"Brothers, don't talk nonsense. The decision of the court and His Majesty, is it something you can talk nonsense about? Wang Yuan shouted in a deep voice.

"But Dashuai, don't we care about this matter? These Hui people have invaded our Tang Dynasty territory and brutalized our Tang people, the court doesn't care, we can't ignore it. Liu Dehai said.

"Of course you have to manage it, and you have to manage it to the end." Gao Xianzhi's cold voice sounded: "The marshal and the marshal have discussed and decided, and from now on, the generals must be ready to send troops at any time." In the past month, Ben Shuai knows that you are having a good time. I drank a lot of wine, and the women played a lot. But from now on, your good days are over. What followed may be a series of fierce battles, fighting with the Uighurs, but it is different from fighting with the rebels, it is a group of vicious wolves. I hope you're all mentally prepared for me. ”

Gao Xianzhi has always been very strict in governing the army. In the past year, most of the time the Shence Army has been under Gao Xianzhi's command, so these generals know Gao Xianzhi's temper.

"Has the senior deputy marshal been reinstated?" One of the generals asked in a low voice.

Wang Yuan smiled beside him and said, "I almost forgot to announce this, Marshal Gao Xianzhi will return to the Shence Army as a deputy marshal from now on." Brothers, are you happy? ”

The generals were overjoyed and applauded. In fact, although everyone's awe and admiration for Wang Yuan is unparalleled, but when it comes to commanding the army to fight, it is still Marshal Gao Xianzhi who makes the generals feel more appropriate. Although in terms of strategy and tricks, Wang Yuan's unreasonable deceitful tactics are unguardable, and as his opponent will be frightened and don't know how to deal with it, but in fact, as his subordinate, sometimes he is confused and doesn't know how to cooperate. Gao Xianzhi's leadership was much more stable and regular, and the generals could easily understand their intentions. Moreover, compared with Wang Yuan, Gao Xianzhi has more combat experience, and at the beginning of the war, he must be more experienced and comprehensive in both logistics survey and command arrangements. Comparatively speaking, Wang Yuan is much worse in these aspects.

It can be said that fighting with Wang Yuan is often surprisingly victorious, and Wang Yuan, who thinks that he will lose the battle, can also come back to life and defeat the opponent, which will give the soldiers participating in the battle a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. This is where the strong self-confidence of the Shence Army comes from. But the advantage of following Gao Xianzhi is that any battle that should be won will never be missed, you don't want to find any flaws under Gao Xianzhi's command to break through in one fell swoop, Gao Xianzhi will definitely not give you this opportunity. Therefore, fighting with Gao Xianzhi, the psychological satisfaction is insufficient, but the mood will be extremely stable, because under his operation and command, the army runs smoothly without defects, which is the strength of Gao Xianzhi. As long as these two join forces, they can make up for their weaknesses, and the two walls of Datang are combined, and there is no opponent in the world.

Gao Xianzhi nodded lightly, feeling the respect and warmth of the generals, and Gao Xianzhi was also very useful in his heart. But once he gets into the state of a leader, he becomes extremely harsh.

"Once again, I would like to remind you that within a month, the whole army will go out at any time. After you return to the camp, you should immediately replenish supplies, straighten out military discipline, and step up training. If anyone drags the army back when the army is raised, then the commander can be blamed for being punished by military law. Gao Xianzhi shouted coldly.

"The marshal and the deputy marshal put ten thousand hearts, how can we drag the army back. Everyone hasn't fought for a few months, and they're already itching, and they can't wait to send troops immediately. Isn't it, brothers. Liu Dehai shouted.

"What General Liu said is very true, I don't want to drink and visit the kiln every day, isn't this idle and boring? The brothers under the last general are all screaming that they want to fight, and if they don't fight, they will have no chance of being promoted and making a fortune. ”

"Hahaha, Lao Chang, you are in a hurry to be promoted, do you want to be a general? But it was pushed on the head of his brother. ”

"Can't you want to be a general? The marshal said, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier, I often have Wang from a soldier all the way to today, isn't it by not being afraid of killing the enemy to make meritorious contributions? ”

"Okay, good, you are always prosperous, and you are always reasonable, isn't your nickname 'Chang Youli'?"

