Towards evening, the weather became clearer. Zhu Hang stood on the mountain ridge and looked at the bright red sunset stuck between the distant peaks, wiping the magnificent colors on the snow-covered mountains.
Xiao Linshi could use an unusually abundant manpower at this time, and the outer edge of Wuzhou Mountain was very close to the north gate of Datong City. At this time, a wooden fence wall of more than a hundred feet long had been built at the mouth of the stream, which just blocked their entrance from the mountain.
"Is it possible that Xiao Linshi can persuade us?" Zhu Hangyou couldn't help but asked Xu Huai worriedly.
"Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanhan were released by Mr. Zhu Hang. It was Mr. Zhu Hang who wanted to cease the war with Xiao Linshi. Mr. Zhu Hang must have no idea in his heart. He asked me whether he was just following orders but had no qualifications.
What good can a warrior who knows strategies do?" Xu Huai spread his hands and asked, "I don't know anything!"
No matter how things develop, including the news that Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanhan were released to Khitan by them may be leaked later, Xu Huai and Zhu Hang have already agreed on the rhetoric:
It was they who had no intention of catching Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanhan before the army set off, but they did not know their identities at the time. It was Zhu Hang who decided to detain them directly in the Military Supervisory Court for interrogation.
After Ge Huaicong's generals fled without a fight and the army collapsed, Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanhan claimed their identities. At this time, Zhu Hang decided to release Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanyan as a sign of peace. This was also an expedient measure to save tens of thousands of people.
The defeated troops who fled into Wuzhou Mountain escaped.
In short, Xu Huai would never admit to the public that when he captured Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanhan, he had already understood their identity and conspiracy, but he did not report it to the governor in time, and even concealed it from Zhu Hang, Wang Fan, and Wang Chen.
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Zhu Hang also knew that part of the truth needed to be completely covered up under the dust of history. Otherwise, without even thinking about it, people like Liu Shizhong, Cai Yuanyou, Ge Boyi, and Ge Huicong would be crazy to make a fuss about this incident.
Zhu Hang also knew very well that even if Liu Shizhong, Ge Boyi and others knew that Xu Huai had done everything, they would definitely kill Wang Zhen, Wang Fan and his secret masterminds. It was they who secretly colluded with the Khitan and caused this defeat.
Liu Shizhong, Cai Yuanyou, Ge Boyi, Ge Huaicong and others will not pay attention to such a small role as Xu Huai.
They put the blame on Xu Huai. How big of a blame can they take?
Zhu Hang secretly felt that he had been on a pirate ship, and couldn't help but said bitterly: "It is my responsibility, and I will never shirk it. I am just worried that Han and Tibet are not at odds. Xiao Linshi has difficulty convincing his generals, and the crisis is still there."
I can’t understand it!”
"Since Mr. Zhu Hang can bear such a big stake in thousands of defeated soldiers, Xiao Linshi must also be a man with a big heart and a sense of responsibility," Xu Huai said, "There will be a reply tomorrow morning at the latest.
, Mr. Zhu Kang still has to survive the night and reorganize the defeated soldiers, so that the Tibetan soldiers cannot underestimate us. Otherwise, even if Xiao Linshi intends to spare one side, tens of thousands of our soldiers and horses will come from Jincheng and Huairen will be in chaos.
If we pass by, the defenders of these two cities will most likely be unable to resist coming out to attack us..."
In addition to holding the tiger talisman for mobilizing troops, Zhu Hang, as the supervisor of the army, had the right to replace Ge Huaicong and control the generals after Ge Huaicong abandoned the city in embarrassment and fled.
At the same time, Zhu Hang's status as a scholar and his background as a county horse and the son of a servant must also be recognized by the generals below.
Xu Huai is currently authorized by Zhu Hang in name, and is in charge of the three battalions of generals including the military envoys, the war team and Jie Zhong.
In addition, there are more than 100 commanders, generals, and other generals of the Nine Thousand Puli Battalion, and there are as many as 400 to 500 low-level military officials. Of these people, only Zhu Hang can barely handle them at this time.
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The generals of the three battalions of the Supervisory Army Envoy, the Supervisory Team and Jie Zhong experienced a day of hard fighting and suffered heavy casualties. At present, the number of troops has been reduced to less than 1,200.
