Chapter 3100: Beheading
The entire Youtunwei barracks was in a state of excitement. The muskets, the new thunderbolts that had just been manufactured and tested by the Foundry Bureau, as well as various ordnance such as horizontal knives, armors, spears, shields, crossbows, etc. were transported into the camp. Battalion, distributed to the soldiers.
The soldiers participating in the expedition to Hexi are gearing up and undergoing final adjustments.
At the same time, countless Guanzhong disciples who have been infected by Fang Jun and Youtun Guards' spirit of "not fearing strong enemies" are being drafted into the army after passing physical examinations and are quickly being replenished into Youtun Guards. Targeted recruitment will begin in the near future. Special training, in order to form combat effectiveness as soon as possible and defend the Xuanwu Gate.
Regarding training, Youtunwei has rich experience. Fang Jun compiled the "Cao Dian" based on what he saw and heard in his previous life and Li Jing's military training. It is really twice the result with half the effort.
Moreover, because Youtunwei is equipped with firearms on a large scale, it is easier for the soldiers to form combat effectiveness. It only takes a few days of training to master the use of firearms. Of course, if you want to form a strong army, it will not be achieved overnight. You must persevere for a long time. Just work hard.
Fang Jun came to the military camp early in the morning to deal with various things.
It wasn't until my wrists became sore from reviewing documents that I put down my writing brush, asked someone to make a pot of tea, drank a cup, stood up and stood in front of the window, and looked out the window at the lively scene in the school grounds with my hands behind my hands. The soldiers coming and going were in a hurry and their steps were fast. Everyone had a sense of urgency. Knowing that Hexi was in danger, they stepped up their speed to complete the work at hand and strive to go out as soon as possible.
There is no tension or depression about facing a powerful enemy. Every face is filled with confidence and pride. Even though they know the difficulty of this fierce battle, they are not afraid at all, and their morale is soaring!
Fang Jun stood quietly, filled with emotions in his heart.
Since ancient times, it is these ordinary soldiers whose names do not appear in the annals of history, who have protected the rivers and mountains of China with their blood and corpses, fighting generation after generation against the Hu barbarians in Mobei beyond the Great Wall, defending the Chinese homeland and the ancestral homeland of their parents, even if the battlefield is stained with blood, And never flinched.
Every descendant of the Yan and Huang people who sacrificed their lives and blood to protect China is a hero who stands upright.
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The curtain of the camp tent was opened, and Pei Xingjian, dressed in military uniform, walked in from the outside, followed by Cheng Wuting and Gao Kan.
Fang Jun turned back to the desk, took out the tea cups, poured tea for several people, and asked with a smile: "Are the various processes going smoothly?"
Several people came to the table and sat down respectively. Pei Xingjian picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He breathed out and said, "Don't worry, Commander, everything is going according to plan. There are no accidents. It will take another three days to replace the entire army's equipment. The recruitment of new soldiers will also be completed and they are ready to go to war at any time.”
He was transferred back from Huating Town by Fang Jun and joined the Ministry of Civil Affairs as a doctor in the Ministry of Finance. He originally planned to assist Prince Li Chengqian in completing the currency reform. Li Chengqian was both admiring and worried about Fang Jun's insistence on going to Hexi, so he simply transferred Pei Xingjian back to Youtunwei to serve as the commander-in-chief of the army to assist Fang Jun.
Pei Xingjian is doing things, and Fang Jun is naturally relieved.
He nodded and said: "The Taishi Bureau has already selected several days for the expedition, all of which are auspicious days and times. They are just waiting for us to finish changing clothes and get supplies, and then finally choose a day to swear an oath to go on the expedition. Tuyuhun is still brewing, and the rebellion is imminent. , Hexi was in danger, so they all worked hard to complete various tasks as soon as possible and rush to Hexi as soon as possible, otherwise, if they were delayed, something might happen. "
The Hexi Corridor is really too important. In the past dynasties when Guanzhong was the center of the empire, Hexi was the key to the capital and the throat of the empire. Once lost, the entire Guanzhong would face powerful enemies. Quanrong crossed the counties in Hexi and attacked Guanzhong. King You of Zhou used beacon fire to play with the princes, causing the fall of Haojing and his death in defeat. This directly led to the demise of the Western Zhou Dynasty, which shows the strategic importance of Hexi.
The troops of Youtun Guards are insufficient. If they go on the defensive after arriving in Hexi, they can still fight. However, if they arrive a step too late and are defeated by Tuyuhun after Hexi is captured, and then try to counterattack, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky, and there is almost no possibility of success.
Pei Xingjian and others nodded and said: "The general will know this and dare not slack off!"
As he was talking, soldiers from outside hurried in and reported: "Commander, there is someone from the East Palace. Please go quickly. They say they have something important to discuss."
Fang Jun frowned, what's important in the East Palace at this time?
Not daring to delay, he gave some instructions to Pei Xingjian and the others, then got dressed and went out. Surrounded by his troops, he rode towards the East Palace.
