When Gao Xingzhou heard the Xuan rushed to the hall to meet him, Li Tianqu had already sent the envoy sent by Zhang Wenli to retreat to wait for the news. When Gao Xingzhou heard that the capital of Zhao State had undergone a mutiny and had been controlled by the rebel general Zhang Wenli, he immediately asked:

"Your Majesty, but the last general commander of the cavalry in front of the palace immediately headed north and took advantage of the situation to occupy the capital of Zhao State Zhending?"

"Now even if our dynasty sends troops, we will probably let Jin take the lead. Now that Zhao is occupied by rebel generals, the King of Jin will have to seize Zhen, Ji, Zhao, Shen, etc. and other prefectures. We will inevitably find ways to block the road to the north of our dynasty's military. If we don't give in to each other and fight with Jin, we will be out of control in the future..."

Although Li Tianqu said this, he knew very well that Li Cunxu wanted to take Zhao State, which would force King Wang Chuzhi of Beiping to deviate from Jin State. Wang Chuzhi followed the trajectory recorded in history and intended to get rid of his subordinate relationship with Jin State. Then according to the official history line, he sent his son Wang Yu to the Khitan to ask for Yelu Abaoji's protection.

Yelu Abaoji, who has now ended the Khan system of various Khitan tribes and regarded himself as the emperor, still has the intention to try to expand to China. Then he will most likely still agree to Wang Chuzhi's request and take the opportunity to launch troops south... According to historical records, Li Cunxu wanted to seize all the territory under the rule of Zhao and deal with it, not only the rebels led by Zhang Wenli, but also the rebels who had to rebel against the rebellious Beiping Kingdom and the powerful forces of the Khitan that had already risen in the north of the Frontier...

Therefore, even if Li Cunxu could occupy Zhao State, according to the historical record, Jin State would still pay the tragic price of Li Sizhao, Shi Jianyan, Li Cunjin... and Yan Bao, who should have been from Jin State, who died in battle one after another according to the original trajectory. This is undoubtedly a major blow that is damaging.

Even the current war process may not be as it was the original trajectory. However, Li Cunxu wanted to stabilize the situation in Zhao State, repel the invasion of the Khitan army, and even to support Beiping State because it led foreign tribes southward, and it was very likely that a mutiny would occur... It would definitely lose troops and generals, and the cost would be very heavy.

Although Li Tianqu knew that this was not as good as the heavenly conscience, Li Cunxu planned to expand his territory and strengthen his strength, but he was forced to fight with his own forces. Taking advantage of the Jin army being restrained by Zhang Wenli, Wang Chuzhi, and the Khitan army, it was the best time to stab Li Cunxu hard in the back.

But after thinking about it, Li Tianqu decided that this time he would not take advantage of others' danger and did not intend to interfere in the war between the Jin, Khitan, Beiping and Zhang Wenli.

Because it was precisely because of Li Cunxu that Yelu Abaoji's plan to invade the south was repeatedly frustrated, and later he simply stopped the idea of ​​entering the Central Plains. Li Tianqu knew very well that taking the opportunity to besiege Jin was not only using the Khitan, but Yelu Abaoji was also using the Wei Dynasty, and the biggest obstacle to stopping his march into Central China was severely damaged...

If this war was caused by the intervention of the Wei Dynasty, the Jin State was defeated by the Jin State... the Khitan was very likely to occupy the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun more than twenty years ahead of the historical trajectory. The Beiping State would also become a puppet of the Khitan. Yelu Abaoji tasted the sweetness, then he might have changed his national policy and transferred the expanded strategic goals to the more prosperous Central Plains.

With Li Cunxu's strength, Li Tianqu said that even if I take advantage of the situation, I would not be able to destroy Jin State in one go... Instead, it would prompt the Khitan to start to lay a foundation in Yanyun. If it were the real situation, the official line of the Later Zhou Chairong, Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Kuangyi of the Song Dynasty... and other emperors of the Central Plains dynasties launched a northern expedition, but they all returned in vain. With the current national strength, if the Wei Dynasty wanted to completely defeat the Khitan and retake the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun... how much would it cost?

