Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 30
Although Wannian is small, the city is hundreds of feet in length and width. Even if the city gates do not let the guards go, the soldiers are placed evenly on the city walls, and there is only one soldier in dozens of steps.

Du Chongwei thought over and over again, if defending the city, there must be loopholes everywhere, and if one is broken, the city will be broken.

"When gathering troops, think of it as a countermeasure, not to fight for the gates and walls, but to gather the people in places that are easy to defend, and gather troops around, then success will be achieved, if not, everything will be destroyed."

The disparity in military strength is too great, and the city cannot be defended, and it is even more impossible to expect the city to be strong. Now, it can only sit on the sidelines and wait for help, and it can be delayed for as long as possible.

Du Chongwei summoned the commanders, deputy commanders and county magistrates of the ten schools.

According to the current military order of the Tang Dynasty, if a city is defended, the commander of the army is the head of the local guard.

The county magistrate should also obey his orders, and there is nothing wrong with calling Wang Su to discuss matters.

"Soldiers are too widowed to keep. Gather the common people within a hundred steps of the government office. Xingping, Yongping, Si'an, Anmin, Bao'an, and Furong Sixth Streets ask the county magistrates to put more horses and thorns. Bows, arrows and short guns should also be stocked, facing the street. Expropriation of houses, installation of more ladders, fire starters."

Wang Su clasped his fists and said: "No! Commander-in-law give orders!"

"The first school and the second school guard the south gate and the southern city wall. If they can't fight, abandon the southern line, light smoke as a warning, and lead troops to Xingping Street. Please send someone to lead the young and strong to the county magistrate Wang. The first school refuses to join forces. Guard the market, the two schools divide their troops to guard the houses on both sides, prepare more bows, arrows, and short spears, if they cannot be defeated, go up to the roof and destroy the ladder."

"Three schools and four schools guard the east gate and the east city wall. If they cannot be attacked, abandon the east line and light smoke as a warning. Lead troops to Yongping Street. Ask Wang County to support them. After the three schools reject the horse, they form an array to guard the market. The four schools Divide troops to guard houses on both sides..."

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"Nine schools and ten schools. This general guards Baoan Street and Furong Street. No matter which door the generals see to warn the police, they must immediately withdraw to the market they are guarding to avoid being attacked by bandits."

When Du Chongwei said this, he glanced around for a week, clasped his fists in salute and said, "Everyone, brother of my old Du, at this time, it is time for all the soldiers to repay the country's kindness. I hope you must do your duty faithfully and wait for the imperial court's reinforcements."

All the generals said in unison: "No, I respect the general's order!"

Du Chongwei's arrangements are properly arranged, and his heart is already at ease. To do it, he can only do this, but will the court come to rescue them?
Du Chongwei didn't know what to do.

Perhaps, there is no place to bury the dying!
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Above the court, the court discussion failed, and either the main battle, or the main peace, fierce confrontation, each expressing their views.

His majesty the emperor made the final decision, fight!
Instead of fighting, Li Ye issued an edict: "Your Royal Conquest!"

Kong Wei led the court officials to die and remonstrated. Seeing Wu Yangyang knelt down, the emperor was indifferent and decided himself.

"Don't worry about the previous situation. I have made a decision. The royal family will go to the conquest. All ministries should put aside their suspicions and be loyal to their duties. There will be no delay. If there is anyone who dereliction of duty, he will be killed without mercy!"

After Li Ye finished speaking, the Xiaohuangmen passed the message to retreat from the court, and sent the servants to inform Liu Chongwang, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Sun Dezhao, the governor of the five armies, and other relevant people to march to the Xiyuan camp after two hours.

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Datang Chong'en Hall.

The princes of the Tang clan, the county kings, the heirs of Li Ye, and concubines of the harem He Shufei all waited in line.

Li Ye went into the hall to burn incense and pay homage to his ancestors three times.

The tablets of the great Tang ancestors are listed, and the censer is filled with smoke. In the haze, some tablets have been repaired, and there are still traces of cutting with knives and axes.

Every time the Tang emperor fled west, he had to take the ancestral tablet with him.

During Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty, after the Huangchao Rebellion was put down, the emperor returned to Chang'an from Shu, passing through Fengxiang, and met Li Changfu's rebellion.

