Li Kuo's health gradually improved under the careful care of famous doctors. Although he was still unable to exercise strenuously, he could already go to the ground and do simple restorative activities.
Nan Jiyun's injury was not serious, and he had a good foundation in martial arts. He only took a few blood-enhancing medicines and was mostly cured. However, Lei Wanchun's eye disease caused difficulties for many famous doctors. The poison he received was
Snake venom is the most difficult to solve. Fortunately, Li Kuo and other young men burned many poisonous weeds by mistake. The two venoms are pharmacologically incompatible and offset most of them. Coupled with the generous help of Mrs. Yang Huahua of Guo State, we were able to eat a few flavors
After a few days of swallowing warm medicine to detoxify and nourish the mind, Lei Wanchun was miraculously able to see the real thing.
Seeing that the two eldest brothers who had been injured for him were gradually recovering from their injuries, Li Kuo's mood gradually became lighter. He had been recuperating in the house of Mrs. Guo Guo these days. He had a lot of leisure time, so he met Mrs. Guo Guo's only son Pei Hui in the house.
A sand table was set up in the courtyard and performances were started. (Note 1)
Although Pei Hui looked very gentle, he did not like Confucianism. In addition to his love of mathematics, Pei Hui was also very interested in the art of war. After some hard work, Li Kuo had to agree to play with him on a sand table.
Plan to play a game to satisfy this little guy's interest.
"Brother Li, you will come first!" Pei Hui rubbed his palms gently and nodded.
"Then I won't be polite!" Li Kuo moved the stage and started to make arrangements. This time, the two warring parties they imitated were Tubo and Datang. They agreed that they would represent Datang and Tubo respectively.
Afterwards, the attack and defense were reciprocal. The attacking army numbered 50,000, and the defending army numbered 20,000. Each team represented a thousand troops, with red representing the siege army and black representing the defending army.
Now Li Kuo is using the army of the Tang Dynasty. He divided the 50,000 red soldiers and horses into three groups. The central army is 30,000 people, a total of 30 groups. The left and right armies are 10,000 people each, guarding both sides.
I saw the young man gently pushing the maneuvers representing the Chinese army towards Shanzhou (Note 2) and then stopped moving. "My western branch army was divided into two halves. One half pretended to attack Shibao City and did not hesitate to attack Shibao City.
We will hold back your 10,000 defenders at all costs! Half of them will go from Linfan City to Suirong City, bypass Chiling, cross Dafeichuan, and rush down from Jishi Mountain via Tuyuhun (Note 3), catching you by surprise!"
The young man planted the banner on Jishi Mountain. In an instant, half of the mountain range had been occupied by the Tang army.
"Uh." Cold sweat broke out on Pei Hui's forehead, and he quickly placed two black weapons in the valley along Chiling Mountain in an attempt to block the Tang army's attack route.
"You can't possibly put down so many defenders!" Li Kuo smiled slightly and immediately pointed out the loopholes in Pei Hui's arrangement: "The terrain in Chiling is rugged and the supply is difficult. It is impossible to accommodate so many sergeants. As far as I know, the largest
The fortress can only accommodate 300 garrison soldiers at the same time."
"Then you can let thousands of Tang troops cross the ice-covered mountain col at the same time without making a single sound? I have deployed 3,000 heavy troops in Dafeiling, and there is no way you will appear behind me!" Pei Hui pouted unwillingly.
He opened his mouth and retorted. As soon as he came up, he was caught off guard by Li Kuo. This move was too dangerous and new, and it was not explained in the military books at all!
Li Kuo smiled, and the "Tang Army" who had killed Chiling moved towards the West Sea (Note 4) and said: "Don't forget, I don't have to take the mountain road. If the West Sea freezes in winter, my name is
How can the soldiers make a sound when they march with their coins in their hands?"
"Then, your siege troops to the west can't even imagine passing through Shibao City!" Pei Hui shook his head and refused to admit that he had made a mistake in deploying his troops. As long as Shibao City is not attacked from the front, only three thousand Tang troops can defeat it.
A sneak attack on one's own rear is nothing more than a fool's dream.
"My right army will set off from Shancheng, pass through Suihe, cross from Jishi Army Fortress, and directly capture Wanxiu and Baigu City." Li Kuo unhurriedly pushed 10,000 people from the right army forward.
Go over and smile with relief.
Pei Hui's face has turned pale. If the Tang army is allowed to attack Wanxiu and Baigu cities, his two southern fronts will be cut off. The defenders of Shibao City will only have military pay from the western front!
However, the Tang army was at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. After entering the hinterland, it was inevitably stretched. As long as he sent 3,000 defenders to defend the line from Dafiling to Moliyi, the rear of Shibao City would be safe. Even if the Tang army had wings, it would not be able to fly over Chiling Ridge.
!
"Where are your 30,000 Chinese troops? Are you just standing by and watching?" Pei Hui pointed lightly at the 30,000 Tang troops gathered by Li Kuo in Shancheng and asked tentatively.
