Cao Bin learned from Xizuo that Liu Jixing was really preparing to burn the palace in the Xing Palace! The army was at the city, and the moats of the Southern Han Kingdom were converted into ponds to plant lotus flowers. It is said that all the weapons and armor were embroidered. The king of the Southern Han Kingdom did not find a way to reorganize the army and prepare for war, but wanted to burn his own palace property. However, there were rumors that Liu Jixing was incompetent, and Cao Bin believed that he really wanted to do that stupid thing.

Cao Bin had to admit that Liu Jixing's move was effective. In the past two years, the imperial court expanded its military and fought for many years, which consumed a lot of money. Both the monarch and his ministers attached great importance to the property that would be "confiscated" from the Southern Han capital.

In addition to fighting a war with the Wu Dynasty (Vietnam), the Southern Han Kingdom also had many years of rest and recuperation. It also accumulated a lot of wealth from trade with other countries and overseas trade with great wealth.

But Cao Bin could not agree to Liu Jixing's conditions for this... The army has come thousands of miles and has already fought not far from the capital; and the Xing Palace does not build military equipment, and even the city wall is gorgeous. It is impossible to ask Cao Bin to withdraw his troops!

Just when Cao Bin was in a dilemma, Qianniu was ready to Lu Duan to ask for a meeting.

Lu Duan said, "It is understandable that Cao Gong persuades surrender to surrender."

Cao Bin was helpless and asked, "Who is it?"

"Fan Huzi." Lu Duan said.

Cao Bin suddenly realized when he heard this. Last time Lu Duan made suggestions on military affairs, Cao Bin felt stupid and took it for granted, but this time he felt it was more clever. Cao Bin was even a little annoyed: Why didn’t I expect such a simple thing? Perhaps he was not good at thinking about taking a different approach.

Who is Fan Huzi? He was originally a witch witch who pretended to be a god and a ghost to sell talismans to cure all kinds of diseases. Once, he claimed that the Jade Emperor asked her to dream of her, saying that she was the national teacher and that the emperor had to use her to protect the country and the people. The king of the Southern Han Dynasty believed it and hurriedly worshipped her as the national teacher.

Fan Huzi took another group of women and eunuchs as his followers, spoke on behalf of Tian, ​​and recommended these people to Liu Jixing. Another female prime minister, Lu Qiongxian, was added to the Southern Han Dynasty.

If she could really win over Fan Huzi and let her say something for the gods, she might be able to listen as the king of Southern Han was as stupid as he was.

Cao Bin hurriedly asked: "How to win over these people? What are the conditions?"

Lu Duan looked calm and composed, as if he had forgotten all the last time he was scolded for making a statement, and said, "Don't want anything."

He continued, "Just just wake her up."

Cao Bin asked again: "Which sentence?"

Lu Duan said: "When the Xing Palace was destroyed, the lord of the Southern Han Kingdom might also be appointed as a marquis. How could she escape the disaster?"

After hearing this, Cao Bin walked a few steps in the tent, turned around and looked at Lu Duan and said, "Lu Qianniu went to Prince Xing's Mansion as an envoy. If he could do it, I will personally ask for me!"

Lu Duan looked embarrassed and seemed to not want to do this job... Cao Bin knew the reason very well. Now the Zhou army is fighting with the Southern Han army. No matter what, going to the capital of the Southern Han Kingdom will definitely be at risk of life.

Cao Bin advised again: "Does Lu Qianniu know that Lu Duosun is like this? Judging from this commander, Lu Duosun will become the prime minister sooner or later."

Then Lu Duan said, "The lower officials are very frank about fame and fortune. However, since this plan comes from the lower officials, it is not convenient to refuse to others."

Cao Bin nodded and praised: "Lu Qianniu understands the truth very much."

Lu Duan said: "It's true that the subordinates are quite confused."

...More than a month later, the Lord of Southern Han suddenly changed his attitude and sent a letter to express his willingness to surrender! Cao Bin looked at Lu Duan with admiration for a moment.

