Chapter 873 Tong Xuanshuai needs to be more careful about Xiao Tang
In the end, Liu Fa accepted Tong Guan's military order and prepared to lead his army to change its route to capture Shuofang. Just like when Yang Ye, the first generation of the Yang family's generals, was forced by the supervising army Wang Qian, he knew that the chance of winning by sending troops was very slim, but he had no choice but to do so. Just do as you are told.
Tong Guan looked at Liu Fa's leaving figure with cold eyes, and said in his heart that although he used the official name to force Liu Fa to submit, even if he had to send troops as ordered, the two of them could be said to have been completely torn apart. , there is almost no room for maneuver. Things are either not done or must be done. Tong Guan thought fiercely in his heart, there have always been some people in the Western Army who don’t know how to commend them. Since those guys are unwilling to be used by me, it’s upside down. Now he is standing on the opposite side of himself. If he doesn't kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, won't anyone dare to come out and disobey him?
Especially Liu Fa, whose status in the army can be compared with that of Laozhong and Xiaozhong, if he can succeed and achieve the best of his own achievements, even if he starts off badly or even ends up with a disastrous defeat... This Liu Fa It was best for Fa to die in the hands of the Xia people. If he saved his life and the court held him responsible for the defeat, he would have to bear the blame.
With wishful thinking in his mind, Tong Guan still had a cold smile on his lips, and Liu Yanqing looked at it, and at this time, he gradually began to think clearly, Tong Xuanshuai really wanted to put Liu Fa at risk A dead place!
It is said that Liu Yanqing was also a general of the Western Army, but the reputation of his ancestors is far less than that of the Zhong, Zhe, and Yao families. It is only said that he now has a kind of master. Among the Zhongshi, Liu Fa and many other leading figures who have military aspirations are suppressing him. , no matter how senior he is, it is not his turn to take over the military power of the Western Army. Liu Fa and he have some differences, but it is nothing. They are both officers and generals who hindered the march of the Western Army. It is impossible to say when they will take care of each other on expeditions, and their relationship is also unclear. It is better not to make things too tense. But what makes Liu Yanqing feel a little unwilling is that although they have been born as generals for generations, the power of the Western Army is firmly in the hands of the Zhong family. I, the Liu family's descendants, will always have to deal with him. Is the family just following orders?
Tong Guan moved into the Western Army in the name of supervising the army, and immediately began to win over the Western Army officers and soldiers. Although the other generals looked very angry, to him, Liu Yanqing, didn't sacrificing his life for anyone mean sacrificing his life? What's more, the Great Song Dynasty Court The water was very deep, and Tong Xuanshuai was a popular figure among the officials. Although Zhong Shidao was highly respected in the Western Army, he was dismissed from his official position for ten years just because he disobeyed the orders of the powerful Prime Minister Cai Jing by discussing the military law. ..... No matter how many military exploits the military commanders in Bianting have made, they still have to look at the eyes of the powerful ministers in the court. Those who try to ensure that Mr. Zhong can control the military power of Bianting are just some dull-minded Western troops. General, but Tong Xuanshuai has the support of Song Chaotang, how can he win?
Liu Yanqing thought so, but he also asked himself that what he did was worthy of his heart. He served his father-in-law with all his heart and served Tong Xuanshuai immediately. Wasn't it all on the battlefield to contribute to the country? It just happened that Tong Xuanshuai appreciated and promoted me, and taught me to live. It is better to have a way out and to benefit future generations. What’s wrong with that?
But now that it was done to help Tong Guan and force Liu Fa to lead troops to capture Shuofang, Liu Yanqing felt a trace of guilt in his heart for no reason.
Liu Yanqing pursed his lips, and the expression on his face was also uncertain. Tong Guan's eyes were directed at him intentionally or unintentionally. Liu Yanqing and Tong Guan looked at each other, and the guilt in his heart was immediately replaced by fear. A layer of cold sweat broke out all over his body.
Seeing the hesitation on Liu Yanqing's face suddenly disappear, Tong Guan snorted coldly, thinking that he was just a teacher, Liu Fa was Zhe Keshi, Yao Gu, Liu Zhongwu and others talked about leading troops to fight, and their military exploits were prestigious. Liu Yanqing is much better than Liu Yanqing in terms of words. He is willing to reuse and promote him simply because Liu Yanqing is the most obedient person. Tong Guan also asked himself that with his perspective on people, Liu Yanqing would not be able to do anything at this level. What kind of alienation will arise?
