Chapter 53
On the third day when Shen Yuanjing quietly returned to Daxing City, Yinshi Master received the news and rushed to Qu Tutong.
After entering the door, Master Yin Shi said with a somewhat blameless tone: "Mr. Chen, why did you leave quietly without saying a word? You should know that you have the secret of Mr. Yang's treasure, which is known to everyone in the world. If you walk around at will, aren't you afraid of being intercepted and causing a big mistake?"
Shen Yuanjing raised his eyebrows and looked over carefully. Although this man was exhausted, he was full of energy. His every move was light and he seemed to be in a very good mood and even a little satisfied. No wonder he spoke too much more presumptuously than before.
Qu Tutong was a mature spirit, coughed, took over the conversation and said, "Young Master Chen is very good at martial arts. I think he has his own plans. Just come back, so please don't ask too much, and it's important to be serious."
The Yinshi Master reacted, restrained his troops, and said loudly: "These days, Li thieves were eager to attack the city, and they wanted to suppress all their troops. They wanted to capture Daxing City in a delusion. While I was guarding and inquiring, it was true that there was a chaos in the north. Liu Wuzhou and Liang troops sent troops to threaten Jinyang, and Li Yuan's old nest was about to be lost, so he took a gamble."
He smiled again and said, "How could I let him do what he wants? Not only did I strengthen the garrison, but I also pulled out the city's responses one by one, and eliminated his delusions. Now Daxing City is as solid as a rock. In a few days, Li Zhe will have to withdraw his troops."
Qu Tutong listened to his boastfulness and looked helpless. This situation was Shen Yuanjing's plan and prediction. Yin Shishi was praised too much by left-behind court officials these days, and he was a little lost.
He had to cough again and add, "As Lord Yin said, Li Thief is going to retreat. Mr. Chen is planning and planning things as he is like a god. How to act in the future, please point out a clear way."
The Yin Shishi Master's face flashed with displeasure, but he also knew the importance and said slowly: "What else can I say? When the Li thief retreats, if we chase him, we will definitely defeat him in one battle and completely quell the turmoil. Then he will use this great victory to contact the princes and princes of Luoyang, sweep eastward, open up the road to Jiangdu, and welcome His Majesty to return."
Qu Tutong sighed and said, "What Master Yin thinks is good, but Li Yuan is also a soldier-knowing person. How can he be unprepared? You have to come out again. If you are ambushed by him, not only will you not be able to defeat the enemy, but Daxing City is in danger of overthrowing. It is better to stick here and do it step by step."
Yin Shishishi snorted coldly and said, "Li Yuan knew about the soldiers. I was also from the army, so I didn't know about the soldiers. Li's thief was forced to go to the city and was defeated in a hurry. He must be unstable in the army. As long as I use the troops carefully, inquire more, and send a vanguard to confuse him and then rush out, he will definitely be unprepared and will be defeated in one battle."
He was full of confidence, and Qu Tutong still shook his head and said, "How can you play like this when using troops? Your Majesty is still outside, and Wang Shichong is shaking again. The Sui Dynasty can only rely on our support. Once it is defeated, the country will be overturned. How can this dangerous thing be done?"
"It is precisely because we support the Sui Dynasty alone that we must win a great victory and stun the world, and we can recover our hometown step by step." The Yinshi Master refused to give in, and the two started arguing here. After all, the Yinshi Master's official showed high positions and had the upper hand.
Qu Tutong had no choice but to ask Shen Yuanjing for help and said, "Now this situation is all the strategies you set by Mr. Chen. What do you think now?"
The Yin Shishi Master looked angry, but he stopped and looked over. Shen Yuanjing smiled slightly and asked, "I heard that Li Yuan sent his two sons Li Shimin back to Hedong. There are many different opinions outside. I wonder if he lived in Tongguan or Anyi?"
Qu Tutong replied: "It's in Tongguan."
Shen Yuanjing sighed: "Li Yuan is so cautious about this, so he dare not put him in the Zhou Dynasty of Jinyang. However, his step was a coincidence. Li Shimin was deeply conscious of military tactics. If he guarded Tongguan, he would definitely be prepared and pursued rashly, and he might encounter unexpected surprises.
Unless you can use the opportunity to deprive the military power or transfer it from here, there is still hope. But when I returned, the military situation in the north was urgent, and Li Yuan retreated for only three or five days, and in a hurry, it is probably difficult to implement the plan."
"Young Master Chen doesn't agree with sending troops to pursue him?" Qu Tutong asked, and he nodded.
Yin Shishi immediately stood up and said loudly: "A mere yellow-mouthed child knows what military affairs are worthy of such praise. General Qu, if you are timid, then stay in Daxing City. I will lead the army personally, so you can wait for the good news." After that, he left with a slight look.
Qu Tutong chased after two steps, turned his body back and said, "Young Master Chen, Lord Yin is so impulsive, may have missed a big deal. How can you not persuade him?"
Shen Yuanjing sneered and said, "Why should I persuade? If it weren't for the attacker who came to the city, Li Yuan, I would have hoped that he would defeat Yang Guang's last hope of destroying the heroes of the world, so that another Chinese can be created."
Qu Tutong's face changed drastically and he wanted to scold him. He also thought that the other party was a man from the world and had never been under the jurisdiction of the court. He even remembered what Yang Guang did, and he had no way to argue, so he couldn't speak.
Shen Yuanjing said again: "Don't persuade him anymore, let him go. You should plan for yourself. No matter whether he wins or loses, you may not have the chance to lead the army, and even your life is in danger."
Qu Tutong was still loyal to the court, thinking that the other party had expected something important, so he asked anxiously: "Why is this?"
Shen Yuanjing said: "It is not necessary to say much about his defeat. It is not easy for you to survive when the Li family attacks. If he wins, his prestige will definitely be at its peak. With his performance today, he will know that he is not a generous person. How can he tolerate you, a person who is clearly an opponent?"
Qu Tutong was stunned for a long time before slowly shook his head and said, "Mr. Yin is just a little excited because he has saved Daxing City. He will definitely not do this. Mr. Chen guessed from this that it is really unreasonable."
"Hahahaha." Shen Yuanjing laughed loudly and said, "If you don't believe it, you can do it. Please wait and see if my income is accurate."
Qu Tutong sighed and hurried away with his fists. In a few days, Li Yuan saw that he had been attacking Daxing City for a long time and withdrew his troops.
The King of Dai Yang You summoned all the ministers to discuss matters. Wei Xuan was old and had heavy affairs. When Li Yuan retreated, he felt relaxed and became seriously ill and could not come. Yin Shishi master got help from Gu Yi, overwhelmed Yang You and Qu Tutong, and decided to lead the troops himself to pursue his opponent.
Li Yuan was prepared for a long time and sent the rear army to guard and defend tightly, so the Sui army had no idea. However, in order to rush back to Jinyang, he left all the cities he had captured before and the people.
The Yinshi Division's troops were bloodless. Within ten days, they set off several cities, recovered Tongguan, Hedong and Heyang, and took back most of the land they had previously captured. The arrogant army returned to the court. Yang You personally went out of the city to greet him thirty miles away.
Chapter completed!