Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4315

[I usually don’t celebrate Western holidays, but I still want to wish book lovers a happy Valentine’s Day, and hope that all lovers in the world will eventually get married]

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Although the Xingjiao Temple has not yet been completed, there are only the outlines of the mountain gates, meditation halls, and scripture buildings. However, the tree transplanting within the temple area has been completed.

It can be said that "the wild scenery is withered and rainy, the sparse forest is cold and cold, the autumn wind and autumn rain are cold and cool, and the fallen leaves are rustling and the ground is yellow"...

Cheng Yaojin sat in the scripture building and drank hot tea, listened to Niu Jinda's report on the military situation, and heard that Liang Jianfang had neither retreated to avoid disaster, nor surrendered to the King of Jin, but led [-] soldiers under his command to block Du Qu and the right guard. Fighting to the death, his face was silent, and he was speechless for a long time.

Once upon a time, he was so bloody and passionate, he never put life and death, honor and disgrace in his eyes, and he would not change his aspirations even if he believed in the right thing, but now he has long been blinded by profit, and has deviated from the golden and iron horse that swept the world back then. Make a big deal out of it.

A man's struggle all his life is nothing more than building a career and enshrining his wife and son, but now that he has achieved success, his family business, wife and children have instead become his bondage, and he can no longer live and die happily in pursuit of his heart's wishes...

How sad!

Niu Jinda stood aside, feeling a little dazed.

If the earthen pot never leaves the well, the general will inevitably die before the battle. As a soldier, it is a supreme honor to fight for the country, and he has long regarded life and death indifferently.But the premise is that on the basis of protecting the territory and protecting the environment and the people, it is a pity that a rising star like this is lost in the civil war.

And those arrogant soldiers who were killed in Guanzhong at this moment and swept across the frontiers of Liaodong were worthless...

After a long silence, Niu Jinda hesitated and asked, "Do you need to put some pressure on Prince Jin?"

He couldn't bear Liang Jianfang's tragic death in the chaos...

Cheng Yaojin pondered for a while, then shook his head and said: "Since this guy has committed a stubborn disease and wants to demand benevolence, why should we be villains in vain and ruin his chance to be famous in history? If you really want to, take care of his heirs more in the future." That's it, when King Jin ascends the throne, the life of the Liang family will be hard."

Niu Jinda obeyed Cheng Yaojin all his life, although he couldn't bear it in his heart, but he also knew that the pressure on King Jin to let King Jin spare Liang Jianfang's life would cause endless troubles. Is this time burying hidden dangers for the future?

"Liang Jianfang can't stop Yu Chigong. When his entire army is wiped out and King Jin's army successfully crosses Fanchuan, he will camp in Shenheyuan tonight. The news has reached Chang'an, and there must be something to deal with... We are Xiangnan Should we retreat completely from the battlefield, or follow the King Jin's army to Chang'an?"

"Let's do nothing," Cheng Yaojin took a sip of tea, holding the teacup in both hands, a little leisurely: "Just stay here and wait."

Niu Jinda was puzzled: "What are you waiting for?"

Since he has surrendered to the King of Jin, why not follow the King of Jin and rush to Chang'an to fight for a "success from the dragon"?If you don't fight side by side with the King of Jin, your credit will be weaker at least, and it will leave an impression of "disconnectedness" from the King of Jin. This is a hidden danger.

If you don't care about this "success from the dragon", then you must focus on preserving your strength. This place is too close to Shenheyuan. If the imperial court responds quickly and sends troops to intercept King Jin, it is easy to drag Zuo Wuwei into war...

Cheng Yaojin stared: "Are you the commander-in-chief or am I the commander-in-chief? How can I tell you all the important military affairs? You just need to follow the orders. How come there are so many curious questions? Big or small!"

Niu Jinda only felt terrified, swallowed his saliva and looked at Cheng Yaojin: "...you must be hiding some ghosts again, right? Mother! Now it's the battle for the throne, and you've been acting like a monster a lot. Don't try to die!"

The two have fought side by side for many years. They belong to each other but are like brothers. They really know each other too well. Seeing Cheng Yaojin's expression and attitude, he knows that things are definitely not as simple as they seem.

Moreover, this demon king in the world is so bold, there is nothing he dare not do...

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The rain washed the glazed tiles on the roof of the Taiji Palace into a brand new one. The servants and guards walked hurriedly on the water-stained path. The huge palace was quiet and peaceful. Except for the drizzle and the breeze, the fallen leaves were rustling. Coming from Chang'an...

In the Hall of Martial Virtue, the atmosphere was solemn. Li Jing presented various military reports on the imperial case, looked around at the summoned ministers, and said in a heavy tone, "The rebels have left Bailuyuan and rushed to Chang'an. The positions of Zuo Wuwei and Right Guard took Duqu to Fanchuan and Shenheyuan in the gap between the two armies. Until now, Zuo Wuwei has stood still, and Liang Jianfang has already led his soldiers to line up Duqu to resist the rebels."

The hall was quiet for a while, and then it suddenly became noisy.

Zhongshu ordered Liu Ji to disregard his status as a civil servant, and cursed like a common man in the market: "What is Cheng Yaojin doing? He has tens of thousands of soldiers, all of whom are the most powerful and arrogant soldiers in the Tang army. They are rampant in Liaodong." You are invincible for thousands of miles, but now you sit back and watch the rebels drive straight into Chang'an, their actions are no different from plotting rebellion! Your Majesty, you should punish this beast!"

