Will Ming

(Thanks to the bandit leader for the reward, I am really domineering.)

When they reached the bank of Sashui, the team stopped one by one to rest in place.Before coming here, General Xue Shixiong of Zuo Yuwei revealed to Li Xian and his two sons that as long as the king of Koryo, Gao Yuan, was forced to become a minister, and then he tried to get some food from Pyongyang, the army would immediately return to the division.

Xue Shixiong's heart-to-heart made Li Xian feel a little bit emotional. He could understand how helpless and desolate a general who was victorious in all battles and ambitious had to play tricks to get him out of the siege sequence for the sake of his two sons.

When they reached the edge of Sashui, Xue Wanche ordered the army to build a camp, and then called Xue Wanjun and Li Xian to his side.

"I looked at the terrain just now. The water here is gentle, and the army can ford through it. In order to ensure the safety of both sides of the river, I plan to divide the troops to defend it. General Yan, what do you think?"

Xue Wanche looked straight into Li Xian's eyes and asked.

"Divided troops?"

Li Xian glanced at Sa Shui in front of him, stretched out his finger and said, "What does the general mean, separate the soldiers from the horses, and leave troops on both sides of the river?"

Xue Wanche nodded and said: "Everyone in Gaogou is cunning. If the troops are gathered on the north bank, there may be troubles when the army heads up. Although the south bank is less than fifty miles away from the camp, if Ulji Wende sends a team to go around If we intercept here, even if we can't stop the army from crossing the river and hold back the army's footsteps, if there is another Koryo army coming from behind, the army will be in danger of being attacked by the enemy."

Li Xian understood Xue Wanche's meaning, nodded and said: "Yan is willing to respect the general's order."

Xue Wanche said with a smile: "Well, I will trouble General Yan to lead the troops to guard the south bank of Sashui, and Wan Jun and I will lead the troops to guard the north bank. If there are Korean soldiers coming, we will help each other."

Li Xian knew that Xue Wanche would make such an arrangement, so he didn't refuse, simply nodded and said: "I will live up to the general's trust."

Xue Wanche hummed, then turned and left.He ordered the soldiers and horses of the five zhechong battalions of Zuo Yuwei to wade across the water and set up camp on the north bank.The three Zhechong Battalions of Li Xian's Zuo Tunwei guarded the south bank.It seems that Xue Wanche let Li Xian guard the south bank because Li Xian took advantage of it. This place is only about [-] miles away from the Sui army camp. If the Goguryeo soldiers attacked, the reinforcements from the camp would arrive within two hours.But the north bank was much more dangerous. If the Goguryeo people came to attack in a large scale, if Li Xian did not raise his troops to respond, the Xue Wanche brothers would be in danger of being wiped out.

But Li Xian understood that it was not kind of Xue Wanche to let him guard the south bank.Instead, he didn't trust him, not at all.

If the north bank is lost and the Goryeo soldiers block the river, it will be difficult for the army to return north.

Obviously, Xue Wanjun's previous evaluation and admiration of Li Xian did not change Xue Wanche.Of course, even if Li Xian expressed his willingness to join the Xue family's camp, maybe Xue Wanche would still make such an arrangement.Xue Wanche did not have the courage to hand over the retreat of two 10,000+ troops, including his father's Zuo Yuwei, to Li Xian.

"Actually... I think brother's arrangement this time is not appropriate."

Xue Wanjun glanced at Li Xian apologetically and said: "There is no need to garrison the south bank. The Goguryeo people are insidious and cunning, and it is precisely because of this that they will not be foolish to intercept the army on the river side. There is Sashui in the back. It is very difficult to fight against the river. Nine times out of ten, they were unable to win. Ulji Mundeok used his troops quite methodically, so he couldn’t have committed such a fool. There was absolutely no need to put his men to death. All he had to do was block the north bank, and the army would suffer huge losses if it wanted to get through. "

Li Xian smiled and said: "General Che's arrangement is also for the sake of safety. Yan is willing to lead his brothers to guard the south bank. This is General Che taking care of Yan, thank you."

Seeing that Li Xian didn't show any dissatisfaction, Xue Wanjun didn't want to say any more.After talking casually with Li Xian, he went to find his elder brother Xue Wanche.

After Xue Wanjun left, an intriguing smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Li Xian's mouth.

"Order the soldiers to set up camp two miles away from the river, and send rangers to patrol within twenty miles upstream."

Li Xian ordered.

Luo Fu and Tie Liaolang have both been promoted to rank six captains now, because Li Xian used to exercise the power of generals from rank five, so their rank six captains also have the right to rank captains, in order to facilitate the management of this There are three Zhechong battalions, this time Li Xian is still leading a battalion with Tie Liaolang and Luo Fu respectively, with the power of the school lieutenant acting as the captain.In addition, after a few days of investigation, the original battalion colonel named Liu Man was arranged to temporarily act as the captain of the first battalion.This Liu Man is in his thirties, and he is very popular in the camp. Although he has no special skills, and he is not a vigorous person who goes to battle to kill the enemy, but because of his generous and gentle temperament, he is very popular with the soldiers below. people's hearts.

Arranging such a person to come up is firstly to take care of the emotions of the elderly in the camp, and secondly, it is also because Liu Man is a modest gentleman and not a cruel person.

