The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 424 Li Jing, Entering Wengzhong ([-])

Shuofang, Dejing Town, although Hu Kou had retreated to the grassland for some time, the Sui army was still stationed here, and did not relax their vigilance at all.

In fact, the main reason is that the Sui army was not guarding against the Hu people, but was guarding against the Qi army taking advantage of the opportunity to annex their own army.

It stands to reason that Northern Xinjiang, as the hinterland of the Sui Dynasty, should be the Qi army, or even Gao Qi, who should be worried here, but at this time it is reversed.

On the contrary, his general Ding Yanping was worried that the Qi army would seize his foundation, and he was deeply afraid that he would turn his back on him. In fact, the key reason was that Gao Qi had led the army and civilians in northern Xinjiang to resolutely resist Hu.

Therefore, Gao Qi has accumulated a great reputation here. If Gao Qi took the opportunity to surprise the Sui army and wipe out its main force, as expected, the land under the Sui rule would fall instantly!

After all, Gao Qi's prestige is real, as long as he formulates corresponding orders, there will be divisions within the Sui army, and uprisings will continue in various places, and troops will be raised to respond to the Qi army.

It is based on this point that Ding Yanping used the pretense of rebuilding Shuofang, and temporarily stayed behind to gather here. His purpose is self-evident!

However, Gao Qi is very clear about Ding Yanping's inner thoughts, but he just pretends to be ignorant, but he scoffs in his heart.

Originally, Gao Qi still had a slight liking for Ding Yanping, but Gao Qi was disappointed by such actions!
After all, the Sui army was able to successfully defeat Temujin this time and force him to retreat to the grassland. The Qi army's contribution during this period can be said to be indispensable!
Just think about it, if the Qi army hadn't raided Wuyuan, wiped out Liangguo in World War I, and captured and killed Dong Zhuo, once he was allowed to join forces with Temujin.

At that time, the Turkic army's soldiers will be even stronger, and its strength will rise to a higher level. The most important thing is, if there is no Gao Qi to make a decisive decision, lead the army to assist the Sui army.

I am afraid that now Shuofang has long since ceased to exist, and Temujin has led Turkic warriors to sweep across the entire Hetao, realizing his springboard for attacking the Central Plains.

"Ding Yanping, since you are so ungrateful, don't blame yourself for being cruel and merciless."

It is only said that in the big tent of the Qi army, Gao Qi learned of all these scenes through secret reports.

Afterwards, he couldn't help nailing his fist on the table, angrily, with a gloomy face, and snorted coldly.

In fact, this is the real dispute in troubled times, where friends from far and near attack, unite vertically and horizontally, they can unite without hesitation for the sake of benefit, and unanimously external.

However, once the threat of foreign enemies is lost, even if the alliance is strong, there will be a gap in their hearts!
If it was Gao Qi a few years ago, he might not have the same thoughts as he does now, and he would not let go of secretly plotting against the Sui army.

It's a pity that today's Gao Qi has long since been reborn, he is not the young boy who just crossed over, and after several years of training, Gao Qi is not the same in terms of his city and scheming!

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Not only that, after Hu Kou withdrew from the customs and fled back to the grassland, Ding Yanping took over the military power from Li Jing, who was acting as the commander, without thinking about it.

As for the reason for taking over the power, it is also very simple, that is, Li Jing is still young, not calm, and needs to practice!

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that these words are a sign of Ding Yanping's seizure of power.

After all, this statement is full of loopholes and cannot stand at all. First of all, it is pure nonsense to say that Li Jing is still young.

Today's Li Jing has already passed the four tours and is about to enter the age of old age. In ancient times, almost after the four tours, he could be replaced by the title of "Old Man".

The reason for this is also due to the fact that people in ancient times generally had a short lifespan, and people in their fifties and sixties were already considered long-lived people.

Therefore, it is ridiculous for Ding Yanping to criticize Li Jing based on his age, and second, to say that Li Jing is not stable enough and needs more experience, which is even more cheeky and shameless!
It should be noted that this time he was able to defeat the Turks in the first battle, forcing Temujin to abandon the pass and flee back to the grassland in a hurry, during which Li Jing deservedly took the lead.

Moreover, in the end, Yang Lin was attacked by Jebe and died for the country, causing the Sui army to be in chaos. It was also Li Jing who raised the banner at a critical moment, inspired people, and finally turned the tide of the battle, avoiding the collapse of the Sui army.

In fact, Li Jingqi had great ambitions when he was young, and dreamed that one day he would be able to command thousands of troops and gallop on the battlefield, and be famous all over the world.

This time, Li Jing finally managed to shine, leading the Sui army to defeat the Hu Kou in a big way, it can be said to shine brilliantly.

