Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 437 Riding a Tiger and Being Difficult to Dismount
"Kill! Get out quickly!"

Huihe Prime Minister Dun Ying congratulated and shouted, looking at Shuofang's army in all directions, tightly arrayed and closing slowly, he was already sweating profusely.

He regretted in his heart that he really shouldn't have come to Lingzhou City this time.

In fact, he just came here to have some fun. He was used to seeing Tang Dynasty officials with their nostrils turned upward, and now he wanted to get some dignity back.

Unexpectedly, I fell into a trap!

Li Guozhen showed weakness before, which made Dun Yinghe a little curious. Because in the calculation of the Uighur high-level officials, it was normal operation for the Shuofang Army to send people to ask for explanations. In this case, they entered into the preset pull of the Uighur people.

It is right for both parties to bargain and fight without breaking the deal.

To put it bluntly, the Uighurs are just one of the nine surnames of Tiele. Although their family is the only one on the grassland, they can't compare to the Turks who covered the sky with one hand. Especially under the constraints of the Oath Monument, the Huihe people did not dare to openly fall out.

The reason for the commotion is simply that Tubo is now weak, causing the balance of power among Tang, Tubo, and Uighur to lose balance. Now that Dazalugong supports Xin Zanpu, the two factions in the country are fighting fiercely, and they have no time to take care of the border for the time being.

Therefore, the Uighur people's "united front value" to the Tang Dynasty also decreased.

On the other hand, Huihe also felt the danger of "lips dying and teeth cold". Taking advantage of the strong troops and horses now, we can control 200,000 strings. If you don't give it a try, you won't be able to do it anymore!
Therefore, although the Uighur people's temptation was meaningful, it did not really mean to fall out with the Tang Dynasty.

However, what Dunyinghe didn't expect was that they just wanted to make a fuss and get a few candies, but Shuofang Jun had no intention of coddling them.

"Stop! I am the Prime Minister of Huihe! I want to see Li Jieshuai! I want..."

Dun Yinghe shouted in the direction of the Tang army's formation. Before he finished speaking, a sharp arrow hit his head!
One arrow shoots blood!

In the darkness, he fell on his back, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.

Without their backbone, many Uighur leaders were running around like headless flies, trying to break out of Shuofang's infantry formation. However, Li Guozhen was ruthless this time and took every detail into consideration.

Not to mention the dense infantry formation and the sword and shield soldiers blocking the way, even if there were a few warriors who broke out of the encirclement occasionally, after standing out with wounds all over their bodies, they found that there were already recharged Tang Army light cavalry waiting for them. .

These people all hold a torch and are ready to go. Moreover, Li Guozhen was still fleeing to various pontoons and ferries on the other side of the Yellow River, and arranged for sharp soldiers of Shuofang Army to guard them.

The main thing is not to leave any fish slipping through the net!
The killing in front of the Oath Monument continued, and at the top of Lingzhou City, Li Guozhen and Zhang Qiqiu looked at the flames in front of the Oath Monument, with complicated and tangled expressions on their faces.

Sometimes I'm happy, sometimes I'm sorry, sometimes I'm worried, sometimes I'm relieved.

They had many thoughts in their hearts, but no one ordered the killing to stop.

"The saint must be very unhappy if he breaks his promise in front of the oath monument erected by the saint."

Zhang Qiqiu couldn't help but sigh, knowing what would happen next.

He has suffered a lot in this kind of thing.

If it hadn't been for Yang Yuhuan and Mo Ming's death by drowning, he would have been promoted long ago. Why would he have been working as a camp envoy?

That Chang'an saint's mind is not ordinary!
However, in Zhang Qiqiu's view, Datang belonged not only to Brother Ji, but also to the imperial court and the border army. Many times, the interests of the country are higher than the interests of the emperor. The glory of the Tang Dynasty concerns everyone.

Especially the Tang people on the border.

Dealing with the Huihe people was always on the line, but this time it just happened to happen.

“The saint will definitely be unhappy, but someone has to do such a thing.

How could he cut off the Tang Dynasty's meat to feed these jackals just because the saint was unhappy?

Feed them and then let them bite us? "

Li Guozhen shook his head, obviously very determined.

Di Yi are just beasts, what moral principles should be taught to them?
Morality is about talking to people, this is the premise!

After a while, the fire in the distance gradually became smaller, and the Ruoyouruowu shouts of death gradually stopped.

Li Guozhen and Zhang Qiqiu both breathed a sigh of relief. I was nervous before doing many things, but after doing them, I was just like that.

Everyone will do what they think is right.

Many times, they have extremely subjective perceptions. They thought these things should be done, so they did them. Even if these things seem crazy and incomprehensible.

At this moment, Pugu Huaien, whose armor was stained with dried blood, stepped forward, cupped his fists and saluted Li Guozhen, saying, "Commander, all the Uighurs have been cleared away, and no one has slipped through the net. The general is here to return."

