Chapter 3539: Combination of kindness and power
However, due to the civil strife in Huihe, the Turks were in turmoil and their strength was greatly reduced. They could not get involved in the Western Regions for a while. The Western Regions were peaceful. They could clean up the mess and calmly return to support Chang'an.
The fly in the ointment is that Da Shi people are really too poor. There is only a handful of food and supplies in Nuo Da's military camp. The most captured items are weapons and weapons. However, the Tang army does not like the various inferior weapons of Da Shi army at all. Most of them are They have to be transported back to Guanzhong and then recast...
However, the good mood only lasted for a moment. The scouts sent back the news from the Huihe people. Hearing that most of the defeated troops had broken through the pass and fled south, Fang Jun was so angry that he kicked over a stool and said angrily: "Spit." You have misled me!”
fly into a rage.
It is said that Fang Jun has a hot temper, and will fight with each other if they disagree with each other. In fact, most of them are spreading rumors, especially when it comes to his own affairs and subordinates. In fact, Fang Jun is extremely tolerant, and there are countless rumors about him protecting his shortcomings.
But at this moment, Fang Jun was really filled with anger and wished he could kill Tu Midu with one knife!
He asked angrily: "What's going on? He had already warned in advance not to underestimate the enemy. With his soldiers cutting off the pass, how could he allow the defeated troops to escape and scatter them throughout the Western Region, thus creating many hidden dangers?"
Whether it was the scouts or the generals, it was rare for them to see Fang Jun so angry, and they all trembled with fear.
The scout bit the bullet and explained the details...
Fang Jun became even more furious!
"Mother! You actually treat my generals as if they are nothing. Do you really think that military law is just for show? Come on, quickly bring Tumidu in front of me. If you dare to resist, you will be killed without mercy!"
"Here!"
The soldiers on the left and right trotted out quickly, and the horses galloped towards the pass at the foot of Tianshan Mountain in the southwest direction.
Fang Jun was still angry, and Pei Xingjian comforted him: "Commander, why do you do this? Tumidu is the Khan of Huihe. If he is not of my race, his heart must be different. It is reasonable to hide his heart to preserve his strength at critical moments." . If you punish them severely at this time, it will definitely frighten the coalition forces of all ethnic groups and make them more alienated."
Fang Jun snorted angrily: "Yidi are afraid of power but not moral. If you talk to them about human relations, they will bite you to death in one bite. Isn't it stupid? That's the case now. I trust him so much. I would rather we ourselves Charge head-on and assign him the easy task of intercepting the defeated troops, but in the end, in order to preserve his strength, he allowed many defeated troops to escape. It is really hateful!”
If we can complete this battle and kill or capture all the Dashi troops, then there will be no hostile forces in the Western Region, and we can calmly return to the court and settle the situation. But now tens of thousands of troops were fleeing, and even if Xue Rengui and others followed closely to pursue them, it was impossible to catch them all. So many defeated troops are scattered in the vast area of the Western Regions. Once they are gathered, they will become a powerful force. The Tang army in the Western Regions only has a total of 60,000 to 70,000 people. If he returns to the country, he will bring back at least 30,000 elite troops. The remaining How can such a small number of troops be stationed in the vast Western Region?
The return of the troops to the court had to be postponed, at least until the defeated troops in the Western Regions were cleared.
But Guanlong's rebellion is bound to be thunderous. Even if the East Palace is well prepared, how long can it resist? Especially since the Fang family is in Chang'an City, they may not be able to evacuate Taiji Palace in time. Considering the grievances between the Fang family and the eldest grandson's family, if the eldest grandson Wuji has evil intentions, how can the family soldiers in the house resist it?
If the wife, concubines, and family members in the mansion were to encounter something unexpected during this mutiny, Fang Jun could hardly imagine how he would face it...
If it had been anyone else, he would have been too scared to say a word at this moment, but Pei Xingjian still had the courage to bite the bullet and advised: "Commander, calm down, we want to return to the court as soon as possible to rescue the East Palace, and we will definitely have to do it again." Relying on the coalition forces of all ethnic groups to help the Anxi Army guard the Western Region after we leave, if there is an outburst at this time, it will definitely leave hidden dangers for the situation in the Western Region. Moreover, the situation may not be as corrupt as imagined. "
Fang Jun naturally trusted Pei Xingjian very much, not only in his loyalty, but also in his abilities, so he could listen to Pei Xingjian's words even when he was angry.
