The next morning, a 70,000 army marched along the river to Fengjie County downstream.

The Jingnan Army took the initiative to defend the city, and Li Shunjie ordered the army to encircle the West City Gate and the North City Gate, and then began negotiations.

Fengjie County is tall and majestic, with 20,000 troops under its control, so it is difficult to capture the city with a strong attack.

Li Shunjie was ordered to take charge of the army and then take charge of the army, and he would not be able to defeat the generals who were in trouble.

The garrison of Kuizhou Fei reported to Jiangling Mansion. After Cheng Shi got the report, his face was gloomy and silent. He knew that the emperor divided Kuizhou and Guizhou to establish the Zhenjiang Jiedushi, but in troubled times, he relied on force to speak.

The army is approaching, and Yun'an Yanjing has lost it. If you try your best to confront the invading hostile battle, Cheng Yan has no confidence to win, even if you win, it will be a tragic victory. The consequences may not be guaranteed.

Cheng Wen decided to negotiate. Since he occupied Jingnan and carried out rest and recuperation, Jingzhou's agriculture has recovered a lot.

Kuizhou is mainly a salt industry. Even if he loses the salt well in Kuizhou, he can still exchange food for it. When the army and armor are strong, he will report the current losses.

After making a decision, Cheng Xian sighed regretfully. Some days ago, the governor of Junzhou, Feng Xing, escaped and surrendered. He was determined to take advantage of the fact that the Wei family in Jinzhou had not yet established a stable foothold and sent troops to capture Fangzhou and Junzhou.

Cheng Xian didn't know that the Southern Sichuan Army was close relative to the Wei family in Jinzhou. He only heard that the Jiedushi of the Southern Sichuan Army was born in the Wei family in Chang'an. Every time the Southern Sichuan Army passed through Kuizhou, he only thought it was normal to go to Chang'an.

It is no wonder that Cheng Shi was wrongly judged. There are many branches of the Wei family in Chang'an. Even if it is an ancestor, the descendants of each sect will be clearly distinguished. It can be considered as relatives, but it involves gains and losses, and it will turn against each other into enemies.

In addition, the Sichuan Army acted in Jinzhou as the Jincheng Army.

The scouts sent by Cheng Yan could not invade the ruling class of Jinzhou. They could only understand the city defense, people's livelihood, military strength, military preparation, and military number.

In addition, the military and political affairs of the Southern Sichuan Army are very different from those of Jinzhou. The Southern Sichuan Army is divided into the land of the powerful families, and Jinzhou still recognizes the interests of the wealthy landlords.

Cheng Wen sent people to negotiate with Li Shunjie, and two conditions were to reach a parity for food exchange and salt goods, allowing the soldiers of Jingnan Army to take their relatives away.

Li Shunjie agreed to Cheng Yan's conditions, and was able to peacefully collect and manage Kuizhou and Guizhou, which was worth it even if Cheng Yan moved all the population, otherwise the siege would have to lose at least more than 10,000 people.

Twenty thousand Jingnan troops evacuated Kuizhou and took away thousands of so-called relatives in the city.

Li Shunjie's army entered the throne, and then divided 3,000 troops to collect Guizhou. After ten days, the collection and management were completed.

Commander Zhao Yidou asked to return to the army, but Li Shunjie agreed, but when 20,000 Sichuan Southern Army set out, 30,000 Li Shunjie's army was also in charge.

Zhao Yidou asked someone to ask, but the reply he received surprised him and hurriedly reported to Nan Sichuan.

It turns out that Li Shunjie was not satisfied with his rule and actually wanted to seize the territory of the Wutai Jiedushi.

Wei Fufeng was unconsciously surprised, but he misjudged Li Shunjie's greed and anxiousness. He asked someone to inform the Wutai Jiedu.

Wutai Jieduan Wang Jianzhao learned about the military situation and discussed it with his subordinates. Finally, he decided to surrender to Li Shunjie and sent someone to negotiate with Li Shunjie, retaining his position as the governor of Zhongzhou and the military power of the 5,000 troops.

Li Shunjie agreed, but asked Wang Jianzhao to write a letter with him, so that the court could recognize him as the governor of Badong, and ruled Kuizhou, Guizhou, Shizhou, Kaizhou, Wanzhou and Zhongzhou.

Wang Jianzhao was willing to retain five thousand elite troops and hand over the other more than 10,000 troops.

