After Yang Yuanqing withdrew from Youzhou due to Yang Xuangan's rebellion, Yang Guang ordered the left guard general Xue Shixiong to take over as the general manager of Youzhou and Luo Yi as the deputy general manager. Last autumn, Xue Shixiong was ordered to wipe out the troops of Dou Jiande, the troops of the Hebei rioters. In the battle of Hejian County, Xue Shixiong was defeated and fled back to Zhuo County. He died of illness soon after.

At this time, Yang Guang had already arrived in the Dongdu and his news was cut off. Deputy General Manager Luo Yi gathered the defeated troops to guard Youzhou. Just two months after he was in charge of Youzhou, he simply imitated Yang Yuanqing and proclaimed himself the general manager of Youzhou. He led 40,000 Youzhou troops to separatist the side, becoming the second prince to support the Sui Dynasty.

But Luo Yi's life was not easy. He only owned Zhuo County and Anle County, with Yanshan backed, and was enemies on all sides. On the west side, Wei Daoer, Shanggu County, had a great increase in strength because he grabbed some of Zhuo County's money and grain. He had more than 100,000 troops and was eyeing Youzhou City. On the east side, Gaokaidao from Liaodong also became strong because he grabbed some of Liaodong's money and grain. He had 100,000 troops and captured the two counties of Beiping and Yuyang, proclaiming himself the King of Yan, and also aimed at Youzhou.

To the south is Dou Jiande, who has occupied most of Hebei. This is a more powerful enemy, with 400,000 troops and is determined to wipe out the entire territory of Hebei. Luo Yi of Youzhou is his first enemy.

Luo Yi was like a dragon trapped in shallow water. He wanted to be emperor, but he had no capital to be emperor. He wanted to surrender to Dou Jiande, but his generals were not tolerated, so he could only trap dozens of warehouse supplies in Zhuo County and wait for an opportunity.

At night, Luo Yi sat alone in the study, looking a little restless. Like all the forces in Hebei, his eyes were also attracted by the war in Hedong during this period. Yang Yuanqing entered Hedong strongly and wiped out Liu Wuzhou. Today he received news again that Yang Yuanqing conquered Taiyuan, which means that the Fengzhou army has officially entered Hedong.

This is definitely not good news for Luo Yi. Luo Yi knows better than anyone else. Yang Yuanqing wants to regain Youzhou. After he captures Hedong County, his next goal will inevitably be aimed at Youzhou.

Luo Yi sat at the table and stared blankly at the map in front of him. The only thing he felt a little relieved was that Shanggu County, which owns Feihu Xing and Hengshan County, which owns Jingxing, were both in the hands of Wei Daoer, which made Wei Daoer a barrier between him and Yang Yuanqing.

However, the Jundu Xing of Zhuo County can also lead to Yanmen County. Long before Yang Yuanqing wiped out Liu Wuzhou, he sent 10,000 troops to block the various passes of Jundu Xing and Huairong County.

What Luo Yi is most worried about now is whether Wei Daoer can withstand the attack of Yang Yuanqing's army, and will he be wiped out in one battle like Liu Wuzhou. His extermination is insignificant. But Yang Yuanqing has a foothold in Hebei. Luo Yi was extremely worried. Should he take the lead in killing Wei Daoer before Yang Yuanqing enters Hebei?

Luo Yi sighed softly. He knew that this was just a dream. If he started a war with Wei Daoer, Dou Jiande and Gao Kaidao would definitely take the opportunity to pounce on him like wolves.

Luo Yi's heart was full of melancholy and melancholy. At this moment, the voice of his eldest son Luo Cheng came from outside the door, "Father, I have an urgent matter."

"What's up?"

"Wen Sima accompanied a guest and said he was a minister in Chang'an and asked to see his father."

‘Chang'an?’

Luo Yi was stunned for a moment. This was Li Yuan who sent someone to find him. What is this? Is it for the Hedong business or to make him surrender to Chang'an?

Luo Yi pondered for a moment, but couldn't figure it out, but since Sima Wen Yanbo was accompanied by him, it would be better if he didn't see him, so he ordered: "Please go to your guest room for a while."

