When Li Shimin was alone in the room, there was no movement.

Xiao Buyi walked to the room and listened carefully for a moment. Then he knocked on the door and asked softly, "Shimin?"

The door creaked. Li Shimin pushed open the door and a smile appeared on his lips, "Brother Xiao is indeed convinced, please come in quickly."

Xiao Buyi walked into the room and found that Li Shimin's residence was extremely simple, so he sat down slowly, "Shimin. We should explain some things clearly."

"Brother Xiao, please speak." Li Shimin quickly presented incense tea.

"Sometimes you have to know that it is not sweet to force the sweet potatoes." Xiao Buyi looked at Li Shimin with a smile. "Actually, I have a good impression of Xuanba and Lingzun. The same is true for you. I fell in love with Brother Xuanba in Dongdu. I regretted that he died young. Now I think about it. I am still sorry."

Li Shimin finally curled his smile, "Every time Xuanba talks about Brother Xiao, he highly praised him. To be honest, I don't think there is anything wrong with each other's marriage, but this at least shows that I am sincere to Brother Xiao. Since my father can win over Chai Shao with his sister for the future, it is not impossible for me to win over Brother Xiao. A relationship, if it cannot stand the test, is not considered a relationship, but I don't know what kind of use is love."

When Xiao Buyi saw him with a serious expression, he sighed: "Why don't I understand what you are talking about?"

"Compared with Jiangshan, women are really nothing in your eyes." Li Shimin looked at Xiao Buyi with a bright look, "I have never lacked women around Brother Xiao. But you have never been addicted to it, which actually shows that in your mind, Jiangshan is at least worth more."

"Is that true?" Xiao Buyi smiled, not agreeing.

"Actually, my Li family has always only been seeking self-protection and has no ambitions. But this world is really ridiculous. Without ambition, you will suffer unrestrained disasters." Li Shimin sighed and said, "I am sorry that I am born in the Li family by mistake now. Otherwise, if Brother Xiao does this, I will do whatever I want, wouldn't it hurt? "

Xiao Buyi said in a deep voice: "No one in this world can do whatever he wants, even the emperor is no exception. The emperor is the emperor. Isn't it also a lot of constraints? If you just do things against others and don't listen to others, what will happen? I think the emperor is the best example now."

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Brother Xiao said it's a little good. In my opinion, you are really happier than the emperor."

"Actually, I think you are happier than him. Many times, you are just asking for troubles." Xiao Buyi's words had a deep meaning.

Li Shimin smiled bitterly. "Am I asking for trouble? I don't know! Brother Xiao, you must think that I was born in a noble family, with glory, and I must be comfortable. In fact, it is not true. Since I was born, I have been worried. Sometimes I don't even know if I can see the sun of tomorrow. Emperor Wen usurped the throne and slaughtered the twenty-five families of the Yuwen clan. This shows that family affection is really not worth mentioning before the throne! I have never thought of being an emperor, maybe I could live a comfortable life.

Wrong, but even this is something that is undesirable. Since the Emperor ascended the throne, the Li family has been living tremblingly, afraid that they would say the wrong thing and do the wrong thing. From now on, they will never be doomed. But even so, it is still not possible. My father was summoned to Dongdu by him because he raised a few horses and did not offer them to the Emperor. He was humiliated in all kinds of humiliation. Xuanba and I have always been loved by the Emperor. But what can that be? It still cannot save the fate of the Li family! If Xuanba had not saved the Li family with his body, how could I speak quietly with Brother Xiao here until now?"

Xiao Buyi listened quietly, and saw tears in the corner of Li Shimin's eyes, and was excited. He comforted: "In the past, Shimin, don't be sad."

"In the past?" Li Shimin shook his head and said, "The things are far from over now. The Li family has suffered a second hardship. If one does not deal well, the whole family will be destroyed. Brother Xiao, Xuanba told me. It is better to tell the truth to people like you. But to be honest, I always feel that Brother Xiao is somewhat wary of me."

Xiao Buyi didn't deny it either, just said, "It's good that you know."

