Chapter 0629 - Risking Gong
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The reserve soldiers of the Iron Cavalry Army set out for six days and returned with a full load.
The gold, silver, jewelry, mules, horses, cattle and sheep seized were innumerable.
The number of captured Revival Army soldiers for helping the Iron Cavalry Reserve soldiers alone to transport captured reached 20,000.
Round-the-clock transport seizures.
The line from Tongtai Pass to Fuxing Pass was almost entirely occupied by the transport team of the Iron Cavalry Reserve.
Yang Wu took Tongtai Pass, and after looting the materials in the pass, he put a fire in it and left with the reserve soldiers of the Iron Cavalry Army.
All that was left for the Liao people was a mess.
Yang Wu walked in a chic manner, and he didn't even say hello.
But the scouts sent out to find them by Waqiao Pass were bitter.
When Captain Qin and his entourage followed the traces of Yang Wu's march to Tongtai Pass, they saw a gate city full of holes.
The gates were blown up, leaving a trail of severed limbs.
The fire that Yang Wu put in the city had not yet been extinguished, and the raging fire illuminated half of the sky at dusk.
The thin scout opened his mouth wide, stared at Tongtai Pass, and said in astonishment: "Tongtai Pass...... No ......."
"It's gone!"
Captain Qin's expression was far more exaggerated than that of the thin scout.
The scouts who followed him couldn't believe what they were seeing.
How difficult it is to fight Tongtai Pass, they know better than anyone.
During Zhao Guangyi's second northern expedition to Liao, many of them participated in that war.
At that time, Gao Huaide, who was then the general manager of the Left Army, led an army of 50,000 and attacked Tongtai Pass day and night for three days and three nights, but it was not broken.
After Wang Chao was stationed in Waqiao Pass, he didn't dare to touch Tongtai Pass.
This gate, which they thought was unbreakable by 80,000 people, was easily breached by Yang Wu.
How many people did Yang Wu lead?
10,000 people.
How many people were there when they hit Tongtai Pass?
There are certainly not 10,000 people.
The soldiers and horses led by Yang Wu broke through into the Liao State for hundreds of miles, and there were many battles of all sizes along the way, and battle losses were inevitable.
Therefore, Captain Qin can be sure that when Yang Wu hit Tongtai Pass, there were absolutely no 10,000 people.
Maybe eight thousand, maybe seven thousand, or even less.
"Yang Jiajun is really powerful......"
They can be regarded as having a personal experience of how capable the Yang family army is.
The thin scout was shocked and muttered, "It's just a bit vicious......"
The group looked at the bronze platform guard Yelusha who was stripped naked and hung up at the head of the city, and the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously.
It's a bit vicious.
Even the dead are spared.
"Go to two men, cut off Jerushah's head, and bring it over. The rest of the people followed me to follow General Yang's tracks. β
can make Captain Qin sincerely call Yang Wu a general, which shows how much deterrence Yang Wu has caused him.
With his order, two scouts rushed to the city, cut off Jerusha's head, and brought him back to Waqiao Pass to restore his life.
Captain Qin took the rest of the people and followed Yang Wu's footsteps.
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Following.
Early morning.
A light snow fell in the sky.
Inside the Waqiao Pass.
The Great Tent of the Chinese Army.
Wang Chao was pacing anxiously.
"It's been four days, and there's no news at all."
He looked up at the weather outside the tent and frowned, "Seeing that it is about to snow heavily, once the heavy snow closes the road, there is no news of them, and when asked by the imperial court, how will General Ben explain." β
Wang Chao looked at the deputy general, "Have the people you sent out come back?" β
The lieutenant shook his head.
"Waste."
Wang Chao scolded secretly.
At this moment, a personal soldier hurried to the outside of the tent, bowed down and said, "General, the person who went out to inquire about the news has returned." β
Wang Chao was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "Don't let them roll over yet." β
A moment later, the two scouts arrived outside the tent with a round package in their arms.
"See the general, see Adjutant General Li!"
Wang Chao let people into the tent, and said anxiously: "Don't be polite, tell me quickly, how the battle is going." β
The two scouts looked at each other.
One of them said: "General Yang Yande led his subordinates to break into the Liao State for 100 miles and cleared all the Liao troops within 100 miles outside Waqiao Pass. And yesterday, the Tongtai Pass was broken in one fell swoop! β
Wang Chao was stunned.
The adjutant general was also stunned.
Wang Chao, who secretly hated the Yang family, completely ignored the reverent tone of the scouts under his command when he mentioned Yang Wu.
He asked in astonishment, "Tongtai Pass...... Breached? β
The two scouts nodded solemnly.
"Just his 10,000 men?"
The two scouts nodded again.
