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Chapter 46

Da Xi Changru is not good. Yang Tian has the only candidate for Li Chong. Yang Tian has to reluctantly choose Li Chong to lead the team. Although Li Chong lost Pinggao County, it is actually not too mediocre. After all, in the face of the absolute strength of the Turks, not everyone can do as good as Da Xi Changru.

Originally, Yang Tian wanted to leave a deputy to Li Chong as a military supervisor, but he thought it would be fine. If Li Chong had a different intention, it would be useless to keep a deputy. It would be useless to die in vain. If Li Chong had no unyielding intention, leaving him would seem to distrust him. Yang Tian was more generous and gave all the right to command the prefectures and county soldiers to Li Chong.

After arranging these, Yang Tiancai had time to listen to the reports of everyone sent to mobilize troops. There were official documents from the court and Yang Tian had the imperial decree. Most of the county magistrates of each prefecture and county agreed to mobilize troops. Some of them had arrived in Pinggao County, and some were waiting on the road ahead. There was only one Ningzhou direction that did not even return.

Although Ningzhou is more than a hundred miles away from Pinggao County, it is on the only way for Xuanlong Army to return to Beijing. Yang Tian is worried that if the governor of Ningzhou is not aware of life and death and dares not obey orders, it will block the army's itinerary for the return. Although the army can take a detour, it will only delay the time, leaving a city that is uncooperative in the rear, which is not at ease.

Yang Tian asked left and right: "Who is the governor of Ningzhou?"

Li Gang quickly replied: "General, Guo Zisheng, the governor of Ningzhou, is still an old subordinate of the former Duke of Shu."

When Yang Tian heard this, he left his luck in his heart. In his letter, Yang Jian told him to pay attention to the former subordinates of Duke Shu. Those who can be transferred should be transferred quickly, and then he was granted the right to appoint and remove officials along the way. However, as soon as the news of Emperor Tianyuan's death came out, Yang Tian could not move around casually, otherwise it would easily arouse some dissatisfied people to take risks.

Yang Tian swept the generals present at Xuanlong Army: "Who can go to Ningzhou again and capture Ningzhou Governor Guo Zisheng, so as not to stop my way back to Beijing?"

Li Gang was shocked: "The general wants to attack Ningzhou. In this way, if the sword and war are together, the low position may cause a chain reaction. What should I do if other prefectures and counties are dissatisfied?"

Yang Tian shook his head: "If you want to attack, I can only lead the troops there. I just want to send someone to Ningzhou to announce the imperial edict again and take the opportunity to take Guo Zisheng down. So I want a brave and brave man, and only two people will join the crowd and enter Ningzhou again. Who can you do it?"

Everyone couldn't help but think that if it was the first time, it would be fine. Seeing that the first time had not returned, the second time he went, maybe he would be taken down before he saw Guo Zisheng. Although everyone could die for Yang Tian, ​​they were not sure to complete the task and no one dared to speak.

Seeing that everyone hesitated, Yang Tian was immediately displeased: "Are you just a brave man?"

Many people's faces turned red when Yang Tian was so excited that they didn't dare to answer the conversation. Li Gang coughed: "General, Gang is willing to go."

Yang Tian shook his head: "You can't do it. Everyone knows that you are the counselor of Xuan Long Army. My left and right hands. When Guo Zisheng hears you come, he will definitely strengthen his defense. It's too difficult to start."

Luo Yi left the list and said, "General, I am willing to go there."

Luo Yi was confident that martial arts was not inferior to Da Xi Hong, Zhang Xingzhi and others, but last time he had to withdraw from the battle of the Lord of the Banner. This time he fought with the Turks, Luo Yi wanted to make a big splash, but the limelight was completely taken away by Shi Wansui. He only gained some small achievements. Seeing that due to Wang Shu's death, the Xuanlong Army had another position as the Lord of the Banner, Luo Yi was immediately jealous. If he completed this task, maybe Yang Tian would consider promoting him.

Yang Tian looked at Luo Yi, his eyes full of doubt. If Luo Yi was as excellent as described in later generations, Yang Tian could hand over the task to him without hesitation. However, Luo Yi in front of him was also good at martial arts, and he was very tedious in his work. Yang Tian even wondered if he had taken him in too early and made him lose the opportunity to experience outside, which made him perform far worse than he had in his memory.

Seeing Yang Tian’s suspicion, Luo Yi said anxiously: “General, I am willing to make a military order. If I fail to complete the task, I am willing to come and see you.”

