The gates of Daizhou City were opened wide, and Zhang Lin led the officials to greet him. "Welcome to Your Highness!"
Zhang Lin saluted, which was a gesture of complete surrender. Someone whispered: "My lord, be careful." "This is the Daizhou of the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Xuan slowly rode his horse over. When he got outside the city gate, he dismounted.
Ouda threw the reins to behind him and looked up at the city. The people gathered in front and looked at him warmly. He walked in slowly.
Two old men came out, one holding a wine jar and the other holding a large porcelain bowl.
The old man picked up the wine bowl and said, "Daizhou has been besieged for many days, and the soldiers and civilians in the city thought they were certain to die. We could only look at Chang'an. But the Chang'an army was defeated miserably, and the emperor fled. Just when we were desperate, His Highness personally led the army.
Come and save me from the water and fire. I am so grateful."
Looking at the bowl handed to him, Li Xuan took it, raised his head and drank it. Then he said, "I'm here, don't worry."
He looked at the people, and there was hope in everyone's eyes.
He raised his voice and said, "I'm here, don't worry!" It was like a promise.
Those people saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!" This was also a promise.
Li Xuan suddenly realized a truth.
He promised to protect these people, and these people promised to surrender to him.
It turns out that the so-called king does not rule the world by virtue.
But, shelter!
In ancient times, the living environment of human beings was harsh. The only way to survive in this environment was to stick together.
A snake cannot survive without a head. There must be a leader among a group of people to command it.
This leader is not only an honor, but also a responsibility.
He must lead these tribesmen to obtain food, and he must protect these tribesmen in a harsh environment.
This is a promise. The invisible contract was signed the day he became the leader.
Li Xuan met those ardent eyes and said, "I will drive away those traitors so that you can live in peace."
"Your Highness Chitose!"
Those warm eyes turned into joy. Sure enough.
Li Xuan no longer had any doubts in his heart. He only felt bright.
Shi Gongming led his men and ran all the way. "Aye, aye!"
Shi Jian caught up and said, "The Northern Xinjiang Army has left."
Shi Gongming reined in his horse, looked back at his embarrassed subordinates, and couldn't help crying, "Why is this happening? Why is it happening like this?"
Shi Jian said: "Aye, what should we do next?" Xie Zhong and several civil servants came in a panic.
"Ms. sir, the troops in Northern Xinjiang are so sharp that we may not be able to defeat them."
Shi Gongming's eyes suddenly turned cold and he said: "This battle with the Northern Xinjiang Army was a sneak attack, not a crime of war!"
Xie Zhong was startled, thinking that in the previous fight, Beijiang broke through their defenses with just one assault. This cannot be explained by a sneak attack.
This is a lack of strength!
"Let me go back and ask them to prepare wine, meat, and pensions." Shi Gongming waved his hand and Xie Zhong saluted, "Yes."
Shi Jian said with some frustration: "Aye, we are not the enemy of the Northern Xinjiang Army. Then Li Xuan's timing of the attack was just right. He is indeed a famous commander."
Seeing Shi Gongming's silence, he persuaded him: "Aye, how about we continue to sit back and watch!"
"I thought so too." Shi Gongming's eyes were gloomy. "Before I met the Northern Xinjiang Army and Li Xuan, I thought I could fight. Only now did I know that Li Xuan, who could destroy Beiliao,
My ability in using troops is far inferior to that of me.
Everyone thought that he would go all out to deal with Shi Zhongtang's army coming out of seclusion. I sent out scouts widely, thinking that they could cover up his surprise attack. But I didn't expect that he would find another way. I am convinced."
"Then" Shi Jian had never seen Shi Gongming like this before, and he felt sad and a little desperate, "Aye, what should we do?"
"Are you worried?"
"Yes, I used to think that Yan Dong could
Fighting for the world, but today I realized that I was totally wrong." Shi Jian said, "Aye, otherwise, let's quit!"
"Idiot." Shi Gongming smiled and said, "Do you know why as a father you want people to advocate crimes other than war?"
"To appease the army."
"Why should we appease the army?"
Shi Jian said: "Aye is not willing to give in?"
"I said that if you lose in Li Xuan's hands, you will be convinced. But Da Lang! The battle is either success or death. Once we take that step, we can never look back."
Shi Jian's body was shaken, "Will they kill them all?" "When the Tang Dynasty was founded, what happened to the smoke and dust?"
After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, most of the leaders of Yanchen died. Even if they surrendered, they would not escape death in the end.
"Those who have rebelled are a thorn in the emperor's side!" Shi Gongming smiled sadly, "I made a wrong step. In this life, I can only go with the flow."
"Aye!" Shi Jian felt sad.
