Although Li Xun was entrusted with an important task, he did not have any intention of fighting for power and profit. So after taking over as the Chief Supervisor, he clearly told Yan Yi and other generals of the Imperial Army that he would not intervene unless it was a decisive military resolution and general ordinary military operations and commands.

Li Xun focused on managing logistics, food and grass, as well as coordination and mobilization in other aspects, while Yan Yi was a full-time military commander, and the two had a clear division of labor.

Li Xun's attitude aroused the favor and trust of the generals of the imperial guards.

Li Xun looked at the letter in his hand. It was sent back by Zhang Jin and Kou Xiong, and talked about the current situation in Hebei.

The army of Zhang Jin and Kou Xiong has joined forces, with a total of 50,000 troops, of which 10,000 are stationed in Mingzhou, and the main force is 40,000 troops stationed in Bozhou, echoing Chen Qingzhu and Gao Shancai from Chuzhou.

"Sir, General Yan Yi, has led 30,000 troops out of the city."

Xue Chengsong came to Li Xun and reported softly.

The reason why Zhang Jin and Kou Xiong were able to react quickly was that during this period, they were on the front line and maintained a state of combat readiness. Therefore, as soon as the situation in Hebei occurred, they could immediately lead the entire army to Hebei as quickly as possible. The imperial guards were different. They were in the rear of the pass and did not receive orders for combat earlier. The army battalions were relatively loose and were not full. After Yan Yi took office as the General of the Northern Expedition, he only gathered most of the imperial guards and 30,000 people in three days, and then rushed to the Hebei battlefield first.

Li Xun stayed for the time being, waiting for the remaining 20,000 imperial guards to gather, and sort out the logistics supplies such as food and grass, and set off for Hebei a few days later.

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Li Xun nodded and asked, "What have Mr. Huang been doing these two days?"

Xue Chengsong looked around and then whispered: "Mr. Huang is at home with illness these days, so he has not come to the Ministry of War and Huang Que, so he has also asked for leave."

Li Xun shook his head and felt very funny.

In the past month when he was away, Huang Hou was jumping up and down. In the Ministry of War, officials who were close to him were suppressed and excluded. There was also Huang Xun. Li Xun didn't have much thought about this person. He didn't feel betrayed because he defected to Huang Hou, because Li Xun never regarded Huang Xun as his own person.

Li Xun was in charge of the Ministry of War for more than a year and was very fair in doing things. As long as he felt that this person was talented, he would give him some opportunities to show his performance.

Now that Li Xun is re-appointed by the emperor, Huang Hou and Huang Qu disappeared immediately, obviously afraid of his revenge. They really thought too much about this. All Li Xun's energy is devoted to Hebei, and he has no time to pay attention to them.

"Prime Minister, Huang Ke's leave report has not been approved yet, and he is too unruly even if he stays at home and does not come to the yamen without authorization."

As the saying goes, if you don’t get revenge, it’s not a gentleman. During the period when Li Xun was away, Huang Xun suppressed Xue Chengsong with great pressure and humiliated him many times. Now that Li Xun is in power again, he just happened to have this opportunity. Xue Chengsong, an honest man, couldn’t help but take the opportunity to report.

Li Xun smiled, didn't say anything, and looked down at the information.

Seeing that Li Xun ignored him, Xue Chengsong felt a little disappointed, but he didn't dare to say anything more.

"Tell Liu Shaocong that if he can speed up his movements, the armor can be reduced, but the weapons and equipment for siege must be prepared sufficiently, only more, not less."

After reading Liu Shaocong's work report, Li Xun's number of weapons and equipment was raised, and the progress was too slow, which immediately aroused Li Xun's dissatisfaction.

Xue Chengsong said: "After the establishment of the Shenwu Army, the weapons inventory of the Ministry of War was swept away and accumulated again, which took a certain amount of time."

"What I want is to solve the problem, not to complain here. There are no places like the Ministry of War, the City Guards, the Patrol Institute, and the Shenwu Army? Take the orders of the Ministry of War and go to them and ask for them in the future."

"Yes, the official knows what to do."

Li Xun waved his hand: "Go."

After Li Xun finished his official duties, he went home for dinner and was about to go to Hebei. This time he went out, I don’t know how long it would take to come back, so in the past few days, no matter how busy he is, Li Xun will take time to go home and have dinner with his family.

After leaving the Ministry of War, Jiang Daxiong led Ma Zheng and waited there.

“When did it come out?”

Li Xun asked with a smile.

Jiang Daxiong said: "Half an hour ago."

"Is it okay to be inside?"

"No one dares to bully me."

"Go home and have a meal."

Li Xun patted Jiang Daxiong on the shoulder and then turned over to the horse.

Because of the Hebei incident, the relationship between Zhao Xun and Li Xun has been eased a lot. Therefore, Li Xun took the opportunity to plead for Zhu Zhengguo and Jiang Daxiong, hoping that this trip to Hebei would allow these two people to assist and make meritorious service.

In the end, Jiang Daxiong was released, but Zhu Zhengguo was still detained in Silitai. As for the reason, Li Xun was also a little confused.

When he arrived at the door of his house, Li Xun saw several men wearing big stone clothes standing there quietly.

"Boss, these people look familiar."

Jiang Daxiong said to Li Xun.

Li Xun said: "I am an acquaintance, so I naturally look familiar."

When he got closer, Li Xun turned over and dismounted. When the big stone men saw Li Xun, they hurried over.

"See Li Xiangguo."

An old man in his sixties was around 60 years old, bowed respectfully to Li Xun.

Li Xun looked up and down at the old man, then said indifferently: "His Excellency Sheikhman, you have been here for a while, why do you have time to see me today?"

The old man was named Sheikhman. Although he didn't meet Li Xun many times, the two of them were old acquaintances. When Li Xun was in charge of Wuzhou, in order to increase his wealth, he found some merchants and cooperated. Among the first few merchants he had contacted, in addition to Ruan Donglang, Sheikhman was also among them.

Sheikhman was one of the best merchants in the entire Dashi at that time, and he was extremely energetic. Through his cooperation with him, Li Xun earned a huge amount of money. Therefore, Li Xun was very grateful to Sheikhman at the beginning. Without him, Wuzhou would not have developed so quickly.
Chapter completed!