Li Ze stared at the map on the wall for a long time.

"Tian Bo, what's the situation in Pingzhou?" He asked directly without looking back.

Tian Bo took a step forward: "Jingshou, Deng Jingshan, Pingzhou, has been recruiting troops. In addition, although there is no conclusive evidence, we believe that Zhang Zhongwu himself should also be in Pingzhou."

"Zhang Zhongwu should be in Pingzhou!" Li Ze turned his head and said affirmatively: "He wants to see how I deal with this incident and see that there is no possibility of launching a counterattack against us."

"Do you want to make a trap for him?" Tian Bo asked.

Li Ze smiled and shook his head and said, "How to do a trap? He mistakenly thought that we had withdrawn the main force of Mozhou's army? How could this be done? In my opinion, Zhang Zhongwu did not have much hope for this. He just came to see and confirm our policies and then determined his next response. Or maybe he reached a certain tacit understanding with Zhu Wen and made this move to restrain us."

"It's very likely!" Tian Ha said: "According to information coming from Pinglu, several large ships set sail from Pinglu a month ago, but their final destination is a mystery."

"It should be going to Liaozhou." Li Ze said: "Zhang Zhongwu urgently needs financial support now, and Zhu Wen needs him to restrain us. What's more, between Zhang Zhongwu and Zhu Wen, through our Wuwei, this is the so-called far-reaching and near attack. It is not surprising that they form an alliance."

"Jingshuai, then do we just watch this happen without making any moves?" Min Rou said unwillingly: "Now the chaos in Zhaoyi, Xingzhou is close to us, not to mention where Xue Ping and Xue Shilang are still there."

"Of course you have to move." Li Ze took a deep breath: "Zhu Wen has eaten the meat, don't you allow me to drink some soup?"

"So, we are going to send troops to Zhaoyi?" Shi Zhuang smiled when he heard this.

Now the only one stationed in Yizhou is the 20,000 troops under his command who are waiting for the opportunity. If he wants to send troops, he will naturally be his.

Li Ze did not answer directly, but said: "Although Tian Chengsi was dead, his final arrangement before his death must be said to be extremely wise. At least, he allowed his Wei Bo power to be safe in a short period of time. And he would also get the strong support of Zhu Wen."

Pointing to the map, Li Ze said: "Zhaoyi is indeed very chaotic now. Come and see, Wei Bo's main forces are all concentrated in Zhaoyi, Tian Ping is in Xingzhou, Tian Yue is in Luzhou, and there are Xue Jian, Xue Xiong, Xue Chong, Pei Zhiqing, Shi Zhuang from Zhaoyi. Even if you lead 20,000 troops into Zhaoyi, are you sure of victory?"

Shi Zhuang pondered for a while and said, "Our army has fought for nearly two years in a row, and the soldiers are exhausted. Especially the people are getting tired of war, and they all hope that their children will be safe and sound. For them, the chaos in the Central Plains does not seem to be of much significance to us."

"Yes. When war is not just an army business?" Li Ze sighed.

"But even so, in Zhaoyi, there is still Hedong Army here. It is not without a chance of victory when we join forces. If we can defeat Wei Bo and Zhaoyi's army in a very short time, we will still have a chance to save the situation." Chunyu Yue came over and said, "Maybe we can save Chang'an and Luoyang."

"This is just one possibility, and it is not very likely." Li Ze said decisively: "The enemy will not be so stupid. I am sure that Zhu Wen will order the Tian brothers to defend Jiancheng Fortress to the death and stalemate with us to isolate our interference with his next actions. Moreover, he will definitely take Luoyang as quickly as possible and conquer Chang'an. What about the Jiancheng Fortress? How long will it take to conquer? And face the elite Wei Bo?"

"What did Jishuai think Han Qi would do?" Zhang Hui asked suddenly.

"This person is a loyal minister!" Li Ze shrugged, "He must be very hesitant now, but after hesitation, he will definitely attack Luzhou and other places. Just as Chunyu Yue said, he hopes to defeat the Tian brothers as fast as possible and then rescue the imperial army."

"If Han Qi does this and we don't send a single soldier, it's just that it will have an impact on the image of Jieshuai." Zhang replied: "So, there must be actions that should be taken."

"Of course." Li Ze nodded: "Min Rou, you and Tu Lichun lead three thousand cavalry, including Chengde Langqi, to enter Xingzhou and help Han Qi hold Tian Ping's troops. If possible, it is not impossible to eat Tian Ping's troops, but this possibility does not seem to be great. Shi Zhuang, your troops will be moved to Nangong County and prepare for battle."

Min Rou, Tu Lichun, and Shi Zhuang nodded in his orders.

