Chapter 131 Internal and External Troubles III
"This is not clear yet, but Zhang He has someone around me. The exact news should be cleared soon."
Li Chengdai was mainly responsible for information and was very broad. He dared not say anything else, but in Hebei, it was difficult to hide anything from him.
Li Chengliang said to Li Conggu at this time: "Father, Zhang Chong and Zhang Cheng sent someone to me. I hope that at the critical moment, we can send troops to support and help him."
Li Conggu asked: "When did this happen?"
Li Chengliang replied: "Half a month ago."
"The old man has not yet died. Even if he is a son, he has his own thoughts, and they are really good at it."
Li Conggu raised his hand to touch his head. This is his habit. When he thinks about problems, he will unconsciously touch his head.
An old man in his sixties laughed indifferently: "Zhang Jinghui is just a fool. He divides his five states and one son. This is simply asking for trouble. He doesn't think about it. Once he loses his mind, his sons have his own troops and territory. Who is willing to accept whom? It would be strange if he doesn't fight."
Zhang Jinghui likes and values the most, Zhang Yuan, and the second is his youngest son Zhang He. After his sons grew up, they divided a state and asked him to take care of them. This caused a great disaster early on. In the past two years, he even gave his fundamental core place to Zhaozhou, which obviously intended to let the youngest son inherit his mantle. However, after Zhang Jinghui decided on the heir, he did not take back the military power of the other three sons, which led to a big problem. After his death, Zhang He, both in terms of qualifications and ability, was the youngest son Zhang He who eventually took over, would inevitably lead to great dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction among his brothers. It just so happened that these brothers had military power and territory in their hands. With this confidence and support, would they watch Zhang He step on their heads?
The situation is now very obvious. As soon as Zhang Jinghui died, the storm suddenly surging. His sons began to divide the two factions. The second Zhang Chong and the fourth Zhang Cheng are the same faction, and the fifth Zhang He is the same faction. The third Zhang Chi has not yet moved, but he must have his own attention and thoughts. While these people are preparing for the battle, they are also actively seeking foreign aid and helpers.
Zhang He chose the court. After he asked to stay, the secret letter of successor to Zhaozhou's military governor had been passed to Zhao Xun. He wanted to get the recognition of the court as quickly as possible. Once the court issued an appointment edict, Zhang He could justify his reputation and face his several brothers with justification.
The second brother Zhang Chong and the fourth brother Zhang Cheng were old-fashioned. They handled the internal affairs of Hebei by themselves, so they found Li Chengliang, hoping to persuade Li Conggu to send troops to help through him.
The old man who spoke was Chen Jinghui. When Li Conggu was still a grassroots, he fought and killed him. He was both a subordinate and an old brother. In Weizhou, he had a very old experience and was a friend of life and death with Li Conggu. When Li Conggu saw him, he would be called his uncle and nephew.
Li Conggu said: "There is no free lunch in the world. Before the troops move, food and grass will come first. What benefits are Zhang Chong and Zhang Cheng going to give me?"
Li Chengliang said: "I didn't say anything about it specifically, but there is a meaning. If we can do our best to help them get to power, Zhang Chong can at most cede Pingzhou under his jurisdiction to us."
Li Conggu laughed and said, "This is a little more interesting."
Chen Jinghui said: "You have such a little success?"
With so many people in the hall, I'm afraid he is the only one who dares to talk to Li Conggu like this.
Li Conggu looked at him and said, "Old boy, what do you think?"
Chen Jinghui said with a cold expression: "Conggu, this is your chance. It's better to do the big ones and swallow them directly."
Li Conggu was slightly stunned, then his eyes narrowed and began to ponder.
Li Conggu looked at him as a rough man, but in fact, he was very meticulous and often planned things before he acted. If you were confused by his appearance, you would pay a huge price afterwards.
Everyone looked at Li Conggu, no one spoke. Some of them had their own opinions, but this was not important. Li Conggu was the decisive person. His intentions determined everything. Before you figure out his true thoughts, it would be useless to say more.
After pondering for a while, Li Conggu said, "Can we swallow such a big piece of meat?"
Li Chengliang said: "The other three vassal states are also staring at this piece of fat and they all need to mix it up. It is probably difficult for us to take advantage of it."
Chen Jinghui said indifferently: "If you do it, there is still a chance. If you don't do it, you can only watch it."
Speaking of this, Chen Jinghui looked at Li Conggu: "You have been waiting for a lifetime, aren't you just waiting for an opportunity?"
Hearing this sentence, Li Congguzhong nodded, and then patted his thigh hard: "It's done."
"Father....."
Li Chengliang obviously had something to say, but Li Conggu waved his hand and signaled him not to say more. Then he looked at everyone and said loudly: "The more you say, the more you worry, the more things are not that complicated. Whoever wants to eat this piece of fat meat, then speak with strength."
After saying that, Li Conggu shouted loudly: "Li Congshan."
"The last one will be there."
Li Congshan immediately took it and bowed and shouted loudly.
Li Conggu pointed at him and said, "Gather the troops immediately to raise food, grass and military supplies, and wait for my order."
"The last general takes the order."
Li Congshan bowed and took the order.
Li Conggu occupied: "The rest of the generals will inspect the troops and horses of the headquarters, improve the city defense, and always pay attention to the movements of other vassal states."
Everyone took it and took the order loudly.
There were 50,000 troops in Li Conggu's hands, most of which were gathered in Weizhou, and 20,000 of them were the most elite. They were called the bare-shirted army. The bare-shirted army was not a red back, but was naked and shined in red by the sun. Red represents blood, so all the soldiers of the army were wearing red armor. This army is currently commanded by Li Congshan.
The situation in Hebei is turbulent, and Zhang Jinghui's death is just an opportunity. Whether this opportunity can eventually turn into a storm depends on the timing. In the current situation, the court has just formed a new army, and various factions are competing fiercely. Their main thoughts and energy are all in Fengjing, and they have no time to take care of Hebei. Moreover, from another aspect, if Hebei is really going to be in chaos, it is undoubtedly a good thing for the court.
In Zhao Xun's opinion, Hebei is undoubtedly a powder barrel. Now that the leads have been lit, it depends on whether it will be blown up or not.
"Emperor, this is news from local officials. Li Conggu, the governor of Weizhou, is gathering troops. It seems that he has taken any action."
Wang Qili walked over quickly and said, while handing the memorial in his hand to Zhao Xun.
Zhao Xun took it, looked carefully, and after reading it, he asked, "What are the actions of the other three vassal states?"
Wang Qili replied: "We are all dispatching troops, but our actions are not as big as Li Conggu and so blatant."
Zhao Xun chuckled and said, "The five major vassal states in Hebei are all jackals, and now they all show their fangs. It's interesting, interesting."
Chapter completed!