Li Jing's conditions were completely beyond Li Quanzhong's expectations, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

He can be said to be at the end of his rope now, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that he is in the middle of Li Keyong, Wang Jingchong, and Li Jing, and he is only in front of him. But Li Jing, the strongest feudal clan in the world, not only did not fall into the well at this time, but took the opportunity to propose annexation, but wanted to reach out to pull him, which couldn't help but make him a little stunned.

When did Li Jing become a good person?

In Li Quanzhong's eyes, although Li Jing has always been under the banner of loyalty to the Tang Dynasty, he is definitely the number one anti-king in the world. Li Jing will never be soft on the treatment of various feudal towns. Now that there is a chance to annex Yiwu Town, why did Li Jing save him?

If Li Jing is really willing to come to the rescue, and a mere Youzhou is ceded to Li Jing, Li Quanzhong really has nothing to be unwilling to. Although Youzhou is important, compared to the dangerous situation that is about to be destroyed, this is simply a great deal. As long as Li Jing is Youzhou, at least there will be one Zhuozhou left in Lulong Town that he swallowed.

This proposal made Li Quanzhong extremely tempted, and it was simply a relief in the snow.

However, Li Quanzhong wondered in his heart, is Li Jing really so kind?

"Is King Qin really willing to save Li?" Li Quanzhong carefully observed the expression on Gai Yu's face as he spoke, and now he was like the drowning man, although he felt that this matter was not very reliable, but this life-saving straw was placed in front of him, and he still couldn't refuse.

It's a little ridiculous to think about it, not long ago, Li Quanzhong had a big battle with Li Jing in Hebei with the other three towns, and he lost Yingzhou. Then, he plotted an alliance with the Three Towns, Li Keyong, Khitan and others to deal with Li Jing. As a result, when everything is ready. But because of Liu Yue's death. This led to this flurry of reactions. Eventually, the alliance broke down. Li Keyong, who had previously called him a brother, joined forces with Wang Jingchong to fight him, but his former enemy, Li Jing, wanted to send troops to rescue him.

It's really impressive.

Gai Yu knew what Li Quanzhong was worried about, he didn't fully trust Qin Jun. What he was afraid of was only Qin Jun's deception.

Picking up the teacup, Gai Yu took a sip, "Good tea." Putting down the teacup, Gai Yu said calmly: "King of the county, this time, that time." My Highness has a saying that is excellent. There are no eternal friends or enemies in the world, only eternal interests. This sentence must be very understandable to the king of the county now. ”

Li Quanzhong nodded, this is indeed the case.

Gai Yu continued: "The king of the county should know that His Royal Highness of my family once sent troops to the north and broke Shatuo, and Li Keyong and His Royal Highness of my family have a lot of grudges. At present, Li Keyong is colluding with our sworn enemy Khitan, and has successively broken the Xi and Yinshan Tatars who are attached to the imperial court and our Daxingtai. Moreover, Li Keyong also grabbed one of His Royal Highness's red faces in his hand. At present, although Li Keyong is a soldier, he is the king of Li Jun. But we are in Hebei together, it can be said that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, and if the king of the county is destroyed by Li Keyong, it is also not a good thing for us. ”

"King Qin is a kind person, and he is willing to take a hand to pull the king of the county. As long as the county king is willing to cooperate with us, then the past can be blamed. Not only that, but we will also immediately send troops to help the king of the county repel Li Keyong and Wang Jingchong. Of course, this requires the king of the county to pay a certain price, and the price is not big, my Royal Highness only needs Youzhou. ”

Li Quanzhong was moved, but he was still a little hesitant. He has no way out now, and he desperately wants to agree to Li Jing's request immediately and form an alliance with Li Jing. But I'm afraid that this is luring wolves into the house, Li Jing is not a kind person. Deyouzhou today, who knows if he will want to get Longwangshu next, and then want Zhuozhou, Yizhou, and Dingzhou?

Gai Yu was not in a hurry, and after saying that, he stopped talking, but slowly tasted the Hangzhou Longjing tea in Li Quanzhong's mansion, leisurely.

After a while, Gaiyu's performance made Li Quanzhong finally make up his mind, and it was really Li Quanzhong who had no other way to go. promised Li Jing, although this matter may be a plot with the tiger, but if he doesn't agree, he will be eaten by the two wolves Li Keyong and Wang Jingchong immediately.

Sometimes, knowing that it is to quench your thirst, you can only take one step at a time.

"Okay, thank you King Qin for your kindness, but it's disrespectful. According to what King Qin said, after the matter was completed, Youzhou was handed over to King Qin. But I don't know, when will the Qin army be able to send troops? Gai Yu raised his head and looked at Li Quanzhong, not at all timid. Instead, he chuckled: "A certain reminder to the king of the county that Youzhou is not handed over after the matter is completed, but when the king of the county hands over Youzhou to us, we will officially send troops to rescue Yizhou." ”

Li Quanzhong's black pupils shrank slightly, and then his eyes flashed.

"His Royal Highness the King of Qin's character, does the county king suspect it?"

Li Quanzhong had mixed feelings, this was a gamble. If he handed over Youzhou first, maybe Li Jing wouldn't send troops to rescue him after he got Youzhou. But does he have any other options? Now, we can only count on Li Jing's character.

However, he still gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, this king believes in His Royal Highness King Qin." But the ugly words are ahead, if His Royal Highness the King of Qin gets Youzhou but does not keep his promise and sends troops to help, then in desperation, he can only surrender to Li Ke. I believe that His Royal Highness King Qin doesn't want to see this result. ”

Gai Yu was slightly shocked in his heart, but he was still silent on the surface, and nodded with a smile, "Don't worry, His Royal Highness King Qin promises a thousand gold, and he will do what he says." ”

This time I came to discuss with Li Quanzhong in secret, which was originally the task of the Supervision Department. But Gai Yu still came in person, because he knew the importance of this trip. Li Quanzhong couldn't support it for long at all, and if the Qin army didn't intervene in this matter, Li Keyong would invade Hebei in a very short period of time and control You, Zhuo, and Yi prefectures. This would be a catastrophic consequence for the Qin army.

