The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 322 Li Tang shocked, encircled and suppressed Li Xiaogong
I saw a remnant army fleeing hastily along the mountain road with overlapping mountains.

This army is exactly the one under Chai Shao's command to capture Dingjun Mountain.

After arriving at the foot of Dingjun Mountain, Tang Jun discovered that Qi Jun had already constructed a defense line on the mountain.

Look at this, although he felt tricky, Chai Shao didn't suspect anything else, and gave the order to attack.

It's a pity that a sudden change happened at this time!
In Dingjun Mountain, a group of fully armed soldiers of the Qi Army suddenly appeared.

Due to the lack of preparation of the Tang army, they rushed to the battle and were unable to resist their soldiers.

After fighting for a long time, Chai Shao had no choice but to break out of the siege under the cover of all the soldiers, and fled in a hurry.

Looking closely, this team is the main force of the Qi army, and the commander is Gao Qi.

It turned out that Fang Xuanling offered advice to him at that time, analyzing that the Tang army re-attacked Hanchuan.

It must be a fluke, guessing that there should be no garrison in Dingjun Mountain, and then lead the army to capture it.

That's why Gao Qi decisively adopted his strategy and led the light army day and night, traveling hundreds of miles a day to rush to Dingjun Mountain to ambush.

The purpose is to kill Tang Jun by surprise and defeat his army.

It has to be said that this strategy is perfect now, and under the leadership of Gao Qi, it has indeed defeated Chai Shao's troops.

If it weren't for the lack of numbers, Chai Shao would definitely be a prisoner this time.

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A few days later, the main force of the Qi army finally arrived at the crossing under the leadership of Chen Dao, Fang Xuanling and others.

At this time, Gao Qi also arranged the next defense of Dingjun Mountain, and led the army to attack the side of the Tang army along the mountain road.

Tang Army Big Tent
Chai Shao was kneeling on one knee without saying a word, waiting to be punished by Li Xiaogong.

After all, it was Chai Shao himself who was lucky this time, thinking that there was no Qi army stationed on the mountain, which led to the defeat.

Therefore, Chai Shao did not make sophistry, but waited for Li Xiaogong's disposal.

"Ugh!"

"Get up!"

After a long time, Li Xiaogong turned into an endless sigh and said powerlessly.

"General?"

For a while, even Chai Shao himself didn't understand why he didn't deal with him, so he shouted in doubt.

Immediately, Li Xiaogong slowly explained: "It's not your fault this time."

"Even the commander-in-chief didn't expect Qi Jun to come so fast!"

"I made a special trip to ambush in Dingjun Mountain, waiting for our army to 'throw themselves into the net'!"

Although Li Xiaogong was complaining about his shortcomings, Chai Shao knew it in his heart.

This must be Li Xiaogong deliberately protecting himself.

After all, because of the status of Li Yuan's son-in-law, although Li Xiaogong is a member of the Li clan, he is not easy to deal with.

No matter what the punishment is, it seems appropriate. Too light a punishment cannot act as a strict military law and a deterrent to the entire army.

But if the punishment is too heavy, the emperor Li Yuan's face will not be easy.

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons in the end, Li Xiaogong came up with this compromise method and adjusted the spearhead on himself.

After the matter came to an end, Li Xiaogong slowly said to the generals: "Now the Qi army has set up a solid line of defense at the crossing."

"As a result, our army has been unable to attack for a long time, and at this stage, the main force of the Qi army has arrived. I am afraid that our army will not be able to break through the crossing and enter the hinterland of Hanchuan."

"Therefore, the Art of War says: Marching troops should attack with lightning speed, and if it is too late, there will be changes."

"Therefore, this commander intends to withdraw his troops to defend the two counties of Hechi and Shunzheng, and manage the gates of the capital, so as not to lose the capital and threaten the capital."

As soon as the words fell, Tang Jiang showed unwilling expressions.

After all, since it is a period of war and chaos, the anti-kings in the world basically follow the military merit system.

This means that military generals can only make meritorious service and be promoted by killing the enemy in battle.

