"Your Highness, you must not do this!"
"Your Highness, you should think twice!"
"The army has been defeated for the first time and its morale is unstable. How can we counterattack at this time?"
When all the soldiers heard this, they immediately knelt down and begged.
Even the people next to Prince Xie Fang were frightened.
Yesterday, he insisted on regaining the lost territory. As a result, Long Yan's army suffered a direct loss of 100,000! You just escaped and you want to go again? Is this His Highness the Crown Prince crazy for wanting to make meritorious deeds?
Prince Xie Fang shouted: "What do you mean?"
"The Xiongnu army has poor military discipline and many internal conflicts. As long as it loses, it will be like a chicken and a dog. What are you afraid of?"
Xie Fang's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "This is the best opportunity to counterattack, don't miss it!"
Zheng Yuxing said with a gloomy face: "Your Highness, even though you have said this, our army has not yet been reorganized, so this matter must not be urgent!"
"you……"
Xie Fang was so angry that he completely forgot who was fighting bloody battles in Rongshan Pass yesterday to protect him. He looked at Zheng Yuxing with a murderous look: "General Zheng, do you want to disobey the crown prince's order?"
Zheng Yuxing complained endlessly in his heart.
Didn't I say this once yesterday? Is it still fresh to say it now?
The third prince, Xie Ling, also said beside him: "Brother, this matter really needs to be considered carefully! War is not a child's play!"
Xie Fang was furious again: "Do you think I'm kidding?"
Seeing that so many people disagreed, and even the soldiers looked at the prince incorrectly, in order to avoid yesterday's assassination happening again, Chen Ping also said: "Everyone, your highness the prince means that we should discuss how to fight the Xiongnu today. , please follow me!"
Prince Xie Fang snorted coldly.
In a large camp, all the above people participated.
Crown Prince Xie Fang, Third Prince Xie Ling, King Lu, Yang Ke, Zheng Yuxing, Chen Ping, Liu Zheng, Jiang Xuan, etc...
At this time, only Xie Fang walked to the huge sand table and said with great enthusiasm: "Everyone, time waits for us! Last night, some scouts heard that the Xiongnu returned without success yesterday, and the Eastern and Western Xiongnu had differences and even fought. The so-called grassland military strategist is also in dire straits. If we don’t counterattack now, then when will we wait!”
Everyone looked at each other.
Liu Zheng also smiled.
This prince does not seem to be a fool, and he knows how to scrutinize. Yes, stragglers like the Xiongnu cannot withstand defeat. Once defeated, they will push each other and make each other unhappy. Under such circumstances, no matter how smart the prairie military advisor Cheng Mu is, he is still a little annoyed when an outsider wants to control the situation.
These days are the best time to counterattack.
But Liu Zheng believes that it is enough within three days, neither too early nor too late.
This internal conflict among the Xiongnu will take a day or two to ferment.
It was too late. When their military morale stabilized, they would naturally have no chance.
Zheng Yuxing stood up and said: "Your Highness, our army has not been reorganized yet..."
Xie Fang said impatiently: "Isn't there a Yinzhou Army? The Yinzhou Army has great combat power and strict military discipline, so why do we need to rectify it? Once the Yinzhou Army comes out, it only needs one or two victories, and our army's morale will naturally rise. !”
Everyone laughed bitterly upon hearing this.
Liu Zheng also didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Although this may sound fine, the actual problem cannot be avoided. What about the treatment of the wounded? What about replenishing food, grass and baggage? What about the protection of armaments? Are you exhausted and need a rest? These are all things that need to be implemented in real terms, not something that can be replenished just by getting energetic.
How does this prince know that war is not fought with a single spirit?
In fact, war itself is a cold political game.
Morale is just one factor to consider, not the real deciding factor.
This kind of armchair argument really shouldn't be allowed in this camp.
Liu Zheng looked at Chen Ping next to the prince, with a cunning look on his face, and of course he knew in his heart that this bastard Chen Ping came up with this plan again! If they let the Yinzhou Army be the vanguard, wouldn't it be easy for the Yinzhou Army to become cannon fodder like the Baiya Army?