When he met Lu Duan again, Cao Bin said: "Fan Huzi and others are not short of money. The Great Zhou court is not a Southern Han Dynasty. It is impossible to give a woman who pretends to be a ghost. In addition to asking for protection of her wealth and life, what conditions did Lu Qianniu agree to Fan Huzi?"

Lu Duan bowed and said, "Fan Huzi wants to meet His Majesty with his entourage."

"That's it?" Cao Bin frowned and pondered for a moment, and asked again, "How is your appearance when you see Fan Huzi?"

Lu Duan said: "Half-old Xu's mother likes to dress up as a man."

Cao Bin was even more puzzled and asked Lu Duan.

Lu Duan replied: "The officials in the lower level are confused and don't understand why."

Cao Bin couldn't figure it out and said, "As long as it is not a retreat, you can find any other conditions. Although you have not requested an order at this time, if you let Your Majesty meet someone, you will save you from more casualties and get a large amount of wealth and goods from the Southern Han treasury. Your Majesty will definitely agree."

Lu Duan bowed and said, "The officials also think so."

...

The war in Southern Han Dynasty ended and the intensity of the war was not fierce. When Guo Shao received the good news, his troops had already entered the Central Plains and were about to arrive in Beijing soon.

At this time, the prosperity has entered autumn, and the east wind is blowing in the air, and there is already a chill. However, the time for this Western Tour is clever, and it is just right to leave the northwest, otherwise the northwest will be even colder now.

After Cao Bin captured Shaozhou, Guo Shao just looked at the map and knew that there was nothing at the beginning of the Southern Han Kingdom. Now that the news came, he was not surprised, but the fight was very fast, which surprised him.

Wei Renpu, Lu Duosun and others who accompanied him entered the camp to congratulate the victory.

Someone mentioned the Wu Yue Kingdom. Now the Wu Yue Kingdom is lonely and hangs in the southeast, but still has no intention of surrendering. A general asked for an order to lead troops to siege Wu Yue with Cao Bin from north to south, but Guo Shao refused without hesitation: "No need."

Guo Shao said after a moment: "When our dynasty conquers Youzhou, Wu Yue Kingdom will not take the initiative to surrender, that is, it means that it is not clear about the current affairs; now the attack will be in vain."

After hearing this, everyone fell silent all of a sudden. Because of Guo Shao's intention, he had already made up his mind to make another Northern Expedition!

After a while, Wei Renpu and others discussed the rewards for their merits.

Guo Shao's eyes suddenly turned to Lu Duoxun without any confusion. Lu Duoxun should definitely be promoted this time. There are also Cao Bin and others, and the reward is very clear, just according to the amount of the credit.

Some people who are not easy to get promoted, such as Wei Renpu has worked hard to preside over the Western Tour, and can be given a reputational position and increase his salary.

There was only one person, which made Guo Shao feel a little difficult: Lu Xiaoniang.

Although the Southern Han Kingdom was weak, Cao Bin was not lucky this time and was trapped by miasma. If it weren't for Lu Xiaoniang, the outcome of the battle against the Southern Han Dynasty would be unpredictable.

Lu Xiaoniang is a woman, and she cannot be granted an official position, and she cannot be granted an imperial decree. She has not been married yet. But Guo Shao was very grateful to her in his heart. He could not tell the difference between gratitude and grudges, but he knew very well that those who really had kindness to him.

Being a concubine in the palace? Now the position of the fourth wife of the first and second is full, and Lu Xiaoniang is at most a concubine. According to Guo Shao's opinion, except for the few concubines with higher status, how different are the other palace ladies and concubines? And once they have a status, they are locked in the palace all their lives. Is it really a good thing for Lu Lan?

Many folk women still want to enter the palace. If they make a name in the palace, it would be a great thing... It is because ordinary women lack wealth and food, so they care.
Chapter completed!