The night was still dark, the bright moon had long been obscured by dark clouds, and the strong wind swept in the snowflakes, making the huge bonfire grow bigger and smaller, and reflecting everything around it brightly and darkly.
Under the attention of everyone, Cui Xin, dressed in official uniform and holding a wooden plate in hand, slowly walked out of the camp gate, followed by Yuan Pu and Li Shan.
Although the place was simple, Cui Xin looked solemn and read out the edict step by step. After ten days of repetition, Yuan Junzhang was kneeling on the snow, with the generals and thousands of troops behind him bowing their heads.
He was awarded the title of nobility, iron coupons, governor of Shuozhou, and guarding Mayi. A series of procedures were quickly completed. Yuan Junzhang held a wooden plate in his hand and kowtowed to thank Tian En, but bursts of sobs could be heard in his ears.
Looking up, Yuan Junzhang smiled miserably. Liu Shirang, wearing bright light armor, strode over, dragging a Turkic man twisting his body on the snow.
"Why is this happening? Why is this happening?"
Li Shanwen smiled gently, picked up Yuan Junzhang, and said loudly: "Tonight's promotion requires a blood sacrifice, and the head should be used as a congratulation."
"My move may seem like a bold move, but in reality I am extremely cautious." Yuan Junzhang's face was full of bitterness. After tonight's incident, he still hasn't been able to see his son Yuan Xiaozheng with his own eyes. The young man in front of him was too cautious.
Indeed, in the past ten days, Li Shan had used various means to break down the hostility of Yu Sheshe and the Association, used various means to determine whether Liu Shirang had defected to the Turks, and even used various means to ensure victory in tonight's battle.
Without confidence, Li Shan did not dare to take this risky move.
Liu Shirang used his hands hard and threw the person next to Li Shan and Yuan Junzhang. This person was Yu Sheshe who was hit by an arrow in the shoulder. His mouth was blocked by a rag, his eyes were spitting fire, and his face was pale. He looked at Li Shan
There was hatred in his eyes that could not be calmed down even in the sea, and the eyes he looked at Yuan Junzhang were filled with promises and begging for mercy, all kinds of complicated emotions.
"After tonight, the Turks will be furious, and they will invade in large numbers next year. Even in the dead of winter, they may not send out troops." Li Shan held Yuan Junzhang's hand, "Therefore, I am sending the Marquis of Yiyang County to help guard Mayi.
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"The King of Huaiyang led the army to garrison Daizhou, and I am stationed at Yanmen. If there is a war, there will be reinforcements. More than a month ago, Gao Manzheng stood alone without help, and it will never happen again."
As he spoke, Li Shan led Yuan Junzhang's hand to his waist and grasped the handle of the long knife.
"We have been fighting for many years, and the battlefield is dangerous. Now that Duke Rui has come to surrender, he should enjoy his wealth and honor in peace. In the future, five generations will live under one roof, won't they be harmonious?"
Yuan Junzhang's hands were trembling. Of course he heard the implication of Li Shan's words. This was going too far... After Yu Sheset and the association rate fell into Li Shan's hands tonight, he had lost all the initiative and could only
Watching Li Shan press forward step by step.
I have said it all, you can enjoy your wealth and wealth... As for why Ma Yi will not be allowed to face the Turkic army alone, that is not what Yuan Junzhang heard at all.
Who did you tell it to?
Liu Shirang on the side suddenly pulled out the long knife from his waist, kicked Yu Sheshe over with one kick, held it with both hands behind his back, and the blade of the knife went straight into his abdomen, and the blood spurted out stained the surrounding white snow.
Of course, it was for Liu Shirang to hear that this Yiyang County Marquis was the first to break the camp tonight, captured the leader alive, and achieved great success... However, people hate dogs, and he was framed by Li Shenfu and Li Gaoqian, and was about to be recalled to Chang'an for questioning.
Such a person is naturally the most suitable person to be stationed in Mayi... Li Shan believes that after all this, Liu Shirang should learn to be more well-behaved.
And stabbing Yu Sheshe over with one knife was Liu Shirang's determination...even if there were no reinforcements, he would not retreat.
Liu Shirang insisted on following him to Mayi, all he wanted was to use this opportunity to stand up. Tonight's battle had already washed away the taint on his body. If he could garrison in Mayi...
