Chapter 282 Wei Kongxun died in battle at Goujiatan
Not all of those under Prime Minister Wang’s tent are living off the job.
The day before yesterday, Wang Xiang heard a report from Wen Shichang that suddenly the whereabouts of the young eunuch was unknown. The two thousand men and horses who followed him on the expedition seemed to have disappeared from the world. In an instant, no trace was left. The old prime minister knew that the young eunuch was his first and last way to transcend the imperial power.
Hom, Pan You'an is still alive. He can't even close his eyes when sleeping, let alone sitting on the throne. Of course, he knows the capabilities of this fake eunuch better. He has already predicted that Pan You'an will not return to the court to report on his duties, and will disappear after that. There must be a lot of articles.
I wonder what kind of tricks he is going to pull off? He didn't dare to neglect, so Wang Shugui immediately summoned warriors from all over the country who were accustomed to fighting, and recruited a large number of people, and ordered all the general soldiers of the states, counties, governors, etc. to gather in the capital.
After half a month of martial arts competition in the school field, all those with high martial arts skills were recruited regardless of their origins, even robbers, thieves, and habitual murderers. In a short time, they had more than 800,000 soldiers and thousands of warriors.
In addition, they also recruited Sha Jiuke, the governor of Liaozhou, Wang Dingjun, the governor of Binzhou, Wu Shamao, the commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan Pass, Sun Anbang, the garrison of Yumen Pass, Li Dingguo, the garrison of Yanling Pass, Zhao Tianyue, the young general of Tongchuan, Yin Shoujing, the prefect of Hululing, and Liu Guoying, the admiral of Zhenxiong Pass.
, Zhu Linlang, the daughter of Zhu Bowen who stayed behind at Longshanguan, Yao Songshan, the leader of Taihang Village, Yu Guanshui, the commander of the Weihai Navy, Yang Gongzhen, the leader of the Niutouling Alliance, the bully high school student of Tiejizhou and other outstanding generals, some of them are recommended.
, after thorough investigation and secret investigation, five more masters were discovered, namely Chao Wolong Zhuge Mingkong, Sai Fengchu Pang Yuanlang, divine fortune teller Han Xin, Taoist priest Zhang Sanfeng of the Spiritual Temple, and Chao Fahai, the abbot of Jinshan Temple, etc.
These five extraordinary experts know astronomy from top to bottom and geography from bottom to top. They can pinch and calculate. They can form soldiers by scattering beans. They can arrange troops in formations. Their mysteries are endless. One of them is a descendant of Guo Ziyi, a veteran of the previous dynasty. He is now based in Anyang.
The prefect, whose surname is Guo Mingyanzhang, is a man who is well versed in the art of war, has superb martial arts, is two feet tall, and is good at using a sickle spear. He is so elusive that he can pick out an admiral's head among thousands of horses, just like picking out an ear from a bag. General Guo is the commander-in-chief, and Wen Shichang is the commander-in-chief.
As deputy commander-in-chief, Wang Shugui personally stepped in to help out. He said he was supervising the army, but in fact he was supervising the army. Five high-ranking officials had suggested that the emperor be allowed to lead the expedition in person. This would be justified and boost morale. Prime Minister Wang felt that it was cumbersome and said that a fool could do it.
What the hell is that? So the fool was placed in a secret location, accompanied by a whole pack of dogs, and he led the expedition.
Also, most of the original Gyeonggi troops and the garrison troops in nearby prefectures were once commanded by young eunuchs, and there were many of their admirers and supporters. Although they were elite, they could not quench their thirst with water, so they were all dispersed.
or exile
Prime Minister Wang has the best troops in the country. The total number of horses, infantry and cavalry under his control is 830,000. He is known to the outside world as one million. Such a great army will definitely not have any opponent. What is the chance of victory for a little eunuch who collects chicken feathers to scrape together a duster?
Fortunately, Wang Shugui was not Cao Mengde, but he was just insidious and ruthless. When it came to strategy, military use, and understanding of people, the old Wangtou was much inferior.
The two armies faced each other. There was a place outside Haizhou City called Goujiatan. The terrain was flat, which was most suitable for large troops to move. The archers and crossbowmen were stationed in the position. Wen Shichang, the deputy commander-in-chief, was eager to make a contribution. He rode a gray donkey and ran to the center of the field.
