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The sound of splashing water and the enchanting graceful figure filled Shang Xiufang's affectionate eyes with greed, but she was glared back by the other party.

After all, it is a beauty that attracts both men and women.

"Qingxuan, how did you find out?"

"One good news, one bad news, you want to hear that."

The crisp and cold voice, like a clear spring in a mountain stream, trickled into Shang Xiufang's heart.

It is also the sound of nature that seems to be able to purify the soul.

“Good news? Bad news?

With such a beautiful view, you must hear the good news first and then the bad news later. "

"The good news is that Liaodong is very wealthy, and what we saw along the way was the ordinary life of the Liaodong people."

Being wealthy means more disaster relief money can be raised, which is a good thing, so it is good news.

"What about the bad news?"

“The Prince of Yan’s palace suppressed the news of our performance, and even the surrounding gentry didn’t know that you, a world-famous Shang family, would come to Liaodong.

The only one in Liaodong that has such ability that even Fan Lou dared not speak out is the Prince of Yan's Mansion!"

Prince Yan's Palace?

Shang Xiufang's originally indifferent expression couldn't help but become serious.

This is not just bad news, it is extremely bad news.

To offend the Prince of Yan's Mansion in Liaodong is no different from hanging oneself in front of the God of Birthday.

However, Shang Xiufang didn't think she had ever offended the Prince of Yan's Mansion. She was even a good sister to Shang Xiuxun. Why did the Prince of Yan's Mansion suppress her? It was very unreasonable.

Not to mention the former guests, at least there is no need to deliberately target them.

"why?"

“How would I know about your own affairs? To be honest, I am also curious.

Have you ever rejected anyone?"

"If I had this much charm, I would be sitting in the back garden of Prince Yan's mansion playing the piano and admiring the flowers now. Why would I have to endure this old punishment?

And if I dare to be tempted, that madman from Shangjia will definitely chase me with a knife for ten days and ten nights!"

"Hahaha that's right!"

Shi Qingxuan couldn't help but chuckle when he heard that.

Yes, although she had never met him, she didn’t think Shang Xiufang could refuse such a handsome man, not to mention her childhood sweetheart.

“Just wait until Fengtian City explains everything.

To be honest, Liaodong should be the area most affected by the disaster, but at this time it was the place where the people were the most peaceful, and it also received a large number of refugees who crossed the Guandong Pass.

Even the snow disaster in Youzhou has been basically controlled.

The King of Yan deserves the title of a wise king.

With just a report from Youzhou, he was able to manipulate all the noble families and high-ranking officials in the court. Even Qingxuan had to admire him!"

“It’s almost like killing!

I heard that the guy from Youzhou killed hundreds of thousands of people in the disaster area, and he was holding the Golden Order of King Yan."

Upon hearing this, Shang Xiufang's previous words in defense of Prince Yan's Mansion instantly reversed.

Shi Qingxuan chuckled, and her love turned into hatred in a moment.

"Hurry up and take a shower. We'll go shopping later. It's been a long time since I've been shopping so leisurely, and with a beauty like Qingxuan."

"You!"

"How was the cleanup?"

To the north of Youzhou, the north wind is vast!

The 100,000 soldiers stationed outside Liaoyuan City have started to make fires and cook.

Compared with the bran porridge of the disaster victims, the lives of these soldiers were much better.

After eating rice porridge that was strong enough to hold chopsticks, pickled vegetables and salted fish that were easy to preserve, and a bowl of kelp soup, most of the soldiers returned to the tents to warm themselves by the fire.

Compared with the disaster victims suffering from the severe cold, the soldiers were treated many times better, even the garrison troops were far inferior to them.

As the commander-in-chief of the army, Luo Cheng personally inspected the border.

Since stationing in the disaster area, the number of souls lost under Luo Cheng's command has exceeded 100,000.

One group was officials who colluded with each other, and anyone suspected of embezzling government grain was basically sentenced to death; the other group was troublemakers who started a rebellion, and basically the army would invade them at the slightest sign of rebellion.

In front of the real elite soldiers, a group of volunteers armed with hoes had no power to fight back at all.

As a result, the disaster in Youzhou was brought under control.

The military rations of the Youzhou soldiers were also controlled by the Prince of Yan's Mansion, which also controlled the lifeline of the Youzhou soldiers.

In that famine-stricken age when people were not well fed or clothed, a bowl of rice porridge and a portion of pickles were already the ultimate luxury for ordinary people, not to mention the real luxuries such as tofu and salted fish.

Therefore, Luo Yi and Luo Cheng were unable to shake the prestige of the Prince of Yan's Mansion.

Soldiers eat food, and the food they eat is from the Prince of Yan's Palace.

Even if Luo Yi had money, he couldn't buy food at this time.

However, the situation was different in other places. Due to the outbreak of large-scale snow disasters and the continuous accumulation of deaths from the cold, the Tang Dynasty's rule in the north was still shaken.

Behind the seemingly prosperous and flourishing appearance, there are actually empty shells that have been completely devoured by the aristocratic families, which is also an opportunity for the contradiction to be triggered.

During this period, the biggest rebellion was led by Yang Xuangan.

Because of the plot against Li Shouxi and the blockade and confiscation of grain in Liaodong, the aristocratic families also suffered heavy losses.

After all, after repeated donations, the aristocratic family could no longer bear it.

Behind Li Shouxi is Liaodong, which has tens of millions of hectares of fertile black soil, as well as a large amount of salted fish and pickled vegetables. These were all stockpiled by Li Shouxi in advance, and he also took Japan into account for this.

But it is impossible for aristocratic families to hoard large amounts of food.

Private salt and private iron were monopolized by the government, and similarly, grain was also a strategic material.