It is not difficult to set up a camp, as long as the tent is set up, and a few antlers are symbolically set up to keep the horse away.This place is not far from the camp of the Sui army, and Li Xian is not worried about the sneak attack of the Goguryeo people.On the other hand, the Xue brothers on the north bank hang alone on the bank. If the Goguryeo people attack in a big way, if Li Xian doesn't save them, I'm afraid that the two of them will be in danger.

"General, you are tired from traveling all the way, please sit down and have a rest."

At some point, Wang Qinian moved a low stool and stood not far behind Li Xian.After Li Xian arranged the general affairs properly, he approached him with a flattering smile on his face.

Li Xian smiled and sat down on the low stool, squinted his eyes at Wang Qinian and asked, "Wang Lvsai, I heard that you don't want to follow me to leave the grain guards, why do you have to catch up today? Let’s go, and the captain of the food guard will be free, and with the qualifications of Wang Brigade, being promoted to the captain should be a matter of course, what are you doing with me, isn’t this self-destructive?”

Wang Qinian said with a solemn face: "The general doesn't know something. Although I have not been with the general for a long time, but listening to the general's teachings every day, I always feel enlightened and enlightened. Since the general served in the grain guards , The humble position’s horizons have been broadened a lot. Yesterday I heard that the general is leaving the grain guard, and the humble position is heartbroken. After thinking about it, in order to hear the general’s teachings every day, the post of school lieutenant is worthless. In comparison, an official position and the opportunity to serve the general are nothing but a fleeting cloud."

His expression was serious and solemn, and he didn't show any flattery when he said these words. On the contrary, he looked righteous and awe-inspiring.

Li Xian grunted and said: "Your change of mind is really quick. Yesterday you begged me to say that you would stay in the grain guards and be an old horse. When you are old, you can't fight and kill people. The general has just granted your request, why did you catch up again today? Could it be that you will be able to fight the enemy today?"

Wang Qinian said righteously: "General, I thought hard last night in my humble position and knew that I had made a big mistake. As a soldier of the Sui Dynasty, how could I use my old age and infirmity as an excuse not to serve my country? Last night's lowly position reflected on my own past. The pain is inexplicable, deep I feel sorry for the great kindness of His Majesty the Sui Emperor, and the earnest teachings of the general. I am sorry for the military uniform I am wearing, and I am sorry for the hope you have given me, general. General, I have already figured it out, even if I fight this old life to die Shrouded in horse leather on the battlefield, humble officials are willing to follow under the command of the general!"

Li Xianwei said: "Wang Qinian, but we don't have any suitable positions for you in our army. The brigades are full. It's really hard to replace someone else and arrange for you. I think so, why don't you return the food first?" The soldiers are waiting for the time being, and when there is a vacancy for the brigade leader, I will tell General Xin and transfer you over."

Wang Qinian showed determination on his face, and said firmly: "The general has underestimated Wang. If he can serve the country and follow the general, even if he is a soldier who leads the horse and whips for the general, he will not hesitate to take a humble position."

Li Xian laughed loudly, waved his hands and said: "Since this is the case, Ranger still lacks a team leader. If you really want to contribute to the country, you can feel wronged for now."

"Wandering..."

Wang Qinian hesitated and said: "I actually feel that it is an honor for me to be a soldier by the general's side. This ranger... I am afraid that I will delay the military situation and bear the great trust of the general."

Li Xian glared at him and said, "Go, or not?"

Wang Qinian immediately straightened his waist and said, "I obey my orders!"

Li Xian waved his hand: "Go, take people up the river, and at least patrol within [-] miles. If you find Goguryeo soldiers upstream, report it quickly."

Wang Qinian gave a military salute and trotted away.

Luo Fu was puzzled and said: "General, this person is greedy for life and afraid of death. Yesterday he knew that the general was going to lead an army to attack Pyongyang, and he immediately expressed his willingness to stay with the grain guards. Today he knew that the general was leading an army to guard the Sashui Ferry, so he immediately chased him again. Come up. Such a capricious person who is afraid of death, what does the general want him to do?"

Li Xian smiled and said: "It's true that this person is greedy for life and afraid of death, but I specially sent someone to investigate. This guy's ability to scout and find out information is really impressive. It was this person who brought Bai Daochuan to the battle with the Turks. After the scouts discovered the Turkic ambush, the army general planned to beat hundreds of thousands of Turkic wolves and fled in embarrassment. If it weren't for the fact that this man was too timid, and he didn't think about making progress and only wanted to save his life, he would have been able to become the leader if he accumulated military merits. Individual generals. I will keep someone like him useful."

Luo Fu nodded and said, "The general wants him to join the Flying Tiger Army?"

Li Xian nodded and said: "This man is a natural scout, and the Flying Tiger Army lacks such a man to teach."

"Major General, Xue Wanche clearly doesn't trust us."

Chao Qiuge said: "Let us guard the south bank, there is absolutely no need to do so. There is only a team of more than [-] people, and we have to divide the troops. Isn't he afraid that he will be blocked by Goguryeo people on the north bank?"

Li Xian smiled and said: "Xue Wanche can't trust me, just like I can't trust him."

Dongfang Liehuo said: "If I look at it, it is true that Goguryeo soldiers are besieging on the north bank.