Datang Longya

Chapter 804 Appointments
When Leng Feng and the others entered the city, Zhang Fan was rushing towards the city gate.

Seeing that Leng Feng and the others had already entered the city, Zhang Fan's face was already flushed when he got off his horse: "The humble official welcomes you late, and I hope the protector of the country, King Hejian, will forgive me!"

Li Xiaogong recognized Zhang Fan, waved his hand and said, "Stop being a literati."

Seeing that Leng Feng didn't intend to blame him, Zhang Fan felt relieved, and smiled apologetically, "The humble job is dealing with those cement, so I came a little late. By the way, Lord Protector, why did you bring so much cement?"

Not only him, Li Xiaogong also looked at Leng Feng strangely.

Leng Feng pointed to the city wall behind him: "This kind of city wall is enough for defense on weekdays, but the current situation is too bad, so I plan to increase the height of these city walls. Gaochang can be defended or lost, but Jiayuguan can't , so I want to build Jiayuguan into a concrete barrier, so that the enemy will sigh."

Li Xiaogong nodded.Although the height of Jiayuguan's city walls can resist ordinary attacks, if the enemy makes up his mind to attack regardless of casualties, he will fall.

Just like what he discussed with Leng Feng and Li Jing before, Gaochang can do whatever he wants, and Jiayuguan must not be lost.

If Jiayuguan is broken, then the battlefield in the northwest will have to directly declare defeat.

Zhang Fan also knew about the global attack on Tang, he couldn't help but said to Leng Feng, "Duke Protector, can you transfer the humble post to Gaochang?"

The emperor's appointment cannot be changed, and now he can only wait for the appointment of the protector of the country, and ask the protector of the country to transfer him.

After becoming the chief of the Longyou Road, Leng Feng has the power in the northwest, and he can do whatever he wants.It is no problem to transfer a defender to the front of the formation.

Leng Feng glanced at him, and asked: "Why? You should know that Gaochang is the main battlefield, and the pressure is the greatest. There is even the danger of death. Why don't you just guard at Jiayuguan?"

Zhang Fan said earnestly: "If you want to gain military merits from a lowly position, go one step further, and even get a title, only in Gaochang can you have the greatest chance."

He made no secret of his desire to go further. Compared with literati, warriors prefer to be direct.

Leng Feng doesn't dislike positive people.

"Since that's the case, I'll make a note. If it's appropriate, I'll transfer you to Gaochang."

Zhang Fan nodded, and Duke Hu Guo didn't agree, which was as he expected.

However, it is very good that the Protector of the Country is willing to give him a chance.

After ordering the soldiers to rest, Leng Feng went to the warehouse to look at the cement.

The cement is produced by Hao Wencai's cement factory and is of high quality.Merchants in this era may slap you on the price, but the quality of the goods will never be shoddy.

After clapping his hands, Leng Feng said to Zhang Fan: "Let's reinforce and raise the city wall starting tomorrow. The cement is not enough, so we can transport it again."

Zhang Fan took the order, while looking at the cement, he thought to himself that Duke Huguo really had a lot of money.

As far as he knew, these cements were bought by Duke Protector himself, and they were used in the construction of the city wall.

But he didn't know that Leng Feng didn't care about money, he cared more about how many people would die in this war.

The 12 army suffered [-] casualties after the war, which is a small number.

This was the first time he led so many people. As one of the commanders, it was his bounden duty to reduce the casualties of soldiers.

Three days later, Cheng Chusi, Guo Xiaoke, and Changsun Chong also arrived.

They each brought 2 troops, plus the [-] that Leng Feng brought first, Jiayuguan originally had [-] defenders, and at this time Jiayuguan already had [-] troops.

Cheng Chusi and Changsun Chong have also practiced under the arrangement of their father these years.

From the very beginning, Lao Cheng had no plans to transfer his children to civilian jobs, and Chang Sun Chong was deliberately arranged by Chang Sun Wuji to join the military.From now on, no one can get a title without military merit. Although it is not absolute, it is much easier for the military to get a title than for a civil servant.Although troublesome, Changsun Wuji could only bring his family members closer to the military again.

Guo Xiaoke used to be a general, but he was appointed by Li Shimin to serve as the governor of Songzhou. Although he worked as a civil servant for a period of time, he still did not destroy his warrior character.

Once everyone is here, there is no rush to go to Gaochang, so Leng Feng gathers everyone together and prepares to settle the appointment first.

In addition to Gaochang and Jiayuguan, Dunhuang is also a place that must be guarded.

Before this, the emperor had transferred Xue Rengui to Dunhuang, but Dunhuang was guarded by one person, which was still worse.

Moreover, Dunhuang has only [-] troops.

After everyone gathered, Leng Feng knocked on the table: "I know that you all want to go to Gaochang to obtain military exploits, but there is only one chance, and those who don't get it will inevitably feel resentful. Let me tell you, you can blame me, but If you delay your duties, your heads will not be lost until you return to Chang'an."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Seeing that no one objected, Leng Feng said: "First of all, Dunhuang. Dunhuang is a very stable place. Under normal circumstances, it will not be involved in wars. Chen Ming, take your people to Dunhuang. Although the distance is relatively long, it can be done very quickly. Well protect your workshop."

Chen Ming nodded, he had no objection.

"Besides, Cheng Chusi, take ten thousand troops to Dunhuang, and guard Dunhuang with Xue Rengui."

Cheng Chusi was dissatisfied and said: "Mr. Protector, you didn't consider my father in this arrangement, why do I feel that you are protecting me?"

Leng Feng smiled and shook his head: "I haven't finished yet, you are a reserve team in Dunhuang, you will have 1 people in Dunhuang who are always on combat readiness, not to mention that you will transport newly produced gunpowder weapons to Jiayuguan and Gaochang, Even if the battlefield has changed, and you still have to travel thousands of miles to help various places, do you still feel that Dunhuang is safe and secure?"

"Generally speaking, this is a job with a broken leg?"

Cheng Chusi nodded and said, "Then I'll go!"

Although it is not the Gaochang Pass, the credit for this strenuous task is not ordinary.

“As for Jiayuguan”

Leng Feng scanned the audience, and then asked Li Xiaogong: "Hejian King, who do you think is suitable?"

Li Xiaogong said directly: "Guo Xiaoke and Changsun Chong, Guo Xiaoke has been a governor and is skilled in handling local food, Changsun Chong is capable of writing and martial arts, similar to Guo Xiaoke, they can manage Jiayuguan well."

Guo Xiaoke didn't care whether he could go to the front line or not, so he agreed directly.

Chang Sun Chong also had no objection, he never thought that he would come to the Northwest battlefield, but his former mentor and his father had been having a quarrel in secret in recent years, and he just wanted to lower his own existence in the middle feel.

"For the rest, follow me to Gaochang. We agreed in advance that Gaochang is a place of death. It's too late for you to regret it now."

Zhang Fan patted his chest: "Don't worry, Lord Protector, we are not useless, so what if we die in battle?"

Leng Feng nodded in satisfaction: "That's it. Starting tomorrow, you have to take on your responsibilities. I'm in Gaochang. After the war breaks out, it's impossible to pass on the communication. Then you can make decisions about small things. What happens?" I'll take care of things for you."

Hearing what Leng Feng said, Guo Xiaoke and others were completely relieved.

With the words of Duke Hu Guo, they can let go.

Although the battlefield in the northwest is the most dangerous place in the Tang Dynasty, dangers and opportunities coexist. What's more, they are able to show their strength even more with the Lord Protector taking the initiative to take the blame.

(End of this chapter)