I thought that this time I would be able to win some military merits in the Sui court, get an official position, command an army, and guard one side!
It's a pity that Ding Yanping's actions made Li Jing extremely disappointed. For a while, Li Jing remained silent and did not argue.

However, he was already deeply disappointed in Sui Ting in his heart, and he still had a little intention to set things right and go against the sky, but Ding Yanping's behavior was completely cut off.

If at this time, if Yang Lin knew that his friend had caused the Sui Dynasty to lose a general's talent for no reason, he would probably vomit blood in anger!

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Bingzhou, Taiyuan Northland, Hucheng
This city is the traffic throat of Jinyang, Taiyuan County, and its geographical location is self-evident!

After arriving in Beidi, Princess Pingyang led the clan general Li Mu to replace Qi Wang Li Yuanji as the coach.

Because when Princess Pingyang arrived in the north, it was the time when the Qi army attacked Jiuyuan, the capital of Liangguo. After analyzing the overall strategic situation, Princess Pingyang could not help discussing with the generals under her command, and finally formulated a strategy for going north.

The reason why Tang Jun changed his strategy and stopped staying in Loufanguan, and just waited and watched the changes, was the cleverness of Princess Pingyang.

It must be known that Hu Kou entered the customs and plundered the land of the Central Plains. If the Tang army continued to fight against the Sui army as before, the Tang army would never have the opportunity to intervene in the northern border.

If the people's hearts are lost, no matter how powerful it is, it will inevitably be defeated in the end!
Therefore, with the ability of Princess Pingyang, how can she not see the disadvantages of confronting the Sui army, and how can she continue to implement Li Yuanji's stupid strategy?

However, no matter how angry Princess Pingyang was with Li Yuanji, she would not take responsibility for it face to face. After all, no matter what, they were also her own relatives, and her face should not be lost in front of outsiders!
Hucheng is the closest city leading to Wuyuan, Shuofang, and Hetao.

Princess Pingyang led the Tang army to defend Hucheng, watching the battle, and she might not have the idea of ​​sending troops to attack the Turks.

However, the final result made him unexpected. The powerful Turks were defeated by the joint forces of Qi and Sui, and fled in a hurry!
Therefore, while shocked, Princess Pingyang couldn't help but also began to think about other countermeasures.

Sure enough, Princess Pingyang was able to help her family conquer Guanlong with her own strength and achieve an imperial career as a woman, she really is not a person who is easy to get along with!
It's just that when Princess Pingyang's plan was about to be implemented, the arrival of a distinguished guest made the Hucheng Military Mansion flourish!
Because, the one who came this time was none other than the envoy of the Qi army, and the envoy was none other than Cai Wenji's biological father, Cai Yong, a great historian and classicist.

The reason why Gao Qi used Cai Yong as an envoy to the Tang army to meet Princess Pingyang was also for a fundamental purpose.

First, it must be because of Cai Yong's reputation, let him come up with ideas, and it is expected that Tang Jun will definitely not show his face!

After all, in the world, whether it is a prosperous or a troubled world, a country's desire for talents cannot be expressed in words.

What's more, Cai Yong is already well-known, even if it is superficial respect, Princess Pingyang must be extremely respectful.

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After drinking tea and talking briefly, Princess Taiping turned serious and said slowly: "Mr. Cai Yong, I wonder if you are here for something important?"

Hearing this, Cai Yong laughed and said, "Of course!"

"This time, the old man came here specially for King Qi to meet the princess. May the princess be blessed!"

"Meet me?"

"I wonder if there is something important?"

Hearing this, Princess Pingyang couldn't help showing doubts on her face.

It stands to reason that the diplomatic relations between Li Tang and Qi are not friendly now, and it was only during the winter that there were fierce battles and fierce battles for Bashu.

Therefore, Princess Pingyang really couldn't figure out what Gao Qi's plan was, and she actually took the initiative to send an envoy to meet her side.

Immediately, Princess Taiping pretended to be indifferent, and dragged: "Mr. Cai, since you are a lobbyist for the Qi State, explain why you are here. Don't hide and choke?"

For a while, Princess Pingyang was the first to reveal her majestic words and asked Cai Yong.

Obviously, Princess Pingyang is well versed in the way of political games, and she is very clear that in the negotiation process, if she wants to obtain sufficient benefits, she must firmly control the initiative.

It has to be said that Princess Pingyang has quick thinking and amazing reflexes. Fortunately, she is a daughter, if she is also a man.

I am afraid that now Li Tang will have two characters like Li Shimin!
At this time, because Cai Yong was a historian, Confucian classics, and calligrapher, he usually studied behind closed doors and devoted himself to the study of Confucian classics, and his views on politics were only derived from his scrambling in the officialdom. thus understood.

