According to Li Xiang's idea, since he was going out to fight, there should be a marching ceremony. After all, this was the process when watching TV before. Who knew that two days after drinking this meal, Cheng Yaojin sent someone to deliver it?
A piece of news told Li Xiang to bring his people to meet at the west gate at midnight.
"Brother Cheng, what are we doing? We're not going out to be thieves, why do we need to be so cautious?"
When he arrived at Ximen, Li Xiang was almost frightened by the scene in front of him. It seemed that instead of going out to fight for the country, it was like the devils came into the village in the middle of the night. Everyone tried to make as little noise as possible. Is there anything shameful about it?
?
"Your Highness doesn't know that it has been several years since our last war. In the eyes of all the people of Tang Dynasty, as long as we go out to fight, it will definitely be a victory. We have to be just in case. In most cases
We leave the city without anyone knowing. Even if we lose, the people will not know what we are doing. If we win, then we can make a big publicity."
Cheng Chumo said cautiously, this is also an art of rulers. If the exaggeration was made known to the world during the expedition, and then they were defeated in Tuyuhun, how would they explain it to the people at that time?
"You bastards, let me go. I can't go back in the prison car. If you let me go now, when my Tuyuhun army comes, I can still give you a way to survive..."
While the two were talking, a discordant voice came from behind. Li Xiang took Zaterk with him on this expedition.
"I'm not talking about you. Why are you taking this guy with you? Tuyuhun has already announced to the world that this guy was disgraced in Chang'an City. They no longer recognize his status as heir. If you ask me, I'd better kill him with a knife.
"
Cheng Chumo asked with some confusion, if this person is still the heir of Tuyuhun, then we can have some use with this guy on the battlefield, but now he is a useless person, and we will eat food for free with him?
"Brother, I don't know something. Although this guy is not the prince of Tuyuhun now and has no right to inherit the throne, he is an adult after all. There are too many people following him up and down to eat. If we take good care of him along the way,
After some discussion, maybe we can find an army for us. Anyway, the people in Tuyuhun no longer want him, will he still support Tuyuhun?"
Li Xiang blinked his eyes and said, this is also after careful consideration. Although this guy claims to be loyal to Tuyuhun, we are very good at alienating people. As long as you have weaknesses, we will be able to find them sooner or later.
"What you said is right. General Qin has the same idea as you. Anyway, you have nothing to do along the way. You can go forward with this guy at the back and chat with him if you have nothing to do. This is what we just got about
In the case of Tuyuhun, his half-brother is already the new crown prince of Tuyuhun."
Cheng Yaojin came from the front. He was originally here to arrange this matter. Unexpectedly, Li Xiang was already ahead of everyone. This boy is indeed a teachable brat and can also be an accomplished person in the military.
"Don't worry, General. When it comes to actually going to the battlefield to kill the enemy, I may not be as good as you, and I don't have the ability. But if it comes to playing these tricks, I guess my ability is still enough."
Li Xiang's flattery made Cheng Yaojin very comfortable. Originally, Cheng Yaojin was unwilling to take these young men with him. After all, these people had all kinds of problems along the way. But Li Xiang was able to come early and on time. This was already a success.
It was very unexpected. Of course there was another King of Jin, Li Zhi, but that guy was a bit too much and was about to run out of time.
"The emperor has given you three Zhechong mansions. Once you arrive, you must step up your operations. You may not know the situation of the local army. Now except for an empty frame, I'm afraid you can't command anyone. I'll ask someone to find ten for you later.
They are experienced soldiers, you can use them as your foundation."
Every flattery is useful. Li Xiang firmly believes in this sentence. Didn’t Cheng Yaojin give us ten veterans? Although there are many people in Li Xiang’s system, there are no veterans who are familiar with the local situation.
Only the combination of systematic soldiers and real soldiers can exert 100% power.
"Then I have made a profit. Everyone in Chang'an City has said that the veterans under the general have spent their entire lives fighting. Whether they are fighting or training new recruits, they can all be captured at my fingertips."
What Li Xiang said is true. Veterans are the most valuable assets on the battlefield. They have followed Cheng Yaojin in the north and south for many years. Giving them to Li Xiang now is a good place for them to go. Otherwise, they will leave in a few years.
In the army, these people may starve to death on the streets. Although Cheng Yaojin also wants to take care of a few, but his ability is limited, he can't bring all the veterans to his home as a nursing home, right?
"These people should be entrusted to you by me. If anything happens, look at my face. Their families are also relatively poor. Try to give them a good outcome."
When talking about this matter, Cheng Yaojin's eyes were a little moist. He had many old brothers who died on the battlefield, but many of them had no military merit and could only retire hastily in the end. The court did not treat them
Without proper resettlement, life for many veterans is not good.
"General, don't worry..."
Li Xiang said that he could bear it, and just as he was about to continue talking, a sedan came from a distance.
"His Royal Highness, Prince Jin, are you kidding me?"
When he saw this scene in front of him, Cheng Yaojin didn't know what to say. We are traveling thousands of miles to fight on the battlefield. Do you want to go there in a sedan? Do you know what the distance is?
"General..."
Just as Cheng Yaojin was about to go over and talk, Li Xiang stopped him. Please leave this matter alone...
Seeing the look in Li Xiang's eyes, Cheng Yaojin immediately understood what was going on. You two uncles and nephews fought from Chang'an to the front line. If the emperor knew about this scene, Li Zhi would probably have lost half of the battle.
Li Xiang doesn't want to cause trouble for others, but if you want to die yourself, then don't blame me for being sorry for you.
Li Xiang has been secretly observing this Ninth Uncle. He found that this Ninth Uncle is not what history calls kind. Such people are wolves under sheep's clothing, so Li Xiang must pay 100% attention to such people. If he is not a little bit
If you're careful, he can do more damage than Li Tai...