Because the rebels were coerced in time and retreated in advance under Li Shouzhen's order, the officers and soldiers blocked by Fengling Nanjintou were able to successfully cross the river and join the surrounding Xiaodi Army.
More than 20,000 officers and soldiers gathered together with great momentum, and then the problem suddenly arose, the difference between the central army and the local army. Fengling Nanjin's official army was a combined force from Jingzhao, Hua, Tong, and Shaanxi. It looked like a "miscellaneous army." Although there were many people, the flags were motley.
A kind of contempt is naturally formed.
Although the Xiaodi Army has only been established for a year, it is a very important force in the Tokyo Forbidden Army. The sergeants are all young and strong, with a large organization, sophisticated armor, and strong strength. Where to look at those miscellaneous troops, the Tong'an Army was a little closer because they were from the Forbidden Army.
That kind of arrogance and contempt is almost superficial and unrestrained. It is like this from the commander Zhou Hui down. The officers and soldiers of the four states were also angry and dissatisfied. Since the rebellion, they were the ones who suppressed the situation in the west, attacked the rebels, and blocked the rebels in the river. The Forbidden Army is a big boss, but it only traveled a few hundred miles. What's the air?
A military meeting broke up unhappy. Of course, on the surface, the generals have different opinions on the next move.
Zhou Hui felt that the rebels had retreated to Hedong City in embarrassment, so they should take advantage of the situation to cover up and attack Hedong City directly. They might be able to defeat the rebels in a single battle. Before the emperor came in person, he would take the thief's head and offer it to him. This person has such an idea and is obviously not political...
The generals headed by Bai Wenke, because the rebels are still strong, they cannot attack suddenly and need to slowly attack. They plan to take a short break and then advance steadily. After all, Hedong City is close at hand, waiting for the follow-up armies to siege the city. , make further calculations. They have been in the place for a long time, and of course they know how strong Hedong City has been repaired by Li Shouzhen. Zhou Hui's suggestion is too taken for granted.
In fact, it is still a matter of estrangement between the armies and disobedience to the commander-in-chief. Although Liu Chengyou deployed Bai Wenke as the commander of the southwest march, the veteran general was old and had high qualifications, but it was still difficult to convince the public. The officers and soldiers in the four places were originally stagnant when they were in charge, but the arrival of the imperial army made them lose their composure.
In the end, everyone went their own way. Zhou Hui believed that Bai Wenke was too timid to fight, so with the support of Sun Li, the commander of the capital in the left wing, Zhou Hui led his small army to go north first, heading towards Hedong City in a somewhat reckless manner.
Bai Wenke rested the sergeant according to his own ideas.
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On Liu Chengyou's side, he marched by land since leaving Luoyang. His speed was slow and steady, allowing the soldiers of the three armies to always maintain a certain level of combat effectiveness.
In July Guiyou, on the twelfth day after the departure of the Tokyo Jiqi Army, Liu Chengyou led the army to Shihao Town, Shaanzhou. While resting, Xian Xin and Yang Feng, Feng Dao and Fan Zhi paid their respects in the town.
Due to the war, most of the young men in the town were drafted into labor force and went to serve in the army with the town general. It is almost certain that the story of the Shi Hao official has been repeated here again.
"Is the name of this town Shihao based on Du Gongbu's "Shihao Officials"?" Liu Chengyou asked as he stood at the entrance of the town, looking westward and looking at the mountains and rivers.
"It should be!" Feng Dao's answer was somewhat uncertain. It would be embarrassing to ask him to tell you the origin of this town at once.
Liu Chengyou's focus was obviously not just on the name of the town. He clasped his hands behind his back, raised his head slightly, and said with emotion: "The sufferings suffered during the war are still among the people!"
Hearing this, Feng Dao immediately stroked his beard with an "immortal style" and said: "Your Majesty cares about the country and loves the people. He only wants to destroy the rebels, and then he can put an end to the rebellion, restore peace to them, and relieve their sufferings!"
