First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 323 Everyone's Doubts

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The two rode their horses up to each other and saluted each other.

"I don't think it's Wu An, you are here." Qin Qiong said happily, and then hurriedly asked: "I don't know what's going on in Mingshui City, is my brother Shi Xin okay?"

Zhang Shigui came from the other side, it was from the northeast side of Mingshui City, that is, the side of the tunnel built by the Eastern Han Army. Now only Zhang Shigui knows the situation of Mingshui City best.

"Don't worry, Shubao, Mingshui City has not yet been broken. When a certain person came, the thief would be charging at the Lord of the State of Shan. He raised his hand and almost shot him over with an arrow. Now he has retreated, and a certain person has ordered people to enter the city." Zhang Shigui knew. Qin Luo and Qin Luo had a deep friendship, and immediately said in relief.

Qin Qiong's heart relaxed, and he said straightly: "Wu'an's rescue, Shubao will remember it in his heart, and he will set up wine and drink someday."

"It's easy to say, Shubao is out." Zhang Shigui smiled immediately, and then looked at the Handong army who had returned to the camp in a panic, and said: "The enemy camp is strong, so don't act rashly. It is better to suspend the pursuit and wait for the Qin King's military order. ".

Qin Qiong was also cautious, and immediately agreed to gather Han Dong's soldiers together, and then returned to the river bank.

"Wu An?" Li Shimin couldn't help exclaiming when he saw this person.

"The last general, Zhang Shigui, has met the king." Zhang Shigui dismounted from his horse, stepped forward and saluted respectfully.

"You are not guarding Changchun Palace in Hedong, how come you come here?" Li Shimin was very puzzled.

Zhang Shigui laughed and said: "Your Majesty, this matter is a long story, it is better to go back to the camp and talk about it."

Li Shimin came to his senses and knew that this place was not the place to talk, so he immediately ordered to withdraw to the south bank, and ordered Li Shiji to lead [-] soldiers and horses, carry food and supplies, and quickly enter Mingshui City to replace Luo Shixin.

Qin Qiong asked suspiciously: "Why doesn't your lord refuse to guard the north bank?"

"It is difficult to build a camp in a hurry, and the main force of the rebel army is still there, so it is not feasible to be dangerous," Li Shimin said bluntly, and Li Shiji, Fang Xuanling and others also echoed.

"If our army camps here, they will be harassed by bandits," Fang Xuanling nodded in agreement.

"That's amazing," Zhang Shigui exclaimed, "Mr. Gao also ordered you not to camp on the same bank as the bandit army when you came here."

"Mr. Gao?"

"Duke Yan?"

Everyone was surprised when they heard the words, but it was not easy to ask more questions at this time.

Retreating to the south bank of Mingshui, Li Shiji quickly reorganized his army and stationed in Mingshui City to succeed Luo Shixin in defending the city. Mingshui City is the nail inlaid between the two armies and must not be lost.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Luo Shixin was lying on Li Shimin's body covered in blood. The doctor carefully untied the armor, and was amazed that the armor was also in tatters.

The doctor used scissors to cut open the rope connecting the armor, slowly pulled it off, and then took a deep breath, only to see that there were more than ten arrowheads stuck in his chest, with different shades, some had already scabbed, and some were red, swollen and bleeding.

"Duke Yan, you really are an iron man..." the doctor said tremblingly with reddish eyes.

"How?" Li Shimin asked hastily, Qin Qiong, Zhang Shigui and others behind him also looked hopeful.

"The current situation is still stable. Waiting for the humble officer to take out the arrowheads for Duke Shan, treat the wound and apply medicine, and then we will see the good fortune of Lord Shan," the doctor accompanying the army sighed, and feeling the eyes of everyone, the doctor hastily added He said: "You must do your best in a humble position. If Lord Shan can wake up tomorrow, then there will be no problem."

