Shuozhou was covered with snow, but Xinzhou to the south of Daizhou had clear skies. Pedestrians resting on the roadside heard the heavy sound of horse hooves and turned around to see more than a hundred cavalry galloping towards them.
"It's the King of Rencheng." Ma Sanbao muttered in surprise. Li Daozong was transferred to Bingzhou General Manager, but Xinzhou was under the jurisdiction of Daizhou General Manager. How could he follow Ma north?
There were hundreds of cavalry on the roadside. Li Daozong slowed down his horse and was about to ask his guards to ask, but he saw a familiar figure. He turned over and dismounted with a smile, "Brother Zhixuan!"
Duan Zhixuan led Zhang Gongjin to greet him. The former had been colleagues with Li Daozong for many years. Both of them participated in the battles of Qianshuiyuan and Luoyang under Li Shimin.
"Meet King Ren Cheng." Duan Zhixuan was tall and tall, but he was not a polite person. He laughed a few words before introducing Zhang Gongjin behind him.
Although Zhang Gongjin later became one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, he was only introduced to the Qin Palace after the Battle of Luoyang and even after Li Shimin's victory in Luoshui. By that time, Li Daozong had already closed the door to thank guests.
At this time, Ma Sanbao and Xue Wanche, who were traveling with them, also came to greet them. Li Daozong also knew that they were going to Daizhou and said with a smile: "It's a pity that they came a step late. We only received the battle report of Yanmen today. The Duke of Guantao County led his army out of the fortress. Two thousand The cavalry defeated five thousand Turks."
Zhang Gongjin's eyes lit up, "I've heard for a long time that Su Dingfang is good at riding and fighting, and his reputation is well-deserved!"
"Two thousand cavalry defeated five thousand Turks?" Xue Wanche didn't believe it, but he couldn't refute it directly. He sneered: "I haven't heard the battle report, how do I know it was Su Dingfang who led the army!"
Ma Sanbao really had a headache and gave Li Daozong a look... There was the East Palace on one side and Tiance Mansion on the other. Just talking and not using a knife on the way was considered restraint.
You must know that Zhang Gongjin was whipped by Luo Yi a few months ago and his face was covered with whip marks, and Xue Wanche was not only an official of the East Palace, but also Luo Yi's old subordinate.
Duan Zhixuan smiled and said: "Such military exploits are rare."
This sentence is very strange.
Although Zhang Gongjin had not been in the Tang Dynasty for a long time, was not experienced in seniority, and was a cautious person, he was not afraid of getting into trouble. He said sternly: "When the Duke of Guantao County planned several battles, he always used Su Dingfang as the vanguard. Today, when he goes out to the fortress in person, Su Dingfang will definitely be the main general." .”
Li Daozong was too lazy to interfere, so he just waved his hand and said: "Let's go north together. The Turks are fleeing to the west. The Duke of Guantao County led his troops to pursue them all night long..."
Before he finished speaking, Xue Wanche took over, "Turks are good at gathering and dispersing. They often pretend to be defeated and retreat, cutting off their retreat with two wings, turning defeat into victory."
Li Daozong's expression changed slightly, and Xue Wanche mentioned what he was worried about. Xue Zhong sent a messenger to report. Li Shan, Su Dingfang, and Zhang Baoxiang led troops to pursue them all night, but there were still thousands of Turkic troops around Mayi.
This was also the reason why Li Daozong suddenly rushed north to Yanmen Pass. Thinking of this, he stopped paying attention and accelerated his horse.
Ma Sanbao and others led their personal guards to follow behind. He was also a little confused. Could it be that Xue Wanche was because of the enmity between Li Shan and Luo Yi?
Ma Sanbao was a little worried for Li Shan... Look at the crowds in the East Palace and Prince Qin's Mansion!
Xue Wanche, who probably disliked Li Shan because of Luo Yi, and Duan Zhixuan, who had been fighting with Xue Wanche these days, was not a good guy either. He always felt that Li Shanxu had his own appearance. Zhang Gongjin didn't express any opinions, but he was obviously unhappy about being assigned to Daizhou was not satisfied with being a Biejia.
In fact, Xue Wanche didn't really have any big objections to Li Shan. He was targeting Su Dingfang.
