Huang Baojie was anxious as he stood at a lookout on the city tower. He could see the dark enemy camps on the east and west sides of Taiyuan in the distance. The Yan army's recent two sieges were much more vigorous, and the city walls were marked with densely populated arrows.
The Yan army used siege ladders to assist with arrows ascending the city, and almost entered the city several times.
At this critical moment of life and death, Li Chongbao's reinforcements showed no movement.
He couldn't help but murmur in his heart. For a traitor like him who killed his master and surrendered, Li Siye's attitude towards him had already explained the problem, otherwise he would not have used that method to test him. Instead of staying in Li Siye's camp and not moving, he would
If you don't choose to change your master, Taiyuan is a gate that stands between Li Siye and Shi Siming. You are not a gatekeeper for anyone, and you will not be trusted anywhere.
His servant walked quietly behind Huang Baojie and whispered: "The secret envoy sent by Doctor Tian is downstairs."
Huang Baojie nodded, quickly turned around and went downstairs, arriving in a dark room under the city tower. A mysterious guest in a cloak was waiting for him. He smiled and crossed his hands and said: "In Xia Tian Yue, on behalf of uncle Tian Chengsi
The doctor is here to see you."
Huang Baojie's expression changed slightly, he also raised his hands and clasped his fists and said: "This time we finally sent someone with weight. Huang no longer doubts Dr. Tian's sincerity."
"In that case, please discuss the terms with General Huang."
There are three requirements for my surrender. First, I will continue to serve as the governor of Hedong. Second, the Hedong army will still be directly under me and the court shall not interfere. Third, all officials in Hedong should be appointed by me."
Tian Yue smiled sarcastically: "When General Huang killed Deng Jingshan and surrendered to Li Siye, could he have made these three demands to them?"
"The past is the past, but today is different from the past. In the past, I was just a small military envoy under the command of the Hedong Jiedushi. Now I have become the Hedong Jiedushi, and of course I have to raise higher requirements."
"Huh, okay." Tian Yue chuckled, but agreed to him easily: "We agree to the three requests you mentioned. We only need you to agree to a small request on the day of your surrender."
"explain."
"Li Chongbao's holding on to Shangdang is really a serious problem for us. I hope that the general will lead the Hedong Army to attack Shangdang with us. After Shangdang is captured, Shangdang County will still be under the jurisdiction of you, Hedong Jiedushi. How about that?"
Huang Baojie felt no guilt about this and immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, I can send troops to attack the Shangdang together with Doctor Tian."
"It's great," Tian Yue applauded, stroking his hands: "General Huang is indeed a man who has achieved great things, and he does things neatly and neatly. Five days later will be the auspicious day of the zodiac. There are no taboos. The general can formally declare his surrender to our army in five days, and then we will send troops south together.
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"So anxious?" Huang Baojie still had a trace of hesitation in his heart and needed time to think about it.
"Of course, soldiers need speed."
"Okay, five days will be five days! I swear to the Heavenly Alliance that I will never change it, otherwise my head will fall to the ground."
"We might as well high-five and pledge an oath."
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Tian Yueyi drove the ox cart out of Taiyuan City with great satisfaction. He sat on the shaft of the cart and hummed a little tune, thinking that after this battle, his uncle would definitely use him in a more important way. The plan to persuade Huang Baojie to surrender was all his plan, and he could
Taking Taiyuan without any blood was a great achievement that even Emperor Shi Siming would praise. His future wealth and power depended on what happened today.
All the way to the outside of Qingxu County, he saw many discarded wheels and stoves on the road, and the rutted vehicles on the road were scattered. All this confused him. When he arrived at the location of the Chinese army camp, he saw
What we found was a pile of remaining wooden piles and tents.
One of Tian Chengsi's bodyguard generals was waiting for him in the messy camp with his horse. Tian Yue asked in confusion: "Where did the Chinese army go?"
"Withdrawing to the direction of Yunzhou, the left and right Yuhou armies attacking Taiyuan City have also been ordered to withdraw tomorrow."
"Why retreat? Huang Baojie has already relented. They decided to surrender to me, Dayan, in five days."
"Really?" The guard's face was also overjoyed, and then he said sadly: "It's a pity that we still can't make it in time. The Yiluohe and Tongluo cavalry attacking in the direction of Jinzhong have been completely wiped out, and Li Chongbao captured Taigu. He couldn't wait for three days.
In time, he will break through Qingxu County and attack Taiyuan City Wall. When the time comes, that vacillating villain Huang Baojie will definitely go back on his word."