But knowing that he could not escape, Liu Zhen also stood up and walked out, clasping his fists and saying: "Your Highness, you will lead the army, Liu Zheng is willing to go!"
Prince Xie Fang was overjoyed: "Liu Zhou is a hero!"
Liu Zheng took a deep breath: "It's just that Zheng thinks today is not the best time!"
"Be bold!"
"Are you questioning His Royal Highness?"
"Liu Zheng, I advise you not to be arrogant because of your talent!"
Several people led by Chen Ping came and were furious.
Liu Zheng knew that Chen Ping wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of him, and the worst would be to consume the Yinzhou Army's thieves. Faced with this situation, Liu Zheng planned to use a direct move to sink the boat. He suddenly raised his head and smiled slightly: "Your Highness, Can I ask you a question?"
Xie Fang said proudly: "Ask!"
"Does the prince want to win or lose?"
Liu Zheng boldly looked at him.
Xie Fang's expression suddenly changed: "You insult me!"
Others also cursed.
They all accused Liu Zheng of what he meant. Who doesn’t want to win a war? Did you want to lose? Doesn't Liu Zheng's words mean that the prince lost yesterday's defeat on purpose? This is indeed a bit disrespectful and heart-wrenching.
Liu Zheng laughed loudly: "If the prince really wants to win, just listen to Zheng!"
"After three days, I promise not only to counterattack the Huns, but also to help the prince regain the five lost fortresses!"
The whole place was in an uproar.
Everyone looked in disbelief.
"Master Liu..."
"Liu Zhoutong?"
"this……"
Shock! No one is not shocked. Is it really okay to say such big words at this time? Although it is indeed a bit excessive that the prince intends to use the Yinzhou Army as cannon fodder. But you can't just fall into the prince's trap, right?
The third prince, Xie Ling, couldn't help but sneer again and again.
Prince Xie Fang and Chen Ping laughed happily and looked at each other.
One day or three days, is there a big difference?
Anyway, he just wants to steal his limelight and slap his Yinzhou Army in the face as cannon fodder. That's enough!
"Hahahaha good!"
Prince Xie Fang deliberately looked satisfied and looked around: "Did you see? Liu Zhoutong is the real soldier of our Longyan Dynasty!"
"How do you say that? If you have never seen Liu Zhoutong in your life, who dares to call him a hero as a young man?"
"That's right!"
"If Liu Zhou has any difficulties, just tell him!"
Originally this was just a polite word, but Liu Zheng quickly seized the opportunity and continued: "Your Highness, Zheng has no other request. I only hope that the prince can agree. No matter how Zheng wins, the prince will not punish Zheng's crimes!"
The prince asked strangely: "If we evacuate the Xiongnu, it will be Liuzhou's great contribution. What crime is there? That's right!"
Liu Zheng chuckled and said: "Zheng will never dare to take credit. If he retreats from the Xiongnu, he will definitely be grateful for the virtue of the crown prince!"
When Xie Fang heard this, he became even happier. With a wave of his hand, he announced that the military meeting was successfully concluded, and then he left with a group of people.
The third prince also gave Liu Zheng a playful look, snorted and left.
People shook their heads and left one after another.
Some told Liu Zheng to be careful, while others sighed and did not dare to speak. Some looked pitiful. They felt that the three-day period was just Liu Zheng's delaying strategy. Three days later, his Yinzhou Army will still serve as cannon fodder!
The rabbit dies and the fox is sad.
At this time, no one came to ridicule Liu Zheng.
In the end, only Liu Zheng, Jiang Xuan, Qin Changfeng and Zheng Yuxing were left in the entire camp.
Zheng Yuxing also smiled bitterly and said: "Master Liu, in three days, I will try my best to protect your Yinzhou Army!"
Liu Zheng smiled bitterly and said nothing, making an excuse to stay here and continue to observe the sand table.
Zheng Yuxing sighed and left.
…
"Failed again?"
"Or a disastrous failure?"
at this time.
Military reports from the front were also sent back to Beijing.
