If the Northern Xinjiang Army can be defeated and there is no threat to the entire south of Guanzhong, Shi Zhongtang can concentrate on managing Guanzhong and managing his imperial foundation. When the time comes, he can ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.
Shi Gongming had thought about this situation.
But what about the Northern Xinjiang Army?
If there is a major defeat, the Northern Xinjiang Army will inevitably flee all the way.
Shi Zhongtang definitely wants to pursue him, but there are some rebellions in the south that need to be suppressed. The forces in Guanzhong are complex and need to be suppressed and reconciled...
He is full of ambition but not strong enough.
But the north is too wide. If Li Xuan is allowed to escape to the north, he will only need a few years to recuperate, and a big enemy will appear again.
This is what Shi Zhongtang doesn't want to see.
Therefore, letting Shi Gongming go north to attack Northern Xinjiang was Shi Zhongtang's helpless move, and it was also the situation that was most beneficial to him at the moment.
Therefore, his promise is sincere.
North!
Shi Jian's eyes turned red.
"Aye!"
Zhao Xuan glanced at Shi Jian and thought that this person was so eager, which showed that Shi Gongming often talked about his ambitions.
In this case, Shi Gongming will definitely agree.
Shi Gongming said in a deep voice: "I'd better think twice about this matter!"
——Shi Gongming, even if he is willing, will be reserved.
This is Shi Zhongtang’s analysis.
It’s just as the king expected!
Zhao Xuan said with a smile: "I just happen to be tired from the journey. By the way, do you have any good wine?"
"Come here, take the envoy to rest. Just take the wine." Shi Gongming nodded.
Zhao Xuan handed over his hand and said, "In this case, I will wait for your husband's reply."
"Easy to say!" Shi Gongming was very polite.
It’s settled!
Zhao Xuan was happy.
…
"Shi Gongming's Yandong army has been attacking Daizhou for a long time."
In the middle of Daozhou City, within the prefecture.
Li Xuangao sat on top, while civil and military officials stood in two rows below.
Han Ji said: "Once Yandong's army goes to Daizhou, Lizhou will be threatened. Our army's food route will be in danger of being cut off."
"Shi Gongming can even flank our army." Jiang Cunzhong said: "This is the biggest variable in this battle."
He Lianrong said: "Shi Zhongtang will not let go of such an opportunity."
Everyone nodded. Shi Zhongtang was a veteran and would not fail to see this opportunity that could change the situation.
"For Shi Gongming, it would be best if he could go north. But this must be a major defeat for our Northern Xinjiang army." Pei Jian said: "Shi Zhongtang will definitely send lobbyists to analyze the overall situation. At the moment, I
The army stationed troops in Daozhou to threaten Yuezhou and Jianzhou. Shi Zhongtang had to go out and fight decisively. If Shi Gongming could attack Lizhou, our army would be passive. In this way, the rebels would have a good chance of winning this battle. Shi Zhongtang
They will inevitably be lured with benefits, such as using the north as bait to drive Shi Gongming to send troops."
"What happened to Daizhou?" Someone asked: "Shi Gongming has been attacking for a long time. Is Daizhou so strong?"
Han Ji smiled, "Daizhou has long been in ruins. The Yandong army has been attacking for a long time but has not broken the city. It is not that Daizhou army is fierce and tenacious, but Shi Gongming's temperament is too cautious."
He pointed to the map, "Jinyiwei had news at the beginning that Daizhou was about to fall, but our army then broke through Lizhou and marched to the south. Afterwards, Daizhou seemed to have taken Shiquan Dabu Pill, and the defense was more and more
The more stable it is. Before the Daozhou war, Daizhou was in danger again. After the defeat of Ashina Yanrong, Daizhou stabilized the situation again..."
Wang Laoer blurted out, "Isn't this a joke?"
"Yes." Han Ji said sarcastically: "Shi Gongming wants to do great things but cherishes his own life. He is too cowardly."
Pei Jian said: "Another reason why Shi Gongming did not interfere in the battle the first two times was that Shi Zhongtang did not try his best."
After defeating Guanzhong, Shi Zhongtang went to Chang'an. Then he focused on suppressing and mediating all parties in Guanzhong, leaving the war to his subordinates.
"This opportunity is rare!" He Lianrong said, "I'm afraid Shi Gongming will be tempted."
"Is it possible to surrender this person?" someone asked.
Han Ji shook his head, "Shi Gongming's rebellion was a rebellion, and he and Shi Zhongtang are naturally allies. And His Highness is Zhengshuo of the Tang Dynasty, so naturally he cannot join forces with the rebels."
