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"Moving from northwest to southeast instead of directly to the west? It seems that Volo still hasn't given up..."

Li Chengzhi sighed quietly, "Now that my troops are stretched thin, I can only rely on him. Well, report it to Li Shao quickly and ask him to be on strict guard against it..."

Li Shixian was a little worried: "I just received urgent news. The Confederate Army has already broken through the Yu and Luoyu Passes. I believe that at the latest tomorrow, all 100,000 Confederate troops will enter the pass. Now plus more than 20,000 fine cavalry from Fuluo

, it can be said that it is like a tiger with added wings. But Brother Yuan Bo (Li Shao) has less than 20,000 soldiers, how can he survive the enemy?"

"Father, don't worry! Even if the Southern Army enters the pass, they will not dare to launch a general offensive in a short time. At least they must first conquer the remaining pass cities in the north of the Qinling Mountains, otherwise they will be attacked from both sides.

Furthermore, now that Fuluo is about to retreat, there is no need to leave too many troops on the western front and at the Longshan passes. At least 20,000 infantry can be sent to Mianyin. It is enough to help Shibo hold on. He only needs to hold on for a few days and wait.

After I conquer Qin'an and recover the entire territory of Qinzhou, I will march eastward and then fight to the death..."

This is the truth, and Li Shixian naturally understands it. But he is still a little uneasy: "I'm afraid that the southern thieves will make a desperate move and sink the boat. What if after uniting with Fu Luo soldiers, if the enemy army comes out to attack Brother Yuan Bo

, what should I do if I wait?"

This possibility cannot be ruled out.

Li Chengzhi pondered for a long time, then raised his head and looked eastward with a gloomy look: "No big deal, I don't want this Qinzhou anymore..."

Li Shixian was shocked.

Is Li Chengzhi going to fight to the death with the Southern Army?

He wanted to persuade him, but when he saw the look of determination on his son's face, he turned around and said, "Don't try to deceive me as a father. Tell the truth: How many firearms are left?"

"Father, don't worry, there are still many. Enough to kill the Confederate soldiers..."

That’s good!

Li Shixian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing that the father and son stopped talking, Li Rui ran a few steps in a pretense, stood under the watchtower and called loudly: "Lang Jun, Governor Diao invites you to enter the city?"

So fast?

Li Shixian's heart skipped a beat and he looked around.

I don't know when, but the flag of "Rebel Governor Li" has been planted on the city. Many Jingzhou soldiers are taking care of their wounds, extinguishing fires, tying up prisoners, and collecting weapons.

The city gates were already wide open, and the cavalry lined up in a long queue and rushed into the city.

But the strange thing is that no matter whether it is on the city or in the city, there is no sound of swords fighting or shouts of killing?

Li Chengzhi explained in a low voice: "Using firearms to attack a city has such advantages. The difficulty is that the city cannot be broken. As long as the city is broken, few defenders will fight to the death, just because they are scared out of their wits. Just like Li

Song conquered the city of Touman, and it took three hours of thunder bombardment to defeat it. However, after entering the city, it only took a few moments before and after, and the whole city was captured without any help..."

Li Shixian couldn't help but feel chills in his heart when he mentioned Li Song's victory over Touman City: After Touman City was defeated, Li Song captured nearly 100,000 people alive, but in the end no one survived?

It was then that he realized with horror: Why did Li Chengzhi make so many arrangements as if he was guarding against thieves when he sent Li Song to lead his troops to escape to the West Sea?

First it was Li Liang, Huangfu Rang, and then Li Chenghong and Li Chengxue?

As strength grows, ambitions will continue to expand and never end...

"I remember you said the day before yesterday that some of the prisoners captured this time will be sent to Daqi?"

"Father has a good memory!"

Li Chengzhi complimented casually as he went down to look at the building.

"Why don't you take this opportunity to keep Li Song in the capital with you? Let Li Liang and Huangfu help Chengxue guard Lingbei, what do you think?"

Li Chengzhi's heart moved, and he remembered what Li Shixian had said before, advising him to "take precautions and take measures gradually."

"What my father said is true. However, neither the eldest brother nor the third brother has ever fought in battle and has no experience in running an army. Li Liang and Huangfu, on the other hand, have little experience and training, and neither has the style of a general."

Compared with Li Song, he is quite lacking in firepower. Therefore, for the time being, Li Song is still the most useful..."

Li Shixian thought for a while and sighed helplessly.

This is what Li Chengzhi often said: if you develop too fast, all kinds of disadvantages will appear quickly.

The Li family is so big that they can't find anyone who can replace Li Song?

He can, just like Li Song back then, just find a chance to fake death and escape.

But Li Chengzhi will definitely not agree.

It's not a taboo, but it's too wasteful...

Li Shixian had an idea: "How about letting your uncle die suddenly?"

Li Chengzhi was a little confused.

Why didn’t you think of it?

When my uncle followed his grandfather to guard Wuwei, he fought many battles with Tuyuhun and Rouran, and he served as the mayor of the town. Whether it was military or political management, he was even better than Li Song...

Li Chengzhi was very moved: "It's OK, but I don't know how to persuade my uncle?"

After all, this is a rebellion, and you have to keep your head in your belt to make a living. Who would dare to agree to it if they didn’t eat the heart of a tiger and the courage of a tiger?

"Why do you need persuasion?"

Li Shixian couldn't help but sneered.

There is no better son than a father!

When Li Qi was summoned to the capital, the reason why he brought Li Shiliang instead of Li Shixian was because Li Qi knew very well that Li Shiliang would rebel before he even arrived in the capital...

Li Shixian said with full confidence: "Leave it to my father!"

Seeing that there were many retainers downstairs, the father and son had a tacit understanding. Without further words, they got on their horses and headed for the city gate.

Just outside the entrance is the Wengcheng. The ground was bombed with pits and scorch marks everywhere.

Men, women, old and young were all kneeling on the ground, all tied up with flowers. They should be the family members of the rebel leader.
Chapter completed!