Han ride

Chapter 312 Lin Danhan's Thoughts

"The last general pays homage to Lord Hou." After a while, he saw a group of horses galloping towards him from a distance, and the leader was Shang Kexi. He was smiling, and when he saw Li Xin, he immediately rolled off his horse and got off his horse. Seeing Wang Fuchen behind Li Xin, a slight embarrassment appeared on his face, and even a trace of panic.

"Haha, I'm so relieved that the general has cut Darihude's majestic appearance." How could I know that Li Xin strode forward, laughed loudly, helped Shang Kexi up, and said with a smile: "Just now Wang Fuchen told you Benhou, you saved a life just now, so the first achievement in breaking the city is due to the general."

"Master Hou!" Shang Kexi was overjoyed when he heard this, and looked towards Wang Fuchen. The doubt in his heart disappeared instantly, and there was even a trace of gratitude in his eyes.

"You were the lieutenant general in Pidao, and now you follow me, Li Xin, to the grassland. This lieutenant general will definitely not be able to show your contribution. You have the qualifications to be the chief of the march. When you return to Guihua City, build a new army and order the general The leader of an army." Li Xin said while patting Shang Kexi on the shoulder.

"Thank you for the promotion, General." Shang Kexi's heart was even more turbulent. In Li Xin's army, there were only a few people who could be the masters of an army. The leader of the army, it shows Li Xin's trust in him.

"The general has meritorious deeds, so of course he should be rewarded, not only the general, everyone who participated in this battle will be rewarded, Wang Fuchen, you can be the leader of my guarding army!" Li Xin turned to Wang Fuchen and said: "You This time I also made a lot of credit, and this Marquis cannot reward you."

"Master Hou, this subordinate has an unfeeling request, so I apologize to Master Hou." Shang Kexi glanced at Wang Fuchen, and looked at Li Xin with some embarrassment on his face.

Li Xinxin knew it well, but there was a trace of curiosity on his face, he waved his hand and said, "If Yuan Ji has any requests, please tell them."

"Master Hou, there is no one around me for the last general, I want to ask Brother Wang to help me, and I also ask Lord Hou to part with me." Shang Kexi cupped his hands and said.

"This?" Li Xin showed a look of embarrassment and a look of extreme unwillingness. Hou Rong on one side saw it and scolded the other party for hypocrisy. It's a pity to be the commander of the guards by Lord Hou's side, but if you put it in General Shang's experience, you may not be able to become a general in the future and share the worries of Lord Hou."

"Oh! According to what Ms. Hou said, it's Li Xin's fault." Li Xin nodded towards Hou Rong, but received a trace of disdain from Hou Rong. Li Xin laughed, pointed at Shang Kexi and said, "Since Yuan Ji said so , Wang Fuchen, are you willing to be a general under Yuan Ji's command?"

"But according to Lord Hou's orders." Wang Fuchen was stunned, and said solemnly.

"Well, Yuan Ji, Wang Fuchen will be handed over to you in the future, so I can teach him well." Li Xin slapped his hands and said, "I, Li Xin, have won a battle this time. Food and grass, and a general. This trip is worth it! Tell the soldiers to take away everything that can be taken away, Wang Fuchen, you are familiar with those traders, let them either follow the army or go Hurry up and get out of here, the Mongolian reinforcements are not far from here, they can't find us, maybe they will vent their anger on them."

"Yes." Wang Fuchen quickly responded.Go and tell those vendors to evacuate without mentioning it.

When the reinforcements arrived, the entire Baiying Temple was left in a mess, and some food and grass were not burned, and black smoke was rising, and some goshawks were flying in the air, making waves of mourning, and the whole city was dead silent. There was no breath of life at all. On the top of the wall, Darihude's head hung on it. Under the severe cold, his face was ferocious and lifelike.Unspeakably weird.

"Let's go." The reinforcement general finally spit out a word, and led the army away from Baiying Temple.The three armies came excitedly, but they returned disappointed. There was a lack of food and grass, and the rest of the things were very difficult. Without food and grass, the army would have no strength to attack no matter how they attacked.It is conceivable that if such news spreads, what effect it will have on the army.

