Chapter 547 The old fox who refuses to let salt and oil enter his body
Yang Ming was actually not very familiar with the entire expedition to Goguryeo. Although there were always reports from the Ministry of War, and letters from Pei Ju and Yang Yue to him were never cut off, they were certainly not as good as Yu Zhongwen, who had witnessed the battlefield.
, which is more detailed.
Li Jing did write him a letter, but the content was very simple: the matter is complicated, we will discuss it when we get back.
Li Jing is a very cautious person. He can say this in a letter, which means that there may be a lot of tricks to explain the war on the front line. He cannot write in the letter, and can only dictate it face to face.
"You mean, Yu Wenshu took the initiative to divide his troops with you and go to Feiyan Ridge to rescue Wei Xuan?" Yang Ming frowned and said, "Isn't his decision a bit too risky?"
Yu Zhongwen nodded and said: "When I learned that Zuo Yiwei had left to the east, I panicked. As expected, I and Mai Tiezhang were soon surrounded by the armies of Eulji Wende and Gao Jianwu. In order to protect the main force, I
We had no choice but to return north, and the iron rod was at a disadvantage. If Xue Shixiong hadn't sent people over, the outcome of the Wugu Battle would have been hard to say. Of course, facts have proven that our army has the power of weapons, even if the enemy's army is several times larger
I am also capable of fighting, and this is thanks to the prince."
Yang Ming said in confusion: "Wei Xuan's attack on the dam was obviously to create an opportunity for you and Yu Wenshu's main force to go south. As long as you go south smoothly, Wei Xuan's danger will be solved. In the end, you used the most risky method.
, you are also the manager of the main force, why don’t you persuade him?”
"I didn't have time to persuade you," Yu Zhongwen said: "Yu Wenshu didn't say hello to me before he left. I only found out about this situation when I found out that the army was leaving. Yu Wenshu was going to encircle and suppress Gao Jianwu and Zhong Shiwei. As a result,
Someone set up an ambush to lure Zuo Yiwei away, and the main force rushed directly towards me. If I had reacted slower at that time, I would have had no chance of breaking through."
Yang Ming turned his head subconsciously and looked at Yang Yinjiang, who also felt that something was wrong.
Yu Wenshu was also a battle-hardened general. How could he be so reckless? The main siege force consisted of two parts. How dare he take Zuo Yiwei away without saying hello to Yu Zhongwen? This was not treating Yu Zhongwen
Sold?
Yang Yinjiang said: "Fortunately, Yu Wenshu crossed the river smoothly, otherwise the consequences would be unpredictable."
"It's more than unpredictable? It's just a mess," Yang Ming said: "Li Jing pulled back and forth to give Wei Xuan a glimmer of hope. In this way, Wei Xuan's tribe was almost wiped out. If Wei Xuan died early, Gao Dayang would be free.
With the support of Wu Gu, there is no need to fight Yu Wenshu in the plains. When Yanshou Gong is defeated, how can our army still have the strength to go south?"
Yu Zhongwen nodded and said: "That's it. I also analyzed it afterwards. It seemed like a mistake, but in fact it was Li Jing who was secretly mediating. The situation gradually became clear. First, the company camp was burned, the garrison along the Sa River was destroyed, and then it was burned down."
We took part of Gao Dayang's baggage and cut off his escape route, forcing him to form a decisive battle. Otherwise, Gao Dayang could completely ignore Yu Wenshu and go west to deal with me and Mai Tiezhang. If this happens, it will be a huge defeat."
In fact, on the way back after the war, many generals reviewed the battle privately, and publicly recommended Li Jing as the leader. Wei Xuan regarded him as his savior, rather than Yu Wenshu who crossed the river as it seemed.
saved him.
Yu Wenshu's original intention at that time was to sell Yu Zhongwen. If he gritted his teeth, delayed crossing the river, and sold Wei Xuan and Li Jing when he was in Feiyanling, then the expedition to Goguryeo would be completely finished.
But he didn't dare to sell it anymore. His generals would not allow him to sit back and watch Wei Xuan's destruction. There was not only one Dong Chun, but Dong Chun was General Zuo Yiwei. His attitude represented the attitudes of many generals Zuo Yiwei.
If Yu Wenshu really dares to do this, Yang Guang will never let him go after he comes back.
The more Yang Ming listens, the more he feels something is wrong. The east and west armies, nearly 200,000 people, are opening the way south for you. Wei Xuan, as the general manager of the east route, is at the forefront to provide you with protection. How dare you split your troops?
If I hadn't produced refined weapons in advance, could Yu Wenshu's 50,000 soldiers defeat Gao Dayang's 100,000 soldiers so smoothly?
You Yu Zhongwen can't break the siege of Eulji Wende and Gao Jianwu?
From this point of view, Goguryeo's tactics were actually correct all along, and the defeat was due to the refining of weapons that broke the balance of combat power between the two sides.
It was indeed a fluke this time, Yang Ming asked:
"After you came back, you didn't mention this matter to His Majesty?"
Yu Zhongwen said: "No, on the way back, Yu Wenshu deliberately lowered his profile, wooed Wei Xuan and Li Jing, and also released Dong Chun, who had been detained by him for opposing his general order. After returning to Liaodong City, he even
I kept taking the initiative to plead guilty in front of His Majesty, and it has come to this. If we mention it again, we may be suspected of adding insult to injury. After all, Goguryeo has also been conquered, and we will not hold on to some differences of opinion."
