The next day, Niu Jinda woke up. I don’t know if it was because the ancients had never used antibiotics or for some other reason, but the effect was very good after taking the medicine!
It's just that this old killer is too difficult to deal with. When he heard that he had used the life-changing technique to save his life, he wanted to marry his daughter to Yang Fan.
Yang Fan was immediately dumbfounded and quickly refused.
Not to mention that I have never seen Lao Niu's daughter, just looking at Niu Jinda's face, I don't think my daughter will be in good shape.
Although he was born in New China, grew up under the red flag, and has a relatively positive outlook on life, it is undeniable that Yang Fan is a member of the Appearance Association when it comes to women.
Niu Jinda didn't bother too much, but fell silent. After a while, he spoke:
"As a vanguard general, Marquis Zhongyi must be careful. This time, Lao Niu, I fell into their trap."
"Oh? General Niu, can you clarify my doubts?"
In fact, Yang Fan was a little surprised. Logically speaking, Niu Jinda was a veteran who had experienced hundreds of battles. Even if he was defeated, he would not be imprisoned.
In this defeat, not only the forward battalion was almost wiped out, but even Niu Jinda was almost killed on the battlefield.
"General, you mean there are traitors in the Tang army?" Yang Fan frowned.
It turned out that after Niu Jinda led the vanguard to Songzhou City, Han Wei, the governor of Songzhou, proposed that he lead an army of 3,000 to invite a battle head-on, while Niu Dajin bypassed Gansong Ridge and attacked the rear of the Tibetan army in the hope of severely damaging the Tibetan army.
But contrary to expectations, Songtsen Gampo seemed to know their battle plan. Niu Jinda only attacked a camp full of civilians and was besieged on the spot.
Obviously, Tubo had already been prepared, waiting for Niu Jinda to fall into the urn. This was also the reason why Niu Jinda and the others returned in defeat.
You must know that the battle plan was only passed to Hou Junji through a secret report and was not disclosed to the outside world. It is impossible for ordinary detailed workers to know the news.
If there is a traitor, he must be in an important position in the military.
In Songzhou City, only Niu Jinda, Han Wei, and Li Ke knew about this plan, and none of them could be suspected of collaborating with the enemy.
Even after much deliberation, Niu Jinda couldn't guess which link had the problem, which also left them puzzled.
At this time, Niu Jinda was still a little confused and said uncertainly: "I am not sure. It is really unbelievable to say that Tibet has predicted our battle plan long ago. Even if Zhuge Kongming is alive, it is impossible!"
Yang Fan nodded in agreement.
If the surprise attack was on an empty camp, it might be said that the opponent had seen through the plan, but Tubo captured civilians to pretend to be soldiers. This kind of premeditated plan is somewhat intriguing.
Apparently he knew the news in advance and was well prepared.
But now there is no way to find out, so we can only be cautious. Thinking of this, Yang Fan asked: "Thank you, general, for reminding me. I must be more careful. I just don't know where His Highness King Wu is now?"
The army has arrived in Songzhou City for two days, and whether it is public or private, I should go and see him.
After all, as Li Ke is the commander of the forward battalion, the war department always has to discuss it with him.
Now, Li Ke has not been seen, which makes Yang Fan quite surprised.
After hearing Yang Fan's words, Niu Jinda looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.
Finally, he seemed to have made some kind of decision and said: "His Royal Highness King Wu was separated during the sneak attack and fled into the mountains and forests under the protection of two soldiers. There is no news yet!"
"What?" Yang Fan lost his voice and was extremely surprised.
These princes are all here to gain military exploits, so why would they go to the battlefield in person?
But little did Yang Fan know that Li Ke, who was originally a proud man and skilled in bow and arrow, was now personally supervising the forward camp, how could he endure loneliness.
It's just that his willfulness this time stumped Yang Fan!
In Yang Fan's opinion, if Li Ke was captured alive by Tubo, things would be very messy.
