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Chapter 414 Hebei contends for hegemony

Of course, for Li Chongjiu, this time, the dispatch of Ding Ling's troops and his own naval army did not involve much. His own combat power against Dou Jiande, and at the same time, he completed the request of Silla's allies to attack Goguryeo to restrain him.

If you capture a stronghold on the Liaodong Peninsula, Li Chongjiu's naval army will have a brave place. In this way, with Silla, there will be a transit and mooring port between the Bohai Bay, which greatly facilitates trade between the two sides and can even go south to Shandong.

This is Li Chongjiu's next move. Although Xue Wanche and other generals did not expect that they would use their far-reaching intentions later, they did not object because they did not use much troops.

As for the battle with Dou Jiande, Li Chongjiu has been in the process of making arrangements. Dou Jiande's military strength is now stronger than Li Chongjiu, and there are also famous generals such as Liu Heita, Su Dingfang, Cheng Mingzhen, and Wang Fubao. Song Zhengben and Ling Jing are also good at someone.

If the Youzhou army takes the initiative and takes an offensive, it is very risky, but waiting for Dou Jiande to attack is equivalent to taking the initiative in the hands of Dou Jiande. What's more, it must first stabilize the country, and Li Chongjiu's Youzhou is not stable.

At this time, Li Chongjiu said, "There is another matter to you, let me know."

Li Chongjiu took a look first, and Lu Chengqing was beside him and said, "His Highness of the King of Qi has decided to marry the late Prince of the Prince of the King of the King of Husband, and chose to marry this month."

As soon as this was said, everyone was surprised to hear this, because it was rumored that His Highness of Qi wanted to marry the daughter of the Lu family, and even had a tacit understanding between the two sides, but in the end, the candidate for the Princess of Qi was the Wang family of Taiyuan.

Why does the Taipuqing Wang Zunye need a man? He is the father of Wang Gui, the military officer of the Jishishi. Wang Shennian, the father of Wang Zunye, was a famous minister who served in the Wei and Liang dynasties one after another. Wang Zunye and a younger brother were Wang Sengbian, who fought with Chen Baxian for the world and defeated Wang Sengbian.

The King Shennian branch is a famous family of the Wang family in Taiyuan. Because his ancestors were the Wuwan lieutenant, the Wuwan Wang family is definitely worthy of the King of Qi in terms of status.

Those who were present at the scene, and at the same time, thought of Li Chongjiu doing so, they obviously gave up the Lu family and relied on the Taiyuan Wang family, who also had relatives from the five surnames and seven hopes, and had a relative of Li Chongjiu. In fact, compared with the negative attitude of the Lu family in Fanyang to serve in Youzhou, the Taiyuan Wang family was not so arrogant.

The Wang family in Taiyuan is now the most prosperous among the three branches.

Wang Gui and his Wuwan were the leader of the Wang family in Taiyuan during the Northern Zhou Dynasty. However, because they participated in the rebellion of King Yang Liang of Han, they were investigated by the court. The result is the worst now. Wang Gui is now serving as an official in Li Chongjiu, which is a political investment.

In addition, the Wang family of Taiyuan also has a branch of Wang Tongqi, a great scholar known as Confucius in the era. Although Wang Tong had passed away, his younger brother Wang Ji and his son Wang Fu Temple were all in Su Qin and Wang Gui came forward to serve in Taiyuan County. This was Wang Gui's affection, and secondly, Su Su was a student of Wang Tong's disciple back then, and the relationship between the two sides was always good. Now Wang Ji is the Sima of Taiyuan County, and Wang Fu Temple is the magistrate of Taigu County, Taiyuan County. In addition to the two, there are more than ten Wang children serving as officials under Li Chongjiu.

The great poet Wang Bo in history was the son of Wangfu Temple.

In addition to Wang Gui, Wang Tong, there is also a branch of Wang Sizheng, a famous general of the Western Wei Dynasty. However, this branch is very close to the Guanlong clan and has now defected to the Li Tang Dynasty. In history, the Wang family, Empress Li Zhi, who fell out of favor with Wu Zetian Palace, was Wang Sizheng's granddaughter.

Now the marriage between King Qi and the Wang family in Taiyuan, coupled with the marriage between Li Chongjiu and Yang Ehuang, the political structure of Youzhou is generally clear.

The Wang family in Taiyuan was raised, but the Lu family in Fanyang plummeted. Everyone looked at Lu Chengqing and couldn't help but sigh that the Lu family was the strongest gentry in Youzhou, but now they have been ordered by Li Chongjiu to regret the marriage. So will the Lu family in Fanyang be willing?

Lu Chengqing seemed to be very calm and expressed his congratulations to Li Chongjiu calmly. This can only be described as the four words "no surprise of honor and disgrace".

After Lu Chengqing returned to Lu's mansion, he calmly told Lu Ziqian about Li Chongjiu's decision.

When Lu Ziqian heard this, he was shocked and angry and flashed across his face, and then he smiled and said, "This Shi Ai child really treats himself as a character."

Lu Chengqing said, "Uncle, I think it was my father and you who accepted the title of Li Tang. As the governor, he knew about it. He thought we were going to have a good time, so he made this decision."

Lu Ziqian sneered and said, "What's the reason? Li Yuan wants to enfeoff our Lu family. Can we reject it? You know that not only your father, but my Lu family also has more than a dozen nephews who have served in Li Tang."

"Then uncle, why do you accept Li Tang's enthronement?" Lu Chengqing asked.

Lu Zi took his anger and said, "Are you questioning me?"

"I dare not." Lu Chengqing lowered his head and said.

Lu Ziqian took a deep breath: "In your opinion, how should we save it now?"