The two generals were arguing, and everyone laughed. Wang Yuan couldn't help but wonder, this is often a prosperous word, if a soldier wants to be promoted and make a fortune, isn't it just by fighting? If you don't have a fight to fight, you can only be a small soldier for the rest of your life. I'm afraid the only good thing about troubled times is here, and many risk-taking characters will stand out in troubled times.

"That's it, don't shout nonsense, the business is over, today's handsome treat, enough wine and meat. But you have also heard the words of the tall and handsome, this is the last time you drank before the expedition, after today, whoever is itchy and not afraid of military law will just drink and go to the restaurant. The tall handsome man wants to cut off your heads, but don't come to me. Wang Yuan laughed.

The generals roared with joy. Wang Yuan waved his hand at Huang San, and Huang San shouted: "Serve the wine." ”

Suddenly, the servants of the Wang family rushed in, pots of hot delicacies were served, and a jar of wine was brought in. Suddenly, the wine and meat were fragrant, and the generals entered the table one after another, eating and drinking.

Wang Yuan invited Gao Xianzhi, Li Mi, and Wei Jiansu to the flower hall at the back to sit down. It was the first time that Wei Jiansu was invited by Wang Yuan to attend a meeting of the generals of the Shence Army. Wang Yuan did this to send a message to Wei Jiansu, telling Wei Jiansu that he already had complete trust in him. Wei Jiansu was also a little surprised and surprised after receiving the invitation. But he was really shocked and speechless at what he had just heard, and he didn't dare to speak the whole time, but his heart was actually full of doubts.

After taking a seat in the flower hall of the second entrance, Wei Jiansu finally couldn't hold it anymore and asked in a low voice: "Xiangguo, Gao Dashuai, Old General Li, have you really decided to send troops to fight the Hui people?" ”

"There is no joke in the army, is it still false?" Li Mi said with a smile.

"But if Your Majesty ceded those cities to the Hui people to occupy, and we want to send troops to attack, will Your Majesty agree? There must be a reason for sending troops. And it will also be criticized as disobeying. Wei Jiansu said.

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Wei Zuoxiang, you and I are at least the left and right ministers of the Tang Dynasty." Do you and I know half of this agreement between His Majesty and the Uighurs? Does Your Majesty have a clear decree? ”

Wei Jiansu shook his head and said, "Of course not." ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "That's not the end, the two of us don't know what is going on as the left and right ministers, and Your Majesty has not issued an edict to announce it, then we can only understand that the Hui people have forcibly occupied the border city of my Tang Dynasty." It is naturally our duty to retake the city. Is that enough? ”

Wei Jiansu was stunned for a while, and smacked his lips: "This reason is enough." But...... Xiangguo ...... So ......"

Li Mi raised his glass and interrupted: "Wei Zuoxiang, don't do it, come and come, drink and drink, the sky is falling and there is a handsome man to support, what are you worried about?" This time to fight with the Hui Hui, Lao Yu and Wei Zuoxiang shared the responsibility of logistics, and hoped that Wei Zuoxiang would help more. ”

Wei Jiansu was stunned and said, "What? The old man is responsible for scheduling logistics? ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, I was just about to ask your opinion." General Li is old, and the logistics and scheduling affairs are cumbersome, so I am afraid that he will not be able to bear it. Wei Zuoxiang is experienced and comprehensive, so please Wei Zuoxiang can cooperate. Don't you want to? ”

Wei Jiansu hurriedly stood up and arched his hand: "Of course the old man is willing, Xiangguo rest assured, the old man should do his best and do his best." ”

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With the arrival of May, the city of Chengdu is becoming more and more beautiful. The reputation of Jinguancheng comes from the world-famous Shu brocade produced in Chengdu, of course, the brocade word of this Jinguancheng also has the meaning of flowers. The most beautiful season in Chengdu is in May. Not only because of the flowers, but also because of people's mood.

Every year from March, silkworm farmers in Chengdu begin to raise spring silkworms. In April, when everything is prosperous, it is also the time when silkworms form cocoons and spin silk. At the beginning of April, on the stone steps built of bluestone slabs under the Wanli Bridge on the bank of Huanhua Creek in the south of the city, it is full of silkworm girls who reel silk and wash them. In the following months, the silver white as snow on the string, the silk floating like clouds, and the sound of the city machine have become a unique scenery in Chengdu.

