Li Yuanji led 5,000 troops to break out and ran all the way. On the way, he encountered a trove of Song Jingang's ambushed troops, which was lost half. Then he was blocked by bandits and Sui soldiers who were scattered outside, and lost some people. When he fled back to Daxing City for more than ten days later, there were only more than a thousand soldiers around him.

When Li Yuan heard the news of Jinyang's defeat, Thunder Ting was furious, but he was not too careful to punish his youngest son because he was still young and had no experience in leading troops to fight. Therefore, the charges should be attributed to other deputy generals and counselors.

Of course, Li Yuan was not sure about Li Yuanji's bad deeds in Jinyang, otherwise it would be enough for Li Yuanji to be severely punished and removed from his title.

"Li Xiaogong has already brought his troops back to rescue Jinyang. Haven't you met?"

Li Yuanji panicked and ran away from Tibet, hiding so much, and hesitated: "I haven't met the child. There are many roads in the entire Luochuan, and it's wind and snow, so it's hard to see the distance, so I'm probably missing it."

Li Yuan sighed, and saw that his youngest son was fine, he gradually calmed down his anger. After all, Jinyang was lost and could be recaptured. But he didn't know if Li Xiaogong and Pei Ji led their troops to defeat Song Jingang, Yuchi Gong and other troops.

Two days later, Liu Chongli returned from Jincheng in the northwest and brought back Luo Cheng's original words. He also added fuel to the fire and made Luo Cheng feel unaware of the current affairs and said how he insulted the King of Tang.

Li Yuan was furious and angry at Luo Cheng, knowing that the plan to recruit the amnesty would not work.

"If the King of Tang betrothed Princess Pingyang to Luo Cheng and recruited him as his son-in-law, is there any possibility of winning over?" Liu Wenjing suggested this.

"It's inappropriate. Princess Pingyang and General Chai Shao have signed a marriage contract. If they break up like this, it may be a bad impact." Liu Hongji opposed.

Some strategists were silent, and more people hoped that Luo Cheng would not be enemies, and it would be best to recruit him.

Li Xiaoji said: "King Tang, our Li family is so strong, with a century of heritage. Why should we bow to him, a young boy? If he doesn't come to join us, he doesn't know the current affairs, we can't just accommodate it. At worst, we will fight with the Northwest Army."

This person is Li Yuan's cousin and a person with a very status in the Li family clan. He has a stubborn temper and expresses dissatisfaction with everyone's overestimation of Luo Cheng and his intention to marry a daughter to seek peace.

Li Jiancheng said: "Father, the child also thought that although Luo Cheng was good, he could not recruit him and could not use his younger sister's happiness as a bargaining chip. It would only make Luo Cheng look down on us Li family even more. His power has increased, and his ambitions must have been greater. He intends to plan for the country. Therefore, we sent people to lobby, which was just in vain."

Li Yuan nodded slowly, his face was unstable. If he were Luo Cheng, he had heavy troops in his hands. The Luo family had grown stronger in the two border forces in the northwest and northeast, and would have surpassed the general anti-king.

"Forget it, since Luo Cheng is young and energetic and arrogant for a moment, we, as the orthodox court, will not beg him for his slander, issue a manifesto, announce the princes, abolish the position of Luo Cheng's Northwest Marshal, and call him to the capital to receive a new appointment. If he does not implement it, he will disobey the imperial edict and list him as a traitor."

Li Yuan planned to use the orthodox name of the court to characterize Luo Cheng, first slash his reputation, and then force him to call himself a rebel king, deliberately damaging his reputation.

In fact, this technique is a propaganda offensive. Just like during the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, one called the other a bandit and the other called the other a traitor, mobilized their own resources to fight public opinion wars, package themselves, and bury the other. At least in their own ruling area, they can integrate public opinion and gain support from the people.

………

In the cold winter, the end of the year is approaching.

Snow disasters occurred in some places in the 11 counties in the northwest, but due to the abundant money and grain, the county magistrates in various places opened warehouses and released grain in time, which did not cause much disaster. During the disaster relief process, the people felt that the Young Marshal's Mansion was concerned about people's livelihood and was deeply supported.

Luo Zhaoyun had sent letters to the generals, prefects and county magistrates from all over the country, letters from the Young Marshal's Mansion, inviting them to come to Jincheng to attend the New Year's Eve Conference.

During this gathering, the prefects and county magistrates from all over the country should report their work. The Young Marshal's Office will commend and reward some meritorious generals, advisers, and local officials. Some will be promoted and used in other ways.

The top leaders of the local area are constantly gathering towards the capital, and we are about to celebrate the New Year in Jincheng.

This feast was built in a new prince's mansion in Jincheng, and a venue for hundreds of people was arranged.

Li Jing, Hou Junji, and Changsun Wuji also rushed back to Jincheng to report to Luo Zhaoyun in person and accept new tasks.

They all knew in their hearts that Luo Zhaoyun's lofty ambition was definitely not just the goal of dominating the northwest, but aiming at the Central Plains, and there would be big moves in the future. When they returned to Jincheng, they wanted to understand Luo Zhaoyun's new strategy in a timely manner and play a greater role.

"General Li, thank you for your hard work!"

"I've seen the young marshal, don't be fine!"

Luo Zhaoyun and Li Jing met. After being separated for more than a year, they were both more mature and steady.

Since outsiders are here, it is not easy to call brothers and brothers. If you have reached a certain level of power, it is better to clearly maintain a certain boundary between public and private affairs. This can reduce the harm of emotions. When a powerful person talks about feelings, he will often show mercy in the end.

"General Li made an indelible contribution to the battles in Mobei and opening up the Hexi Corridor."

"The Young Marshal has been too rewarded. Thanks to the stable resources and sufficient food and grass in the rear, the policies are conducive to stabilizing the people of Zhangye, Dunhuang and Yiwu, they are willing to support them. Any use is first to use troops to push them away, but ultimately they can stabilize one side, which is still policies and interests." Li Jing praised Luo Zhaoyun's ability to govern the country in disguise and was qualified to compete for the world to be the monarch.

Hou Junji, Changsun Wuji, Guo Xiaoke, Du Ruhui, Cheng Mingzhen, Yu Zhining, Zhu Suiliang and others all communicated politely with Li Jing. In the past two years, he had heard of the deeds of General Li in the northwest Dingmobei. Many anti-kings and tribes in the Hexi Corridor were swept by him and comforted him.

Luo Zhaoyun said: "At this banquet, all the civil and military officials gathered together, and there were many rising stars, Guanlong heroes, and the team expanded. When a new team was formulated, the army, materials, etc. were integrated, and the next strategy for advancing eastwards was discussed, the Central Plains was still in a constant battle, and we could not always shrink into the northwest."
Chapter completed!