Chapter 3563 Captive
At the foot of Jiangui Ridge, two groups of right garrison troops joined forces. The soldiers, generals, and the school were aroused, and their morale was at an all-time high!
Fang Jun got off the horse, took two quick steps, stepped forward to lift Gao Kan up with both hands, looked up and down for a while, felt pleased and satisfied, patted Gao Kan's shoulder heavily, and praised: "The situation in Chang'an, I already know, well done!”
To guard the Xuanwu Gate with half the force of the right garrison and to tightly hold the gate of the Taiji Palace to protect it. This is certainly a supreme achievement and honor, but the danger involved is insignificant. In Guanzhong, where hundreds of thousands of people are fighting in a melee, the Youtun Guards with only 20,000 soldiers and horses can remain as immovable as a rock. No matter how many people come to attack, they all come back defeated. Is it as easy as it seems?
If you are not careful, the gate of Taiji Palace will be lost, and it will be overturned in a blink of an eye. The pressure is so huge that no ordinary person can bear it.
However, Gao Kan perfectly fulfilled everything he told him before leaving and firmly established himself outside the Xuanwu Gate. Only then did Gao Kan give Dong Palace the opportunity to calmly accept the challenge.
Seeing Fang Jun being so happy, Gao Kan felt hot in his heart. He breathed a long sigh of relief and said with a wry smile: "The last general has little talent and lack of ability. He was ordered to guard the Xuanwu Gate. He actually fought with trepidation and couldn't sleep at night. He was afraid that if he made a mistake, he would be killed. If the situation collapses, even if you die in vain, it will be difficult to redeem your death! After waiting day and night, the commander is finally back, and the stone in the general's heart is now over."
These words are not self-effacing, but just a lieutenant general who rose from humble beginnings and suddenly shouldered a heavy responsibility. His inner hesitation, fear, and worry about gains and losses cannot be explained to outsiders.
Fang Jun looked around. Under the falling snow, the iron cavalry was like a dragon and the morale was like a rainbow. The Zuotun guards and the royal army were all helpless. The plains were filled with darkness. He felt proud in his heart and said loudly: "Since I am back, I will lead you." Wait until you reach the top of the world and make great achievements!”
The soldiers, generals and commanders were infected by his momentum, and tens of thousands of people responded in unison: "The commander is mighty!"
"The handsome man is mighty!"
In the distance, Zanpo led his subordinate Hu Qi to watch from a distance. They were all shocked by the high morale and grand military appearance of the Tang army. The army led by Fang Jun set out from Gongyue City and traveled a long and arduous journey, running thousands of soldiers. Here, there has been no chance to rest and recuperate until now, but even so, its combat effectiveness is still enough to determine the fate of the Tang Army here.
Thinking again about Dadou Bugu's defeat of tens of thousands of Tuyuhun's cavalry, and Aragou's annihilation of the Turkic and Dashi coalition forces, he even vaguely guessed that the Dashi army that invaded the Western Regions was most likely to have been wiped out...
In half a year, after traveling thousands of miles, he fought hard battles one after another without losing a single victory, and all ended in great victories. This shows Fang Jun's outstanding talents and the strength of the Youtun Guards under his command. Such a strong man and army were a huge threat to Tubo, but for the Gar family, they were the best foreign aid.
As long as Fang Jun's position leans towards the Gar family, it will not only influence Datang's strategy towards the Gar family to become more gentle, but will also make Luoshu City take advantage of it.
All the regrets about the previous unfavorable charge in the battle disappeared in his heart. He rode forward and came to Fang Jun's side and said loudly: "My subordinates are very disadvantaged in this battle. I am embarrassed to make the Duke of Yue laugh. Please come here now." Under Chang'an City, we will fight to the death with the rebels. I am willing to be the vanguard!"
Fang Jun waved his hand and said with a smile: "General Zanpo, please be patient and attack Chang'an in no hurry."
At this time, a large group of soldiers came closer and escorted Chai Zhewei and Li Yuanjing, who were in a state of embarrassment and had their helmets removed.
Facing Fang Jun's burning eyes, the two of them were both ashamed and angry. They were officials in the same court in the past, but today they are reduced to prisoners. They are completely embarrassed...
Fang Jun clasped his hands and stepped forward, looking at the two of them coldly without saying a word.
The atmosphere was heavy for a moment. Chai Zhewei and Li Yuanjing suddenly felt an invisible pressure coming from Fang Jun, and then it enveloped them tightly. It was as if Mount Tai was pressing down on them, making them breathless and their hearts pounding. Jump straight.
Chai Zhewei swallowed hard, feeling anxious. Could this man just push himself and King Jing to the ground and show their heads to the public if they disagreed?
