Updated: 2012-06-09

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The county town of Gucheng, the immortal residence.

"Mr. County Lord, before coming... Eunuch Wen, who sent the order, asked me to ask you something. I don't know if it was His Majesty who asked me to ask, or if Eunuch Wen was just out of curiosity."

Li Xian took a sip of wine and looked at Gucheng County Magistrate Li Jian with a smile and said.

Li Jian, who was already worried, was really frightened when he heard this. When he saw Li Xian, he was a little suspicious. Why did General Xue have such a high position at such a young age? All the soldiers and troops from the palace were all set out to Huaiyuan Town to gather. Why did General Xue lead a team of 30,000 people to Gucheng County? He had never reported the bandits to the court. How did the court know that the traitors of Gaojibo? When he first reported to the county magistrate of Qinghe County, he was scolded by the county magistrate, saying that he was a careless guy. In this way, it must be that the prince of the government reported to the court. Since no one reported it, why did the court send the government soldiers to suppress the bandits?

He originally wanted to test a few words in his words, but before he could say anything, he was scared by Li Xian's words just now, and his heart was suffocated and almost died. Although he was just a seventh-rank Xiaxian County Magistrate, he had also heard of the most trusted Eunuch Wen of His Majesty.

It can be seen that the emperor must have been inquired by his Majesty himself. It is not the troops allocated by the Ministry of War, so it will be a big trouble now. If one of his own answers is not careful, General Xue will order him to take him down on the spot.

General Xue did not directly say that Your Majesty asked you, but said that Eunuch Wen asked you. This was obviously General Xue who showed mercy. Otherwise, why should he be so polite to him and directly ordered him to escort him to Chang'an. In the autumn, he could cut off his head simply and neatly. There was a big den of rebels like Gao Shida Dou Jiande in the territory, and he knew but did not repay him. This was a serious crime to deceive the emperor and the emperor!

Thinking of this, sweat immediately emerged from Li Jian's forehead. His face was as pale as paper, and he couldn't help but tremble.

Li Jian hurriedly left the seat and bowed deeply to Li Xian and said, "This... bandit trouble... bandit trouble..."

He had been suffering from the bandit several times, but for a moment he couldn't think of how to explain it.

Li Xian chuckled and said, "Although I was leading the troops from the north, I also knew that the gang of thieves in Gaojibo was quite popular. The county lord would never know what to do. Is it... the messenger sent to the court to report the bandits was intercepted and killed by the thieves halfway? I heard that the thieves leader Gao Shida from Gaojibo had personally led tens of thousands of bandits to besiege Gucheng County. Thanks to the county lord and county magistrate, you two led by the volunteers and gangs to repel Gaojibo's bandits. Not only did they save Gucheng County, but they also shot dead two thieves' heads. Is that true?"

After Li Xian finished speaking, he picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

His eyes swept across Li Jian's face with deep meaning.

Li Jian shivered and thought to himself that where did General Xue get the news. At that time, Gao Shida's rebels wanted to attack Gucheng County with his men. He moved three thousand stones of food and grass from the county treasury and ten thousand stag of meat to buy a safe one.

Suddenly!

Li Jian's heart suddenly lit up, as if a lightning bolt in the night had cut through the darkness. He was not a fool. Although he was so scared by Li Xian that he was dazed, he still reacted immediately! This is General Xue protecting himself! He has already reached out to show his goodwill!

I see!

When Li Jian thought of this, he immediately became enlightened. He guessed that the reason why he took care of General Xue was not close to him was because General Xue did not want to have an unhappy relationship with the local government! He came to lead the troops to eliminate the Gaojipo bandits. If he did not get the strong support of the local government, even if he had 30,000 soldiers who could conquer the war, it would never be easy to deal with Gao Shida Dou Jiande and others. General Xue must have understood this, so he took the initiative to show kindness to himself! He did this to facilitate himself.

"The general praised... defending his home and protecting the people is the duty of the officials."

"As the general said, how can the Xiaguan, as the magistrate of the ancient city, know and not report it? The Gaoshida Dou Jiande is really rampant. The Xiaguan will never allow rebels to endanger the people of our ancient city, and will never allow any villains to resist the court! Although the Xiaguan is humble, he is also an official of the Great Sui Dynasty! How could he bow to the thief? The Xiaguan has sent people to report to the court three times to the Gaojipo bandits, and they were intercepted and killed halfway by those shameless bandits!"

"Just a few days ago, the bandits in Gaojipo were all out to take over my ancient city and rob food and grass. Xiaguan thought that although this ancient city county was small, it was also an indivisible territory of the Great Sui Dynasty! Although Xiaguan had no soldiers in his hands, he could not watch the bandits plunder the people of our Great Sui Dynasty. That was dereliction of duty! That was worthy of Your Majesty's grace! Fortunately, I asked His Majesty's great kindness, although Gao Shida and Dou Jiande were numerous, they organized the people to resist stubbornly. Gao Shida suffered heavy losses and had to escape in shame. Xiaguan and Sun County Prime Minister led the Min Yong to take advantage of the situation to pursue, and luckily killed several bandit leaders in Gaojipo."

"These small things, the officials did not expect to be so praised by the people, that even you, General, have heard of them. I am ashamed, ashamed."

Li Jian said with a solemn expression when he reacted.

"Ha ha!"

Li Xian hugged and said, "The county magistrate is sincere in serving the country and loving the people, which makes Xue admire him."

