More than half a year passed unknowingly in busy work. Now that the situation in southern Sichuan has basically stabilized, he wants to go back to Jinzhou, and then to Wudang Mountain in Junzhou to look for Sister Lin.

When he was with Lao Feng, Wei Fufeng proposed to return to Jinzhou.

Lao Feng believed that after defeating the invasion and capturing Yuzhou, the military strength in southern Sichuan was sufficient to defend it. There was no need to return to Jinzhou. It was better to sit in southern Sichuan and strengthen rule.

Of course, Wei Fufeng could not say that he wanted to return to Jinzhou because of women. He said that he was worried about his grandfather and father and needed to increase troops in Jinzhou. The changes in the situation in the court could not be ignored. He should go to see his uncle and invite eminent monks to appease the refugees.

Lao Feng did not insist on objecting. His life in Bacheng was fruitful and fulfilling. Not only was he the commander-in-chief of Baihu Hall, he also served as the commander of Qianhe Battalion and the Yuzhou Sima who was responsible for the subsequent construction of the city.

Baihutang not only has the power to dispatch troops and generals, but also has three battalions directly under it, namely Feiyu Camp, Daoxu Camp, and Scout Camp. The leader of the battalion is the Soldier and Horse Envoy.

Lao Feng was very busy with the military training of the third battalion under his direct supervision. He was very busy every day.

With the intention of leaving, Wei Fufeng began to figure out what matters he had to do. In terms of military affairs, Lao Feng was in charge, and in political affairs, the governor's office and local officials performed their respective duties.

Well! There are two things that need to be dealt with. One is the commander of the Jingnan Military Mansion, Li Chenggang. The supervisor reported that Li Chenggang's relatives once came to see him, but that relative left again.

Wei Fufeng read the record and wondered whether it was Yang Sima who instigated people to rebel against Li Chenggang, because after Li Chenggang's relatives came to see him, Yang Shouliang's 50,000-strong army went south to attack.

Wei Fufeng did not have a very good impression of Li Chenggang, but Li Chenggang was the hero who initially worked for him.

Wei Fufeng guessed that Li Chenggang was a man of change. If the Fuzhou defense was in a disadvantageous situation, Li Chenggang might turn against him.

After thinking for a while, Wei Fufeng shook his head and stopped thinking. He could not abandon Li Chenggang because of suspicion. He had already told Lao Feng to be careful about Li Chenggang.

At present, Li Chenggang can only be kept in Jingnan Military Mansion for a long time, and Li Chenggang cannot be allowed to take turns to support the Feng Army.

Another incident related to the supervisor Yang Hui, who left Xingyuan Mansion with Wei Fufeng, and the supervisor and his party who were separated on the way arrived in Yuzhou.

The governor of Yuzhou approved the offer and allowed Yang Hui and his party to station in Jiangbei Military City, and also ordered the thousand regiments guarding the city to obey the orders of the supervisory army.

Just one month later, Yang Hui, the supervisor of the army, asked to move to the idle prefectural government office in Yuzhong City.

The governor of Yuzhou agreed to Yang Hui's emigration, but later Yuzhou fell into the hands of the Southern Sichuan Army. The supervisors and subordinates who enjoyed the blessings of the state government were imprisoned when disaster struck, and the imperial edict in Yang Hui's hand fell to the Governor's Mansion.

After Wei Fufeng learned about it, he did not ask the Dudu's Mansion to hand over the imperial edict. In the Dudu's Mansion, it was equivalent to being in his hands. Moreover, the edict had no practical significance, and he ignored Yang Hui and his party.

After Wei Fufeng considered it, he went to the Yuzhong City Prefectural Government Office. Cao Fanghe, the owner of the Prefectural Government Office, heard that Master Jiedushi had arrived and hurriedly went out to greet him. He respectfully invited Wei Fufeng in.

Sitting down in the hall, Cao Fanghe heard that he was here to see Yang Hui, the supervisor, and he said bluntly: "The official is too talkative. The supervisor has nothing to rely on, and it will only cause trouble to you."

