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Duan Shao and Li Yexing prepared for the technique of "point attack" for quite a long time, and they also thought a lot about how to attack the city after the city wall collapsed.

But in many cases, it is up to people to make things happen.Unexpected and reasonable things, finally happened.

Jinyang and Beixiurongchuan and other places occupied by Er Zhurong have almost no harvest this year due to the locust plague.After the autumn harvest, Er Zhurong ordered Murong Shaozong to lead troops southward, and sent troops westward from Qi County to attack Xihe County.

Murong Shaozong led [-] elite soldiers, taking advantage of the gap between Gao Huan's army going south from Pingyang to Hedong, and captured Yangcheng, Yucheng, Jiexiu and other places in Xihe County, and defeated Gao Huan's army. Cut off the food road between other cities in Jinzhou and Pingyang County!

That is to say, if Gao Huan didn't return to the division and went north to retake Xihe County, then they were very likely to be trapped in Pingyang, with enemies on both sides of the north and south, and mountains on both sides of the east and west.

Er Zhurong was short of food again this year. Sending troops to rob food is just a low-level logic, no different from wild animals, it is really normal.The Hu people couldn't grab much food, and both Hedong and Jinzhou had a lot of grain, so it was understandable to do it, but it was inconceivable not to do it.

Murong Shaozong's marching troops to the south seemed abrupt, but actually it made sense.Regardless of whether Gao Huan attacks Yubi City or not, he will come.It's just that Gao Huan attacked the jade wall, exposing his back to Er Zhurong's blade.Murong Shaozong's saber was accurate and ruthless.

Murong Shaozong repeatedly led troops to ruin Gao Huan's good deeds, and Gao Huan's hatred for him was even higher than that of Er Zhurong.When the news of the fall of most of Xihe County reached Gao Huan's camp, the commander breathed a sigh of relief despite being resentful.

The Battle of Yubi was so unsatisfactory, the loss of soldiers and generals was the second most important thing for Gao Huan. His prestige in the army was shaken.Now that Murong Shaozong is coming aggressively, Gao Huan has also found an excellent step.

It's not that I can't conquer Yubi, but that there are bigger enemies who want to steal our way!

So Gao Huan ordered Duan Shao to take his troops behind him, station troops in Gaowang City, and station here to monitor the movements of the defenders in Yubi City.The others led their troops to go north to Pingyang, and after entering Pingyang, they took a short rest and then fought a decisive battle with Er Zhurong's army.

The battle of Yubi, which started like a tiger, came to an embarrassing end, and the final point attack did not play any role. Gao Huan had been preparing for the final blow for a long time, and he didn't even have a chance to punch, so he felt regretful Leave in a hurry because he has more important things to do now.

Although he left Yubi City with regret, Gao Huan secretly vowed in his heart that one day, he would use all his power to conquer Yubi City and take Wei Xiaokuan's head as a sacrifice to the flag.

Well, if Wei Xiaokuan was still guarding Yubi City at that time.

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Jiankang, Taicheng, in the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Xiao Huan is inviting Liu Yishou to drink tea.He had a lot of words brewing in his mind, and he didn't know how to speak.

The implementation of the "Zhanshange" decree this time encountered so much resistance that even Xiao Huan, who didn't care about the matter, felt it.Many aristocratic families exerted their strength, and through the literati around him who didn't care about things, they slandered him, saying that Liu Yishou was digging the foundation of Liang Guo, and his intention was very big. …

Although Xiao Huan didn't believe that Liu Yishou's move was for "rebellion", but he was a soft-hearted person who just wanted to be quiet, so he wanted the storm to calm down quickly.

"Uncle's new decree seems to be rumored a lot."

Xiao Huan said pointingly, her tone was very weak, and she didn't even dare to explain directly.

"Your Majesty must have heard a lot of people clamoring that you want to rebel?"

Liu Yishou said with a sigh.

