Chapter 23: The Decisive Battle in Longxi (Middle)

At this time, in the official office in Lanzhou City, the generals gathered together to discuss the final decisive battle, it stands to reason that the Tubo army was defeated at the beginning of this battle, and there will be no more counteroffensive intentions, and the Tang army raided Baili, won a battle, so it seems that the difference between victory and defeat has been very clear. However, in order to be sure, it was decided that Wang Haibin would lead the army to march a hundred miles away again.

At this time, Wang Haibin took the case and said: "The enemy army has just broken up, and now is our opportunity. ”

Wang Haibin's mind can be tasted by all the generals, but at this time Xue Ne is still leaning over to look at the map, it is most appropriate for him to be cautious, the enemy army is just scattered, if it is gathered, there is still a certain strength.

He looked at the map for a long time before he said, "We can divide the army into two groups, one rushing forward to pursue the enemy, and the other lightly armed around their backs and striking them." ”

As soon as Xue Ne finished speaking, Wang Haibin said, "Then what did General Xue send me for?" ”

"Since you are sincere in your meritorious service, I will let you be the vanguard, go around the back of the enemy army, and strike at the enemy army."

After that, Xue Ne looked at Lu Zheng and said: "This meritorious service should be made by Brother Lu, so keen and insightful, let me also look sideways, I have asked Ni Ruoshui to ask the saint to give you the position of the head of the Anbei Metropolitan Protectorate." ”

Lu Zheng stood up and arched his hand: "Thank you Xue Shuai for your knowledge, and thank you for the trust of the generals." ”

At this time, Ni Ruoshui was on his way back to Beijing, and when he left, Xue Ne assured him that the Tang army would win a great victory in three days, and asked him to ask for credit for the generals. Among them, Lu Zheng was especially mentioned, who made outstanding achievements, and asked the Ministry of War to make him the governor of Anbei Prefecture.

And Ni Ruoshui also agreed one by one, for Lu Zheng's return from the letter this time, he also praised the matter of purging the Didao Tubo army, and he had this strategy at a young age, and he would be terrible in the future.

Lu Zheng is now also showing his edge in the hearts of the generals, sneaking into the enemy camp alone, and being able to hold on quietly until the army rushes to help. This made Wang Hui not only relieved, but also admired, Lu Zheng's serial use of tactics was exactly what he did not expect.

At this time, Wang Haibin stood up, bowed to the generals, and walked out of the big tent, in fact, Xue Ne handed over the task of leading the army behind the enemy to Wang Haibin, and he also had some concerns, Wang Haibin had a reckless temperament, and he would definitely attack the Tubo army in the back, and once the Tubo army fell into the encirclement, it would have the consequence of mourning the victory of the soldiers.

So after he watched Wang Haibin leave, he was slightly uneasy, and after Wang Haibin walked out of the official office, he led thousands of cavalry out of the city in a hurry, and then Wang Hui and Guo Zhiyun led the army out of the city.

Xue Ne and Lu Zheng walked out of the official office at this time, and walked on the streets of Lanzhou City, the people of the border city have been through the war repeatedly, and they are already familiar with the experience of surviving in the war, although they almost broke the city last night, but the people were not frightened.

After Xue Ne entered the city, he also sent people to go door to door to appease, and now the business in the city has begun to operate in an orderly manner, and after walking a short distance, Xue Ne said: "Brother Lu might as well enter Beijing with me after the war, and this long history is not in a hurry to take up his post first." ”

Lu Zheng said very embarrassedly: "Lu Zheng is deeply favored by Wang Daduhu, and doing so will be a loss of his deep kindness, I think it is better not to go with the general." ”

Xue Ne said again at this time: "What if this is what Wang Hui meant?" Wang Duhu also saw that you had made such a feat, so I asked me to take you to Gyeonggi to meet the saints, and I also had a lot of hopes for you. ”

Lu Zheng had no choice, if this was Wang Hui's meaning, he could only abide by it, so he said: "I am not talented, I am willing to go with the general." ”

Xue Ne saw that Lu Zheng readily agreed, and said: "Actually, I still have a lot of things to do when I go to the capital, I need you to help me, the things here are far less complicated than the things in the court, so I return to Beijing alone, and I can't take care of many things, which requires you to do it." ”

Although Lu Zheng didn't know what Xue Ne's words were, this tone was meaningful, and it was probably not an easy task, but since Xue Ne trusted himself, he couldn't shirk it. The Gyeonggi Chang'an in Lu Zheng's mind is the scene of the prosperous era where all the countries are dressed and crowned, with fire trees and silver flowers, and brilliant lanterns, and the scenery of this scene is reverie.

So Lu Zheng said: "Since General Xue is in need, I can assist the general." ”

"Well, when I first saw you, I thought you were very extraordinary, since you can be favored by Wang Hui and become a confidant, you are not an ordinary person."

Lu Zheng was silent at this time, passing by the door of a restaurant, Xue Ne said: "It's not very indulgent to march and fight these days, let's talk here." ”

After that, Lu Zheng and Xue Ne stepped into the restaurant, at this time both of them were dressed in civilian clothes, so there were not many people watching, Xue Ne asked the store for a second-floor first-class room, the two just went up, pushed open the door, and saw a purple-red coral ornament, and then leaned against the window There was a small table with a few books on it.

Xue Ne and Lu Zheng sat down, and let the store serve a few pots of wine and a plate of side dishes, Lu Zheng opened the closed window with a bamboo pole, Xue Ne tasted a sip of wine and said: "This stuffed Lanzhou still has this taste, it's not in vain." ”

When he entered the door just now, Lu Zheng was a little worried that the generals would take it lightly, so he said at this time: "The winner has not been decided at this time, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for the general to come here to chat, right?" ”

Xue Ne said at this time: "At this time, General Wang Haibin may have gone deep behind enemy lines, success or failure is here, I have always believed in Wang Haibin, and this time it is the same." ”

After that, Xue Ne drank a few more glasses of wine, and Lu Zheng also sat down, but he looked at the scenery outside the window, a little speechless.

Xue Ne looked at Lu Zheng's absence, and said, "Are you worried about the loss of our army?" ”

"Not really, but...... I've always had some worries. ”

Lu Zheng's words were rambling, but Xue Ne said: "You don't have to worry, several generals will make decisions on the spot, if you want to talk about hidden worries, it may be Wang Haibin's place, maybe I am careless, I shouldn't let him go." ”

"Can you make it withdraw at this point?"

Xue Ne shook his head and said: "I guess not, Wang Haibin is a person who refuses to give up until he reaches his goal, and if he is summoned back at this time, he will not obey, and he can only look at creation at this time." ”

Lu Zheng could already think of the rapidly changing situation on the battlefield at this time, originally Wang Haibin's department was shrinking the encirclement, and Tubo would not obediently enter the encirclement without struggling. Therefore, in this way, it is difficult for us to explain the change in the situation, after all, the cavalry led by Wang Haibin is only a few thousand, and although the Tubo army has tasted defeat, it is not that it will fight against the water, and the pressure will inevitably increase.

Lu Zheng thought about it and couldn't do it, so he had to wait for Wang Haibin's good news here, and prayed that Wang Haibin's department would not be in danger.