Chapter 1601 Gao Cheng: Let’s see how Jia Heng’s son responds!
Shenjing City, Li Zhai Study Room
Li Zan, the chief minister of the Han Dynasty cabinet, returned home and sat behind a lacquered wooden table. His face was as solemn as iron, and he placed his official hat on the tables beside him.
The atmosphere in Beijing these days has indeed made the chief minister of the cabinet feel inexplicably worried.
Li Zan stretched out a finger and lightly touched the small table. Under the flickering candlelight on the lacquered high table, his face was half-lit and half-dark. Under his eyebrows, his eyes were flickering as he was thinking.
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When worshiping ancestors in the Ancestral Temple, Concubine Duanrong has already agreed to this matter, so the next step is to make active preparations.
However, any disturbance in the capital cannot be hidden from the eyes of King Wei's Jinyi Mansion. It will not be easy for him to help the eighth prince ascend the throne with Concubine Duanrong.
We can only wait until the war between Bashu and Bashu becomes clear. Whether it's because the imperial army is in trouble and King Wei goes out to fight in person, or whether the rebellion in Bashu is put down and he alienates Jia Xie and the two of them, everything is worse than silence now.
Li Zan thought about this, let out a long breath, stood up slowly, stood behind the desk in front of the window, stood with his hands behind his hands, raised his eyes to look at the bright moon as bright as silver on the ink sky, and couldn't help but feel in his heart
A feeling of sadness arose.
Emperor Sejong, the Han Dynasty will fall into the hands of rebellious ministers and traitors. He is a minister who cares about life. What should he do?
The summer night is quiet and the fireflies are faint.
The sound of cicadas chirping could be heard from time to time on the lush sycamore trees, which made the place even more silent in this night.
Li Zan felt an indescribable loneliness and sadness in his heart.
Now that Gao Zhongping has passed away, leaving him alone, can he protect the century-old state of the Chen-Han Dynasty?
Palace Garden, Funing Palace
A bright moon as bright as silver hangs high in the ink-colored sky, and the endless moonlight falls on the black tiles of the palace and the empty steps, as clear as water, seeming to be able to reflect people's shadows.
Concubine Duanrong was also sleepless, looking at the bright moon on the sycamore tree outside the courtyard, with some inexplicable thoughts in her mind.
If Ze'er were to ascend the throne, he might be able to carry forward the legacy of Emperor Sejong Xian and recreate a prosperous era in the Han Dynasty.
Concubine Duanrong was thinking like this. For some reason, the scene of Jia Heng holding Queen Song up and down appeared in her mind. Moreover, while walking, the wind and rain along the way...
Concubine Duanrong's eyebrows and heart beat, her mind trembled slightly, she secretly spat, and she felt that her fragrant and jade-skinned face, her cheeks were as hot as fire.
What a shameless couple!
Concubine Duanrong kept scolding her in her mind, feeling ashamed and angry.
The summer night was already unbearably hot, and now the beauty could not sleep alone, her heart was ablaze, she calmed herself down, and fell asleep with a sense of weariness.
It's just that my mind is complicated and it's easy to have long nights and lots of dreams.
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Sichuan, Jiamengguan
As Baoning Mansion was captured by the soldiers and horses of the Beijing camp, the Shu army and the Shu generals also withdrew their fists from the sword pavilion one after another. At this moment, on the gate of Jiameng Pass, the flag of the Shu army covered the sky and blocked the sun, swaying in the wind.
In Guancheng, the government hall was crowded with people.
At this moment, Gao Cheng was sitting behind a handsome table in the majestic land, staring at Chen Yuan, Chen Ran, and Chen Wei, and said: "The Han army has broken through Baoning Fucheng, and the next step is bound to attack Jiameng Pass.
, fight me decisively. This battle is related to whether our Shu territory can resist the tyranny of the imperial court. As long as we can hold it, the benevolent people in the world should be grateful for their kindness and rise up to fight against the traitors."
In fact, Gao Cheng himself didn't really believe in such high-sounding words.
Up to this moment, the phenomenon of the eighteen princes in the world challenging Jia has not been seen at all.
If a hundred thousand people were all disarmed, none of them would be a man!
The governors of the various provinces of the Han Dynasty looked on with cold eyes, watching quietly as the imperial court mobilized troops from the capital to quell the rebellion in Bashu. No one responded to the important event at all.
No one at Shangshu denounced the Sanchen Rebellion and expressed his loyalty to the Central Committee.
Firstly, Jia Heng had no "rebellion", and secondly, the Sanchen Rebellion in Bashu was morally untenable.
Chen Yuan was notorious, and Chen Ran and Chen Wei were deposed as common people because they forced Emperor Shi Zongxian to convict him. It can be said that the reputation of the three of them together was too bad, and their words were difficult to convince.
