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Zhao Junsheng was listening to several ministers' reports on government affairs in the Hall of Qinzheng. The messenger came running all the way out of breath, shouting as he ran, "Good news—good news—"

Zhao Junsheng, who was talking, stopped, and looked out of the palace door together with the ministers, only to see a messenger running in and taking off the long tube tied to his chest with both hands: "Report to Your Majesty, General Gao Jinzhi has reported victory, and the army In Bigan City, the Rouran army was defeated, more than [-] people were beheaded, and the brother of Rouran Khan Wu Ti and the [-] Rouran army were captured, and countless cattle, horses and sheep were captured!"

Zhao Junsheng was overjoyed and waved: "Bring the good news quickly!"

An eunuch walked quickly over to take the long cylinder and opened it, took off the battle report contained in the cylinder and checked it in detail before going forward and presenting it to Zhao Junsheng.

Zhao Junsheng took the battle report and opened it to read it. He was very excited when he saw it, and said repeatedly: "Okay, Gao Jinzhi fought a good battle. He ran a long distance to restrain the Rouran army in Bigan City, annihilated them in one fell swoop, and then let Bigan The defenders in Gancheng dressed up as the Rouran army to confuse Wu Ti, and led troops to attack the next day. When the two sides were inextricably fighting, the cavalry of our army in the city suddenly dispatched and rushed into the back of the Rouran people, defeating them in one fell swoop. Wu mentions the army! Come, all the ministers have a look!"

The battle report quickly circulated in the hands of the ministers.

Cui Hao stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty, our army has defeated Wu Ti in this battle. In addition to the previous losses, Wu Ti brought 2 horses and only [-] remnants left. Returning in defeat, at least within three to five years, the people of Rouran will not be able to attack our northern defense line again! General Gao Jinzhi has the talent of a general, and I think he can entrust him with an important task!"

Zhao Junsheng nodded, and saw that there were still requests for meritorious service in the victory report, and a list of meritorious officers and soldiers was attached!He said to Gao Xiu, Shangshu of the Ministry of War: "You take the list of soldiers who have made meritorious service in this battle and send someone to verify it. If there is no problem, reward according to the rules. To be promoted!"

"Yes!" Gao Xiu stepped forward to take the list.

Chapter 765

After the imperial meeting ended, Zhao Junsheng returned to the inner palace.

Hua Mulan was doing her needlework. When she saw Zhao Junsheng coming in, she put down her needlework, stood up, poured a cup of tea, and asked, "I heard that Gao Jinzhi won a battle and killed Wu Ti to death?"

Zhao Junsheng asked with a smile: "You know it so soon? Yes, this is a big victory. Wu Ti brought 2 people, and there were only 2000 when he escaped!"

Seeing Zhao Junsheng's expression changed, Hua Mulan couldn't help but asked, "This is a great thing, I should be happy, I feel a bit forced to see your smile like this? Could it be that you are still jealous of the generals below?"

Zhao Junsheng was taken aback when he heard this, and shook his head with a wry smile: "You think so? No matter how bad I am, Zhao Junsheng, I will not be jealous of the talents of my generals. I only hope that the more talented the ministers and generals, the better, so that I can relax There are a lot, and I can spend more time with you and the children!"

Hua Mulan felt sweet in her heart, "Then why don't you look very happy?"

Zhao Junsheng said: "I'm happy, how can I be unhappy, I'm just a little bit embarrassed about rewarding Gao Jinzhi!"

"What's so embarrassing about this? You can reward him as you want. Is it because he is a general from the Southern Dynasty that you want to suppress him? I think it's wrong for you to do this, and it's really wrong!"

Zhao Junsheng pondered for a while, then sighed and said, "It's not what you think. Earlier, I ordered Gao Jinzhi to lead three thousand troops to Wuchuan for reinforcements, subject to Sima Chuzhi's restraint. In other words, Gao Jinzhi should still be Sima Chuzhi at this moment." Chuzhi's subordinate, but he bypassed Sima Chuzhi and reported victory directly to the court, what does this mean?"

Hua Mulan immediately understood: "You mean that Sima Chuzhi and Gao Jinzhi have deep conflicts? Otherwise, Gao Jinzhi wouldn't have bypassed Sima Chuzhi and reported victory directly to the court?"

