Bingzhou is long from north to south and narrow from east to west. It is surrounded by continuous mountains on the east and west sides. The central part is divided into Dingxiang (Datong) Basin, Mayi (Xinzhou) Basin, Taiyuan Basin, Linfen Basin and Hedong Basin by the mountains. Therefore, the overall topography of Bingzhou It's very much like the "cucurbit flute" in musical instruments. The Fenshui and other rivers that run through the north and south are gourds and bamboo tubes that provide ventilation and produce music. As for the Taihang Baxing in the east and the left and right rivers that flow into the Yellow River in the west, they are like "holes" on bamboo tubes.
In order to deal with the Eastern Turks in the north and combat missions, the Sui Dynasty divided Bingzhou into two major "war zones" in the north and south based on the topography of Bingzhou - Taiyuan and other counties south of Zhoushan were the logistics centers of Bingzhou; Dingxiang and the four counties of Mayi, Yanmen and Loufan to the north of Zhoushan were designated as the Dingxiang Road General Administration Office.
The general manager of Dingxiang Road was Yang Xuangan, and Yang Guang also appointed him as the prefect and general manager of Dingxiang County in order to allow him to act more conveniently and not be restricted by local civil officials.
Yang Xuangan was very filial and not good at diplomacy. Coupled with the strength of his mother and wife, he always gave people the impression of being very cowardly, cowardly, and unassertive. When he was the Minister of Rites, he made the Sui Dynasty's diplomacy into a mess, causing everyone to feel regretful, saying that the Yang family was a father-in-law and Yang Su had no successors. Even he himself fell into a serious self-esteem. In doubt.
But after Yang Xuangan left the center and got rid of the shackles of his family, mother, and wife, he felt like a fish in water, as if he had divine help, and he glowed with dazzling brilliance. In a short period of time, he managed the four counties of Bingbei, which were barren, backward and in constant war, in an orderly manner, which was jaw-dropping and impossible to criticize.
After a period of accumulation and precipitation, Yang Xuangan became more and more independent and confident. In order to better and more timely respond to the civil war between the three Ashina brothers and the changes in the Eastern Turkic war situation, he went to the imperial court and moved the Dingxiang Road General Administration Office from Shanyang County, Mayi County to Dingxiang Dali in the north. county.
Dingxiang County is located to the south of Yinshan Mountain; to the north of the mountain is the vast grassland. Because this county is a frontier fortress and the area is vast and sparsely populated, there is only one Dali County in the whole county. Yang Xuangan visited the entire county and inspected the terrain in detail, so he set up five military towns: Wuchuan, Baidao, Jinhe, Zhuozi, and Yuanyang at strategic locations in the county.
There have been frequent civil wars in Eastern Turkestan recently. Yang Xuangan led 10,000 elite troops to the Baidao Army Town. To the northeast of this town is Wuchuan Town in the South Pass of Baidao, and to the northwest is Jinhe Military Town. Going west from here is Yulin County in the north of Yongzhou. He garrisoned here because he planned to join forces with Zhang Changxun, the prefect and general manager of Yulin, to help each other and guard the northern land together to prevent the Turkic "rebellious soldiers" from going south and destroying the people's livelihood in the northern Sui Dynasty.
However, when he led his army to Baidaojun Town, Yang Xuangan learned that Zhang Changxun had taken the lead. He had led 6,000 elite troops to march to the northwest. Together with Liu Daju, the governor and general manager of Wuyuan, he gathered troops at the passes of Daqing Mountain and Langshan Mountain to deter the northwest troops. The southern Turkic Khanate.
Hearing this news, Yang Xuangan was not surprised at all. After all, Zhang Changxun was also well-known as a famous general on the border. If he did not react at all when a war broke out in the East Turks, then he would be seriously derelict in his duty.
After settling in the army, Yang Xuangan, under the leadership of Zhao Huaiyi, the leader of the military town, came to the official office of the military town together with Duan Da, deputy director of the Dingxiang Road Inspection School, Chief Shi Tangjian, deputy generals Yuan Wuben and Tang Yi.
The group of people didn't have time to take a bite of food, so they opened the map and discussed the military situation.
Seeing that Yang Xuangan was silent for a long time while looking at the map, Duan Da looked at Yang Xuangan and asked in a deep voice: "General manager, Governor Zhang has left Yulin County, and the idea of joining forces has come to nothing. Are we going north and occupying the main road of Baidao? , or join Zhang and Liu?"
Yang Xuangan was silent for a while, then shook his head and said: "We are not going anywhere, we are just recuperating and recuperating in Baidao Town."
Duan Da is the son of Duan Yan, the governor of Shuozhou in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He was one of the commanders of Yang Jian's soldiers in the previous dynasty. After the founding of the Sui Dynasty, he was promoted to a general of cavalry due to his meritorious service. When Gao Zhihui and others rebelled in the south, Duan Da was Da led 10,000 state soldiers and local warriors to quell the rebels in two counties. Later, he defeated several elite troops of Wang Wenjin and was appointed to the government for his merit. After Yang Guang succeeded to the throne, he appointed Duan Da as General Qianzuo Yiwei. However, he followed Yu Wenshu during the military reform in Guanzhong, causing a rebellion that shocked the whole country.
