At the beginning, they agreed on a pincer attack strategy from east to west, with Qinghai Lake as the end point, and the two armies jointly attacked Ludongzan. Then Ludongzan's troops surrounded Shanzhou, and Li Qinzai had to temporarily change his tactics and lead his army to relieve the siege of Shanzhou, so Pei Xingjian's
Ten thousand Anxi troops were stationed west of Qinghai Lake.
Finally, Pei Xingjian changed his tactics on his own and led 10,000 Anxi troops to outflank Qinghai Lake to the west of Jishi Mountain. He cooperated with Zheng Rentai's six-state border army to form a strategic encirclement on the Tibetan army and drove the Tibetan army from the north of Tuyuhun to the south.
Li Qinzai has always walked the world with integrity, and it is somewhat unethical to let go of the dove, especially when it is a matter of great importance to the survival of the military and the country, so the dove is let go a bit fiercely.
So when Li Qinzai saw Pei Xingjian, he looked very guilty.
The matter could be big or small. If Pei Xingjian had been a little less magnanimous, he would have cut Li Qinzai with his knife at this moment.
The main reason is that Pei Xingjian was caught off guard, otherwise Li Qinzai would have set up a stone at the gate of the Governor's Mansion in advance, imitating the sword-unlocking stone in Wudang Mountain. All personnel entering and leaving the Governor's Mansion would untie their swords here and were not allowed to bring weapons into the mansion, because the Fifth Young Master was too fond of it.
There is peace.
"Your Majesty, Li Qinzai, pays homage to Pei Duhu."
In the courtyard of the governor's mansion, Li Qinzai bowed his head to Pei Xingjian.
Historical celebrities must leave a good impression. Although the pigeons were released, if Pei Xingjian did not suggest it, Li Qinzai was willing to cook pigeon soup for him.
Pei Xingjian had a very easy-going personality and did not show an angry expression when they met. Instead, he smiled, which made Li Qinzai feel a little lighter.
"As expected of a general, he has a successor, haha." Pei Xingjian laughed.
Zheng Rentai was smiling beside him: "This man's military tactics are very similar to those of a hero. He never engages in decisive battles with the enemy, but instead fights guerrillas. It's like cutting flesh with a blunt knife. One piece is cut today, and the other is cut tomorrow. The enemy wants to die.
I can’t die anymore, and I feel so painful that I don’t want to live anymore.”
Li Qinzai hurriedly saluted Zheng Rentai: "Thank you, Grandpa Zheng, for lending me five thousand border troops. Without these five thousand elite soldiers, I'm afraid my life will be at risk."
His expression suddenly dropped, and Li Qinzai sighed: "It's a shame that I failed to protect the five thousand border troops. After the first battle, almost 80% of them were lost, with only a few hundred people left. I can't stand up to Grandpa Zheng."
Zheng Rentai also sighed and said: "No wonder you, no one thought that Lu Dongzan would besiege Shanzhou with his troops and lay a dragnet just to annihilate your troops. It is not easy for you to fight for a chance to survive in the siege on all sides.
Already."
Pei Xingjian patted him on the shoulder and said: "We made an appointment to meet up at Qinghai Lake. However, when my Anxi army arrived at Qinghai Lake, it was found to be empty. It was also discovered by Tibetan scouts. They fought two tough battles. They were originally full of enemies.
Angry."
"But it was not easy to find out about you later. God's calculations are not as good as those of man. The army is like water and unpredictable. Among the three armies, whether it is me, General Zheng, or General Su, the one who supports us the hardest is the one who supports me the most.
You were the only one who fought the most thrilling battle and suffered the most casualties. You are a good young man and did not embarrass your grandpa."
Li Qinzai bowed his head and said, "Thank you very much, Pei Duhu, for your understanding."
Pei Xingjian stroked his beard and said with a smile: "My good nephew has accomplished great things. Chang'an will soon summon you back to the capital with an order. Before you leave, General Zheng and I will come to Liangzhou to meet you and see how the young hero behaves."
Style, by the way... um."
