From Chang'an to the east, along the north of the Yellow River, passing through Hezhong Prefecture, it reaches Suizhou.
The Jiedushi of the Dingnan Army has jurisdiction over the five prefectures of Xia, Sui, Yin, You, and Jing. It is connected to the desert in the north, the Great Wall passes through the jurisdiction, and overlooks the Guanzhong in the south. There are large pastures suitable for grazing.
An army of 70,000 fine cavalry, equipped with one man and two horses, galloped from Chang'an to the southern border of Suizhou in just 20 days, with a journey of more than a thousand miles.
The leader of this army is Shangguan Qingcheng.
The sky was dawn, and the sun had not yet risen. Shangguan Qingcheng only led a few riders, and King Qi rode up to the high slope, looking towards the north in the direction of Suizhou.
"Now, the Jiedu Envoy of the Dingnan Army is Li Sijian, a member of the party.
"Li Sijian, his brother Li Sigong, also known as Tuoba Sigong, is a descendant of the Tuoba family in the Northern Wei Dynasty. Dangxiang, originally a nomadic family in the north, moved to Longyou and Guanzhong during the Han Dynasty, and gradually formed a famous family. The Eight Departments of the Dangxiang—oh, this is somewhat similar to the Eight Departments of Khitan.
"The most powerful among them is the Tuoba clan. During the period of the Five Husbands, the Tuoba clan established the Northern Wei Dynasty and dominated the north."
When Li Maozhen said this, she let out a half-hearted smile.
She continued: "Since the present dynasty, the party members have lived in Xiazhou and its surrounding areas, and Emperor Gaozong has given them preferential treatment. During the Huangchao Rebellion, Tuoba Sigong, the king of the world's vassal town Qin, also led the army, but was unexpectedly killed by Huangchao. beat.
"Then, His Majesty took pity on him for his meritorious service in the battle, and changed Xia Sui's decision to make it difficult. He appointed Tuoba Sigong as Jiedu envoy, and bestowed the country's surname. It can be said that his kindness is as great as a mountain."
If it was an ordinary general, he would not be very interested in such past events.
After all, the Spike Army received an order to destroy the party item, and they only needed to consider how to complete the task.
The Shangguan Qingcheng in full body clothes, her snow-skinned red lips are becoming more and more heroic, because she didn't pull down her armor, so she can see her expressionless face, "The dynasty treats the party members so well, why do they still have to fight with Khitan?" Collusion?"
Li Maozhen curled her lips contemptuously: "If you are not of my race, your heart must be different. This sentence may not be accurate, but it is perfect for Tuoba.
"During the period of the Wuhu Chaohua, their ancestors once established a great foundation in the north, although it was eventually wiped out in ashes. However, the great talent of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty is still no one can ignore. If we want to reproduce the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, we will The brilliance created by the ancestors is reproduced again, isn't the party member Tuoba
"During the Huang Chao rebellion, the reason why Tuoba Sigong led the party members Qin Wang was nothing more than to make meritorious deeds in order to obtain more rewards. They did this during the Anshi Rebellion in the past.
"When they retreated to the north, they took away not only the property and official positions rewarded by the court, but also countless people in Guanzhong. To accumulate strength and then seek a comeback, this is the ambition of the party members."
Speaking of this, Li Maozhen gave Shangguan Qingcheng a strange look, "Didn't Li Ye tell you these things?"
Shangguan Qingcheng's eternally immutable face was destined to show no emotion at all, "Your Highness has told me many things, and I may not be able to recall them all at once."
Li Maozhen pouted again.
How could she not understand the other party's mind.
Shangguan Qingcheng didn't want to say something that Li Ye had told her but he didn't know. It's not that Shangguan Qingcheng is stingy, it's because he doesn't want to make himself think that Li Ye treats him dishonestly and holds everything back.
Li Maozhen didn't expose it, and she couldn't hide her temper, so she continued: "Li Ye once said that if the party members are left alone, one day they will betray the court. And if troubled times come, they will definitely spare no effort Pay the price and go to build your own country again.”
Speaking of this, Li Maozhen looked a little weird, "When Li Ye drank a lot of wine, he also said that the party member might produce a hero in the future. If he was named Li Jiqian, then he would defeat the imperial army, and then use troops to the west. The land of Hexi.
"If Li Jiqian had a grandson named Li Yuanhao, he would become emperor and establish Western Wei or Xixia."
Seeing Shangguan Qingcheng looking over, Li Maozhen shrugged irresponsibly, "Li Ye really said these words. But you should also know how much he drinks. Generally, when he drinks too much, I must be even more drunk. So I can't promise the truth of those words."
Shangguan Qingcheng turned his head, just as the sun was rising in the east, and the orange-red sunlight fell on the hillside.
Although there was no expression on her face, the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, which caused the sunlight that had just fallen to sink into her dimples, "Sometimes His Highness always talks to himself, and most of them are nonsense that others cannot understand."
Li Maozhen gave a thumbs up to show her firm approval and support for these words, "He is not easily confused, and once he becomes confused, he will talk about God and God. Isn't there a saying in Taoism? It is said that he is the king who subjugated the country for three generations. It is estimated that the memory of the previous life has been awakened, and my thoughts are a little confused."
Shangguan Qingcheng did not speak again.
