For the next three days, there was no fighting. This gave the tired Tang Army officers and men a rare opportunity to recuperate.

But the general who commanded the battle was not at all easy. To them, the three days of calm were like the silence before a storm. The reason for the calm is that both sides are learning the lessons of the first battle and trying to find out the weaknesses of the other side, so that they can adjust and change their tactics accordingly. Success or failure, life or death, will be executed by what the commander of the army has done during this period of calm.

Therefore, these three days were a kind of relaxation and rest for ordinary soldiers. But for the generals who commanded the operation, it was a fatal choice of life and death.

Wang Xiaojie was not idle, he convened the generals to discuss day and night, in order to come up with a good way to defeat the enemy. However, after discussion, this "method" has always been difficult to finalize. And they found that they didn't know much about Yuanzhen, the Tuo and the wolf rider under his command.

- Since it is not even clear what the enemy is, where can we start with the tactical arrangement?

Someone reminded Wang Xiaojie that it was possible to invite Xue Shao to discuss the battle together? He had more dealings with the Turks and knew more about Yuanzhen.

turned out to be in exchange for Wang Xiaojie's roaring and scolding, so the proposal was not successful.

Wang Xiaojie was busy with meetings and roaring, and Xue Shao was not idle here. He had already sent a large number of wounded to Fengzhou for treatment and recuperation, including Li Duozuo and Niu Ben. And before that, he had let a group of his private troops push more than a dozen carts into the dense forest of Yinshan Mountain, and never came out again. Now that dense forest area has been designated by Xue Shao as a strict military forbidden area, except for Xue Shao's own daily scheduled inspection, no one else is allowed to get close to him, otherwise he will be killed.

Wang Xiaojie heard about this incident and speculated, "What kind of fame is he making again?" ”

A general said to Wang Xiaojie that Xue Shao was so big in Yinchuan Juntun that he was about to collapse the entire Qingyang Mountain. Some people say that he summoned ancient demons to help in the war, and some people say that he secretly created a batch of terrifying "secret weapons", which defeated an enemy dozens of times his size. Now, he won't be making those "secret weapons" again, right?

Wang Xiaojie was stunned for a long time and did not say anything.

No one knows what he's thinking right now. The general wanted to invite Xue Shao to discuss the battle again, but he was afraid of being scolded by Wang Xiaojie, so he had to keep silent.

This evening.

Xue Shao and Wu Yuan and two other subordinates rode out of the dense forest together, and just happened to see that not far from the periphery of the cordon, Wang Xiaojie was chatting with several generals there, and looked at Xue Shao from time to time.

Xue Shao smiled.

Wu Yuan said: "Wang Xiaojie must really want to go into the forest and see what is going on." ”

Xue Shao smiled: "But he can't put down his body, so he can't open this mouth." ”

"Look, they're gone!" Wu Yuan and his subordinates sneered, "It's really a shame!" ”

Xue Shao shook his head and sighed secretly, saying in his heart that as long as I can win this battle, I don't mind giving my secret weapon, and I will take it as a reward for you to lead the army to help. As for military exploits and stuff, I don't care at all. But Wang Xiaojie, you have such an attitude, how can I cooperate with you? - Even if I can bear it, these people under my command can't accept it!

"Young marshal, I think Wang Xiaojie may be a little anxious, afraid that he won't be able to defeat the Turks." Wu Yuan said, "Otherwise, with his personality, he wouldn't have looked at us squarely, let alone voyeurism." ”

Xue Shao smiled noncommittally, and said in his heart that even the entourage around me can see it, Wang Xiaojie, your acting skills really need to be improved!

That night, Xue Shao came to visit Guo An, who was recuperating from his injuries, and was ready to discuss some things with him in private.

He said to Guo An, at present, Wang Xiaojie has empty troops but no strategy to break the enemy, and I vaguely have a strategy to break the enemy but lack a major general. Then unless both sides reach a cooperation to fight the enemy, it is possible to lose the war - now help me think about how to achieve cooperation?