"No, no, I have never heard such a thing."

Xiao Huan anxiously denied that he was really scared.Although the possibility of Liu Yishou blatantly changing the dynasty is very small, the possibility of abolishing Xiao Huan and replacing him with another Xiao clan is extremely high.

It can even be said to be easy!
How could Xiao Huan not be afraid!The quick denial just now actually confirmed the slanderous rumors that someone around her was slandering.

"Your Majesty, I don't say anything, just ask a question."

Liu Yishou folded his sleeves and bowed to Xiao Huan and said, "The mountains, rivers and lakes that are allocated to ordinary people in the mountain grid, all the proceeds belong to my Liu?"

Xiao Huan didn't expect Liu Yishou to ask such a question, then he shook his head and said, "Of course uncle can't get a cent from it."

"Everything your majesty uses comes from taxation and taxation. And those clan children, aristocratic families, they don't pay taxes, and they have many legal means to avoid these.

If Weichen uses the mountain to make the people rich, then the country's taxation and rent adjustment will be guaranteed.In this way, His Majesty does not have to worry about the expenses.So Your Majesty knows why the minister wants to implement Zhanshange, right? "

Hearing this, Xiao Huan was suddenly enlightened, and finally could understand why Liu Yishou wanted to carry out this decree.Basically, the benefits that this decree can bring are also directly related to him.

"If that's the case, uncle can just do it, and I won't worry about anything."

Xiao Huan said with a smile.He really has no ability, but he has self-knowledge.So Liu Yishou had very few restrictions on him, and the two got along very well.

"Your Majesty, I have something else to say today."

Liu Yishou restrained his smile and said seriously.

This posture was not quite right at first sight, Xiao Huan quickly sat up straight, and asked nervously: "Uncle, if you have something to say, you can say it clearly, I will listen with all my ears."

"Although your Majesty is in the prime of life, you still have to consider the issue of the crown prince. The eldest son Xiao Dong has reached the age of literacy, should you establish a crown prince?"

After Liu Yishou finished speaking, the smile on Xiao Huan's face froze in place.

"Lichu...that's it."

Xiao Huanyan sighed insincerely, not knowing what to say.There is nothing hidden about this matter, it is not easy to tell Liu Yishou clearly.

Because Xiao Xi told him that if something unexpected happened in the future, he hoped that brothers and sisters could live together forever.

Xiao Xi's reason is also very good: the Lord Shaoguo is suspicious, and the country will inevitably fall into turmoil at that time.

At that time, Xiao Huan reluctantly agreed, because he felt that he was in good health, and if he could live for decades, it would not be Xiao Xie's turn to be emperor.

Furthermore, if Liu Yishou rebelled, the Xiao family would be doomed, and the emperor would die even faster!Now it's not a big deal to verbally agree to Xiao Xie, it's just a empty promise. …

But now that Liu Yishou brought up this issue, it was difficult for him to reply.

"Does Your Majesty have something to hide? For the sake of the country, setting up a prince is a matter of course. I don't know what your Majesty is still worried about?"

Liu Yishou asked suspiciously.

To be honest, even those who want to rebel will not do anything unnecessary.Liu Yishou doesn't seem to have selfish intentions.

Xiao Huan didn't have any scheming, and said with some embarrassment: "Danyang King (Xiao Xi) told me that he hoped that in the future, brothers and sisters will be reconciled. I saw that he didn't seem to have much chance, so I agreed..."

"Your Majesty, don't you know Liu Wu, the King of Liang during the Seven Kings Rebellion of the Han Dynasty? He almost took the Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!"

Liu Yishou asked in shock.

Xiao Huan knew he was wrong, so he didn't dare to meet his eyes, and lowered his head with some guilt.

"Your Majesty's brothers are not only King Danyang, but also King Jiangling (Xiao Yu). What if King Jiangling rebelled? What if His Majesty's uncles also rebelled because of this? King Danyang's words can be said to be a disaster for the country and the people. See, His Majesty must not listen to it!"