"Then what should we do now?" Tian Yue asked with some reluctance.
"Give up when it's time to give up. Don't force it. This is what Doctor Tian taught me. No matter what you lose, as long as you still have your life, you will have a chance to get it back."
Tian Yue let out a long sigh, led the ox cart to the guard and said, "Find a place to sell the ox and cart, and come with me to Yunzhou City."
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Li Chongbao attacked Qingxu County on the second day. After capturing Qingxu, he led his army to Taiyuan on the fourth day. The Yan army that attacked Taiyuan had already retreated one day in advance.
Now not only Tian Yue, but also Tian Chengsi felt regretful about this battle. It was only three days before the outcome of the war was decided, as if God did not give them a chance.
Tian Chengsi stood on the city wall of Datong, Yunzhou, looking in the direction of Taiyuan and sighed. This was probably the last time he came to Hedong. There would be no chance of gaining the land of Jin in the future, and Fan Yang of Youzhou also lost his deep barrier.
Hearing that the Yan army had withdrawn from Taiyuan City and that Li Chongbao had led his army to Qingxu County, Huang Baojie broke out in a cold sweat. This was really suspenseful. Fortunately, only a few of his generals were prepared to surrender.
Knowing that these people will do things under their hands in the future, they will probably keep their mouths shut.
Soon Li Chongbao sent someone to Taiyuan City to spread the news, saying that he would enter the city on the next day. Huang Baojie felt guilty and decided to go out of the city to greet him in person to thank Li Chongbao for relieving the siege of Taiyuan.
In the early morning of that day, the weather was unusually clear. The morning sun shed orange light on the ground, and the marching cavalry stepped out of the flying dust. Li Chongbao's flag was flying at the front, and the white leopard tail swayed left and right on the flagpole. Behind him, he quickly
The marching cavalrymen carried their flags on their backs, and tens of thousands of flags were waved in one direction, which looked extremely powerful.
Huang Baojie stood in front of the city gate with a pergola and looked out. He couldn't help but praise: "The Longyou soldiers of the capital are the strongest in the world. It turned out to be true when I saw it today. Li Siye, Li Chongbao and their sons are leading the army well."
Judge Wei Yingwu glanced at him from the side but smiled and said nothing. He just looked ahead calmly and seemed confident.
Li Chongbao rode his horse to the gate of Taiyuan City. Holding the reins of his horse, he looked up at the city wall. The solid green brick wall was covered with city-climbing arrows fired by crossbows. However, the city wall stood unmoving. He nodded and said:
"This is the place where the dragons of the Tang Dynasty flourish. Where the king's energy gathers, it is the real Dragon City."
He turned over and jumped off the horse, smiled and cupped his hands towards Huang Baojie and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Doctor Huang."
Huang Baojie returned the favor with a smile: "Thank you, General Li, for coming in time."
The two looked at each other and laughed. Huang Baojie extended his hand to invite: "Please!"
They entered the city gate side by side, and the other generals followed behind them. There were people watching and cheering on both sides of the street. This was a pomp that Huang Baojie specially arranged to please Li Chongbao.
Look at Li Siye's second son. He's so young that he doesn't even have a long beard. Even if he's good at fighting and has a talent for war, he's probably still a chick in terms of worldly sophistication. As long as he wears a few tall hats and flatters his horse every day, this kid will inevitably become unlucky.
Gone with the wind, it will be much easier to deal with him then.
"General Li, although Deng Jingshan's old mansion in the city is not luxurious, it is still suitable for people to live in. I ordered people to clean it up for the general. You will live there during the few days you are stationed in Taiyuan."
Li Chongbao smiled apologetically: "Isn't that the residence of Deng Jingshan, the Jiedushi Envoy? How could I occupy it?"
"Hey, General Li seized the party, occupied the two prefectures of Jiangpu, and successfully saved Taiyuan. Your contribution is worthy of being crowned a county prince. Now that you are kind to the people of Taiyuan, it is appropriate to live in the Jiedu Envoy's mansion.
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"Hahaha, then it's better to be respectful than to obey!"
"That's natural. Let's go to the Jiedushi's residence first. I've already placed fine wine in front of the main hall, and many beauties from Taiyuan are dancing to show their admiration for the general."
"Okay, okay," Li Chongbao couldn't restrain the joy on his face, and said with a wave of his hand: "But before that, I also want to take a walk on the wall of Taiyuan City, and appreciate the dragon and tiger momentum of Dragon City from a high position. I still have to excuse you.
General Huang is accompanying me in his car to give me directions."
"That's natural. It's my honor to guide General Li."