He wrote to the court, saying that Li Shunjie was brave and wise, and was willing to resign from his position as the governor of the army. As the governor of Zhongzhou, he recommended Li Shunjie as the governor of Badong.

Wei Fu, who is in Yuzhou

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Feng was a little disappointed and thought that Wang Jianzhao could choose to join the Southern Sichuan Army. At the very least, Wang Jianzhao was reluctant to give up his direct military power and resisted the Southern Sichuan Army system.

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In the Daming Palace and Yanying Palace, Zhaozong received a letter from Sun Kui and was very pleased after the false alarm.

It turned out that Yang Shouliang led 30,000 soldiers and civilians out of Ziwu Road and passed Chang'an City.

The city of Chang'an was frightened and he thought that Yang Shouliang was raiding and attacking Chang'an City, but Yang Shouliang just walked north.

Yang Shouliang also wanted to attack Chang'an City to plunder and vent his hatred, but most of the 30,000 people he led were reluctant to go to Hedong and attack Chang'an City to plunder, but the military strength was out of control and he ran away without returning.

There is also the Tongguan army not far away, and Yang Shouliang was afraid that Han Jian would send troops to block the attack.

In fact, Han Jian could not send troops to block Yang Shouliang from heading north.

Han Jian's army was divided into three parts, 20,000 soldiers went to Xingyuan Prefecture, and 10,000 soldiers guarded the nest.

Han Jian personally led 20,000 troops to Wuguan in Shangluo County, Shangzhou, waiting for the military forces of Junzhou to participate in the Hanzhong War and wait for the opportunity to capture Junzhou.

The scouts of the Tongguan army inquired and successively reported that Junzhou's troops had not been mobilized, and the city gate inspection was strictly carried out.

Han Jian was hesitant, and the fisherman made a profit when fighting against the snipe and clam. Tongguan territory belongs to the four battles. Once the troops are too damaged, he will fall into crisis.

Han Jianzang's troops were in Wuguan, and planned to attack the surprise troops and fight quickly. If the attack on Junzhou was caught in the war of attrition in the siege, Han Jian could not afford to spend his troops and his army could not leave his nest for a long time.

In the end, Han Jian withdrew regretfully and gave up.

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Zhaozong was pleased by Sun Kui's letter. Although Yang Shouliang and Yang Fugong were unable to be executed, they were granted Xingyuan Mansion after all, which was a good start for a place to collect and manage.

What is even more gratifying is that Sun Kui's 30,000 troops have become 50,000 troops.

Sun Kui reported to Li Shunjie about the matter, Zhaozong's view on the mean, whether Li Shunjie could seize Kuizhou would have no effect on the court.

Soon, Sun Kui asked 20,000 imperial troops to return to Chang'an and left 10,000 troops to guard Xingyuan Prefecture.

Twenty thousand troops arrived in Chang'an, and Li Shunjie and Wang Jianzhao's letters arrived in Zhaozong the same day.

After reading the book, Zhaozong seemed to swallow a fly, and his good mood for many days was destroyed.

Li Shunjie not only managed Kuizhou and returned to the prefecture, but also annexed the rule of Wutai Jiedu, instructing Wang Jianzhao to seek the governor of Badong. He was clearly a rebel who was not as good as the emperor and the second Li Maozhen.

Repressing his worries, Zhaozong only came to Xuan and Du Rangneng to discuss.

Du Rangneng said: "Li Shunjie has made great contributions, and the court should reward him heavily. I think Wutai Jiedu is a traitor. Even if he is not annexed by Li Shunjie, he will rebel sooner or later."

Zhaozong nodded and said, "I understand, just how do you reply to the recommendation?"

"Li Shunjie, the governor of Zhenjiang, should refuse to be changed to the governor of Badong. Li Shunjie made great contributions to the rebellion. Your Majesty is not an exaggeration to grant title to the prince of the county, so it is better to be named the prince of Badong." Du Rangneng said.

Zhaozong nodded and said, "I am worried that Li Shunjie will return and become the second Li Maozhen."

Du Rangneng said: "Your Majesty can entrust Li Shunjie to ask whether to stay in Kuizhou or return to the court, and tell the court that if he does not want to return, the court will be appointed as a powerful military envoy."

Zhaozong thought about it, worried about Li Shunjie's rebellion and hatred, and said, "If you don't want to return, you don't need to dismiss the Tianwei Army Envoy, and the Jincheng Army Envoy is not in Chang'an City either."