Glancing at Feng Dao, the contempt in his eyes was somewhat obvious. Yang Bing, who was following silently and looking a little out of place, suddenly interrupted: "When the war breaks out, everyone is stubborn and plotting rebellion. The imperial court mobilizes troops for the sake of the country's livelihood. If not, rebellion is rampant and chaos spreads, how much more will the sufferings of other people suffer? The world is currently in chaos and all countries are standing side by side. If your Majesty wants to put an end to the rebellion, he can only end the war with war and kill with killing. In the future, we need to fight There are still many battles ahead, so why does Your Majesty need to express such nameless emotion..."
After Yang Bin said this, the atmosphere immediately became awkward. Especially Feng Dao, even though he was often arrogant and not afraid of criticism, Yang Bin's superficial contempt still made the old fox feel embarrassed. When Mr. Feng was the prime minister, you, Yang Xing, were still an unknown person.
Yang Bin was depressed all the way, and his face became even more bitter and hateful. Probably because he had a premonition of something, he also let himself go completely. He often made some "strange remarks" in front of the emperor. Although he listened to them, there was still some truth in them.
From the bottom of his heart, Liu Chengyou didn't have much prejudice against Yang Bin personally. This person has a strong and conceited personality and has many political failures, but after all, he has a certain ability to govern. Objectively speaking, although he has some selfish motives, he is generally loyal to the country and diligent and simple. Compared with those greedy ministers, he can be evaluated as "good".
In the final analysis, power is at work. From the time when Liu Chengyou was still in Qiandi, he had been against him. Even after he succeeded to the throne, he still refused to restrain himself and still wanted to fight for power with him. Liu Chengyou's character is never weak, and the two parties are particularly in conflict with each other.
Even so, other issues are not without the possibility of inclusion. But contempt for the emperor has always been a taboo. Even Wei Zheng did not do this, and Liu Chengyou is not Li Shimin...
Feeling a little embarrassed that his show was exposed, Liu Chengyou turned his head and glanced at Yang Yan. Liu Chengyou raised his hand slightly and said, "Yang Qing's words are reasonable, but I am indeed being sentimental."
"After the Xiaodi army surrounded the thieves, I think the Fenglingjin army has successfully crossed the river!" After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou took the initiative to change the topic.
Fan Zhi took the initiative to report: "The government and the army are pressing on both sides. Whether the rebels in Fengling Beijin can retreat smoothly is a question. According to reports, the rebels there account for half of the rebels. If they are defeated, they can go to Hedong City later. When it’s easier.”
"It's not easy!" Liu Chengyou's statement was a bit modest.
After thinking for a while, he suddenly smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "The troops in front have made many achievements, and they have been defeated and defeated, which has made the rebels feel depressed. If this continues, I may not need to go to Hedong City. The rebels have already been crowned... .”
Seeing this, Feng Dao immediately echoed: "Even if this is not the case, His Majesty is so powerful that as long as the army arrives in person, the bandits will be frightened and surrender the city."
Feng Dao's flattery certainly didn't hit Liu Chengyou's heart. Even though he said it, he didn't think so in his heart.
Although it seemed that the army was already victorious at the moment, it even seemed like it would be superfluous for him, the emperor, to go on a personal expedition. But this is just an appearance after all. From beginning to end, there has not been a bloody battle. If Li Shouzhen had to curl up in the turtle shell of Hedong City, how to get to the city would be the climax of the battle. Since ancient times, city battles have always been the most difficult to deal with.
"Your Majesty, urgent report from the river!" A serious voice interrupted Liu Chengyou's thoughts.
Turning his head to look at Zhao Yanjin, who was approaching quickly, Liu Chengyou frowned subconsciously. Feeling something in his heart, he immediately returned to the imperial camp.
In the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou quickly walked in, took the military newspaper, opened it, and started reading. A series of vertical words caught his eye, and Liu Chengyou's brows wrinkled deeper and deeper.
"Where's the envoy?" Liu Chengyou's tone was a little angry.
"Waiting in the imperial camp!" Zhang Dejun, the chamberlain who was accompanying the army, replied.
"Xuan!"
