Li Yun, a native of Bingzhou, was good at riding and shooting. Li Congrong, the son of Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang, joined the army during the reign of Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang. When the Liao army destroyed Shi Jin, he returned north. Li Yun and others were left in Changshan by generals called Yelu Jieli to wait for the defeat. After the establishment of the Later Han Dynasty, Li Yun also took the opportunity to rebel and drove Yelu Jieli out of Changzhou. Many people were saved in this battle, and Feng Laoxian was one of them. Feng Dao was the leader and appointed Li Yun as the queen of Changzhou. Later, Liu Zhiyuan only gave him a governor of Bozhou. When Guo Wei came to power, he promoted Li Yun to the governor of Zhaoyi Army and guarded Luzhou. It turned out that Guo Wei was Li Yun's man-le, and he had the grace of promoting and reincarnation for him.

In April, Zhao Kuangyin sent an envoy to Luzhou to convey the imperial edict to Li Yun to be appointed as the Zhongshu Ling (Zhongshu Ling is the highest official and prime minister of the Central Secretariat. Why is it so worthless? Anyone who dies can be granted the Zhongshu Ling) and thought that Li Yun could be bought with these rewards.

Li Yun was about to get angry on the spot, but was pulled by his left and right sides, and barely knelt down to receive Zhao Kuangyin's imperial edict.

But at night, when he was holding a banquet to entertain the envoy, Li Yun took out a portrait, hung it on the wall, and cried loudly at the portrait, which was even more sad than his father's death.

When the crying was heard, everyone on both sides was frightened because the portrait was Guo Wei, the founding emperor of the Later Zhou Dynasty!

The left and right explained quickly: General Li was drunk, please don’t be surprised. Of course, the messenger would not be surprised, but his ear came into his mouth. As soon as he returned, he told Zhao Kuangyin all he saw and heard.

Zhao Kuangyin was surprised. I was guarding against Li Chongjin and others. Which god is the one with the surname Li? Is your mother's surname a noble person?

The Later Han Emperor Liu Chengjun expected it. The Secretary of History: The Northern Han lord knew that Yun had a strange ambition and secretly lured Yun with wax books. Although Li Yun's eldest son Li Shoujie cried and advised him, Li Yun was determined to rebel against the Song Dynasty after eating the weight.

But Li Yun's actions were not understood by everyone. He actually handed over the wax book to Zhao Kuangyin. What did he want to prove? Although it was a bit unexpected, it had to deal with it since the incident happened. Zhao Kuangyin appointed Li Shoujie as the imperial city envoy and asked him to come to the court to thank him, but in fact he wanted to take him hostage. To be honest, Zhao Kuangyin did not pay special attention to Li Yun's rebellion at the beginning, and the reason was always that person - Guo Wei's nephew, former head of the guards, Yangzhou Jiedushi, and Zhongshu Ling Li Chongjin.

The biggest surprise came. Li Chongjin accepted the order and took the initiative to ask Zhao Kuangyin: Did he go to the capital as a military governor to meet the new emperor and thank him in person?

Zhao Kuangyin was a little flattered. He repaid his favor, and Zhao Kuangyin also decided to give Li Chongjin a day of face - to return an edict, "The head of monarch and ministers, are far apart, and they are one. The title of monarch and ministers will last for a long time. How can the ceremony of obedience be for a while?" So, at least on the surface, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, who had just been successfully usurped the throne, and the most powerful vassal states in the Later Zhou Dynasty, maintained their initial peace and stability.

So Li Shoujie went to Beijing alone, and Zhao Kuangyin was in a good mood in person. The first sentence almost made Li Shoujie faint, "Crown Prince, why did you come?"

The word "Crown Prince" not only scares Li Shoujie, but also makes the ministers around him unable to understand: Why did he try his best to appease Li Yun before, but now he has made it clear that Li Yun is going to rebel? Isn't this a contradiction? In fact, it is not a contradiction at all. It's just that insider information cannot be known to everyone. At this time, Zhao Kuangyin has also received a message that almost fainted - Li Chongjin rebelled!

Li Chongjin appeared to have a very beautiful illusion for Zhao Kuangyin, and kept recruiting soldiers and contacting his accomplices. The first choice was Li Yun. Unfortunately, Li Chongjin had a problem that he was doomed to defeat before he could rebel.

From Yangzhou, the southernmost tip of the Song Empire, to Luzhou, at that time, we almost traveled through the entire territory of the Song Dynasty at that time. How many passes and investigations were there, and what we were going to pass on was the mission of rebellion and alliance. Li Chongjin, Li Chongjin, why can't you choose a person who is even a little more reliable?