Guo An also felt quite embarrassed, he said: "When facing a common foreign enemy, my subordinates feel that the personal grievances and face problems between the generals are not worth mentioning at all. But the problem is that Wang Xiaojie may not think so. ”

"Yes, he has always wanted to save face, especially in front of me." Xue Shao said, "Now with his personality, it is very possible to fight to the end." ”

"He didn't think about the consequences?" Guo An smiled bitterly.

"He must have thought about it. And he's in a hurry now, too. Xue Shao said, "But he just can't turn his brain, and no one can do anything about him!" ”

"According to his subordinates, he is clearly brainless!" Guo An said angrily, and then said, "It seems that we have to find a step for him to go down." It's like coaxing a child to make him feel that he has face, and this can be done! ”

"To the point." Xue Shao also smiled bitterly, "What kind of sin do you say we have created, and we have traveled thousands of miles to the border to be a nurse!" ”

The two were discussing, and Wu Yuan hurriedly came over and whispered in Xue Shao's ear: "Ashina Zhongjie is back!" ”

Xue Shao's brows furrowed slightly, "Bring it in—bring it in secret!" ”

"Don't worry, young marshal!"

Moments later, Ashina Zhongjie came in wearing a large black cloak with his head and face covered, like an assassin thief. As soon as he saw Guo An present, he hurriedly retreated.

Xue Shao grabbed him and pulled him back, and said, "This is Guo An." I don't even trust myself and will trust him, what are you afraid of? ”

Ashina Zhongjie breathed a sigh of relief, and then took off his hood and took a look at Guo An.

"How's it going?"

"That's it." Ashina Zhongjie replied, "Tomorrow, there will be envoys from the imperial court who will come to announce the decree. The young marshal should only be ready to take over military power. ”

Xue Shao's brows couldn't help frowning, "Will there be any worries about mutiny?" ”

"No, it won't." Ashina Zhongjie said seriously, "Young marshal, please believe me once!" ”

Xue Shao gritted his teeth, "Okay!" ”

Guo An smiled on the side, "It seems that this step is there." ”

Xue Shao also smiled, "It's just that he has to fall down hard, instead of going down with peace of mind." ”

"He'll hate you to the bone, and he'll kill you as soon as possible." Guo Andao.

Xue Shao smiled indifferently, "I've long been used to it." ”

Ashina Zhongjie was very dazed, "Two, what are you talking about?" ”

"Nothing." Xue Shao smiled and asked, "Who is the envoy?" ”

Ashina Zhongjie hesitated, "The young marshal will know tomorrow, so why ask again?" If the question is too clear, the drama will be distorted. ”

"Makes sense. I act like I don't know anything. Xue Shao smiled, "Tomorrow, let's be surprised with Wang Xiaojie first!" ”

The next day, Xue Shaojunzhong had just had lunch, and Wang Xiaojie suddenly sent someone to invite him, saying that an envoy from the imperial court had arrived and asked him to come over to receive the decree together.

Xue Shao took a few people to Wang Xiaojie's barracks, and while walking, he was still "rehearsing" the next drama in his heart, and even walked back and forth a few times after wearing the drama, and felt that it was foolproof.

It's here.

Before he got off the horse, Xue Shao was taken aback!

Because before he saw Wang Xiaojie's Chinese army commander's tent, there were dozens of brightly dressed and particularly eye-catching guards standing neatly-Qianniu Guards!

…… It's so similar!

Xue Shao couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, if I hadn't known it for a long time, even I myself would have been deceived by the scene in front of me!

got off the horse and walked inside, when Xue Shao was about to step into the tent of the commander of the Chinese army, his steps froze, and even his expression froze.

Wang Xiaojie, with his subordinates, stood on both sides of the handsome tent, neatly and neatly.

In the position of the coach, a woman dressed in white like snow was holding an apricot-yellow order with both hands, looking at Xue Shao with a solemn and silent face.

