Feng Changqing was careful, and he could certainly guess that Bian Lingcheng was deliberately trying to hinder him. However, everything the other party did was within the scope of the supervisor's authority, so although he was angry, he had nothing to do. He only hoped that the other party would say to each other.
They are all dedicated to serving the country, and more or less two things come true. After I understand that I am deliberately making concessions, and then I see the high morale of the soldiers, I can put my personal grudges aside for the first time.
The personal guards beat the gathering drum, and in a moment, all the core generals rushed to the Chinese military tent. Anxi Jiedu envoy Feng Changqing first patiently analyzed the current doubts about the Dashi envoy's purpose and identity one by one.
, then sighed and said with a smile: "The border supervisors thought that the attack on the mourning was unlucky, so they advised me to stop the army. However, the opportunity was fleeting, but I thought that no matter whether the identity of the envoy was true or false, there would be no danger."
Whether the Wolf Eater Lord is dead or alive, this battle must be fought up and down to completely guarantee the peace of the Western Region. Neither of us can convince the other now, so we called everyone here to discuss it together. Let’s talk about it,
What do you think of this!"
"Well, let's talk. Speak freely. After all, it involves the advancement and retreat of the entire Anxi Army. It cannot be left to one person to act arbitrarily." Bian Lingcheng took over Feng Changqing's words and added in a sinister tone.
As soon as he finished speaking, the scout commander Duan Xiushi stepped forward proudly, raised his hands slightly, and responded loudly: "Do you still need to ask? Of course, I will defeat the big eater until he is convinced. Although Duan doesn't know how to fight, he also knows how to work hard and win again."
The principle of decline and exhaustion!"
"Hmph, in General Duan's opinion, can the court's face be abandoned?" Bian Lingcheng saw that Duan Xiushi dared not to support him, and immediately darkened his face and asked coldly.
"Don't dare!" Duan Xiushi smiled and handed over his hand, "Duan is a rough man. He only thinks that it will bring shame to the Tang Dynasty if he beats the soldiers of other countries and flees. But I have never heard that if you don't fight back after being beaten, you can gain face.
."
This was a bit harsh to say, and Bian Lingcheng immediately became furious, "How dare you, Guo Yi, a mere Zhe Chongfu, dare to make decisions for the imperial court? You must know that the envoy of Dashi came to express his condolences to His Majesty, not to express his condolences to you.
General, you are not looking for someone on my side!"
"Duan is just telling the truth!" Duan Xiushi didn't buy his account at all. He smiled and added loudly, "At this moment, the cannibal has become a frightened bird. Our Anxi army only needs to bypass the snowy mountains, and the land thousands of miles away is within reach. If it is delayed to
After the official decision of the imperial court, I am afraid that the cannibals have long since calmed down. By then, the morale of one side has declined, and the other side is waiting for work, and the outcome is difficult to predict. "
"indeed so!"
"General Duan makes sense!" Other generals at all levels looked at each other and whispered to each other.
Feeling that he was weak, Bian Lingcheng immediately winked at a few generals who were usually close to him, and ordered everyone to come forward to besiege Duan Xiushi. However, this task was a bit too difficult, and several generals who usually hugged Bian and monitored the army tightly.
They looked at each other and gave each other back and forth. In the end, only the general in charge of the baggage, Bi Sichen, stood up and said: "General Duan actually doesn't know. Although our army has won a great victory, the crossbows, arrows, military rations and other supplies are also missing."
The consumption is huge. Now the road leading to the city of Capura is blocked by the enemy with huge rocks and trees, so we can only go around Xiaobolu. Everyone knows the road conditions here, except for the cliffs.
On the cliff, the brothers supported each other but could barely walk. It was difficult to get up to the grain carts and baggage carts. Even if the people were forced to carry their shoulders and push, three or four of the ten pavilions would be lost. If they can support it,
The army has tried its best to get here. Further ahead, there are snow-capped mountains that have not melted for many years. I am afraid that the people will be exhausted to death, and they will not be able to meet the needs of the army!"
"How come I haven't heard you say this before?" Duan Xiushi glared at him and asked in a low voice.
"Yes, I haven't heard you mention this before. Zhou remembers that when Feng Jiedu asked you if the food and grass supplies could be provided, you swore and patted your chest!" Huaihua General Zhou Xiaofeng also walked out of the queue, smiling.
question.
"This..." Bi Sichen was at a loss for words. When Feng Changqing asked him about the food and supplies, Bian Lingcheng was not present. Of course, he did not have the courage to say that he could not complete the task. However, in full view of everyone, it was difficult to change his mind. Right.