The army led by Lin Danhan finally arrived at Guihua City, and the army set up camp outside the city. Shi Yuanzhi and others stood on the city wall, looking at everything outside the city, with an inexplicable smile on the corner of their mouths.

"Mr. Yuan Zhi, the army is gathering, why don't you see a worried look on your face?" Gao Meng asked curiously.

"General, all the troops who go out to fight are full of murderous intent. Once they attack the enemy's city, they are full of fighting spirit. Look at Lin Dan Khan's army. The army is exhausted and there is no murderous intent in the army, let alone high fighting spirit." Shi Yuan Zhi pointed to the camp in the distance and said: "It is said that Lin Danhan is seriously ill, it seems that his illness has not recovered yet!"

"What's more important is that Horqin's army did not dare to go south due to the strategist's plan. As a result, Lin Dan Khan's army has only two armies, himself and Tuxietu Khan. They are not as good as my Yanhuang army, and the enemy is not a fool. It is a wrong choice to attack the strong with the weak. So these soldiers must have low morale." The speaker was Song Xiance who had just arrived in Guihua City.Although he is very short, he is also a smart person. Knowing that he has just arrived in Guihua City, he will not be recognized by Li Xin, so he is very respectful to Shi Yuanzhi, which makes people look at him differently.Even the old fox Shi Yuanzhi gave Song Xiance a high look.He was also brought along to participate in all major military affairs.

"If you add that once you know that Jiannu will attack his lair, I am afraid that Lin Danhan will never have the opportunity to attack us again. The most important thing now is whether to let Lin Danhan spend with us here, or he will catch his head and deal with it." Jiannu, it's a matter of fighting with Jiannu." Shi Yuanzhi is not a god, although he has calculated well, but he doesn't know how things will change, let alone Li Xin's thoughts.

Even Song Xiance didn't know what to say now.Keeping Lin Dan Khan's soldiers and horses here will increase the strength of the Yanhuang Tribe after the war is over, but at the same time, our own army will also suffer heavy casualties; and sending Lin Dan Khan's soldiers and horses to the situation will allow Lin Dan Khan and the emperor If Tai Chi dies, the final result must be Lin Danhan's failure, and Huang Taiji's soldiers and horses will also suffer losses, but he can get Lin Danhan's remaining power.Li Xin took in these soldiers and horses, and there would be a period of weakness, but Jiannu was different.The key is to look at the issue of trade-offs, a long-term goal, and a short-term benefit.No one can say right and wrong.The final decision can only be made by Li Xin.

And in Lin Danhan's big tent not far away, there were coughing sounds from time to time in the big tent. Lin Danhan, the former overlord of the grassland, could only lie on the marching couch at this moment, while his favorite concubines They were all taking care of each other, and these beautiful beauties showed a trace of worry on their faces at the moment.

Tuxietu Khan and other civil servants and generals gathered in the big tent, and there was a big lama on the side, reciting something softly in his mouth.This great lama is Sharpa, the great lama of the Red Sect believed by Lin Dan Khan, who was canonized as Hutuktu by Lin Dan Khan.Hutuktu Mongolian transliteration means "sage" and "blessed one", and it is called "living Buddha" in Chinese.Whether it is in Mongolia or Tibet, Hutuktu is a noble status. Of course, this Hutuktu is also different, namely the Red Sect and the Yellow Sect.At the beginning, Lin Danhan believed in the Yellow Sect, but later, he believed in the Red Sect.This change has greatly weakened Lin Danhan's strength.Mobei Khalkha, who believed in the Yellow Sect, and the [-] right-wing Khans, Jinong, Nuoyan, and Taiji gradually alienated Lin Danhan.Maidarinomen Khan, who had a greater influence, also had differences with Lin Dan Khan. He had lived in Mobei Kharkha for a long time, and no longer sympathized with and supported Lin Dan Khan.As a result, Lin Dan Khan's power was greatly weakened, and finally replaced by Jiannu.However, he also gained the support of the Red Sect.Although he was down and out, the Red Sect still supported him. He came to attack Li Xin, and State Affairs Sabah personally led his disciples to come to support him.

