The ancient cavalry did not move very fast.
In the second year of Yuanshou, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing led his troops from Longxi and fought thousands of miles in six days; at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao led his cavalry to pursue Liu Bei, marching three hundred miles day and night. This was considered the limit of cavalry travel, so Zhuge Liang said: At the end of the powerful crossbow, the force cannot penetrate Lu's silk."
From Qishan to Chang'an, it is a distance of three hundred miles. The Tubo horseman and two horses can reach it in three days. However, by then the physical strength of the men and horses has reached its limit, how much combat power can they exert?
By this time, news of the fall of Xiaoguan and the defeat of Chai Zhewei must have reached Chang'an, and Changsun Wuji would surely organize an army to fight. If they cannot win the first battle, or even suffer a major defeat, this will have a great impact on the morale of the Youtun Guards and the Tubo Huqi.
The decline of one thing and the other will only increase the arrogance of the Guanlong rebels.
When two armies face off, military morale is definitely a factor that cannot be ignored. Often the side with weak troops and a bad situation can put on a good show of the weak defeating the strong because of its high morale. What's more, the stronger side at the moment is the Guanlong rebels. If their military morale is stable and their morale is high, the next battle will become more and more difficult.
Zan Po, who has been in battle for a long time, naturally understands this. The reason why Fang Jun has such doubts is because of his poor performance in the previous battle against the Zuo Tun Guard and the royal army. Without Fang Jun personally leading the Right Tun Guard cavalry, He rushed into the formation from behind, and even Gao Kan was attacked by the enemy's rear formation. The outcome of the battle is still unknown.
He was a little blushing. He had made a lot of conceited remarks in front of Fang Jun all the way. He was arrogant and talkative. As a result, he lost people as soon as he went into battle... He also became more and more competitive and tried to hold back his energy to defeat Chang'an City. Don't let Fang Jun underestimate you if you are in the limelight.
Therefore, he swore solemnly: "Don't worry, Duke of Yue. It is said that one knows one's shame and then becomes brave. I am deeply ashamed of the ineffectiveness of this battle. If the people of Chang'an cannot win in one battle, I am willing to sacrifice the head of the king and let him be dealt with as he pleases!"
Fang Jun said slowly: "There is no joke in the army."
Po Zan's heart trembled, but when she thought of all the benefits of having a good relationship with Fang Jun, her heart trembled, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I would like to issue a military order!"
Fang Jun laughed, waved his hand and said: "What kind of military order are you issuing? General Zanpo is not in the ranks of the Tang army, but an ally of this commander. There is no need for this. However, the general should know the urgency of the current situation and cannot tolerate any mistakes. , I hope you will do your best to help me to make things right!"
Zan Po Su Rong said: "Even if we don't issue a military order, please rest assured, Lord Yue, that we will do our best in the battle of Chang'an. Even if we fight to the death of every soldier, we will not retreat even half a step!"
"Okay! I hereby promise that once the siege of Chang'an is lifted, the first thing in the court is to ask the prince to exercise the power of supervising the country, set up a foreclosure market in Hexi, and bring many prohibited goods into the Tang Dynasty and In the Gar family’s trade, we will never break our promises!”
Fang Jun was so excited that the method was effective, and he immediately gave him a sweet date...
However, Zanpo has been coveting this sweet date for a long time. Although she knows that it is difficult to eat this date and will cost a lot, she still enjoys it: "That's it, it's a deal!"
After withdrawing immediately, he organized his subordinate Hu Qi to take a short rest and replenish food and supplies in preparation for the departure.
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The Right Tun Guards set up camp at the foot of Jiangui Ridge, collecting prisoners from the Left Tun Guards and the royal army while resting and reorganizing.
After traveling thousands of miles, the entire army arrived here at the end of its strength. If they could not take a break, their combat effectiveness would be greatly reduced. After taking Gao Kan to the temporary tent, Fang Jun took the seat and asked about the situation in Chang'an. Although everything I knew about the situation in Chang'an before was based on the battle reports, the details were inevitably lacking. Now that Gao Kan has come to respond, he naturally wants to ask clearly.
However, Gao Kan did not know much about the many changes in Chang'an City, until he mentioned that Hou Mo and Chen Qian would be elected as the leader by the Guanlong clan, but he was captured by Li Jing's troops in less than half an hour, and was later taken back to the emperor. Under house arrest in the city, leaving the courtyard that he had never left for hundreds of thousands, he could no longer hear the ethereal and distant bells of Dazhuangyan Temple...
Fang Jun sighed with emotion: "Changsun Wuji is so cruel! Pushing out the old guy Hou Mo and Chen Qianhui not only attracts the attention of the East Palace, but also diverts troubles to the east. On the other hand, it also eliminates the threats to his leadership position among the Guanlong clan." The biggest person, in one fell swoop, eliminated the hidden danger that the Changsun family might be isolated and pushed out to pay for the crime once the army was defeated, and he even did not hesitate to take advantage of Changsun Chong for this purpose."
