When Gesang returned to his mansion, he was filled with anger and depression and had nowhere to vent, so he picked up the vase and threw it to the ground with a loud bang, and the beautiful vase immediately shattered into pieces. The maids were startled. Gesang smashed vases one after another until all the vases in the living room were smashed, and then he calmed down. He walked to a chair and sat down, with a thoughtful expression on his face and an uncertain expression. …
The war between the Tubo Emperor and the Tubo Emperor's uncle continued. The Songgan held firm and relied on the precipitous mountains and rivers to hold on. The Tubo Central Army continued to attack fiercely. Although the strength was several times that of the opponent, the terrain was very favorable to the defenders. The attack lasted for nearly three months. In the autumn, nothing was achieved. Big progress. While the Tubo Emperor sent troops to attack Songqian, he apologized to Fan Yong. He placed all the responsibility for the treachery on Songqian and assured Fan Yong that as long as Songqian's rebellion was suppressed, he would continue to fulfill his previous obligations. Agreement signed by Ming Dynasty. Soon after, Yang Peng's reply was sent to Luoxue. Yang Peng expressed his understanding of the Tubo Emperor's explanation and hoped that he would resolve the rebellion as soon as possible. The Tubo Emperor was originally worried that the Ming Dynasty would suddenly send troops at this time, but now he got this answer from Yang Peng, and also received information from the border that the Ming Dynasty army had not mobilized. He couldn't help but feel relieved, and immediately used the force originally used to defend the Ming Dynasty army. They were also transferred to the south in order to put down the rebellion as soon as possible.
The back garden of Bianliang Palace. Yang Peng was enjoying the wonderful time after dinner with his wife, concubines and children. Jiang Li hurriedly arrived and said to Chen Xiao, "Yang Peng, General Manager Yang Yanzhao sent news from Xiliang that there are signs of mobilization of the Xiliao army!"
Yang Peng frowned and said, "Xiliao? Are they so full that they want to have a big battle with us at this time?"
Jiang Li handed the report to Yang Peng and said: "Your Majesty, the report is here."
Yang Peng received the report. The report had been opened. It was forwarded from the cabinet, which meant that the report was not a red report when it was sent. Therefore, it was sent to the cabinet first. After the cabinet read it, it was forwarded to Yang Peng.
Yang Peng opened the report and read it again. The report said that the Liao army outside the pass was being mobilized, with a size of about hundreds of thousands. The army had already gathered in Datun City south of the desert. Yang Peng's heart moved and he murmured: "No wonder Yang Yanzhao didn't send a red report. It turns out that Xiliao is not targeting us at all." Datun City is in the south of the desert, 800 miles away from Yumen Pass, but close to Tubo. Xiliao has gathered heavy troops At this point, it can be said that Sima Zhao’s intentions are known to everyone!
Looking at the cabinet's approval document at the back of the report, it turns out that the cabinet's view is the same as mine.
Yang Peng walked to the lake with his hands behind his back, looking at the sparkling lake and thinking. At this time, Yang Rui was fooling around with her brothers. Chai Yonghui whispered to the children: "Be quiet, your father is thinking about something!" The children immediately quieted down, and Yang Rui stopped shouting, but expressed his expression to Her brothers expressed their feelings in a very interesting way.
That night, two strong men dressed as Jianghu people walked into the palace gate under the guidance of guards. Of these two people, the one on the left who is as strong as a black bear is called Zhao Xiong and is the bureau chief of the Zhongjing Escort Bureau. The one on the right who is tall and has a strong temperament is called Yan Ping and is the bureau chief of the Yanjing Escort Bureau.
As soon as they walked into the door, they saw a beautiful and heroic female general coming towards them, and they couldn't help but feel their eyes light up. Then he realized that the identity of the other party must be unusual, and he immediately bowed his head respectfully.
The guard who led them here first bowed to the female general: "My subordinates pay homage to the commander-in-chief!" The person who came was none other than Jiang Li, the commander-in-chief of the imperial army. She also had another identity, she was Yang Peng's concubine, but she Her subordinates usually still call her by her official position.
Zhao Xiong and Yan Ping were shocked when they saw the guard calling the female general the Commander-in-Chief, and they hurriedly paid their respects: "Common people pay their respects to the Commander-in-Chief!"
Jiang Li looked at the two of them and asked, "Are you Director Zhao and Director Yan?" They both said, "Yes." Jiang Li said, "Come with me, His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time." The two of them said. The man promised, and when he saw the other person turning around and walking forward, he quickly followed him.
