Chapter 863: Rising Troops and Serving the King (Middle)
When the wind got such news, he sighed silently for a long time. The land of Liangjing is the most prosperous, and if it falls into the hands of the Murong family so easily, the situation is really critical. As soon as the eastern capital of Luoyang was lost, the next stop of the Murong family was Tongguan. Tongguan is the gateway of the capital Chang'an, and once Tongguan is lost, Chang'an will no longer be in danger to defend. At that time, Datang's qi was really in danger.
"Childe, the situation is not so bad, there are still some parts of Henan that are still resisting stubbornly, and they have not fallen into the hands of the enemy. Even the land of the Eastern Capital may not fall. As long as Emperor Bixia can wake up as soon as possible and send capable ministers, it is not difficult to block Naan Lushan. Qingzhu also looked at Sui Feng and frowned, and couldn't help but say comfortingly.
Suifeng nodded and didn't speak again. Others don't know, but he knows, just by virtue of what the Tao is, as long as there is no such master on the side of the Tang Dynasty, he can almost dominate the battlefield. Now that Hebei has fallen, Henan is also in danger, and Luoyang, the eastern capital, has almost become the bag of the Murong family, but the Murong family does not seem to have done its best, otherwise if the land south of the Yangtze River makes waves again, then the Tang Dynasty may really not be guaranteed.
"Master, we are on the road at the moment, no matter how much we worry, it is useless, it is better to plan the next trip. I don't know if we should go to Chang'an to protect the imperial court first, or go directly to the land of Henan on the front line to mediate with the Murong family?"
Fang Hanjia on the side groaned and spoke.
"No, we will neither go to Chang'an nor Henan, we will go directly to Tongguan!"
With the light in his eyes, he said firmly.
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At the same time, in the city of Chang'an. In a mansion to the southwest.
Chang'an is the capital of the Tang Dynasty, every inch of land is expensive, and the land in the city is not something that can be bought with money alone. Without a certain status, don't even think about it, this mansion is not only near the center of the city, but also has a vast area, which is more than several times the size of the average large family. Among them, the attendants and family members are constantly coming and going, and their every move is very organized, and the services they wear are very different from those of ordinary family disciples.
This mansion is even more in and out, and it is obvious that its owner must be a person in a high position.
In a study in the corner of the mansion, a sandalwood carved Taishi chair is placed firmly in the middle of the study. At the top of it sat a middle-aged man in an official uniform. He was born with a pair of thin triangular eyes. But there was a majesty on his face that didn't match his expression.
"Are you still worried about An Lushan's affairs?"
Suddenly, a figure appeared silently beside his desk, and I don't know what kind of body he used.
"Smack!"
The person on the Taishi's chair slapped his palm on the desk in front of him, and said angrily: "I am the chief assistant of the court, and I am in charge of political affairs." How can he be as good as a King Rong? He became the general of the Right Jinwu to lead the army. He even asked me to assist and obey the dispatch. Hmph, Li Longji, don't be embarrassed. If I hadn't taken care of the people behind An Lushan, would you think your throne would have been able to sit smoothly until today?"
When the dynasty is the chief assistant and the Pingzhang political affairs, this person is the current chief minister of the Tang Dynasty - Yang Guozhong.
It's just that this Yang Guozhong actually called his name to the current saint, and his mouth was not inferior, if it was spread, I don't know how many people would be surprised.
