Yang Xuan thought about this meeting on the way here. He felt that he had already stolen the limelight and Zhang Huan would have to suppress him no matter what.
Even if he were in Northern Xinjiang, Huang Chunhui would still be able to overwhelm the guest troops. Otherwise, how could internal morale be guaranteed?
In any group, if good deeds cannot be given priority to others, what will the superiors do to gather people's hearts?
Therefore, he freed his mind and diverged his thoughts on the political situation of the Southern Zhou Dynasty.
But unexpectedly, Zhang Huan ordered his general.
Seeing Yang Xuan's astonishment, Zhang Huan smiled and said, "Many people may be curious as to why I ordered your general."
I'm curious too!
Yang Xuan was confused.
He glanced at his father-in-law.
Zhou Zun's calm expression reminded Yang Xuan of Zhuge Liang.
But you can give me a hint!
A general said cautiously: "Mr. Sir, this battle of the Left Route Army is quite sharp, and the losses will be considerable. How about... someone else?"
The other directly expressed dissatisfaction, "Mr. sir, our southern Xinjiang warriors are not dead yet! It is not the turn of outsiders to be the vanguard."
Zhang Huan said calmly: "What is a vanguard? Inquiring about information and taking the lead. But the more important thing is to assess the situation and master the way forward and retreat.
Otherwise, if we advance rashly, there is a risk of the entire army being annihilated. If we are timid and the enemy retreats, their morale will plummet.
Before the decisive battle, repeat the first battle.
The first victory will boost the morale of the whole army. I also want to use my own people, but who is the most outstanding in this southern expedition?"
Zhang Huan pointed at Yang Xuan, "I also want to protect the calf, and I also want my subordinates to scream and be the vanguard. But I am not only the military governor of Southern Xinjiang, but also the military governor of the Tang Dynasty!"
He raised his hands in the direction of Chang'an, and everyone followed.
"This battle is of great importance. If we suffer a setback, Chang'an will be shaken, and the Southern Zhou Dynasty will also feel that the Tang Dynasty is nothing more than this. Then Nian Xu will hone his army and keep an eye on our southern border, waiting for an opportunity to launch an attack.
What's more, the Northern Liao Dynasty is watching with eager eyes. When they found out that the Tang Dynasty could not even win the Southern Zhou Dynasty, what did Helian Feng think? He would think that the Tang Dynasty was just a piece of fat meat. If he didn't eat it now, would he wait for the fat meat to become rotten?"
This is reality.
Zhang Huan showed the responsibility of an important minister at this time!
Zhou Zun didn't expect that Zhang Huan would abandon the idea of region at a critical moment, but he immediately thought of the dangers of the forward and couldn't help but feel a little entangled.
The forward journey may seem glorious, but in this world there are always rewards and risks. God knows how the people of Southern Zhou will arrange this journey.
Is it an interception, an ambush, or an army encirclement and suppression...
Zhou Zun woke up suddenly and felt that he was a little stunned.
He was originally a calm person, but at this moment, he was confused when he was concerned.
A little out of order.
I'm actually confused?
Zhang Huan knew that his subordinates were dissatisfied, but this battle was so important that he could only do this.
"Lei Qi is defeated. Peng Jing will dispatch generals to help. I think the most likely candidate is Bai Xiong. Bai Xiong's tactics are insidious. Who among you is sure to face him?"
Could it be that Yang Xuan... all the generals were slandering.
"Yang Xuan's use of troops in this battle seems to be ordinary. The first battle to defeat Songcheng was quite satisfactory. The second battle was the same for the defeat of Shangnan. The third battle to defeat Huangzhou also showed no subtlety. The available troops are just like this.
Nothing special."
Those who are good at fighting have no great achievements!
Can't Shi Zhongtang be allowed to go?
Yang Xuan really doesn't want to be in the limelight anymore.
As for military exploits, after defeating Huangzhou, the title of a famous general of the Tang Dynasty is indispensable.