Li Shimin smiled bitterly and said, "But I really can't think of any good way. I came to Xiangyang thousands of miles away, but I didn't dare to expect Gao Pan to join forces with Brother Xiao. In fact, I have been waiting here for a long time, but I hope Brother Xiao can save the Li family's life or let the Li family go."

Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "I am in Xiangyang. You are in Shanxi, and each other will not violate the rivers. How can the Li family say that they can be a horse?"

Li Shimin stared at Xiao Buyi and said, "Does Brother Xiao really not know? Or do you pretend not to know?"

"What do you think?" Xiao Buyi asked back.

Li Shimin could only say: "Now everyone knows that the troubled times have begun. The Sui Dynasty has no power to save the country. Although my father is a left-behind Taiyuan, he is in a place of four battles and cannot protect himself. If he does not rise up and protect himself, he will become a fish for others."

"Oh." Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "So what?"

Li Shimin took a long breath. "I dare not hide it from Brother Xiao. In the troubled times, I should protect myself. Expanding my strength first. Otherwise, everything will be free from negotiations. People without strength occupy the fortress, no matter who sees it, they are fat. If my father doesn't cheer up again, he will recruit soldiers and horses. I am afraid that the Li family will be destroyed soon."

"Oh, I forgot to tell you a little bit." Xiao Buyi suddenly smiled and said, "I heard that Liu Wuzhou had already rebelled in Mayi and killed Wang Rengong. I was afraid that he would attack Taiyuan soon. If Shimin, if you hurry up and turn around, you can still help Lingzun."

Li Shimin's face changed slightly, and after a while, he said, "Thank you, Brother Xiao, for telling me this. But I know that my martial arts are barely powerful. If you lead troops to fight, you are far less than your father. Even better than your elder brother. With them, Liu Wuzhou's rebellion has nothing to do with whether I turn around."

Xiao Buyi smiled, "It seems that it has nothing to do with me!"

"Although it is true that it has nothing to do with Brother Xiao, it has a lot to do with Li Jing, the deputy left-behind." Li Shimin sighed: "I know that Li Jing has always been a loyal elder. In the past, my father was indeed a bit offended. If my father is eager to protect himself, I am afraid that Lord Li Jing will not let him go. Just say that Liu Wuzhou rebelled and launched a military force to go south. I won't say whether my father can stop him. But since Liu Wuzhou is planning to rebel, the momentum is certainly not weak. If my father does not recruit soldiers, I am afraid that the court will not let him go. But Lord Li Jing is there. I am afraid that... everyone will suffer losses and no one will get it, I am afraid that it is not what Brother Xiao wants. We have always been respectful to Lord Li Jing... In fact, it is for Brother Xiao's face."

He said this but stopped. He was willing to speak. He understood the intention of using it. Li Jing was not staying in Taiyuan for promotion. He just wanted to make trouble. He told Li Yuan that he would mobilize the imperial army to fight. With Yang Guang's suspicion, Li Yuan just couldn't bear it and took the opportunity to take the blame. But they did not dare to move Li Jing lightly. It was not that he was afraid of Li Jing's military skills, but that if he really started a crime, he would offend Xiao Buyi, a big enemy. It was really unwise.

Xiao Buyi just smiled and thought to himself. He thought that Li Shimin had a good skill in acting, and these things were calculating and were far from being cynical.

He just remained silent, and Li Shimin took a long breath, stood up slowly, and bowed deeply to Xiao Buyi. Although he did not kneel down, he bowed to the ground and acted extremely respectfully.

Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "Shimin, what are you doing?"

Li Shimin said seriously: "Shimin has a sincere heart. I only hope that Brother Xiao can know that my Li family has no hostility towards Brother Xiao, so I only ask General Xiao to ask Lord Li Jing to let my Li family go. At that time, General Xiao will be the last one. If Brother Xiao agrees, Li Shimin will retreat to his army for the rest of his life. Today, the gods can see that there are no false words!"

Xiao Buyi finally glanced at Li Shimin seriously and sighed, "Shimin does not need to be so polite."

