Wu Yuanheng said slowly: "The soldiers are pressing. The grass and trees in Qingzhou City are full of soldiers, and people are panicking. As early as the beginning of our departure from Caizhou, I sent spies to inquire about the news of Pinglu Jiedu. It has been reported that within Pinglu Jiedu, there are already endless quarrels and only the use of force. The two factions were fighting or making peace, arguing endlessly. In the face of such a divided group, there is no reason why our army should not win. All that's needed is time. It is reported that the total number of Pinglu Festivals is only 50,000 horses. Even if they temporarily recruit civilians into the army these days, at best, there are only 60,000 or 70,000 people. The underground city of Qingzhou is far less fortified than that of Huaixi, and the soldiers and horses of Pinglu are not as brave and good at fighting as the Huaixi army. In terms of military strength alone, our army has an absolute advantage. ”

"But an advantage doesn't equal a win. Dong Chongzhi insisted on saying, "The enemy army is determined to fight to the death, and it will also cause great trouble to our army." ”

"The problem is, they don't have the determination to die. Wu Yuanheng smiled indifferently and said, "The officials and generals of Pinglu Jiedu can't make up their minds themselves, how can they make the soldiers firm in their beliefs? This is a decisive battle that will determine the life and death of many people. In the face of life and death, everyone will embody the instinct of survival. Everyone in Pinglu knew that they were facing an incomparable Great Qi Prince. If you want to survive, you can only surrender. And now, the imperial court has also given the conditions of tolerance. As long as Li Naken surrenders, the rest will not be guilty. Let's think about it, the fate of the majority of the people is tied to Li Na, and this is a matter of war or surrender, and Li Na is still in charge? Today we conducted a large-scale military training on the tidal flats of the Yellow River, and the mighty military might was enough to deter everyone in the Pinglu Jiedu. Don't forget, if necessary, the court can also recruit another 100,000 soldiers and horses to help in the war at any time. In such a situation, will the people of Pinglu still want to fight our army to the death?"

"Does the marshal mean that Li Na will be forced to surrender by his generals?" Dong Chongzhi said in a strange voice, "Now it seems that this possibility is really quite large." The rebellion of the four kings and two emperors in the previous period began with the Pinglu Festival. The people of Pinglu didn't have much of a good impression of Li Na in the first place. Now that the royal court has come to conquest, it is possible that the people, the army and the people have mutinied. ”

"That's a good point. Li Na is not as good as Li Xilie and Wu Shaocheng. The latter two started out in the military. He has great prestige in the army. Wu Yuanheng said, "But he can't do it." He relied on ruthless means to forcibly occupy the position of Jiedu envoy left by his father and accused Pinglu Jiedu. This kind of control is very weak, and it is far less than the meritorious service that comes from the call in person. At the point of life and death, Li Na faced a crisis of confidence. He was under the command of the local officials, and it was impossible for him to be extremely loyal. This is also why, at the beginning, Huaixi unanimously went all out to fight against Wang Shi. And the reason for the endless internal debate in Pinglu. Li Na is difficult to convince the public. In such a scattered Pinglu, even if there are millions of heroes, what is there to fear? What's more, His Majesty the Emperor has exercised both royal and domineering ways, and under heavy pressure, Pinglu has no choice. I believe. Li Na will eventually be defeated at the hands of his own people, and we will not need to spend a single soldier or arrow. ”

All the generals looked at each other in astonishment, as if they couldn't believe it.

Wu Yuanheng smiled and said: "It's on paper, let's listen to it, it doesn't matter if you believe it or not." But. We must still be ready for war at all times. ”

"Yes!" the generals agreed.

"Gao Gu, Li, Li. Wu Yuanheng ordered, "From tomorrow onwards, the three of you will take turns to lead three thousand light horsemen every day." Go to the vicinity of Qingzhou City Gate. There is no need to provoke, let alone fight. I want Qingzhou's soldiers and horses, all of them will become frightened birds, and that's enough. ”

"Yes!" the three generals clenched their fists together.

