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Yanshi goes down the Luo River and you can reach Luokoucang in the near future. Luokoucang, also known as Xingluocang, is located in the east of Gong County.

The geographical location of Luokoucang is extremely concise. It can flow upstream from the Luo River, go upstream from the Eastern Capital, go upstream from the Yellow River, go upstream from the Emperor's River, go to Tongguan and Xijing of the Great Sui Dynasty. You can flow downstream from Shandong to the estuary of the Great Canal, connecting with the Great Canal, connecting north and south.

The Sui Dynasty stockpiled the grain transported from Jiangnan here, which ensured that the food and grass in both cities were worry-free.

Because Luokou Cang is the world's number one granary, it has always had heavy troops. There are thousands of guards in Cangcheng on weekdays.

In addition, Luokou Cang is close to Hulao in the east and Yanshi in the west. Both cities are tall and thick, with fine soldiers and sufficient food, and they form a horn to protect Luokou Cang. Few bandits dare to come.

Of course, there are quite a few who have made the idea of ​​Luokoucang, but it’s a pity that they are powerless.

Xiao Buyi marched in Luokou Cang for a day and continued to move forward after replenishing food and grass.

Since Yanshi came out again, the three armies have become much less scattered and unruly. Xiao Buyi killed Song Meng, Qian Gui, a soldier in the Guards, and the general who was slandered, and Di Hongyuan had already been heard from the three armies, and everyone was filled with awe.

Originally, these elite soldiers of the Guard Mansion were all supported by the court, which was different from ordinary soldiers. They were very arrogant and were common. They were arrogant and provocative. I thought that following General Xiao to suppress bandits was nothing more than traveling around, but now I realized that things were not that simple.

But the one who caused the soldiers the most headache was not Xiao Buyi, but Wei Zheng.

Since Wei Zheng became a military supervisor, his requirements for soldiers have almost been harsh. Of course, harshness is relatively common. In Wei Zheng's opinion, military rules are very common, but when applied to these soldiers, they have become shackles and they can't help but complain.

However, Wei Zheng was selfless and ruthless. Besides, for these soldiers in the Military Palace, Wei Zheng had a completely unfamiliar face and had no favors to talk about.

Xiao Buyi did not praise Wei Zheng, nor did he belittle him. He just followed Wei Zheng's report. He found out one by one, and after confirming it, he would severely punish him and not lend him.

When Wei Zheng saw Xiao Buyi, he would never commit favoritism and fraud, and he shelter his subordinates. Even if he treated the internal army equally, he would not help but increase his confidence in governing the army. He felt that he had a place to use his skills. However, he was just doing things fairly and never domineering. Although the punished person was vilified, the same was true when he saw others. He had less resentment and was frightened, so he naturally restrained a lot of bad habits.

In this way, Xiao Buyi had a powerful military assistant, but he saved a lot of trouble. From Yanshi to Luokoucang, the team was disciplined and much better than when he left the Eastern Capital.

Xiao Buyi was secretly proud and thought that he might not have mastered the key points of leading the army, but he had already mastered the tricks of being a leader. It doesn’t matter if he can’t do things. It’s good that he has subordinates who can do things. Although Wei Zheng has a more stinky temper and a stubborn personality, he never flatters him. He always seems to be unpaid debts, but Xiao Buyi knows that he has the ability and can help him do things, which is enough.

All the brothers, including Sun Shaofang, admired Xiao Buyi in a deep mood, thinking that this boss had good martial arts skills. He was still very wise. He just found a secretary from Yanshi to manage the army, but he was in good order. Xu Shiji admired him when he saw it. He kept following Xiao Buyi and observed carefully, and found that his performance was really surprising. He looked casual and unruly in his work, but he often prepared for the future and had few mistakes in his work. He was not too slow to march, nor was he impatient, and perhaps his leadership ability was far inferior to Li Jing, but he was afraid that Zhai Rang and others would not be able to resist it when he arrived in Wagang.

Zhai Rang was kind to Xu Shiji. Although he was angry with Zhai Hong, he still had feelings for Wagang after all. Thinking about Zhai Rang's death at the hands of Xiao Buyi, he would inevitably be uneasy. Day and night just want to think of a way to have the best of both worlds.

Xiao Buyi's army left Luokou Cang and went straight to Huzhu.