Feeling ashamed, Wang Tao, the executive officer in charge of the civil service levy, straightened his armor and took the initiative to go out to smooth things over for his best friends. "You generals don't know something. At first, General Bi thought that the Xiaobolu Kingdom had re-established the country according to the order of General Gao Xianzhi."
The official road to Shule was rested, so he made a wrong judgment. However, it was unexpected that the soldiers and civilians of Xiaobolu State were lazy and had not completed even half of the official road that had been rested for several years. He did not dare to conceal the actual situation.
, it delayed the military plane, so I reported it truthfully!"
Xiao Bolu betrayed the Tang Dynasty and went to Tibet, and indeed destroyed all the official roads and bridges leading to Shule. After Gao Xianzhi reconquered this place, he ordered the local soldiers and civilians to rebuild the official roads. However, in the Tang Dynasty, it could be completed in half a year.
The work in Xiaobolu would take several years. Firstly, the country has a sparse population and it is difficult to mobilize enough civilians. Secondly, the country's people are lax and they have to rest for most of the day. All these are well known to General Anxi.
It is often used as a joke. So when executive officer Wang Tao used it to make a point, it was difficult for everyone to refute it.
Seeing that the generals who supported the expedition and those who supported the war were evenly matched, Bian Lingcheng felt proud. He nodded to General Li Siye, the right guard general, and asked with a smile, "General Li, you are the most mature and prudent. Do you think that under such circumstances?
What should our army plan?"
Li Siye, the right-weighing general, was the bravest of the three armies and was very tactful in his dealings. He knew that a villain like Bian Lingcheng could not be offended. And since Jiedushi Feng Changqing convened everyone for a public meeting, he must have had the intention of being tolerant. So he smiled.
He cupped his hands and responded in a low voice: "Li is just a warrior, what good ideas can he come up with? Lord Supervisor, you don't have to ask me. You and Jiedushi will come up with a charter, and Li will stick to it."
Just follow the instructions!"
"Yes, that's right. I'm just a Wufuer. He's good at fighting and strategizing, but he's a little behind!" Several other older generals standing near Li Siye also cupped their hands and whispered in agreement.
They are all veterans who have risen through the ranks based on their qualifications, and have a deep understanding of the risks of power struggles. Although Bian Lingcheng is greedy, despicable, and ignorant, behind him are Li Jingren, Lin Zhaoyin, Yin Fengxiang, Han Zhuang, and Guo Quan.
, Gao Lishi and other eunuchs have obviously formed their own faction, known as the small inner dynasty, and cannot be offended no matter what. As for Feng Changqing, although he is the immediate boss of everyone and has a high position, he is a reasonable person. As long as he continues
If military discipline is not violated by him, there is no need to worry about him settling the score later.
Seeing this, Bian Lingcheng felt more and more happy. He looked around and found that the imperial envoy Xue Jingxian was also there. He wanted to make him an ally, so he smiled and asked: "Isn't this Mr. Xue? Our Bian Lingcheng,
But I have admired you for a long time, sir. It’s a pity that those boys who stayed behind in Shule didn’t know how to do things. They didn’t even let us meet you, so you rushed to the front line!"
This person's voice was sharp and thin, sounding like scraping the bottom of a pot with a stone. Xue Jingxian resisted the discomfort in his heart, first cast an apologetic glance at Feng Changqing, and then smiled and held his hands, "I've seen Feng Jiedu, I've seen you
Crossing the border to supervise the army, Xue should have gone back a long time ago. It was rare to see the power of the Tang Dynasty army with his own eyes, so he followed him shamelessly despite his poor skills. He just thought that he would be able to return to the capital once more.
Show off to your colleagues!"
"How dare you, how dare you. You represent the dignity of the imperial court!" Bian Lingcheng didn't care at all about the alienation in Xue Jingxian's words, and continued to approach him with a smile, "You are a Jinshi, and you are well-read in poetry. According to your instructions
See, do we have to spare others in this battle?"
Xue Jingxian took great pains to follow the army to Xiaobolu, firstly to continue to deepen the relationship with the Anxi generals, and secondly to gain more credit. Seeing that both goals were about to be achieved, he failed halfway
A eunuch was killed, so he was very dissatisfied with Bian Lingcheng. But he did not have the courage to fight against this person, so he smiled and said perfunctorily in a low voice: "Xue is a scholar, how can he understand military and national affairs? Still.