Li Shimin was a little anxious. "Brother Xiao doesn't believe my heartfelt words? If Brother Xiao really can't believe me, please leave me here. Shimin came here. Actually, he didn't plan to turn around!"

Xiao Buyi sighed and said, "Li Yuan is really blessed. He actually has two sons who sacrificed their lives to serve the Li family. First, Xuanba and then Shimin, which is really touching."

Li Shimin couldn't figure out his intentions. He just said: "Children should be filial, and it is normal for the family to stand up unfortunately."

"You go back, Ling Zun will not be in trouble." Xiao Buyi smiled. "As for you to stay here, there is no need."

Li Shimin was overjoyed. "So, Brother Xiao agreed to Shimindi's request?"

Xiao Buyi picked up the teacup and whispered: "I said Ling Zun is fine. Of course he will not be fine."

His words were plain and confident. Li Shimin's eyes were moved and he politely said, "Thank you, Brother Xiao, for his understanding of righteousness and disregard for past grudges. Shimin said just now. Although only heaven knows the earth, you know me, you know me, but what I said will never count!"

Xiao Buyi nodded. "I've recorded it, Shimin, go back. Greetings to Lingzun on my behalf."

After Xiao Buyi and Li Shimin broke up, his eyebrows frowned slightly. Li Shimin lived in the inn. Not far from the general's mansion, after he turned around, Xu Shiji, Wei Zheng, and Pei Bei were all waiting. In addition to these three people, Du Ruhui was also there.

Seeing Xiao Buyi turn around, Du Ruhui stood up and said, "General Xiao. This is my time to sort out the talented people around the three counties. Please check it out."

He handed over the booklet in thin air. Xiao Buyi took it with both hands and looked through it page by page. He only saw meticulously written in small characters on the fly. The name of the county and township. This person's characteristics are better than any position. It is recorded in very detailed.

Xiao Buyi thought in his heart that Du Ruhui might not be able to fight. He is worthy of being a good at governing the country and doing things carefully, and he needs the manpower of the land. Although his operation seems inconspicuous, if it is activated, it will naturally appear after a long time.

When Du Ruhui saw Xiao Buyi silent, he said a little nervously: "General Xiao. These are just conclusions that I came to in preliminary observations. If General Xiao feels that it is inappropriate, I will do it again."

Wei Zheng said, "These days General Xiao has been doing all his strength in the grassland. Ruhui has been doing all his strength to do these things. He has not slacked off for a day."

Xiao Buyi closed the booklet with a smile and said, "It's very good. Actually, I don't understand these things, Shiji is not good at it either. I am good at conquering the world, but I have to say that I am managing the world. I also rely on Mr. Wei and Ruhui. In this way, Du Ruhui will be fully responsible for the selection and removal of officials in these three counties, and Mr. Wei's helper, and Sun Shaofang and others will assist to properly handle them, so as to ensure that people can do their best. But don't change too much and cause sudden changes. I just don't know Mr. Wei..."

He wanted to speak but stopped. He was hesitant and thought that Wei Zheng arrived first. Du Ruhui later, would he make Wei Zheng complain if he made such a arrangement?

Wei Zheng laughed loudly. "General Xiao. I have no objection. I have said a long time ago that Ru Huisu has great talents, which is far better than me. I am willing to help him do things."

Du Ruhui looked back at Wei Zheng and sighed: "Brother Wei has a broad mind, and I feel ashamed of myself."

Xiao Buyi didn't expect that he was worried that things would not be a problem and was quite happy. Xu Shiji suddenly asked, "General Xiao, has Li Shimin turned around?"

"I will persuade him to turn around according to everyone's ideas." Xiao Buyi pondered: "Now Liu Wuzhou has rebelled. Li Yuan is in a dilemma... Li Shimin came this time, of course, not as simple as marriage. He wanted to get our support. Or join forces with us. But we really have no time to take care of the land of Guanlong..."