As for the scandals made by the three people, they are more like slander and slander by losers.
If Gao Zhongping were alive and Emperor Sejongxian's Tuogu minister was here, he might have some persuasive power.
However, Gao Zhongping's death made this war, which could have stirred up troubles, completely aborted before it could stir up troubles.
At this moment, a tall and burly palace guard entered the hall with a sword on his waist and said to Gao Cheng: "You are handsome, the third young master is back."
When Gao Cheng heard this, he couldn't help but feel inexplicably happy.
Gao Yong had previously gone to the Southwest Chieftains and encouraged the native chiefs from Southwest and other places to help the Shu army.
After a while, Gao Yong was seen walking quickly from outside. The soybean-sized sweat on his face had not completely dried. He was still a little cheerful and said: "Brother, the chieftain's troops have arrived."
Gao Cheng asked: "Several chieftains are coming. Please come with me to greet them."
After hearing this, all the generals present stood up one after another and followed Gao Cheng outside.
At this moment, some chieftains and generals wearing strange clothes and hanging Miao swords around their waists began to gather around the courtyard.
In Sichuan, the fifteen chieftain system was established in the Ming Dynasty, and the Chen and Han Dynasties continued the Ming system. However, during the years of Taizong and Gaozong, the barbarians rebelled repeatedly, causing considerable trouble in the southwest of the Han Dynasty.
The largest rebellion occurred in the second year of Chongping. Gao Zhongping led his troops to supervise Sichuan, quelled the rebellion in one fell swoop, reset the latitude and longitude, and reduced the chieftains to twelve.
Therefore, it has great prestige among Sichuan chieftains.
After Gao Zhongping took office in the cabinet, he once thought about reforming his country and returning to power. However, before the new king could take charge, the death of Emperor Sejongxian and the assassination of Emperor Guangzong occurred in Beijing. A series of events happened like a revolving lantern.
put on hold.
However, changing his native land and returning home became an excuse for the brothers Gao Cheng and Gao Yong to deceive the chieftain Fan chieftain into resisting the imperial court.
At this time, Gao Cheng led a group of generals and quickly walked out of the hall.
But I could hear the bustle and chatter outside, and the noise was like a vegetable market.
When Gao Cheng approached, all the generals quickly gathered around him and hurriedly saluted Gao Cheng with clasped fists.
"Well done, everyone. Invite me into the room." Gao Cheng followed Gao Zhongping's example and stretched out his hand to invite.
Then, all the generals chatted and laughed one after another, entered the side room, and then sat down, the atmosphere became a little more serious.
At this moment, Yang Pu, a chieftain of the Qiang tribe, said: "Shuai Gao, this time your brother asked us to bring troops to help with the fighting. How is the battle going now?"
Everyone also looked at Gao Cheng, waiting for his words.
Gao Cheng said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the imperial court is tyrannical and unruly. The traitorous ministers are tyrannizing the imperial court. The imperial troops want to invade Sichuan, suppress the soldiers of various chieftain tribes, and return to the country. My father is thinking of the different customs and customs in Sichuan and other places.
In the Central Plains, I tried my best to change things in the capital, and my father was upright and upright, which angered the King of Wei. The King of Wei did all kinds of harm to my father, and unfortunately my father died."
At this moment, in Gao Cheng's words, Jia Heng seemed to be an advocate of reform and return, and a traitorous king who brought trouble to the court.
The faces of the Sichuan chieftain generals who led him showed anger.
They didn't know what King Wei was like, but they knew Gao Zhongping's ability and broad-mindedness.
Wouldn't it cost them their lives to change their ways and return to their old ways?
In their own tribe, they are all earth emperors.
Gao Cheng saw that the heat was almost over, and played with everyone's emotions, saying: "King Wei, relying on his achievements in Liaodong in recent years, has monopolized power, messed up the palace curtains, and attempted to usurp the Han Dynasty. My father discovered that he was the one who
He was so ambitious that he didn't want to join in the evil deeds with him, and wanted to help the Han Dynasty, so he was harmed by him."
Gao Yong's face became solemn, and he also spoke below: "Everyone, King Wei has always regarded foreign tribes as enemies. Once he is allowed to invade Sichuan and implement the strategy of returning the natives to the locals, all the wealth and women of the tribes will be officials."
Robbed by the army."
Yang Pu frowned and asked with concern: "Shuai Gao, where are the soldiers and horses of the imperial court now?"
Under Gao Cheng's thick eyebrows, his eyes showed solemnity and he said: "The imperial soldiers and horses have just breached Baoning Prefecture, and the vanguard has already approached Jiameng Pass."
When Yang Pu heard this, he was surprised and said: "How can the imperial court advance troops so quickly? It's almost overwhelming?"