The name "Yin Man" is well deserved.
If it weren't for Hou Mo and Chen Qian to attract all the attention of the government and the public, Changsun Wuji would have been able to sneak back to Chang'an without anyone noticing, and secretly arranged for the army to be launched. Once launched, he would have taken the lead and launched an attack. Is the East Palace in a state of embarrassment?
In fact, if the Sixth Army of the East Palace had not been reorganized and their combat power had soared, and if Li Jing, a master of contemporary military arts, was at the command, the imperial city might have fallen by now, and what Changsun Wuji had planned would have been accomplished.
When it comes to conspiracies and intrigues, no one in the government or the public can compare to Changsun Wuji...
Fang Jun asked again: "How do you know that a certain person has already led his army to attack Guanzhong and led his army to come to meet him? Furthermore, you left the military camp without permission. What should you do if something happens to Xuanwu Gate?"
He asked himself that not only had he disappeared quietly along the way, but he had also raised various suspicions. It was difficult for anyone to guess his whereabouts before arriving at Xiaoguan. This is indeed the case. Even if he is as cunning and shrewd as Changsun Wuji, he only got the message after he arrived at Xiaoguan.
Gao Kan said: "How can the general's Yu Mu head guess the commander's intention? However, based on various information, Mrs. Wu concluded that the commander was most likely on his way to help Chang'an, so she ordered the general to come to meet him. As for the Xuanwu Gate, It's safe, Commander, you can rest assured. At the end of this trip, the general will only bring a few thousand cavalry, and all the elite infantry will stay at the camp to guard the Xuanwu Gate. Even if there are rebels who want to do evil, the Xuanwu Gate will be as solid as a rock."
The continuous battles outside Xuanwu Gate made the Youtun guards clearly understand the fighting power of the rebels and became more confident. Even the full-strength Zuotun Guards threw off their armor and fled in panic, let alone those rabble-rousers in Guanlong? If you take the initiative to attack, you will naturally have trouble annihilating the rebels, but guarding the Xuanwu Gate is as stable as a mountain.
Fang Jun nodded.
He is familiar with Gao Kan's abilities. Although he is not as talented and talented as Xue Rengui and Pei Xingjian, he is worse than Gao Kan in being steady and practical and never taking risks. Moreover, there is Wu Meiniang, the "Hidden Emperor" with superb skills, making plans behind him, so it is natural that everything will be foolproof.
"Are all the family members in the mansion okay?"
When he heard about the Chang'an mutiny, what he was most worried about was the safety of his entire family, lest Changsun Wuji might use his grudges to plot against him.
Gao Kan said: "Don't worry, Commander. Your Highness is in charge of the house, so thieves don't dare to do anything wrong. We also have Lady Wu to give advice, so it's even better. Oh, by the way, that Princess of Silla is also heroic, and she is not inferior to other women." …”
Naturally, he explained in detail the crises that the house had encountered at the time.
Anger rose in Fang Jun's heart, he squinted his eyes, gritted his back molars, and said angrily: "Old thief Changsun, you are simply too much of a bully! This debt will be settled with him slowly."
After looking at the time, he stood up and said: "After taking a short rest, he quickly returned to the Xuanwu Gate. The news that a certain person led an army to rescue Chang'an will surely reach Chang'an soon. Guan Long is naturally unwilling to give up, and will definitely arrive in Chang'an at a certain date. Before, they launched a crazy attack and made a desperate move. The pressure on the East Palace Six Rate was too great, and a slight mistake would lead to the fall of the imperial city. By then, the Xuanwu Gate would be the only way for His Highness the Crown Prince and everyone in the East Palace and the Imperial Palace to survive. There must be no chance of any loss. accident."
When the news of his return to Beijing spread back to Chang'an, it was expected that the Guanlong rebels would make a desperate move and go crazy in the end. The six rates of the East Palace would be under great defensive pressure. The war is fierce and the situation is changing rapidly. You must prepare for the worst and then do your best.
"Here!"
Gao Kan quickly bowed and saluted, saying: "After the soldiers took a short rest, they set off back to Xuanwu Gate."
Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "Let's set off in the evening. We will arrive in Dongfufeng at midnight. We can set up camp and rest, and continue our journey tomorrow morning."
"Here!"
Gao Kan obeyed the order again, then turned around and retreated, placing his soldiers in place.
Fang Jun came to the door of the camp, put his hands behind his hands and looked to the east. He saw low clouds, falling snow, and a vast expanse.
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The city of Chang'an, three hundred miles away, was already tumbling like boiling water in a cauldron. News that Fang Jun led his troops to attack thousands of miles to rescue Chang'an had already spread. The situation suddenly became violent and the morale of the rebels was even more affected. A huge blow.
No matter how Changsun Wuji tried to comfort him, it was of no avail.
