Chapter 4346 Firearms Destroy the Enemy
If Cheng Yaojin were on the emperor's side, he could join forces with Xue, Liu, and Zheng to attack the King of Jin's army. With the strength of both armies, the King of Jin would be defeated. On the contrary, if Cheng Yaojin sided with the King of Jin, he could block the coalition forces of Xue, Liu, and Zheng, so that the King of Jin could attack Mingde Gate without any worries.
The focus of the entire battle in the south of the city lies on Cheng Yaojin...
Liu Ji, who had been silent all this time, stood up and walked out of the queue, bowed and said: "I am willing to go!"
Li Chengqian paused and did not respond immediately. The other civil and military ministers also had different expressions, and the scene was somewhat silent.
Since he took the post of Zhongshu Ling, Liu Ji has regarded himself as a leader of civil servants, and has always been in direct confrontation with the military for the interests of civil servants. Although he was criticized by Fang Jun and others from time to time, it also increased Liu Ji's prestige.
After all, whether he can fight against the military on behalf of civil servants is one thing, but whether he is willing to fight against the powerful military is another matter. Liu Ji did not take any advantage in front of the military, but apart from Liu Ji, Who else thinks about the interests of civil servants?
The current situation is in chaos, first the Guanlong mutiny, and then the rebellion of the Jin Dynasty. As the main force in resisting betrayal, the military will inevitably become more powerful. Many generals are arrogant and arrogant. If no one takes action to suppress them, when the emperor secures his throne in the future, The military will inevitably lose power to the government and no one knows, and the unlucky ones will be the civil servants.
Civil servants are naturally willing to see Liu Ji take on important tasks. Once completed, they will surely be able to suppress the military's achievements.
The military generals present were headed by Li Ji. Li Ji had realized that he should keep a low profile after being ignored by His Majesty several times, so he would never express an opinion in his spare time, let alone a civil-military dispute?
Seeing that no one objected, Li Chengqian nodded and told Liu Jie: "Whether Lord Lu can be loyal to the country or not depends on the country, the country, and the country. My beloved should pay more attention to this trip. Of course, at this time, the war is fierce and dangerous, so we must pay more attention to it." Your own safety.”
Liu Ji said gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will definitely fulfill my mission."
Just as Li Chengqian was about to speak, Li Junxian, wearing a helmet and armor, strode in from outside the palace, came to salute, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the rebels have broken through the defense line of Ganlu Palace. Li Daozong went into battle in person. Cheng Wuting was defeated and defeated. Prisoners, the rebels are already attacking Wude Hall.”
There was an uproar in the hall.
Although everyone knew that Cheng Wuting might not be able to withstand Li Daozhong's fierce attack, they were still frightened when they heard that the defense line collapsed and the rebels crossed Yongxiang.
To the south of Yongxiang, there are many dormitory halls. Among them, Shenlong Gate, Daji Gate, and Lizheng Gate will face the frontline of the rebels. Once these gates are breached, Wude Hall will be unsafe to defend.
Liu Jie, who was still standing in the palace, heard this and said angrily: "Fang Jun was ordered by the emperor to guard Xuande Gate and help defend Taiji Palace. At this moment, the rebels entered the palace and were overwhelming, but he left his post without authorization and did not know where he was, leading to the defense. Collapse, the crime should be punished! I ask your majesty to issue an edict to show Fang Jun's head to the public as a warning!"
Everyone looked at Liu Jie. Although they all knew that Liu Jie was just talking and wanted to take the opportunity to suppress Fang Jun, it still took courage and courage to say such words.
Fang Jun is now the most popular person in front of His Majesty. When it comes to Your Majesty's trust, if you look at the court and don't think of anyone else, how can Your Majesty show Fang Jun's head to the public? And Fang Jun was originally a stick, doing whatever he wanted. Emperor Taizong refused to obey him at first, and now it is even more conceivable. If Fang Jun heard such words that were obviously stepping on him to gain prestige, I am afraid he would indulge him. Immediately, everyone is stepping on Liu Jie's house, and he will never give up...
