Just when Zhao Xun asked someone to send an envoy to Li Huaiyuan to keep the market, Li Huaiyuan was secretly discussing with the people from the Fu tribe of the Khitan.
Li Huaiyuan has been in Youzhou for more than ten years. He has gone from a low-level officer to climb to the position of governor of Youzhou step by step. How could he have no means? The eight Khitan tribes dare not say that each of them had contact with him, but some of them did have contact with him.
Although Li Huaiyuan is not the governor of Youzhou, he has now become a general of the Xiaoguo Army and has a stronger reputation.
Although he was not the governor of Youzhou in the past, he had to obey the imperial edicts in everything. But now there are not so many Xiaoguo Army. If he angers him, he will not sell his face and start a war directly. Don’t you see, the marquis in Youbei
The tribes were divided one by one by the Xiaoguo Army, which was so terrible.
"Governor Li, I haven't seen you for many years, how could you surrender to the command of the Xiaoguo Army? In the past, you were the Lord of Youzhou! Could this be your new abacus?" A man in his forties, with a national face,
By looking at his clothes, you will know that this person is not a Han person.
Li Huaiyuan smiled disconcertedly and said, "The Lord of Youzhou? Did I really be the Lord of Youzhou in the past? Brother Shi Kuo should know this best. He is the current governor of Youzhou, the lord of Xiaoguo Army.
Compared to, I can't count as much."
"In the past, he rose up on the ground and occupied the right time, place and people. I just took the opportunity. Besides, I am more comfortable and proud in the Xiaoguo Army than in the court. This is what you should do.
I understand."
Shi Kuo also knew what Li Huaiyuan meant. The Xiaoguo Army was not the court, and he had to give in to anything. This was also telling him that the current Xiaoguo Army was not the army under the command of the court in the past, so it should not be
If you are humiliated lightly, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences.
"Brother Li, what is your purpose? What do you want me to do?"
"Our purpose is to protect the three Khitan tribes. You also know that the three Khitan tribes are the periphery of the northwest of Youzhou. It can be said that they are also the first line of defense for our Xiaoguo Army. Turks and Shiwei people are all for us.
The target of defense, in addition, they have the war horses, cattle, sheep, livestock, fur and other items we need. Therefore, they cannot be destroyed."
"As for you, since the war has begun, we will naturally decide the outcome. Of course, as a friend of the past, you should lead the team to withdraw from this battle. Of course, if you counterattack in the last battle, it is the best." Li Huaiyuan said in a slight manner.
Said.
Shi Kuo smiled and said, "Brother Li, I heard it right? I didn't tell you to withdraw, but I hope I will fight back and help you? The current situation is that you have lost consecutive battles and retreated a hundred miles. The war is about to end.
But, I will plead for you at that time. How can we say, when we were young, we were also good friends?"
"Defeated in a row?" Li Huaiyuan smiled and said, "I retreated for a hundred miles, but I don't admit it. This is not what you lost in a row, but I retreated by myself. I am just rectifying the army.
That's it, do you really think you have decided on the outcome?"
Li Huaiyuan said it was right, saying that he had won consecutive battles. He knew that this was not a real victory, but Li Huaiyuan gave up voluntarily. Although Li Huaiyuan said that he was rectifying the army, he was right
Li Huaiyuan's understanding, he guessed that Li Huaiyuan must have had some tricks. This was also because he came to the appointment at Li Huaiyuan's invitation. Otherwise, how could the tribe lord enter the enemy's range?
Li Huaiyuan said deeply: "Chief of the Thunder Column, my Xiaoguo Army has more than 200,000 direct soldiers, and nearly 100,000 soldiers from each vassal, and only 50,000 soldiers from me came here. You say, even this time
If you win, so what? Our army can fight in winter, but your troops are in winter. Haha... what the result is, you know."
Shi Kuo sneered, "So what if I retreat? Isn't it the same as the Marines? I'm forced and exploited by you and surrendered to you. If there are no other works, I can't save them."