Wu Yuanheng smiled and said, "There will be results soon." ”

For the next three days, the cavalry of the Eastern Expeditionary Army walked seven or eight times back and forth in front of Qingzhou City every day, frightening the soldiers defending the city at the head of Qingzhou City. Li Na even went to the city to watch the enemy, and he didn't know what Wu Yuanheng was going to do. Even if he knew that this was a harassment attack, he didn't dare to take it lightly and not take precautions. It is difficult to argue with the truth and the truth in the way of using soldiers. In the event of a real attack after these dozens of harassments, what should we do? Therefore, the Qingzhou Army was highly nervous and prepared for several days in a row, and did not dare to relax in the slightest. Whenever he heard the sound of horses' hooves, he jumped up with a scream. Draw the bow and arrows and wait for it. However, the Eastern Expeditionary Army rode lightly to a stone's throw away from the city gate and turned back, laughing loudly. Extremely ridiculous and sarcastic. After the light cavalry left, the Qingzhou army guarding the head of the city was relieved and sat down one by one to rest a little. But it won't be long before another group of people will harass you. Again, they will be ready to fight.

After such a cycle, the officers and men of the Qingzhou Army were already exhausted and exhausted, and their spirits were on the verge of collapse. But Li Na didn't dare to open the city gate and fight the Eastern Expeditionary Army, which was simply a way to find a place to die.

Time passed, and the Crusade Army still came to harass them every day, and later shouted words. They told the Qingzhou army that as long as Li Naken surrendered, they promised not to kill a single person in the city, and when the time promised by the imperial court came, the 100,000-strong army would attack the city together, and then all the jade and stones would be burned, and everyone would not be able to escape death!

In Qingzhou City, the morale of the army is already scattered, and the hearts of the people are scattered. The group of people who initially supported Li Na to resist the imperial court were also a little dumb and did not dare to speak loudly. Everyone knows that this war has already had a result before it has even begun. At this time, no miracles will happen.

On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar month, the sky was actually clear. The cold wind stopped for a while, and the soft sunlight shone on the body, and there was a little warmth.

Wu Yuanheng personally led 10,000 flying dragon riders and walked to the front of Qingzhou City. Li Feima stepped forward and shot an arrow with a bow and three arrows into the city. On the arrows, there is a letter of persuasion written by Wu Yuanheng himself.

The three arrows were all delivered to Li Na's hands.

Li Na took the generals and walked up to the city, looking at the formation of the soldiers outside the city, and sighed.

Everyone bowed their heads gloomily.

Wu Yuanheng looked at the group of people at the head of the city and smiled.

It didn't take long for the city to smack open. Li Na walked out dressed in a prisoner's white suit and holding a seal in his hand. Li Pai immediately stepped forward, took the seal from Li Na's hand, and brought him to Wu Yuanheng. Behind Li Na, more than 100 officers and generals all took off their armor and swords, and walked out on foot. Lined up in two rows and bowed down by the roadside.

Wu Yuanheng looked at Li Na with blazing eyes and said, "Li Shuai is a person who deeply remembers righteousness after all. Because of your kindness, you avoided this military catastrophe. On behalf of the people of Daqi, thank you for your benevolence and righteousness. Later, when he returned to the court, Ben Shuai would also praise Li Shuai in front of His Majesty the Emperor. ”

Li Na looked up at Wu Yuanheng, who was high above, and sighed: "Time is also, life is also." Now that I have walked out of this Qingzhou City, I don't expect anything good. Take me back to the capital! I only hope that Marshal Wu will not embarrass the people in the city and these officials. ”

"Rest assured. Before leaving, His Majesty said that this crusade should not be killed. Because the ground they face is the blood of their compatriots in Daqi. This time, Pinglu will be decided without a fight, which is the best ending. His Majesty the Emperor must have been very happy. Ben Shuai will not kill anyone in vain. Wu Yuanheng raised his hand, "Come on, please ask Li Shuai to go down and rest, so that he can serve - pass the order, Gao Gu will lead the flying dragon to ride and advance to Qingzhou City." Lee and Lee led the cavalry to follow. Dong Chongzhen led 30,000 infantry into the city for martial law, and the rest of the soldiers and horses were led by Wang Pei and Li Heng and stationed outside the city. Strict military orders, those who dare to abuse prisoners and worry about the people will be killed!"

"Yes!" the surrounding generals agreed loudly, all of them full of energy and pride. Li Na was so shocked by this momentum that Chu Yan's body trembled, followed by a long sigh, and was taken away by a few pawns in frustration.

