Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 338: Gaochang's victory report reaches Chang'an

Xue Wanche's arrival made Su Chen relax a lot.

After confirming that the Turkic army had launched another attack, Su Chen handed over the military power in his hands without hesitation.

"Sir, do you think so little of us?"

Li Jingheng and the other man felt somewhat resentful.

It is obvious that the combination of these three people is so powerful that they killed Qu Wentai of Gaochang, and when they entered Yanqi, they also defeated the elite of the Turks one after another.

Now, Su Chen returned the military power to Xue Wanche without any hesitation and let them return to the team.

Su Chen waved his hand and said, "I know nothing about military affairs. I am just a layman. You are a waste of your talents if you follow me."

Li Jingheng and Cheng Chumo both control a force of a thousand people!
Although a cavalry team of a thousand people is nothing compared to Xue Wanche's army of 20,000, it is a formidable existence among the countries in the Western Regions!

If these 1,000 cavalrymen are used properly, they will be invincible in all the countries in the Western Regions.

But this is somewhat contrary to Su Chen's ideas.

"You really won't leave them behind?"

Xue Wanche looked at Su Chen with a smile.

Compared with other generals, Su Chen's actions are undoubtedly somewhat confusing.

Which general would feel that he has too many troops?
I just regret that I can’t lead an army on my own!
However, Su Chen handed over the military power in his hands.

"The fighting on the battlefield is too close to me..."

Su Chen sighed, "I'm really worried that if I stand out too much, someone will target me."

Su Chen is very clear about his abilities.

Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of troops that Yu Gu had set up, even if there were hundreds or thousands of people fighting, he would not be able to protect himself well!
Even if he was carrying a weapon.

Only by keeping a low profile and under the protection of Sun Qiang and others can one ensure his own safety in this large-scale war involving tens of thousands of people.

Xue Wanche: “…”

Xue Wanche really didn't think that Su Chen would give such a reasonable yet somewhat speechless reason.

After a moment of hesitation, Xue Wanche smiled and said, "Okay, I will take back the military power, but Li Jingheng and Cheng Chumo will each lead fifty people and follow your orders."

"Good good."

Li Jingheng and the other man nodded repeatedly.

Su Chen glanced at the two of them and said teasingly, "Didn't you two come here to make achievements? If you follow me, I'm afraid you won't have the opportunity to make achievements."

Li Jingheng and the other man looked at each other. Cheng Chumo seemed a little hesitant, but Li Jingheng thought of the god-making plan that Su Chen had mentioned before!

He believed that Su Chen would definitely not be willing to be lonely and would accomplish great things on the grassland!

"I believe in Brother Su!"

Li Jingheng grinned and said, "Perhaps by following General Xue, I can quickly accumulate merits, but I trust Brother Su's vision more!"

Cheng Chumo gritted his teeth and said, "Me too!"

Hearing this, Su Chen smiled and said, "In that case, let the two of them follow me, and General Xue will take back the rest."

"There is one more matter that needs to be dealt with by General Xue."

"You are talking about those comrades who died in a foreign land."

Xue Wanche seemed to have guessed what Su Chen was thinking, and said with a smile: "Before coming to Yuanqu City, I had already ordered people to send them back."

“The fallen leaves return to their roots.”

Su Chen nodded, "General Xue is righteous."

Xue Wanche waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Now that the Turkic army is attacking the city again, we should go to the city wall and take a look."

Excitement immediately appeared on the faces of Yuchi Baolin and Li Chongyi.

They had not achieved any meritorious service before and instead suffered a lot of casualties. However, the war is still going on and they may have a chance to achieve more meritorious service!
"General Xue, be careful. The Turkic archers under the city are very powerful."

"clear."

Xue Wanche nodded and left with everyone.

Cheng Chumo whispered, "Sir, you must have your own plans, right?"

Su Chen glanced at him and said with a smile, "What if there is none?"

Cheng Chumo sucked his teeth and said, "If that's the case, I'll accept it. Anyway, Jing Heng is with me."

Li Jingheng laughed, patted Cheng Chumo on the shoulder and said, "You may have forgotten the God-building plan he mentioned earlier!"

"The Mr. Su in front of us is the god of the grassland!"

"Do you think he will just sit back and wait and see?"

Cheng Chumo's eyes lit up. Yes, yes, how could I have forgotten this?

"No wonder you wanted to stay!"

……

On the city wall.

The armored Longtu cavalryman placed one hand on the parapet and the other on the sword at his waist, staring straight at the attacking army below.

This time, Yu Gushe arranged another 5,000 soldiers to attack the city.

But this time's offensive was obviously different from the previous ones.

These Turkic soldiers shouted and rushed towards Yuanqu City, but most of them held shields in their hands, and only some of them carried ladders.

Seems like you want to try?
But when he gave the order and ordered the defenders on the city wall to shoot arrows at the Turks below, these Turks quickly formed a defensive tortoise shell with the shields in their hands.

