Chapter 2040 Xue Yantuo withdraws his troops
In the education Dugu Shouzhong received since childhood, the words "loyal to the emperor and patriotic" had never been mentioned. Even though he had read the sentence "Although there are thousands of people, I will go", he did not delve into its meaning. Among the people's understanding, only the family is the existence that allows the children to throw their heads and blood to sacrifice their lives for them.
But the Fang Jun in front of him knew that after a full-scale war with Xue Yantuo, he would face a situation where the whole country was the enemy, but he still remained upright and did not hesitate to sacrifice himself!
In the past, when faced with such people and things, Dugu Shouzhong would sneer and look disdainful, thinking that they were just pretentious and seeking fame. However, standing opposite Fang Jun at this moment, feeling the firmness and nobility of "it's okay to die for the country and the people" revealed in Fang Jun's words, it deeply touched my heart.
In comparison, it is inevitable to feel ashamed...
Fortunately, in the Tang Dynasty, no matter the children of aristocratic families or the literati and officials, bathed in the splendor of the prosperous age, they were not as shameless and bottomless as later generations. They pursued their own values, but did not regard the different ideals and ambitions of others. Seen as stupid and ridiculed with disdain, people in this era can maintain enough respect for all great and noble things, and give praise and support because they cannot do it.
"At that time, the memorial will be signed with the name of the last general, and the last general will also have it in his mouth, haha..."
Dugu Shouzhong laughed.
Fang Jun also laughed: "In that case, how can I, my little brother, be able to monopolize such a great achievement?"
If we go straight to Yu Dujun Mountain and destroy Yi Nan Khan's tent, we will certainly be worthy of the praise of "making a great contribution to the sky". However, as long as this step is not achieved, the Xue Yantuo Khanate will not be overthrown and it will be internally divided and it will be difficult to intervene in the war of Goguryeo. , that is a grave sin.
Dugu Shouzhong expressed his position in this way. He would not participate in it, but he would never hinder Fang Jun and slander him by making irresponsible remarks in the memorial.
Moreover, if Fang Jun had to bear the consequences alone and shouldered the consequences together with the generals of Beijiang, the situation would naturally be very different.
These people are in northern Xinjiang and are facing war. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, they have very great power to make decisions. They have the right to make any decision without an explicit order from the court!
Even if this move goes against the current national policy, the law does not blame everyone. With Fang Jun at the forefront and a group of generals sharing the firepower, Fang Jun will not be dismissed from office and dusted...
This is a huge favor, and Fang Jun must appreciate it.
"Brother Dugu loves so much, how can I drag my brother down and make him suffer? This trip to the north will surely ravage the grassland and desert vigorously. If we don't hit Yu Dujun Mountain, if we don't have a cup of tea in Yi Nan Khan's tent, we won't Let Yinan Khan dance a Hu Xuan dance and vow not to return! Brother Dugu is now in charge of Mayi. After the spring begins, there will be good news!"
After saying that, he laughed and pushed the door open.
Dugu Shouzhong stood at the door, watching Fang Jun's generous back striding out of the government office. On the road, all the generals of the Youtun Guard gathered behind him, mounted their horses and rushed to the Youtun Guard barracks in the west of the city.
Soon after, news came that the Youtun Guards had left the city and headed straight for Dingxiang.
Dugu Shouzhong looked up at the gloomy sky and sighed softly.
As a child of an aristocratic family, he started out a few levels higher than those from a humble family with poor legs. If he had some talent, he would immediately have a prosperous official career. However, while the powerful family power provides support to the children, it also puts a shackles on them.
There are too many concerns, too many taboos, and too many restrictions.
Even if they are extremely talented, how many people can break free from this shackles and fly freely and do whatever they want?
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The wild goose gate is closed.
Da Dushu stared at the wolf-fang arrow slanting into the ground in front of him, then raised his head to look at the first pass in the North that lay between the mountains in the distance. Anger rose in his heart and his eyes were about to burst!
Seeing that the unparalleled feat of slaughtering all the Turks was about to be achieved, but was blocked by the Tang army, who could not be angry and crazy?
But he has not lost his mind at least, and he knows that seeking Yanmen Pass is not only a violation of his father's orders, not to mention the fact that the Tang army held on to the danger, and Xue Yantuo's cavalry, who did not bring engineering ordnance with them on this trip, may not be able to do it even if they use their lives to fill it. Able to fill out victory.
If, instead of failing to capture Yanmen Pass, we lose our troops and generals, we will not be able to explain to our father Khan after we return, which will further damage our prestige.
The Hu people on the grassland are the most realistic, and they only judge heroes based on success or failure. He generously planned to lead his army on the first expedition and return home defeated. Not only would he not be able to gain the favor and support of the tribes who were watching, but it would also cause his own team to have unpopular feelings. It’s really not worth the gain.