Luo Yi got up and put on a piece of clothing, and walked towards the guest room.

In the guest room, Sima Wen Yanbo, the General Administration of Youzhou, is accompanying a middle-aged man in his forties to drink tea and talk. The guest is thin and has a clear face, and his beard is particularly elegant. This person is Wen Daya, the military officer of the Prime Minister's Office of Li Yuan. He is now the chief minister of the Marshal's Office of Li Shimin, and he is on his way to Youzhou under the order of Li Shimin.

He is also Wen Yanbo's brother. The reason why Li Shimin sent him here was to convince Luo Yi to cooperate through Wen Yanbo's face.

At this time, footsteps came from outside. The owner Luo Yi walked into the room and bowed and smiled, "Hehe! Let the sir wait for a long time."

Wen Daya quickly stood up, bowed to Luo Yi and said, "Wen Yanbo, the military officer under the account of the Qin Gong, please see General Luo."

Luo Yi was slightly stunned. It turned out to be Wen Daya. He had heard of it for a long time, but he was not sent by Li Yuan, but Li Shimin. Why is this? He didn't show his voice and smiled and waved his hand, "Mr. Wen, please sit down!"

The three of them took the seats separately, and Luo Yi smiled at Wen Yanbo and said, "Sima, if I remember correctly, this Mr. Wen should be your brother!"

Wen Yanbo nodded with a smile, "That's right!"

At this time, the eldest son Luo Cheng also walked in and stood behind Luo Yi. Luo Yi pulled him over and introduced to Wen Daya: "This is the dog son Luo Cheng, who is currently the general in our army."

"Oh! The tiger father has no dog son, the son is a handsome man!"

Luo Cheng quickly saluted, "Mr. Wen has been awarded too much."

A maid brought three cups of new tea, and the three of them exchanged a few greetings. Luo Yi then smiled and said, "I heard that Qin Gong is fighting Yang Yuanqing in Hedong. What's the situation now?"

Wen Daya hurriedly bowed and said, "The two armies are in a confrontation, with Linfen County as the boundary, neither side has launched an offensive."

"I see?"

Luo Yi asked again: "Will both sides use this as the boundary? Yang Yuanqing wants to north of Hedong and occupy the south of Hedong Road? Is this possible?"

Luo Yi tested Li Yuan's strategic intention step by step, whether to save Hedong and compete with Yang Yuanqing to the end, or to give up, this is very important to him. As Li Yuan's confidential confidant, Wen Daya should know Li Yuan's strategic intentions.

In fact, Luo Yi had probably guessed Wen Daya's purpose, either to join forces to deal with Yang Yuanqing; or to make himself surrender to Chang'an. If Li Yuan sent it, it might be the latter. But now Wen Daya was sent by Li Shimin, then it must be the former possibility, to jointly deal with Yang Yuanqing.

It is not impossible to deal with Yang Yuanqing together. The key is what kind of sincerity Li Shimin should show.

Luo Yi didn't speak, and drank tea with a smile, waiting for Wen Daya to continue.

Wen Yanbo didn't say anything beside him. On the way to visit Luo Yi, his brother had already told him that Chang'an hoped Luo Yi would surrender and become a minister of Li Yuan, but Wen Yanbo also understood that it was unlikely. The key was that Li Yuan did not have enough influence, or Li Yuan did not make Luo Yi moved. If Li Yuan occupied the entire Hedong territory, there would be benefits that make Luo Yi moved.

At this time, Wen Yanbo had already understood what Luo Yi meant. Although Luo Yi had never talked to him about the situation in Hedong, Wen Yanbo knew very well that Luo Yi's dilemma could be called internal and external troubles and was incompetent to get out of trouble. If Li Yuan's army could control the entire Hedong territory, it would be possible to help Luo Yi get out of trouble, and it would not be impossible for Luo Yi to surrender.

Wen Yanbo smiled and reminded his brother: "Mr. Luo means that Taiyuan County has been occupied by Yang Yuanqing. Does His Highness the King of Tang want to withdraw from Hedong County?"

