Tiantang

Chapter 212 Zhang Xuan's confidant team takes shape

Chapter 223 Zhang Xuan's confidant team takes shape
When Chang'an was in turmoil, although Zhang Xuan kept getting news on the march, he ignored it.After all, for him, the most important thing at this moment is to take control of the situation in Longshuo as soon as possible with Fan Longshuo, and create the first "base area" for him to settle down and make contributions in the Tang Dynasty.

As for Chang'an, he didn't think there would be too much trouble.Even if Li Heng forcibly rises to the throne, it will cause some disturbances, but it will not affect the fundamentals of the court.

Zhang Xuan's only worry is Fan Yang's Anlu Mountain.If An Lushan took advantage of the situation and raised troops, he would definitely muddy Tan Shenshui completely.Just judging from the current situation, it is unlikely that An Lushan will raise troops in advance.

In the original history, An Lushan Tianbao rebelled in the 14th year, and this was the end of the spring of the 12th year of Tianbao.However, the time left for Zhang Xuan is not too much.

The reason why he wanted to break away from the army and take a shortcut to Longshuo was not because of a feint or playing tricks, but because of some kind of deep-seated plan.You know, if he wants to mess up the marriage between Tang and Tibet, and prevent Wan Chun from marrying into Tibet, he has to go to Lingzhou in advance to make some arrangements.

Zhang Xuan has always been firmly opposed to peace, and it is difficult for him to agree with this humiliating political concession.This is not only showing weakness to the Tibetans, fueling the ambition and arrogance of the Tibetans, but also bringing many practical benefits to the Tibetans.

For example, the huge dowry of Princess Wanchun, which included a large amount of food, wealth, gold and silver products, and silk, as well as various advanced technologies and craftsmen.Moreover, Princess Wanchun, as a marriage princess, according to political conventions, the Tang Dynasty court allocated a place on the Tang-Tibetan border as Wanchun's "bath and food town", which is likely to become an important supply base for the Tubo people to attack the Tang Dynasty.

Princess Jincheng is a typical example.Princess Jincheng's "Bather Shiyi" has been reduced to an outpost of the Tubo people, and it is still in the hands of the Tubo people.

And Chisong Dezan tried every means to pursue a marriage, and this is the purpose.

The current Tubo people need to recuperate and need food and grass supplies.And peace is the best political strategy.

Therefore, even if Princess Wanchun is not Zhang Xuan's woman, Zhang Xuan will try every means to sabotage the marriage with some kind of overt conspiracy.

This is a big picture.

A month later.

Zhang Xuan led Zhang Xun, Xiao Shisanlang, Lei Wanchun, Nan Jiyun and Hua Nuer to gallop all the way with 500 cavalry, and finally rushed to Shuofang County in Shuofang County, within the territory of Longshuo.

dusk.The last blood-red setting sun slowly fell towards the west, and gradually disappeared from the top of the high mountain in front of him. The densely forested mountains stretching for dozens of miles seemed to be coated with a faint layer of red light.

Zhang Xuan pulled the reins and stopped the horse.

The sound of hoofbeats ceased.Behind him, Zhang Xuan and others also reined in the horse, and 500 cavalry suddenly stopped the smoke and dust raised by the horse, which was indescribably desolate and simple.

Zhang Xuan stepped forward on his horse, pointed to the high mountain not far in front of him and a small city built next to the mountain and said with a smile, "Great governor, that is Mount Qiwu, and at the foot of the mountain is Shuofang City, which was once the kingdom of Great Xia. The capital of the city is unified."

"Great governor, this place is 850 li at the top, 180 li to the east in the southeast, 750 miles to Yinzhou in the east, 2000 miles to Yanzhou in the southeast, [-] miles to Yanzhou in the southwest, and [-] miles to Fengzhou in the northwest. Li. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. As far as I know, this place is the garrison of Zhenwu Army under the rule of Longshuo Bingdu Governor's Mansion. There are more than [-] soldiers and horses stationed here. General Pu Gu Huai'en, this man is a member of the Pugu tribe of the Tiele tribe, the hereditary governor of Jinwei."

"The Zhenwu Army is controlled by Li Guangbi, the commander of Shuofang's soldiers and horses, and the general of Youweiwei. The lower officials have heard that the two have a close relationship and are friends in times of need."

Zhang Xuan smiled and nodded, motioning for Zhang Xun to continue the introduction.

"Great governor, there are two commanders of Longshuo soldiers and horses. One is Guo Ziyi. He was the deputy envoy of Longyou Jiedu, and now he is the commander of Longyou soldiers and horses, and the prefect of Lingwu. The other is Li Guangbi... Both of them are both civil and military. , quite famous in the army."

"It's just..." At this point, Zhang Xun hesitated slightly, but kept silent.

"Just what?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.

"Hehe, the governor, the lower officials are also hearsay, but they don't take it seriously. When the lower officials were in Qinghe County, they heard that Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi didn't get along...these two are talented people, and there are some disagreements." Zhang Xun smiled lightly.

Zhang Xuan laughed loudly, "Guo Ziyi was stationed in Lingzhou, and Li Guangbi was stationed in Xiazhou. The two have always had a disagreement, and I have heard of it. However, this is not important. The important thing is that I command the army of Longshuo, These two are under my account... that's enough!"

Zhang Xuan's words are quite meaningful, full of lofty self-confidence.

Zhang Xun nodded silently and said nothing more.

Zhang Xun is a cautious person, so it can be said that he is cautious in his words and deeds, but when it comes to critical moments, the person around Zhang Xuan who can truly speak out and give credit for selflessness is still Zhang Xun.

