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- The sixth year of the Reform, July 20th.
At dawn a drizzle fell.
Li Shimin only slept for less than two hours last night before he got up. He was a little irritable, so he went to the front line to inspect Zhao Jun's position in person.
Before they reached the front line, Chang Sun Wuji reported: "Your Majesty, Yang Gongren is back."
Li Shimin turned his head and frowned and asked: "Yang Gongren, Yang Shidao and Chai Shao, aren't they chasing Wang Junkuo's men? Why are they back?"
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, you should listen to Yang Gongren himself."
Soon Yang Gongren came inside and reported to Li Shimin: "See your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
Li Shimin helped Yang Gongren up and said, "Thank you for your hard work, dear, how is the battle going?"
Yang Gongren replied: "Your Majesty, I have brought you an army of ten thousand."
Li Shimin glared at Yang Gongren and said with a dissatisfied look: "I have enough troops here and I don't need your troops. What you need now is to keep an eye on Wang Junkuo."
Yang Gongren lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, General Chai and we have lost the movement of Wang Junkuo's men and horses. They are all cavalry and they are running too fast. Our army has few cavalry and many infantry. We only pursued them for three days and were defeated." Get rid of it. General Chai and my brother are preparing to continue the pursuit towards Longyou, and ordered me to lead the army back to help His Majesty and prevent Wang Junkuo's attack."
Li Shimin listened and said: "You said Wang Junkuo continued to Sanyuan to join forces with Li Chongjiu?"
Yang Gongren knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I think it will take some time for Wang Junkuo to regroup, but I am also worried that after Wang Junkuo regroups, he will come to Sanyuan to attack our army from both sides. But at least not today, Your Majesty. I want to invite Your Majesty. Make decisions on the spur of the moment and don¡¯t give Zhao Jun a chance.¡±
Li Shimin¡¯s eyes widened after hearing this. He immediately took Yang Gongren's hand and said, "Ai Qing is right. Now I am ordering you to set up formations around Gaoling County to cover our army's retreat. No matter what happens, you must protect our army's retreat to Chang'an. Do you understand?" "
Yang Gongren clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best."
After Yang Gongren left, Li Shimin asked Changsun Wuji: "Do you want to tell the Turks that Zhao Jun may have outflanked our army?"
Changsun Wuji said expressionlessly: "Your Majesty, I thought we should not tell you. This can stabilize the morale of the army."
Li Shimin said: "If you don't tell, do you think Tong Yehu can break through Zhao Jun's defense in the Luwei area?"
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, Tong Yehu has been on the battlefield for a long time and still has skills. Your Majesty can believe it. Moreover, I guess that Tong Yehu is also worried that Zhao Jun may make a detour at any time, so he will definitely fight with all his strength today."
"Very good, then today is the day when the winner will be decided."
After speaking, Li Shimin walked to the front of the Tang Army's position and inspected the Zhao Army's camp.
Li Shimin pointed to the Zhao army camp and said to Changsun Wuji: "You can tell from the formation. Li Chongjiu is really cautious in using his troops. You can see that the left wing of his army is facing an unknown village, and the main force of the Chinese army is in Sanyuan. On the road leading to Gaoling County, guard traffic and prevent our army from passing through, while the right wing is adjacent to a reed field. There are hills on both sides of the camp to the east and west, which can prevent our cavalry from making detours."
Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Not only is Zhao Jun very particular about the east-west formation, but also from the north and south. Look at the center of Zhao Jun's camp, there is a slightly raised hill. Part of the troops and horses are deployed. The formation is on the south slope. From a high position, you can spy on our army's true and false situation, but behind the hill, you can ambush soldiers and horses, preventing our army from seeing what is going on."
The drizzle in the early morning made the ground even more humid. Li Shimin walked in front of the formation, looking into the distance and seeing the densely packed milky-white tents in Zhao Jun's camp in the mist. He said, "You are absolutely right. I never like to attack with my troops." The enemy is prepared, but today we have to do it as a last resort.¡±
"Compared to Li Shimin who got up early in the morning to inspect, Li Chongjiu didn't sleep a wink all night. Facing this battle that can determine the outcome of the world, he has been on the battlefield for many years, but at this moment, he can't help but worry about gains and losses.
In the early morning, the troops reported that there were signs of Turkic cavalry movement at the reeds on the right wing. Li Chongjiu was no longer sleepy and got up immediately.
There was heavy dew in the early morning, and it had just rained, so the ground was very muddy.
Inside the camp, the soldiers were still sleeping peacefully in their tents, with the drizzle hitting their faces. They looked at the gray sky in the distance. In the Tang Army's camp below, it seemed that fires had begun to be made for cooking, and there were soldiers and horses. Signs of transfer back and forth.
General Wei Chigong came to report: "Your Majesty, on the right wing of our army, we found that the Turkic cavalry was holding nearby villagers carrying earth bags on their backs. It seemed that they were trying to create a passage in the reed swamp and advance across the river."
Li Chongjiu said: "It is inconvenient for cavalry to enter and exit among the reeds and mud. The Turks did this to pave the way and attack our right wing."
Wang Mahan clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, the cavalry in the mud is just a plate of food. We send out infantry to kill all these Turkic dogs."
