During the time when Wu Dong left quietly, no unexpected changes occurred in the hinterland of the Central Plains.
With the Wagang Army and the Xingyang garrison reaching a tacit understanding, the direct confrontation between the two sides has ended.
Of course, Zhang Xutuo and his fierce generals were gone forever, and the generals who stayed behind in Xingyang's army did not dare to act rashly.
The battle between generals that lasted for more than four months was not only a great test for the top officials of the two counties, but also a torture for the soldiers below.
Once a general fails in a battle, it is likely to cause a sharp drop in morale and morale, leading to a violent and violent offensive from the enemy.
That tense feeling of being in a state of preparation for war for a long time, trying it once is enough.
Will Zhang Xutuo come back?
This question was not only wanted to know by Cheng Yaojin who stayed in Xingyang, but also by the whole Wagang army.
As the current famous general of the Sui Dynasty, he is probably the only Sui army leader who can smoothly command powerful generals such as Luo Shixin, Qin Qiong and Pei Yuanqing.
With him around, several fierce generals and some first-rate generals can display considerable strength and combat effectiveness.
If Zhang Xutuo is gone, it is not an exaggeration to estimate that the internal disputes among the Sui army's fierce generals will weaken the Sui army's third and fourth levels.
At the moment, Cheng Yaojin, who is guarding Xingyang, can still hold his own.
Zhang Xutuo estimated that he would take charge of the military in Luodu and be able to provide great help to Cheng Yaojin on the front line.
After Wu Dong came back, he met with the great leader Zhai Rang and said the same thing.
"Will this guy lead Yang Guang's pro-army troops directly to Wagang Village?"
Zhai Rang was a little worried: "Some brothers suggested that we directly capture Xingyang County City, so that our Wagang Army will have an extra barrier!"
"Let's wait and see for a while!"
Wu Dong did not give any assurance, and said slowly: "If I were Zhang Xutuo, I would also find a way to target the Wagang Army, but he may not have such a right to speak now!"
"How to say?"
Zhai Rang became interested. As long as Zhang Xutuo and his fierce generals did not come, he felt at ease.
"You should have heard about Yang Guang's performance at Yanmen Pass, right?"
Wu Dong didn't answer and asked instead: "Does Big Dragon Head think it's normal?"
this……
After all, Zhai Rang was also a county magistrate, so he easily noticed something was wrong.
As for why he didn't react before, it was because he didn't put his mind on it. Otherwise, how could he not notice it?
"Brother Wu, what you mean is that Yang Guang can no longer control the emperor's army?"
When he said this, his tone was somewhat sad.
Damn it, only a few years have passed, and Yang Guang can't even control the closest pro-army around him. It's simply ridiculous.
"Roughly the same!"
Wu Dong said calmly: "Da Longtou didn't even ask. The commanders of the emperor's army are either Dugu or Yuwen. Zhang Xutuo insists on getting in, how can he get a good deal?"
Zhai Rang nodded repeatedly, that was the reason.
He had heard about how brutal the court struggles in the Sui Dynasty were.
Even if Zhang Xutuo is protected by the emperor, he won't have much thought or energy to focus on the Wagang Army if something happens soon.
Once you understand this, there is nothing to worry about.
To be honest, news of the astonishing performance of Zhang Xutuo and his fierce generals outside Yanmen Pass shocked the entire Wagang Army.
Why didn't you notice how fierce they were when we were fighting generals in the past?
In private, it is not that there are no brothers who have made arrogant remarks: Since Zhang Xutuo and his fierce generals are outside Yanmen Pass, making the Turkic army miserable, how can the Wagang Army, which has been fighting against them for four months, fail?
Isn’t it also that powerful?
Just listen to this.
If any idiot takes him seriously, he is not far from destruction.
I don't even think about it, is the quality and combat power of Wagang's army comparable to Yang Guang's emperor's personal army?
Of course, it is natural to feel a little more confident.
Looking around at the surrounding forces, I felt like they were all garbage.
"Then how should we develop next?"
Zhai Rang didn't have much ambition, but he would be quite happy if the Wagang Army's territory could be expanded.
At present, the Sui Dynasty is in turmoil, and rebels are surging everywhere.
Don't have too many kings or kings. The number of men under your command can exceed one hundred thousand at any time, and each one is louder and louder than the last.
It seems that the old rebel force Wagang Army is somewhat unable to take action.
It has to be said that laymen still make up the vast majority of the Wagang Army.
Even the big leader Zhai Rang also has a certain degree of vanity.
Why do those rising stars who seem to be just empty-handed have a greater reputation than him, a big dragon in Wagang?
The brothers under my command were also unhappy, so everyone in the Wagang Army was quite aggressive at this time.
It is a pity that Xingyang County City is in the front. If it is not removed, the Wagang Army will not dare to relax and boldly expand its power to both sides.
After all, it is still a problem in Xingyang.
"If you can capture the county, you might as well send troops to capture it!"
Wu Dong said amusedly: "Does Big Dragon Head think that Cheng Yaojin, who is staying in Xingyang at this time, dares to take the initiative to fight against the Wagang Army?"
