Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 302 Anshun County Sends Troops

In the middle of the night, the sound of fighting suddenly resounded all around.

Xia Jun, who was sleeping soundly in Rongzhou City, was awakened by the sound and got up in a panic.

Under the service of his own soldiers, Liao Gu, the commander of the Xia army, cursed angrily while wearing the armor all over his body:
"The dog-like Yunjun, this day-to-day, is truly unstoppable!"

But before he put on his armor, the shouts outside the city suddenly stopped.

Gu Liao stood up, listened carefully to the disappearing movement outside, suddenly became furious, pulled out the saber from his waist, and shouted:

"Damn it, you dare to tease this general. With less than 10,000 troops, you dare to surround my [-]+ army in Rongzhou City. How dare you! If you don't teach Yunjun a lesson today, I will swear that I will not be a man. !"

In Shicheng County, there were no more than ten thousand soldiers and horses stationed.When Wu Zixu took office, he brought another three thousand Guanning iron cavalry and five thousand elite imperial troops.

After the entire navy of the Li Dynasty was annihilated, and the Xia army was defeated and retreated to Rongzhou City, the danger of Shicheng County was resolved.After Wu Zixu left only [-] soldiers and horses to garrison Shicheng County, he led the remaining [-] people and chased them to Rongzhou City along the way.

Relying on the three thousand Guanning iron cavalry, they were invincible vertically and horizontally. Wherever the heavy cavalry went, people and horses were destroyed, which demoralized Xia's army.Wu Zixu blocked Xia's 10,000+ army in the city of Rongzhou with less than [-] troops.

It can also be said that it is an unprecedented war!
Hearing Liao Gu's ruthlessness at this time, it seemed that he was about to leave the city to kill the prestige of the Yun army, the general who had just arrived at the side quickly persuaded:
"General, don't fall for Yunguo's treacherous tricks! The three thousand cavalry in Yunguo are terrifying, and there is no way to compete with them. The Yunjun army has been making a fuss these days, but they didn't really attack the city. They just wanted to attack the city." Enrage me to go out of the city and fight with the waves!"

"Don't fall for the trick, General! No matter how powerful the Yunguo heavy cavalry is, they can't crush the strong city. Even if we consume them, we can consume them to death!"

"General, please think twice!"

Hearing the persuasion of his general Qi Qi, Liao Gu did not have the determination to go out of the city to fight after all.

After a long time, he could only kick over the desk angrily, and said in a hateful voice:

"Wait for this general!"

At this time, outside Rongzhou City, in the camp of the Yun Army.

Looking at the closed city gate of Rongzhou in the distance, Wu Zixu frowned, showing a contemptuous smile, and said:

"Xia Jun would rather the soldiers feel resentment in their hearts than go out to fight in order to boost morale. It seems that they are afraid in public... If that is the case, then I will not be polite!"

Having said that, Wu Zixu immediately said in a deep voice:
"Order all the ministries to leave [-] heavy cavalry and [-] forbidden troops to stay with me in the camp, and the rest of the ministries will disperse all the soldiers and horses to attack in all directions. I want Rongzhou City to become an isolated city!"

"Order!"
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Xia Guo, the county seat of Anshun County.

Hao Yuanhua, the former leader of the rebel army, had already received the salary of the Xia Kingdom court, and transformed himself into the county captain of Anshun County and the imperial Tinghou of the capital of Le City.

A group of generals of the rebel army also put on the armor of the official army in a dignified manner at this time, and led the troops of each department to garrison the cities under the jurisdiction of Anshun County. Operating for a country within a country!
But today, these generals who are entrenched in the place are uncharacteristically gathered in the government office.

Only a long shout came from outside the hall of the government office.

"Master Hou is here!"

Surrounded by several confidantes, Hao Yuanhua strode into the lobby with his head held high.

All the generals got up one after another, clasped their fists together and saluted Hao Yuanhua, and said loudly:
"See Lord Hou!"

Now that he was canonized by the imperial court, the previous title of General Anshun naturally cannot be used anymore.

Along with the appellation, Hao Yuanhua's demeanor changed quietly.

Back then, Hao Yuanhua, who was plainly dressed, came from a poor background and hated the rich and powerful, is now accompanied by chariots and horses when he goes out, and there are many beautiful maids in the mansion when he enters.She was dressed in a gorgeous embroidered robe, her face was full of red light, and her figure was even more handsome.

Although the appearance has not changed much, only the body is slightly richer, and he took off the commoner clothes and put on a Chinese dress and crown.But no matter how you look at it, he no longer has the lofty ambition to lead the people to rebel and occupy one side in order to survive!

It looks like a brave man turned into a dragon...

Hao Yuanhua sat on the main seat and looked around the audience with a smile.

But within a short while, the smile froze and disappeared instantly, and his face became a little uncomfortable.

