Chapter 4 Contributions
As soon as he walked into the handsome tent temporarily set up by the Tang Army, Li Yuan had a few worries in addition to a trace of luck in his heart. After all, it was the first time I met the "big man" after coming to this era, the famous Southern Tang Dynasty general in history, Bian Hao.
Now his own life and death, even more in his thoughts, it is all false to say that he is not nervous.
Smoothed his breathing a little, and at the same time tried to recall the scenes written in the usual books, those military advisors touched their long beards and talked eloquently, but it was a pity that Li Yuan was not wearing a flowing robe, but a cold soldier's armor.
Li Yuan pretended to be calm and bowed over: "The villain has seen Bian Shuai!" ”
A cold voice with a slight arrogance: "It's you, saying that you have a plan to break the enemy and want to sacrifice it to Ben Shuai?" ”
The strong curiosity made Li Yuan quietly glance up, and saw that sitting in front of the handsome desk was a middle-aged man with a tall and strong posture, not to mention the majestic armor on his body, just looking at the tiger head engraved on his chest, it was very consistent with the sharp gaze under his thick eyebrows. Sure enough, it is a famous general who destroyed the two countries!
Hiding his excitement, Li Yuan seemed to have forgotten Fang Cai's panic, and started to think crookedly, these years the martial arts are in power, and most of the generals are arrogant and empty-eyed.
Although Bian Hao gave others the impression of being low-key, calm, and Confucian, but after the destruction of Chu, his true nature was exposed, immersed in the dream of the feudal officials, indulged his subordinates, and finally lost Chu land in less than a year, and ran back to the Southern Tang Dynasty.
There is no shortage of loyal ministers and good generals in the Southern Tang Dynasty, but Bian Hao is definitely not a pure person!
And according to historical records, at this time, Bian Ho served as the commander for the first time, and it was when he was eager to make contributions and wanted to climb up, and he only wanted to win the battle and show his face in front of the emperor wholeheartedly.
In the battle to destroy Chu, the arrival of Langzhou soldiers caused him to garrison the army in place for many days, which shows his cautious desire to win. This is also the reason why Li Yuan is sure that Bian Ho will definitely see him.
Even though you hide deeply, I can also get to the bottom of it. Li Yuan decided to make a detour first: "Exactly." But the villain is a little afraid to say it! ”
Bian Ho still said in that cold tone: "Since you claim to be a plan, why don't you dare?" ”
If you ask that, then I'll do what you like to hear!
Li Yuan sniffed, and immediately showed a trembling appearance: "Back to the border marshal, you used to level Zhang bandits, conquer southern Fujian, expand the territory, and have not tasted defeat!" Wisdom and courage are unparalleled, which can be described as the first general in my Datang! The military power is really at its peak, so when the villain comes to you, he doesn't dare to get an axe! ”
I saw Bian Hao staring at Li Yuan, who bowed his head for a while, and then put on a very impatient expression: "There is no need to say more flattery!" What's the plan, come quickly! If you have nothing to offer, this commander will cure you for the crime of teasing the officials! ”
But Li Yuan keenly caught a smile on the corner of his mouth.
Modern and ancient times are really the same! Since there is a play, Li Yuan began to play: "Obey orders!" Back to the border handsome, in recent years, the horses of Chu have been fighting for the trough, and the civil strife is endless, the state capital has long been broken, and the people are not happy! Ma Xi is the king of Chu, but he doesn't know how to reorganize the mountains and rivers and appease the people, and he is still with his brothers, who only know pleasure, and the hearts of the people in the country have been lost! He didn't know anything about military affairs, he was too conceited and had no way to control his subordinates, otherwise how could he be so confident that he only sent 200 soldiers to escort Ma Xicao, and as a result, he even took the men and horses away? Now he is trapped in a city in Tanzhou, with the false title of King of Chu, in name only, just waiting for death!
And Ma Xicao, although he is resurrected, but he is already sunset West Mountain, there is no foundation in Hengshan, just the command of Liao Yan in the hands of the chess pieces for power, the recruits are all homeless recruits, but 10,000 people, the battle will be scattered in a hurry, so the river is broken, begging me for the Tang Dynasty for help, this person is not enough to plan, don't worry too much! ”
Hearing this, Bian Hao's face gradually changed, and while nodding, he looked at Li Yuan, who was dressed as a small soldier in front of him, and couldn't help but fall into confusion: "Well, that's true." You go on! ”
Receiving recognition, Li Yuan immediately raised his head, straightened up as if he was possessed by a sleeping dragon and phoenix, and said confidently and loudly: "The villain thinks that the real disaster of the Chu State today is not the two kings. It's the old department of Ma Xicao, the Langzhou soldiers! The state of Chu has been suffering from military disasters for many years, and the local area of Langzhou has been painstakingly operated by Ma Xicao for many years, there are very few wars, the terrain is dangerous, and there are many soldiers and enough food! After its coach Wu Ping stayed, Liu Yan was brave and good at fighting and was very popular, and there were more good generals of Wang Kui and Zhou Xingfeng! Langzhou Mansion has always been friendly with the barbarians, and when I helped Ma Xicao to attack Tanzhou last year, there were Dongxi barbarians to help the war.
