Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 232 Conspiracy Under the City
His Majesty the Emperor went straight out of the tent without saying hello, and all the ministers and workers looked at each other in blank dismay.

Court officials such as Du Rangneng and Zhu Zhen naturally followed the emperor's footsteps.

"Humph!"

Du Rangneng walked away first.

Zhu Jian has been in command of the army for many years, and he has a lot of evil spirit, and he stood up quite powerfully. He paused in front of Luo Hongxin and Luo Shaowei, and looked at Wei Bo's soldiers with expressionless eyes. cold.

Next Zhou Xian, Fu Cunshen, Qi Ming and other generals with military titles walked by one by one, and they either hummed or paused. These people have all experienced wars now, and their bodies are covered with blood. of.

Wei Bo's soldiers were terrified, not to mention the viciousness of these soldiers, they were afraid that if one threw a cup as a sign, they would use all their knives and axes and slaughter them.

Finally, everyone left, and no swordsmen were seen.

Luo Hongxin and the others let go of their tense nerves and let out a long sigh of relief, only then did they realize that their backs were completely wet.

Wang Shuguang, General of the Weibo Yamen, said: "Your Majesty hates us, why don't you leave earlier to avoid disaster!"

Zhang Yunqing, the envoy of the soldiers and horses in the left wing, nodded his head deeply, thinking that it's okay for them Wei Bo to stop wading through this muddy water?

Seeing this, Luo Hongxin immediately seized the opportunity to attack the government army, and snorted coldly: "I was ordered to hunt down the thieves, and since I received money and food from the imperial court, now that I'm returning to town, I'm afraid the world will criticize me."

"Good wine, I didn't expect Yujiu to be so dry!" Zhang Yunqing put the wine glass on the seat, and said with a slow smile, "I, Wei Bo, don't care about the world's criticism!"

Cui Gang, Zhang Yunqing's son-in-law, Marquis of Yu, said, "I have a hundred thousand armored soldiers in Wei Bo, and I am not afraid of the world's soldiers and horses. My sons and daughters guard the land and protect their homes. There is no reason for them to die in other towns."

"Huh!" Cui Gang's words can be said to speak to the hearts of most people.

Weibo has become a town by itself. For more than 100 years, it has taken care of its own small life. The outside affairs have nothing to do with them, and others can't control the inside affairs.

Although the change of festivals is like watching flowers on horseback, it is also a change at the upper level and has nothing to do with the soldiers at the middle and lower levels.

For a long time, Wei Bojun has always been a layman in foreign wars, and an expert in civil wars. When he sent troops to the outer towns, he was always broken down and couldn't beat anyone. But once the soldiers from the outer towns attacked Wei Bo, Wei Bojun's ferocity was immediately aroused.

In Dawei Bo, maybe an old farmer who cultivates the land can pull two stone bows as soon as he turns around.

Weibo's standing army is only 5 to 10,000, but after a little mobilization, there are 100+ troops. After more than [-] years of accumulation, almost everyone is armed.

So even if Li Keyong bullied Zhaoyi at most, he would rather beat Lulong in Youzhou to death than fight Wei Bo.

Weibo Town's urinating nature is well known throughout the world. When Huangchao was in its heyday, 50 troops walked to the gate of Weibo, but they also took a detour.

According to the original history, if Wei Bo had not caused civil strife, Zhu Wen would not dare to face Wei Bo.

But Wei Bo also has an advantage. He guards his own one-acre three-point land. If you don't provoke him, he won't beat you. He lives his own little life and is very comfortable.

Luo Hongxin was also helpless, the yamen soldiers refused to fight, and the state soldiers also refused to fight. Could it be that he, the Jiedu envoy, was allowed to lead his own soldiers to charge in person?

"This commander naturally understands the intentions of the generals, but you also saw it when you came. The imperial court brought 20 to [-] armored soldiers. After a while, the Hedong Army, Taining Army, Tianping Army, Wuning Army, and Pinglu All the towns are here, and I estimate that it will be no less than [-]!"