Then he returned to northern Xinjiang and planned to destroy the three major tribes.
So, who in the entire northern Xinjiang can compete with him?
When Huang Chunhui retreats, he will take advantage of the trend and take a step further, and it will be a matter of course for him to intervene in the core of Northern Xinjiang.
Liu Qing is one of his own, and Liao Jin is just the coordinator.
In this way, he can reach into all aspects of Northern Xinjiang step by step.
As long as the opportunity arises, you can turn your hand into a cloud.
Cover your hands with rain!
but.
He felt like a firefly, even if he was hiding in the grass, he was still pulled out.
I really don’t want to!
Zhang Huan looked at him, "Yang Xuan!"
This is a military order!
No room for bargaining!
Yang Xuan cupped his hands and said, "Take the order!"
Zhang Huan said: "If it were someone else, you would definitely be overjoyed, but I know that you don't want to be the target of public criticism, so I am unwilling to do so.
But I'm here, just go and fight and make meritorious deeds.
As long as I can still move my hands and my brain hasn't become stupid, those achievements will not go to waste!"
now!
Only then did the southern Xinjiang Jiedushi show his prowess.
He does not have a big backing, so he has to move around to protect himself under the influence of various forces.
He must weigh the interests of all parties, otherwise if one party is dissatisfied, he can give him a blow when he turns around.
Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, Zhang Huan is just a scumbag!
But now that he showed his responsibility, everyone was shocked to find out.
It turns out that Jiedushi was so decisive!
Yang Xuan saluted, "I will definitely do my best!"
Zhang Huan said: "The army does not carry a lot of food and grass, but since you are the vanguard, I will not let your subordinates starve. Zhou Changshi..."
Zhou Zun is in charge of these things, so naturally he will not let his son-in-law suffer. Hearing this, he said: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang."
If the father-in-law provides supplies to his son-in-law, they must be of the best quality.
Yang Xuan said: "Prime Minister Zhang, the left army is not short of food."
"Hmm!" Zhang Huan was startled, "Aren't you short of food?"
Yang Xuan nodded, "I was just about to report that when Huangzhou City was breached, the enemy troops fled in panic, leaving behind a lot of food and grass."
Someone asked: "Didn't Lei Qi ask people to burn food and grass?"
After all, he is a famous general. At this time, he still has food and fodder to support the enemy!
Yang Xuan said calmly: "He is too late!"
Zhou Zun spoke for the first time: "Lei Qi thought that Huangzhou City could hold on for a long time, but he didn't expect that the city would be breached in less than ten days. How could he have time!"
Everyone looked at Yang Xuan, and a thought surged in their hearts.
From now on.
When I see this person, I have to reposition him in my heart.
I have seen the famous generals of the Tang Dynasty!
…
Later they dispersed.
Yang Xuan was stopped and his father-in-law came looking for him.
My father-in-law made a temporary duty room, and there were a lot of paperwork and account books piled in it. Just looking at it gave Yang Xuan a headache.
"Do you think it's complicated?" Zhou Zun asked.
"yes."
"Then who will take care of this for you when you are in Chenzhou?"
"Cao Ying."
The two exchanged a few words.
Zhou Zun ordered: "If it's not an urgent matter, let them wait."
"yes."
Chang Mu went out.
By the way, I guarded the door for their son-in-law.
But as soon as he went out, he saw two burly men standing outside the door, looking at the passing officials indifferently.
"Are you my uncle's person?"
"Meet Mr. Chang!"
Qiu Longwei has figured out the identity of the people around Zhou Zun.
Chang Mu was happy to have some leisure time, walking around with his hands folded.
Secretly sighing: Why are there more and more talents around my uncle?
Would such an uncle be able to compete with the Zhou family?
But this thought only lasted for a moment, and he was dispelled.
The Zhou family's heritage is not comparable to that of a governor.
Not even Huang Chunhui can.
I'm so frustrated and crazy!
