Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4298

Live in the present, or look forward to the future?
Cheng Yaojin drew such a conclusion from Fang Jun's words, and he, who had always been chasing after Fang Jun, stood in Du Ling's cemetery in a daze after Fang Jun left, surrounded by green pines, broken tiles, weeds and shrubs, and his heart There was actually some inexplicable agitation.

He is not like Li Jing who is the number one in the art of war in the world, who is destined to be famous through the ages by writing books, and he is not like Li Ji who controls the military and politics. No. 1 in the dynasty. The number of species is endless and can be found everywhere.

Apart from chasing fame and fortune, let the rest of my life be more wanton and happy, and by the way, seek an eternal foundation for my children and grandchildren, what else is there to ask for?

But at this moment, standing under Du Ling, looking up at the thick land, suddenly realized that there is no foundation in this world that will last forever?

Autumn goes to spring, the tide ebbs and flows, the so-called prosperity and wealth are like this barren mound of dead trees, weeds, gravel, and even a gorgeous cloud of smoke...

In the early morning of the next day, Cheng Yaojin was woken up by Niu Jinda shortly after falling asleep: "Su Jia is here again."

Cheng Yaojin shook his head, grabbed his clothes and put them on, yawned and said, "King Jin is in a hurry, probably because he knew that I left the camp with his own soldiers last night but disappeared, so he thinks there is something wrong between me and His Majesty." Get in touch and let him in."

After returning from Duling last night, he sat alone in the tent and thought about it for half the night, and didn't sleep until dawn. When he was woken up at this moment, it was obvious that he didn't have enough sleep, so he sighed faintly.

I think he was full of energy back then, and he was still full of energy when he was marching and fighting for days without sleep. Now, after staying up for a few nights, his energy is exhausted.

Looking at it now, it seems that the fame and wealth that I have tirelessly pursued in the past seem to be of little use. At this age, even women can't understand how to play, so what do you need?
Even if he really left a feudal country, how long can his sons keep it after his death?
20 or 50 years later, I will be buried in the mausoleum like Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, surrounded by barren grass and dead trees, with no descendants and no one to worship...

Compared with the everlasting Xingyue mountains and rivers, I suddenly feel that the pursuit of my life is meaningless.

Niu Jinda was shocked: "The commander-in-chief is saying that there is King Jin's eyeliner in the army? I'll let people track it down and find out the traitor!"

"forget it!"

Cheng Yaojin yawned and waved his hands: "It's not just King Jin's eyeliner? Your Majesty's, Li Ji's, and even Fang Jun's... Tens of thousands of people will inevitably be bribed to leak information in the army. Isn't that what we do in other people's troops? Don’t worry about this kind of thing, even if you investigate, you won’t be able to find out, one batch will be caught today, and another batch will be bought tomorrow... Go ahead, call Su Jia in, and see what King Jin reprimands.”

"Here!"

Niu Jinda had no choice but to give up, turned around and went out. Not long after, Su Jia stepped inside.

Su Jia stepped forward to pay respects, and seeing Cheng Yaojin's tired and depressed face, he pointed out: "It's getting colder in autumn, and the night is even colder with clear wind and dew. It's better for the commander-in-chief to minimize going out, otherwise, if you are not careful, It’s not right to catch the wind and cold.”

Cheng Yaojin drooped his eyelids, invited Su Jia to take a seat, and said angrily: "I have acted recklessly all my life, and even laughed it off when Emperor Taizong was around. You have such a big face to meddle in my affairs? I can go wherever I want Well, you can do whatever you want, if you don’t like it, you have to hold it back for me.”

Su Jia's expression was a little embarrassed. Obviously, these words were not addressed to him, but to warn King Jin: I haven't promised you yet, everything is possible...

He said bluntly: "The last general came this time under the order of His Royal Highness King Jin. Earlier, your son was defeated and captured by Duke E and sent to Tongguan for detention. His Royal Highness Jin couldn't bear to be treated as a prisoner, so he was ordered to live in the barracks." Inside, there has never been half a harsh treatment. This time, the troops went south and brought the son into the rear army..."

Cheng Yaojin's complexion changed.

Rear army?

According to the battle report, King Jin's rear army stayed in Tongren's original camp to try to stop Xue Wanche's Youwuwei. They were surrounded by groups and could not fly. Their destruction will be a matter of time. Maybe they will receive the entire army of Cui's private army this morning. The battle report of destruction, if Cheng Chubi stayed in the rear army and the soldiers were in danger of fighting fiercely, could it be...

Su Jia paused deliberately, seeing Cheng Yaojin's expression changed, and said with a smile: "Commander, you have misunderstood, how can your highness leave your son in the broken army to suffer danger? This afternoon, the last army also After crossing the river and arriving at Bailuyuan, your son will be in the army. His Highness ordered the last general to come, but to tell the commander not to worry, and send someone to bring him as soon as he arrives at Bailuyuan, which is a little sincerity of His Highness."

Cheng Yaojin snorted, sincerity?The sincerity of fart!
It's nice to say, but if I don't agree to King Jin's conditions, maybe what I send back is my son's head...

His face was gloomy: "Did King Jin want to threaten me?"

Su Jia hurriedly said: "No such intention! His Royal Highness King Jin has always relied heavily on the commander-in-chief, and he only wants to join forces with the commander-in-chief, fight side by side, and create a great cause for the emperor. How can he have half the heart of killing? You are too worried .”