She shouted like a sissy:
"Who is that? Tell that person surnamed Pan to come out and talk!"
The little eunuch dragged his spear backwards, sat on the white horse with his legs side by side, cupped his hands, and said:
"Brother Wen invites you!"
"Bah!" Wen Shichang scolded, "You are a rebellious person who betrayed the court's will and used troops to resist privately. How can you still have the nerve to talk to me?"
The little eunuch chuckled and said: "Hey, if I don't betray the court, if I get killed and scraped by you when I go back, will I be a loyal minister?"
Wen Shichang said disdainfully: "If you ask your minister to die, it would be unfaithful for him not to die."
The little eunuch retorted and said, "Who are you talking about? Is it my stupid brother, the emperor, or this prime minister?"
"Of course it's the Emperor!"
"Then why doesn't the emperor come?"
"The emperor has to intervene in everything, and the eight emperors are exhausted."
"Since the Emperor is not coming, who should I listen to?"
"Of course I listen to the Prime Minister! The Prime Minister is senior to you in the court, and you don't even know this?"
"I know, I know, is the Prime Minister here? Where is the Prime Minister?"
"Prime Minister, come here quickly, General Pan wants to talk to you." Wen Shichang twisted his butt and shouted back.
Wang Shugui reluctantly took a two-wheeled car and was pushed to the front of the battle by two sergeants. There were more than a dozen guards behind him to protect him. He first glanced at Wen Shichang, who didn't know the rules, and then looked at the little eunuch.
, said hypocritically:
"Oh, it turns out to be General Pan! The court announced the day before yesterday that you were not coming back. Where did you go wandering around?"
The little eunuch still looked bohemian and uninhibited. With the spear on his shoulder, he immediately crossed his legs and smiled nonchalantly at Wang Shugui:
"If the Prime Minister wants my life, just speak directly. Why do you want me to be the second Yue Pengju? I'm not that stupid! Prime Minister, you have been an official for your whole life and you don't know that Zhuge Liang's empty city plan can only be performed once?"
"Pan Youan, disobeyed the imperial edict, formed a clique and conspired to rebel. Do you know what crime this is?"
"It is death after all. How about I die vigorously and die in a more dignified manner?" The little eunuch still had the same look.
"Little eunuch, if you go against the court, you will die in infamy. If you know better, come back with me. If I say a few good words in front of the emperor, I might even pardon you!" Wang Shugui persuaded him kindly.
"Old Wangtou, do you know how Qin Hui framed Marshal Yue?" the little eunuch asked with a smile.
Wang Shugui blushed and said: "At this time and that time, you are not Yue Fei, and I am not Qin Hui. Be obedient. Withdraw your troops and horses and follow me back to the court. The emperor will make a clear decision."
"Return is certain, but there are two ways to return."
"Two ways to respond?"
"Yes, either I will escort you to the capital, or you will carry my head back to the capital."
"Little eunuch, you dare to talk so much when you are about to die!"
The little eunuch changed his posture, changed his face and said sternly: "Death is inevitable, but it's hard to say whether it's coming or not. Wang Shugui, let me ask you, you are an old man in his sixties and almost seventy, you don't want to retire and return to your hometown to live in your old age.
, enjoy a few days of happiness, but spend the whole day plotting to usurp other people’s empires, do you think you are tired of living?”
"I haven't changed my banner, and I haven't ascended the throne. The emperor is still the emperor, and I am still my prime minister. What basis do you have for saying that I have usurped power?" Wang Shugui retorted shamelessly.
The little eunuch waved his hand and said: "We won't argue with you. Changing our banners and sitting in the palace is just a matter of morning and evening. Old Wang, I only want to ask you one thing. Since you have not turned back, the emperor is still on the throne.
Is the Queen Mother still listening behind the curtain?"
"That's natural. You'll understand after you return to the court," Wang Shugui said without hesitation.
"Old thief, look, who is that?"
Following the little eunuch's gesture, the door flag opened, and a heroic middle-aged woman appeared. The Empress Dowager Tong Biyu rode a tall red horse and appeared majestically in the center of the place. The previous clerk said that Tong Biyu was born in Border Pass.