"It's a big difference. The envoy of the Jincheng Army belonged to the military title given to him by His Majesty. In fact, it is not considered the Shence Army. The Tianwei Army belongs to one of the Shence Army organized by the court. The official title and supplies are all decided by the court.

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Because of Li Shunjie's mentality, Tianwei Army is the Heavenly Army of the court." Du Rangneng said.

Zhaozong was silent, and Du Rangneng said again: "Your Majesty, Li Shunjie has returned. If he continues to be loyal to His Majesty, it will be great. If he deceives the emperor and abuses power like Yang Fugong, His Majesty can take it down."

Zhaozong hesitated and said, "Is it inappropriate to take down the meritorious officials in the court?"

"If Li Shunjie deceived the emperor and made a statement, he would not be criticized by the world. As for many military governors of the vassal states, they would not have come to the palace to meet His Majesty, and they would have the same power as His Majesty." Du Rangneng explained, and Zhaozong nodded.

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The enthroned imperial edicts and seals of the princes were carried by eunuchs sent by the court to Li Shunjie.

Li Shunjie was very satisfied with the emperor's reply. Li Shunjie replied without hesitation that the eunuch brought to Chang'an. He believed that Chang'an was the place where he was extremely rich and had no interest in ruling Badong.

In fact, Li Shunjie was ready for his return. He asked his confidants to take turns to serve as deputy commander of the Jiedushi and marching Sima. He agreed to change every year, and those who did not serve would go back to Chang'an to command Tianwei's army.

Li Ziqi took the initiative to ask to go to Chang'an to serve in Tianwei Army, and Li Shunjie agreed.

He was really unable to rest assured to let Li Ziqi stay in Badong. Naturally, Wei Fufeng secretly let people know about Li Ziqi's initiative.

Li Ziqi stayed in Badong, one was because of his own crisis, and the other was that he was always monitored. It was better to leave Badong and let his subordinates act instead.

After Li Shunjie received the order, he led 5,000 troops to set off north five days later.

There are two roads to Chang'an when you start in Kuizhou. One passes through Jinzhou, returns to Chang'an City through Ku Ancient Road, and the other goes to the northeast, and walks around the Wuguan Road.

Li Shunjie decided to go to the Ku Ancient Road shortly. He wanted to return to Chang'an sooner, and the other was to return without a lot of supplies and be able to walk in the mountains.

Xun was awarded the title of Prince of Badong and was also the governor. Li Shunjie was majestic and pompous. He was surrounded by six large flags and fifty soldiers with axes and halberds. He was wearing bright armor, beaded crown on his head and cloak on his shoulders.

Li Ziqi was behind the ceremonial guards and looked at the front with a sarcastic look. He thought it would be difficult for Li Shunjie to come back to Kuizhou, but he was afraid he would die in Chang'an City.

If Li Ziqi sincerely joined Li Shunjie, he would use Yang Fugong's example to persuade Li Shunjie not to return to Chang'an City.

Chang'an's humanistic livability is better than Badong, but Li Shunjie imagined that he had both fish and bear's paws, and he had nothing to do with the consequences because the emperor had few kindness and had no desire to tolerate others.

Most of the five thousand troops returned by Li Shunjie were surrendered, and only five hundred soldiers were the original Tianwei army.

Li Shunjie likes to show off so much and is quite proud of returning home in glory, but in Li Ziqi's view, it is purely a stupid behavior that lacks deep scheming.

A few days later, when I arrived on the south bank of the Han River, I saw a majestic city from a distance, with a towering rammed earth wall of ten miles long and a huge city gate made of blue bricks.

A Jinzhou Chief Secretary greeted him outside the city and respectfully paid homage to Li Shunjie, saying that he would welcome the Prince of Badong to the city to rest on the order of the governor.

Lee Soon-je was very happy and followed Jinzhou Changshi into the city. After entering the city gate, he asked, "Jinzhou. Did such a huge city be built?"

"To be honest, the prince was once besieged by Yang Shouliang's army. It was raining heavily at that time, and the water in the city could not be discharged, and there was a lack of food, so it suffered a lot.

After Yang Shouliang's army retreated, his father learned from the defense of the ancient Great Wall and built a large outer city, which was mainly used for growing vegetables and grains." Jinzhou Governor Shi Weikang explained that he had been a clerk for many years, but he was able to handle the reception of Shangguan.

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