Yang Zaixing, Gao Siji, Shan Xiongxin, and Wang Renze led tens of thousands of fine cavalry to rush out of Luoyang City like lightning. They galloped wildly, but after a while they disappeared from the sight of the soldiers guarding the city head of Luoyang, leaving behind There is only dust all over the sky.
At the same time, Tang Army generals Li Jilong and Qu Tutong also received news of the Sui Army's cavalry attack, and immediately beat drums to gather the generals to discuss matters in the commander's tent.
Although Li Shimin personally led the elite cavalry to attack Hulao Pass, he also knew that the city of Luoyang was strong and that there were top generals in the city who could kill Liang Shitai with one move. Therefore, in addition to Du Ruhui, he also left behind Shan Shituo, Wang Junke, Pei Renji, Qu Tugai, Li Junxian and many other military generals responded. In addition, Li Cunxu and Song Jingang, who had originally returned to Hedong, were transferred back to listen to Li Jilong and Qu Tutong's tent.
Li Jilong heard the scout report that the invading Sui army had the banner of Wang Renze. He immediately grinned, turned to Du Ruhui and said: "Keming, if you hadn't made a decisive decision that day, I'm afraid there wouldn't be so many arrogant and reckless men coming out today. Die!"
Du Ruhui smiled slightly when he heard this and said: "The Sui army has won many battles and has become a proud soldier. Even if there is no deliberate provocation, there will definitely be some reckless people rushing out of the city today."
Zeng Guopan's guess was indeed correct. Wang Renze had already colluded with the Tang army. However, this matter was a secret among the Tang army, and only a few people including Du Ruhui, Li Jilong, and Qu Tutong knew about it, so Li Jilong and Du Ruhui did not reveal it openly during their conversation.
A few discerning people in the tent heard some clues from the conversation between the two, but Shanshi Tuo, a reckless man, heard it in confusion, and immediately said impatiently: "What the hell, Sui Jun is because Why go out of the city? Soldiers will come to cover up the water and earth. When I go out, kill a few of them first. The Sui generals come back!" Then he picked up the gilded rod weighing a hundred kilograms and started to go out.
"General Shan, wait!"
When Du Ruhui saw that the mountain lion camel was so impatient, he couldn't help but secretly cursed him as a reckless man and hurriedly stopped the mountain lion camel.
Shanshitu was blocked by Du Ruhui, and a look of anger suddenly flashed across his face: "Why did the military advisor stop me? Could it be that he looked down on me, Shanshitu, and thought I couldn't defeat the Sui army?"
The mountain lion and camel in front of him was specially left by Li Shimin to deal with Yang Zaixing and other brave generals of the Sui army in the city. Du Ruhui naturally did not dare to offend him and said, "What did General Shan say? The lower official has long heard that General Shan is brave, and Yang Zaixing is just a mere warrior." How can someone like you be your opponent? I am just worried that General Shan is too brave and will ruin my plan soon!"
The mountain lion camel didn't understand, he just stared at Du Ruhui stupidly.
Du Ruhui smiled bitterly when he saw this, "His Royal Highness King Qin also has many powerful generals, but why are their IQs so poor?"
After a pause, Du Ruhui continued: "The lower official heard that Yang Zaixing was from a clan of the Sui Dynasty. He had saved Yang Gao's son in his early years, and the soldiers and horses under his command were all elites of the Sui army. If we can annihilate him in one fell swoop today, we will definitely be able to do so. This greatly demoralized the defenders in the city. General Shan, if you are the first to go into battle, you will probably scare away all the Sui troops in no time!"
Shan Shituo couldn't help scratching his head when he heard Du Ruhui praising him so much, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that the military advisor would think so highly of me. In this case, let's find a few people who are not good at it first, and I will wait until the Sui army gets carried away. Go take care of them."
"But Mr. Du, according to the last general's knowledge, the main army led by Meng Gong in Luoyang City has 15,000 troops, and the old Luoyang army under Wang Xiaojie, Zhang Zhenzhou, Wei Lu and others has at least 20,000 people. Later, King Qin His Highness and Wang Shichong fought a decisive battle in Cijian. Yang Zaixing led more than 10,000 fine cavalry under his command to suddenly attack, and supported tens of thousands of Huainan troops to enter Luoyang."
Song Jingang pinched his fingers and said in a deep voice: "After all, even if we annihilated the Sui army that came to provoke us today, there are still nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses in the city. It will still be difficult for our army to take Luoyang, and The hidden secrets in the city are very likely to be exposed because of this matter. It’s not cost-effective to do this!”
After hearing Song Jingang's words, Du Ruhui sighed secretly in his heart. This Song Jingang did have good vision, but he had colluded with Zhao Kuangyin to betray his old master Liu Wuzhou for profit. Such an ungrateful person could not do anything no matter how capable he was. Use it, otherwise it will definitely backfire on its owner.
After thinking about this, Du Ruhui suddenly felt a sense of sadness in his heart. Li Shimin had not forgotten to recruit talents during his military campaigns in the past few years, but there were really very few people under his command who could take on important positions.
Among the military generals, Li Xuanba and Shan Shituo, who are at the top in martial arts, have worrying IQs. Pei Xingyan is a good prospect. Although he is still a little childish now, it is not a big problem. It's just that his father Pei Renji is too thoughtful. With his father around, it's impossible for His Highness King Qin to confide in him.
Let’s talk about the ability of this group of generals to command troops. To be honest, there are actually quite a few generals here who are good at commanding troops. Qu Tutong, Li Jilong, Li Siyuan, Li Cunxu and Song Jingang could all be considered good commanders if they could lead an army alone. However, except for Li Jilong, everyone had concerns about using them.
Qu Tutong had been famous for many years, and he was well-versed and experienced in military affairs, but now the biggest enemy of the Tang Dynasty was the Sui Dynasty, his old benefactor. Li Yuan was suspicious by nature, and he had already complained when he heard that he and Li Jilong were temporarily commanding the army. If he was allowed to lead the army alone, I am afraid that he would not agree to it anyway.
Brothers Li Siyuan and Li Cunxu also had their own shortcomings. Li Siyuan is kind to others and smiles all day long. But neither he nor His Highness the King of Qin can see through this person. Who dares to use someone who can't see through him at all?
Li Cunxu was also good at both civil and military affairs, but his concept of family status was too strong, almost to the point of being hopeless. No matter how talented a person is, as long as he comes from a wealthy family, he will be friends with him, but if he comes from a poor family, he will suppress him in every possible way. This concept obviously conflicts with His Highness King Qin's eclectic way of employing people.
In addition, Du Ruhui felt that Li Cunxu was too arrogant in taking credit. Once he won a big victory, he would most likely become arrogant and make stupid moves.
Looking back at the Sui Dynasty, Yang Gao had a lot of people who could stand alone.
Xue Rengui, Chang Yuchun, Yang Ye and Li Jingyuefei, who is currently conquering Bashu, are all rare and handsome talents.
There is also that Meng Gong. According to the detailed intelligence in Luoyang City, this Meng Gong is indeed somewhat talented in defending the city. Every order he issued in Luoyang almost hit the key points of defending the city.
Moreover, the Sui Dynasty was not short of brave generals who charged into battle. Yuwen Chengdu, Xue Kui, Yang Zaixing, and Gao Chong were all brave generals who were champions of the three armies.
After such a comparison, Du Ruhui felt as if his heart suddenly fell into an ice cave, getting colder and colder...
