The fact is that it is a bit worse than Zhang Shigui's worst expectation.
The person sent by Li Jiancheng to deliver the order arrived in the middle of the night. In other words, while Lu Chengye was still walking on the road, Li Jiancheng had already sent someone to deliver the order to Zhang Shigui and the other two.
There was no comfort from the warm words at all, but they were strictly ordered to lead their troops back to Tongguan immediately and not to march into Hongnong.
Obviously, this was a big deviation from what Zhang Shigui thought. Prince Li Jiancheng did not see the merit of their victory in defeating the enemy in one battle, but instead sensed the danger signs.
The generals under his command did not obey the general's orders and made arbitrary decisions before the battle. Zhang Shigui's actions can be said to have touched one of Li Jiancheng's most sensitive nerves.
Because Li Jiancheng had long felt that his prestige in the army was insufficient, and compared with the King of Qin, he was completely at a disadvantage in this regard. Moreover, Li Jiancheng was not a pure prince, and he had been in the army for a long time.
He knew very well what would happen once the prestige of the leader was difficult to convince the crowd, and Zhang Shigui became the most typical example. Once such signs were revealed, and if they could not be put out immediately, someone would probably
I want to imitate it in the future.
Coupled with the words passed back by Lu Chengye, the result was very clear. Li Jiancheng was furious at that time and immediately ordered people to go out of seclusion to recruit Zhang Shigui and two others to return to the army.
In fact, for Li Jiancheng at this time, there was a serious conflict between his two identities as the prince of the East Palace and the commander-in-chief of the army. As the prince, his eyes would never only focus on military victory or defeat.
Zhang Shigui and Ashina Danai were originally subordinates of the King of Qin. If they made meritorious deeds in the first battle, what would others say when it was reported back to Chang'an? Was it the King of Qin's credit or the prince's skill in leading the army?
From this point of view, no matter how much credit Zhang Shigui and Ashina Danai had, the result was doomed, because the identity of the Prince of the East Palace would undoubtedly have the upper hand over Li Jiancheng.
But having said that, rewards and punishments for military merits and demerits are a very serious issue that commanders must face. There may be some political or personnel considerations, but they must not cause serious unfair rewards and punishments to other generals.
impression, otherwise, the results will be very bad.
In anger, Li Jiancheng failed to think carefully and acted too eagerly. He did not even ask anything in person, but directly put his attitude in front of the generals in front of the army.
Therefore, the reactions of Zhang Shigui and Ashina Danai can be imagined.
With Zhang Shigui's previous words as a foreshadowing, Ashina Danai, who had a relatively simple mind, became angry at that time, and this anger burned very fiercely because fear and grievance were used as fuel, so it was very fierce.
It seems that they are waiting for me to go back to punish him. If such a great achievement is placed under the command of King Qin, how can he give such an expression?
Compared to Ashina Danai, Zhang Shigui was much calmer, because at this moment, the last trace of his thoughts no longer existed. Because there was no choice, the thoughts in his heart became clearer.
After Ashina went back, he looked for someone to talk about it, and maybe he could find out whether he had merit or demerit. After all, his surname was Ashina, and he could talk to many people in Tongguan, and Li Dana was a very good person.
It has a reputation for generosity...
But Zhang Shigui must never go back. He is not that loyal, and he is not a generous person who would risk his own life. The matter has become very clear. He violated the general's orders, his family background is not what he expected, and he is alone among the generals in Tongguan.
, even with such merit, Li Da would not attack him immediately, and would definitely find a reason to chop off his head later.
Using oneself to save others, Zhang Shigui felt that what he thought was definitely right. Look at his current situation. If he thinks too much at this time, he may not regret it in the future.
It can be said that his thoughts are understandable and are in line with his current status and experience. However, having said that, Zhang Shigui is an excellent general, but he cannot be said to be a qualified minister, and he has never put himself in the shoes of a superior.
I have thought about it for my own sake.
His own character, experience and other factors actually accounted for a large part of the cause and effect of how things have come to this point, and it is not just the result of Li Jiancheng's inability to tolerate others.
Of course, Zhang Shigui will never reflect on himself at this time. He has suffered injustice for more than a day or two. Once things take a turn for the worse, the already existing dissatisfaction will receive sufficient nourishment and grow into a towering tree in the blink of an eye.
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The person who came to deliver the order was Wei Zheng, Xima of the East Palace. This Hebei native was serious in speech and very courageous. He did not care about the gazes of the two generals who still had evil spirits on their bodies, and handed down Li Jiancheng's military orders in a rigid manner.
Neither Zhang Shigui nor Ashina Danai were very familiar with this person. They only knew that there was such a taciturn guy next to the prince, and he must be very trustworthy to the prince Li Jiancheng.
