Li Heng's face was extremely gloomy, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Yang Guozhong, the right minister, Chen Xilie, the left minister, the general Chen Xuanli, the same Zhongshu Menxia Ping Zhangshi, the household department Shangshu Zhang Jiyong and other powerful ministers of the dynasty, all the members of the core of the entire Tang Dynasty court, all gathered in the study of Li Yu in Xingqing Palace (the original imperial study of the old emperor), and their expressions were very complicated. [..]

The Tubo people dared to raise a large army to invade the territory, and a war had begun, which made many people a little stunned and even more unacceptable.

Obviously, peace has been made and the peace agreement has been signed, why did the Tubo people go back on their word and capture the Tang border? It's a bastard!

Li Heng's face was gloomy and silent.

Chen Xuanli hesitated for a moment, and took the initiative to speak, "Your Highness, from the perspective of Weichen, the Tubo people have a lot to do with Zhang Xuan's ineffective governance in Longshuo. The Tubo people have just made peace with my Tang Dynasty, and the court married Princess Wanchun Yu Chisong Dezan, what kind of grace is this? But the Tibetans provoked a war at this time, which shows that ...... "there must be something inside!" ”

"Weichen thinks that this matter must be thoroughly investigated." Chen Xuanli gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice.

He has an almost bitter hatred for Zhang Xuan in his heart, once he seizes the opportunity, how can he not do his best to frame Zhang Xuan.

As soon as Chen Xuanli spoke, Zhang Jiyong also followed, "Yes, Your Highness, what General Chen said is very true. The minister thought that the town of Longshuo was so important, Zhang Xuan was so young, and he was only a shallow learner, so he must be embarrassed to be useful.

The Tubo people committed the border, and as soon as the war began, it cost the court countless money and grain, and Zhang Xuan, as the governor of Longshuo, could not escape the blame. ”

When Li Heng heard this, his eyebrows raised slightly, but he did not respond.

Yang Guozhong frowned, and said in a deep voice, "Tubo is on the side, do you still need a reason?" Over the years, how many Tibetans have committed crimes? What does it have to do with Zhang Xuan? Zhang Xuan's arrival in Longshuo is still short, and he blames Zhang Xun for Tubo's crimes, Chen Xuanli, Zhang Jiyong, you two can say it! ”

"Your Highness, Guozhong has long said that the Tubo people are unreliable. Zhang Xuan strongly opposed peace before, and said that the Tubo people were plotting against him. They must be trying to take the opportunity of peace to invade our Tang territory, this is something that has been planned for a long time..."For the imperial court, the top priority at present is to deal with the war as soon as possible and drive out the Tubo dog thieves!" ”

"To say that Zhang Xuan is young, but he has ambitions and no ambitions to live a hundred years old, whether Zhang Xuan has the talent to learn, everyone in the world knows. The worst thing is that I don't think Governor Zhang's talent will be much worse than that of General Chen and Master Zhang. At the beginning, King Rong forced the palace, but Zhang Xuan was ordered to turn the tide in danger......"

Whether it is out of his own political interests or out of the good relationship between Zhang Xuan and the Yang family, Yang Guozhong must support Zhang Xuan.

Zhang Jiyong and Chen Xuanli's faces turned red, and they were about to refute a few words, when they suddenly heard Li Yu say in a deep voice, "Don't make any noise, this palace is already upset enough!" ”

Li Heng glanced at Zhang Jiyong and Chen Xuanli angrily, and said lightly, "A month ago, as soon as Zhang Xuan arrived in Longshuo, he sent a secret report to the palace that Tubo had gathered tens of thousands of soldiers and horses on the front line of Hejiao to say that Tubo was plotting against him, and asked the palace to deal with it. It's a pity that the palace didn't take it to heart, and now it seems that it is indeed the case. ”

"The ambition of the Tibetan wolf son, and it is common for them to go back on their word", this palace knows. ”

"The top priority is how to deploy the battle with Tubo, Yang Xiang, what does Chen Xiang Zhang Hao say?"

