"You, you, what are you talking about?"
Zheng Yuxing and the third prince Xie Ling were stunned.
Xie Ling was stunned for a moment, and then, the enthusiasm for Liu Zheng that had been piling up on his face suddenly faded a lot. He first glanced at Zheng Yuxing, as if to say, is this kid a fool?
In this situation, you still want to counterattack the Huns?
Facing the Xiongnu army and their extended scimitars, Long Yan's army retreated steadily and suffered heavy losses. Even if they successfully escape the encirclement of the Huns' army today, they can only linger. While continuing to wait for reinforcements, it will be difficult to withstand the next attack of the Huns' army.
Are you still thinking about counterattack?
Zheng Yuxing also smiled bitterly: "Master Liu, you have just arrived at Longhu Pass, and you don't know the current situation..."
Liu Zheng continued to smile slightly: "General Zheng, if you want to counterattack, you should do it within three days! Today, the Xiongnu army is in chaos. Unlike Longyan's army, it will take at least three days to stabilize the morale. Zheng believes that this is the only chance this year. Got it!"
When Xie Ling heard this, he felt disappointed again. He looked at Zheng Yuxing again, with a cold look on his face.
There is no other reason.
Today, Liu Zheng's Yinzhou Army descended from the sky like a magic weapon. Coupled with the rumors about Liu Zheng from outside, Xie Ling felt that this son was indeed a talent and could develop into his subordinate. Only then did he openly express his affection for Liu Zheng, trying to win over him.
But unexpectedly, just after he sat down, Xie Ling sneered in his heart when he heard Liu Zheng's words that "newborn calves are not afraid of tigers", which could even be classified as "brainless".
Can you do what so many generals cannot do?
Do you really think you are a genius?
When Liu Zheng saw Xie Ling's attitude, he felt relieved. He himself did not want to be won over by any prince, especially these three princes, who had a very deep palace. In addition to his status and noble status, as his subordinates, You must be ready to sacrifice for him at any time, which Liu Zheng cannot tolerate.
Therefore, when he came in, he said this. Firstly, he really could only have a chance to counterattack within three days, and secondly, he didn't want to get too close to the third prince.
A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. At this time, whether he is the prince or the third prince, he actually falls into the category of dangerous walls.
He left after the battle and had no desire to participate in the throne.
Zheng Yuxing said calmly: "Mr. Liu, although the Yinzhou army is strong, if they want to counterattack the Xiongnu, they may not have the slightest chance."
Liu Zheng smiled and said: "Don't worry, General Zheng. Zheng is willing to charge into the battle. You just need to rectify your troops and wait and see what happens!"
Zheng Yuxing saw Liu Zheng being so persistent. Although he didn't like Liu Zheng's big words, he also felt that he had some blood in him and he really admired him. He laughed loudly and said, "Since Mr. Liu said this, I will organize my troops tomorrow." , within three days, the military morale will be determined!"
Liu Zheng was overjoyed and raised his fists: "General Zheng, thank you!"
After saying that, he excused himself and left.
The third prince, Xie Ling, had a cold look on his face and did not stay. When Liu Zheng left, he snorted lightly: "I really think I am a wise man, but when I look at it today, I am so stupid!"
Zheng Yuxing was a military leader. He once said: "Although Mr. Liu lacks foresight, he is truly unique in military training. Your Highness should not underestimate him. After all, no one is perfect. Your Highness..."
Xie Ling was too lazy to listen to this, waved his hands, and laughed loudly: "Don't say this, don't say this, hurry up, bring me the wine!"
"Uncle, I should call Yang Ke from the White Cliff Army over and have a drink together. You must have escaped from death today. It's so obvious!"
Zheng Yuxing sighed inwardly and shook his head.
I know that although the third prince Xie Ling looks approachable on the surface, he is actually very arrogant and stubborn in his heart and will not listen to anyone. He also stopped trying to dissuade me.
…
"I'm so angry, so angry!"
The prince Xie Fang returned to his camp, and Chen Ping and the generals of the prince's army followed him as silently as a cicada.
Xie Fang was so angry that he knocked all the wine and meat in the tent to the ground. His face was extremely dark: "These people insult me like this and deserve to be killed. They will behead everyone!"
Everyone was speechless.
Chen Ping said calmly: "Your Highness, the Huns soldiers are cunning, and it is not your fault."
Xie Fang's face looked better now. He sat there with a hum and suddenly said: "Where did Liu Zhoutong from Yinzhou come from? He's really got a lot of airs! I think he's even better than this prince like me!"
Chen Ping quickly added jealousy: "Your Highness, Liu Zhoutong is the son of Liu Dahao. This Yinzhou is Liu Dahao's territory. These father and son are domineering in Yinzhou and change the laws privately. Kill him!"
Xie Fang's expression changed: "Is this really true?"
Chen Ping knew that he had a life-and-death relationship with the Liu family and his son, so he made the behavior of Liu Dahao and Liu Zheng in Yinzhou even more jealous. They talked about privately changing laws and taxation, as if they did not release Liangzhou Prefecture. In the eyes.
He also talked about the 80,000 troops brought by Liu Zheng this time, saying that the uniforms of the Yinzhou army were all green, which showed that Yinzhou showed disrespect for the imperial court.
They wantonly stockpiled grain and developed military power, and their evil intentions are clearly exposed.
The more Xie Fang listened, the angrier he became. He shouted angrily, "How can this be unreasonable? Doesn't this mean that we, the Longyan Dynasty, are not being taken seriously? I will report this to my father and make them look good!"
Chen Ping deliberately wiped away tears: "Your Highness, not only that, Liu Zheng deliberately delayed the rescue today, and also showed off his power in front of Your Highness. We must not let them go lightly! Your Highness, how about this..."
