retaliate

Chapter 462
With the victory of this battle, Zhang Huan's reputation has been greatly improved. Everyone knows that the day when Zhang Huan is flying to Chang'an is not far away.

Zhang Chumao waited happily to send off the old Shangguan. As for the post of Jiedushi, the old man Yang Songcheng had already said that it was him.

Some people said that he was shameless by relying on women to get to the top.

Zhang Chumao also felt very humiliated at the beginning. When he ate soft rice for the first time, he was very uncomfortable and sad.

The second time he ate Ruanfan, he felt... a little tastey.

The third time to eat soft rice...it's so delicious!
Why should I work hard if I can succeed without hard work?

If you want to say that hard work is worth living, I'm sorry, we just want to enjoy it.

Just like a prince, he is destined to be rich and honored all his life after birth. The basic necessities of life can make ordinary people envy and hate, but they are used to it.

It stands to reason that Zhang Huan should also be aware of this situation, and then he should release more goodwill and rights to him.

For example, can the follow-up of this battle be handed over to the old man?
You have taken away the great merit, which is enough for you to fly to Chang'an, then, you leave the rest of the credit to this old man, let's form a good relationship, okay?

Zhang Huan told him with his words and deeds.

The old man thought it was wrong!
He didn't ask Zhang Chumao, but Yang Xuan.

This tastes like a real slap in the face!

Of course Yang Xuan also knew this meaning, but under the watchful eyes of everyone, he must not back down!

Even the old man stood behind Zhang Huan, raising his eyebrows at him.

boy!

Don't give Zhang Chumao any face!
on!
The old man is optimistic about you!
Yang Xuan thought for a while, "After defeating the main force of the enemy army, the Southern Expedition has actually achieved its goal."

"Haven't soldiers approached the city of Bianjing yet!" A general questioned.

Yang Xuan said with a smile: "What is the purpose of this southern expedition? Punishment! Punishment is just one of them."

"Why?" Zhang Huan asked with a relaxed expression.

After this battle, those things that were imprisoned on him in the past seemed to be broken free.

"Southern Zhou used to be quite fearful and respectful towards Datang, and never dared to take a step beyond the threshold. They were afraid of the invincible army of Datang going south, so much so that they had to send protons. But since the Northern Liao Dynasty began to suppress the northern border, the Southern Zhou Dynasty was moved gone."

When Li Yuan came to the throne, the first thing he did was to clean up.

First clean the palace, followed by the army.

The father and son were not in the right position, and worried that there would be opposition from loyal people in the army, so they couldn't wait to start the big purge.

Pei Jiu was so powerful that Northern Xinjiang was shaken, and his death represented the decline of Northern Xinjiang.

Then Beiliao gradually took the initiative.

The monarchs and ministers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty saw it, hey!Datang actually... can't do it?

How about we try it too?

The flames of the alien rebellion in southern Xinjiang were thus ignited by the Southern Zhou Dynasty.

Datang originally wanted to march south, but Nian Xu affectionately summoned Helian Peak to the north.

The army of the Northern Liao Dynasty is waiting for the next day, once the Tang Dynasty dares to march south, it will pour the country south!
Li Yuan shrinks back.

From then on, the hearts of the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty were improved.

Datang, nothing more than that!

They unscrupulously supported the alien race in southern Xinjiang, not only supporting food and weapons, but also sending instructors to train the rebels.

"This time our army has dealt a heavy blow to Nan Zhou. No matter how ambitious Nian Xu is, he has no choice but to hold back. Nan Zhou will no longer blatantly intervene in the Southern Xinjiang Rebellion. After that, the Southern Xinjiang Army can calmly suppress the rebels! "

This is the biggest gain of this battle!
It's not a punishment!
Li Bi's old dog is shameless, and he deserves to be ridiculed!

There was more appreciation in Zhang Huan's eyes.

