Chapter 2039 Although there are thousands of people, I will go
Fang Jun was born in the new society and grew up under the red flag. He is a good young man with "ideal, moral, culture and discipline".
He was patriotic and an angry young man, but he lacked "loyalty to the emperor", the most popular moral sentiment in Tang society.
He respects His Majesty Li Er, even worships him, but it is absolutely impossible for him to have the idea that "the king wants his minister to die, and the minister has to die".
This world is not a world for one family, but a world for everyone. He will not blindly follow some people and miss the opportunity to eradicate powerful enemies for some illusory ideals. He is willing to see the Korean stick swallow the pain of destroying the country. However, he always believed that Xue Yantuo and Uighur were the real dangers that could threaten the stability of the Tang Dynasty and the development of the country.
Standing on the clouds of history, he can overlook all living beings and predict the future...
At this moment, Fang Jun frowned and stood in front of the map, observing the terrain of the mountains and rivers with his eyes, but thinking about how far this battle should be fought, or in other words, how far the emperor and the court could tolerate him. To what extent.
The preparations for the Eastern Expedition to this day are no longer just the emperor's selfish desire to achieve his own grandiose cause. Hundreds of thousands of troops have been mobilized from military mansions in various places, and countless grain, fodder and baggage have been collected from all over the world, and they are all gathered in Youying Prefecture. The entire country was devoted to defeating Goguryeo in one battle and incorporating its territory into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
This is a national war.
Tens of thousands of Xue Yantuo's cavalry led by Dadu She crossed the Evil Yang Ridge and arrived at Yanmen Pass. Regardless of whether he coveted Yanmen Pass or not, Yanmen Pass was an insurmountable natural chasm for him, and it was only a matter of time before he retreated.
As for whether to massacre all the Turks at Yanmen Pass, Fang Jun doesn't care at all...
Xue Wanche had already led Youwuwei to intercept Dadushi's retreat on the Evil Yang Ridge. Once Dadushi withdrew, he would rush into Youwuwei's position.
It doesn't matter whether Youwuwei can compete for the full merit and destroy Dadu Shi's entire army. Xue Wanche has already led Youtunwei to occupy Baidaokou and tightly block the entrance of Baidaochuan. Even if Dadu Shi can defeat Youwuwei He struggled to find his way out of the siege, and Baidaokou will inevitably become his burial place.
Fang Jun was not clear about the combat power of Youwuwei, but he had full confidence in the Youtunwei under his command.
According to the current situation, Dadu Shi will undoubtedly die, and tens of thousands of Xue Yantuo cavalry under his command will also be buried with him.
But after annihilating Da Du She, should we take advantage of the situation and go north across the Baidaochuan River, and take advantage of the emptiness inside Xue Yantuo to go straight to Yu Dujun Mountain?
Fang Jun hesitated...
If we leave Baidaochuan and head north, attack Wuchuan Town, and wipe out the stronghold that Xue Yantuo nailed at the northern foot of Yinshan Mountain, we can drive straight in, and we can roam thousands of miles of grassland and desert. As long as they can go straight to Yudujun Mountain, even if Xueyantuo will not fall, they will definitely suffer heavy losses and their national power will be weakened. The Tiele tribes that are attached to the Khan's banner will definitely rebel. It will not pose a threat to Datang within ten years.
Even if Yinan Khan does not die, a divided Xueyantuo Khanate cannot threaten the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition.
If the war goes well, it would be even more ideal to reach the Yinan Khan's tent and destroy the Xue Yantuo Khanate.
However, before thinking about victory, think about defeat first. What if you can't go straight to Yu Dujun Mountain?
Although the furious Yinan Khan did not dare to directly send troops to attack the Tang Dynasty, it was entirely possible to secretly send troops to support Goguryeo and take revenge on the Tang Dynasty.
In this case, the situation of the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition will cast a shadow.
Xue Yantuo’s cavalry is not comparable to the fighting power of Goryeo Bangzi...
The most terrible thing is that by that time, no matter what the outcome of the Eastern Expedition, Fang Jun will definitely become a criminal who disrupts national policy.
The pot is too big, Fang Jun doesn’t want to carry it...
After pondering for a long time, Fang Jun gritted his teeth and called the soldiers outside the door: "Please come over, General Dugu."
"Here!"
The soldiers took the order and left. A moment later, Dugu Shouzhong hurried over: "What do you want the commander to do?"
Fang Jun said: "Immediately go north to Baidaokou. If Dadu sets up a rout and flees there, lead your army to annihilate him! The city of Mayi will be entrusted to the general. He must be on strict guard. Don't be careless. Beware of Dadu setting up a dog to jump over the wall and faint." Go ahead and attack the city.”