"You may think that there is no need for me to obey the edict to hunt down thieves, but if Wei Bo does not obey the edict, the imperial court pacifies Xuanwu and invites troops to question the crimes, and I, Wei Bo, will definitely suffer. It is Wei Bo who eats the emperor's salary and is loyal to the emperor. , we still have to do it!"

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Luo Hongxin's words reached the emperor's ears without a word, the hearts of the great Wei Bo were not in harmony, the main combat faction headed by Luo Hongxin had ulterior motives aside, the attitude of sending troops was affirmative.

The yamen soldiers headed by Zhang Yunqing and Xu Chuanzhen, who were escorting soldiers and horses from the left and right chambers, were obviously soy sauce faction. Sending troops to Bianliang was just for sightseeing, and they didn't want to fight with troops at all.

As for the commander of the state army, General You Yi Jia Xiancai is obviously a fence-sitter, so he just listens to whoever has the loudest voice.

Li Ye asked Du Rangneng, "What does Mr. Du think should be done?"

Du Rangneng said: "Your Majesty summons Luo Hongxin to try it out!"

Li Ye thought for a while, nodded, and summoned Wei Bo Jiedu envoy Luo Hongxin to meet him that night.

His Majesty the Emperor saw Luo Hongxin, and said: "The imperial court has all the money to recuperate, but the army dare not go forward. Is this Luo Jiedu's meaning?"

Luo Hong lost his confidence, and said: "I also want to be loyal to the country, but Zhang Yunqing and others control the government army and refuse to obey the military. I hope your majesty will investigate clearly."

Li Ye pretended to be surprised and said: "Aiqing is Wei Bo Jiedu envoy, in charge of the military and government affairs of the whole town, but Zhang Yunqing and others are self-respecting with the army, are you lying to me?"

Luo Hongxin hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, what I said is true, Zhang Yunqing, Xu Chuanzhen and others led the government army to respect themselves and refused to obey the restraint of my ministers. Even humble ministers... even humble ministers have hardships!"

As a Jiedu envoy, he can't control his soldiers and horses, so it's not a shame to say it!

Li Ye arched his fire and said, "Such rebellious officials and thieves, will Luo Jiedu keep them for the New Year?"

"Your Majesty, if I don't want to, it's because I can't do it!"

Li Ye said righteously: "The imperial court set up various towns to defend the imperial court. There are so many chaotic officials and thieves, how can Wei Bo take on this responsibility? Luo Jiedu can bear it, but the imperial court cannot bear it."

Luo Hongxin understood right away, His Majesty the Emperor was helping him out!But he was worried, if so, whether the imperial court would have to fuck him up after the matter is completed, this matter is also uncertain.

He hesitated, and Luo Hongxin couldn't make a decision.

Naturally, Li Ye also saw Luo Hongxin's concerns, and said to him from left to right: "I heard that the big man Luo Shaowei is extraordinary in martial arts, beautiful in appearance, and outstanding in learning. He is a pillar of the country."

"The dog is naughty, His Majesty praises it!"

Li Ye waved his hand and said, "If Luo Aiqing has no objection, what do you think after we grant him the post of Wei Bo Jiedu envoy?"

What can I do?Luo Hongxin was very happy. Although the imperial court stated hereditary succession, it didn't say why it was hereditary. Now it is announced to the world that his son will be appointed as Wei Bo's successor. If Tang Ting doesn't want all the towns to turn against him, his son's succession is basically a certainty thing.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. Your Majesty, please borrow three thousand soldiers to kill Zhang Yunqing and others immediately. After that, Wei Bo will follow the court's order and dare not disobey."

By this time, Li Ye was not in a hurry, and said, "How many government troops does Wei Bo have, and how many have he brought?"

Luo Hong said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, there are more than [-] yamen troops in Wei Bo, and this time I was ordered to hunt down thieves, and only [-] yamen troops were brought along."

His Majesty the Emperor asked: "After killing Zhang Yunqing and others, what will the remaining Yamen do?"

(End of this chapter)