First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 204 Song Jingang Becomes Famous

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After Li Yuan annexed Xue Ju, he devoted himself to governing the newly occupied Longyou. For the time being, Li Yuan did not plan to conquer Dou Jiande of Hebei and Wang Shichong of the Central Plains.

Li Shanfei Wei Dao'er had more than [-] troops and was powerful, but he was easily wiped out by Dou Jiande. This frightened Wei Dao'er's other ally, Song Jingang, the leader of the Yizhou rebel army.

Song Jingang only had more than [-] people under his command. When Wang Fubao attacked Wei Daoer, Song Jingang led the army to rescue him, but was defeated by the plan unexpectedly. Song Jingang led the remaining [-] people and fled westward in embarrassment to the separatist Yanmen. Liu Wuzhou in , Mayi and other places.

At this time, Liu Wuzhou had already established a great Han Dynasty, and his reign name was Tianxing. After Song Jingang led his troops to vote, Liu Wuzhou was very happy. He made Song Jingang King of Song and gave him half of his property. King Kong Xiu lost his original partner and married Liu Wuzhou's younger sister.

There are two reasons why Liu Wuzhou treated Song Jingang so favorably.

First, King Kong of the Song Dynasty ruled Yizhou, and he was also a small prince. Now he brought troops to vote, and Liu Wuzhou treated him generously and gave him great respect, which meant that he was worth a thousand dollars.

Second, Song Jingang has a reputation for bravery, is good at using troops, and can be called a handsome talent. There is no shortage of strong generals under Liu Wuzhou's command, but there is a shortage of good generals.

After Song Jingang received Liu Wuzhou's kind treatment, he was so grateful that he immediately spoke to Liu Wuzhou.

"Your Majesty occupies the north and overlooks the world. Once the Central Plains changes, he can lead his army south. But now there is Taiyuan in the south. I am very kind. I am willing to be a pioneer, enter Jinyang, and fight for the world in the south."

Liu Wuzhou had been in Yanmen, Loufan, Mayi and other counties for a long time, and he had long wanted to use troops. He heard Song Jingang's suggestion and immediately agreed, but Liu Wuzhou did not forget that his backer was the Turks.

Even if he asked Turkic for instructions, Turkic Shibi Khan was already seriously ill at this time, so he thought about weakening the princes of the Central Plains before he died. How could he not agree? Liang Shidu, together with the south invasion.

After Chang'an received the news, the whole court was shaken. At this time, Liu Wuzhou appointed Song Jingang as the general manager of the Southwest Road Marching, commanded [-] troops, stationed in Huangsheling, and marched towards Bingzhou.

Li Yuan hurriedly ordered the governor of Bingzhou and the king of Qi Li Yuanji to defend the city, and then appointed Taichang Shaoqing Li Zhongwen as the commander of the army. Prince Li Jiancheng recommended Jiang Baoyi, the general of the left guard, to fight. Li Yuan appointed Jiang Baoyi as the deputy commander of the march and led the army to rescue Bingzhou.

Unexpectedly, Li Yuanji was arrogant and conceited, and directly ordered Zhang Da, the chariot general under his command, to lead his army out of the city to fight.

The head of one side's military mansion will be General Hussars, who needs to be appointed by the court, but Li Yuanji, the deputy general, General Chess, has the right to appoint, so incompetent people like Zhang Da are named Generals Chariots.

Undoubtedly, after Zhang Da led the trembling army out of the city, Song Jingang easily defeated it, and the Tang army was defeated in the first battle. The most hateful thing is that Zhang Da surrendered immediately after being captured, expressing his willingness to lead the way for the "big man emperor".

Song Jingang's soldiers pointed directly at Jinyang, and Li Yuanji panicked immediately, and immediately summoned Governor Shi Liu Dewei.

"Liu Changshi, the enemy army has arrived outside the city. This king will lead elite troops to attack at night tonight. You are here to defend the city."

Liu Dewei was originally a general under Li Mi's command, and he made good friends with Gao Jifu and others. After he voted in Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan appointed Liu Dewei as the governor of Bingzhou. Liu Dewei was quite strategic and virtuous.

