Song Shi's confidence swelled. He followed the sound and saw a tall man standing behind the camp gate. He was wearing armor, surrounded by several people on the left and right, looking down from a high position.
When he saw the "Qin" flag, he thought it was Qin Xiao who personally took over Zhumapo. He was horrified, but when he saw the general, he knew that the opponent was definitely not Qin Xiao.
Although many generals of the Liaodong Army have never met Qin Xiao, they know a lot about Qin Xiao. Not only do they know Qin Xiao's background, but they also know his appearance and age very well.
When Song Shixin saw the other party, although he was very young, he certainly did not match the age of the legendary Qin Xiao. His face was solemn, he had understood, and said in a deep voice: "Gu Baiyi?"
"It's Gu." The general's voice was calm.
Although Song Shixin was surprised, he still said calmly: "Gu Baiyi, you... you lead troops to rebel, I will definitely report to the court to join you."
"oh?"
"I led the troops to suppress the bandits and left troops and horses in Zhumapo to protect the roads and prevent bandits from running around." Song Shixin said with an angry look on his face: "You led the troops to sneak attack on Zhumapo. What is it if it is not rebellion?"
Gu Baiyi calmed down and smiled lightly: "There is no need for you and me to argue about who is right. Huangfu Yunzhao led tens of thousands of troops to station in Shunjin City. Did he get the order from the imperial court in advance? Even if he wanted to send troops to suppress the bandits,
Even if there are hundreds of bandits, why do you need to go to war in such a big way? Zhonglang will lead thousands of troops to Tianji Mountain, echoing the east and west of Shunjin City, and leave troops and horses on Zhumapo, and three groups of troops will surround Songyang Caochang.
Come on, even a three-year-old child knows what you are going to do, why should you deceive yourself?"
Song Shixin held the sword on his waist with one hand and sneered: "Siege the grassland? What do you mean by this?"
"Everyone knows what you mean." Gu Baiyi sighed: "If we hadn't understood your plot and made quick deployment and response, it wouldn't be long before your saber would have been swung towards the pasture. Our reactions were all suppressed.
Do it by force."
Song Shixin's eyes twitched and he said: "Gu Baiyi, I am leading my troops back to Shunjin City now. Do you want to stop me? Also, where are the officers and soldiers guarding Mapo? I can let you occupy this place, but
My men and horses must be taken away."
"You don't have to worry, they are safe and sound." Gu Baiyi said: "But if you want to withdraw to Shunjin City, it is not up to you, let alone me, but to listen to the wishes of the champion general."
Song Shixin said in surprise: "Champion General?"
Of course Song Shixin knew that the Champion General was the title of a third-rank military general among the generals of the Tang Dynasty. It seemed that he was only a third-rank general, but a third-rank general was already an extraordinary existence in the Tang Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty did not have a first-class military minister. The reason is very simple. Starting from Emperor Taizong, although there was a military post of a first-class Tianwu General, it only belonged to His Majesty the Emperor. Once the emperor personally conquered the country, the Tang Dynasty, which was founded by force, would launch the Tianwu General.
General's flag.
Therefore, the highest military minister in the empire can only be a first-grade hussar general.
However, since Emperor Wuzong, the title of Hussar General has always been vacant, and almost no one has ever received the title of Hussar General.
Since Emperor Wuzong, the only highest-ranking military general that has ever existed is a general of the second rank to assist the country.
The Tang Dynasty was once a country with great military exploits, and there were many famous generals who made military achievements for the empire. To become a general of the auxiliary country, one must not only have made unparalleled achievements, but also have unparalleled prestige and qualifications. In addition, one must have deep and profound knowledge.
Loyal family background.
Although children from poor families can be promoted and even gain a very high status in the military by virtue of their military merits, reaching the pinnacle of the military is no longer just a matter of military service. It directly involves the core power of the empire and will inevitably become an imperial political power.
Part of it is that it is not just about prestige and qualifications that can sustain it, it must have a deep and loyal family background.
Therefore, the selection of the second-grade generals to assist the country and the second-grade generals to suppress the army has always been extremely strict, and there are even often vacancies.
The last general to assist the country was many years ago, but the highest military position today is none other than Tai Shihong, the second-grade general to suppress the army.
At that time, Tai Shihong led his army with all his strength to block the large-scale attack of the Tusun people. It can be said that he made an unparalleled contribution. Therefore, he was awarded the title of Champion General by the current saint. It was not until Tai Shihong's old injury relapsed many years ago.
In addition, he was old and returned to Beijing for recuperation. The saint even decreed that he be conferred the title of General Cong Erping of the Zhenjun Army, thus becoming the highest military position in the dynasty.
However, everyone actually knows that the title of "General of the Suppression Army" is not only a commendation to Tai Shihong, but also to win the hearts of the military. After returning to Beijing, although Tai Shihong held the title of "General of the Suppression Army", he has not been able to win over the military for many years.
However, he almost never asked about military service. In addition, he also received permission from the saint to only rest at home to recuperate from old injuries and illnesses and did not have to go to court. Therefore, over the years, people even forgot that there was such a general who suppressed the army.
The only third-rank military officer in the Tang Dynasty who really controlled military power was Huaihua General Pei Xiaogong of the Southern Army. Although Taishi Cunxu was the Zhenbei General, he was only a third-rank military officer, and Andong General Wang Xingchao was also a third-rank military officer.
