Original confrontation between the Sui army and the Tang army in Fengzhou has lasted for ten days. Both sides are deploying troops and generals. The Fengzhou army has steadily captured Longquan County and Shangdang County, and the soldiers have gradually been reorganized. Li Shimin is also
Actively preparing for war, he concentrated all the soldiers from the southern counties in Linfen County, bringing his military strength to nearly 90,000. Food and grass were also transported from Hedong County to Linfen City. Original publication]
Yang Yuanqing's Chinese army tent was located in Lingshi County, Xihe County, about 80 miles away from Huoyi County. From here, you can go to Shangdang County to the east and Longquan County to the west. The transportation is very convenient.
During the ten days of the confrontation, Yang Yuanqing basically stayed in Lingshi County, while Taiyuan City was guarded by Yang Sien and Du Ruhui. In the afternoon, Li Jing rushed from Shangdang County to Lingshi County.
In the Chinese army's tent, Xu Shiji and Du Ruhui had already arrived and were discussing something with Yang Yuanqing. Xu Shiji had not taken refuge with Yang Yuanqing for a long time, but he was unexpectedly appointed as the commander-in-chief of the West Route Army by Yang Yuanqing. This surprised many people.
Including Xu Shiji himself, he did not expect that he would be reused so quickly. He felt both pressure and gratitude in his heart. He was moved by the feeling that a scholar would die for his confidant.
But Xu Shiji was not a particularly extroverted person. He suppressed his inner gratitude and did not show it.
"How is Cheng Yaojin now?" Yang Yuanqing asked him with a slight smile.
Cheng Yaojin was also the second lieutenant under Xu Shiji this time. Speaking of Cheng Yaojin, Xu Shiji couldn't help laughing and said: "He has been a little preoccupied these days."
"Why?" Yang Yuanqing asked curiously. It was interesting that Cheng Yaojin always ate well and slept well, so how could he be so preoccupied?
"I also asked him the reason, but he refused to tell me until he died. Then one day he was talking in his sleep and someone heard him talk, and we found out what was causing him to be worried."
"What did he talk about in his sleep?" Even Du Ruhui was curious this time.
Xu Shiji shook his head and said with a smile: "It's funny to say that he shouted in his dream: 'Mother-in-law, you dare to kill my mother and steal my money?' We then understood that he had given all the money to his wife.
, and he was worried that his wife would take away the family property and run away, so he was very worried."
Yang Yuanqing couldn't help laughing. He also heard that Cheng Yaojin was hot-headed and gave all his money to his new wife. He probably felt a little regretful.
But Cheng Yaojin's worry was not unreasonable. Three palace maids did run away in Fengzhou. This incident had a relatively large impact on the military.
Du Ruhui said: "When I came to Taiyuan this time, I brought many letters from home of Fengzhou Army officers, but General Cheng's mother and wife are in Lingwu County, so there are no letters from him. Could it be that this incident made him
There is concern.”
"Maybe so!"
The smile on Yang Yuanqing's face disappeared and he became a little serious, "Today I asked about Cheng Yaojin. I found out that he was worried about his family. I think there are many soldiers like him, but we don't know.
, we need to speed up the move of the families of some important generals to Taiyuan City to solve the worries of the soldiers. In the future, we will gradually move all the families of the soldiers to Hedong. This matter must be implemented as soon as possible."
Yang Yuanqing glanced at Du Ruhui and said, "Chang Shi will make preliminary preparations first! When Cui Junsu arrives in Taiyuan, we will immediately start the implementation."
Du Ruhui nodded silently. According to their strategic plan, after capturing Taiyuan, they will gradually shift their base from Fengzhou to Hedong, including population, resources, money and food, and dilute the influence of Fengzhou. This matter must really start.
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At this time, a soldier reported at the tent door: "Li Sima is here!"
Li Jing was seen hurriedly walking into the big tent. When he saw Du Ruhui and Xu Shiji had arrived, he couldn't help but smile apologetically: "I'm late, I kept everyone waiting."
"Sima came just in time!"
Yang Yuanqing stood up and said with a smile: "Since Sima has arrived, let's start!"
The four of them walked to the huge sand table. Yang Yuanqing picked up the wooden pole and said to the three of them: "I invite you here this time to discuss our next move. Judging from the recent information I have received, the military strength of each county in Hedong is very high."
It has been concentrated in Linfen County. I think the other party has two intentions. One is to fight us, and the other is the opposite. Li Shimin wants to evacuate Hedong, or both, so how should we deal with it?"
Yang Yuanqing glanced at Xu Shiji and saw that he was deep in thought and silent. Yang Yuanqing also had a little understanding of him. He usually had ideas, but he was very cautious and would not reveal them easily.
"General Xu, please tell me first!"
Xu Shiji bit his lip lightly and said calmly: "I think they may have different opinions internally. Li Shimin wants to withdraw from Guanzhong, but Li Yuan may not agree. Therefore, during the ten days of confrontation, they should also be arguing internally. As for military rations
A steady stream of goods are being transported from Hedong County to Fen County. On the surface, it seems that they are preparing for a war. But I think this is an illusion created by Li Shimin, making us mistakenly think that he wants to start a war. In fact, we can test and harass him.
His true thoughts can be known by looking at his grain cart."
Yang Yuanqing nodded, "I agree with disturbing the grain truck. You can arrange the specific plan yourself without asking me for instructions."
Yang Yuanqing turned his eyes to Li Jing again, "Where is Li Sima?"
