In Qingyang City, Feng Jingquan was ordered to secretly meet the imperial master Qu Huier. The latter got straight to the point and asked: "Is it true that His Majesty insisted on attacking the Yan Kingdom this time, as reported by the outside world, just because Guo Yuan made a fuss in the imperial city and had nowhere to vent his anger?"
Feng Jingquan bowed and answered cautiously: "Master, does the emperor know that Guo Yuan entered the palace alone that day? Although Quan'er asked the holy monk from Kongshan to help, the thief still took advantage of him. Quan'er took the overall situation into consideration and did not Using those two large formations that were closely related to the national destiny of the Liang Kingdom cost ten years of Yangshou! A whole ten years! How could Quan'er swallow this breath? He wished he could kill all the Guo family! "
Qu Huier muttered: "Things happen for a reason, which makes sense. I also agree with this move, but you must remember that if you want to achieve hegemony and become an emperor throughout the ages, it is inevitable to weaken the power of military commanders everywhere, so this battle , or don’t fight. Since we have decided to fight, we must fight to the end and defeat Zhu Wang’s army. At the same time, under the premise of preserving the strength to the maximum extent, we must destroy the Yan Kingdom at all costs, otherwise there will be endless troubles!”
Feng Jingquan treated Qu Huaire like a god and respectfully replied, "Quan'er understands."
Suddenly, Qu Huailer asked abruptly: "Do you know the biggest difference between you and Feng Jingan?"
"This disciple is stupid, please ask the Imperial Master to clarify."
Qu Huier said with a smile: "Feng Jing'an has a kind heart. He always wants to convince others with his virtue. He will hold back when things happen. He will not kill everyone but leaves a thread at every turn. This kind of life in a peaceful and prosperous age will naturally be a victim. A wise monarch who is loved by everyone. But in troubled times, it is never a good thing to be compassionate. I have tried to persuade you many times, but he has never listened. Of course, this is due to nature. But you are different. You will use any means to achieve your goals. More importantly, , you are willing to listen to me and obey my advice."
Feng Jingquan said in a deep voice: "Quan'er is willing to be the emperor's puppet."
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When the army set out, Zhu Wang personally led an army of 100,000 people and gathered outside the Baishi City.
Zhu Wang actually had no idea about this siege. He had fought against Baili Jin several times without winning a single victory. Besides, as the siege party this time, and with no numerical advantage, he really couldn't think of any good way. It's hard to guess Feng Jingquan's thoughts. But it is hard to disobey the emperor's order. In the past ten years, if Li Jian had not been there to support the generals, they would have become the laughing stock of the Liang Kingdom. Although Zhu Wang is now known as the "Loyal and Brave Marquis", he is privately ridiculed by Yongzhou officials as the "Invincible General". Although Zhu Wang is full of resentment, he can only hold his nose and endure it silently. Looking at the gate of Baishi City five miles away, Zhu Wang waved his hand and ordered the troops to stop and rest and set up camp on the spot.
On the city tower, Baili Jin was wearing heavy armor and was ready for battle at any time. He sneered, if King Yan Li Chengzhi was not always on guard against the Chu State taking the opportunity to attack, the 100,000 troops stationed in Daoma City would not move and would only hand over to Baili Jin. With thousands of soldiers and horses, the latter had already led his army out of the city to fight. In Baili Jin's view, Zhu Wang's 100,000-strong army was just a heavy military achievement. If the Yan State's cavalry could come out in full force, forming a horned force, and besiege them on three sides, they would be able to defeat these 100,000 Liang troops in less than three days. Kill them all!
He turned around and looked at Jiang Daohua beside him, and asked, "Is there any good strategy to defeat the enemy?"
Jiang Daohua said with a smile: "The famous general of the previous dynasty once said that a national war is nothing more than attacking and defending the city. The defending side has the advantage of the right time and place, and can adjust and respond in time to the attacking side's strategy. And the confrontation between the two armies is nothing more than dividing it into two parts. Riding against cavalry, riding against foot. Our officers and soldiers of Dayan are naturally taller and have longer arms. They are much stronger than Liang dogs and are better at riding and shooting. The vast land outside the city is sparsely populated, which is perfect for cavalry charges. With just a few back and forth, we can break through Liang Jun's formation. , and then cooperate with the infantry, that’s it.”
