Chastity Layman 2

Chapter 997
Zhenguan ten years, winter.

Prince Chengqian held an emergency military meeting in Haiyan Fort by Qinghai Lake.

The generals were ordered to come and sit in the warm tent with several pots of charcoal fire, but they all had different thoughts.Xi Junmai was exempted from military detention after being tied up by five flowers, and everyone didn't know what the prince was going to mess around with again.

But with the lessons learned from Mr. Xi's purchase, the generals are not good at persuading them.

Chengqian put on a new suit of armor, holding a golden helmet with phoenix wings in his right hand, and a big sword around his waist with his left hand. His steps were steady, and the iron armor on his body clanged. , on the contrary, he looked like a guard, even with a dazed look on his face.

This appearance made the generals secretly despise him.

Chengqian walked into the tent and waved.

Two Lu Ben captains came in with a roll of sheepskin maps and spread them out.

The generals looked at him curiously.

Standing in front of the generals, Chengqian said confidently, "Ever since Qin Lang led the Longyou army to fight for thousands of miles, defeated the Tuyuhun army, and picked up the old thief Yun, Tuyuhun's backbone has been broken by my Tang Dynasty. In the next few years, my Tang Dynasty expanded land for [-] miles to the west, and set up [-] border guards along the border, especially in the Chiling area, and built a Great Wall that is not the Great Wall. !"

"However, Tuyuhun people are thieves by nature, and rebellion is rare. After Murong Fuyun's death, although Murong Shun was obedient to the court, he had no prestige in Tuyuhun. Under the instigation of Tubo Ugly, Murong Cheng killed Brother betrayed Tang, and attacked the border of Datang again!"

"Facts show that Qin Lang's judgment back then was correct. Tuyuhun shouldn't be kept. If it doesn't die, the northwestern border of the Tang Dynasty will not be peaceful for a day, and it will even seriously endanger the Silk Road leading to the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty. And Datang's rule over the Qiangs."

"Now, Murong Cheng gathers the arrogant Tuyuhun rebels to try to provoke Datang again. This will never be tolerated. Some people say that Gu oversteps his authority to command, some say that Gu doesn't know how to fight, some say that Gu is playing with military affairs, and some say that Gu It is to bury the lives of a hundred thousand soldiers, and make fun of the great fortune of the Tang Dynasty!"

Cheng Qian clapped his hands.

"Well said, although these are not facts, but Gu admires the loyalty of this general and his courage to stand up and speak out. Although what he said is wrong, it is good for Datang. Therefore, Gu To reward him."

"Come here, please come and invite the governor to come."

When Xi Junmai was brought here, he was still at a loss, and was even tied with tendon ropes.

Chengqian drew his sword and stepped forward.

Xi Junmai puffed up his chest and straightened his neck without blinking his eyes.

Sword falls.

The tendons are broken.

Chengqian returned the sword into its sheath, and pulled Xi Junmai to the top of the tent.

"General Xi is worthy of being a brave general whom my teacher Wei Gong once admired very much, and also worthy of my father's comment that he is the best among the young generals. Out of all the generals, only Chief Executive Xi is the most loyal and daring to speak up, which is very commendable!"

"Come on, pour a glass of wine for the general alone, and warm yourself up."

Xi Junmai looked at the glass of warm wine that Chengqian handed over with both hands, and was so puzzled that he couldn't speak.

"General, please drink."

"Your Highness wants to kill you, but you have to take care of yourself, Xi Mou is unwilling to be humiliated!"

"The general misunderstood, Gu is really grateful for the general's loyalty, drink this glass of wine first, and listen to Gu speak slowly!"

Xi Junmai was dubious, so he bit the bullet and drank the wine.

"Now, Murong Cheng is playing hide-and-seek with Gu, and Gu also plays with him for a while. Along the way, Gu has been playing with him all the time."

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Xi Junmai's eyes were full of shock, and Gao Kan and other generals were also surprised.

The barbarian chieftains Xifeng Bulai and Tuoba Chici were even more shocked.

"Hahaha, you are all so shocked, it means that Murong Cheng must have never expected it. This is just a surprise."

Chengqian is a little proud.

"Although Gu has never commanded soldiers before, he has to teach the art of war that he learned from Wei Gong. The Luben army in the East Palace is not a bad guy. This Liang Jianfang and other generals know that it is a real and rigorous training. In the past, there were often actual combat drills, against each other, and Gu Ke led the Luben army to victory more than once."

"Right now, Murong Cheng thinks that he is a shrewd hunter and is quietly approaching him, but he doesn't know that Gu is the real hunter, and he is just Gu's prey."

Cheng Qian pointed at the sheepskin map.

"Murong Cheng's movements are now well known by the solitary, and everything is under his control. He thinks he hides it well and hides it well, but he doesn't know it. The mantis catches the cicada, and the oriole is behind."

"Everyone, right now is the best time to destroy Tuyuhun. In the first battle, Murong Cheng's main force will be wiped out, and future troubles will be eliminated forever. Tuyuhun will be completely wiped out, and Qinghai will be permanently incorporated into the territory of the Tang Dynasty."

Hou Junji immediately stood up to express his opinion.

"Your Highness is far-sighted and strategizing, which is really wise."