After a while, the two of them followed Jiang Li into the imperial study room. Jiang Li stopped, and the two of them quickly followed suit. Jiang Li whispered: "Your Majesty is right in front." Although both of them were heroes who licked blood with their swords, when they heard this, they They couldn't help but become nervous and worshiped together: "The common people have seen your Majesty! Long live your Majesty! Long live your Majesty!" Then they heard the voice of a man from above: "You are Director Zhao and Director Yan. No need to be polite. "The two of them quickly thanked me and straightened up. They saw an extraordinary young man sitting behind the desk with a smile. They couldn't help but feel shocked, with excitement on their faces, and secretly said: This is His Majesty the Emperor!
Yang Peng asked: "How are you doing with the tasks assigned to you by the cabinet?"
Zhao Xiong hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "To answer your Majesty's question, our Zhongjing Escort Bureau has already assembled two thousand experts, and we are just waiting for His Majesty's order." Yan Ping also said: "Our Yanjing Escort Bureau has also assembled two thousand experts, and now They have all arrived in Bianliang and are just waiting for His Majesty’s order. In addition, the 20,000 experts gathered from other escort bureaus have also arrived in Bianliang.”
Yang Peng asked: "Do you know what the mission is?"
Zhao Xiong said: "Only the two of us know the specific mission at present. The others only know that this big mission is organized by the imperial court. They don't know the specific content."
Yang Peng nodded and said: "You can take action. Go to Chengdu in batches immediately. Lord Yang Guihua will arrange for you and give further instructions." The two of them clasped their fists and promised.
Yang Peng stood up and walked to the two of them. Yang Peng glanced at the two of them, "The people in your escort agency are all brave and fearless people who are not afraid of death. I hope your performance this time will not disappoint me!" Zhao Xiong clapped his chest and said loudly: "Your Majesty, just do it Don't worry! Since we have accepted His Majesty's commission, we will complete the mission entrusted by His Majesty even if we are broken into pieces!" Yan Ping clasped his fists and said: "The common people have some things that you don't know whether to say or not?" Yang Peng said: "Speak, don't have any scruples. ."
"Yes. Your Majesty, we are different from the army. We have our own way of fighting. If we fight according to the army's fighting methods, I'm afraid there will be problems. I don't regret dying, I'm afraid I will miss your majesty's important event! So the common people boldly plead Your Majesty, don’t send anyone to command us, let us command ourselves.”
Yang Peng took a deep look at Yan Ping and said with a smile: "Your idea makes some sense." He paused and said, "Let's do this, Yan Ping will be the commander-in-chief, Zhao Xiong will be the deputy commander-in-chief, and you two will command these escorts. The two were overjoyed and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty is wise!"
Yang Peng raised his right hand and said: "I have something to emphasize. Your action this time is not to protect a certain merchant as usual, but to serve Yan Yun. Therefore, some basic military taboos of the Yan Yun Army, You must remember. The first thing is that you must not kill people for no reason, you must not plunder property, and you must not bully women. Can you do it?"
Zhao Xiong cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry! These things are also taboos of our escort agency, and we will never dare to commit them!" Yan Ping nodded.
Yang Peng said to the two of them: "Yan Ping is responsible for the military offensive, and Zhao Xiong is responsible for the military law. If anyone dares to test the law, no matter who it is, you can rectify the law on the spot!" The two promised with fists clasped.
Yang Peng said: "If you don't have any more problems, just go down." The two of them bowed and agreed, exited the imperial study, and were led by the guards towards the outside of the palace.
The figures at the door shook, and Han Bing, Ye Qi Guanyin, and Yelu Hanyu came in. Ye Qi Guanyin asked: "Brother, have you met the two bureau leaders?" Yang Peng nodded and said, "I have ordered them to leave for Chengdu tomorrow."
Yelu Hanyu frowned and said: "Brother's behavior this time can be said to be unique! But I am a little worried!"
Han Bing nodded with deep sympathy and said: "Using civilian power to carry out military operations. This really makes my subordinates feel at ease."
Ye Qi Guanyin said: "I don't think there will be a problem. The people in these escort agencies are all brave and can fight individually better than our army. Moreover, there is no need to worry about their logistics. They are responsible for all food and grass issues themselves. There is no need to By taking care of pensions, we can save a lot of things and troubles.”