The person selected by Li Chongjin was called Zhai Shouxun. This man did not hesitate at all and directly brought a secret letter to Kaifeng City. Through Li Chuyun, he rushed into the arms of the new Emperor of Song Dynasty.

Zhao "I want to give Chongjin an iron coupon, do he believe me?" The first thing I thought of was to comfort and dispel Li Chongjin's idea of ​​rebellion. But Zhai Shouxun also had a small plan in his heart, so what am I? Isn't it because both sides are not humans, "He will never surrender."

Okay. Zhao Kuangyin, who had completely understood, rewarded Zhai Shouxun with great honor, and gave him an official title, and gave him a special task: When returning to Yangzhou, don’t persuade Li Chongjin not to rebel, but to persuade him to rebel carefully.

After sending Zhai Shouxun away, Song Taizu fell into deep thought: Li Yun and Li Chongjin, no matter which one is a representative of the Later Zhou vassal state, it will become a weather vane for the whole country to be happy and unfavorable. Instead of raising a tiger, it is better to eradicate it as soon as possible! But it is very difficult to operate in detail. They cannot unite and cannot send troops first... It is necessary for the people of the world to know that Song Taizu is as broad as the sea and can accommodate everything. People have always let him down, and he never let others down.

Then I can only make Li Yun have to rebel, and immediately rebel! As for Li Chongjin... I hope Zhai Shouxun's lying and dragging his legs is first-class enough.

So there was the saying "Crown Prince, why did you come?" The poor Li Shoujie was so scared that he was scattered. "Why did Your Majesty say this? Someone must be saying bad things about my father and son." Zhao Kuangyin smiled and said, "I heard that you advised me several times, but your father didn't listen, so I sent you to kill you. You returned to your father: When I was not the emperor, I let you do it myself. Since I was the emperor, you can't let me give in." He waved his hand and let Li Shoujie go and brought these very "gentle and caring" words to his father.

On April 14, the former governor of Zhaoyi of Later Zhou, Li Yun, the former governor of Zhaoyi of Later Zhou, officially rebelled! It was only more than 100 days after Zhao Kuangyin founded the Song Dynasty. He shouted to the world: I, Li Yun, have rebelled! What are you doing for the generals who eat the Zhou Dynasty?

The governor of Jianxiong, Yang Tingzhang, had some abnormal movements in Jinzhou. His sister was Concubine Chai Rong. Li Yun and Zhao Kuangyin both stared at him at the same time. Li Yun sent him an invitation letter: Together, we will fight for the Central Plains. Zhao Kuangyin sent him a deputy officer, Zhengzhou defense envoy, Qi Hanru, to stare at Yang Tingzhang. But Yang had no intention of standing up for his brother-in-law. Qi Hanru was a little disappointed and had to report to Zhao Kuangyin. Zhao ordered Yang to come to Beijing to report his work. Yang was very calm, and after receiving the order, he left Jinzhou by bicycle.

One man rode alone into Shanzhou. Zhao Kuangyin's political enemy, former commander of the Guards and infantry commander and Baoyi Jiedushi Yuan Qi is now the local emperor in Shaanxi. History says that this man is fierce and profit-making, and he has long been in a rebellion. In a critical moment, Pan Mei stepped forward again. The brave general of the Northern Song Dynasty used any means, but actually brought Yuan Yan back to Kaifeng and expressed his surrender to the new emperor in public. Zhao Kuangyin was overjoyed, "Pan Mei will achieve my ambition if she doesn't kill Yuan Qi."

A single rider took over a restless military state. Pan Mei, who completed the dangerous mission for the second time, was really an example among the military supervisors.

But the military supervisors in Zhenzhou below did not do it. His name was Chen Sihui and he gave Zhao Kuangyin a secret note: Guo Chongwei, the governor of Chengde, often called the name of Taizu of the previous dynasty, and may have a rebellious heart. Moreover, Zhenzhou borders the Khitan, and if there is anything, he may defect to the Khitan. You should prepare early, just in case. Zhao Kuangyin said, "I know that Guo Chongwei is a person who is grateful for his kindness." But Zhao Kuangyin still showed his scruples: sending envoys to investigate him. This is in line with the common sense of being guarded against others. Besides, when Li Yun cries, you will be nervous. When Guo Chongwei cries, you think it is reasonable. Do you look down on our Grandmaster Guo's tears? I guess he doesn't want to, and dare not touch Guo Chongwei. Now he is trying his best to deal with Li Yun, and of course, the others must be comforted. You cannot let yourself be poor.

