Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 482

Shuozhou was covered with snow, but Xinzhou in the south of Daizhou was under a clear sky. Pedestrians resting on the roadside heard the sound of heavy horseshoes and turned their heads to see more than a hundred cavalry galloping at full speed.

"It's the king of Rencheng." Ma Sanbao muttered in surprise. Li Daozong was transferred to be the governor of Bingzhou, but Xinzhou was under the jurisdiction of the governor of Daizhou. How could he go north?
There were hundreds of cavalry beside the road. Li Daozong slowed down his horse and was about to ask his personal guards to ask him, but he saw a familiar figure, and he got off his horse with a smile, "Brother Zhixuan!"

Duan Zhixuan led Zhang Gongjin to welcome him. The former and Li Daozong were colleagues for many years, and both of them participated in the Qianshuiyuan and Luoyang battles under Li Shimin's command.

"Greetings to King Ren Cheng." Duan Zhixuan was tall and imposing, but he was not a polite person. After a few words of laughter, he introduced Zhang Gongjin behind him.

Although Zhang Gongjin was later one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, she was introduced to Qin Palace only after the Luoyang War, or even Li Shimin's victory in Luoshui. At that time, Li Daozong had already closed the door to thank guests.

At this time, Ma Sanbao and Xue Wanche, who were traveling with them, also came to see the ceremony. Li Daozong also knew that they were going to Daizhou, and said with a smile: "It's a pity that they came a step late. I just received the Yanmen battle report today. The Duke of Guantao led the army out of the fortress. Two thousand Riding and defeating five thousand Turks."

Zhang Gongjin's eyes lit up, "I have heard for a long time that Su Dingfang is good at riding and fighting, and his reputation is well-deserved!"

"Two thousand cavalry defeated five thousand Turks?" Xue Wanche didn't believe it, but he couldn't refute it directly. He sneered, "I haven't heard the battle report, how do I know it was Su Dingfang who led the troops!"

Ma Sanbao really had a headache, so he gave Li Daozong a wink... One side was the East Palace, and the other was the Tiance Mansion. On the way, only talking and not using a knife was considered restraint.

One must know that Zhang Gongjin was slapped by Luo Yi a few months ago with whip marks all over her face, and Xue Wanche is not only an official of the East Palace, but also Luo Yi's former subordinate.

Duan Zhixuan said with a smile: "Such military exploits are rare."

This sentence is yin and yang.

Although Zhang Gongjin has not been in the Tang Dynasty for a long time, his qualifications are not deep, and he is cautious, but he is not shy. He said in a straight line: "The Duke of Guantao planned several battles back then, all with Su Dingfang as the vanguard. Today, when he goes out personally, Su Dingfang will be the general. .”

Li Daozong was too lazy to meddle, so he just waved his hand and said, "Go north together, the Turks flee westward, and the Duke of Guantao led his troops to pursue them all night..."

Before he finished speaking, Xue Wanche continued, "The Turks are good at gathering and dispersing. They often pretend to be defeated and retreat, and the two wings cut off their retreat, turning defeat into victory."

Li Daozong's face changed slightly, Xue Wanche said what he was worried about, Xue Zhong sent a messenger to report back, Li Shan, Su Dingfang, and Zhang Baoxiang led troops to pursue them overnight, but there were still thousands of Turkic troops around Mayi.

This is also the reason why Li Daozong rushed northward to Yanmen Pass suddenly. Thinking of this, he ignored him and accelerated his horse.

Ma Sanbao and the others led his personal guards to follow behind, and he was also a little puzzled, could it be that Xue Wanche was because of the feud between Li Shan and Luo Yi?

Ma Sanbao was a little worried for Li Shan...Look at what kind of people are stuffed in the East Palace and Prince Qin's Mansion!
It is possible that Xue Wanche, who dislikes Li Shan because of Luo Yi, and Duan Zhixuan, who has been fighting with Xue Wanche these days, are not a good bird either. Daizhou is not satisfied with Biejia.

In fact, Xue Wanche really didn't have much opinion on Li Shan, he was targeting Su Dingfang.