After a while, Hao Yuanhua snorted coldly, looked at his followers beside him, frowned, and shouted sharply:
"Where is the second brother of the Marquis? The Marquis ordered you to order the generals to come to discuss matters, but you were negligent and slack and didn't notify?"

Being scolded so sharply by Hao Yuanhua, the people around him trembled all over, immediately fell to their knees, and confessed:
"Please calm down, Lord Hou, the last general did indeed send someone to notify General Murong. As for why he didn't come... the last general, the last general really doesn't know!"

Hao Yuanhua heard the words and continued to reprimand:

"It's not your fault, could it be the second brother of the Marquis who ignored the military order?"

Hearing the words, I had no choice but to kowtow and try my best to defend myself.

The stern reprimand made all the generals in the hall dumbfounded and did not dare to speak.

The intelligent general has already figured out a little taste.

At the beginning, King Qi led the Southwest Frontier Army and came out in full force, vowing to eradicate the Anshun County rebels headed by Hao Yuanhua as soon as possible.

In the next two or three months, more than [-] soldiers occupied Anshun County. The seemingly powerful rebel forces were already seriously injured, and they only relied on the last county to hold on.

If it weren't for the Xia Kingdom's court suddenly choosing to surrender, the rebels in Anshun County would have been wiped out long ago. How could they be so prestige today?

But when the southwestern frontier army went all out to encircle and suppress the rebels in Anshun County, Murong Fu, who was in Shaoyang County, relied on the huge amount of Xia Kingdom's relief supplies to recruit soldiers and horses to win people's hearts.

Taking advantage of the emptiness of Shaoyang County's troops, it occupied most of Shaoyang County's city in a short period of time, and its power expanded rapidly.In the end, when Xia Guochaotang called for security, he was also appointed as the commander of Shaoyang County.

He originally wanted to throw Murong Fu out to attract Xia Guo's attention and delay time.But he never expected that in the end he would take advantage of this opportunity to rise to the point where he was on an equal footing with him.

At this time, Hao Yuanhua was naturally extremely jealous of Murong Fu, always thinking about how to suppress him.

Murong Fu, of course, also noticed something strange, and intentionally began to break up the relationship with Anshun County.Hao Yuanhua summoned him on the grounds of discussing important matters, how could Murong Fu come over?
At this time, I deliberately made this appearance, I am afraid that I want to take the opportunity to attack...

Thinking of this, the generals were even more afraid to get involved.Even the generals who have brains but can't turn around, are pulled by their companions not to talk too much.

Seeing that the heat was almost ready, Hao Yuanhua immediately pretended to be suspicious, and said:
"Is it true that you made a mistake?"

"Master Hou please learn from me!"

"Then... Could it be that something happened on the way? Forget it, let's send someone to investigate later. Although he is Benhou's brother-in-law, his military order is like a mountain. If he really delays the military plane, he will be punished!" Hao Yuanhua said in a deep voice. .

When all the generals heard the words, they immediately understood, bowed together and saluted, and shouted:

"Master Hou is wise!"

Hao Yuanhua paused, before talking about the business.

"Urgent report from the army, ten days ago, the army of the Jianchang Mansion of Yunguo invaded Jiangyang County. The imperial court ordered us to raise troops immediately and go to the rescue!"

The generals were puzzled at first, what kind of news would call them all together?

After hearing that it was the invasion of the army of the Yun Kingdom, the generals immediately showed shock, and the hall of the government office exploded.

"The Yun Kingdom army invaded?"

"The key city of Jiangyang County has never been lost for 600 years, but today it was destroyed?"

"Wait, where is the Southwest Frontier Army stationed in Jiangyang County!"

Hearing the discussion among his subordinates, Hao Yuanhua frowned slightly, and waited until everyone calmed down a little before saying in a deep voice:
"The court of the Xia Kingdom played tricks, and the 10,000+ army in the southwest was secretly dispatched to Rongzhou long ago! In Jiangyang County, there are no other soldiers except for two or three thousand local county soldiers!"

When the generals heard this, they were surprised again and said:

"Rongzhou? Didn't they all go to Dejiang County?"

"Tsk, if we had known earlier, even Jiangyang County would have been taken down!"

"Yes, it's a pity!"

"What's the pity, it was occupied at that time, what should we use to fight Yunjun now?"

"..."

Looking at the heated discussion and the messy government office lobby, Hao Yuanhua frowned even tighter!

Seeing the generals talking more and more lively, disregarding himself still sitting on it, Hao Yuanhua's dissatisfaction became more and more intense, and his nameless anger rose.

The next moment, there was only a crisp "da" sound.

The teacup in hand was thrown to the ground viciously by Hao Yuanhua.

For a moment, there was silence in the lobby.

The generals realized that something was wrong, quickly stood in a row respectfully, and lowered their heads firmly.

Ever since this great general became Lord Marquis, it has become more and more difficult to get along with...