"The thief Li Xin is extremely treacherous. He burned our food and grass, trying to force us to retreat. Also, although Wu Keshan of Horqin led the army to the south, he has only advanced ten miles a day in more than ten days. I am afraid that he has the meaning of waiting and watching. .” Tushetu Khan said in a low voice.The army's food and grass suffered heavy losses, and Tuxietu Khan felt disgraceful on his face, so he could only lower his head and say.

"Li Xin is a cunning thief. Now that our army is approaching the city, he must find a way to force us to withdraw. His foundation is shallow. Once the soldiers and horses are lost too much, the tribes on the grassland will definitely not follow his orders. Therefore, He wants to use this method to persecute us. Tuxietu, your food and grass have suffered heavy losses, but my camp has enough food and grass. Now that I am approaching the city of Guihua, you can lead the army here and join me. In this way, we can not only share food and grass, reduce losses, but also concentrate our forces to deal with Li Xin." Lin Danhan was cunning and cunning, and he didn't know how many troubles he had experienced, so he quickly found a countermeasure.

"Yes." Tuxietu Khan thought for a while, and quickly responded. Although this is not the most fundamental solution, it can only be done in a short time.

"Although Wu Keshan of Horqin has the intention of waiting and watching, as long as our army can capture Guihua City, he will definitely come from the north." Lin Danhan took a breath and said, "You can write to him, his soldiers The horse may not participate in the battle, but he must provide food and grass for the army. Presumably he will not refuse."

"Provide food and grass?" Tushetu Khan's eyes lit up.

"Guihua City is close to the south. Although there is heavy snow here, as long as we prepare properly, it is not bad to spend the winter here." Lin Danhan showed a smile on his face.It turned out that it was for this reason that he asked Wu Keshan for food and grass.

"Khan is brilliant." Shaerpa's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he opened them and said, "Wu Keshan, the old monk can go and lobby him. This person has a few connections with my old monk, so it's not difficult to imagine."

"Big Khan, Tuxietu is worried about another thing." Khan Tuxietu glanced at Lin Danhan and said, "Our army is working hard on an expedition, and Baicheng is empty. If Huang Taiji leads the army westward, our army will be in danger. "

"Then what do you mean?" Lin Danhan, who was lying on the sickbed, was silent for a while. He was sitting on the sickbed with the support of his two favorite concubines. There was an inexplicable look in his eyes, and he looked at Tu Xietu. Khan said: "Do you think Huang Taiji will lead the army to attack my Baicheng after being harassed by Li Xin?"

"It's not impossible." Tuxietu Khan thought for a while and said, "The Khan has not recovered from his illness, so why not go back to Baicheng to recuperate for the time being, and then go west when the snow melts next year."

"Are you asking Ben Khan to retreat? Or, let you lead the army to attack Li Xin?" Lin Danhan stared at Tuxietu Khan, his voice growling slightly, and said, "I worked hard on an expedition, and finally took advantage of Li Xin's attack. If Xin is not in Guihua City, various tribes on the grassland have gathered under their command, with an army of 10,000+, if they don’t attack Li Xin at this time, do they have to wait until the next year to attack? Then how do the big and small Taijis on the grassland think of my Golden Family?”

"This, this?" There was a trace of cold sweat on Tuxietu Khan's forehead. The conscience of heaven and earth, he was loyal to Lin Danhan. What he said just now had no other meaning at all, but what he didn't expect was that the sick The serious Lin Danhan was so suspicious that he even suspected himself.I was even more shocked and angry in my heart, and I didn't know how to explain it.

"Hehe! Just now Tuxietu was worried about the safety of Baicheng, Dahan, the old monk thought that Tuxietu Khan was loyal to Dahan." Shaerba's eyes flickered with an inexplicable look, clasped his hands together, and said: "However, the old monk is not worried about Baicheng, not to mention that now that the heavy snow is coming, Huang Taiji has suffered a big loss in Li Xin's hands this time, and his prestige in the clan has been greatly reduced. At this time, he has no intentions. Pay attention to things on the grassland."

