Chapter 165: Li Jing divides his troops and the messenger arrives
One day later, the mountains were covered with snow.
The heavy snow that had been paused for a day began to fall again.
At this time, there were more than 10,000 Tang troops stationed in Baidao.
Yesterday, the troops behind the Tongmo Road march had arrived at Baidao.
In the main account of the marching chief executive, Li Jing, Li Ji, Zhang Gongjin, Li Zaigu, Su Dingfang and other generals sat in a hierarchy, discussing the matter of entering Tieshan soon.
They received news that the envoys of the Tang Dynasty would arrive at Baidao in these two days.
"Report to the Grand Chief Manager, the Jinhedao marching chief manager, Duke Huo, and deputy chief manager, Duke Hu, are outside the tent." A messenger came in to report.
"Please!" Li Jing's eyes lit up and he said happily.
After the messenger went out, Chai Shao and Qin Shubao strode into the tent.
"Chai Shao, the general manager of Jinhedao, has met the general manager!" Chai Shao bowed to Li Jing.
"Qin Qiong, deputy general manager of Jinhedao, has met the general manager!" Qin Qiong also bowed to Li Jing.
Li Jing stood up and bowed and said, "The two general managers are here just in time! Get your seat!"
Chai Shao and Qin Qiong smiled slightly, and then greeted the other generals present one by one.
After Chai Shao and Qin Qiong took their seats, Li Jing sat down, then looked at Chai Shao and Qin Qiong, and said with a smile: "We are discussing how to capture Tieshan. The two general managers will lead their troops to arrive, and there will be a greater chance of capturing Tieshan."
"The chief general, Shu Chai doesn't understand. Now Jie Li has already negotiated peace with the Tang Dynasty and is willing to bow down and surrender. Why does the chief general still want to capture Tieshan?" Chai Shao said in confusion.
Qin Qiong also looked at Li Jing in confusion.
Li Jing glanced at Chai Shao, then looked at Qin Qiong, and explained: "We discussed and believed that now Jie Li took the initiative to make peace and demand that both sides cease to truce. The purpose should be reinforcements, trying to move to the north of the desert when the grass is green and horses are fat, and waiting for an opportunity to make a comeback. Jie Li is rebellious and unwilling to be surrendered. If we don't take this opportunity to get rid of Jie Li's troops, it will be difficult for us to clean up again."
After hearing this, Chai Shao and Qin Qiong nodded clearly.
"The Grand General Manager said very well. If you don't take this opportunity to get rid of Jie Li's troops, it would be like letting the tiger return to the mountain." Li Ji interrupted.
Chai Shao and Qin Qiong looked at Li Ji and nodded again.
"The chief manager gives an order. How to cooperate with Jinhedao's march?" Chai Shao's eyes moved back to Li Jing's face and said loudly.
Li Jing told Chai Shao and Qin Qiong about Li Zaigu's plan.
After hearing this, Chai Shao and Qin Qiong looked at each other. Then, Chai Shao frowned and said, "General Li's plan is very good. He only has a mere 200 elite soldiers entering Tieshan, and there is little chance of success. After all, there are at least tens of thousands of Turkic soldiers in Tieshan, and if you are not careful, it will cause the envoys of the Tang Dynasty to be in danger."
Li Jing seemed to have thought of Chai Shaohui saying this, and said unconsciously: "What General Chai said, we have considered it. Although this plan is risky, it is the best strategy. Only in this way can we cover up our eyes and Jie Li will not doubt it. As for the safety of the envoys of the Tang Dynasty, this general manager believes that General Li and other soldiers will deal with it properly and will not harm the envoys of the Tang Dynasty."
"Master Chai, please rest assured that the general will protect the envoys of the Tang Dynasty. If the envoys of the Tang Dynasty are injured, the general will be willing to accept military law!" Li Zaigu stood up suddenly, with a firm expression and tone.
"General Li is brave and resourceful, and Chai has heard of it, but there are many Turkic soldiers in Tieshan, and with only 200 elite soldiers, how can they leave Tieshan even if they can attack Jie Li's tent? Are you thinking about dying with Jie Li?"