This takes a lot of courage.
Li Ji rarely expressed a different opinion: "Everything happens for a reason, how can we generalize? We cannot stick to the rules in military matters, so there is a saying that 'the general will not accept the emperor's order'. It is not disrespectful to His Majesty, nor is it a disregard for military orders, but a war The situation on the field is changing rapidly. It is unwise to ask for instructions and remain unchanged, which will delay the battle. But it is no wonder that Liu Zhongshu has never led an army, so you naturally have no way of knowing the secrets of doing things in the army. "
Therefore, not only should you not interfere in military matters, but you should also not comment on them...
For Li Ji, who has always been "eating without food" and "only doing his job and not pursuing politics", this is already a very serious warning.
Facing Li Ji, a Zhenguan minister who had reached the pinnacle in both military and political aspects, even Liu Jie, who "will not accept anyone who is born with a traitor", had to maintain respect. His face was as deep as water, and he held his hands and said: "What the Ying Gong said makes sense. , it’s the official’s abruptness.”
It seems that he is swallowing his anger, but his goal has been achieved and his reputation has been greatly improved.
It is an "honor" to be able to get Li Ji to issue a warning. Looking at the court, how many people can make Li Ji, who has never been involved in government affairs, tit for tat?
Not to mention that Li Ji only gave a few words of advice and failed to do anything to Liu Ji, which further made Liu Ji secure the first position among civil servants...
Li Chengqian thought for a while, nodded and said: "Then I'll bother Liu Zhongshu. As I said, be careful in everything."
"Here."
Liu Ji bowed and accepted the order.
Although he was retorted by Li Ji once, which seemed to be a loss of face, His Majesty still allowed him to go to persuade Cheng Yaojin. The meaning contained in this was already rare.
With the rebels currently in a critical situation, it is normal for the military's power to surge. Otherwise, can we still expect civilian officials to go into battle and charge to kill the enemy? But His Majesty is obviously wary of the military's expanding power, otherwise he would not reject Li Ji's words in this way to save his own face.
Political struggles have a very long cycle and cannot be fought over for a short period of time. What's more, the most important thing now for both civil and military forces is to defeat the rebels. Otherwise, where would there be any struggle?
Of course, the current situation is extremely unfavorable to His Majesty. If Emperor Zuo eventually declines and King Jin ascends to the throne, some planning must be done in advance...
Li Ji glanced at Liu Ji, stood up and bowed and said: "The rebels have captured the defense line of Ganlu Palace, and Wude Palace is about to become a battlefield. Although there are still guards in the palace who can resist, the situation is dangerous after all. Please leave the palace secretly." , rushed to the East Palace Sixth Military Camp outside Chunming Gate to take precautions. ”
All the ministers had to stand up one after another and ask Li Chengqian to move outside Chunming Gate so as not to put himself in danger.
However, Li Chengqian acted very calmly and said: "I am the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. How can I be so frightened like a lost dog under the coercion of the rebels? There is no need to say more about this matter. I am sitting here with the generals who are loyal to the country and the country. The soldiers fight side by side. However, the queen and the princesses are all female and may be frightened. Duke Ying can send people to escort them out of the palace through the secret passage and send them to the guard of Duke Wei for protection. "
Everyone tried to persuade him, but Li Chengqian still refused, so he had to give up.
Although the situation was extremely dangerous, Li Chengqian's presence in the Wude Palace could indeed inspire the morale of the army, allowing the soldiers in the palace to fight to the death without fear of powerful enemies. Once Li Chengqian withdraws, the morale of the army will definitely be shaken, and the Wude Palace may not be able to stop it for even an hour before it completely falls.
Besides, the secret passage is within the Wude Hall, even if the rebels attack and retreat, it won’t be too late...