Zhao Junsheng spread his hands: "Isn't this obvious? Gao Jinzhi was only there for reinforcements, but Sima Chuzhi dispatched [-] troops from other towns to Gao Jinzhi, and asked Gao Jinzhi to fight against Wu. Mention! You have to know that the soldiers and horses on the defense line of the six northern towns are not in the same system as the Pingcheng garrison. Those soldiers and horses transferred to Gao Jinzhi will never obey orders willingly. And in the situation of being absolutely at a disadvantage in terms of military strength, the chance of winning is very small. I don't know what Sima Chuzhi thinks, and I will not judge the heart of a gentleman with the heart of a villain. Look, the conflict between the two of them may not be reconciled in a while!"

"I was thinking about how to reward Gao Jinzhi so as not to deepen the conflict between them. It would be unreasonable not to reward Gao Jinzhi because of Sima Chuzhi's face, so this matter is a bit difficult!"

Hua Mulan had a different opinion, "I think you're worrying a little too much. It's impossible for the civil and military courts to be harmonious, right? It's normal for courtiers and generals to have quarrels. After all, political opinions are different!"

Zhao Junsheng shook his head: "This matter is different from others. Think about it, if... I mean, if, if Sima Chuzhi avenged his own personal revenge and intentionally sent Gao Jinzhi to his death because of his position, then this matter Seriously, that's [-] elite cavalry. Could it be that they were all buried because of personal grievances? It's normal for ministers and generals to have dissatisfaction, but the interests of the court should not be ignored just because of their dissatisfaction and conflicts. If the ministers of the imperial court act like this, Qianguo will be destroyed by them sooner or later, so this trend cannot last long!"

Hua Mulan said very seriously: "But the fact is that Sima Chuzhi is very discerning. He sent Gao Jinzhi with 2 cavalry to deal with Wu Ti's [-] horses. Gao Jinzhi defeated Wu Ti and beat Wu Ti to death." You have to throw away your helmet and armor. This is a classic example of defeating the strong with the weak. Can you say that Sima Chuzhi is going to let Gao Jinzhi die? Why do you say that Sima Chuzhi let Gao Jinzhi die? Leading the army to deal with Wu Ti is public revenge?"

"..." Zhao Junsheng was speechless.

Two days later, Zhao Junsheng decreed that Gao Jinzhi's class teacher should come to Qianjing to report on his duties. The capital supervises the military duties in the north, and the towns in the north are directly responsible to the imperial court.

This is also normal. The commander-in-chief of the northern armies is a temporary official position. The court believes that this position was established for the convenience of unified command of the soldiers and horses on the northern defense line. But now that the Rouran people have been defeated and lost, this official position can be cancelled. It is also to prevent the military power in the hands of a general from being too heavy.

Although Zhao Junsheng withdrew Sima Chuzhi's official position, he transferred him to Qianjing and was also named Shizhong and Youweiwei General. This was also a promotion, and he did not treat him badly.

Zhao Junsheng's decision to let Gao Jinzhi's class teacher return to Qianjing to report on his duties was not beyond the expectations of the courtiers. Gao Jinzhi made great contributions, and such credit really needs to be transferred back to Qianjing for rewards.

When Gao Jinzhi led the army back to Wuchuan, Shiyin and Leliyang, two nephews of Tuyuhun King Mu Liyan, fled to Jincheng. After a short rest, they rushed to Liangzhou to see Cao Jiao.

Cao Jiao received Shi Yin and Le Liyang in the government office in Guzang City.

"General Shiyin (meeting Le Liyang)!" The two brothers saluted Cao Jiao.

Cao Jiao raised his hand: "You don't need to be too polite, I don't know why you two came to see this general?"

Shi Yin asked, "I wonder if the general knows about the civil strife in Tuyuhun?"

"What? Civil strife broke out in Tuyuhun, Shi Yin, what's going on?" Cao Jiao asked knowingly.

Shi Yin immediately described what had happened in the most concise language, and then said: "General, uncle Mu Liyan killed Wei Dai, who is the most qualified to inherit the Tuyuhun throne. He is our brother. According to my Tuyuhun It is wrong for uncle Mu Liyan to do this, and it violates the regulations set by successive Kings of Tuyuhun. Please also ask the general to uphold justice for our brother, send troops to attack Mu Liyan, and avenge our brother Weidai!"

Cao Jiao took a deep breath and said: "The matter you mentioned is too sudden. The general needs time to think about it. How about this? You stay here for a few days, and the general will reply to you in a few days. The general will give you the answer." Arrange food and accommodation!"

Shi Yin and Le Liyang saluted Cao Jiao: "Thank you so much, General, and please make a decision as soon as possible!"