When we arrived at the gate of the East Palace, there was already a chamberlain waiting there. When we saw Fang Jun coming, we directly led him into the palace and walked towards the Li Zheng Hall without any need for help.
Fang Junjian was an acquaintance of the chamberlain, so he asked, "What is the important matter that Your Highness has urgently called for?"
The chamberlain replied respectfully: "I don't know, but the Tibetan Prime Minister came earlier and is currently in the palace and has not left yet."
Fang Jun was stunned, Lu Dongzan?
This old guy instigated Tuyuhun to rebel, causing a great crisis for the empire. How dare he come to Chang'an at this time?
While talking, he had already arrived at the entrance of Li Zhengdian.
Fang Jun stayed for a while, and after waiting for the chamberlain to enter, he received permission, then straightened his clothes a little and stepped into the Li Zheng Hall.
As soon as they entered the main hall, they saw Li Chengqian wearing a python robe, sitting in the middle, and sitting horizontally on one side was a withered and dark old man in Han attire and Confucian shirt, who was Lu Dongzan, the Prime Minister of Tubo.
Fang Jun took two steps forward and bowed his head to the ground: "I have an audience with His Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Chengqian smiled with a smile on his face, raised his hand to support him, and said: "Duke Yue, please get up quickly and take a seat."
Although Lu Dongzan was the prime minister of a country, he did not dare to show his respect in front of Fang Jun. He stood up and saluted, with a kind and kind smile on his old face: "I have met the Duke of Yue. It is said that one day is like three autumns, and we have to say goodbye." It’s been a long time. Is Mr. Yue okay? ”
He was very polite, but Fang Jun sneered and suddenly shouted: "Come here!"
This loud shout startled both Li Chengqian and Lu Dongzan, and the guards outside the door were even more frightened. They hurriedly rushed in with their swords in hand, and waited around. They found that there was no danger, and they were relieved.
Fang Jun pointed at Lu Dongzan and said sternly: "This beast colluded with Tuyuhun and instigated it to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, intending to overthrow the rule of the empire. It has committed many evil deeds and deserves death! Push it out of Chengtian Gate and put it on Tianjie Show your head to others as a warning!”
The two guards were stunned for a moment. This is the prince's guest, and he is also the Prime Minister of Tubo. Why do you shout to be beaten and killed as soon as you come in?
Subconsciously looking at Li Chengqian, he found that although Li Chengqian was stunned there, he had no intention of blocking him...
Since the prince has no objection, he has no choice but to comply.
The two men immediately stepped forward, one of them grabbed one of Lu Dongzan's arms and dragged him outside.
While struggling, Lu Dongzan shouted angrily: "I am the Prime Minister of Tubo, and I am on an envoy to Chang'an. How dare you kill me? We foreigners know the principle of 'if the two countries are in war, they will not kill the envoys.' The Tang Dynasty was a country of etiquette, so why didn’t you understand? Besides, now you and I are living in harmony, trading, and not going to war. What’s the point of humiliating the old?”
He was frightened and angry. He didn't know why Fang Jun was crazy. He wanted to beat and kill him as soon as they met.
Even if I instigated Tuyuhun to rebel, what evidence do you have? Moreover, even if there is evidence, can we ignore the outbreak of war between the two countries and kill the prime minister of a country arbitrarily?
This is simply unreasonable!
Fang Jun snorted coldly and said: "Don't you know what you have done? Tuyuhun is attached to the Tang Dynasty and is a subject of the Tang Dynasty. You interfere in the internal affairs of the Tang Dynasty, destroy the stability and prosperity of the empire, and intend to subvert the rule of the empire. Isn't it wrong? Should he be killed? Drag him out and show his head to the public!”
"Here!"
When the two guards saw the prince but said nothing, they dragged Lu Dongzan out.
It wasn't that Li Chengqian didn't say anything, but he thought Fang Jun was just trying to scare Lu Dongzan, and he wouldn't take it seriously. It is said that Tubo stirred up dissension and encouraged Tuyuhun to rebel against the Tang Dynasty. He was also simmering with anger in his heart. You Tubo relied on the advantage of the plateau and determined that the Tang Dynasty would not go to the conquest at the risk of huge damage, so it was lawless and did whatever it wanted, right?
Especially this Lu Dongzan, who instigated Tuyuhun to rebel, but then dared to go to Chang'an to show off his power in front of him. This was simply too much!
It would be good to scare Lu Dongzan, an old fox, into killing him.
However, when he saw Lu Dongzan struggling and roaring and being dragged out of the hall to the door by the Imperial Army, Fang Jun still showed no expression. He quickly looked at Fang Jun and found that this guy was blinking at him...
Li Chengqian is so angry. After all, he is the prime minister of a country. How can he let you tease and threaten him like this?
He quickly shouted: "Wait!"
The two Imperial Guards stopped when they heard the sound.
Lu Dongzan was even more frightened. At that moment, he thought that Fang Jun was serious about killing him with a knife... (End of Chapter)