In the Linhu Palace, Li Yuan held his hands and laughed, looking at Li Shimin deliberately, "Erlang leaped on his horse and whipped his whip, crossing the battlefield. From your perspective, how is the pharmacist doing?"
Regarding the battle report sent yesterday, Li Yuan was overjoyed. On the one hand, Yanmen Pass was safe, Daizhou was safe, and Hedong was safe from Turkic plunder. On the other hand, he was relieved that he no longer had to worry about choosing who would be the commander-in-chief of the march on Hedong Road.
From the corner of his eye, Li Shimin glanced at Princess Pingyang, who had a face as cold as frost, and replied with a smile: "Although I had no choice but to take risks rashly, I bluffed and forced the Turks back. My father chose someone to do the right thing."
Li Jiancheng, who was standing by, praised, "I thought Daizhou was in trouble, but I didn't expect Master Li to be so heroic."
If Li Jing heard this comment, he would have mixed feelings. If he wasn't afraid of taking the blame in the future, he wouldn't be willing to go north.
Li Yuan nodded to Li Jiancheng, "Da Lang also has foresight. Three thousand infantry and one thousand cavalry can hold back four thousand Turkic cavalry. Er Zhu Yichen is not weak to the power of his ancestors."
Li Jiancheng glanced at Li Shimin and said with a smile: "The same goes for my second brother. The rebels raised their flags. If it weren't for Li Demou, Li Yiyan would have led his army to help..."
Li Yuan also nodded, with a satisfied smile on his face. This was the most harmonious scene he had expected... Er Zhu Yichen was a disciple of the East Palace, and Li Kai and Li Yiyan were both recommended by the King of Qin to serve as officials.
General manager Li Jing's subordinates obey orders...
It can be said that since the Battle of Luoyang Hulao, similar scenes have almost never appeared...but in Daizhou, under Li Shan's command, a strange balance was created.
But Li Yuan forgot that the battle in Naoxian County was not limited to Li Jing, Er Zhu Yichen, Li Kai and Li Yiyan.
Li Shimin said seemingly unintentionally: "I heard that the princes of Xinxing County and Sima Jun of Daizhou pursued the Turks and were injured, and..."
This sentence made Li Jiancheng restrain his smile, frown, and stare at Li Shimin coldly.
The so-called Xinxing County Marquis is Ma Sanbao, the general of Zuowuwei, and Zhu Yichen, the Sima of Daizhou
Er Zhu Yichen was originally Li Yuan's servant and had a low reputation. However, since he was appointed Sima of Dai Prefecture, he first participated in the Yanmen Victory with Li Shan and then led his troops to stop four thousand Turkic cavalry. His weight in Li Jiancheng's mind was already quite heavy...
…This is one of the few accomplished generals recruited by the East Palace.
Danma Sanbao and Er Zhu Yichen led their troops to pursue Ashina She'er. Although they made a lot of gains, they were ultimately defeated and both of them were injured.
The key point is that these two people disobeyed military orders, and Li Jing had already relieved them of their military power, detained them in the camp, and written a letter to prove it... In other words, these two people were related and the Turks had retreated, otherwise Li Jing would have ordered their heads to be beheaded in public.
Disrespecting military orders is a taboo in the military, so using this excuse instead... is justifiable, but how could Li Jiancheng tolerate Er Zhu Yichen's resignation at this time, and it was even more difficult to tolerate that Daizhou Sima might fall into the hands of the King of Qin.
"Led the army to stop thousands of cavalry and kept Yanmen Pass safe. Such a great achievement..."
Before Li Jiancheng finished speaking, Li Yuan, who was in the first place, coughed hard... Li Shimin's words pointed out not only Er Zhu Yichen, but also Ma Sanbao.
The problem is not that Ma Sanbao did not obey military orders, but that Ma Sanbao sent a detailed message to the capital about the battle in Naoxian County... Niu Bin was beheaded, but Guo Ziheng escaped from the fortress, and the news that Li Shan was trapped in Guji Town was likely to be revealed.
Known by Jieli Khan.
Li Yuan's appearance in history is generally that of a lucky founding monarch with a weak temperament and indecisiveness... These are obviously the masks that history books put on this man.