Bian Shuai, Liu Yan and others have long had the heart to compete for ambition, and they have the strength to compete for power. Previously, when Ma Xicao was imprisoned, Langzhou did not send a single soldier to rescue, and it can be seen that he lost the throne. And he did not pay tribute to Ma Xichong, his heart will be different! It must be a fierce battle, waiting for the opportunity. As the saying goes, the sandpiper and the clam compete, and the fisherman profits! But now that our Tang army has entered Chu, how can they give away the benefits of the fisherman in vain? Therefore, the villain asserted that the Langzhou soldiers would go south in this battle! ”
Bian Hao was completely impressed by the words of the young man in front of him, the traces of the Langzhou soldiers were the latest information reported by the scouts when the big tent was discussed, and he had already ordered the generals to keep their mouths shut.
Li Yuan is just an ordinary pawn, and he must not know in advance! Could it be that this kid really has a good plan? Seeing that his analysis was straightforward, and shaking his head, he had already made Bian Hao impressed!
Bian Hao was secretly shocked in his heart, and at the same time tried his best to suppress his excitement, and said with a much calmer attitude: "As you expected, the scout has just come to report that the Langzhou soldiers have indeed gone south, and they have camped twenty miles north of Tanzhou City. ”
Li Yuan then added fire: "Originally, my Tang army wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, but it was already a sure victory. Unexpectedly, Langzhou Bing suddenly intervened, and the villain dared to guess, this is also what Bian Shuai is worried about, right? ”
This sentence hit the center knot, and Bian Ho said with some urgency: "Not bad! Now the movements of the Langzhou soldiers are unknown, and Liu Yan and others are good at fighting. If the war starts in a hurry, if the Langzhou soldiers attack us, our army will be enemies in front and behind, not to mention the annihilation of the whole army, it will definitely suffer heavy losses! ”
Li Yuan shook his head calmly and showed a hint of a smile: "Bian Shuai, in fact, it is not difficult to guess the intention of the Langzhou soldiers. ”
Seeing Li Yuan's expression, Bian Hao couldn't help but swallow his saliva, and his curiosity instantly exploded: "Oh? Just talk about what you think. ”
Li Yuan blinked, went through the history books in his mind, and continued: "Back to Bian Shuai, in fact, it is not difficult to think that the mind of the Langzhou soldiers is to sit and watch the infighting between the two sides. You think, the Langzhou soldiers are still Chu soldiers in the end, Ma Xicao has been rooted in Langzhou for a long time, and there will definitely be soldiers in the army who are inclined to the old master Ma Xicao. As a last resort, Liu Yan and the others will not explicitly attack Ma Xicao. Therefore, this time the army must be under the banner of crusading against the usurper Ma Xichong, and the goal is to take the opportunity to capture Tanzhou.
As for our Tang army, they have already made a wishful calculation, and when our army and Ma Xicao join forces to capture Tanzhou, and people are tired, the Langzhou soldiers will definitely appear under the banner of expelling the Tang army and recovering the Chu State, and they will stab the knife in the name of righteousness! But before that, as long as Tanzhou is still in Ma Xichong's hands, they will not take the initiative to attack us. ”
As soon as the words fell, Bian Hao suddenly hung his head a little dejectedly, and his eyelids were about to droop, revealing a look of compassion and howling: "According to what you say, even if you take Tanzhou, you will inevitably start with the Langzhou soldiers." Alas! This game is difficult to solve! This trip my Tang army entered alone, only more than 10,000 soldiers, Tanzhou is a strong city, there must be some damage after the siege, how can we deal with the brave Langzhou soldiers? If you withdraw from the army, you will definitely be able to ensure the safety of the whole army, but the opportunity will be missed, and the labor will be in vain!
Alas! Ben Shuai is guilty! I have failed to live up to Your Majesty's trust! Negative to my Tang people! ”
Seeing the appearance of the big brother on this handsome case beating his head, Li Yuan suddenly felt a little helpless, how can he like this drama of serving the country with loyalty? After you occupied Hunan, Bian Dashuai, you became the emperor of the soil, and you began to be complacent, and since then you have fallen into pleasure......
Although he wanted to pull a comment area to complain, because life is precious, Li Yuan still controlled it. Then he pretended to be earnest, and arched his hand to persuade: "Bian Shuai, you are Your Majesty's favorite general, and the emperor's grace is with you!" With you, this battle will be won! You must not retreat! This battle is the best time given by God to destroy Chu! There is a plan in the next place, and the game will be broken! ”
Bian Hao really calmed down instantly, thanks to Li Yuan's persuasion quickly, otherwise his eyes would be red: "Really? Will the plan be settled? ”
Li Yuan smiled, touched his smooth chin, and then shook his head: "Ahem, don't worry!" If I had a way to get Na Ma Xichong to take the initiative to open the city and surrender, wouldn't the situation be turned around in an instant? This is the best way, our army does not need to damage a soldier, plus Tanzhou Mansion is the capital of Chu State, the city is high and deep, the population has enough food and grass, and our army has more than 10,000 sharp soldiers. Even if the Langzhou soldiers attack the city, even if it is ten days and a half months, they may not be able to go down! As for Mahicalyx, the rabble collapsed at the touch of a button.
