"Langya County has always been a monolith. Even my Jin Yiwei can't penetrate..." Zhu Xiaochuan's words were more direct, pointing directly at Li Feng, "I haven't fought in a war for many years, so I'd better let you go this time. Well, it’s not that I dare to speak big words or talk about my inner wisdom, it’s enough to deal with Duan Fengnian, it’s more than enough!”
"Duan Fengnian's next step is to plot the capital. This is also the responsibility of my nine-door admiral. It's better for me to go." Wu Zhongze also actively requested a fight.
"The Forbidden Army has not fought for a long time." Wu Zicheng said, "No matter how sharp the knife is, it still needs sharpening. I think this is a good opportunity. Please allow me to lead the Imperial Army to suppress the rebellion. I will return with Duan Fengnian's head!"
None of them took Duan Fengnian seriously, and they all actively asked for a fight. Their courage was commendable, but no one could go, because the defense of the capital was more important than anything else.
Duan Fengnian suddenly rebelled, how could he know that other counties would not rebel?
I don’t know if Duan Fengnian secretly contacted garrison generals from other places during this rebellion?
Just because those people haven't openly raised armies yet doesn't mean they won't. Maybe they are waiting and watching... so they have to be on guard.
Have to guard against it.
"Is there an urgent report from Mr. Murong Heng?" Xiao Chen suddenly asked.
"We are close to Langya County, but Luo Mapo is far away. I am afraid that I only learned about this now." Lu Jing said, "Across Langya County, it is difficult for my information to be transmitted quickly."
"I'm also worried that Duan Fengnian will collude with other countries in the Western Region and attack Mr. Murong from both sides. That would be very bad," Zhu Xiaochuan said.
The main reason is that if there is no news about Murong Heng, Li Wanjiang cannot act rashly because it is not yet sure whether Murong Heng has rebelled?
If Murong Heng also rebels, we cannot rush to send troops to quell the rebellion now, but must strengthen our defense.
Some time ago, there were rumors that Murong Heng had given birth to several more sons... This was not confirmed, but now we can only prepare for the worst case scenario and believe that they will be born.
If this is the case, then Queen Murong Danqiu is not Murong Heng's only daughter, and people who do important things may not necessarily care about the life and death of a daughter...
"How many troops and horses do we have available now?" Xiao Chen asked.
"The Ministry of War has ordered the garrisons from Shanzuo County, Shanyou County, Haining Bay and other departments to rush for emergency reinforcements. Twenty thousand troops and horses in Haining Bay have been assembled and will arrive the day after tomorrow. The others will only be able to gather here after a month. There is heavy snow everywhere on the road now, making it extremely difficult to travel," said Lu Jing.
"One month?" Xiao Chen frowned, "It takes half a month to march to Wolong Pass. Can Xu Zhisheng and Xue Jinshan last for one and a half months?"
Everyone was silent, they definitely couldn't hold on.
Unless all the tens of thousands of Black Dragon Guards at Yanyunguan are dispatched, is that possible? Even if they are all dispatched, they may not be able to withstand it, because Wolong Pass is also aimed at the north, and the defense on the west is relatively weak.
The problem is that Duan Fengnian is also a strong general. The soldiers under his command are not as powerful as the Black Dragon Guard.
Besides, there are wolves from Langya County here, and tigers from your Yanyun County over there!
Wolves only bite people, but tigers want to eat people.
Don't you know why the emperor brought you here? He doesn’t feel relieved if he can’t see you!
What the hell, if you kid takes advantage of the situation and sends troops, the situation will be really precarious.
"I can mobilize Yanyun's troops to quell the rebellion!" Xiao Chen said in surprise, "Please ask the emperor to issue an order to Xue Jinshan and let him switch the switch. I promise that within ten days, 50,000 troops can be mobilized to reach Wolong Pass! "
Directly defeated Li Wanjiang's army.
"This... can you guarantee that you will gather 50,000 horses to cross the border within ten days?" Li Wanjiang was greatly surprised when he heard this, and subconsciously followed Xiao Chen's words.
"There is no joke in the army. I can issue a military order with the emperor!" Xiao Chen said, "Starting from tomorrow, within ten days, 50,000 troops will surely arrive at Wolong Pass to assist in the defense! In the future, more troops and horses can be mobilized according to changes in the war. …”
Farewell!
"If Yan Yun's troops come, you, Xiao Chen, will have to take command personally." Chen Wenqi asked tentatively.
"Then there's no need for me to go. I only need to mobilize troops, not lead them." Xiao Chen said, "After all, it's my own troops, so it wouldn't be appropriate for me to go."
It's like taking a step back.
"Oh? In your opinion, dear, who is the most suitable person for me to send?" Li Wanjiang was a little confused by Xiao Chen's magical operation.
"I don't dare to speak nonsense about this matter. Please ask the Holy Will for judgment." Xiao Chen stopped talking.
Anyway, I am with you, you can go as you please.
"Soldiers are valuable and quick." Li Qiu suddenly said, "If Xiao Chen's 50,000 Yanyun army can be assembled within ten days, plus Xu Zhisheng's 10,000 troops and 20,000 troops in Haining Bay, it will be enough to contend with Duan Fengnian for a period of time. Well, I think the most important thing in this battle is to hold on to Wolong first, and then Xu Tuzhi."
This kid actually knew the art of war and strategy, and what he said was still on point, which surprised Xiao Chen a little.
"Oh? Keep talking." Li Wanjiang nodded.
"I heard that the success or failure of a war depends on the weather, the right location, and the harmony of the people." Li Qiu replied calmly, "In the severe winter, we can refuse to defend the border, but they can only stay in the wild. They are stationed in the camp, and there are no mountains and forests outside Wolong Pass. It is a problem for them to keep warm and make fire. Now they can barely cope with it. How can they persist when they enter the Three-Nine?"
"Langya County is deep and wide, and surrounded by natural dangers, but it is only good for defense, but difficult to attack. You can't go west to Yangguan, you can't cross Shanzuo to the south, and you can't go north to Yanyun. As long as we hold on to Wolong Pass, Duan Fengnian will be in a dilemma. How can people in this dilemma make peace? I'm afraid that before we can launch a large-scale attack, they will naturally be in chaos." Li Qiudao.
"So I think that we only need to hold Wolong, contain its edge, wait for its changes, and wait for chaos." Although Li Qiu's strategic thinking is a bit conservative, it seems to be feasible at present.
The words are quite nice, because now we can only be passive and defensive. If we want to take the initiative to attack, we don't have the strength, so we have to 'wait and wait for chaos'?
It fits Li Wanjiang's meaning quite well.
"What do you all think?" Li Wanjiang asked everyone again.
"If I were to lead the troops, it would be nothing more than this." Zhu Xiaochuan said.
"Your Majesty is young but he is not restless and aggressive. He is indeed a general." Wu Zhong said.
"It is my wish to defend first and then attack," Wu Zicheng said.
"What the prince said is absolutely true. The most important thing now is to stabilize the situation first, and the rest can be delayed." Lu Jing basically agreed.
"Xiao Chen, why don't you speak?" Li Wanjiang named Xiao Chen.
"I don't have any objections." Xiao Chen's opinion was different from the others, but there was no need to say it.
Anyway, I have made my position clear and actively requested to send 50,000 troops. As a minister, I have fulfilled my obligations and the rest has nothing to do with me.
Unless you let me lead the troops, everything you say is nonsense.
Just ask the emperor if you dare to let my soldiers go? Do you dare to let me go?
I just laugh at you for not daring!