, I have been riding horses on the grassland since I was a child. Although I no longer play horse riding games after entering the palace, I still have basic skills. Yesterday, Hu San and others asked the Queen Mother whether she would ride a horse or a sedan chair. The Queen Mother naturally chose to ride a horse. It was necessary for the Queen Mother to make an appearance. This not only
It will give Wang Shugui a major psychological blow, and at the same time it will also weaken the morale of the officers and soldiers. Of course, this is Hu San's brilliance. One empress dowager can be worth a hundred thousand soldiers!
Wang Shugui has been an official in the court for many years, how could he not know the biological mother of the current emperor? He never expected that the little eunuch would bring this evil lady here from nowhere. He really regrets why he didn't have a white dress in the first place.
Silk ended the life of this broom star? He did not dare to talk to the Queen Mother directly. He knew that not many people in the army knew the Queen Mother, and talking too much would reveal the truth, so he hurriedly shouted to the army formation:
"Which general will kill this witch for me? I will make him the Great General of the Sky!"
In fact, Wang Shugui didn't know what the official title of General Chongtian was, so he blurted it out in a hurry, and later thought about getting promoted to a higher rank!
Pioneer officer Wei Kongxun was angry because he was not reused because Guo Yanzhang was not selected as the head coach. Hearing that there was a great general available, he thought that this was his only chance to get ahead, and he was afraid that others would take the lead.
, his vanguard officer was lost again, so he eagerly stepped forward, dismounted, raised his gun, and went straight to the witch.
The little eunuch was well prepared. Before Wei Kongxun could get close to the Queen Mother, he caught her head-on, swung his spear and stabbed him. With just one move, he poked a hole in Wei Kongxun's throat. Pillars of blood spurted into the sky for several feet, like a goddess scattering flowers.
The vanguard officer fell off his horse, his eyes were straight, and he looked both unconvinced and unwilling. Who would have been willing to be taken advantage of if he had known this would happen? The prime minister didn't ask him to fight by name, so why bother? General Chongtian
Although they have similar names to the general who entered the earth, they are yin and yang.
Wei Kongxun's direct brother Wei Kongpeng saw his brother died miserably. He gritted his steel teeth and became furious. Without waiting for the prime minister's order, he swung a machete to kill the young eunuch. Just now, when he saw that his brother was going to kill the woman, he didn't expect Pan You'an to come from the side.
He attacked and killed his brother by surprise. This time he came prepared. He didn't kill the temptress or fight for the general. He went straight to the little eunuch. Wei Kongpeng, who came specifically to avenge his brother, was red-faced and his eyes were full of anger.
He opened his eyes and shouted:
"Dog eunuch, take your life!"
Before the word "fate" came to the surface, the little eunuch was quick with his horse and gun, and with just one move, he took advantage of the situation and pushed away the sword without retracting the gun tip. He used his strength to stab Wei Kongpeng to the core.
Wang Shugui had long heard about the power of the young eunuch, but today's meeting really opened his eyes: It turns out that this murderous business is so simple, and in a matter of seconds, two lives were lost. The surnamed Pan really lived up to his reputation. At this rate
Keep fighting, driving sheep to feed tigers, all in vain. It turns out that there is a military art and a way to fight, and it is not just chasing and fighting. Wang Shugui has been in power for a long time, regardless of military affairs, and the way of using troops depends entirely on those he has selected.
The war general and the five great masters Naihe didn't make a good deal before going into battle, and the nerd Wen Shichang betrayed him again. Unexpectedly, Tong Yatou appeared out of nowhere, which made him hastily breathe out two straw bags, delaying the military aircraft.
The eunuch was extremely brave. He lost two generals in a row and was at a loss. He didn't know what to do now.
The little eunuch showed off his power and shouted loudly:
"The soldiers on the opposite side heard clearly and saw clearly. This is the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother. She is the biological mother of the emperor, but the Prime Minister wants to kill people. To protect the Queen Mother, I had no choice but to kill the two generals. The former Wang Shugui took me, Pan.
He took advantage of the opportunity to eliminate Japanese invaders, deprived me of my military power, emptied the emperor, deposed the queen mother, and plotted a coup. Everyone knows Sima Zhao's intentions! Do you still want to follow such a traitor and do such a thing that will harm the country and the people and will be infamy for thousands of years?"
Wang Shugui was shocked when he heard this. He did not discuss it with the five great masters. He hurriedly offered money and ordered the troops to stop fighting and return to the camp.