"Now there is only one hope left." Shi Gongming said: "If Shi Zhongtang can win, then I, Yan Dong, still have something to do!"
Shi Jian's eyes flashed with joy, then he said sadly, "Aye, you said that Shi Zhongtang is from a foreign race."
"I originally expected Shi Zhongtang to suffer a disastrous defeat and have a bad end. But now, you and I are seeing a disaster approaching. Whoever can help us, so what if I call him Aye?"
"Get out of town!"
Qian Song finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked people to open the city gate and go out to test.
The hundreds of cavalrymen were cursing. When they saw thousands of cavalrymen coming out of the city, the captain at the head of the school shouted: "Thahu!"
Hundreds of cavalrymen ran away in a hurry, while the Yuezhou cavalrymen cautiously moved forward to test the situation.
I have no choice but to worry about being beaten and ambushed.
Going all the way forward, we arrived at the place where the Northern Xinjiang Army once camped, leaving only an empty wilderness.
"Go and report to the envoy!" "They left!"
There was a buzz in Qian Song's mind, and he hissed: "This must be an attack on the east and the west. What is he going to do?"
Tan Yun said: "After Ashina Yanrong was defeated, he defended Jianzhou. The Northern Xinjiang army could not attack, and Jiagu Pass was indestructible. It is impossible for Li Xuan to come to Yuezhou in vain. Is he full?
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Various thoughts swirled in Qian Song's mind, and he suddenly patted the city, "Daizhou!"
Tan Yun's heart skipped a beat.
Qian Song had already thought clearly about the cause and effect, "Your Majesty has left Jiagu Pass, and we are watching from the south. This is a pincer attack. If Shi Gongming can defeat Daizhou and attack Lizhou, the morale of the Northern Xinjiang army will be chaotic. This is a sure kill.
situation!"
"Pretend to attack Yuezhou and raid Daizhou." Tan Yun turned pale. "The three armies are like three iron fists. Li Xuan is going to defeat one of them first!"
Qian Song clasped his hands together. The governor, who did not believe in gods and Buddhas, said sincerely: "Please protect me from the gods."
Tan Yun retreated, looked up at the clear sky, and suddenly smiled bitterly.
"If the King of Qin takes action, Shi Gongming may not be able to escape disaster!"
After Jianzhou learned that the Northern Xinjiang Army was besieging Yuezhou, some people were worried that Yuezhou would fall and the communication between the Guanzhong army and Laochao would be cut off.
"The king's army is about to leave the border. What can he do even if he captures Yuezhou?" Ashina Yanrong looked a little thinner, but became more and more calm.
"When he conquers Yuezhou, he still has to leave troops to defend it. If the decisive battle is defeated, the Yuezhou defenders will be alone and can be defeated with a single drum!"
Ashina Yanrong looked at his subordinates and said solemnly: "The king will personally direct this battle, and we will attack enthusiastically to avenge our shame!"
A clerk came in and said, "General, a messenger from Yuezhou has just come to ask for some water and change horses. He said that the siege of Yuezhou was achieved by Li Xuan's shot in the east and in the west."
Everyone was stunned.
Then, they all looked at Ashina Yanrong.
Ashina Yanrong drew his sword and cut off a corner of the case. The old face turned red with embarrassment.
"Shi Gongming is in danger!"
The army marched slowly on the official road.
Ahead is Jiagu Pass, and the guard has already led his people to wait at the foot of the pass.
"I've met the king!"
Shi Zhongtang nodded, "Is there any change in the Northern Xinjiang Army?"
The guard said: "There was no movement, not even the scouts came."
"Jianzhou is the barrier of Jiagu Pass. It will be difficult for the Northern Xinjiang Army's scouts to spy on the pass!" Wei Ming was a little eager to try, "Your Majesty, please order me to attack."
"Wait a minute." Shi Zhongtang smiled calmly, "Let's see the movements of the Northern Xinjiang Army."
He went up to the top of the city, looked ahead, and said: "One man is here to guard the pass, and no one can open it. It is a dangerous pass in the pass. I could have stood firm and made Guanzhong my foundation, and planned for it slowly. But the whole world is watching.
To the south, if I cannot hold on, the general trend will turn to the northern army."
Shi Zhongtang looked at his subordinates, "Are you confident in this battle?" "Yes!"
Everyone knows that this battle will determine the general trend of the world. If Shi Zhong, Tang and Ding win, the general trend of the world will be unstoppable. And they are all heroes of the new dynasty, with rich descendants. Just thinking about it makes everyone feel hot.
Someone came to report, "Your Majesty, Li Mi and his people are still fleeing to Shu."