At this time, even if the Qin army also sent troops to attack Li Quanzhong, it would not necessarily have an advantage over Li Keyong.

Therefore, Li Jing's plan was to cooperate with Li Quanzhong.

Troops were sent to rescue Li Quanzhong, with the purpose of preventing Li Keyong from entering Hebei.

The conditions of cooperation, as long as there is a Youzhou, is also the result of Li Jing's thinking for a long time. The opening is too big, and Li Quanzhong will not agree. But Li Jing can't save him in vain, so take this opportunity to get the most important Youzhou in his hands first.

From some angles, Li Keyong's attack on Hebei this time actually gave Li Jing a better opportunity to insert himself into the situation in Hebei.

"It's a deal!" Li Quanzhong finally stepped out of the predetermined road that Li Jing arranged for him. Other than that, he had no choice.

On the same day, Li Quanzhong personally wrote a letter to his second son Li Kuangchou to go to Youzhou with Gaiyu, personally bring his order to his eldest son Li Congwei, and ask him to hand over Youzhou to Li Jing's Qin army, and then lead the army to return to Yiding with the Qin army.

Gai Yu and Li Kuangchou first entered the Yingzhou River, and as soon as they entered the city, they heard a very bad news.

Pei You, the governor of Hebei, had a gloomy face and said in a deep voice: "The secret agent flying pigeon in the military capital pass is in a hurry to report that just last night, the military capital pass has been broken by the Shatuo army. ”

Gai Yu and Li Kuangchou were both shocked, they didn't expect that the military capital pass, known as Lu Longxiong Pass, would be lost so quickly. This news is very unfavorable to them, and as soon as the army is lost, the Shatuo army has already opened the northwest gate of Youzhou.

Unexpectedly, it was still a step too late. The Shatuo army actually broke through the military capital pass so quickly.

"How's my brother doing?" Li Kuangchou asked anxiously.

"Brother Ling's army was defeated, and he led more than 10,000 men and horses to retreat into Youzhou City, leading 20,000 horses."

I heard that Li Congwei still had 20,000 horses in Youzhou City, and Gai Yu was a little relieved.

"The one who broke the military capital was Li Ke's righteous son Li Siyuan as the main general, and now there is a new general Guo Chongtao in the Shatuo army, plus the former Lu Long general Liu Rengong, and Li Ke's general Li Cunxin, Xue Atan, and An Xiuxiu. There were originally 20,000 soldiers and horses, and after breaking the pass, there were still 15,000 soldiers and horses. At present, it is still in the military capital pass, and it is estimated that it will arrive at the city of Youzhou within three days. ”

Gai Yu's mind was a little steady, "Li Siyuan and Guo Chongtao are both generals, but they don't have many soldiers and horses, although they break through the army and are Xiongguan, but if they want to attack Youzhou City, this point of soldiers and horses is not enough, and they must also transfer more soldiers and horses from Daibei." We don't have to worry too much, we will immediately send troops to Youzhou now, and we can take the lead in defending Youzhou. ”

In the military capital pass, Li Siyuan and Guo Chongtao generals were very excited, and after besieging the military capital for more than ten days, they used a surprise attack to capture such a dangerous pass, which can be said to make everyone a little proud. Li Siyuan said with a smile: "The prince of the county has besieged Li Quanzhong in Yi County, and now Li Quanzhong's destruction is just around the corner." ”

Xue Atan said: "Li Congwei is now defeated in Youzhou City, and the defeated soldiers are only 20,000. A certain is willing to lead an army of 5,000 to seize Youzhou. ”

Li Siyuan is the chief general of the army, and when he heard this, he shook his head and said: "Youzhou is the largest fortified city in the north, and it is easy to get down. Moreover, the north of Youzhou belongs to the Qin army. We have to be careful, I intend to rest in the military capital for a few days, and I have sent people to the rear. When our military strength is a little stronger, it is not too late to attack Youzhou. ”

Guo Chongtao smiled and objected: "The opportunity is fleeting, and now we have just broken through the military capital pass, and our army is at the time of the new victory, and it is appropriate to lead the army to take advantage of the victory to enter the pass and capture Youzhou in one fell swoop." Fear of change, long nights and dreams. ”

All the generals seconded the proposal, and Li Siyuan couldn't stop it, so he had to agree that Guo Chongtao personally led 10,000 horses to attack Youzhou, while Li Siyuan sat in the military capital and waited for Shatuo reinforcements.

Youzhou North, Shunzhou.

Yang Shihou, the commander of the Flying Cavalry Army and the defense envoy of Shunzhou, carefully read the emergency military order sent by Hejian, and his heart was boiling. As Li Jing's fifth disciple, he has a transcendent status in the Qin army, and now at his age, he has become the elite commander of the Flying Cavalry Army and the defense envoy of a state. However, he was a little depressed during this time, this time the King of Qin went south to Huanghuai, but he stayed in Hebei, seeing the frequent successes of the other brothers and sisters, he couldn't help but be envious.

As a disciple of King Qin, if he doesn't have real merits, it is not easy to mix.

Now, the opportunity has finally arrived.

Qin Wang Feige passed down the handsome order, ordering Yang Shihou to send troops to the army to pass, cut off Guo Chongtao's back road, and prepare to close the door and fight the dog.

"Come on, beat the drums and gather the generals!" (To be continued......)