"The biggest harvest of this battle is achieved. If we continue to attack, first, our army will go deep into the Southern Zhou alone. There will be no food and grass, and there will be a risk of running out of food at any time. Second, under the threat of subjugation, the Southern Zhou monarchs will go crazy. Summon the army of King Qin as usual, from the next step, our army will be harassed by the enemy everywhere."

"Just kill it!" said a general.

"I can't kill them all." Yang Xuan said: "The Nian family has a high prestige among the people, and the Southern Zhou army and people's will to maintain orthodoxy cannot be underestimated."

Zhang Huan nodded, "So, what do you think the next step is?"

"To promote peace!"

"Speak clearly!"

"Our army is approaching the city of Yongzhou, and the city is in a state of panic at the moment. The officials thought that there was no need to attack, and they could use a small group of cavalry to frighten them, and then quickly rushed to Yingshui with a small group of cavalry."

"Shock Bianjing?"

"Yes. Bianjing was shaken, and the officials concluded that the emperors and ministers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty would send envoys to test it out, and then we'll ask for prices and wait for them to pay back the money!"

Zhang Huan said with a smile: "How do you conclude that the emperors and ministers of the Southern Zhou Dynasty will send envoys to seek peace?"

Yang Xuan said: "The Southern Zhou Dynasty is not peaceful. Sun Shi and others launched a new policy with the support of Nian Xu, but there are many opponents, such as Peng Jing and others. This battle is defeated, and Sun Shi and others will definitely impeach Peng Jing Wait, the court will be in chaos for a while."

Zhang Huan nodded slightly.

"In front of a strong enemy, there are still endless internal struggles. Nian Xu will not sit idly by in such a situation. But if he takes action to suppress Peng Jing and others at this moment, it will cause more disputes. Therefore, the lower official thinks that his only solution is to negotiate peace." After our army retreats, we will slowly clean up the mess in the court.”

Zhang Huan turned around and looked at the crowd, "Let's go!"

Shi Zhongtang took a look at Yang Xuan before leaving, and said in a low voice: "This man has superb vision, no wonder Mr. Xiang is very optimistic about him."

After everyone left, Zhang Huan said, "Follow the old man."

The two walked slowly in front of Yongzhou City, and someone at the top of the city suggested, "Do you want to give them a bed?"

Yes!

Killing Zhang Huan or Yang Gou can damage the morale of the Tang army.

Someone pointed at the dozens of people who followed behind.

"Those are good players."

Zhang Huan and Yang Xuan paced slowly.

"The old man has been in southern Xinjiang for many years. Not to mention that his generals are like stars, but there are also many talents. No one knows the biggest purpose of this battle this time, but you have seen it."

What kind of punishment... For Zhang Huan, this was a retaliation and deterrence against Nan Zhou.

If you meddle in the Southern Border Rebellion, this old man will destroy Southern Zhou!
"Zhang Xiang is wise."

"Do you want to come to Southern Xinjiang?" Zhang Huan tempted again, "I won't be able to leave for a while, so I can arrange something for you."

"Thank you, Zhang Xiang."

Yang Xuan declined, "Your official is used to the bitter cold in northern Xinjiang."

Zhang Huan shook his head, completely giving up. "Beijiang is facing the pressure of Beiliao. It is not easy. In the past, there seemed to be a fight between the old man and Huang Chunhui. Do you know the reason behind it?"

"We must fight." Yang Xuan said with a smile: "In this way, everyone can feel at ease."

"Cunning!" Zhang Huan pointed at him and smiled, "It is enough for the Tang Dynasty to have Huang Chunhui. If the old man shows his talents in southern Xinjiang, some people will worry about warriors. Therefore, if the northern border is tyrannical, the southern border will have to Dormant."

"This is checks and balances." Yang Xuan said.

Zhang Huan said with a cold face, "This is disrespectful to His Majesty!"

Yang Xuan chuckled, "Master Zhang definitely didn't hear it."

"Domineering!" Zhang Huan said with a stern face, "I heard that you brought fine wine from Northern Xinjiang? Come back and send some altars over."

