He was appointed as the governor of Yanzhou and the envoy to the barbarian army, and became the sub-general of the Eastern Route Army of the Northern Expedition. He was the left and right vanguard together with Xue Wanshu, the governor of Jizhou.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Li Keshi got on the last train of the Northern Expedition as he wished, but Shuang Shiluo, the governor of Xiangzhou who had planned it very early, failed to participate in the Northern Expedition. Although he was also a confidant of the emperor, he could only watch Cheng Yaojin, Li Mengchang, and Xue Wanshu.
Li Keshi, Li Daozong and other related people jumped in the queue.
The old man also came back to Beijing to participate in the mobilization of the Northern Expedition. As the governor of Xiangzhou, he only received a logistical support task. The old man brought two horses as gifts to the Wu family for a drink, while Qi Shanxing, the governor of Jizhou, brought two bags of donkey meat.
Huaiyu called his senior brother Su Lie and brother-in-law Ma Zhou to accompany him. Both of them were from Hebei, and they came to accompany their parents and officials from their hometown.
"Hey, it's really hard to explain." Shuang Shiluo was very depressed, drinking one mouthful of wine after another. It must be said that he was also the governor of Dingzhou and Mingzhou. Although the Prime Minister's Palace has now been changed to the Central Governor's Palace, he has been in Hebei for many years.
, this credit is not small, he did not mention that Wu Huaiyu became the coach of the East Road, even if Cheng Yaojin came to Hebei from the post of Governor of Luzhou, stepped in and became the Governor of Yingzhou, and the Governor of Anton, he did not mention it.
But why could people like Xue Wanshu, Li Mengchang and even Li Keshi join the Northern Expeditionary Army? He had been so close to Hebei for a long time, but he was not allowed to join.
"Sinong Qing Dou Jing, on the eve of the Northern Expedition, I would like to serve as the governor of Xiazhou to participate in the Northern Expedition."
"Li Daozong was also suddenly promoted from governor to minister of rites and became the general manager of Lingzhou Road."
"Zhang Baoxiang was able to join the Northern Expeditionary Army from the governorship of Ganzhou and became a deputy general,"
"You think I'm not good at Shuang Shiluo, why can't I even be a deputy general manager?"
The Wuliangye brewed with sweet potatoes, sorghum, etc. is a bit strong, and Shuangshiluo is already drunk.
Qi Shanxing said, "The two governors are drunk. Stop drinking and eat some donkey meat. Although this donkey meat is not as good as General Su's wife, it is also a shop opened by a fellow from Hebei Province in Beijing. The taste is not bad. Eat more."
Meat, they say dragon meat in the sky and donkey meat on the ground,”
Su Lie also persuaded Shuang Shiluo to eat more food.
Shuang Shiluo came home drunk,
Wu Huaiyu can still understand him. The world is unified and a campaign like the Northern Expedition to the Turks is something that all generals want to participate in. However, although there are six routes to the Northern Expedition, there are only twelve positions for the chief general and deputy general, even if they have to settle for second best.
, the long history of a dynasty, and the position of Sima, there are only so many.
However, looking at the list of this Northern Expedition, the emperor actually had his own considerations in the arrangement. First of all, he had to choose the right generals. After all, this was the Northern Expedition, which was very important. Jieli was still very powerful, and it was not a matter of ranking.
Secondly, it is also true that you have to consider the top of the mountain, your qualifications, especially the top of the mountain, and you have to balance it.
In fact, the deputy commander-in-chief of this Northern Expedition should be Li Ji. Regardless of his position or his qualifications, he should be the deputy-general. But in the end, the emperor gave the deputy commander-in-chief position to Wu Huaiyu, who was supposed to provide support from behind, and even the east route
The military's tasks have also become heavier.
The choice of coach Li Jing was also a comprehensive result of all parties. Qin Qiong was not able to take charge or even serve as the general manager.
As for the two general managers, Li Daozong and Chai Shao, each represents a military leader. Li Daozong is also the representative of the clan, and Chai Shao is the representative of the relatives.
Wu Huaiyu and Cheng Yaojin are representatives of the new military elite.
