Emperor Sui Yang

Yang Ming, who is in Luoyang, has been analyzing the military information sent from all sources.

Li Jing changed his route to Shandong to cross the river. He had no objection. This was a completely correct decision. It was better to take a detour behind enemy lines than to wait for the boat.

Wuyang County is temporarily the base camp of the Wagang Army. After Zhai Rang left Henan, he first captured this place. The entire county is now completely under the control of the Wagang Army.

Li Jing's choice will undoubtedly intimidate Zhai Rang in Jijun, making him hesitant and passive.

"Female Yuan Zheng as Marquis of Qiu, worship Zhuguo, and magistrate of Qiu County. He passed by while guarding the city and spread throughout the country as a role model," Yang Ming said calmly.

Regarding the situation in Fengqiu, Xuan Zong's military information has been sent over. The entire county's population is very low, which is quite tragic.

In fact, as an alternate county chief, Yuan Zheng has the responsibility of guarding the territory. There is no need for such a large seal. However, in wartime, he must set an example. If there is no such example, Yang Ming will have to make one up. .

What's more, if it exists, it will naturally be vigorously promoted.

Like Yuan Baobao, it is a negative teaching material. The Yuan family has kicked out the family tree and moved his father's grave.

Fang Xuanling, who was in charge of the examination, would write as soon as he picked up the pen, and then send it back to the court for the formal appointment and dismissal process.

Yang Ming was leading the army outside. No matter how he was granted a title, the imperial court would approve it. For people like Yuan Zheng, if Yang Ming didn't grant him a title, Yang Guang would grant him one. The emperor loved this kind of person the most.

"Li Jing plans to cross the river from Dongping County, which means he has entered the Wagang bandit's lair. It depends on whether Zhai Rang can save him. If he returns to rescue, Tu Wanxu can pursue him and form an encirclement with Li Jing. The most feared thing is , it’s that group of thieves from Shandong who are causing trouble,” Zhao Guogong Dugu compiled.

Xue Shou said: "The three chief thieves in Dongping County, Li Deyi's uncle's army, have been completely wiped out. Only Xu Yuanlang and Du Yanbing are left. These two people may not have the courage to fight with our army now. Li Jing is not looking for them. Most likely they won’t make any move.”

"We still need to send an order to Xuan Zong, asking him to advance eastward, oppress Dongping County, and provide Li Jing with an opportunity to cross the river," Li Jiancheng also analyzed.

Yang Yichen shook his head: "That's inappropriate. Li Jing will walk along the river bank. This is to show his attitude that he is unwilling to fight with them. Just after the defeat, Xu and Du must appease the morale of the army. At this time, they rashly Fighting with Li Jing is definitely not an option. If Xuan Zong advances eastward, it will force them to make a decision, which will be counterproductive."

Dou Kang nodded: "The thieves have been defeated and their vigor has been lost. In a short period of time, the two thieves have no strength to fight again. Li Jing must have seen this clearly and made such a decision. He should send a message to Yao Junsu and ask him to make arrangements. Unfortunately, it’s been so long and Tu Wanxu and Huangfu haven’t left yet, what is he doing?”

Yang Ming raised his hand and said: "That's not necessary. It's not that easy to maneuver the ships in the ice and snow. This is not Yao Junsu's fault."

When you are in an advantage, you must not ask questions. Even if you are wrong, you cannot do this. This can easily discourage people, which is to pour cold water on them.

I'm already doing my best, why punish me?

This is why when discussing merit, one can discuss it in the middle, but punishing mistakes can only be done at the end.

"The most recent military report from Wei County was last night," Du Ruhui said: "Zhai Hong, the thief of Tangyin, is approaching Wei County. The two places are eighty miles apart and can be reached in one day. Counting the days, it should be The fighting has already started, and if Shi Huaiyi hasn't gone north to rescue him, he may not be able to hold on."

Yang Yuanqing said: "The most fearful thing is that the bandits and bandits are divided into two groups, one to surround the county and the other to attack Liyangcang. Even though they have a righteous intention to rescue, they are unable to mobilize troops."

"That's probably the truth," Yang Ming said: "It has been several months since the Wagang bandits entered Ji County. Wei County is not real. I want to find out more. Liyangcang is an important place for the country, and this is the main target of the bandits."

"It's still a step too late," Dugu Zuan sighed: "The prince made a prompt decision, but in the end he still failed to achieve the expected results."

"The battlefield situation is always like this," Yang Ming said with a smile: "Don't underestimate the enemy. When you treat the enemy as a fool, the fool is actually you."

Yang Yichen nodded and said with a smile: "Actually, it went smoothly. Tu Wanxu is crossing the river. Huaiyi can defend it for three days before our main force can land. Wagang has insufficient weapons and military discipline. It is not elite. It is not easy to capture Liyangcang. of."

The four major warehouses around Luoyang, including Jiacang, Huiluocang and Xingluocang, are all newly built and were built together with Dongdu. Only Liyangcang has always existed.

Among them, Hanjiacang is located in the northeast corner of the imperial city, which is the largest warehouse in the world. Huiluocang is about ten miles northeast of Luoyang, southeast of Gong County, and Xingluocang is at the confluence of Luo River and Yellow River.

Among the four warehouses, the defense system of Liyang warehouse is the most complete, because it is the farthest from Luoyang. The remaining three warehouses themselves rely on Luoyang's defense system covering a radius of [-] miles, and their own defense is not very good.

Liyangcang is a super big city, much harder to defeat than Wei County.

Historically, the Wagang Army conquered Huiluocang, Xingluocang (Luokou Cang) and Liyangcang, which is why it is so powerful. Now that there is no one, what can he do?

