December 11th, Anzhou, Fangcheng.

In the morning, Li Zixiong asked Yuan An and Kong Yingda to meet in the study quickly in the name of discussing opportunities.

Yuan and Kong arrived in a hurry, but they saw Xiao Yi, Li Min and Li Anqi were already sitting. Yuan and Kong were both surprised to see Li Anqi.

Yuan An knew Li Anqi and knew that Li Anqi had arrived in Anzhou as the secret envoy of the King of Qi. However, he was too busy these two days, and Li Anqi could not show up, so even if the two had the idea of ​​meeting and talking in secret, they were hard to do what they wanted. Kong Yingda and Li Anqi were both the leader of the younger generation of Shandong scholars. They not only met, but also had close friends. In recent years, Kong Yingda became famous by Yang Xuangan's disciples, but Li Anqi was implicated by his father Li Baiyao and was extinct in his career. From then on, the two were separated from each other and the world was far apart, and the news was cut off. It was a surprise to meet again at this moment.

The three of them greeted each other intimately, and Yuan and Kong also guessed that Li Zixiong's purpose of invitation was that as the situation develops rapidly in the foreseeable direction, the relationship between the alliance and the King of Qi must be adjusted in time, but how to adjust and in which direction, the members of the core level of the alliance should of course discuss it. The reason why Li Anqi was able to attend was not because he was the secret envoy of the King of Qi, but because he was Li Baiyao's son and the contact between the King of Qi. More importantly, he was Li Pingyuan's nephew, which made the father and son closely connected with the interests of the alliance. Just imagine that at a critical moment, even the King of Qi tried his best to win over the father and son, let alone the alliance, and of course he had to "bound" their father and son on the ship of the alliance.

After sitting down, Li Zixiong made it straight to the point and went straight to the point.

The plan to go out of the frontier has begun to show results, and the results of going out of the frontier are far beyond the original expectations. Not only did Anzhou be recovered, it also swept across the Northeast, greatly shortening the time for the alliance to "establish a foothold" outside the frontier, and entered the development stage at an incredible speed. The speed of development depends solely on the alliance itself. Just as the alliance needs strong support within the Great Wall, the development of the alliance outside the frontier also requires the help of external forces. However, in order to prevent and raise tigers, the strategy must be adjusted, and the support must be changed to contain or even weakened. It is impossible to allow the alliance to grow and grow, so that it will not be too big to lose its end and cause its own disaster.

The contradiction lies here, and the solution is also very simple. Two methods are: one is that the alliance will continue to fight against the outside world and use war to support the war. That is, the bottom line that Li Fengyun insists on, and participates in the third eastern expedition to Goguryeo in exchange for autonomy in Anzhou and Northeast China. However, the disadvantage is that the risk is too great. If you are not careful, you may fail or even be wiped out, resulting in failure, and the good situation will be gone in an instant. Another method is to use the trick. Since the Holy Lord and the Central Committee intend to establish several forces such as King Qi, Li Hun, Li Zixiong and Li Fengyun as opposing sides, everyone might just tear off the "fig leaf", openly form an alliance, and form a group, and unite to the outside world. Such forces can learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses to support each other and develop together, but the disadvantage is that the enemy is large and we are small and we are on the target of the public. Once attacked by the opponents, it will be in danger of being destroyed.

However, carefully weighing the pros and cons, taking the two evils to the least, the second method is obviously more beneficial to the alliance. Since the alliance left Mengshan and moved to war, it has been going north for more than half a year, and the soldiers have fought fiercely. The soldiers are exhausted and need a sufficient rest time. After returning to Central China, they worked together with King Qi and Li Hun to use the huge political resources of King Qi and Chengji Li of Longxi to develop and grow in northern Xinjiang. Against the backdrop of the increasingly approaching Civil War, I believe that the Holy Lord and the Central Committee will not "fight too much" to destroy the Great Wall in order to take into account the overall situation. In this way, the alliance can stop and take a breath, and can use this precious time to stabilize the situation in Anzhou and Northeast China, strengthen their own strength construction, and make sufficient preparations for welcoming the Civil War.