Although this man was a chieftain of the Qiang ethnic group, he was from an authentic Han family and had a deep knowledge of Han culture.
Gao Cheng said with emotion: "The Imperial Court's soldiers and horses in the capital camp have been fighting in the south and north in recent years. They are elite and brave and should not be underestimated."
At this moment, another man with a curly beard and a broad face asked concisely and comprehensively: "How many soldiers and horses have come from the imperial court this time?"
Gao Cheng said in a deep voice: "There are not many soldiers and horses in the imperial court, only fifty or sixty thousand, led by Xie Zaiyi, the third-class Duke of Liao Kingdom of the Han Dynasty. However, we in Shu can recruit 100,000 soldiers who dare to fight. With the geographical advantage, we can completely resist the Han Dynasty."
Army offensive."
He does not expect to invade the capital in one fell swoop now, as long as Sichuan can stand firm and hold on for half a year to a year under the stranglehold of the imperial army.
The situation is bound to change!
At that time, the Qinwang soldiers and horses from all walks of life were surging, let's see how Jia Heng's son responded!
And his Gao family can at least support one side and dominate one side, then support a new emperor and call on the world to rebel.
Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of all the chieftains present changed, and they were clearly moved by Gao Cheng's words.
Gao Cheng said loudly: "In the past few days, our army has been stationed at Jiameng Pass, and the Han army cannot spread its forces. You are all experienced in military affairs and are good at fighting in the mountains and forests, so you can withstand the Han army's advance.
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Everyone looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
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Northwest, Hamiwei
After nearly half a month of siege and tug-of-war, the Junggars did not gain any advantage under the Hami Acropolis. Then the two sides sent out their elite cavalry to repeatedly harass and compete around the grain road.
After the fight, both sides' troops suffered losses from each other.
Of course, the main loss of the Han army was the food road. With so many soldiers and horses stationed in Hami Acropolis, it is not an exaggeration to say that it consumes thousands of grains a day.
On this day, in the Acropolis——
Pang Shili was convening a group of generals to discuss the strategy of retreating from the enemy. At this moment, the hall was crowded with people.
"Everyone, the soldiers and horses of the Junggar tribe have repeatedly harassed our grain road from Hami to Xining today. How should we control it? We must confront them for a long time and prevent the grain road from being robbed by them." Master Pang said.
As a leading general, Pang Shili still wanted to succeed in one battle, expel the Junggar tribe, and establish the title of lord and prince.
Below, a general surnamed Li, with a resolute face, stood up and said: "My lord, the general thought that since there was no order from the imperial court to urge the generals to advance to the Western Regions, our army could attack freely to fight for the movement of the two troops.
There is no need to underestimate the enemy's chances and advance rashly."
"If we can defeat the invading enemies of Junggar, it will be helpful for the imperial court to ease its military situation." At this time, another guerrilla general said with a solemn expression.
The general surnamed Li raised his thick eyebrows and stared at Pang Shili, with a look of surprise in his eyes.
Pang Shili said: "This is exactly what I mean. Now Bashu is in chaos and chaos. The imperial troops and horses in the capital are mainly used to suppress the rebellion here. Our northwest and southwest routes are to prevent the enemy from colluding with each other to support them."
potential.”
Jin Xuan said: "There should be progress in the war over there in Bashu."
Pang Shili said: "This time it is the Duke of Liao who leads the troops, and they are the brave troops of the Beijing camp who have won every battle. The rebellion in Bashu can only be put down in a matter of seconds."
Jin Xuan nodded, his eyes lost in thought.
While everyone was discussing the matter, a tall and tall young man came quickly and said with joy in his voice: "Commander Pang, the Hongyi cannon from Shenjing City has arrived."
On Pang Shili's rough and resolute face, joy flashed across his face, and he said loudly: "Everyone, follow me to greet you."
At this moment, in order to escort the Hongyi cannon, Shenjing City specially sent a senior general who was the governor of Qian to take charge of the entire escort.
"I have met General Pang." The young general stepped forward quickly, saluted Pang Shili, and said.
Pang Shili stared at the young general, extended his hand to invite him, and said, "Fang Qian, please come to the room."
While speaking, Pang Shili stretched out his hand to invite the young general to go towards the wing.
As the Hongyi cannons were transported to the Hami Acropolis, the firepower in the Hami Acropolis suddenly increased a lot.
Pang Shili led the general to the hall. The general's name was Fang Sheng. He was also a newly promoted general in the Beijing camp in recent years.
"How is the recent situation in the capital? Did the prince give an explanation before leaving?" Pang Shili said.
"The situation in Beijing is stable." Fang Sheng said, "The prince wrote a letter to General Pang."
As he spoke, he took out a letter from the invitation bag he was carrying and handed it over.