*****
Although the cavalry was blocked by the opponent's sword and shield soldiers, they successfully destroyed the opponent's array. The infantry in the rear fought bravely under the military order. Tens of thousands of troops poured into the Youtunwei camp like a tide, and gathered towards the hedgehog in the central army tent. The nearby enemy troops rushed forward, and the fierce offensive was overwhelming.
Until this moment, Gao Kan ordered the spearmen to retreat, leaving his sword and shield soldiers still entangled with the opponent's cavalry, and ordered the musketeers to step forward.
Five thousand musketeers holding muskets finally found the feeling of being invincible and destroying the enemy's country. They loaded, aimed and fired.
Bang bang bang!
Gunshots as crisp as fried beans rang out in the camp. The smoke from the gun muzzle quickly condensed into a slowly rising smoke. Countless projectiles poured out, carrying the huge kinetic energy given by gunpowder and instantly traveling across the battlefield. The space penetrates into the enemy's body. After the soft projectile enters the body, it is pulled and deformed, causing huge damage to human tissues.
The screams resounded through the sky, and musket fire continued. Rows of enemy troops fell to the ground like harvested wheat. It would be better if they concentrated on their vital points and died in battle. Those soldiers who would not die on the spot were rolling on the ground and wailing in great pain. Heart-warming.
Almost at this moment, the fear that had been crazily dominated by Youtunwei's Huoqi rose up in the hearts of every veteran of Zuotunwei, causing them to lose their fighting spirit, collapse their morale, and turn around and run away. Now that we have muskets, can artillery still be far away?
I'm afraid that if I run slower, I will be subjected to a crazy volley of muskets, and then my body will be turned into powder in the earth-shattering artillery fire...
The newly recruited soldiers had never felt this way before. Although they suffered heavy casualties, they still followed the military orders and charged forward blindly.
Some people moved forward and some people moved backward. The tens of thousands of Zuotun guardsmen who rushed into the camp were in disorganized and chaotic formations. Thousands of musketeers lined up in three rows, with the front row firing, the middle row preparing, and the back row loading. The formations varied. As the enemy troops collapsed, they pressed forward. Although the progress was slow, every step was extremely determined.
Fang Jun ordered people to take Li Daliang and Chai Lingwu into custody, and ordered Wang Fangyi: "Gather the scouts to inquire about all the news in the surrounding area. We must grasp the situation in our hands and not miss anything. In addition, send people to cross the Weishui River and go north to send a message to Yin Qinzhou. Just say I am waiting for him at Xuanwu Gate. If he dares to come, not only will his entire army be destroyed, but his entire family will also be executed!”
"Here!"
Wang Fangyi loudly accepted the order. Now that Fang Jun has returned to take charge of the Youtun Guards, the morale and morale of the whole army are greatly boosted.
After all, from the day he formed the army, he followed Fang Jun in countless expeditions to the north and west without losing a single defeat. This kind of prestige cultivated through one victory after another is the most indestructible and solid. As long as Fang Jun is here, this will be completely It is an invincible army.
Now equipped with firearms, he considers himself invincible in the world!
When Wang Fangyi left, Fang Jun got on his horse again, looked around, and said loudly: "Gao Kan stayed behind to guard the central army and support all parties. The light cavalry came out to follow the commander to break through the enemy's formation, kill the generals and capture the flag!"
"Here!"
Two thousand Qingqi agreed with a bang, their faces flushed with excitement to be able to follow Fang Jun on the battlefield again.
Fang Jun took the lead, and more than a hundred soldiers with iron cavalry formed a huge spear formation, followed by two thousand, avoiding the battlefield where the musketeers were massacred in the middle, and took a detour to charge towards the camp gate.
He saw Chai Zhewei's flag standing there from a distance. The situation was urgent and he didn't have time to defeat the enemy easily. It was better to capture the thief and capture the king first. As long as Chai Zhewei was killed, all Zuotun guards would naturally collapse, and then they could enter the Xuanwu Gate. , support the palace. (End of chapter)