Cheng Yaojin knew that his guess was right, King Jin learned from his military eyeliner that he was leaving the camp in the middle of the night, so he couldn't sit still at this moment, lest he would be moved by His Majesty's conditions, and then swear allegiance to His Majesty.

Calculating the time, it was probably when I left the camp last night, the news had already been sent out...

Sons are of course important, but they are weaker than the family business... Uh, it seems that the family business is the same now...

Fang Er, this deceptive bastard... Cheng Yaojin cursed in his heart, and said to Su Jia: "Go back and tell His Royal Highness King Jin that a dog with no virtue and talent is really a burden to my family. If His Highness King Jin can use it, kill him!" You can cook it, cook it, or offer sacrifices to the heavens, if you can really share the worries of His Highness, it will be a great honor for the dog."

Su Jia was speechless, looking at Cheng Yaojin's face, he couldn't detect the authenticity of these words, so he could only ask: "The discussion last night was just, I wonder if the commander-in-chief has made a decision?"

Cheng Yaojin said: "I'm still thinking about it."

Su Jia: "The situation is urgent now. If it is delayed for a long time, I'm afraid..."

Cheng Yaojin stared and said: "It is His Royal Highness Jin who is pressing the situation, not me. Do you want me to bet on my wealth and life without consideration in order to accommodate His Highness Jin? His Royal Highness Jin is generous and benevolent, it must be them." The eagle dog misunderstood Shangyi, persecuted me, and caused His Highness to suffer a harsh name! Come, take down this fang, and bind His Highness to question before him!"

"Here!"

The soldiers outside the door rushed in.

"Slowly!"

Su Jia was frightened out of his wits, covered in a layer of white sweat, stood up hurriedly to stop the soldiers rushing in, bowed to Cheng Yaojin repeatedly, begged for forgiveness, and said: "The commander-in-chief is what he says, and the general will not say or do any more. Can't you? Go back and report to His Highness, please forgive me!"

He knew that Cheng Yaojin didn't dare to kill him, but if he was really tied up in front of His Highness, even if it proved that he had not "distorted his intentions", the impression of "unfavorable" and "weak and incompetent" would definitely not go away. ruined...

Cheng Yaojin squinted at him, and snorted coldly: "Hmph! Give Yuchi Lao Hei a face today, and I don't care about you. If you dare to make noise in front of me again, be careful of your head! Come, see off the guests!"

"Here!"

"General Su, please!"

Seeing the guards on the left and right staring at him, Su Jia had no choice but to say "resignation, the last general", and hurriedly withdrew from the camp of the Chinese army. Under the escort of several guards, he went to the Zuowuwei camp in desperation and returned to Bailuyuan.

*****
Tongguan.

The Yellow River is rushing and roaring, and Guancheng, which is separated by the river, stands amidst the roar, holding tightly to a road running through the river from east to west.

Inside and outside the city, there was a hustle and bustle.

Although the king of Jin led the army to the south, he still left more than a thousand soldiers to garrison Tongguan. Even if he could not resist the enemy's offensive and eventually fell, it would be good if he could delay for a few days.Unexpectedly, Liu Rengui and Zheng Rentai attacked the city of Tongguan together by water and land. The soldiers were brave and strategic, and Tongguan was captured in just half a day.

All the rebels defending the city were captured, and one place was locked up and imprisoned.

At the same time, the navy docked at the Yellow River Wharf outside Tongguan, and countless grains, supplies, ordnance and weapons from the south of the Yangtze River were transported to the pass. Tongguan.

Countless materials were gathered in Tongguan, and two armies with nearly 2 troops were reorganized on the spot after they entered Guancheng. It was very lively.

Although the weather in autumn is cool and cold at night, if there is no wind or rain in the daytime, the autumn tiger will be unbearably hot when it is raging.Zheng Rentai came back from the army to reorganize the troops. His armor was hot from the sun, and he strode into the Zhongjun barracks under the city gate. The cool environment made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Liu Rengui, who was sitting in the desk and dealing with military affairs, saw that his forehead was dripping with sweat, got up with a smile, and poured him a large cup of warm tea with a teapot.

The two sat together on the chair by the window. Zheng Rentai took the water glass, thanked him, raised his head and drank a large cup of tea, and wiped his face comfortably.

Then he looked at Liu Rengui and asked, "Tongguan has already fallen, and the king of Jin's retreat is cut off. Why not take advantage of the victory to pursue and destroy him before he reaches Chang'an? There is never a certain victory in a war. What if the king of Jin arrives by mistake?" Under the city of Chang'an, the situation is bound to repeat itself, and there is no telling what kind of changes it will cause."

Since the capture of Tongguan, Liu Rengui ordered people to reorganize the army, transport supplies, and strengthen the city defenses, but he had no intention of sending troops south to pursue King Jin, which made Zheng Rentai a little puzzled.

Although I know that the emperor must have a comprehensive consideration of the whole battle situation and plan in many ways, but even if it is a trick to lure the king, he shouldn't let the king of Jin move south so leisurely, approaching Chang'an, right?
Everyone knows how many people in the Guanzhong area are paying attention to King Jin's movements. Once King Jin arrives at Chang'an and the situation looks extremely favorable to him, those bystanders may raise troops to respond and besiege Chang'an.

The so-called gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, no matter how confident the emperor is and how careful the arrangements are, he should not be so dangerous.

(End of this chapter)