Li Zixiong's tendency is obvious. He does not support the alliance in participating in the third Eastern Expedition. Even if he makes greater concessions in the return negotiations or even sacrifices part of his autonomy, it is acceptable. After all, the alliance's soldiers are too tired and cannot be sustained. The Turks, Xi, Khitan and other Donghu species who have just joined are not trustworthy. In addition, the alliance has not yet established a stable foothold outside the Great Wall and has severely lacked food and weapons. Its own key points are firmly controlled by Zhongtu. In such a severe situation, the alliance can be said to be full of crises. Of course, it must rest and rest, keep a low profile, and accumulate strength, rather than dragging its exhausted and scarred body, and fight with all its strength.

Yuan An looked cold and questioned without hesitation, "Ming Gong, why should we believe King Qi? I believe Lord Hui?"

Li Zixiong frowned slightly and was very dissatisfied with Yuan An's doubts. He was particularly angry at his provocation of his authority, but he had no choice. Since leaving the frontier, Li Fengyun and the grassroots coaches in the league have charged forward and are invincible. While establishing supreme meritorious deeds, they also established an unshakable prestige in the league. Especially the Turks and Donghu people have always judged heroes by success or failure. They were defeated by Li Fengyun. Of course, Li Fengyun's strength has increased sharply, and he can command and is willing to do it.

The number of foreign captive army controlled by Xian is as many as tens of thousands, and it is still increasing. In addition, the grassroots heroes of the alliance who are already loyal to Li Fengyun, Li Fengyun is now too strong and has surpassed all forces in the alliance and has absolutely controlled the voice of the alliance. Li Zixiong is no longer incomparable, but is no longer his opponent at all. Yuan An is the spokesperson of Li Fengyun. Yuan An’s doubts are actually Li Fengyun’s doubts. Even if Li Zixiong is very dissatisfied, he cannot break out publicly.

"We have an appointment with the King of Qi first." Li Min took the initiative to replace his father, "While we did not make a clear agreement with Mr. Hui on the battlefield in the Dongdu, the tacit understanding was obvious to all."

This is a fact. Li Fengyun and King Qi made an agreement with King Qi, and Li Zixiong, Han Shiyan and other in distressed nobles also had agreement with King Qi, and this is the root of the conflict within the current alliance. The agreement between Li Fengyun and King Qi was to go north to seek development and seek the future of the alliance. The agreement between Li Zixiong and King Qi was to use the power of King Qi to "see the light of heaven again" and make a comeback, seeking the future of the individual family. There is a world of difference between the two. So when Yuan An heard this, his face suddenly became dark and his tone was even sharper.

"You have an agreement with the King of Qi and have a tacit understanding with Mr. Hui. You believe in the King of Qi and Mr. Hui. This is understandable, but I must tell you solemnly, why should we believe in the King of Qi? Mr. Hui?"

As soon as this statement was made, it publicly clarified the conflict between the two sides, and the atmosphere in the study was suddenly tense.

Li Zixiong, Li Min and his son had a gloomy face; Yuan An's eyes were bright and aggressive, like a beast that chose people to eat; Xiao Yi and Kong Yingda had a solemn expression and said nothing; Li Anqi looked at his nose and his heart, as if an old monk had entered into meditation and turned a blind eye.

"If we are determined to win the autonomy of Anzhou and Northeast by participating in the third Eastern Expedition, what agreement should we reach with the King of Qi and Li Hun?"

Li Zixiong compromised decisively. King Qi was not trustworthy, and Duke Li Hun of the Kingdom of Hui was even less trustworthy. The reason why King Qi cooperated secretly with the alliance was to struggle politically and find hope to seize the imperial regime from the desperate situation. Li Hun and King Qi were people on the same boat. Their current goal was to survive and develop, and to reversal their destiny with the victory of the Civil War. As for the alliance, in their eyes, it was the "tool" to achieve this goal. They could share hardships, but they could never share wealth and honor.

Li Fengyun, Yuan An and others could see clearly about this, so they adhered to their principles, firmly controlled their destiny, and walked their own paths by themselves. You can follow me and we will plan for the future together, but I will never follow you, be your stepping stone at your mercy.

