After hearing Cen Wenben's words, Ouyang Xun had a preliminary idea of ​​the strategy of pacifying Lingnan, but now he still went to Yuzhang to meet Xiao Xian before talking...

Xiao Xian's palace in Yuzhang was very simple and he no longer had the momentum of Jiangling.

However, when Ouyang Xun met Xiao Xian himself, he saw that the other party was in high spirits and obviously did not seem decadent and depressed because of the dilemma.

Ouyang Xun was about to attend the ceremony, but as soon as he bent down, he was immediately helped up by Xiao Xian. Xiao Xian was very happy and directly pulled Ouyang Xun's hand and said, "Mr. Ouyang, you miss me to death."

Ouyang Xun smiled and said, "Thank you for your Majesty's concern, seeing that your Majesty is like this, I believe you will still be used to your life in Yuzhang."

Xiao Xian smiled and said, "Fortunately, I retreated from Jingzhou to Yuzhang. All the ministers thought that they were at the end of their lives, but in just half a year, I have gained a firm foothold in Yuzhang and revitalized my strength. Not only that, I have also formed the local Yue barbarians, and there are tens of thousands of barbarian soldiers to help. If Lin Shihong and Li Tang dare to attack, I will be a chariot."

Ouyang Xun said: "Your Majesty is like this, I'll feel relieved."

Xiao Xian said: "Brother Ouyang, you have to be polite. I can gain a foothold in Yuzhang, thanks to the envoy and His Majesty Zhao. I have discussed with all the ministers and decided to give up the throne. Yuzhang will immediately announce the change of flag to Zhao to the world."

Ouyang Xun said with a pity when he heard this, "Your Majesty, why bother you... This is really aggrieved."

Ouyang Xun said this, and he guessed in his heart that Du Fuwei was destroyed, the Jianghuai land had been counted into the hands of Zhao, and the vast land north of the Yangtze River had all returned to Zhao, and he was already across the river from Yuzhang. After the Jianghuai River, the next step was either to fight against Li Tang or go south to Yangzhou.

At this time, Xiao Xian also knew the current affairs and announced his surrender to Zhao State, which was also considered to be a way out for himself and the ministers of Liang State. After paving the way out, he would make a decision to tie the chariot of Zhao State in the future. With Xiao Xian's surrender, Zhao State could also directly invade the power south of the Yangtze River without any effort.

Ouyang Xun was very happy, but he still held Xiao Xian's hand and said, "Your Majesty, are you going to think carefully?"

Xiao Xian said with a firm attitude: "What are you saying? Will you take back the words you say? After all, I am also a member of the emperor's family. The emperor has seized the world, and my Xiao family is considered half a relative. What else is he unwilling to do?"

Ouyang Xun immediately looked like he was reluctant and said, "Since that's the case, I'd better convey Mr. Xiao's meaning to His Majesty."

Xiao Xian said: "I'm working hard, Mr. Ouyang, I'll give you a period of wealth and honor. I'll take care of me in the future."

Although Xiao Xian surrendered to Zhao as his own, Ouyang Xun's mediation efforts were absolutely unavoidable. So after hearing Xiao Xian's words, Ouyang Xun could no longer hold back his joy and said immediately: "Where is Mr. Xiao who is the returnee of Zhao, at least a prince and a relative of the emperor. Regardless of his status, he must be higher than his subordinates. After that, he will take care of Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Xian laughed and said, "How dare you? Just say that you are officials in the same dynasty and support each other."

Ouyang Xun smiled and said, "That's it, that's it."

Ouyang Xun said seriously: "Since we are a family, I will say something directly, and I have to trouble Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Xian said: "Don't say that. Mr. Ouyang must have come to Yuzhang to take the order of Your Majesty. Just give me instructions. Now I, Xiao Xian, is your Majesty's minister. Even if I go through fire and water, I am willing to do it for Your Majesty."

Ouyang Xun was overjoyed and said, "Since Mr. Xiao said so, I will speak frankly. Mr. Xiao also knows the war in Luoyang, and decides the belonging of the world. It is very important to both Li Tang and my Da Zhao."

Xiao Xian nodded and said, "I know this."

Ouyang Xun said: "Although Li Tang's northern army is blocked by our army's full strength north of the Yellow River, Li Tang's southern army is very anxious to attack Luoyang. Li Xiaogong led the main force to station under Luoyang and remained unmoved, but he divided his troops to send Li Jing to break through Xuanyuan Pass and detour under Hulao Pass. In addition, Tang soldiers also appeared in Yanshi and Luokou. The battle in Luoyang is now very stalemate."

After hearing this, Xiao Xian sighed and said, "Yes, Li Xiaogong and Li Jing should not underestimate the enemy. I, Xiao Xian, were defeated by these two people."

Ouyang Xun said: "Your Majesty has led his army to reinforce Luoyang. Your Majesty sent me to Yuzhang to invite Duke Xiao to send troops, go upstream to attack Jingxiang, and threaten the food route of the Li Tang South Army. Using the strategy of besieging Wei to save Zhao, he forced Li Xiaogong and Li Jing to withdraw his troops."

Xiao Xian said hesitantly: "Mr. Ouyang, I am in a bit of difficulty. It is okay to send troops upstream, but I have too few troops, so I may not be able to shake Jingxiang."

Ouyang Xun said: "Mr. Xiao, please rest assured. It's not just you, but Your Majesty also sent nearly 20,000 troops from the subdued navy of the Jianghuai army, as well as the Silla Baekje navy, to attack Jingxiang together. Your chances of victory will increase greatly."