There is no balance between good and evil!
If Li Xuan joined forces with Shi Gongming, everyone in the world would poke his back.
"This matter must be destroyed!" Han Ji said.
Pei Jian nodded, "Otherwise, if Lizhou is threatened, the army will be shaken. This battle will be difficult to fight."
"How did this go wrong?"
"Possibly assassinating Shi Zhongtang's envoy?"
Everyone looked at He Lianyan.
This is what Jin Yiwei does.
"This is the general trend." King Qin said calmly: "It cannot be changed by a few spies."
This matter is related to the general trend of the world. Even if Jin Yiwei's spies assassinate Shi Zhongtang's envoy, Shi Gongming will be tempted because of the benefits.
"The so-called general trend is driven by interests. Yandong is cramped, and Shi Gongming has long wanted to expand, but to the south is Shi Zhongtang's territory, and he does not have the courage. To the north, our northern army is here, how can he dare? So,
Yandong has become a small place, and it is difficult to compete for the world."
The King of Qin pointed at the map casually, "Shi Zhongtang's move is to drive him for profit, and Shi Gongming will definitely agree."
He looked at his subordinate Wen Wu, "You only think about destruction, but why do you want to destroy it?"
Everyone was stunned.
The King of Qin said: "I am alone, my army is here, let him come in any way, I will go with one punch!"
…
"Aye, this opportunity is rare!"
In the big tent, Shi Jian said excitedly: "Once Lizhou is threatened, the morale of the Northern Xinjiang army will be chaotic. The Southern Xinjiang army will be dispatched from Guanzhong. How can the Northern Xinjiang army with its chaotic morale be defeated? Once the Northern Xinjiang army is defeated, we will
We can follow the trend and sweep across the north! Aye, what a great situation!"
Shi Gongming remained silent.
Xie Zhong said: "My lord, after this battle, no matter who wins or loses, it will be difficult to change the general trend of the world. We, Yandong, are cramped. If we want to expand, we can only go north!"
"I know." Shi Gongming pondered for a long time and said: "Shi Zhongtang was just a shepherd at the beginning. By chance, he joined the Southern Xinjiang Army. By chance, he was valued by Zhang Huan. By chance, he was adopted by the imperial concubine as his adopted son and took charge of Southern Xinjiang.
…”
Only then did everyone realize that Shi Zhongtang was really lucky!
Is this God's will?
"I'm not convinced!" Shi Gongming raised his head, his eyes seemed to be full of fire, "Li Bi was in a coma, the Tang Dynasty was in decline, I seemed to have seen the moment when the country was overturned. I was in charge of the land of Yandong, with a large army in my hand, facing
How can you not be tempted by such a situation? But I have made many plans, but they have been suppressed by the two forces, one from the south and the other from the north. I am not convinced!"
Xie Zhong had tears in his eyes. As Shi Gongming's think tank, he knew the difficulties of all this.
It can be said that Shi Gongming did not work hard and his vision was not bad.
He had long seen the irrepressible decline of the Tang Dynasty and started preparations early.
What does it take to compete in the world?
Money, food, army, talents...
He worked hard for money and food, but the Chang'an Household Department gave most of the money and food to Southern Xinjiang, but no one gave him a second glance.
In terms of the army, Yandong was not considered poor, but it was not considered rich either. In addition, Shi Gongming was cautious and refused to give people excuses, so the pace of military expansion was slow.
As for talents, Shi Gongming had long since attracted those great talents, but when he heard they were from Yan Dong, he was not interested at all.
Speaking of which, it’s all tears!
"Aye, we just need to march to Lizhou and then sit back and watch." Shi Jian advised.
Xie Zhong said: "Don't sit back and watch, otherwise you will be regarded as a leader and a rat. After the war, Shi Zhongtang will not be able to spare me Yan Dong."
If someone betrays you, you still have to give him a favor. There is no such thing as such a good thing.
Shi Gongming took a deep breath and said, "Tell the envoy that within five days, I will defeat Daizhou!"
This is a promise!
…
"good!"
When Zhao Xuan, who was drinking, got the news, he immediately smashed his glass and said in a high-spirited voice: "Xiangong Shi is so heroic. I will go and report it to the king!"
…
Shi Gongming made up his mind and immediately ordered his troops to attack the city.
Yandong's army changed its lazy look and frequently attacked the city. The defenders were stunned by such an unreasonable attack.
"Your Majesty, be careful!"
