an army of 220,000, Li Kui couldn't stop it at all! Your Majesty, please. ”

"Just do as you say." Li Bing agreed: "Qinglong plus Xuanwu, with Murong Xue as the main and Chang Tao as the auxiliary, will destroy the King of Huaiyang for me!" ”

Murong Xue arched her hand and said, "Obey." Your Majesty, the minister has one more suggestion. ”

"Oh? If there is anything to say, you can speak out. ”

"Your Majesty, the minister and Chang Tao have cooperated for many years, and they are very familiar with each other, so there should be no problem with the cooperation of the two legions, but ......" Murong Xue paused slightly, and continued: "But Li Jiangyao and Ma Hongjie have no intersection, and this operation of dividing and attacking together is afraid that there will be coordination obstacles, which will affect the combat effect." ”

Li Bing bowed slightly: "You have thought it through, do you have any countermeasures?" ”

Murong Xue said: "The minister suggested that Dong Tianxing, the squire of the military department, be appointed as the messenger and be responsible for coordinating and liaising on the cooperation between the two legions. He had dealt with Li Jiangyao and Ma Hongjie before, and it was easy to gain the trust of the two generals. ”

The reason for this is unassailable. Looking at the court, the only one who can have a relationship with the Western Army and the Southern Army at the same time is Lao Dong.

Li Bing pondered for a moment, nodded and said, "That makes sense." Dong Aiqing, then it's hard for you. ”

Dong Tianxing hurriedly surrendered his hand: "The minister must do his best to live up to His Majesty's expectations." ”

As soon as the strategy of completely destroying the rebels was decided, the imperial court immediately mobilized in full force. A large number of soldiers, grain, grass, and equipment began to be frequently mobilized, and the entire Central Plains region was once again covered with war clouds.

Dong Tianxing was ordered to leave Luoyi, went straight to the imperial capital without stopping, and saw the long-lost Dadu Protector.

These two year-old friends, who are dozens of years apart, touched the bottom of the wine glass as soon as they met and talked about their longing.

The last time they separated, the Turks still occupied the great rivers and mountains of the Shengtang Dynasty, and the terror and poisonous soldiers were wreaking havoc in the Central Plains.

"Dadu Hu, your high wind and bright festival, old man admires, I salute you!" Dong Tianxing's face was red from drinking, and he said happily.

Li Jiangyao clinked glasses with him and said with a smile: "What kind of high wind and bright festival, isn't he just a local warlord?" I can't provoke the court masters, as long as I admit it obediently. ”

Dong Tianxing laughed: "You said the opposite." Obviously, the fools in the court don't dare to provoke you, so they can only come up with a lot of intrigues and tricks, who knows, most of them don't want to meet them at all. ”

Li Jiangyao smiled, put down his wine glass and asked, "Old Dong, I'm very happy that the emperor can send you to coordinate our actions with the Vermilion Bird Legion." However, you are a chincha, so I can only ask you first. ”

Dong Tianxing stuffed a large piece of pork belly into his mouth and responded with a smile: "I guess, Dadu Hu wants to ask about the autonomous region, right?" ”

"Haha, I can't hide anything from you." Li Jiangyao nodded: "How is it, what does the imperial court think." ”

Dong Tianxing replied: "Before I came here, the emperor personally explained that he very much approved of Daduhu's proposal. At the beginning of the rebellion in Western Xinjiang, the emperor was in charge of the state as the crown prince, and he once put forward ideas about the shortcomings of the governance of the ghost desert in Western Xinjiang, which has many similarities with your autonomous region. Therefore, the emperor has asked Shangshu Province and Zhongshu Province to jointly discuss various strategies for the establishment of an autonomous region, and it is believed that it will not be long before a decree is issued. ”

Hearing this, Li Jiangyao was overjoyed and said, "Oh, that's great." Unexpectedly, our emperor also has such a time when he makes a good decision. ”

"Your proposal is for the good of the country, and you don't consider personal interests, why should he not agree to it?" Dong Tianxing laughed and said: "The co-governance of the four parties means that Dadu Hu has completely given up his plan to be the king of Western Xinjiang, and the court can't ask for a good thing, how dare they delay?" In case it drags on and you change your mind, they'll all be dumbfounded. ”

Li Jiangyao nodded: "Anyway, the imperial court agrees to establish an autonomous region, which is a blessing for the people of Western Xinjiang." From now on, there is hope for a better life. ”

Dong Tianxing couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Dadu Hu, the old man really admires you." After so many years of bloody fighting, he finally established an immortal feat. Don't say that you divide one side, even if you call the king self-reliant, it is not unreasonable. But what about you, your heart is full of Western Xinjiang and the people, as well as Shengtang, but you are outside the scope of your personal power and position. Alas, the emperor owes you too much. ”

Li Jiangyao hurriedly waved his hand: "Lao Dong, you are serious, no one has ever owed me." When I raised troops in Metasequoia City, I wanted to protect the people there and avenge my comrades in Crescent Bay. Later, more and more people gathered and the battle became bigger and bigger, so I thought about fulfilling the last wish of my teacher, the commander He Jingming, and defending the territory for the country. Today, the dawn of victory has come, and I am thinking about how to make the ghost desert in Western Xinjiang last for a long time and not rekindle the flames of separatism. This step by step is the history pushing me forward, and it is also my own active choice. And among those options, there has never been a marquis and a prime minister, glory and wealth. So, who can owe me? ”

Dong Tianxing bowed slightly: "I understand the intentions of Dadu Hu." However, please be careful. Sometimes, you don't want to hurt people, others may not want to hurt you, most of them hold heavy soldiers and have high merit, and you can't help but prevent villains from calculating. ”

Li Jiangyao nodded in approval: "I will be careful in this regard." Please also help me keep an eye on the court, in case there is any trouble, give my brother and me a breath in advance, so as not to be cut off by someone and not know. ”

Dong Tianxing responded happily: "Absolutely no problem!" Someone wants to deal with you, Lao Dong will get him one by one! If you can't get it, you will be informed of the majority of the guards as soon as possible. ”

Li Jiangyao laughed, drank another drink with Dong Tianxing, and then asked, "Did you talk to Ma Hongjie before you came to see me?" What suggestions or ideas does he have for dealing with Bao Yuchun? ”

Dong Tianxing replied seriously: "Ma Hongjie and Bao Yuchun are military generals of the same generation, and the two have dealt with each other for many years and are very familiar with each other, so he also told me a lot. Ma Hongjie reminded that although Bao Yuchun is the governor of the Shengtang Water Army, he does not only know how to fight water. On the contrary, this man was extremely talented in military affairs, and he was equally skilled in land warfare. Last time, he was stabbed in the back by the rebels, and Ma Hongjie still has palpitations to this day. ”

Li Jiangyao agreed: "I came out of Yanwutang, so I naturally know how powerful Bao Yuchun is." Although he himself has never taught me, the instructors, including my teacher He Daling, have mentioned to us more than once that Bao Yuchun is very remarkable on the battlefield, with his flexible fighting style and good at controlling the enemy according to the situation. ”

Ma Hongjie also has the same opinion, so he ......" Dong Tianxing said: "He put forward a suggestion, I hope that most of the protectors can adopt it." ”

"Oh? What is Ma Shuai's opinion? ”

Dong Tianxing put down his wine glass and said solemnly: "He said, try not to follow the ideas of the imperial court and engage in any bullshit." If everyone can join forces one day earlier, they will join forces one day earlier, and then use the advantage of troops to fight a steady and tough battle with Bao Yuchun. ”