Tiantang

Chapter 363 Warmly Welcomed Women's Army
Chapter 371 The Warmly Welcomed Women's Army

Li Tan, Chen Xilie, and Zhang Tong led the crowd to welcome the women's army led by Su Hudong, Li Tengkong, and Hua Nuer into the city. Even though Zhang Xuan's army was still behind, there was such a female army of thousands of people. The army's rush to aid Chang'an is tantamount to a booster for the remaining court officials and Chang'an soldiers and civilians.

It plays an irreplaceable role in stabilizing the morale of the army.

When entering the city, the cavalry of the Women's Army received an extraordinary welcome from the soldiers and civilians of Chang'an.The common people's emotions were high, their attitudes were enthusiastic, and the cheers and praises were earth-shattering, which made the female soldiers turn red and feel flattered.

The main force of the Women's Army is actually the Huihe female army brought by Su Hudong. It was the first time for these Huihe women to enter a super prosperous city like Chang'an, and they had long been surrounded by tall and majestic city walls and wide streets.Rows upon rows of shops and crowds of people rubbing shoulders catch one's attention, making it dizzying.

Su Hudong is a Huihe woman with a bold temperament, but she still doesn't feel much about it.But Li Tengkong was born in a prime minister's family. Although he practiced martial arts and swords, he was also knowledgeable in books and rituals.

Immediately she bowed to Jianning King Li Tan and said, "Your Highness, I really dare not be so loving to your Highness, your lords, and the people of the city!"

Li Tan laughed back and said, "The two female generals led the army to help Chang'an and went to the national crisis. We will go out of the city to meet each other, which is as it should be!——Chen Xiang, pass on the call, and today the palace is set up in the Daming Palace. Banquet, to clean up the dust for the women soldiers of Longshuo Army!"

Chen Xilie and Zhang Tong also echoed.

Seeing Li Tan being so considerate, Li Tengkong also understood in his heart that he treated her and Su Hudong with courtesy. On the one hand, he was moved by the women's army rushing to help Chang'an, and on the other hand, it was also for Zhang Xuan's sake.After all, they are still the two beloved wives of Yongning Wang Zhangxuan.

Zhang Xuan can let his woman lead an army to help Chang'an, which is enough to show his attitude.

Zhang Xuan will never give up Chang'an, and will definitely try his best to keep Chang'an.

In this way, how can Li Tan not be happy, not moved, and not treat Su Hudong and Li Tengkong with courtesy!
Li Tengkong didn't say anything more.

She is no longer the young daughter of Li Linfu, but the wife of Yongning Wang Zhangxuan.She, Su Hudong and Hua Nuer's three daughters represent Zhang Xuan's face and image.

Hua Nuer stared deeply at Li Tan, and suddenly leaned into Li Tengkong's ear and whispered, "Konger, this Jianning king Li Tan has a certain degree of relaxation, and he looks three points better than that emperor! Staying in Chang'an shows a bit of guts and courage; but he deliberately made friends with Xuan Lang, which is obviously ambitious."

"This kind of courageous and ambitious prince will definitely not be in the pool in the future."

Li Tengkong nodded silently, and also glanced at Li Tan.

Li Tan was talking and laughing with Su Hudong.Su Hudong obviously had a good impression of Li Tan. She was a Huihe woman with a relatively simple mind. She felt that the prince was not bad, with grace, strength and a bit of backbone.

The team of female soldiers marched slowly amidst the cheers of the whole city. When they were about to arrive at the West Market and were about to bypass the West Market and enter the Suzaku Street to enter the Imperial City, the sharp-eyed Li Tan saw a group of guards and maids surrounded by them at a glance. Among them, Cui Ying, Princess of Yongning, who stood beside the road with her belly protruding, and Huanggu Wanchun, who had bright eyes and bright teeth.Standing beside the two women is a charming lady with a charming appearance and a protruding belly. It is the third sister Yang, the wife of Guo Guo.

Li Tan laughed, "The two female generals, Princess Yongning, Aunt Wanchun and Mrs. Guo are here to welcome you!"

Su Hudong, Li Tengkong, and Hua Nuer immediately jumped off the horse with a smile, strode up to Cui Ying and the other girls, and saluted first, "I've met my sister! Sister Wanchun! Ma'am!"

Cui Ying was four or five months pregnant, and already had some mobility problems. She held Su Hudong and Li Tengkong's hands with a smile, and said softly, "The two sisters are back in Beijing, and I feel relieved. It's embarrassing." The two younger sisters are daughters of the family, and they still have to join the army, and the slave family only hates that they are useless and cannot lead the army to fight the enemy with the two younger sisters!"

Wan Chun pouted and said, "My family can also shoot and hunt on horseback. My husband is too partial, so I want to lead the army to kill the enemy!"

Third Sister Yang covered her mouth and smiled lightly, "Your Highness Wanchun is just joking. Although you can ride a horse and shoot arrows, you are not playing on the battlefield. You have no strength to restrain a chicken, how can you go into battle and kill the enemy?"

Several women exchanged affectionate greetings together, Cui Ying was thoughtful, she did not neglect Hua Nuer, but turned her head to Hua Nuer and smiled, "Sister Fengming has worked hard all the way."

Hua Nuer blushed, bowed and saluted but said nothing.

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In the afternoon of that day, Jianning King Li Tan held a banquet in the imperial city to reward the female soldiers.It's just because of the special period, the national crisis is imminent, and there is no singing and dancing for the banquet.

At the banquet, Li Tengkong conveyed Zhang Xuan's suggestion to Li Tan and Zhang Tong—asking Zhang Tong to lead [-] forest guards to immediately rescue Tongguan.

Zhang Tong had already led his army into Tongguan, but Li Tan hesitated slightly.

