First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 382
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After Li Daoxuan calmed down a bit, Li Jing asked, "I don't know why your Majesty and Duke Yuan are arguing?"

As soon as Li Daoxuan mentioned this, Li Daoxuan became angry and snorted coldly: "This king intends to lead the light cavalry to charge the formation, and ordered him to lead the infantry to press the formation. After the enemy's formation is disordered, the whole army will come out together. Resolutely oppose it, and even say that I am showing off the courage of ordinary people."

Li Jing frowned and said nothing. Although Li Daoxuan was a little irritable, he joined the army at the age of 14 and followed Li Shimin in the South and North Wars. Under his influence, he also had some insights into tactics.

The cavalry rushed into the formation, disrupted the enemy's formation, and then the infantry pressed forward. The tactic was learned from Li Shimin, and it has been tried and tested. Li Jing himself agrees with this method of infantry and cavalry coordinated operations.

If Li Daoxuan used this tactic in normal times, Li Jing would have nothing to say and would give it a try, but this time the opponent was Liu Heita, known as the brave general.

After Dou Jiande's defeat, Liu Heita rebelled against the Tang Dynasty twice, during this period.

Beizhou governor Dai Yuanxiang, Weizhou governor authority, Zuotunwei general Wang Xingmin, Shenzhou governor Pei Xi, Yingzhou governor Lu Shirui, Dingzhou governor Li Xuantong, Jizhou governor Qu Ling, Weizhou governor Pan Daoyi, Yingzhou governor Ma Kuangwu, Dingzhou governor Jiang Yu, Li Daen, the governor of Daizhou, Xu Shanhu, the governor of Beizhou... Dozens of important officials of the Tang Dynasty died in battle.

This long list of names is all famous officials in the frontier, but they all died at the hands of Liu Heita, making Liu Heita's reputation as the "brave general".

In addition, Li Shiji, Luo Yi, Luo Shixin, Wang Junkuo, Xue Wanjun, Xue Wanche and other famous officials and generals were all defeated by Liu Heita.

Liu Heitai is definitely a first-class famous general in this era, and the only one who is qualified to be on the same level as the brave general of the Eastern King of Han Dynasty is General Tian Ce of the King of Qin.

With such a great record, Li Jing couldn't help but be careless.

The Hebei Plain is bordered by grasslands in the north, and there are more cavalry. Liu Heita has Turkic fine cavalry in his hands. Although there are not many Turkic cavalry, the Turkic cavalry that can be called fine cavalry is definitely one in a thousand.
If it is aimed at the enemy in the Central Plains or the South, cavalry charging may have a miraculous effect, but the Eastern Han Army is mostly cavalry.

Li Daoxuan personally led the light cavalry to attack the Eastern Han Army. If he was not careful, not only could he not disrupt the formation, but he might even be folded inside.

With this in mind, Li Jing said bluntly: "Your Majesty, I have two concerns, and I hope you will think twice."

Li Daoxuan nodded, "It's okay for Li Changshi to speak, I'm not a reckless man who can't hear opinions."

"First, most of the rebel army is Hebei cavalry, among them there are Turkic elite cavalry, which is even worse than Guanzhong cavalry. Your Majesty led the light cavalry to charge the battle, how to avoid being entangled by the enemy cavalry.

Second, it's not that I don't trust someone, it's just that during a big battle, the most taboo is a disagreement between generals and commanders. Now that Duke Yuan is leaving in anger, how can the king ensure that the cavalry and cavalry are in harmony? "

Li Jinglue pondered for a while, he knew that Li Daoxuan was a young man who joined the army, he had a straightforward temper, he went straight to the point, so he didn't make any twists and turns, he just spoke the truth.

Li Daoxuan frowned and fell silent after listening.

After a long time, Li Daoxuan said bluntly: "Firstly, I led the Xuanjia Jingqi, and I only rushed through the formation, and I didn't love to fight. Looking at the world, there should be no cavalry who can entangle the Xuanjia Jingqi.

Second, I, I can apologize to Yuan Guogong, the soldier is a big deal, Yuan Guogong should not be angry because of it."