Dong Chongzhen and others had to marvel in surprise: "A soldier who surrenders without a fight is the best policy; judging the time and knowing things like a god, the martial arts commander is really a generation of Confucian commanders with great wisdom and bravery!"

Six hundred miles plus a rapid meteor fast horse, against the cold wind and snowfall along the Yellow River, rushed towards the imperial capital of Guannei. The gong sounded along the way, and the excited post guards shouted so loudly that their voices were hoarse - Pinglu is attached, Pinglu is attached!

Hearing such good news during the Chinese New Year, the people were very excited. This year is destined to be unforgettable for everyone. Daqi entered the Jingxing period, as if it had been reborn in the world. In just two or three years, the social atmosphere has undergone a great change, and the people have once again turned their hearts to the imperial court. Living and working in peace and contentment and developing steadily has made everyone very happy. Now, the imperial court has shown great strength, and in just a few months, it has completely solved the two largest festivals in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River -- Huaixi and Pinglu. This was almost unimaginable before!

The location of Huaixi and Pinglu is like the waist and kidney of Daqi. To solve the hidden dangers here, the entire Daqi will be active up and down. From now on, the imperial court will completely control the Jianghuai and Jiangnan areas. At the same time, the two major transportation links of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River have been dredged, as if the whole person's veins have been opened. The Great Qi Dynasty, which had been ill before, saw that it was about to recover and regain its infinite vitality.

During the Chinese New Year, the imperial court routinely gave six or seven days of vacation to let officials go home to reunite with their relatives. However, due to the war in Pinglu, the affairs of the imperial court have been unusually busy recently. Still, Xiao Yunhe ordered a holiday and sent officials home for the holidays. A large number of important affairs, he stayed in the imperial study of the Wude Hall to review it personally, and only found Ju Wenzhen and other eunuchs to help him, find folds, and sort out things.

It was already snowing heavily and the weather was unusually cold. The imperial study of the Wude Hall was very busy. Xiao Yunhe played the role of prime minister and emperor at the same time, handling important twists and turns according to the rules and procedures. On his desk, half-foot-high folds were already piled up.

Ju Wenzhen said while grinding the ink: "Your Majesty." It's cold, why don't you just rest for a while? With so many excerpts, no matter how anxious you are, you can't finish criticizing it for a while. ”

Xiao Yunhe glanced at him and said, "These are all important military affairs, and they can't be delayed for a moment." I'm going to get through the sky today, and I'm going to have to finish reviewing them. If you are tired, you can rest and have another person to sharpen your ink. ”

"Xie Majesty is merciful, the villain is not tired. Ju Wenzhen didn't dare to squeak. Quietly grinding ink on the side.

At this moment, a small eunuch at the door walked in lightly. Ju Wenzhen was afraid of making a noise to the emperor, so she went up and asked, she couldn't help but be stunned, and hurriedly walked to the emperor's side and whispered: "Your Majesty." Prime Minister Lu Zhen, Li Sheng, Ma Sui, led six Shangshu and Zhongshu waiters Kong Chaofu, Jiang Gongfu, and counselors Xue Cuncheng, Wang Shuwen and others came to see the driver. It's right now outside the Wude Hall. ”

Xiao Yunhe was slightly stunned: "It's snowing on a cold day, what are they doing here? Quickly let them in, standing outside the hall and not getting drenched into a snowman?"

Ju Wenzhen hurriedly greeted him in person. It didn't take long. More than a dozen ministers walked into the imperial study together and bowed down in front of the desk.

"Everyone, please get up. Xiao Yunhe left the royal table and stepped forward, puzzled. "I've already given you a holiday. Why are they all back again? It's not now that you're going to pay New Year's greetings!"

Lu Zhen bowed his hand and said, "Your Majesty, the ministers and others came to deal with these official affairs spontaneously. At a time when the imperial court was employing people in many matters, His Majesty still gave his ministers a holiday to go home for the New Year, which made the ministers very moved. His Majesty has worked hard for the country, how can the ministers bear to let His Majesty work alone? Besides, the Son of Heaven is so diligent and self-denying, and is considerate of others, aren't we, as courtiers, grateful for the picture and service to His Majesty?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled: "You are usually very busy. It's rare to have a few days off for the New Year, and you should spend time at home with your family. After I approve these excerpts, I will also go back to the harem to reunite with the concubines. ”

Li Sheng couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty, there are more than 200 excerpts sent by Weichen from the Hongwen Pavilion yesterday. In addition, there are two days of backlog of military and civil recitals, not five hundred. There are also four hundred. If His Majesty were to finish these official duties alone, I am afraid that the year would be over. Therefore. The ministers decided to work together to assist His Majesty in handling these official duties, and then go back to celebrate the New Year. If Your Majesty can't celebrate the New Year with peace of mind, how can we, who are courtiers, feel at ease?"

