Chapter 1986 The good relationship between Qin and Jin
Rolling thunder came from the sky, dark clouds rolled, the stars and moon were dim, and thin wisps of raindrops fell.
In the big camp at the foot of Dayun Temple, Gao Kan, wearing a helmet and armor, and a big horse and a golden sword, sat in the tent and listened to the report of the scouts.
"The two armies of Zuo Wuwei and Right Houwei marched together along both sides of the Ba River. Both sides wanted to reach Zhongnan Mountain first, so they marched quickly and moved forward with all their strength. They are only an hour away."
After listening to the report, Gao Kan raised his head and focused his eyes on the map hanging on the wall. He carefully looked at the terrain from Baqiao to this place. He estimated the marching situation of the two armies in his mind and remained silent.
Why did Cheng Yaojin come in full force with murderous intent when the prince clearly secured Guanlong Gate?
Why did Yuchi Gong dare to break away from the army and rush south from Baqiao?
He has not received any news about these two issues. Although he has some speculations in his mind, he does not dare to conclude that if the facts deviate from his guesses, the impact will be huge.
After thinking for a while, he asked: "Are there any light cavalry from these two troops?"
Whether it is the Zuo Wuwei or the Right Houwei, they are all one of the sixteen fully-organized guards in the Tang army. They have strong soldiers and horses, and all types of arms are complete. Such an army has a number of between thirty and forty thousand, and the infantry and baggage will be seriously hindered.
Slow down the march speed, no matter how fast the march is, the speed is limited. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the cavalry in the army will go out in advance, either to disturb the enemy's morale, or to plunder the enemy's food road, so as to prepare for the decisive battle after the main force of the army arrives.
Prepare.
The scout shook his head and said: "No such situation was found. The cavalry of both armies are in the formation, marching together with the infantry."
Gao Kan nodded, which confirmed his guess.
If both armies use all their light cavalry, they will control the narrow area on the east and west banks of Ba River, which will not be conducive to scouts from all sides to gather information. It can be seen that neither Cheng Yaojin nor Yuchi Gong are dead-set on a battle.
, but in the seemingly all-out march, there was deliberately left room for the news to be leaked, so that all parties would have time to react to prevent this possible war.
Obviously, these two people marched so hastily towards Zhongnan Mountain because they had no choice but to do so. They did not dare or could not disobey the orders of the two great clans of Shandong and Guanlong behind them...
If that's the case, then it's easy to handle. At worst, I can give both parties a step up so that everyone can get off the stage together.
"Send the order, and the entire army will line up and block the mountain pass. No soldiers are allowed to cross our camp and attack the mountain!"
"Here!"
"Send the news to the commander as quickly as possible and ask for instructions on the next step."
"Here!"
Military orders were issued one after another, and the whole camp instantly boiled. Countless soldiers rushed out of the camp, gripped their weapons tightly, and quickly gathered under the command of their respective team commanders and brigade commanders to form formations with more than 10,000 soldiers in the camp.
Standing in the light rain with a murderous look, the array looks like a rock.
Gao Kan stood up and put his hands behind the map in front of the map. A soldier came in from outside the tent and said, "General, Duke Ying wants to see you."
"Dong Guo Ying?"
Gao Kan raised his thick eyebrows, he was scared...
"Invite him to come in and meet you."
"Here!"
After the soldiers withdrew and Gao Kan returned to his desk, Yu Wenshi quickly walked in.
Gao Kan stood up, clasped his fists, and said loudly: "The general has met the Duke of Ying. He is wearing armor, so he couldn't do the courtesy. Please forgive me."
Yu Wenshiji smiled warmly and returned the greeting with cupped fists: "General Gao is a powerful figure in the Xuanwu Sect. He is a new generation of generals in our Tang army. Now he is overcoming obstacles and leading the army for His Highness the Crown Prince. It is inappropriate for me to come here to disturb you, so why talk about it?"
Forgive me? I don’t dare.”
Gao Kan also smiled honestly and said politely: "My lord, please have a seat."
The second-in-command in the Guanlong clan lowered his posture as soon as they met. It seemed that he was indeed panicked and confused...
The two of them sat down respectively. Gao Kan wanted to order someone to serve him tea, but Yu Wenshi declined politely: "The situation is urgent, so you don't need to pay attention to some etiquette, so you can skip it."
Gao Kan followed Shan Ruliu and dismissed his soldiers. Only the two of them were left in the tent. Then he asked: "The Duke of Ying came here late at night. I don't know why?"
Time was running out, and Yu Wenshiji did not beat around the bush and said bluntly: "Now we have retreated to Dayun Temple and are discussing peace talks with His Highness the Crown Prince. The decision has not yet been finalized. However, the situation in the DPRK is turbulent, and there are some people who are ambitious and want to cut it off.
The Crown Prince is using his wings to coerce the government, so he wants to do harm to us, Guan Long Xungui. I hope that the general will put the overall situation first and be able to stop the rebels and help the government."
Gao Kan's face turned cold and he said calmly: "If we talk about rebels, I only know about the Guanlong clan who rebelled, but I don't know that there are others. Besides, the reason why I am stationed here is not to protect you Guan Longxun."
Your Majesty, you are waiting for the commander's military order. As soon as the military order arrives, you will immediately raise troops to attack Dayun Temple to eliminate the rebellion and set the course of the government! I think that the Duke of Ying is not the mastermind and cannot bear to harm me, so please leave as soon as possible."
Although the commander ordered to hunt down the remnants of Guanlong, he never ordered to kill them all. Obviously the existence of the remnants of Guanlong is of some use, so he would not let Cheng Yaojin kill them all. However, Youtunwei and Guanlong
Long fought successively and many soldiers were killed. It is very likely that this grudge cannot be avenged, so we have to get some serious benefits.