Zhang Ling, the governor of Daizhou, was pulled by Wang Shu and stumbled back. Then a spear thrown from nowhere was nailed to the place where he was standing.
Zhang Lin threw away Wang Shu's hand and roared: "Counterattack! Counterattack!"
The reserve troops rushed to the top of the city and fought with the rebels.
Wang Shu said: "Your Majesty, the rebels have gone crazy."
"They have been keeping their strength!" Zhang Lin had already pondered Shi Gongming's mentality countless times during this period of defending the city, and it was clear to him, "Shi Gongming wanted to sit back and watch the battle between the southern Xinjiang rebels and the northern Xinjiang army.
Advance or retreat depending on the situation. Now that he suddenly went crazy, there is only one possibility: the situation is about to change."
"Is this going to be a war?" Wang Shu looked livid, "But what should we do?"
"What can we do?" Zhang Lin said with a sad smile: "Yandong rebelled, Lizhou was lost, and we, Daizhou, were left alone. There was the Northern Xinjiang Army in front of us, and there was rebellion in Yandong behind us. If we can hold on for a day, it will be a day."
"
Someone said: "Your Majesty, where are the reinforcements from the DPRK?"
Zhang Lin drew his sword and said, "There will be no more reinforcements."
Wang Shu did not have his scruples and said: "Your Majesty abandoned Chang'an and fled to Shu. He cannot save himself, so where can he get reinforcements?"
Daizhou is a place of death!
Everyone looked pale.
"For the Tang Dynasty!"
Zhang Lin shouted and rushed forward with his reserve team.
But before that, he was shouting for His Majesty!
…
The army has already left Chang'an.
Halfway through, the fast horse sent by Zhao Xuan arrived.
"Your Majesty, Shi Gongming said that Daizhou will be destroyed within five days."
"Okay!" Shi Zhongtang smiled at both sides and said calmly: "That's it, the overall situation is settled."
He Zun said: "We still have to beware of a sudden attack by the Northern Xinjiang Army."
Wei Ming said calmly: "The scouts have been watching them. Wherever Li Xuan wants to make a raid, it will be difficult to hide it from our army's ears and eyes."
…
Yuezhou.
After the last defeat, the governor Qian Song cursed Ashina Yanrong in the prefecture for three days.
Then, Ashina Yanrong's envoy came and proposed that Daozhou should take the blame, and Qian Song stopped yelling.
"The king has sent out troops."
In the middle of the prefecture, Qian Song's eyes were bright, "This is a great opportunity for me, Yuezhou, to avenge my humiliation. When the army leaves the border, the Northern Xinjiang Army will definitely fight. And I, Yuezhou, are behind the Northern Xinjiang Army, so I can make a surprise attack or attack from a flank..."
Everyone's spirits were lifted.
"I asked someone to go to Guanzhong and report to the king, saying, I am crossing the state to ask for a fight! I am willing to die for the king!"
"Take orders!"
Qian Song stood up and uttered one word at a time, "In this battle, we must avenge our shame!"
Clang clang clang!
The bell sounded.
"This is a warning bell!"
Tan Yun stood up suddenly and shouted outside: "Go and ask!"
Clang clang clang!
The bell still echoed stubbornly.
Qian Song said angrily: "Go and have a look."
He walked out of the lobby first, followed by everyone behind him.
The sound of horse hoofbeats stopped outside Zhoulou, and then a sergeant stumbled in. After seeing Qian Song, he said with a panic expression: "The enemy is attacking!"
"What enemy attack?" Qian Song asked.
…
Outside Yuezhou City, hundreds of Yuezhou scouts rushed towards the city.
It seemed as if there were demons and monsters chasing me behind me.
Not far away, Wang Laoer and his rangers were killing the enemy troops that were lagging behind.
Qian Song led the people to the top of the city.
"It's the Northern Xinjiang Army Rangers!"
The guard at the head of the city reported.
"It's just a ranger, why are you warning?" Tan Yun shook his head, a little dissatisfied, "Your Majesty, after the last defeat, some people in the army were frightened, so we have to think of a way."
The guard said: "That's Wang Laoer."
"So what?" Tan Yun shouted.
"The appearance of Wang Laoer means that Li Xuan is here."
There was a muffled thunder in the sky, and then countless cavalrymen poured out of the horizon.
The big flag flutters in the wind.
"It's Li Xuan!" Qian Song's face turned pale, "Go quickly, before the encirclement is completed, go and report to the king that the Northern Xinjiang Army is besieging the city and Yuezhou is in danger!"