Emperor Sui Yang

It is already the twelfth lunar month, and Xingyang is also in the north. Although it is not as cold as Shanxi, it is definitely much colder than the south.

If the imperial court sends 15 people on an expedition, it is absolutely impossible to gather them together. The troops must be divided into several groups, each with their own errands. Otherwise, if everyone gathers together, it will be difficult to restrain them, and this is not the way to march.

The Shandong rebels are like this now. They are gathering together. They are constantly cutting down trees for warmth. All the hay on the ground has been picked up. Rebels who do not belong to the same faction will fight over a bundle of firewood.

In short, the entire camp was in a state of chaos.

Li Deyi and other bandit commanders are also aware of these problems, but they cannot restrain them. After all, compared with officers and soldiers, discipline has always been a headache for rebels.

We all came out with you because we couldn’t eat. If you can’t help us eat, then we will find a way ourselves.

Forget about you Li Deyi, if you hand over such an army to Gao Hao and Yang Su, both of them will have a headache.

At first, Li Deyi did have an idea, that is, some people continued to surround Xingyang, and the others went directly to Xingluo Granary, but the people below were unwilling. They wanted to enter Xingyang City, and they did not want others to attack the granary first. Everyone enter together.

Why are you reluctant to leave Xingyang?There is food and shelter inside, and you can also grab women. Although you will only think about lust when you are full and warm, in a place where there are many men, women are always the first topic of conversation.

The more we talk, the more urgent it becomes.

The next day, Guo Yufang's attack on the city was ineffective. After all, this is the largest city in Henan after Luoyang. The city defense system is very complete, and Lao Zheng's family has been running it. Other places may cut corners, but The city defense is very solid. On the east wall, there are 24 ballistas alone.

As three thousand corpses fell outside the city wall, Guo Yufang retreated.

He only had a total of just over [-] people, and three-tenths of them were dead. His subordinates had mutinied, and he had to retreat even if he didn't want to.

Then, the deserters under his command were blocked by other factions and killed more than 2000 more.

Now, he had no other choice but to follow Li Deyi, so he recognized Li Deyi as his godfather, and the remaining troops were under Li Deyi's command.

These are our own people. Since we are our own people, it is none of your business to attack the city.

Power struggles are inevitable at all times, even when you're hungry.

"The arrows of the officers and soldiers will always run out. Let's make some large shields and send people to fill the moat," Xu Yuanlang suggested.

Zuo Xiaoyou said: "There is not enough food for a few days. If we can't take it anymore, there will be a big chaos in the army. If you ask me, the siege cannot stop. I will fight after you finish. Otherwise, once it stops, some thorns will stir up trouble." "

What he means is to find something for you to do, because only people who have nothing to do can turn their heads.

What I need is someone who works, not someone who uses his brain.

Not having food is the most urgent thing at the moment. When the day comes when the food is exhausted, there will be chaos inside.

Li Deyi nodded: "Qin Junhong, Huo Xiaohan, Lu Mingxing, and Shuai Rentai, you immediately command your troops to attack the city. You must not stop. When you are tired, the other troops will go up and tell the soldiers that there are only a few thousand officers and soldiers in the city. If everyone works harder, we will be able to enter the city soon, and then we will have whatever we need."

A leader who cannot draw a picture is not a good leader, and a soldier who cannot be deceived is not a good soldier.

These people can be handsome thieves, and they are definitely good at drawing cakes, otherwise they would not have gathered so many subordinates.

The fighting outside Xingyang City was in full swing, and Yang Ming, who was stationed in Luoyang, was convening a military intelligence meeting based on the current situation.

The meeting was held in the East Palace Hall of Luoyang Imperial City.

No matter what kind of chaos there is outside, Luoyang can hardly see any impact. It is still very prosperous, all industries are stable, and it is very safe to live here, but the prices are ridiculously high.

"If His Highness wants to send troops to Jijun, he must cross the Yellow River from Xingyang. However, the crisis in Xingyang is imminent, so we must first defeat the Shandong rebels." This was the first time Yu Juluo met Yang Ming. I heard a lot about the prince's deeds there, and I have long been fascinated by him.

When he saw him today, he knew that he was definitely a perfect commander, just because he was calm and chatting and laughing.

Yang Ming smiled and said: "There is no need to worry, Duke Gao Tang. Although I took Wagang as the leader and quickly eliminated them, the situation has changed now, so I naturally have to solve the Xingyang matter."

Yu Juluo smiled and said: "With the prince in charge, I will have no worries."

In history, he was executed by Yang Guang. Even though he was a member of Yang Guang, his death was very unjust.

Why? Because in ancient times, due to the lack of medical knowledge and superstition of gods, people with double pupils were considered saints. In fact, it was a congenital disability and a manifestation of early cataracts.

The person was sick, not rebellious, but Yang Guang didn't think so, so he asked Liang Jingzhen to find a way to accuse Zhiyujuluo, and then killed the other party.Who is Liang Jingzhen?Liang Bi's son, Liang Shidu's younger brother, the seventh eldest in the family, married Yang Yong's daughter, and now serves as the director of Dali.

What is double pupil?Normal people's pupils are O-shaped, and double pupils are ∞-shaped.

Anyway, Yang Ming felt a little awkward when he saw it. When he talked to me, his eyes didn't seem to be looking at me, almost like a pair of eyes.

"Qu Tutong came to report that there are more than [-] rebels besieging Xingyang. They are already attacking the city day and night. Manager Yu does not dare to make a decision and is waiting for His Highness," Dugu Zuan said with a smile.