Imagine that in the streets and alleys of Chengdu under the shade of green trees, under the breeze and green willows, the ingenious weaver girl sits beside the loom with slender hands and shuttles. What a beautiful sight it was. At this time, the beauty of Chengdu is not only the vigorous state of flowers and greenery, but also the joy of the harvest of silk brocade.

It can be said that every year in May, it is the harvest season for the people of Chengdu. Chengdu families often work for three months in the spring, and the income they get is almost enough for the whole family for a year. And May is also the time when they are at their most prosperous and comfortable. Because of this, when the Dragon Boat Festival, the only festival celebrated by the whole people in May, is coming, it is also the time when the people of Chengdu spend the most money and celebrate the most grandly.

In the era of the Tang Dynasty, the celebration of festivals gradually formed some customary customs. For example, the Dragon Boat Festival, the prosperous period of the Tang Dynasty has had many conventions and complete celebration rules. For example, the whole family wears summer clothes, sticks mugwort charms, drinks pu wine, ties five-color silk to continue life, picks flowers and wears, eats zongzi, organizes dragon boat races, etc., all of which have become fixed items in the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations in various places. With so much to offer, it's natural that a lot of preparation time will take place for the holiday celebrations.

The royal mansion is also preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival like ordinary people. In other words, the Wang family attaches great importance to this Dragon Boat Festival. There's a reason for that, of course. Wang Yuan rarely spends the holidays with his family. For so many years, there have only been a handful of large-scale festivals such as the Yuan Day, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Dragon Boat Festival with my family. This time, I learned that Wang Yuan was going to lead the army again soon, and the wives and concubines of the Wang family's back house cherished this rare reunion festival. So after entering May, the women began to get busy a few days in advance.

Wang Yuan came from an era when later generations were no longer indifferent to traditional festivals, and naturally they were indifferent to some festivals. However, seeing that the family members were busy for the Dragon Boat Festival, I also sighed in my heart. When did these traditions and customs disappear in later generations? Is that a step forward, or a betrayal? However, these things naturally did not need him to interfere in preparation, in fact, he himself was already busy during this time. During this time, he was busy inspecting the barracks, checking combat readiness, processing and analyzing the information he heard, and making final preparations for the expedition in the near future. Because after the Dragon Boat Festival on the fifth day of the fifth month of May, Wang Yuan is going to send Xuanzong back to Beijing, once this matter starts to operate, it means that the short time of comfort has ended, and the next thing is the unpredictable life and death.

On the fourth day of the fifth lunar month, the day before the Dragon Boat Festival, Wang Yuan got up early in the morning, washed up and came to the front yard. According to the arranged itinerary, he will go to the Chengxi Arsenal today to inspect. This time, although Wang Yuan did not plan to bring the tiger squat cannon with him, because Wang Yuan did not want to expose this big killer weapon too early. Of course, because the number of Tiger Squat cannons is not large, and the number of shells is also limited. And against the Uighur cavalry, this thing is not very useful. This thing is actually more suitable for attacking fortified battles, and it is precisely impossible for the Hui people to entrench themselves in the fortified city to defend, they are mainly cavalry, and their tactics are also field battles of fierce and fierce attacks.

But Wang Yuan went to the arsenal this time, but he hoped to bring a batch of another killing weapon that had been successfully developed, that is, the hand. Pomegranate. Play. Although this thing is expensive to build, and there are not enough of them to fully equip them today. But even if you bring a few hundred or even thousands, you may be able to come in handy at a critical time. Fighting against the Hui people, Wang Yuan did not dare to take it lightly. In the past few days, Wang Yuan has collected many examples of Uighur battles and studied them. It's okay if you don't study it, and when you study it, you suddenly feel a little big. The cavalry of the Uighurs was indeed extremely brave, and the few battles against the Turks were almost as swift and clean as the autumn wind sweeping away the leaves. You must know that the Turks are also famous for their good riding and shooting, but they were defeated in front of the Uighurs. It can be seen from this that the combat power of the Hui people is fierce. This time, if the troops are sent to fight against the Hui people, if they support the enemy and underestimate the enemy, they will suffer a big loss.

