Not long after the battle ended, the battlefield was still a little chaotic. Injured soldiers were being treated and bandaged, while healthy soldiers were walking around the battlefield with knives and spears, taking back materials that could be used again, and at the same time dealing with those who were not dead.
The enemy troops perform last-ditch attacks.
Nowadays, keeping prisoners in this situation is a hidden danger, so it must be removed. This is not because of ruthlessness, but because of the cruelty of war.
On this slightly chaotic battlefield, Ouyang Xuan and Liu Jiande stood opposite each other.
With a smile in his eyes, Ouyang Xuan said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "The battle situation was urgent just now. I hope I didn't admit the wrong person."
"This general is Liu Jiande."
Liu Jiande cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much for your support. I wonder what I call you?"
Ouyang Xuan introduced himself and said: "Under the command of His Royal Highness King Yu, the commander of Northern Xinjiang, Ouyang Xuan."
When Liu Jiande heard this, he couldn't help but look Ouyang Xuan up and down.
After a moment, he said with some emotion: "Master Ouyang is really young and promising. When I was your age, I was just a regular guard."
He laughed at himself and said: "That's all because of my late father's remaining power."
Who doesn't like to hear flattery, and it was also a compliment from a superior person. After a few words, Ouyang Xuan developed a good impression of Liu Jiande in his heart.
But he did not get carried away because of this, but said humbly: "This is all because of His Highness King Yu's promotion."
Liu Jiande smiled and said: "Master Ouyang, there is no need to be humble. If there were no adults with this ability, His Highness Prince Yu would not entrust such an important position to your hands."
Ouyang Xuan quickly waved his hand and said: "Where is it..."
So and so, so and so, after some pleasantries, the two of them got to the point.
"Lord Ouyang, at the invitation of His Highness King Yu, I have brought 10,000 horses, including 8,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry."
Liu Jiande sighed and said: "After the great battle just now, the army suffered more than 1,500 casualties, and the rest are all here."
In fact, if Ouyang Xuan had not arrived in time with his troops, the number of casualties would have been even greater.
"That's enough."
Ouyang Xuan nodded slightly and said: "Master Liu can agree to send troops. I am here to thank Master Liu for His Highness Prince Yu."
"It's just about everyone getting what they need."
Liu Jiande expressed his thoughts very frankly: "Master Ouyang, will His Royal Highness King Yu really promise to share part of the credit for pacifying the barbarians to the soldiers at the eastern border as he said?"
"Your Highness is such a talented person, he will never deceive Lord Liu."
Ouyang Xuan knew Liu Jiande's worries and gave him reassurance: "Before coming, His Highness asked me to tell you that as long as the Goguryeo and Uighur barbarians are pacified, he will write to the court, and one-third of the credit will go to the eastern border.
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"What your Excellency needs to do is to ensure that there will be no chaos in the captured rear area during His Highness's expedition."
"So good."
Liu Jiande breathed a sigh of relief, then showed a little bit of embarrassment. After hesitating for a moment, he asked: "It's just... I have something else I want to get rid of His Highness Prince Yu. I wonder if Mr. Ouyang can tell it to you?"
Ouyang Xuan nodded slightly and said, "It's okay, Master Liu."
"I would like to thank Lord Ouyang here first."
Liu Jiande thanked him first, and then asked: "To be honest with Mr. Ouyang, the previous commander of Jiande City was my father, and it has always been his legacy to pacify the barbarians."
There was a hint of pleading in his tone: "Since Your Highness has promised to share part of the credit with the soldiers at the eastern border, can you promise me to fight with the army?"
"this……"
Ouyang Xuan was stunned for a moment, and replied with some confusion: "This is the legacy of your father's father. Logically speaking, it is human nature for you to have this request, but..."
After a slight pause, he considered his tone and said, "It's just a matter of court regulations. Your Excellency should also know that His Highness's request for help from you is already a bit overstepping. If it happens again... I'm afraid..."
Ouyang Xuan did not say the next words, but Liu Jiande understood them clearly.
As His Royal Highness Prince Yu, Liu Jiande could only do some defensive work in the name of protecting the members of the royal family, but if he went on an expedition with Emperor Xin, the nature would be different.
By then, His Royal Highness Prince Yu may be fine, but Liu Jiande is very likely to be accidentally hit in the passenger car.
Yes, it hit the passenger car by mistake.
According to the previous intelligence analysis of Liu Jiande, before or after he became the capital commander, Liu Jiande focused exclusively on how to defend against foreign invasion. There were no political opponents in either the capital or Jiande City.
In this case, even if he accidentally oversteps some rules, or even goes too far, as long as the reasons are justifiable, usually no one will specifically trouble him.
But having no political enemies also means having no allies.
Therefore, Liu Jiande's state is both the safest and the most dangerous in the officialdom.
There is no need to talk about safety, because no one will waste energy on dealing with him for no reason. If he fails, he may add a political enemy to himself, which will cause him a lot of trouble.
The danger is that no matter which faction of officials in the court take action against political opponents, they will not consider Liu Jiande's existence. Even if he can become a bargaining chip to criticize political opponents, no one will hesitate to use him.
In addition, there are no allies, so there will be no one dedicated to help Liu Jiande solve his dilemma.
It's the same this time. The officials in the court will not deliberately target Liu Jiande, but if he becomes a basis for criticizing King Yu, then those people will swarm in like sharks smelling the smell of blood.
There is no doubt about this. Even if officials from other factions do not take action, the officials headed by King Cheng will not let go of this opportunity to criticize Emperor Xin.
By then, with Di Xin's current reputation and military exploits, it would only be a minor trouble at best, but for Liu Jiande it would most likely be a disaster.
This is obvious.
Liu Jiande fell silent.
Time passed little by little, until Ouyang Xuan thought Liu Jiande had given up on the idea, but at this time Liu Jiande's voice came to mind again.
"As long as I can fulfill my father's legacy with my own hands, everything will be worth it."
Liu Jiande's voice was low, but full of firm will: "Lord Ouyang, I would like you to help convey the general's request to His Highness Prince Yu. I will bear all the consequences."
Ouyang Xuan wanted to persuade him again, but after seeing Liu Jiande's face, he finally nodded and said: "Okay, I will convey it to you, but I cannot guarantee whether His Highness Prince Yu can agree to your request."