In short, the selection of these six general managers and six deputy generals is quite difficult. Brothers Xue Wanche and Xue Wanshu are both selected this time. Brothers Li Jing and Li Ke are also selected, which is quite interesting.
However, Shuang Shiluo was not able to attend, but Dou Jing, Li Daozong and the others arranged for them to attend.
"I'll rush back to Guizhou tomorrow and start making preparations," Su Lie told Huaiyu.
"We have to leave as soon as we arrive in Chang'an. We don't have to stay for a few more days. Anyway, it has to snow before we can start fighting. It will take two or three months."
"Prepare early, use your troops for a while, and train them for a thousand days."
The two most critical moves in this Northern Expedition are: Yuchi Gong of Mayi, who must first capture the Evil Yang Ridge south of the Dingxiang Khan Court, and secondly, Su Dingfang behind the mountain, who must be responsible for running thousands of miles to intercept the Yinshan Baidao.
Let Jieli escape to Mobei.
As long as these two moves are made well, the entire Northern Expedition will actually be a sure win.
"Three thousand Qingyi troops, plus two thousand transferred from Youji and others, a total of five thousand elite light cavalry, will be enough when it snows heavily. They can go out of the Infinite Gate, cross the North Plains of Wu Fortress, and cut off the white road of Yinshan Mountain." Wu Huaiyu was very happy.
confidence.
The five thousand elite cavalry, mainly the Qingyi Army, have been trained for more than half a year, and have also experienced two actual battles.
What's more, the leader is still Su Dingfang.
Su Dingfang was not as confident as him, and even felt a lot of pressure.
"There is no room for error in this battle. I have to make more preparations, and I can't betray Erlang's trust."
"Senior brother, there is no need to worry so much. Today's Jie Li is actually already vulnerable. In contrast, I am not worried about Jie Li at all, but I am more worried about Cao Guogong."
"Why?"
"Cao Guogong failed to become the deputy commander this time, and even his troops came out of Yunzhong, just as a partial force for the teacher. I'm afraid Cao Guogong was very unhappy. Although His Majesty arranged for them to go out to Yunzhong to outflank Dingxiang, Cao Guogong may not be able to do it.
other ideas,
They are closer to Baidao than us. If Cao Guogong sends a group of elite cavalry, or even personally leads the elite cavalry to block Baidao, then they will take away our mission and credit."
"No way?" Su Dingfang said, "Your Majesty has made arrangements very clearly."
"What can't he not do? The battlefield is changing rapidly, not to mention in the face of military achievements, which general is willing to lag behind others? Think about Dugu Yanyun, under my nose, he dared to disobey orders and attack without permission. Even thirteen military orders could not be followed.
Duke Cao Guo is not one of our subordinates."
"What should we do?" Su Dingfang is just a governor now, and he is only a lieutenant general. He is completely incomparable with a mountain boss like Li Ji. It would be really troublesome for Li Ji to take away his credit.
"We can only act according to the opportunity. We must be quick when the time comes. Once the Northern Expedition begins, we must reach Baidao quickly to seize the opportunity and not give Duke Cao Guo and others a chance."
Su Dingfang nodded. Military generals like to compete for credit. He knew he could not give in. "Don't worry, Erlang, I will never embarrass our Eastern Route Army. Your Majesty will never give up the opportunity arranged by you."
"Okay, I'll let Li Keshi, the governor of Yanzhou's Yuyi Army, and Xue Wanshu, the envoy of Jingsai Army, the governor of Jizhou, each lead a thousand fine cavalry, and they will go with you when the time comes."
The Qingyi army has three thousand elite cavalry, Yuyi and Jingsai each have one thousand elite cavalry, and five thousand elite light cavalry. They are led by three generals. They must not let Li Ji steal their achievements.
"My qualifications and achievements are not as good as theirs, so I am willing to give up my position."
"Senior brother, this is not the time to give in. I recommend you to the saint as my deputy general, not because you are my senior brother, but because you have enough ability. If senior brother is worried that they will not listen to your command, I can not let them go.
Only the troops are mobilized, not the generals."
Su Lie thought for a while, "With the help of these two generals, we have a better chance of winning."
"Senior brother, please pay attention to one thing. If you cannot capture Jieli alive, you can do it dead, but you cannot let Jieli escape."