Yelu Hanyu frowned and said: "Having said that, it is a civilian force after all. If it loses control and burns, kills and loots on the battlefield, it will definitely be harmful to our big goal!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Don't worry about this. These people still know the severity. The rules of their escort agency are strict. I think the things you are worried about will not happen. Besides, they are all Ming people, how dare they disobey Order from Ming Dynasty? Aren't they afraid of being sanctioned? Don't they want to go back to Ming Dynasty? So, there may be problems, but it shouldn't be a big problem. This time, we will test it to see if my idea is feasible! "
Han Bing remembered something, took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Yang Peng, and said: "This is the information that Hua Xu handed over to the cabinet. It came from Tubo." Yang Peng did not reach out to pick it up, and said : "Just tell me what it is." Han Bing said: "Tianzhu's 200,000-strong army suddenly crossed the border with Tubo and entered Tubo not long ago. The south of the Yarlung Zangbo River is extremely critical!"
Han Bing showed a thoughtful look. Yeqi Guanyin said: "I think we should wait a little longer to consume the strength of all parties." Yelu Hanyu frowned and said: "I'm afraid that Tubo will collapse too quickly. In that case, we will be self-defeating!" Han Bing said : "This situation should not happen. Don't forget the Tibetan people's divine protection." Yelu Hanyu was stunned and suddenly said: "Yes, how could I forget this?" Looking at Yang Peng, "We The Ming army has difficulty adapting to the climate of the highlands, and the people of Xiliao and Tianzhu must also have difficulty adapting. Although they have caught Tubo off guard and are advancing with great success, I think their offensive will not last long."
Yang Peng glanced at the three women and said with a smile: "Okay, let's wait a little longer."
The news of the civil strife in Tubo is no longer a secret. The streets, taverns and tea shops in Bianliang City are discussing this matter. Some people gloat about misfortune, and some people point out the situation. After all, it is as if they are watching a good show. As the princess of Tubo, Gesang was worried and had trouble sleeping and eating. She didn't know why she subconsciously felt that there seemed to be the shadow of the Ming Dynasty and Yang Peng behind the civil strife. She felt that the civil strife was too sudden and strange.
There is now a commotion in Tubo. From the emperor's nobles to the ordinary serfs, everyone was terrified and at a loss. No one expected, not the emperor, not the ministers, not the nobles, that the situation would suddenly turn into this! Xiliao came, Tianzhu came, and for a while it seemed that the whole world was against Tubo.
The Tubo Emperor and the Tubo Emperor's uncle had stopped the civil war and each mobilized their armies to resist foreign aggression. However, due to the haste, they suffered repeated defeats, the territory continued to lose, and refugees continued to pour in from the south and the north. The situation was already extremely dangerous for Tubo.
But news of victory suddenly came from the south. Not long ago, Qu Cuo personally led an elite group to raid the forward camp of the Tianzhu people. The Tianzhu people were caught off guard and the entire army was defeated, and many of them were killed. This news made all the Tibetan soldiers and civilians feel heartened and felt that they had seen a glimmer of hope in despair.
Immediately, good news continued to arrive, and the offensive momentum of the Xiliao army and the Tianzhu army was gradually blocked, and finally stopped and could no longer move forward.
Pibo City, Songqian Palace. Song Qian heard the news that both the Tianzhu army and the Xiliao army had been blocked. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. He raised his head, opened his arms, and said piously: "Thank you gods and Buddhas for your blessing!" He knew very well that the reason why his side was able to block it was The reason why Xiliao and Tianzhu are so aggressive is not because our own combat effectiveness is so strong, but entirely because the other party is not adapted to the highland climate and cannot exert its combat effectiveness. That is the protection of the gods!
Soon after, news came that the Xiliao army had given up the attack and retreated. After this attack, Xiliao discovered that the plateau climate of Tubo was simply the natural enemy of their own army. Under the suppression of this climate, let alone fighting, even ordinary marching became very difficult. Every day, people suffered from water and soil problems. If you don't obey, you will fall ill or even die. Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, General Xiliao made a decisive decision and led his army to withdraw.
The retreat of the Xiliao army made the Tubo emperor and his nobles breath a great sigh of relief, but Songgan became nervous. Because Xiliao retreated, the Tianzhu people have not yet retreated. They are still entrenched in the south, but the Tubo Emperor is able to free his hands, and the situation is more dangerous than before.
Songgan hurriedly sent a messenger, hoping that the Tibetan emperor would not attack under the current situation of foreign aggression. However, the Tubo Emperor beheaded the messenger he sent in public. Then he ordered the army to turn around and forcefully cross the Brahmaputra River. Songgan suddenly fell into a two-front battle situation, and the situation became precarious.
