Jiangdu Palace, Yang Guang, who had just read Yang Yichen's memorial, was so angry that his face was seriously distorted. Yu Shiji and Yuwen Shu bowed their heads and didn't even dare to speak out. He secretly sighed in his heart that Gao Changqing was a big boy, and even Zhang Xutuo and Yang Yichen were unable to capture and kill him even if they joined forces.

Yang Guang finally regained his peace for a long time, closed Yang Yichen's memorial and said lightly: "Yang Yichen is really old, and it's time to go back to his hometown to Yiyang for ages. What do you think?"

Yu Shiji immediately agreed when he heard this: "Yang Yichen is so old that he can hardly walk. He has no energy to lead troops to fight. It is time to go home to enjoy the blessings of his children and grandchildren for a few years."

In fact, Yang Guang was originally undecided to capture and kill Gao Bufan, but he was encouraged by Yuwen Shu and Yu Shiji and made up his mind. As a result, the failure of the capture and killing is undoubtedly a force to rebel against Gao Bufan. From then on, Youzhou will escape from the rule of the Great Sui Dynasty.

Yu Shiji, the initiator, was afraid that Yang Guang would regret and hold him accountable, so he naturally wanted to push the blame to Yang Yichen, while Yuwen Shu was much calmer because he knew that with the emperor's stubborn personality, it was impossible for him to regret it at all. Even if he regretted it, he would not admit his mistake. He would only blame the person who failed in the execution of his mission, and Yang Yichen was the one who took the blame.

"Transfer my will to remove Yang Yichen from his position as the leader of the army, but because he was successful in destroying Gao Shida, he allowed him to retire as the Zuo Guanglu Dafu." Yang Guang said lightly.

Yuwen Shu and Yu Shiji hurriedly said, "The Emperor is wise."

Yang Guang glanced at the two of them and felt a little dissatisfied. After all, the idea of ​​capturing Gao Changqing was made by these two people. Now that the capturing failed, he not only lost a good general, but also had an enemy. If he was a little more generous at the beginning, he might be able to avoid such an unfavorable situation. Isn’t it just a woman? What’s the big deal? As long as Gao Changqing still obeys my orders on the surface, what’s the point?

But now that things have come to this point, it is irreversible. Even if Yang Guang pulled his face to "apologize" to Gao Bufan and even made corresponding compensation, Gao Bufan would definitely not accept it.

Yuwen Shu and Yu Shiji were both old foxes. When they noticed the dissatisfaction in Yang Guang's eyes, they were a little uneasy. The former quickly picked up some nice words: "Mr. Wang (Shichong) recently defeated Yan's thief Ge Qian in succession, and they will probably be completely wiped out soon."

Yang Guang was indeed happy when he heard this and smiled and said, "Wang Aiqing is really a rare talent for generals, I feel relieved about him."

Yu Shiji, the flatterer, immediately said to his preference: "Mr. Wang first wiped out Liu Yuanjin, then defeated Meng Rang, and wiped out the Yan thief Ge Qian. He will definitely become the second Zhang Xutuo in the future. He is really the pillar of my Great Sui Dynasty!"

Yang Guang was in a little better mood and nodded, "I heard that the thieves in Wagang are very powerful now. They have captured Jindi Pass and Luokou Cang, and have gathered nearly one million thieves."

Yu Shiji immediately said disapprovingly: "Although the Wagang thieves seem to be large, they are just mobs. If General Zhang takes action, he only needs 20,000 elite troops to wipe him out."

Yang Guang said happily when he heard this: "General Zhang is currently dealing with Gao Changqing, a ruthless minister. He cannot take action for the time being. Why would Yuwen Aiqing personally lead 20,000 elite troops to attack the thieves in Wagang?"

Yuwen Shu was so scared that she almost shivered. Yu Shiji, the guy, hurriedly shut up to avoid being named by Yang Guang.

Yuwen Shu was originally a veteran who had experienced many battles, but as the saying goes, the older the world, the more timid he is, the more afraid he is. Yuwen Shu is now nearly seventy years old, no younger than Yang Yichen. He has long lost the courage and ambition to fight on the battlefield. What's more, the Wagang Army is now full of morale and is known as a million-dollar army. How dare he lead his army to attack? So he hurriedly refused: "I am old and I am afraid it will be difficult to take a big responsibility. The emperor should choose another talent."

Yang Guang couldn't help but look slightly dark, and he felt extremely unhappy, and said lightly: "It turns out that General Yuwen is old, and it's really timeless. So go home and rest, so you don't have to come and accompany you again in the future."

Yuwen Shu really shivered this time, and his heart was erect. He kowtowed slowly and said, "Old minister is leaving. The weather is hot. The emperor remembers to take care of the dragon's body!" After that, he wiped the corners of his eyes as if he was pretending.

"Go!" Yang Guang waved impatiently.

Yuwen Shu felt bitter and stood up tremblingly and walked out of the hall. As a result, he kept walking out of the hall gate but did not see Yang Guang trying to keep him. He was desperate and left Jiangdu Palace dejectedly.

Power is like a strong poison, which can make people addicted. Some people can't put it down until they enter the coffin after they taste it. Yuwen Shu is obviously one of them. Although she is nearly 70 years old and is still very passionate about power. Now that Yang Guang is put home and sitting on the bench, he is like a filial mother. After returning home, he becomes sick and becomes ill. He is very ill and is about to be put on a blank sheet to wait for the food.

