Li Jing had already achieved fame by conquering Nanliang, pacifying Lingnan, and pacifying the Jianghuai Rebellion, and was regarded as a first-rate man with both civil and military skills. However, before he took office as the general manager of Daizhou, he never imagined that he would encounter such a situation.
From another perspective, Li Shan had been stirring up trouble in Dai for many years, and his influence had penetrated deeply into the Northeast of Hebei Province, from officials and powerful families to the young and strong people. everywhere.
This is also the reason why Li Jing is so affectionate to his old friend Zhang Zhongjian. Shuozhou Sibing joined the army, which is a neither high nor low position.
Li Jing will be the governor of Daizhou and will have real power. Not to mention the manpower of the East Palace and the King of Qin, he must first expel Su Dingfang and eliminate the influence of the King of Handan in the army. If Zhang Zhongjian can be used as a breakthrough, he will be able to achieve his goal quickly... It's ugly to say. Point, Zhang Zhongjian is one of the few people Li Jing can use.
But Li Jing didn't expect that his kindness would not only receive no response, but the other party would actually force him into a corner...
Although there were so many things to think about, Zhang Gongjin couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw this scene. He could have chosen anyone, but he chose Zhang Zhongjian from Mayi!
You must know that the general guarding Mayi is Yiyang County Duke Liu Shirang. The stubborn old man was almost single-handedly saved by the King of Handan. He sent Zhang Zhongjian to Yanmen Pass. How could he not explain clearly?
After a moment of silence, Li Jing forced a smile and said, "That day I concluded that the King of Handan did not know how to recognize people, which was really an arrogant judgment."
"In such a situation, I came here almost alone, which shows my thoughts." Zhang Gongjin said with a smile: "The King of Handan is really discerning. He chose Su Dingfang in Shandong back then, and Zhang Zhongjian in Mayi this year."
"Mayi organized an army, and He Xiaodong wanted to rebel. It was this man who led a hundred cavalry into the formation and captured He Xiaodong alive. He was unparalleled in courage and had the talent for military strategy."
That is, Li Jing has been in the military all year round, and his complexion is slightly dark, making it difficult to see the blush... It's so embarrassing. I should have asked more questions if I had known.
Just when Zhang Gongjin was about to change the topic, the guards from outside rushed in, "County Duke, Prince Xima Wei Zheng, General Zuowuwei Yong'an County Duke Xue Wanjun..."
Before he finished speaking, Li Jing immediately stood up and said, "Gather all the generals and follow him out to meet him."
The guard was Li Jing's personal guard. His face turned red and he rushed to Li Jing's side in a few steps. He whispered, "Sanlangjun, that guy Su Dingfang has already led people to welcome him into the pass."
Li Jing's face was so gloomy that he couldn't even look at it. With his temperament, he wanted to cut off Su Dingfang's head immediately... If he had known this, he should have been detained in the camp as soon as possible.
But Li Jing didn't want to think about it. In terms of friendship and kindness, Su Dingfang and Li Shan were inseparable for the rest of their lives. It had been seven days since the Turkic army attacked Guji Town, but Li Jing still refused to send troops to help... Su Dingfang did not tear them apart directly. Breaking the face is already pretty good.
If Li Shan knew all this, I'm afraid he would laugh or cry, and the master and apprentice in Yuankong would "turn against each other" because of him.
Li Jing stood outside the hall, looking at Su Dingfang and his group from afar with a cold face.
Wei Zheng, Xue Wanjun and Li Jing were not old acquaintances. After a brief exchange of greetings, they all entered the hall and sat down.
There is no need to think about it carefully. One is an official of the Tiance Mansion, the other is the prince's confidant, one's brother is trapped in Guji Town, and the other's savior is also trapped in Guji Town... The tendencies of the prince and King Qin are obvious.
Before Wei Zheng and Xue Wanche could speak, Li Jing pre-empted the attack and said decisively: "Today, the protégés captured the Turkic scouts and dissected the belly of the men and horses to check. The Turkic army of more than 100,000 people is out of food and grass. The Tiele tribes have already moved west. I am determined to send troops tomorrow!"