At this time, another military official came to report that a military envoy had come to report important matters to Commander Xuan. Tong Guan gave Liu Yanqing a few vague words of encouragement and asked him to go to Xining Prefecture City to supervise the defense of the Western Army. The preparations have been taken care of.
Liu Yanqing said goodbye to Tong Guan and left the festival hall with a lot of thoughts. After walking a few steps, Liu Yanqing suddenly looked at his son Liu Guangshi with a strange look on his face and asked: "My son, what are you thinking about again?" What?"
Liu Guangshi hesitated for a moment and then said obediently: "Dad, Commander Tong Xuan said that it is feasible to go out of the Huangshui River to take the Xia thief Shuo Fang, but the boy also understands that those who are good at fighting must first be invincible, and Shuo Fang is the best way. The Xia thieves' key areas should not be taken lightly. Xie and Tong Xuanshuai will definitely force General Liu to lead his troops to the expedition, but as General Liu said, the chances of winning may not be good..."
Seeing his old man staring at him with a stern expression, Liu Guangshi was not a straightforward man who dared to be angry or speak out, so he immediately changed the topic and said hurriedly: "My child thinks that if General Liu fails to start the army, , overthrowing the army and losing the troops, after all, this is the method decided by Tong Xuanshuai. When the court investigates, Tong Xuanshuai and my father will not look good."
"My son is confused. Do you really think Commander Tong Xuan insisted on asking Liu Fa to send troops just to quell the war in the side court?"
Liu Yanqing let out a long sigh and said: "The generals who have gone through countless battles in the side court and survived hundreds of battles are not as good as the ministers who can say a few words to suit the holy will when they are around the officials! If you don't know clearly in the officialdom, With such a high profile, Liu Fa would end up like this... What are we soldiers doing by putting our heads on our waistbands and risking our lives? Who doesn't want to gain fame and a bright future, and bring blessings to our descendants? My generation of warriors is far less noble than those in the Bianjing court. If you stand in the wrong team with the wrong person, no matter how many times you walk through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, you will probably lose all your official status and honors! My son Remember, if we generals, who have made our fortunes by conquering and conquering, want to gain fame and a good death, it is better to be a good person in the officialdom than to be able to fight in the army!"
After listening to his father sighing and reciting, Liu Guangshi nodded in confusion. Judging from his expression, he seemed to deeply agree with Liu Yanqing's "teachings"...
On the other side of the festival hall, Liu Fa was forced to lead an army to attack Shuofang of Xia State, and sent away Liu Yanqing. In front of Tong Guan, Liu Guangshi and his son, there was a man less than six feet tall and skinny as a stick. The man came in respectfully. As soon as he saw Tong Guan, he immediately bowed and said, "I have seen Commander Xuan in this humble position!"
Not only was the man short in stature, but he also had a huge mouth, a blue complexion, and a pair of green eyes that seemed to be of barbarian descent. His ugly appearance was a bit wretched.
Tong Guan glanced at the man with deep meaning and said: "Kang Yuhou, is there any movement over there, Mr. Zhong?"
Kang Yuhou bowed again and said: "I'm reporting to Commander Tong Xuan that Mr. Lao Zhong captured Zangdi City on his own and led his army to Yanyan Road to control the Xia army in Xia, Yin and Shi Jizhou. In recent days, he has reorganized his troops.
, for the time being, we have no intention of using a large force to attack the Xia army's stronghold, and we have not made any decisions of our own."
Tong Guan let out a long hum, and then said: "Kang Jie, you were originally the Yu Hou in the mansion of the old manager. Since you are now willing to work for a certain family, you should be promoted. You can take advantage of a certain family's order."
When the East-West Road and the Song Dynasty communicate with each other, pay attention to the news of Mr. Laozhong, and this matter must not be taken lightly."
The skinny little Yuhou named Kang Jie heard this and bowed to Tong Guanna again. Immediately his pair of green arms twirled and he immediately said: "The little man is lifted up by Commander-in-Chief Xuan, just like clearing the clouds and seeing the sun. If you win,
When he came forward, he treated himself like an ox or a horse to repay Commander Xuan's great kindness... However, although the soldiers and horses commanded by Mr. Tong did not move without authorization, as Tong Xuan Commander had expected, the villain came this time.
But it is about the commander-in-chief Xiao Tang and Xiao Jieshuai who met with Lao Zhong a few days ago and are now leading his army to Xining Prefecture."