"If you have any request, you can just ask, I want him to live as long as I am alive," Li Shimin said solemnly, "There is no shortage of natural materials and earthly treasures in Luoyang's treasury. Please make a list. I will ask my personal guards to pick it up quickly. Not only do I want him to live, I want him back to normal."

The doctor hastily agreed in panic.

Everyone came to the outside room, Li Shimin sat down in the middle and looked at Zhang Shigui.

Seeing this, Zhang Shigui also said concisely: "The humble job is on duty at the Changchun Palace in Hedong. A few days ago, Mr. Gao came with the will of the saint. He will lead the cavalry from Hedong to Mingshui at the highest speed."

The generals were at a loss when they heard this, and Li Shimin asked doubtfully, "How does the imperial court know what is going on here?"

As soon as the words came out, Li Shimin regretted a little. How could the court not know the situation of the battle here? Even though Li Shimin had not reported it, wouldn't the army have the court's eyes and ears?
Zhang Shigui, however, was not astonishing, and continued to say: "The last general heard from Mr. Gao, this is Gao Youzhi's reminder. Gao Youzhi wrote from Lingnan, saying that the water is in danger, and reinforcements are urgently needed. He asked Mr. Gao for help. Gao Xianggong then asked the sage to issue an order, ordering me to rush to help."

Everyone was even more confused when they heard the words. If the court knew about it, it would not be surprising. There must be eyes and ears of the court in the army, which is also a matter of course.

But Gao You is far away in Lingnan, how he knew about the Mingshui battle is really puzzling.

Fang Xuanling was stunned, his expression was a little dazed, and he frowned and murmured: "A scholar can know the world without going out. Is it really so miraculous?"

Although Fang Xuanling is knowledgeable and good at strategy, but in fact his courage is very ordinary.

According to historical records, Emperor Taizong had a bearded face and was very mighty. When he was furious, his beard and hair were all stretched out, which made Fang Xuanling tremble all over. Not very courageous.

"It is rumored that Zhuge Marquis Wu had a great plan back then, but now it seems that You Zhi also has the power of Marquis Wu." Qin Qiong was also dumbfounded, and said, Qin Qiong also admired Gao Chong very much. The two fought side by side, followed Gao Chong, Qin Qiong also made meritorious service many times.

Li Shimin hesitated for a moment, then waved his hands and said with a smile: "I'll ask Youzhi later, how did I know, you go down first and pay attention to arming the camp, beware of bandits attacking the camp, and follow me to reconnaissance after tomorrow's o'clock."

All will disperse separately.

Li Shimin was sitting on the desk, stroking the beard that was slightly pricked under his jaw, his eyes were full of doubts, although he had acted calmly just now, in fact, Li Shimin was full of doubts like Fang Xuanling and others, he really wanted to hold Gao Chong's collar asked: "You are in Lingnan, how did you know that Mingshui is in danger?"

In everyone's mind, the image of Gao Chong is even more mysterious.

In fact, Gao Junya didn't know how Gao Chong knew about it, but seeing the words in his heart with certainty, he was very solemn.

Gao Junya knew Gao Chong's character, seeing that he was so solemn, he would not delay, and immediately went to the palace to meet Li Yuan, but he didn't know how Gao Junya persuaded Li Yuan to make an order. After receiving the order to dispatch troops, Gao Junya went straight to Changchun Palace, Zhang Shigui was ordered to send troops to rescue.

Faced with Zhang Shigui's question, Gao Junya hesitated a little, but said bluntly that this was Gao Chong's reminder, Gao Junya, a father, irresponsibly threw the question back to Gao Chong.

But no matter what, the result is good. Li Shimin shook off the doubts in his mind, and after dealing with the accumulated military affairs, he picked up a book and studied it at night.

After a long time, Li Shimin vaguely heard a sound, and immediately listened carefully.

"Water, water...".

With a bang, Li Shimin sat up immediately, "Call the doctor quickly", and the guards outside the tent hurried to summon the doctor.

(End of this chapter)