Wei Zheng was startled. After arriving in Daizhou, he successively asked Fang Renyu, Lu Chengji, Li Kai, and Li Yiyan about the war. He also met Zhu Yichen, the Sima of Daizhou who was recovering from his injuries in Guo County. He knew the current situation very well.
Since Li Jing took office, he has been guarding behind closed doors and refused to send troops. He sat back and watched the Turkic army violently attack Guji Town. Daizhou was in an uproar, and even Bingzhou heard the news.
"Zhu Yichen, the commander of Daizhou, stayed at Yanmen."
Li Jing continued expressionlessly: "The chariot formation is out of the fortress. Zhang Gongjin of Daizhou and Hou Kanleng of Linji County will lead 5,000 infantry. General Xue Wanjun of Zuowuwei and General Su Dingfang of Zhonglang will lead 3,000 cavalry..."
After a pause, Li Jing added: "Summon Lu Chengji, acting as the prefectural governor's official recorder, to join the army, and acting county magistrate Li Demou to accompany the army!"
Su Dingfang's eyes flickered below. He was carrying five thousand infantry and a chariot formation, which must be slow, but he also had three thousand cavalry... Although he was not good at intrigues, Su Dingfang, who was proficient in tactics, roughly guessed Li Jing's strategy.
But at the same time, Su Dingfang was filled with hatred. If Wei Zheng and Xue Wanjun hadn't arrived, Huairen would have died in Guji Town!
There were many factors that contributed to Li Jing's decision to send troops. The most critical factor was not Wei Zheng and Xue Wanjun who had just arrived at Yanmen Pass, but Li Jing himself.
Li Jing never said that he would not send troops. If he did not send troops, would it be necessary to send a large number of scouts to the fortress to investigate the military situation?
It is strictly forbidden for his subordinates to send troops outside the Great Wall, but after deciding on the strategy, Li Jing will choose to suddenly announce the dispatch of troops to Shuozhou at some point... Of course, it is not for Li Shan who is trapped in Guji Town, but for a great victory.
Su Dingfang's guess was correct. After Li Jing arrived at Yanmen Pass, he felt Li Shan's ubiquitous influence. If he wanted to control Daizhou, Li Jing needed a great victory as a breakthrough.
However, Li Jing didn't care about Li Shan's life or death.
But the situation in Daizhou was fierce, and although the sage issued the edict to be decided by Li Jing, the East Palace, Tiance Mansion and even Princess Pingyang sent letters one after another, and even sent envoys to exert pressure, so Li Jing had to order the dispatch of troops.
Li Jing had a strong desire to make achievements, and he was only able to realize his ambition after he was over fifty, but he was also very cautious... He was different from other famous generals in history. In general, he fought fewer battles and became famous for a shorter period of time.
To truly stand alone is to destroy Nanliang and fight against Jianghuai within three years, and he is not the nominal commander, but in this battle before him, there is no room for failure.
Li Jing hoped to be more sure, and waited until the Turks were in civil strife due to lack of food and grass, and then sent cavalry to attack quickly.
At critical moments, Li Jing also has a sharp side. For the purpose, he can give up a lot...such as Tang Jian.
Historically, during the battle to destroy the Eastern Turks, Tang Jian was ordered to appease Jieli Khan. Li Jing, regardless of Tang Jian's life and death, sent the vanguard Su Dingfang to break through the king's tent. Tang Jian survived the rebellion because his ancestral grave was buried in the right place.
This is recorded in the history books.
Zhang Gongjin said: "The superior has agreed to surrender, but the traveler is over there, what can I do?"
Li Jing said: "This opportunity cannot be missed. That's why Han Xin defeated Qi. How can we regret it if we are like Tang Jian?"
He served as the Chief of the Qin Palace for a long time, was given the title of Duke of Ju, and was promoted to Huangmen Shilang. Tang Jian, the confidant of the Tang Emperor Li Shimin at that time, was nothing to regret. In this time and space, could we expect Li Jing to send troops to rescue Li Shan in advance?
