Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1402: Narration before the battle (Part )

Li Shan, who returned to the Tang Army's formation, had a gloomy face. He looked back and saw that Tuli Khan had also returned to the formation. He didn't know whether Zhang Wenguan was dead or alive.

"Han Liang, Wen Daya, Ma Zhou, King Rencheng, King Huaiyang, Su Dingfang, and Qin Qiong stay." Li Shan ordered with a straight face: "The rest retreat twenty steps away."

"Where's the messenger?"

The messenger came forward and told the story from beginning to end in a low voice. Li Shan's heart was withered and his body was numb. I had almost finished talking with Tuli Khan, and you Ashina She'er actually committed suicide!

Brother She'er, why are you such a waste!

Doesn't this force me to go to Liangshan?

And that guy Zhang Zhongjian is crazy thinking about making great achievements!

Li Shan, a person with a dirty mind, couldn't help but suspect that there might be a mystery behind this matter... Maybe Li Yuan ordered Zhang Zhongjian to intercept and kill Dubu Khan, forcing him to fight Tuli Khan.

Han Liang, Wen Daya and others also looked at each other, what a fuss was going on!

Do you really want to fight with the tens of thousands of Turks on the opposite side?

The outcome is unpredictable.

"Yes." Li Shan briefly explained the contents of the previous negotiations.

If Zhang Wenguan died, it would be over, but if he were alive, this matter would be difficult to handle.

After a pause, Li Shan looked at Su Dingfang. He originally wanted this famous general to shine brightly during the Zhenguan years, destroy the country and capture the master, but he didn't expect that he would still need to use it.

After Li Shan made a rough arrangement, "Han Liang, Wen Daya, you two will discuss it with King Rencheng and Su Dingfang."

"A man cannot stand without faith." Li Shanwen said angrily: "Even if we pursue him, it is difficult to win, let alone capture and kill Tuli Khan."

"Your Majesty has given Huairen the authority to control the troops in Hedong and Hebei." Li Daozong said softly, "But if you have orders, you must obey them."

Ma Zhou asked in a low voice: "Huairen, Tuli Khan wants to return north?"

Li Shan looked back and sighed: "People often say that Li Huairen takes risks by taking risks, but in fact, he acts with caution first, but today he has to take risks."

After a long time, Ma Zhou looked into the distance and reminded in a low voice: "It seems that Tuli Khan is out in battle."

"What about people?"

Over there, Tuli Khan couldn't wait any longer, and Li Shan galloped away on horseback.

I don’t even believe it!

Han Liang's eyes lit up, "Wait until the Turks return to the north, then pursue again..."

Li Shan nodded, "Send messengers immediately to Yuci and Huangdan Town."

Ma Zhou was speechless. He knew Li Shan too well... Is this guy such an honest person?

Well, it is true that people like Li Shan who hang out in the modern society of later generations often have no integrity... But the problem is Zhang Wenguan.

"Both father and son are injured, but none of them are fatal. They have been wounded just now." Tuli Khan said with a smile: "Don't worry Huairen."

Li Shan's face was as cold as frost, "I will retreat today. The army is lingering around Jinyang and Qingyuan. I will also order Yuchi Gong to lead his army south today, but we need to send troops to take over Shiling Pass."

Seeing Tuli Khan's hesitation, Li Shan shouted: "We only have three thousand troops, and Shiling Pass is located in Guanmao Mountain, with Xiaowutai Mountain and Tiezhou Mountain to the north. It is rugged and difficult to navigate. Can we still attack you by surprise?" "That's it. It's settled." Tuli Khan nodded in agreement, "As for Zhang Wenguan and his son..."

"You can return them after you pass Tiezhoushan." Li Shan interrupted: "If you go around Tiezhoushan, you won't have to worry about being attacked."

"If you set out to withdraw your troops tomorrow, most of them will be able to bypass Tiezhoushan by noon. If Zhang Qianxiong and Zhang Wenguan are not released by noon, Guqin will lead the cavalry in pursuit."

Li Shan gritted his teeth and said: "Yanmen Pass can't accommodate a large army. It's half a day's journey and there's no time!"

Tuli Khan promised repeatedly that he was not going to destroy it anyway. As long as he passed Tiezhoushan, everything would be safe. Even if the Tang army pursued him, he would have enough troops and space to meet the enemy.

Glancing at his uncle not far away, Tuli Khan hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice: "Did the leader Ashina Nishu die in the battle or was he captured in the battle of Zhangnan Fort in Pingyao?"

"He was captured in Yong'an County after escaping." Li Shan turned to look at Wang Junhao and waved, "Go and bring over the prisoner Zhang Shigui sent."

Not long after, Wang Junhao escorted Ashina Nishu over. This guy was quite unlucky. He was defeated in the battle of Pingyao and had to flee to the southwest. As a result, he bypassed Yong'an County and happened to meet Zhang Shigui who was setting off north. An Yuanshou's troops were also pursuing from the rear. After a battle, they were defeated and captured.

Tuli Khan was a little surprised. He was holding Zhang Wenguan and his son, but Li Huairen sent Ashina Nishu back. He couldn't help but wonder what happened when Li Huairen returned to the battle...

"In the battle of Jingzhao, Zhi lost Si Li and Ashina Simo were also captured. If there is a chance, they will not be released to the grassland."

Tuli Khan couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "Just now..."

Li Shan was silent for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty has given me a hundred pieces of silk, ten horses, and a general's hussar."

Although Tuli Khan was well versed in Chinese studies, he was still confused when he asked, "General Hussars?"

Li Shan explained expressionlessly: "The Tang Dynasty followed the Sui system. The first rank of civil and military officials was Taishi, Taifu, Taibao, Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong. The first rank of Wen was Kaifu Yitong, and the Wu was General Hussars."

After a pause, Li Shan sighed: "If nothing unexpected happens, this will be the last time I meet you... unless the Turks capture Chang'an or the Tang army destroys the Turks."

Tuli Khan finally heard something, "Huairen means Emperor Tang..."

"In the past few years, I have made many meritorious deeds, and I have saved my life twice." Li Shan sighed: "A few days ago, the imperial censor wrote a letter of impeachment, accusing Gu of leading a large number of troops to the east of the river, causing unrest in the country, although His Majesty rebuked..."

"Oh oh oh..." Tuli Khan finally understood. He had long heard that this kind of thing often happened in the Central Plains Dynasty. The generals led the troops on expeditions, and the treacherous ministers in the court were causing trouble in the rear.

The Tang Emperor rebuked the censor, and gave him silks, horses, and the rank of General of the Hussars... but it proved that the Tang Emperor was quite jealous. No wonder Li Huairen said this was the last time they met.

"That's all, I can return to Beijing, resign from my official position, and live a peaceful life." Li Shan said with a wry smile: "If I don't return to Beijing quickly, I'm afraid the consequences will be unpredictable."

Seeing Li Shan's infectious performance, Tuli Khan felt a little sympathetic to this good brother who was loyal to Jinlan.

Li Shan looked deeply at Tuli Khan, as if he wanted to imprint the other person's appearance in his mind... His own time travel has changed a lot, Princess Pingyang, Jieli Khan, Ashina She'er, etc., now this Bituli Khan may also follow suit.

In any case, it is impossible for Tuli Khan to be attached to the Tang Dynasty as recorded in the history books... Either he will die in the east of Hedong, or he will return north to the grassland to unify the Turks.

"At noon tomorrow, I will wait for Zhang Wenguan and his son outside Chitang Pass, otherwise I will lead my troops to pursue them immediately."

"Goodbye, never see you again."

(End of this chapter)