Xu Huai will now transfer four to six hundred Tongbai Mountain soldiers to the front-line combat troops. In addition, he will organize the remaining 2,000 Tongbai Mountain soldiers into the work camp, and the remaining 6,000
Many troops were routed and twenty skirmishing battalions were formed in an emergency.
Most of the soldiers in the work camp and the skirmisher camp had thrown away their weapons and armor before escaping from the city. We couldn't expect them to be able to fight at this time, but we couldn't expect them to remain in a loose and chaotic mess when they broke through the encirclement and marched.
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"This fact was secretly planned by Xu Huai and other people in Tongbai Mountain. Zhu Hang was also a man of great ambition, and he took on this matter to reassure everyone. And Xu Huai was not from a mountain village, but was actually the commander-in-chief of the Jingsheng Army.
Xiaocheng's son, Cai Qing, issued an edict to kill Wang Xiaocheng, and sent his henchmen to harm Wang Xiaocheng's wife and children on the way. However, Xu Wuxuan, Xu Waqi and others used Li Daitao's plan to rescue Xu Huai and took him to Tongbai Mountain to raise him as an adult.
.This is also the key to why Wang Zhen was demoted to Tangzhou, Cai Qing’s assassination was thwarted, and the bandit rebellion in Tongbai Mountain failed to take hold. No one thought that the Xu family had long been secretly controlled by Xu Wuqi, Xu Huai and others.
Moreover, after more than ten years of secret planning by Xu Wuqi and others, the military potential is far beyond the reach of ordinary clans. In terms of strategy and martial arts, the people of Tongbai Mountain headed by Xu Huai are beyond the reach of the likes of Ge Huaicong...
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In the Buddhist hall of Shanfa Temple, candlelight flickered, and Chen Zixiao was sitting behind a long desk with a Buddha statue on his back, talking.
In the secret letter that Wu Sanrong brought when he was released, Xu Huai did not admit his life experience; Wu Sanrong was also held captive for a day and a night, and he only heard a few words after struggling for a long time. He only knew how Chen Zixiao and Xiao Yanhan were captured in Kelan City and what happened.
Xu Huai had already anticipated and prepared for the Tianxiong Army's defeat.
Only then did Xiao Linshi, Shi Hai, Saluha and others learn about Xu Huai's true life experience.
Xiao Linshi is the eighth-generation grandson of Taizu. He has been hereditary in Fengzhou since the third generation. Shihai, Saluha and Wu Sanrong, as well as Han Lun, Han Lurong and others have all lived in Fengzhou for generations. It can be said that Xiao Linshi is the founder of Fengzhou.
The retainers of this lineage—their impressions of Jing Shengjun and Wang Xiaoxian are still indelible even after more than ten years.
In Khitan, the theory of blood is even more deeply rooted in people's minds.
Although Saluha had slapped Wu Sanrong in the morning and scolded him for lying, and although Saluha had always looked down on Chen Zixiao (Han Lun), at this moment he smacked his lips and said: "No wonder he is so powerful.
After fighting for a whole day, I couldn’t even take any advantage from him!”
"What do you think of the theory of truce and occupation?" Shi Hai looked at Chen Zixiao and asked.
"The princess and I were tied up for several days. Xu Huai also had a lot of comments about the Chihu people. In my humble opinion, even in Khitan, few people can match his comments and insights, let alone Cai Qing and Yue Hailou.
On a par with each other, Wang Zhen has long been clear-cut against the attack on Yan. Your Excellency, General Shi Hai also knows about it. And when it comes to deep hatred, they are even less likely to join forces with Cai Zheng and his like. Therefore, I do not doubt his intention to break off the war with me.
Sincerity. Of course, the Tianxiong army was defeated too early, and the Cai clique could still shirk the blame. It was a centipede insect that was dead but not stiff. It was difficult for the Yue court to suddenly clear the atmosphere of short-sightedness between the enemy and ourselves. Even if Wang Zhen could re-enter the center, it would be very difficult.
