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On August 20, Li Maoxun summoned the generals of the Lulong Army to discuss matters.

When all the generals arrived, Li Maoxun took out Li Guan's handwritten letter and handed it to the generals for circulating. Li Maoxun was very haggard today, without any of the arrogant momentum he had in the past.

After all the generals passed on, Li Maoxun sighed deeply.

"Previously, Li Keyong, a Shatuo man, attacked Ningwu army, but fortunately was defeated by my son Keji. But as soon as Shatuo's flying tiger son retreated, the Tianlang of Dengzhou led another 30,000 troops to land in our Youzhou. It was like entering a no-man's land and did not take me Lu Long's generals seriously. Huichang City has been occupied by the Zhendong Army twice in just over a month. The Zhendong Army came to our Youzhou, just like the vegetable garden in their backyard. If you take a look at it, pick something, and take it away. Last time, the Youzhou army broke through my six cities, seized my 100,000 people, and plundered nearly ten million of money, grain, and property."

"This time, Li Yan's appetite has become bigger and bigger. He proposed to ask for two million guan, 100,000 shi of grain and grass, and four cities." After Li Maoxun finished speaking, he stood up with a look of grim expression. "I, Li Maoxun, raised an army before because Zhang Gongsu was brutal. When I asked Li Yan to send troops, it was also for the people of Youzhou. But unexpectedly, it was to lead a wolf into the house. This is my responsibility. At the moment, I feel deeply guilty and have no face to serve as the leader of Youzhou. Today, I will call on all the generals to come. As long as the generals elect a highly respected general, I will give this position as the general on the spot. I hope that because I abdicate and give up the virtuous, I will no longer be held captive in the past and give up the peace of Youzhou."

As he said that, Li Maoxun actually squeezed out two tears, looking like a hero helpless.

At the moment, Li Yan was aggressively entering Youzhou. It can be said that the big reason was that Li Maoxun did not give Li Yan the money. The responsibility lies with him. But he really couldn't afford to pay the money. He couldn't even sit still by the three requests Li Yan made now. After thinking about it, in the end, his son Li Maoju proposed that it would be better to retreat and advance.

At this time, the biggest threat was not Li Yan, but the generals in Youzhou. If these people took the excuse of Li Yan entering Youzhou as an excuse and wanted to rush him to step down, at that time, internal and external troubles were at all. Now, they took the initiative to retreat and pretended to give up the position of commander.

At this time, those who were elected as the leader, and these people had their own wicked intentions. How could anyone be able to win the public's hope? Moreover, if Li Maoxun abdicates, Li Yan's pressure will be on the new general's head. Who would be willing to bear this pressure?

If everyone is given time, they will definitely be able to compromise. But if Li Maoxun suddenly wants to abdicate, how can he achieve any compromise in a while? The final result will inevitably be incomplete. In this way, those generals can no longer attack him. Apart from internal worries, only external troubles will be left.

Things were as Li Keju predicted, everyone looked at me. After talking for a long time, no one could convince others to become the new coach. As a result, Li Maoxun still firmly sat in the coach position.

"Since you still let me be the leader of all the generals, we will work together to deal with Li Guan. Li Guan's Zhendong Army has strong soldiers and excellent armor and equipment. 30,000 troops, but it can compete with 100,000 troops. Thinking about the previous one, Li Guan sent 8,000 troops to Qingzhou, he defeated Wang Jingwu. Wang Jingwu had already seized Qingzhou, but in the end he was defeated by Li Guan, and even on the banks of Zishui River. Zhendong Army was 8,000 to 10,000 troops. As a result, Zhendong Army killed 3,000 Wang Jingwu for slight losses and captured 3,000 prisoners. Li Guan was like a wolf or a tiger, and I was afraid that my Youzhou army would not be able to defeat Li Guan."

None of the generals spoke, waiting for the words behind Li Maoxun.

Seeing that the generals did not respond, Li Maoxun couldn't help but feel anxious.

"I have already thought about it. Why don't we break the money and eliminate disasters this time. Let's make up together, two million guan and one hundred thousand shi of grain and grass should be able to make up. I, Li Maoxun, don't have much money, but I am willing to sell my family's wealth and get 100,000 guan and I am willing to take it out. Everyone, let's make up together, and report a number to see how much I can make up. I will take this money to Huichang first to see Li Guan and apologize to him."

"Why should the general destroy his own prestige and increase his voice?" Li Maoxun's words finally gave up his seat and had generals to sit still. The military commander Li Quanzhong stood up suddenly, "Li Guan is just a mere yellow-haired boy. He destroyed a few pirates. After fighting with Wang Jingwu of Qingzhou, he thought it was so great. I think that it was actually just that. I think the Qingzhou tooth soldiers were indeed powerful at the time. The Pinglu Army was also the army under our Lulong Jiedu. But that was when they were in western Liaoning and the separatist Ziqing. Over the years, Ziqing has not fought for many years and has long become a group of cowards. How could they compete with our Lulong Army?"

Li Quanzhong was from Fanyang and served as Sima in Dizhou in his early years. Later, he returned to Youzhou and followed Li Maoxun's son Li Keju. He is also the direct descendant of Li Maoxun and is currently the Youzhou general.

