The sky was still dark, so Li Jing couldn't wait to set off again. The bright moon was still there in the night sky, and the stars were twinkling, truly shining like stars and moon.
After entering Yunzhou, Li Jing clearly realized that the situation must have changed, and it was a good change... The Turkic cavalry squad that was often seen yesterday was almost gone.
Well, this change is a good thing for the country and the Prince of Handan County, but it may not be a good thing for our own family.
Li Jing sped up and finally saw the flag of the Tang army dozens of miles away from the south side of Zuoyun County in the afternoon. At that moment, Li Jing's heart was lifted. Although everyone said that the Prince of Handan County was gentle and elegant, he was kind to others, and even had a close relationship with his fourth brother Li Keshi's family.
They are all on good terms, but in yesterday's battle, I heard that the undefeated county king took the lead bravely and with overwhelming vigor... Not to mention, even the scouts were gathered away, obviously wanting to have a fight with him.
Unconsciously, he glanced sideways at Linji County Hou Kanleng beside him. Li Jing specially brought him with him in order to ease the relationship... It was not a good thing for the King of Handan to break up, and it was not a good thing for him.
Good thing.
But the next moment, when he saw Zhang Gongjin and Zhang Shigui coming out, Li Jing's heart relaxed... It must be a partial force.
Zhang Gongjin and Zhang Shigui led more than a thousand cavalry as the right army and marched northwestward. Their march was relatively slow, after all, they were further north and encountered more Turkic rebels.
"A great victory?" The corners of Li Jing's mouth twitched. He really... missed it the first time, and missed it the second time. It seems that Shuozhou is really not his blessed place!
"The scout reported that Jieli Khan summoned nearly ten thousand cavalry, and the king of Handan County took the lead in charging into the battle. They fought fiercely for three moments. Yiyang County Duke Liu Shirang, Zuowuwei General Xue Wanjun, and Bingzhou Cavalry Deputy Chief Zhang Baoxiang came to help one after another." Zhang Gongjin used a slightly regretful
He said: "The Turks were defeated and thousands of people were beheaded. Jieli Khan led the remaining troops to flee north."
Yesterday, when Li Shan sent scouts to summon the three armies to join together, Zhang Gongjin was unlucky enough to encounter a tough opponent. It was a large tribe in the Ashina clan. He finally managed to kill the opponent. When they were about to set off, everyone there was already there.
Finished.
Today they drew their troops and continued to march, but the Turkic cavalry defeated by Li Shan yesterday appeared all over the mountains and plains around Zhang Gongjin. This Daizhou warrior had to eat this piece of meat again. The number of horses collected alone exceeded 3,000.
Only then did Li Jing arrive.
Li Jing's hand stroking his beard was trembling, "Be the first to charge into the battle... The Prince of Handan County is indeed very energetic."
Horse-nosed, I was burdened with so much pressure and ended up being picked off the peach!
I can only say that some people only think about how much they have suffered, but not how much they have taken advantage of others.
You must know that in the eyes of most people, it was you, Li Jing, who took advantage of Li Shan. The latter has been in business for many years. Today, Daizhou no longer looks dilapidated. With the growth of population, reserves of grain and grass, and a large number of war horses, today
The Daizhou Army has gone through several battles and can proudly claim to be the strongest army in the world.
And generals like Zhang Gongjin and Zhang Shigui knew better that in the next few years, a national war would break out between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks. Although there were many routes of march, the main force would have to go to Yanmen Pass, and the general manager of Daizhou was likely to become this
The commander-in-chief of the First Army.
This is indeed the case in history. In the third year of Zhenguan, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty decided to attack the Eastern Turks and joined six armies. The most important one was Dingxiang Road. The so-called Dingxiang Road was also called Daizhou Road...the two names were the New and Old Tang Dynasties.
This is due to the different books.
The chief general was Li Jing, who had served as the marching commander of Hedong Road, and his deputy was Zhang Gongjin, who was the governor of Daizhou at the time.
It is for this reason that Li Jing will try every means to eliminate Li Shan's influence in Daizhou... It may not be aimed at Li Shan, but the problem is that if he wants to control Daizhou and make contributions, he must do this.
Zhang Gongjin and Zhang Shigui both knew that if Li Jing could successfully take the credit for defeating the Turks... then Li Jing would be the most qualified to be selected as the head coach when the army goes out to the fortress in the future.
Looking at the expressionless Li Jing, Zhang Gongjin said cautiously: "This morning, the King of Handan sent his personal guards to order the armies to march northwest and join forces a hundred miles north of Zuoyun County."
Zhang Shigui understood Zhang Gongjin's petty intentions. Both of them were Li Shimin's confidants, and they were very aware of the current situation in the DPRK. Since the Battle of Hulao in Luoyang, the prestige of King Qin's army was unparalleled. The prince began to extend his hands to the high-ranking generals in the army.
Such as the former Duke Shi Wanbao, Rencheng King Li Daozong, Yan King Luo Yi, Hebei famous general Xue Wanche, low-ranking generals such as Ru Changhe.
But now, after Prince Li Xiaogong of Zhao County was deposed from military power and returned to the court to serve as Zong Zhengqing, the most important person in the East Palace is Li Yaoshi, the governor of Yongkang County in front of him.
Li Jing must not be allowed to throw himself into the East Palace.
Zhang Shigui coughed twice and, ignoring Zhang Gongjin's surprised look, said loudly: "The army is divided into four groups. Now the three armies are united. Only this group has not yet arrived. Now that the Prince of Handan County wants to go north to invite an attack, we should set off immediately."
"No rush, no rush..." Li Jing's voice was a little cold, but it was understandable. After all, he and the King of Handan fought side by side for eight days in Guji Town.
Is there still a chance?
Li Jing calculated in his mind that once the army is united, as the general manager of Daizhou, he is absolutely qualified to control the entire army, but the problem is the generals below... Su Dingfang does not need to consider that. Liu Shirang and Zhang Zhongjian are all direct descendants of the King of Handan.
Xue Wanche and Zhang Baoxiang both fought under their command with meritorious service. Although his nephew Li Kai is willing to follow them northward, he may not be willing to stand on his side.
This was still the case when Ma Sanbao returned to the court and Er Zhu Yichen stayed behind. Li Jing would not forget that it was these two who ignored military orders and pursued Ashina Sheer after the battle in Naoxian County.
Counting and counting... Li Jing glanced at Zhang Gongjin and found that Daizhou Biejia was the only one who was slightly better.
Once they join forces, they may have to fall out... Li Jing had to seriously consider the impact of this situation on the war situation and the impact on his future control of Daizhou.
Li Jing arrived in Daizhou not long ago, and because the war was going on, the officialdom of Daizhou was attracted to Li Shan, so he still didn't know the open secret... Li Shan once personally mentioned that the Duke of Yongkang County was appointed as the general manager of Daizhou.
, he will return to the DPRK.
Therefore, Li Jing had to consider how he, the acting governor, would get along with the acting governor, Shi, who held the real power in the future.
The caution in his character took over the high ground again, and Li Jing was still pondering. He needed to find a suitable way to get involved... without breaking up with the King of Handan, but he could still share some of the credit.
But after this battle... Li Jing made up his mind to find a way to transfer him away, otherwise he would not be able to control the Daizhou Army.
After a long silence, the coldness in Zhang Shigui's eyes grew stronger. He turned to look at Hou Kanleng of Linji County, then quietly turned and left.