Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 236
Zhu Wen wanted to play a big game and change his fate against the sky.

His Majesty the Emperor thought about it, although killing people with a knife can consume the troops of the towns in the first battle, but the disadvantages have a far-reaching impact.

"It's a pity! This group of people is closely monitored. When the towns are merged, I will use the heads of this group of people to sacrifice to the flag!"

Zhu Zhen said: "Your Majesty, do you want to think twice? If the Yellow River is flooded in Bianliang, the imperial court can take Pinglu, Taining, Tianping, Wuning and other Shandong towns without any effort. The south of the Yellow River belongs to the Tang Dynasty. Bo will also become a fish on the chopping board of the imperial court."

"As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, it is my duty to protect the people of the Tang Dynasty. The Yellow River bursts and stretches for thousands of miles, harming millions of people. This is what I don't want to see. Commander Zhu doesn't need to say any more, I have made up my mind .”

"promise!"

The next day Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin led [-] Taining and Tianping troops to Bianliang.

Another day, Shi Pu led [-] Wuning troops, and Wang Shifan led [-] Pinglu troops to the city of Bianliang.

"Your Majesty, since Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin entered the territory of Xuanwu, they indulged their soldiers and horses and plundered along the way. Almost none of the common people survived when they encountered them. Along the way, the farmlands were destroyed and the houses were burned..."

Li Ye raised his brows, fearing that the two of them had been bullied by Zhu Wen for a long time, and now they had the opportunity to retaliate vindictively.

"How about the Pinglu Army and the Wuning Army?"

"Fortunately, Wang Shifan and Shi Pu still have restrictions on the army. Although there are also looting places and massacres of the people, most of them are done by soldiers in private."

Li Ye nodded.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. It is reported that the Pinglu Army, Taining Army, Tianping Army, and Wuning Army carry very little luggage. Each army has no more than a hundred grain carts. The general made a rough estimate, and they also brought Food and grass for three to five days."

All of them come here to eat big food.

"Taining, Tianping, Wuning, and Pinglu are as short as a hundred miles from Bianliang, and as many as three or four hundred miles. It is also convenient to transport grain. Maybe there are other arrangements!"

But before the emperor could breathe a sigh of relief, Zou Wentong, the military commander, had an audience.

"Your Majesty, the towns of Taining, Tianping, Pinglu, and Wuning have dispatched troops and supplies to the minister to apply for money and rations. Please show your Majesty."

When people came to Bianliang, they didn't come to see me, instead they had to worry about money and food. Li Ye concealed his displeasure, and said, "How much food do they want to apply for?"

Comrade Zou Wen said: "Your Majesty, the army should have agreed to receive ten days of food and grass. As for the money, it is calculated on the basis of one person and two guns. It is said that the attack on the city is imminent, and the imperial court must provide a reward, otherwise the soldiers may not be killed."

Li Ye sneered and said: "It's cheap, one person can spend two guan, and Wei Bo from the next door can spend 20 guan in one breath, and the average person gets ten guan, and he doesn't want to work after taking the money."

"Promise them that the imperial army will leave [-] days' worth of food and grass, and the excess can be distributed to them, but not once, but once every three days, and let their food officials come to pick it up."

"Two guan is not enough money for one person! The compensation is equal to that of Wei Bo, the Pinglu army and Wuning army each have 20 guan, and the Taining and Tianping army together have 20 guan."

Things that can be solved with money are nothing.As for food, they can only be satisfied after their own needs are met first.

"Promise!" Zou Wentong led the order to leave the account.

Taining and Tianping military tents
Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin were in a good mood. The imperial court entangled more than [-] troops to avenge them. Now that Puzhou was over, it was only a matter of time before Caozhou fell.

After a while, Zhou Yiqi, the grain official, entered the account.

"how!"

Zhou Yiqi cupped his hands and said: "You two commanders, the imperial court has agreed to everything, and agreed to provide our army with food and grass. In addition, it also allocated 20 guan to reward the army."

"20? Did you hear me right? Did you get the money?"

They only wanted 20 guan, and the imperial court gave [-] guan. All the time when fighting for the imperial court, it was always a bargain, and I have never seen anyone add money.

"I haven't got the money yet. Zou Duzhi said that all the people's power is now used to supervise the transportation of grain and grass. As for the money, it needs to wait for a while."

Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin frowned slightly, there was nothing wrong with what they said, but...

Zhu Xuan asked, "Will there be fraud?"