Wang Chao asked suspiciously, "You didn't lie to General Ben?" β
One of the scouts arched his hand and said, "The little one doesn't dare to deceive the general." There is Jerushah's head as proof. β
As he spoke, he opened the package in his bosom, revealing the head of Jerushah, which they had cut off.
Wang Chao and the deputy general looked at each other and said in astonishment: "Is it really Yerusha?" β
Wang Chao slumped and sat down in his chair with a look of disbelief.
"10,000 people, breaking through the Tongtai Pass ......"
Wang Chao muttered to himself.
After a while, he straightened up suddenly, glared at the two scouts, and asked, "Tell General Ben exactly what happened to you since you left the city." β
The two scouts did not hesitate, and immediately told Wang Chao about the large and small battles they encountered after leaving the city.
After Wang Chao heard this, he was shocked beyond measure, his eyes became extremely complicated, and there was a little less resentment towards the Yang family and a little more jealousy.
"Fifteen Liao generals were beheaded in a row, and less than 10,000 people broke through Tongtai Pass...... The people of the Yang family can really fight ......"
The adjutant general's focus was not on this matter, and after listening to the scouts' narration, he asked suspiciously: "Are you saying that Yang Wu disappeared without a trace after breaking through Tongtai Pass, and he didn't take Yerusha's body with him?" β
The two scouts looked at the lieutenant general suspiciously, hesitated, but nodded.
"Hey, hey, hey...... Wonderful! β
The adjutant general smiled shyly, and said to Wang Chao: "Congratulations to the general, congratulations to the general!" β
Wang Chao frowned, "What is there to congratulate, you are laughing at General Ben." β
Wang Chao clenched his fists and gritted his teeth: "The more people of the Yang family can fight, the more incompetent General Ben will be!" This is a disgrace to General Ben......"
The adjutant general raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile: "The general's words are wrong, it's right that the people of the Yang family can fight." But Yang Yande's merits, aren't they your merits, generals? β
Wang Chao was stunned, and he subconsciously looked at the deputy general.
The lieutenant thief smiled sheepishly, and his eyes fell on Jerusha's head.
Wang Chao suddenly woke up, slapped his thigh, and laughed loudly: "Wonderful! β
"Hahaha...... Pass the order, order the soldiers and horses, and send the troops to the Liao country! β
Wang Chao shouted loudly.
The adjutant general flattered and said, "Let's do it." β
After the deputy general withdrew from the Chinese army's big tent, Wang Chao looked at the two scouts and said with a smile: "You two are very good, stay with this general in the future and be a personal soldier." In the future, when the general is promoted, he will naturally reward you with a half-official position. β
The two scouts were overjoyed, knelt down on one knee, and said respectfully: "Thank you for the promotion, general." β
"Go and help me find Captain Qin and bring him back. He did a good job on this errand, and General Ben will ask the court for credit for him and promote him to be a partial general. β
The two scouts looked at each other.
also roughly figured out Wang Chao's thoughts.
It's about buying people's hearts!
They glanced at Jerusha's head with mixed expressions.
Then he said respectfully: "The little one understands." β
After the two scouts got out of the Chinese army's tent, they stepped on their horses and went to find Captain Qin.
After the two scouts left, Wang Chao's lieutenant also ordered all the soldiers and horses.
With a wave of his hand, Wang Chao led 20,000 Jianxiong soldiers out of Waqiao Pass with great momentum.
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Four days later.
Bianjing City.
A fast horse, coming from the east, went straight to Bianjing.
On horseback was a messenger with a red flag.
Eight hundred miles expedited!
"Waqiaoguan is a great victory! Wang Chaowang sent his soldiers out of Waqiao Pass and beheaded fifteen Liao generals! β
The messenger on horseback began to shout loudly as he approached the gate of Bianjing City.
In an instant, the people at the gate of Bianjing City were in a sensation.
The forbidden army guarding the city gate heard the messenger's shout, and their spirits were lifted, and they immediately drove away the crowd, allowing the messenger to quickly send the good news into the court.
The people talked a lot and ran to tell each other.
One by one, they clenched their fists excitedly, eager to follow General Wang Chao to kill the Liao thieves.
It's so uplifting!
"Boom~"
Before the excitement of the people had calmed down, they saw a cavalry rushing in the distance.
There are also red flags on them.
It's another 800-mile rush!
"Waqiaoguan is a great victory! Waqiao Pass guards Wang Chao, attacked Tongtai Pass, and beheaded Liao General Yelusha! β
The messenger on horseback, far away, roared loudly at the top of his voice.
Ooh!
Strong, my general, mighty and majestic!
Since the Yang family left Beijing, it has been a long time since they heard such news.
The entire Bianjing City was suddenly boiled by Wang Chao's two good news.
The people cheered and celebrated.
The literati were drunk like mud, lying in the Goolan wine shop, chanting generous poems loudly.
The warriors were eager to follow under the command of General Wang and go together to kill the Liao dog.
