Dust was flying, yellow sand was filling the air, and the thunderous sound of horse hooves resounded throughout the world. The people in the city and the Turks who had fled into the city were all terrified.
Yesterday, in the battle of Cangtou River, the Turks were defeated, Jieli fled north, thousands of prisoners were slaughtered, and their corpses were piled into the capital... The news has come.
But the one who brought the news was none other than the Tang cavalry who suddenly attacked. Li Shan sent Zhang Baoxiang as the vanguard and led hundreds of light cavalry to seize the city. The defenders were caught off guard and Zuoyun County fell.
Li Shan looked back and said with a smile: "Brother Baoxiang is like a thunderbolt. He chooses the right opportunity to attack. If I had known better, I should have snatched it from Brother Daozong."
The story about Zhang Baoxiang biting Jieli Khan and chasing after him outside Guji Town has long been spread. Without Zhang Baoxiang, Jieli Khan, who regained control of the army in the battle at Guji Town, could at least stabilize the situation and retreat slowly.
A series of things are unlikely to happen.
Everyone agrees with Li Shan's point of view... This guy is really a lucky general.
Of course, in history, it was Zhang Baoxiang who captured Jieli Khan alive, and in this battle, Zhang Baoxiang did not face any tough battles from beginning to end. It was so smooth that people are speechless. You know, even Su Dingfang and Xue Wanjun
He fought with the main Turkic forces in Guji Town for a long time.
Zhang Baoxiang chuckled and said nothing. Li Shan was probably bored and casually mentioned that Zhang Baoxiang was capable of taking charge alone...
Xue Wanche, who was next to him, curled his lips quietly. Last night, he was given a good lesson by his brother Xue Wanjun in a tone that said he hated iron but could not make steel.
Xue Wanche felt that Li Shan was not loyal enough and settled the others, but he did not care that he and Zhang Shigui...were still sworn brothers to Jin Lan.
Xue Wanjun understood it right away, and had no choice but to break it down and explain it clearly to his brother late at night. Since Daizhou had improved, when the Jianghuai War was about to end, Daizhou had become the East Palace, and the palace of the Prince of Qin had seized the throne.
battlefield.
Everyone knows that there will be a national war between the Tang Dynasty and the Turkic Khanate. Whoever can control Daizhou will have a great influence on the direction of the court and will also have more resources.
In the East Palace, Tiance Mansion has sent so many officials to Daizhou. It is not necessarily necessary to control Daizhou. The key is not to let Daizhou fall into the hands of the other party... It is this factor that led to Li Jing's smooth appointment as Daizhou.
General manager.
So, balance is a key.
Therefore, Li Shan tried his best to consider the balance when dividing the pork last night. When asking whether to leave or stay, he only asked his direct descendants and did not ask Zhang Shigui or the Xue family brothers.
Zhang Shigui and the Xue brothers cannot decide whether to leave or stay. This is a matter for Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin to consider. Li Shancai will not worry about it by overstepping his authority.
Moreover, Li Shan also has to consider the balance of the next generation of state officials.
The King of Qin's lineage included Zhang Gongjin, the deputy commander of Daizhou, Zhang Shigui, who was nominally the deputy commander of the cavalry, Xue Wanjun, the general of Zuowuwei, and Li Kai, the magistrate of Daixian County, who although his official rank was relatively low, was very important because he controlled Xia City.
In the East Palace lineage, there are now Zhu Yishen, the commander of Daizhou, Lu Chengji, deputy general of the cavalry, and Xue Wanche, the deputy general of the cavalry. Although they are at a disadvantage, they can generally maintain a balance.
Thinking of this, Li Shan turned his head and glanced at Zhang Shigui. Judging from his military exploits and resume, the latter might logically become acting governor, but this would tip the balance. Should he be persuaded to return to Beijing?
However, the East Palace may not allow Zhang Shigui to be promoted to Acting Governor Shi...Li Shimin may also take into account the fact that Zhang Shigui and Li Jing have almost publicly broken up.
The Tang army was showing off its power outside Zuoyun County and was about to enter the city. Zhang Gongjin from the rear army came galloping over. This man was really anxious. Regardless of Li Jing's face, he rushed towards the central army, sweating profusely, "Your Highness, Your Highness
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"No one in the North knows His Highness' benevolence and righteousness. How can he be like this today?"
Li Shanfeng waved his horsewhip calmly, "The lone army has penetrated hundreds of miles, and it is difficult to raise food, grass, and medicine for wounds. Do we have to return to the army hungry, and shouldn't the wounded be treated?"
Zhang Gongjin grabbed the reins of Li Shan's horse with a solemn expression, "The importance of Daizhou lies in Xia City, and the importance of Xia City lies in the trade routes. If the city is destroyed today, how dare Hu merchants enter Yanmen Pass, and how dare the caravan arrive in Yunzhou
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"Brother Hongshen is both civil and military, and he will definitely be a famous official of his generation." Li Shan praised him without any yin or yang, then turned around and ordered: "I am ordering that those who abandon their weapons will be spared death, and those who are traitors will be beheaded.
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Dozens of personal guards galloped out of the formation, shouting orders. The soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, who were gearing up, didn't care about this, but Li Jing's lips parted slightly... which was appropriate.
Last night, Li Jing made a judgment. If Li Shan really had no intention of acting as the governor of the state as Li Kai said, and was even preparing to return to the DPRK, then there would be some action on the way back to the army... But he did not expect that Li Shan would be so direct and lead the army.
The army marched straight towards Zuoyun County.
Zuoyun County did not surrender. It was Zhang Baoxiang who stormed the city gate with his cavalry... The so-called city destruction, generally speaking, the general may choose not to seal the sword for several days.
Killings and looting will come to this city. To put it simply, it is a true portrayal that no chickens or dogs will be left behind... and it will inevitably be impeached by the courtiers.
However, Li Shan ordered not to kill indiscriminately and not to rape women. The intensity of the accusations in this regard will be reduced, and at the same time, ordinary Tang soldiers... everyone's pockets will bulge.
Zhang Shigui, Xue Wanche and other generals had already divided the territory, and five thousand Tang troops entered the city one after another happily and started a feast.
After nightfall, in a large house in Zuoyun County, Li Shan's ears twitched slightly, listening to various noises coming from outside, and his eyes fell on the guards who kept moving things inside.
Gold, silver, treasures and all kinds of goodies... As the commander-in-chief, Li Shan naturally wanted the largest share, and Li Shan did not refuse.
The reason why I am good at killing prisoners is because my subordinates suffered heavy casualties. I hate the Turks to the core and send troops to siege the city. It is naturally because I, the Prince of Handan County, am greedy for money. This is also in line with my consistent image.
In the Chang'an community, Li Shan has various images: he is a benevolent and righteous person, a young hero, a talented poet, kind to others, occasionally outstanding... but he is also greedy for money.
Since last year, Li Shan has been vigorously encouraging the people of Yunzhou and Shuozhou to move to Daizhou, Xinzhou, and Zuoyun County. The population is not large because it is close to the grassland, and most of the people living there are barbarians... He does not kill them, but only seizes their wealth.
That's all, compared to Yugu's original methods, it's already tolerant enough.
This feast lasted until the second day. No matter what Zuoyun County was like before, Zuoyun County now consists of one class from top to bottom...proletarians.
On May 10th, Li Shan finally made his way home.
The Tang army defeated the Turks, and Jieli Khan fled three times. The view of the capital along the Cangtou River was shocking. No matter who I met along the way, they all trembled when they saw Lin Tang's army.
Outside Yanmen Pass, the name of the King of Handan in the Tang Dynasty is enough to stop children from crying at night.