Chapter 4323 Fierce Confrontation
The drizzle was dripping, and the military camps that stretched for more than ten miles outside the Chunming Gate were shrouded in the autumn rain. Juma and deer camps were placed everywhere. Teams of soldiers were patrolling in full force. Scouts were constantly riding in and out, and the horses' hooves trampled on the mud and water splashed everywhere. Solemn and murderous.
Liu Dewei got off the carriage and watched his son being escorted to a barracks nearby. He looked gloomy and strode toward the Chinese military tent, ignoring the muddy water splashing on his shoes and clothes.
After waiting outside the door for a while, Li Dazhi turned around and led him into the big tent...
The light in the tent was a little dim, and a candle was lit on the desk. Li Jing, dressed in military uniform, was sitting behind the desk and was opening a battle report. He didn't get up when he saw Liu Dewei coming in. He just nodded slightly and said, "Brother Dewei, please sit down for a moment." , I will read this battle report first.”
Even though he was anxious, Liu Dewei also knew that the battle report in the military camp was the first, so he nodded and said: "Please, Duke Wei."
Then he sat down.
Li Dazhi acted as a servant and brought him a cup of tea...
Liu Dewei took it and put it aside without drinking. He just sat there as if on pins and needles, his heart pounding. He really didn't have much confidence in whether he could ask Li Jing to retain someone under his command. Although Li Ji was recognized as the most rigorous and merciless person in the Tang army, Li Jing, as the world's number one commander, was no less generous.
In particular, Li Jing is older, has a higher rank, and has great merits. Everyone is shorter than him. How many people can make him consider human feelings and have to violate his principles?
But it was about the life and death of his son and the rise and fall of his family, and he had to meet Li Jing...
After a long time, Li Jing raised his head and glanced at Liu Dewei. Without any detours, he directly handed the battle report in his hand to Li Dazhi, who was standing at the side, motioning for him to show it to Liu Dewei. Then he said: "My dear brother, the purpose of coming here this time is... Shuai has already made a guess, but if you have anything to say, please let the late emperor read this battle report before saying anything."
Liu Dewei frowned, his rhythm was tightly controlled by Li Jing, which was extremely disadvantageous for him, but this place was Li Jing's territory, and the army kept their word, and there was really no way to turn against the guest...
He had no choice but to take the battle report from Li Dazhi and read it at a glance.
This is the battle report just sent from the south of the city. The right Houwei has captured the entire Shenheyuan, Hongguyuan, and Fengqiyuan, and sent troops to occupy Yuanqiu. The troops have reached Mingde gate. The military situation is urgent. All armies on the Bashui defense line have already Begin to mobilize gradually.
As Yuchi Gong arrived in the south of Chang'an City, Chang'an was shaken. Scouts have detected signs of mobilization of many armies stationed in various places in Guanzhong...
It can be said that the consequences of Liu Yanjing's defeat were extremely serious. Not to mention canonical punishment and setting an example to others, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was quartered on five horses.
Li Jing asked calmly: "I feel the same love for my son, but military law is like a mountain. Liu Yanjing not only suffered a defeat, but also deserted and abandoned tens of thousands of soldiers. He was so greedy for life and afraid of death, and violated military discipline. Should he die?"
Liu Dewei put down the battle report, clenched his hands subconsciously, pondered for a while, and said in a solemn voice: "The crime is extremely heinous, and you will die unjustly."
Li Jing raised his eyebrows and sighed: "It's rare for a good brother to understand the righteousness. You and I are both fathers, but we have also been in charge of the army. I can't bear to enforce military law, but if Liu Yanjing is not sentenced to death, where is the military law?" ? If everyone follows suit, where will the morale of the army be? My dear brother, Li Dazhi!
"The end is here!"
Li Dazhi hurriedly stood up.
Li Jing said categorically: "Push Liu Yanjing out of the camp, read out the charges, clarify the canonical punishment, and serve as a warning to others!"
"Here!"
"Wait!"
Li Dazhi was about to walk out, but was stopped by Liu Dewei's shout.
Li Jing's face became serious, he glared at Liu Dewei, and said in a deep voice: "Is it true that Pengcheng County Lord wants to bend the law for personal gain?"
As the number one commander in the world, he is majestic and murderous. At this moment, he is not polite in spite of his displeasure, but his momentum is overwhelming.
Liu Dewei was unmoved and said to Li Dazhi: "You go out first. I have something to discuss with Duke Wei in private."
Li Dazhi looked at Li Jing.
Li Jing pondered for a moment, waved his hand, and Li Dazhi quickly resigned and went out, standing outside the door and lowering the curtain to stand guard in person to prevent others from approaching and eavesdropping.
In the tent, Li Jing looked at Liu Dewei and said displeasedly: "The military laws Liu Yanjing committed are unforgivable and he cannot escape the death penalty. You were also a general in the army at that time. Did you completely forget about the military discipline of the Tang Dynasty?"
Liu Dewei looked solemn and said slowly: "Military law is like a mountain, and Liu Yanjing must be punished for his crimes."
Li Jing remained silent, knowing that the other party still had something to say.
Liu Dewei paused and looked directly at Li Jing: "Liu Yanjing is certainly guilty, but Mr. Wei cannot escape his guilt."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the tent instantly dropped. Li Jing stopped, his eyes blazing, like a fierce tiger choosing someone to devour, and he burst out word by word: "What crime is this commander guilty of? This is a Chinese military tent. I warn you not to make slanderous remarks and disrespect military discipline, otherwise you will not blame me for not remembering your past glory.”