Yang Ming raised his hand and said: "While I am away, the military situation will be handled by the Duke of Gaotang County. Tell me, how many troops can be mobilized around Luoyang?"

Yu Juluo hurriedly said: "There are 1 garrison troops inside the city, and there are three large camps outside, with 4000 people, 6000 people, and 15 people respectively. In addition to the troops stationed in Yanshi, Hulao and other places, The number of people is about 3, and the only ones that can be mobilized are the garrison inside the city, of which [-] to [-] can be mobilized temporarily. The camp outside the city and Guancheng are the outer defense lines of the Eastern Capital and cannot be moved."

Yang Ming nodded: "Then we will first allocate [-] people, with Huainan County Duke Yang Xuanzang as the main general, Xuanting as the deputy general, and Xu Shiji as the recorder and military officer. They will be stationed in Xingluocang and cooperate with Qu Tutong to wipe out the Shandong rebels."

Xuanzang's title has always been so high. When he was ten years old, he was canonized by Yang Jian with the help of his father. He was the second eldest son. The fourth eldest son was the Duke of Qinghe. Xuanting was the third eldest son. , became the son of Yang Yue, and was promoted to Zhuguo, but without a title.

Therefore, Xuanzong's administrative level was higher than Yu Juluo's, but his military level was not comparable to that of his opponent.

Yang Yichen, Dou Kang, and Tu Wanxu were stunned at the same time, what?For such a big battle, the three of us are not needed?

Except for Tu Wanxu, these three people have all dealt with Yang Ming. Yang Yichen is also Shi Wansui's subordinate. As for Dou Kang, he is the brother of Dou Qing, the tiger in Hedong, Yang Jian's nephew, and Yang Guang's cousin.

During the Renshou Palace Incident, he and Yang Zhi led the left and right Yulin armies and had the function of protecting them. Even though he was Dou Qing's brother, when they stood together, Dou Qing was more like an older brother because he was too old. Come on, people in their 50s look the same as people in their 60s.

"Is Xuan Zong and Xuanting a little younger?" Dou Kang asked in surprise.

Yang Ming said with a smile: "It's cold in the twelfth lunar month, and you are getting old. You want to go, but I can't bear to go. From the capital to Guanzhong, my feet are covered with frostbite. It can be seen that the weather is bad. If it is not to suppress the rebellion, we must not delay it. In the twelfth lunar month This is definitely not the time to use troops."

Dou Kang nodded and said nothing. His rank has reached the top and he is already Duke of Chen. Generals like him, who are relatives of powerful men, will generally not let you take risks, because your mission is to defend the imperial power, not to exterminate the traitors. .

As for Yang Yichen, he doesn't care. It's really hard to live in winter when he's older. Why should he suffer that when he can stay at home with a fire in his arms?
But Tu Wanxu thought, as the leader of the expedition to Goguryeo, he failed to capture Liaodong City. He was originally a figure excluded from the core of power, and he was extremely eager to make meritorious deeds.

Historically, he and Yu Juluo were ordered to attack the three rebels Liu Yuanjin, Guan Chong, and Zhu Xie, and they fought very well. They had already disabled these three. However, Yang Guang was not satisfied with the result and killed them one after another. He and Yu Juluo recalled him and sent Wang Shichong.

"I would like to lead the army to Xingyang and ask for your permission," Tu Wanxu stood up and said.

Brother, you can't tell at all. I can only use my own people now, and you are not mine?

Yang Ming smiled and said: "Please be patient, Lord Gucheng. I am very pleased that you can ask for a battle. However, I have other arrangements for you here in Gu. Until the spring of next year, the Wagang bandits will take you as their main general. Take advantage of the current situation and plan carefully."

Tu Wanxu feels relieved, you just need to use me: "Thank you, Prince."

Does Yang Ming really know how to use it?Yes, it will be like in history, you go and cripple Wagang, and I will let my people finish the job and take the lead.

Sorry dude, I know you're a good guy, but I can't help but do this.

"How much food is left in Xingluocang?" Yang Ming asked.

Wu Hua said: "There are still nearly 300 million shi. It will be difficult to collect this year's taxes."

"The areas without disasters will still have to be harvested. The areas with disasters will be reduced or exempted as appropriate." It's not that Yang Ming is inconsiderate of the people. There will always be a day when the food in the four warehouses of Dongdu is used up. There will be no new food to replenish the army. Without cooking, this battle will be even harder to fight.

Wu Hua nodded.

Yang Ming continued to look at the dignitaries present and said in a deep voice: "Putting down the rebellion is the first priority. If your family has surplus food, take some of it. Don't blame me for asking you for food. If the rebellion cannot be put down, you will not have a hard time next year. , this time it’s not a loan, it’s a donation, let Duke Zhao take the lead.”

Dugu Zuan, who had already met Yang Ming in private, nodded quickly and said: "Your Highness, put it down. Henan is in danger. We are united in public. No one will be hungry, and we must not starve the soldiers at the front."

The heads of other big families also hurriedly agreed.

Yang Ming smiled and said: "I will personally review the list of food donations at that time. I will remember your friendship in my heart."

The corner of Yu Juluo's mouth curled up, "You are still awesome. I came to Luoyang and looked for them several times. I searched them one by one, as if the family would run out of food tomorrow. With your coming, everything will be solved."

I say that I will not forget your contribution, but in fact I am warning them that if they donate less, I will also hold grudges.