Liu Yishou said earnestly, folded his sleeves and bowed deeply to Xiao Huan.

"So, should I establish a crown prince now?"

Xiao Huan asked uncertainly.

Hearing what Liu Yishou said, he also recalled it.Whether Liu Yishou will usurp the throne as a son-in-law in the future is another matter, but he, the emperor in name, at least shouldn't blow himself up in advance!
"My minister suggested that an edict should be issued to establish the prince Xiao Dong as the crown prince to stabilize people's hearts. Your majesty can think about it carefully. Is it because of me, Liu, who made Xiao Dong the crown prince?"

Liu Yishou asked helplessly.

Xiao Huan sighed. To be honest, he didn't know what Xiao Xi wanted to do.But it seems that what Liu Yishou said is more reasonable, and it is out of "public heart".

Xiao Xie happily came to Danyang Jiufan, which already cast a layer of gloom in Xiao Huan's heart.Many things don't matter if no one mentions them, and only after being awakened will they realize that something is extremely wrong.

"If that's the case, I'll leave the matter of canonizing the crown prince to my uncle, alas!"

Xiao Huan sighed, but he still couldn't bear to deal with this matter. After all, he had to face Xiao Xi's possible accusation, and he didn't know how to answer it.This is similar to "broken promises", although Xiao Xi's request is also absurd.

"In this case, then this humble minister will come to be this villain."

Liu Yishou nodded slightly and said.

Just as he stood up, he suddenly remembered something, sat down again, and said to Xiao Huan: "There is a small matter that requires His Majesty to come forward, and I can't do it for you."

"Small thing?"

Xiao Huan looked puzzled, not knowing what the trivial matter Liu Yishou was talking about was.

"It's like this, Rouran Khan Anagu, sent an envoy to Jiankang to have an audience."

Liu Yishou said in a deep voice.

"Anahu..."

Xiao Huan didn't understand state affairs, and he didn't know who this person was, so he could only listen to what Liu Yishou had to say.It is nothing new for Rouran to send people to the Southern Dynasties to liaise against the Northern Wei Dynasty, and it was very frequent even in the Liu Song Dynasty, with a good appearance.

However, in the third year of Yongming (485) of the Southern Qi Dynasty, Zhi Rouran, the envoy of the Southern Qi Dynasty, was killed because he did not worship the Khan, causing the two sides to turn against each other.When Xiao Yan of Nanliang was in power, Rouran sent envoys to offer horses, sable furs and other things to Nanliang. …

Because of the barriers of the Northern Wei Dynasty, this route is from the Western Regions to Tuhun Valley, and then to Yizhou. It is very difficult to make a detour.

As for the rebellion of the Six Towns in the Northern Wei Dynasty, the pressure on Rouran suddenly eased. Under the hard work of the new Khan Anagu, it revived again.

Gao Huan and the others did not dare to offend, and frequently sent envoys to make friends with Rouran.

However, what the talented Anahu wants is obviously not to be content with the status quo. He hopes to cooperate with Nanliang to pinch Wei, and make close friends and close friends.

This time when the Rouran mission passed through Shu, they got the cooperation of Xiao Ji, and then they came to Jiankang without hindrance, and it has been some days.Liu Yishou always treated these people coldly and did not receive them.

You won't know how to cherish things that are too easy to get. This principle applies everywhere.The cold treatment of these people before was to sharpen their mentality, so that they would not be able to see the general situation clearly and push their noses in the face!
Now that the heat is about the same, it's time to talk about cooperation with those people.It may be difficult for these prairie people to understand the political situation in Liang State, so it is still necessary to pull Xiao Huan out.

According to Chinese speaking habits, the last thing said is the easiest to remember and the most important, commonly known as "the finale".Liu Yishou deliberately put this matter to the end, in fact, it is precisely because this matter is the most important topic in today's chat.

