I Xiaoxiong

Chapter 24
In Jiedu Mansion, battle reports from all over the place kept gathering.

The originally tense situation with Da Jin changed drastically within a few days.

First, Chen Shougui, the governor of Shazhou, took advantage of the unpreparedness of the Qingtang army to leave the city to attack suddenly. Together with Han Kuangsi's [-] reinforcements, he defeated Manglong Zhibu and beheaded thousands of people.The siege of the sandbar was resolved in one battle.

Then Zhang Renyuan led [-] crossbowmen out of Qilian City and fought against the city, facing the [-] Qingtang army from Mihong in Liuzhi Township head-on.

In this battle, the Jin army's god-armed crossbow showed great power, and the rain of arrows was like a curtain, making it difficult for the Qingtang people to advance an inch. Then Jia Shixun, who had left the city to lurk a few days ago, suddenly led [-] cavalry to attack the Qingtang army's flanks. The Tang army was in chaos, and Zhang Renyuan's four thousand crossbowmen also abandoned their crossbows to attack. It was another great victory in which thousands of prisoners were captured, and a lieutenant general of the Qingtang people was also captured.

The Qingtang people on the southern line were defeated in two games, and it was already impossible to gather an army to fight in the short term.

Just in time, the battle report from Fu Jinchuan arrived at Jiedu Mansion almost at the same time as the battle report from Shazhou and Qilian.

"My son is so brave. With 2000 people guarding the Baiting Pavilion, he dares to take the initiative to attack. Isn't the prince of the Golden Tent of the Lost Liemen not too good? Hahaha."

After Fu Maoxiu received the battle report, his face beamed with joy. The Qingtang people on the southern front were no longer a threat, and the Golden Tent army on the northern front was directly defeated at Baiting City. 800 people went out of the city and defeated tens of thousands of troops.

"Congratulations to Duke Ming, the situation in Hexi has turned from danger to safety, and Sanlang has made such a great contribution, which is gratifying. Now I can order Xue Cong to go north and wait for an opportunity to counterattack."

Cui Fangyi first congratulated, and then counterattacked.

Another Jiedu judge, Liu Xianke, thought for a while, and then said: "Minggong, what brother Cui said is reasonable, but in my opinion, it is better to call Deputy Commander Zhang back to Liangzhou to sit in the town, and Minggong will lead the army northward as the commander. , will definitely succeed in the first battle."

When Fu Maoxiu heard this, he immediately understood what Liu Xianke meant. The situation of the battle was now very clear. The Golden Tent army was frustrated at Baiting City, and they had lost their will to go south. At this time, Fu Maoxiu led the army northward, and the Golden Tent would definitely retreat.

In this way, Fu Maoxiu not only made meritorious service in defending against the enemy as the governor of Hexi, but also took the reputation of defeating the enemy to himself, which is a good plan.

On the contrary, Cui Fangyi meant to let Xue Cong go north, which is actually safer.

Fu Maoxiu thought for a while, and then said: "It doesn't matter, since the northern line has been handed over to Xue Cong, it's hard for me to pick peaches. Since the southern line is safe, and there is Deputy Commander Zhang in Qilian, let Jia Shixun lead two thousand cavalry troops. Go north under the control of Xue Cong, and then send [-] troops from Liangzhou, and all the cavalry from the four major feudal clans will be assigned to Xue Cong, so that he can defeat the enemy with all his strength."

After Liu Xianke heard Fu Maoxiu's order, he didn't make any comments.

He also understands what the proprietor thinks, Fu Maoxiu is now a duke of the country, and he is inextricably linked with the emperor, and now he thinks more about family succession than about success.

A monthly profit is a loss.

What's more, there is a Saburo Fu on the front line.

Originally, it was not a taboo for father and son to be in the army together, but Fu Sanlang is now famous as a young hero, Fu Maoxiu is also gaining prestige in Hexi, it is inevitable that some people will not make a fuss about it.

So Fu Maoxiu directly pushed out this readily available great achievement.But even if Xue Cong can take the lead, it can't cover up Fu Sanlang's brilliance.

It's better to be a favor.

Xue Cong, who was in Xiutu City, immediately led [-] troops northward after receiving the order from the Jiefu. At the same time, he ordered Jia Shixun and Liangzhou reinforcements not to rush to Xiutu City, but directly went north to meet near Mingwei.

Mingwei Garrison Fort is close to the Macheng River, and the north of Yanhe River is Baitinghai.

Xue Cong stopped after arriving at the Mingwei Garrison Fort, waiting for the two reinforcements from the main army to join, and at the same time dispatched light cavalry to drive away the golden tent rangers.

In a temporary tent in the fortress, Xue Cong, his lieutenant general Peng Lin, and three generals under him, Zhang Wuben, Yu Shiduo, and Xue Lin, were discussing military affairs around a map.