Wei Fufeng smiled and said: "After all, he is the supervisor of the imperial court. If he is regarded as a prisoner, he will be easily criticized. Although he can't use him as a favor, he can convey some information to the imperial court."

Cao Fanghe nodded in understanding and went out to give orders to the people. After he took over the state government,

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He didn't treat the military supervisor well and continued to throw him in jail and ignore him. He didn't imprison him anyway.

While waiting in the side hall, Wei Fufeng sipped tea and chatted with Cao Fanghe.

In order to win over Cao Fanghe, the newly appointed Jiangcheng County Magistrate was recommended by Cao Fanghe. The county auxiliary officer was a member of the Southern Sichuan Army, and the city gate defender was still his deputy, General Ya.

After half a stick of incense passed, Yang Hui was escorted by the Yamen guards. Yang Hui was wearing a half-worn robe, with long messy and dry hair, a thin face, and a hunched body as he walked in, like a homeless beggar.

Yang Hui came to a stop and looked at Wei Fufeng, who was wearing a purple robe. A wry smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth. He saluted and said hoarsely: "Long time no see, Wei Shijun is already the overlord."

"Sir Yang, you are so complimentary. Our army has fought with our lives even today." Wei Fufeng responded with a faint smile.

Yang Hui nodded and said in a hoarse voice: "I am already a prisoner, why do you want to see me?"

"Yang Fugong was dismissed. Does Mr. Yang know?" Wei Fufeng asked softly.

"I know." Yang Hui replied.

"What use are you to me if you are conscious?" Wei Fufeng asked gently.

Yang Hui looked at Wei Fufeng and said hoarsely: "It may be useful. Yang Fugong has a lot of power. He may be able to persuade some people to join the army."

Wei Fufeng shook his head and said: "It is of no use to our army. Although our army owns southern Sichuan and central Guizhou, its prestige is not convincing enough. You can go to your grandfather who assists our army. How about I send you to Jinzhou?"

"Jinzhou?" Yang Hui asked confused.

"My army and my grandfather captured Jinzhou. My grandfather was appointed by His Majesty the Emperor as the governor of Jinzhou and the defense envoy of the capital of gold and merchants. Our grandfather is Wei Zhaodu's younger brother." Wei Fufeng explained.

"The envoy also captured Jinzhou?" Yang Hui asked in surprise.

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "Jinzhou's strategic significance is of great importance. It can contain Yang Shouliang's army from going south, and it can also be close to Chang'an City and keep track of the court's movements at any time. Although the court is weak, it still has the orthodox prestige of righteousness."

Yang Hui nodded and said respectfully: "I am willing to serve you."

"Sit down." Wei Fufeng said with a smile.

Yang Hui saluted and took the guest seat opposite Cao Fanghe.

Wei Fufeng looked at Yang Hui and said calmly: "Perhaps there is destiny in the dark. Our army is actually pessimistic about whether the Southern Sichuan Army can gain a foothold. After all, Yang Shouliang is very powerful. The attack of 50,000 troops is likely to cause harm to our army."

The loss of rule in southern Sichuan.”

Yang Hui was silent, and Wei Fufeng added: "It's just that Yang Shouliang misemployed people, or it was Yang Shouliang's greedy mistake. In order to seize Yuzhou, he let his subordinates elope with 20,000 troops, which resulted in a fatal mistake of weakly dividing the army."

Yang Hui nodded silently, and Wei Fufeng continued: "Most of the 30,000 Longjian Army that attacked Fuzhou were ragtag troops. Once they were attacked by the enemy, they would easily be defeated. The defeat of the Longjian Jiedushi is reasonable."

Yang Hui nodded, and Wei Fufeng continued: "It is an unconventional military strategy. Since Yang Shouliang's 20,000 troops have been attached to the governor of Yuzhou, they are fully capable of joining forces to defend Yuzhou, and then wait for reinforcements to counterattack, but the leader actually ran away.

"

Yang Hui's face twitched, and a wry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Wei Fufeng continued: "As soon as the 20,000 troops were gone, Yuzhou fell under the rule of our army. Almost without bloodshed, we gained 60,000 troops and more than 200,000 people."

After a pause, he continued: "Now the four states in southern Sichuan are spread over a vast area.