Youzhou is located in the northeast of the Tang Dynasty and has always been in line with the Hu people. Especially over the years, it has been facing the southern invasion of the Khitan and Xi people alone. They have been fighting for wars all year round, and there are many brave soldiers in the army. They can't help but feel the same hatred for Li Yan's aggressiveness. In particular, Li Maoxun's helplessness made them feel even more unhappy. If Li Maoxun apologized for Li Yan, he would lose not only Li Maoxun's face, but the faces of all the soldiers of Lu Long's army. As an old strong vassal, they also have their own arrogance. How can they accept a 21-year-old son like Li Yan riding on their heads and making trouble?

Guizhou general Gao Shunli also slapped the table and said, "My Lu Long army has ninety thousand troops, so why are you afraid of Li Guan? He only has 30,000 people, and these 30,000 people will not be all war soldiers. The logistics and baggage troops are at least 30,000. It is amazing to have 20,000 war soldiers. What's more, this battle is Li Guan in my Youzhou territory, and we have the advantage of the home court. If we beat him, if we don't hurt him, Li Guan, he will not know how powerful our Lu Long army is."

Before he finished speaking, a young man in white robe standing behind Gao Shunli stepped out and asked loudly for battle: "I want to be a vanguard, only three thousand light cavalry!"

After the young man in white robe said that, two more young generals left the line and stood beside him and asked for battle at the same time: "We are willing to go together!"

Fan Xinglong, the mighty military envoy of the state, frowned and shouted dissatisfiedly: "When the military discussion is discussed, how can a few juniors be allowed to talk nonsense here, and they will not be beaten out."

The young general of white robe looked at Fan Xinglong coldly and said proudly: "On the battlefield, there is no sight of swords and guns, so he doesn't talk about the generations. If Fan's army is angry, he can just spread to Li Yan. Otherwise, why not take the troops of our headquarters as the vanguard?"

Fan Xinglong is fifty years old, and veteran Lu Long can't help but be so angry that his face flushed. He pointed at the young general and said, "Which doll is this? Why don't you understand the rules at all?"

Guizhou general Gao Shunli stood up and said, "Sorry, this is my son, who is young and energetic, and many of them offended Fan Jun envoys."

Li Maoxun was sitting there but was secretly happy. Gao Shunli was his direct subordinate, while Fan Xinglong was the old army in Youzhou. When they fought, he was still happy to watch.

He smiled and said to Fan Xinglong, "The Fan Army envoy didn't know that this young white-robed general is very famous in Guizhou. Last time, Li Ke, a flying tiger, used it to invade my territory, and this son went out with my son to fight. A bright silver spear knocked down countless Shatu soldiers. Among the countless crows, they held bright silver spears and stepped on silver-maned horses, and they were the ones who blocked the dust. The Shatu people killed were frightened. Although they were young, they were already a powerful general in Youzhou. They were nicknamed "White Horse Silver Spear". The young man was a little angry, but his ability was still good."

These words undoubtedly imply that Fan Xinglong is old, but his ability is not as good as Gao Siji, a young man. Fan Xinglong's face turned red, but he really dared to let him beat Li Yan to be the pioneer.

However, Fan Xinglong did not dare, but other generals could not bear this excitement.

At this meeting, the generals from Guizhou were more awesome and more capable than the other, and they all rushed to be pioneers to go to war. It seemed that these veterans were timid and incompetent. At this time, they were angry and asked to fight.

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Li Maoxun finally, under the pressure of Li Guan, the generals were willing to send troops, and he was overjoyed. He decided to fight back with a tough fight against Li Guan's extortion.

After some discussion, Lu Long's army finally decided to mobilize 50,000 troops in Youzhou Town and divide them into five routes to siege Huichang.

Gao Shunli and Gao Zhongwu brothers were the commander of military commanders in the front army, Gao Siji was the commander of military commanders in the front army, and his brother Gao Sixiang and his cousin Gao Mian were the commander of military commanders. Li Maoxun led the middle army, his son Li Keji led the rear army, Ya general Li Quanzhong led the left army, and Jingsai army commander Liu Yue was the commander of military commanders in the right army. Five troops, each with ten thousand.

Liu Rengong, the ten generals of the bald camp, were incorporated into the Central Army and became Li Maoxun's personal guard general. Although it seemed to be demoted to one level, it was actually promoted.

However, while Li Maoxun gathered his troops, he did not give up his plan to negotiate peace with Li Guan. Without any choice, he did not want to confront Li Guan. While gathering troops, Li Maoxun called Liu Kutou, the new chief general of the guard, and handed him a letter to him, asking him to return to Huichang and handed the letter to Li Guan.

Although he was extremely reluctant, Liu Rengong had to ride a horse and run back to Huichang. He arrived in Huichang and left for a few days, the place was still peaceful. Although the Zhendong Army occupied Huichang City, what seemed to surprise him was that they were not in trouble. If it weren't for the big banner of Li, he would have thought that Zhendong Army had already left here.

Two hundred steps in front of the city gate, Liu Rengong turned over and dismounted and slowly approached the city gate.

"I am the envoy of General Lu Long. Our general will send a reply to the Duke of Zhendong County!" Liu Rengong said calmly.
Chapter completed!