There was silence in the Chinese military tent. Many generals standing at the bottom were either looking at the expressionless Zhang Zhongjian, or turning their heads to look at... well, Duan Zhixuan, who was a little proud but also a little guilty.
Indeed, Duan Zhixuan led 2,000 cavalry to attack today and killed more than 3,000 Turks. It was a small gain, but he blatantly disobeyed military orders. It is really uncertain how the Lingzhou Army commander Zhang Zhongjian will deal with it.
Some people looked at Tang Jian. After all, nominally speaking, Tang Jian was the chief official of the Lingzhou Road Marching Administration and an assistant officer, while Zhang Zhongjian was the deputy general manager of the Lingzhou Road Marching Army, and he was also an assistant officer. The two of them had a mutual relationship with each other. There is no distinction between up and down.
Duan Zhixuan was a close general of King Qin, and Tang Jian also served as the chief historian of Tiance Mansion.
But Tang Jian was also a thoughtful person. He closed his mouth and said nothing, and gave He Fang a look. This person was also a personal guard of Wei Si Wang Li Huairen... After all, Hou Hongtao was also a participant today.
It's a pity that He Fang was a bit dull and didn't react at all. Tang Jian's eyes swept around and finally landed on Kan Ling.
In fact, Kan Ling was also very unhappy. Duan Zhixuan led his troops to make great achievements and left himself outside the camp gate. If the Turks attacked the camp gate, it would be hard to say what would happen to him... This was also one of the reasons why Zhang Zhongjian was so angry. .
But Kan Ling still stood up. Although he seemed rude, he was actually a good person. The generals with high status in the army were either generals under the command of the King of Qin or a personal guard of the King of Wei. There was nothing obvious about him. position, and was the former subordinate of Wei Siwang several times.
"My lord, Duan Zhixuan and Hou Hongtao attacked rashly today and disobeyed military orders. They should be punished." Kan Ling said hesitantly: "But now during the war, I hope they can redeem themselves with meritorious service."
"It's not a punishment, it's a judgment of crime." Zhang Zhongjian looked at Duan Zhixuan coldly, "In the army, is there any more serious crime than disobeying military orders?"
Kan Ling looked back at Tang Jian, "You can't blame me."
Tang Jian smacked his lips and sighed before speaking: "Hou Hongtao was ordered to be transferred to the south today..."
"Hou Hongtao is not guilty, the fault lies with Duan Zhixuan." Zhang Zhongjian interrupted unceremoniously, looked at Duan Zhixuan and asked, "Do you feel aggrieved?"
Duan Zhixuan looked at Hou Hongtao apologetically, then lowered his head and remained silent. Of course he knew that Hou Hongtao had no choice but to lead his heavy cavalry into the battle in order to defeat the Turks as soon as possible, and he was completely coerced into it.
"As a punishment, you should be beheaded and spread throughout the army." Zhang Zhongjian said expressionlessly: "But now there are many former members of His Highness King Qin in the army. If you beheaded, the morale of the army will definitely be unstable."
The atmosphere in the tent was slightly relaxed. Someone was exhaling softly. Zhang Zhongjian then sneered: "So, you will disobey the military order and send troops rashly?"
Zhang Zhongjian has always been taciturn. Even when he had a disagreement with Guo Xiaoke, the general manager of Lingzhou in the past few months, he never said such harsh words. For a while, the room fell into silence again, and even Tang Jian stopped talking.
Tang Jian glared at Duan Zhixuan fiercely. He was expelled by King Si of Wei back then. He insisted on pursuing him during the battle in Jingzhou last year. He refused to change despite repeated admonitions. He must warn His Highness the King of Qin after returning to the capital.
After the heart-stopping silence, Zhang Zhongjian said coldly: "You, Duan Zhixuan, are sharp in charge, brave and strategic, but which coach would dare to use a general like you?"
"In other words, only His Highness the King of Qin can control it."
Shi Danai, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but smile bitterly. What he said... even His Highness King Qin couldn't find fault with it.
"It will not help the morale of the army to deal with it now. After this battle, you can return to Chang'an."
Duan Zhixuan left the Chinese army tent dejectedly, and the other generals also left one after another. Zhang Zhongjian said to Tang Jian: "Duan Zhixuan is a handsome man, but he cannot be called a good general."
Tang Jian was a little confused because of his different military strategies. In fact, what Zhang Zhongjian meant was that Duan Zhixuan first defended the exhausted enemy, or even retreated to lure the enemy, and then struck with thunder and chose his retreat in advance, thinking carefully and methodically. , he is qualified to be the commander in chief.
But when Duan Zhixuan was a general, he only considered himself and did not consider coordinated operations. He was unqualified as a general... In a war, there must always be people who eat meat, drink soup, and gnaw bones.
Zhang Zhongjian was preparing to make a big move on the southern front, but he also had to be cautious and test the Turks through various means, so he ordered Duan Zhixuan not to attack before noon. His intention was to break the Turks' rhythm on the one hand, and to establish a close relationship with Yuanzhou on the other hand. Get in touch with Zhang Shigui.
Dubu Khan stationed his army in Lingzhou and stormed Mingsha. After several days of failure, he did not move his army. It was too track. The Turkic scouts cut off the connection between the Mingsha camp and Yuanzhou, but they had no control over Yuanzhou. The lockdown was not strict.
After listening to Zhang Zhongjian's lengthy explanation, Tang Jian finally reacted, "That's true. Why doesn't Dubu Khan leave?"
"Yuanzhou is difficult to defeat. At least we can attack Huizhou. Mingsha Camp may not send troops."
Zhang Zhongjian added: "The most important thing is that the Turks' 100,000-strong army now has at least 80,000 more. Food and grass are a big problem."
"That……"
"There must be something fishy." Zhang Zhongjian sighed: "Originally I wanted to exchange news with Zhang Wu'an, but Duan Zhixuan made such a fuss today. The Turks will no longer attack the southern front, and now they will no longer attack the eastern front. Maybe they will attack the north. Wire."
"The northern defense line is not long and a little narrow, making it difficult for the Turks to deploy their troops, so... they must be roaming around, and it is no longer possible to contact Yuanzhou."
After hesitating in his heart for a moment, Zhang Zhongjian said softly: "Mr. Mao Yue, you may have to take a risk."
Tang Jian was in a state of confusion at the moment. He didn't know much about military strategy, but he was not without strategy. He had served as Huangmen's Minister for a long time, and he knew the general situation much better than Zhang Zhongjian... At this moment, he had already vaguely guessed that there was someone. It may be Hedong, Hebei, or Longyou Road, but it is unlikely to be Yanzhou Road.
"Mao about to work?"
"Sanlang makes the decision." Tang Jian changed the title and said sincerely: "No matter what, we are side by side. King Wei Si once praised that Zhang Sanlang is not weak to the Second Duke of Zhao Dynasty."
Among the famous generals in the world today, it is difficult for Li Shimin, Li Shan, and Li Xiaogong to go into battle again. In terms of qualifications and military exploits, the only famous generals are Li Yaoshi, the Duke of Dai, and Su Dingfang, Duke of Zhao, who had won a great victory in Lingzhou.
Zhang Zhongjian took a deep breath and loudly called his guards, "Go and send word that Hou Hongtao is here to see you."
There are many generals in the Lingzhou army who were Li Shan's personal guards. However, in terms of status, in addition to Zhang Zhongjian himself, Hou Hongtao was headed by Hou Hongtao, who was given the title of County Duke and joined the Beiya Imperial Guards. They were highly valued by Li Shan and were temporarily transferred to Lingzhou. Only a military person like this can win the trust of others.
(End of chapter)
