Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

"That official document is not a forgery." Li Yifu said indifferently: "If you don't believe me, I can bring that official document, please check it in person."

His nonchalant attitude further strengthened Zhang Xin's judgment - this son has been bewitched by Guo Xiaobao and is ready to rebel against the imperial court, so of course he doesn't need to care about the attitude of his immediate boss.

Zhang Xin sneered, and said: "You don't need to read it. Since you dare to forge official documents, you must be confident that you can confuse the real with the fake. However, County Magistrate Li, don't forget that sentence, the real can't be fake, and the fake can't be real. Even if you do it Again, if King Qin Qiansui refuses to admit it, then it is a fake!"

Li Yifu rolled his eyes, and said: "If Dudu Zhang is stubborn, that's okay, I will accompany you to the end. Just ask Qin Wang Qiansui to ask. See if he admits to having this official document."

"Hmph, I'm afraid that before King Qin's thousand-year-old reply arrives..." Zhang Xin stared into Li Yifu's eyes and said word by word: "Have you rebelled against Tang?"

These words were beyond Li Yifu's expectation, he was stunned, and said: "Treason? Just a joke, I am an official ordered by the imperial court, and my father-in-law is the Duke of Wuyang County of the imperial court. Why should I seek rebellion?"

"Because you not only have a high-ranking official father-in-law, but also a good brother, Yumian Xiaobailong Guo Xiaobao! I don't need to point out the real identity of this person, right?"

Li Yifu became more and more confused the more he listened, and said: "Guo Xiaobao's real identity? You know this too? This...what does this have to do with conspiracy?"

"Come on! Don't pretend!" Zhang Dao said: "Guo Xiaobao is a criminal committed by the imperial court, with more than 1000 desperadoes under his command. He intends to use Shiquan County as a base to raise troops against the Tang Dynasty. I can't hide this from me."

Li Yifu's heart was moved when he heard this, and he said in a deep voice, "How did Dudu Zhang know about this?"

Zhang Xin chuckled, and said: "Magistrate Li, don't worry, and don't want to kill this old man. In fact, we are all the same way."

"All the way? What do you mean?"

"The emperor of the Tang Dynasty has no way today. He killed his brothers and brothers, forced his sister-in-law, and forced his father to death. Later, he was defeated in Goguryeo, and the three states were rebellious! Lonely husband and thief!"

Hearing this, Li Yifu couldn't help feeling ecstatic in his heart!

He thought to himself, no wonder Zhang Xin knew that Guo Xiaobao was a criminal committed by the imperial court. It turned out that he had secretly communicated with the rebels a long time ago.What evidence is there to look for?Everyone has admitted it.

Despite the turbulent waves in his heart, Li Yifu's face remained calm, and he said: "In this case, the real purpose of the governor's visit today is..."

"The old man is here, obviously for the sake of County Magistrate Li, but secretly for this Guo Xiaobao. Now that everyone knows the basics, can you invite him to meet with the old man for a while so that we can discuss important matters."

"Uh...that's fine. I also ask Dudu Zhang to wait for a while, and Mr. Li will come when he goes."

Immediately, Li Yifu went out of the living room and told Guo Ye the content of the conversation just now.

Guo Ye said: "No wonder Zhang Yun persuaded me not to come to Shiquan County. It turns out that Zhang Xin, the governor of Maozhou, belongs to them."

"Then are you going to meet him, or send someone to take him directly?"

"See, why didn't you see him? It's much easier to get his words out now than torture."

As Li Yifu came to the hall, Guo Ye saw an old man sitting there in good spirits, and he knew that this was Zhang Xin, the governor of Maozhou.

The two parties have finished seeing each other.

Guo Ye said: "Just now I have heard from the county magistrate Li. I didn't expect that you, as the governor of Maozhou, would resolutely rebel against the Tang Dynasty. It is really commendable. I don't know how to invite someone from Guo. What advice can I give?"

"I don't dare to advise, but I just have something I want to discuss with you."

"Doctor Zhang has something to say, please speak."

Zhang Dao said, "General Guo is preparing to start an incident in Shiquan County, right?"

"I do have this idea."

"That's the problem. The old man also wants to start an incident in Maozhou. Maozhou says it's big or small. If there is a misunderstanding between the two armies, it will be bad, so I want to discuss it with General Guo in advance. Take a look at the defense zones of the two armies."

"Is that so..." Guo Ye was noncommittal about this question, and said, "Doctor Zhang has a lot to do with the Rebel Army?"

"To tell you the truth. Zhang Yun, the commander of the rebel army, is the brother of this old man."

"About the Rebel Army, Mr. Guo has a few questions and would like to ask Dudu Zhang."

"Ask. The old man who can tell will definitely tell you. If you can't, it's useless if you ask."

"Besides you, are there any officials from other state capitals related to the rebel army? Uh... I didn't intend to spy on the rebel army's secrets, but just to avoid accidental injury."

Zhang Dao: "It's nothing to tell you. As far as I know, there are no other officials at the state level except me. As for the lower-level officials, there are countless. But even if these people are accidentally injured, they should It's all right."

This was within Guo Ye's expectation.

After all, regardless of Zhang Yun's "killing mace", anyone with a discerning eye can see that the rebel army really has no future.Court officials still have this insight.

As for the small officials at the lower level, I am afraid that they are more of the first and second ends.

He asked again: "How much do you know about Lu Tianyou, the leader of the rebel army?"

Zhang Dao said: "This person's family has been operating in Meizhou for many years and has a lot of influence. Lu Tianyou himself is the head of the Lu family. The government's levies and levies forced the people to turn against them. At least [-]% of the crime should be attributed to their family."

"So, this Lu Tianyou is not a good person?"

"Good man? If he is a good man, then there will be no villains in this world. However, this man is good at covering up, and he regards himself as a good man from Lu, and he has done a lot of things in repairing bridges and roads. This time, the three states are against each other. He Suddenly, he became the commander-in-chief of the rebel army."

Guo Ye said calmly: "Since this person is so unbearable, why don't you think of a way to replace him?"

"It can't be replaced. I advise you, brother Guo, not to think about it. There are people above him. If it weren't for that noble man, whether it is Lu Tianyou or the two of us, it would be a dead end if we wanted to rebel."

"Oh? Who is that noble man?"

"He is... This question is the top secret of the rebel army, so I can't tell you. By the way, I have told you so much, but you still haven't answered my question?"

"You are talking about the demarcation of defense zones between the two sides..."

"Exactly."

Guo Ye smiled slightly and said, "I'm sorry, but I can't agree to that."

"why?"

"You also said that Maozhou is not small, and it is not big. Why should I share your pie?"

"Are you determined to be an enemy of this old man?"

"Now I'm Daozu and you are fish and meat. I can't talk about being an enemy or not. I'm just hungry and I want to swallow the power in your hands. Come, take Dudu Zhang down for me!"

"Here!"

At Guo Ye's order, Jing Jing'er and Kong Kong'er rushed up together, wiped Zhang Xin's shoulders and arms, and tied them tightly.

Zhang Xin did not resist, and said with a sneer, "Since the old man dares to come, I am not afraid that you will be blackmailed. If I don't report back tomorrow, the dog will report you to the king of Qin. At that time, with more than 1000 people, how can you fight against the army of the imperial court?" ?”

"Oh? Is that so? Apart from this, what else does General Zhang have?"

"No, but this alone can make all your hard work go to waste."

Zhang Xin eased his tone, and continued: "Young man, don't be too greedy. If you want to swallow the whole Maozhou, you may be exhausted. Listen to my good advice, take a step back, and share Maozhou equally with me. "