Looking at the generals under his command who had just become honest at this time, Hao Yuanhua snorted coldly, and said just now:
"This Marquis has made up his mind to resist the army of Yun Kingdom according to the imperial court's order!"

The generals were shocked when they heard this.

When the Southwest Frontier Army encircled and suppressed them, there were quite a few veteran soldiers under their command, who were extremely brave.But in front of Xia Guo's regular army, which is proficient in battle formation and has countless military masters, it is nothing more than a mantis' arm.

The army of Yunguo was the existence that had defeated the Southwest Frontier Army.What's the difference between letting them who have just recovered a little vitality to resist, and sending them to death?
All the generals wanted to object, but seeing Hao Yuanhua's still angry face and his increasingly mean and aggressive aura, all the generals felt fear in their hearts.Even if there were objections, they didn't dare to speak at this moment, they just bowed their heads and remained silent.

Seeing the generals under his command like this, Hao Yuanhua could also see their thoughts.

They are all born in poverty, and after being recruited, they have an official status, so they don't have to fight with their heads up. It's a time of happiness, so how could they be willing to fight with Yun Jun?

In fact, even Hao Yuanhua was unwilling at first.

But thinking of the promise made by the embroiderer who came to the door that day, Hao Yuanhua's heart became hot again.
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"Hou Ye's backer in the past has been imprisoned in the mansion now, and there is no hope. And Hou Ye, you are a rebel. If you don't have a backer, what will happen when the court frees up your hand? But if you can do your best now , to defend against the Yun army, seeing your sincerity and loyalty, His Royal Highness King Qi must let the past go and make more use of it!"

Seeing that Hao Yuanhua was still hesitant, the embroiderer chuckled again and said:
"I know Lord Hou is still worried, but if you think about it carefully, are the people under your command now disobeying your military orders more and more since they dispersed to occupy the city?"

"Using such a group of disobedient generals in exchange for His Royal Highness King Qi's confidence. The cloud army is elite, and it will be damaged if it fights with it. At that time, Lord Hou will send his cronies to take over their territory, and take back the territory justifiably. Such a best-of-both-world deal, if I had been Lord Hou, I would have nodded in agreement long ago!"
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After the memory was over, Hao Yuanhua came back to his senses and turned his head slightly.Looking at the gorgeous super silk, gold, silver and jade decorations on his body, the luxurious furnishings in the lobby, and the group of generals who looked like dogs and looked respectful, he immediately took a deep breath.

Since the southwestern frontier army went all out to encircle and suppress, and saw the gap between himself and Xia Guo's elite officers and soldiers, Hao Yuanhua's heart has been beaten.

At this time, he no longer wanted to revolt, and no longer wanted to face the official army Bingfeng.All he can think about now is to be his own rich man, to enjoy the blessings that he has never enjoyed for seven or eight generations.

Therefore, Hao Yuanhua accepted the nomination certificate!

"It is the decree of the imperial court to order this Marquis to take charge of the military and horse power in Anshun County and Jiangyang County. The food, supplies, and armaments of all the ministries under his command are all provided by the imperial court. If you have military merits, you will not hesitate to reward them!"

As soon as this remark came out, the generals immediately looked up and looked at Hao Yuanhua in disbelief.

Now that they each occupy the city, apart from the need to pay some taxes to Hao Yuanhua, the rest of the taxes can be disposed of by themselves.This part of the money, in addition to being used for their squandering and pleasure, also has to support the people under their command.

And if they send troops to resist the cloud army, it means that they don't have to bear the army expenses that account for most of their financial income!In addition, there are military equipment and armor, all of which can be obtained from the imperial court.

Thinking of this, the generals were suddenly shaken in their hearts.

Seeing this, Hao Yuanhua continued:
"The imperial court also promised this Marquis that whoever recovers the city in Jiangyang County will give him that city as a fiefdom. As long as he is awarded the title of gold and silver, he will have everything he needs, and he will never be stingy!"

Hearing this, the eyes of the generals brightened even more.

Hao Yuanhua looked around at everyone, and said seriously:

"If it weren't for the emptiness in the southwest, the imperial court wouldn't be able to give such a big benefit. You are all members of this lord. Could this lord still harm you? If you hesitate any longer, wait until the imperial court sends troops from other places to come. Good thing!"

Having said that, the generals couldn't hesitate anymore, and said one after another:
"Your Majesty will never harm our brothers, and you will listen to Master Hou in the end!"

"That's right, that's right, Yunguo is not a good person, let's go back and gather soldiers and send troops!"

"It's done, it's done!"

Power and wealth are the most likely to cause people to degenerate.

However, after a few months of hard work, the former generals of the rebel army have already become this appearance driven by profit.

Seeing this, Hao Yuanhua nodded in satisfaction and said:
"Okay, since that's the case, dispatch troops immediately!"

　I didn't know what to write before, but now I have too many perspectives, and the plot can't be finished...

　　Tomorrow, continue to add more!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)