"That should be the case," Yang Yinjiang nodded and said, "Yu Wenshu was the first to conquer Goguryeo. Your Majesty will probably be unhappy if you speak ill of others at this time. After all, they also took the initiative to apologize and their attitude is good."
After saying that, Yang Yinjiang looked at her husband and said, "The more this happens, the bigger Yuwenshu's problem will be."
Yang Ming glanced at his wife and hinted to her to stop talking.
Don't express your thoughts in front of Yu Zhongwen. This old boy is also an old fox. With a simple sentence, others can give you several layers of flavor.
Yang Ming looked at Yu Zhongwen and said with a smile: "In any case, His Majesty personally got the full credit this time. What we want is the result. As for some things in the process, we don't need to worry about it now."
Yu Zhongwen has confirmed the princess's inner thoughts from Yang Yinjiang's words just now. Are you doubting Yu Wenshu?
What a coincidence, I doubt it too.
So he took the opportunity to say: "As far as I know, Wei Xuan, Li Jing, Mai Tiezhang, and Xue Shixiong are actually very dissatisfied with Yu Wenshu, but they did not express it openly."
Are you trying to support the fire? Yang Ming smiled and said: "What about Duke Yanshou? Do you have any opinions about Yu Wenshu in your heart?"
Yu Zhongwen said with a smile: "I am still a little confused up to now. This great victory seems like a dream. There is something wrong with Yu Wen's statement, but as the prince said just now, the process is no longer important."
You old fox, Yang Yinjiang cursed in her heart, I said something wrong and you just used it to make it more interesting. When it involves you, you become a loser. You are too cunning.
Yang Ming smiled and said: "If Mr. Yanshou is free, can you accompany me for a walk in the garden in the afternoon?"
Yu Zhongwen immediately guessed that they had issued an order to expel guests. If the prince really wanted to talk to others, he would not ask him if he was free.
Asking him if he is free? In fact, you are hinting to him that you are not available.
Yu Zhongwen smiled and said: "I have just returned to the capital. I haven't had time to return home yet. I want to reunite with my relatives as soon as possible. I hope the prince will understand me."
"Of course I'm considerate," Yang Ming said with a smile: "Then I won't keep you, Pei Shuang, give me a gift for you."
The glory of Yu Zhongwen's return was over from the moment he left the palace, and no one would mention it again the next day.
Don't expect others to praise you every day. If there are such people, you have to be careful. In the heart of a normal person, he does not want to see good things in others.
You don’t give me money, so why should I praise you every day?
"Is this old guy quite capable of stirring up trouble?" Yang Yinjiang said dumbfounded: "He said that Li Jing and the others were dissatisfied with Yu Wenshu, so they pretended to be confused when it was their turn, and if they didn't want to offend others, they shouldn't make trouble. I really want to
Give him a slap."
Yang Ming frowned and said: "After chatting for so long, Yu Zhongwen's words are all criticizing Yu Wenshu, which shows that he also has very strong opinions. After all, Yu Wenshu went to the east and he was the one who cheated. It is impossible not to be dissatisfied.
of."
Yang Yinjiang asked: "Then do you think Yu Wenshu did it on purpose, or was he just out of his mind?"
"I can't tell," Yang Ming shook his head: "We shouldn't draw conclusions based on our personal opinions on such a big matter. Gao Yunzhi, you settle down first. I'd like to see what Yu Wenshu wants to do this time."
"I want to repair the relationship with you. If that's the case, will you accept it?" Yang Yinjiang said with a smile.
Yang Ming smiled: "He is a great hero, so it would be inappropriate for me not to accept him."
At this time, Yuan Wendu asked to see him and handed Yang Ming a letter.
"The letter was sent by a close associate sent by Chen Junbin, the prefect of Wu'an. He did not go to the post station," Yuan Wendu said.
Yang Ming realized something was wrong and opened the letter to read.
Chen Junbin is still serving as the prefect of Wu'anjun in Hebei Province. He is Chen Shuyi's cousin and a member of the old Chen family. He currently has a very close relationship with the East Palace.
After reading the letter, Yang Ming took a long breath, and then slowly exhaled:
"When will Shi Xiang and Qu Tutong return to Beijing?"
Yuan Wendu said: "According to the report from the Ministry of War, there should be one month left."
Yang Ming narrowed his eyes and said, "As soon as they pass Hangu Pass, they will bring me into the palace. I have something to ask them."
Yuan Wen didn't even know the content of the letter, so he nodded and said, "I will arrange the manpower to go to Hanguguan and wait for them."
"That's inappropriate!" Yang Yinjiang stopped him and said, "If you do this, it will make them think blindly. The two of them are carrying heavy troops, so it is not appropriate to summon them in a hurry."
Shi Xiang and Qu Tutong, after receiving Yang Guang's order, had already led their troops southward into Henan, then walked overland through Hangu Pass, Tongguan Pass, and entered Guanzhong.
The moment Yang Ming read the letter, he was so angry that he lost his mind. After being reminded by his wife, he calmed down instantly:
"You're right, don't go looking for them. I'll see them again when they come back safely."
Yuan Wendu knew that he could not read the content of this letter so far, so he nodded and left.
Yang Yinjiang reached out and took the letter from her husband. She wanted to see what was written in the letter that could make her usually calm husband so angry.
After she finished reading, she subconsciously closed her eyes, gritted her silver teeth and said:
"Bitch, when I return to Beijing, I will ask my uncle to lead the impeachment."