A Good Landlord in the Tang Dynasty: Emperor Yuan Cong

Chapter 570
In early spring, it's warm and cold.

Under the leadership of the banner of the sun, moon, star and three stars, the Tang army left the North Exit of the Great Wall.

The avenue is the pass, the trail is the mouth,
Beikou Great Wall is located at the north mouth of Yanshan Mountains. It is the throat of the Liaodong Plain and the Mongolian Plateau leading to the Central Plains. It is a battleground for military strategists.

"This section of the Great Wall was built during the Tianbao period of the Northern Qi Dynasty. It starts from Yulin in the west and ends in Yuguan in the east. It is three thousand miles long. It has been more than 70 years. There are two roads in Xiuguan City, one is outside the Great Wall Pass, called Tiemen Pass, which can only allow one car and one rider to pass through, and the other is located on the Chaohe River, called Shuimen Pass.”

Dugu Yanyun pointed to the Great Wall Road,
Wu Huaiyu looked at the Great Wall, which had not been repaired much in recent years, with a sense of vicissitudes. The dilapidated Great Wall made people feel the gold and iron horses and the flames of war in those years.

The Tang Dynasty set up a guard at the north entrance here, and after leaving the north entrance of the Great Wall, it is the Beishanxi site, so it is also called this Xiguan.

The four major passes of Yanshan Mountain in Youzhou are Jundu Pass, Yuguan Pass, Beikou Pass and Lulongsai Pass.

Two cliffs stand, with a narrow road in the middle, only one car can pass through, and a deep stream below, huge rocks and rocks, forty miles away, is a dangerous road. The north mouth of the Northern Qi Dynasty was closed and built across the mountain. The city was built on the top of the mountain, following the mountain. The potential rises and falls, twists and turns, like a bird's nest.

"All the cities are in the valley of the mountain. The crown of the city is the bird's nest. When you come here, you will think of a warrior. The sky is high and thousands of miles away."

"Great governor, good poetry!"

Dugu Yanyun praised loudly, this fierce general who looks like a giant spirit god just came from Chang'an, he was transferred to the deputy governor of Andong Governor's Mansion, and also the governor of Tanzhou and the leader of the mighty army envoy, he rode a A streaky horse, with a black lacquered lance in his hand, and a bright armor on his body, he is not angry and majestic.

This guy is still one of the nine generals of the Xuanwu Sect. This guy is very senior and of course his family background is also very impressive. His grandfather Dugu Tun’s original surname is Li. It is said that he is still the Li family of Zhaojun among the five surnames. The Li family was also a general in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Later, Li Tun followed Gao Huan fought against Yuwentai in Guanzhong, fought in Shayuan, was captured by Duguxin, and later became a confidant of Duguxin, given the surname Dugu, and became a retainer of Duguxin.

Dugu Xin is one of the Eight Pillar Kingdoms, and his three daughters were later queens. Dugutun was a blessing in disguise, and his family became more prosperous in Guanzhong. He himself became a general in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. The public, all served as the generals and general managers of the Sui Dynasty.

Dugukai's sons Lingyun, Jingyun, Tengyun, Qingyun, and Yanyun were all named after their bravery.

Although Dugu Yanyun is the youngest among his brothers, he was lucky. He followed Li Shimin to participate in the Xuanwumen Rebellion and became one of the nine generals of the Xuanwumen. With this alone, he will be rich and honored for the rest of his life.

Originally, it was said that the emperor wanted to choose Dugu Yanyun to be the governor of Youzhou and the governor of Youzhou, but Wu Huaiyu, who was a prime minister, was killed halfway to be the official.

How powerful was Dugu Xin back then, but he had seven sons and seven daughters, and all his daughters married well, but his sons had no skills. He only served as a county magistrate, but after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan named him Minister of Industry,
He was often asked to lead troops, but although Dugu Huai'en was always defeated, Li Yuan still trusted this cousin, and even joked that your aunt's son had become the emperor, and it should be yours next.

Dugu Huaien took the joke seriously. Is the only woman in my family rich?
This guy was questioned by Li Yuan after another army leader was defeated. He actually harbored resentment and wanted to rebel, so he was sent to attack Puzhou. The army joined forces with Liu Wuzhou, cut off the east of the river to stand on its own, led a group of thieves to take Yongfeng warehouse, cut off Li Shimin's salary, and drove away the three assistants.