His expression was stern, and after a long while, he glanced at Tumidu next to him: "I want to attack Yanmen Pass, what does Qu Shuai want?"
Tumidu cursed in his heart and said solemnly: "I am a rough man. I don't know military strategy. I only know that the two princes are leading me! Retreat when you say it. I will obey your order. Fight when you say it. The Huihe cavalry will wait." At your command, I am willing to be a pioneer! ”
He had already seen through Da Dushe's temperament.
They have great ambitions but little talent, are ambitious, selfish, and cruel. The most terrible thing is that they are hesitant and difficult to make decisions. How can these people have the courage to completely disobey the Khan's orders and lead tens of thousands of troops to attack Yanmen Pass and provoke Xue Yantuo and the Tang Dynasty? total war?
The reason why I ask myself is just to be clever and to test my loyalty...
After listening to Tumidu's firm words, Dadushu's face brightened a little, and he said warmly: "Uihe is also a part of Tiele. Our ancestors are all connected by blood. How can I, in the hearts of the people, look at the Uihe cavalry with their blood?" To attack the fortified city of the Tang Dynasty with a physical body? When it comes to cavalry field battles, the Tang people may not be Xue Yantuo's opponent, but when it comes to holding on to the fortified city, Xue Yantuo is far behind the Tang people..."
He comforted Tumidu for a few words, and then said loudly: "The Tang people have been prepared for a long time. If they attack Yanmen Pass, they will definitely suffer heavy losses. I have no choice but to lead you to make achievements and plunder wealth, but also to bring you back alive!" Otherwise, how can I feel at ease when your wives, children, and parents cry and grieve day and night on the grassland?”
Looking around, I saw that these words really moved many people. I felt a little proud and said loudly: "Listen to my order and withdraw your troops immediately! We will return to Dingxiang City and capture it. From then on, the entire Baidaochuan River will be included in the Khan." Within the territory of the country, our children and grandchildren can graze sheep and horses in this warm place!”
"The second prince is mighty!"
"We listen to the second prince!"
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No one wants to fight, even the Xueyantuo people who are accustomed to plundering for a living.
Only by living can you enjoy fine food, wine, and Han women, and fighting means death. Moreover, the Tang Dynasty destroyed the Eastern Turks more than ten years ago. Its invincible power across the world has not only not weakened, but has become more and more tyrannical. Who wants to be like this? to fight against the enemy?
Therefore, Da Du She's choice was immediately supported, and retreating before the battle was a shameful thing for barbarians. At this time, Da Du She gained a good reputation as "loving soldiers as sons", and gained a wave of loyalty... …
Da Dushu glanced coldly at the Tang army who unexpectedly formed a formation within a stone's throw. The shining armor and sharp Mo sword made him extremely envious.
The Eastern Turks did not know how to smelt iron, but they were able to rule the tribes on the grassland who were best at smelting iron, and thus obtained many sharp weapons and armor. However, Xueyantuo almost completely inherited the territory and tribes of the Eastern Turks, but the tribes who were good at iron smelting would rather move west than accept Xueyantuo's rule.
On the contrary, Uighur has a good relationship with him...
This led to the fact that although Xueyantuo's cavalry dominated the grassland in numbers, in terms of weapons and armor, they were not as good as his own horsemen and Uighurs...
The level of iron smelting in Datang was on another level.
Putting away these inappropriate thoughts in his head, Dadu Shi no longer ignored Tang Jun, turned his horse's head, galloped faster, and returned along the original road.
Behind him, tens of thousands of Xue Yantuo cavalry followed him on horseback, like wind and clouds, blowing a ferocious hurricane on the ground, rolling up the ice and snow foam on the ground into the air, with a terrifying momentum.
The team of tens of thousands of people was not confused by the retreat. Xue Yantuo's cavalry changed from the rear formation to the front formation and retreated slowly and in an orderly manner.
Dadu was in a very depressed mood. He could not take full credit this time. He only eliminated the Turks' ruthless Li Te people, which was far from what he imagined. If he fails to capture Dingxiang City, he will definitely be severely punished by his father Khan after returning to Yazhang.
But Dingxiang City was guarded by two of the sixteen most elite guards of the Tang Army. How to capture it?
Feeling irritable, I simply stopped thinking about it and waited until I returned to the camp to see the situation in Dingxiang City.
Just as he was riding forward, suddenly, a cold arrow shot down from the steep mountain beside the road and hit Dadu Shi's right shoulder.
Dadushu roared: "Enemy attack!"
Then he yanked off the helmet on his head, endured the severe pain, drew out his sword and cut off the arrow shaft, then took off the cloak behind him, leaned on the horse and rode into the chaotic cavalry array.
He didn't want to become a target for enemies lurking in the dark.
……(End of this chapter)