Sit in Hedong, send troops to Guanzhong at the critical moment, quickly defeat the Western Qin, Liu Wuzhou, pacify the Qinling Mountains in one fell swoop, sit back and watch the war in the Central Plains, and then pacify the Central Plains... All of this requires an invincible commander like Li Shimin, and a very capable monarch.
In terms of character alone, Li Yuan is not that kind of soft-hearted person... When Xia County came back, Li Yuan ordered the massacre of the city. Liu Shirang had been instrumental in rescuing him, but once he became unstable, Li Yuan was ready to abandon him.
But how to deal with Li Shan who was trapped outside the fortress, Li Yuan did show his indecisive side... As an emperor, he really didn't want to let Li Jing lead his troops out of the fortress to rescue Guji Town... Who knows whether he will turn defeat into victory?
But in terms of his status as an emperor, the Acting Governor Shi and Handan King Li Shan spent the past year rectifying the Northern Territory, relocating the people, recruiting Yuan Junzhang, and the great victory of Yanmen. It was really inappropriate to sit back and watch.
You must know that Guji Town is no better than Mayi. It was built only two months ago, and it cannot compare with Mayi in terms of defense strength, military strength, and food and grass.
Won't you save me?
Not to mention Li Shan, Erlang's favorite general Zhang Shigui and Dalang's favorite general Xue Wanche were both there. Just an hour ago, my daughter reminded... Wen Bang, the only surviving son of the former Duke Wen Dayou of Qinghe County, was also trapped.
Guji Town.
Thinking of this, Li Yuan really had a headache. He glanced at his expressionless daughter and asked tentatively: "Pingyang, how is Ma Sanbao's injury?"
Princess Pingyang raised her eyebrows and said, "After Ma Sanbao's letter, Jieli Khan secretly sent five thousand cavalry to attack Lanzhou through Daoloufan Pass, hoping to attack Yanmen Pass from both front and rear."
Li Yuan and Li Jiancheng were both stunned when they heard this. This matter has already been passed, what else can you say?
And Li Shimin heard something about it. He received a letter from Li Kai... Su Dingfang told everything, including Li Jing's refusal to send troops to help.
Princess Pingyang continued: "The Turks violently attacked Yanmen Pass. Huairen, who was far away in Guji Town, sent ten personal guards over the mountains and ridges to Yanmen to inform Loufan Pass. Su Ding just dispatched his troops and generals, Zhu Yichen and Ma Sanbao led the army southward.
, in the south of Guoxian County, we can only stop the Turks by waiting for work."
"Although we are far away in Shuozhou, we are still making plans."
"Father, Huairen also made great achievements in this battle."
Li Yuan had an even worse headache. His daughter's intention was very obvious. In this battle alone, Li Shan had merit. Could it be that she just watched him die outside the wall?
I didn’t say I wouldn’t help, so what’s the rush?
Princess Pingyang turned her head and glanced twice, "Both the eldest brother and the second brother should know about this matter."
Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin looked at each other and nodded in unison. Zhu Yichen had also written a letter a long time ago.
Li Jiancheng added: "Hearing that the war was stalemate and it was difficult to divide the troops at Yanmen Pass, Li Demou summoned troops in Dai County and thousands of young men were attached to them, so that they could arrive in time and defeat the rebels."
"Huairen has given a lot of kindness..." Li Shimin coughed twice, "but now that the Turks are retreating, if they rush out of the blockade, I'm afraid..."
Sensing Princess Pingyang's cold gaze, Li Shimin quickly shut his mouth... He felt a little aggrieved, so he just said it. If I didn't say that, the guy opposite might object.
After Li Yuan hesitated for a moment, he whispered: "This time, Jieli Khan failed to break through the border with more than 100,000 troops. He is afraid that there is not enough food and grass, so he may not attack Guji Town..."
Before he finished saying this, there were attendants outside with their hands raised in the air and coming quickly.
Princess Pingyang was the first to reach out and take it. After a glance, her expression changed, "The scouts at Yanmen Pass reported that a hundred thousand troops were besieging Guji Town."