The alliance sacrificed autonomy for breathing time. It seemed that the four forces of King Qi, Li Hun, Li Zixiong and Li Fengyun all benefited from it and became a group, but in fact, the King Qi, Li Hun and Li Zixiong, who took advantage of it, got the martial arts of expanding the territory without any effort, and feasted. Li Fengyun and his subordinates, who were really bleeding and sweating on the battlefield of the Xinjiang region, finally had only a sip of soup. Will Li Fengyun do such a loss-willing business? He would rather stay outside the frontier, or even "sell" the desert, and be a little khan who controls the country, than making fish on the chopping board and allowing Zhongdi to slaughter.

However, if the alliance participates in the third Eastern Expedition to exchange for the autonomy of Anzhou and Northeast China, and the Holy Lord and the Central Committee have to compromise and have to pay a huge price, then someone must come out to take responsibility. The first person to bear the brunt is Li Hun. This deputy commander Andong, who is responsible for managing Anzhou and Northeast China, did not complete the task and naturally would be punished. The second is the King of Qi. In order to prevent the King of Qi from becoming stronger with the power of the alliance, the Holy Lord and the Central Committee will definitely find ways to curb the King of Qi, such as recalling him to the palace or the Eastern Capital, or ordering him to go to Dingxiang, Yulin, and Wuyuan to temporarily cut off his connection with the alliance. In this way, the alliance will lose the "help" of King of Qi and Li Hun, and have to fight alone, and the consequences are also worrying.

However, Yuan An's answer was very firm, "You can't live if you commit suicide."

Before leaving the frontier, the chief general told the King of Qi that as long as the alliance is based outside the frontier, it can form a three-way response with the King of Qi. Feihu Lefty Army inside and outside the Great Wall. The King of Qi can take this opportunity to quickly control Yanbei, then face Youzhou in the east, advance west to Daibei, and compete with the northern border to compete with the Eastern Capital. But what is the result? As a result, the King of Qi retreated. At the critical moment, he did not take advantage of our excellent opportunity to recover Anzhou, and joined forces with the Feihu Lefty Army to seize control of Yanbei, and joined forces with us to coerce the emperor to compromise, and exchange the return of Anzhou for huge benefits. Instead, he actively cooperated with the palace and forced the Feihu Lefty Army to leave the customs immediately, which led to an instant subversion of the good situation. Not only did he push us into a passive dilemma, but he also cut off his own development path."

Li Zixiong, Li Min and his son looked at each other and smiled bitterly. This is the reason why Li Zixiong decisively compromised.

As Yuan An said, the King of Qi's indecisiveness and indecisiveness indeed ruined a great opportunity to rise rapidly in the northern border. If King of Qi keeps his promise, follows the agreement, and follows Li Fengyun's plan, joins the Feihu Left Legion to control Yanbei, and forms a left-hand attack on Youzhou, the Holy Lord and the Central Committee will inevitably compromise due to the current internal and external troubles, so as to save political interests in exchange for stability in the northern border. Otherwise, civil war breaks out, the northern border chaos breaks out early, the northern desert and the northern enemy roar down, and the Great Wall will be in danger. Therefore, in Li Fengyun's plan, the three parties have always formed a response trend, but whether this strategy can be realized is that King of Qi. If King of Qi does not cooperate, everything will be in vain.

Now that the King of Qi does not cooperate, the King of Qi not only falls into a passive position, but not only pushes Li Hun, the capable general who supports him, into the abyss, and pushes the Flying Fox Legion who hopes for him into a desperate situation, but also pushes the alliance that is fighting hard outside the Great Wall into a difficult situation. He has to risk his success in participating in the third Eastern Expedition in exchange for autonomy. He also does not know whether he can succeed. It can be said that one wrong step is a loss.

In such an unfavorable situation, the alliance continues to give him high hopes and continues to form deep alliances with him, which is purely a search for death.

"Does the chief executive give up on King Qi?" Li Min said cautiously.

"The original words of the Chief Executive are to maintain the status quo and not have hope." Yuan An glanced at Li Anqi and continued, "Our main theme is to control our own destiny."

Li Zixiong thought for a moment, nodded slowly, and asked, "Where is the place where Mr. Hui?"

"As long as we actually control Anzhou and the Northeast, the Andong Duwei Mansion has a meaning of existence." Yuan An said, "The Grand Chief said that the Andong Duwei Mansion is an indispensable transit inside and outside the Great Wall."

Li Zixiong was able to get a little clear and smiled and praised, "I'm a good plan. If I can pull Mr. Wang over, our food crisis will be solved halfway."
Chapter completed!