Yang Tian thought about it and found that no one was more suitable than him. In terms of martial arts, Luo Yi ranked at least in the top ten in the Xuanlong Army, and was young and had not made a name for himself. Guo Zisheng was careless and likely to lose his guard.

"Okay, I follow you, there is no need to have a military order, but if it is not completed, you don't have to do the deputy sect, and give it to talented people."

Luo Yi is full of confidence: "Abide by the orders of humble duties."

Just as he was about to step down, Yang Tian waved: "Come here."

Luo Yi had to walk to Yang Tian. Yang Tian quietly gave a few words in Luo Yi's ear. Luo Yi's eyes lit up and he kept nodding. Yang Tian's voice amplified: "Go, pick two of them by yourself."

"Give up the order." Luo Yi retreated and picked Yang Shi and another soldier named Yang Xiaotian. Yang Miao originally wanted to follow him, but Luo Yi refused without hesitation, which made Yang Miao feel unhappy.

After the three of them left, Yang Tian immediately ordered the Xuanlong army to set out with him. The two thousand army had more than 4,000 horses and more than 10,000 horse hooves stepped out at the same time. A rumbling sound like thunder came from the entire ground, rolling forward.

Luo Yi and the other three rode three horses without stopping. After more than two hours, they had already been running for more than a hundred miles. When they arrived in Ningzhou, the army would then arrive, and at most two hours would arrive. They had to capture the Ningzhou governor Guo Zisheng alive before the army arrived. At least they would have to kill him and open up the road to Ningzhou for the army.

Seeing the city gate of Ningzhou far away, the three of them reduced their horse speed slightly. Yang Xiaotian was so bored for several hours that he finally couldn't help asking: "Brother Luo, what did the general say to you in the end? Why do you look confident?"

Luo Yi smiled slightly: "Are you scared?"

Yang Xiaotian was immediately unhappy: "What's so scary? Our lives are saved by the young master, and we teach us martial arts and knowledge. At worst, we can repay the young master if we die."

"Okay, you'll know after entering the city."

"Who, stop." As he spoke, the three of them were approaching the city gate.

Luo Yi's horse whip was already swinging out: "Your dog eyes are blind, and even the messenger of the front line general dares to stop it. Where is your governor's mansion?"

When the soldiers at the entrance of the city were so arrogant, they were stunned. They pointed to the wide road ahead: "Stay walking, I see the largest mansion in the middle."

Luo Yi stopped answering, and urged his mount, whistling by Yang Shi, Yang Xiaotian and the other two on the street. The pedestrians on the road immediately walked away and cursed at the backs of the three.

After the three left, a soldier realized: "They said they were messengers sent by the front line manager?"

Everyone was shocked and thought it was not good. A few days ago, the governor seemed to have informed him that anyone who pretended to be an envoy sent by the frontline general manager would take it down first. When they saw the three of them going far away, everyone looked at each other.

One person asked his team leader: "Sir, do you want to pursue him?"

"I'm chasing you, I haven't seen anyone with three horses. How can I chase you? You are more polite to me. When someone asks me, he says he hasn't seen any messenger sent by the front line manager." The team leader shouted, but he thought to himself, who dares to pretend to be the front line manager messenger, maybe it's an adult who has a quarrel with him, so we don't have to interfere.

The three of them soon arrived at the governor's mansion. The governor's yamen was indeed extraordinary. Just the high steps, the mighty stone lion in front of the door made people feel awe. At the gate, there were two rows of eight men with long swords on their waists and were staring at the passing pedestrians with fierce eyes. It seemed that everyone was malicious about the governor's mansion. Although it was the most lively street, no one passed by half of the governor's mansion.

The governor's mansion could not force the enemy, otherwise the three of them would have three heads and six arms and no ability to force them into the enemy. Luo Yi and others slid their stirrups and walked quickly towards the gate: "Master Yuchi has a military order to convey, so take us to meet the governor of Guo."

When they heard that it was sent by Lord Yuchi, several soldiers in the custody did not dare to neglect. After they followed Guo Zisheng for a long time, they naturally knew that Lord Guo was an old subordinate of Duke Shu. They didn't have time to ask which Lord Yuchi it was, and said hurriedly: "You wait, I'll go and report it immediately."