It's better to let people who know how to deal with make decisions, and Xue can just wave the flag and shout from the side!"
This sentence already hinted at the intention to continue the expedition. Bian Lingcheng pretended not to hear it. He smiled and said to himself, "Our family also believes that war is fierce and dangerous, and everything needs to be cautious. As the saying goes, know yourself and the enemy.
We are victorious in every battle. Now that we can’t even figure out the identity of the envoy, how do we know that the cannibal has not set up a trap in Capullo, waiting for us to jump into it? You know, in the Battle of Talas, we
My family didn’t agree with it at first. It’s a pity that Gao Jiedu was so carried away by the small victory in front of him that he refused to listen to our family’s dissuasion…”
"In this case, why don't our army send an army to go around the snow-capped mountains and explore the enemy's strength? It's better than just sitting here and talking!" Really disappointed with everyone's performance, Zhonglang General Wang Xun thought about it and made some suggestions.
In the middle of showing off, someone abruptly interrupted him. Bian Lingcheng suddenly showed a fierce look in his eyes, stared at Wang Xun, and asked in a deep voice: "Who is this? Bian looked very angry!"
"He is Wang Xun, the newly appointed lieutenant general of the imperial court!" Unexpectedly, Wang Xun would take the initiative to speak for himself after suffering so many losses. Feng Changqing was very surprised, smiled, and said to Bian Lingcheng
He took the question. "Young people are inevitably a little impatient. But the strategy is not bad. First send a sentry to continue the western expedition. On the one hand, it can reduce the supply pressure of food, grass and baggage, and on the other hand, it can also make the soldiers eat well."
You know, it’s not that I, the Tang Dynasty, can’t see through his delaying tactics. I just don’t take their scabies itches seriously!”
"It turns out it's General Wang who was promoted to three levels in a row!" Bian Lingcheng stood up with a sneer and glanced around, "No wonder he advocates so hard to continue to advance westward! I wonder how much he really does this.
Considering the overall situation, it is partly to repay Feng Jiedu for your kindness!"
"Speak freely, but the Lord Supervisor of the Army said it himself!" Feng Changqing frowned and responded in a deep voice, "As for promoting talents for the country, it should be Feng's job! Could it be that how the Border Supervisory Army Company selects Feng?
The generals have to take charge too?!"
"It is of course a good thing to seek talents for the country. It's just that Bian was afraid that Feng Shuai would not avoid relatives because of his internal promotion, which would leave something to say to others, which affected the morale of the Anxi Army. At first, Bian wanted to remind Feng Shuai, but it was a pity that Feng Shuai
Bian is not qualified to read the recommendation document, so I can’t comment too much!”
These words were clearly insinuations. Feng Changqing was so angry that he slapped the table with all his strength, wanting to make Bian Lingcheng look bad in public. Seeing this, Xue Jingxian stood up quickly and said loudly before Feng Changqing could get angry.
I'm afraid it's a misunderstanding. Xue will explain a few words. When Xue was in Chang'an, he once heard from his colleagues that when General Wang's recommendation document was sent to the palace, it was only the fifth grade. Unexpectedly, His Majesty suddenly remembered General Wang's past.
I have made great contributions in the past, so I personally picked up the ink pen and gave General Wang two additional levels."
He was an imperial envoy from the imperial court, so his words could certainly clear the air. In an instant, Feng Changqing smiled, but Bian Lingcheng's face turned into a scapegoat. He glared at Xue Jingxian hatefully, and the old eunuch sneered again.
He said: "Since the Imperial Envoy said this, it seems that Bian is troubled. But Your Majesty is extraordinarily kind. General Wang must be worthy of His Majesty's extraordinary promotion. Otherwise, His Majesty's face will be humiliated!"
Normally, Xue Jingxian would have looked on with cold eyes. Feng Changqing has not clearly stated his support for His Highness the Crown Prince, and behind Bian Lingcheng is a group of emperor's cronies that he cannot afford to offend in any case. However, for more than half a month,
, Wang Xun took care of him in every way, but never asked for anything in return. No matter how scheming he was, he knew that this young man was a friend worth making. Therefore, without waiting for Wang Xun's response, he took the lead and said: "General Wang a few days ago
, once killed an enemy general with his own hands. The head had been sealed with lime and quickly sent to the capital. I think His Majesty would be very pleased after seeing it. Knowing that he has a sharp eye for pearls, he has found another one for the Tang Dynasty.
A rare young talent."