Afterwards, Duan Da was removed from the post of General Zuo Yiwei and was promoted to Dingxiang Sima. When the Dingxiang General Manager's Office was established, Yang Guang named him the deputy general manager of the school inspection. He was eager to perform meritorious service, and the two choices he proposed at this time were both for fighting. No matter which one Yang Xuangan chose, it would be fighting.
Duan Da became anxious when he saw that Yang Xuangan had no plans to send troops. His trip was in vain, so he bowed his hands and put pressure on Yang Xuangan in a deep voice: "General manager, the Turkic wars in the east are raging, and the Khan is unable to look south. I want to remind the manager - once we sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, The saint will definitely be very dissatisfied if he misses the opportunity to go north. When the time comes, who will bear the saint's thunderous wrath?"
Yang Xuangan chuckled. We have been working together for so long, how can he not know what the other person is thinking?
He glanced at the "angry" Duan Da and said calmly: "Deputy General Duan, I am not willing to accept it, and I also want to make great achievements. But the imperial court's strategy is to eliminate the strong and support the weak, and use the barbarian to control the barbarian. I, the Sui Dynasty, only We just need to sit back and watch the fight. If we rush into the situation and cause the three Ashina brothers to abandon their old grudges and jointly fight against the Sui Dynasty, even if we occupy the southern Khan Court, it will not only be in vain, but also a big mistake."
After a pause, he continued: "The reason why Governor Zhang did not communicate with us and why he only occupied the crucial pass was obviously because of these considerations, and it was obvious that he just wanted to keep the enemy outside the country."
After hearing this, Chief Shi Tang Jian also echoed: "In summary, it is true that we only need to stick to the door and not allow rebellion in the south. This is a great achievement..."
"The manager hasn't spoken yet, so when is it your turn to speak?" Duan Da was displeased, interrupted Tang Jian rudely, and continued to persuade Yang Xuangan: "General Manager, Chuluo Khan is a weakling whom I, the Great Sui, supported. He is in danger at this time. If he is annihilated by Shibi Khan, how can we explain to the saint?"
With a "bang", Yang Xuangan slapped the table with his hand and stared at Duan Da with cold eyes: "You are just the deputy general manager of the school. No matter in terms of rank or actual work, you are not as high as Tang Changshi. You are contemptuous of your superiors now. , you interrupt your boss rudely, but you still have the nerve to say such things, don’t you think it’s ridiculous, it’s you?”
Duan Da was immediately speechless and flushed.
Yang Xuangan glared at him and then gestured to Tang Jian: "Tang Changshi, tell me your opinion!"
Tang Jian was the grandson of Tang Yong, Zuo Pushe of the Northern Qi Dynasty. He was forthright and unconventional. He was very happy when he saw that Yang Xuangan had suppressed Duan Laogou, who was selfish and relied on his elders. He responded, cupped his hands and said: "General Manager, it is said that Chuluo Khan was recommended by King Wei before he received the support of the imperial court. To the west is the Great Lakes Region, to the south are Wuwei, Zhangye and Dunhuang. There are many famous generals in Liangzhou. It is impossible Don't pay attention to the civil war in the East\/Turks. Once Chuluo Khan is unable to do anything, he will definitely turn to Liangzhou for help. Even if Liangzhou does not directly send troops to join the war, it will send troops from Xiutuze to contain Shibi Khan from the south. troops."
"For the current plan, we should report the situation of the Turkic war to the imperial court, send reconnaissance cavalry to investigate the situation of the Turkic war, and maintain contact with Dugu Governor, Zhang Taishou, Liu Taishou, and Liangzhou."
"General Manager, I will finally agree with Tang Changshi's suggestion, but we must also be fully prepared to avoid being caught off guard by the sudden change in the situation." Yuan Wuben agreed after hearing the words. This descendant of the Guanlong noble Yuan family has never been close to Yang Xuangan of the Hongnong Yang family. However, the Yuan family's situation is far worse than before, and the current war is related to the strategy of the Sui Dynasty, so there is no need to maliciously argue.
"What General Yuan said is absolutely true!" Yang Xuangan nodded in agreement. He took out three arrows and handed them to his younger brother Yang Wanqing, who was the commander of the soldiers: "Immediately ask Dali County Prime Minister Liu Zhengjiang to transport grain and grass to Wuchuan town to prepare for emergencies; ordered Wang Zhibian, the general manager of Mayi, to lead the county soldiers and government soldiers to garrison in Dali County to serve as backup for our army; ordered Yanmen Prefect Lu Yu to send County Prime Minister Chen Xiaoyi to garrison at Xixing Pass (Yanmen Pass) .”
"In addition, in my name, the news of the Turkic War will be sent to the imperial court, Dugu Governor, Zhang Taishou, Liu Taishou, and Xiutuze Commander in an eight hundred mile expedited manner. Please keep close contact with all frontier armies. So that we can cope with changes together.”
"General, I obey!" Yang Wanqing saluted and went forward after receiving the order.