Lu Chengqing said, "In the opinion of his nephew, it is the first priority to regain the trust of Shanggugong. Otherwise, unless all our Lu family moved out of Youzhou, I am afraid that the Lu family will be in trouble."

Lu Ziqian said, "My Lu family has been in Youzhou for hundreds of years, so how can we move away? I have always been a person with distinct grudges. Since Li Chongjiu is not kind, we can only be unrighteous."

"Uncle!" Lu Chengqing said in surprise.

Lu Ziqian said, "I decided on this matter alone. You don't need to know or interfere. If the matter fails, I will take it with all my strength. If it is done, I will want the Shi Ai Buyi to look good."

Leshou, Jincheng Palace.

The autumn wind is solemn and the corridor is full of soldiers.

A man wearing servant clothes said to Dou Jiande: "This is sent by my Duke Lu, the topography of the nine counties of Zhuo County, the key points of the city defense, and the list of officials and generals. He will help His Majesty seize Zhuo County."

Dou Jiande took the map and book from the eunuch, glanced at it, and handed it directly to Song Zhengben and Ling Jing and the others beside him.

Song Zhengben and Ling Jing took a closer look. Dou Jiande said, "I have never had much contact with your Duke Lu, why did he send me such a heavy gift this time?"

The servant of the Lu family said, "Since your majesty rises, you will win the battle and win the attack. You are wise and powerful, and you will be the lord of heaven. All my elders in Youzhou hope that the Xia army will pacify Youzhou."

"Shapeful!" When a cold snorted, it turned out that it was General Liu Heita who sneered.

Dou Jiande looked at Liu Heita and said, "Are you wrong? Guo Xuan, Xue Shixiong, Wei Daoer, who is not my defeated general, will win the battle and win the attack. It is very good."

After being scolded by Dou Jiande, Liu Heita grinned and stopped talking.

Dou Jiande looked at me and said, "To be honest, why did Lu Ziqian suddenly vote for me?"

The servant was shocked by Dou Jiande's power and lowered his head and said, "Report to Your Majesty, Li Chongjiu is really too ignorant. Before seizing Youzhou, he used disgraceful means. Now, my Lu family originally proposed marriage with the King of Qi, but Li Chongjiu suddenly regretted that he asked the Wang family of Taiyuan to marry the King of Qi. This person is unfaithful and is not the wise ruler of Youzhou."

Dou Jiande narrowed his eyes.

"Is it true that Li Chongjiu regrets his marriage?" Liu Heita asked.

The servant said, "Everyone knows this matter in Youzhou officialdom. My Lu family is really shameless. You can find out after inquiring."

"Your Majesty, these maps of Zhuo County and books are all real." Song Zhengben said.

Ling Jing asked: 'Since there are maps and books, why are there no military arrangement maps?"

The servant said, "The Youzhou Army has always been very strict in controlling the layout of this military and horse. There are people who are following it inside and outside, so my Lu family cannot take it."

Song Zhengben looked at the other party coldly and said, "If there is no military arrangement plan, how can you make me believe that your head really intends to defect to our King Xia?"

The servant said, "Don't worry, if King Xia really intends to seize Youzhou, our Lu family will definitely get this in the near future."

"Let's talk about it when you get it. This fall, we have no plans to send troops to Youzhou." Song Zhengben sneered.

Ling Jingyan said, "Yes, in autumn, the grass is long and the birds are flying, and the cavalry on the front are fat and strong. It is said that I know that Li Chongjiu used troops. In the first year, he attacked Song Jingang, the second year, he attacked Zhuojun, and Taiyuan in the third year. Every time it is autumn and winter. With the help of the power of the grassland cavalry, we should choose to fight in the summer season, the water is flooded, and the cavalry is difficult to move, and we will not choose to fall and winter season."

Dou Jiande nodded and said, "Song Nayan, Ling Jijiu means me, Dou Jiande."

The servant laughed and said, "Your Majesty still refuses to make friends with me. Who doesn't know that Your Majesty borrowed troops from the Turks and attacked Youzhou from the north and south, why should you be afraid of the grassland cavalry?"

Liu Heita sneered and said, "The news from your Lu family is really well-informed. Then you should know that the Turks did not agree to our request."

The servant said, "But as far as I know, the Turks did not agree, but did not say that they would refuse to send troops to Huaihuang Town. As long as our Lu family spreads news on the grassland, it is said that the Turks will set up a large army to attack Huaihuang and Yuyi Town. Once the people in Huaihuang Town are afraid, they will protect their land and dare not go south. Our Lu family can support this matter from the side."

After hearing what the other party said, Dou Jiande's eyes flashed, and it was obvious that there was a little intention here.

The servant said, "If there were no grassland cavalry to help you, with tens of thousands of troops in Youzhou and my Lu family as an insider, will Your Majesty's 200,000 army still be able to capture Youzhou?"

"Is this to stimulate me with words?" Dou Jiande's eyes moved.

The servant said, "I dare not, my Lu family is indeed selfish. Li Chongjiu is kind-hearted and cruel. Once he turns his face, my Lu family is in Youzhou and I am afraid that his life will be lost."

"Down and wait for the news." Dou Jiande waved his hand.

The servant was stunned and immediately rushed out of the hall under the armored soldiers of the Golden Palace.

Dou Jiande looked at the ministers and asked, "What do you think?"

Minister Wang Cong said, "Since our army rose to Hebei, we have fought in every battle. Now the three armies are in full swing and are as powerful as rainbows. At present, only Youzhou remains in Hebei. If our army attacks Youzhou now, we can fight down, so that Hebei is in the palm of our hands."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the generals nodded. Dou Jiande launched an army in Hebei and did not have any opponents.
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