As a result, Dugu Huaien was first defeated and captured by Liu Wuzhou's Song Jingang. Yuan Junbao leaked Dugu Huaien's plan to Song Jingang's army. As a result, Tang Jian, the minister of internal history of the Tang Dynasty who was also a prisoner, found out about it. After that, the Tang army defeated Liu Wuzhou. The army captured Puzhou, Tang Jian reported it, and Dugu Huai'en was captured and beheaded without knowing anything.

Dugu's family was also implicated by him, and they have been in a slump since then in the Tang Dynasty. On the contrary, they were the retainers of Dugu Xin back then, and Dugu Yanyun and his family got along very well.

Outsiders only know that they are the direct descendants of Duguxin.

At this time of year, Dugu Yanyun, Duke of Liyang County and General of Youwuwei, came to Youzhou suddenly. The arrangement here is a little tricky. This person is from Li Shimin's confidant, and his hometown is also from Hebei, and he was even in Youzhou in his early years. worked briefly,
He is about the same seniority as Cheng Yaojin, and this time he is not here to simply fight against the gold-plated people. He is more likely to plant a confidant in Youzhou to prevent Wu Huaiyu from becoming too powerful here and establishing a mountain.

Although this Dugu Yanyun is relatively young, in his thirties, he is also an in-law of Li Shimin. His son Dugu Mou was just married to Princess Ankang, the fourteenth daughter of Li Shimin, and he himself married Prince Yang Guan of Hongnong. The niece of Fang Yang Gongren and the daughter of Yang Xu, the governor of Yunzhou.

He and Wu Huaiyu are also considered relatives.

Compared to General Li Yun, who suffered from frostbite halfway from Chang'an to Youzhou, this Dugu Yanyun is very fierce, and he even jumped into the river every day to swim in the cold weather.

The Tang army attacked from the east and west.

The west route army exits the Great Wall at the north exit, and the east route exits the Lulongsai Great Wall.

Dugu Yanyun, the deputy governor and governor of Tanzhou, naturally led the Tanzhou mighty army, Beikou Shouzhuo, Zhenyuan army and other Tanzhou troops as the vanguard of the west road.

Exit the North Exit and sweep along the Chaohe River.

Panlong Mountain on the left, Crouching Tiger Mountain on the right, and the Chaohe River in the middle are guarded by iron gates. Forty miles of danger, only one car and one rider can pass through.

Such a strong and dangerous pass is indeed a battleground for military strategists, and because of this dangerous pass, it has become a natural boundary line for a long time.

Beishanxi continued to go south, but he also stopped outside the pass.

But now, the Sanchen Banner is hunting and dancing wildly, and the Heavenly Soldiers of the Central Plains have left the customs again.

The Yanzhou Army and the soldiers and horses from the villages behind the mountain, under the leadership of Su Lie, served as a partial division of the West Route Army and deployed troops from the Baihe area.

One positive and one odd.

Exiting the pass to the north, in addition to the Chaohe River, there are two tributaries that flow into the Chaohe River in the north of the pass. These river valleys and mountains are full of Beishan Xi tribes.

Wu Huaiyu and Dugu Yanyun ruled the main army on the west road, Su Lie and Gao Wei ruled the west road side division, Cheng Yaojin ruled the east road main army, Wei Xiaojie unified the east road side division,

Li Tudiji and Wu Fuyu led Mohe Fanqi as roaming maneuvers.This time, Tang Jun said that he sent [-] troops, but in fact many children and Fanhu volunteered for the conscript.

Now there are many censors in Chang'an attacking Wu Huaiyu for making border quarrels, and they are very belligerent and greedy for merit. But in Youzhou, especially the soldiers of the Youzhou army, they like Wu Huaiyu very much and support his use of troops.
For warriors, only by fighting can their value be reflected, and only by fighting can they have the opportunity to be promoted. Even ordinary soldiers, children, Hu Chengbang, and united country soldiers want to fight, because fighting can capture loot, which is more cost-effective than farming many.

Especially for a governor like Wu Huaiyu who was like a god in using troops. With 3 men, he could beat up Jieli's 10,000+ troops, capture and kill [-] men, and seize more than [-] livestock. Everyone was willing to fight with him. It was pure profit, and he earned military merit. , also earn rewards, and also earn confiscated items.

Who wouldn't want to do this kind of business?