To defend Chang'an, we all depend on Zhang Tong's [-]-feathered forest guards. If these [-] troops march into Tongguan, Chang'an will almost become an empty city. How can we resist the rebels from Anlu Mountain?
Seeing that Li Tan was hesitating, Li Tengkong couldn't help but smiled and said, "Your Highness, I thought that as long as Tongguan is not lost, Chang'an will be safe. If Tongguan is lost, Chang'an will not be able to keep it. Don't say [-] forest guards, it is [-]. It is also difficult to compete with the An Lushan rebels!"

"Therefore, it is feasible for General Zhang to lead his army to assist Tongguan and increase the strength of Tongguan guards in case of accidents. Moreover, Longshuo's 10,000+ army will be able to enter the pass in at least ten days. Your Highness can rest assured!"

Chen Xilie got up and clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, the old minister thinks that Madam Yanning County's words are reasonable. As long as King Yongning's army enters the pass, Chang'an will be as solid as gold. The old minister believes that the invincible Longshuo army is enough to resist Fan Yang's rebels !"

Li Tan pondered for a moment, then laughed loudly, "In that case, according to King Yongning's policy——Zhang Tong, you will immediately lead the Yulin Guards to rescue Tongguan, and there will be no mistakes!"

"The last general obeys the order!" Zhang Tong was overjoyed, got up and took the order and left.

Of course, when he left Chang'an, he might not take all of the Habayashi guards away, but he had to leave two or three thousand guarding soldiers and horses to keep Chang'an city safe and maintain normal order.

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On the other side, Li Heng led his army and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty fled to Longzhou, waiting for Zhang Xuan's army to arrive and escort him.But then, Li Heng received another report from Zhang Xuan, and got news that Zhang Xuan led the Longshuo army along the outskirts of Qingzhou and marched towards Guanzhong in a hurry!

Zhang Xuan asked Li Heng to go to Lingzhou to wait in peace, but did not come to Longzhou to escort him.

Of course Li Heng felt a little upset, but he couldn't say it out loud.Now that the country is in crisis, and he still counts on Zhang Xuanping to rebel and restore the country, even if he is a little angry, he can't let it out.

Yang Guozhong clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Xuan disrespected His Majesty's order, so I will reprimand him immediately!"

Gongsun Liang, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, also took the opportunity to participate in the performance, "Your Majesty, Zhang Xuan disobeyed His Majesty's will and did not come to Longzhou to escort him. His crime is not small. From my point of view, Your Majesty should take away Zhang Xuan's military power and send another general to lead the army." Fight against the rebels at Mount Anlu!"

Li Heng frowned.

Before he could speak, Li Yu, who had been standing by Li Heng's side in silence, suddenly spoke angrily, "Nonsense! Zhang Xuan led the army to rush into Guanzhong to protect Chang'an, which is the best policy. If Tongguan and Chang'an are not protected, we will wait Go north to Lingzhou, so what?"

"Father, in the face of a national crisis, if there are any treacherous ministers who frame Zhongliang, they should be executed!"

Li Yu fell to the ground.

He was originally confinement by Li Heng for three years, but because of the An Lushan rebellion, he was taken out of Chang'an by Li Heng, and the confinement order was over.

Li Yu originally had a feud with Zhang Xuan, but at the critical moment, Li Yu showed a strong view of the overall situation, and even stepped forward to speak for Zhang Xuan. In a sense, when it comes to big issues of right and wrong, Li Yu Still has its merits.

In Li Yu's view, no matter what Zhang Xuan was like before, there is nothing wrong with his current strategy.Only by rushing to help Guanzhong and defending Tongguan can he really stop the Anlushan rebels from continuing to advance westward.As long as Guanzhong is not lost and Chang'an City is not in the hands of rebels, the Tang court will stand firm.

Li Heng nodded slightly, Li Yu's performance satisfied him.

"That's exactly the reason. In the face of national crisis, if someone framed the Minister of King Qin maliciously out of self-interest, I will never forgive you!" Li Heng's cold eyes swept over Yang Guozhong and Gongsun Liang.

Yang Guozhong remained silent, while Gongsun Liang's heart trembled and he lowered his head.

"According to my decree, Zhang Xuan can be conferred the title of Grand Marshal of Anti-Rebellion, Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Horses of the World, and restrain all soldiers and horses to fight against the rebels, and fight to the death with the Anlu Mountain Dog Bandits!"

"I will set off with all the ministers and workers to go to Lingzhou to sit in town and wait. When the imperial army defeats the Anlushan rebels, we will return to the imperial court!"

Li Heng got up and said loudly.

"Your Majesty is wise, and I will obey the order!" Yang Guozhong and Gongsun Liang led the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty to shout long live, but the sound of shouting long live was far less powerful than those in the court, and they were somewhat weak and lacked energy.

Li Yu leaned down, but was very disappointed in his heart.

Originally, in Li Yu's view, Zhang Xuan's 10,000+ King Qin army was ready to enter Guanzhong, and the farce of fleeing Chang'an and fleeing to Lingzhou to escape should have come to an end, and Li Heng should have led his army back to Chang'an immediately.

But his father was too cowardly after all, he was still a little worried that Zhang Xuan would not be able to stop the rebels in An Lushan, so he decided to go to Lingwu and wait in peace.

Anyway, Lingzhou has become the rear of the entire counter-insurgency. As long as the imperial army is not wiped out, the Anlushan rebels will not be able to attack Lingzhou.Lingzhou is relatively the safest place.

Li Yu sighed inwardly, shook his head, but made up his mind.

Thinking of this, he suddenly came out of class and shouted, "Father, my son has also studied military books and war strategies, and is good at bowing horses, riding and archery. Please allow me, Father."

(End of this chapter)