Nanyang, Tianxiong Mountain.
Luo Cheng stood in front of the newly built stronghold on the top of the mountain in a white robe. He looked at the 3000 armored soldiers training hard on the drill ground with a satisfied expression.
Some of these soldiers were bandits from Mount Fengming. They had escaped from the battle outside the west gate of Luoyang and had come to Mount Tianxiong. Some of them were refugees from nearby who had come to rely on him because of Mu Luocheng's name.
Yin Shisan had been secretly manipulating all of this. He had ordered the Flying Tiger Cavalry to spread the news to help Luo Cheng recruit soldiers and establish a force on Tianxiong Mountain. The reason for this was none other than to contain Chu King Zhu Can, who was stationed in Nanyang.
Nanyang was located in the south of Luoyang and was Zhu Can's base camp.
Zhu Can was originally a small official in Nanyang City. Taking advantage of the chaos in the Sui Dynasty and the endless war in the north, he led more than a dozen generals to slaughter his superiors and establish his own power. Following that, Zhu Can recruited rangers and soldiers, as well as the small independent forces near Nanyang, gradually becoming a force to be reckoned with. After Li Yuan proclaimed himself emperor, Liu Wuzhou, Wang Shichong, Dou Jiande, Meng Haigong and others became kings one after another. Therefore, Zhu Can also claimed to be the king of Chu and ruled the south.
Zhu Can and Wang Shichong had a feud, and the two often attacked each other, but because their strength was equal, the chances of victory were often 50 - 50, and neither could take advantage of the other.
However, after seeing Li Yuan's power grow, Wang Shichong and Zhu Can had the intention of joining forces to deal with the Great Tang, so they had stopped bullying each other.
This was what Yin Thirteen was afraid of!
Li Shimin led tens of thousands of people in an attempt to recapture Taiyuan and further resolve Liu Wuzhou, who was located in the north of Taiyuan. If Wang Shichong joined forces with Zhu Can to invade the west, the Great Tang would be unable to take care of itself and would fall into chaos.
With this in mind, Yin Shisan needed someone to stand up and separate Wang Shichong and Zhu Can's alliance. Other than Luo Cheng, Yin Shisan could not think of anyone else who possessed such strength.
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"Report!"
Luo Cheng had just recovered from a serious illness and his vitality had yet to fully recover. He stood in front of the stronghold for a while and was about to return to the hall to rest when a junior colonel rode over from the foot of the mountain and handed him a letter.
The letter was sent by the Flying Tiger Cavalry by Yin Shisan. Luo Cheng opened it and saw the Flying Tiger Cavalry's stamp on it.
"46th brother, Taiyuan is in the midst of war. 46th brother can make use of the situation to attack Nanyang and act according to the plan!”
After reading the letter, Luo Cheng waved his hand to dismiss the colonel. He walked into the hall and burned the letter in the brazier. A sharp look flashed across his eyes.
"Men!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Bring me my spear and gather the troops. We will meet at the foot of the mountain in the time for an incense stick to burn.”
The general guarding the north gate of Nanyang was an unrivaled hero. He was originally a death row prisoner in Nanyang Prison, but after being released by Zhu Can, he became Zhu Can's lackey.
When Unparalleled Xiong heard that there were soldiers attacking the north gate, and only three thousand of them, he couldn't help but sneer.
However, when he ascended the city tower and saw that the person who came from afar was Luo Cheng, his expression immediately became solemn.
"Gather the troops and leave the city!"
At this time, Luo Cheng had also arrived at Nanyang City. The two armies faced each other. Unparalleled Xiong pointed his spear at Luo Cheng and shouted," Is Luo Shaobao here to attack Nanyang City on behalf of Wang Shichong?"”
Luo Cheng's father was the Swallow Mountain King, Luo Yi. This was a title bestowed by Emperor Wen and Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, completely different from the self-proclaimed kings like Wang Shichong and Zhu Can. Outsiders called Luo Cheng, or Young Prince, or Luo Shao Bao.
