Forty miles east of Tongguan, nearly 200,000 An Lushan's rebels left behind Luoyang, and the rest of the soldiers and horses all went here. The pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info this time led by An Qingxu, Shi Siming was the deputy, and An Lushan stayed in Luoyang City and did not personally accompany the army to fight. Because An Lushan was busy enjoying life in the Luoyang Palace, he couldn't extricate himself. If he didn't think that what Yan Zhuang said was also somewhat reasonable, An Lushan was afraid that he would immediately declare himself the emperor.

The 170,000 rebels were stationed outside the ditch forty miles east of Tong Guan, and they all knew that the ditch was a dangerous place, and they must not attack easily. In the past few days, there have been constant consultations in the rebel camp, all thinking about how to break through the ditch and capture Tongguan. However, they were at a loss and could not find a suitable way to attack. Because the terrain of Tongguan is too conducive to the defenders, and the opponent's strength is not less than his own, it is simply a tiger eating a hedgehog and not knowing where to eat.

Fortunately, Ge Shuhan's 50,000 soldiers and horses were trained by Ge Shuhan, and they were still stable. Li Guangbi, as the envoy of the Hexi soldiers and horses, was able to suppress part of the Hexi army, so the situation did not change out of control. However, in this confusion, the Holy Decree demanded that the army immediately go out of Tongguan to fight the rebels, which caused a headache for Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi.

On the evening of Gao Xianzhi's departure, Ge Shuhan presided over a military meeting in the army. Of course, he had to ask Bian Lingcheng to be there, because he tried to explain to Bian Lingcheng once again why he couldn't send troops to Tongguan to fight the rebels. Although Ge Shuhan wanted to slash Bian Lingcheng with one sword, at this moment, Bian Lingcheng represented His Majesty, and he couldn't help but ask for his consent.

In the tent, Bian Lingcheng leaned triumphantly on the big chair, stretched out his fat and white hands to roast on the brazier, and listened to Ge Shuhan's bitter explanation with squinted eyes. The posture was as if a master was listening to the report of a servant's subordinates, and it was full of style.

Ge Shuhan's dry mouth finally thought that he had analyzed the situation very clearly, and then he said: "Border Prison Gate, the above is the current situation, and it is a great disadvantage for our army to fight against the rebels in Tongguan, a dangerous place. Therefore, I hope that the border prison gate can explain this situation to His Majesty, and ask Your Majesty not to force us to go out to meet the enemy. Wait for the right time, without Your Majesty opening your mouth, I will also lead the army to attack. ”

Bian Lingcheng snorted coldly and said: "Brother Shu Dashuai turned out to be talking about these words tonight, and our ears are about to get calloused when they hear this." Isn't this the set of Gao Xianzhi Feng Changqing? Feng Changqing's body has just been buried, and Gao Xianzhi is still on his way to the capital to plead in the snow, so you two want to follow in his footsteps? ”

Li Guangbi hurriedly said: "Border Prison Gate, we are not trying to resist the order, but just analyze the situation to the Border Prison Gate. The consequences of a rash attack are extremely serious, and I am afraid that if the battle is defeated and Tongguan is lost, it will endanger the safety of Chang'an. ”

"Hehe, Your Majesty is really a good general, and he will be defeated before he fights. You two are the generals who lead the army, and you don't have the confidence to win the battle, and you still expect the soldiers to work hard? Don't you understand, you two? Your Majesty is determined to recapture Luoyang, can't you fulfill this wish for Your Majesty? Do you know why you two became generalissimos of counterinsurgency? There are more people than you are suitable. Isn't that Wang Yuan more famous than you? and Wang Zhonghe, who is idle at home, are all suitable candidates for you, but why did Your Majesty order the generals of the two of you? Have you thought about it? Bian Lingcheng sighed.

"Why? I really don't understand, I also think that Wang Dashuai is more suitable to be this generalissimo than me, I don't know why the imperial court didn't let him lead the army. Ge Shuhan asked honestly.

"Why? Because you are both the most faithful, and that's why. Do you remember your crusade against Tibet two years ago? Bian Lingcheng said.

Ge Shuhan and Lee Kwang-pil changed color at the same time, thinking that they were going to mention the defeat of Namtso Lake again. Bian Lingcheng hurriedly said: "Our family doesn't want to expose your scars, what I said that day was wrong, our family apologizes to you." But your brother Shuhan also scolded me, and he had to fight and kill, and I didn't care about it, and I didn't even mention a word in the recital to His Majesty, so we can be regarded as even. ”

Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, but listened to Bian Lingcheng and said: "Let's just talk about things, when it comes to that battle, although you were all wiped out, Your Majesty actually didn't blame you at all in his heart. Although you have been demoted, in fact, in the eyes of His Majesty, the status of the two has risen instead of decreasing. Do you understand why? ”

Ge Shuhan frowned and said, "Forgive me for being stupid, I really don't know why. ”

Bian Lingcheng shook his head and said: "Without him, the two words 'loyalty' are just two words." At that time, His Majesty issued a holy decree that the three lines of soldiers and horses would attack under the city of Luoqi, but Wang Yuan and Gao Xianzhi did not follow the order. Although His Majesty forgave them afterwards, strictly speaking, the actions of these two men at that time were acts of disobedience. And although the two of you were ambushed and annihilated, the two of you faithfully carried out Your Majesty's holy decree, and you are the most loyal people to Your Majesty. That incident was a litmus test, and His Majesty immediately saw who was truly loyal. Knowing that danger is coming, but carrying out His Majesty's will regardless of life and death, it is this incident that makes His Majesty look at the two of you differently. ”

Ge Shuhan and Li Guangbi were stunned, they didn't expect that the humiliating defeat would leave such a feeling in His Majesty's heart, which was really incredible.