Dugu Shou Zhongqi said: "Is Dadu going crazy? Mayi City has a heavy garrison, and everyone in the north knows that, even if he can escape the interception of the right armed guards in Eyanglin, how can he dare to come here? The general thinks, It should be The best thing to do is to strengthen the defense of Dingxiang City. After all, General Xue Rengui is now leading the army to garrison Baidaokou, and Dingxiang City is equivalent to being reduced to one. If Dadu attempts to attack Dingxiang City, it will inevitably be lost."
How could he, who was generous and not stupid, leave Dingxiang City, which was empty of troops, and come to Mayi instead?
Fang Jun shook his head and said: "In the battle of Evil Yang Ridge, no matter what the situation is, Dadu Sha will definitely become a frightened bird. At that time, people's thinking is different from usual. The more empty Dingxiang City is, the less he dares to go , lest we fall into They are setting a trap for us, so Dadu has no choice but to run away and head straight to Baidaokou in an attempt to return to Mobei, or break the pot and try to capture Mayi and give us a hard blow."
Dugu Shouzhong was also a battle-hardened general. He had fought several small battles with Xue Yantuo from time to time, and he knew Xue Yantuo quite well. After thinking about it, he felt that Fang Jun's analysis was reasonable, so he solemnly nodded: "Commander, don't worry. The last general will defend Mayi to the death. If the city is still there and the people are alive, the city will be destroyed and people will die!”
In fact, he still had some doubts in his heart...
Xue Rengui only took away 30% of the troops of Youtun Guard. Now there are no less than 20,000 cavalry in Mayi City, and there are also more than 10,000 infantry and auxiliary troops. These troops are enough to defend Mayi City. If he comes, he will definitely be able to stay under the city of Mayi.
Why were they all taken to Baidaokou?
His mind was spinning, and Xuan Ji took a breath of cold air, and asked in a low voice: "Commander, do you want to go straight out of the white road and penetrate Mobei..."
Fang Jun was a little surprised. The Mayi guard was quite alert.
He didn’t hide anything and said: “You know what I know, so don’t publicize it.”
Dugu Shouzhong looked at the ridiculously young commander in front of him and was speechless.
This is a serious matter!
Although Xue Yantuo is currently invading the territory of the Tang Dynasty, in the final analysis he is not coming for the Tang army. A sniper battle at Foyang Ridge and even the fierce battle at Baidaokou can be said to be the Tang army's fight to annihilate the invading enemy bandits.
The fight really started, but it was tolerated by both parties. Whoever loses and apologizes is the matter of Honglu Temple.
But the Baidao troops coming to Mobei are not just revenge, they are aimed at Yu Dujunshan's Khan's tent!
Dugu Shouzhong's head was sweating, and he quickly pulled Fang Fangjun to dissuade him: "Erlang, think twice! You must not start a full-scale war with Xue Yantuo now, otherwise the Yinan Khan will most likely take advantage of our big army in the east in his anger. During the Tang Dynasty's Eastern Expedition If something goes wrong, it is possible to even directly send troops to assist Goguryeo! Once the war situation is like this, the responsibility lies solely with Erlang. No matter how much His Majesty favors you, he will not tolerate anyone sabotaging the plan of the Eastern Expedition!"
More than just His Majesty Li Er?
At present, the entire Tang Dynasty regards the Eastern Expedition as a gluttonous feast of merit. This is the best and almost the last opportunity to gain merit on a large scale. Whoever dares to sabotage the Eastern Expedition will be the enemy of the entire military. !
All forces became furious, and even Fang Jun had to be torn into pieces...
It is unwise to be so reckless.
Fang Jun felt a little moved...
This Dugu Shouzhong is a child of aristocratic family. It is almost instinct for children of aristocratic family to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. It is extremely rare to be able to say such sincere words in front of him.
"Everyone knows that the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo is the best opportunity to gain merit, but no one can see the threats and hidden dangers that Xue Yantuo brings to the Tang Dynasty. Xue Yantuo unified the Tiele tribes and incorporated them into the Khanate, forming a powerful force At present, the Tang Dynasty is prosperous and powerful, but tigers also take a nap. Once the power of the Tang Dynasty declines and the combat effectiveness of the army decreases, Xue The power gathered by the Yantuo people will become a serious problem for the Tang Dynasty. Even if Xue Yantuo weakens, tribes such as the Uighurs will surely rise. By that time, the northern border of the Tang Dynasty will become a place for the Hu tribe to herd horses. The people of the Tang Dynasty will become slaves to the bullying of the Hu people, and the beautiful mountains and rivers will be allowed to come and go as they please. What can be done? "
Seeing Fang Jun's upright face and sonorous tone, Dugu Shouzhong was stunned for a moment, a little confused...
As children of aristocratic families, they have always been the number one in the family. Whether they live or die, they are all for the prosperity of their family and the propagation of their bloodline.
Words like "loyalty to the emperor and patriotism" are probably only seen in ancient books... (End of this chapter)