[Soul-breaking Blue Bridge]
The "Badu of Zhongwu" regained the strategic location of Dengzhou and opened the southern gate of the Huangchao gang in Chang'an. Zhu Wen fled northward, and Yang Fuguang pursued him from Henan to Shaanxi.
At this moment, Yang Fuguang's mother died of illness. Yang Fuguang and Ding's mother were worried, so the "Zhongwu Badu" stopped their pursuit and returned to Dengzhou. This is a clear record in history books.
However, Yang Fuguang declared his righteousness. Since ancient times, there has been a dilemma between loyalty and filial piety. At the critical moment of annihilating the nest thieves, how could he abandon public service for personal gain and waste all his previous achievements?
Another record in the history books is more logical: In the fierce battle with Zhu Wen, the "Zhongwu Badu" also suffered heavy losses. The long-distance pursuit division was exhausted, and it was already at the end of its pursuit to Lanqiao. If it continued to pursue north, It will penetrate into the hinterland of nest thieves. It is a taboo for military strategists to forcefully break into the enemy's hinterland when the division's veterans are tired. Therefore, he returned to the army to rest.
The "Badu of Zhongwu" had a total of only 8,000 people. They defeated the bandit general Zhu Wen and captured a city. The strategic goal had been achieved, and there was no need to go deep alone.
There is another more important and more obscure reason, that is, Yang Fuguang's enemies are not only Zhu Wen and Huang Chao in front, but also potential dangers around him, such as Zhou Wei and Qin Zongquan.
These people are unscrupulous and undecided, ready to change their families at any time. If there is not enough force to deter them, they may rebel again at any time.
Zhou Ji did not hold the Hongmen Banquet. On the one hand, he might really want to return to the Tang Dynasty, but on the other hand, he was not completely sure of killing Yang Fuguang.
Zhou Ji was born as a commoner. After joining the army, he was promoted to a mid-level officer. When there was internal strife between the Zhongwu Army and the Guanghua Army, he launched a mutiny and killed the Jiedushi. time.
In other words, his mass base is very weak. He has the reputation of being a Jiedushi, but he has no real Jieduzhi. Caizhou Qin Zongquan's disobedience to his orders is the best proof. Qin Zongquan was still the younger brother promoted by Zhou Ji. Even he dared to disobey Zhou Ji's orders, let alone the loyal and military generals who were equal in the past.
Looking at Yang Fuguang again, he has always been the supervisor of the various vassal towns, and also served as a supervisor and eunuch of the Zhongwu Army. He has senior qualifications, high prestige, and a strong mass base. He was once the superior of Zhou Ji, and now he is the southwest front army of the capital of the Tang regime. Supervisor of the military eunuch (supervisor of the southwest camp). He was superior to Zhou Qian in all aspects, which was the important reason why Zhou Qian did not dare to hold the Hongmen Banquet. This was also the reason why Yang Fuguang dared to attend the banquet alone.
Justice is only within the range of the cannon, and the caliber is the truth.
Yang Fuguang knew this well, and his "Badu of Zhongwu" must preserve their strength to deter potential traitors who have other ideas.
Dengzhou guard Zhu Wen led the remaining troops all the way north to Bashang, where he was personally received by Huang Chao, the "emperor" of Huang Qi's regime.
Historical records record that Huang Chao personally went to Bashang to work on the army and boost morale.
Ba Shang Laojun also contains multiple meanings. On the surface, of course, it is the leader's care for his subordinates and his condolences, "Comrades, thank you for your hard work!"
The deeper meaning is Huang Chao's distrust of Zhu Wen.
Zhu Wen is a fierce general under Huang Chao. He is brave, resourceful, resourceful and decisive. He has made great achievements in battle since Luocao. So...how could he be easily defeated by a patchwork of eight thousand troops led by a eunuch?
What if he, Zhu Wen, has betrayed and surrendered to the enemy, pretending to be defeated and entered Chang'an, and then cooperated with the pursuers inside and outside to seize my Chang'an? Didn't Pang Xun lose Xuzhou like this back then? Zhang Xuannen has learned from the past and has to guard against it.
If Zhu Wen was indeed defeated in a fierce battle, then he would have to count his strength in the name of Lao Jun to see how much wealth he has left.
Therefore, even though Huang Chao pretended to be courteous and caring to his subordinates, he did not allow Zhu Wen and his troops to enter Chang'an. Instead, Zhu Wen was incorporated into other troops and asked to follow Shang Rang, Meng Kai and other generals on expeditions.
In other words, Zhu Wen has been demoted for inspection, and Huang Chao's cronies are responsible for supervision and inspection.
