At the end of August in the eleventh year of Daye, when a fierce battle was going on under Yanmen City...
Li Po joined the army of Heng'an Town and led the four thousand cavalry of Heng'an Town. They swept across both sides of the Cangshui River like a strong wind, sweeping away the cattle, sheep and horses where the Turks were herding here.
The harvest of tens of thousands of cattle and sheep and nearly two thousand horses made everyone in Hengan Town very satisfied.
However, it is still far from Li Po's expectations. This little thing cannot fill the huge food gap next year.
To be honest, he has not calculated how much food will be left in Yunnei City after this winter. Next year, Guangyun Inner City will have its mouths open and hungry for food. It is very scary to think about it.
This small amount of cattle and sheep is probably not enough to fill the gaps between teeth.
In fact, Li Po had long ago discovered to his chagrin that the Sui Dynasty was a political system in which the government and the army were integrated. If he, a member of Heng'an Town, joined the army, he would probably have to take on the responsibility of bringing peace to the local area in the future.
In these days, if you want the place to be quieter, you don’t have to think too much, just let most people have enough to eat. It sounds like a simple thing, but between the eleventh and twelfth years of Daye, there were few
There is a place where it can be done.
The so-called rebel armies everywhere will not open warehouses to release food so frequently now. As long as they release food, it must be conscription. If you don't follow me in rebellion, you still want to eat? Just dream.
In the words of later generations, it seriously destroyed the foundation of the Sui Dynasty's rule.
So what is the foundation? Well, the foundation is the people, who were severely destroyed.
In fact, at this time, whether Li Po wanted it or not, the strategic goal had been achieved. It was time for him to lead his army back to Yunnei, otherwise, he would face the threat of the Turks from the direction of Shenwu and Mayi.
The Turks will not be unaware of the attack from the rear. This battle started with the annihilation of the Turkic army under Yunnei City and has continued until now. Even if it is over, if you continue to act haphazardly, you will be taking risks.
Shenwu has been defeated, and the situation in Mayi will not be too good. There is no chance for the Heng'an town army to take advantage of it.
In fact, Li Po had already discovered a weakness of the Turks at this time. Damn it, hundreds of thousands of people followed Shibi Khan southward, so the emptiness outside the Great Wall must have reached a certain level.
At this time, if he leads his troops to the north, he will definitely gain surprising results. Maybe he can even go around Dingxiang County and dig out the Turks' lairs.
However, that is just an idea after all. If we lead troops out of the fortress in September, we are simply making fun of everyone's lives.
He didn't want to besiege Wei and rescue Zhao, not only involving himself, but also saving an emperor who didn't take other people's lives seriously.
In fact, like many people, he really wanted to hear the news of the emperor's death.
Once the emperor who has been struggling for more than ten years dies, it will be easier for everyone to do whatever they want without this guy who is causing trouble every day.
On August 26, the eleventh year of Daye, snowflakes were falling. Li Po led four thousand Sui army cavalry, driving cattle, sheep and horses, and embarked on the return journey in the howling cold wind.
Fortunately, it was a favorable wind when we went back and it was not as cold as when we came.
However, Li Po was still shivering from the cold.
Every winter, he seemed to be on the road, but at this time, he no longer had the energy to complain. He had already assumed the position of actual controller of the Heng'an Town Army and needed to set an example for everyone. He could no longer be like before.
Wherever you are warm and comfortable, just say whatever you have.
Even if he froze to death, he had to straighten his back and become a corpse that would not fall down.
After walking for less than a day, he realized that it was too slow. The cattle, sheep and horses obviously slowed down their marching speed.
This is a very dangerous thing. Yunnei Racecourse is connected to the post road, and it is not far from Shenwuke...
Whatever comes to mind, he must have some mysterious connection with crows, owls and other birds.
"Report..."
The scouts sent to Shenwu came back and brought back very bad news.
"Reporting to join the army, the enemy's army of more than 3,000 cavalry is marching from Shenwu to Yunnei Racecourse."
Li Po felt a toothache in the cold wind. He was indeed too slow. It was already less than half a day's journey from Yunnei Racecourse. He had to hurry up and avoid encountering the Turks.
Of course, it depends on whether the Turks will give you face or not. If they rush towards you, they will definitely be able to block you on the west side of the racecourse.
Moreover, even after passing the racecourse and on the way to Yunnei Castle, someone would catch up with him.
Li Po thought quickly.
More than three thousand cavalry is not too much. If there is a battle, it is not impossible to win, but the losses will be huge. Moreover, the Sui army officers and soldiers, who now have less than four thousand, have been running back and forth with him for several days, and they are already very tired.
If he wants to engage with the enemy again, Li Po wonders how many people will be left who can return to Yunnei City?
If you don't give the enemy a chance, you have to abandon the cattle, sheep and war horses and quickly run back to the Yunnei Racecourse. This is a foolproof strategy, and it is also part of the previous plan, and the worst part.