Zhai Rang suddenly clapped his hands and said suddenly: "Oh, what Brother Wu said makes sense. Cheng Yaojin in Xingyang City is indeed not that bold!"
"As for the city of Xingyang and the Sui army led by Cheng Yaojin, in my opinion, it won't take long and can be easily captured without spending a single soldier!"
"How is that possible?"
If it hadn't been Wu Dong who said this, Zhai Rang's big mouth would have been muddled.
"Da Longtou, do you think Yang Guang has the courage to continue to stay in Luodu in his current state?"
"What do you mean?"
"At Yanmen Pass, if we stay for more than half a month, the Sui army may gain a great victory and defeat hundreds of thousands of Turkic cavalry in one fell swoop!"
Speaking of this, Wu Dong's face was full of disdain: "As a result, because Yang Guang felt unsafe, he had to force Zhang Xutuo and his men to escort him away, and he missed a great achievement that could be recorded in history.
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"If he had put one-third of his persistence here when he conquered Goguryeo three times, the current world situation would not be like this!"
"It can be said that Yang Guang's courage was lost in the battle at Yanmen Pass!"
"At this time, he realized that the emperor's own troops are not reliable. How can he continue to stay in Luodu, where aristocratic families gather together and are extremely powerful?"
Zhai Rang nodded repeatedly after hearing this, these words were indeed true.
"Then where do brothers Wu think Yang Guang will go?"
He subconsciously asked: "There seems to be no place where he can feel completely at ease, right?"
Look, even Zhai Rang, as a bystander, saw the problem.
I don’t know what kind of mental state Yang Guang is in.
His courage was gone, and he was reluctant to give up his authority as the emperor. He simply didn't care that the Sui Dynasty would probably perish in his hands.
I guess Yang Guang is really unlikely to care.
It has only been a long time since the Northern and Southern Dynasties. In the Southern and Northern Dynasties, most countries only had one or two generations. Two or three generations died. It is not that difficult to accept another Sui Dynasty.
"Da Longtou, think about it, how many places can Yang Guang use as his home base?"
Wu Dong smiled softly. As long as many things are analyzed in place, there is no secret at all.
“Hedong and Yangzhou!”
Zhai Rang took over the conversation: "These two places are the territories that Yang Guang has been operating for a long time before he became emperor!"
He said to himself: "Hedong is unlikely. Now it is firmly controlled by the Li family, so it can only be Yangzhou. It's impossible!"
He himself was shocked when he told his final conclusion.
"How is it impossible?"
Wu Dong sneered and said: "Compared to the powerful northern aristocratic families, the so-called gentry in the south pose only an average threat to Yang Guang!"
When Chen was first destroyed, Yang Guang had already plowed through the gentry in the south.
Later, another major rebellion occurred in Jiangnan, and the gentry there went through another round of brutal purges. By this time, their vitality was severely damaged and they had little hard power left.
Otherwise, in the world of Double Dragons of the Tang Dynasty in official history, how could Shen Faxing of the Shen family in Wujun be the leader?
Therefore, as long as he brings enough reliable soldiers and horses, Yang Guang's trip to Yangzhou is quite safe.
"That's Yangzhou, a place in the south of the Yangtze River!"
Zhai Rang said in confusion: "Once Yang Guang goes there, he will completely lose control of the Central Plains. Is it obvious that he will settle in a corner like the Southern Dynasty?"
"With Yang Guang's current state of mind, isn't a little peace just what he wants?"
Zhai Rang was speechless for a moment, with a complicated expression on his face.
It is understandable, after all, he was an official in the Sui Dynasty before, and his background was not too bad. He happened to experience the most prosperous period during the Kaihuang reign of the Sui Dynasty.
At present, a dynasty that is at its peak is in danger of collapse in just ten years. How can I not have any ideas in my heart?
"That's why I said that as long as Yang Guang moves to Yangzhou, Xingyang County and Cheng Yaojin can easily capture it!"
Wu Dong said leisurely: "Yang Guang himself doesn't want the country of the Central Plains. How can a mere county guard be loyal to Yang Guang?"
"Cheng Yaojin is also a good general and will not surrender so easily!"
Zhai Rang shook his head and said: "During the time Zhang Xutuo left, the defense of Xingyang County was quite good, leaving no holes at all!"
Wu Dong chuckled, no matter how you say Cheng Yaojin is a famous general in official history.
Although he was not safe in his later years, he was really brave and resourceful when he was young. Otherwise, how could he have suppressed a group of military generals with extraordinary backgrounds and become one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion?
Of course, it would be a joke to say how loyal he was to the Sui Dynasty.
Regardless of normal history or the Double Dragon World of the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Yaojin has taken refuge in several forces.
That is to say, this era does not pay attention to loyalty, filial piety and justice, otherwise most of the heroes in Lingyan Pavilion would be like domestic slaves with the surname "Ji".
It's just that they are all the final winners, and they have become the founders of the early Tang Dynasty. They have a good reputation. In fact, if you want to win, as long as you use the right method, you are still very sure...
I'm going to correct the typos in the previous chapters.