Li Heng looked at Yang Guozhong and Chen Xilie.

Yang Guozhong gave Chen Xilie a look, Chen Xilie cleared his throat, and said in a low voice: "Back to Your Highness, Governor Zhang Dadu said, asking the imperial court to urgently order An Sishun of Kenan, Chen Bing in Songzhou, to prevent Tubo from dividing troops to invade Nannan; On the other hand, he urgently ordered Hexi Ge Shuhan's troops to enter Ganliang and Liangzhou to form a deterrent to Tibet. ”

In addition, the imperial court was asked to remove the peace with the Tibetans and detain the Tubo prince Chisong Dezan in the Tang Dynasty. If the imperial court allowed, Zhang Xuan would escort Chisong Dezan back to Chang'an on the same day and be disposed of by the imperial court. ”

"Zhang Xuan is willing to personally lead 100,000 soldiers and horses in Longshuo to fight to the death with the Tubo people, and he is bound to recover Qinghai. Even......" Chen Xilie hesitated slightly, and said softly, "Even, you can take the opportunity to occupy Tuyuhun's hometown, advance the Heyu Prefectures to the territory of Tubo for three hundred miles, take Tuyuhun's hometown as your own and include it in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and set up the Heyuhun Governor's Mansion forever for the jurisdiction of our imperial court." ”

As soon as Chen Xilie said this, Li Heng gasped.

He looked at Chen Xilie in a daze, and hissed, "Chen Xiang, if you can fight back and include the territory of Tuyuying's hometown for thousands of miles into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, it will naturally be gratifying, and it will be a great cause to open up the territory, but ...... "It is not easy to win Tuyuying's hometown from the hands of the Tubo people!" ”

"Joke, big joke. Your Royal Highness, Zhang Xuan is so overjoyed, he is so carried away, he is resisting Tubo in Longshuo, and Weichen is really worried! ”

Chen Xuanli sneered lightly, "How is this possible? Tuyuhun's hometown has been occupied by Tubo for many years, and even if it can be taken temporarily, it is impossible to possess it for a long time, and it is even more empty to be included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Seeing the crisis, Chen Xuanli and Zhang Jiyong not only did their duty as courtiers, but did not talk about how to deal with the Tubo people, but chattered endlessly behind their backs to frame Zhang Xuan, and even Chen Xilie frowned.

He glanced at Chen Xuanli and said lightly, "Your Highness, if it's empty talk, you don't have to take it seriously." And what Governor Zhang said is just a strategic concept. If Governor Zhang Dadu can expel Tubo and take Tuyuhun's hometown into the territory of the Tang Dynasty, why wouldn't the imperial court do it? ”

Li Heng groaned for a moment, waved his hand suddenly, and said categorically, "What Chen Xiang said is extremely true, just like that." That is, 800 miles of urgent orders were sent to Longshuo, asking Zhang Xuan to mobilize troops and horses to fight a decisive battle with Tubo, and vowed to recover every inch of my Tang Dynasty's territory. At the same time, he ordered Xianan and Hexi, and ordered Ge Shuhan and An Sishun to mobilize a large army to guard against Tibet. ”

"Stop the peace with Tubo, escort Princess Wanchun back to Beijing with Longshuo soldiers and horses, take down the Tubo prince Chisong Dezan, and escort him to Chang'an to be treated."

"Summoned, Zhang Xuan is the general manager of the Pingbo march, and in case of emergency, he has the right to dispatch soldiers and horses in the two towns of Hexi and Jiannan. Tell Zhang Xuan that if he can take Tuguwang's hometown for the imperial court, the king will be just around the corner! ”

Tianbao is 12 years in the summer, and there are three in the afternoon of the first day of July.

Outside the city of Lingzhou, Zhang Xun and Nan Wuyun led 12,000 Shence troops, and the 10,000 Hui cavalry led by Prince Gele and Princess Su Hudong who came to increase the aid of the battle, formed two distinct military horse phalanxes.

