Chapter 47 Dugu Family General
...Yang Xuanbao and Yang Wei led hundreds of people to flee north and met the Xie brothers in Anding City. Everyone went north together. That morning, the army left Danzheng Gorge and arrived in Pinggao County.
Along the way, Yang Xuanbao was depressed and had three sons. The eldest son Yang Qiao was killed in the battle when he attacked Luoyang in the ninth year of Daye. The third son Yang Feng was lost with his wife halfway through his departure from Anlu County and fled to Shangluo County. The second son Yang Ji was unfortunately ambushed and killed in battle.
"Uncle San, as long as we live, there will be hope. I think Brother Feng should be fine. He must be hiding with Aunt San? We will find him in the future."
Although Yang Wei also felt the pain of losing his father in his heart, he still held on and comforted his uncle along the way.
Yang Xuanzhao sighed and said, "Hongnong Yang Family has been destroyed in our generation. I just hope that Yuan Qing can erect the Hongnong Yang Family's flag again for the sake of his grandfather, so as not to let Hongnong Yang Family die from now on."
"Don't worry, Uncle San! Yuan Qing will not let Hongnong Yang disappear."
Yang Wei said seriously: "In the future, he will fight for the world, and he will also need a family background. I know him, and the Hongnong Yang family will definitely rise in his hands."
Yang Xuanzhao finally showed a smile on his face. If this is the case, his father would be able to rest in peace under the fountain.
At this moment, a cheer suddenly came from the front, and Yang Xuanbao and Yang Wei were stunned. What's going on? The two of them urged their horses to run forward together, and saw a cavalry team in the distance, with about ten thousand people. The flying flag was the Fengzhou military flag Red Eagle Banner.
Yang Wei shouted excitedly, "Uncle San, it is our army, the Red Eagle Flag!"
Everyone followed loudly and rushed forward together. After a moment, the cavalry team rushed over. The leader general, the golden helmet and iron armor, and the saddle crossed the sky spear, with a cold and majestic look. It was Yang Yuanqing, the lord of Fengzhou.
"It's Yuanqing!"
Yang Xuanzhuo also recognized it, and his inner excitement made his eyes turn red. Yang Yuanqing still arrived at the moment of life and death in Guanzhong.
Xie Sili, Xie Yingdeng and Yang Wei stepped forward to salute Yang Yuanqing. Yang Yuanqing sighed slightly and said, "I just received the Guanzhong Express. I already know about Chang'an. I rushed south all the way. I was still one step slower."
Yang Xuanbao stepped forward and choked and said, "Yuan Qing. If you can come, it will be enough for your father to smile in Jiuquan."
"Uncle San, I'm sorry I'm late."
Yang Yuanqing apologized: "Fengzhou has just ended the war with the Turks. It is also full of devastation. I also know that Guanzhong cannot be defended, but I didn't expect it to be thrown so quickly. It will be finished within three days."
Yang Xuanbao gritted his teeth and said, "It was all Yang Xuanjing, the dog thief who sold his owner for honor, but he was punished with evil. He was shot to death by Xie Erlang with an arrow. Yang Jun and Yang Rong were also crazy and betrayed their father. Li Yuan even used such unfaithful and unfilial people."
Yang Yuanqing sneered, Yang Xuangan would die sooner or later at the hands of the family. As early as ten years ago, he had this feeling when he was kicked out of the family. As expected, a family without vision will sooner or later be eliminated by the times.
At this time, Yang Yuanqing found Yang You in the crowd, and he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to salute. "Yang Yuanqing, the general manager of Fengzhou, met His Highness Dai!"
When Yang You saw Yang Yuanqing, he suddenly remembered his father who had died early. When he thought of his father asking Yang Yuanqing to be the one who was alone, his eyes turned red and he jumped off his horse. He knelt down on his knees and kowtowed. He said in a trembling voice: "The second uncle was bowed by his nephew!"