Generals such as Cheng Yaojin, Wei Xiaojie, Dugu Yanyun, and Su Lie were also very combative. They all had military merits. In the court, it was not based on their age, but on their military merits.

There are even different levels of military merit, just like the barbarians also have chains of contempt.

The last one should be the Xidong Liman in Lingnan, then the Liaoman in Bashu, then the Jihululu in Shuofang and Hexi, then the Dangxiang Zhuqiang in Longyou, then Xi and Khitan in Yanbei, and then Tuyuhun in Qinghai , then the Western Turks, then the Eastern Turks,

Goguryeo, which has not yet started fighting with Tang, should be included in the Turks.

The same number of enemies killed, the enemies killed are different, and the military achievements are also different.

Cheng Yaojin suppressed Tieshan barbarians in Luzhou, killed [-], but it was not worth a thousand Turkic cavalry of Mie Jieli Khan. Although Beishanxi was not of high grade, at least it was more valuable than Luzhou Tieshan barbarians.

"Where's Beishan Xi?"

"Didn't you say that there are tens of thousands of tents in the northern mountains outside the Great Wall, cattle and sheep are all over the mountains and valleys, and tribes are all over the valleys? Why don't you see any of them?"

Dugu Yanyun left the customs on horseback, and for several days, he didn't see the people and livestock of Beishan Xibu, and he was very disappointed.

It's like fighting chicken blood these days, but I haven't even seen a ghost.

Wu Huaiyu was not surprised. Although Beishan Xi resisted the Tang Dynasty and wanted to raise troops to defend, they were not stupid, and these people were different from those in the Shanhou villages. The Shanhou villages were mainly Han people from the frontier areas, and they still had families and territories. Concept, but Xi people are nomads.

Although they also lived in a hut, they moved directly with their cattle and sheep when facing the Tang army's attack, and they did not defend foolishly.

"They can't run far, and it's impossible for them all to run away. Otherwise, there is no need to resist the imperial court and prohibit registration."

The people are gone, but the land is still there.

And it's not far away, Wu Huaiyu is not in a hurry, just sweep and advance slowly, move forward along the river valleys, build military camps and fortresses at some important nodes, set up military stations and post houses, and even start directly with Fan Yang Lu and others. The money sold the land.

Small groups of light cavalry were separated and searched for the Beishan Xi troops along the river valleys. However, the main force remained intact and was not in a hurry to disperse.

When entering the Yanbei Mountains, one must guard against the dangerous attacks of the Xi people. If they are too scattered, they may be defeated one by one.

As long as you keep your main force intact and a small group of light cavalry scouts, you won't be caught in an ambush.

And building fortresses, military depots, and post houses while advancing is also to guarantee logistics and retreat routes, which can be attacked or defended.

Wu Huaiyu's conservative style of play made Dugu Yanyun a little unbearable. He didn't want to walk slowly like a spring outing every day. It was tens of miles a day, half a day of marching and half a day of camping, but in the end he didn't even see a sheep, let alone It's ridiculous.

"Grand Governor, I request to lead the three thousand troops of Tanzhou Weiwu and Zhenyuan armies to open the way to find and pursue Beishan Xi,"

"General Dugu, why rush for a while, there are many dangerous roads in the north and south of the mountain, and we divide our troops into an ambush in Yizhong. Let's fight steadily and gradually advance the sweep. Every time we clear a place, we will build a fortress and a military post. It won't be long before we can weave an iron net Well, Bei Shanxi will not be able to escape unless his family moves north."

"But if they really fled all the way north, wouldn't it be impossible for us to mobilize so many troops and spend so much money and food?"

"Opening up land for hundreds of miles, but cultivating countless fields, is it useless work? Don't be impatient. You can't eat hot tofu if you are impatient."

Dugu Yanyun turned his head and left.

Early the next morning, while Wu Huaiyu was drinking milk tea, his adopted son Pang Yanzhang came to report, "The governor, Dugu Inspector led a mighty force, and 3000 people from the Second Zhenyuan Army have set off from camp."

Wu Huaiyu frowned, "You immediately take someone to catch up with him and tell him not to act without my military order,"

But until it got dark, Pang Yanzhang and his party didn't come back.

Another group of people were sent to chase after him, but Dugu Yanyun and his troops had gone far away. This guy blatantly disobeyed the general's order and acted without authorization.

Wu Huaiyu didn't even think that he would dare to do this.

(End of this chapter)