―― After Yang Xi returned to his own line, he immediately summoned Wang Sili.

"General Wang, His Royal Highness King Yan has agreed to Ben Shuai's proposal and immediately raised a large army to attack Sun Xiaozhe's department. His Royal Highness King Yan decided after discussing with Ben Shuai that this time he took the initiative to attack Sun Xiaozhe's campaign, so that you would lead 50,000 troops and take the lead in setting off. ”

"Marshal Yang, really let me lead the front army?" Wang Sili, who didn't expect Yang Xi to say this after summoning him over for questioning, was very surprised.

Of course, this arrangement is what Wang Sili expected, but he didn't have great hopes, he felt that Yang Xi would not give him this task, and the new marshal Yanwang Li Jue would not let him lead the front army, after all, his performance in the battle of Lingbao was very disgraceful, and the performance of the generals under his command in the Tongguan defensive battle was far less than Pang Zhong's, and he had collided with Yang Xi, and he always felt that the two marshals would still hand over the mission of leading the front army to Pang Zhong, who performed better than him. Unexpectedly, after Yang Xi persuaded Li Jue to agree to take the initiative to attack, he handed over the task of leading the front army to him.

Now Wang Sili has long lost the depression after the defeat of Lingbao's army, but is full of pride and fighting spirit, and his self-confidence has been completely restored by successive victories, and he feels that as long as he starts a war, the merits of war are at his fingertips. Whoever leads the front army will be able to reap the greatest military merits, Yang Xi and Li Jue handed over this task to him, and he was overjoyed immediately after he was stunned.

"Of course it's true!"

"Thank you Marshal Yang for your trust, the last general will definitely live up to his mission, lead the soldiers to strike hard at the rebels, and open the passage to Luoyang!"

Seeing Wang Sili standing tall in front of him, almost roaring in response to his words, Yang Xi was still quite satisfied, but he didn't show any emotion, but still said in the same tone as just now: "General Wang." If General Wang leads his troops to achieve a great victory, this commander will definitely show his merit to the court and ask His Majesty to reward you, but if you can't get it, this commander will not spare it, and he will be held responsible!"

Wang Sili's stubborn temper also came up, and he continued to roar with a stomach: "The last general is willing to make a military order, if he can't get it, he is willing to listen to any punishment from the marshal!"

"That's good. Ben Shuai believes that you can do it, go and prepare!" Yang Xi also waved Wang Sili out.

"Yes! The last will be retired!" Wang Sili gave another loud military salute and strode out.

His steps out were very brisk, and a sense of pride suddenly filled his whole body.

Yang Xi then summoned Pang Zhong, Gao Shi, Tian Liangqiu, Lu Chongben, Liu Guangting, etc., and assigned their own tasks. He ordered Tian Liangqiu to lead 15,000 men to guard Shaanxi County. If the battle ahead is unfavorable, Tian Liangqiu's 15,000 soldiers and horses must be quickly responded.

After the generals received the order, they also made preparations.

However, Gao Shi returned after he went.

"Marshal Yang. The last general was very worried about His Royal Highness King Yan, looking at the performance of King Yan during today's deliberations, he did not approve of attacking Sun Xiaozhe's department now, if King Yan reported to the court that Marshal Yang acted arbitrarily. If you don't take him as a marshal in your eyes, how can it be good? Gao Shi was worried that Yang Xi was approaching the king of Yan and Li Jue agreeing to take the initiative to attack Sun Xiaozhe's department, so he asked.

He really didn't understand it, just a moment later. Li Juehui, who was originally hesitant, immediately agreed to Yang Xi's request and ordered Yang Xi to arrange all military affairs. He could only think that Yang Xi was through persecution. Let King Yan agree.

Gao Shi is not young, he has been mixed in officialdom for several years, and he also knows the current situation in the DPRK. He completely knew that the power and influence of Li Jue, the king of Yan, who had very little influence, could not be compared with Prime Minister Yang Guozhong in terms of power and influence in the court, and he could not even compare with the current Yang Xi. I believe that Emperor Li Longji also knew this, and when appointing Li Jue as the marshal, he also expected Yang Xi to preside over military affairs.

Yang Xi forced Li Jue to agree to his plan, which was not too difficult, and I believe that Li Jue, who was weak in the army, did not dare to publicly turn his face with Yang Xi. Understanding this, Gao Shi knew that Yang Xi still had the final say on the current situation in the army, but he was worried that Yang Xi and Li Jue would have a conflict, and if Li Jue was angry and reported the situation to the emperor, it would cause trouble for Yang Xi.

Seeing that Gao Shi was worried, Yang Xi was quite surprised, but he also knew that Gao Shi was out of kindness, so he said this out of worry, and immediately explained: "General Gao, please rest assured, Ben Shuai did not force His Royal Highness King Yan to agree, but just analyzed the current situation for him, and finally let him agree to Ben Shuai's suggestion." ”

"I see!" Gao Shi looked like he didn't believe it.

"General Gao, Ben Shuai has always regarded you as a very trustworthy person, and he will not hide some things from you today, His Royal Highness King Yan asked for orders to come to the army, but he asked Ben Shuai and Ben Shuai's father for help, he had never been involved in military affairs before, and he did not know the situation in the army. Today, he is only afraid of defeat. Now the situation is very favorable to our army, there is no need to worry about this at all, Ben Shuai only made him believe this through analysis. Therefore, it only took a lot of effort to convince King Yan," Yang Xi said, and said in a low voice: "Presumably General Gao also knows that Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi's troops have already marched east to the north, preparing to attack Fanyang, presumably in a few days, there will be news of them." If An Lushan knew that the official army was attacking Fan Yang, he would definitely lead the army to first aid, Fan Yang is the foundation of the rebel army, more important than Luoyang, An Lushan will definitely not let Fan Yang fall, maybe he will send troops to reinforce Fan Yang. In that case, the strength of the rebels we face off will drop dramatically, and the morale of the rebels will be further damaged. ”

Hearing Yang Xi say this, Gao Shi was a little less worried, and said with a smile: "What the marshal said is very reasonable, it's the last general who is too worried!"

"General Gao, Ben Shuai believes that we will be able to defeat Sun Xiaozhe's troops, and soon wave our army to attack Luoyang, Luoyang will not be able to hold it, An Lushan's rebellion will definitely be quelled soon, and the world will eventually be peaceful!" Yang Xi said, in Gao Shi's amazement, the words changed, "General Gao's performance during this period of time is very good, and even surprised Ben Shuai, this time back to Beijing, Ben Shuai has already told his father in detail about you, and he has also recommended you in front of His Majesty, I believe that the war is over, and the court must be of great use to you." I hope that General Gao can make persistent efforts and have a better performance. ”

Gao Shi listened, he was even more surprised, and he also felt excited, he didn't expect Yang Xi to recommend him in front of the emperor, it seems that his future is bright, and he was also arrogant at the moment, straightened up and agreed: "Thank you for the support of the marshal, the last general will definitely fulfill his duties, do his best to do things, and never disappoint the high expectations of His Majesty the Emperor and the marshal." ”

"I believe General Gao will not disappoint!" Yang Xi didn't say anything more, and motioned for Gao Shi to prepare.

Three days later, an army of 140,000 set out from Shaanxi County.

After listening to the slightly soft mobilization of Li Jue, the king of Yan, and the agitation of Yang Xi, who was almost exhausted, embarked on the journey to the east. (To be continued......)