Therefore, hearing that Li Xiaogong announced his intention to withdraw troops, the generals were of course very unhappy!

At this time, Li Xiaogong was in the first place, and he found that many generals showed unwillingness.

Immediately, Li Xiaogong first laughed, and then said: "Haha!"

"Why should you be so sad, our army is just withdrawing temporarily."

"Although the Qi army temporarily seized Sichuan, I expect the main force of the Qi army will not stay in Sichuan for a long time."

"As long as the main force of the Qi army leaves, we, Tang Dynasty, will definitely be able to find opportunities to attack Sichuan and Shu."

It has to be said that Li Xiaogong's words quickly swept away the worries of the generals, and the displeasure on their faces gradually faded away.

However, these words were actually just based on General An Tang's heart.

After all, Li Xiaogong, as the coach, would not know that this is the last time to attack Shu.

After the Qi army really settled in the land of Sichuan and Shu, how difficult is it for the Tang army to seize it?

It only said that when Li Xiaogong and others were discussing to withdraw their troops, an urgent battle report suddenly came from outside the tent.

"Report, Your Royal Highness!"

"Hechi and Shunzheng sent an urgent report that Qi General Zhang He suddenly appeared in the territory led by the army."

"Due to the insufficient defense of our army in the territory and the scattered forces, Zhang He has won consecutive battles."

"I'm afraid that our army's rear will not be guaranteed now!"

For a while, following the orderer's report, all the generals in the tent felt unbelievable and turned pale with shock.

Hearing this, even Li Xiaogong, who has always been calm, couldn't help but lose face, and asked anxiously, "When did this happen?"

Immediately, the messenger didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "It was a few days ago."

For a while, there was silence in the tent, and all the generals were shocked.

The current situation can be described as very critical, if it is not serious, Li Xiaogong's troops will be cut off from their way back and wiped out in the middle of Sichuan.

Moreover, what worries Li Xiaogong the most today is the situation in Chang'an, Kyoto.

If once Hechi and Shunzheng fall, the Qi army will be able to send troops out of Qinchuan and Chen Bing Guanlong.

In this way, it will be the disaster of the Guanlong Tang Dynasty!

After all, since the Tang Dynasty was surrounded by enemies on all sides, most of its troops were defending at the border, and its capital Chang'an could be described as a weak area.

For a while, Li Xiaogong didn't dare to neglect, and quickly ordered all the generals to go to the camp to appease the sergeants.

Then secretly packed up and returned to the north immediately in the dead of night to keep Hechi, Shunzheng and other places.

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However, Li Xiaogong didn't know the power of the Anbu of Qi State.

Since Zhang He led the raids on Hechi, Shunzheng and other places, his hidden local Anbu members sent information to the Daokou Camp.

At this time, Gao Qi took the battle report and shouted joyfully: "Xuan Ling, if you win this battle, you should be the first!"

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said: "It's just a meager effort, and it's the credit of General Zhang and all the soldiers."

For a while, all the generals under his command were puzzled and asked about the cause and effect again and again.

Afterwards, Gao Qi slowly explained Fang Xuanling's tricks to the generals one by one.

It turned out that since receiving the news that Tang Jun invaded Hanchuan again that day.

Gao Qi immediately returned to the army for support. In the end, Fang Xuanling offered Gao Qi to secretly lead the army to Dingjun Mountain to ambush day and night.

Afterwards, it was analyzed again that the Tang army was marching southward, and the rear Hechi and Shunzheng must be empty and insufficiently prepared.

If once you lead the army to make a surprise attack, it will definitely have the effect of deterring the Tang army and threatening the capital of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, in the end, Gao Qi ordered Zhang Yun to lead the army to detour to Wudu County and go for a surprise attack.

After the generals heard this, they all paid more attention to Fang Xuanling, a scribe beside him.

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It is only said that after the news of Hechi and Shunzheng being swept away spread to Chang'an, Kyoto.

For a time, the entire Tang Dynasty was shocked!

(End of this chapter)