"No! Impossible!"

Wen Daya shook her head firmly and said, "Taiyuan is the place where the Tang King raised an army and the foundation of the Tang King. How can the foundation be given up easily? If you give up, Li Shuliang would give up when he was defeated first. Now the Tang King sent Qin Gong to Hedong. It is obvious that he wanted to defend Hedong and there was no intention of giving up."

Luo Yi knew that Wen Daya's cultivation and fame would not lie. Since he said that, Li Yuan definitely did not want to give up on Hedong. If so, the two sides could consider the possibility of cooperation.

Thinking of this, Luo Yi asked again, "What is Mr. Wen coming to me on behalf of Mr. Qin?"

The two sides finally brought the topic to the main business, and Wen Daya became a little nervous. This time he went to Youzhou to go to the mission, and Li Shimin gave him a highest task and a lowest task. The highest task was to ask Luo Yi to surrender to the Tang army. The lowest task was to form an alliance with the Tang army to deal with Yang Yuanqing together. One of the two tasks can be chosen, depending on Luo Yi's attitude.

Brother Wen Yanbo told him that surrendering was impossible. Now Wen Daya himself also realized that Luo Yi had no respect for the King of Tang, and surrendering was indeed impossible, so he could only keep the lowest task.

Wen Daya bowed and smiled, "Donald Qin sent me here. He hoped that General Manager Luo would form an alliance with us and deal with Yang Yuanqing together."

Luo Yi laughed. As expected, Li Shimin wanted to send troops to attack Yang Yuanqing together, but...

Luo Yi raised his eyebrows and pretended to be puzzled: "It's just that Yang Yuanqing and I are not adjacent to each other. How can we deal with him together? It's very difficult to deal with!"

The reason why Wen Daya was sent was not because he was good at negotiating. On the contrary, Wen Daya was an honest and upright scholar who could not observe his words and expressions, nor did he have any negotiation skills. The reason why he was sent was because his younger brother Wen Yanbo was an important official under Luo Yi.

Wen Daya did not understand Luo Yi's implication and hurriedly said, "Duke Qin means that General Luo can send troops to Duxing, attack Yanmen County, and hold Yang Yuanqing from behind."

Wen Yanbo knew a little bit better than his brother. Seeing that his brother hadn't even talked about alliances, he told the details directly. He couldn't help but feel anxious. He couldn't stop him anymore, and he could only sigh in his heart.

Luo Yi is an extremely cunning person. He gradually got Wen Daya's bottom line, but he didn't give him any promises. He could send troops, but he needed enough benefits.

Luo Yi sighed, "Although I am willing to help Duke Qin, I am weak in the small soldiers and are powerless in their hearts. I am afraid I will disappoint Mr. Wen. I am in poor health today and cannot accompany the distinguished guest for a long time. Sima, I am sorry!"

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Luo Yi personally sent Wen Daya out of the mansion. He returned to the study. His son Luo Cheng followed him and said anxiously: "Father, Li Shimin obviously wants to use us."

Luo Yi smiled, "This is nothing, just use each other. In fact, I also hope that Li Yuan will drag Yang Yuanqing to Hedong and be unable to attack Hebei."

Luo Cheng then understood his father's deep thoughts. He thought for a while and said, "My father sent Wen Daya away because he wanted to raise the price, but the child could not figure out what could his father get? He couldn't get the money or food."

Luo Yi laughed and said, "Your mind just can't react. What do I want money and food? What I want is a status. I want to offer Youzhou to Li Yuan, on the condition that I am the King of Peking and still serve as the general manager of Youzhou. Do you understand?"

Luo Cheng was stunned, "Does his father want to surrender to Li Yuan?"

"Isn't it possible?" Luo Yi narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"Yes, it's OK, but the child doesn't understand why?"

Luo Yi smiled sly, "If a Hedong cannot catch Li Yuan's heart, then what if there is another Youzhou? Two pieces of fat meat are placed here, can he not fight with Yang Yuanqing?"

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