Zhang Xun is loyal and upright, good-natured and quite capable. He can lead the army and kill the enemy, and he can act as an administrative agent when he retreats.

Therefore, in Zhang Xuan's heart, Zhang Xun's status is actually very high.In Zhang Xuan's follow-up plan, Zhang Xun is a key figure who will gradually be trained as his deputy.It's just that Zhang Xun's qualifications are shallow now, and he can't be promoted to a high position all at once, so he can only temporarily live behind Feng Changqing.

Feng Changqing is also an important assistant talent, but although Feng Changqing has sufficient ability and a calm mind, he does not have a strong outlook on the overall situation and is a little arrogant.From Zhang Xuan's point of view, there is no problem with Feng Changqing governing a feudal town, but if he looks at the whole world, there is a slight lack.

As for Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi, they were both immortal handsome talents and generals in the history of the Tang Dynasty, and of course Zhang Xuan should reuse them.But only in the military field.It is good to lead an army, but it is not suitable to govern a feudal town.

This is Zhang Xuan's objective evaluation of Feng Changqing and others as a traveler who is familiar with history and has the advantage of information foresight.Of course, there is also a little bit of personal color mixed in.

Zhang Xun was in charge of administration and also took care of the army and horses, which was the first time for Zhou Xu.

Feng Changqing was in charge of Longshuo's finances and logistics, as well as the army and horses, followed by Cui Jin and Chen Tong.

Longshuo had 9 troops, and Guo Ziyi led 5 to defend against Tubo.

Li Guangbi led an army of [-] troops, and traveled across the interior of the feudal town to deter Anlu Mountain.

As for Zhang Xuan's 1 soldiers and horses who came from the capital's defense, Zhonglang General Gu Xi was the leader, followed by Xiao Shisanlang, Lei Wanchun, and Nan Jiyun.This is Zhang Xuan's direct line of soldiers and horses, directly in his hands.

The above are basically Zhang Xuan's confidantes who will run Longshuo for a period of time in the future. The day after Zhang Xuan left Chang'an as the leader, it actually took shape.

In this small group, Zhang Xun, Feng Changqing, Zhou Xuchu, Cui Jin, Xiao Shisanlang, Lei Wanchun, Nan Jiyun, etc. are absolute confidants, while Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi and others are temporarily in the second rank.Although they are famous generals, it will take time to gain Zhang Xuan's trust.

Zhang Xuan pondered for a while, then smiled brightly, "Zhang Xun, lead your army to camp here, don't disturb the place. I'll take a few people into the city to have a look."

Zhang Xun hesitated for a moment, originally he was worried about Zhang Xuan's safety, but then he thought about it, this place is already in the territory of Longshuo, Zhang Xuan, the "leader" of Longshuo, as long as he shows his identity, no one dares to touch him, so he can rest assured.

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Zhang Xuan was still dressed as a scribe, while Xiao Shisanlang, Nan Jiyun, and Lei Wanchun were still his entourage in the disguised city, and Hua Nuer was still dressed as a man and a scribe, and followed Zhang Xuan closely.

A group of people got off their horses at the Wuding River Crossing Bridge outside Shuofang City.

On the bridge ahead, a group of soldiers escorted dozens of men and women dressed as Hu people across the river.

These barbarians were dressed in rags, looked haggard, chained, and walked slowly amidst the soldiers' shouts and whips.

Zhang Xuan frowned, turned his head and said softly to Xiao Shisanlang, "Brother, this seems to be a captive? Brother is well-informed, is this a Huihe or a Tuyuhun?"

Xiao Shisanlang stared for a moment, smiled, and said in a low voice, "This is from Huihe. In the past, I wandered the rivers and lakes and went to the land of Huihe."

"Looking at it like this, it should be a Huihe prisoner captured by the Zhenwu Army."

Zhang Xuan was taken aback. In his impression, the relationship between Huihe and the Tang Dynasty in this era was relatively close and friendly. During the Anshi Rebellion, the Huihe people sent troops twice to help Guo Ziyi put down the rebellion.

Unlike Tubo, Huihe did not have the ambition to invade the border of the Tang Dynasty, but only used the Tang Dynasty as its backing and assistance.Only by relying on the Tang Dynasty can the Huihe people resist the dual threats of Tubo and Turks.

"Huihe has a close relationship with our dynasty. The borders are open and exchanges are endless. There will be no wars. If there is no war, how can there be prisoners of war? Besides, the general of the Zhenwu Army, Pu Gu Huai'en, is also a Tiele, and he is of the same line as Huihe. , it shouldn’t be like this!” Zhang Xuan frowned and looked forward.

Xiao Shisanlang was silent.He was also a little curious in his heart. When he traveled here and entered the Huihe area, he saw with his own eyes that there were many Tang people living in many places in Huihe. This situation was obviously formed after years of integration. There may be a situation between Tang and Huihe. Conflicts, but no large-scale wars in the last 20 years.

"Let's go, let's follow and have a look." Zhang Xuan handed the reins of the horse in his hand to Hua Nuer, and strode up the bridge.

Zhang Xuan groaned as he walked, when he was suddenly attracted by a clear whip.

He looked up, and saw a sturdy soldier raised his whip and whipped it fiercely at a strong Huihe man. The whip made a crackling sound when it was whipped.

However, although the Huihe strong man was full of pain, he still glared at himself with anger, held his head high, and firmly planted his feet on the spot, despite the whipping, he refused to move half a step forward.

"You bastard, do you want to find death? If you don't leave, I will beat you to death!" Seeing that he couldn't be driven away, the soldier became even more annoyed, and the whip in his hand fell like raindrops.

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