Yang Guang's team headed to Youzhou as quickly as possible. Before arriving in Youzhou City, a small group of people was waiting for him on the official road. The leader was a young general with a handsome face, clear features, a tall nose and A strong chin outlines a look of firmness and determination.
But there is no murderous spirit, but a refined and elegant demeanor.
King Jin's team stopped.
"The hussar general Yin Shishi, a humble minister, is here to see His Highness the King of Jin."
Yin Shishi received a letter from Li Jing, saying that His Highness the King of Jin wanted to see him once before entering Youzhou, so he waited on this inevitable road.
Yang Guang met Yin Shishi for the first time, and he had a good impression of this famous general. He didn't look like a young man with a sly eyebrow, and historically, he was the last person to defend the Sui Dynasty against Li Yuan.
After having this preconceived idea, Yang Guang took a high look at it.
"General Yin Shou is in charge of Youzhou and is very famous. It's a pity that I was not able to pay him a visit. I met the young general today and I think he should be 70-80% similar to the old general."
There was a nostalgic look in Master Yin Shi's eyes: "When my father was still alive, he often mentioned His Highness the King of Jin, saying that His Highness the King of Jin in Daxing City was able to complete a large-scale construction project like the construction of Daxing City and make money for the court. It's really A strange man from all ages, I really want to meet him."
After a few words of greeting, Yang Guang got to the point: "General Yin, today I want to see you before entering Youzhou City. You must know the purpose, so I won't beat around the bush and ask the general to analyze it for me. Take a look at the current situation in Youzhou City to clear your eyes."
Yin Shishi said hesitantly: "His Royal Highness King Jin, I am from Youzhou City. Do you believe what I say?"
"You can trust the old general based on his illustrious reputation."
Master Yinshi nodded heavily, sighed and said: "Since His Highness the Crown Prince returned to the capital for no reason and King Wei died suddenly and suddenly, the morale in the city has been very low. In fact, before King Wei came to Youzhou City, the atmosphere in the city was not good. A guard was found to have been reselling firearms to Goguryeo for a long time. Although the quantity each time was not large, the total amount was quite large. Regarding this matter, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince killed the offender but did not report it to the capital."
Yang Guang's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes became colder. From this incident alone, it seemed that the management of the border was poor and the reports were not accurately reported.
Master Yin Shi continued: "After His Royal Highness King Wei arrived, he strictly enforced discipline and everything became better. Because of the victory, everyone's morale was high. Victory can always cover up many things. It was not until King Wei's death that they broke out. .”
"In the city, there are the generals of King Wei, the Prince's generals, the former Youzhou City generals, and some generals from the surrounding areas, and now there are also the generals of His Highness King Jin. The city is well-equipped with troops, but now The various forces fought fiercely, no one surrendered to the other, and there was internal discord. How could they resist foreign enemies, so they were beaten by Goguryeo and had no power to fight back, and their morale became even lower."
"Everyone has their own thoughts, so they are unwilling to charge forward and sacrifice their lives to let others get the credit. Each other has different strategies for fighting. No one can overwhelm the other side."
If there is no leader, there will be chaos.
Internal and external troubles are now present, so Yang Guang asked: "General, you have been in Youzhou City for many years. If you were asked to solve the current problem now, how would you solve it?"
The Yinshi master looked troubled.
"Just say so."
"The final general feels that the various forces in Youzhou City are too complicated. It may be difficult to completely conquer them in a short time. Without everyone's team building, killing generals in front of the formation will be difficult to achieve. The only way As before, finding ways to win the battle will bring people together.”
Yang Guang felt that Yin Shishi's words were correct. Victory could cover up many disharmonious things. The Youzhou Army, which had been losing consecutive battles, was suffering from internal and external troubles, and Yang Guang, who had just arrived, all needed a victory to restore the decline.
Otherwise, everything is just empty talk now, and even if King Wei is resurrected, he will not be able to sort out such a complicated internal situation in a short time.
But it is extremely difficult to win when the internal combat effectiveness is so low.
Yang Guang stretched out his hand and rubbed his temples, and then said to Master Yin Shi: "If I want to lead troops into battle, will General Yin be willing to fight with me?"
Master Yinshi immediately performed a military salute: "His Royal Highness, King Jin, whenever there is an order, the general must obey it."
Yang Guang nodded. Just now Master Yinshi mentioned all the forces in the city, among which there was a very large force called the Youzhou Army. This was the real main force of Youzhou, and it was the master of hundreds of battles. Previously, Yinshi The Youzhou army led by Shou defeated Lulongsai and defeated Gao Baoning.