His face, whose skin had been roughened by the wind over many years, looked extremely determined. Although he is not very old, he looks extremely mature.

This time in setting up a trap to deal with the Huihe people, Pugu Huai'en made great efforts, and it can be said that he fought the whole game back and forth.

His sacrifice was no small one.

After all, the Pugu tribe, when the nine Tiele surnames first started to resist the Turks, the Pugu tribe, together with many Tiele tribes, formed an alliance with the current Uighur tribe. It is part of the "Great Uighur".

They separated later due to various reasons, and they became very close. To a certain extent, the "voting certificate" that Puguhuai'en handed over this time is full of gold.

Of course, Uighurs and "Uighurs" are not the same thing. This can also explain why there are many Uighur cavalry in the Tang army, but they do not belong to the Uighurs and do not listen to the orders of the Uighur Yehu.

At this moment, Pugu Huaien had no way to turn back and could only follow Datang, and the road became dark.

"well done!"

Li Guozhen nodded slightly, his opinion of Pugu Huai'en obviously changed.

"Commander Jie, the Uighurs have suffered such a big loss and will never let it go. The general suggested that we concentrate our troops and attack the Uighur tent."

Pugu Huaien said with a solemn expression.

"They will come when they are supposed to, and we will let them go without any return! Taking the initiative is too risky, and we are unreasonable."

Li Guozhen waved his hand, obviously not taking Pugu Huaien's words seriously.

Pugu Huaien sighed and said nothing.

He knew what Li Guozhen meant, but he was unwilling to do so.

Li Guozhen is expected to be captured by the court soon and escorted back to Chang'an to be dealt with by the emperor.

So of course the Shuofang Jiedushi didn't care how the Huihe people took revenge! No matter how powerful the Uighurs are, can they still defeat Chang'an?

However, Pugu Huai'en and his tribe were unable to migrate to Chang'an. If the Uighurs retaliate, they will bear the brunt. How can he not panic?
"General Pugu, actually we also want to comfort you.

However, we have been transferred, and it will probably only be a matter of a few days. That letter was written to the Emperor, and you should know it best.

The new Shuofang Jiedushi is definitely on his way now.

After he comes, you can discuss military affairs with him. The Uighur people's revenge will not come so quickly. They will definitely wait until winter and the pastures dry up before mobilizing.

Even if we swear to you now, it won't be of any use. "

Zhang Qiqiu patted Pugu Huaien on the shoulder and said.

"The last general is just... alas!"

Pugu Huai'en shook his head helplessly. Although he had known these things for a long time, Li Guozhen and Zhang Qiqiu said it so straightforwardly, which still made him a little at a loss.

What a shame!

He cursed in his mind, but there was nothing he could do.

Surviving in the cracks is so difficult! Life is often so helpless!

A person with the ninth surname of Tiele wanted to make a name for himself in the Tang Dynasty. If you can't bear the hardships, the grievances, and the oppression, there's no way to do it.

To struggle, there will be sacrifices, which is fully reflected in Pugu Huai'en.

"By the way, before the new Jiedushi comes, I will write you a transfer order to transfer you to the Hengsai Army in Fengzhou (Jiuyuan City) in the northeast.

In this way, you will not come face to face with the Uighurs. "

Li Guozhen suggested kindly.

Lingzhou must be the main direction of the Uighurs' attack, and taking a detour to Fengzhou would require hundreds of miles of attack, which was not worth the effort. Li Guozhen also wanted Pugu Huaien to avoid the Uighur army and not to confront it head-on.

In order to avoid getting angry, it will be difficult to be a peacemaker afterwards.

Unexpectedly, Pugu Huaien refused and said: "If the Huihe people dare to come, the Pugu tribe will be the pioneers. If they don't accept it, they will fight until they are convinced." The grassland people pay respect to the strong and speak with strength. If you are polite but have no strength, others will not respect you.

"That's okay."

Li Guozhen nodded slightly, feeling a little guilty in his heart, but quickly dismissed these distracting thoughts.

Just do it, it's useless to think too much.

Let’s just do it!

……

"............

You once had some heroic dreams, like warm lights in the dark night.

How could we not have the power of hope and only be able to keep our chests high and move forward bravely.

You are walking on this busy street, looking for the direction you should go.

You are walking on this busy street, looking for the power you once had. "

Riding a horse and humming a song, Fang Chongyong led the Silver Spear Xiaojie Army on the road at a leisurely pace. At this moment, the scenery in front of him suddenly became clear.

A yellow "dragon" blocked the way. Next, you can only go left or right.

That is the mighty and surging river: the Yellow River!

The original green grassland around them has now withered away in late autumn, leaving only withered yellow everywhere. It is integrated with the turbid Yellow River, forming a magnificent and desolate picture.

Fang Chongyong and the others have now reached the bank of the Yellow River! Here is Lingzhou, although we haven’t reached Lingzhou City yet!
This is different from the greenery and mountains in Guanzhong, and different from the long yellow sand in the Western Regions. This is a scenery that Fang Chongyong has never seen before.