The ministers talked together, and they all said that they would first finish their official duties and then be willing to go home for the New Year.

Xiao Yunhe was quite moved, and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, I thank you." Today, we will work together in the Wude Palace. After the matter is done, I have a treat, and you will have dinner with me as a guest at the Lin De Palace. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" the ministers thanked for their kindness, and they moved as soon as they said, and they all took care of things. All the officials of the three provinces and six ministries were all present, plus the prime ministers took the lead in the consuls, and the mountains of complicated official affairs in Xiao Yunhe's hands were suddenly sorted out smoothly. In the Wude Palace, there was also a grand occasion of officials from the three provinces and six ministries and the emperor at the same time. Everyone was fully engaged in the ink, and occasionally argued for a sentence or two, and they all consciously walked to the next compartment.

The efficiency of all things is unusually high. Maybe it's this novel way of working that inspires them, or maybe it's this kind of monarchy and minister's feeling of being of the same heart, which makes people unconsciously have passion and motivation. Before it was getting late, the mountain of official business was all handled.

Xiao Yunhe laughed with the ministers.

Ruixue was still flying, and Xiao Yunhe invited the ministers to the Lin De Hall to enjoy a sumptuous dinner. The atmosphere of the banquet was very relaxed and harmonious, and everyone talked freely, unconsciously talking about the Pinglu Festival.

Li Sheng and Ma Sui remained silent tacitly, and those civil officials were still discussing separately. Xiao Yunhe listened quietly and didn't express his opinion, just listened to a small talk.

Tomorrow will be the thirtieth year of the Chinese New Year's Eve, and Wu Yuanheng still has not delivered the news. Xiao Yunhe inevitably felt a little resentment and disappointment in his heart. I thought to myself, it seems that the first battle of Pinglu is already inevitable. Although he had full confidence in Wu Yuanheng and the Eastern Expeditionary Army, his greatest wish was not to fight this battle.

After the dinner was over, Xiao Yunhe invited Li Sheng and Lu Zhen to stay and drink tea.

"You two, each good at military affairs and politics. Xiao Yunhe didn't go around ***, and said directly. "Tell me, what kind of situation will happen on the Pinglu side?"

Lu Zhen and Li Sheng glanced at each other, and Lu Zhen bowed to Li Sheng and motioned for him to speak first. After all, Li Sheng's qualifications are older, and he is also an elder.

Li Sheng thought for a while and said: "The imperial court pacified Huaixi with lightning speed, and Pinglu Li Na must be frightened. Pinglu's strength is not as good as Huaixi's, if he resists stubbornly. It's definitely a dead end. In terms of form, Li Na had no other way but to accept the surrender of His Majesty. However, it is not ruled out that Li Na will jump off the wall in a hurry and fight with luck. And. Wechen is more willing to believe that Pinglu will eventually solve the problem in the form of war. Because the Pinglu Lina family, who have occupied the place for a long time, will definitely not give up the glory and wealth and monstrous power in their hands lightly. ”

Xiao Yunhe did not comment after listening, and nodded slightly. Asked Lu Zhen, "What do you think?"

Weichen thought that Wu Yuanheng would definitely be able to surrender his troops without a fight and solve the Pinglu incident in a peaceful way. Lu Yi said decisively. "Wu Yuanheng is resourceful, the best at saving time, and the best at understanding His Majesty's intentions. The Great Qi Civil War, if you can avoid it, you will try to avoid it. Li Xianggong also said just now, in terms of shape, Li Na has no way to survive except to surrender. Wu Yuan Hengda could use this form to create a lot of pressure on Li Na, forcing Pinglu to divide from within and forcing Li Na to leave the city and surrender. ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly after hearing this. Half-jokingly and half-seriously, he said, "Why didn't I send you to conquer Pinglu in the first place?"