Before the army was ready to go, Guo Ziyi's 20,000 men had already rushed to the aid of Shanzhou in advance to help the remnants of Shanzhou hold the city, and were currently confronting tens of thousands of Tibetan cavalry in the open area of Qinghai.

Knock knock!

The earth-shattering military drum suddenly sounded, Zhang Xuan, dressed in armor and holding a sword, took the lead in riding out of Lingzhou City, and behind him were Feng Changqing, Hua Nu'er and Xiao Shisanlang and others.

Zhang Xuan galloped alone in front of the two military horse phalanxes, turned his horse's head, and in the face of the 10,000 high-spirited Shence army and the 10,000 fierce and fierce Hui cavalry, he suddenly raised the treasure carving in his hand.

The snare drum stopped abruptly.

Zhang Xuan struggled and said loudly, "Sons, the Tubo people have invaded my border, plundered the flesh and blood of my compatriots, and offended the majesty of the Celestial Empire!" Now the imperial court ordered the commander to organize an army of 100,000 troops, march west to the front line of Qinghai, and fight to the death with the Tibetan thief soldiers! ”

"If the country lives and dies for profit, will it not be avoided because of misfortune and fortune! Sons and daughters, good men should make meritorious contributions to the border, protect their families and defend the country, and do not hesitate to be bloody! ”

"Datang is invincible, and our army is invincible!"

The soldiers shouted in unison, and the sound of swords and guns clashing shook the sky, and the momentum was like a rainbow.

Zhang Xuan turned his horse's head and raised his sword in the direction of Qinghai, "March to Qinghai, regain lost territory, and set off!" ”

Zhang Xuan took the lead in galloping.

Behind him, more than 100 guards held high the hunting army flags of "Longshuo Metropolitan Governor", "Lingwu County Duke", and "Three Towns Pacification Envoy", and followed closely.

After that, Zhang Xun and other generals led the queue to accompany them.

The movement of 20,000 soldiers and horses was huge, and the smoke and dust were everywhere.

Standing on the tower of Lingzhou City, Chang Qing looked at the army from afar, and the high-spirited military flag gradually disappeared into the smoke and dust that covered the sky, and he couldn't help but sigh lightly, "I wish the Metropolitan Governor's flag a victorious victory and an early triumphant return!" ”

Most of the soldiers and horses of Longshuo were transferred to the front line of Qinghai and Hejiao, or to guard against the Tubo people or fight against the soldiers and horses of Stanley on the other road, and the rear was empty. Lingzhou City only left a few thousand defenders, from Changqing Town to guard the rear, full authority to manage the government and defense of Longshuo, and at the same time allocate heavy grain and grass for the army.

It's also a big deal. It can even be said that Feng Changqing's burden is very heavy, and whether he can be a good housekeeper in the future directly determines the success or failure of Zhang Xuan's battle in the front.

Shancheng.

Shancheng is the closest city to Tubo in the Tang Dynasty, the city defense is not high, it is a military city.

Stanley's 30,000 cavalry took Shancheng as their base camp, and successively occupied three nearby cities such as Linfan and Gulang, and eight Tang border castles such as Baima Camp and Huangshui, and advanced more than 300 miles into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

Stanley was stationed in Shancheng, personally led 20,000 soldiers and horses, and the remaining 10,000 people, respectively, invaded various cities and fortresses, these days, the Tubo people wantonly plundered grain and people in the surrounding areas, and almost all the border people in the first-line areas of Qinghai fled into the city of Shanzhou.

The sun is setting in the west, and the wolf smoke is billowing on the wilderness of Qinghai, and there is no end to it. Many fertile fields were trampled, and on the official roads or trails that crisscrossed the wilderness, there were sometimes remnants of the Tang army's defeated military flags, as well as some armor and weapons.

Stanley stood on top of the Shancheng Tower, staring at the Shanzhou City in front of him.

He was really a little hesitant in his heart, whether he should enter the army immediately, go to take Shanzhou, and fight with Guo Ziyi's soldiers and horses. But he was worried that Zhang Xuan's Longshuo army would be reinforced, and his 30,000 troops would go deep alone, fearing that he would be ambushed by Zhang Xuan.