Three days in a row passed, and there was no movement from Cao Jiao's side, and there was no reply to Shi Yin and Le Liyang. The two brothers couldn't stay any longer and begged to see Cao Jiao again.

It took another two days before Cao Jiao met them and said to them: "This general is about to send someone to invite you over. Since you have come by yourself, it will save me from sending someone to invite you. You invited this general a few days ago. This general has considered the matter of sending troops to attack Mu Liyan. This general cannot agree to you. Mu Liyan is the king of Tuyuhun and the minister of my Dagan. Under such circumstances, you cannot take the initiative to send troops to attack!"

"This general has already sent people to verify this matter. It is indeed true. This general will report the truth to the imperial court. The two of you can go to Qianjing to sue the imperial court. The imperial court will not let this matter go!"

The two brothers Shi Yin and Le Liyang looked at each other, and they could only say: "So please tell us some kind words for our brother when you write the letter. We are very grateful! After two days, we pack up and rush to work." Beijing has an audience with His Majesty the Emperor, if the imperial court issues an edict to uphold justice for our brothers, our brothers will definitely thank the general once it is done!"

Cao Jiao said with a smile: "This general is just doing what should be done, Xian Kunzhong doesn't need to thank me!"

A few days after Shi Yin and Le Liyang set off from Liangzhou, Cao Jiao led his army westward to attack Zhangye County.

After Juqu Mujian surrendered to Qian State with the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs of Beiliang in Guzang, Juqu Mujian's younger brother Juqu Xi Nian guarded Zhangye County, Juqu Wuji guarded Jiuquan, and his cousin Juqu Tang'er guarded Dunhuang.

Juqu Xi Nian mobilized the entire army and civilians in Zhangye to defend Zhangye. Cao Jiao lacked heavy siege equipment, so he attacked Zhangye City intermittently. After half a month of attacking, he failed to make any progress, so he had to retreat to Guzang temporarily for further consideration.

It took Shi Yin and Le Liyang brothers more than a month to arrive in Qianjing from Liangzhou and wrote to ask for an audience.

Zhao Junsheng received him in the Tai Chi Hall, and there were dozens of ministers of military and military affairs of the court.

Before Shi Yin and Le Liyang brothers arrived in Qianjing, Zhao Junsheng had already received the report from Cao Jiao's fast horse, and learned of the accident that happened in Tuyuhun. Things are under pressure.

"My servant Shiyin and Le Liyang, the sons of Shuluogan, the eighth generation ruler of Tuyuhun, pay homage to His Majesty Emperor Dagan!" The two brothers saluted respectfully.

Zhao Junsheng raised his hand and said, "Shi Yin and Le Li raised up, why did you two brothers come to Ganjing from Tuyuhun, thousands of miles away?"

Shi Yin immediately explained the civil strife in Tuyuhun in detail, and asked Zhao Junsheng to uphold justice for their brothers and send troops to attack Mu Liyan.

After hearing this, Zhao Junsheng said: "I already know about this matter, you brothers will stay in the post house first, I will think about it, and I will definitely give you an explanation!"

Shi Yin and Le Liyang saluted: "Thank you Your Majesty, Your Majesty is waiting for His Majesty's decision!"

During dinner that day, Hua Mulan asked Zhao Junsheng: "How do you plan to deal with this matter? Although Mu Liyan killed Wei's agent for a reason, Shi Yin and Le Liyang brothers traveled thousands of miles to Qianjing to have an audience and ask the court to uphold justice." , if the imperial court does not help them, it seems unreasonable, and Mu Liyan is not wrong in this matter, Wei Dai did not use force to seize power!"

Zhao Junsheng stopped his chopsticks and said: "For us, there is no need to get to the bottom of it. No matter which side of them is at fault, this time is an opportunity for me to deal with Tuyuhun, but there is a problem now, Cao Jiao is attacking The remnants of Beiliang, we can't fight on two fronts, we have to settle the remnants of Beiliang first and then deal with the matter of Tuyuhun! So we can only appease the Shiyin brothers first, and drag this matter down!"

Chapter 766

In October of the 12th year of Qianguo, Cao Jiao led an army to attack Zhangye again. Juqu Xi Nian learned that Cao Jiao had brought a large number of siege equipment this time, and was worried that the city would be breached, so he decided to preemptively lead his troops out of the city to fight.

Cao Jiao ordered Liang Yi, the vanguard, to lead an army of [-] troops into battle. Juqu Xi Nian was killed in the battle, and the soldiers and horses broke up. Liang Yi took advantage of the situation to pursue and kill him.