Li Huaiyuan said: "You are right, but even if we don't force you, can you exist safely? Look around you, there are people from the Marines in the east, Shiweis in the north, and the grassland overlord Turks in the west.
Is it a shame that you can seek within the sphere of these major forces?”
"What you should consider now is to rely on the one who makes the most profit, instead of thinking about being independent. How about the Uighurs? Haven't you been subdued by the Turks, do you think you are stronger than the Uighurs?"
"You want me to surrender?"
"I don't want you to surrender, but I find the most suitable path for you. I went north from Shunzhou Prefecture to the three Khitan tribes. In our current east, tens of thousands of troops from the Beihai Protectorate can advance west at any time.
It is a joint five divisions, but it is a five division after all, not one division. My Xiaoguo Army is gathered together. If you lose your wealth, you should think carefully about it yourself."
Speaking of which, Li Huaiyuan's subsequent retreat made his subordinates a little dissatisfied. They had experienced wars. From the beginning of the Xiaoguo Army to the present, they had never been so cowardly. It was a huge defeat. But Li Huaiyuan still insisted on doing so, so he let the
Each ministries follow the orders.
Afterwards, Li Huaiyuan and Shi Kuo contacted each other several times, and the two fought for their bottom line to discuss the conditions for surrender or not.
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In the wilderness and on the grassland, the soldiers and horses on both sides fought in a ball, dancing in a sabre and stabbing with their spears. After each flash of sword light, a head would definitely fly high and then hit the ground.
superior.
Gao Lan, the commander of the Huozi camp, waved his sword back and forth, and kept muttering and cursing. He was cursing the Khitan cavalry and secretly scolding Li Huaiyuan. If it weren't for the fight and retreating, he would have been with him.
The other party fought to the death, why bother?
To prevent military orders from being violated, as a cavalry captain, he naturally would not obey military orders. Seeing that the two sides were fighting together, he ordered his subordinates to step back slowly.
"Master Duwei, the other three divisions have retreated, and we should retreat too. The enemy army has arrived, and it is less than ten miles to this point."
Gao Lan looked at the Khitan cavalry behind him and shouted coldly: "The whole army retreated!"
With a command, the cavalry of the Xiaoguo army galloped away and separated from the Khitan cavalry. Seeing the Xiaoguo army withdraw, the Khitans immediately cheered and shook the sky. Gao Lan's face turned pale when he heard it.
"Damn it, this is the eighth camp. If we retreat, we will retreat directly to Youzhou."
"Yes, we can't continue like this."
"General is here!"
Li Huaiyuan walked into the tent and looked at the commander with different faces. He couldn't help but shake his head secretly. These people were too impatient.
"Every lieutenant, go and prepare, prepare to retreat to the next camp!" Li Huaiyuan said lightly.
"General, we have withdrawn seven camps, and we are still withdrawing..." Luo Qi, Guziying, said in a deep voice, the dissatisfaction in his words was obvious.
"It's only the seventh. Giving up the camp is much better than letting your subordinates die on the battlefield, right? We are all fearless in the battlefield, but we can't achieve the ideal result when we die on the battlefield.
Is it necessary for us to fight to the death? Don’t say much, prepare to go!"
Although Luo Qi was resentful, he would not act recklessly. He just was unwilling to accept the army's retreat.
Among the dozen lieutenants present, the most difficult thing to discipline was the cavalry capital, and the best management was the cavalry. It was not that the cavalry had no temper, but in their opinion, they just needed to obey orders.
There is no need to argue with the general of the Xiaoguo Army, as it is thankless.
"Report... Youzhou is here to envoy!"
"Huh?" Li Huaiyuan couldn't help but frowned. He didn't know much about the envoys in Youzhou. He did not report the way he used to lure the enemy deep into this time and sent Khitan troops and Marine cavalry to attack the five tribes.
, So, what the outside world must have received news of its successive defeats.