"Bah!" Luo Cheng smiled coldly and said to Gai Shixiong,"Wang Shichong is cunning and nepotism. How can I be his slave?" "Now, my Second Brother Qin and Fourth Brother Cheng have defected to the Tang Dynasty. Luo Cheng is not talented, but he doesn't like Li Yuan. Nanyang City is not bad. Today, I want to occupy it and be a prince. Only then will I live up to my father's name!"”
"This…"
Unparalleled Hero was nine feet tall and had a face as black as iron. He looked stupid, but he was actually very clear in his heart. He knew how powerful Luo Cheng was. If they fought, he would definitely die.
"Luo Shao Bao, wait a moment. Wait for me to inform King Chu. Perhaps King Chu is willing to give up his position.”
Luo Cheng said impatiently,"If you want to go, then go. What's the point of wasting time!"”
So Gai Shixiong ordered five thousand soldiers to guard the door to prevent Luo Cheng from suddenly attacking. He also sent a banquet to Luo Cheng and rewarded him with wine and meat for three thousand soldiers. Then he rode straight to the Nanyang Palace to see Zhu Can.
"What?"
In the palace, Zhu Can was dressed in a purple python robe. When he heard that Luo Cheng had entered the army and that Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin had joined the Great Tang, he was stunned for a moment before grinning.
"If I, Zhu Can, could take Luo Cheng for my own use, would I be afraid of not being able to take down the world?”
After saying that, Zhu Can asked Peerless Xiong to lead the way while he led 500 guards out of the palace. In the blink of an eye, they had arrived at the north gate of Nanyang City.
"It really is Luo Shaobao. After parting ways at Siming Mountain, Junior Guardian is still as elegant as ever!”Zhu Can stood on the city gate tower and cupped his hands at Luo Cheng with a face full of smiles.
When Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was still alive, the 18 rebel kings gathered at Siming Mountain to elect a common leader to lead everyone against the Sui Dynasty. At that time, Luo Cheng and Zhu Can were both there. Although the two of them did not have much contact, they still had the friendship of meeting each other.
Luo Cheng rode on his horse and raised his head to see Zhu Can wearing a purple python robe and a nine-beam crown. His face was red and his square nose was broken. When he spoke, his eyes were slightly narrowed and an evil light was revealed in his eyes. One look and one could tell that he was not a good person.
"Please!" Luo Cheng cupped his hands slightly at Zhu Can, who was on the city wall, and did not stand on ceremony." Zhu Can, if you know what's good for you, hand over Nanyang City. I can still spare your life. Otherwise, the day the city falls will be the day you die."”
Zhu Can glanced at the 3,000 soldiers behind Luo Cheng. There was no trace of a smile on his face. Zhu Can wouldn't believe anyone else's words, but Luo Cheng had said that he could break through Nanyang City even if he brought 300 people, let alone 3,000.
After all, in the battle of Siming Mountain, Li Yuanba, the King of Zhao of the West Prefecture, had suppressed the 18th Road and rebelled against the king. Other than Pei Yuanqing, Xiong Kuohai, Wu Yunzhao, and Wu Tianxi, only Luo Cheng had stabbed Li Yuanba three times and blocked one of his hammers. Now, Pei, Xiong, and Shuang Wu were all dead, Li Yuanba was punished by the heavens, and Yuwen Cheng was torn in half. Who else in the world could withstand Luo Cheng's spear?
"Luo Shao Bao, you don't have to be like this. I, Zhu Can, am still sensible.”
Zhu Can told Luo Cheng that he could open the gates of Nanyang City and invite Luo Cheng into the city. He would also bestow him the title of King.
"What do you think, Luo Shaobao?"
"Pah!" Luo Cheng sneered, knowing that Zhu Can was trying to subdue him." How can you seal me, Luo Cheng?"”
Zhu Can was stunned. He thought about it and said," Since that's the case, I, Zhu Can, am willing to respect Luo Shaobao as king. You and I will become allies and support each other. What do you think, Luo Shaobao?"”
To Zhu Can, the same result was just a different way of putting it.
"Good!"
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