That night, when Song Qian was looking at the map and thinking hard. The trusted general Qu Zha hurried in with a worried look on his face. Song Qian knows this subordinate best. He knows that this subordinate has always been calm and calm, and it can be said that his expression remains unchanged despite the collapse of a mountain. However, he actually showed such a panic expression at this time. It was obvious that something terrible had happened, and he couldn't help but feel sad. Get nervous.
"Sir, it's not good, the Tianzhu people have captured the Lalong Temple, and the lama of the Kaqu Temple has surrendered to Tianzhu!" Quzha said anxiously.
Song Qian was shocked when he heard this. Lalong Temple and Kaqu Temple are the barriers to the southwest and south of Pibo City. The loss of these two places means that the southern barrier of Pibo City is lost, and Pibo is completely under the threat of the Tianzhu people's troops.
Song Qian forced himself to calm down, sat back in his seat, and thought about the current countermeasures. Now the situation can be said to be extremely critical for him, Songgan. The Tianzhu people have torn apart the defense line on the southern front, while the imperial army is pressing on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River and constantly attacking. It seems that we are in an avalanche, and there will be an avalanche at any time. May be shattered to pieces!
Qu Zha said: "Sir, we only have a slim chance of survival now!"
Song Qian immediately raised his head and asked, "Do you have a clever idea?"
Qu Zha swallowed his saliva and said: "Sir, in this situation, if there is no external rescue, we will only die!" Songgan was stunned, frowned and asked: "What do you mean by this?" Qu Zha Said: "If you ask for help from Ming Dynasty, Ming Dynasty will definitely not sit idly by!" Songgan was shocked and shook his head: "No! Absolutely not! Going to Ming Dynasty for help is tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house! Once the Ming Dynasty army comes in, it will not leave again. Then Tubo will no longer exist!" Qu Zha said anxiously: "Sir, the emperor doesn't care about Tubo, so why should you care! Do you want to die without a burial place, and do you want your wife and children to be killed by the people of Tianzhu or the emperor? "?" Songgan looked at a loss. Qu Zha said: "Sir, asking Ming for help is the only way out!"
Song Qian had a troubled look on his face, shook his head and said, "I, I want to think about it, think about it! Maybe I don't need to ask Ming for help!" Qu Zha was very depressed and felt that the Lord was too foolish and loyal.
Song Qian looked at Qu Zha and said, "You can think of a way for me to overcome the current crisis without asking Ming for help!"
Quzha sighed and said: "There is a way, but I don't know if it will work." "Say it quickly!" Quzha said: "Now that the southern line has collapsed, we might as well stop guarding the Brahmaputra River. All troops have withdrawn into Pibo City..." Songgan said in surprise: "In this way, wouldn't the emperor's army be able to cross the Yarlung Zangbo River?"
Qu Zha said: "That's it. After the emperor's army crosses the Yarlung Zangbo River, it will inevitably march to Pibo City, and the Tianzhu people will naturally march to Pibo City. The two armies will meet outside Pibo City..." Song Qian listened. When he got here, he immediately understood Qu Zha's intention and said excitedly: "What a good plan! This is a plan to drive away tigers and devour wolves! When the Tianzhu people and the emperor's army meet outside the city, a war will definitely break out! Then our army will sit on the mountain and watch the tigers. Douzuo reaps the benefits! Okay, great!"
Qu Zha said worriedly: "It would be best if we start a fight. I'm afraid they won't be able to fight. If that's the case, we will be in an extremely critical situation!" Songgan frowned, then shook his head with certainty. Said: "No! This situation will never happen! They will definitely fight! This is like two tigers fighting for food, how can they just let it go!" Then he said to Qu Zha: "Immediately give me the order to bring all the troops together." Evacuate everyone into Pibo City! At the same time, evacuate as many materials and people as possible into Pibo City!" Quza agreed and ran down.
The entire south bank of the Brahmaputra River was in chaos. The army and the people were retreating towards Pibo City in a panic. There were cries and shouts, and an atmosphere of uneasiness filled the air.
Pingxi General Songhe on the north bank noticed a chaotic scene on the south bank. Although he didn't know what was going on, he felt that the time had come. Immediately ordered all armies to attack in an all-out manner. The Tubo army rode various rafts to attack the south bank, but did not encounter any resistance and landed ashore in one fell swoop. Songhe was overjoyed to see that the army had boarded the other side of the river in one fell swoop. He immediately ordered the army to cross the river. The forward troops who had crossed the Yarlung Zangbo River in advance swept forward. The troops and civilians who had not had time to escape into Pibo City were suddenly attacked. They were attacked and killed instantly, leaving corpses scattered all over the place. Standing on the city wall, Songgan saw the thick smoke billowing from the north and couldn't help but become nervous.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
