Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 562
Looking at the billowing black smoke and corpses everywhere in the ruins of Asun City, Su Dingfang gritted his teeth. After only [-] days of defense, the painstakingly managed Asuno had two offenses and defenses, and all [-] defenders were killed. , This is a bigger loss than trading.

Looking back at Luo Chengzheng leading the cavalry in the west to hunt down the Tubo people who occupied Yasong, Su Dingfang clearly realized that these Tubo people are more vicious and cruel than the Turkic people, and Tubo Prime Minister Lu Dongzan is also a rare general. To be able to force Lao Tzu to this level.

If the imperial court had not prepared early for this battle, built a solid city, and accumulated a large amount of weapons and supplies, and these 20 tiger and wolf soldiers invaded the country, it would be really a wolf into a herd, and there would be endless troubles!
"Commander, Commander, the body of Dudu Han has been found, found, Commander," Li Fang, the deputy general, ran over and gasped.

"There, there, hurry up and lead the way." Su Dingfang grabbed Li Fang and yelled loudly. When the generals of the Tang Dynasty went into battle, they had the consciousness of sacrifice.But as those who survived, they have the obligation to bury them in peace. It is the tradition of the Tang army to bury the predecessors and the future generations. No matter how hard they spend, they must be found.

On the western city wall, Han Wei’s son, Han Zaidao, hugged a charred corpse and wept bitterly. When he saw Su Dingfang, he handed over the golden seal in his hand, and said sadly, “Su Shuai, this is the golden seal of the governor of Songzhou. It was held in my mouth by my father-in-law, and it was still warm when I took it out."

After finishing speaking, he hugged his father's body and blamed himself: "Father, I made a mistake. I shouldn't stay in Songzhou City, but should guard you every step of the way. Now that you're gone, how will Ranger treat his mother and siblings?" Confession!"

Su Dingfang stroked Han Wei's scorched but still hideously visible wound, took off his cloak and covered his body, and then said to the inspector left leader general Liu Jian and inspector left Xiaowei general Cao Jishu who were kneeling beside him: " Pass down this commander's order to behead the Tubo people captured today to pay homage to Han Dudu, and tell all our troops not to take prisoners from now on."

"Find another good coffin to house Governor Han, and send it back to the martyrs cemetery in Yushan, Chang'an after the war. In addition, General Luo Cheng will be responsible for guarding Asong City from now on." After finishing speaking, Su Dingfang patted Han Zaidao on the shoulder and turned to the government office. Walking away, the look on his face was extremely sad. .
Five days later, the Hanzhong Dudu Mansion-Jiangyuan Daojun went to the camp. Although the night was already dark, the prince's study was still brightly lit. A young man in filial piety was led by Li Hui to Li Chengqian's study by the Chinese army guard Zhonglang.

Seeing that Li Hui brought a man dressed in filial piety to find him in the middle of the night, Li Chengqian's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that someone in the frontline army died, and he frowned and asked, "Which part of you are you? Hang filial piety?"

"Back to His Royal Highness, the last general is the son of Governor Han of Songzhou. My father died in a fierce battle in Asong City five days ago. This is the military report from Shuai Su to His Highness." Carefully took out a wooden box from his chest and handed it to Li Hui.

Hearing Han Wei's death in battle, Li Chengqian stood up suddenly, pointed at Han Zaidao and said in a deep voice, "Tell Gu again!"

"My father, Han Wei, fought fiercely with the Tubo army in Asong City five days ago. In order not to leave a complete body for the enemy to be humiliated, my father put the seal in his mouth before he died, and set fire to himself. There were as many as 35 arrow clusters dug out of my father's corpse, my father, my father," Han said, unable to continue, and bent down on the ground and began to cry.

Crack, after punching the case hard, he pulled the military newspaper in Li Hui's hand and quickly browsed it. After closing the newspaper, Li Chengqian asked Li Hui to help Han Zaidao up, and then said sadly: "Gu and your father is An old acquaintance, we fought bloody battles together during the Western Expedition to Tuyuhun. Your father is a rare all-round talent in civil and military affairs in our Tang army. .”

Now that Su Dingfang has re-established the line of defense, naturally it is not easy to blame him too much. The crockpots are always broken without leaving the well, and the general will inevitably die before the battle. If you want to blame, those damn Tubo fans will be blamed for killing a general in our army .

Afterwards, Li Chengqian fiddled with the pond newspaper while recalling Han Wei in his impression.After the Battle of Donggukou, Li Chengqian summoned him alone, and it was through that conversation that Li Chengqian remembered him thoroughly.Among the many descendants of aristocratic families, Han Wei is a special case. He doesn't like to study tactics in Chang'an in order to obtain a higher official position.

On the contrary, he prefers the unrestrained and passionate frontier life. Since the Wude Dynasty, he has been guarding the frontier defense line, hoping that one day he can sweep thousands of miles like Chen Tang, the famous general of the Han Dynasty, and expand the territory for the country. Shi Yanran remembers his achievements.

Although his wish is so unrealistic in Li Chengqian's view, although he is very competent and has both civil and military skills, he can't compare with famous generals like Li Jing and Hou Junji anyway, but this does not prevent him from admiring this A frontier general who serves the country with fists and has defended the frontier for many years.

Li Chengqian once proposed to transfer him back to Chang'an to give him a chance to succeed, and it would not be in vain for his hard work of guarding the border for many years, but this guy said: The Western Regions are not peaceful, and the minister dare not be peaceful.It was these simple nine words that made Li Chengqian see the heart of serving the country of an iron-blooded general.

"Han Zaidao, you don't want to go back to Songzhou, and you should take up the post in the six ranks from now on. Director Su will send someone else to reply to the letter." The front line of Songzhou was piled up like a mountain of corpses, and Tubo added another [-] reinforcements, and There is also a steady stream of reinforcements coming, even a general at the first level of the governor can't protect himself, let alone a small lieutenant, the battle is going to be fought, we can't let the loyal ministers die!

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness, but the general still wants to go back to the front line. The hatred of killing your father is irreconcilable. As a son of man, if you can't avenge your father, you will be a son of man. If you die in battle, you can repay the king once you come. En, secondly, you can be filial and fraternal, even if you die, you will have no regrets." After speaking, he knelt on the ground respectfully and kowtowed three times to Li Chengqian.

Alas, after letting out a long breath, Li Chengqian said with emotion: "Heir of loyalty and righteousness, a family of loyalty, good, I will complete you alone." During the conversation, Li Chengqian turned his head to Li Hui, and continued: "I will be promoted to Han Zaidao as a leader. General Guerrilla, give him [-] cavalry from our Jiangyuan army, and let him go to the front to kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds!"

"Chen Han Zaidao thanked His Highness for his great kindness, and vowed not to return it if he did not destroy the bandit army." After handing over his hands to thank him, Han Zaidao was guided by Li Hui to leave the study.

Looking at his firm background, Li Chengqian couldn't help sighing in his heart, the reason why the Tang Dynasty became one of the most powerful dynasties is not unreasonable, with these tough soldiers guarding the border, who can shake this iron-clad country? . .
(End of this chapter)