Several cavalry also frowned. Although they were dissatisfied with Li Huaiyuan's concessions, they also knew that Li Huaiyuan was not really defeated, but was just slowly concessions. Is it that Youzhou was dissatisfied with this place?
The general thought secretly. Li Huaiyuan is Zhao Xun's father-in-law. If they are really removed, their thorns will definitely remain in the other's heart. This is different from victory. If they win in the end, the other party will definitely not mind them.
Luo Qi and others were a little worried about this little thing.
"I have met the Military Affairs Commissioner!" Li Jinqian entered the tent and bowed to Li Huaiyuan. He said that the Military Affairs Commissioner rather than the General, that is, he used the name of the Military Affairs Department to pay homage to Shangguan.
"Jin Qian, it's you who came to pass the order!"
"Yes, lord, let me experience the actual situation of the war with the general. General, this is the secret order given to you by the lord. After this battle, it may be used."
Then, Li Jinqian took out a golden short sword from the guard behind him.
"Xiaoguo Army Orders to Destroy the Golden Sword!" The generals stood up at the same time, bowed their heads and saluted.
Li Jinqian said: "The lord has an order. The general ordered the Khitan generals to participate in this war. Anyone who does not obeys the military order can be executed first and then report!"
"General, I think everyone is going to take action again. Are you ready for a decisive battle?" Li Jinqian handed the Jin Jian to Li Huaiyuan and said with a smile.
Li Huaiyuan carefully accepted the golden sword and replied: "Yes, this camp is the buried place for the Khitan army."
"All the generals obey the orders! Each battalion and capital will immediately retreat as planned. You can leave some supplies for them in the camp so that they can enjoy a dinner before tonight."
"I know the questions of the generals. Here, I will tell you that the camp at our feet buried the gunpowder that I had invented in Youzhou for half a year. In other words, this camp is standing on the pile of gunpowder."
Now, the generals' faces changed constantly. Damn, if this exploded, wouldn't the people in the camp be blown to ashes?
"Don't blame me for not telling you in advance. This is also to make you fight with the Khitan army, and you withdraw your troops and retreat, and you are resentful in your heart. Because of the special performance of some commanders, the Khitan army has already been very suspicious of our withdrawal.
"Well." Speaking of this, Li Huaiyuan also took a special glance at Luo Qi and others.
"As for the Marine Cavalry Sandu and the Khitan Cavalry, I'll give them another mission. Remember, tonight is the final battle, we can't leave everything for each other, but we have to leave some. If the other party desperately flees, then Let them escape, it is no longer our duty." After reading the secret order in his hand, Li Huaiyuan canceled the plan to force the majority of the enemy troops, but instead preserved his strength.
"Remember, don't fight against each other with your brother's lives, their lives are not as valuable as ours. Remember, save your strength. If anyone does not obey the military order, the Order Golden Sword in my hand is not a decoration. I believe you are also I saw it, I first received the secret order. That was when we were really fighting. Did you hear it?" Li Huaiyuan finally explained.
"Abide by the general's order!"
"Okay, the troops withdraw, remember, it will cause signs of panic and leaving."
"Abide by the order!" A dozen commanders shouted in unison. Although they knew that things were definitely not as simple as they imagined, they were all excited about victory.
"Jin Jian, it seems that my golden sword is a bit unnecessary!" Looking at the empty handsome tent, Li Jingan said with a wry smile.
"Rupplementary? No, not at all. If it weren't for this golden sword, I asked them to preserve their strength and not fight with the Khitan army. Do you think they would listen?" Li Huaiyuan shook his head and said.
"More importantly, I have confidence in this Khitan battle." Li Huaiyuan sighed. He privately contacted the patriarch of one of the five Khitan tribes, and privately used Zhao Xun's name to mobilize soldiers of the three Khitan tribes. They are all handled by others. This is not used to shock these commanders, but to block out loopholes for themselves.
Li Huaiyuan knew that what he had done was in Zhao Xun's sight, but he thought he had no selfishness and was not afraid of anything. So he did not report it in time, but now he thought about it, it seemed that he was careless.