"Send the order to stop the whole army. All generals above the battalion lieutenant level come to me."
Not long after, a group of big men from the North gathered around Li Po.
Li Po didn't talk nonsense, and Ying Jing's frozen face showed no expression, "Three thousand Turks who came from Shenwu. If you walk faster, you will definitely reach the racecourse first. Even if you walk slowly, you will be able to reach the racecourse first."
If you can catch up with us, tell us what we should do?"
As expected, among the many people talking, the most popular opinion was to fight with the Turks. The troops were almost the same, and they were reluctant to get the cattle, sheep and war horses. The choice of the upright and rough northern heroes was obvious.
The three leading captains did not say anything. Obviously, they did not agree with such a reckless confrontation with the Turks. Even Li Wu and Chen Er, who Li Po considered to be seeking death, were also doing so.
in this way.
It can only be said that the butt determines the head. When they reach the position of leading military commander, their thoughts are completely different from those of battalion lieutenant.
The remaining Bu Sanlang, whose surname is Bu, is obviously more cunning. He is different from Li Wu and Chen Er. He is a native of Jin. Although he is highly appreciated by Li Jing, he is different from Li Wu and Chen Er. After all, he is separated by a distance.
What about the layer.
He was the first to speak, "Join the army and you will be defeated in every battle. I think it will be the same this time..."
This is a bit dissatisfied, but also flattering, and the round words are called level.
After all, Li Wu was one of his own, and he was dissatisfied when he heard that. He glanced at this man and said in a deep voice: "Join the army, we are not here to annihilate the enemy. Put aside these burdens, let's go back to Yunnei City directly. If we force
Come, I have nothing to fear when I arrive, but if the Turks come back later, who will defend the city?"
This is the truth, and all the battalion captains must not agree with it, but when the captains are talking, it is not their turn to intervene.
If there really aren't enough, there are ten thousand ways waiting for you when you go back.
The military has always been a highly hierarchical group, and there are many who can resist, but you must be prepared to bear the consequences.
Li Po nodded, glanced at Bu Qun sinisterly, and smiled, "Since General Bu said... I really have an idea, but I'm afraid you are not brave enough."
Bu Qun regretted it at that time and wanted to slap himself in the mouth.
I know that this person is very vengeful, and I heard that he is quite vicious. Why do I talk so much? Just because my official position is higher than this person and the town general, I am a bit dissatisfied with just being a military commander? The gain outweighs the loss. This is it.
Heng'an Town is already ruled by others, so what's the use of not being convinced? Can an outsider still be used to control the army?
As soon as he understood this, he regretted it and didn't care about anything else. He beat his chest hard and began to show his loyalty, "What should I be afraid of when I wait for a seven-foot man? I can just follow the lead if I join the army."
This phenomenon can actually be a good explanation that Li Po's position in the army has gradually become more stable. Otherwise, such a veteran would not give in easily. It would be almost the same if he replaced Li Bi.
Needless to say, Li Wu and Chen Er knocked on their breastplates and said, "Joining the army means whatever you say, we will just follow."
The battalion captains also suddenly became excited, and there was a loud banging sound as they banged on their breastplates.
Morale is available, Li Po nodded with satisfaction.
No matter how much he complains about these guys being brainless, as a leader, what he actually likes the most is this kind of cheerful guy.
"Well, send the order, leave a hundred people behind, and drive the cattle and sheep back to Canghe. The others will follow me south."
"Let all the scouts out and work harder. Anyone within five miles of the army will be killed."
Everyone was awestruck by this order. In other words, no matter whether they were Sui or Turkic scouts, as long as they appeared within five miles of the army and were discovered, there was no need to think about returning alive.
And, go south...
Li Wu wanted to say something else, but he didn't say it in the end. He had always been convinced by Li Po.
Li Po looked around and saw that no one was speaking. He waved his hand and said, "Go back and lead the troops. We will bury those Turks tomorrow. I have chosen a good place for them."
Everyone knocked on their breastplates, trying to keep themselves high in the wind and snow, and then dispersed one after another.
Once a military order is issued, there is no regrets. It is not only the emperor who cannot do things that change the order overnight, it is also a forbidden area for the leading generals.
Li Po raised his head and looked at the snow that was falling more and more. He thought to himself that the snow was falling at the right time, but it was not certain how effective it would be.
What he didn't know was that this was the beginning of his fame. It wouldn't be long before Li Ding'an's name in Heng'an Town would spread throughout Jin Dynasty, allowing him to finally reach a more advantageous position in these troubled times.
(A single chapter asking for a red envelope is not enough to celebrate someone else’s birthday. Alas, Ah Cao has also given in. Okay, here comes the third update. Thank you all for your great support yesterday. Beixiong finally has an elder. Haha, the leader of the alliance is still here.