Chang Mu smiled and thought that he had not coordinated his yin and yang for a long time. It was obvious that he was suppressing the problem, so he went back to find a concubine from the Southern Zhou Dynasty.
In the duty room, Zhou Zun explained: "There is not much food and grass in the army, so this battle must be fought quickly. Therefore, Zhang Huancai decisively suppressed the internal disputes and supported you as the vanguard."
It only took a while for Zhou Zun to understand Zhang Huan's thoughts thoroughly.
"yes."
"In fact, you have already done enough credit for this southern expedition."
"I know it too, I just can't stand it!"
"Hey! This is God's will."
Zhou Zun looked at his son-in-law with some melancholy, "Look at you, you are so young, but you have accumulated so much merit. I have a headache just looking at you. Huang Chunhui must have an even bigger headache. I am worried about how to deal with you in the future."
"hehe!"
Yang Xuan knew that Huang Chunhui could not hold on for a few more years. Once he resigned, Liao Jin would take over, Liu Qing would also take over, and his goal was Liu Qing's current position.
Long history!
With Liu Qing's support, Yang Xuanneng gradually extended his hands into all aspects of Northern Xinjiang, including the army, economy, and government...
Liao Jin won't be able to work for long.
Wait until he leaves.
Yang Xuan's breathing quickened for a moment.
Take charge of Northern Xinjiang!
Then controlled northern Xinjiang.
When the time comes.
Just raise the banner of rebellion!
"Be careful!"
Zhou Zun's headache returned and he was relieved.
"yes."
Yang Xuan said goodbye.
"Uncle!"
When he left the door, Chang Mu was waiting for him.
"Mr. Chang."
"Uncle," Chang Mu said with a smile, "Shi Zhongtang used ruthless means this time. I thought he was trying to gain credit."
"Thank you very much."
Chang Mu watched Yang Xuan being surrounded and went out, and said with a smile: "They are all smart people!"
…
Yongzhou has now become the base camp of the Southern Zhou Army.
Peng Jing and Fang Chong were in charge of Yongzhou and allocated various resources.
“We must suppress the New Deal!”
This is the slogan shouted by Fang Chong.
Under the call of this slogan, the powerful gentry enthusiastically supported it.
If you want money, you have money; if you want food, you have food.
If you need someone, there is someone!
In a word, if Peng Jing shouted for rebellion at this moment, I guess many people would follow suit.
"It's a debut!"
Standing on the top of the city, Fang Chong said with great ambition.
"It's been a while."
Peng Jing was a little dissatisfied, "What would your Majesty think?"
"Emperor Taizu said at the beginning that the Emperor of Zhou and the scholar-bureaucrats share the same world. Your Majesty has forgotten this, so we will remind him."
Baixiong went to the top of the city and said, "The Tang army is dispatched."
"Oh! Who is the forward?" Peng Jing asked.
"Yang Xuan!" Bai Xiong asked people to spread out the map, point to one place and said: "Yang Xuan's army has crossed the Yunhe River and is marching towards Yongzhou. The speed is not fast."
"Why?" Fang Chong was puzzled, "Soldiers are so fast!"
Bai Xiong said calmly: "There are 180,000 troops gathered in Yongzhou. If he dares to advance, I will give him a disastrous defeat."
"Intercept!" Peng Jing said: "Yang Xuan defeated Lei Qi and the morale of the army was low. I thought I should give him a defeat."
"We will win the first battle!" Bai Xiong nodded, "I have already set off, and more than 10,000 people are intercepting them. It doesn't seem like much, but I have arranged five thousand cavalry on the flanks. Once Yang Xuan gets entangled with our intercepting troops, the flanks will
A cavalry assault should be able to defeat this beast!"
Peng Jing looked at the map carefully and moved his fingers slowly, "In other words, the more than 10,000 people intercepted were bait?"
