I have to say that the Jurchens have really done a good job of secrecy. Of course, this also has something to do with the Jurchens' style of acting, giving up the difficult grain and grass baggage, and only by bringing weapons and riding war horses, they can easily leave.

At dawn the next day, Yang Gao and Temujin received the news of Wanyan Agu's retreat almost at the same time, and at this time, the Jurchen army had retreated nearly a hundred miles away.

After Temujin learned the news, of course, he was furious, and scolded Yan Agu for his treachery and shamelessness, completely forgetting that after seeing Tuo Lei return to the camp yesterday, he privately praised Tuo Lei's behavior of betraying his teammates.

Yang Gao laughed when he learned of this, and immediately convened a civil and military meeting.

Not long after, Yue Fei, Qin Qiong, Di Qing, Qi Jiguang, Liu Bowen, Fang Xuanling, Chen Ping, and other civil and military ministers gathered in Yang Gao's imperial tent. Before coming, they had already known about Wanyan Agu's retreat, tens of thousands of troops disappeared, and it was something that could not be hidden at dawn. At this time, everyone is smiling.

It seems that Cao Cao of Goguryeo can't stand the domestic gossip and has already sent troops to Liaodong. After Yan Agu hit the rear fire, he hurriedly went back to protect his lair! ”

Yang Gao looked around at the cultural relics in the tent, and said with a smile: "This morning, the scouts came to report, in addition to discovering that the Jurchens had withdrawn their troops, they also encountered several Turkic sentry horses, and captured a few people alive. Presumably because of yesterday's war, the Turks used the Jurchens as meat shields, which made Yan Agu unhappy, so he also yin Temujin once. General Qi should be credited with this matter! ”

"Your Majesty praises falsely, and the last general is ashamed!" Qi Jiguang arched his hand and said modestly.

The general Qin Qiong came out of the ranks, and asked for orders in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, the Jurchens hastily withdrew their troops, and the last general is not talented, I am willing to raise a fine cavalry to immediately pursue and kill, and I will definitely be able to make a gain!" ”

Luo Shixin, Cheng Yanjin, Qin Yong, You Junda and other relatives and friends of Qin Qiong came out one after another, and said: "The last general will go with General Qin!" ”

Yang Gao did not speak, but set his eyes on Liu Bowen, Fang Xuanling and several other strategists.

Liu Bowen and Fang Xuanling exchanged glances with each other, shook their heads together and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this is not a good opportunity to pursue the Jurchen barbarians. ”

"Why?"

Qin Qiong was puzzled, and immediately asked: "Adults, if you are worried that this is Hu Lu's trick to lure the enemy, then you can rest assured. Since receiving the news of the Jurchen retreat, His Majesty and Yue Shuai have sent several more sentry spies, and the Jurchen army has indeed gone far. ”

"Even if it is to lure the enemy, our army only needs to divide the pursuing soldiers and horses into several parts, with the elite cavalry in front and the foot soldiers behind, responding to each other, and advancing cautiously, it doesn't hurt to think about it." Di Qing, who has been serving as Qin Qiong's deputy in Qingzhou, said.

"Of course the lower officials believe in the ability of my Great Sui scouts, and the Jurchen withdrawal is indeed true."

Fang Xuanling opened his mouth and said: "But don't forget, generals, the Turks are still watching from the sidelines, if they send troops to follow our army, the Jurchens will be angry with our army's pursuit, and when the time comes, I will pursue the army and horses in danger!" ”

"Nine times out of ten, the Jurchen withdrew because of Goguryeo's troops in Liaodong."

Liu Bowen said: "Goguryeo is also my sworn enemy of the Great Sui, and the last cheaper to hunt down the Jurchens at this time is Goguryeo." It's better to put Yan Agu and fight back to the Goguryeo people. When the time is ripe, my Great Sui will be able to reap the benefits of the fishermen, recover Liaodong, pacify Goguryeo, and be ashamed of snow. ”

"Although the Jurchen suffered a small defeat, their vitality was not injured. Although he was worried about the hasty withdrawal of the rear troops, he did not reach the point where the army's morale was as weak as a lost dog, and the rash pursuit was afraid that the outcome would be unpredictable. ”

On the right side of Yang Gao, Yue Fei, who was at the head of all the generals, had blazing eyes and said in a deep voice.