Lu Zhen was so shocked that he trembled, and hurriedly bowed to the ground: "How can Weichen be able to take on this responsibility." At the most...... It can only talk on paper, but it doesn't know anything about military affairs. ”

"Huh. Get up. Xiao Yunhe smiled, "I'm just a joke." Good weapon. Do you think Lu Zhen has a point?"

Li Sheng touched his gray beard and pondered for a while, then nodded and said, "Prime Minister Lu is reasonable. Wu Yuanheng is a man of great wisdom, and he has the ability to make things work for the best. Didn't His Majesty send him out on the expedition because he took a fancy to his ability in this regard? If he only used military affairs to solve the problem of Fanzhen, he could have sent a general. "Well said. Xiao Yunhe nodded in approval, paced a few steps and said, "Although there is no news from Pinglu yet, I believe that it will not be long before there will be good news." Regardless of whether he is a civil fight or a martial fight, it will not be far off to solve the matter of Pinglu. Pinglu must be clear, and the biggest trouble within Daqi is only Lu Long and Zhu Tao. Li Baozhen, Li Guangyan, and Li Guangjin, brothers, are marching into the north according to my will. Zhu Tao will definitely be ready to deal with war at any time, and Hebei is already tense. We have to plan ahead and think ahead. ”

Li Sheng and Lu Zhen each nodded.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at them and said with a smile: "Why do you just nod your head? What should I do with Zhu Tao?"

Li Sheng said: "Zhu Tao occupies the far north of Youzhou, and has close relations with some barbarians such as the Northern Diqidan. There were also many brutes in his army. Zhu Tao is the strongest military force among the four major military towns, and he also has the support of foreign barbarians behind him, so he will definitely not be willing to give in. If His Majesty wants to deal with Zhu Tao, in fact, he has to confront the northern barbarians at the same time. A small Lulong festival actually represents the anti-imperial court forces in the north of Daqi. Therefore, they should not be underestimated. ”

"Well, I've never underestimated them. Among the four major rebel towns, I also put Lu Long in the last place. Xiao Yunhe said, "There, is the old nest of An Lushan back then." King Fan is deeply rooted there, like a small dynasty. For decades, the people there only knew the envoys of Jiedu, and where did they still know the court and emperor of Daqi. In any case, I will never allow Lu Long to continue to do this kind of thing on the territory of Great Qi. The unification of Kyushu is the trend of the times, and those who dare to block it will not have good results. However, the result is true, and the process is equally important. It is very important to adopt a policy of what kind of measures to take to resolve the Pinglu issue. The biggest premise is to minimize internal friction. Li Sheng, Lu Zhen, I would like to hear the opinions of the two of you. Whether it is a military or political strategy, it can be mentioned. Li Sheng, you speak first. ”

Li Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "If Pinglu is annexed, then the military strength of the imperial court in Hebei will be greatly enhanced. Li Baozhen, Li Guangyan, Li Guangjin and others were already good soldiers, plus Wu Yuanheng's Eastern Expeditionary Army and the Diping Lu Army, at least 200,000 soldiers and horses could be raised. In terms of numbers, it should be enough. However, it is also very difficult for such an army to have a unified command. Moreover, commanding such a big battle, Weichen thought that it was necessary to have a person with high moral integrity, prestige in the army, and in Hebei. This will be a multi-front coordinated battle, and it will be a big deal. The imperial court can formulate a big strategy, but when it is actually implemented, it can only be implemented by a person who is extremely accomplished in military affairs. ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "I think the same as you think. Multiple armies cooperate in the operation and are under the unified command of special personnel. And this candidate is none other than Ma Sui, the general of the Right God Guard. Wu Yuanheng's Eastern Crusade Army is also time to disintegrate. I will let Gao Gu, Li and other generals lead the men and horses, and each of them will be stationed in Pinglu or obey Ma Sui's command to participate in the battle of Pingbei. Wu Yuanheng will stay in Pinglu to take care of the people's livelihood and government affairs there for the time being. What do you think?"

Li Sheng and Lu Zhen each bowed their hands and said, "Your Majesty is wise." ”

Everyone tacitly agreed. The credit of this world cannot be taken up by Wu Yuanheng alone. It's good for everyone to give a little to others.

