King Zheng issued an order, and all the imperial guards and 5,000 Sizhou soldiers immediately stopped and reorganized. As if tit-for-tat, they actually put up a defensive position against the Wuping Army five miles away. The eight hundred shield-bearers shouted in unison and stood firmly. A shield wall was set up at the front of the team, and then a road was calmly opened. A team of light cavalry in shining armor galloped out, heading towards the east gate of Langzhou.
As for the movements of King Zheng and his party, Langzhou could clearly see them.
The 10,000 elite soldiers who had just arrived in front of the East City Gate had already formed a dense attack formation under the command of Liu Jiangsheng and Zhu Kuangcong. The atmosphere of the soldiers and horses has been created to resemble an army of 100,000 people. Just looking at it from a distance or looking at it is quite intimidating.
Li Yuan, the commander-in-chief of the Wuping Army, was not in the military formation at this time. Instead, he was hiding comfortably in the east city tower with high eaves and long walls. Several antique tables and eucalyptus were placed in it. The furnaces at the four corners were burning with bird smoke, making the walls The few calligraphy and paintings on it are a little hazy, and there is a faint warm fragrance in the air, which makes it feel quite comfortable and elegant.
If it weren't for the fact that everyone in the room wasn't wearing armor, and the sound of formations outside could be heard clearly, I would have thought that we were in a certain library.
The setting sun outside the window shone onto the ground in the tower. Through the twilight reflection, it was clear that Li Yuan and Xu Kuangheng were smiling, holding cups opposite each other, drinking tea and listening to the reports of the soldiers who were constantly coming in and out.
According to Li Yuan's arrangement, in addition to the 10,000 troops and horses that were urgently transferred to the east gate, the remaining 10,000 troops and horses in the city were also mobilized, and all of them left the military camp and went to guard the city gates. Martial law was declared from Youshi , without the order of the government, no officials or civilians are allowed to enter or exit.
After the military order was given, Langzhou City was hesitant, with an aura of being faced with a formidable enemy, especially the common people. When they saw soldiers and horses passing by on the streets, they did not dare to ask more questions, and at the same time they sighed, and then returned home voluntarily. With the door closed, this familiar scene is like the scene during Liu Yan's Western Expedition in the past.
Li Yuan's personal guards were on duty at the second gate on the city tower. These guards, who were responsible for protecting the commander, were all carefully selected from the personal guards, and their loyalty was quite reliable. At this time, they saw the general. Shuai's sworn brother Liu Jiangsheng hurried along the stone steps and stopped him expressionlessly, saying that he could only enter after reporting to the marshal.
Liu Jiangsheng called urgently from outside the door. Li Yuan immediately became nervous. He put down the tea cup and stood up. He waved his hand and ordered the guards beside him to open the door. I saw Liu Jiangsheng in a smart outfit, with a long sword hanging on his waist. Although his face was obviously tired, his eyes were bright. When he saw Li Yuan, he raised his hands and said with a serious look on his face: "I have seen the commander-in-chief before!"
Li Yuan nodded lightly and asked hurriedly: "Why did you come up in person? But what happened outside the city?"
"Commander, King Zheng's troops have stopped five miles away. He has also sent news that there is an edict to be announced. Please go and listen to the command! The general then hurriedly came and asked the commander if he wanted to go. See them." Liu Jiangsheng said solemnly.
"We're here as soon as we arrive, why did we stop here? Didn't I arrange for you to have a nice welcome?" Li Yuan frowned slightly, as if the situation was somewhat different from what he expected.
Then he asked: "Is it possible that Zhu Kuangcong is doing something?"
Liu Jiangsheng paused and replied: "That's right, Marshal, didn't you give the order that the army should turn to Yiyang immediately? Zhu Dushi then suggested that since all 10,000 troops and horses are here, it is better to set up an attack formation first, so as to Ready to march at any time..."
Li Yuan reacted instantly and shook his head helplessly: "No wonder King Zheng didn't dare to approach. I just ordered you to assemble. Who told you to form an attack formation?! Zhu Kuangcong was fooling around, how could you let him go? ?”
Liu Jiangsheng calmly raised his hands and replied: "Commander, I think Zhu Dushi's suggestion is good. King Zheng went too far to bully others. We already know what happened in front of the government office. You can bear it, but the soldiers can't." ! Just the right energy to kill him!"