"Is Zhang Xiang asking for bribes?" Yang Xuan also boldly joked with him.

"Even so!"

Zhang Huan walked over, Yang Xuan didn't know what he was going to do, so he just smiled and didn't move.

Zhang Huan patted him on the shoulder and said: "The old man is old, and Huang Chunhui is also old. When the old man and others were here, the foreign races did not dare to spy on Datang. Now that the old man and others are leaving, the burden of deterring the foreign race has been handed over. Is the shoulder you are waiting on heavy?"

"Heavy!" Yang Xuan thought of Beijiang.

"Look over there!" Zhang Huan pointed in the direction of Datang, "From Chang'an to southern Xinjiang, how many people, how many parents, how many children... They farm, they trade, they work... They live and work in peace and contentment. But these people live and work in peace and contentment. Where did it come from?"

Zhang Huan patted himself on the chest, and said with piercing eyes: "From the bravery of our generation of warriors. What do warriors do with swords? Defend the home and the country! Take care of your own homeland! I am getting old, and I will go back to Chang'an from now on. I will leave it to you to wait for care.”

Yang Xuan nodded.

This is known as the most useless Southern Xinjiang tycoon in history, and only now has he shown his heart!

"The old man will wait for you in Chang'an. When the beacon fire reaches Chang'an, the old man will put on his armor again.

If Datang needs a small pawn, the old man will take the initiative to ask for Ying and charge forward.

If it's useless for you to wait, Datang needs a commander in chief, the old man will take the initiative to invite Ying, and lead his sons to fight for Datang again.

Wrapped in horse leather, death never stops! "

Is this the real Zhang Huan?
Yang Xuan woke up suddenly.

That's right, if Zhang Huan had been a villain, Emperor Wu would not have handed over Southern Border to him.

Years and suppression have not erased the edges and corners of his body, but they have been hidden.

Compared with him, Zhang Chumao is a pig!

Watching Zhang Huan go away, Yang Xuan nodded and said, "My generation has always been here!"

Zhang Huan walked very calmly and comfortably.

He even looked left and right, like an old farmer entering the city for the first time.

Look at the top of the city, and say something with a smile.

Look at those captives, pointing fingers.

The confidant behind him asked: "The villain is presumptuous, Mr. Xianggong has never valued anyone so much, so Yang Xuan deserves it?"

"Of course it's worth it!" Zhang Huan put his hands behind his back, bent his waist slightly, and coughed dryly, "I have no shortage of general talents in Tang Dynasty, even Zhang Chumao has this talent. But what about handsome talents?"

"What is handsome talent? Eyes come first!" Zhang Huan sighed: "The people who talked about it earlier, most of them want to take advantage of the trend to attack. But is there still a need to attack in this battle? No!
Yang Xuan saw this.

To be handsome is to see Chang'an, Bianjing, and Ningxing from the army... To see the army, you must also see the amount of taxes, see the political struggle between the court and China, and see the emperor's posture... The so-called handsome talent, It is to be able to see these and then use them. "

The confidant was silent for a long time, "It's no wonder that this person is able to flourish in northern Xinjiang."

"Although Huang Chunhui and Huang Chunhui are in the south and the north, in order to avoid the emperor's suspicion, they have to attack each other.

But the old man firmly believed in Huang Chunhui's vision.

Yang Xuan has made a lot of contributions at such a young age, it seems that there is another general in Northern Xinjiang.If it were an old man, he must be suppressed for a few years, lest the young man be complacent.

When he calms down, he will be promoted and reused.

Huang Chunhui would not be ignorant of this truth, but the old man saw Yang Xuan all the way to be the governor of Chenzhou, and this time he even led the northern border army to help...

Huang Chunhui told the old man clearly, hey!Zhang Laogou, this old man has a handsome talent under his command, do you envy him? "

Zhang Huan looked at the north.

"Old dog, old man, I'm envious!"

……

"Failed!"

"Yes!"

Yang Lue sat down and sighed: "Zhang Huan is not mediocre. I knew I could win this battle, but I didn't expect to win so quickly."