Fortunately, Huang Chao was eager to employ people and killed the defeated general regardless of military law.
Fengxiang Zheng Tian, Heyang Zhuge Shuang, Hezhong Wang Chongrong, Zhongwu Zhou Qi... The surrounding vassal towns in Chang'an surrendered and revolted one after another, and Huang Chao was surrounded by embarrassment on all sides.
The previously repulsed Li Xiaochang, the military governor of Fuyan, and Tuoba Sigong, the military governor of Xia Sui, made a comeback and stationed themselves at Dongwei Bridge, directly threatening the northeast of Chang'an City.
Huang Chao sent Shang Rang to take command and led Zhu Wen to resist the vassal alliance forces in Dongweiqiao.
The glory lost on the battlefield must be regained on the battlefield; the shame left on the battlefield can only be washed away on the battlefield.
Zhu Wen's army was bound to win, and he defeated the combined forces of Yanyan and Xia Sui in consecutive battles.
Li Xiaochang and Tuoba Sigong were both Dangxiang people. They originally lived in the northwest of the empire and were the beneficiaries of the Tang Empire's "restraint and gentleness" policy. Like Shatuo and other ethnic minorities, their leaders are best at political speculation. Whenever the empire is in trouble, such as the Anshi Rebellion, Pang Xun Rebellion, and Huangchao Rebellion, they will raise troops to serve the king, perform meritorious service for the country, and then be promoted to high positions.
Once they encounter strong resistance and face a tough battle, these opportunists will stay away.
When Zhu Wen's troops reached the north bank with great momentum, Li Xiaochang and Tuoba Sigong sent a request for help to the neighboring vassal towns.
The loose shortcomings of the "Anti-Pornography Alliance" have once again emerged. Faced with the request for help from the combined forces of Yan Yan and Xia Sui, not a single vassal town responded, let alone any support from soldiers, soldiers, money or food.
The various vassal towns joined forces to fight against pornography, but there was no substantial unified command. No one really obeyed the instructions of "Commander-in-Chief" Zheng Tian, and no one even reported battlefield intelligence to him. They basically fought independently. Each person has a trumpet, and each blows his own tune. When it comes to war, it's even more difficult for a wolf to compete with a dog.
The towns of Fuyan and Xia Sui were among the first five towns to go to the capital to aid the capital. What was the result? After Yin Ning and Jing Yuan occupied Chang'an, they did not notify the other three towns. Instead, they monopolized the victory and were busy looting Chang'an City.
When there are benefits, don't think about others, it's time to fight, and then let them resist the strong thieves alone? Let people fight with the nest thieves and both sides will suffer, and you will have another spoonful of stew? Hum, damn mother—grandma!
Li Xiaochang and Tuoba Sigong were filled with grief and anger, and angrily withdrew their troops from the battlefield and retreated to Fuping.
Zhu Wen seized control of the Dongwei Bridge and took advantage of the victory to capture Gaoling and Yueyang, opening a gap in the north of Chang'an, forcing Jingyang to the west and peering into the river to the east. In one fell swoop, the shame of Dengzhou's defeat was wiped away.
Shang Rang was very satisfied with this, "Zhu Wen is a good comrade." So he returned to Chang'an and replaced Meng Kai to supervise the battle.
Due to the long history and lack of historical data, we are currently unable to accurately rank the Huangchao Group. In addition to Huangchao monk Rang, we can only rank a few core figures side by side, such as Meng Kai and Lin Yan. They are the core power circle, the direct lineage within the direct lineage, the "Conglong Faction" within the "Conglong Faction". Even people like Zhu Wen, who have followed Huang Chao for many years and made many military exploits, cannot be among them.
Zhu Wen has been hovering outside the core power circle of Huangchao Group. Always on the periphery.
Short-sighted and narrow-minded, the Huangchao Group has always been xenophobic. In addition to ostracizing and suppressing non-Conglong sects, there are also intrigues within the Conglong sect. The closer they are to the periphery, the more they suffer rejection from the inner circle.
During the "Dongwei Bridge Defense Battle", Huang Chao was worried about Zhu Wen and sent the No. 2 leader Shang Rang to personally supervise the battle. After a great victory, he would also send his confidant Meng Kai to supervise the battle.
The Huangchao Group had not yet had time to recruit enough eunuchs to serve as supervisors of the army. In fact, Shang Rang and Meng Kai were playing the role of eunuchs to supervise the army.
Facing the personal supervision of the group's top management, Zhu Wen didn't feel awkward at all. On the contrary, he was still a little bit excited because this was his chance to perform well in front of his leaders, just like he did in Guangzhou. Why should Shang Rang and Meng Kai... let Huang Chao personally supervise the battle?