The Crown Prince and King Wei came with their troops, only a few thousand people. Although they were all generals who were good at recruiting and fighting, the main force still had to come from Youzhou City.
You don't need to think about it to know that according to the prince's style, he must be arrogant to the original army of Youzhou City when he arrived, using his cronies as the command, but let the army of Youzhou City charge forward.
If you die on the battlefield, I will gain military honors.
I couldn't bear this kind of behavior, let alone the Youzhou Army. In addition, the prince's subordinates collaborated with the enemy and sold firearms for profit. Although they killed people, their resentment deepened sharply.
Later, King Wei came and relied on his military ability to forcibly capture the city of Goguryeo in winter and turned to a major offensive. Under such circumstances, even if there were some chaotic voices inside, with the blessing of the great victory, King Wei The ability can be calmed down.
Yang Guang finally understood why King Wei wanted to take the risk of attacking in winter. He thought it was a strange plan, but he didn't expect that besides sending out surprise troops, this was also taken into consideration. Under such circumstances, he admired King Wei's military ability even more. , capable of fighting and proficient in internal affairs.
It's a pity that God doesn't predict my birthday.
Just now when Master Yinshi talked about the Youzhou Army, Yang Guang understood that he actually also had grievances, the grievances of not being reused.
As the son of Yin Shou, and he is a son who does not just have the title of General Yin Shou, he is only twenty years old. Although he looks elegant, he can fight well and lead the army. But when the prince sat down His name has never been seen in the newspapers. The credit is all in the hands of others. How can the young man with strong blood endure it?
Therefore, to maintain a good relationship with the Youzhou Army, Yin Shishi is very crucial.
"General Yin, before I entered the city, I met you alone. Do you know why?"
Master Yinshi also said bluntly: "I can guess a thing or two."
"Let's talk about it."
"First of all, His Highness naturally wants to find out about the current situation in Youzhou City from me so that he can make complete preparations after entering the city. Second, I would like to make a bold guess as to whether His Highness has an important task for me to entrust to him."
"Hahaha." Yang Guang smiled heartily: "General Yin is quick to talk. I like it very much. This is good, less twists and turns. Yes, I have an important task for you."
Yang Guang continued: "This king came to Youzhou to take over the power over Goguryeo. He did not lead many soldiers, and most of them were medical soldiers. They mainly treated the frontline soldiers, so they were in urgent need of talents. At that time, General Yinshou was the leader of Youzhou. The governor, the governor of You'an Pingying Yingyi Wei's six-state military, among which Yingzhou was recaptured from the rebel general Gao Baoning, the young general must also have participated in the war at that time."
Master Yinshi said with great seriousness: "I was only fifteen at that time, but I still followed my father in carrying a gun and mounted a horse. In the first battle of my life, I killed only three enemies. I am really ashamed."
"It is very difficult to kill three powerful enemies at the age of fifteen. General, there is no need to belittle yourself. You have already passed the weak crown. This king is not as clever as King Wei, nor as the prince, who has so many elite soldiers and generals in the court. A good man There are three gangs, and they all have to rely on the general to help each other."
"Your Highness, what are you talking about?"
"Let's do this. After I enter the city, I will first appoint you as the acting general manager of Yingzhou. Yingzhou is close to Goguryeo and is very dangerous. I wonder if the general is willing to share my worries."
Master Yinshi didn't waste any time and immediately made a military salute: "General Yinshishi is willing to serve His Highness the King of Jin and the Sui Dynasty."
Young people in their twenties usually take the lead in doing things based on their loyalty. If you don't let them take the lead, they will feel that you are looking down on them.
Especially for Master Yin Shou, whose father is such a powerful person, he is also very eager to make achievements to prove that he is qualified to be Yin Shou's son and inherit his illustrious name.
Since he wants to make great achievements, you have to give him a chance.
Before parting, Yang Guang told him: "General Yin, I will have to ask for advice on many things about the Youzhou Army."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, the general will do his best to assist His Highness."
A small group of people left first, and Lai Huer carried a spear and said carelessly: "Your Highness, you look like a weak man, why do you still let him take over the responsibility of the general manager?"
"Uncle King Wei also looks like a scholar when he is wearing regular clothes. Are you sure you can beat him?"
Lai Hu'er chuckled: "Your Highness, people like King Wei are different. It's just that Your Highness appointed the position of director of Yingzhou before you even entered the city. I'm afraid it's inappropriate."
"Why is it inappropriate?"
