The belt was pulled, and Wang Shoushi finally couldn't hold it any longer. While trying to pull back the riding crop, he screamed: "Li Ji, you set up your troops to commit murder. Do you still have your Majesty and the king's law in your eyes? I am the emperor's slave." , who dares to be disrespectful to me... Oh!"
Before he finished speaking, he exclaimed, but was violently pulled off the horse by the captain, and fell firmly to the muddy ground with a "bang". He was thrown to the ground, with mud and water splashing everywhere...
Seeing this bossy eunuch in such a mess, the generals and soldiers around him burst into laughter.
Wang Shoushi was so dizzy from the fall that he was shocked and angry. When he came to the Central Army, he left all his trusted friends with the "Xuanjia Iron Cavalry". After all, he never thought that something like this could happen around Li Ji? Both the left and right were under the command of Li Ji, and Wang Shoushi felt guilty: Could it be that Li Ji was jealous of his holy companion Youlong and wanted to use military law to kill him as an excuse...
Fortunately, when the captain picked him up from the ground and wanted to drag him away to impose military punishment, Li Ji finally "wake up" from the state of relaxation where he was thinking about how to deal with the situation. He was surprised when he saw this and yelled at the generals: "Still." Are there any rules? How can you be so rude to the king's servant? Get out of here quickly!"
The two captains then let go of Wang Shoushi and took a few steps back, still looking at him with unhappiness and eagerness.
The army of the Tang Dynasty imitated the Qin and Han dynasties, placing the most emphasis on military merit. The generals in the army were the most unruly. They were confident to establish themselves with military merit. Even the celebrities around the emperor were not slavish, sleazy and flattering. They were very tough. This was definitely the founding of the country. The normal state of the Tang army after that.
When Zhao Da usurped the world of the orphans and widows of the Chai family as a military general, he naturally felt sad and sleepless at night because of the unfairness of the country, so he pursued the national policy of "ruling the military with culture", dreaming that his despicable methods would no longer be used by his descendants. What happened to him, and later the creation of the "Supervisory Army" was unprecedented, hoping that the Zhao and Song dynasties could be passed down for a long time and last for thousands of generations.
At this point, the backbone of the generals has been completely broken. Even though Hongwu used his unparalleled martial arts to drive away the Tartars and regain China, he was still unable to escape from this nest. His descendants even carried forward and followed Zhao and Song's strategies of suppressing generals until the Han Dynasty. The family was in tatters, the Tartars broke through the borders, and the land of China fell...
Wang Shoushi was so angry that his face was livid and his whole body was shaking. Knowing that this was a warning given to him by Li Ji, he didn't say much. He raised his hand and wiped the muddy water from his face, limped to his horse, pulled the reins and turned over. Mount your horse, and after dinner, under the mocking and scornful gazes of all the soldiers, you ride your horse back to the bridge by the river, where you meet up with the "Xuanjia Iron Cavalry".
He was a smart man, and he understood that Li Ji's dissatisfaction with him was no longer concealed. With Li Ji's identity, power, and status, he really couldn't bear it and found a reason to kill him. Who in the world can do anything?
Even His Majesty Li Er could only watch helplessly, hiding all the anger in his heart. If he really killed a great hero of the country and a prime minister of the dynasty for a eunuch like him, wouldn't he become a tyrannical example of the likes of Xia Jie, Shang Zhou and others? host……
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Watching Wang Shoushi go away and merge into the "Xuanjia Iron Cavalry" who were neatly lined up by the river, Li Ji sighed imperceptibly. For a moment just now, he really had murderous intentions, but thinking of the serious consequences, he could only Can hold back forcefully.
Although these imperial slaves were unruly, wanton and arrogant, and relied on the holy family to run rampant, they were incompatible with the civil and military affairs of the country and were naturally opposed to them. Everyone wanted to get them and punish them. However, because castration can only rely on the emperor's power and favor to survive, and can gain the emperor's unreserved trust, it often becomes the emperor's tool to guard and suppress civil and military ministers - kill the emperor's tool to restrict you, you Do you want to get rid of the emperor's guard? What do you want to do?
Taking a deep breath, he looked away from the "Black Armor Cavalry", looked at the generals and soldiers in front of him, and began to issue orders.
"Cheng Mingzhen led his troops to move to the left and formed an array on the left flank of the armed guards. If they make the slightest movement, attack immediately!"
"Zhang Liang headed north to get close to the Right Guards, to be on guard against supporting the Prince's rear formation and triggering a conflict with the Left Guards. At the same time, he was on guard against the Tubo Huqi who might swoop in from the direction of the dragon's head."
"Sent people to Xue Wanche's troops on the north bank of the Wei River to convey an order, ordering them to immediately build a pontoon bridge to make a gesture of crossing the Wei River to contain the Youtunwei camp outside Xuanwu Gate. If necessary, they can launch a feint attack. If there are soldiers in the Youtunwei camp, The soldiers rushed to support outside Chunming Gate, and Xue Wanche was appointed to engage in military law!"
"I, the commander-in-chief, command the central army and are here to receive the crown prince's honor guard!"
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The generals on the left and right were stunned for a moment, and then there was a commotion. Li Ji's convinced cronies immediately carried out the order and rushed to their respective armies. The rest, such as Cheng Mingzhen and Zhang Liang, were unwilling to fight with the East Palace army, and they were whispering and discussing.
