In the blink of an eye, in early August, in only about half a month, the Tang army had occupied the entire Zhaowu Kingdom, and Bo Xilin and Ziad fled back to the Dashi Kingdom in panic with the remaining 4,000 troops.
On the second day of August, Zhao Ziliang summoned the main generals and officials from Beiting and Anxi in the Zhaowu Kingdom to go to the Samadjian City Palace to discuss matters.
Zhao Ziliang said: "Now we have regained control of the Zhaowu Kingdom, and the cannibal forces have basically been eradicated.
Now that the war is over, our army has been here for a long time, and the daily consumption is not a small amount, although the imperial court has not yet issued a decree. purpose, but It’s time for our Beiting army to return, General Cao.
The Zhaowu Kingdom was originally under the jurisdiction of the Anxi Protectorate.
It’s not good for our Beiting army to stay here anymore.
We will return to Tingzhou soon.
As for you, Anxi The army doesn’t know what General Cao’s plans are.”
Cao Lingzhong looked at Bian Lingcheng and saw that he was concentrating with his eyes closed.
He obviously didn't want to speak, so he had to say to Zhao Ziliang: "The imperial decree has not yet come down.
To be honest, Cao doesn't know what to do.
According to Cao himself Cao still wants to return to Anxi with his army as soon as possible.
Since there is no longer the threat of the food army here, naturally it is better to leave it to the leaders of various countries to act on their own."
Zhao Ziliang shook his head and said: "General Cao, it's not me, Zhao, who wants to meddle in other people's business.
The Zhaowu kingdoms all became accomplices in attacking the Anxi army when the cannibals came over.
This is a serious crime.
If the imperial court comes down in the future, I want you to take all the kings of these countries to Chang'an for trial.
If you can't hand over someone, how can you explain to the court that I wrote to ask about this matter in the good news that I sent to Chang'an a few days ago.
Time is still short, and I'm afraid that the good news has not arrived yet.
I think General Cao will temporarily lead his troops to stay here.
It’s better to stay here and wait until the court’s decree comes down before making a decision.”
After listening to Zhao Ziliang's words, Cao Lingzhong thought about it for a while and felt that Zhao Ziliang's words were reasonable, so he was not in a hurry to lead his army back and decided to wait until the court's decree came down.
On the fifth day of August, Zhao Ziliang's squadron returned to Tingzhou.
Cao Lingzhong led 14,000 Anxi troops to stay in Samat to build the city.
At the same time, more than 12,000 Anxi troops from various departments in Anxi also returned one after another.
Since Gao Xianzhi sent troops to Hengluosi, the Anxi Army has lost a total of more than 6,000 people, and its servants, the Fan Army, have lost about 8,000 people.
The Beiting Army commanded by Zhao Ziliang has suffered almost no losses.
If this time the journey was not too far, the logistics were extremely difficult, and there was no decree from the imperial court that he could not lead his army to attack other countries at will, Zhao Ziliang would have really wanted to lead his army to the Dashi Kingdom.
Starting on the fifth day of August, Zhao Ziliang commanded the Beiting Army and rushed to the lower reaches of Suiye River to join the 5,000 cavalry led by Xuanyi.
Then they returned eastward and did not return to Tingzhou until the second day of September.
Zhao Ziliang spent a few days having fun with his wife and children at home, and it was not until the tenth day of August that he officially went on duty at the Military and Horse Envoy Yamen.
When Zhao Ziliang first came back, the officials did not dare to come and disturb his family reunion.
After he went on duty, the officials All the generals came to the Military Envoy's Mansion to ask for an audience.
Some gave him gifts and some congratulated him on his great victory.
On September 12, Zhao Ziliang was discussing arrangements for this year's winter affairs with officials at all levels in the Military Envoy's Mansion.
At this time, his eldest son Zhao Lei walked in quickly wearing armor and holding a sword in his hand.
The two brothers Zhao Lei and Zhao Ting are now thirteen and twelve years old.