Li Zaigu was about to respond, but Li Jing first responded: "Mr. Chai, there is no need to worry. We have already thought of a solution to it. We have already discussed and cooperate with the 200 elite troops led by General Li."
Chai Shao nodded slightly and said, "Chai understands it. Please order the general manager to order, how should we cooperate with the march of Jinhedao?"
Li Jing glanced at Chai Shao, then looked at everyone, and said with a solemn expression: "All the generals obey the order!"
The generals present immediately stood up, their eyes all fell on Li Jing's face, waiting for his orders.
"After the envoys of the Tang Dynasty arrive at Baidao, General Li and General Su will lead 200 elite soldiers to escort the envoys of the Tang Dynasty into Tieshan to convey the emperor's will and comfort Jie Li." Li Jing coughed dryly and continued, "At the same time, the soldiers of the Dingxiang Road, the soldiers of the Tongmo Road, and the soldiers of the Jinhe Road secretly approached the periphery of Tieshan in the past two days, waiting for an opportunity to join forces with the two hundred elite soldiers led by General Li to capture Tieshan inside and outside, and destroy Jie Li's base camp!"
"Abide by the order!"
The generals bowed together.
"Tongmo Road marching chief, deputy chief executive obeys the order!" Li Jing's eyes turned to Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin.
"Here!" Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin took a step forward.
"You two led the soldiers of Tongmodao to secretly set off tomorrow, avoiding the surveillance of Jie Li's troops, bypassing Tieshan, and rushing to the road from Tieshan to Mobei to ambush to prevent Jie Li from escaping to Mobei."
"Abide by the order!"
"The General Manager of the Jinhedao Marching, the Deputy General Manager obeys the order!" Li Jing then told Chai Shao and Qin Qiong.
"Here!" Chai Shao and Qin Qiong took a step forward.
"You two lead the Jinhedao soldiers to follow our general manager. After the envoys of the Tang Dynasty entered Tieshan, they secretly approached the periphery of Tieshan and met with General Li and General Su at any time."
"Abide by the order!"
"In addition, this general manager has sent Hong Ling to inform the general manager of Datongdao to cut off the way for Jie Li's troops to escape west." Li Jing added.
The generals nodded, all agreed and had no objection.
Li Jing has already thought about the issues that need to be considered.
Two days later, the snow fell more than the previous few days.
In the afternoon, Li Jing led his soldiers to wait for the envoys of the Tang Dynasty in the tent.
They have received news in advance that the envoy of the Tang Dynasty will arrive at Baidao in the afternoon today.
After a moment, a soldier ran into the tent: "Report to the Grand Chief, the Lord's Envoy has arrived outside the tent!"
Li Jing then stood up and said, "Please hurry up! All the soldiers followed the general manager to come out to welcome the envoys of the Tang Dynasty!"
Before they could get out of the tent, the envoys sent by the Tang Dynasty court came in first.
The person in charge was Tang Jian, who served as the governor of Suizhou and the minister of the Honglu Temple. As soon as he came in, he laughed and said, "You are so polite to Tang, you are so flattered!"
Li Jing also beaten up and said, "It turns out that the envoy of the Tang Dynasty is Duke of Ju. If you have any mistakes, you will be welcomed by the enemy, and if you have any mistakes, you will be welcomed by the enemy!"
"You're welcome, you're welcome!" Tang Jian said with a smile on his face, "This time General An accompanied Tang to the envoy on Tieshan."
Tang Jian said, turning his head to look at General An Xiuren behind him.
An Xiuren has a certain origin and is not an ordinary general. He was a descendant of the Prince of Anxi of the Western Regions. He was born into a wealthy family in Wuwei and from Guzang, Liangzhou. He was a hero of pacifying Liangzhou in the early Tang Dynasty. He was named Duke of Shen by Emperor Gaozu of Tang and ranked one of the sixteen heroes of Wude.
Li Er commissioned An Xiuren to accompany Tang Jian to Tieshan, indicating that the task of meeting Jie Li this time on Tieshan is very important.
Or maybe Li Er had other plans. Otherwise, Li Er would not have to appoint An Xiuren to accompany Tang Jian.
Chapter completed!