Xu Shiji nodded and said, "General Xiao said that the land is good, and he can't eat a fat man in one bite. This world is not something that can be swallowed down in one bite. Guanlong is endless battles, and Taiyuan is the place of four battles. I am afraid that Li Yuan will be busy lately. General Xiao probably doesn't know it yet. Today I received several more news, all of which are related to the wealthy and gentry."

Xiao Buyi raised his eyebrows slightly, "There should be news about Liang Shidu here?" He guessed that it was not without reason, and thought to himself that when he was in the grassland, Liang Shidu and Liu Wuzhou all sent people to the grassland. It was because of his long-term plan, just like Emperor Gao is far away today. If he does not rebel at this time, when will he wait?

Everyone nodded. Obviously, they already knew the news. Du Ruhui saw that everyone did not treat him as an outsider. Even if he did not avoid such a confidential matter, he couldn't help but feel excited and grateful.

A scholar died for his confidant. Most of them were unsuccessful and had no way to serve the country. Now he suddenly had the opportunity to discuss political affairs directly, which was naturally a pity.

Of course, Xiao Buyi understood this point. Therefore, he always kept his heart in mind. He treated others with sincerity. It was because of this that these people were devoted to him. Even if Xu Shiji tried every possible way, he admired Xiao Buyi's behavior later and followed him.

Xu Shiji nodded and said, "General Xiao guessed well. Except for Liu Wuzhou, the land of Mayi, the Liangshi in Shuofang all revolted almost at the same time. It was just a little far away from the ground. We did not set up a secret line there. So it was a few days late because of the news. In addition to these two places, Xue Ju from Jincheng also revolted at the same time. These three places are in the north, northwest and west of Taiyuan. They should be eyeing Taiyuan. If they all marched into Taiyuan, I am afraid Li Yuan would not be able to bear it."

"I can control a lot. Let them fight." Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "If I didn't think wrong, from today on, the Central Plains will officially enter the expansion of territory. Then we will merge and occupies Xiangyang. Although we will inevitably have conflicts with others, we will try to make few enemies at the moment. By the way, what news is there with Li Mi?"

Xu Shiji showed a sad look on his face, "Li Mi used quiet to control his movements. I heard that there were at least 200,000 troops. He was guarding Xingyang and was originally fighting against Pei Renji and Yang Yichen. But... the foolish monarch suddenly issued an order. He actually recalled Yang Yichen, which really destroyed the Great Wall. It makes people sigh!"

Everyone knew that he was not sighing that the Sui Dynasty was in danger, but that he sighed that there would be no love army that could contain Wagang from now on!

Pei Bei said, "This foolish lord did this kind of thing not once or twice. First, it was Miss Pei and then a commoner. Later, it was General Zhang and Yang Yichen's turn. The Sui Dynasty was not taken away by others, but was ruined by Yang Guang little by little."

Everyone nodded. Xu Shiji said again: "Li Mi has no worries now. If it were my words, he would immediately attack Luokoucang and occupy the granary there. He called on the people of each county to come and rely on it. Then he besieged Hulao and Yanshi and planned to plan for the Eastern Capital."

Xiao Buyi nodded slowly and pondered without saying a word. Although Xu Shiji was slightly inferior to Li Jing, he was also very talented after all. As the saying goes, heroes were similar, Li Mi was a hero. Xu Shiji was a hero. Both of them were resourceful. They should be not far apart. Although they were impressed that Li Mi had not accomplished anything after all, but only in the game could he realize the great pressure.

Wei Zheng suddenly said, "When Li Mi followed Yang Xuangan, he suggested to Yang Xuangan that the land of Guanzhong was actually a four-point border. After passing the city, he would directly recruit the heroes of Chang'an to start a crime. The Dongdu was very strong and had hundreds of thousands of love troops. I am afraid that although Li Mi was powerful, it was still difficult to conquer. If he followed the method of the past and rushed straight to Guanzhong, we would guard the important road. He was afraid that we would cut off his way back, and I was afraid that they would attack us first."