As soon as this thought came to his mind, he broke out in a cold sweat. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that there was nothing that Fang Jun didn't dare to touch. What if he really wanted to use the two of them to sacrifice the flag?
Seeing Fang Jun's face gloomy and silent, Chai Zhewei's palms were covered with sweat. He forced a smile and said in a solemn voice: "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. I have nothing to say. It's just that you, Duke of Yue, colluded with Hu Qi to join the bandits." In Guanzhong, all the people in the world are talking about gold. I am afraid it is difficult to explain this kind of thing. ”
In fact, this is pure nonsense. Fang Jun led Hu Qi into Guanzhong just to help Chang'an. Who could tell that he intended to rebel? Moreover, although Tubo and the Tang Dynasty were not allies at the moment, they were not hostile either. Especially since the interests of the Gar family and the Tang Dynasty were inextricably linked, no one could find fault with Fang Jun.
Of course, it would be troublesome if someone had ulterior motives and spread rumors just to discredit Fang Jun.
Throughout the ages, people who eat melons have always been guided by deliberately designed public opinions. Many people have lost the ability to distinguish between authenticity and falsehood. When others set the stage, they will excitedly jump into the pit and spray the sky and the ground. Just the universe.
A smile appeared on Fang Jun's stern face. He stared at Chai Zhewei with a playful gaze and said slowly: "Threaten me?"
Chai Zhewei endured too much pressure under Fang Jun's gaze. He felt that he had never been so close to death in his life. He reluctantly calmed down and shook his head: "Why should a defeated general use his own tactics? But if someone slanders him, When the Duke of Yue comes to power, I would like to prove his innocence.”
In the past, Fang Jun was the enemy of everyone in the court. I don't know how many people wanted to overthrow him to the ground and beat him to the end. From now on, even if Guan Long is defeated and completely expelled from the court, the Shandong aristocratic family and the Jiangnan gentry will inevitably be in conflict over the distribution of interests. Mutual criticism is inevitable. No one may dare to stir up trouble in Tai Sui. Slander Fang Jun.
Even though the prince protects him, public opinion is not under control. On the contrary, the more the prince protects him, the more unfavorable the public opinion will be to Fang Jun...
If Chai Zhewei, who personally fought against Hu Qi, came forward to speak out, it would indeed put Fang Jun in a favorable position to avoid this happening to the greatest extent.
Fang Jun was noncommittal, but his eyes moved from Chai Zhewei's face to Li Yuanjing.
Li Yuanjing's heart suddenly thought: "..."
Mother! Isn't this bastard Chai Zhewei going too far? It's your business if you are willing to abandon your dignity and cheer for Fang Jun. But if you raise such a potential danger at this time and make up your own words, where do you put me?
I can't be just like you and seek perfection, right?
Besides, even if I am willing, it is enough for you to speak out personally on this matter. Fang Jun may not need another king...
He was frightened and angry in his heart. He really couldn't think of how to escape from the danger. He was heartbroken and gritted his teeth and said: "This king is a noble man from Tianhuang. It is up to your Majesty to decide whether he has merit or demerit. How dare you, my second wife, abuse lynching and torture with swords and axes?" Body?”
Fang Junqi said: "What the prince said is indeed reasonable, but Wei Chen has never thought of abusing lynching, and has he ever expressed his intention to attack the prince? Come on, prince, you must speak clearly, otherwise Wei Chen will be in vain I absolutely refuse to suffer such injustice!”
Li Yuanjing: "..."
You don't follow the routine, right? I said you were going to harm me, but you said back that I had wronged you; if I had remained silent, I might have been killed by you right now...
Still, he finally understood that people had to bow their heads under the eaves. Now that he was defeated and captured, he fell into Fang Jun's hands. How could he still get to decide whether he was round or flat, alive or dead? Fortunately, he held his neck and remained silent. He made up his mind that as long as Fang Jun didn't kill him, he wouldn't say a word. If he really wanted to kill him, he could just argue.
Fortunately, Fang Jun had no murderous intentions. A general who wanted to depose the East Palace was defeated and captured, and a useless prince who had no choice but to kill him so quickly and cause trouble?
He shook his head, not bothering to see these two people, and ordered: "Put the two of you down and keep them under good supervision. Don't wait too long. I will make a decision later."
"Here!"
The soldiers around them took away the two people who let out a long breath...
Zanpo came closer and asked Ying again: "This place is only three hundred miles away from Chang'an. The soldiers under my command are one man and two horses, and they can reach it in three days of hard work. I am willing to be the vanguard and help the Duke of Yue defeat the rebels!"< br>
Fang Jun turned to look at him and said calmly: "In the battle of Chang'an, we will face tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of rebels, and we will never allow half a branch to go astray. I am very pleased that the general has volunteered, but if It’s a futile battle like this one, but it’s absolutely impossible.”(End of Chapter)