They are both tall and strong.
After Zhao Ziliang came back a few days ago, the two brothers pestered him about joining the army.
The two brothers were both good at martial arts.
After practicing well, Zhao Ziliang arranged an errand for the two of them.
Zhao Lei was appointed as a school lieutenant in the Soldiers and Horses Envoy Mansion, mainly responsible for access control, while Zhao Ting was sent by him to Han Haijun to do a soldier training.
Everyone was still talking about it just now.
When they saw Zhao Lei walking in with his sword in hand, they immediately became silent.
Zhao Lei walked to Zhao Ziliang, leaned over and whispered in his ear: "Father, someone was sent from the south city gate just now to report that Anxi General Gao Xianzhi, Deputy Protector of the Duhu Mansion and Jiedushi Envoy of the Four Towns, was ordered to go to Beijing to report on his duties.
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On the way, I heard that you had returned to Tingzhou, so I made a special detour to see you.
Now that people have entered the city, they are coming to the Military Envoy's Mansion.
On the road".
"Oh."
Zhao Ziliang was stunned for a moment, nodded, and said to the officials in the lobby: "Let's stop discussing the winter affairs here today.
Let's continue tomorrow.
Everyone, please go back."
"I'll take my leave."
All the officials stood up and left one after another.
After sending the officials away, Zhao Ziliang said to Zhao Lei: "Let's go with my father to meet General Gao outside the Yamen."
"promise" Although Gao Xianzhi is a little greedy for money, in Zhao Ziliang's view, this is not a particularly big problem.
In this era, there are really not many people who do not do it for money.
Although Gao Xianzhi loves money, he is not mediocre; There is no doubt that he is a general with great military talents.
This is why Zhao Ziliang went out to greet him personally.
After waiting outside the mansion for a short while, I saw a group of dozens of riders walking slowly from the left side of the street.
The leader was Gao Xianzhi, who was dressed in military uniform, with a navy blue cloak on his shoulders and a long beard.
Zhao Ziliang tossed his cloak and immediately walked down the steps to greet him.
He cupped his fists and said, "Brother Xianzhi, we haven't seen each other for many years.
How are you doing?"
Gao Xianzhi jumped off the horse, smiled and clasped his fists in return and said, "Thank you Brother Zhao for your concern.
Gao passed by Zhang Sancheng to guard him a few days ago.
I accidentally heard that Brother Zhao had led his troops back to Tingzhou.
This time I was ordered to go to Chang'an to report on my work.
The future is uncertain.
After much thought, if there is anyone in this land of Qixi who is worthy of my farewell, Brother Zhao is the only one."
"It's a great honor for Zhao to be regarded as highly by the general.
Brother Xianzhi, let's go inside and talk, please," Zhao Ziliang said and turned aside.
"please" The two of them entered the inner hall at the back of the government office to serve tea.
While drinking tea, they reminisced about old times and chatted.
It didn't take long for them to talk about the battle with the food army.
Gao Xianzhi sighed: "It's my fault for being too careless in this battle.
No matter what others say, I still know it in my heart.
If I hadn't been careless, and if the collusion between the Geluolu people and the big cannibals could have been discovered in time, this battle would not have been possible."
It will fail so miserably.”
Zhao Ziliang shook his head and said: "Brother Gao, what you said is wrong.
At most, you just made an oversight.
If you really want to investigate, this is the responsibility of Bian Lingcheng, the supervisor of the army.
He is the supervisor of the army.
Someone in the army colluded with foreign enemies to cause the defeat.
He is the most responsible.
Furthermore, after the Geluolu people rebelled against the enemy, he was the first to lead the rear army to flee without fighting, which caused the army to lose morale.
Brother Gao, if necessary, I can write to Chang'an to clarify this matter."
Gao Xianzhi said quickly: "Thank you Brother Zhao.
The eunuch is in Chang'an.
Even if he brings this matter to the emperor, I'm afraid he won't be able to do anything to him, because it's not worth enmity with him.