Wang Yuan finished tidying up and ordered someone to prepare a horse to go out. As soon as he stepped down the stone steps outside the door, he saw Zhao Qing galloping on a high-headed horse on the bluestone slab road in front of the east gate. When he came to the door, Zhao Qing turned over and dismounted, and came to Wang Yuan in three steps and two steps to salute, his expression was very hurried.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you go to the guard camp today? Why did you run again? Wang Yuan frowned and asked.

"Hurry up and ask the handsome to go to Sanhualou with his humble position." Zhao Qing said hurriedly.

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "Go to Sanhua Building?" The Emperor wants to see me again? went to order someone to return to the emperor, and said that I was busy and couldn't go for the time being. I'm going to the arsenal now, and Liu Xunzhi is still waiting for me. ”

Zhao Qing said in a low voice: "No, Dashuai, something happened in the Scattered Flower Building." ”

Wang Yuan was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "Something's wrong?" What happened? ”

Zhao Qing said in a low voice: "The Emperor Taishang doesn't seem to be able to do it." ”

Wang Yuan was shocked and said in astonishment: "What's wrong? What's going on? Make the words clear. ”

Zhao Qing hurriedly said: "I don't know what's going on. The lowly post also just received a report from Captain Jiang, who was guarding the Sanhua Building, and the lowly post was also confused. It is said that the Emperor Taishang's abdominal pain was unbearable, and the whole person had passed out in pain several times. How dare you slack off on your humble position, so you have to hurry to invite the marshal. ”

Wang Yuan didn't say a word. Turned over and shouted: "Let's go, go to Sanhualou." ”

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More than a dozen horsemen galloped away from the Wang's Mansion to the Sanhua Building, and on the way, Wang Yuan thought about this matter in his heart and felt very strange. With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, Xuanzong probably understood that the day when Wang Yuan was going to send him back to Beijing was coming day by day, and he asked Wang Yuan to see him several times, but Wang Yuan prevaricated for various reasons. Wang Yuan knew what Xuanzong's intentions were when he was anxious to see him. It's just to convince yourself not to send him to the capital.

Wang Yuan didn't see him, because he was worried that he had a woman's heart and would overturn his decision. After all, he had a good time with Wang Yuan, and Xuanzong would definitely talk about his kindness, which would indeed make Wang Yuan feel guilty. In addition, Wang Yuan is also wary of Xuanzong's acting skills, his acting skills are superb and can often move people's hearts. Rather than being disturbed by him, it is better to choose not to see, hear, and ignore it, and completely block it.

It was precisely because of such a vigilant mentality that when he heard Zhao Qingyu's report just now, Wang Yuan's first reaction was that this matter was probably a small trick played by Xuanzong, and he was deliberately playing tricks to trick himself into meeting him.

Before arriving at Sanhualou, Wang Yuan's heart was that he would expose his trick to his face, and then turn around and leave, without saying more than half a word to him. However, the moment he dismounted and stepped into the Sanhua Building, Wang Yuan immediately felt that something was wrong. The atmosphere inside and outside the Sanhua Building was obviously extremely tense, and outside Xuanzong's bedroom, more than a dozen maids and maids trotted in and out, all looking nervous, obviously something was really wrong.

Captain Jiang and several guards who were standing in the courtyard of Xuanzong's bedroom saw Wang Yuan and Zhao Qing coming in quickly, and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

Wang Yuan walked towards the porch and asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?" What happened? ”

Captain Jiang followed Wang Yuan with a look of remorse on his face, and reported as he walked: "I didn't understand it, but Zhang Dequan came to tell me, and I only knew that the emperor was in an emergency." He immediately sent someone to report to General Zhao. ”

Wang Yuan stopped and turned his head, glared at him and said, "What is your duty?" How dare you say you don't know? ”

Captain Jiang was shocked and trembled, hanging his head and saying nothing.

Wang Yuan didn't pay attention to him, and walked quickly onto the porch, several chamberlains and palace maids in front of the door hurriedly raised the curtains, and Wang Yuan strode into the house. There were also a few chamberlains and palace maids standing in the room, all of them were at a loss and trembling, and from the bedroom of Xuanzong in the east, there was a painful ** sound of Xuanzong, and someone shouted with a crying voice: "Emperor Taishang, Emperor Taishang, what's wrong with you?"