Hulao is tall and majestic, with a solid city and thick walls. After leaving Hulao Pass, it is Xingyang, and when passing through the canal, Wuhou is the Wagang where Zhai Rang and others are.

The city guard in Hulao was Pei Renji, the general of Huben, but he was Pei Xingyan's father. He was commanded by the general Zhang Xutuo, the general who was in charge of the fortress and important towns.

When Pei Renji saw his son following Xiao Buyi, he was very surprised. When others were not paying attention, he pulled his son to the side and asked in a low voice: "Xingyan, why are you with General Xiao?"

After hearing his son talk about the causes and consequences, Pei Renji frowned and said, "Xingyan, why don't you understand the painstaking efforts of being a father?"

"Dad, I know you have good intentions." Pei Xingyan said in a deep voice: "But men should become famous on the battlefield and make achievements. They will be wrapped in horses and corpses. You let me follow General Pang to guard Yanshi. Although your life is worry-free, the child is not happy."

Pei Renji sighed, "It is a good thing for my son to have a lofty ambitions, but you must know that the foundation remains unchanged and it is impossible to eradicate the bandits. Even if you fight like General Zhang, what can you do? Isn't it futile or even have life worries?"

Pei Xingyan shook his head and said, "Dad's words are different. Although General Zhang is difficult to eliminate all the bandits, he can establish a reputation for a lifetime and admire it from thousands of people. If he lives for a lifetime like a mustard, what's the point of even a good ending?"

Pei Renji looked at his son for a while before sighing: "You are the only son of your father, so you can do it yourself."

Although Xiao Buyi was slow in march, after arriving at Huzhu, Yuchi Gong had not arrived yet, and there was no news about Zhang Xutuo's men. All the generals asked Xiao Buyi to come out. Xiao Buyi thought for a while and issued an order: "The army set up camp outside Huzhu City, waiting for the opportunity." An.

Pei Yun, Yu Shiji, Su Wei and other ministers were all there, and Wei Wensheng was the first to report: "Sage, the military situation in Hulao has changed. General Xiao has marched to Hulao and has not moved his troops. He said he is waiting for the opportunity. There is no news on both sides of General Zhang and Yuchi Gong."

Yang Guang didn't care about Xiao Buyi's eastward expedition, but he just said no, absent-minded. However, Su Wei stepped forward and said, "Master, the old minister thinks that the matter of conquering bandits is not urgent. To appease the people and to specialize in production is the fundamental way."

Yang Guang said irritably: "Put and comfort, you know how to persuade me to comfort me all day long, but who will comfort me? I have repeatedly exempted taxes. Isn't it enough to comfort those unruly people?"

Su Wei frowned secretly, "Sage. In the past, bandits only heard that they were in Changbai Mountain, but now they are close to Sishui. The rent and taxes in various places are becoming increasingly rare, which shows that most bandits are the common people who farm on weekdays..."

"Enough." Yang Guang angrily slapped the table and said, "Do they dare to rebel, do they think I dare not kill me? Retreat!"

Su Wei retreated tremblingly and shook his head secretly. Pei Yun and Yu Shiji were shocked and dared not say much. Yang Guang was distraught three months after Chen Xuanhua's death. But after he thought of Chen Xuanhua returning to Yang again, Yang Guang was really excited for a few days, but only for a few days. After Xiao Buyi led his army out of the Eastern Capital, Yang Guang and others gradually became irritable and returned to his usual violent personality.

Seeing Su Wei shook his head, Yang Guang shouted angrily: "What are you doing when you shake your head? But I think what I said is wrong?"

Su Wei did not wait for the answer. Yuwen Shu hurriedly walked out of the hall. Yang Guang temporarily let Su Wei go and stood up from the dragon throne. He asked nervously: "Yuwen Aiqing, what is the matter? Can the two Taoist priests find the key person?"

Yuwen Shu wiped his sweat and panted, "Master, I found it."

Everyone was stunned. In the past, Yuwen Shu always said that he would do his best, but it was just a delay. Unexpectedly, he found someone who returned to Chen Xuanhua to the Yang family. Pei Yun and Yu Shiji were watching coldly, not knowing what Yuwen Shu had this time.

Yang Guang was very happy. He took a few steps and held Yuwen Shu's hand and said, "Where is it?"