Later, Lu Zhen said: "Your Majesty, since Weichen, the reason why Pinglu is so strong, in addition to the support of the Beidi barbarians, there are many Hebei sub-section vassals is also an important reason. Wei Chen thought that His Majesty could descend to Tianwei to subdue those small knots first and remove Zhu Tao's wings. Zhu Tao's camp was gradually divided with various political sections. In this way, his strength can be reduced without blood. ”

This is a very high argument. Xiao Yunhe smiled, "It coincides with my thoughts. He Zhu Tao relied on his strong soldiers and horses to be strong and didn't take me seriously, and those small knots were still afraid of death. With both political means and military strategy, I don't believe that the Hebei problem will not be solved -- now, we will wait for the news of Pinglu!"

On a cold winter night, in the Qingzhou Thorn Mansion.

Wu Yuanheng put down his pen, moved his sore shoulders, and let out a long breath. Dong Chongzhi also said easily: "Marshal Wu, the major affairs of Pinglu have basically been handled clearly. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. ”

Wu Yuanheng smiled and said, "It can only be said that the affairs in the army have been dealt with." There are more than 10 counties in several prefectures under the rule of Pinglu Jiedu, and there are many government affairs. Although it is a peaceful return to Daqi, there are still many things to deal with. It's just that before the will of the imperial court is issued, I can't interfere too much. Tomorrow, Li Na's family will be sent to the national capital. I, even if my merits are complete. ”

"Merit is complete?" Dong Chongzhen was shocked and said, "As the commander of this Eastern Crusade, Marshal Wu is highly regarded by the emperor. The major affairs of Pingbo are all entrusted to you. Although Huaixi and Pinglu have now been resolved, there is still a Lulong Festival. Does the emperor have to send the Eastern Expeditionary Army back?"

"The purpose of the Eastern Expeditionary Army is to pacify Tibet. Certainly won't go back. Wu Yuanheng said, "However, I, the marshal, will not go down again." ”

"Why?" Dong Chongzhen was puzzled.

Wu Yuanheng smiled: "No, why." A qiē is all about going with the flow. Count the days, when the Lantern Festival is on the fifteenth day of the first month, the will of the imperial court should be able to arrive. When the time comes, a qiē will be known. Dong Chongzhen, I hope that you and Li can continue to serve in the Eastern Expeditionary Army and make meritorious contributions to the Great Qi to atone for their previous sins. However, you also have to promise me that you will live peacefully with Li from now on, and stop worrying about the past affairs. ”

"Dashuai, what are you ......" Dong Chongzhi said in amazement, "Are you really no longer leading troops?"

Wu Yuanheng smiled slightly and said, "Marching and fighting is not my strong point. On the side of Huaixi and Pinglu, the attack is more important than the siege. Pacifying the people is more important than cutting down soldiers. That's why the Emperor sent me. On Lu Long's side, it was more of a hard-fought military attack. I'm not good at that. His Majesty the Emperor knows how to make good use of people, and he will definitely send capable people to the Northern Expedition again. Therefore, the day when you and I will break up is probably not far off. ”

As he spoke, Li and Li Xing rushed in. I just heard Wu Yuanheng's last two words, and I couldn't help but be stunned together.

Wu Yuanheng beckoned everyone to sit down, and said in a gossipy manner: "The Eastern Expeditionary Army has taken Huaixi and Pinglu, and the mission has been completed. Those of us are almost at the time of breaking up. will do their part. In the future, no matter where you do things or who you work under, we must firmly remember one thing: we are all courtiers of the Great Qi, and we are all loyal to the Jiangshan Society and the Emperor. ”

Everyone sighed, a little helpless.

Wu Yuanheng continued: "As expected. The imperial court will send someone to ask me what I mean, how to divide the deployment of the troops now stationed in Qingzhou, which can be regarded as giving me a face as the commander of the Eastern Expeditionary Army. What about me. I will also borrow a donkey to do some things. Dong Chongzhen, Li, the fate of you and some generals in Huaixi and Pinglu is what I am most concerned about. When you surrendered, I promised it. Therefore, I will do my best to help you find a good way out. If nothing else, the imperial court will go north to Lulong, and the coach will be none other than Ma Sui. This person is not a good friend of me, though. But maybe sell me a few thin noodles too. Dong Chongzhen, I will arrange for you to be Ma Sui to be the marching Sima and give advice by his side; Li, your injuries are almost healed, and you can charge into battle again. Ma Sui came from the national capital. There is definitely a lack of pioneers under his command. I recommend you to him as a pioneer officer. ”