Li Maozhen looked at the sun with his hand on his forehead, and said to Shangguan Qingcheng after a while: "It's almost time, and the whole army should be ordered to march. If we act quickly today, we can surprise Sui before sunset and take this road leading to Dingnan." The gateway to the hinterland of the army!"
Shangguan Qingcheng shook his head and said firmly, "We will not attack Suizhou."
Li Maozhen was stunned: "Don't hit Suizhou? Then where?"
Shangguan Qingcheng's eyes were sharp: "Bypass Suizhou City and go straight to Xiazhou!"
Xiazhou is where the Dingnan army governs the state, and it is also the base camp of the party members in this area. It is conceivable that most of the party's military strength and monks are concentrated there.
Li Maozhen harassed his head: "A surprise attack on Xiazhou? Although I appreciate your bold suggestion, the danger is a bit greater. The army behind has not caught up, and we risked going deep into the enemy's territory alone. I am afraid that it is not in line with the spirit of war. righteous."
Shangguan Qingcheng turned his horse's head, walked slowly down the high slope, and said without looking back: "What is the art of war? I only know how to win the battle in front of me."
Li Maozhen was speechless.
There is probably nothing more ridiculous in the world than a famous military general who keeps saying that he doesn't know what the art of war is. However, Li Maozhen couldn't refute Shangguan Qingcheng's last sentence.
How can a general who can clearly know how to win the battle before him not be a famous general
Li Maozhen didn't have a clear intention to compete with Shangguan Qingcheng, the other party was a famous military general, but she was not. In the matter of commanding the army, Li Maozhen really didn't intend to wrestle with the opponent, and there was no need for it.
What's more, before coming here, Li Ye clearly pointed out the way for the two of them to cooperate: hand over the command of the army to Shangguan Qingcheng, and leave the charge to her.
What Li Maozhen didn't know was that at this moment, Shangguan Qingcheng was not only concerned about how to defeat the party members.
The military order she received was to break through the Dangxiang and Shatuo ministries within one month. But on top of this military order, there is another issue that Li Ye didn't say clearly, in Shangguan Qingcheng's view, it's a question that doesn't need to be thought about at all.
After defeating Dangxiang and Shatuo, ensure the integrity of the Spike Army.
Because at that time, it is likely to face the attack of the Khitan army.
Although up to now, Shangguan Qingcheng has not received the news that the Khitan army will come suddenly, but for a general with the overall situation in mind, this is only the most basic thing to consider.
In any case, Shangguan Qingcheng will not allow the Spike Army to suffer defeat. It doesn't matter who defeats you or under what circumstances.
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Xia Zhou.
Li Sijian is teaching his nephew, Li Sigong's son Li Yichang, to read.
"Although we are given the surname Li by the emperor of the Tang Dynasty today, you have to remember that we are the descendants of the heroic Tuoba family. The surname Li is just a temporary surname we have in order to get preferential treatment from the court—of course, if we need it in the future , we can always be named Li.
"But you have to understand that what flows in our bodies is the noble blood of the Tuoba clan! Back then, when our ancestors of the Tuoba clan established the Great Wei Dynasty, dominating the grasslands and the Central Plains, and even holding Chang'an and Luoyang in their hands, I don't know where the Li family who established the Tang Dynasty is!"
Li Yichang was still young, otherwise, after Li Sigong's death, Li Sijian would not have been the Jiedushi. Because he was young and had no experience of his own, he believed in Li Sijian's words.
Li Yichang answered excitedly: "Our Tuoba family has such heroic ancestors and such a glorious moment, why do we live in a corner now, bowing our knees to the Li Tang Dynasty?"
"It's just a stopgap measure."
Li Sijian stroked Li Yichang's head, with nostalgia and remorse in his eyes, "Back then, Emperor Wen Tuoba Hong moved the capital to Luoyang, promoted culture and education, and asked our clansmen to learn Han culture, even forbidding us to use our own surnames! He thought that in this way we could control the Han people, but he was wrong!
"Dangxiang people are brave and good at fighting, and the country comes immediately, with the sword and ax in their hands. Let us recite poems and compose poems, let us wear wide-sleeved robes, and let us lose our blood. How can we not perish
"You have to remember that the establishment of the Great Wei relied on the bravery of the party members, and the reason why the Great Wei perished was because they wanted to turn themselves into Han Chinese!"
Li Yichang nodded solemnly: "I remember! If we want to reproduce the glory of the Tuoba clan, we have to rely on the sword and bow in our hands!"
Li Sijian was very satisfied with Li Yichang's reaction, "That's why we united with the Khitan people this time. They are also heroes on horseback. Only by joining forces with them can we maintain our true colors!"
At this time, today's education will be considered a success and can end.
Li Sijian patted Li Yichang on the shoulder, "Go and ride a horse. The members of the Tuoba clan must be good at riding and shooting. When you succeed in cultivation and become a hero of the party members, I have joined forces with Khitan to defeat the Tang Dynasty. At this time, the true glory of the Tuoba Clan still needs you to establish it!"
Li Yichang heard that he could ride a horse, and after saluting happily, he ran out of the tent.
Li Sijian returned to his study, stood in front of a military map, and looked at it with his hands behind his back.
Here is the upcoming battle plan of the party members.
Li Sijian looked at the map in front of him, his eyes shone with divine light, as if he saw the scene of the party members dominating the world. He was immersed in such beautiful fantasies and refused to return to his senses for a long time.
Until, the shrill horn sounded suddenly.