Yuwen Shu looked at the ministers, but wanted to speak but stopped. Yang Guang understood very well at this moment and waved his hand, "You all retreat."

Su Wei and others withdrew from the Houde Hall, and Yuwen Shu said: "Master Huan searched all over the East Capital for a long time before he found that there was a person who barely met the fate he had calculated. But it was still the same."

Yang Guang frowned and said, "You can just say it right. As long as I can do it, I will not refuse."

Yuwen Shu looked embarrassed. "It would be better for the emperor to let the two priests come and tell the story."

Yang Guang promised that in a moment, two Taoists entered the hall. The left hand was quite old, with a childish face, and the right hand was only thirty years old. He looked kind and behaved calmly.

Both of them are dressed as Taoists, with fairy-like appearance, which makes people feel quite out of the world at first sight.

Yang Guang looked at the older Taoist priest and asked, "Master Huan, I heard from General Yuwen that you have found the person you need?"

Master Huan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I and Master Xu calculated for seven days and seven nights, and then I realized that this person should be on General Yuwen."

Yang Guang was stunned, and instantly held Yuwen Shu's hand again, laughing and said, "Since that's the case, what are you waiting for? Could it be that Yuwen Aiqing doesn't want to help me?"

Yuwen Shu could only say, "Master Huan finished speaking. If you need the old minister's words, the old minister will go through fire and water without hesitation. What if you sacrifice your life? But things are not that simple."

Yang Guang's enthusiasm suddenly decreased and he said nervously: "What else do you need? The last time Master Yuan told his fortune and returned to the sun, it seemed that he would not be troublesome."

His cold and hot expression made the Taoist named Xu look at him, and his eyes flashed with undetectable mockery.

Master Huan said, "Master Xu, please explain to you."

Master Xu said seriously: "Master Yuan calculated well last time, and his method was also good, but he ignored one thing, which led to insufficient yang energy, which damaged Mrs. Chen's fate. This time, Mrs. Chen's fragrance and jade damage have a lot to do with the simple method."

When Yang Guang heard what he said, he murmured: "So that's it. No wonder Xuan Hua was separated only after spending a few months with me. Is this also fate?"

Master Xu nodded and said, "Master, this is true. So I said that you must not act hastily this time. It is much more difficult to return the Yang again than the first time. If Mrs. Chen dies again, then the Daluo God will be irresistible."

"Master Xu said very well, but how do you do it?" Yang Guang asked for a question for the first time without shame.

Master Xu said, "Master Huan and I have discussed for a long time. It may take a long time this time, and it will not be a day for one day. Please be patient."

Yang Guang frowned and said, "How long will it take? Will it take three years and five years?"

Master Xu shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. If the emperor follows our method, the task will be completed by the end of the year."

Yang Guang finally had a smile, "I can wait at the end of the year, and Master Xu can tell me about everything I need to do."

Master Xu coughed lightly and said, "This method is actually not difficult. It is necessary for the priest to take a dragon boat to go to Jiangnan to bring sufficient dragon yang energy to the place where Mrs. Chen buried her bones, and then the priest needs to stay in Jiangnan. The yang energy is full, and the ghosts and monsters dare not harass her. At that time, I will tell the priest in detail. When the year is over, Mrs. Chen will definitely return to Yang again and appear in front of the priest."

When Yuwen Shu heard this, his face changed slightly, but Yang Guang was unwilling to see anything else and just murmured: "I want me to go to Jiangnan? Okay, I will go to Jiangnan right away!" They got into the sedan chair and turned back to Yuwen's mansion.

The three of them were silent along the way, but when the three of them were alone, Yuwen Shu couldn't wait to ask, "Master Xu. Why do you say that you can return the sun at the end of the year? Where can I find Chen Xuanhua to present it to the emperor?"

Master Xu sighed and said, "Gen. Yuwen, please be anxious. If you believe my words, you should not have doubts. If you have doubts, you might as well ask for a good friend."

Yuwen Shu grabbed Master Xu and said embarrassedly: "Master Xu's plan is coming out. Please tell me, so there is no need to worry and fear day and night."

However, Master Xu leaned into Yuwen Shu's ear and said a few words. Yuwen Shu was somewhat half-believing and half-doubted, "Is Master Xu's words true?"

Master Xu smiled and said, "General Yuwen. It is not good for you or me to have a boat to capsize each other. You should be honest and honest."