The guard who inquired about the news said: "Your Majesty is also here for this battle."

"Oh!" Yang Lue was overjoyed, "How?"

"Nowadays, everyone in the Southern Zhou army is cursing Yang Gou."

"Hahahaha!" Yang Lue laughed out loud.

Xingshu Village is not far from Bianjing. Yang Lue climbed up the mountain next to the village, looked at Bianjing, and said, "Go and find out the news and see if I can meet Mr. Lang."

……

The news has been sent to the palace.

"Failed?"

Nian Xu asked in disbelief.

Xie Yingong lowered his head, "Yes."

Nian Xu's body shook, and he spit out a mouthful of blood when he opened his mouth.

"His Majesty!"

A servant exclaimed.

"shut up!"

Xie Yingong stopped this person and ordered: "Look at the people in the hall, whoever runs around, kill them!"

Nian Xu took a look at the blood and raised his head, "I'm so angry, I'm fine."

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Sun and Prime Minister Han ask to see you."

Before Nian Xu could speak, Xie Yingong found a cloth towel and wiped off the blood.

Nian Xu took out a towel and wiped the corners of his mouth. Xie Yingong ordered hot water to be brought for him and gave him a few sips.

"Let them in."

Sun Shi and Han Bi came in.

"Your Majesty, something is wrong!"

Han Bi came in and roared, "Peng Jing and Fang Chong are so incompetent that they were defeated. Yongzhou is no longer able to stop the troops of the Tang army. I am worried that when I wake up tomorrow morning, I will hear the news that the Tang army is approaching the city!"

Sun Shi sighed, "Your Majesty, Peng Jing and Peng Jing have already arrived outside the palace."

It's time to make a move!
Get rid of the two leaders of the old party, and there will be much less resistance to the implementation of the new deal.

Don't miss this opportunity!His Majesty!

Nian Xu coughed dryly, and wiped his lips with his hand, "At this moment, the most important thing is to discuss how to defend against the enemy, not liquidate!"

Sun Shi was taken aback, but couldn't find an excuse to refute.

Han Bi said dissatisfiedly: "Your Majesty, only by distinguishing rewards and punishments can we boost morale!"

"Let them come."

Nian Xu didn't seem to hear this.

Peng Jing and the others entered the hall, and immediately apologized.

"I believe that the two of you will definitely think hard about this battle."

"Your Majesty!" Peng Jing raised his head, his eyes were red.

"Leave the blame for the time being, let's talk about it later, gentlemen, the generals of the Tang army are coming to Bianjing, what can we do?"

Sun Shi said: "I would like to lead the army to protect Bianjing."

Naturally, Han Bi would not be absent from such matters, "I am willing to lead the attack!"

Peng Jing raised his head, "Your Majesty, I recommend someone."

He and Fang Chong were defeated, and no matter how thick-skinned they were, they could not continue to command the follow-up defensive battle.

"Who?"

"Ricky!"

Nian Xu was taken aback, "I remember you said that Lei Qi was useless at the time...Why are you recommending this person again now?"

Fang Chong glanced at Peng Jing, a little puzzled.

Peng Jing said: "I only found out later that Lei Qi's response at the beginning was not wrong."

"Then why did he lose?" Nian Xu felt that Peng Jing had lost his mind.

Look at Han Bi, this person is grinning grinningly, just wait for Peng Jing to say a few more stupid words, then impeach this person.

Peng Jing spoke.

"Lei Qi's many responses were all stopped by Qian Nan, the magistrate of Huangzhou."

It is only natural for civil officials to suppress warriors, let alone warriors with alien blood.

But this is a national war!

A wave of anger welled up in his heart, and Nian Xu felt something surging in his chest.

Sun Shi scolded: "This person deserves to die!"

But the emperor doesn't kill scholar-bureaucrats, so don't worry, I, Qian Nan, will still be a good man after being dormant for a while.

The emperor said lightly: "This statement is very kind!"

(End of this chapter)