Yang You's actions shocked everyone, but Yang Yuanqing knew in his heart that he had kowtowed to him long ago. Yang Yuanqing hurriedly helped him up, "Your Highness, I can't afford to take it."
Yang Yuanqing ordered someone to take a carriage, let Yang You get on the carriage, and said with a smile: "Does Your Highness want to go to Luoyang or Jiangdu?"
"I don't know that everything is arranged by my second uncle."
Yang Yuanqing sighed and said, "I promised your father that I would like to protect the safety of your three brothers for the rest of their lives. Luoyang was forced by the Wagang Army and Wang Shichong was defeated in both battles, which made the situation in Luoyang critical, and Jiangdu was isolated from the Central Plains. Unless I took a sea boat, I probably wouldn't be able to save it for long. I was still worried about the safety of your elder brother and second brother's life. For your safety, you should go to Lingwu County or Wuyuan County for a temporary stay. When the world is stable, I will send you back to the Central Plains."
Yang You nodded, "Nephew, please follow the arrangements of the second uncle!"
Yang Yuanqing waved his hand and General Yang Jiachen stepped forward to obey the order, "Please give orders to the general manager!"
"You lead five thousand troops to escort His Highness Dai Wang to Jiuyuan County and hand him over to the eldest lady and Mrs. Jiang, so that they can take good care of His Highness."
"I will obey the order!"
Yang Yuanqing said to Yang Wei and Yang Xuanbao again: "Uncle San and Yang Wei are also back together!"
Yang Xuanzhao was stunned, "Yuan Qing, aren't you going back?"
Yang Yuanqing shook his head and said coldly: "How can there be such a cheap thing in the world? If I don't charge Li Yuan a little interest, will I let him go?"
"Okay!"
Yang Xuanzhuo was strongly inspired by Yang Yuanqing's courage and smiled with relief: "I don't advise you, you should be careful."
"Uncle San takes care of himself all the way!"
Yang Yuanqing watched the five thousand cavalry guarding Yang You's carriage gradually fade away, and then smiled at Xie Sili and Xie Yingdeng and said, "Thank you for so many years."
Xie Yingdeng sighed and said, "It's not hard to work hard. I just watched Yang Xuangan build his foundation after finally building it, and finally lost it. I feel really sad."
Yang Yuanqing comforted him and said, "Li Yuan is the grandson of Li Hu, the Eight-Pillar Kingdom. In addition, he is very good at winning people. The Guanlong nobles and most of the Guanlong gentry will support him. This is the foundation for his victory. He does not represent himself. Behind him is the entire Guanlong force. It is reasonable for him to seize Guanzhong."
Xie Sili said worriedly: "Li Yuan is in a big way. Will the general manager really compete with him?"
Yang Yuanqing shook his head and smiled, "He is in his prime now. I only have five thousand cavalry in my hands. Of course, it is not his opponent. However, he colluded with the Turks and used the Turkic army to restrain me, and almost destroyed the entire Fengzhou. I have to let go of this anger."
Yang Yuanqing turned around and waved his hand. A man came from behind. He was about forty years old. He wrapped his head in a headscarf and wore a black satin robe. He was not a soldier in Fengzhou. He bowed to Yang Yuanqing, "See General Yang!"
Yang Yuanqing smiled and introduced to Xie Sili, "The leader of the Liang clan of Lingwu County is named Liang Shizhong. His younger brother Liang Shi is both the confidant of Xue Ju, Longxi."
Yang Yuanqing took out another letter and handed it to Xie Sili, "I'm sorry to go to Xue Ju's army for me and hand it over to Xue Ju. Liang Shizhong will go with you."
Xie Sili understood what Yang Yuanqing meant, and he took the letter and said, "The humble position will not disappoint the general manager."
Yang Yuanqing bowed to Liang Shizhong again, "I'm sorry, I'll do it all."
Shizhong Liang hurriedly bowed and said, "Master Yang takes care of my family, it is appropriate to serve the Master."