The old emperor was furious: "We lost one hundred thousand in one battle, what a prince!"
All the civil and military personnel took a deep breath, and no one dared to speak nonsense.
The old emperor's dissatisfaction with the prince is already obvious. At this time, who dares to say another word?
Only the prince's loyal supporter, a bachelor from the Hanlin Academy, came out: "Your Majesty, in this battle, the Huns have been accumulating for a long time and have strong soldiers and horses. Logically speaking, it is not the prince's fault. There are many generals around the prince, and General Zheng is sitting in the dragon's seat. Hu Pass. Even with such a disastrous defeat, it seems that the Xiongnu army is indeed too brave!"
Many people agreed.
The old emperor smiled coldly: "What do you mean, bachelor? Could it be that General Long Yan is really so vulnerable?"
The Grand Maester fell to his knees in fear.
The old emperor felt deeply tired and sighed deeply: "It happens again, it happens again, it happens every year, I am tired! King Qin!"
"exist!"
"Get ready to go to Longhu Pass and negotiate with the Xiongnu! You can decide the exact amount of compensation. You don't need to report it to me. I'm tired..."
All the civil and military officials screamed in sorrow and cried together.
The old emperor left slowly with the support of Manager Zhou.
This huge Longyan Dynasty lasted for thousands of years, but for many years in a row, it relied on indemnities and ceding territory to seek stability within the territory.
How long will this situation last?
The mighty Longyan Dynasty has no fighting force!
On the verge of death, the Longyan Dynasty at this time, like the old emperor who needed a few people to support him when walking, seemed to be facing collapse at any time.
…
Two days in a row.
The Xiongnu army clamored outside the pass several times, which made Long Yan's army panic.
But as Zheng Yuxing and Liu Zheng expected, the Huns did not launch large-scale military operations in the past two days.
The scout came to report.
The general offensive of the Xiongnu hit the rocks. Rogel and Geerdan of the Eastern and Western Xiongnu fought at the banquet. The Eastern and Western Xiongnu, who had always had a deep hatred for each other, even triggered a large-scale armed fight.
Fortunately, Cheng Mu, the prairie military advisor, was there, and the situation was slowly stabilized.
But Rogel and Gerdan also made a life-and-death battle.
Rogel believed that the last time he returned without success was because Ge Erdan's Huns soldiers did not contribute. The next time he launches an attack, the Eastern Huns will be responsible for the charge. If he cannot take Qingfeng Gorge and Longhu Pass, he will kill himself on the spot! If he can win it, Ge Erdan will serve as his mount until he returns to the grassland.
How could Ge Erdan withstand such excitement? He agreed on the spot.
Therefore, although the Huns' military morale has slowly stabilized in the past few days.
But in fact, the conflicts between the Eastern and Western Huns were only temporarily hidden or even accumulated. As time goes by, the hidden dangers of the Huns' army will still exist. Even once it breaks out, it will be impossible to contain it. As the same saying goes, if you move forward indomitably, the Xiongnu will be invincible in the world.
But if they are blocked, the Xiongnu will immediately turn into a bunch of chickens and dogs!
Therefore, Cheng Mu was sitting on the balcony, worried and sighing deeply: "Tomorrow, the general attack will begin..."
"All variables will fall on the Yinzhou Army!"
The people on the left and right said: "Military advisor, the Yinzhou Army, why should we be afraid?"
Cheng Mu sneered: "Can't you see?"
"In the entire Longhu Pass, only the camp of the Yinzhou Army is neat and uniform, with orders and prohibitions. If the Xiongnu Army has this military discipline, no matter how big the world is, they will all be in the pocket of the grassland heroes!"
Speechless.
Cheng Mu sighed deeply.
The heroes of the grassland were brave and good at fighting, but they were defeated in internal fighting.
This is mainly because there is still a lack of an overlord on the grassland who can dominate the world.
At this point, although the Han people in the Longyan Dynasty were physically weak, they often had extraordinary talents...
If there is a hero in the grassland, the whole world can win him.
But Cheng Musheng was afraid that he wouldn't be able to wait any longer...
