Chapter 94: The Great Bank is Disregarding the Finesse
The red team had one man and two horses, galloping southward day and night. Although there were many officers and soldiers, it was very difficult to capture a small target of dozens of people in the chaotic land of Henan.
In the end, Aizhuo and Yan Xin successfully transferred the main force of the red team and Song Heji's spies back to Xiong'er Mountain without spending too much effort. A group of dozens of cavalrymen flew across the border and went straight into the invading army's base at Xiong'er Mountain.
In the northernmost mountain stronghold, the message was quickly passed back to the army.
The changes that took place in Luoyang shocked both Li Zicheng and Li Laiheng. However, Li Zicheng was shocked that the number of officers and soldiers increased greatly, far beyond his expectation; while Li Laiheng was shocked that Ai Zhuo acted emotionally and exposed the existence of the red team.
, I wonder what Li Zicheng would think of this?
After all, no matter how he explains it, Li Laiheng has established an intelligence agency like the Red Team in Luoyang without telling Li Zicheng. If Li Zicheng had thought more deeply, things would have been very bad.
However, although Li Zicheng has recently been persuaded and influenced by Niu Jinxing, he has begun to use tactics more and more, but he originally regarded Li Laiheng as one of his heirs, and Li Zicheng's tactics at this time were only used against allies like Luo Rucai
, instead of using it to break into the camp for one's own brothers.
Therefore, after Li Zicheng learned about the rescue of Song Heji by the Red Team, he not only did not fear Li Laiheng, but instead greatly praised Li Laiheng and praised Li Laiheng for taking precautions, being well prepared, and making a great contribution that might save the entire Cao Cao coalition.
Li Zicheng put a hand on Li Laiheng's shoulder and said with a hearty smile: "Laiheng'er, you did a great job! If you hadn't prepared for the rainy day, we would have been blind this time after the Song Military Advisor's spies had problems.
Fu Zonglong will be given a sap for no apparent reason."
Song Xiance laughed and thanked Li Laiheng with his hands, while Niu Jinxing pointed out: "Shao Hushuai has many talents under his command. The two people who have made great achievements this time are called Ai Zhuo and Yan Xin, right? Although they are both
The newcomers from Henan are not the old brothers from northern Shaanxi who broke into the army, but their performance is indeed better than many old people."
Li Laiheng secretly twitched his lips. He knew that Niu Jinxing already had a grudge against him for establishing the red team without authorization, but it didn't matter what Niu Jinxing thought. What mattered was what Chuang Wang thought.
Li Laiheng clasped his fists and replied: "Both the marshal and the military advisor have been overrated. It's just that when I stayed in Luoyang before, I was worried about the strength of the army, so I made some extra preparations just in case. I didn't expect that it would come in handy at this time."
He then knelt on the ground and apologized to Li Zicheng: "The marshal did not take it as a crime for me to leave troops in Luoyang without authorization, but took it as a credit for my rescue of Song Heji. It really makes me feel ashamed. I also ask the marshal to strictly enforce military discipline and punish me."
It’s my crime to keep troops in Luoyang secretly!”
Before Li Zicheng could speak, Li Shuangxi, the personal guard standing next to him, put aside Dang Shousu's dissuasion, rushed to Li Laiheng, and defended him: "Father! Mr. Shao gave me a lecture recently, saying
If you have a general, you will not be affected by your fate. Laiheng was supporting the party alone in Luoyang before, so it is reasonable to make more preparations. Obviously, you can only count the merits, and you can't go too far, right?"
Dang Shouxu, who was standing behind Li Zicheng, put his hand on his forehead and was speechless at what Li Shuangxi did. Li Zicheng, on the other hand, helped them both up with a smile and said slowly: "It seems that Shuangxi'er has really listened carefully to Shao Shichang's explanation recently.
History books have improved a lot."
King Chuang then said to Li Laiheng: "Qidong also explained history books to me recently. When talking about the Hongmen Banquet of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, Fan Kuai said this: Great conduct does not care about meticulousness, great courtesy does not hesitate to make small concessions. Laiheng used clever tricks in front of the enemy.
There is no sin in making many arrangements and making many arrangements, only merit."
Li Laiheng said in his heart that the Hongmen Banquet was the most intense undercurrent confrontation between Xiang Yu and his nominal subordinate Liu Bang. When Li Zicheng mentioned the Hongmen Banquet at this time, was it an unintentional move, a casual conversation, or was he beating himself up?
In any case, Li Laiheng felt that some of his recent actions were indeed excessive. Even though he had a heart for self-reliance, the Chuang Army was kind to him. If everything goes well, whether it is to help Li Zicheng become emperor or to help his adoptive father Li Guo
If he takes over as Taizong, he can peacefully strive for the status of the superior, so why bother making so many small calculations now?
