Previously, Li Yi Mansion had already been the Ten Thousand Years Order. Although they were all the lords of the same county, their ranks were very different, and their power and status were even more different. If they took a step further, they could directly enter the central government, and at least become the Minister of the Sixth Division, which would have a bright future.
However, succumbing to Jingyang is not only far away from the center but also lowered in rank. It means being reviled and treated as a "criminal minister". Unless there is a huge change in the court situation, it will be difficult to return to the center again and change places to serve as a county governor.
, this life is coming to an end...
Li Yifu's face turned red and he said with shame: "It makes the Duke of Yue laugh. He is humble in his position and does not know people well. He went astray. It is his own fault. He cannot blame others."
He didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of Fang Jun, he was as respectful as before.
In fact, it's not that he "changed his mind" or "surrendered to another master", but that Fang Jun didn't like him and ignored him with all kinds of dislikes. How could someone as ambitious and ambitious as Li Yifu do it?
Can you be willing to be silent?
But he didn't expect that the same fate would come to him if he took refuge with the King of Jin, Changsun Wuji.
This made him quite annoyed, but he also couldn't understand why he had offended all the big guys...
Fang Jun did not comment, but only ordered: "The army in the city is undergoing repairs. Please also ask Magistrate Li to arrange for the officials in the county to cooperate as much as possible so as not to delay the army's repairs."
Li Yifu hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Lord Yue, this is a matter of humble duty. I will ensure that the army's logistics is worry-free. If there is any mistake, I will be willing to be punished!"
Before, he thought that Guan Long had the upper hand and would win this battle, but now that he saw Fang Jun, for some reason, he suddenly felt that the East Palace might not have a chance to turn defeat into victory. What's more, now that Fang Jun was approaching the city, the knife was already on his neck.
If there is even the slightest mistake, I don't dare to expect Fang Jun to miss his old love and spare his life...
So I became more and more submissive, and there was no thought of resistance in my heart.
He was so submissive, which made Fang Jun scratch his head. Although he was very opposed to this traitor who was famous in history, he couldn't kill him with a single blow, right? Guanlong is now very powerful. If Li Yifu is killed, it will make the officials of Guanlong clan even more panic-stricken.
, which is very unfavorable to the situation in the East Palace.
Let's keep him for now and send people to keep a close eye on him. If there is anything inappropriate at all, it is justifiable to kill him...
Li Yifu didn't know that he had already gone around the gate of hell. He diligently asked people to prepare a banquet with drinks, intending to entertain Fang Jun and the generals who entered the city, but was rejected by Fang Jun. Just as Li Yifu was about to persuade him, he saw a horse galloping outside the city.
Come, when you get close, you stand up and dismount, step forward and report: "Commander, General Gao Kan is sending someone to deliver the message!"
After saying this, he presented a letter with both hands.
Fang Jun raised his hand to take it, and checked the seal seal to make sure it was correct. Then he opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, and read the ten lines at a glance.
After that, he stuffed the letter paper back into the envelope and handed it to Wang Fangyi beside him. He looked up at the snowflakes sweeping over the city. After thinking for a long time, he said: "Send someone to give an order to Zanpo's command, ordering them to occupy the Dongwei Bridge, and then attack Ba
Bridge, threatening Chang'an City, but there is no need to attack by force, just involve the rebel forces. If necessary, we can retreat to Lishan to preserve our power."
"Here!"
Guard Ying, the personal soldier school captain, took the order, quickly brought the war horse, mounted it and galloped away.
Fang Jun said to Wang Fangyi: "When the army's supplies are completed, after dark, you will lead 10,000 cavalry back along the original route and go ten miles upstream of the Zhongwei Bridge. Tonight, Gao Kan will personally lead his troops to the bank of the Wei River and erect a pontoon bridge.
, to help you and others cross the river. After crossing the river, Gao Kan will return to guard outside Xuanwu Gate. You lead the troops to defeat Changsun Heng'an's tribe. There is no need to fight afterwards. Immediately go to join Gao Kan outside Xuanwu Gate to ensure that Xuanwu Gate is safe. Part 2
How to proceed will be decided after I arrive."
"Here!"
After Wang Fangyi received the order, he excitedly rode to Changpingcang, commanding the army to quickly supply supplies, and then gathered outside Jingyang City, waiting for a carbine to be killed after dark.
Although he can be regarded as a son of an aristocratic family, he is not popular with the family, and he is not cared for by the family in the Anxi Army. Even though he has many military achievements, he is only a scout team and a low-ranking military attache.
In my dreams, I dream of being able to build a successful career and have a wife and son...
