Standing by the window, through the dim candlelight and the reflection on the snow, I can clearly see the endless snowflakes falling from the sky, seeming to fill the entire world.
Li Zhengbao was a little anxious. With such heavy snow, would the other party come again?
The snow is falling heavily, and there are few people on the streets, but at the same time, the snow will leave obvious traces... Li Zhengbao is not worried about himself, but worried about the other party being targeted.
And with such heavy snow, did the Tang army really have the guts to launch a sneak attack?
But then I thought about it, and it seems that the King of Handan did not lack such courage when two hundred of his guards attacked the camp on a snowy night and killed the Turkic prince.
At this time, there was a soft sound from outside, "Brother, here we come."
With a creaking sound, the visitor took off his bamboo hat, revealing a sad face, with blood on his shoulders and slightly white temples. He was none other than Wei Huangfuli of Guyuan County.
"I didn't want to meet with you so early..." Li Zhengbao sighed and whispered: "The King of Handan intends to take Guyuan before the year."
Huangfu Li lowered his head slightly and said, "General, please tell me."
"Guyuan is located on the Liupan Mountain. The terrain is dangerous and easy to defend but difficult to attack. However, most of the passes are on the west and southwest sides, while the Tang army marched from east to west. The most important thing is the several towns with that city as the core." Li Zhengbao said lowly.
He said: "If that city is lost, Liang Jun's military morale will definitely be unstable."
Huangfu Li knew the terrain of Guyuan better than Li Zhengbao. He nodded without thinking and said: "That city was built by the former Han Dynasty. It is located thirty miles east of Guyuan County. The terrain is dangerous and condescending. There is a town in front of it for protection, and there are two towns on the left and right.
"Horn, there will be a large army to support us. If the city is defeated, the Tang army will be able to reach Guyuan County in the morning and night. I'm afraid Liang Luoren will send heavy troops to guard it."
Li Zhengbao chuckled lightly, "First there was the defeat at Tiantai Mountain, then he was defeated by Ren Gui, and then the two Turkic Khans were defeated and returned. Liang Luoren has lost his courage. This morning it was decided that a certain man would lead two thousand soldiers to guard
That city and three towns will be backed by Suo Zhou's 5,000 soldiers."
"Liang Luoren stays in the county?"
"Yes." Li Zhengbao nodded and said: "To put it bluntly, whether it is a certain person or Suo Zhou, they may not be beheaded if they are captured, but he is different."
Huangfuli nodded in agreement. In the battle at Tiantai Mountain, Liang Luoren made the entire Tang Dynasty miserable. Not to mention the death of so many famous ministers and generals, not to mention Li Yuan, Li Shimin and his son were all injured... Within Liang Jun, Liang Luoren was the most talked about.
What made people happy was that Liang Luoren actually kidnapped one of Li Yuan's concubines, Xue Jieyu.
This Xue Jieyu was born in the Xue family in Hedong. Her father was the famous Xue Daoheng in the former Sui Dynasty, and her elder brother was Xue Shou, Li Shimin's confidant. However, she died of illness in Chang'an just a few months ago... which may be the reason why her sister was abducted.
This Xue Jieyu was sacrificed to Liang Shidu by Liang Luoren... Such humiliation, if Liang Shidu and Liang Luoren brothers were captured alive, Li Yuan would have to cut them into pieces.
Huangfuli calculated in his mind that if the Tang army successfully captured the city and the three towns, and could still stand firm against Suozhou's counterattack, it would indeed be possible to defeat the Liang army... After all, the distance between that city and Guyuan County was not that long.
It is far away, and relatively speaking, there is no too dangerous place to guard.
In the past two months, the Tang army had actually not stopped fighting. They kept sending troops to attack the city area, but they could not even capture the town in front of the city. It was too difficult to conquer. Liang Jun was condescending and had a small number of troops.
It was enough to compete with several times the Tang army, but Li Shan was unwilling to use this method to attack the city with all his strength.
Later, it snowed heavily, and the Tang army had to retreat.
If the Tang army could cooperate internally and externally to capture the city, even if the terrain was not conducive to a cavalry raid, even if they advanced with infantry, they would still be able to kill the Liang army. It is said that the Turkic cavalry was defeated by the Tang Dynasty's Mo Dao team in the narrow terrain. of.