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In addition, Fuzhou, Qianzhou, Nanzhou, and Qinzhou of the Central Guizhou Road were under the rule. Except for Shizhou, which was occupied by the Jingnan Army, the other northern Guizhou prefectures all surrendered and were willing to pay tribute to the Tang Dynasty in accordance with the past.

The military provides and assigns military power for use."

Yang Hui nodded, Wei Fufeng looked at Yang Hui and said: "What I say is to tell you that our army has become a climate. The territory and military power we have may not be aggressive enough, but they are enough to defend our territory."

Yang Hui said respectfully: "I understand."

Wei Fufeng nodded and said: "What you want is nothing more than wealth and honor. If it were a peaceful and prosperous time, and an envoy like you was traveling, how would the state or county dare to disrespect you? Even in the Daming Palace, the courtiers would not dare to offend you, but

Now that the imperial court is weak, even if Yang Fugong holds military power, he cannot gain the respect of the prime minister and the feudal lords, and he has to plan day and night on how to maintain his power."

Yang Hui nodded and said respectfully: "I am humbled and willing to serve you wholeheartedly in order to gain wealth and honor."

Wei Fufeng nodded. He valued Yang Hui so much because he was trying to win over Yang Fugong's power in the next move.

It is said that when a tree falls, the hozens scatter. After Yang Fugong fell, members of his forces could only seek new refuge and affiliation.

Seeking Yang Hui's cooperation, Wei Fufeng added: "From the decision to rebel against Xichuan and Hedong, we can see that the emperor is a man eager for success. Yang Fugong was dismissed and Yang Shouliang's failure in attacking southern Sichuan will inevitably prompt the emperor to further deal with Yang Fugong's forces."

Yang Hui nodded, and Wei Fufeng continued: "You went to my grandfather's place and asked people to write letters to greet the people you know. Don't worry about your acquaintances. Just let people know that you are in Jinzhou."

Yang Hui nodded, and Wei Fufeng continued: "But don't mention southern Sichuan and our army in the letter, and don't talk about our army to people in Jinzhou. Only my grandfather and fifth uncle know about our army's occupation of southern Sichuan."

Yang Hui looked slightly surprised and nodded.

Wei Fufeng continued: "The fifth uncle of our army was appointed as the Jincheng military envoy by the emperor. The weapons obtained by our army from the expedition to Hedong were given to the fifth uncle to build the army. Now the five uncle's three thousand Jincheng army are sharply armed, and Jinzhou has returned."

There are more than 7,000 team members training.”

Yang Hui nodded, and Wei Fufeng continued: "Jinzhou's military system is similar to that of other vassal armies. It is different from the military system of southern Sichuan. Our army can only rely on refugees to gain a foothold in southern Sichuan. My grandfather relied on nobles and wealthy families.

, the two places did their own thing, and only cooperated on the enemy and military supplies."

Yang Hui nodded, and Cao Fanghe suddenly said: "Your Excellency, the military system is the foundation for long-term governance. The recruitment system is easy to rebel, and generals killing their lords often happen in feudal towns."

Wei Fufeng turned his head and said calmly: "The military government system needs the support of the fields. I can implement the military government system in southern Sichuan, but in Jinzhou I can only recruit soldiers. Otherwise, it will arouse the hostility of the nobles of Chang'an."

Cao Fanghe nodded, and Wei Fufeng turned around and said: "The marching Sima Wanlong has returned to Master Yang's subordinates, and we will go together to serve our grandfather. We don't see him. Master Yang will recuperate for a few days, and then go to Jinzhou."

Yang Hui stood up and respectfully obeyed the order. Wei Fufeng stood up and exchanged a few words with Cao Fanghe, then left the state office and returned to Bacheng.

Watching Wei Fufeng's escort leave, Cao Fanghe sighed secretly, admiring Lord Shijun's eloquence.

The most important content incited Yang Hui's dissatisfaction with Yang Shouliang and made Yang Hui disappointed with Yang Shouliang's abilities.

Then Cao Fanghe invited Yang Hui into the palace and ordered the release of other followers, making Yang Hui and his party the honored guests of Yuzhou again.

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