In the prefect's mansion in Taiyuan…
"Ta Ta…"
Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, Liu Hongji, Pei Ji, and the others arrived at the main hall of the prefect's residence.
"Greetings, Duke."
After stepping into the hall and seeing Li Yuan, everyone cupped their hands and bowed before finally taking their seats.
"Everyone, I have gathered all of you here today to announce a major event.”
Li Yuan glanced at everyone and deliberately dragged out his tone.
"After a short period of development, the remaining members of the Lin family have already occupied more than half of Jizhou.”
After saying that, Li Yuan's turbid eyes were filled with worry.
After all, Lin Changye's rise was far beyond their imagination.
"Duke, this is actually not a big deal.”
"Most of the people in Ji Prefecture are from the rebel army. Their armies aren't regular armies, so it's normal for them to lose.”
Liu Hongji spoke at this moment. The disdain in his eyes towards Zhou Jun could be said to be unconcealed.
"Moreover, Jizhou has Xue Shixiong and his son. They are guarding the elite Sui army. Once the two armies meet, the remaining members of the Lin family will be beaten back to their original state.”
Liu Hongji continued.
"That's right, State Duke. The Lin family's remaining members occupying more than half of Jizhou is their maximum limit.”
At this moment, Pei Ji echoed.
"They don't have the support of the aristocratic families, and they're barely prepared. They're just strong on the outside but weak on the inside.”
Liu Wenjing and the others also spoke up and agreed with the two of them.
In their view, these were all necessary conditions for starting an army. If they did not have them at the same time, it was absolutely impossible to succeed.
"Duke, I have a different opinion.”
Immediately after, Tang Jian, a civil official from many aristocratic families, stood out and said.
"Really? Tell me about it."
Li Yuan stroked his beard and signaled Tang Jian to continue with his eyes.
"The remnants of the Lin family are bound to collide with Xue Shixiong's Sui army. Although one of them is not dead and the other is injured, the situation of the Sui army is not much better.”
As he spoke, Tang Jian's eyes were filled with a smile.
"At this time, we can take advantage of the situation to take down Jizhou. The remaining members of the Lin family are just giving us a wedding dress.”
Knowing what his subordinate meant, Li Yuan added what he had not finished.
"State Duke, you can capture the remaining members of the Lin family and the Zhangsun siblings at the same time. It can be said to be killing two birds with one stone.”
Tang Jian smiled and said.
"Good!"
When Li Yuan heard this, he shouted out loud. This was what he wanted the most.
"At that time, we will be able to see the remaining members of the Lin family wag their tails and beg us on the ground like animals.”
Liu Hongji laughed and said happily.
"I don't know what the Zhangsun siblings are thinking. Why did they choose such a fellow? Now, they're going to suffer along with him.”
Pei Ji stroked his beard with a smile in his eyes. The contempt in his eyes was extremely dense.
"I really don't know how afraid the Lin family's survivors 'eyes were when we went to Jizhou.”
Liu Wenjing added when she heard everyone talking so enthusiastically.
"Hahaha…"
Everyone laughed out loud, as if Lin Changye was already a fish on the chopping board.
"The Zhou army is not simple. Everyone is thinking too simply.”
Li Shi Min frowned slightly and opened his mouth several times, wanting to say something.
However, seeing that everyone was in high spirits, it would be a great disappointment to say it now. He could only wait for the next opportunity to say his thoughts.
"Phew…"
Li Yuan raised his hand to signal for everyone to quiet down.
"How are the provisions and equipment now?”
Li Yuan asked about other matters. That was right, it was related to the uprising.
"Duke Hui, we have prepared enough food and equipment. We can mobilize at any time.”
Liu Wenjing replied seriously.
"Where are the troops?"
Li Yuan nodded and continued to ask.
"There are 50,000 elite troops stationed around Taiyuan. Adding on the new recruits, there are already 100,000 soldiers.”
Liu Hongji cupped his hands and accepted it.
"My daughter has also gathered people in Guanzhong and is ready to support our army at any time.”
At this point, Li Yuan's expression turned solemn.
Everything was ready. They could indeed start the army.
"Right, Shi Min, send someone to bring Yuan Ba back. Since we're going to raise an army, we can't do without him.”
Li Yuan suddenly thought of his fourth son and hurriedly said.
"That's right. If Fourth Young Master is here, we'll be like a tiger with wings.”
"Fourth Young Master is the number one hero in the world. With him around, who dares to compare with us in terms of bravery?”
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.
"Yes, Father."
His fourth brother was the closest to him, so Li Shiming naturally cupped his hands in response.
"All preparations are complete."
Li Yuan glanced at the crowd and raised his voice.
"Raise the army!"
Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji's expressions became excited, and their breathing became heavier.
They knew very well that everything was ready. The next step was to announce the start of the war.
"Pass on my order. Build a high platform in the center of the city and announce the start of the war!”
Li Yuan paused for a moment before he shouted.
"Yes, Duke!"
Everyone below responded loudly and quickly left the prefect's manor.
They led their men to build a high platform in the center of Taiyuan City and called the people of Taiyuan to come to the high platform.
When the high platform was built, many people from Taiyuan arrived one after another. Li Yuan stood on the high platform.
"Everyone, I have gathered everyone here today because I have something to announce.”
Li Yuan, who was standing on the high platform, said in a deep voice when he saw the different expressions of the people of Taiyuan.
"Now that the world is in chaos, the people have suffered greatly. This Duke feels heartache, but there's nothing I can do.”
His acting skills were not bad. Li Yuan pretended to be in pain.
"After many sleepless days, I finally decided that I can't sit by and do nothing. I hereby announce that I will raise an army from Taiyuan to eradicate the Great Sui's fatuous ruler and return peace to the world.”
Li Yuan suddenly raised his voice when he said the second sentence.
"Raise the army, raise the army!"
Pei Ji and the other scions of the aristocratic families who supported the uprising, as well as the Tang Dynasty's direct descendants, all shouted excitedly.
Their voices resounded in the surroundings, and many people followed suit. It looked very lively.
"I've made up my mind.”
Li Yuan pulled out the sword at his waist and cut down the Great Sui flag on the high platform, announcing that Taiyuan would start an army.
"Since we're starting an army, we'll start by taking down Hexi County.”
Feeling the support from the surroundings, Li Yuan, who enjoyed it very much, couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to be the emperor. It was really exciting.
“......”
After the announcement, Li Yuan and the others returned to the prefect's residence.
"Yuan Ji will be appointed as the Left General of the rear army. Liu Wenjing will be in charge of assisting and staying in Taiyuan to deal with the rear.”
Li Yuan immediately ordered.
"Yes."
Li Yuanji and Liu Wenjing were delighted and stepped forward at the same time.
"Other than the 30,000 soldiers who will stay in Taiyuan, the rest will follow me and lead 70,000 troops south to attack Hexi Prefecture.”
At this point, the Li family officially raised an army and changed their flag to Tang…
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