Sitting behind the writing desk, he picked up the tea cup on the desk and took a sip. He dismissed all the clerks and generals and looked at Pei Xingjian and said: "Other people don't know, how can you not know my thoughts? Chang'an is in danger now, although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has strictly ordered us to He was not allowed to return to the army for rescue, but that was because the prince did not understand the situation in the Western Regions and thought that the Dashi army was still Occupying an absolute advantage, I am afraid that we will lose the territory of the Western Region for the sake of King Qin's rescue. But now we have clearly won a great victory, and all the more than 100,000 Dashi troops have been defeated, but we have not completed our victory, leaving hidden dangers. I feel like suffering in my heart. . If those who disobey military orders are not severely punished, will they give up? ”
Pei Xingjian said: "The last general naturally understands the urgency of the commander-in-chief. However, although the defeated troops are fleeing to Suiye City, they may not become a hidden danger to the stability of the Western Region. Tumidu led the Huihe clan to annex, and there is no way out. However, his recognition of Datang in his heart was not enough. Cun Er's concerns are normal. However, if he is not punished this time but is appointed as the deputy general of the Anxi Protectorate, he will surely feel the importance and tolerance of the Tang Dynasty, and then order him to lead the Hu tribe to exterminate the defeated troops. How can we not be grateful and do our best? ”
Fang Jun was silent in thought.
Although the anger in his heart was not exhausted, he also felt that if he followed Pei Xingjian's advice, it would be more effective than simply punishing him severely.
This is not a question of fear of power or morality, but a consideration of human nature. Why did Tumidu ignore Fang Jun's military orders? It was because he felt insecure and believed that joining the Tang Dynasty was a helpless move and that sooner or later the Tang Dynasty would consume him as a pawn, so he conserved his strength and made a big mistake.
If enough trust is given to it, the results will naturally be different.
The soldier outside the door came in and said that he had finished his vomiting. Fang Jun nodded and let him in.
Tumidu strode into the camp, feeling uneasy and uneasy, without any trace of his past unruliness. He respectfully stepped forward and greeted him in accordance with the military regulations of the Tang Dynasty: "The last general will see the commander in chief!"
Fang Jun hummed, his face gloomy, and he was speechless.
Tu Midu swallowed hard, feeling anxious. Returning from the pass, along the way, he was horrified to see that the camp where not long ago there were more than 100,000 food troops had been occupied by the Tang army, and the ground was in a mess and filled with gunpowder smoke.
What kind of fighting power does this have to be so wreaking havoc?
The awe of the Tang army is even deeper, because the fear of disobeying military orders before is naturally even more frightening, and Fang Jun is so silent in front of him, he is obviously very angry, and he doesn't know what to do with himself...
Fang Jun said nothing, which made Tumidu extremely stressed.
Pei Xingjian on the side coughed dryly and said: "The Khan conquered in one night, and the results are great. It is better to sit down and talk."
Although the tone has been set, the pressure should still be given. After all, the coach's authority cannot be offended. It is best to have a black face and a red face...
Tu Midu was frightened and ashamed, and did not stand up. He knelt on the ground on one knee and said in shame: "The general will not obey the general's orders, resulting in failure to complete the work, so I am willing to be punished!"
Fang Jun snorted and said in a deep voice: "How do you know that you are disobeying military orders?"
This time it was Tumidu's turn to be speechless.
Ever since the Great Rebellion spread all over the mountains and plains, Tumidu knew that he had made a big mistake this time, and he was afraid that it would be difficult to correct.
It's impossible to deny it, and it's even more impossible to show off the unruly attitude of the past. Fang Jun's toughness shows the momentum of the Tang Dynasty. How can he, a Khan of the Hu tribe, challenge him? After much deliberation, the only way to reduce the punishment is to admit the mistake obediently and with a good attitude.
After all, he is somewhat familiar with Fang Jun's stick. He typically takes soft things but not hard ones...
As expected, Fang Jun said slowly: "Don't look aggrieved. The Tang army is not like you and other Hu tribes. They have strict orders and strict military disciplines. Do you think you will be exempted from responsibility if you admit your mistakes? Naive! I didn't expect you to fight bloody battles and defend the pass." For the sake of retreat, get up and talk.”
"Here! Thank you, Marshal!"
Tu Midu felt relieved and quickly stood up and sat down under Pei Xingjian.
Fang Jun asked people to serve tea, and then said: "Because of you, you did not complete your work this time, so the situation in the Western Region is still corrupt. Let's not talk about how to punish you. I just want to ask, how will the situation end now? Is it difficult? The tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under Commander Cheng are going to be scattered all over the Western Region to wipe out the defeated troops. Are they exhausted and exhausted? "
Tu Midu quickly expressed his position: "How dare you trouble the Heavenly Army to run around so tiredly? Commander, don't worry, the task of annihilating the defeated troops can be left to the general. If he fails to wipe them out and instead allows them to rebel, there is no need for the commander to punish him. I’ll see you soon!”
Pei Xingjian on the side smiled and said nothing.
This is right...(End of Chapter)