Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 945

At this time, a burly man stepped forward, bowed to the ground, and his voice was like a bell, "The last general is willing to be the vanguard."

"I'm about to borrow from Duke Pingyuan." Li Shan took a deep look at Duan Decao who was prostrate on the ground.

Duan Decao was originally a man who was motivated because his father was ridiculed by the world as "Duan Po". Half a year ago, he was defeated by Liang Shidu, the defeated general of these years. rout.

Li Shan believed that, driven by these emotions, Duan Decao would become an extremely sharp arrow stabbing Liang Jun.

This is also the main reason why Li Shan petitioned Li Yuan through Princess Pingyang. Duan Decao met the envoy who came to deliver the order at the post station after arriving in Qizhou, and returned to Yuanzhou ecstatically... and the Xiangyi King Li's talisman was naturally still accepted. Sent back to Chang'an.

"Guyuan stands on Liupan Mountain, the terrain is narrow, there is little room for cavalry, and it is difficult to spread the army." Li Shan glanced back and forth, "This battle is divided into three armies. Li Daoxuan, king of Huaiyang, was the assistant, and Kan Leng, the Duke of Linji County, led the Modao team to make up for it."

"Sit alone in the central army, Yuanzhou Governor Zhang Shigui, Jingzhou Governor Qian Jiulong, Ningzhou Governor Hu Yan and other generals assist him."

"Duke Dou of the State of Feng and Duke Xihe preside over the rear army, and they must ensure that the army has no worries about food and supplies and armaments."

"There will be [-] soldiers in this battle." Li Shan turned his head to look at the first person in front of him, "Shi Li Ganyou, the former governor, and Li Demou, the magistrate of Baiquan County, led the auxiliary troops to transport all kinds of wood and tents for the construction of the camp. There must be no mistakes."

All the generals were ordered to retreat one by one, and rushed to each camp, ordered troops and horses, and prepared ordnance. Except for Dou Gui, Wen Yanbo, Su Dingfang, and Li Daoxuan, Li Shan ordered Duan Decao to stay temporarily, and Zhang Zhongjian also stayed quietly. Compared with the deployment before World War I in Jingzhou, Li Shan's placement this time is much rougher, and many generals and schools have not actually been clearly deployed.

For example, Feng Li, the former deputy commander of the cavalry, generals such as Ma Sanbao, Li Keshi, Duan Zhixuan, and even Zhang Zhongjian, who once led the front army alone, did not receive specific assignments.

"Sanlang." Li Shan beckoned, "You stay in the Chinese army in this battle, and use good steel on the blade."

Li Shan's plan was repeatedly discussed with Dou Gui, Su Dingfang, and Li Daoxuan, and he also asked the locals of Yuanzhou for details, and even asked Huangfuzhong to go out to explore the way.

Although Li Shan is determined to lead the army himself, the significance of his leadership is mainly reflected in the spiritual level. The specific leader, several people jointly promoted Zhang Zhongjian, who has extraordinary courage and military strategy.

Good steel is used on the blade... Although Zhang Zhongjian couldn't understand this sentence, Zhang Zhongjian easily understood the meaning, and couldn't help being shocked, "But according to the order of your lord."

Wen Yanbo exhorted with a more emphatic tone: "It is necessary to protect His Highness comprehensively."

Zhang Zhongjian was stunned before bowing his head to answer, logically speaking, His Highness is in the middle army, so there is no danger... Well protected, this means that His Highness must be in danger, but danger is usually accompanied by opportunities, Zhang Zhongjian was a little excited.

"Brother Dingfang knows everything." Li Shan turned his head and said, "This battle is against the Liang army, and the former army should entrust Brother Dingfang to respond to the military strategy."

"Responsibility within one's share." Su Ding's dialect was concise and to the point.

Li Shan's gaze finally fell on Duan Decao, and he said after a while: "Half a year ago, Duan Gong was defeated and captured, and he wanted to avenge his shame. I don't know what the thousands of soldiers who were sent back thought?"

