Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 1435 After the War (Part )

On the top of a small but rather steep hill, Tuli Khan looked down desperately at the densely packed Tang Army infantry not far below.

In fact, Tuli Khan was mentally prepared for the defeat, but being defeated so miserably and being played with like this from beginning to end still made Tuli Khan feel desperate and humiliated.

The more he regretted, the more angry he became, and the heavier the hatred in his heart became. Tuli Khan gritted his teeth and swore in his heart that today's shame would be avenged someday!

However, the blame may not be on Li Huairen. Tuli Khan also knew it well. The three great Khans before and after the Turks were defeated several times by the heir to the Wei Dynasty of the Tang Dynasty. With such military exploits, it would be difficult for Li Huairen not to be jealous of the Tang Emperor. Back to the battlefield again.

Well, as for swearing revenge because he would not meet Li Huairen... Tuli Khan refused to admit it.

Looking at the densely packed Tang soldiers below, Tuli Khan's face became more and more sad. He would definitely not be able to escape. It was inevitable to be captured alive again... But after so long, why hasn't the Tang Army envoy come yet?

Waiting until dusk, Tuli Khan finally couldn't sit still and sent two men down the mountain... to see King Si of Wei.

At about this time, the temporarily transferred dry food ordered by Li Shan finally arrived.

Although Li Shan did not show up, Tuli Khan's anxious mood immediately calmed down... In his opinion, Li Huairen was showing goodwill.

You always have to release me...otherwise, who will check and balance Dubu Khan?

Eating dry food under the snow, Tuli Khan thought over and over again in his mind. When talking in front of the Bingzhou formation, he heard Li Huairen mention Dubu Khan's defeat. He didn't know what the loss was...

There were ten to twenty thousand troops who left Yanmen Pass before, plus those who fled over the mountains and ridges from Mount Heng, and the Khitan and other tribes who left from Feihu Trail. Can I suppress Dubu Khan...or be defeated by Dubu Khan? suppress?

Tuli Khan felt that he had to test it a little more.

At this time in Fanzhi County, Li Shan's face was also full of sadness, thinking about whether he could successfully pass the blame on others. Although Han Liang and Wen Daya both felt that Li Shan was just thinking out of the blue, Li Shan found another way and still had a chance. Definitely sure.

At least, this attitude needs to be shown... Li Yuan and Li Shimin must understand it.

Li Kai hurriedly walked into the room and said, "Huairen and Governor Shi Doujing have arrived in Dai County."

"Yes." Li Shan responded, "Daizhou and Xinzhou are in ruins. The assistant officials and county magistrates below the governor will either die in battle or retreat south."

"Temporarily, the two places will be rebuilt with General Han Liang in charge, and a letter will be sent to the selected officials to replace them. Dou Jing will temporarily take charge of Xinzhou, and Brother Demou will temporarily take charge of Daizhou."

Li Kai hesitated a little and said in a low voice: "Acting Governor Shi Cao Guogong is still here."

Li Kai knew well that with Li Shan's current weight, the so-called temporary appointment was very likely to be changed into a formal appointment by the DPRK.

Dou Jing has been the governor of Bingzhou for a long time. Han Liang is an important staff member of His Highness the Crown Prince, but his own weight is not important. Although he has served as acting county magistrate before, he is still a county magistrate and temporarily takes charge of Daizhou... Daizhou General Manager It is impossible, but it is possible to get an assistant officer.

But the officials of Daizhou were not dead. If Xue Wanche, Sima of Daizhou, was still leading the army, Li Shiji, the acting governor of Shi Cao, Guogong, should be the legitimate one.

"Dong Cao Guo has been summoned. He has other important matters." Li Shan smiled, "There were two great victories in Yuanzhou and Lingzhou. Brother Demou managed the logistics well. Not long ago, he captured Luo Yi, the king of Yan County, alive. This time he followed the army northward. He also had military exploits and served as acting county magistrate, so it was logical."