Even the Qing people in the Qinglou also played and sang to congratulate General Wang.
For a time, General Wang became famous in Bianjing City.
Inside the Royal Palace.
The two good news were neatly placed on the dragon case.
The second prince, whose face had been gloomy for many days, finally smiled.
The second prince clenched his fists excitedly and said proudly: "General Wang Chao is really the pillar of my Great Song Dynasty. My father is really discerning, and I want to tell my father the good news, maybe my father will be able to sober up when he hears the news. β
Li Xin, Li Fang, Bi Shi'an, the three Zaifu bowed and stood in front of the dragon case.
Hearing the proud words of the second prince, the three of them glanced at each other, smiled, and said in unison: "Congratulations to Your Majesty!" For the Great Song Congratulations! β
The second prince nodded excitedly, "Three Aiqing, wait in the hall for a while." I'm going to tell my father the good news. β
"Congratulations to Your Highness!"
Sent away the second prince.
Li Xin, the youngest of the three, said excitedly: "Wang Chao's battle is really uplifting. β
However, the smiles on Li Fang and Bi Shi'an's faces were swept away.
Bi Shi'an looked at Li Fang suspiciously, "Brother Mingyuan, what do you think, how did Wang Chao fight this battle?" β
Li Fang clasped his hands in front of his chest and said indifferently: "Wang Chao doesn't have the ability to do this......"
Li Xin asked suspiciously, "Why did the adults say this?" β
Li Fang glanced at Li Xin and didn't speak.
Bi Shi'an nodded slightly, "Then it should be the Yang family......"
Li Xin looked even more puzzled, he frowned and said, "Two, now we are talking about Wang Chao, why did you get involved with the Yang family again?" β
"Hey~"
Bi Shi'an smiled in a low voice and said quietly: "If Wang Chao really has this ability, he won't fight early or late, but at this time, he will break the Tongtai Pass?" β
Bi Shi'an glanced at Li Xin and reminded: "Half a month ago, we decided to let Lu Duan go to Yanmen Pass, and asked Yang Yansi to help Waqiao Pass. Judging from the news of the return, after Yang Yansi learned of Lu Duan's request, he sent Yang Yande to lead the troops to Waqiao Pass.
Yang Yande is a fierce general, as early as the time of Yanmen Pass, he made outstanding achievements.
And this time, Wang Chao's battle report did not mention Yang Yande's exploits.
It would be strange if there was no catty in this. β
Li Xin was shocked and said, "What does Brother Rensu mean...... Wang Chao took the lead? β
"Or else?"
"Taking the risk is a big crime to kill your head!"
"And what do you think?"
Bi Shi'an asked rhetorically, "Find out about this matter and return the credit to Yang Yande?" Then tell the government and the opposition that our soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty are very useless, and even the Liao people can't beat them.
And the Yang family, but the Liao people who can fight are defeated and retreated, and they win a hundred battles? β
Bi Shi'an sighed and solemnly told Li Xin, "Now that Your Majesty is in a coma, the hearts of the people in the government and the opposition are fluctuating. It is precisely in need of such a good news to reassure the people. Therefore, this credit can only be counted on Wang Chao's head, not on Yang Yande's head.
Although the people of the Yang family are still Song Chen, what they do is no different from the Split Territory.
Sooner or later, the imperial court will stand on the opposite side of the Yang family.
Therefore, we don't need to increase the morale of others, and we don't have our own prestige. β
Li Xin lowered his head in despair, gritted his teeth and said, "Do you really want to do this?" β
Li Fang, who had never spoken, suddenly opened his mouth and sighed: "This is the ...... of politics"
"Politics?"
Li Xin sighed helplessly, and asked with a bitter face: "Do you want to tell the Second Highness about this matter?" β
Li Fang hesitated for a moment and said, "Second Highness has an upright temperament, once he knows about this, he will definitely inform His Majesty." His Majesty, who is in a coma, can't stand the toss. His Majesty hates the people of the Yang family to the core, if he knows about this matter and his condition worsens, it will be terrible......"
Bi Shi'an and Li Xin nodded at the same time.
Li Fang said again: "Wang Chao robbed Yang Yande of the credit, and this matter will eventually reach the ears of the Yang family." Now is not the time to make enemies with the Yang family, and the Yang family needs to be appeased.
Pick two people, carry some heavy gifts, and appease the people of the Yang family.
At the same time, let them acquiesce to the result. β
Bi Shi'an frowned and said: "This matter, if Yang Yansi cares about it, it will really not end well......"
Bi Shi'an hesitated for a moment and asked, "Who is the right person to send?" β
Li Fang frowned and did not speak.
Li Xin sighed and said: "Right now, in the Manchu Dynasty, I'm afraid no one can let the Yang family suffer this dumb loss!" β
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