bastard seizes tang

Chapter 425

Li Ke's [-] troops left the fortress, and there was not enough food and grass, but when Xue Yantuo delivered the promised cattle and sheep the next day, Li Ke no longer had to worry about the future.

On the tenth day when Li Ke was stationed at the pass on the south side of Junji Mountain, the fort built on the mountain had begun to take shape, and the envoy that Li Ke sent to Chang'an to ask for instructions also returned here, and Li Ke spoke with Yi Nan He stopped the soldiers, leaving the general of Zuo Tunwei, Ashina Zhong, to lead an army of [-] troops to guard in Nuozhenshui, and he led the people back to Hedong.

When Li Ke went out to fight in the northern part of the Great Wall, he not only collected Nuo Zhenshui in one fell swoop, built a garrison fortress, choked Xue Yantuo's throat going south, but even wiped out [-] soldiers under Dadu's command in one fell swoop, making great contributions.

Li Ke's contribution was the most in the Tang Dynasty's Northern War for several years. When the victory is reported and he enters the court, he will naturally be rewarded generously, but even so, Li Ke's mood is not very relaxed.

After all, Li Shimin ordered Li Ke to go north to supervise the frontier, not just to stick to Nuozhenshui, what he had to do was to prepare for the Northern Expedition and destroy the people of Guozuo.

Although this battle created Xue Yantuo, it did not change its fundamentals. Xue Yantuo was born on horseback, and every man can fight for it. A mere 5 people can make up for it in less than a year.

"Dingfang, you have been in the army for many years and are good at leading cavalry. Do you know how to defeat Qingqi?" Li Ke was also thinking about how to defeat the enemy on the way back, and suddenly asked Su Dingfang beside him.

Su Dingfang said: "Your Highness is thinking about how to defeat Xue Yantuo's Qingqi."

Li Ke said: "That's right. In the battle of Nuo Zhenshui, we intercepted Dadu's plan and caught him off guard. Otherwise, we may not be able to win this battle."

Su Dingfang said: "Xue Yantuo is brave and very good at horse fighting, especially the Turks in those days. It is really not easy to defeat them head-on. Although my armored cavalry from the Tang Dynasty can defeat Xue Yantuo's light cavalry, it is not easy to travel far, and it is too cumbersome to go into battle. .If we want to break through head-on, the only thing we can rely on in Tang Dynasty is bows and infantry."

Li Ke heard the words, thought for a moment, and asked: "How can you know Mo Dao?"

"Modao?"

Su Dingfang shook his head and said: "Could it be that this is a new weapon in the imperial army, and the last general has never heard of it."

Li Ke said: "The Mo Dao is equipped with heavy infantry. Standing in front of the army, it can kill the soldiers and cut off the horses. When the Mo Dao comes out, the people and horses are broken. It can be said that it is invincible."

Su Dingfang listened to Li Ke's description, thought for a while, and then said: "Your Highness said it is a horse-killing sword. The horse-killing sword came from the Han Dynasty. It is nearly five feet long. Moreover, the horse-slaying sword has a long blade and a short handle, if you hold it for a long time, you will not be able to achieve extreme strength and cannot be used in actual combat, so it is mostly used for ceremonial guards, just for decoration."

Of course, Li Ke knew about the horse-killing sword in Su Dingfang's mouth. The horse-killing sword in Su Dingfang's mouth was first seen in the Western Han Dynasty. The embryonic form is by no means the Mo Dao that was in the Tang Dynasty, specialized in defeating cavalry, and shocked the world.

When Mo Dao comes out, it enters like a wall, white blades fly in frost, red blood stars flow, and people and horses are smashed!
In the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, the four towns of Anxi were able to dominate the Western Regions with a mere [-] elites and coerce all countries. They were absolutely inseparable from the Modao Army under the command of the Anxi Jiedushi.

Li Kedao: "This king wants to change the horse-cutting sword. It has a wider blade and a longer handle. It is in the shape of a two-edged long sword. It is used for armored infantry and specializes in light cavalry. What do you think?"

Su Dingfang thought for a while, and said: "My Tang Dynasty's steelmaking skills are by no means comparable to that of the Han Dynasty. According to what Your Highness said, it is absolutely necessary to refine this Mo Dao, but the Mo Dao is heavy and long, and the material used is tough. Not brittle, the unusual steel can be forged, and even the steel that needs to be tempered a hundred times, the price is probably extremely high."

Su Dingfang has been in the army for many years, is proficient in military affairs, and naturally knows the most important thing about weapons. The Mo knife is extremely expensive and expensive. The number of Mo Dao troops passed is only a few thousand. The Tang Dynasty has not been established for a long time. Although the country has been peaceful and peaceful for several years, the national power is still not as good as that of the previous Sui Dynasty. It may not be easy to forge Mo Dao.