He glanced at the same surprised and inexplicable magistrate of Gucheng County, Sun Shubao, then raised his wine glass and said, "I borrow flowers to offer Buddha, respect the county magistrate and the county magistrate! After Xue returns, he will definitely report to Your Majesty about Gucheng County, and will also truthfully report to Your Majesty that the two emperors, the county magistrate, led the people to bravely defeat the Gao Shida bandits."

Li Jian and Sun Shubao quickly brought the wine glass: "Thank you, General!"

"Why be so polite?"

Li Xian waved his hand and said, "But the bandits in Gaojipo are indeed too rampant. If it weren't for the faction and lieutenant passing by here a few days ago, the lieutenant had been robbed of horses and weapons by the thieves, and the lieutenant had caught up with the team gathered in Huaiyuan Town and reported it truthfully to General Rengong, the names of Gaojipo and the sluts would not have been passed into His Majesty's ears."

Li Xian smiled and said, "However, since it is not the county lord who knows that it will not report it, I don't think Your Majesty will blame you. If Your Majesty learned that there are two such loyal and brave officials in Gucheng County, you might be happy and you might have some rewards."

After all, Li Jian was also a veteran in the officialdom who had been struggling for many years, and immediately understood what Li Xian meant.

He hurriedly said, "This is the duty of the senior official. General must not praise him anymore. It is a blessing for the people of my ancient city to lead the army to suppress the bandits. As the county magistrate of this county, it is unshirkable to assist the general in eradicating the troubles of Gao Shida. If the general has any use to get the senior official, please don't be polite, even if you tell the senior official."

Li Xian nodded and said, "It is easy to use Xue's 30,000 strong soldiers to slaughter the Gaojipo bandits. Xue appreciated the kindness of the county magistrate. You and I are all doing things for the court. You and I don't have to be so polite, but..."

As soon as he heard these two words, Li Jian immediately raised his ears. He didn't believe that General Xue would help him for no reason. If he had no intention, would this be so easy-going for a family? But he felt relieved. As long as General Xue had a request, it would be fine. If you take my benefits, you can't even harm me in front of His Majesty, right?

Thinking of this, Li Jian hurriedly asked, "It's just what? If the general has any difficulties, please tell me clearly. Although the lower officials have a low position, since they are under the rule of Gucheng County, the lower officials can still help."

"well!"

Li Xian sighed and said, "Mr. County must also know that my men were going to gather in Huaiyuan Town. It was because General Wang Rengong complained in front of His Majesty that he was sent here. This... I led my army from Zhuo County, but I have not arrived in Huaiyuan Town yet..."

Li Jianke said: "The general is here to eliminate bandits for the people of my old city. Naturally, the supply of food and grass should be sent from my old city. Later, the subordinates will ask someone to open a warehouse and send the food and grass to the army!"

Li Xian laughed and said, "Since that's the case, then I'm more respectful than obedient!"

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After returning from Gucheng County, Li Xian asked Chen Que'er about Gaojipo in detail. Although he had only been here for a month, Chen Que'er still had a lot of inquiries about Gaojipo Gaoshida Dou Jiande. After understanding, Li Xian became more sure that this place was not a suitable place to station troops. The reason why Gaoshida and Dou Jiande occupied Gaojipo was free and easy was because the court had been busy conquering Goguryeo in the past two years and had no time to suppress bandits. Of course, it was because Emperor Daye Yang Guang had almost ignored the government affairs during this period, and he had not seen many memorials of bandits reported from various places.

Even if he saw it, he would forget it soon. Now Yang Guang is determined to conquer Goguryeo, and he doesn't care about the bandits who can't become the climate in his eyes.

But once the court freed its hands, it will not be difficult to eradicate the bandits in Gaojipo.

Therefore, it is more secure that place chosen by Li Xian. That place is known as 800 miles of water, with high and steep mountains, and more than enough to accommodate a large army of 100,000.

That's right, Zhang Jin said that the Juyezawa occupied!

No one knows Juyeze, but Li Xian knows that there was another name here in the Song Dynasty. This name was known to everyone in the future because of a famous book.

Water is sank Liangshan.

The Liangshan River was half smaller than the Juyeze during the Song Dynasty. This place is really easy to defend but difficult to attack. Zhang Jin said that he was occupying this place, so he didn't care about the words of Gao Shida, the leader of the Green Forest. Even if there were 100,000 troops to attack, he would not have to attack if there was no one leading the way.

After returning to the camp, Li Xian summoned everyone again.

"Master, when Gucheng County Magistrate Li Jian brought the food and grass, I would take the cavalry from Ruijin Camp south. You just need to set up a formation and make an attitude of encircling Gaojipo. Gaojipo was surrounded and the imperial army headed north. It was a time of shortage of food. Zhang Jin said that he would definitely take this opportunity to expand his territory. Once he came out of Juyeze, I would take the opportunity to seize it. After success, I will send someone, and you will lead the army to travel south at night and do not delay too much."

"Don't worry, I know."

Daxi Changru nodded and said, "Anzhi, be careful not to be reckless. Although Zhang Jin said that the tens of thousands of people under him are just refugees and bandits, he is on his territory after all, and the terrain is much more familiar than you. If you can fight, you must not force it. At worst, let's go back to Yanshan again."

Li Xian nodded and said, "Don't worry, I understand."

After making things happen, Li Xian walked out of the military tent. As soon as he left the door, he saw Ou Siqingqing holding Zhang Xiaodi's hand and waiting for him in the distance.

Li Xian smiled and walked over to them.

Before going to war, some people miss them, some people are worried about them, but they are worried about them, such as fathers like Zhang Zhongjian and Daxi Changru, brothers like Chen Queer and Luo Fu, and women who are in love with them. Isn’t this a very happy thing?
Chapter completed!