Chapter 21 Yunzhou mutiny

One night in the first month of 878 A.D., snowflakes were flying over Yunzhou, and the streets were extremely deserted. Occasionally, the sound of beating and more were heard. Suddenly, on an old street in the southeast corner of Yunzhou, a few dark shadows flashed, with black cloth on their faces, revealing only two eyes blinking, looking left and right from time to time, all holding steel knives and running to a deep-door mansion like arrows. Are they a group of Jiangyang robbers?

In a blink of an eye, a few dark shadows came to the front of the Zhuqi gate of this big house. The leading man was five or three thick and very heroic. He gently knocked on the door with his hand a few times, and an old voice sounded in the door sounded: "Who is it? In the middle of the night."

"Mr. Wu, I'm Junli. Open the door!" The man said hurriedly.

With only a "squeak", the door opened. A white-haired old man pointed to a candlelight swaying room inside and whispered, "Junli, you go to that room. Is Lord Li waiting for you inside?"

"Thank you, Uncle Wu!" The man named Junli waved his hand, and the three people behind him walked to the room. The old man saw that the four had entered the door and closed the door heavily.

The four people pushed open the door of the room. Lord Li in the room stood up and greeted enthusiastically, "Junli, you are all here. OK, now let's discuss this matter."

Who are they? Why do you want to gather together in the snowy night?

Speaking of these five people, they are all good-faced figures in Yunzhou. The Lord Li, named Li Jinzhong, served as the military envoy of Shatuo in Yunzhou. The man who was called "Junli" by the old man was called Kang Junli, and the other three people who followed him were all Yunzhou tooth generals, called Xue Zhiqin, Cheng Huaixin and Li Cunzhang. These four of them are all He is Li Jinzhong's confidant.

Recently, because the newly appointed defense of Yunzhou caused Duan Wenchu to deduct a large number of military personnel, and the law enforcement was severe and inhumane, which aroused the resentment of the vast number of officers and soldiers in Yunzhou. However, Duan Wenchu was in power, and there was a group of guards around him to protect him day and night. Many officers and soldiers dared to be angry and dared not say anything. During the day, Li Jinzhong made several appointments with Kang Jun. At ten o'clock in the evening, he secretly gathered at his house to discuss how to get rid of Duan Wenchu's major affairs. The old man surnamed Wu was Li Jinzhong's old housekeeper.

Kang Junli was the first to speak: "Duan Wenchu, the old thief, fucking use his power to deduct the soldiers' salary at will. We don't have enough to eat, we can't wear warm clothes, and we can't run away when we go out to suppress bandits. Whoever didn't listen to him, he cut his feet and nose, and killed our brothers wantonly. I fought with him!" Cheng Huaixin and others echoed and shouted, all full of righteous indignation, and then turned their eyes to Li Jinzhong to see his statement.

Li Jinzhong looked at the anxious eyes of Kang Junli and others, sighed and said, "I don't want to get rid of Duan Thieves, but we are all generals, appointed by the court, and have the consequences to consider the consequences. Anyway, Duan Thief was ordered by the emperor. If we chopped him off, we would betray the emperor and be guilty of rebellion! That's going to be full of people! Everyone, calm down!"

After listening to Li Jinzhong's words, everyone lowered their heads and stopped squeaking. The room suddenly became silent, and only the sound of the cold wind roaring outside the house was heard.

Suddenly, Kang Junli's eyes lit up. He stood up and said to Li Jinzhong, "Brother Li, there is a way! There is a way!"

Everyone looked at Kang Junli and asked with one voice, "What's the solution? Say it quickly!"

Kang Junli smiled and said, "Do you know Li Ke's use? This person is currently stationed in Weizhou, and his Shatuo soldiers will be able to fight well. His father is Li Guochang, the governor of Zhenwu, who holds heavy troops. Both father and son are brave, resourceful and ambitious. Both of them like to make friends with heroes in the world and deal with exquisite things. If we can talk about them coming to help, why don't we get rid of the thief? Now, the people in various places have swarming, and Li Tang has been terminally ill. The imperial court has ordered that he has already failed. In this troubled autumn, it is the time for heroes to make contributions. For us two or three thousand people, if we rise up, it will be difficult to make a difference. We might as well support their father and son to rise up against the Tang Dynasty, divide the north, recruit troops and horses, train soldiers, and wait for opportunities. In the future, we can completely occupy a large territory, and even unify the world. Isn't it a gift?

Kang Junli's words were reasonable and well-founded. After listening to this, everyone felt that it was very reasonable. After some discussion, Li Jinzhong decided to appoint Kang Junli to sneak to Weizhou, lobby Li Keyong to rise up and go to Yunzhou to get rid of Duan Wenchu, and then let Li Ke to manage Yunzhou, dominate the north, and Xu Tu for the world.

Kang Junli came out of the city overnight and went straight to Weizhou with Li Jinzhong's handwritten letter. He was thirsty all the way. The two places were not far from each other. Kang Junli walked for two days and arrived in Weizhou. After several twists and turns, he finally saw Li Keyong.

Kang Junli dressed as a hunter, wrapped in a leopard skin and an iron sword in his back, calmly walked into Li Ke's courtyard door. Because Li Keyu's cronies briefly introduced him in advance, saying that Li Ke came to visit with a distant relative in Yunzhou.