A Mo Dao is the yearly salary of an official of a prefecture and county. At this time, it is absolutely impossible to promote the Mo Dao army.

But it's not that Li Ke has never thought about it. Li Ke said: "The Mo Dao Army is playing chess. Once it is used, it will kill the snake by seven inches and break the enemy's courage. , to complete the Modao camp, and try the results, if it succeeds, I will report to my father and ask the military supervisor to cast it."

Su Dingfang heard the words, nodded and said: "With the power of Hedong, I'm afraid I can only cast six hundred at first. According to what His Highness said, not only weapons are hard to come by in this Modao camp, but even soldiers are extremely rare. The blade of a weapon cannot be used by only one of the best pawns in a hundred."

Li Ke said: "What Dingfang said is very true. When the king returns to Taiyuan, King Bin must also arrive. By then, the military affairs of the states will be clarified, and the matter of building another Modao camp can begin."

Su Dingfang said with a smile: "Your Highness wants to start this matter after returning to Beidu. It seems that he even values ​​the Modao camp. It's a pity that the general is approaching, and he is not in the prime of life. Otherwise, I will ask Your Highness for orders and hang Modao The camp owner will build a new career."

Su Dingfang is young and strong, known for his bravery, although he is not as famous as Qin Shubao, but he is still a fierce general, otherwise he would not have been sent by Li Shimin to guard Li Ke in the north.

In fact, in the eyes of others, Su Dingfang was just a strong general. He was recommended by Li Ke to be a general in Bianzhou after the return of the Turks to Beijing. Only then did he shine brilliantly for several years, showing his ability to use troops, and was valued by Li Shimin. .

Li Ke also laughed and said: "Dingfang is a majestic Marquis of Linqing, the governor of Shuozhou. He should have guarded one side, so what's the point of entering the Modao camp as a battalion? Even if I dare to use it, my father will definitely not agree. What's more, the general of the Modao camp already has someone to choose."

When Su Dingfang heard this, his face showed a hint of surprise. This general of the Modao battalion is definitely not for ordinary people.One of the Modao camps is led by strong soldiers, and the arrogant soldiers need to be fierce. The Modao camp cannot be done unless there are brave generals; With a sharp knife to break through the formation and kill the enemy, the battalion commander must be Li Ke's confidant, but such a person is not easy to find.

The first thing Su Dingfang thought of was Qin Huaidao. Qin Huaidao had practiced martial arts with Li Ke since he was a child, and they were like brothers and sisters. It's necessary to stay in place, but Su Dingfang thought about it carefully, but felt something was wrong.

Qin Huaidao is not only Li Ke's confidant, but also the son of Yi Guogong Qin Shubao. The relationship between the court and China is complicated. Li Ke's use of Qin Huaidao is too ostentatious.

Su Dingfang asked in puzzlement: "Oh? Who can gain His Highness's trust?"

Li Ke glanced at Xi Junmai, the commander of the personal guards beside him, and said to Su Dingfang: "Are there anyone beside me who is superior to Junmai when it comes to martial arts?"

When Su Dingfang heard the words, he immediately understood that it turned out that Li Ke was interested in Xi Junbuy.

Li Ke is the commander of Li Ke's personal guard, and if Li Ke can entrust his life with his life, his loyalty is unquestionable, and this is even more so when it comes to martial arts.Xi Jun buys bravery and is born with supernatural power, comparable to Qin Shubao of the past, even if he is placed in the Chang'an Forbidden Army, he is still a rare figure, so he can naturally be appointed as the general of the Modao camp.

It's just that Su Dingfang didn't expect that Li Ke would actually send out his personal guard commander.

Xi Junmai on the side naturally also heard what Li Ke and Su Dingfang said. There is no joke in the army, let alone Li Ke. Since Li Ke opened his mouth, it would naturally not be a joke.

Xi Junmai hurriedly said: "The last general is His Highness's personal guard, and the guard is thorough. How can the last general leave His Highness?"

Li Ke waved his hand and said: "At the beginning when you worshiped under the king's door from the right guard, the king promised you that after the king was released from the frontier state, he would take you as a general and make contributions. Now that the king's official is merged with the state, how can you Isn't it the time to fulfill the promise of the year?"

Xi Junmai hesitated and said: "But the general holds an important position, if he leaves without authorization, he will worry about the safety of His Highness."

Li Ke said with a smile: "With all your strength, it would be a pity if you only stayed by my king's side as a guard. This king has made up his mind, so this matter is settled."

(End of this chapter)