Chapter 200: Eager to Perform Meritorious Service
When the cannon is fired, there is a thousand taels of gold.

In ancient times, the biggest expense in military operations was food.

Although Li Yuanhui did not keep an eye on the spring plowing and winter wheat harvesting like last year, he was also concerned about food reserves besides being busy with military affairs.

After some preparation and strategic deployment, Luoyang decided to send troops in mid-May.

By the time Murong Deyu led his army to Ye County, it was already June. In terms of food, basically everyone ate their own food.

The four outer armies led by Murong Deyu transported food from Luoyang, while the Yuzhou Army and the central army led by Murong Hui were supplied by Yuzhou.

There is no need to say anything about Jianghuai Li Yuanhui. It would be good enough if we don't ask him to provide food to help others.

On this point, Li Yuanhui still felt that Gao Zhixing, the governor of Yangzhou, did a really good job. First of all, he kept delaying and resisting the court's urging for grain on the grounds that the storage in the government treasury and the granary was insufficient. On the other hand, as a governor, he had also served as a local military and political leader like a prefect before, so he had rich experience in governance. Gao Zhixing took over all the affairs of registering the people in the three counties north of the Yangtze River, restoring the land registration, encouraging agricultural production, providing relief to the poor, and collecting taxes.

After arriving in Yangzhou, Gao Zhixing felt that his talents were finally put to good use.

After all, it is not easy to find such a place without war and relatively stable in the world.

It is also different here from Luoyang. You don't have to think about party struggles and taking sides all day long. Often, even something that can be easily decided will lead to endless debates.

Although he previously served as the Shaofu, one of the Nine Ministers, the atmosphere in the court was really a thorn in his side.

Now I am busy all day, but it is very fulfilling.

When Gao Ang first arrived in Jianghuai, he felt that there were fewer controls in this area, so he went out riding and hunting all day long.

Sometimes he would go directly to Yuzhou to hunt.

Because most of the land in Huainan was cultivated, Li Yuanhui strictly prohibited hunting. Anyone who trampled on the wheat fields would be severely punished.

Gao Ang was not a stubborn person. Out of respect for the rules, he ran to Yuzhou, not far away, to hunt.

Because there are large tracts of wasteland there, many places are uninhabited, but there are foxes and rabbits everywhere, and even tigers, leopards, bears and bears.

However, after hunting for more than a month, as soon as he returned to the old city of Hefei, he heard that Luo Shixiang, who came with him, had made great contributions in the expedition with Li Yuanhui.

After hearing this, Gao Ang felt that he had missed the opportunity to make a contribution, so he went straight to his uncle Gao Zhixing's house and said, "Uncle."

Gao Zhixing, who was busy with official business at his desk, raised his head and said, "Liu Lang, you're back. How's the catch? Is it good?"

Gao Ang said, "Uncle, I shot a bear and brought you all its paws, as well as two tiger skins. By the way, uncle, I heard that Luo Da has made a contribution?"

Gao Zhixing smiled and said, "Some time ago, Luo Shixiang followed Governor Li to raid the Wei bandits in Wan County. He beheaded dozens of them and captured thousands of enemies. He was commended by the governor and given a good horse. How come Liu Lang also wants to make contributions?"

Gao Ang was stunned for a moment, then said: "Uncle, a real man should make achievements, but if I take the initiative to surrender..."

Gao Zhixing laughed and said, "Hahaha, are you worried that if you take the initiative to go to Governor Li's camp, he will look down on you?"

Gao Ang said, "That's not the case. Governor Li and I are somewhat related, so I wouldn't treat him with contempt. I'm just worried that he doesn't know my abilities and thinks I'm just a playboy who's here to gain merit, and won't give me important tasks."

Gao Zhixing nodded and said, "In that case, you can recruit soldiers on the spot. My Yangzhou governor's office can usually command 3,000 soldiers. I have already recruited 800 people. I will write to Huainan governor Zheng Shandao to borrow 1,000 soldiers from him. You can lead the army to Li Dudu's camp to obey his orders. It will also be a good opportunity to show him your ability."

"Thank you, uncle." Gao Ang immediately thanked him.

Gao Zhixing smiled and said, "Okay, go to the camp and practice first."

"Yes."

After just a few days of going back and forth, Zheng Shandao sent two captains with 1,200 county soldiers to the old city of Hefei to receive orders.

Gao Ang merged the two armies and reorganized them, then went to Shiting with the warrant given to him by Gao Zhixing.

