Five Dynasties River Mountains Fengyue

Wipe off the mud marks on the hard leather riding boots with his sleeves, tidy up the riding whip, hand it over to the guards around him, and adjust his clothes, and then Meng Xuanzhe asked the guards outside the big tent to report.

The soldiers have long been used to it, and said with a smile: "General Meng is the most particular in the whole army!"

Meng Xuanzhe laughed and didn't care, "Be quick, the commander said he has something to discuss."

"The commander-in-chief has explained, there is no need to report, the general can go in directly." The soldier said.

"Then let me wait!"

"Aren't you waiting for the general to dress up?"

Meng Xuanzhe ignored it and went directly to the big account.

Meng Xuanzhe was no longer the timid and fat man in Houshu. Now he has lost a lot of weight and is even darker. He is the Jiedu envoy of Zhenzhou in the Great Qin Dynasty. prestige.

In the beginning, some people in the army could not understand Meng Xuanzhe's way of doing things, but now no one would say that, because respect is all played out.

No one would have imagined that the crown prince in Houshu who left the army and fled, who was greedy for life and feared death, betrayed the country for survival, after many years of fighting with the official family, was unexpectedly very capable.

In several battles, no matter whether it was in Hedong, Hebei or Lingnan, although Meng Xuanzhe didn't want those brave generals, he was not at all like before. He was a different person from the beginning, but he gradually gained military merit and rose to a higher position, quite prestigious.

People were all amazed, thinking that the government was really destined to be omnipotent, even people like Meng Xuanzhe could accomplish a lot under his command, and they respected Meng Xuanzhe even more.

Meng Xuanzhe entered the big tent and found that Zhang Zhengtao, Zhang Zhenghai, Zhang Qixian, Liu Qingchuan and other generals were all there, and even greeted them with his hands clasped.

Then Li Chuyun said directly: "The official sent a letter."

As soon as these words came out, everyone became serious and immediately pricked up their ears.

"Great victory at the back of the mountain. The West Route Army defeated the Liao army near Yanzhou. The west is empty. General Xiang Xun has been ordered to lead [-] elite troops to the northwest of Yanzhou, and is going to cut off the rear of the Liao army's central army."

Everyone's eyes lit up.

"Have you already set off?" Liu Qingchuan immediately took a step forward, and he could see his excitement. These veterans all understand what such a breakthrough means.

"We've already set off now, but we have to go over the mountains to the northeast, and the horses can't go too far. The [-] army will take time. They have found a local guide in Yanzhou, but they will definitely not be able to get up soon." Li Chuyun said.

Zhang Qixian, who doesn't know much about military affairs, couldn't help asking: "Why don't they come to support our army directly? If we join forces, our strength will be comparable to the main force of the Liao army. Wouldn't it be a pleasure to defeat it with one blow!"

After he finished speaking, the generals glanced at him like a fool, and then no one answered.

Meng Xuanzhe was the first to change the subject: "What the West Route Army needs most is time."

Li Chuyun nodded: "That's right, the officials said this. The West Route Army needs time. The officials asked my Central Route Army to change its strategy from the previous stand-by and wait-and-see to active provocation and active attack in order to attract the main force of the Liao Army. The West Route Army is buying time."

Everyone fully understood.

Li Chuyun said: "So starting tomorrow, if the Liao army does not take the initiative to attack, I am going to deploy troops to the north into the valley to actively attract and provoke the Liao army. If they take the initiative to attack, it is best. If they do not take the initiative to attack, we will Make several night raids at the end of the month."

After speaking, Zhang Qixian immediately said: "Marshal, I invite the soldiers to go to Beikou!"

Although this scholar didn't have much experience and was not seasoned in military affairs, he was as courageous as he was, and had no stage fright at all.

"Night raids are difficult, you are not suitable." Li Chuyun directly refused. Night battles not only test the soldiers but also the generals, especially when fighting against the Liao army. It is not suitable for a rookie like Zhang Qixian. His eyes fell on Meng Xuanzhe. .

Meng Xuanzhe didn't speak for a while, he had already felt the gaze of the commander-in-chief and understood his thoughts.

But he was worried in his heart. Originally, he was just a timid and shrewd prince of subjugation. He originally thought that after the country was ruined and his family was destroyed, he could continue to live a prosperous life and enjoy his old age comfortably.

Unexpectedly, once in Daliang, when the officials invited him and the generals of Shu to a banquet alone, they said to him, "When I was in Shu, I often heard the ministers of the middle of Shu say that you were smart and read a lot of poetry and books, but your mind was useless. On the right path, I think it is the same, you are actually a person who should make a big difference."

He still remembers those words in his heart. Since then, he has been telling himself that he is a capable and intelligent person, and he should use his mind on business.

Since then, he has been encouraging himself with this, and he has also followed the officials to fight north and south. In fact, when he comes to the battle in person, he is often terrified, but every time he thinks of the officials' expectations and evaluation of him, he insists on holding on. Pretending to be calm.

Unexpectedly, he gradually discovered that he really has some talents. On the battlefield, he thinks farther than many generals, and he can better understand the good intentions of the officials' deployment, and can figure out why many battle formations are used in this way. After a long time, not only was he promoted to the rank of official, but the soldiers also respected him more.

But the more it is like this, the more the officials value it, the more the soldiers respect it, and the more important tasks will be entrusted to him, gradually forcing him to move forward.
When he came back to his senses, the Marshal's expectant gaze was still on him, and Liu Qingchuan and the two brothers of the Zhang family couldn't help looking at him.

Meng Xuanzhe took a deep breath slowly, and recalled what the official said to him in his mind.

"I will do a lot!" He told himself in his heart, and immediately cupped his hands: "Marshal, I invite the troops to go north to deal with the Liao army."

The commander-in-chief did not hesitate, and immediately agreed: "General Meng has conquered the north and south over the years, and has repeatedly made military exploits. With you leading the army, I can rest assured. Please remember that the only main purpose of going north is to attract the attention of the Liao army and keep them safe. , there is also Lotus Fort and hundreds of cannons in the valley to cooperate with you.

If the battle is unfavorable, retreat south along the valley, and our forts can be used as cover along the way, and the army will also defend at the southern end of the valley. "

"I'll go too!" The young man Zhang Qixian pleaded again.

Li Chuyun looked at him, Meng Xuanzhe nodded: "Okay, but Commander Zhang must remember to obey orders."

Zhang Qixian nodded and assured: "Once a man says something, it's hard to follow!"

Although this scholar is a bit bookish, everyone likes his courage not afraid of death, and this guy has a unique bookishness, which is whimsical and very motivating. Every time he goes to war, he makes him speak impassionedly. , It can be said that the blood of the soldiers is surging, which greatly boosts morale.

In the afternoon, after Meng Xuanzhe got out of the big tent, he immediately went to recruit troops.

In the end, he assembled the elite cavalry of the [-]th Battalion of Iron Cavalry, Liu Qingchuan, and Zhang Qixian all followed him and listened to him, and issued military orders to the commanders of each army as soon as they were ready.

Early the next morning, I started to go north along the river valley, and in the afternoon, I arrived in the river valley [-] miles south of the north entrance to settle down, and got in touch with the Qin army in the Lotus Fort ahead.

After questioning, they realized that they didn't need to take the initiative to provoke at all. The soldiers in front reported that the Liao army had increased the cauldron for boiling talisman water to more than 300.

After getting the news, Meng Xuanzhe immediately made a judgment and ordered the whole army not to go north, but to set up camp on the spot. The Liao army must have not noticed their arrival, so his twelve battalions can be used as surprise soldiers, and they can fight at the right time. The Liao army was caught by surprise.