He Zun said: "The courage of that man is despicable." "The founding emperor often went to the battlefield in person, and he knew the suffering of the people. Therefore, after he ascended the throne, he administered government calmly and did not panic when encountering the enemy. When he came to the back, the emperor grew up.
In the deep palace, you live in peace and quiet all day long, how can you know about military and state affairs?"
Shi Zhongtang sighed: "Li Mi is good at power, but power is used by ministers. The emperor should be above him, overlooking the world like a god. Using authority and using upright methods is the way of a king. Li Mi, let's go
I got sidetracked."
"Your majesty is what you fight for." Wei Ming said, "Then Li Bi is not even qualified to lead a horse for your Majesty."
The corners of Shi Zhongtang's mouth curled up slightly, thinking of how he often led horses for Zhang Huan in order to please him.
"After defeating the Northern Xinjiang Army, there is nothing to worry about in this corner of Shu." Shi Zhongtang really didn't take Shu seriously. "The road to Shu is difficult, and I only want to worry about it."
It is necessary to block the passage from Shu to the outside world. Just think about it, most of the meat-eaters in the Tang Dynasty followed Li Mi in Shu. What will happen after a long time?"
"Infighting!" He Zun's eyes lit up, "Your Majesty, you are so clever!" "Hahahaha!"
Shi Zhongtang burst into laughter.
"The art of war is just about pondering people's hearts." Shi Zhongtang stroked his beard and smiled, showing his calmness, "Li Xuan is known as a famous commander and I have long wanted to fight him. This is my chance."
"The king will definitely win." A man who was demoted from an official position said flatteringly.
Wei Ming glanced at this man with disdain and said: "This time my army came out of the pass, the southern army was watching eagerly, and Shi Gongming attacked Lizhou. This was a three-pronged attack. Even if Li Xuan had three heads and six arms, he could only say nothing.
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The demoted official smiled and said: "The traitor who dares to resist the king's master is seeking death! After the victory, I suggested that this person be thrown into the Gongling Mausoleum to guard the tomb of his late father. In this way, he can
Demonstrate the benevolence of the king."
For those who have competed in the world, if they lose, they would rather die than live.
This is not kindness, but humiliation!
I am filial to the emperor, but I am afraid that the coffin boards will not be able to hold it down.
Wei Ming shook his head, feeling that once these demoted officials rebelled, they would be the cruelest to their original masters and have the most vicious ideas.
"When I was in Chang'an, I had a relationship with Li Xuan. At that time, Li Xuan was so arrogant. This battle shattered his arrogance!" There was a look of memory in Shi Zhongtang's eyes.
What He Zun admires most is the attitude of strong men like Shi Zhongtang who treat strong enemies as if they are nothing.
When the army first started, many people were worried about a disastrous defeat, but Shi Zhongtang was always confident.
It was this self-confidence that inspired his subordinates and convinced them.
Now, the huge foundation is right in front of us. The country is right in front of us! It is within reach!
He Zun's breathing was rapid. He looked at the civil and military officials, most of them were like this. Wei Ming's eyes even turned red.
"Defeat Li Xuan, it's determined
Dingjiangshan!" Ashina Chunyu said what everyone was thinking.
More than a hundred riders appeared in the distance until they reached the city. "It's the messenger from Yuezhou," someone said from the city.
"Is the king here?" the messenger asked.
"The king is at the top of the city." The sergeant said, "Wait a minute. What are you waiting for?" The messenger was a little impatient.
"Search!" the sergeant said coldly.
After becoming king, Shi Zhongtang was heavily guarded. After a search, the messenger walked up the steps.
Shi Zhongtang was surrounded by everyone and looked at the messenger calmly. Qian Song, what's wrong!
This is He Zun's idea.
That coward is probably here to ask for help! "I've seen the king."
The messenger salutes.
"Say!" Shi Zhongtang said calmly. At this moment, he was thinking about this battle in his mind.
Three armies are attacking together, how to coordinate?
Especially when it comes to Shi Gongming, this person does great things but cherishes his own life. If you want to lure him with benefits, you have to threaten him.
"Your Majesty, five days ago, Li Xuan led the Northern Xinjiang army to suddenly surround Yuezhou City.
It's not a bad thing to lose Yuezhou. Shi Zhongtang looked indifferent.
"Two days later, the envoy sent people out of the city to repel hundreds of horsemen. Only then did he realize that the Northern Xinjiang Army had already fled far away."
He Zun's expression changed slightly.
"Shi Gongming!" Shi Zhongtang's eyes were slightly cold, "Quick, go find out the news!"
"Your Majesty!"
A group of cavalry galloped over, looking disgraced.
"Li Xuan led his light cavalry to attack Shi Gongming, and Yan Dong's army was defeated miserably!"