The man next to the desk looked at Yang Guozhong, who was extremely angry, and said: "Your Excellency, don't worry, now in the eyes of the Holy Lord, Na An Lushan is just a clown, how do you know what Shili is behind him? Although this battle has King Rong as the marshal, but King Rong is just a hairy boy, where can he compare with the adult? Although this time it is nominally assisted by the adult, the power of scheduling the grain, grass, and military salary is still in the hands of the adult. As long as the adult disobeys the yang and the yin, and gives King Rong some hardships, let An Lushan and them take advantage of it first, and then there will be no one available in the saint, so he naturally thinks of the adult. ”
Yang Guozhong was stunned for a moment, staring at him for a moment, "Shi Rui, do you mean to let me not cooperate with King Narong and let Datang suffer some hardships?" But you don't know that there is Shili hidden behind An Lushan, if we blindly release water, if we let that An Lushan occupy the mountain wind, it is very likely to set yourself on fire." ”
The person who was called Shi Rui sneered twice, and said: "My lord, what are you afraid of, don't forget the shili hidden behind An Lushan, and the authority held by the saint in his hand today is small again? Don't you forget, what is hidden in the Xuandu Temple in this Chang'an City, my lord is afraid that he hasn't figured it out yet, right? Besides, the concubine Niangniang's cronies, the saint is now struggling to breathe, if it weren't for the concubine Niangniang's life extension, I'm afraid she would have died a long time ago." Even if the saint really has some slight words, he won't take what you do to the adult, so what is there to be afraid of?"
Yang Guozhong's eyebrows were lowered, the light in his eyes flickered, and after a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! ”
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A few days later, outside the city of Luoyang.
Tens of thousands of Tang troops gathered here, and quietly, this Luoyang City has become the closest place to the rebels. The banners were unfurled, and the soldiers were all wearing bright silver armor and holding three-foot long swords, but although they were well equipped, they all looked a little sluggish.
In the middle of the army, where the handsome tent was, Gao Xianzhi sat under the tent, his brows tightly locked, and his expression was solemn.
"General, we have been in arrears for three days of food and grass, our subordinates have not eaten for three days, many people have already killed horses to satisfy their hunger, and if this continues, before the rebels attack, we will first make birds and beasts scatter!"
An adjutant general said worriedly.
Gao Xianzhi, as the deputy marshal of the Eastern Expedition, was entrusted with the important task of guarding Luoyang, and saw that the rebels had become more and more arrogant in the past few days, approaching the location of the Eastern Capital. It's just that since a few days ago, this grain and grass has not been available, and he has urged the military department many times, but every time the military department has approved it, they have already passed the letter to Lord Zaifu to know, so that they can hold on a little longer.
But now that many soldiers have not eaten or drunk for days, how do they persevere?
Thinking of the war and state affairs, Gao Xianzhi couldn't help but let out a long sigh. waved his hand and said to the adjutant general: "Send the order down, tell the whole army, and say that supplies have come from the rear and will arrive early tomorrow morning." ”
"This ...... But tomorrow morning, what if the soldiers don't see the supplies?" The adjutant was taken aback, but he didn't expect Gao Xianzhi to come up with such a method.
Gao Xianzhi shook his head, "Even if we are thirsty and dig a well, we can't do it, I don't think the rebels will let us live so smoothly until tomorrow." ”
"Woo ......"
Suddenly, there was a whining horn outside the tent, and the sound of this horn was overwhelming, and it sounded like a giant whimpering, very desolate.
Gao Xianzhi's face was poopy, shocked and angry, and shouted, "This rebel army came so quickly?!"
He got up from his chair with a "brush", drew the long sword from his waist, and walked out of the tent. Before he could go out, the tent was lifted and another man walked in from outside.
"Report! General Gao, the scouts are coming to report that the rebels are coming towards Luoyang!"
Gao Xianzhi frowned, there was no trace of panic on his face, and shouted, "What are you panicking about?
"I haven't found out the detailed number yet, but judging from the sound of horses' hooves, there are at least more than 100,000!" the soldier couldn't help but bury his head as he spoke, not daring to look at Gao Xianzhi again.
"Useless waste, get out, blow the trumpet, and get ready to attack!" Gao Xianzhi shouted loudly and slapped the soldier out.
After the soldier left, Gao Xianzhi's expression darkened, he let out a long breath, and tightened the hat on his head, "One hundred thousand horses, that's one hundred thousand horses, we only have as many as fifty thousand horses here, and the soldiers haven't eaten for several days." The eldest husband sacrificed his life from Rong, not seeking to make meritorious contributions, but to ask for a horse leather shroud. Where are the soldiers, dare to go to Huangquan with me today?!" (To be continued......