Cheng Mingzhen and Zhang Liang looked at each other, a little helpless. Li Ji's order obviously required a battle with the East Palace, which they were absolutely unwilling to do. However, Li Ji seemed to be very considerate and did not let them face the prince directly. , but to contain Zuowuwei and Youtunwei from the south to the north, which can be regarded as fulfilling their wishes.
But in the final analysis, he still followed Li Ji's orders and became the enemy of the East Palace...
Zhang Liang winked at Cheng Mingzhen. Cheng Mingzhen was a little dissatisfied, but knowing that this guy was slippery and treacherous, he refused to refute Li Ji's order at this time. He could only step forward and asked in a low voice: "Can the commander make it clear that this time?" What exactly does Fan want?"
Judging from the orders issued by Li Ji, it is obvious that he is preparing to go to war. As long as Zuowuwei and Youtunwei are contained, no troops outside Chang'an City can support the prince at this moment. When Li Ji gives the order, the Chinese army How can the elite front-on assault be stopped by the six soldiers of the East Palace and the imperial guards beside the prince?
However, Li Ji did not state that a war was about to begin. This made the entire army do not know how to deal with emergencies, so it was regarded as a taboo in the army. With Li Ji's amazing leadership of the army for many years, such mistakes would definitely not occur.
So Cheng Mingzhen still holds a glimmer of hope in his heart...
Li Ji glanced at him indifferently and said in a deep voice: "You are also a veteran in the army. Don't you understand the principles of order and prohibition? My military order has been issued. All you have to do is obey the order. As for my strategic intention, Why do I need to explain it to you? Go quickly to contain Zuo Wuwei and don't say anything. If it delays the military plane, don't blame me for being unkind."
Cheng Mingzhen knew that Li Ji was strict in running the army, and punished those who disobeyed military orders severely. He also did not cherish old feelings, and even his own son-in-law did not dare to serve in his army...
But if he steps back at this time, it will be equivalent to following Li Ji all the way to the dark side and completely siding with Li Ji. If Li Ji does something treacherous and unethical due to his ambition, he will not be able to escape responsibility.
He could only boldly say: "It's not that we don't trust the commander-in-chief, but the current situation is actually complicated. The Crown Prince of the East Palace is the crown prince of the country, and he has both honor and righteousness. We dare not slack off in the slightest. Therefore, in the end, the general and the Yun Kingdom will I am brave enough to ask the commander to inform me of the overall strategy."
Zhang Liang on the side almost scolded me, just ask yourself, why do you have to drag me along...
Looking at Li Ji's cold and gloomy eyes, Zhang Liang's heart suddenly suddenly mounted, and he hurriedly rode forward, saying with a smile: "Commander Mingjian, General Cheng's words are exactly what we are worried about, but we are all The commander-in-chief’s subordinates should obey military orders and live and die without complaint! Therefore, please let the commander-in-chief decide, and we will comply with everything."
Cheng Mingzhen almost turned around and yelled, "Mother!" I took the lead in questioning Li Ji. How big a risk would I take? As a result, this bitch was so irresponsible that he sold him directly...
Li Ji coldly snorted, glanced at the two of them, pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "I will not inform you of the strategic intentions in detail, but you are all meritorious to the empire, and your status is different from that of ordinary generals, so you can't Conceal it, just execute the order."
In other words, he assured the two of them that this order would not allow them to directly confront the East Palace Army...
Cheng Mingzhen knew how to advance and retreat, and understood that considering Li Ji's character and power, this was already a huge concession. If the entanglement continued, Li Ji could directly order him to be arrested on the spot and subject to military law.
This is already the best situation at the moment. It's not that the two armies can't survive without them, but Li Ji wants to beware of them suddenly defecting to the East Palace camp and adding unnecessary variables to the possible war...
He took a deep breath and was about to speak, but Zhang Liang had already spoken: "Commander, please rest assured, we will obey the military orders! Haha, with the commander's character, mind, and magnanimity, no one dares to question your decision, you say Just do whatever you want to do, no shirk."
Cheng Mingzhen:......
Mother! Do you have any shame at all, you piece of shit? It was you who encouraged me to be wise and protect myself. Now that I have Li Ji's promise, it's you who is trying to be nice and sweet. Is it me who is the only one questioning Li Ji and unwilling to follow him loyally?
Li Ji didn't give him a chance to speak. He waved his hand and said, "Go and execute the order. However, I warn you that if you have any hidden intentions, the military order currently issued is not implemented or fails to be implemented. Then no matter when and where, I will definitely engage in military law!"
The two of them felt shocked and hurriedly responded, turning around and riding towards their respective troops.
Soon, the two armies separated from the central army, heading south and north, heading straight for their respective goals...
Li Ji was sitting in the center of the army, his face was gloomy, and his brows were furrowed, obviously he was worried.
Not long after, a scout rushed up from the front and reported: "The prince has advanced again and is heading this way."
Li Ji nodded and ordered again: "The Chinese army has stopped advancing and is waiting in formation. No battle is allowed under any circumstances without the commander's orders!"
"Here!"
More than ten messengers rode to various places in the army to convey military orders.
Li Ji then looked around, then looked back at the "Xuanjia Iron Cavalry" that had assembled on the bank of Ba River, and said loudly: "Follow me to the battle to meet His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Here!"
Hundreds of soldiers behind him agreed in unison, and then urged the horses to gallop towards the front of the formation, following Li Ji. For a moment, the horses' hooves roared, rain fell, and dark clouds enveloped the earth. A battle was about to break out...
War clouds are gathering.
(End of chapter)
