20demayo Chapter 266 Yang You Requests to Fight
Chapter 266 Yang You Requests to Fight
Now, Li Yuanji has his own trusted confidants!
They have their own team now!
I'm no longer all alone!
Cheng Yaojin and You Junda exchanged a quick glance, a sly glint in their eyes.
Their trip to Hebei went even more smoothly than they had imagined.
With just those two, wouldn't they be able to instigate Li Yuanji and Li Shimin to fight each other?
When the Li family falls into internal strife and is torn apart, let's see how they will fight for the world.
With the arrival of Cheng Yaojin and You Junda.
News from the Jianghuai region also reached Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin with great speed.
At the same time, there was another, even more explosive piece of news.
In the northwest, there was a man named Xue Ju who called himself the Hegemon-King of Western Qin and raised an army to rebel against the Sui Dynasty, which gained great momentum.
Their military might was aimed at the Western Capital of the Sui Dynasty.
This new rebel army won victory after victory, sweeping all before them and heading straight for Daxing.
"Shimin, although Lü Xiao has pacified the Jianghuai region, war has broken out again in the northwest, and Xue Ju is coming on strong."
We have to take action; we can't wait any longer.
Otherwise, once Lü Xiao returns and quells Xue Ju's rebellion, we'll have no chance at all. Hebei must be taken as soon as possible.
Li Jiancheng frowned and spoke slowly.
He wasn't in a hurry and wanted to wait a bit longer.
Because of the Jianghuai region, Du Fuwei, Li Zitong, and others gathered hundreds of thousands of troops, creating an overwhelming force.
Even if there are hundreds of thousands of pigs, it would still take some effort for Lü Xiao to slaughter them all.
But who would have thought that these hundreds of thousands of people were no match for hundreds of thousands of pigs, and were actually wiped out by Lü Xiao alone, ending the battle in a very short time.
That speed is terrifying.
"Yes, brother is right."
Li Shimin nodded, and this time he did not stop Li Jiancheng.
Lü Xiao was indeed beyond his expectations; he was too powerful, too extraordinary.
Subsequently, Li Jiancheng summoned his generals and announced the order to advance.
Li Yuanba, Cheng Yaojin, and others also joined the battle, launching a full-scale offensive against Dou Jiande of Hebei, and a major battle was about to break out.
On the other side, in the Eastern Capital, at the Shuo Prince's Mansion.
"Father, are you saying you're going to personally lead another expedition?"
Yang Ruyi held her youngest son, Lü Yan, and looked up at Yang Guang with a surprised expression and a slight frown.
"Um."
Yang Guang nodded, his face extremely serious, his eyes full of exhaustion.
He already knew about the war in the Jianghuai region.
Lü Xiao's pacification of the rebels Li Zitong and Du Fuwei was a great victory, which greatly reduced the pressure on the imperial court and relieved its urgent crisis.
But in the northwest, there was another rebellion.
If he doesn't personally lead the expedition and take command, the people of Daxing will likely be unstable, and Xue Ju could take advantage of the situation, with unimaginable consequences.
"I don't think it's a good idea."
Yang Ruyi spoke frankly and directly, without holding back or fearing to anger Yang Guang.
Yang Guang was old, his hair had turned white, and he was no longer in his prime, full of energy.
Nowadays, he is physically weak and has to drink medicine frequently, relying on herbal decoctions to prolong his life.
In this state, if the emperor were to personally lead an expedition, he would likely die on the road and never return.
"Why don't we ask Zhen'er's father to come back soon?"
Yang Ruyi thought of Lü Xiao, that invincible man.
Since the Jianghuai region has already been pacified, we can just send Lü Xiao on a trip to the Northwest.
Besides, she also had her own selfish motives.
Lu Xiao traveled to various places, winning every battle he fought, and his fame and prestige were as great as the rising sun.
When her son Lü Zhen seizes the throne in the future, which of these places will dare to disobey the Lü family?
Who would dare say no?
These are the reasons for Lü Zhen's confidence.
"The land of Jiangling still needs to rely on Zilie."
Yang Guang really didn't want to talk about the battle in Jiangling. Just mentioning it gave him a splitting headache and his temples throbbed.
He foresaw that the people of the world would rebel, and that war would break out in various places.
But no matter what, no one could have imagined that the Empress's own family, the Xiao clan, would rebel against the court!
How absurd, how ironic!
His own bedmate, his own empress, and her own people—they actually raised the banner of rebellion and wanted to overthrow him!
"Several veteran generals who were dispatched abroad have returned. Why doesn't Father Emperor send them to Daxing?"
Since Lü Xiao couldn't return and Yang Ruyi was overwhelmed with other matters, she thought of veteran generals like Zhang Xutuo.
Although they are all over fifty years old, they are all seasoned veterans, energetic, and experienced.
In other words, this is the prime of life, the age to take risks!
"Let me think about it."
Yang Guang sighed, nodded slightly, and frowned.
Just then, Lü Zhen returned from the Imperial Academy and walked in with steady steps, his every move quite methodical.
Pei Yuanqing followed behind, swaying his head, becoming a very competent little follower.
"Zhen'er, come here!"
Upon seeing Lü Zhen, Yang Guang's worried expression lessened, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
He saw the shadow of his father, Lü Xiao, in this child—that composure, that confidence.
"Maternal grandfather".
Lü Zhen stepped forward, bowed deeply, and showed great respect.
"Not bad, you're starting to look more and more like your father."
In a few more years, you'll be able to fight the rebels for your grandfather.
Yang Guang gently patted Lü Zhen on the shoulder and said to him with a smile, his eyes full of affection.
Because he loved his daughter and son-in-law so much, he naturally loved them even more and treasured them like precious gems.
It's a pity he's a grandson; it would be better if he were a biological grandson.
"I am willing to share my grandfather's burdens."
Lu Zhen raised his head and responded with composure and determination, his eyes firm.
"Give me a few more years, and I'll grant you military power, allowing you to take charge independently!"
Yang Guang's smile widened as he stroked Lü Zhen's little head.
This child may be young, but he is destined for great things.
Yang You, watching this scene from the side, felt uneasy, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
My grandfather valued and doted on the Lü family too much.
Lu Xiao already held great power and controlled troops in various regions; the Chixiao Army obeyed only his orders.
If his son Lü Zhen were to grow stronger, the world would be at peace in the future.
Is this imperial court actually under the surname Yang or Lü?
This problem was like a thorn stuck in his heart, causing him a dull ache.
All rights must be earned through one's own efforts; grandfather will not give them to him for no reason.
Although he was the designated crown prince and the future emperor, he was unwilling to see the Lü family grow stronger and become uncontrollable.
The land of Daxing is currently embroiled in fierce warfare, which presents him with an opportunity—a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
If he can use this war to gain control of some of the military power and cultivate his own loyal followers, then he can achieve his goal.
Even after his grandfather passes away, he will have the confidence and resources to reclaim Lü Xiao's military power and resist him.
"Grandfather, I have a suggestion. What do you think?"
Yang You stepped out from the side, bowed, and spoke respectfully.
"Oh?" Yang Guang was quite surprised. He turned to look at his grandson, raised his hand, and said, "Speak freely."