On the fifth watch of the next day, Baima crossed.

Xue Ping, the secretary of the Ministry of Inspection and the Imperial History of Zheng Huaying, and other state festival envoys to observe and dispose of Xue Ping, led more than 360 riders such as Lingtong, Xue Guang, and Xue Yan, and crossed the river here.

It didn't take much effort, and it had reached the west of the Yellow River. This is Liyang County, not under the jurisdiction of Xue Shangshu.

This time, Xue Ping made a big determination to harness the Yellow River and widen the river. All the projects are in Liyang County, which is under the jurisdiction of Tian Hongzheng. Whether he cooperates or not, this is not only a test for Tian Hongzheng, but also a good deed for the people along the Huang.

Xue Ping thought that if Tian Hongzheng actively cooperated, it would mean that Wei Bojun's secession state was completely over, and the imperial court was very lucky. If he doesn't cooperate, he will use troops and solve it completely.

It's good to free up your hands and conquer Wu Yuanji. And in the current situation, the Yicheng Army is almost suffering from the enemy. Without resolving this strategic situation, it will be difficult for the Yicheng Army to make a difference.

The plan to control Huang is for the sake of the people. No matter how you talk and cower for the people, you can't say anything. This is a kind of strategy that dissolves military strategy into the country's major policies, and is a kind of strategy from above.

Moreover, Wei Bojun is newly attached, even if Tian Hongzheng is loyal to the imperial court, he is afraid that those An Shiyu parties will continue to make trouble. This is not without precedent, Wei Bojun's temperance envoy was once elected by the tooth soldiers. Kill the disgruntled festival envoys at every turn, and launch a person they are satisfied with.

And the imperial court blindly accommodated, and these new festival envoys who were introduced were often formally appointed. This fuels the crooked brains of the tooth soldiers. Tian Hongzheng was not a descendant of the former Jiedu envoy, or he was pushed out by the tooth soldiers. There has long been a folk proverb: Chang'an Son of Heaven, Wei Boya soldier.

This time, if Tian Hongzheng cooperates, it can also have a deterrent effect on those hidden crooked divisions in Wei Bo's army. If it cooperates well, it can help him stabilize Wei Bojun. It depends on what he Tian Hongzheng thinks.

A group of more than 360 riders soon arrived outside Liyang County.

Wangling put on his helmet and armor, and hit the horse forward. When he came to the south gate, he took out the right talisman of the military department and met with the gatekeeper. He also said that the county commander Gongmeng and the county minister are all friends.

The doorman watched them show off their festivals, their helmets were bright, and they didn't dare to call the shots, and they flew to report to the county order.

At about two o'clock, Liyang County ordered Gongmeng Gong Boyong and the county to break each other, with more than ten people from the East Hall, the West Hall, Liucao and the personal guards, with neat crowns and belts, and lined up.

The Yicheng army marched Sima Wangling to beat the horse and came, the two sides met, and showed the right symbol of the military department to explain the intention. Gao shouted: "Xue Shangshu has arrived in person, I don't know if Lord Gong and Lord Yu will greet him?"

Gong Meng turned over and dismounted, and shouted: "Lord Shangshu has arrived, and Liyang County will salute." ”

The retinue dismounted and came to salute.

Here, Wang Lingtong also dismounted to see each other. Behind, Xue Tantu waved his hand and dismounted.

Gong Meng walked a few steps, came to Xue Tantu, and knelt down on one knee: "Lord Shangshu came to the small county, and he missed the distance, hoping to pray for forgiveness." ”

Xue Ping and Xue Tantu hurriedly helped each other, and laughed: "Liyang is not under the jurisdiction of this town, and I really dare not take this big gift." The Gongxian order to govern Liyang in an orderly manner has long been heard. I saw it today, and it was a hero. ”

Gong Meng led Xue Ping's military horses and others into Liyang City.

When he arrived at the lobby of the county office, Gong Mengli let Xue Ping sit on the main hall. After a simple greeting, Xue Ping talked about his plan to control Huang, hoping that Gongmeng would cooperate and go to Weizhou to see that Gongtian Hongzheng of Yiguo had something to say.

Gong Meng immediately agreed, and the county stayed behind, and the camera handled the official affairs of the county.

Xiang Xiang and sister-in-law Xue Yan greeted each other and spoke briefly.

The settlement in Liyang County has been completed, and Xue Ping led the people to continue the journey. Go straight to Weizhou along Post Avenue.

Xue Ping led the Yicheng army to cavalry more than 360 people, passed through Liyang, Weizhou, passed through Tangyin, Anyang, Weizhou, and Wei County, Xiangzhou, and entered the boundary of the Daimyofu. Ten miles away from the Daimyo's Mansion, Xue Guang took three hundred horsemen to stay.

Wang Lingtong and Xue Yan took the remaining sixty horsemen to protect Xue Shangshu and came to the Daimyo's Mansion. When I arrived, it was past the unitary hour, and it was about to be dusk.

Wangling put on his helmet and armor, held the tiger's head and golden gun, and knocked the yellow horse down. The soldiers followed the marching banner and arrived at the south gate of the Daimyo's Mansion.

The gates were wide open, and the captain came. Wang Lingtong showed the talisman to explain his intention. The captain flew away and reported to Wei Bojun to envoy Tian Hongzheng.

About two quarters later, there was a shout of horses in the city, and a sentry came out.

The left and right sides of the double section are separated, the left deputy envoy, the envoy, the marching Sima, the judge, the push official and other assistants, all of them are civil officials, and the right head is the general colonel such as the Ya, the Marquis of Yu, the soldiers and horses, and the armor is bright.