Li Chongjiu said: "Although reeds are not conducive to cavalry maneuvers, they are convenient for ambush. What if our army enters the reeds rashly and is ambushed by the Turks? There must be an ambush in the reeds. This is clearly a lure for Tong Yehu. The enemy¡¯s plan.¡±
"But Your Majesty!"
Wang Mahan wanted to say more, but Li Chongjiu shook his head and said: "Even if there is a chance of winning, I will not allow you to fight."
Wang Mahan grumbled after hearing this: "Your Majesty, you are too cautious in using your troops. It seems that Tong Yehu is just a mediocre general."
"I think it is unnecessary to praise any enemy, as it will lower the morale of our army. Of course, it is not advisable to blindly belittle the opponent. Remember to be careful and you will not make a big mistake!"
After hearing this, Wang Mahan clasped his fists and promised to stand down.
Seeing that Wang Mahan still looked uncaring, Li Chongjiu smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "Wang Mahan, how long have you followed me?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, it has been almost twenty years."
Li Chongjiu nodded and said: "Yes, among all the generals, you have followed me the longest. Your title has also been changed. After this battle, I will make you the Duke of the Country."
"I thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Mahan knelt down after hearing this. The seven-foot tall man couldn't help but be excited at this moment.
Li Chongjiu said: "Go down, I have a hunch that the Tang army will put heavy troops on the left wing today. You have to guard this place for me without making any mistakes."
Wang Mahan wiped away his tears and said: "Your majesty, don't worry, if one soldier of the Tang army passes through the left wing, I will tear off my head."
After Wang Mahan left, his subordinates brought Li Chongjiu a war horse. Li Chongjiu jumped onto his mount and began to inspect before the battle.
The sky was beginning to get brighter at this time, and a little bit of morning light shone through the trees to the east.
Because the war is about to begin, Zhao Jun¡¯s gang leader prepares food earlier than before. Because it had rained, some firewood got wet, so when it was burned under the camp pot, it produced thick, choking smoke. The gang leader covered his face while cooking, and many people's faces were blackened by the smoke. The soldiers also joked with each other, and various kinds of laughter could be heard softly in the camp.
"Your Majesty, the war has not started yet, please tell the soldiers not to make noise!" Wang Shi, the general of the imperial guard army, suggested from the side. There are military orders in the army that prohibit noise, and those who violate it can be beheaded.
Li Chongjiu waved his hand and said: "No need, the war is about to begin, and the soldiers are all tense. Let them relax now. Don't you see that the morale of our army is very high? Don't worry."
"Promise." Wang Shi agreed. Wang Shi is the son of Wang Junkuo. He previously served under Guo Xiaoke and participated in the battle against the Khitan. Afterwards, Goguryeo was at peace, and there was no major war in the east of Zhao State. Wang Shi, who couldn't bear the loneliness, immediately asked Li Chongjiu to apply for transfer to the Imperial Guard, and even wrote to Emperor Yang E to use the back door.
After Li Chongjiu consulted Wang Junkuo for his opinion, he transferred Wang Shi to his side and served as a special general in the Imperial Guard.
The two of them were riding horses and patrolling in the army. Li Chongjiu had high hopes for his 'nephew' and often talked to him. Now he looked at Wang Shi and said, "Do you think your father's troops will come back from the west to participate in this battle?"
Wang Shi said with great confidence: "Your Majesty, this is of course. The more Li Shimin said outside that my father's Western Route Army was defeated, the more he actually lost confidence. Who is my father? When he was conquering the north and south, Li Shimin You're still wearing a crotchless cloth? If you want to plot against him, there's no way."
Hearing Wang Shi's vulgar words, Li Chongjiu also burst out laughing. The generals and staff were used to it. If any other minister had spoken to Li Chongjiu like this, it would have been a disgrace for the imperial censor to interfere with the king. The most minor one would be Those who were deprived of their official positions. Of course, no one in Zhao State would dare to say that.
Li Chongjiu was chatting and laughing with Wang Shi while inspecting the entire army.
There were more and more footsteps between the camps, and the Zhao military camp also woke up with dawn. The soldiers all walked out of the camp to check their equipment and have a meal.
Li Chongjiu¡¯s ears seemed to hear the gentle chirping of birds, and the sound of iron buckets shaking as the soldiers fetched water.
When Sergeant Zhao on the side saw Li Chongjiu coming to the front line in person, they couldn't help but put down their jobs in excitement, stood up and gave Li Chongjiu a military salute. Li Chongjiu took off his helmet and raised his hands to greet the soldiers. Wherever he went, the soldiers shouted long live. Seeing Li Chongjiu chatting and laughing, the generals obviously had full confidence in this battle, so they were all determined.
After Li Chongjiu inspected the entire army, he returned to the Central Army.
Arrival at the camp?Afterwards, it was getting brighter and the morning mist gradually dispersed.
Li Chongjiu rode on his horse and looked towards the Tang army's position, but saw that Tang's soldiers were almost ready. During the camp, Tang's soldiers were gathering in the open space, all with uniform armor, shining in the morning light.
Large groups of cavalry galloped around the infantry formation from a distance and concentrated on the right wing. Among them were both Turkic cavalry and Tang army cavalry.
Woo!
Woo!
Woo!
Three sharp horns sounded.
Li Chongjiu turned his head and asked, "What time is it now?"
After hearing this, Wang Shi immediately rode his horse to the sundial used to record time in the army, and then rode his horse back to report: "Your Majesty, it is Mao hour three!" (To be continued) - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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