"The prince said that General Pang used red cannons to defend the enemy in the northwest. As for the recovery of the Western Regions, after the rebellion in Bashu is settled, the imperial court will raise food, fodder and military supplies and make every effort to plan and prepare." Fang Sheng said.
Pang Shili was currently reading the letter sent by Jia Heng.
The letter roughly explained the early mission of the Hami Guard, which was to resist the eastward invasion of the Junggar tribe, and when the Bashu rebellion was put down, the Han army would increase its troops to the northwest and wipe out the Western Regions.
He also proposed a strategy for using troops, using elite cavalry to divide the troops into raids and annihilate the enemy's main force.
Pang Shili finished reading the letter, then looked at Jin Xuan, who had a look of anticipation in his eyes, and said, "Old General Jin, you can also take a look at this."
After hearing this, Jin Xuan took the letter and read it attentively. After a while, a look of confusion appeared on his face.
"King Wei's intention is still to focus on defense first, and then make plans to advance." Jin Xuan closed the letter, raised his eyes, looked at Pang Shili, and said.
Pang Shili nodded and said: "Our army now has the Hongyi cannon to guard the city. It can be said to be even more powerful than a tiger."
If it is based solely on the defensive position, then the Hongyi cannon is indeed an important military weapon for defending the city.
Jin Xuan nodded and said, "Then let your generals arrange the arrangements."
At this moment, with the rapid movement of the Han army, red cannons began to be placed on the turrets and gate towers of the Hami Acropolis, with their black muzzles pointed at the military tent of the Junggar tribe outside the city.
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Five miles outside the city, in a large Chinese military tent inlaid with blue gems——
Junggar Khan Batur Huitaiji sat on a chair covered with a mattress. There seemed to be a hint of embarrassment on his resolute and calm face.
"Galdan, where are you now?" Baturhui asked with his thick eyebrows furrowed and his eyes flashing.
At this moment, a general stood up and reported: "Khan, the young master has not come back yet."
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves came from outside, followed by people roaring and horses neighing.
Immediately, a tall young general with a clear face entered the military tent and said, "My son has seen my father Khan."
"Get up." Batur Hui said with eyes as bright as stars.
Galdan thanked him, then turned his gaze to Baturhui and said loudly: "Father Khan, reinforcements from the Han army have arrived. They seem to be the mighty general cannons in the hands of the Han people."
Although Junggar was not bombarded by red cannons, the Han army in Beijing relied on its invincible military weapons to pacify Liaodong and bombard Huang Taiji, and its reputation has long been spread across the desert.
It was called the Divine Power Cannon by the people of the time.
Baturhui pondered for a moment and said, "Are you sure?"
Galdan said loudly: "All my soldiers and generals saw it. Although they didn't recognize it, I saw it at a glance. It is indeed the Divine Power Cannon."
Galdan, as the leader of the nomadic tribe who was able to compete with Kangxi later, had a keen sense of smell that was far beyond comparison with others.
Batur Huitaiji nodded and said: "The Han army has obtained the Hongyi cannon. It is indeed not easy for our army to attack the city."
Galdan said: "Father, the Jurchen Huang Taiji was bombarded by red cannons when he was attacking Ping'an Prefecture. The Han people's red cannons were so powerful that our Dzungar tribe was absolutely unable to withstand them."
Baturhui said: "Then what should we do?"
Galdan was resolute, with a look of determination on his majestic face, and said: "Using our Junggar cavalry to harass, intercept and kill is exactly using the strengths of our army to attack the weaknesses of the enemy."
"It's too much wishful thinking." Baturhui frowned and said in a deep voice: "The Han people are not fools. They don't even go out of the city to fight with our cavalry in the field. Now that they have brought these cannons, they have already made up their mind."
Galdan said firmly: "Then our army will withdraw first and tempt the Han army to pursue us."
During this period, Galdan read a lot of Han people's military books and tactics, and the one he kept close to his heart the most was a storybook of "Three Kingdoms".
Obviously I got a lot of military inspiration from this book.
Baturhui nodded, his eyes flashing fiercely, and said: "You can give it a try, but I don't think the Han general in Hami Acropolis is reckless."
This kind of trick to lure troops requires the enemy to be greedy for success and advance rashly.
Galdan said in a deep voice: "Father Khan, if the Han army does not come out, our army will divert to attack Quxianwei and Andingwei. There is no need to fight with the Han army in Hami."
Baturhui nodded heavily and said, "It makes sense."
There is obviously more than one road to the northwest of Han Dynasty: the Hami Guard. Galdan said that first attacking the Quxian Guard and the Anding Guard, and then surrounding the Chijin Mongolian Guard. Although it is time-consuming, under the current deadlock, it can be regarded as a way to defeat the enemy.