It is difficult to have substantial checks and balances on the generals of the main war faction such as Cai Zheng. However, the Yue court is so corrupt that it is not enough to fear it just because it is hostile to me. This battle has proved it. But if Zhu Hang or Wang Fan can really use it
This is an opportunity to take charge of Lanzhou, which is not harmonious in the north, and may be able to draw aid to Austria..." Chen Zixiao said.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Yueting insists on starting a war with us, how dare they secretly collude with us?" Only then did Saluha remember to reprimand Chen Zixiao (Han Lun).
"This is what I have been saying to you. Zhu Hang has a good heart and magnanimity, and Wang Zhen is a good minister of Yue. But what we really value is Xu Huai, and Xu Huai is not what Wang Zhen can do.
Make it!" Chen Zixiao said.
"Oh, you mean he is very ambitious?" Shi Hai asked.
"I have followed you for half my life, and I can say that I have known countless people, but this man has manipulated me from beginning to end. It is beyond my ability. It seems that I cannot generalize it based on ambition!" Chen Zixiao said
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"You can't even see through him. How come this bitch isn't hiding greedy ambitions?" Saluha asked, "You said he was Wang Xiaocheng's son, and Wang Xiaocheng died because of the imperial edict. Cai Qing didn't do it because of the imperial edict afterwards.
After being punished, it can be said that everyone in the Yue court actually hopes that Wang Xiaocheng will die. Such a piece of shit is harboring evil intentions in the end. You even suggested that we cooperate with him. I think you are getting confused by lard, or maybe this time you
Come back with evil intentions!"
Faced with Saruha's question, Chen Zixiao just smiled and said to Xiao Linshi and Shi Hai: "If the Khitan was in its prime, I would definitely advise you, General Shi Hai, to get rid of it at all costs to avoid future attacks."
It has become a serious problem for my Khitan, but the current situation can only be said to be another matter!"
Xiao Linshi sighed slightly, stared blankly at the candlelight on the long table, and remained silent.
Shi Hai looked at Xiao Yanhan, who had been silent since he came back, and asked: "Princess Princess, what do you think of Xu Huai?"
"Ah, oh, ask me?" Xiao Yanhan came over in a daze, stuttering for a while and seeing everyone staring at her, she gritted her teeth and said, "I'll just kill this bitch! You must cut her into pieces with a thousand cuts to get rid of my heart."
Hate."
Saruha, Wu Sanrong and Shi Hai looked at each other in disbelief, thinking that the princess must have been insulted to hold a grudge.
Of course, battles between tribes in the grasslands are far more frequent than in the Central Plains. It is common for wives and daughters to be kidnapped and humiliated by enemy tribes. However, the population on the grasslands is scarce, and even if wives and daughters are redeemed with a pregnant belly, they will have children in the future.
, are also often regarded as raising one's own children.
Even though the Khitan followed the Tang system for two hundred years, some deep-rooted customs on the grasslands are still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and the defense between men and women is less important than in the Central Plains.
Therefore, Shi Hai, Wu Sanrong, and Saluha didn't care about Xiao Yanhan's gnashing of teeth.
"What are you thinking?" Looking at Shi Hai, Wu Sanrong, and Tie Luha with strange expressions, Xiao Yanhan immediately understood what they were thinking and said bitterly, "It's not what you think, I just think this bastard should be cut into pieces by a thousand cuts!"
"Even if we are willing to be open-minded, you also know the current situation in Xijing. How can Xiao Xinhan be willing to do so?" Shi Hai ignored Xiao Yanhan and asked Chen Zixiao.
"Xu Huai actually knows more about the situation in Xijing than we thought," Chen Zixiao said. "He let me and the princess come back, and I asked him the same question. He said that Xiao Xinhan must be thinking about the Lord and Shi Hai.
The general will immediately lead his troops to guard Yingzhou, and as long as your Excellency and General Shi Hai go to guard Yingzhou, Xiao Xinhan will not put it in his eyes, and he can also help with some things that are not convenient for us to do at this time..."
"His tone is not small! Then let's see if he is talking big!" Saruha sneered, "Xiao Han has urged us several times today to gather troops to reinforce Yingzhou, but this piece of shit can't even reach the inner city.
If you dare to open it, we are afraid that we will lead our troops to attack you!!"