Xiao Xian clasped his hands and said happily: "That's great. I'm just waiting for this day. Don't worry, although Yuzhang is small, he can also dispatch two armies of 10,000. With reinforcements here, it's not only easy to capture Jiangxia, but also not even difficult to recover Jiangling."

Ouyang Xun nodded. It seemed that the mission he took on was successfully completed this time.

On the Luo River, heavy rain tilted. The rain hit the river water, and the river water flooded.

Shan Xiongxin wiped the rain on his face and looked at the city of Yanshi. The Tang army besieged in the face showed a solemn expression.

There were countless corpses under the city, including those of the Tang and Zhao troops. The corpses of the soldiers were under the city in various postures and were washed by heavy rain.

The heavy rain rolled down, Shan Xiongxin wiped his forehead again and said to the left and right: "The Tang army has no remaining strength. They cannot capture this city, but we cannot break the encirclement."

After hearing what Shan Xiongxin said, his subordinates said: "General, we are not afraid of the Tang army's attack, but the Tang army encircled Yanshi. I think it was aimed at Hulao, Luokou."

Shan Xiongxin said: "You don't have to worry about this. Your Majesty sent general Luo Shixin to lead 3,000 elite troops to garrison Huzhu. It is not so easy for Li Tang to conquer Huzhu. Is there any news about Qia Shulang who guards Luokoucang?'

The soldiers replied: "The beacon tower in the north city, I saw the peaceful smoke ignited from the Luokou Cang next night. General Qia A Shulang was obviously safe."

Shan Xiongxin said: "That's good. The military rations in Luokou Warehouse are what Li Xiaogong wants most. Otherwise, he would not have to say that he would be surrounded by Luoyang, and he would have to withdraw his troops even if he did not retreat."

Shan Xiongxin asked his subordinates to always pay attention to the battle situation in Luoyang Cang. Once Ping Anyan was found, he would report immediately. After giving instructions, Shan Xiongxin saw a large group of fast-moving cavalry appearing behind the mountain and rushed to the city in the rain, which obviously indicated that Li Tang had new reinforcements arrived.

Seeing this scene, the Zhao army soldiers on Yanshi City all showed a solemn look. Li Xiaogong seemed to have to do something again.

The gate of the Tang army camp under the city was opened, and welcoming the general of Li Tang, Moriyan, and Shi Dana led three thousand light cavalry to the camp.

From a distance, Sheng Yanshi saw Pang Yu, the guards of the camp under the city, personally went out to greet them. He lifted the rain cloth on the edge of the bag, looked at the corpses all over the ground under the Yanshi city, and knew that the two sides of the siege and defending the city had experienced a fierce bloody battle.

The heavy rain tilted, and the washed blood gathered into a river under Yanshi City.

Master Sheng Yan turned over and dismounted to face Pang Yu and asked directly, "Brother Pang, how is the battle going?"

The rain hit Pang Yu's armor with crackling sounds. Pang Yu was appointed as the general manager of Liangzhou for his achievements in pacifying the officials and was also a famous general in the Tang army.

But this young and energetic general obviously returned in disgrace under Yanshi City.

Pang Yu said: "It is difficult to fight. We attacked five times within three days, and they all hit the city and were driven down by the Zhao army. The Zhao army was even eager to fight. Not only did they defend the city, but they also took the initiative to fight. However, the Zhao army left the city and fought to the decisive battle, and we also retreated three times. I only captured the Zhao army's captive yesterday and learned that the person guarding Yanshi City was Shan Xiongxin."

Master Sheng Yan heard this and scolded: "Damn it, Shan Xiongxin didn't go to guard Luoyang, so he ran to Yanshi. No wonder you can't beat him."

Pang Yu said: "Yes, I think the Zhao army is going to fight for this city with us and strangle the passage of our army to Hulao and Luokoucang."

Master Sheng Yan frowned and said, "So, Luokoucang has not been defeated?"

Pang Yu said: "Yes, Shi Wanbao attacked for a day yesterday, and there was no way. The Zhao army was very concerned about the military rations in Luokoucang and sent elite troops to guard it. Brother Sheng, how was the Huzhu fighting?"

Master Sheng Yan frowned and said, "It has been half a month since Li Changshi led his troops to cross Xuanyuan Pass. I haven't heard of him, but if he takes down Hulao Pass, there should be military newspapers coming."

Pang Yu sneered when he heard this: "The King of Hejian boasted Li Jing like a godly man, but he didn't expect there would be a city that he could not capture."

Master Sheng Yan said: "It is not easy to attack the city, let alone a powerful city like Hulao. However, King Heyang has an order to cut off the connection between Yanshi and Hulao. I will attack Hulao with General Shi and Li Changshi's army."

Pang Yu took a look and stood behind Sheng Yan's seriousness, Shi Dana, the Turkic general and Kang Shaoli, were sent by the Turks to help Li Tang when they raised their troops from Jinyang. In the past five years, many of the 500 Turkic cavalry have died in battle and died, leaving only more than 300 people, and most of them have married and had children in Li Tang.

Pang Yu nodded and said, "Catch the Hulao as soon as possible. I heard that Li Chongjiu led the main force of the Zhao army to pacify Jianghuai and are now rushing to Luoyang. You should be careful."

Master Sheng Yan said: "Thank you for your reminder, but as long as Kaifeng is in the hands of our army, Tongji Canal cannot be passed. Li Chongji wants to come to Luoyang and can only take the land route, so we don't have to worry."

Pang Yu nodded after hearing this, and the two of them said to take care of each other. Sheng Yan's army and Shi Dana led three thousand cavalry to leave.
Chapter completed!