Heroes of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms

After Huang Chao's death, the world was not at peace, and the late Tang Dynasty ushered in an era of vying for power. Zhu Wen, who had just arrived in Bianzhou and took office, immediately found himself in a place with four wars. Qin Zongquan in Caizhou took over the banner of the Cao Army and looted the Central Plains. In Yunyan and Yanzhou, the brothers Zhu Xuan and Zhu Jin were strong. Xuzhou Shipu was a veteran tycoon who should not be underestimated, while Li Hanzhi in Luoyang and Heyang was the younger brother of Taiyuan. After analyzing the situation, Zhu Wen immediately decided to unite with Yun Yan, negotiate peace with Shi Pu, and attack Cai Zongquan. After several years, Cai Zongquan was finally defeated and the force that threatened him the most was eliminated. During this period, he sent troops to Weizhou, surrendered Luo Hongxin, aided Zhang Quanyi in Luoyang, defeated Li Hanzhi in Heyang, and became the most powerful military envoy in the Central Plains. At the suggestion of his adviser Jingxiang, Zhu Wen began to take the path of annexing his neighbors. At the same time, Li Keyong was sharpening his sword, preparing to avenge Shangyuanyi. He did not want to be labeled as a reactionary by Li Ye, who was trying to revitalize the Tang Dynasty, and sent several armies to besiege him. Li Keyong appealed with arms, and finally regained his innocence. After turning around, he suffered a big loss in Heshuo. First, the adopted son Li Cunxiao rebelled against him, and then he was defeated at the hands of Liu Rengong, nicknamed Liu Kutou, in Weizhou. His strength was greatly reduced, so he had to sit back and watch Zhu Wen march into Heshuo and take over the towns in Heshuo. So far, Zhu Wen's scope of activities still did not reach Tongguan, and Li Ye expelled the powerful eunuch Yang Fugong, laying the foundation for chaos, and finally led Zhu Wen to the capital.