The people's hearts in the five prefectures of Pinglu have already promoted Li Ye's cultivation from the seventh level of Qi training to the Yinshen Zhenren. Although there is the people's hopes that the world has been won by fighting Huang Chao, the weight of the five prefectures can be seen from this. If more than 300 prefectures in the Tang Dynasty can fully win the hearts of the people, what level can Li Ye's cultivation reach?

In the early morning, on the east bank of the Yellow River, Li Ye stood facing west and looked at Wei Bo.

Since the Anshi Rebellion, Wei Bo has always been a powerful vassal. His Jiedushi was the old general of Anshi who surrendered to the court and has always been rebellious. Even when Emperor Xuanzong was revived, the court did not have the right to appoint and remove Wei Bo Jiedushi. After the death of the previous Jiedushi, his son succeeded to the throne, or supported a new Jiedushi in the army, and then reported to the court, which was just acknowledgement.

"Wei Bo has more people, wealth and soldiers in the six states than Pinglu. Huang Chao has caused trouble to the Central Plains, but he has always been in Henan (south of the Yellow River) and has never set foot in Hebei (north of the Yellow River). Wei Bo has been able to preserve his strength. Today, Wei Bo has 200,000 soldiers and horses, which should not be underestimated."

Li Zhen came behind Li Ye and sighed at Wei Bo.

Li Ye smiled and disregarded: "This time the demon clan bewitched Wei Bo's soldiers and made trouble in the local area, which gave me a reason to send troops, but Wei Bo Jiedushi did not seem to welcome me into the country."

Li Zhen bounced the dust on his sleeves and showed a sneering look: "It's not just unwelcome. According to the Qingyi Yamen, Wei Bo Jiedushi has gathered heavy troops in Bozhou. Judging from his humble position, there are many elite soldiers hidden in the county town not far away. He wants to wait for our army to cross the river and attack them halfway!"

Li Ye looked around and said, "The food and fodder in Tianping and Henghai have almost arrived. It's time for the army to cross the river."

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The six prefectures of Weibo are closest to Pinglu. The prefecture is in Weizhou. Cao Zhongming, the current governor of Weibo, is currently feeding the fish gathered in the lake by the small lake in the governor's mansion.

Cao Zhongming was in his fifties. The years left untouched marks on his face, but he failed to bend his strong waist. The sun shone on his shoulders, and the old man in black robe was in good spirits. The maids and servants nearby were all down and did not dare to look directly at the Wei Bo Jiedushi, who did not even give face to the court.

His body is like a deep vortex, even in the sun, it seems unfathomable. Even if a person with low cultivation is just a glance, his eyes will hurt and his mind will not belong.

"Father, the envoy of the Prince of Longxi has come again, and the envoy of the Prince of An has come too. Do you want to see him?"

A thirty-year-old man walked over from the cobblestone path next to the rockery and saluted behind Cao Zhongming. He had a strong body, and his eyebrows were somewhat similar to Cao Zhongming, but he had less majesty and steadyness, more inspiration and enterprising.

This is Cao Zhongming's eldest son and his most valued offspring. At his thirties, Cao Xijin, who has reached the high level of Qi training.

Cao Zhongming seemed to have not heard Cao Xijin's words, so he calmly threw the fish food in his hand. He clapped his hands, returned to the pavilion from the lake to sit down, and then said indifferently: "I won't see you."

The so-called Prince of Longxi is Li Keyong, the governor of Hedong.

Cao Xijin came to Cao Zhongming with a look of worry: "Father, King An is coming in a fierce manner, and it is said to attack Hedong, but Hedong is so far away, but Wei Bo is right in front of him. Who can guarantee that attacking Hedong is not a cover, but King An is actually planning for me Wei Bo?"

Cao Zhongming waved his hand, and a maid dressed in silk and graceful figure walked into the pavilion in a few steps, knelt down and started cooking tea. He said lightly: "The King An Chen Bing River is planning to me, Wei Bo, and the Prince of Longxi is willing to come to help in the war. Isn't it planning to me, Wei Bo?"

Cao Xijin Youran was stunned, but then said: "Father, there is still a Zhaoyi Jieduan between Wei Bo and Hedong. I'm afraid it's not that easy for Li Keyong to plot against Wei Bo, right? But there is no barrier between Wei Bo and Pinglu. Now that King An is entering the army, this is an urgent need!"

Cao Zhongming closed his eyes to rest, and his beautiful maid knelt down and pinched his legs and shoulders with his delicate and fair hands. "While King An advances to the army is an urgent task, but if Hedong Army enters the country, it will be a long-term worry. In any case, King An has a great reputation for confronting Hedong, and there is an imperial edict. This time, if I, Wei Bo, let the Hedong Army enter the country and fight Pinglu, there will be endless troubles regardless of the victory or defeat. How can I do this kind of thing that can lead a tiger to drive away the wolf and drink poison to quench thirst?"

This statement is clear, but it does not solve the practical problems. Cao Xijin said anxiously: "Then let the Pinglu army enter?"

Looking at Cao Xijin, Cao Zhongming snorted in dissatisfaction, "Let the Pinglu Army enter the country? Your meals for the past thirty years have been wasted! Since I, Wei Bo, who dared to enter my Wei Bo? Even when Xuanzong was alive, the Shence Army did not dare to step into Wei Bo! Who is Li Ye? What is the shrimp soldiers and crab general of Pinglu Army? Why dare to plot against me Wei Bo?!"