Li Yuan frowned and was about to speak, but he saw Xu Kuangheng on the side slowly stepped forward, looked at each other and then suppressed his words.
"Commander, the visitor is at the gate of the city at this time. He is also very arrogant. He doesn't even get off his horse. He just yells for you to go and see King Zheng immediately!"
Li Yuan turned around and asked, "What time is it now?"
"It's going to be midnight soon," Xu Kuangheng said.
Li Yuan sneered and said: "Xu Shi, when the sky is about to get dark but is not yet dark. Damn, you are quarreling with me! You have just arrived here after traveling thousands of miles, and you don't even take a breath yet you want to give me a blow! Zhu Kuang I am a good master, I was going to lead King Zheng to lead his army to follow us to Yiyang, but now I am so frightened that I don't dare to come!"
Xu Kuangheng smiled calmly and said: "Prince Zheng did not dare to come, but he was a guest. He wanted to overwhelm the commander-in-chief with the decree! Interesting, interesting! Commander-in-chief, the court has a decree, and it is natural for him to accept it. This is Langzhou, not Jinling. , the army is behind us, even King Zheng wouldn’t dare to do anything!”
Li Yuan closed his eyes, thought carefully, and then suddenly said: "Jiang Sheng, go and tell the visitor and ask him to go back and inform King Zheng. He said that Yiyang is in danger at this time and there is a fierce battle. I need to rush for help quickly." , there is no need to delay. Since the imperial court ordered King Zheng to come and work for the army, it is time to announce the decree in front of the army. The soldiers are now fighting bloody battles at the front. How can His Majesty's kindness be lavished on me? This is not appropriate."
Liu Jiangsheng was stunned and said: "Commander, is this...appropriate? Since the imperial envoy wants to announce the decree, he will count the emperor's orders. Such a reply may be true..."
Li Yuan laughed jokingly and said: "What's wrong? Your Majesty and his son are here, and you all dare to put up a battle array. Why are you worried about the truth now?"
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Then he said seriously: "Sir, what you just said is right. King Zheng ordered me to listen to the order first. He made it clear that he did it intentionally and wanted to overwhelm us. Since the soldiers are all dissatisfied, I should naturally obey the military spirit, right?" Can Prince Zheng and the others gain the upper hand? Just reply like this, and if you want to declare the decree, you will follow me to Yiyang, where the soldiers are waiting to bathe in the emperor's favor!"
Liu Jiangsheng swallowed, nodded in agreement, saluted and hurriedly exited the door.
Xu Kuangheng listened to the whole process and said in a low voice: "Prince Zheng probably won't accept it. If he follows the commander's suggestion, it will damage his prince's face and tire his own troops... Alas! Now is the time. It's the time of the war, and I, Wu Ping, am already exhausted, but the imperial court has sent such a big trouble. It's really a headache..."
Li Yuan also felt the same and sighed softly: "That's true! I just got back from Dongxi, and I have to deal with the war in Chenzhou and Yiyang immediately. I am already very busy! If it weren't for King Zheng's provocation, I would I really don’t have the energy to argue with him!
At this moment, I am feeling very aggrieved. Since Your Majesty has ordered me to deal with the Han army, it is enough if I do not send troops and horses to assist. Why send this annoying King Zheng to disturb people's minds? Or it's just a labor force, just adding to the congestion! "
Xu Kuangheng suddenly raised his hands and said: "Commander, I feel more and more strange now. Before the commander returned, he couldn't wait to send the Imperial Army into Langzhou City first, and established martial law in front of the Jiedu Envoy Office. I'm afraid that this trip There is an ulterior motive, it’s definitely not just a fight over momentum! Zhou Xingfeng is very familiar with Langzhou, so we must be careful..."
Li Yuan nodded and said: "Sir, you are reminding me that I have already noticed it, but I just didn't point it out, so I thought of leading them elsewhere. Let's see how King Zheng responds. Let's discuss it again. If they really They have ulterior motives for me. The more uncooperative I am, the faster they will reveal themselves. Anger and eagerness often make people act insanely, but it is beneficial to me."
Seeing Li Yuan so calm, Xu Kuangheng was full of thoughts, but he could only agree temporarily. After wandering for a few steps, he saw that Li Yuan had returned to his seat, poured tea in person and started drinking alone. He couldn't help but admire him for his calmness in the face of danger. For the Lord of Ming.