When Liu Heitai raised his army for the first time, Luo Yi defeated Gao Yaxian, but it was difficult to complete his efforts. He retired from Gaocheng. Liu Heitai attacked with Gao Yaxian as the vanguard. It was that time when he was captured, and was finally "intercepted and driven" by Liu Heitai.

And Xue Wanche was swept away by Su Dingfang's Ma Qiang, so how could he not hold a grudge.

The group arrived at Yanmen Pass before dusk, and while listening to Xue Zhong, who stayed behind, talk about the record of defeating the enemy in three quarters yesterday, Li Daozong went straight out of the fortress, and rushed to the battlefield full of corpses on the ground.

Among them, Xue Zhong emphatically described how Su Dingfang defeated the Turkic left wing in a short period of time with his exquisite command and heroic charge to secure the victory... Xue Wanche's face was full of gloom.

"Huh?" Ma Sanbao pointed to several Turkic corpses on the ground in surprise, "Why are there no heads?"

Fighting on the battlefield, basically, there will be no situation where the corpse is divided into two parts. It is too labor-intensive, too time-consuming, and it will also wear out the ordnance.

Xue Zhong pointed to the left side, where there seemed to be a small hill, "The Turks drove the people of Yunzhou to tackle the key and slaughtered wantonly. The Guantao County Lord ordered that no prisoners be left in this battle. to deter latecomers."

"A total of 1000, 42 corpses of Yunzhou civilians were picked out, and 480 Turkic heads should be sacrificed."

Everyone around fell silent, and Duan Zhixuan, who was the most jumpy, couldn't help grinning, thinking that this Li Langjun was said to be kind to others, gentle and refined, but unexpectedly he was so murderous!

After all, Li Shan was in charge of Daizhou General Manager's Mansion, nominally on the same level as Li Daozong in Hedong Road, and the two had a good relationship. Although Li Daozong had some objections, he didn't say anything. He just turned his head and looked to the west, worried.

Now that the enemy has been defeated, why bother to chase after him... Li Daozong recalled that he followed Li Shimin for four days and five nights, chasing Liu Wuzhou's remnant army without dismounting, and finally won a complete victory.

But at this time, at that time, there is still a large Turkic army in the west, so it is really not wise to take such a risk.

The sun was setting and the sky was getting dark. A group of people were returning to the customs, when there was a slight sound of horseshoes, Li Daozong turned his head to look.

In the shadow of the setting sun that was about to fall to the horizon, several riders came running wildly, shouting: "Great victory, great victory!"

"Chased all night, won all four battles, captured Yugushi alive, and forced back nearly ten thousand Turks!"

Ma Sanbao glanced sideways, Zhang Gongjin, Duan Zhixuan, and Xue Wanche all looked strange... We went to Rendaizhou to prepare for the Turks, and we went to Rendaizhou so soon for the Yanmenguan war.

As a result, the moment they arrived at Yanmen Pass, the victory had already come to an end.

The messenger approached the horse and shouted: "General Zhonglang and the Duke of Yiyang County led the troops to attack. From Yanmen Pass to Mayi, the roadside was full of Turkic corpses. Chased to the surrounding area of ​​Mayi at dawn, and General Zhonglang captured Yugu alive. Assume."

"The Turkic reinforcements arrived, and the Duke of Guantao personally led the army to join the troops of the Duke of Rui. The Turks did not dare to attack and had withdrawn their troops to the northwest."

Li Daozong clapped his hands with joy, "Huiren is indeed wise and brave. This battle is a big victory, and Ma Yi can be solid!"

No matter what the reason is, Li Shan can let Yuan Junzhang confront the Turks, which means that the latter bows his head and obeys his ears, and it will be logical for Li Shan to intervene in Yuan Junzhang's subordinates and mix sand.

Ma Sanbao didn't care about the situation of the battle, he just asked, "Is the Duke of Guantao injured?"

The messenger raised his voice and said: "The county magistrate is safe, and the army is spreading the news of Mr. Lang's new work."

"The moon is dark and the wind is high, Shan Yuye fled."

"If you want to chase Qingqi away, the bow and sword will be covered with heavy snow!"

Li Daozong looked back at the three people, there is no doubt that a great victory, a capital pass, and a poem that can be handed down to the world, this is an out-and-out prestige.

(End of this chapter)