"Dashuai!" Li stood up with some excitement, bowed his hand and said loudly. "In the end, you gave this life to the land, and in the end of this life, I only want to serve by your side, and no one wants to follow me anymore. The last general wanted to stay with Wu Dashuai and didn't want to go anywhere. ”

"It's not going to work. Wu Yuanheng said unusually decisively, "The reason why Ben Shuai left you alive is to let you make contributions to the Great Qi Dynasty, not out of selfishness. What's the point of you following me like this, being a house slave who leads a horse and falls on a horse? If I, Wu Yuanheng, keep you by my side, wouldn't it be a loss to the public and a good general? Li, listen to me, go and fight the battlefield, and it will not be in vain. ”

Li sighed heavily and sat down helplessly.

Wu Yuanheng continued: "As for Gao Gu, Li, Fang Ci, and Xu Zhan, you are originally a regular establishment in the Right God Guard, and there will naturally be a reprimand in the imperial court at that time, and I believe it will be reasonable." No matter what, I hope you can all be loyal to your duties and do your best for the Great Qi River. ”

Everyone stood up in unison and bowed together: "Yes!"

Wu Yuanheng also stood up, and returned the salute with a smile: "Thank you." ”

Li Na's family was sent to the national capital. Naturally, many onlookers came. However, this time Li Nadi entered Beijing, but the situation was much better than Wu Shaocheng's. At that time, Wu Shaocheng was locked in a prisoner car, and Li Na was in a bright carriage and entered the imperial city under the escort of the guards.

In the early dynasty, Xiao Yunhe announced that he met Li Na in the court, and he was quite polite to him. In the end, he was named Angelica, and stayed in the capital to be a waiter. His family, as long as they obediently don't do anything out of the ordinary, can spend their lives peacefully like this. Compared with Wu Shaocheng and others, it is good.

The next day, Ma Sui, the generalissimo of the Northern Expedition, surfaced. Xiao Yunhe was among the left and right guards of the capital garrison, and then transferred 30,000 horses to him and handed them over to him, so that he could take them to Hebei. In addition, the Eastern Expeditionary Army under Wu Yuanheng was disbanded. Wu Yuanheng stayed in Qingzhou to temporarily serve as the assassin of the history, and Gao Gu served as the governor. After the military reorganization, the Eastern Expeditionary Army had a total of 160,000 horses. Among them, 60,000 people were distributed in many prefectures and counties under the former Pinglu Jiedu rule, maintaining local law and order and stability. The remaining 100,000 people were handed over to the general Li to take to Bingzhou, where they joined forces with Li Guangjin and Li Guangyan to serve under Ma Sui. In this way, the Northern Expeditionary Army under Ma Sui was as many as 250,000 people.

The conquest of the 250,000 army was also the biggest stroke of Xiao Yunhe after he ascended the throne.

The whole of Hebei has become a big battlefield. There are as many as 600,000 people who have served this war. In total, nearly a million people participated in this campaign.

Lu Long Zhu Tao. His men were about 100,000 men. Even if there is the support of some barbarian countries such as the Khitan behind it, there is a certain gap in its strength compared with the Northern Expeditionary Army. Ma Sui led 30,000 horses out of the national capital, and he had never been so confident and high-spirited as he was today. In the past, when fighting in Hebei, most of them were extremely difficult battles of outnumbering. This time is different, the national strength of Daqi is no longer what it used to be, and Lu Long has been bulldozed. It's only a matter of time.

On the first day of February, it has been half a month since Ma Sui set out on the expedition.

On this day, Xiao Yunhe sat in the Wude Hall and discussed with Lu Zhen and others, but he was a little absent-minded. Because of the concubine Wu Yuelin, she is about to give birth. In the evening. The harem sent great news. Concubine Wu Yuelin finally gave birth to Lin'er smoothly, and the mother and son were safe.

When the news came out, everyone rejoiced. Xiao Yunhe got his third son, so he was naturally overjoyed. Even the name has already been thought of - Li Qi!