Now following Fang Jun, he not only made great achievements in defeating the Shi army in the Western Regions, but also traveled thousands of miles to aid the East Palace. As long as he wins this battle, he will be rewarded for his merits with Fang Jun's appreciation.
The official position of a deputy general was a step into the ranks of middle-level military attachés in the Tang army.
Not to mention the possible significant jump in rank that may follow...
Now Fang Jun has made him take charge of an army and act alone, showing his intention to cultivate and support him. How can he not be excited?
How can a man get ahead if he doesn't have the ambition to conquer the world?
With such a God-given opportunity, you must be careful and win the battle!
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The night is dark and the snow has not stopped.
The sweeping north wind carried snowflakes flying wildly on both sides of the Weishui River. A cavalry of more than 10,000 people bypassed the Zhongwei Bridge area in the dark and approached the upper reaches of the Weishui River. The more than 10,000 cavalrymen are all elites who have fought in many battles. Even though there are so many
The cavalry brigade marched, but they didn't make much noise.
Ten miles upstream of the Zhongwei Bridge, someone approached from the river in the dark. The two parties exchanged secret signals and were brought to Wang Fangyi.
Wang Fangyi glanced at the dark surroundings, wiped the snowflakes from his face, and asked, "How are you preparing?"
The man replied: "General Gao ordered us to come here after dark and step on the ice floes to come to meet us. All the planks and rivets in the camp have been transported to the south bank. We will lay the pontoon bridge as soon as the army arrives."
In ancient times, marching and fighting were greatly restricted by the terrain due to backward equipment, but clearing roads through mountains and building bridges over water were still necessary abilities in wartime. The Youtun Guards conducted rigorous training and careful improvements on this, using gunpowder to dig mountain roads.
The efficiency is more than ten times faster than before. With the concept of "modularization" in later generations, the bridge plate is pre-made, the two ends are wrapped with iron sheets and holes are drilled at the same time. When used, they are connected with rivets, iron bolts and steel cables, which is fast and efficient.
stable.
Wang Fangyi did not know that the engineers of Youtun Guard had been trained for a long time. If the combat power of Youtun Guard was the best in the world, then the engineers of Youtun Guard could be said to be almost unparalleled... But since Fang Jun was so in favor of crossing the river at night.
Plan, he will naturally not question it.
He said to the scout: "Go back immediately and report to General Gao to build a pontoon bridge immediately!"
"Here!"
The scout immediately turned back, stepping on the broken ice floes on the river with his agile body, as light and vigorous as an ape, and disappeared into the night after a few ups and downs.
Wang Fangyi ordered: "The entire army is temporarily resting. No fires or noises are allowed. Scouts will go out to collect intelligence on the enemy. If there is any abnormality, report it immediately!"
"Here!"
The order was issued, and more than ten thousand cavalry were ordered and prohibited. The soldiers dismounted and put bits on their horses, while the scouts scattered out in all directions, not letting go of any disturbance within the surrounding trees.
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On the south bank of the Weishui River, everything is in full swing.
Gao Kan personally led a thousand cavalry and a thousand engineers to the riverside. In order to avoid making too much noise and being noticed by the rebels, all the planks and molds needed to build the pontoon bridge were carried on his shoulders.
After arriving at the river, the cavalry formed a formation to guard against any incoming rebels, while the engineers immediately began to build a pontoon bridge.
Iron molds were erected on the floating ice, and connected with rivets and iron bolts on all sides to form a strict and solid frame. Long wooden boards were then erected on top, and a pontoon bridge with a width of thirty feet was quickly built.
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Youtunwei's equipment for erecting pontoon bridges simply transcends the times. It has been trained many times. In the face of war, no matter how wide the river is, it can be quickly completed. Especially now, there are ice floes everywhere on the Weishui River. There are many points of strength to build more.
It's amazing speed.
About an hour later, Wang Fangyi heard "rustling" on the dark river. Soon, soldiers trotted over: "General, the pontoon bridge has been built. Please cross the river!"
Wang Fangyi estimated the time and was a little surprised...
But now is the time to study how to build this pontoon bridge, so we ordered the troops to assemble and ride on the pontoon bridge first.
The pontoon bridge swayed slightly when the war horses stepped on it, but the wooden planks under their feet were very solid and there was no risk of collapse or overturning. Wang Fangyi was reassured, and his worries about the poor quality of the construction being completed so quickly were gone, and he led his army to quickly cross the river.
On the south bank of the Wei River, Gao Kan stood at the head of the bridge and watched the cavalry from the other side crossing the river in an orderly manner. He stepped forward to greet Wang Fangyi and then whispered in a low voice: "The safety of Xuanwu Gate does not dare to be slack at all, so I will go back to guard it immediately.
If I cannot accompany you to defeat the enemy, I wish you all a great victory!"