Lai Hu'er stuck his spear on the ground, took out the map of Kanyu and said, "I also studied the map before setting off. Our army has lost the city of Goguryeo that it captured before. Now Yingzhou is the closest place to Goguryeo. Once a fight breaks out, it will be Pioneer camps, places like this must be in charge of those who are fierce and bloody, otherwise the weak scholar who hesitates will definitely miss the opportunity to fight."
Qin Qiong had a different opinion: "I think that Master Yinshi is decisive and has a clear purpose. He looks like a scholar, but his face is just fairer and his figure is not thin, so there is no problem."
"You're a little brat, what do you know?"
"You're such a thickhead, what do you know?"
The two of them often quarreled, and Yang Guang shook his head helplessly: "Look, you two often quarrel and quarrel when you are together. What kind of fights can those people in the city with inconsistent interests get into."
The two men immediately performed a military salute: "Your Highness, the general is discourteous."
"Get up, I don't care about fighting in private, but in front of the battle, in front of the army, and in front of others, I, Yang Guang, can't discipline you."
"Your Highness, I finally realized my mistake."
Before the team continued to march, Yang Guang wrote a handwritten letter to the cavalry: "Hurry to Donglai County (Weihai) in Qingzhou and hand it over to Li Jing. There must be no mistake."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Yang Guang's team arrived at the gate of Youzhou City, and Youzhou civil and military officials came out to greet them.
Yang Guang, who was riding a horse, looked up at the walls of Youzhou City. This important town in the north had high walls and thick walls. In the Cold War Era, it was the largest military fortress in the northeast of the Central Plains.
Different from the prosperity revealed in the tall and majestic walls of Daxing City, the walls of Youzhou City reveal the vicissitudes of life. Almost every inch of the city has traces of the baptism of war. In the past few decades, this city has always been experiencing war.
Looking at the arriving team, some of the waiting officials in Youzhou City couldn't help but talk: "The prince left, and now King Jin has come again. The good situation our King Wei won at that time has now been completely lost. Alas, .”
"Please keep your voice down. There is a difference between the King of Jin and the Crown Prince. In the first battle against the Turks, King Jin did not create any trouble and even came up with a strange plan."
"Not all crows in the world are equally black."
"Please keep your voice down."
When Yang Guang's team officially arrived at Youzhou City, the eunuch overseeing the army stepped forward and read out the imperial edict.
"He was granted the title of Grand Sima. King Yang Guang of the Jin Dynasty led the governor of Youzhou, commanded the military affairs of the six states of Yiwei and You'an, the governor of You'an, controlled the army of Shandong and Hebei, and fully supervised the war in Goguryeo."
"Long live my emperor."
After Yang Guang read out the imperial edict, he said to everyone: "The civil and military officials of fifth rank and above from Youzhou are present."
A few dozen or thirty people came out sparsely.
In the Sui Dynasty, most of the official positions above the third rank were empty titles, such as Taishi, Taibao, and Taifu. In the Central Plains, the third rank served as ministers of various ministries, and in local areas, they held real positions of power such as the governor of Youzhou. Those between the third and fifth ranks were mostly those who were in court and could go to the main hall. There are very few key officials at this level at the local level.
Because Youzhou is an important military town, there are more generals. The main reason is that the prince brought a large number of generals with the title of prince. Anyone with an official position that starts with the word prince is a big official.
It's enough to dominate in front of local officials.
In addition, among the generals brought by King Wei, there are also several who are of high rank.
Only then did a total of thirty-seven people exceeding fifth-rank officials appear.
Yang Guang looked around: "We are facing a formidable enemy. There is no need to welcome or show any courtesy. You guys will follow me into the Youzhou Governor's Mansion to discuss matters together."
The resolute and resolute Yang Guang rode on a horse to disperse the welcoming team. His own subordinates took over the control of the governor's office first, and then invited officials above the rank in Youzhou City to discuss matters.
The ministers were all panic-stricken and did not know their purpose, so they entered the Governor's Mansion in a panic.
Before they entered the main hall, the eunuch who had announced the decree stopped everyone: "The prince Xima, the prince's left and right guards, the prince's left concubine, the prince's right concubine, the prince's consultation to join the military, the prince's left and right guards, the prince's inner guards, The prince's family order, the prince's personal honors as General Yiwei, the prince Zhongyun, the prince's left and right officials praising the good..."
After reading out a large list of civil and military officials, the eunuch put away the list.
"Everyone above, come out."
At once, about half of the civil and military officials who came here were divided.
The eunuch continued: "All the above people have returned to the court and entered the East Palace to serve His Highness the Crown Prince. The remaining people went inside to discuss matters with His Highness the King of Jin."
(End of chapter)