Li Keyu is a personal person. He has long expected something to happen to Yunzhou. Recently, he has also been idle. He trains soldiers every morning, goes hunting in the afternoon, and often drinks and watches plays in the evening. This kind of life has been going on for several years, which really makes him uncomfortable. The soldier told him that someone was looking for him outside, and he readily agreed.

When Kang Junli appeared in front of him, he looked up and down. He had never met this person. How could he say it was his relative? Li Ke immediately asked, "Where did the detective come from? I can't fight with you. How do you say it's my distant relative?

What is the role of Kang Junli? As a Yunzhou tooth general, there are many people with red eyebrows and green eyes. How can they be scared by Li Ke's method? He smiled and said unhurriedly, "General Li, you have a bad temper. If you don't know me, then you should always know Li Jinzhong and Kang Junli in Yunzhou, right?"

Li Keyong listened for a moment and asked, "What do you know? Is it possible that you were sent by Li Jinzhong and Kang Junli? What's the proof?"

Kang Junli replied in a loud voice: "I have heard that the general is loyal, brave and hospitable, and I dare not deceive General Li. Next is Yunzhou Kangjunli. At the order of General Li Jinzhong, I will bring you his handwritten letter to you and promote you as our leader and take wealth together."

Li Keyong was secretly happy when he heard it, but his face was still calm and said calmly, "It turns out that you are Kang Junli who punched the leopard to death. I have heard the name for a long time. I have wanted to get to know General Kang for a long time. I didn't expect you to come in person this time. Then show me General Li Jinzhong's letter."

Kang Junli replied lightly, "When I come to your house, you don't call me into your house and don't let the servant bring me tea. Is this General Li's way of hospitality?"

Li Ke laughed, hurried forward, held Kang Junli's right hand tightly with both hands, and greeted repeatedly: "Brother Kang did not spare his hard work and walked to my Weizhou Mansion. How can Keyong be lazy? Please come to my living room to talk!" After saying that, Li Ke took Kang Junli's hand and walked to his hall. As soon as he entered the room, a strong woman said a blessing to Kang Junli: "Danhua has seen General Kang!"

Kang Jun saw that she was as beautiful as a flower, her eyes were like a pool of water, and her voice was particularly sweet. For a moment, he was at a loss and asked Li Keyong, "General Li, is she?" Li Ke replied, "It's my wife's room, surnamed Liu and her name is Danhua."

Just now, when Li Ke talked with Kang Junli in the yard, Liu Danhua had been listening by an open window in the living room, so she knew Kang Junli's surname.

Li Keyong said to Liu Danhua, "Danhua, take the first-class tea at home and make a cup of tea for General Kang yourself."

Liu Danhua answered crisply and took the tea set to make tea.

Li Ke glanced at the letter and muttered in his heart that he risked his life to send letters to Kang Junli. He also knows that this is a good opportunity to expand his strength, which can be said to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The soldiers and horses were sent to the door, but Duan Wenchu was officially appointed by the court. If he did it according to Li Jinzhong, it would be a crime of rebellion and risked extermination. After thinking about it, he couldn't make up his mind for a moment. After a while, the hot tea brewed by Danhua was served. She smiled and said, "General Kang, please use tea."

Kang Junli quickly got up and replied respectfully, "Thank you, madam!" Then he turned his face to Li Ke and said seriously, "General Li is wise and brave. Don't miss this good opportunity. This plan has been discussed by our hardcore brothers. It is to sincerely invite the generals to send troops to Yunzhou to eliminate harm for the country. After that, we will report to the court and unanimously support you as the governor of our Yunzhou. If the court appoints other people to come, we will not accept it. General Li, conform to public opinion, eliminate traitors, control the north, and then go south to dominate the world and make contributions. He can glorify his ancestors and leave a name in history! We have been preparing in Yunzhou for a long time. Now that you send troops, we can respond in it, and we can succeed in one fell swoop! General, don't hesitate to miss a good opportunity!"

Li Keyong still bowed his head and said nothing. At this time, Liu Danhua came over. Her apricot eyes were wide open and her eyebrows were upside down. She blamed Li Ke and said, "General Kang and thousands of brothers in Yunzhou are waiting for you to raise troops to fight against rebellion, but you are free here. Are you a big man? What did you say when you proposed to me? What you say is to keep your ambition in the world and go to the capital to worship the marquis. It's all dreams and lies! I blush for you! If you don't send troops at this time, when will you wait? Success or failure, you don't go, I'll go to the school to order troops, and General Kang and I will go to Yunzhou!"

Li Ke listened to his wife's words and immediately stood up as if he had been hit by a knife. He said with a smiling face, "Danhua, don't be angry, I'll just go. However, this matter is very important. I want to inform my father and make some preparations. The court knows that we will kill Duan Wenchu and engage in an independent kingdom, and will definitely mobilization of troops to fight against us.

Liu Danhua was unreasonable, crossed his waist and hummed angrily, "What are you afraid of? When the sky falls, grandma will carry a shoulder for you! What are you still doing here? Why don't you go to school Yang to order troops?"

Li Ke gritted his teeth and jumped out, "Li Yu, Your Majesty, I'm sorry for you this time!"