Even if a noble family had a grain store, it was under the supervision of the government and it was impossible for them to stockpile too much grain to prevent rebellion.

Because of the conspiracy of engraving on stone to record merits, the donations from major families were more than 100,000 stones, and the families themselves supported a large number of clansmen, loyal soldiers, and servants.

These consumptions are also huge.

Gradually, some noble families began to support the rebellion and gain capital.

The first person to step forward was Yang Xuangan.

The Nine Elders of the prosperous Tang Dynasty held absolute power.

Under the attack from all sides of the court, although Yang Xuangan had the support of the nobles, who would fight to the death with the Prince of Yan's Mansion and the Bad People for the sake of interests? So Yang Xuangan felt that the situation was hopeless and he had to rebel, otherwise once Li Shouxi recovered, he would not even have the strength to fight back.

With the support of the aristocratic families, Yang Xuangan directly started an uprising in Longxi Road.

This also dealt a fatal blow to the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 175: First Arrival in Fengtian

"Reporting to the Major General, the bandit camps within a ten-mile radius have been basically cleared out. Even if there are some that have escaped, they are no longer a threat!"

Three thousand cavalrymen returned, led by eighteen death gods wearing bloody black armor and with scimitars hanging from their waists.

The head dripping with blood on the horse was the leader of the 72 strongholds of Taihang.

This is also the last mission of the Yanyun soldiers in Liaoyuan City.

Next, Luo Cheng led his troops to attack Li Keyong, the remaining force of Yang Xuangan, who was also one of Yang Xuangan's main forces.

As for the Liaodong soldiers?

Li Shouxi was left to guard against Japan.

Li Shouxi was certain that Japan would send troops to attack Yan at the latest next year, and this was the most critical part of his plan.

Japan is close to the peninsula, and the upper and lower parts are connected to form a natural fortress.

"In that case, take a rest for three days and then set off for Jindi!!"

"Yes, Major General!"

Luo Cheng looked at the Yanyun soldiers in front of him, his pair of delicate phoenix eyebrows and dragon eyes flashing with the ambition of a young man.

Not only was this his first battle, but his opponent was also a famous general of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Keyong!

Li Keyong was the remnant of Yang Xuangan's army and also the strongest force. After Yang Xuangan's defeat, they retreated to Jin and refused to leave.

The Nine Elders of the Tang Dynasty were basically restricted because of Yang Xuangan’s betrayal.

After all, who can be sure that the next Nine Elders of the Tang Dynasty will not rebel?

Li Shouxi alone had to restrict two of the Nine Elders of the Tang Dynasty - Duke of Yan Luo Yi, and Duke of Zhenguo Su Dingshan.

This is also the reason why Luo Cheng went on the expedition and Luo Yi guarded Jicheng.

Fortunately, Li Shouxi still sent Li Chunfeng to assist, so Luo Yi did not have to worry about Luo Cheng's safety.

He is the top sorcerer beside Li Shouxi, and is more than capable of assisting Luo Cheng.

Moreover, although Li Shouxi was not favored in the chaos of the Tang Dynasty at that time, his strength was undoubtedly the most powerful warlord, with 500,000 elite soldiers, and the whole Liaodong was united.

In particular, at least half of Youzhou's army was controlled by Li Shouxi.

Joining Li Shouxi is Luo Yi’s only choice!

Otherwise, Youzhou would not be his rear base.

"Your Majesty, the army has already set out and will arrive at Niangzi Pass in about a month!"

Cao Shaoqing handed the battle report from Youzhou to Li Shouxi. This was also the only battle report from Youzhou and Liaodong at that time.

Li Shouxi was not optimistic about Luo Cheng's expedition against Li Keyong.

Li Cunxiao, one of the Thirteen Guardians under Li Keyong, was the one who was known as the king who was inferior to the tyrant, and the general who was inferior to Li. Moreover, it was also the wheel of history that Li Keyong was reused later, so there should be more changes in the future.

“Don’t worry about this matter, this battle may not be won.

Send a message to Li Chunfeng, telling him to be more cautious and not to rush into attacking. Now is not the time to interfere in the Central Plains."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Cao Shaoqing went down to pass on the order, while Li Shouxi stared at the sand table in the hall.

The red color represents the territory controlled by the imperial court at that time, mainly in the south, but Liaodong and Youzhou belong to the red camp; the blue color represents the clans supported by the aristocratic families, and most of them are underworld forces, occupying a county or a province, the largest of which is Li Keyong in Jin; the white color represents the peasant uprisings in various parts of the north, and even Huang Chao, who was concerned by Li Shouxi.

At this time, the north was in chaos, Liaodong was isolated and helpless, and formed a pincer attack with Youzhou.

With Youzhou blocking the way ahead, the only threat is Japan behind.

This is also the reason why Li Shouxi wanted to destroy Japan first.

If the situation really unfolds and Japan suddenly attacks him, the consequences can be imagined.

He doesn't think Japan is a reliable ally.

Moreover, with Japan as a springboard, Li Shouxi could then control the Liuli Islands and Mingyi (Treasure) Island and eye Yangzhou.

And how to eliminate the aristocratic forces in Japan?

The tens of millions of stones of grain last time were bait and also an inducement. Once the conflict breaks out, it might be the time for Japan to take action.

Taking tens of millions of shi of grain to gamble?

At this time, Li Shouxi was not so foolish. He had planned every step carefully.

These tens of millions of stones of grain were enough to push the Japanese nobles into an irretrievable situation.

After all, what he needs is a Japan where the people are loyal to him, not a Japan that may stab him in the back at any time. Therefore, those Japanese nobles must not be kept, and even the Japanese Bushido is the same.

Directly and fundamentally cut off the foundation of Japan.