When Xiao Huan heard this, he said indifferently: "Uncle arranges this matter. I am more free in the palace, and I can do it anytime."

Hearing what he said, Liu Yishou nodded slightly and said: "Then Xuan Rouran envoys will enter the hall at noon tomorrow, and send them away after offering gifts.

Liu Yishou couldn't help reminding him that he was afraid that Xiao Huan's attitude would be too courteous, making those prairie wolves look down upon him.Xiao Huan, the emperor, does not have the potential of an emperor, no matter how much he trains, he will not be able to do so.For Liu Yishou, such a person becoming an emperor is a mixed blessing.

The advantage is that such people are easy to control, have no ambitions, and are easier to get along with.On the other hand, someone like Xiao Xi, with great aspirations and talents, will have a lot of ideas that shouldn't be had, and you can't even train them.

But when someone like Xiao Huan becomes an emperor, the disadvantages are also obvious, that is, you have to keep reminding him face to face so that he won't be confused about the situation.

"I see, uncle, please rest assured."

Xiao Huan nodded, feeling deeply that it is not easy to be in charge of the family, and it is really difficult to handle government affairs. Even meeting the envoys of the nomadic tribes in the grassland has so many ways.

Without Liu Yishou's strong support and support, the answer is self-evident whether he can continue to be an emperor.

At noon the next day, Rouran's envoy, Long Wuju, was brought. He was from the Western Regions and was an official in Rouran. His clothes and braids were not much different from the bureaucrats Liu Yishou had seen in the Northern Wei Dynasty, which surprised Xiao Huan. .

Now apart from the guards, there is only Xiao Huan sitting on the dragon chair in the Taiji Hall, and Liu Yishou standing behind him as a guard.

"When you came to China in the past, you all had braided hair, small sleeves, small hakamas, and deep boots. Seeing them today, it seems that the rumors are quite exaggerated."…

Seeing Long Wuju dressed in a Han Chinese costume, Xiao Huan couldn't help but tease him.

"My king emphasizes farming and building big cities. It is no longer the custom of drinking blood. The emperor of Liang Guo must not make a joke."

"Leave the gift list and leave."

Xiao Huan recalled Liu Yishou's entrustment, and said lightly.

"People in the Central Plains often say that courtesy is reciprocal. My lord sent me to wait thousands of miles to offer cattle and sheep. Didn't the emperor of Liang Guo return the gift?" Long Wuju asked arrogantly.

"Naturally, there must be no return. Tell me what you want."

Xiao Huan pretended to be magnanimous and asked, anyway, he was just listening, and it was Liu Yishou who made the decision.

"My lord admires the culture of the Central Plains. I would like to ask your country to send doctors and craftsmen to Rouran. I am very grateful. There is no need for the emperor to return any gifts."

Long Wuju said with a sly smile.

"Cough cough!"

Liu Yishou who was behind him coughed twice, Xiao Huan came back to his senses, and said with a worried expression: "I will answer this matter later, envoy Rouran, please go back to the post to rest first."

Long Wuju took a deep look at the "guard" who coughed on purpose just now, then bowed his hands and left.

Back at the post house, a middle-aged man dressed as a Han civil servant looked at Long Wuju, who was busy in the world, and asked with a smile, "How is the emperor of Liang?"

Long Wuju thought for a while and said: "The Emperor Liang is extremely cowardly, and he has no heart. But a guard behind him looks quite suspicious. Chun Yugong, I am afraid it will be difficult to implement the strategy of uniting Liang to destroy Wei."

"It doesn't matter, it's just throwing stones to ask for directions. I predict that the person you see must be Liu Yishou, the king of Wu who has power over Liang.

Tomorrow you prepare presents, I will come to him personally. "

The person who spoke was Chun Yuqin, Anahu's mastermind, and also the biggest civil servant under him.Almost all of Rouran's policies now come from him.