Duan Decao's spirit was greatly lifted, "Most of the soldiers who were released back were descendants of the last generals. They were soldiers of the Yanzhou government. Force forward, don’t let people fall back.”

Two major defeats within half a year. One of the two generals of Lingzhou Road was captured and the other committed suicide. Longzhou has been greatly affected.

But the most serious thing is Lingzhou and Huizhou. The government soldiers are all locals. For the sake of their families and clansmen, a large number of government soldiers had to surrender to the enemy. In contrast, Yanzhou Prefecture, which followed Duan Decao to Lingzhou more than half a year ago The soldiers did not surrender to the enemy, most of them died in battle, and the rest were captured.

Li Shan's plan is to need an army that doesn't need to be large in number, but it must have an indomitable determination. This is the main reason why he leads the army himself. Therefore, the released Duan Decao is very useful, and the released captives are also very useful. it works.

Li Shan made some calculations in his mind before he said: "Maybe you choose 500 people, but it's better to overrun than lack. The Xihe County Guild will make up for the required weapons."

Duan Decao was overjoyed, "I will live up to your highness' trust."

Everyone left one by one, the army will be dispatched tomorrow, and there are still many things to take care of, only Li Daoxuan and Zhang Zhongjian stayed.

"Huairen, this trip is too dangerous." Li Daoxuan still felt a little uneasy after thinking about it, "It's better to let Zhang Sanlang lead the army...or if we can take that city, Huairen will personally lead the army to detour to the north, and then send Zhang Sanlang to attack Of?"

"Brother Daoxuan, the main force of this battle is to release five hundred captives. If I don't personally lead the army, the grief and indignation will not last." Li Shan held Li Daoxuan's hands and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my brother has always planned well. .”

"Within two months, my younger brother successively questioned Li Zhengbao, Xin Liaoer, and many prisoners of the Liang army, as well as Duan Decao and the soldiers who were released. Although the Liang division now occupies the three states, it was defeated by Guan Guogong and Ren Gui first. Seeing that the Turks returned home in a collapsed state, it seemed that they were sitting firmly in the pass, but in fact their hearts were not stable."

"Once successful, Liang Jun's momentum is like boiling water splashing snow, and the snow will melt immediately."

Li Daoxuan glanced at Zhang Zhongjian, lowered his voice and said, "Is there a letter from Beijing?"

"Third sister is naturally a letter..."

"You know it's not the third sister who is asking for brother!"

Li Shan stopped, smiled and said: "Didn't Your Majesty bestow you with a brocade robe for the horse?"

"Not a single word?"

Li Shan frowned slightly, "Brother Daoxuan should know that planning this battle was not a one-day effort, and my younger brother decided to send troops at this time, not because of rumors in Beijing."

"But..." Li Daoxuan hesitated for a while, then glanced at Zhang Zhongjian again, and the latter finally reacted and retreated quietly.

Only then did Li Daozong whisper: "Huairen thinks, who is the most famous general in the world?"

"Of course it's King Qin."

"That's right, after the first battle in Tiantai Mountain, brother Qin Wang has the potential to take over the East Palace." Li Daoxuan said in a low voice, "It's too risky for Huairen to send troops at this time, if he can..."

"Without an inch of merit, His Majesty has no choice but to use King Qin?" Li Shan smiled, "In this way, King Qin will return to the battlefield with heavy troops in his hands. Will His Majesty make a move?"

Li Daoxuan was really thinking for Li Shan. He only found out about Li Shan's overall plan yesterday. In his opinion, Li Shan took too much risk in sending troops this time. Ascend to the throne, Li Shan still has the opportunity to make contributions.

Li Shan is also speechless, these... I have already discussed with Li Shimin countless times, Li Daoxuan is really worrying for nothing.

(End of this chapter)