He hoped that his son could become a weapon, and he also expressed his importance to the son born to Wu Yuelin. At the same time, he preferred the artifact of Daqi. Since then, it has been able to carry forward. During the Northern Expedition, Xiao Yunhe got such a son and named him Li Qi, which really had a lot of intentions.

The people of the Guo and Wu families finally breathed a long sigh of relief. The two daughters married into the palace and finally added a son to the emperor. In this way, their position will be more secure. In this regard, Xiao Yunhe was also secretly happy in his heart. With Li Qi's son, his relationship with Guo Wu's family will be even closer. If you haven't had a son. Guo and Wu Zhongru, who are the emperor's princes, will also be a little embarrassed.

The war in Hebei was carried out in an orderly manner under the command of the old and serious Ma Suidi. Dozens of soldiers and horses slowly advanced to the north, and there was a tendency for Mount Tai to be overwhelmed. Ma Sui was not in a hurry to attack. He was mentally prepared for a vast and protracted campaign.

Ma Suigao sat in the tent and commanded the command. On six or seven sub-battlefields, the generals Li Guangjin, Li Guangyan, Li, Li Heng, Wang Pei, and Li. Each won and played a succession. In just half a month, 37 good news were sent to the national capital, and the whole dynasty was jubilant.

Just when the capital was full of joy, an accident happened!

The Khitan and other Northern Di barbarian states, which were originally close to Zhu Tao, seemed to suddenly see the shape in front of them for a moment after a few defeats, and resolutely broke off relations with Zhu Tao. At the same time, Zhu Tao killed several generals who had lost the battle, and some others quit. Isn't it chilling to follow him for so many years, and if he says he will kill him? In front of him, the soldiers are pressing the realm, and there is no follow-up force from the inside and outside to turn their faces, and the shape is a great disadvantage.

Finally, after a full meal of wine and food, Lu Longjie made Zhu Tao lie on the belly of several women and be happy, and his head was cut off by two unknown young generals!

Then, the two young generals who were beaten by Zhu Tao fled south with Zhu Tao's head overnight, and sent Zhu Tao's head to the Ma Sui tent.

A huge battle that should have been huge and protracted ended in such a farce-like way - as soon as Zhu Tao died, Lu Long was divided internally, and he could no longer compete with Ma Sui's mighty army. In the end, the military forces that had been divided into several pieces were either defeated or surrendered, and they were cleaned up by Ma Sui in just half a month!

The triumph came so suddenly. Even Xiao Yunhe couldn't believe such a fact!

On the day of the full moon of Li Qi, wine was being placed in the Wangxian Terrace of Daming Palace to celebrate. The news of Hebei Pingding came at this time.

The old man of the Emperor Taishang, who was sitting on the top of the throne, was so happy that he almost jumped up when he patted the dragon chair, and he looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "Success, success! I can finally explain to my ancestors and ancestors!"

Xiao Yunhe just sat on the side and smiled. Several of his concubines, each holding his own child, gathered around him. In the audience, hundreds of civil and military officials bowed down together and shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Xiao Yunhe stood up, took a few steps forward, and stretched out his hand to the civil and military officials: "Everyone, flat!"

He himself was a little incredulous. He didn't expect that he was indeed ready to fight a three-year civil war. In just half a year, the problem was solved. The king of the towns of Hebei, who had occupied half of the Great Qi for decades, collapsed almost overnight.

Great Qi Kyushu, reunited on this day!

Xiao Yunhe didn't know what to describe his mood at this moment.

And when the day really came, he didn't have any special excitement in his heart. Although the time was much shorter than I expected, it was not a surprise that it came naturally.

He knew he still had many, many things to do.

Half of Hebei has fallen outside the control of the imperial court for decades. The people's livelihood is withering, Beidi is in turmoil, and even some subject countries such as Silla, who submitted to Daqi, have many things to do. It has been almost three years since the truce between Great Qi and Tibet, and the Tibetans, a nation that makes a living from war, will not last long. What's more, large areas of land in Hexi and Longyou are still in the hands of the Tubo people.

At this moment, he understood. What he Xiao Yunhe wanted, it seems, can never be satisfied. From an unarmed side prince, he slowly developed his strength and finally ascended to Baoding, and then unified Daqi.

Along the way, maybe bitter or heartfelt, he didn't want to think too much.

The road in front of him is still long. The retribution and ideals in my heart will continue to extend and never stop!