Chapter 3757 Civil strife among kings
Cheng Wuting felt very wronged.
During this battle, the Youtun guards were full of energy and fearless of life and death. Every soldier was determined to die, and the lieutenant general took the lead and refused to hesitate. If defeated, the Youtun Guards would not be completely wiped out, but they would be unable to recover from their injuries, and the morale and morale of the army would collapse. But now that they have won, their morale will naturally be boosted, their military morale will be as high as a mountain, and countless meritorious deeds will be shared.
However, the task assigned to him by Fang Jun before the war was to "sit in the center and support from the left and right." At first glance, it seemed that he was entrusted with an important task. He would go to support wherever there was trouble, treating him as the last gate. , tightly tied the defense line of the right guard.
But in fact, Gao Kan's tribe decisively crossed Yong'an Canal, abandoned the tactics formulated before the war, launched a head-on attack on Yuwen Long's tribe, and defeated them in one fell swoop, swallowing thousands of miles like a tiger!
Why do you need Cheng Wuting’s support?
The situation over the Yamato Gate is full of dangers. A mere five thousand defenders are guarding the city gate. They have to face a crazy attack from six to seventy thousand Guanlong troops. If they are not careful, the city gate will fall and the whole army will be wiped out.
As a result, two bastards, Wang Fangyi and Liu Shenli, not only guarded the city gate, but also hid their armor and cavalry without using them. They suddenly rushed out at the critical moment and killed the rebels to pieces...
Although it was Cheng Wuting who finally led the reinforcements to the Yamato Gate to support Wang Fang's wing in defeating Changsun Jiaqing, Liu Shenli led the armored cavalry to charge into the battle, sending tens of thousands of troops scurrying about and abandoning their helmets. The lieutenant general and the enemy's general were captured alive... Compared to this, how could he, Cheng Wuting, have the slightest sense of existence?
Everyone in the army has achieved countless meritorious deeds, but none of them have his share, Cheng Wuting. As a result, he is responsible for the aftermath and paying for the fallen soldiers, and he is strictly ordered not to commit any corruption. How many people are he going to offend?
Fang Jun thought about it and felt that this guy was wronged.
Together with Xue Rengui, Liu Rengui and others, they can be regarded as his first team members. It was these people who helped him establish his status and prestige in the military while also growing themselves. In the end, Xue Rengui and Liu Rengui were all on their own, and only Cheng Wuting remained. In Chang'an.
The main reason is that Changsun Wuji wanted to blame Fang Jun for his son's death and sent Cheng Wuting to prison and tortured him to extract a confession. As a result, Cheng Wuting would rather die than betray Fang Jun. He was beaten with bruises all over his body and his internal organs were damaged, so he had to live forever. Yu Changan recuperated from his injuries and missed the opportunity for promotion.
This is the case in the officialdom. Sometimes, if you fall behind, you will fall step by step. No matter how hard you try to catch up, it will be useless. Even with Fang Jun taking care of you, Cheng Wuting can only stay in Youtunwei.
After all, this is one of his most loyal team members. As a commander, he can't help but feel apologetic, so he said: "The military order is like a mountain, how can I allow you to make strong excuses and shirk it wantonly? This must be done. If done well, the entire army will be reorganized. , then you will rule.”
"Ah! The only person in this humble position who respects the commander-in-chief's military orders will go through fire and water, and he will never give up!"
Cheng Wuting was overjoyed and hurriedly left the table, knelt on one knee to perform military salutes, and took over the two errands.
Gao Kan, Wang Fangyi and others next to him were all jealous.
Since the Guanlong uprising, Youtunwei has experienced many battles and battles. Although its outstanding achievements in defeating the Guanlong rebels have made them daunted and their expressions change, their own losses have also been extremely serious, and the attrition of various departments in the army has been severe. Although there are differences, some reorganization is bound to be carried out after the war to ensure the combat effectiveness of the army.
How various departments are reorganized and merged, and how the school is promoted, appointed and dismissed are all within their duties and responsibilities. Anyone who is not the commander's confidant cannot be appointed. Once he is appointed, he will become the real power in the army...
Fang Jun nodded and warned: "For the reorganization, you have to make a plan for the time being. It won't be implemented in the near future. Although Guan Long is defeated, he will not give up after all. He must always beware of his counterattack, and he must not make the current soldiers fight hard. The advantages are ruined.”
Peace talks are one thing, but the battlefield is another. Just because the rebels were defeated this time and forced to start peace talks again, we must not lose our guard and think that the overall situation is settled. The army must remain focused at all times and cannot slack off in the slightest, otherwise it will easily lead to destruction.
"Here!"
All the generals and captains stood up together, bowed their heads, and respectfully accepted the order.