Li Jing also picked up a wooden pole, but he pointed at Youzhou, "I have been considering the possibility of an alliance between Li Shimin and Luo Yi during this period. In fact, I have been doubting the possibility of Luo Yi participating in the struggle for Hedong. Not long ago, I sent people to the army
Duxing investigated and found that Luo Yi had deployed more than 10,000 people in Junduxing. If Li Shimin and Luo Yi reached a compromise, Luo Yi would probably send troops to Yanmen County to contain us from behind, and we were in Mayi, Yanmen and
The total strength of the three counties of Loufan is only over 9,000. In addition, Wei Dao'er has stationed 20,000 troops at Tumenguan east of Jingxing. Before the Battle of Hedong began, there were only 3,000 troops there. We must also beware of Wei Dao'er.
Taking advantage of the situation, our total strength now is 120,000. If we take into account the defense of Luo Yi and Wei Daoer and the garrison of Taiyuan City, then against Li Shimin, we actually only have 80,000 troops, and they are divided into three fronts: east, middle and west.
Isn't this force too dispersed and will be defeated by the opponent one by one?"
Yang Yuanqing thought for a moment and asked him again, "What do you think is the integration of the three armies?"
"It is not necessary to unite the three armies. I suggest that Shangdang County can leave it alone and withdraw my army. General Xu will retain 20,000 troops on the west route and withdraw 10,000 troops. This main force can reach about 60,000. If Li Shimin wants to fight with us
In a frontal decisive battle, General Xu's army can detour to the south and attack his rear. I wonder what the general manager thinks?"
Yang Yuanqing looked at Du Ruhui and Xu Shiji again and asked for their opinions. Du Ruhui and Xu Shiji both nodded and agreed with Li Jing's plan.
"Okay! I also agree with this plan. Withdraw the East Route Army and change the Third Route Army into the Two Route Army. General Xu will withdraw his 10,000 troops and let Cheng Yaojin withdraw."
The three people discussed and decided on the merger plan. At this time, Du Ruhui said: "Actually, I think Li Yuan's attitude is the most important. Now that Li Yuan is fighting on all sides, Guanzhong must be empty. I suggest that we send troops to put pressure on Guanzhong and force Li Yuan to abandon Hedong."
Yang Yuanqing smiled slightly and said: "I thought of this strategy before attacking Taiyuan, and I have already started to implement it. It is estimated that it will be effective soon. Everyone will wait and see!"
The three of them looked at Yang Yuanqing in shock. They had no idea what method Yang Yuanqing had implemented. At this time, Li Jing suddenly remembered something. It seemed that he had not seen Xie Sili for a long time.
Under the joint attack of the two armies of Li Yuan and Li Gui, Xue Ju was defeated three times in a row, losing more than half of his troops. He lost Tianshui, Longxi, Jincheng and other counties, and was forced to withdraw his troops to Fuhan County. Li Yuan's general Dou Kang led 30,000
The army stationed troops in Longxi County, and Li Gui personally led 40,000 troops to station troops in Jincheng County to threaten Xue Ju from the east and northeast. Li Gui then sent his younger brother Li Mao to lead 30,000 troops from Dadou Bugu into Xiping.
County, directly threatening Xue Ju's rear.
At this time, Xue Ju's troops were less than 50,000, and most of his supplies and supplies were lost. Facing the pressure of a hundred thousand troops from three parties, he was on the verge of collapse. Xue Ju drank every day to drown his sorrows, feeling extremely depressed.
That afternoon, Xue Ju was sitting in the tent drinking. Two female prostitutes were accompanying him, pouring wine and serving food for him. After just a dozen drinks, Xue Ju became seventy points drunk and banged the table.
Cursed: "Why are there no good dishes to go with the wine!"
A female prostitute said tremblingly: "Whatever food or drinks your Majesty wants to go with the wine, I will ask the soldiers to prepare it."
Xue Ju glanced at her sideways and smiled: "I want Li Yuan's head to drink with, can you prepare it for me?"
"Your Majesty, that's impossible!"
"I know it's impossible, but I just want to drink with a human head. He reached out and grabbed the woman's hair, pulled out his sword and sneered: "I don't have Li Yuan's head, so I can use yours."
The female prostitute was so frightened that she collapsed and the other man got up and ran away crying. Just as Xue Ju was about to chop him off with his sword, a report from the guard came from outside the tent, "Your Majesty, Mr.
Xue Ju was startled and stopped his sword, "Which Mr. Xie?"
"That's Mr. Xie, the envoy Yang Yuanqing sent last time."
Xue Ju was overjoyed. His drunkenness had subsided. He didn't care about killing the women. He kicked them away and said repeatedly: "Invite him in quickly!"
At this time Yang Yuanqing has become his last life-saving straw.
After a while, Xie Sili walked into the big tent, bowed and saluted: "Xie Sili, the envoy of Fengzhou Manager Yang, is here to see His Majesty the Emperor."
"Sir, no courtesy, please sit down quickly!"
Xue Ju hurriedly asked Xie Sili to sit down. He no longer had the arrogance he had when he first met Xie Sili.
Xie Sili sat down and said with a smile: "Your Majesty seems to be in trouble now?"
"It's not trouble!"
Perhaps because of drinking, Xue Ju seemed a little excited. He shook his head repeatedly, "We are going to die soon. Can Mr. Yang save my life?"
When Xie Sili saw that he was frank and without a hint of temptation, he knew that he was indeed scared, so he nodded and said: "If your Majesty is willing to cooperate with the Fengzhou Army, we can help your Majesty."
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