"His Royal Highness the Second Prince, urgent report: The Metropolitan Governor of Longshuo of the Tang Dynasty led an army of 20,000 troops from Lingzhou to the west to reinforce Shanzhou, and has reached the periphery of Shanzhou, and joined forces with Guo Ziyi's 10,000 people."

Stanley turned his head abruptly and sneered, "Is this Governor Zhang finally here?" ”

Shanzhou City.

Zhang Xuan stood on the city tower and also stared in the direction of Shancheng, his face was very gloomy. The destructive power of the Tibetan people on the Qinghai front line far exceeded his imagination, and almost all the villages within a hundred miles were burned and burned by the Tibetans.

Fortunately, Zhang Xuan had already made arrangements, and the army covered the retreat of the border people, and the casualties of the population were not large.

Although he knew that this was a necessary price that could not be paid for great things, Zhang Xuan still felt deep guilt and endless anger.

Guo Ziyi, Zhang Xuan and other generals stood behind him respectfully, not daring to say anything.

Zhang Xuan went up to the city tower, and had been standing silently on the city tower for more than an hour without saying a word, and anyone could see that he was already standing at a node that was about to erupt in anger.

Zhang Xuan suddenly turned his head to look at Guo Ziyi, and said coldly, "Guo Ziyi, quickly send someone to escort the border people out of Shanzhou and go to Hezhou to settle down, and tell the border people that all their losses will be borne by the Dadu Governor's Office, and the Dadu Governor's Office will help them set up another home and give them land and food." ”

"Send a thousand people to escort the border people to Hezhou and hand them over to Li Guangbi, and Li Guangbi will understand what Ben Shuai means."

"The last general obeys!" Guo Ziyi didn't dare to slack off, and bowed down to take the order.

Zhang Xuan sighed lightly, and said angrily, "Everyone, the people on the border of Qinghai have suffered, and the Tubo soldiers have suffered from several states, and the fault of this commander is also." ”

Zhang Xun said softly, "The metropolitan governor doesn't have to blame himself. Tubo has always been like this. ”

Zhang Xuan angrily slammed the city wall with his hand and shouted, "This time, Ben Shuai not only wants to expel these dogs from the territory of the Tang Dynasty, but also drives straight into Tubo. ”

"Obey the orders of the Grand Governor!" The generals bowed down and promised in unison.

"Come on, who will go to the Tubo people in Shancheng and give the next battle letter for Ben Shuai!" Zhang Xuan shouted again.

Nanwu Yunzhou was about to speak out, but he saw that Xiao Shisanlang had already stepped forward, and arched his hand and said, "The last general is willing to go!" ”

Zhang Xuan stared at Xiao Shisanlang deeply, and nodded silently, "General Xiao, go early and return early, take care of yourself!" ”

In front of outsiders, the two are naturally "businesslike,,."

Xiao Shisanlang nodded, "Please rest assured, the last general will definitely live up to his mission." ”

Zhang Xuan strode down the city tower, wrote a battle book by himself, and handed it to Xiao Shisanlang. Xiao Shisanlang did not bring soldiers to escort him, and the fox body rode a horse directly to Shancheng. Shancheng is more than 100 miles away from Buzhou, and at the speed of Xiao Shisanlang, he will be able to return tomorrow afternoon.

Zhang Xuan didn't worry about Xiao Shisanlang's safety. First, the two countries are at war and do not kill them, Xiao Shisanlang sent a letter away, and the Tubo people would not do anything to him; Second, Xiao Shisanlang's ability to go high and high is amazing, and he is not alone to compete with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, if he simply escapes for his life, the Tubo people will not be able to keep him.

Zhang Xuan returned to the bedroom and sat silently, Hua Nu'er brought a cup of tea, and said softly, "Drink a cup of tea to dissipate the anger, the war is coming, you can't break your body!" (To be continued.)