Zhu Jin shook her head and said, "Probably not. I'll send someone to investigate at that time. I'm afraid the armies will cost a million guan. This is not a small amount of money."

Zhu Xuan shook his head, not without worry, he said: "The imperial court is willing to spend money, I am afraid that if the attack on the city is imminent, the sons and daughters will fight to the death again."

Zhu Jin said with a smile: "Brother, don't worry, siege is not so easy. The siege equipment will take three to five days to prepare. Even if the siege equipment is ready, you can use the excuse that the soldiers can't see the cash and can't use their lives. When the imperial court transports the money to Bianliang, I am afraid that the city of Bianliang will be destroyed long ago."

Zhu Xuan smiled and said: "Very good, very good, let's go, you and my brother are going to pay homage to His Majesty now, it is the court's kindness, we are going to thank you!"

"it is good!"

The two came to the Dragon Tent of the Chinese Army, and the Xiaohuangmen informed, and the emperor declared.

Entering the big tent, Shi Pu, Wang Shifan, and Luo Hongxin were already in the tent, but His Majesty the Emperor had not yet arrived.

Naturally, the left side is still the civil and military generals of the imperial court. The first from the left is Du Rangneng, the second from the left is Zhu Zhen, and the following civil and military generals.

The first from the right is Shi Pu, the military governor of Wuning, the second from the right is Luo Hongxin, the military governor of Wei Bo, the third from the right is Wang Shifan, the military governor of Pinglu, the fourth from the right and the fifth from the right are Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin, the military governors of Taining and Tianping .

The heavyweight ones are definitely the best, and Li Ye would naturally not refuse to ask for a meeting together as if they had agreed upon an agreement.

The emperor entered the account, and all the ministers and workers saw the ceremony.

Li Ye waved his hands, showing his gentleness, and said with a smile:
"There is no need to be too polite in the army, let's all sit down!"

"promise!"

He had met Luo Hongxin before, but it was the first time for Shi Pu, Wang Shifan, Zhu Xuan, and Zhu Jin to see each other.

Li Ye walked in front of Shi Pu and said, "But the inspector Taiwei, the king of Julu Shijun!"

Shi Pu hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, you are the last general."

Li Ye took a closer look and found that Shi Pu was about forty years old, about six feet tall, burly, with strong arms, fair face, not too much beard, and a thick voice.

In front of the emperor, Shi Pu did not claim to be the king, but he still had some self-knowledge.

Like most Jiedu envoys, Shi Pu's position was not right. Of course, it is common in today's world.

Shi Pu was born in Xuzhou Yamen. In the first year of Zhonghe, when the Huangchao Uprising was suppressed, the army mutinied, and Shi Pu was pushed as the post-Jieduliu.

In the fourth year of Zhonghe, Huang Chao was defeated, and Shi Pu took the first place in the meritorious service. He was awarded the order of Zhongshu, the inspector Taiwei, and the king of Julu County. In fact, Zhu Wen contributed no less than Shi Pu at that time, and the two fought openly and secretly from that time. .

Li Ye reassured: "The king of the county and the Great Tang have made great contributions to the Dingding. I have not long since ascended the throne, and the country of the Tang Dynasty still needs the help of the king of the county!"

Shi Pu also said with emotion: "The final general is willing to die for His Majesty!"

Li Ye sighed and said: "Sure enough, the Tang Dynasty is loyal, and the county king of Shi is willing to enter the center, enter the rank of prime minister, and help me control the world's soldiers and horses?"

"call"

Not only Shi Pu was dumbfounded, but also all the Jiedu envoys present, and Du Rangneng was the only one present who discussed this matter with the emperor.

As for why it was brought up on this occasion, firstly, it can express the emperor's intention of recruiting talents, and secondly, it is also to show Shi Putian great face and show off in front of the governors of various towns. Is there anything more glorious than this?

"His Majesty!"

There is a tradition in the Tang Dynasty to promote prime ministers from various envoys. His Majesty the Emperor's move is not inappropriate, but if he goes to the center, what will happen to Wuning Town?
The matter was so sudden that Shi Pu didn't know how to answer.

Li Ye said with a smile: "The king of Shijun doesn't need to answer me now, you can choose a son to succeed Wuning Army Jiedushi, and protect Wuning for me."

"Your Majesty, minister, thank you, Your Majesty Long!"

Shi Pu didn't know what to say, His Majesty's arrangement was too considerate.

Li Ye nodded, the hole has been dug, and it is waiting for you to jump.

(End of this chapter)