Endless grassland!

"Commander Jie, go west along the Yellow River, which is where the Feng'an Army is stationed; go east along the Yellow River, and you'll reach Lingzhou City, where the Jinglue Army is stationed. Continue walking northeast along the Yellow River, and that's where The Hengsai Army in Fengzhou and the Zhenwu Army in Yulin.

Please give the order, Commander-in-Chief, so that the general can lead the way for the army! "

As a marching guide, Che Guangqian rode forward and reported to Fang Zhongyong.

Unlike the densely distributed troops and horses under the command of the Hexi Jiedushi, Shuofang's army was distributed over a wide range and were extremely far apart from each other!

It is mainly composed of two parts.

The Feng'an Army in the south was part of the Lingzhou City's Jinglue Army, while the Hengsai Army in the north was part of the Zhenwu Army. After the Anshi Rebellion, the latter was separately divided into a Zhenwu Army Jiedushi.

The battles here are all about coming and going, rushing to attack. Don't expect the infantry to rush back and forth out of breath.

By the time you arrive, the day lilies will be cold, and the Hetao grassland is the home ground of the cavalry.

If there is no horse, don’t mention anything, just go to bed.

"Well, the army will camp here overnight. Tomorrow we will go all the way west to the Feng'an Army station."

Fang Chongyong pointed his riding crop to the west and said.

"Eh?"

Che Guangqian was stunned and asked with some confusion: "Jie Shuai, aren't we going to Lingzhou? Lingzhou is going east!"

He didn't understand why Fang Chongyong chose to go to Feng'an Army.

"We went to the Feng'an Army station, which was also in Lingzhou, and we didn't say we had to go to Lingzhou City?

Wherever the Jiedushi people are, that's where the errands are done.

Take over Feng'an Army first, and then look at the next plan. "

Fang Chungyong waved his hand, obviously not wanting to play according to other people's routines.

It was getting late at this time, so the army camped directly on the bank of the Yellow River. As a result, before dinner, Yan Zhenqing found Fang Chongyong to discuss important matters.

"Your Highness, why should we go to the Feng'an Army station?"

As soon as they met, Yan Zhenqing asked straight to the point without any ink.

"Because I'm afraid."

Fang Chongyong said helplessly.

After hearing this, Yan Zhenqing felt as if someone had caked his face. He didn't know what to say, so he had to wait quietly for the next sentence.

“Right now, we know nothing about the situation in Lingzhou, and Lingzhou City is the home base of Li Guozhen and others, and the military management army is also there.

We went there rashly to capture Li Guozhen, Zhang Qiqiu, and even some of his generals.

Aren't Mr. Yan worried? "

Fang Chongyong asked with a smile.

"What His Highness said is absolutely true, alas!"

Yan Zhenqing sighed, he just didn't understand why the emperor asked him to come to Shuofang with Fang Chongyong. After much deliberation, I am afraid that the emperor was still worried about Fang Chongyong's self-respect in supporting his troops, so he gathered Shuofang's generals under his banner.

The emperor's mind is naturally suspicious of generals.

"Could it be that His Highness wants to camp at the Feng'an Army station first and then inquire about the news to see if the Uighur envoy has been killed?"

Yan Zhenqing thought of this and said with sudden enlightenment.

If the Uighurs have never been here, that is one way to deal with it. If the Huihe people have been killed, then there is another way to deal with it.

The two cannot be confused.

"Indeed, that's it."

Fang Chongyong nodded slightly and did not deny his plan.

In Shuofang, Yan Zhenqing is the person he must unite with and is also a political ally. The two of them were unlucky together.

So Fang Chongyong didn't mind telling the truth.

"That's okay."

Yan Zhenqing always felt that the saint's order this time was very deceptive.

"By the way, I heard that Huihe controlled 200,000 strings. I wonder if this is true?"

Yan Zhenqing suddenly thought of this incident and felt uncertain.

That's 200,000 cavalry, not 200,000 pigs! Uighur was rich in horses, and there were many wealthy people. While selling them to the Tang Dynasty, they also secretly sold them to the Tubo people. The club has grown a lot over the years.

It really shouldn’t be underestimated.

"Xianggong Yan, to the southwest is Wulan Pass, where the Feng'an Army is stationed. And not far to the west of Wulan Pass is Liangzhou Wuwei City, which is also where the Chishui Army is stationed.

If the Uighurs storm Feng'an's army, the troops from Hexi will arrive in a few days.

Shuofang's army can't count on it, but Hexi's army can still count on it. "

Fang Chongyong explained with a smile.

Hearing this, Yan Zhenqing had to admire Fang Chongyong's rich connections and resources! This Prince of Pingxi County is really full of surprises.

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, He Changqi reported outside the door: "Commander Jie, Shuofang's military envoy Hun Yao wants to see you."

Is this coming?

Fang Chongyong and Yan Zhenqing looked at each other, Shuofang's men came so quickly!

(End of this chapter)