As long as Li Yangcang is guarded, they can starve to death.

"The army is outside. The generals have the right to self-determination and do not want to interfere too much." Yang Ming stood up and said: "Everyone returns to his headquarters for the time being. If there is new military information, we will call again."

"I'll take my leave," dozens of officials left one after another.

After leaving the hall, Yang Yichen leaned over and tugged on Dou Kang's sleeve: "Chen Guogong, do you know the prince? Did the prince delegate power like this in the past?"

Dou Kang said with a smile: "I don't know any more than you do, but what the prince did is really amazing. The generals will not accept the emperor's life. The prince personally conquers. What the generals fear most is not the thieves, but the prince's excessive interference. Now By delegating power, they will be able to thrive like a fish in water." Yang Yichen nodded: "I have always thought that the prince's leadership habits should be quite similar to those of Duke Taiping (this time it is Shi Wansui), but now, I definitely don't think so. The prince seems to be superior."

"The young are better than the blue, and this has been true since ancient times," Dou Kang said: "Since the advent of Sun Tzu's Art of War, all famous generals in ancient times have followed its framework and gradually developed it. Those who find new ways can be regarded as great masters. The collection of books in the Secretary's Department is the best in ancient and modern times. Prince Expo The military classics are complete."

As he said that, Dou Kang glanced at Yuan Bao who was not far in front, and whispered: "You see, Duke Hejian is related to the King of Qi by marriage. Logically speaking, he should not be welcomed by the prince, but you also I’ve seen how much the prince respects him. This palace was created when the prince was a minor."

Yuan Bao is Yuan Xiaozheng, the current head of the Yuan family, and his daughter Yuan Aqi married Yang Jian as a concubine.

This time, he provided more food than the Dugu family, which made Dugu Zuan very unhappy. The prince and I are from the same family, and you have provided more than me. Do you not understand the ways of the world?you do this delibrately.

"Since my daughter married the King of Qi, his temperament has changed. He is withdrawn and unkind. He can't help himself," Yang Yichen said with a smile.

At this time, Dugu Zuan also came over: "What are you two talking about?"

"Oh, we are talking about this war," Dou Kang said with a smile: "Zhao Guogong's generosity has saved the army from danger, which is more effective than quelling the rebellion."

"Haha. Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously," Dugu Zuan said with a smile: "It's your duty, it's your duty."

Both of them are relatives, one is Yang Jian's nephew, and the other is Dugu Jialuo's nephew. They are both Dukes of the country. In the whole generation, no one is shorter than the other.

Yang Yichen joked: "Zhao Guogong sends women to the prince in private, but he is careful not to be reported to the capital by the Yushitai."

Dugu Zuan laughed: "The prince has worked so hard, so he should have someone to serve him. Both of you have women accompanying you, so why do you want to show off to the prince?"

Don't think that they won't speak pornographically at their level. It depends on the degree of intimacy. These three are from the older generation. They have interacted with each other many times before. They also foam at the mouth when talking about women. I think they are among them. Hero.

The older a man gets, the less serious he becomes. Sometimes it is indeed true. There are many more girls than young people who have played with them, and they occupy most of the resources.

The younger generations can only wait until they are old and strong, and then look for younger women, and the cycle starts over and over again. Therefore, it is a common phenomenon that men at the bottom have difficulty finding wives.

Dugu Zuan found two young women from his family and sent them to Yang Ming, because there were no female relatives of Yang Ming in the East Palace in Luoyang.

It is unrealistic to expect Yang Ming to sleep with palace maids to solve his physical problems. After all, the quality of palace maids is limited.

But Yang Ming really has no such thoughts at the moment.

In the dormitory, two lonely girls were washing Yang Ming's feet. Li Jiancheng, who was sitting next to him, said: "I have also read a lot of military books. I taught the people of the world. Your Highness must give me a chance to practice."

At present, Yang Ming has sent out a lot of people, but only the construction is completed, and there is no intention to mobilize, so he is anxious.

The Duke of Tang who is waiting to attack his father is not the action of a filial son. He still needs to establish a career early. When he goes out in the future, people will not say that he is the eldest son of Duke of Tang, and they will not know that I, Li Jiancheng, am also a hero.

Yang Ming couldn't help but smile and said: "I'm asking you to follow me this time just to give you some experience. Don't worry, I will also go north. Then you will come with me."

"Ah?" Jiancheng said: "The prince is the heir to the state, so it's better not to take risks. You are sitting in Luoyang and are well-received by the public. Why bother going north?"

Yang Ming smiled and said: "I am as eager to make contributions as you are. The Northern Expedition is unfavorable, and now I am supporting it. If the suppression of the rebellion is unfavorable, who can help me support it?"

"Well, the situation dictated it. Everyone knows that it is not the prince's fault," Jiancheng sighed.

Yang Ming said calmly: "Before March, we must wipe out the Wagang bandits, and then go north to join forces with Rong Guild to put an end to the chaos in Hebei. If you want to lead troops, there are many opportunities, but I can't let you take the risk. I will give you something at that time." Some solid errands.”

"Your Highness, you don't believe in my ability?" Li Jiancheng complained.

If it were Li Shimin, I would dare to let him play forward, but you can't. It's not that I look down on you, but because you are too important.

If you die, Shimin will become the legal heir. I can't let this happen.

"You are the eldest son. If something goes wrong, how can I explain it to your sister?" Yang Ming said solemnly.

He does not need to explain to Li Yuan. Li Yuan is not qualified. Li Xiuning is his wife, which is different.

Jiancheng curled his lips: "You still look down on me."

Yang Ming shook his head and smiled bitterly, not knowing what to say.