What's more, although Li Cunxu was from Shatuo, he had almost completely naturalized in the Han and Tang dynasties. Even if Li Tianqu regarded him as an opponent that should not be underestimated, the war between them would be fought against each other as a civil war between the heroes in Middle-earth. The Khitan Kingdom established by Yelu Abaoji attached relatively more importance to Sinology, but had not yet completely integrated into the Chinese Han civilization. Then his forces were still foreigners after all. According to Li Tianqu's principle:

To achieve hegemony, conspiracies can certainly be used; but if there is a possibility that foreign races can invade the Central Plains more easily, it will definitely not work.

Li Tianqu summoned Gao Xingzhou to come, called him to take a few steps forward, and then instructed:

"I do want you to lead the guards' army to Zhao State, but... this is because of your steady temperament. If the road to Zhenzhou is open north, you might as well go to Zhending City to come to see Zhang Wenli. However, Jin State is more likely to intercept the key roads. If this is true, you don't have to force north. Even if the troops are withdrawn and return, you will come to report to me again..."

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Zhang Wenli, who killed the master and usurped power, was finally able to control the capital of Zhao State and was ambitious, but after a few days, he was in a state of turmoil, and was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Because since the vanguard of Jin State's army reached Zhending City, loud and heavy horns were heard frequently. A large number of Jin soldiers siege the city, shouting and killing sounds gathered together, and they were like waves of ragging waves, constantly rushing to Zhending City Pass.

After all, according to Zhang Wenli's opinion, as long as he obeys the Emperor of Wei, he states that Zhao State is definitely in the same camp as the Wei Dynasty... Then even if Li Cunxu sends troops to attack, Jin cannot allow Jin to occupy the territory under the rule of Zhao and strengthen its strength, the Wei Dynasty will definitely send troops to rescue him.

Therefore, even if the Jin State mobilized troops and had to take down Zhending City, Zhang Wenli knew that he could only grit his teeth and hold on until the Wei Dynasty reinforcements arrived, which led to the Wei Emperor and King Jin's two sides fighting fiercely... Then, his position as King Zhao should almost be firm.

Therefore, not only was the rebels who were willing to use for their own use, Zhang Wenli ordered his generals to force the city to recruit them, but all the powerful men of civilians who had some strength were forced to dig up soil and stack stones to repair the city block... After a few days, both sides of the offensive and defensive sides paid a considerable price. This battle for the belonging of Zhending City has never stopped from the beginning, and the tragic level of the war will only become more and more intense.

Although Zhang Wenli was a mediocre man in his military service, the predecessor of Zhao State was the German vassal vassal army. Although he was not good at field battles, he was originally famous for his good defense. At least, Zhending City, as the capital of Zhao State, was also an important town in the Heshuo area. Not only was the city walls high, but also had fortifications such as squadrons, women's walls, horse faces, horn towers, and even the city guarding equipment. At this time, it was also an extremely strong city defense.

In addition, under Zhang Wenli, Zhang Chujin, Zhang Chuqiu, Gao Meng, and the rebel generals who successfully incited the Guards Han Zhengshi, Li Zaifeng, Zhang Youshun and other rebels all fought their lives to lead their troops to defend the death. Therefore, although the Jin army's offensive was fierce, the first few rounds of siege would inevitably end up with a weak retreat...

However, the walls of Zhending City were destroyed one day.

At the end of another round of offensive, Zhang Wenli's eyes were covered in blood. He yelled for nearly half an hour, and his voice was already hoarse. Until he saw several ladders on the walls hooked up, the Jin army infantry who had sieged the city on it fell down immediately, and the few enemy soldiers who touched the city gate had all killed them, and the Jin army outside retreated like a tide... Zhang Wenli was relieved.

Damn it! Fortunately, although Jin Dog is powerful, Li Keyong was still alive, so he coveted the territory under the rule of Chengde Army. At that time, he repeatedly defended the city to resist the embezzlement of Hedong. To this day, Zhao's military guards the city to resist the fierce attack of Jin Dog, which can be said to be rich in experience...

Zhang Wenli recited in his heart, cursed in a low voice, and looked out of the city with resentment. He kept thinking fiercely again:

It’s a pity that Hedong Jin Dog and Shatu Diyi really don’t want me to hold the position of King Zhao! And Emperor Wei, you must have learned the news that the capital of Zhao State changed its ownership, and you should send troops as soon as possible and come to support me quickly!
Chapter completed!