- Genyunzi!!

Xue Shao was stunned for a long time, and it could even be said that he was a little out of shape.

"Why don't you come and take the order together?" However, Wang Xiaojie spoke, and his voice did not carry a trace of emotion.

Xue Shao took a deep breath and walked in, stood beside Wang Xiaojie and bowed, "Minister Xue Shao, come to receive the order." ”

Xuanyunzi unfolded the decree in public, and read it aloud in a particularly "official" voice: "The Empress Dowager Wu of the Tang Dynasty, the special order system is ......"

The order was not too long, and after Xuan Yunzi finished reading it, there was an uproar in the tent.

This voice, of course, came from the generals around Wang Xiaojie.

Wang Xiaojie himself didn't move, and didn't even say a word.

"Xue Shao, Wang Xiaojie, you two still haven't stepped forward to take the order?" Xuan Yunzi said in a loud voice.

Xue Shao paid close attention to the demeanor of Wang Xiaojie and the generals around him, and he didn't plan to move first. However, Wang Xiaojie stepped forward without hesitation and knelt on one knee, "The minister Wang Xiaojie received the order and obeyed the order!" ”

The generals were stunned again, and even Xue Shao was a little surprised-so smooth?

Xuan Yunzi put the order in Wang Xiaojie's hand expressionlessly. Wang Xiaojie took the order and stood up, turned around, and looked at Xue Shao.

Xue Shao also looked at him.

"Anxi Tiger Master, it's yours." Wang Xiaojie said suddenly.

"General Wang, no!" The generals were anxious and said loudly, "How can you hand over the military power so easily?" ”

"Shut up!" Wang Xiaojie shouted, and the generals were silent together.

Xue Shao was silent and waited to see what happened.

Wang Xiaojie walked up to Xue Shao and said, "The court has an order, and Wang must obey it." I only hope that you will treat Brother Tiger well and fight the battle in front of you. ”

"I will."

The other generals of the Tiger Division were all so anxious that their faces were red and their necks were thick, and they seemed to be about to explode.

"You all give me a little peace and a little more sober minds." Wang Xiaojie said to the generals again, "You have also heard the orders of the imperial court, and General Wang is about to return to take charge of the Tiger Division." But before General Wang Lao took office, the Tiger Division was temporarily commanded by Xue Shao. Although the word 'temporary' has been added, for the generals under your command, it is still a military order! ”

The generals were willing to be unconvinced, so they all had to shut up.

Wang Xiaojie suddenly turned around and bowed to Xuan Yunzi, "The angel is above, Wang Mou will pack up and return to Beijing quickly." I don't know if the angels are together? ”

"This envoy has other official duties, so it is difficult to accompany him." Xuan Yunzi said lightly.

"That's it, Wang went alone." As soon as Wang Xiaojie turned around, he strode out.

"General Wang!" And all the generals came forward to stop it.

Wang Xiaojie was very annoyed and wanted to push them away, but there were too many people, and he couldn't push them or leave.

"Let go of me!" In the end, Wang Xiaojie finally got angry and roared loudly, "Do you still want to disobey the order and make trouble?!" ”

The generals had no choice but to let Wang Xiaojie go.

Wang Xiaojie strode forward and got into his tent without looking back. It didn't take long for him to pack up two cages and put them on horseback, and only called a few men to accompany him and leave.

Xue Shao rode a horse and stopped in the middle of his way outside the barracks.

Wang Xiaojie waved his hand to signal the trilogy to take a step forward. When there was no one around, he said to Xue Shao expressionlessly, "What else do you want?" ”

"Actually, we can cooperate in another way and defeat the enemy together." Xue Shao said.

"The Tao is different, not the same. At the moment, there's nothing wrong with that. Wang Xiaojie walked forward with his horse around Xue Shao, and said as he walked, "I hope you can break the enemy and return to Beijing as soon as possible." Then, come with me to see the Empress Dowager Wu! ”