Xie Sili and Liang Shizhong said goodbye to Yang Yuanqing and took more than a dozen people to Longxi County. Yang Yuanqing arranged everything and then smiled at everyone, "Now we will enter Guanzhong. Congratulate Li Yuan!"
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There are two roads to enter Guanzhong from the north. One is Xiaoguan Road, and from Pingliang County, you can enter Guanzhong by Danzheng Gorge, and the other is Maling Road. That is, you can go south along the Maling River Valley. These two roads finally merge into one in Jingshui.
However, these two roads are rugged and uneven, suitable for nomadic cavalry to enter, but not for baggage vehicles to pass. In history, northern nomadic cavalry has used these two roads to enter Guanzhong many times.
This time, Yang Yuanqing led 5,000 cavalry into Guanzhong from Xiaoguan Road. They used the night marching and were very hidden. In addition, only three days before the breaking of Chang'an City, Guanzhong was in chaos, with bandits who went to surrender to Li Yuan everywhere, and officials from all counties had no time to appoint. The defenders at each pass also fled. The new defenders had not arrived yet, and no one noticed this unique cavalry.
Two days later, Yang Yuanqing led 5,000 cavalry to Sanqiao Town, ten miles west of Chang'an City.
Five thousand cavalrymen lined up on the official road and looked very leisurely, just like the Chang'an garrison had just returned from training. There was Chang'an City three miles ahead. The tall city stood tall and people came and went around. Li Yuan made twelve rules with the military and civilians in Guanzhong, with strict military discipline and no offense to the people in Guanzhong. Therefore, pedestrians and merchants came over did not take this cavalry seriously, and from time to time, children from young families envied the majesty of this cavalry and asked the generals to allow them to join the army.
At this time, a ox cart slowly came from a distance. An old man was wearing a black hat and a green robe. He had a strong face and was thin. Although he looked seventy years old, he was energetic, rosy and well-maintained his body.
However, the old man was full of anger at this moment and whispered: "What kind of generous and kindness, clear narrow-mindedness, and remember old grudges. He is just a person who seeks fame and reputation. He still wants to fight for the world? Who is I? He actually uses a disciple to receive him? What about Li Shude and Li Shude?!"
He was indignant all the way, but the ox cart almost collided with the cavalry next to him and shook him for a while. Only then did the old man notice that a team of cavalry was passing by beside him.
He saw that this cavalry had more than 5,000 people, with tall cavalry, strong horses, distinct armor, sharp bows and swords, and neat and orderly teams, showing that the cavalry had extremely high horse control skills. This was a very powerful cavalry. The old man was a little stunned. When did there be such a powerful cavalry in the Central Plains?
At this time, he found that the cavalry was actually using the red flag of the Sui Dynasty, not the white flag of Li Yuan. He was even more confused. At this moment, Yang Yuanqing passed by. The old man saw him at first sight and his eyes suddenly widened. He rubbed his eyes a little disbelief. It was Yang Yuanqing. The old man was so shocked that he blurted out, "Yang Yuanqing!"
Yang Yuanqing turned around and saw him, and was stunned, "Geither Su!"
The old man sitting in the ox cart turned out to be the old prime minister Su Wei. Yang Yuanqing was surprised and happy and hurried forward to salute, "Yuan Qing meets Master Su!"
This old man was Su Wei, the famous prime minister of the Sui Dynasty. He was dismissed by Yang Guang for the Li Jing case a few years ago and had been idle at his home in Wugong County. Yang Xuangan asked him to serve in an official position several times, but he refused. Today, he came to Li Yuan to seek an official position. Unexpectedly, Li Yuan remembered the old grievances of being demoted to Mayi County. He used the excuse that he had not yet got up and sent only a warrior of the Armored Army to interview him, which made Su Wei deeply embarrassed and left angrily. Unexpectedly, he met Yang Yuanqing's army on the way home.
He was shocked and did not react for a long time. He pointed at Yang Yuanqing and stuttered: "Mr. Yang, have you... surrendered to Li Yuan?"
....To be continued...
Chapter completed!