Li Yuanhui was also surprised to hear that Gao Ang had come, because Gao Ang held a high title, the same as Li Yuanhui, a county marquis. He also held a military rank - Longxiang General.

Although he was a general of a minor title, he was superior to the large number of camp leaders under Li Yuanhui who were not even Langjiang. After all, his mother was a princess.

As the grandson of Emperor Wen and the nephew of the previous emperor, Thirteen was granted the title of Marquis of Licheng and General Longxiang.

At that time, Li Yuanhui had not even obtained the Yunqiwei position inherited from his father and grandfather.

But now, it's different.

One is a commander-in-chief who is in charge of a region, and the other is a young general who has gathered more than 2,000 soldiers and horses to ask for a chance to make merit.

"Meet the Governor."

After Gao Ang entered the tent, he bowed. Although he was born into a noble family and always looked down on others, he knew when to advance and when to retreat. Now that he was in the army, he had to be polite.

Li Yuanhui, who was discussing military affairs with his generals and staff, was immediately surprised when he heard this: "Brother Gao, since you and I are old friends by marriage, there is no need to be so formal." Then he came to him, patted his arm, and pointed at the generals and said: "Come. Let me introduce you. These are all great generals in our army. This is General Xiao, a disciple of Lanling Xiao. These two General Zhangs are both from Jiangdu Zhang. This is the son of General Gao Gong, the General of the Eastern Expedition, Gao Ang, and General Longxiang Gao Liulang."

Gao Ang looked at the group of brave generals in the big tent and couldn't help but be alert and said, "I am Gao Ang, from Bohai. Greetings to all the generals."

All the generals also bowed and clasped their hands as a greeting.

Then Gao Ang took out Gao Zhixing's order and handed it to Li Yuanhui.

After reading it, Li Yuanhui smiled and said, "Great, with Brother Gao's help, we will be even more powerful."

He praised him a lot and gave him enough face. Gao Ang knew in his heart that this face was for his father.

Afterwards, the military meeting continued.

It probably revolves around whether it is a main attack or a feint attack in the direction of Xunyang Xinchun.

Guard General Xiao Shizhi and Military Advisor Li Qinglian both advocated a feint attack on Xunyang and Xinchun, and sending the main force to the northern foot of the Dabie Mountains to join forces with the Yuzhou army.

However, Lujiang Left Camp Commander Zhou Ben and Chief Clerk Guo Fenghe both suggested that while attacking Xunyang and Xinchun, they should also take advantage of the situation to recapture Chaisang and Pengze and recover Yuzhang County.

After all, Yuzhang County encompasses a large area of ​​fertile land around the entire Poyang Lake. The Poyang Lake Plain is one of the five major plains in the Yangtze River Basin, rich in products and a land of fish and rice. Who wouldn't covet such a rich place?
But Li Yuanhui really didn't want to take this place right now. No one would complain about having a large territory, but Li Yuanhui didn't really want Cao Xuan to be eliminated immediately in this battle.

If Luoyang won the battle, Li Yuanhui would definitely send the navy to attack along the Yangtze River, striving to seize Nanjun and Jiangxiajun, so that they could connect with Bashu.

If Cao Xuan defended Jingzhou and repelled the other two armies, after his side captured Yuzhang, he would probably have to face attacks from both the Eastern and Western Wei.

The military meeting certainly cannot be concluded in one go. After discussing for a long time, if nothing is finalized, it can only be discussed later.

Gao Ang had just arrived and was busy setting up camp and collecting military supplies. Li Yuanhui asked the military officer Xie Xun to take care of it.

The rest of the people dispersed.

Li Yuanhui was the only one left in the big tent, staring at the map in a daze. After a while, Li Qinglian came back.

"General, are you worried about the survival of Jingzhou?"

This is a very interesting question.

Jingzhou is currently occupied by the enemy. Are you worried about Jingzhou? Are you worried?
But these were exactly what Li Yuanhui was thinking.

Because now he really needs to worry about being cooked by a lackey and his good bow is hidden.

Once Jingzhou was recovered, Li Yuanhui was sure that the next step would be for the court to order Shuzhong and Luoyang to attack the western bandit Murong Zan in Guanzhong from four routes: Chencang Road, Longshan Road, Wugu Road, and Xiaohan Road.

What happens after Murong Zhan?
Can the imperial court watch the Li family own three states and two hundred thousand elite troops?

Wait, something seems wrong.
(End of this chapter)