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I have already discussed this matter with him."
When Bian Eun reached a compromise, all the blame can only be placed on the Geluolu people."
Seeing what Gao Xianzhi said, Zhao Ziliang couldn't help but nodded and said: "In that case, I won't meddle in other people's business.
If Brother Gao needs help, just ask."
"Thank you very much" Gao Xianzhi spent the night in the city posthouse that day.
Zhao Ziliang wanted to keep him for a few more days, but Gao Xianzhi insisted on leaving, saying that Chang'an was pressing the matter and could not delay.
Zhao Ziliang had no choice but to let him and his guards leave.
And he personally sent him ten miles away before returning.
Half a month after Gao Xianzhi left, the imperial decree arrived in Tingzhou.
The eunuch who came to announce the decree was Zhao Ziliang's old acquaintance Cheng Yuanzhen.
The emperor sent him to announce the decree.
It can be seen that Cheng Yuanzhen was not very favored in the palace.
Because a decree from the imperial court had arrived, Zhao Ziliang sent someone to the Duhu Mansion to invite Wang Zhengjian, who had been ignored by him, to receive the decree.
After all, Wang Zhengjian was still the nominal envoy of the Beiting Camp.
The person who was sent had just left, but Cheng Yuanzhen smiled at Zhao Ziliang and said, "General, this imperial decree also has something to do with the general."
Zhao Ziliang raised his eyebrows and said in confusion: "Oh, it has something to do with me too."
Cheng Yuanzhen smiled and said: "Of course, the general is one of the main participants in this war with the cannibals.
How could it not be related?"
Zhao Ziliang immediately asked: "What does the imperial edict say?"
Cheng Yuanzhen shook his head and said with a smile: "General, please forgive the Za family for a while.
The general will know later."
Not long after, Wang Zhengjian was invited over.
Cheng Yuanzhen knew Wang Zhengjian.
Seeing Wang Zhengjian's haggard and depressed expression, he couldn't help but ask: "How did Wang Zhengjun become like this?"
" Wang Zhengjian couldn't tell Cheng Yuanzhen that the reason why he was like this was because he was deprived of his power by Zhao Ziliang and was depressed.
After all, others wouldn't believe it if he told it.
Moreover, it was a terrible thing for him.
It was not a glorious thing, he just forced a smile and said: "I have been ill for a while, and my health is not getting better, which makes Eunuch Cheng worried."
Cheng Yuanzhen said quickly: "Oh, your Majesty, please take care of yourself and your bones.
Your Majesty still entrusts you with important responsibilities."
Wang Zhengjian immediately raised his hands to Chang'an and said, "I am willing to devote myself to death."
Cheng Yuanzhen nodded, looked around, and asked, "Are all the important officials from Beiting here?"
Zhao Ziliang said: "Everyone is almost here, why not start?"
"That's OK."
Cheng Yuanzhen said and stopped in front of the incense case.
He took the bright yellow imperial edict from the little eunuch next to him and started to read it.
Wang Zhengjian, Zhao Ziliang and other important officials and generals from Beiting all bowed down to listen. purpose.
It turned out that the general idea of this imperial edict was that Gao Xianzhi, the former deputy governor of Anxi and the military governor of the fourth town, moved to the imperial court and moved to the right of General Jinwuwei.
Wang Zhengjian was transferred to the post of deputy governor of Anxi and military governor of the fourth town.
Wang Zhengjian was transferred Later, Zhao Ziliang was promoted to the posts of Protector of Beiting Protectorate and Governor of Xingying Jiedu.
Wang Zhengjian was overjoyed after hearing the imperial edict.
He felt refreshed and all the depression in his heart was gone.
He had already been ignored by Zhao Ziliang.
Now that he was transferred to Anxi, he could get rid of Zhao Ziliang's control.
How could he be unhappy?
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He immediately kowtowed.
Calling: "Long live, long live, long live my emperor" Other officials also shouted: "Long live":