The strongest emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 430 The Impostor He Zongxian
Those prisoners did not expect that what was waiting for them was not to be beheaded, but to be driven to the golden beach after being given a full meal.

Although he didn't have a thread on his body, at least his life was saved.So they are naturally grateful to Xue Rengui.

Watching those captives leave, Xue Rengui said to South China: "If there really is an underworld, even if it's No.18 floor, it won't be able to let you and me go."

"The two armies are fighting for their own masters. Since you have become a soldier, you must have the consciousness of death." Hua Nan said to Xue Rengui expressionlessly.

While the two were talking, Zhang Shigui had already led the army into the Black Wind Pass.Zhang Shigui who came to Heifengguan was indescribably happy.

After complimenting Xue Rengui first, he bestowed wine and pork on Huotouying.It is a commendation to Huotou Camp.

But when he heard that Xue Rengui had released nearly a thousand captives, the cloudy face couldn't help but change from sunny to cloudy.So he questioned Xue Rengui and said, "Xue Li, do you know what crime it is to release prisoners without permission."

"Returning to Vanguard General, Xue Li did not do this out of whim. It was for your sake, General Vanguard." Xue Li saluted Zhang Shigui.

"Xiu is talking nonsense there. If the Marshal finds out about this, the Vanguard General can't bear to walk around. You are still talking here because of the Vanguard General."

"I think you are clearly a wolf with ambition. You want to put the vanguard general to death. What a waste, the vanguard general has taken care of you." He Zongxian pointed at Xue Rengui and cursed.

"Why is General He so excited? Since ancient times, it is the best policy to surrender without fighting. This Black Wind Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and our army can easily take it down."

"How could you care about its golden beach and let those captives go back. The purpose is to publicize the kindness of our Datang Heavenly Army to the soldiers on the golden beach."

"This will weaken the coagulation force of the golden beach, and make those soldiers unwilling to follow the general and become enemies with our Great Tang Heavenly Army." Li Shimin said to He Zongxian.

"Xiu is eloquent over there. I will write down what happened today for you first. If it is true in the future, I will definitely record a credit for you."

"Otherwise, the two crimes will be punished at the same time, so don't blame the general for not being sympathetic." Zhang Shigui said angrily to Xue Rengui.

Heifengguan has been taken down, and the golden beach has no barriers.Now as long as a large group of people drive in, the next stop is the Golden Beach.

But after all, the other party is on land, while his side is drifting on the sea.Since ancient times, there has been a battle line that strikes halfway.

So Zhang Shigui couldn't help but feel extremely worried.Otherwise, he would definitely take this opportunity to put Xue Rengui to death.

Because now Zhang Shigui knows that he wants to successfully land on the Golden Beach.Xue Rengui is absolutely indispensable.That's why he was so tolerant towards Xue Rengui.

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Zhang Shigui rested for a day at Heifeng Pass, when he was about to continue marching towards Jinshatan.I heard someone report that Yuchi Jingde led the main force and had arrived at Heifeng Pass.

"Didn't it be agreed at the time that after the father-in-law occupied the Golden Beach, he would send the battlefield back to pick up the emperor. Now that the emperor has come with Marshal Yuchi, there must be something wrong with it." He Zongxian said worriedly to Zhang Shigui.

"No matter what it is, it is someone who has come after all. Now that we are here, we have to go and see him. Pack up, and go to the emperor with me later, so that we can also ask the emperor for you." Zhang Shigui said to He Zongxian Said.

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"Your Majesty, the Black Wind Pass is ahead. The news from the Vanguard Battalion said that the Vanguard Army had successfully captured the Black Wind Pass just yesterday. The Vanguard Army is currently resting in the Black Wind Pass." Yu Chigong said to Li Shimin.

"I don't know who took this Black Wind Pass." Li Shimin asked Yu Chigong.

"The news Zhang Shigui sent back was his son-in-law, He Zongxian. He personally led the army to attack Heifeng Pass, and finally picked Dai Lipeng, the guard of Heifeng Pass." Yu Chigong said to Li Shimin.

"I really hope that his son-in-law is as powerful as he said." Li Shimin shook his head and said.

"Your Majesty, no matter what Zhang Shigui says now, His Majesty cannot express doubts. Only in this way will it be beneficial to Xue Rengui, Ying Meng's virtuous minister." Xu Maogong said to Li Shimin.

"Military commander can rest assured, I know how to handle this matter." Li Shimin said to Xu Maogong with a smile.

While Li Shimin and other monarchs and ministers were talking, another Huangmen official came to report.It is said that Zhang Shigui, a pioneer official in Zhengyin, and his son-in-law He Zongxian came to see him.

"See, Cao Cao is here. It seems that the emperor should see him." Xu Maogong said with a smile.

"He Zongxian, the vanguard official of the Xuanqian Ministry, came to see you." Li Shimin shook his head and said.

Not long after, Zhang Shigui brought He Zongxian to Li Shimin.First, I bowed three times and kowtowed nine times to Li Shimin, and met Yu Chigong who was in command.

Then he opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, I have lived up to your high expectations. Now that Heifeng Pass has been taken, we are about to send troops to Jinshatan."

"You don't need to report these matters to me. Brother Yuchi is the Generalissimo of the armed forces. He is fully responsible for these military matters." Li Shimin nodded and said to Zhang Shigui.

Yu Chigong on the side almost lost his nose when he heard Li Shimin's words.He secretly said in his heart that Li Shimin was cunning, and he didn't want to play tricks with Zhang Shigui.He kicked the ball to himself.

Although Yuchi Gong's boss in his heart was unwilling, but on the surface he didn't dare to reveal the slightest bit.After all, as a courtier, it is his duty to share the worries of the emperor.

"This commander has heard about it, and he is looking for the vanguard general and asking for a list of those who have made contributions. This commander also wants to make a list of those who have done meritorious service." Yu Chigong said to Zhang Shigui.

"The victory over Heifeng Pass this time is all thanks to General Mo's son-in-law He Zongxian. He took the lead and fought against Dai Lipeng, the guard of Heifeng Pass, regardless of life and death."

"Finally behead him and take down the Black Wind Pass in one fell swoop." Zhang Shigui pointed with his finger, and He Zongxian beside him said to Yu Chigong.

"Then how many enemies were wiped out this time? How much did our army lose? How many prisoners were captured? How many materials were captured?" Yu Chigong asked Zhang Shigui.

"This time more than 500 enemies were killed, and our army suffered less than [-] casualties. Countless military equipment, food and grass were seized. As for the captured Fanbing, they have been sent back to Jinshatan by the last general." Zhang Shigui said to Yu Chigong.

"Bold Zhang Shigui, do you know what the charge is for releasing the captives privately. Could it be that you have colluded with that Dong Liao?" Yuchi Jingde asked angrily.

"Marshal calm down, the end will come slowly." Afterwards, Zhang Shigui told Yu Chigong exactly what Xue Rengui had said.

After Zhang Shigui finished speaking, Li Shimin stood up laughing and said, "What a soldier who surrenders without fighting. I didn't expect that He Zongxian is also a good general with both wisdom and courage."

"The emperor praised it absurdly. The general just did what he should do and dare not take credit for it." He Zongxian said to Li Shimin with a flattering expression on his face.

(End of this chapter)