Therefore, when it comes to politics, how can Cai Yong be born in a big family, spoiled and spoiled, and have read endless books?
The only thing that can be compared is that Cai Yong is probably just old. According to his current age, he may be the father of Princess Pingyang.

However, although Cai Yong is at an absolute disadvantage in the political game, he is seasoned after all, not impatient, but full of patience!
After a long time, Cai Yong slowly replied: "Princess, I thought your father asked you to replace Li Yuanji to come to the Northland, not just to see the scenery, right?"

"If the old man's prediction is correct, the princess must lead the army to defend the northern region, guard the northern part of the Tang army, and defend its imperial power, right?"

Following Cai Yong's words, Princess Pingyang was speechless and didn't know how to explain.

In fact, what Cai Yong said was very good. The purpose of Princess Pingyang's arrival in the North was to accept Li Yuan's order to guard Taiyuan and defend the northern part of the Tang Dynasty, so as to avoid being threatened by him and causing the domestic regime to become unstable.

Seeing this, Li Mu, the clan general at the lower rank, couldn't help standing up, and sarcastically said: "Mr. Cai, you were born as a class of Confucian scholars. If you don't study Confucian classics at home, why are you acting as a lobbyist for the Qi army?"

"Isn't it because Qi State lacks talents and can't find a suitable lobbyist, so Mr. Cai is asked to make a guest appearance because of the urgency?"

Hearing this, Cai Yong involuntarily looked up, and saw that tall body, dark hair, and strong arms that seemed to be full of elasticity.

The most important thing is that Li Mu can always reveal a kind of power in his words, which makes people dare not look directly at him!

Immediately afterwards, Cai Yong calmed down the emotion in his heart, and asked, "I don't know who you are?"

Immediately, Li Mu said slowly: "The Li family is the younger brother of His Majesty."

All of a sudden, Li Mu revealed his identity on the spot, trying to completely suppress Cai Yong with the power of his identity.

However, when Cai Yong was an official, he was not afraid of being exiled. Instead, he was upright and tried his best to persuade Yang Guang's decision.

Therefore, how could Li Mu's status as a royal family scare Cai Yong?
After a fierce confrontation, Cai Yong also knew that he came with a mission this time, so he didn't delay any longer.

"Princess, now I just want to ask, can Tang Jun welcome the envoy of Qi?"

"If you are not welcome, the old man will leave immediately!"

For a moment, Cai Yong's heart was determined, and he didn't seem to be lying at all. After speaking, he straightened up and walked out of the barracks step by step.

Time passed by every minute and every second, because Princess Pingyang did not immediately agree with her words.

Cai Yong also continued to choose to leave, and instead of looking back, he regretted it!
Seeing this, Princess Pingyang and Li Mu couldn't help but look at each other, their eyes filled with helplessness.

In fact, the purpose of Li Mu and Princess Pingyang's joint attack on Cai Yong this time is just to suppress the Qi army's arrogance and make it less arrogant.

Unexpectedly, Cai Yong's character was so strong, he got up and left at the slightest disagreement.

Its back is so farewell, it is not restrained at all!

Afterwards, Princess Pingyang couldn't help but compromise a little bit, and ordered the guards to go to Anxin to ask Cai Yong back, and she negotiated with her.

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Within Zhuo County
At this time, a well-armored and powerful cavalry army was like a flying army, plundering wantonly.

Needless to say, this team is exactly the Qi army, and needless to say its leader is Su Lie.

As Su Lie, Zhang Xian, and Jia Xu conspired together, they made preparations for how to lead Shi Siming to support them, so as to prepare for the reinforcements.

Therefore, in the end Su Lie took the case and decided to use a cavalry to bypass Jicheng and attack Zhuojun in a surprise attack, so that the head and tail could not look at each other!
As for the cavalry commander, Su Lie personally led the raids, while He Yuanqing followed Su Lie as the vanguard general.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Xian continued to lead the army, continue to build defense lines, dig and sink, and then still lead the army to attack Jicheng, often unable to attack for a long time!

It has to be said that the division of labor is very clear. On the one hand, they lead the army to continue to attack the city, but on the other hand, they are doing nothing!

However, as the cavalry led by Su Lie gradually arrived, all the soldiers in the territory moved closer to Fan County.

As a result, its interior was extremely empty, and for a while under Su Lie's control, Zhuo County was already in chaos, fishing in troubled waters!

Now, with Su Lie aggressively leading the army, he began to attack the An army unscrupulously in the territory of Zhuo County.

"boom!"

The sound of a cannon shot sounded, and the real decisive battle was about to come.

(End of this chapter)