Yuwen Shu nodded and said, "You said that, that's right. But the two Taoist priests, you will also go to Jiangnan with the emperor, right?"

The two Taoist people Xu and Huan nodded, "That's natural."

When the two men left, Yuwen Shu instructed his men to follow him and not let the two men leave the Eastern Capital.

He finally found himself in a cocoon. When Chen Xuanhua came to him, he had been planning for a long time, but he didn't realize that something was not good for him. He then offered it to the emperor, but he never dreamed that Chen Xuanhua would die. Now Yang Guang missed Chen Xuanhua and was forced to jump into the river. He had the idea of ​​jumping into the river by Yang Guang. Although he always felt that Xu and Huan might not succeed, but he could only take one step as a living horse.

Master Xu left Yuwen’s mansion and turned back to Daoxunfang.

The Taoists here are all elusive and the smoke is everywhere in the yard. Last time, Angata was burned to death by fire. However, these Taoists did not care about it, but instead became more and more violent, making the ghostly aura and a mess.

Master Xu turned his residence. Although it was spacious, the furnishings were simple. When he opened the door, he smiled and said, "What's the fun of drinking alone? Pushan Gong, I'll have a drink with you."

The man with a sharp forehead was sharp, and his eyes were clearly black and white, and he seemed to despise the people of the world. When he heard Master Xu’s question, he looked up and smiled, “Hongke, you are so brave that you are rare.”

The person who drank was Li Mi, Pushan Gong!

Xu Hongke smiled and said, "If you talk about the courageousness, who can compare with Pushan Gong? If you are looking for you today, how can you know that you will arrive in Dongdu without knowing it?"

Li Mi smiled, but her smile became lonely, "How is it done?"

Xu Hongke sat down, "According to our plan, there is great hope of success. I will deceive the foolish lord Yang Guang by borrowing the return of Yang to persuade him to go south and delay him for another year and a half. According to the current situation of the Sui Dynasty, if Yang Guang does not take charge of the Eastern Capital, the world will be in chaos soon. At that time, the flag of justice in Pushan is raised high, and I will surely achieve great success."

Li Mi raised her glass and smiled, "I didn't expect that the tyrant lord is so easy to deceive. Although Yang Guang is very ambitious, he is still a little smart after all, and it is unexpected that he can easily fall into the trap."

Xu Hongke drank a drink with him, but shook his head, "Pushan Gong is such a bad word. This opportunity is really hard to wait. We have waited for several years before we can wait. How could we not be able to seize it? Now Yang Guang has been hit hard, and his will is depressed, and he does not think about the government. Only then can he only put his hope on Chen Xuanhua. If he had done this a few years earlier, he would have been chopped off his head. But if he wanted to deceive him, it would be difficult for Pei Mingcui to be by his side. Now that Pei Mingcui has left, I dare to let go, otherwise I would not dare to appear in Dongdu. This woman is smart and intelligent. Our tricks can deceive Yang Guang, the foolish monarch, Yuwen Shu, and that slander, but she will definitely not deceive Pei Mingcui."

He said it was certain, and there was a hint of sadness, but Li Mi smiled and said, "What can she do if she is smart and smart? She is not just disheartened and lazy to leave Dongdu? The most powerful thing in the world is not martial arts, but the timing of the mind. Pei Mingcui wanted to act against the will of heaven. In the end, she would only end up feeling sad. Yang Guang had countless capable people, but he destroyed the Great Wall and did not listen to his subordinates' opinions. The country collapsed. Who would blame him?"

Xu Hongke nodded and sighed. After drinking a sip of wine, he said, "Duke Pushan, according to Yang Guang's infatuation, I think I will go to the south of the Yangtze River in a short time. There is no master in the Central Plains. I guess it will be in chaos, but I don't know what plans are for Pushan Gong next?"

Li Mi smiled and said, "Just wait for Yang Guang to go south, that is when we are showing our strength. Wagang has a lot of prestige in the Central Plains, so I want to go and see it."

Xu Hongke nodded, "Pushan Gong, I'm just afraid that Zhai Rang's stubbornness will not tolerate you."

Li Mi smiled and said, "I have my own plans."

Xu Hongke didn't ask much, and the two drank a few more drinks. Li Mi suddenly asked, "What do you think of Xiao Buyi?"
To be continued...