What's more, Liang Luoren does not have to defend the original county. He has a retreat. He can retreat to the northwest to Shimen Pass, to the west to Yi Zang Pass, and to the north to Xiao Pass.
It is difficult for the Tang army to cross the mountains and cut off Liang Luoren's retreat. Instead, Xiaoguan and Shimenguan may send troops to assist.
But Huangfu Li also knew in his heart that Liang Luoren would not choose to retreat unless it was absolutely necessary... They were still dreaming of using Yuanzhou as their base, entering the pass, and sweeping the world.
If the Turks are powerful, it is hard to say whether they can sweep the world, but it is still possible to swallow Guanzhong. It may force Li Tang to move his capital to Shandong or Luoyang to avoid the edge... But unfortunately the Turks are not powerful.
Huangfuli was silent for a while, then whispered: "What can I do?"
"The Huangfu family is deeply rooted. It is said that I have served as a lieutenant in Guyuan County. I have quite a lot of clan members, and my in-laws have joined the army as officials?" Li Zhengbao has obviously made a plan. "I also ask you to send your confidants to make an appointment with the King of Handan."
After a pause, Li Zhengbao explained: "I was captured by the Tang army that day. Most of the guards around me died in the battle. I selected some people to come back, but not many can be trusted. The few tribesmen who were left were already put down to command the army. Otherwise, they would not be enough." To dedicate that city and bring it down.”
Huangfuli thought for a while and then said: "The eldest son of the Liu family in Guyuan is now serving as treasurer of Yuanzhou and joining the army. He has a good relationship with Liang Luoren. His younger brother Erlang is acquainted with the eldest son of my family, and his cousin is the wife of my second son."
"Okay." Li Zhengbao was a little excited, but also a little nervous. "Tomorrow, I will go to that city to lead the army. Please send me to report to the King of Handan immediately."
Although the two armies are now facing each other, the geographical environment around Guyuan is too complicated. If there are hundreds of people, they will not be able to escape. However, there are only a few people, who are locals, but they can find a way to go to Baiquan. County... If not, go all the way south to the surrounding area of Pingliang County, then cross the Jinghe River, and then turn east to Baiquan County.
"There are three towns around the city, and Nanguan Town is in front. The terrain is dangerous and commanding. If the Tang army wants to take the city, they must break through Nanguan first." Li Zhengbao analyzed carefully: "Liu Hei'er is guarding Nanguan Town now. He is the nephew of Jihu leader Liu Nv Nicheng."
"It is said that this man is brave." Huangfuli looked solemn, "The King of Handan fought several battles in the pass within half a year and won all the battles, but he suffered a setback at the hands of Liu Hei'er."
Li Zhengbao laughed, Liu Hei'er was indeed extraordinary. Li Shan had sent several generals to attack Nanguan Town one after another. This grassland barbarian led 500 soldiers to defend the pass, but he personally led the warriors out at critical moments several times. After breaking through the formation, they were in a commanding position, and the terrain was dangerous. The Tang army was in great embarrassment. On one occasion, both Su Dingfang and Zhang Shigui were disgraced.
"The Tang army wants to take Guyuan. Even if they attack Nanguan secretly and the city is successful, they must be careful of repeated attacks in Suozhou. After all, the terrain is like this, which will block the movement to the south and block the north and south." Li Zhengbao whispered: "Therefore, the King of Handan will attack with a large army. Liang Luoren's whereabouts cannot be concealed. Liu Hei'er, a barbarian from the grasslands, must first go out and invite a battle to frustrate the Tang army's forward..."
"Do you want to wait until Liu Hei'er comes out of seclusion to take action?"
"That's right." Li Zhengbao stroked his beard and nodded, "Cut off Liu Hei'er's retreat. If anyone refuses to obey, he will be killed immediately. Then we will summon troops from Pingfeng Town and Honghe Town to gather in the city and welcome the Tang army to enter the pass."
Huangfuli reviewed it in his mind. This plan was sound enough. It could not only give Liu Heier to the Tang Army, but also leave Pingfeng Town and Honghe Town vacant at the same time. If there were no accidents, the Tang Army would quickly take control of that city area.
Liang Jun would probably be forced to fight outside Guyuan County or defend the county seat.