But what they didn't know was that Wei Zheng was not a person who was unwilling to speak or did not dare to speak. Needless to say, he was not only knowledgeable and talented, but also remarkable in his conduct, so he got along well with everyone in the East Palace.
But the last time he made a serious speech in front of the prince Li Jiancheng, he said that his old master Li Mi was dead. He felt very "guilty" in his heart, so he rarely talked about big things when he was around Li Jiancheng.
It was not that he was dissatisfied, he just felt that the generosity shown by Prince Li Jiancheng was very similar to that of Emperor Li Yuan, the kind of generosity that carries the grace of a worldly noble.
How should I put it? In fact, it is not caused by their real temperament, but by the teachings of the world. This kind of thing is very scary in Wei Zheng's view, because you don't know when and which sentence.
If you offend them, the consequences will be very miserable.
Just like Liu Wenjing, that person has been arrogant and domineering for a day or two. Why didn't there even be anyone to intercede when such a hero died?
Because the road is dead, who else will help you? And why did this person go to the dead end? Indulgence... Wei Zheng only thought of this word.
In other words, Wei Zheng felt that Li Yuan and his son seemed to treat people well, but when their cruelty was revealed, you had already lost your way. So, although their good reputation was not damaged, you had betrayed your relatives and left.
Liu Wenjing is definitely not the only example. Pei Ji, Li Shimin, Li Yuanji, Xiao Yu, Dugu Huaien, and even Pingyang Princess Li Xiuning, etc., all actually carry this symptom.
This is a feeling that is difficult to explain clearly, but in contrast to Li Mi, who almost kept his suspicions out in the open, this made the word "emperor's mind" particularly scary, so Wei Zheng and Wei Xuancheng, who were as smart as Wei Zheng, immediately shrank their heads and put away their words.
Tail began to live in the East Palace.
Therefore, his status is getting lower and lower. Many people say that he is not talented enough. The position of Xi Ma in the East Palace seems to be in jeopardy. He may be kicked out at some time. Otherwise, he will not be able to find him in such matters.
on the head.
To be honest, Wei Zheng, who was used to meeting big shots in the East Palace, didn't take Zhang Shigui and the two of them seriously. He came here overnight, just to get them back to the army as soon as possible. Maybe they could catch up on some sleep or something.
As for how much military exploits the two men had achieved, he, the "order soldier", didn't know yet, so he was completely unaware of the danger. At most, he was just a little surprised that the prince actually sent him out overnight to recruit these two men back to Tongguan.
, there seems to be a bit of unkindness in it.
Therefore, already in danger, he still silently labeled the two people as unlucky in his heart, and he was even less willing to say anything more to these two people.
But in fact, no matter what he said at this moment, Zhang Shigui had already made up his mind.
"Wei has worked so hard to wash his horses. Please rest for a while and let us organize the army immediately. Alas, walking at night is not easy."
The smart man Wei Zheng fell into a trap without knowing it. It can be seen that such things as dawdling can destroy people's will. Wei Zheng, for example, has long lost the vigilance he had when he was in Henan.
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Looking at Wei Zheng's back, Zhang Shigui finally had a sneer on his face. In his eyes, this Wei Xima was definitely an unexpected surprise, a very good gift. If he had more imagination, he might give it to
Wei Zheng made a very beautiful box, maybe with a colorful ribbon on it.
Togiya Jinren... If you send this to him, you will surely make that person happy, right?
Turning around, Zhang Shigui looked at Ashina Danai, and his mood also changed at this time. We suddenly came to meet each other, and we lacked an introduction. Hehe, God has been kind to us. I have a gift, and I have an introduction.
There is no shortage of people. Is this what people call destiny?
At this point, Zhang Shigui's intention became clear. He wanted to join Li Po.
The idea had been there for a long time, and it was not a sudden idea. Firstly, Li Po was the closest, and secondly, Li Ding'an's reputation among the Tang army was getting bigger and bigger. Although it didn't sound very good, such as being a traitor and being ungrateful,
He is a lackey of the Turks, he comes from a humble family, he takes his wife to get promoted, he is cruel and bloodthirsty, etc.
But if there is really no way out, Zhang Shigui feels that Jin is the best way out. It is very close to Henan. One day he can lead his troops to fight back and prevent his homeland from falling into the hands of thieves.
Besides, those bad reputations don’t matter. As long as they can lead troops to attack the city, that’s good. A guy like Li Da, who shrinks in his shell, keeps holding back the King of Qin and is complacent, is not worthy of carrying someone else’s shoes.
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Well, no amount of reasons can change the fact that this is undoubtedly a choice made under desperation. As long as there is a chance to stay, Zhang Shigui will not change his family easily. This is due to pride. After all, he and
Everyone in the Wagang Army is different.
The choices he made every time were more prudent, just like when he ignored Li Mi and Wang Shichong and instead took refuge in Li Yuan.
"I heard that my dear brother still has relatives upstairs. I wonder where they are now?"