Almost lost all the tablets of the ancestors.

Thanks to Li Maozhen at that time, he was able to save him.

But now Li Maozhen is a traitor.

Worship ancestors and wear armor.

Concubine He Shu stepped forward and personally put on the armor for His Majesty the Emperor.

Datang has always had the habit of wives putting armor on their husbands before going out to war, and His Majesty the Emperor is no exception.

It is said that Emperor Taizong led the troops to pacify Hebei at that time, and it was also the armor worn by the Changsun family.

Putting on the belt, Concubine He Shu said "Wan Sheng".

The servant looked at the time and said, "Your Majesty, the time has come!"

Li Ye took the accompanying sword, hung it on his waist, and rode out of the palace on a fine horse.

"Wan Sheng"

"Wan Sheng"

"Great Tang Wansheng!"

Datang has not had a king in person for many years.

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Xiyuan marching large tent.

All the generals, the Ministry of War, and the officials of the Ministry of Households are all present.

His Majesty the Tang Dynasty ordered that all the guards except for the [-] guards of Chang'an City go to the expedition.

Li Ye looked at Sun Dezhao, but Sun Dezhao's gaze was evasive, and Li Ye was greatly disappointed.

"Order An Fujiang, the commander of the left Shenwei army, to lead the left and right Shenwei army, and the left and right Habayashi army, as the vanguard, and must reach the southwest of the Wei River at noon tomorrow, and form an array to wait for the army."

"promise!"

"I lead the central army by myself, the left and right Shenwu army, the left and right Shence army, the left and right Longwu army, the left and right Xiao cavalry guards, the left and right divine cavalry guards, the left and right Wu cavalry guards, and the left and right dragon cavalry guards. The left and right Dragon Five Army Queens."

"promise!"

"Where is Du Shilang?"

"Chen is here!"

"Decree Wang Xingyu, envoy of Fenning Jiedu, and Han Jian, governor of Huazhou, lead the troops to join me in destroying bandits."

"Your Majesty, Wang Xingyu and Han Jian may not be able to obey the imperial edict."

Li Ye said: "Han Jian and Wang Xingyu have made great contributions to the country and are the pillars of the country. I expect that they will have the heart of disobedience."

In public, the emperor naturally couldn't talk nonsense, and there were countless eyes from the feudal towns. Although I was sure in my heart, what you said, Lao Du, was right. Han Jian and Wang Xingyu were just two or five boys.

If Li Maozhen was defeated, the two would definitely want to share a piece of the pie, and if the court was defeated, the two might take advantage of the fire to loot.

Therefore, the face is decent, and the two can keep the two from helping each other, and the goal has already been achieved.

As for helping the court fight Li Maozhen.That's just overthinking.

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The army has not yet moved, and everything is entangled, such as food, grass, equipment, marching route, how many miles a day, where to camp, where to bury the pot for cooking, which team is in front and which team is behind.When they gather in the school field, many armies will be chaotic, and soldiers will not be found, and soldiers will not be able to find generals.

Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty asked Han Xin how many soldiers he could bring, and Han Xin said that the emperor can bring [-] soldiers.

Li Ye thought that Han Gaozu was very good, very good, and it was not easy to lead an army of [-] in order.

Not to mention Han Xin, who leads as many soldiers as possible, he is the god of soldiers.

It is already quite laborious to lead 3 horses by yourself, and this is still under the condition of fully delegating power to all armies.

It took a lot of time to assemble the army in the school field.

Forward An Fujiang led the forward army just out of Chang'an, and the more than 500 scouts that Li Ye sent out came back one after another.

Wannian County has not yet fallen, and Li Maozhen is fighting fiercely in the city.

"Did you encounter scout Li Maozhen on the way?"

"Yes, most of the bandit scouts ride alone, and we have a team of five. Most of the bandit scouts we see are killed."

Li Ye nodded, and sent all 500 Zuo Wu cavalry guards as scouts.

The base of the Zuo Wu cavalry guards was Li Ke's 500 men and horses from the Hedong Army, who were the most powerful. Originally, Li Ye intended to use them as sharp knives.

But now that the army has become an army, the first march is more chaotic, and there is fear of enemy attacks.

Release the cavalry scouts and strengthen the cover on the battlefield. If the situation changes, give the army more time to react.

(End of this chapter)