Liu Bowen and Fang Xuanling narrated the reasons from the perspective of the general trend of the world, and perhaps Qin Qiong and other generals still had objections. Yue Fei, on the other hand, stated from the perspective of the enemy's situation and tactics, and instantly persuaded Qin Qiong, Luo Shixin and other generals.

"Generals, you don't have to feel like you've missed a fighter!"

Seeing Qin Qiong and the others extinguishing the fire, they looked a little depressed. Yang Gao smiled and said, "The Jurchens have run away, but the Turks are still entrenched under the city of Zhuojun. I do think that at this moment, the Turks are easier to deal with than the Jurchens. ”

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Chen Ping smiled slightly, arched his hand and said: "The Turks have broken fifty or sixty thousand soldiers and horses in front of Hebei, and a group of generals have been beaten so much that they can't raise their heads in front of the camp gate. Now that the allies have run away without saying a word, the Turks are only afraid that they will be more upset than the unstable Jurchens in the rear at this moment! ”

"The Turks have been entrenched in Youzhou for several years, and although there have been occasional small victories in Youzhou, the situation in Youzhou has not changed much, if it is delayed, I am afraid that the hearts of the people in Youzhou will be scattered."

Yang Gao slowly stood up and said loudly: "I think that I can take advantage of the low morale of the Turks at this moment, and the whole army will attack and fight a decisive battle with the Turks, not only to inflict a heavy blow on the Turkic barbarians and save the plight of Zhuo County, but also to encourage our people of the Great Sui who are still in the territory of the barbarians." ”

Qin Qiong, Di Qing, Luo Shixin and other generals did not hesitate to bow their hands and said, "I am willing to fight to the death for Your Majesty." ”

Yue Fei and Qi Jiguang moved a little slower, but they also said sonorously: "Expelle the barbarians, don't break the Hu camp, and swear not to return to the village." ”

Liu Bowen, Fang Xuanling, Chen Ping, Xi Zhicai and other ministers exchanged glances with each other, and they also arched their hands together and said: "Your Majesty Shengming, it's official time to fight the Turks at this moment!" ”

After many years of military career, Yang Gao also had his own view of the battle situation, and he immediately said: "Immediately send an eagle letter to General Zhang, ordering him to gather his troops and reorganize the army and horses, and see the right time to attack Zhao Kuangyin's department who is blocking the road." ”

"Yes!"

"Although the Jurchens have withdrawn their troops, they can't guarantee that they will suddenly kill them. If the Jurchens return to their masters, Pingguling is the only way for them. ”

After a pause, Yang Gao glanced at the generals in the tent, and said by name: "Wang Yu, Tang Bin two generals, you two lead 10,000 elites to garrison Pingguling, beware of the Jurchen army." ”

"The last general obeys!"

The big battle was imminent, but they had to go to a place dozens of miles away from the main battlefield to set up defenses, Wang Yu and Tang Bin couldn't help but show a little loss on their faces, and their voices were weak when they received the order.

"Two generals, don't underestimate your mission."

Yang Gao also saw the reluctance in the hearts of the two, and said earnestly: "If a Jurchen cavalry is suddenly killed when our army and the Turks are in the midst of a fierce battle, even if there are only a few thousand people, it may cause the rout of our army. Therefore, you two must not be careless, if there is negligence, I will not forgive! ”

In the end, Yang Gao's voice became stern. Wang Yu and Tang Bin were heartbroken, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, rest assured, the last general must be cautious and never dare to slack off." ”

Yang Gao nodded and said, "Two generals, as long as you hold Pingguling, no matter whether or not the Jurchen army appears, I will remember your credit!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The two immediately thanked God.

Yang Gao waved his hand, turned his head to look at Yuwen Chengdu, who was standing beside him, and said, "Chengdu, you will go to the prisoner camp and pick a prisoner out in a while." I personally wrote a letter of war, and asked him to bring it back to Temujin, and in ten days it will be a duel! ”

"Yes!"

"In addition, send someone to inform Luo Yi and ask him to send troops to help!"

Xi Zhicai whispered: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid Luo Yi won't send troops." ”

A trace of murderous intent flashed in Yang Gao's eyes, and he said coldly: "It's his business that he doesn't come, but the will has already been issued to him!" ”