How did Yuwenshiji know what order Gao Kan got?
Although it is generally assumed that Fang Jun will not kill Guan Long, the two armies have been fighting for such a long time and have deep hatred for each other. If the soldiers below cannot suppress their anger and deliberately let Cheng Yaojin lead the way,
What should we do if the army goes up the mountain?
Even if there was only a slight possibility, Yuwen Shiji did not dare to take this risk...
Suppressing the anxiety in his heart, Yu Wenshiji smiled and said: "Guan Long and Yue Guogong have always been at odds. This is a fact, but as the saying goes, it is better to make enemies than to dissolve them. It is better to have a helper than to have an enemy. At the moment, Guan Long certainly
The situation is extremely dangerous, and there is danger of overthrowing at every turn, but the Duke of Yue may not be as relaxed and at ease as he seems... Now that the prince has determined the overall situation, it is inevitable that Guan Long will withdraw from the court, but the main center of the court will always have to
If someone makes a move, it is unstoppable for the powerful families in Shandong and Jiangnan to enter the DPRK. Under such circumstances, the Duke of Yue, who has military power and great military exploits, will naturally be jealous and ostracized by the powerful families in Shandong and Jiangnan.
It is inevitable. General Gao must not underestimate these two powerful clans. Since entering the Tang Dynasty, they have stopped fighting and recuperating because they were suppressed by Guan Long. But once they enter the court, they exclude dissidents and seize power like a scourge.
When the time comes, the Duke of Yue will be alone, and even the crown prince may be sidelined. Wouldn't it mean that the whole dynasty will be enemies, depressed and frustrated?"
As the second-in-command of the Guanlong clan, he has been serving as a liaison with the outside world for a long time. He has a clean mind and is articulate, and he immediately seizes Fang Jun's life.
Apart from his military exploits, the only thing Fang Jun relies on is the trust of the prince. If one day even the prince is ignored, what will happen to Fang Jun? It is good to be idle and depressed, but it is not possible.
If you do well, you will be framed and end badly.
Gao Kan was silent.
He certainly knew the key to the current situation in the court, and it was for this reason that the prince would rather ignore the charge of rebellion than pursue Guan Long, and instead wanted to take him under his command.
The powerful families in Shandong and Jiangnan have been suppressed for too long. How strong the resentment of staying away from the court is, how strong the desire to return to the court will be in the future!
It is no exaggeration to call it a "savage beast".
He felt that he was not a fool, but when faced with Yuwenshi and such highly intelligent and well-tongued people, he was inevitably a little uneasy. He was afraid that he would fall into the opponent's trap accidentally, so he simply refused to listen to Yuwenshi and analyze the situation.
, expounding the pros and cons, and said straightforwardly: "What does Duke Ying want to do, and what price is he willing to pay?"
I can help you in front of Cheng Yaojin, but what good can you do to me?
Even though he is a scholar and well-informed, he still feels very uncomfortable when faced with this straightforward negotiation method...
After calming down my mind, I feel that it is better to be open and honest with each other. If the terms are set out, everyone will be happy if we can reach an agreement. If we can't reach an agreement... I will add more pressure here.
In the end, no matter how much the price is paid, we must negotiate...
But he couldn't show his bottom line right away, and asked instead: "I hope General Gao can stop Cheng Yaojin and protect the safety of Dayun Temple until the negotiation with the prince comes to a conclusion. I don't know what kind of benefits General Gao wants.
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Gao Kan was not stupid, he shook his head and said: "Since Guan Longxun has something to ask for, it is natural for you to offer the conditions first, and then we will see if they are suitable."
Yu Wenshi said: "The so-called asking for high prices and exchanging money on the spot, I have to ask General Gao to increase the price. I will give you an answer after thinking about it, right?"
Gao Kan has a big head, this old guy is too cunning...
You shouldn't beat around the bush with him, and simply said: "I have been ordered to station here, and I have no time to talk to Duke Ying. Either you give me a price, or I will send you off respectfully."
Yuwen Shiji was helpless. Facing such "straight men", any negotiation skills were in vain...
Don't hide it, this Gao Kan looks rough, but in fact he is rough and subtle. He probably won't follow his own routine, and the Youtun Guards are all arrogant soldiers from top to bottom.
If you are conflicted, if you don't like what you say and become stubborn, then you will be in trouble.
He said bluntly: "It is the wish of Duke Zhao that the past grievances between the two families can be wiped out. All the Youtun guards who died during the Chang'an military revolt will be given a pension as an apology. In addition, Duke Zhao is willing to marry his legitimate daughter to the Duke of Yue."
, in order to establish a good relationship between Qin and Jin."
Gao Kan's eyes widened and he almost thought he was hallucinating.
Changsun Wuji marries his legitimate daughter to the marshal?!
This is a lot of money spent. The commander-in-chief Shang Gaoyang, Princess, has an unshakable status as the head wife. The daughter of the eldest son's family can only be a concubine after marrying... What kind of family is the eldest grandson's family? The first family in Guanlong, the most meritorious in the Tang Dynasty.
The mansion is the natal family of Queen Wende! Even though she is now in dire straits and never regains her former glory, she is still one of the best in the world because of her reputation.
For such a family's legitimate daughter to be a concubine for the commander-in-chief, it will be an unparalleled improvement to the commander-in-chief's reputation. After all, this is the era that pays the most attention to aristocrats!
But Gao Kan rolled his eyes and felt that since Yu Wenshiji offered such conditions so easily, it was obviously not his bottom line...