Standing behind Cui Xin, Yuan Pu was dazzled. It had only been two days since he arrived in Mayi, from failing to recruit him, to attacking the camp on a snowy night, to Yuan Junzhang surrendering in desperation, and now listening to Li Shan with his own ears.
various arrangements.
After thinking about it in his mind, Yuan Pu had to admit that the Duke of Guantao County was very thoughtful. No matter what happened before, there was no way that Liu Shirang would defect to the Turks now. Moreover, he was ordered by the Holy Spirit to conquer Mayi and help defend Mayi.
The best candidate.
Overnight, the situation changed drastically, from returning without success to returning with a full harvest. Yuan Pu thought to himself, with such methods and such merits, even a county prince would not be enough, let alone Chang'an and Princess Pingyang, and the saint would also favor him.
There is a plus... It has been six years since the founding of this dynasty, and there has never been an uncrowned Duke.
Yuan Junzhang stared blankly at Yu Sheshe on the ground. From struggling desperately to becoming weak, the blood slowly flowed to gradually solidified...
"choke!"
The bright sword light flashed by, Yuan Junzhang cut off Yu Sheshe's head with a ferocious expression, threw away the long knife, knelt on one knee, and presented the head high with both hands.
"Everything has been decided." Li Shan nodded, picked up Yuan Junzhang, and turned to look at Liu Shirang, "There are already messengers rushing back to Yanmen Pass. Brother Daoxuan will order Liu Gong's old troops to help guard Mayi."
It was impossible for Liu Shi to leave one person in Mayi, so he had to control some of his troops just in case.
Liu Shirang's expression changed slightly. Three hundred personal guards attacked the camp. After the war, he was in charge of everything in the camp. He knew very well that no one would leave, let alone the nearly 10,000 troops outside. Who could leave?
It could only be that Li Shan had made preparations before the war, personally came to Mayi, and at the same time sent his personal guards to Yanmen Pass... In other words, Li Shan had already planned to stay in Mayi.
Li Shan quickly explained a few things, and then said: "In the cold winter months, the Turks will not invade in large numbers, but we must be careful."
Yuan Junzhang nodded sharply, "Please set off back to Yanmen Pass immediately."
There is no turning back. Yuan Junzhang knows very well that although he will be granted the title of Duke, he will lose the two territories of Shuozhou and Yunzhou in the near future. How he can live in Chang'an in the future depends largely on Li Shan.
…In any case, Hyo Jung is still Li Shan’s student.
"The remaining Turkic prisoners will be brought back." Li Shan turned his head and glanced at the camp gate intentionally or unintentionally, "I also ask Duke Rui to appease his subordinates and make sure there is no trouble."
Yuan Junzhang seemed confident, "That's natural."
"I heard that Du Shiyuan, led by Marquis Youyu, is still in Mayi?"
Yuan Junzhang was stunned for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses, bowed and said, "Thank you for your advice."
After all, they have been attached to the Turks for many years. Although under Li Shan's various methods, most of Yuan Junzhang's soldiers are loyal to Li Tang. After all, what is eaten is the real thing, but the same cannot be said for those generals.
Du Shiyuan, the Marquis of Youyu, was originally under the command of Gao Manzheng. More than a month ago, Gao Manzheng defended Mayi alone. He wanted to break out at the last moment, but was killed by Du Shiyuan... You must know that Gao Manzheng surrendered to the Tang Dynasty and killed all the Turks in Mayi, including Yu.
She She almost died in his hands.
In the same way, it is impossible for Yuan Junzhang, who beheaded Yu Sheshe, to defect to the Turks again, but his generals, under the coercion and inducement of the Turks, may not rise up, kill Yuan Junzhang, and then defect to the Turks again...
...Presumably this is what the Turks want to see.
It was night, November 11th, the sixth year of Taketoku, and it snowed heavily.
Li Shan, who set out to leave Mayi, led a night attack on the Turks with 300 personal guards. Liu Shi took the lead with his horse, and the force was overwhelming. Yu Sheshe, the youngest son of Chuluo Khan, was captured alive, and the youngest son of Shibi Khan formed a coalition with him.
That night, Yuan Junzhang personally beheaded Yu She and offered his head to him. With the help of the Tang emperor, the whole city changed its flag and surrendered to the Tang Dynasty.
At dawn, Li Shan finally truly set out on his way home.