Xie Fang was so angry that his face turned the color of pig liver, and a sinister look flashed in his eyes.
…
Looking at Liu Zheng again, when he returned to his tent, Jiang Xuan, Qin Changfeng, and an unknown white-haired man were already waiting here.
"Brother, you are back. This is the second in charge of the Baiya Army, Yang Ke, from the Yang family!"
Jiang Xuan introduced.
Yang Ke also clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Who dares to call a young man a hero if he has never seen Liu Zhoutong in his life! Only when he meets Liu Zhoutong today does Yang Ke know that the rumors are true!"
Liu Zheng felt a shiver in his heart, knowing that this Yang Ke was a serious military advisor in the Baiya Army, and his status was not comparable to that of Du Biao. It can be said that Yang Ke's contribution to the Baiya Army's development to such a level that even Liangzhou Prefecture is very afraid of is indelible.
"Second Master, please sit down quickly! Jiang Xuan, make some tea for Yang Ke!"
Yang Ke was not polite and smiled deliberately: "Liu Zhou, Baiya Army and Yinzhou are so good, but Qin and Jin are so good, can't they even get a glass of wine?"
Qin Changfeng said from the side: "Second Master has misunderstood. This is the military law of our Yinzhou Army. During military drills and expeditions, no matter whether generals or soldiers, no one is allowed to drink alcohol!"
"What?"
Yang Ke was shocked, and when he looked at Liu Zheng, his eyes were full of admiration again.
Since ancient times, how can there be no wine in the army?
Drinking is required when going on an expedition. This has almost become an unspoken rule in all dynasties. It seems to be an iron rule to drink before going into battle and drink after victory.
But Yinzhou Army doesn’t drink?
When I first heard this, I thought it was a bit unbelievable, but at this time, several camps in the Longhu Pass had already begun to have fun, drinking, eating and drinking. Looking at the barracks of the Yinzhou Army, the military discipline is strict, the security is tight, and the sentry duty is serious and responsible. It seems to be a real wartime state.
Of course, which one is better and which one is worse is clear at a glance.
Yang Ke picked up the tea and sighed deeply: "Yang Ke rarely admires people younger than me, but Liu Zhoutong is the first!"
Liu Zheng laughed loudly and raised his glass: "The second master is too polite. I wonder how Brother Du is doing?"
Yang Ke took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "That reckless man wanted to go to the grassland alone that day. Fortunately, I stopped him and took him back to heal his wounds. It should be okay now."
Liu Zheng felt relieved and said sincerely: "Brother Du is as meticulous as his hair. He must want to find out what the Huns want to do this time. Now it seems that if he hadn't issued a warning in time, Long Yan would have really been in danger at the border!"
Yang Ke's eyes flickered and he asked: "Liu Zhou thinks, why did the Huns invade?"
Liu Zheng smiled and asked, "How much did the Baiya Army lose?"
Yang Ke's face changed slightly, and he couldn't help but banged his fist hard on the table, his eyes were red: "Old Chen Ping, you are narrow-minded. In order to consume our Baiya Army, you actually resorted to this traitorous strategy!"
"We, the Baiya Army, lost fifty thousand people in battle!"
"What?"
Liu Zheng and Jiang Xuan looked at each other in shock.
Fifty thousand people...
The total strength of the White Cliff Army was only 70,000, and it suffered a direct loss of 50,000. It almost wiped out the entire White Cliff Army, with only 20,000 left. There may be many old, weak and remnant soldiers, as well as the lightly and seriously wounded among them. It can be said that this In the first battle, the Baiya Army bore the brunt and suffered the greatest losses. It also had the opportunity to achieve Chen Ping's goal of consuming the Baiya Army.
Liu Zheng took a deep breath: "There is no need for the second master to be anxious. The decision will be made at this time in the future!"
Yang Ke's eyes flashed and he laughed and said: "Liu Zhoutong, what happened is now irreversible. But what I'm afraid of is that the prince is moody and will let Liu Zhoutong be a pioneer in the future. When the time comes, , you must make excuses to refuse!"
"ah?"
Liu Zheng was stunned for a moment, but he soon understood and smiled bitterly.
That's right.
The prince lost a battle today and was later rescued by himself. Do you think he would be grateful? No! This kind of person who is about to inherit the throne will only feel that you are stealing his limelight, and may even make him unable to hold his head up!
In this case, if you rescue him, you might as well lose with him! The prince's army of 50,000 people has all been lost. As a result, your Yinzhou army is so strong. How can he feel better?
This is what these people really think.
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly and shook his head.
what is this? Although it is a victory, it is even more shameful?
At this time, the Yinzhou Army has become the target of public criticism.
Probably except for Zheng Yuxing, no one wanted the Yinzhou Army to show too much strength... and even wanted to drag down Liu Zheng's Yinzhou Army together... If everyone was defeated together, it was because the Huns were too strong. There is no way, the court will be responsible for the compensation. But we lost and your Yinzhou Army won. Doesn’t that mean we are useless?
The thoughts of these princes cannot be guessed using ordinary people's thoughts.
as expected.
Only one night had passed since Yang Ke's reminder.
Prince Xie Fang came to Liu Zheng's tent early in the morning with all the generals around him, and shouted loudly: "Where are Liu Zhou and Yinzhou?"
Liu Zheng hurriedly came out to greet him.
Xie Fang looked at him coldly, with a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "Today's counterattack against the Xiongnu is a great opportunity. Follow Liu Zhoutong, quickly gather your troops and horses, and follow me on the expedition!"
The whole place was in chaos.