"I have an army of 30,000!" Li Kuo smiled slyly: "Of course I will besiege the city for reinforcements and eat your food transport team!"
"Ah!" Pei Hui exclaimed and hammered his forehead. He did not expect that the opponent's main force standing still would be thinking of besieging the city. Although Shibao City has a dangerous terrain, it can be said that one man can guard the barrier and ten thousand people can't open it. But
The biggest disadvantage is that the area is too small and it is impossible to store too many supplies. If the dried meat and clean water needed by the garrison are not delivered to the fort in time, the defenders in the stone fort will only need ten days to attack the city without the Tang army.
Will starve to death!
"Brother Kuo'er, I lost!" Pei Hui saw that all his plans had been calculated by Li Kuo, and he bowed his hands and admitted defeat.
"Actually, you're not bad, I'm just talking on paper!" Li Kuo waved his hand and consoled him.
"Hui'er is still here making calculations!" Yang Zhao walked around to the backyard at some point, quickly stepped forward and touched Pei Hui's forehead and said harmoniously.
"Uncle Zhao!" When Pei Hui saw Yang Zhao coming, he immediately stood up and bowed respectfully to him.
"You!" Yang Zhao shook his head and said with a wry smile. Third sister was right, his nephew is too reserved and needs to practice hard.
"It's better to spend more time with Nephew Kuo. He is the leader among the young talents of our Tang Dynasty." Yang Zhao looked at Li Kuo beside him and nodded lightly. "By the way, I'm here this time.
It’s to tell nephew Kuo Xian some good news!”
"Master Yang, please speak clearly." Li Kuo frowned a little at Yang Zhao's deliberate behavior, but still respectfully returned the junior salute.
"Haha, it's like this. The Tubo demon monk deceived the public with his demonic words in Zhongnan Mountain Col, which has been confirmed by Dali Temple. Nephew Kuo Xian is brave and fearless, which is highly praised by His Majesty. However, Nephew Kuo Xian, you have been promoted too quickly recently. Your Majesty is afraid that others will gossip.
I specially designate you as the county boy! (Note 5)"
"Oh, then I have to thank His Majesty for his kindness." Li Kuo cupped his hands in the direction of the Daming Palace, his expression very peaceful.
When Yang Zhao saw that Li Kuo's reaction was a little lukewarm, he couldn't help but feel a little resentful. In his opinion, it was a great thing for a poor boy like Li Kuo to obtain a real title. This meant that he was favored by His Majesty the Emperor.
Officially joining the ranks of aristocratic families. Although the status of this aristocratic family is as humble as duckweed.
"I know that Nephew Kuo is indifferent to fame and fortune, but there is one thing that Nephew Kuo is definitely interested in!" Yang Zhao was unwilling to let his plan fail this time, and Qiqiao's lips started to beat again. Seeing Li Kuo's acquiescence, Yang Zhao paused and swallowed
He spit at the mouth and said: "Isn't it true that the Tubo prince was assassinated a few days ago? His Majesty ordered the Jingzhao Mansion to solve the case within a time limit. I don't know who made the mistake. Yesterday when he went to court, the censor Cao Yong actually made a shocking accusation, impeaching
The prince of Guangping County is so arrogant that he buys and kills people!"
"What!" Li Kuo suddenly realized and shouted loudly. This news is quite explosive. Prince Guangping is the most beloved grandson of the current emperor and the eldest son of His Royal Highness. The Yushitai suddenly exerted force and impeached Prince Guangping. It was obviously a sword.
Refers to the East Palace. Regardless of whether he admits it or not, in the eyes of outsiders, he, Li Kuo, has been tied to the East Palace. They are both prosperous and destructive. When something like this happens, the most important thing is actually the attitude of the Holy One. This case is serious.
It's a small matter, if the saint intends to pursue the investigation, it can cause uproar in the city, but if the saint intends to calm the matter, it will be settled in the end.
"I knew you were interested!" Yang Zhao curled his lips, quite proudly. "Actually, the situation is not as bad as you think. Although His Majesty ordered a strict investigation into the matter, I heard Gao Qiaoqi say, Your Majesty, this time
The thunder is loud and the raindrops are light. Who doesn’t know that this old man loves his grandson the most, so how can he be at odds with his own flesh and blood just because of one or two rumors?”
Note 1: Sand table, drill: In ancient marches and wars, there were sand tables, drills and the like. Detailed sand tables include large and small rivers, mountains and forts. Drills are used to refer to the army, and the commander of an army can simulate a trip.
Military routes and other detailed details.
Note 2: Shanzhou: It was the seat of the Longyou Jiedu envoy at that time and is today the capital of Ledu.
Note 3: Let me mention here that Linfan City and Suirong City are both border towns. You don’t need to dig out the words. If you want to compare the maps, you can refer to the Chinese Historical Atlas, which contains detailed topographic maps.
Note 4: West Sea: Qinghai Lake today.
Note 5: County male: A title was established at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the founding male was the sixth rank, and was regarded as two thousand stones.
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