After a pause, Li Shan added: "Uncle Hakka is a confidant of His Royal Highness, so Brother Demou doesn't need to worry too much." If Li Shan asked his direct relatives such as Su Dingfang and Liu Heer to come forward, the situation might be more complicated, but if Li Kai comes forward, it will be more complicated. Much better... Although Li Kai has always been linked to Li Shan after becoming an official, because his father Li Keshi, there is naturally the shadow of Li Shimin in his background.

Regarding these, Li Shan had careful discussions with Ma Zhou, and Han Liang was also considered to be the commander-in-chief of the two places. Dou Jing's status was not lower than Han Liang, but he was not a direct descendant of Li Shimin.

At this time, Erzhu Huan from the outside came in and said, "Mr. Cao Guo, please see me."

Li Shan nodded, and a moment later Li Shiji, who looked quite weathered, walked quickly with a smile on his face.

"Before and after the First World War in Jingzhou, I was ordered to go to Beijing and reviewed the war with His Highness the Crown Prince." Li Shiji said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince praised Wei Si Wang as a famous general in the world, and it is true."

"We had no choice but to take risks, it was just a fluke." Li Shan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "If brothers Dingfang and Jingde hadn't seized Yanmen Pass, and if Cheng Mingzhen, Huang Junhan and others hadn't risked their lives to attack, it would be hard to say whether this battle would be won or lost."

After a few words of flattery and humility, Li Shiji turned to ask, "How is Zhigui?"

"Zhigui?" Li Shan was a little surprised, "Cao Guogong and Zhigui?"

"Back then, I had contact with Zhigui in Shandong. Although he was young, he was of extraordinary character. However, he was not in Beijing for several years, but there were still many letters." Li Shiji smiled, "Back then, Zhigui rushed to Chang'an to meet the prince in the lower courtyard. Your Highness."

Li Shan raised his eyebrows. Zhang Wenguan had never mentioned that such a thing happened... Fortunately, Li Shiji had already joined Li Shimin at that time, otherwise his wishful thinking would not have been possible.

"Zhigui was injured, but not seriously. Now he is recuperating in Bingzhou. His father's injury is slightly serious, but it is not life-threatening." Li Shan said a few words and then said: "Within three days, we will transport him from Bingzhou and Xinzhou The food and grass will arrive in Daizhou."

"Three days later, with you as the chief general and Xue Wanche, Zhang Baoxiang, Liu Rengui, and Dugu De as deputies, you will lead five thousand cavalry out of Yanmen Pass."

Li Shiji was greatly surprised. He had just heard that Tuli Khan and thousands of remnant soldiers were trapped here. The war has not yet completely ended. Will the Wei Si King start another war?

Li Shan sighed deeply, "In the sixth year of Gu Yu Wude's reign, he went to serve as acting county magistrate, and saw the state of Dai was in ruins..."

Li Shan was filled with emotion when he thought of the old events. After a pause, he continued: "During the past, the land was restored due to trade, but it prospered due to population."

Li Shiji had only been acting governor for a few months, but he also felt the ubiquitous influence of this Wei heir in Dai, and silently nodded in agreement.

Li Shan used various means to move a large number of people from Yunzhou and Shuozhou. Later, Jieli Khan used tens of thousands of men and women to redeem Yugushe. Most of these people were resettled in Xinzhou and Daizhou. , Yuzhou three places.

In this battle, Li Shan almost never used infantry. The cavalry rushed all the way to Bingzhou and reached the nose of Tuli Khan. As a result, a large number of people in Bingzhou and Fenzhou who were robbed were not taken away by the Turks.

But more than a month ago, a large number of people were robbed in Daizhou, Xinzhou, and Yuzhou... Among them, Daizhou was the most damaged.

"It was Gu who placed them in Daidi..." Li Shan sighed softly again, "Ashina Jishe led the confession that most of the people who were robbed and kidnapped were in the Yunzhou area. This time I led the troops out of the fortress. It is very special. In order to defeat the Hu, we should return with the people."

Li Shiji stood up and saluted, "I will live up to His Highness's trust."