"The national teacher thinks that Huang Taiji won't attack my Baicheng?" Lin Danhan's expression improved a lot after listening to Sabah's explanation just now, but he didn't pay attention to Tu Xietu, but looked at Sabah with respectful eyes and said : "Then how does the master think we can capture Guihua City now?"

"This?" Shaerba glanced at Tuxietu, and finally he could only sigh: "According to the old monk's deduction, heavy snow will come in five days, and then it will be even more difficult for us to attack the city." In fact , Sharpa does not agree to take advantage of this time to attack Li Xin. The place where Li Xin lives is not a grassland tribe, a camp made up of tents, but a city. If he wants to capture Guihua City, the current conditions is very difficult.In addition to Lin Danhan's health, he hoped that Lin Danhan could follow Tu Xietu's persuasion and lead the army back to Baicheng.

"You also want me to lead the army back to Baicheng?" Lin Danhan inherited the rights of the Golden Family at a young age, and it is not a simple thing. After hearing Ke Shaerba's words, he quickly understood what he meant, and was suddenly a little unhappy Said.

"Khan, your body is important." Tushetu Khan said quickly.

"Neither Huang Taiji nor Li Xin are actually ready to unify the grasslands. Both of them are accumulating strength. With the addition of sweat, it will be three parts of the grassland. Among them, sweat is the blood of the golden family. As long as time passes, It is inevitable to unify the grassland, whether it is Li Xin or Huang Taiji, there is no innate advantage of the Great Khan." Shaerba flashed a glimpse of wisdom, his voice was full of peace, Lin Dan Khan originally The expression of displeasure slowly returned to normal, only to hear Salpa softly say: "Li Xin is a Han, how can a Han be able to unify the grassland, and Huang Taiji has abandoned the grassland once, are the people on the grassland I will believe him. So this grassland must still belong to Khan. When the ice and snow melt next year, Khan will be able to complete the preparations for unifying the grassland after a winter rest."

"Master also wants me to return to Baicheng?" Lin Danhan asked again.

Sharba nodded and said, "This is the best solution right now. Khan Tuxietu is loyal to the Great Khan. If the Great Khan is worried that other tribes will not follow, he can continue to lead the army to confront Li Xin here. , Wait until the Great Khan recovers his health next year, and then he will take over the military power."

"I have to think about this matter." Lin Danhan thought for a while and finally said: "Tuchetu, you should send an order for your troops to gather here first!"

"Yes, Khan." Tu Xietu hurriedly responded before retreating respectfully.

"Is Khan worried about Tuxietu?" Sabah may not be as good as Lin Dan Khan in fighting wars, but he is proficient in Buddhism, and his eyes seem to be able to see through the world, and he can see Lin Dan Khan's mind at once.

"Master, I feel that my body is getting heavier and heavier recently. I'm afraid I can't drag it on anymore." Lin Danhan waved his hand and let the two concubines retreat. Only Sharba and Lin Danhan were left in the big tent. Lin Danhan Then he smiled bitterly and said, "If I'm still here, I'm not afraid that Khan Tuxietu will seize the military power, but once I return to Baicheng, the 10,000+ army will not belong to me."

"The Khan's destiny belongs to the great master of the grassland bestowed by the Changshengtian. Naturally, this small disaster can be avoided." Shaerba persuaded.

"Huang Taiji is ambitious. This man is ambitious. He will definitely win the Central Plains in the future. My capital, Baicheng, is too close to Liaodong. His cavalry will arrive soon. Moreover, if my army gathers near Baicheng, he will be there day and night. Don't worry, before attacking the Central Plains, they will definitely attack my Baicheng, so I just give up Baicheng and find another place." Lin Danhan sighed.

Sharpa did not expect that Lin Dan Khan in front of him actually had such an idea. Obviously, he no longer had any confidence in his body. Now, this wise monk didn't know what to say, he was proficient in Buddhism, I also know a thing or two about medical skills, so I naturally know that what Lin Danhan said has some truth, but it's still a little shocking to be told by Lin Danhan himself at this time.

"I just want to fight for a future for the Golden Family in my lifetime." Lin Danhan said softly, "Therefore, Guihua City must be attacked, and it must be captured as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)