The Xiang army was defeated in Dongyu City. According to the original strategy, after Dongyu City was defeated, it was difficult for Xixiao troops to gather together. Unexpectedly, the reinforcements came so quickly.
This also disrupted the layout of Xiangjun.
If we want to push forward again, I'm afraid it won't be a simple matter.
In just a few days, Xi Xiao's reinforcements gradually arrived, using Dongyu City as their camp, and gradually advanced to both sides, switching from defense to offense.
The Xiang army retreated to Yongning City for some reorganization.
Xixiao's soldiers and horses were approaching fiercely, and if they advanced at this moment, the gains would definitely outweigh the losses. Seeing that Dongyu City was gradually being defended as impregnable, the generals in the Xiang army couldn't help but get into trouble.
"It's too late..."
"Without the important location of Dongyu City, it will not be easy to fight later."
"Xixiao actually gathered more than 200,000 soldiers and horses in such a short period of time. It is indeed beyond our expectation."
"Why is it so fast..."
This is also what people are confused about.
What they don't know is that Xi Xiao's national power has become more and more powerful in recent years, and official roads have been rebuilt between various places. It only takes five or six days from Xi Ming to Dong Yu. If it's faster, it may take three days.
If it were true in previous years, maybe even half a month would not be possible.
It was also because of this that Dongyu City was saved.
"Everyone, let's think about how to defeat Dongyu City first..."
Everyone in the tent frowned. Apart from attacking by force, they had come up with a good plan.
But if they attack by force, Xixiao may not be without the strength to fight. He has a 50% chance of winning and cannot afford such a risk.
And this advancement was put on hold because of the failure to capture Dongyu City.
…
The war suddenly broke out, but I am not afraid that the war will continue to advance. What I am most worried about is the stalemate.
Food, grass, military consumption, these are all money in vain, and this money is originally allocated from the national treasury, but if the national treasury is exhausted, then someone will suffer.
There have been civil strife in Daxiang for many years. In order to suppress the rebels, there was not much money left in the treasury. The silver needed for this expedition against Xiao was only scraped together.
According to the original plan, if Dongyu City was breached, the required silver coins would be slowly replenished. However, contrary to expectations, the war was at a stalemate, so the silver coins and grain and grass were obviously not enough.
Just look for it again! !
After Zhao Zhen learned about this, a look of cruelty flashed in her eyes, "My wife is never short of silver, food and grass!"
A secret tune can be issued.
Suddenly, a turbulent wave arose in Shangjing City.
Overnight, the homes of dozens of officials were ransacked.
Another secret guard immediately went south and ransacked the houses one by one according to a list.
Zhao Zhen had already discovered this corruption when she went south, but the rebellion was ahead of her and she had no time to pay attention to it. Now that the time has come, people who are short of money will naturally come to visit.
In just one night, nearly one million taels of silver were obtained from the house raid, and the originally tense treasury suddenly became rich.
But Zhao Zhen's trip caused dissatisfaction among officials.
Soon after he went to court, dozens of officials went to court one after another.
Zhao Zhen's face was extremely gloomy, and he looked at the person at the front of the hundred officials.
The person standing there looked calm and saw Zhao Zhen looking at him.
He slowly stood out from among the hundreds of officials.
"Your Majesty, the battle has begun. The rear should be safe and sound to avoid accidents."
The Prime Minister who stood in front of the queue had a calm face and showed no trace of fear.
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
"I also second the proposal..."
"Wei Chen..."
The Prime Minister said again: "Please think twice, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Zhen was startled when she saw all the officials in the palace kneeling down.
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
No one was standing in the hall, they were all standing behind the prime minister.
Zhao Zhen couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
He naturally knew to stop, but the scene in front of him made him unbelievable.
Seeing all the officials kneeling on their knees, Zhao Zhen seemed to feel that the Great Xiang Chaotang no longer belonged to him...
His eyes fell on the Prime Minister and he said calmly: "Very good..."
Over the years, he had been concentrating on the great cause of the world, but he never thought that the court was riddled with holes. Now that the military attache went to fight, the court seemed to belong to the Prime Minister.
Zhao Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, he was still negligent after all.
This prime minister is so capable that he has managed to win over the entire civil service system under his nose.
This also made Zhao Zhen feel deeply uneasy and worried about Da Xiang's future...
Because now he no longer has the energy to fight with these civil servants. Even if they fight, both sides will lose, but it does not mean that Zhao Zhen is afraid.
Yes, he, Zhao Zhen, is not afraid.
But after he died, how could his son fight with these civil servants?
In that imperial study room.
Zhao Zhen let out a long sigh, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness.
He also suddenly realized that he was really old.
It was also because of the incident in the court that the house confiscation was aborted before it even started.
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That night.
As the prince, Zhao Wushuang was invited to the imperial study by the eunuch.
Zhao Wushuang was a little surprised that his father called him late at night.
Zhao Zhen asked all the servants in the imperial study to retreat.
Only the father and son were left in the house.
Zhao Wushuang said: "My father called me here late at night. Could it be that he has something important to discuss?"
In fact, there was not much father-son affection between the two of them. Zhao Wushuang grew up in the palace, but rarely saw his father. To him, although he was a father and son, he was like a monarch and his ministers.
Zhao Zhen's thoughts were all focused on the world, and she was already used to her son's tone.
But he no longer cares.
Those who achieve great things will never be perfect.
Zhao Zhen recovered her thoughts and said: "Come with me."
The prince was a little surprised that Zhao Zhen addressed her as 'I', but he didn't ask much.
Zhao Zhen took him to the main hall. At this time, the main hall was empty and candles were lit everywhere.
"Why did my father bring me to the main hall?" Zhao Wushuang asked.
Zhao Zhen asked: "Do you want to sit in this seat?"
Zhao Wushuang was stunned, and he remained silent.
"Don't you dare?" Zhao Zhen asked.
Zhao Wushuang shook his head. It wasn't that he didn't dare, but he had no explanation.
Zhao Zhen asked: "If you don't dare, why don't you sit down?"
Zhao Wushuang met his eyes, which seemed to have no emotion at all, but when Zhao Zhen opened her eyes, Zhao Wushuang's eyes dimmed.
"Speak." Zhao Zhen said.
Zhao Wushuang looked at the dragon chair and said lightly: "Go back to my father..."
"trouble."
His answer was only two words, trouble.
When his father went south to exterminate the rebels and the prince took charge of the country, he discovered the problem in the court.
At that time, he knew that if he took that position, he would regret it.
Zhao Zhen was stunned.
His lips parted slightly, wanting to say something.
But he saw that his expression suddenly turned gloomy and uncertain, and he said, "Are you afraid of trouble?!"
Zhao Wushuang was calm and asked: "How much trouble there is, doesn't my father know better than his son?"
Zhao Zhen's eyes widened and she yelled angrily: "Asshole!!"