As a result, most of the arrows they shot were blocked by the shields and could not hit the people behind the shields.

Moreover, under the wave of arrows on the city wall, the Turks began to retreat! Even the enemy's archers did not suppress the archers on the city wall with firepower!

strange!
Long Tuqizhi frowned. He always felt that this siege was not a real siege, but just a pretense.

It's more like trying to scare them by attacking the city!
"Attacking the city is inferior, attacking the heart is superior."

Xue Wanche's voice rang in the ears of Long Tuqizhi.

"Yugushe has an army of more than 100,000. Their non-stop siege every day is enough to make the defenders in the city lose all their energy and spirit." Long Tuqizhi looked over and saw Xue Wanche looking into the distance, as if he was looking at Yugushe's camp.

Long Tuqizhi nodded, "If it was before this, I would have to consider how to deal with the next situation, but now it's different."

Xue Wanche arrived with an army of 20,000.

These 20,000 troops can be divided into more than a dozen teams to defend the city. Even if Yu Gushe uses such a tactic to tire out the soldiers, it will be of no use to them.

Xue Wanche: "What does the king mean?"

Long Tuqizhi said with a smile: "Since they are so free, let them run more."

Xue Wanche laughed immediately.

They could have let the Tang soldiers guard the city walls to prevent sudden attacks from the Turks.

But if this happens, Yu Gushe will find that the Tang Dynasty's reinforcements have already arrived in Yuanqu City smoothly, and naturally he will not continue to order his subordinates to do so.

But the Longtu Cavalry chose to continue.

As a result, the Turks, who were unaware of the arrival of Xue Wanche's army, would inevitably continue their attacks.

Maybe they won't attack the city, but they will continue to waste their physical strength. At the same time, if they are unlucky, some unlucky people may die under the arrows!
Therefore, the Longtu Cavalry chose to wait and see.

He wanted to temporarily hide Xue Wanche's 20,000 troops and leave a big surprise for Yugu.

"Since the king has made up his mind, I will not disturb you."

Xue Wanche cupped his hands and said, "If the king needs anything, you can always send someone to report!"

Long Tuqizhi nodded, and after watching Xue Wanche leave, his attention turned to the 5,000 enemy troops outside the city.

as predicted.

The second wave of offensive began again.

……

Chang'an City.

It's snowing heavily.

The uniquely shaped houses add a different flavor to this profound ancient city.

A postman braved the wind and snow and galloped all the way towards the imperial palace.

"Give it!"

"Good news! Great victory in Gaochang!"

"Good news?"

"Great victory in Gaochang?"

"Gaochang was captured?"

Pedestrians on the road and in the restaurants and inns on both sides of the street, all looked at the man with curious eyes and talked about him.

How much time has passed since the crown prince decided to send troops to Yanqi Kingdom and now the victory news has been delivered?
At most it’s only a month and a half!

Gaochang Kingdom was taken down?

Imperial Palace, inside Taiji Hall.

All the civil and military officials were wearing their daily court robes and had no need to add any warm lining inside. The temperature in the hall was so high that many officials had beads of sweat on their foreheads.

"Your Highness, the Ministry of Personnel examination has ended. There are many talented candidates among them. Please review them."

Li Chengqian took the letter and couldn't help laughing as soon as he opened it.

On this list, Xue Yuanchao ranks among the top three.

Although he failed to get the first place, he was among the top three and did not disappoint their expectations.

"I wonder how the Ministry of Personnel plans to arrange these personnel?"

"Your Highness, after discussion among the officials in the Ministry of Personnel, it has been decided that all those on the list will be kept in Chang'an City for future use."

The Minister of Personnel said respectfully: "Among them, the positions of the top three are still under discussion and have not been finalized."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Choose the best and employ the best. Since their official positions have not been determined, it is better to let them serve in the Ministry of Personnel first and make arrangements based on their abilities and performance."

"The prince is wise."

At this time, a eunuch ran over in a hurry, "Your Highness, there is good news from Gaochang!"

Good news from Gaochang!

These four words immediately caused quite a stir in the Taiji Hall.

The 20,000-strong army was sent here to, firstly, assist the Yanqi Kingdom in resisting the southward advance of the Turks, and secondly, to teach the Gaochang Kingdom a lesson.

Unexpectedly, just after the Ministry of Personnel examination ended, good news came from Gaochang State!

"Oh?"

Li Chengqian looked over and asked, "Where is the person?"

"Just outside the temple."

"Xuan."

"Your humble servant Ding Yi pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"What's the good news?"

"Please have a look, Your Highness."

Ding Yi presented the good news.

Li Chengqian glanced over and was a little surprised, but he couldn't help but smile: "Well, well, Su Chen really didn't disappoint me."

Su Chen?

Everyone looked stunned.