Before Li Zicheng showed his frankness and sincerity, wouldn't his little thoughts seem very clumsy and ridiculous?
well!
Li Zicheng clapped his hands and motioned for everyone to skip this matter and talk about business. He first said to Li Laiheng: "Looking at the current situation, if the government and army gather 50,000 to 60,000 troops to attack Nanyang, then no matter what happens to the Cao Cao coalition forces,
We can only try to break through and leave Henan, but Henan is a place of use. Once we leave Henan, the development of the rebel army will be greatly affected. It seems that we still have to break through and have a big fight with the official army."
Li Laiheng clasped his hands and responded: "All the soldiers in front of me are waiting for the day to come. They are just waiting for the general's order. Even if they go through fire and mountains, they will not hesitate to do so."
Li Zicheng smiled and nodded. The other guardsmen from Li Shuangxi down, Dang Shousu, Gu Kecheng, Xin Sizhong, Li You and others also expressed their willingness to fight. Everyone had a high fighting spirit and was not overwhelmed by the huge force of the official army.
intimidated.
Song Xiance shook his fan and said with a sharp laugh: "The fighting spirit of the invading army is high. Everyone only asks where the enemy is, not how many there are. Generalissimo, if the morale of the army is available, the enemy will be defeated."
He then analyzed to Li Zicheng: "Although the official and army forces are large, according to the intelligence, the official and army forces are relatively scattered, one is in Luoyang, one is in western Henan, and the other is in Runing; from a time perspective, the Qin army
Most of them are still in Shaanxi and have not reached Henan. If we seize the time difference, geographical difference, divide the power of the officers and troops, and concentrate our forces to defeat them all along the way, it is not impossible to defeat them one by one."
At the end of Wanli, the Manchus used the tactic of concentrating their forces to break through all the way, and won the Battle of Sarhu, which has caused trouble to this day. Even if most of the Chuang army came from the Western Frontier, they have basically heard of the Battle of Sarhu, but the place where Sarhu is located
The battlefield is located outside the Liaodong border wall. The climate is cold and the terrain is steep. It is particularly difficult for the officers and soldiers to maneuver and raise food. This gives the old slave Nurhachi the opportunity to defeat each one.
The battlefield in Henan is opposite to that outside the Pass. The terrain is conducive to maneuvering. Even if the famine is unprecedentedly severe, it is easier to raise food than outside the Liaodong border wall.
The general situation is different. Can Song Xiance's so-called defeating each one really succeed?
Li Zicheng pondered for a long time and did not give a direct answer. He said: "Well... the strategy of the military advisor is quite insightful, but now that we have joined forces with Luo Rucai to fight, I think we need to consider Cao Ying's opinion. Please wait a moment.
After a while, when the generals from Cao's camp arrive, we can discuss military matters together."
He waved his hand and told the generals to go down and rest first. Li Laiheng was still frightened by the unauthorized establishment of the red team. Niu Jinxing walked beside Li Laiheng and whispered to him: "The general is not as cowardly as Tang Gong, but he is quite powerful."
The martial arts of the Han Dynasty are magnificent. The young tiger commander is full of talents, why not just wait for the title of Marquis of Yang Wu?"
Li Laiheng raised his eyebrows. He knew the hidden meaning of Niu Jinxing's words: Tang Gong was Li Yuan, the founder of Tang Dynasty. Li Yuan had a cowardly character and was ultimately unable to control the struggle between Prince Li Jiancheng and King Qin Li Shimin. Needless to say, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Yang Wuhou pointed out
The other person is Liu Bingji, Emperor Xuan of Han Dynasty, the great-grandson of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty. He was once named Marquis of Yangwu.
Li Laiheng looked at Niu Jinxing and saw that he was half-smiling. He said coldly: "The military advisor should do his best. This is my family matter. The marshal has his own disposal. What's more, the world is only one tenth, so what's the use of talking about it?"
Niu Jinxing lowered his head and smiled, and after saying, "It's easy for a young tiger to be handsome," he turned around and left.
"Ah."
Li Laiheng chuckled, and after leaving Li Zicheng's Chinese army camp, he summoned Ai Zhuo and Yan Xin, who were in charge of the red team, and said: "This time there is an emergency situation in Luoyang, and your emergency response performance is excellent. Ai Zhuo, lead the team
Charging and killing is very brave. I heard Wai Qi say that you have long wanted to be a cavalry commander and go into battle to charge and kill? Then from now on, you will be transferred back to the cavalry team and serve as a cavalry commander."
He then patted Yan Xin on the shoulder and said with a smile: "You will be responsible for the red team from now on."