After hearing Li Yuanji's words, although he disagreed with Li Yuanji's actions, he could not object and could only agree.

Who knew that Li Yuanji would drive out of the city with his car at night, Liu Dewei was startled and asked, but was stopped by Li Yuanji's personal guards.

"The king rested in the car for a while, recharged his energy, and changed his horse to fight after leaving the city."

"Who else is in the car?" Liu Dewei asked with a frown, looking at the deep ruts, Liu Dewei was suspicious.

"Only the king alone".

Liu Dewei was furious, and probably guessed Li Yuanji's plan, but this matter should not be publicized, lest the morale of the army be shaken, Dang even wanted to step forward, but Li Yuanji was furious, Dang even ordered Liu Dewei to be imprisoned, and then walked away.

It wasn't until the next day that Yu Wenxin, the right guard general sent by Li Yuan to assist Li Yuanji, found out about the situation and rescued Liu Dewei.

At this time, Li Yuanji had fled Bingzhou with his treasures, his wife and concubines.

Li Yuanji not only escaped, but also took away a large number of soldiers and horses. Jinyang was so empty that Song Jingang easily broke through the city and captured Liu Dewei and others.

Bingzhou, the land of Longxing in the Tang Dynasty, was captured by Liu Wuzhou in this way, and Li Yuan was furious.

But Li Yuan was not angry with Li Yuanji. Instead, he said directly: "I was worried that the king of Qi was young and not familiar with military affairs. That's why I asked Yu Wenxin to assist me. There are tens of thousands of elite and strong soldiers in the state. The food and grass are enough for several years. The land of Longxing was lost to thieves in an instant, Yu Wenxin really deserves to die."

Even if he wants to issue an imperial edict to dismiss Yu Wenxin from his post.

Li Gang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, came out with a resolute face, "Your Majesty can't, Yu Wenxin has made no mistakes."

Hearing these words, all the officials were pleasantly surprised, Gao Chong was also very curious, Li Gang is upright, let's see how he can persuade Li Yuan.

"Speak", Li Yuan's face darkened, a little displeased.

No matter what, Li Yuanji is his legitimate son after all, how can he be punished, and the state is lost, so a scapegoat must be found.

And Governor Shi Liu Dewei is an old general of Wagang, he was newly voted not long ago, if Liu Dewei is punished, it will inevitably make many old Wagang generals fearful.

Sima Dou's birthday was from Fufeng Dou's family, not only the natal family of Li Yuanfa's wife Empress Taimu, but also Li Yuan's son-in-law, belonging to his own family.

Only Yu Wenxin, although he has made meritorious service in many missions, but his official is the right guard general, and he is in charge of the military affairs of Bingzhou, so he is most suitable to bear the responsibility for this defeat, but he was dissuaded by Li Gang.

"The king of Qi was young, rebellious and indulgent, and often bullied the people, and the people of Bingzhou suffered greatly from it. Only Yu Wenxin spoke out, and Dou Dan, who talked about the closest relationship, never advised him.

Yu Wenxin reported all the faults of the King of Qi truthfully, Yu Wenxin is so upright, and His Majesty's son is also impeached and held accountable, such a minister, how loyal to the city, therefore, Your Majesty should not punish Yu Wenxin."

Hearing these words, some courtiers echoed their words, Gao Chong looked at Gao Junya, and saw that he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Li Yuan was silent for a long time before he sighed: "King Qi was young and arrogant. Yu Wenxin has written a letter of impeachment. He is really loyal. Since King Qi was impeached, it is not easy for Dou Dan to persuade him. In this case, Yu Wenxin and Dou No one is guilty."

Li Gang bowed and retreated.

Gao Chong was also very emotional when he heard the words, Li Yuan was really protective of the calf, neither his son nor son-in-law was willing to be punished, although he said in public that Yu Wenxin and Yu Wenxin were both innocent, but he did not say who was to blame for Bingzhou's mistakes. I knew that Li Yuan was protecting the calf.

Sure enough, after Li Yuanji fled back to Chang'an, Li Yuan no longer mentioned the loss of Bingzhou. Instead, he named Li Yuanji as Minister of Xiangzhou Daoxingtai and Governor of Jizhou.

(End of this chapter)