"Yes, Prime Minister Peng's eyes were as sharp as lightning, and he saw through this plan at once." Bai Xiong said: "What is a forward? When encountering an interception, if the enemy's force is strong, defend or retreat.
I have arranged for more than 10,000 people, not too many, not too many.
From Yang Xuan's point of view, it shouldn't be difficult to defeat these more than 10,000 people.
In this case, he naturally refuses to defend, let alone retreat."
"Is this greed?" Fang Chong pondered.
Bai Xiong said: "The so-called use of troops and the so-called art of war are ultimately about understanding people's hearts. Whoever can understand people's hearts more thoroughly will win."
"That's well said!" Peng Jing said with a smile: "If I think about it carefully, if I were in this situation, I would not be able to resist the temptation to defeat the enemy. Military glory! Who doesn't want it?"
Fang Chong praised: "This plan seems ordinary, but it has a thorough understanding of people's hearts."
"Then..." Peng Jing patted the city wall with both hands, "I'll just wait and see, waiting for the good news!"
"The newly promoted Tang Dynasty famous general is said to be Huang Chunhui's favorite general in Northern Xinjiang and is deeply loved by him." Fang Chong said calmly: "The Tang army's attack was smooth in this battle. It's time to teach them a lesson. !”
…
Some infantry were lost along the way, but Zhang Huan replenished them, and they were all strong and strong.
"The new arrivals are all foreigners."
Nan He said with some dissatisfaction: "Foreigners joining the army is nothing new, but there are too many of them here in Southern Xinjiang!"
Han Ji said: "When I was in Chang'an, when people around me talked about southern Xinjiang, they all said it was a barbaric land with arrogant people and miasma, so no one wanted to come."
"But those people are willing to go to Northern Xinjiang."
"Opposite the Northern Xinjiang is the Northern Liao Dynasty, where it is easy to make meritorious deeds. Originally, there were no opportunities to make meritorious deeds on the Southern Xinjiang side. Even if it is a foreign rebellion, in the eyes of the princes of Chang'an, it is their duty to defeat them, and the credit will be greatly reduced." Han Ji smiled helplessly.
"The aliens are barbaric, and the money and food given to recruit them is small. If they die in battle, the pension will be even less. Therefore, anyone else would choose this way!" Han Ji said clearly.
The old thief sighed in his heart, feeling that he was falling behind again.
The scouts are back.
"Your Majesty, there are more than 10,000 enemy troops ahead!"
"This is an interception." Nan He said: "Lang Jun, there are more than 10,000 people, use the Northern Xinjiang cavalry to open the gap, and the infantry will rush in again, and they can be defeated in one fell swoop."
Yang Xuan looked around.
The terrain here is undulating, but not high. It is said to be a hilly area, but the hillsides are too short.
"Detective around!"
Yang Xuan was not in a hurry and even ordered his subordinates to rest.
Opposite, more than ten thousand Zhou troops lined up to wait.
The sun is very hot and makes people's scalp numb.
Commander Wu Ying and his generals are discussing matters.
"You need to know that Yang Xuan did not gain fame in vain. Lei Qi suffered a big loss because he underestimated the enemy."
Wu Ying is a veteran general with gray hair and beard, and is known for his stability.
Lieutenant General Lang Shuang said: "When can the flank come?"
Wu Ying shook his head, "The flanks will appear later, so our army will need to entangle the Tang army for a long time."
"Yang Xuan brought three thousand Northern Xinjiang iron cavalry, which have not been used much. It can be said that he is recharging his energy and commanding the troops. I am afraid that the men can't stop them!"
Wu Ying said in a deep voice: "What is the mission of our department in this battle?"
He looked at the generals and said, "Sacrifice! Even if they are all dead, we must entangle the Tang army and provide opportunities for flanking cavalry to attack."
Therefore, before departure, I have already arranged my own funeral arrangements."
Everyone was shocked.
Someone from the front shouted: "Tang Jun is coming!"
Wu Ying stood up and said, "He's here. Then, cheer up and follow me..."