"Our family is by His Majesty's side, and after that incident, our family has heard His Majesty sigh more than once that you two are loyal. Now you should understand how high your Majesty expects you from, and why you two became the generalissimo of the conquest and not Wang Yuan. However, you are still hesitant, do you also want to disappoint Your Majesty? The two of you, a lesson from the past, can't repeat the mistakes of the past. Bian Lingcheng said earnestly.

A stream of blood surged into Ge Shuhan's mind, and his brain instantly heated. He seemed to see Xuanzong standing in front of him, looking at him with an earnest face and saying, "I rely on you, I trust you the most, you are the most loyal, you are my last hope." ”。 In an instant, Ge Shuhan seemed to be infused with tremendous strength and courage all over his body, and all the battle situation and battlefield strategies were thrown out of the clouds. There is only one thing in my heart, to serve His Majesty, to live up to His Majesty's ardent hopes, and not to teach His Majesty to disappoint.

"Okay, tomorrow I will go out of Tongguan with the whole army to fight a decisive battle with the enemy, defeat the rebels and recapture Luoyang, and live up to Your Majesty's hopes." Ge Shuhan said urgently.

Bian Lingcheng laughed and said: "Sure enough, it is General Geshu, a hot-blooded man who has the courage to take responsibility." Our family is looking forward to writing a good news back to Beijing in the next two days, so that His Majesty can sleep well. ”

Ge Shuhan said: "You just prepare a pen and paper and wait, I will definitely let you write this good news." ”

Bian Lingcheng screamed and laughed, stood up and said, "That's it, since you are so determined, our family will be relieved." I can't help with the war, sitting here will disturb your minds, so it's better for our family to go back to the tent and stay. Say goodbye. ”

Ge Shuhan got up and clenched his fists, and saw the smiling Bian Lingcheng leave the big tent.

As soon as Bian Lingcheng left, Li Guangbi frowned and said, "How can you promise him to send troops to fight?" Don't you know what's going on? ”

Ge Shuhan was surprised: "Didn't you listen to what he said? Your Majesty has such high hopes for us, should we still let Your Majesty down? ”

Li Guangbi sighed and said: "Your Majesty may really have high hopes for us as he said, but sending troops to meet the enemy is a big deal, can we do it regardless of everything?" Do you know the consequences? Once the army is defeated, Chang'an will be in danger, and we will be the sinners of the Tang Dynasty. How can you act impulsively in this matter? ”

Ge Shuhan said unhappily: "I am acting according to orders, how can I be impulsive?" What do you say? The holy decree wants us to send troops to meet the battle, should we learn from Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing to resist the decree? Don't you see what happened to them? I also know that this battle is risky, but you tell me, what should I do? You'd give me an idea. ”

Li Guangbi frowned and was silent, if he had an idea, why would he say so much?

"If you don't have an idea, then we'll have to do what we do. Besides, if we have a similar number of soldiers and horses, will we definitely be defeated? You're too pessimistic. In my opinion, it may not be defeated, but it may be a success. Defeat the main force of the rebels, and the two of us will go down in history. Ge Shuhan laughed.

Li Guangbi shook his head and said: "Feng Changqing said very clearly, the combat power of the rebels' soldiers and horses is much higher than that of our army, and the armor and weapons are also several grades higher. Only half of our 150,000 soldiers and horses can barely be regarded as qualified elite soldiers and horses. There is nothing fancy about this kind of frontal combat, and it relies on hard power to shake it. You think you can win, I feel very hanging. Defending Tongguan will win, and fighting out of Tongguan will be defeated. If you really ask me what to do, I have only one way. I would rather we be beheaded by His Majesty's order, and we should not do such a risky thing and put the safety of the entire Datang Society in danger. ”

Ge Shuhan's face was embarrassed, and he suddenly sneered: "What a good Li Dashuai who has become a benevolent person, it seems that my brother Shuhan is greedy for life and afraid of death, and he is like an ant in front of you Li Dashuai." That's it, if you don't want to, I won't force it, you can leave. I can go to the court and say that you are not feeling well and go back to Beijing to recuperate. ”

Li Guangbi frowned and said, "I didn't mean that. ”

Ge Shuhan flicked his sleeves and said: "What do you mean, I'm not stupid, you can retire, I still have to think about sending troops tomorrow." You can return to Beijing early tomorrow morning, and I won't send you. ”

Li Guangbi opened his mouth, saw Ge Shuhan turn his back and ignored it, and finally sighed and walked out of the tent.