Liu Dewei was not afraid at all. He leaned forward slightly and looked at Li Jing: "Liu Yanjing is young and has never been in charge of an army alone. Why did Duke Wei use him as a general to lead an army in such an urgent battle situation? Duke Wei cannot know how good people are. Ren is the main person responsible for this defeat.”
Ignoring Li Jing's gleaming eyes, he pointed to the battle report he had just read and continued: "The battle report stated that Liu Yanjing built a camp on the spot in Fengqiyuan. He neither took advantage of the opportunity nor made any mistakes in decision-making. The soldiers opened the gate of the camp and led the rebels into the camp, which led to the defeat... With all due respect, the number of people in this army There are about 10,000 people, among whom the various forces are mixed and their backgrounds are difficult to distinguish. Most of them are members of the former Guanlong clan. It is a huge hidden danger anywhere. Why would Wei Gong hand over such a force? How can an inexperienced young general like Liu Yanjing carry out such an important mission?”
At this point, he did not need Li Jing to answer. He took a deep breath and asked: "Can I think that the purpose of Wei Gong's move was not to stop the rebels, but to carry out the vicious trick of killing with a borrowed knife and use the power of the rebels to completely defeat them?" Eradication, in order to achieve the purpose of purging the Six Rates in the East Palace and even other forces around His Majesty? ”
In the current situation, the emperor sits at the center and fights against the rebels. All forces have their own troops and are surrounded by wolves.
The final victory or defeat does not lie between the emperor and the king of Jin, but between the garrisons distributed throughout Guanzhong and the clans that can influence these garrisons.
The defeat of Guanlong was due to the failure of the mutiny. It was normal to be liquidated and suppressed. This was the price of failure. The other clans looked on with cold eyes. But now among the six troops in the East Palace who are not directly affiliated with the emperor, they have to suffer such ruthless extermination by Li Jing. Who can not be saddened by the death of a rabbit and a fox?
As long as this matter is leaked, it will inevitably arouse the resentment of all the clans and forces, and the distrust of the emperor will become more and more intensified, and it is very likely to become the key to reversing the situation.
Killing Liu Yanjing would confirm Liu Dewei's suspicion, and Li Jing would be responsible for all the consequences.
Not killing Liu Yanjing but forgiving him showed that Li Jing had no private and evil plans in his heart. It was a normal military defeat. Since he was the most famous commander in the world, he could dispatch troops to make up for it...
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Li Jing was furious, slapped the table in front of him, and yelled: "How outrageous! Are you threatening me?"
Liu Dewei lowered his head slightly, remained silent for a while, and said in a solemn voice: "It is about the life and death of my son and the honor and disgrace of the family. I have no choice but to make this move. Duke Wei does not need to worry. If this happens, the consequences are unpredictable and it will be detrimental to your majesty. I will He should be killed in Xianling Mausoleum to apologize.”
Of course he knew that his words would become an excuse to criticize the emperor, which meant that he would completely stand against the emperor and fight to the death.
But what can he do?
The son must be saved, and the family’s reputation must not be lost...
What's more, who dares to say that Li Jing's real purpose is not what he guessed?
Li Jing stared at Liu Dewei coldly.
As Liu Dewei's status as a "hero of Yuan Cong", if he really stood up and accused him of deliberately sending other forces to the battlefield to die on the emperor's instructions to "ostracize dissidents", then the consequences would be unpredictable, and a huge Political turmoil is inevitable.
The emperor's reputation will be shaken...
The atmosphere inside the tent was solemn and quiet, except for the sound of light rain falling on the tent and the faint sound of galloping horses outside the tent.
After a long time, Li Jing asked in a deep voice: "Are you really planning to do this?"
Liu Dewei hesitated for a moment, struggling a little in his heart, because he knew the consequences of doing so, but in the end he nodded and gritted his teeth: "Other than that, there is no other way."
"Very good."
Li Jing said calmly: "Then I will help you."
Liu Dewei's expression suddenly changed.
Li Jing already shouted: "Li Dazhi!"
"The end is here!"
Li Dazhi walked in from outside the account.
"Liu Yanjing escaped before the battle, and he deserves to be punished. He was taken outside the camp gate and his head was displayed to the public. His head was circulated throughout the army as a warning to others!"
"Here!"
Li Dazhi got the order, turned around and strode out.
Liu Dewei suddenly stood up, stared at Li Jing with eyes split open, and gritted his teeth and said: "Mr. Li, you have such a vicious heart! You actually used my son as a knife to force the power of the clan, completely disrupting the wind and rain in Guanzhong, your heart is to be punished!"< br>
At this point, he finally understood that the reason why his son was able to lead an army alone was entirely due to Li Jing's plan, to use a great defeat to wipe out all the "dissidents" mixed in the emperor's army. , to achieve the goal of completely controlling the six rates of the East Palace.
At the same time, the disobedient people all over Guanzhong must be "sorrowful" because of this. The originally hidden disobedient heart became more and more intense, and it was not known that they would even completely side with the King of Jin... But he couldn't figure out what was going on at the moment. The situation is still very urgent. The rebels have arrived at Chang'an City. Most of the more than 100,000 troops around Chang'an have adopted a wait-and-see attitude. The emperor can command less than 100,000 troops. Why does Li Jing dare to continue to stimulate the garrisons controlled by various clans at this juncture?
Isn't he afraid of self-defeating?
(End of chapter)