Zheng Rentai smiled and continued: "I heard that you are a good talker. The city of Chang'an is famous far and wide. Even His Majesty was full of praise for your craftsmanship. Today I and Pei Duhu came to give you a tooth sacrifice. When you return to Chang'an
, but it’s not as delicious.”
Only then did Li Qinzai suddenly realize.
The two of them were discussing the situation and being considerate, but in the end the conversation changed and it turned out that they wanted to eat in one bite.
Are the generals who lead the army so complicated? Can't they calmly put a knife on my neck and order me to cook a meal? Do I dare not to do it?
"Get ready now, kid." Li Qinzai said with a smile on his face.
Wu Shaolang lived a delicate life. When he was working as a salted fish in Ganjing Village, he had nothing to do every day and thought about the recipes the most.
How to prepare a table of delicious dishes with full color, fragrance and flavor in this era of poor seasonings and products? It is not modest to say that Li Qinzai is qualified to write a paper, and he is better than mathematics and physics.
An hour later, a table full of dishes was served, including fragrant lamb stewed in a casserole, charcoal-grilled lamb chops, braised beef brisket, stir-fried wild boar, and a plate of stir-fried spinach, which is extremely precious in winter.
The two generals were obviously not vegetarians. They were full of praise for beef and mutton, but they did not touch the precious plate of spinach, and even showed disgust at it, as if there were a few sheep dung eggs mixed in the septic tank.
It seems like the picture is very inconsistent.
Five-year-old children know the importance of eating vegetables, but the two generals sneered. If they went for a physical examination, they would definitely find that their triglycerides were many times higher than the standard, and they would be waiting for high blood pressure or stroke.
"Not bad, not bad. My nephew's craftsmanship is indeed well-deserved. Today's feast is worthy of my journey of hundreds of miles from Qinghai Lake." Pei Xingjian smiled and took a sip of wine from the cup.
Zheng Rentai also smiled and said: "You are obviously very talented, but you can still make the dishes so delicious. God is unfair. I have left you all the good things. If nothing happens to the British government, it can still prosper for a hundred years."
Pei Xingjian shook his head: "Jingchu is not the eldest grandson of Yingchu, and the British Duke's title will not be his turn. However, after Jingchu returns to Chang'an, His Majesty will definitely give him a reward. In the future, he will definitely start a new business, build a government, and open an office. He will become a branch of Yinggong's lineage and interact with his direct family.
With assistance, it will not be a problem for the two families to prosper for hundreds of years."
Li Qinzai smiled and said: "You two may not believe it, but I have no ambitions for official positions. What I did in the northwest was just to fulfill my duty as a minister. After I return to Chang'an, I will still treat my Zhuangzi as a good man."
Salted fish hanging under the eaves."
Zheng Rentai's face darkened: "You're a worthless thing, do you believe that I can give you a beating on your behalf for your grandfather? You obviously have a lot of ability, and you can pawn it off to the emperor's family, share the emperor's worries, benefit the people, and also make contributions to yourself. This is
This is what a man should aspire to be.”
Li Qinzai blinked his innocent big eyes: "It's not bad to make a salted fish. Grandpa Zheng is greedy one day, so he can use the boy to drink..."
Zheng Rentai and Pei Xingjian laughed.
The two looked at each other, then stood up at the same time with tacit understanding, and bowed to Li Qinzai together.
Li Qinzai was so frightened that he jumped up on the spot and hurriedly held their arms: "Why are the two elders like this? It's embarrassing for the juniors!"
Zheng Rentai said solemnly: "We are here today to appreciate Peijing's first battle for the country, to pacify the northwest, and to incorporate Tuyuhun into the territory of the Tang Dynasty. From then on, the trade routes in the Western Regions were unobstructed, and the Anxi Protectorate was connected with the Central Plains.
, Liuzhou is no longer a border town of the Tang Dynasty, but has advanced more than a thousand miles..."
"This meritorious work can make the sun and the moon shine, and it can be remembered in history. Pei Duhu and I are both grateful for Jing Chu's kindness, and I come here today to express my gratitude."