If they knew that these three people entered the city from the north gate, they would definitely know that the three people had no relationship with the Yuchi family. At this time, Guo Zisheng was also bothering in the yamen. He was Yuchi Jiong's confidant. He knew that Yuchi Jiong was very dissatisfied with Yang Jian's suspicious position. Therefore, when Emperor Tianyuan passed away, Yang Jian became the prime minister again. His old boss, Duke Shu, would definitely be furious and wanted to vent his anger on his boss. Therefore, not only did he not implement Yang Tian's order to mobilize troops, but instead withheld Yang Tian's personal soldiers.

However, Guo Zisheng was just impulsive in his work, and he became scared after doing it. Neither Yang Jian nor Yang Tian could fight against him now. If he was not careful, his life would have to be taken. However, now it is difficult to get rid of Yang Tian's personal soldiers, and it is difficult to ensure that nothing can happen. If the personal soldiers go back and add fuel to the fire, they will probably face Yang Tian's tens of thousands of troops immediately.

It was the time when he was in powerlessness. He could not kill Yang Tian’s personal soldiers, and he could not let them go. It was not a solution to wait. Regardless of whether Yang Tian had waited for his personal soldiers, he would probably lead a large army through Ningzhou in a few days. If the city gate was not opened, it would be a difficult question whether he would welcome him.

When Guo Zisheng heard the guards coming to report that a soldier from the Yuchi family came to pass the order, he was very happy. He didn't care about distinguishing the authenticity and got up and ran out the door, asking, "Where is the messenger of Duke Shu?"

Guo Zisheng's aide quickly shouted: "Sir, your official uniform."

Guo Zisheng didn't care about the official uniform now, and ignored the shouts of the staff behind him, and his fat body quickly disappeared in front of him.

Luo Yi waited for a moment and saw a middle-aged man in his forties and obese body wearing casual clothes. He couldn't figure out whether he was the governor, so he didn't dare to move around and said proudly: "I am the Minister of Shu, the governor of Ningzhou. He is so brave, why haven't he come out to greet him yet?"

Guo Zisheng hurriedly shouted: "I am the governor of Ningzhou. What does the Duke of Shu have to say? I also ask the envoy to come in and discuss in detail."

Luo Yi looked at Guo Zisheng, who was fat like a ball: "Are you the governor of Ningzhou?"

Guo Zisheng nodded: "It's the official."

Luo Yi quietly approached Guo Zisheng: "Sir, I have a secret matter to you, and he wants..." Luo Yi said more and more and more. Although Guo Zisheng felt that it was inappropriate to talk about things outside the yamen, when he saw the messenger saying it, he had to listen carefully. His steps unknowingly moved forward and escaped from the protection of several followers.

"Please let the messenger say it clearly, Guo didn't hear it clearly."

Luo Yi took out a dagger with his backhand, put it on Guo Zisheng's neck, and shouted: "Master Guo didn't hear it clearly, right? Then I'll say it again. At the order of the front-line chief manager, Guo Zisheng deceived the emperor and did not respect the emperor's order. He is now taken back to the capital for trial. No one else can stop him, otherwise he will be regarded as a rebellion."

The situation suddenly changed, and everyone in the governor's mansion was stunned. Luo Yi quickly dragged Guo Zisheng to Yang Shi, Yang Xiaotian and the others, pressed the dagger with force, and a trace of blood suddenly oozed out of Guo Zisheng's neck. He was so scared that he was scattered: "Don't kill me, don't kill me."

Guo Zisheng's aide happened to come out, and his face changed drastically when he saw this scene. He knew that if these people were asked to really bring Guo Zisheng to the capital, Guo Zisheng would most likely lose his life. He shouted to the soldiers at the door: "Go ahead, save the governor."

Several people immediately tried, Yang Shi and Yang Xiaotian were already holding bows in their hands. When they saw a literati who wanted to command soldiers to steal people, Yang Shi shot out an arrow and immediately pierced through Guo Zisheng's throat. The aide blew several times in his mouth, fell to the ground, and could no longer move.

Yang Xiaotian's bow was still on the arrow and took the opportunity to shout: "No one is allowed to move, otherwise not only will he die in a bad way, but the whole family will be killed."

Everyone dared not move around again. Perhaps some were not afraid of death, but no one was not afraid of harming the whole family. When Yang Tian's army arrived, the gate of Ningzhou Prefecture opened wide, Luo Yi and the other two soldiers who had originally sent the orders were escorted to Ningzhou Governor Guo Zisheng, standing at the door waiting.
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