Xi Junmai stared at the detailed locations of various soldiers and horses in Tuyuhun marked by Prince Cheng Qiangang on the map, half-believing, "Are these sources of information accurate?"

"Of course, during this period of time, Gu is not really playing in the mountains, falcons shooting rabbits."

Xi Junmai was still a little skeptical, it was too unbelievable, he couldn't adapt to this change of the prince, on the contrary, it was the previous prince who was so outrageous that made him feel more believable.

"General Xi is commendable for his loyalty and bravery. Will you be honored as a vanguard general?"

Xi Junmai nodded, "I would like to lead the troops to be the vanguard of Your Highness, go straight to the tent of Murong Cheng's army, capture Murong Cheng alive and offer it to Your Highness." But he continued, "It's just that the current weather, if you want to march and fight, especially if To succeed, it must be a swift and violent attack, and this battle is not easy to fight."

Although the crown prince has already grasped the exact location of the Tuyuhun army, from the map, it can be seen that the Tuyuhun army is ambushing around Haiyan Prefecture. There are many soldiers and horses, and they are scattered, but they are not far away. If it is good, it will scare the snake.

The most important thing is that it is snowing heavily now, and it seems that the snow will not stop for a while. When the heavy snow blocks the mountains, it will be very difficult to march, especially the supplies.

"A two-hundred-mile raid would not be a problem if it was normal, but in this season and the weather, our food and supplies cannot keep up. If we can't defeat Murong Cheng in a single battle, then we will be in trouble."

In fact, all the generals here know that if they cannot win in one battle, it is not a trouble, but a very dangerous one.

Running for [-] miles in the ice and snow, the two armies were equal in number, and even the Tuyuhun army had a numerical advantage. Without supplies or support, if they ran for a long distance like this, if they couldn't take down the opponent, the Tang army would be in a dangerous situation of riding a tiger.

Chengqian laughed.

"A little bit of frost and snow can still trouble us? Don't always look forward and backward. Although there are many Tuyuhuns, they are not the same as before. Today's Tuyuhuns are already weak. Take all the dry food, mules and horses that you can bring, and throw away all the other vehicles. Next, our soldiers are very quick to catch them by surprise, what we want is to win in one battle. When the Tuyuhun people are wiped out, we will kill cattle and sheep to eat."

"Even if there is a real battle and we can't go down, we will kill the horse and eat the donkey, and we will defeat them!"

It has been dragged on for a few months, but now we have to make a quick decision. This huge change has made it difficult for everyone to turn around.

"Why, do you dare not, or do you not believe in Gu?"

Xi Junmai looked at the map and thought for a while, "Your Highness's plan is very bold and risky, but it does have a chance. As long as we have a strong will and perseverance, this heavy snow will not stop us. Bewildered, I definitely didn't expect that we can surprise them with lightning now, this can be used just right, we just surprise and strike them, and caught him by surprise."

Chengqian's eyes were bright and he was very excited.

"Yes, that's what Gu wants. Deliberately delaying for a few months is not only to show weakness to the enemy, but also to paralyze them and consume them. Knowing that they are lying in ambush on the border, Gu deliberately delayed for several months. They have just arrived, and they are only two hundred miles away. The Tuyuhun people have been ambushing in the valley for the past few months. Their patience has long been exhausted. I have almost eaten, maybe I have been hungry and full for a long time."

"At this time, the Tuyuhun people's defense is at the lowest level, and their combat effectiveness is also at the lowest level. It is their weakest and best time to fight!"

All the generals were also excited by the words of the young prince.

At this time, no one questioned the commanding authority of His Royal Highness the Prince.

Chengqian exercised the power of commander-in-chief without hesitation, and Hou Junji, the general manager of the march, stood by without saying a word, obsequious.

Whatever Cheng Qian said, he just nodded.

"General Xi, I will take you as the vanguard general, and I will give you the most elite five thousand cavalry under your command."

Immediately afterwards, Chengqian ordered Liang Jianfang, Gao Kan, Gao Zhensheng and other five governors and military envoys, and gave them five thousand horses each.

Xifeng Bulai, Tuoba Chici and other Hu chieftains also received the task, and each selected their headquarters to attack.

Chengqian selected [-] fine cavalry to attack and appointed himself commander.

But Hou Junji was conferred by him as the chief general of the rear army, commanding the remaining [-] infantry followed by reinforcements.

The entire battle plan has only one key point, be fast, precise and ruthless.

The [-] cavalry of the former army were going to march for [-] miles in one day and night, heading straight for the valley where Murong Cheng was. Take dry food for seven days, and don't take extra arrows, heavy crossbows, or artillery carts.

What Chengqian wants is to kill with one blow.

Hou Junji had a bitter face, he persuaded the crown prince to let him lead the cavalry, the crown prince was sitting in Haiyan Fort, but Chengqian ignored him, and he persuaded the crown prince to lead the infantry, but the crown prince still refused .

At this time, the prince was extremely domineering.

"In this battle, the lonely lead the cavalry and defeat Tuyuhun!"

No matter who persuades, it will not work.

"The sage went into battle at the age of 16. He is proficient in bow and horse. He is proficient in riding and shooting. He has learned the art of war for a long time. If he dare not even go into battle, is he worthy of being the prince of the Tang Dynasty?"

(End of this chapter)