"Appoint an order to Liu Chenglin and launch an attack on Pingzhou." Li Ze continued: "Let everyone see it. It's not that I, Li Ze, don't care about the crisis in the court, but that Zhang Zhongwu has restrained my power and left me with no clone."

"This is a solution." Zhang replied.

"At the same time, I send an order to Zhang Jia. If you have the chance, I hope he can take over Daizhou and other places." Li Ze said: "Han Qi will definitely suffer a loss in Zhaoyi this time. We might as well take these vacuum areas he has left behind, but tell Zhang Jia that this opportunity should be taken appropriately. Well, let him discuss with Xu Ziyuan more often. When will it move, he will need Xu Ziyuan to agree before he can take action."

"Jingshou, if Zhu Wen really conquered Luoyang, Chang'an, the old lady, the wife and the young master were all in Chang'an, what should we do? They must not fall into Zhu Wen's hands." Tu Lichun said.

"I told Mr. Gongsun earlier that once Luoyang falls, they will leave Chang'an immediately." Li Ze's face was a little heavy, which was what he was most worried about at the moment.

"Why are you back? Are you going back all the way?" Tu Lichun took a breath.

"I'm going back all the way, this is why I asked you and Min Rou to go to Xingzhou." Li Ze said: "There are 5,000 Niu Guards in Chang'an, and their combat effectiveness is not bad now. Starting this year, the secret camp has been sending remains to wherever they are. Tu Hu has been making arrangements along the line. At that time, they can gather about 6 to 7,000 people, including one thousand people we sent. These people will become the pioneers and core of the battle."

"Let's go to Zhaoyi?" Min Rou said in horror.

"Yes, let's go to Zhaoyi." Li Ze said affirmatively: "Zhaoyi was the most chaotic time at that time. Hedong people, Xue people, and Tian people were entangled and intertwined. The more chaotic they were, the more chance they had."

"As long as the wife and the others appear in Zhaoyi, we can pick you up and greet you." Min Rou narrowed her eyes, "As long as it is not a siege and siege, we are not afraid of anyone."

"There are still many people who can use it." Li Ze smiled and said, "Are the Tian family and the Xue family the same mind? It is not necessarily true? Tian family, will Xue family follow every order to Zhu Wen? It is not necessarily necessary. Of course, the key is that at that time, the Gongsuns can win several beautiful victories and threaten their opponents, so that they understand that if they want to stop us, the price they will pay is unbearable, and the chance of getting out smoothly will be greater."

"We Chengde Langqi will let them know how miserable the outcome of opposing us!" Min Rou smiled.

"Everyone will prepare for it!" Li Ze waved his hand: "In the second half of this year, the world will be very clear. The chaotic situation will settle after this year. Let's work harder!"

A group of civil and military officials left one after another, leaving only Li Ze, Zhang Hui and Tian Bo in the room.

"Tian Bo, go and find Gao Xiangsheng. I have something to tell him." Li Ze said.

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"Jie Shuai, why don't you explain all your plans to them?" Zhang replied.

"I'm afraid to scare them." Li Ze laughed, "Now I don't want them to think too much."

"It would be difficult to get the emperor to Wuwei, and it would even endanger the old lady and the others' safe return. If I were Zhu Wen, just the old lady and the others, I would definitely sell you a face and let them return safely. Jieshuai has to accept his favor, but if the emperor is added, he will definitely stop him at all costs." Zhang Hui said.

"Of course I know the dangers." Li Ze nodded and said, "But compared to the huge profits after bringing the emperor to Wuwei, I think this risk should be taken."

"This is too complicated to play a relatively simple chess game." Zhang Hui pondered: "If Zhu Wen scored into Chang'an, would he really replace the Tang Dynasty directly?"

"If I take the emperor away, he will definitely do this. If he doesn't take it away, he might be able to use the emperor to command the princes, which will make it difficult for me to do." Li Ze said: "It is to force him to stand up and force him to tear off the last fig leaf. When the emperor is in my hands, the big banner can still be waved. At least, I can use the emperor's name to force all the land to belong to my jurisdiction. If I don't want to, I can naturally attack the emperor in the name of the emperor."

"The Central Plains are all east of Zhu Wen's hands?"

"It's okay. If I am in the north at that time, how can the towns in the south be subdued by Zhu Wen? The south will definitely oppose it. Zhu Wen, who is sandwiched in the middle, will never have a good life."

"If there is a hero in the south who can unify various forces, then the world will be divided into three parts." Zhang Hui sighed.

"It is difficult for the South to do this..." Li Ze said: "Once Zhu Wen becomes independent, the South will definitely be in turmoil. Although someone will stand out, it is impossible to form a situation like the Central Plains and the North. It is very difficult to truly connect them. In my opinion, it will be just a loose alliance to protect themselves."

"If this is true, then the emperor's flag will be of great use." Zhang Hui nodded.

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