"Oh!" Bian Lingcheng was stunned. He didn't expect that Xue Jingxian would actually take the initiative to stand up for Wang Xun. This was inconsistent with the description of the son's personality in the information Gao Lishi sent to him privately. But he accepted it.
He didn't dare to give up on Gao Lishi's commission just because Xue Jingxian intervened. He smiled and continued: "Since the Imperial Envoy has testified for General Wang, Bian will just believe it. What did General Wang just say? By the way.
, send a small group of soldiers and horses to detect the strength of the enemy's army. Since even sealing the festival is a clever plan, Bian will no longer stop you from serving the country with meritorious service. Let's do this, you will lead the soldiers under your command to fight. Arrive at the gate of Jiabulo City.
Exalt the power of the Tang Dynasty. If the enemy troops in the city dare not attack, then the identity of the envoy must be true. If they are killed immediately, then the supervisor army will no longer stop Feng Jiedu from leading the army to meet you. You see, this method
How about it? Marshal Feng, your Majesty the Imperial Envoy, I am not overstepping my authority by making this arrangement!"
"This..., although the last general has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general, he has not yet had time to fill up his subordinates. There are only more than 200 men at present! Nearly half of them are new soldiers!" Wang Xun frowned and replied truthfully.
"It's enough for more than two hundred people to explore the enemy's strength. There are too many. If the enemy forces chase them out, I'm afraid it won't be easy to escape. Fengjiedu, General Li, what do you two think? Or,
How about giving General Wang a few more troops and horses to make up a thousand men?"
Feng Changqing and Li Siye looked at each other, and both saw helplessness in each other's eyes. As the military supervisor of the Border Lingcheng, they had to shamelessly find trouble for a newly promoted general. All the generals here, regardless of their official positions,
No one can interfere.
However, this absurd arrangement is tantamount to asking Wang Xun to die. Even if Wang Xun's subordinates are completed, the soldiers and generals will not have any familiarity with each other in advance, and they will not be able to exert normal combat effectiveness. Moreover, the old eunuch Bian Lingcheng said
If Wang Xun is really besieged by the enemy, he will definitely try every means to prevent the army from marching westward to meet him. By then, even if Wang Xun has three heads and six arms, he will probably be chopped into pieces.
Just when the two of them were at a loss what to do, Xue Jingxian, who had already decided to return to protect Wang Xun to the end, suddenly raised his hand and said with a smile, "The border supervisor's plan looks good. Xue is not talented, but he also wants to achieve some military exploits.
To repay Your Majesty. How about just accompanying General Wang? If you are lucky enough to kill one or two enemy generals under the city of Kabulo, you will definitely not forget the support of the border supervisors."
"What are you messing with!" After hearing this, Bian Lingcheng cursed in his heart. Gao Lishi's secret letter to him had already explained Xue Jingxian's background very clearly. Although this son was promoted by Yang Guozhong,
But behind his back, he quietly hugged His Highness the Prince's thick legs. He was really smart. If he accidentally ruined his life because of someone's "plan", how the imperial court passed the test didn't matter.
If His Highness investigates in the future, I'm afraid that even if someone has ten heads, it won't be enough to cut him off.
Thinking of this, the old eunuch quickly smiled and waved his hand, "The imperial envoy is a civil servant, there is no reason to carry the sword in person. Forget it, forget it, just pretend that we have never said anything!"
Seeing that the old eunuch had retreated first, Feng Changqing immediately sent a grateful glance to Xue Jingxian. This was a big favor, but after all, he saved a very promising seed for the Anxi Army. At worst, someone from Xue would come to visit him in the future.
, the entire Anxi Army formed a team and returned the favor to him.
Thinking of this, he smiled slightly and said, "I admire the courage of the imperial envoy. However, the war is fierce and dangerous, and it is better not to take risks. General Wang, from today on, I will be responsible for leading your troops.
Guarding the imperial envoy, if he is missing a hair, you can come and see him yourself!"
"No!" Wang Xun glanced at Xue Jingxian gratefully and bowed to accept the order.
"I've won another bet!"
Once, I simply offended him to the end. Anyway, as long as I saved Wang Xun, I didn't have to worry about winning the favor of the Anxi Army officers.
Sure enough, many eyes soon came over, full of admiration. The attitude was completely different from the distant respect before. Xue Jingxian felt weak when everyone saw him, but he kept his waist straight.
He stood up straight. He felt that it was extremely hard, but he still stood proudly and refused to bend down at all.