As long as Ma Xichong surrendered, the border commander made a contribution to destroying the country! We abolished his throne and burned his temple, and quickly sent someone back to His Majesty, asking him to send a large army into Fumin again! Your Majesty will send a large army to help! Nalang Prefecture is just a state, no matter how good at fighting can we be the enemy of the Tang Dynasty? If we can occupy Tanzhou unscathed this time, Liu Yan will definitely retire if he doesn't know the truth! The rest of Chu land can also be passed on, so that the state of Chu will perish! ”
"Well said!" Originally, Xise had already climbed up to the top of his eyebrows, and Bian Hao was puzzled again: "But how can I make Ma Xichong take the initiative to surrender, how easy is this matter?" He is the king of Chu, how can he be willing to give up the foundation of a country? ”
Li Yuan decided not to go around the bend anymore, and directly bowed his head and arched his hand: "Bian Shuai!" The villain is willing to enter the city, saying that Ma Xi Chong is coming! ”
After listening to Bian Ho leaning back on the handsome chair, he couldn't help but be a little disappointed in his heart, this Chu country has been in turmoil for so many years, if he can really rely on his tongue to move a country to surrender, he will not fight so many times! Although Li Yuan's analysis is indeed very in place, and he also approves of it, can he really do it with just the mouth of a small soldier?
The scheming Bian Hao suddenly narrowed his eyes, and even suspected Li Yuan at this time, this person may not be collecting intelligence in advance, with ulterior motives, does he want to take the opportunity to escape or join the enemy?
Li Yuan has been carefully observing Bian Hao's expression, as if he is hesitating. This time is fleeting! Determined to give a little more fierce medicine: "Bian Shuai, now the situation is the same as fire and water, and the arrow is ready to fly!" The villain thinks that he can't hesitate too much! Now is the time for the siege of the city from all sides, and once there is a battle, it will be too late! ”
It's really too late! Wait any longer, Ma Xichong will take the initiative to surrender! Then what's the matter with me Li Yuan?
Li Yuan straightened his waist, patted his chest, and was arrogant: "Bian Shuai, you don't have to worry, the villain is a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, he also knows some laws, he also knows loyalty and filial piety, and there is an old lady at home, he will not be stupid enough to escape from the battle and affect his family!" Sooner or later, the state of Chu will perish, and the villain will not surrender to the enemy! The villain just wants to be loyal to His Majesty, follow the border marshal to expand the territory, and make contributions! Even if you die, you will not complain about this trip! Please show me the handsome! ”
This sentiment was sincere, causing Bian Hao to begin to waver, in fact, what he said was right, now it is a predicament, rashly marching into the army has failed, and the retreat has fallen short, and today he has offended that Chen Jue, and he is bound to use the topic in front of His Majesty......
What if Li Yuan is sent, a dead horse is a live horse doctor, even if the person is gone, it is only a small soldier, and it is really nothing to worry about! Maybe it will work wonders?
Thinking of this, Byun Ho seemed to have an idea: "What's your name?" ”
"The villain's surname is Li, and his single name has a source."
"How old are you and where were you born?"
"Twenty this year, Chuzhou people."
"What do you need for this trip? How many people do I need to travel? ”
A big stone fell in Li Yuan's heart, and it was finally done! Then he said what he thought in his heart: "Back to Bianshuai, I only need a set of partial general armor, plus my two good brothers!" I represent the Tang Dynasty on this trip, if it is a small soldier's outfit, I am afraid that the prestige of our dynasty will be ruined, let alone Ma Xichong, he will not believe it! My two good brothers can be used as personal guards! ”
Bian Ho frowned and thought for a while, and then waved his hand briskly: "What's so difficult about a set of armor!" In this way, Li Yuan, today I will give you a plan to see that you have a strategy, since you are Zhang Yaoxian's subordinate, then I will give you the position of deputy commander of the third battalion of the first army of the left wing of the Shenwu Army, and when you successfully return, this commander will make a book and record your name! How is it? ”
Li Yuan was a little confused, and he was actually given an official position? But when I think about it, I have to admire Bian Hao's thoughts! Only when you succeed can you make a book, that is, if you fail, people may be gone, nothing. But it's really a good way to win people's hearts!
But where did Bian Hao think of it, Li Yuan, the commander, was really decided......
Li Yuan thanked him without humility or arrogance: "Xie Bianshuai!" The villain will not fail in his mission! ”
Bian Hao tightened the armor on his body, and said with a serious face: "If you can really make Na Ma Xi Chong come to surrender, you will be the first to destroy Chu in this battle!" This handsome will be rewarded! When the army returns to the court, Ben Shuai will ask for credit for you in front of His Majesty! ”
Li Yuan did not show a complacent appearance, but said sincerely: "If the villain can succeed by luck, then he will never dare to take credit!" Bian Shuai, wise and brave, you are the number one hero of the extermination of Chu! ”
"Hahaha, come on, take the armor and sword, thirty taels of silver, and see General Li off!"