Xiao Buyi nodded and said, "What Mr. Wei said is exactly what I am worried about. Xiangyang is the springboard for us to advance to the Central Plains. We must not lose it. During this period, we should strengthen the city defense and defend it with heavy troops. I have always asked Shiji to guard Xiangyang because I am afraid that Li Mi will attack."

Xu Shiji shook his head and said, "Although General Xiao said it is not bad, I can think less about it. That is, Li Mi recruits soldiers mostly in Henan, and the road to Guanzhong is far. If he takes the risk, the soldiers will not follow him. Secondly, he opens warehouses and releases grain, and fights more powerful people. The prominent families in Guanzhong will not depend on him. Although the situation is similar to Yang Xuangan's back then, the essence is different, which is why we develop in Xiangyang first. Based on the support of the prominent families, it is the most important thing.

However, Li Mi is a man who is resourceful, but he is arrogant and arrogant. As expected by the Eastern Capital Central Plains, since he is based on Wagang, he will attack with all his might. He only wants to defeat early and do not determine the position of the overlord of the Central Plains in one fell swoop. I think he will probably not consider Guanzhong first, but if the power expands, he will advance to Jiangnan in the future. He will come to attack Xiangyang! General Xiao said that the land is good. From now on, we should consolidate the city defense and guard Xiangyang with heavy troops. In any case, this place must not be lost!"

Everyone nodded again. Xiao Buyi smiled bitterly in his heart. He thought to himself that he didn't know this, so that Xu Shiji was guarding him. But there were not many generals that could be used at the moment. He had just occupied the three counties and felt a little stretched.

After temporarily putting aside this concern, Xiao Buyi asked again. "Is there any news from other places?"

"The second news is that Dou Jiande and Leshou opened the hall and called himself the king of Changle. Du Fu, Jianghuai, became increasingly powerful and threatened Yangzhou. Most of the thieves in Henan surrendered to Wagang, but Xu Yuanlang appeared in Dongping. Now he has tens of thousands of troops. It is quite large."

Xiao Buyi frowned and said, "Xu Yuanlang, his surname is Xu, Shiji, is it your family?"

Xu Shiji shook his head. "No. He started his business. Although my surname is Xu, I have nothing to do with him."

Xiao Buyi shook his head. "Let's not worry about him for now. Shiji is still in charge of Xiangyang. Mr. Wei and Ruhui act according to the plan. I will rush to Baling tomorrow, and He Xingyan will lead the Baling County Captain to divide his troops into two groups. Xingyan will attack Caoshike. I will attack Yuzhang, act according to the original plan, and wait for an opportunity to seize Jiangxia. Let's all come here today."

He stood up long and everyone obeyed the orders. Pei Bei and Xiao Buyi walked out of the conference hall. Seeing that there was no one around, they sighed, "Buyi, do you think things are a bit complicated now? If Miss Pei is here, it will probably help you. But I..."

Xiao Buyi held Pei Bei's hand. "Bier, don't be anxious, now it's just the beginning..."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly turned his head and looked over. Behind him, a woman stood there with a black scarf covering her face. Pei Bei looked at her and whispered: "Buddha. I'll deal with it in advance."

Xiao Buyi watched Pei Bei go away. Then he smiled and walked towards the woman in black, "Is there anything I need to ask me for food?"

The woman's eyes were bright, and her tone was not at all twists and turns, "Have you gone to the grassland?"

"It's not long before I came back. I forgot to notify you." Xiao Buyi nodded. In fact, he went straight to the grassland and did not inform the woman. He came to Xiangyang from Pikou. The woman followed her all the way. But just like a shadow, it made people not pay attention to her existence. They were able to be together because of an agreement.

Until now, he didn't even know the name of the woman. There were two things that were deeply impressed by him. One was that this woman had extremely high sword skills and could even compete with Zhang Xutuo. The other was that this woman was very frugal. Many times a meal was just a bowl of rice and a plate of vegetarian dishes.

This woman was full of weirdness. Xiao Buyi could not understand her skills.

"You forgot to inform me that it was your loss." The woman replied.

Xiao Buyi frowned. "What are my losses?"
To be continued...