The words were loud and domineering, revealing the style of Wei Bo's strong vassal.

After hearing this, Cao Xijin's eyes lit up: "What does father mean?"

Cao Zhongming's expression returned to his majestic and calmness. He put the maid's gentle and jade-like hand in his hand and played with it carefully, as if he was rubbing a jade weapon. "Wei Bo has always been the one who decides Wei Bo himself. When will the court allow the court to point fingers? No matter what kind of chaos and demonic troubles, there is no need for the court to ask about it! The court cannot ask about it. What is Li Ye, he, dare to care about my Wei Bo's affairs? If you want to plot against me, Wei Bo, okay, I want to see what he, Li Ye, is using to plot against me!"

Cao Xijin was shocked: "My son will go to Bozhou now to fight! I promise not to let Pinglu's shrimp soldiers and crab generals step into Bozhou!"

"This is a bit like this." Cao Zhongming nodded slightly, "You just said that King An's envoy is here?"

"yes."

"Cut his ears and expel Wei Bo."

"Father?"

"I just want Li Ye's yellow-mouthed child to know, let the court and everyone in the world know that I, Wei Bo, have been strong for a hundred years, and will continue to be strong! Wei Bo is the decision of Wei Bo himself. Anyone who dares to have ill-hearted intentions towards Wei Bo and who wants to lead troops into the country must be prepared to bear Wei Bo's anger!" Cao Xijin snorted coldly, and the cultivation of the true man Lingchi suddenly burst out, and the spiritual wind suddenly raged in the pavilion, and the maids screamed and fell to the ground.

"Have my father achieved the realm of realm? Congratulations to my father!" Cao Xijin was overjoyed. Wei Bo has always been in great power. He must not be just a strong military force, and the power of the monks is even more powerful. He has served as the governor and his cultivation is in the high-level stage of Qi training. "At present, the imperial court is full of majesty and the Jiuzhou is in chaos. When the world is in great struggle, if my father achieves the realm of realm, Wei Bo will surely achieve something great!"

Cao Zhongming glanced at Cao Xijin indifferently, withdrew his mighty momentum, and his confidence and calmness were revealed. "Why don't you go quickly?"

"Yes! My son receives the order!"

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The Tianping Army had arrived, with a large number of people, and the last batch of food and fodder arrived with the army. Li Ye asked Xue Wei to show his face, and of course he still told him that the Tianping Army had to be obediently under Li Ye's command now.

At the same time, the food and fodder of the Henghai Jiedushi were transported all. Ten thousand soldiers who transported the food and fodder brought the instructions of the Henghai Jiedushi to follow the Pinglu army to fight and help. Of course, Li Ye did not refuse anyone.

The floating bridge has been basically repaired, just the bridgehead on the other side. As long as the last part is built, the Pinglu army can cross the river. But at this moment, Li Ye sent an envoy to Weizhou back. The other party lost two ears and brought back Cao Zhongming's attitude.

In the big tent, looking at the messenger wrapped around the bandages and his ears were scarlet. Li Ye's eyes were slightly sunken after the case. The generals on both sides were angry and cursed Cao Zhongming.

Li Zhen slammed the table and as Li Ye's confidant adviser, he was very angry at this moment and bowed to Li Ye: "Encourt Lian, Cao Zhongming is too arrogant and too bullying! He did not take the court at all and took His Highness seriously. What's the difference between such behavior and rebellion? According to the officials, the army will not need Wei Bo and directly capture Wei Bo Prefecture and County!"

Liu Dazheng then stood up and clasped his fists. As a military general, he felt uncomfortable with this humiliation, and his face was flushed: "Military Commander, what can I bear tolerate? Cao Zhongming is not the ear of the envoy. This is clearly a slap in the face of me and a slap in the Tang Dynasty! The last general asks for his order and attacks Bozhou immediately!"

The generals made suggestions, passionate and indignant, and the big tent seemed to be about to explode.

Li Ye couldn't sit still, but his voice was full of murderous aura: "Yoda Niao, Song Jiao!"

Yoda Niao and Song Jiao responded: "Let's follow the order!"

"All monks came out and occupied the west coast of the pontoon bridge!"

The two agreed in unison: "We will accept the order!"

Li Ye ordered again: "Shangguan Qingcheng, I ordered you to lead three thousand cavalry of Langya, as the vanguard of crossing the river, ready to go out at any time!"

Shangguan Qingcheng agreed with his fists.

"Liu Dazheng!"

"The last one will be here!"

"After crossing the river, the army will take Bozhou directly!"

"The last general will receive the order!"

"Zhao Polu!"

"The last one will be here!"

"Your troops are trying to attack the Pioneer of Bozhou!"

"The last general will receive the order!"

Li Ye stood up, his eyes swept across everyone like a sword: "Since Wei Bo Jiedu is looking for death, there is no need for Wei Bo in the world. After this battle, all the six states of Wei Bo will be my Pinglu! Each tribe will prepare quickly and perform their duties. Tomorrow, the Buddha will cross the river and start the war!"

When the generals and officials heard this, they looked very excited. This was to expand their territory! If they could win this battle, it would mean that six more states would have more official positions and resources after the war. If the generals and officials made contributions in this battle, they would be able to achieve great results in the future, and they would be able to become more officials and even take charge of the government!

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Chapter completed!