When Liu Heitai raised his troops for the first time, Luo Yi defeated Gao Yaxian, but it was difficult to complete the victory. He retreated to Gaocheng. Liu Heitai attacked, with Gao Yaxian as the vanguard. Su Dingfang charged into the formation with a spear and defeated Luo Yi, Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche. It was that time when he was captured and finally "intercepted and driven away" by Liu Heitai.
Moreover, Xue Wanche was defeated by Su Dingfang's Ma Shu, so how could he not hold a grudge.
The group arrived at Yanmen Pass before dusk. While listening to Xue Zhong, who was left behind, describing yesterday's victory over the enemy in three quarters, Li Daozong went straight out of the fortress and arrived at the battlefield full of corpses.
Among them, Xue Zhong focused on describing Su Dingfang's exquisite command and brave charge to defeat the Turks' left wing in a short time and determine the victory... Xue Wanche's face was full of gloom.
"Huh?" Ma Sanbao pointed to several Turkic corpses on the ground in surprise, "Why are there no heads?"
Fighting on the battlefield basically does not result in two corpses. It is too laborious and time-consuming, and it will also wear out ordnance.
Xue Zhong pointed to the left, where there seemed to be a small hill. "The Turks drove all the people of Yunzhou to attack the key point and massacred them wantonly. The Duke of Guantao County strictly ordered that no prisoners be taken in this battle. The Turks' heads were used to build the Jingguan Pass. To deter latecomers.”
"A total of 1,242 corpses of Yunzhou people were picked out, and 2,484 Turk heads should be sacrificed."
Everyone around him fell silent. Duan Zhixuan, the most out-of-control person, couldn't help but grin, thinking that this Li Langjun was said to be kind and gentle, but he didn't expect to be so murderous!
After all, Li Shan was in charge of the Daizhou Governor's Office and was nominally on par with Li Daozong on Hedong Road. The two had a good relationship. Although Li Daozong had some objections, he didn't say anything. He just turned his head and looked to the west, feeling worried.
Since the enemy has been defeated, why bother to pursue them... Li Daozong recalled that he followed Li Shimin for four days and five nights without dismounting, chasing Liu Wuzhou's remnant army, and finally won a complete victory.
But at this time and that time, there were still large Turkic armies in the west. It was really not a wise move to take such a risk.
The sun was setting and the sky was slightly dark. The group was returning to the customs. Suddenly there was a slight sound of horse hooves, and Li Daozong turned his head to look.
In the background of the setting sun that was about to fall onto the horizon, several riders came running wildly, shouting: "Great victory, great victory!"
"Pursue all night long, win all four battles, capture the enemy alive, and push back nearly ten thousand Turks!"
Ma Sanbao glanced sideways, and Zhang Gongjin, Duan Zhixuan, and Xue Wanche all looked strange... We went to Daizhou to prepare for the Turks, and we went to Daizhou so soon because of the war at Yanmen Pass.
As a result, the moment they arrived at Yanmen Pass, the victory was over.
The messenger came closer and shouted: "General Zhonglang and the Duke of Yiyang County will lead the troops to attack. From Yanmen Pass to Mayi, the roadsides are full of Turk corpses. At dawn, they will chase to the surrounding area of Mayi. General Zhonglang will capture Yugu alive." set up."
"Turkic reinforcements arrived, and the Duke of Guantao County personally led the troops to join forces with Duke Rui. The Turks did not dare to attack and have withdrawn their troops to the northwest."
Li Daozong was overjoyed and clapped his hands, "Huairen is indeed wise and brave. This battle is a great victory. Mayi can be solid!"
No matter what the reason is, Li Shan can let Yuan Junzhang confront the Turks, which means that the latter will obey him. Then it is logical for Li Shan to interfere with Yuan Junzhang's troops.
Ma Sanbao didn't care about the situation of the battle and only asked: "Is the Duke of Guantao County injured?"
The messenger raised his voice and said: "The county prince is fine, and rumors of Lang Jun's new works are spreading throughout the army."
"The moon is dark and the wind is high, and Shan Yu escapes at night."
"If you want to drive Qingqi away, the heavy snow will cover your bow and sword!"
Li Daozong looked back at the three people. There is no doubt that a great victory, a Beijing Pass, and a poem that can be passed down to the world, this is an out-and-out attack.
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