Liu Xin nodded in understanding and asked again: "I don't know yet when will the Grand Marshal Chu and Prince Xuantu join forces?"

Zeng Hao smiled and replied: "Prince Xuantu is Lord Chu Yu."

Ah? Liu Xin was extremely surprised.

Liu Xin already knew that the forces on the Jiaodong Peninsula, especially the cavalry outfits, were obviously not soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.

Zeng Hao said again: "At present, Commander Liu is trustworthy, I tell you the truth..."

Liu Xin was incredible to hear.

How could the Grand Marshal Chu be the Marquis of Fufeng, the governor of southern Sichuan, the King of Guizhou, and the King of Dade?

Zeng Hao said: "Most of the cavalry I saw came from the Hexi Corridor, pretending to be from the Bohai Kingdom."

Liu Xin nodded and said, "Master Chu's strategy is very clever."

Zeng Hao said: "The Marquis's strategy did not come out of thin air, but during his expedition to the Hexi Corridor, he learned that the northern Khitan was becoming increasingly powerful and constantly invaded the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun and the Hetao area.

The Marquis was afraid that the Khitan would unify the north and form a great enemy similar to the Huns and Turks. However, the Tang Dynasty's vassal states were in opposition and there was no possibility of unanimous attack on the Khitan.

Therefore, the Marquis could only manage the northwest region and form a multi-ethnic force to curb the Khitan. He also sent troops to occupy the Liaodong Peninsula by sea, intending to curb the Khitan in the east and form a horn."

Liu Xin nodded and suddenly realized: "While the Grand Marshal was not in Jiangning, he went to the Hexi Corridor to fight."

Zeng Hao nodded and said, "The Marquis is not idle when he travels south and north. Xuanwu Army, Huainan Army, and Hedong Army can all compete with the Southern Sichuan Army."

Liu Xin said: "It won't take too long for the general to swallow the Huainan army."

Zeng Hao said: "The Marquis openly swallowed Huainan Road, and the Xuanwu Army no longer fought with the Northern Yellow River, and even shook hands with the Hedong Army and attacked the Southern Sichuan Army together."

Liu Xin was stunned and nodded, "It's that reason. Cao Cao is the strongest, so the Sun-Liu Alliance."

Zeng Hao laughed and said: "The Marquis' strategy is to make a fortune in silence, and he stumbles on his mouth."

Liu Xin nodded with emotion, and Fufeng Hou stole Jiangning, Xuanzhou, and Changzhou.

Jiangxi and Liangzhe also fell into Fufeng Hou's bag.

The current strength of the Huainan Army cannot withstand the force of Fufeng Hou's annexation.

However, Fufeng Hou was very patient and silently waited for an opportunity to steal his mouth.

Zeng Hao said: "Brother, maybe I don't know about Bohai Country."

Liu Xin replied: "I guarded Sizhou and specially inquired about Xuantu County on the Jiaodong Peninsula and learned about the Bohai Kingdom."

Zeng Hao nodded and said, "The Bohai Kingdom is located in the northeast of the Liaodong Peninsula. It is a Haidong foreign country that admires the Tang Dynasty. It accepted the title of the Bohai King, so it is considered the territory of the Tang Dynasty."

Liu Xin nodded.

Zeng Hao also said: "The Bohai Kingdom has a vast land and sparse population, and at least half of the tribes are loosely ruled by the Khitan."

Liu Xin said: "Therefore, the generals united in the Bohai Kingdom and supported the Bohai Kingdom to curb the Khitan."

Zeng Hao nodded and said, "The Marquis sent troops to the Liaodong Peninsula and claimed to be the Great Xuantu. The reason was that when the Hexi Corridor, he accidentally learned that his grandfather was a sect king from the Bohai Kingdom."

Ah? Liu Xin was surprised.

Zeng Hao also said: "The Tang Dynasty tolerate all ethnic groups. Many nobles from the Western Regions arrived in Chang'an to live. The Marquis thought that his biological parents and fathers were from the Western Regions. Later, Wang Shifan sent his brothers to join him......"

Liu Xin nodded.

Zeng Hao said: "The Marquis' recent strategy is to seize Youzhou by sea, and even the Weibo Jiedu in Hebei, Chengde Jiedu, and destroy the three towns of Heshuo that had been entrenched for more than 100 years."

...... The governor of Zibo cleaned up the mess, obtained more than 8,000 defeated soldiers, and urgently reported to Bianliang.

The official documents of the Qingzhou governor about the enemy were the same as those who flew to Bianliang.

The defeat reached Bianliang, causing an uproar.

Emperor Liang Zhu Huang was incredibly furious.

Just one day later, the second official document from the governor of Qingzhou was handed over to the Jingxiang case.

The general content of the official document: "The Prince Xuantu requested His Majesty the Emperor of Daliang to serve as the governor of Jiaodong to calm down the mutual benefit of trade and mutual benefit in Ganges."

Prince Xuantu was a blow and then lowered his figure to negotiate to seek peace.

Emperor Liang Zhu Huang discussed matters with more than a dozen of his subordinates. His face was not good and he coughed with his fists from time to time, which made him obviously get sick.

The ministers were cautious and dared not speak out. Shortly after the emperor ascended the throne, he would have suffered a great defeat. He should have sent troops to show the power of the Daliang army.