"Mr. Fu's family is really brave. He caused 6 people from the Golden Tent to suffer such a big loss in Baiting City. If the Lost Liemen knew that the person opposite him was Fu Sanlang, who broke into the palace with fifty riders and captured Zhapu Longke alive, what do you say about him? Do you still dare to push the archers to the bottom of the city?"

"The Gate of Lost Lie is based on the smallness of Baiting City. I am certain that Mr. Fu Lang would not dare to open the door to attack. After all, he has an army of [-] in his hands."

"I was going to make a few military exploits in the city of Xiutu. This master of the Fu family has made people in the Jinzhang stop going south, which is a waste of time. No, when we return to Liangzhou, we must let him buy us a drink .”

"General, let's go north quickly, and Bie Jinzhang will be retreating in a few days later, and we won't be able to get anything."

"Yes, General, if you don't want to wait for those two roads, let's go straight north and make an appointment with the Baiting defenders to attack the Golden Tent Camp together."

Xue Cong was a well-known fierce general in the Hexi Army, and he had never met an opponent with a horse, and his deputy general and several generals under him were naturally brave and skilled in combat.

They are all old troops who have fought with him for many years, and their temper and courage are probably similar to him.

After learning that Fu Jinchuan on the front line had defeated the enemy under Baiting City, they had been waiting for many days in Xiutu City.

Although Xue Cong is still a fierce general, he is not a brave man.He was born in the Xue family in Hedong, and has been a general for many generations.His father and grandfather were all famous generals. Xue Cong's father, Xue Gao, was the deputy general of the British Duke's surprise attack on Gaochang. After the British Duke returned to Beijing, he guarded Hexi for more than ten years.

Xue Gao has many heirs, and Xue Cong is the tenth son, without a title, he only got the favor of an eighth-rank captain.

However, after all, Xue Gao has been in the army for many years and has deep connections. In addition, Xue Cong is indeed capable. He has been in the army for ten years and has accumulated meritorious service.

Except for the eldest brother who inherited the title, he is the most senior brother in the Xue family. He is currently the highest military officer.

Therefore, Xue Cong considered more problems. Compared with his subordinates who were eager to fight, he certainly understood that the enemy's vigor was at a loss. If he led three thousand cavalry to attack, and the Baiting defenders attacked from both sides, the possibility of success was very high. .

But right now the two support armies are on their way, if they launch an attack without waiting for them to arrive, it will inevitably feel a little lonely.

Besides, the battle situation in Hexi is now clear, so there is absolutely no need to take risks.

If the British government does not go north, it is equivalent to sending him a large piece of meat. If he eats it all by himself, the two reinforcements will be in vain, so why don't you hate Xue Cong?

This is not a one-off deal.

He, Xue Cong, also wants to be a Jiedushi in the future, how can he be so short-sighted?
"Don't worry, wait until the reinforcements arrive."

Xue Cong quickly suppressed the idea of ​​a surprise attack. After hearing what the general said, several of his subordinates naturally restrained their desire to fight.

After being in the army for a long time, they are not stupid.

"Report, General, the messenger from Baiting City is here."

When Xue Cong heard this, he immediately ordered: "Please come in."

"The last general, Chen Xing, met General Xue."

When Xue Cong saw it was Chen Xing, he knew that he was Fu Jinchuan's confidant guard, and what he brought must be urgent news.

"Chen Duwei is free of courtesy, is your journey going smoothly?"

Chen Xing breathed a sigh of relief when he entered the camp, "Fortunately, I encountered a few Golden Tent wanderers on the way, but I took care of them all."

Xue Cong naturally knew that Chen Xing was very skilled, but seeing that he was dusty and covered in blood, he said, "But he was injured?"

Chen Xing glanced at him and said with a smile: "It's all other people's blood, it's okay. General Xue, this is a letter from my husband asking me to present you."

After finishing speaking, he took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Xue Cong.

After Xue Cong took it, he opened it and looked at it, but the more he looked at it, the more frightened he became.

"Fu Lang-jun is so bold. But this is a big matter, I have to think about it. Sit down and rest first."

Chen Xingdao: "General Xue is polite, if you have any decision on your side, you can write a letter, and I will bring it back to Baiting City."

"it is good."

Xue Cong put down the letter and kept thinking about Fu Jinchuan's plan.

After a while, he seemed to have finally made up his mind and ordered Peng Lin, the lieutenant beside him.

"Send an order to the two reinforcements to speed up and arrive within three days."

Then he turned to Chen Xing and said, "Mr. Fu Jialang has such courage, how can I, Xue Cong, let him be more beautiful than before?"

"You rest for one night, and you don't need to study when you go back tomorrow. You only need to send a message to your husband, telling him what he is going to do, and I, Xue Cong, will accompany him."

(End of this chapter)