A general came out in the middle, but he was dressed in a purple robe, with a gold and jade belt around his waist, and he was born with a bronze face and tiger eyes, and broad shoulders and a back. Five locks of long hair, two sideburns white. The golden helmet and golden armor are neatly dressed. The silk ring is victorious, and the hook hangs a snow-edged armor-piercing lance. This will be none other than Yiguo Gongtian Hongzheng.

A Pegasus came out beside him, and the tooth soldiers also beat the marching Sima banner.

Wanglingtong and others are under the banner here, and the two have seen each other, explaining the intention.

The marching Sima beat his horse and returned to the commander.

Tian Hongzheng shouted: "Xue Shangshu came from afar, Antao has lost his welcome, and he hopes to forgive his sins." ”

When Xue Ping heard this, he rode forward slowly, and hugged his fists to salute: "Xue Ping, the old man of the sixtieth century, came to disturb him because of the river flood." If there is any inconvenience, I hope to make it clear. ”

Here, Tian Hong Zhengtian Andao also came forward and took the lead in dismounting: "Antao is fortunate to meet the Holy Guard, and Sansheng is lucky." Please come into the house to speak. ”

Xue Ping saw that he had dismounted to greet him, so he also rolled the saddle and dismounted, waved his hand to the Gongmeng, and said, "Tan Tu is afraid of inconvenience, and he also invited the Duke of Liyang County." ”

Gong Meng hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down on one knee, and said: "Grandpa Guo is above, and the small county Gong Meng is here." Lord Shangshu passed by Liyang, and the small county was sincerely afraid and made a companion. ”

Tian Andao smiled and helped him up: "Well done, Xue Shangshu should be an important town, so he should be escorted." You and I don't need to be polite. ”

Tian Hongzheng and Xue Ping saluted again and held each other.

Tian Hongzheng mentioned the old things of the Xue family and came to talk to Xue Ping. Xue Ping also recited his Tian family heroes one by one. The two laughed and came into the city.

Wang Lingtong and Xue Yan followed left and right, and sixty men and women rode into the city together.

After a short time, I walked all the way to the Daimyo's Office. It's dark.

Tian Hongzheng welcomed Xue Ping to the interview embassy hall and humbly let Xue Ping sit in the main hall. Xue Ping let go and sat on the left. Wang Lingtong stood behind him, staring at him. Gong Meng followed Wei Bojun and stood at the head of the right.

Outside the tent, Xue Yan led sixty cavalry to stand in formation, waiting for orders.

Xue Ping saw that he was interviewing the embassy, and couldn't help but ask: "Why is the Duke of Yiguo not in the big tent of Jiedu and living in the interview mansion, what do you have to say?"

Tian Hongzheng bowed slightly, and said with a smile: "Lord Shangshu doesn't know, the predecessor is luxurious, and Antao can't bear the embarrassment of the people of Weizhou, so he doesn't live there, so he came to interview the governor of the government." ”

This sentence was unexpected by Xue Ping. It seems that he is trying his best to eliminate the bad influence of his uncle Tian Chenghei and his son-in-law and grandson. Not of the same kind as his uncle. This reassured Xue Ping a lot.

In addition to the deputy envoys, support envoys, marching horses, judges, pushers, escorts, marquis, soldiers and horses, and Liyang County commanders around Tian Hongzheng, there were not many generals and colonels arranged by him.

From his series of actions, Xue Tantu knew in his heart, and secretly bowed his head to Ling Tong.

Xue Ping observed and thought for a while, then got up and arched his hand: "Tan Tu is polite here." Even if he came to disturb him, Tan Tu went straight to the point, and told him in detail about the idea of curing the yellow flood. ”

Tian Hongzheng also stood up and bowed: "Lord Shangshu is famous all over the world. Zheng Huajie Town has won the hearts of the people. I also hope that the adults will not be polite, where can Antao eat. and they are called brothers. Brother Tai but driven, Antao is the only one. ”

Xue Ping Zhengse said: "At present, the Yellow River is flooding, and the river embankment is only two miles away from Huazhou City. With a slight negligence, the festival was flooded. The people of Huazhou lamented every day. The Yellow River has been sandy since ancient times, and everywhere it passes, it is silted up. Autumn floods together, it is impossible to prevent it. Tan Tu weighed again and again, and decided to widen the river, and he would not worry about it for decades or more. ”

Tian Hongzheng listened carefully and praised: "What Brother Taiwan is worried about is what the court is worried about and what the people want. The harm of river floods is not only in Huazhou, but also in Weibo Prefecture. This hundred-year plan, Antao but can lead the horse, it is really the luck of three lives. It's already late, chatting about preparing thin wine, and washing the dust for my brother's station. Tomorrow I will consider it with my brother. How?"

Xue Ping saw that he was bold, and he was no longer polite, and said with a smile: "The strategy of curing Huang, Sima Wanglingtong under the account of the foolish brother is very good." Tomorrow, let him and the virtuous brother tell him in detail, and you and my brother will make a decision. ”

Wang Lingtong took a step forward and gave a deep salute: "The last general is willing to listen to the orders of the Duke of Yiguo." ”

Tian Hongzheng saw that he was so heroic and majestic, and said with a smile: "Under the brother's tent, it is really a tiger and a wolf." How dare An Dao trespass and indiscriminately instruct Zheng Hua's generals. Everybody, please, the back house will speak. ”