Once Tubo threatens Li Ke, Li Shimin will definitely be wary, and it is really possible to change the outcome.
Gu Ji
However, Tibet has not yet used Li Ke as a bargaining chip. Obviously Li Ke has not been caught yet, and he must be found quickly.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan couldn't sit still anymore and asked: "How many people know about the disappearance of His Highness King Wu?"
"This time His Highness King Wu accompanied the army to attack the camp. Only I and Governor Han Wei know that there is still a substitute for His Highness King Wu in Songzhou City. Others have not discovered it yet. Governor Han has secretly sent spies to look for it. Two
It’s raining, but there’s no news.”
When talking about the situation of Wu King Li Ke, Niu Jinda's expression darkened. If something happened to Li Ke, even if he went on an expedition and won a great victory, Niu Jinda would not be able to escape the involvement.
Hearing what Niu Jinda said, Yang Fan felt relieved. Of course, the less people knew about this matter, the better.
If there is really a traitor in the army, Li Ke's disappearance will not be hidden for long. Once Tubo knows about it, it will definitely send a large army to search the mountain. By then...
Yang Fan didn't dare to think about it.
Teng stood up with a roar and said: "The general is in good health. I will definitely find His Highness King Wu as soon as possible!"
"Thank you!" Niu Jinda said gratefully, holding himself up.
Time waited for no one, Yang Fan stopped staying and hurried towards the garrison in the south of the city.
****
Outside Xingyue Canyon, Hou Junji was sitting in the commander's tent handling military affairs, exchanging opinions with Prince Li Chengqian on the side from time to time.
On the other case table, Chang Sun Chong would summarize the two people's opinions on how to deal with it.
At this moment, a marching secretary came outside the tent to report.
Hou Junji called him in and asked, "What's the matter?"
The marching clerk said respectfully: "Commander, according to reports from military scouts, Tubo Grand Lun Ludongzan led an army of 120,000 to attack the Chinese army."
"According to a message from the forward general Yang Fan, the main force of the left battalion has been stationed in Gansong Ridge and is forming a confrontation with the 80,000-strong army led by Songtsen Gampo. However, in order to enter the mountain to search for the lost soldiers of the forward battalion, a part of the force was deliberately withdrawn, resulting in a loss of strength.
If it’s not enough, please ask the commander to send troops for support.”
"Songzhou Governor Han Wei and General Niu Jinda jointly reported in secret that the troops were surrounded this time because the battle plan was leaked. They suspected that there were spies in the army and asked the commander to conduct a thorough investigation."
As a clerk of statistical information, he mentioned three urgent military situations in one breath.
Changsun Chong was originally careless, but when he heard the word spy, his breathing suddenly became stagnant, but he did not raise his head, but paid more attention to Hou Junji's reaction.
Hou Junji frowned, stood up directly, walked to a hanging map, and looked at it carefully.
The distance from Xingyue Canyon to Gansong Ridge is about 150 kilometers, and it can be reached in two days of rapid march.
It's just that the 120,000 troops led by Lu Dongzan are in some trouble. Apparently they want to hold him back from allowing the main force to rush to the aid of Gansong Ridge.
Gansong Ridge is a strategic military location, and Hou Junji certainly knew its importance.
Once Gansong Ridge is lost, Yizhou will lose its natural barrier, and the Tibetan cavalry will be able to move straight in, and the river will be flat.
"Why didn't you ask for instructions from your commander-in-chief and divide the troops privately? Don't you see the importance of Gansong Ridge?" Hou Junji was confused and angry at the same time.
Yang Fan simply didn't take him as the coach seriously.
Doesn’t it mean that all actions are subject to command?
This bastard knows how to mess up.
In addition, the two generals Niu Jinda deliberately wrote a secret report requesting a thorough investigation of the spies, apparently believing that the battle plan was leaked from the Chinese Army.