This expedition to Tibet seemed unusual, as if several forces were muddying the waters.
However, the Left Guard Army is the absolute main force of the Chinese Army, and the senior generals of the Left Guard Army are all confidants and favorites promoted by Hou Junji.
Hou Junji has absolute confidence that these generals will have no problems.
However, except for the senior generals in the army, others had no chance to come into contact with the battle plan transmitted by Niu Jinda and others.
What made Hou Junji even more confused was that the defeat of the forward battalion had no impact on the overall situation, so why did the spy want to be exposed in advance?
If the spies lurk quietly and choose the right moment to deliver a fatal blow to the Chinese army, wouldn't they be able to play a greater role?
Hou Junji felt a little confused, but he had no intention of going to support Gansongling immediately.
Because Hou Junji wanted Yang Fan to know that he was the commander-in-chief of the army, not a puppet at his will.
But as soon as he turned around, he saw Changsun Chong secretly looking at him from the corner of his eye.
As soon as their eyes met, Changsun Chong quickly lowered his head with a guilty conscience.
This guy is weird!
Could it be...
Hou Junji was shocked!
But Niu Jinda had no grudge against this boy. Why did this boy deliberately let the thousands of soldiers of the forward battalion be wiped out?
After all, this has no real benefit to Changsun Chong, but it gives Yang Fan an advantage...
Uh, no!
Changsun Chong and Yang Fan had a huge grudge. Why did Changsun Chong impatiently recommend Yang Fan as the vanguard general as soon as Niu Jinda was defeated? This is very unreasonable.
Although the vanguard general is dangerous, it is the easiest position to obtain military honors.
As an enemy, Changsun Chong could not have such a big ambition to help Yang Fan.
Obviously, Changsun Chong just wanted to put Yang Fan in danger...
Hou Junji did not expect so much at first. He thought that His Highness the Crown Prince cherished his talents and deliberately instructed Chang Sun Chong to let Yang Fan serve as the vanguard general.
Now when I think about it in series, it turns out that this guy is not interested in drinking.
Hou Junji twirled the short beard on his chin, and he had a guess in his mind, so he asked tentatively: "Changsun Prince Consort, what do you think about the fact that there are spies in the army? In addition, should I send troops to support Gansongling immediately?"
"Ah?" Unexpectedly, Hou Jun asked him in the meeting. Changsun Chong was shocked. He quickly stood up and said humbly: "In front of the commander-in-chief, how can a subordinate dare to discuss military matters!"
But Hou Junji did not give up there: "I heard that the eldest son-in-law often supervises military affairs on behalf of His Highness the Crown Prince. He obviously has a lot of insights into military affairs. Why don't you tell me about it so that I can refer to it for details?"
The prince Li Chengqian on the side was not sure why, and nodded in agreement: "The prince consort of the eldest grandson does have unique insights into military matters, and many of his views are refreshing to me."
With that said, he turned to Changsun Chong and continued, "Since the commander-in-chief has spoken, please don't be polite, Changsun's consort. Can you say a few words?"
"No!" Changsun Chong smiled bitterly.
I acted deliberately before, but today I feel like I shot myself in the foot.
He had to calm down quickly and immediately organized his speech: "Xiaoguan believes that the most important task at the moment is to wipe out Lu Dongzan's army in order to clear the westward route of the army..."
"As for the spies in the army, I think it's just nonsense. It's obviously an excuse for General Niu and his companions' failure!"
"As for Marquis Zhongyi's request for help, in the opinion of the lower official, there is no need to send reinforcements immediately. The main force of Tibet has been attracted by our central army. Since Marquis Zhongyi can divide his troops to find the lost soldiers of the forward camp, it means that there are not many Tibetan troops in Gansong Ridge. Therefore,
, support doesn’t have to be rushed!”
"There is indeed something wrong with this kid." Hou Junji narrowed his eyes and thought secretly.
But I don't intend to expose it.
Neither Niu Jinda nor Yang Fan, nor Hou Junji have a good impression of them, and they are both the ones they want to get rid of quickly.
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It's just that as the military commander, Hou Junji cannot express his preferences openly.
Since Changsun Chong wanted to deal with Yang Fan, he might as well go with the flow.
In this way, he can not only seize Changsun Chong's handle, but also get rid of his dissidents. It is simply killing two birds with one stone.
Thinking of this, Hou Junji smiled and said: "The Changsun Prince Consort is indeed one of the best young talents in Chang'an City. He not only has profound literary attainments, but also has such profound military insights. I admire him, so I will act according to your suggestions."
Changsun Chong was dumbfounded!
It was obvious that Hou Junji didn't want to send troops to support immediately, but he blamed himself all the time, obviously wanting to make himself take the blame.
Just as he was about to explain, he saw Hou Junji looking at him with a smile but not a smile, with a hint of warning in his eyes.
Changsun Chong was shocked. This old fox had obviously guessed something.
It's just that Hou Junji is too insidious. He is indeed a gangster from the market, and he actually wants to kill someone with a borrowed knife.
Although Changsun Chong was a little angry, he could only swallow secretly. Who said that Hou Junji might have caught him?
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Gansong Ridge, also known as Gansong Mountain, is named after the dry pine trees it produces. In ancient times, it was said that the river originated from here.
As the gateway to the Tang Dynasty, Tubo and Tuyuhun, this was a battleground for military strategists. Therefore, the Tang Dynasty built a stone pass here.
At this moment, the soldiers guarding this place have turned into soldiers from the left camp.
Zhai Changsun stood on the top of Guanling Mountains and saw how small the mountains were, but his eyes were full of worry.
According to the report from the scouts, Songtsen Gampo personally led an army of 80,000 people to advance towards Gansong Ridge.
At this time, they had set up camp twenty miles away. It didn't take much thinking to know that when the Tibetan army was ready, the two armies would meet at swordsmanship.
As the highest officer of Zuoying at the moment, Zhai Changsun felt a lot of pressure.
Thinking of what Yang Fan said when he left, Zhai Changsun clenched his fists.
Hold on to Gansong Ridge for two days...
It may not seem like a long time, but it is an arduous task.
There is a saying in the art of war: surround an enemy three times and attack it ten times. Tubo’s army is not just ten times larger!
If Tubo forced the pass, it would be a fierce battle.
A general will die in a hundred battles, and a strong man will return in ten years!
Zhai Changsun is not afraid of death, but of failure and betraying Yang Fan's trust.
In Yang Fan, Zhai Changsun saw hope again, and he didn't want it to be lost...
The soldiers Yang Fan sent to ask for help before leaving have returned, but they did not bring back any support. Instead, they were scolded by Hou Junji:
"Since Marquis Zhongyi can divide his troops to look for soldiers, he is obviously confident. Moreover, the main Tibetan force has already marched towards the Chinese army. There are only a few Tibetan soldiers in Gansong Ridge knocking at the pass. You must retreat from the enemy on your own. You must not fall into the enemy's hands in Gansong Ridge, otherwise military law will be engaged.
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A few Tubo soldiers?
Zhai Changsun really wanted to scold his mother.
The scouts have determined that the army attacking Gansong Ridge this time is as many as 80,000, and they are all brave and capable Tubo Guards.
You must know that these guards are all direct descendants of Songtsen Gampo, and the officials are the backbone of Tubo's military force.
These people were ignored by Hou Junji in an understatement, apparently deliberately pretending to be deaf and dumb.
Hou Junji cannot hope for support, and Zhai Changsun can only hope for a miracle to happen.