In fact, there is no need for Fang Jun to advise, everyone also knows that the current situation is critical, and they are about to turn defeat into victory in front of the East Palace. They, the lieutenants and generals of the army, will all be rewarded according to their merits, and it will not be a problem to make wives and children. If they are betrayed because of their carelessness, The army counterattacked successfully, causing the situation to collapse and thus losing the meritorious service that was almost achieved. Instead of punishing Fang Jun, he might as well go home and sharpen the knife on his neck...
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In the evening, the light rain stopped for a while, but it started to rain again after nightfall, and the air was moist and cold.
In Zongzheng Temple, a side hall was brightly lit, and several high-ranking members of the Li Tang family gathered here...
Although the rebels now completely occupy Chang'an City, their title is still "Depose the Crown Prince and Bring Order to Chaos", and they believe that the Crown Prince is "unworthy of his moral character", rather than starting a rebellion or changing the dynasty, so they have no name to attack the clan and ministers. Movement is restricted.
Of course, tens of thousands of Guanlong troops are now gathered in Chang'an City, and the buildings everywhere are useless, especially after nightfall, soldiers are rampant and military discipline is lax. Anyone who accidentally collides with the army and is killed will have no choice but to feel unlucky... …
Therefore, there is no restriction on the gathering of clan members in Zongzheng Temple. However, only the devil knows how many sentries and scouts from the Longmen clan are surrounding Zongzheng Temple at this moment...
There were no tables and chairs in the side hall. Instead, there were mats on the floor, and everyone sat on the floor, with tea and snacks placed on the table in front of them.
Li Boyi, the king of Longxi, was in his thirties, with a blue complexion and dark eyes. His extremely decadent mental state made his originally handsome face swollen and blue. At this moment, he shouted impatiently: "The King of Han summoned us late at night. We don't know where to go." What's the matter? If you have anything to do, just tell me quickly. After that, I have a new concubine today, and I am about to have a wedding ceremony. Don't miss the right time."
King Li Yuanjia of Han glanced at it with disgust, knocked on the table in front of him, and said: "Be patient!"
Looking around at everyone, he was about to speak when he suddenly heard Bohai King Li Fengci next to Li Boyi ask: "I heard that the entire residence of Prince Jing was burned to the ground?"
Li Yuanjing was choked and said angrily: "That's true, but this is not today's topic, so there is no need to mention it."
"Hey!"
Li Fengci had fleshless cheeks and big, lifeless eyes. Hearing this, he said displeasedly: "I don't care what your purpose is for calling everyone here today. As long as it's not to seize my title or behead my head, I'll do whatever else you want." Everyone has no objection. However, the evidence of King Jing’s rebellion is undeniable. He will definitely die without any luck, and his entire family will die. Doesn’t this mean he will lose his heir?”
Li Yuanjing was very angry at this generous guy and said dissatisfied: "What on earth is King Bohai going to say?"
This Li Fengci is a biological brother of Li Boyi. His father, King Li Zhan of Shu, is the second son of Tang Guogong Li Zhen, the great general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Boyi, the king of Longxi, and Li Fengci, the king of Bohai, were raised by Emperor Gaozu since childhood, making their status extraordinary. Although Li Yuanjia hated him as a person, he still wanted to save some face.
Li Fengci sat up straight, eyes widened, and said: "King Jing's sons are all dead! But although his crimes were extremely heinous and his death was not a pity, after all, he was the blood of Emperor Gaozu, how could he sit back and watch his heirs die? My second son Changsha , is young, smart and well-behaved, and can be the successor to King Jing. It is my responsibility to continue the bloodline of the Miao descendants so that they can still enjoy the incense and blood food of future generations a hundred years later! Although I can't bear the pain of dividing my flesh and blood, but thinking about the bloodline of my great ancestor, I can only bear the pain and take the overall situation into consideration... Everyone, who is in favor and who is against? ”
When he said these last words, his eyes were as fierce as bells, and he tried his best to look clinging, menacing, and murderous. He would immediately fight anyone who dared to speak out against him.
All the clan leaders were speechless. At this time, what was this guy thinking about?
Not to mention who is in favor of this matter and who is against it, the key point is that King Jing is not dead yet, and your uncle and brother have begun to give him an adopted son and inherit his title...
The corners of Li Yuanjia's eyes twitched, and he suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: "I will mention this to His Highness the Crown Prince later, and we will discuss it later."
"No!"
Li Fengci jumped three feet high and shouted angrily: "This is a matter for the royal family, what does it have to do with that yellow-mouthed brat like the prince? Besides, now that the rebels are so powerful, maybe one day the entire East Palace will be destroyed! Then! The prince can’t protect himself, so he can still take care of our men’s affairs?”
As soon as these treacherous words came out, the hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked thoughtfully at Li Fengci who was jumping up and down...
Although this guy is generous and arrogant and lawless, he is not a brainless fool. Since he dares to say these words here, he must have something to rely on. (End of chapter)