Baili Jin said: "What you said is true, but although I regard Zhu Wang as a waste, the horse-rejection formation created by this man is quite good, and Liang Gou doesn't know how many soldiers and horses our army has to defend the city. , knowing clearly that the troops are inferior and Zhu Wang is definitely no match for me, how can Feng Jingquan have the confidence? Although this person is debauched and unethical, he is not stupid. "
Jiang Daohua frowned and asked: "General, what do you mean, is there fear of reinforcements?"
Baili Jin sighed with a little regret: "It's a pity that Mr. Guo is dead. No one in Dayan Kingdom has the means to obtain detailed information. As a result, my army of 100,000 people has become half blind and unpredictable. The enemy has the upper hand, so we can only take advantage of it."
Jiang Daohua slapped the fence hard and said angrily: "It's all Guo Yuan's fault. Not only did he run away in anger, but he also wanted to provoke Feng Jingquan, causing us to have another war!"
Baili Jin said in a deep voice: "Be presumptuous and don't be disrespectful to your husband! What happened to the war? Since you chose to join the army, are you still afraid of the war? If this is the case, it is better to remove your armor and return to the field as soon as possible. I will never keep you!"
Jiang Daohua knew he had made a mistake and smiled.
Then I heard Baili Jin continue to say: "Your method was good before, but you ignored one thing. If you invest a large number of cavalry charges at the beginning, it will only increase the rate of death of both armies. Compared with Liang Guo, who has a rich family, we are more powerful." Yan can't afford this kind of loss. Even if it can exchange one for two or even one for three, the price paid is definitely not something you and I can bear. To avoid fighting is not the iron-blooded demeanor of my great Yan. Jiang Daohua obeys the order. !”
The latter cupped his fists and said, "The end is here!"
"I have ordered you to personally lead five thousand elite cavalry to go out of the city for a night attack tonight. Remember, no matter what the result is, don't be greedy for credit. Return to the city immediately after a round of killing!"
"I will obey your orders!"
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In Liang Guojun's tent, Zhu Wang stood in front of a huge sand table and continued to deduce, but no matter what, the chance of winning this battle was slim. When he was at his wits' end, a sharp voice came from outside the tent: "The imperial edict has arrived! Marquis Zhongyong stepped forward to listen to the announcement. ." Zhu Wang seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and quickly walked out of the tent to greet him.
I saw a fair-skinned middle-aged eunuch holding the imperial edict in his hand. Zhu Wang knelt on the ground and said, "The humble minister Zhu Wang listens to the announcement." The middle-aged eunuch seemed to have been secretly instructed. He helped Zhu Wang stand up and said softly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me." Please tell me this in your tent, just in case there are ears in the wall."
The two returned to the tent. The eunuch glanced at the sand table, twitched the corner of his mouth calmly, and said straight to the point: "Master Marquis, you have worked hard. I am here just to convey a message to Your Majesty. Your Majesty has a purpose, and I order you to do so." At any cost, you must break through the gate of Baishi City within ten days. Now that King Qing is still in his fiefdom of Qingzhou, Lord Ye also needs to guard the south. His Majesty has ordered General Wei Qing to lead an army of 120,000 to assist the Lord. I give it a go and must conquer the Hundred Divisions City within the agreed time to give General Wei a good start for his army."
Zhu Wang hesitated and said: "But Baili Jin is a famous general in the world. How can I break through the Baishi City guarded by him in ten days? Is it possible that we really want to trade our lives for lives regardless of the battle losses!"
The eunuch said coldly: "This slave is just a messenger. He knows nothing about arranging troops, marching and fighting. However, when the slave left, His Majesty specifically told him that he must live well and wait until the Yan Kingdom is captured." , there will be a heavy reward!"
Zhu Wang thought to himself, now that I have been honored as a prince, and if I receive a huge reward, will it be possible for me to be named a king with a different surname like Li Jian? At this thought, Zhu Wang gritted his teeth, clasped his fists and said in a deep voice: "Please tell your majesty, my father-in-law, when he returns to the court, Zhu Wang will fulfill his mission and capture the city of Baishi within ten days!"