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In the midsummer of May, the scorching sun burned the earth in the bottom of the sea. In the military camp of Hejian County, Yang Yichen received the imperial edict from Yang Guang. He felt relieved and was somewhat disappointed. The emperor finally dismissed him.

Zhang Xutuo held a banquet to see Yang Yichen off. All the soldiers came and toasted the outgoing veteran, but their mood was different.

After the banquet, Zhang Xutuo personally sent Yang Yichen out of the camp ten miles away. The latter had a long gray cloth gown and a bag on his back. There were only two old servants accompanying him, undoubtedly with an ordinary country old man.

"There will be a farewell for you after you thousands of miles away. General Zhang, please stay." Yang Yichen said with a smile.

Zhang Xutuole settled his horse and bowed, "I wish Mr. Yang a good journey."

Yang Yichen just nodded and rode his horse, and soon disappeared behind the lush trees, but he was indescribable.

"Life is rare in seventy years. I haven't been late to go home to farm. After dusk, I'm dreaming and hearing the rooster crowing..."

The leisurely singing came from afar, and Zhang Xutuo felt a little envious. He was about to be 60 years old. When can he let go of everything and return to the field and enjoy the leisure time he was enjoying his grandchildren?

A strong wind blew towards him, and Zhang Xutuo suddenly woke up and couldn't help but sweat. It seemed that after years of war, not only did the soldiers under his command feel tired of war, but even the general himself became lazy. This is not worthy and unfavorable!

Zhang Xutuo turned his head and looked at it, and found that the soldiers around him were also listening. Some even showed a look of yearning. He couldn't help but frown and said, "Go back to the camp!" After that, he turned around and rode his horse.

At this time, a personal soldier asked weakly: "General Zhang, are we going to attack Youzhou next?"

Zhang Xutuo asked back: "Are you scared?"

The personal soldier's face couldn't help but flushed, as if he had been greatly insulted, and he shouted excitedly: "I began to follow the general in the seventh year of the seventh year. I have been in the cold and cold weather so far. I have experienced many battles of all sizes and I have countless wounds on my body. I never know how to write the word "fear".

If General Zhang wants to attack Youzhou, he only needs a command. His subordinates must not even frown and collect the weapons. However, his subordinates have a wish to go home before attacking Youzhou. His subordinates have not been back for many years. Last year, his father was seriously ill and his mother left this year. There are only women and four children who are waiting to be fed.

My subordinates were unfilial and failed to die for their parents. I hope General Zhang could allow his subordinates to go home for two months of vacation, sing incense in front of their parents' graves, settle their wife and children, and even if they die in the battlefield, they would be regretful!" After saying that, he hugged his head and cried bitterly.

Zhang Xutuo kindly touched and stroked the cheeks of his personal soldiers, hugged them in his arms. After a long time, he raised his eyes full of sorrow, swept over the personal soldiers present one by one, and asked, "Do you all want to go home?"

The soldiers lowered their heads and were speechless!

Zhang Xutuo looked at the dark cloud floating in the sky and sighed: "Since everyone wants to go home, then go home. Youzhou will not fight, go home and meet your parents, wife and children."

When the soldiers heard this, they were overjoyed and knelt all over the ground with a thump, and cried with joy, shouting loudly: "Thank you General Zhang for your compassion, General Zhang is our rebirth of parents."

Zhang Xutuo knelt down on the ground and said in tears: "I, Zhang Xutuo, owed everyone. Please ask all brothers to accept Zhang Xutuo's three bows." After that, he solemnly bowed three bows.

The personal soldiers were so moved that they burst into tears and bowed and returned the ceremony. At this time, even if General Zhang asked them to die, they would die with mercy!

Chih...

A pale light flashed by, dark clouds rolled in, and it was dark in an instant, and heavy rain poured down.

...

The left-behind mansion in Ji County, Zhuo County has now been officially renamed Youzhou General Administration. Gao Bufan took the position of Youzhou General Administration and officially broke away from the rule of the Sui Dynasty. He no longer obeyed the orders of Emperor Yang Guang of Sui, and no longer paid taxes to the court.

After a sudden thunderstorm, the sky was as blue as the sun was still as hot as fire. A fast horse stopped in front of the General Administration Office. The messenger rolled off his saddle and ran into the house sweating profusely.

"Report to the Chief Supervisor, Yang Yichen was dismissed, and Zhang Xutuo also withdrew his troops." The messenger couldn't wait to report loudly as soon as he entered the lobby.

Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, Wen Yanbo, Cui Jiuling and others all stood up in surprise.

Gao Bufan asked quickly: "The news is true?"

The messenger said with certainty: "Mr. Xu has verified it, and Zhang Xutuo's men have now crossed Jiaohe and left Hejian County. Military Commander Xu also sent people to follow him and found that Zhang Xutuo's troops were still moving south after entering Pingyuan County. It is estimated that they are going back to Qi County."

Du Ruhui smiled and said, "The soldiers and generals under Zhang Xutuo are all from Qi County. They are always fighting abroad for many years, so they are inevitably homesick. In addition, the Bafeng Camp suffered setbacks under Xu Junshushou and their morale was low. It is time to go back to Qi County to rest for a while."

Wen Yanbo nodded and said, "Brother Keming's analysis is reasonable, but Yang Guang actually dismissed Yang Yichen. It's such a fool."

Gao Bufan smiled and said, "Since Zhang Xutuo is gone, let Shiji withdraw it too. Thank you for your hard work during this period, and it is time for you to go home and have a good vacation."
Chapter completed!