Among the third-rank military positions in the empire, apart from General Huaihua, there is only Champion General.
Tai Shihong was once the champion general. After he was promoted to the general of the army, only Pei Xiaogong was left with the rank of third-rank military officer. The military post of champion general was vacant and has not been filled for many years.
Go up.
However, many people feel that as long as Taishi Cunxu makes no mistakes and can command the four northern towns to defend the border and even achieve military exploits, within a few years, the military post of champion general will definitely fall on Taishi Cunxu, and his son will inherit his father's title.
job.
As for General Anton, who guards the four northeastern counties, that is a military position that has existed since the establishment of the Anton Protectorate. It has always been from the third rank and has not changed in a hundred years.
At this time, Gu Baiyi suddenly mentioned the champion general, which surprised Song Shixin. He was also a little stunned. He thought that the champion general of this dynasty had always been vacant. The champion general Gu Baiyi mentioned at this time did not know who it was.
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"General Song, please be patient." Gu Baiyi said calmly: "The champion general should be on his way here. When the general arrives, he will know how to deal with your department. Before that, as long as
If you don't act rashly, I can guarantee that we won't attack you here."
Song Shixin sneered and said: "Gu Baiyi, I know that you have been prepared for a long time, but if you think you can stop me with superior troops, you are too confident, general...!"
"You are wrong." Before Song Shixin could finish speaking, Gu Baiyi had already said calmly: "Song Shixin, when you mobilized troops to attack Changwu County, you are committing rebellion. The imperial court will never show mercy to the rebels. I did not order the launch.
The attack is not because you have any face, nor is it because you are afraid of the combat effectiveness of the Liaodong Army. In the final analysis, you cannot bear to have many Liaodong people deceived by you." He raised his hand and pointed to the large group of soldiers and horses not far behind Song Shixin, and said: "These are all
They are officers and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. Most of them have wives and children, and their families are all in the Northeast. I really can't bear to see them die on the battlefield because of the ambition of a few people. Their death is meaningless."
Song Shixin's eyes twitched.
"You are deliberately trying to force Long Ruijun to retreat into the pass, and even now you want to deal a cruel blow to Long Ruijun. What is your purpose?" Gu Baiyi's voice has always been calm and calm, not impatient, and he said slowly: "No.
In order to keep the people safe, it is not for the Tang Dynasty, but for the benefit of a very small number of people in the Liaodong Army. You are guilty, but the soldiers under your command are not guilty. Song Shixin, if you love soldiers, you should do it now
You should dismount and surrender to prevent your soldiers from continuing to bleed."
When Song Shixin heard this, he laughed loudly and said: "Gu Baiyi, I heard that you are Qin Xiao's most valued general, but I didn't expect that what you said was so childish. The Liaodong Army has been guarding the Northeast for a hundred years, and the four counties in the Northeast have always been peaceful.
Until you guys come out of seclusion and become enemies of our Liaodong Army everywhere, causing chaos in the Northeast. Long Rui's Army is the cancer of the Northeast. If you don't clean up this cancer, the four counties in the Northeast will never have peace.
He snorted coldly and said, "If this general wants to leave, it's not the gang of people under your command who can stop me."
"If the mob can fight to the death, no one can stop them." Gu Baiyi said lightly: "If the elite soldiers and strong generals rely on nepotism, they will only be defeated."
Song Shixin frowned and said, "What did you say?"
"Song Shixin, you are in it and don't know it. It's really pathetic." Gu Baiyi said: "Although you don't avoid relatives when you are promoted, if Han Ying is really talented, if you hand Zhumapo to him, it can be regarded as love.
Excusable. But this person is really useless. You actually handed over such an important place to him with the intention of supporting him. From the beginning, your arrangement was destined to fail. Over the years, the Liaodong Army has become extravagant and corrupt.
, nepotism has become a matter of course, and you can't notice the disadvantages at all. Even if someone notices it, no one is willing to change it." He shook his head and sighed: "How can such a force guard the Northeast Four?
county?"
Song Shixin's eyes twitched and his lips moved, wanting to say something, but no sound came out.
Suddenly he heard a low sound of a horn. He immediately looked around, and then looked up to Gu Baiyi's side, only to find that the sound of the horn was not coming from Zhumapo. To his surprise, someone was already turning his horse's head around him.
He turned around and looked to the west, and said in horror: "General Zhonglang, from the rear... there is a trumpet sound from the rear, there are soldiers and horses... there are soldiers and horses chasing after you from behind!"
The low sound of the trumpet was indeed coming from the west.
As Song Shixin changed his expression, he heard the sound of horns one after another again, but this time the horn sounds seemed to be coming from the north. He was horrified and looked to the north. Under the night, he discovered that there were lights of fire in the north, dots of them.
ps: I have been writing books in this style and rhythm for many years. I have said before that I am more like a storyteller. I like to tell stories in a eloquent way. Maybe one day the style will change, but at least for now it is still the same.
In adhering to this narrative style, there is nothing I can do about the so-called long-winded procrastination. At least in my own opinion, this is how I tell stories. Internet articles are like carps crossing the river, there are many fast-paced ones, and they are better than those written by me.