Li Chengqian remained silent, I wanted to kill him too, but how?

It would be nice if they didn't rush into Chang'an and kill me...

Li Ji said indifferently: "Right now, it is not to pursue who is responsible, but to prevent the rebels from reaching the city of Chang'an, otherwise it is very easy to cause unpredictable changes, and the real trouble will be enemies both inside and outside, and the sky will be turned against each other. Moreover, right now Liang Jianfang has only led three thousand soldiers to more than one hundred thousand rebels, so he should try to rescue them."

The hall was quiet again. Even though we knew a lot about what Liang Jianfang's behavior meant, it would not be an exaggeration to say "many arms block the car".However, even though he knew that there was no reason to survive, he still stood in front of the rebels without hesitation. Who wouldn't sincerely admire such a generous and loyal man?
It's just that Liang Jianfang's entire army has probably been wiped out at this moment, and a sad atmosphere permeates the hall...

Zhang Liang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, suggested: "The rebels are aggressive, and there are many people who secretly communicated with them in various places in Guanzhong. I think that they should be blocked from Chang'an, and they should not be allowed to attack Chang'an city. In this way, not only must To dispatch elite troops to intercept them, it is necessary to select a general to be competent, and I recommend the Duke of Yue to lead the army to Shenheyuan, to set up a position first, wait for work, and wipe out the rebels completely."

The [-] right guards were facing the nearly [-] wolf-like Youhou guards, and the opponent was commanded by a powerful general like Yu Chigong. I am afraid that a single charge would defeat the army and wipe out the entire army. How could there be any need to rescue Liang Jianfang?

On the contrary, if you focus on rescue, the reinforcement army will be timid, and if you fail completely, then you will be in trouble...

Liu Ji also agreed: "The humble minister seconded the proposal. The current predicament is only qualified by a famous general like the Duke of Yue."

Li Ji glanced at Liu Ji indifferently, took a sip from his teacup, and refused to comment.

These words are somewhat provocative, but if he has the slightest dissatisfaction with the "famous general" who is exalting Fang Jun and demeaning the heroes of the world, he will probably go along with Liu Ji and Zhang Liang's proposal and agree to Fang Jun led the army to fight. After all, the rebel army was powerful, and Fang Jun had not been in command for a long time. Even if he recruited an army to command him, it is very likely that the general will return home without knowing the soldiers.

At that time, Fang Jun's prestige will be wiped out and the holy family will be absent, and the civil servant group will gain greater benefits.

However, he didn't take the turmoil and crisis suffered by the country and the country into his heart at all. This Liu Ji is short-sighted and narrow-minded.

Li Jing frowned and said, "The Duke of Yue is currently guarding the Xuande Gate. The task is arduous. How can he be easily mobilized and rushed out of the city? Besides, the Bashui defense line is a loyal army from south to north. If the Duke of Yue leads the south to stop the rebellion Army, and where will the commanders and generals of the army be placed? Zhongshu Ling is not familiar with military affairs, and he does not know what is going on, so he should be cautious."

These words are not polite, it is equivalent to pointing at Liu Jie's nose, "You are a civil servant who knows nothing about fighting, so just stay on the sidelines honestly"...

Liu Ji's face turned red, and he was about to retort.

Li Chengqian knocked on the table with the paperweight on the imperial case, and said directly: "The task of the Duke of Yue is arduous, and you should not act rashly. Duke Wei is the general commander of the army. I entrust you with all military affairs. How to meet the enemy and how to counteract them are up to you." Decide for yourself."

In a word, it not only fully confirmed Li Jing's current No.1 status in the military, but also directly refuted Liu Ji and Zhang Liang's idea of ​​sending Fang Jun to fight.

Of course he would not agree to Fang Jun leading the army to fight, not because he thought Fang Jun would be difficult to take on a big role, but because the current situation in the government and the opposition is turbulent and changing rapidly, without Fang Jun sitting in the Xuande gate and guarding the palace, he can't even sleep...

Li Jing responded: "Here!"

Today, he is no longer in the state of chasing fame and fortune and fighting for power because his Majesty Li Er suspected him and left him idle and depressed. He has lived in the mansion for many years to study the art of war and write books, which made him very indifferent to fame and power. Just thinking that being able to display what you have learned in your life in the final stage of your military career will benefit both the country and the people, and that such a feat can be recorded in the history is enough.

And Li Chengqian's unparalleled trust and respect for him, he can also deal with it indifferently.

Without him, since you treat him as a gentleman of the country, I will naturally repay him as a gentleman of the country, that's all...

Li Chengqian said enviously to Li Jun who stood silently beside him: "The 'Baiqisi' not only has to inquire about the military situation outside the city, but also must not relax the surveillance inside the city at all, especially the clan and nobles must be under strict surveillance. But if there is any trouble, report it immediately."

The enemy outside is exposed to the sun, and the number of troops and the strength of the combat power are clear at a glance. There is nothing to be afraid of when soldiers come to block water and cover them with soil.

What is really scary is the internal enemies. Because the emperor father had the intention of being easy to be crowned many times at the beginning, many people looked down on him as a righteous and righteous emperor. Li Yuanjing and Li Zhi will definitely not be the only ones in the clan who are interested in the throne With a coveted heart, once the opportunity comes, those guys will definitely fight back, trying to see if they can sit on the throne and rule the world...

(End of this chapter)