However, Daliang mainly used troops in the north and gave up the Northern War for the Jiaodong Peninsula, which was obviously not worth it.

"Li Zhen, you said." Zhu Huang called out.

Li Zhen replied: "Your Majesty, I think it is not appropriate to continue the Eastern Expedition, mainly because it is not worth it. In addition, foreign tribes colluded with the Huainan Army, and the number of troops is less, which will be of no help."

Zhu Huang said, "I will send another 30,000 troops, plus recruit Wei Bo's troops."

Li Zhen said: "Your Majesty, the foreign tribes occupying the Jiaodong Peninsula can still walk on the sea, which is beyond trouble."

Zhu Huang frowned, raised his eyes and looked at Jingxiang.

Jingxiang said, "Your Majesty, you cannot go through the expedition once and for all. You can only let it go and free up your hands to send troops in the future."

Li Zhen said again: "Your Majesty, Prince Xuantu colludes with the Huainan Army, Your Majesty launches a large army again, and perhaps the Huainan Army will harass you again."

Zhu Huang said: "Foreign races are rampant, which affects the prestige of the Daliang Empire. Indulgence causes the second tail to be too big, and it is unbearable."

Li Zhen said: "Your Majesty, matters are priorities. Wang Shifan's roots are in Qingzhou and Jiaodong Peninsula is marginalized."

Zhu Huang was silent and said for a moment, "Yang Xingmi is dead. I haven't cared about Huainan Road for some time. It is said that Yang Xingmi's son is incompetent, which surprised me."

Li Zhen said: "The Prince Xuantu colluded with the Huainan Army. It should be during the Yang Xingmi period. The commander of the Huainan Army in Huaihe River had the right to act cheaply. He did not need to ask for advice from Yangzhou when he received a request for help."

Zhu Huang said, "I admit defeat, the impact is bad. You can discuss it and I will rest."

"Greatly send your Majesty to you." The ministers worshiped, and Zhu Huang stood up and left.

The ministers gathered together to discuss how to resolve the slap in the face.

Finally, the proposal was made to demand that the Prince Xuantu become the adopted son of the Emperor Daliang.

The result was presented to the palace and Zhu Huang passed by.

Jingxiang sent people to the Jiaodong Peninsula for secret negotiations.

The Daliang Empire was powerless in the Jiaodong Peninsula, and it was not cost-effective to work hard to expedition.

The Daliang Empire has been in a state of war for years and has been overwhelmed by its national strength, so it can only focus on supporting the Northern War.

The next day, Zhu Huang talked to Li Zhen alone and asked Zhu Youtang.

Zhu Huang asked, "Has Zhu Youtang sent you a letter?"

Li Zhen replied: "There are no letters, but only by doing business, I gave gifts to the ministers. Li Wu, the general of the minister, came to the letters."

Zhu Huang asked, "What did you say?"

Li Zhen replied: "Li Wu is in the Sizhou army and is still the deputy commander. The Sizhou military has not changed."

Zhu Huang said: "Yang Xingmi is dead, and Li Shenfu, who controlled Zhu Youtang, is also dead. Zhu Youtang is in Jiangning and should control the Wuning army."

Li Zhen said: "I think it is unlikely that most of the generals and officers of the Wuning Army are from the Huainan Army in Yangzhou. King Yu has no military achievements and it is difficult to surrender the powerful generals."

Zhu Huang nodded and said, "I have hoped that the worship of my friend hall has not stopped. It is a good thing to do with us."

Li Zhen nodded and said, "The merchants and goods of King Yu are all circling the Nanyang Basin, indicating that King Yu has no control over the Wuning Army in the Huaihe River."

Zhu Huang nodded and said, "This time, the improper employment of people may affect people's favor. Next year, I will personally conquer Huainan."

Li Zhen said: "I asked someone to inquire about the south."

Zhu Huang nodded and said, "Jiang Xuanhui went to the south and refused to return, check it."

Li Zhen replied: "I will write it down."

......

Li Zhen returned to his new home, a half-new official house, which is much better than a rented house.

Compared to Jing Xiang's luxury house, it is still a different place, but this is Li Zhen's own home business.

Li Zhen got Chu Yu's money and kept a low profile. He quietly bought a medical clinic and pharmacy in Guancheng, Zhengzhou.

Li Zhenxin bought more than a dozen slaves and ordered a slave named Yang San to go to the south to inquire.

Li Zhen promised to come back and take off his slavery and go to the county government to work as a clerk.

Li Zhen needs official connections and needs manpower to do things.

It’s just that his concerns aroused his dislike, so he could only make small business operations.

......

Zeng Hao met the envoy of Xuanwu Army in the capital of the Laizhou County.

The envoy proposed to release the prisoners, and the prince of Xuantu became the adopted son of the Emperor Daliang. The Emperor of Daliang was granted the title of king and established the Jiaodong Jiedu.

Zeng Hao replied that the prisoners had no discussion and that the Liaodong Peninsula needed population development.

As for the honor of becoming the adopted son of Emperor Daliang, I would like to serve as the governor of Mizhou, and Mizhou is not assigned to the Jiaodong Jiedushi.
To be continued...