Hearing the second point, Li Jing raised his brows, he was a little surprised, he didn't expect this impulsive and violent young county king to have such a heart.

When Li Daoxuan saw Li Jing's expression, he smiled and said: "Why does Li Changshi look at me like this? For the sake of Li Tang Jiangshan, let alone apologize to him, even if I want to die for the country."

Li Jing was startled when he heard the words, and hurriedly said: "The battle is imminent, your majesty don't want to speak out."

Li Daoxuan waved his hands and smiled, he didn't care. After turning around and sitting down, his face turned cold, "Even so, after returning to the court, I will impeach this official."

Li Jing was stunned on the spot.

After all, Li Daoxuan joined the army with Li Shimin since he was a child, and the two cousins ​​have a deep relationship.

At the time of the expedition, Li Shimin specially ordered Zhai Changsun, the commander of the Xuanjia Army, to lead [-] Xuanjia elite cavalry to join the army.

Li Jing is also aware of the combat power of Xuanjia Jingqi, it is unique in this world.

If Li Daoxuan led the Xuanjia fine cavalry to charge into the formation, there should be no danger, but the pawn cooperation needs to be in place.

I saw Li Daoxuan took a deep breath, stood up awkwardly, "Li Changshi, please come with me, so that I can be a witness."

Then he went out of the tent and went straight to Shi Wanbao's tent, Li Jing hurriedly followed.

When we came outside the tent, we could see the figures of the people and the people inside through the tent.

Li Daoxuan's face darkened, Li Jing coughed lightly, and signaled the guards to keep silent.

"Yuan Guogong, just now this king's words were too radical, and he still hopes to put state affairs first, so don't be offended."

Li Daoxuan said in a deep voice, turned around and left after the words fell, without stopping at all, and had no intention of meeting Shi Wanbao.

Li Jing was stunned.

There was a sudden silence in the tent.

When the curtain was lifted, Shi Wanbao reeked of alcohol. Seeing that Li Jing was alone, he smiled disdainfully and said, "What? You want to apologize too?"

Li Jing's face darkened, "I also hope that Duke Yuan puts state affairs first", and he left with his hands folded.

Shi Wanbao spat in the direction of Li Jing's departure, and went on to continue the banquet, his rampant laughter was especially loud at night.

"So what about the county king?" Shi Wanbao shook his wine glass and smiled triumphantly at his subordinates: "Why don't you want to apologize to me."

General Zuo Wenyan looked at each other, so he could only laugh with embarrassment, flattering Shi Wanbao, "Yuan Guogong's generations of princes have made great military exploits. After all, the King of Huaiyang is young, how dare he offend Yuan Guogong."

Hearing these flattery, Shi Wanbao was even more proud, "I was ordered to hunt down thieves. The sage said: 'Huaiyang children, all military affairs are entrusted to you'. He is only a boy of eighteen or nineteen years old. When a soldier fights, he only knows how to show off the courage of an ordinary man."

The general was very worried when he heard the words, and asked directly: "Then, what is Duke Yuan's plan for King Huaiyang's deployment?"

Shi Wanbao had planned it long ago, and when he heard the words, he smiled slyly, "Didn't he want to charge on Qingqi? I let him go and use the Huaiyang boy as a bait. When he is defeated, the bandit army will definitely chase him. At that time, my father-in-law Lead the army to stand firm and wait, and you will surely win."

Everyone was shocked and exclaimed.

"In this way, wouldn't King Huaiyang be in danger?"

"Prince Huaiyang is a royal relative after all, Duke Yuan needs to be cautious."

Shi Wanbao's face darkened, "The Huaiyang boy will be defeated without a doubt, and only with this strategy can he turn defeat into victory. Please don't persuade me, I know the seriousness, so I won't miss his life."

Seeing the dumbfounded and bewildered look of the generals, Shi Wanbao's eyes narrowed with a fierce look, and he surveyed the faces of the crowd, "Everyone is my confidant and old friend, don't leak today's plan, or don't blame me for being ruthless." ".

Everyone had to murmur in response.

(End of this chapter)