When the envoy arrived in Zhenzhou, Guo Chongwei realized that a person was guilty of crying. His subordinate Xin Zhongfu advised, "We are the first to surrender. Our army dispatch did not violate any rules. Although the court wanted to accuse him, he had no words. Once the envoy arrived, we would treat him well and deliver him what he should have. At that time, the envoy ate us and took us, and he would speak for us." When the envoy arrived, he was comfortable and comfortable. Naturally, he went back to report that there was nothing wrong in Zhenzhou. The emperor said, "I know that Chong will not rebel." Zhao Daguanren, you are too fake. Since you know it, why did you send an envoy? Your joy is probably something secretly happy?

Someone reported that Yang Chengxin, the governor of the Hezhong Prefecture, wanted to rebel. It happened that Yang was on his birthday, and Zhao Kuangyin asked Wei Pi to give birthday gifts. This was to win people's hearts, and the second was to take the opportunity to test. Soon, Wei Pi himself also had a lot of gifts and reported to the emperor that Yang Chengxin had no abnormalities.

Zhao Kuangyin was not a saint. He once asked Wang Yanchao with wine, "Why didn't you take me in when I went to join you that day?" Wang Shishu was indeed skilled in the world. "I was a shallow, how could I keep a real dragon?" Zhao Kuangyin was relieved, and all his unhappiness was wiped out. He forgave Wang Yanchao, and even repaid his gratitude for Dong Zunhui who made things difficult for him back. Not only did he not cause trouble for Dong Zunhui, he found Dong Zunhui's mother who had lost to Liao Kingdom.

Zhao Kuangyin's aura was indeed at the level of an emperor. He was wider than the prime minister. He could not only hold a boat, but also put the whole world in.

It seems that these people are all uncrossed, and they are easily settled by Zhao Kuangyin. So! I didn't expect you.

Zhang Yongde, the governor of Zhongwu, was drinking with Zhao Kuangyin in the capital. You drink one cup and one cup. You call Mama, I call Mama. The emperor is very harmonious. The emperor suddenly asked, "Mama, didn't you have a very beautiful Tongtian rhinoceros belt before? Why are you missing today?" Zhang "Oh! I used to pay 200,000 yuan in public money when I was conquering Huainan, but I had no money to repay it. I had to use it to mortgage it." Zhao "Is the public money paid back?" Zhang was ashamed, "Is it still 50,000 yuan in public money left. I will definitely pay it back." Zhao waved his hand, "Why do you care about Mama? Although the world is mine, I can't let you be poor." The next day, Zhang Yongde owed a debt and gave him an additional 200,000 yuan. Okay! If such a large amount of money is spent, Zhang Yongde may be so dizzy that he is unconscious, and it is impossible to count on him.

Li Yun approached the water tower and found the Northern Han. In his mind, the Northern Han was closer to Luzhou, but it could be the rear. Moreover, the power of the Northern Han country was always stronger than those Jiedu governors, right?

Li Yun tied Zhou Guangxun, the military commander sent by Zhao Kuangyin, to the Northern Han Dynasty to prove to Liu Chengjun that the incident of the letter transfer that day was his heartfelt, and now he was burning his boats and never turned back. Then he sent troops to seize Zezhou in the south, killed the governor Zhang Fu, and fired the first shot to challenge Song Taizu!

The adviser Luqiu Zhongqing planned for him: Gong was alone in his army, and although he relied on the assistance of Hedong, the elite troops of Bianliang were difficult to compete with. Now, Gong could go west to Taihang Mountains, occupy Huai and Meng Prefectures, block Hulao Pass, defend Luoyang, and fight for the world in the east. This is indeed the best strategy. Luoyang should also be Li Yun's best choice at this time. If he captured Luoyang, he could seize Yongfeng, Huiluo, Luokou, Heyang and other large granaries since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, control the grain production areas of the Song Dynasty in one fell swoop, and cut off the grain transportation in Bianliang. In this way, no matter how brave and fierce the imperial guards were, they would have no food, and they would only become sick cats. In addition to this material reason, there was another more important spiritual reason: there were two people in Luoyang who were very important to his uprising: Chai Zongxun and Empress Dowager Fu. As long as these two people were invited, they could just raise the banner of rebelling against Song and restoring Zhou, and the response of the world would follow.
Chapter completed!