Chapter 824: The rat-throwing weapon
It is said that Chen Long led the Qinglong Army's four white horse generals, known as 200,000 cavalry, and sent troops to Xiliang. However, war horses were precious at that time. In fact, there were only more than 100,000 real cavalry in total, and the rest were infantry mixed with civilians, rushing to Tianshui in a mighty manner.
Chen Long and Chu Feiyan were watching the majestic military power on Leyouyuan and were chatting and laughing. Suddenly, a young general down the slope, also dressed in plain robes and silver armor, had a silver spear in his hand and a strong bow on his back. The white horse galloped over, shouting randomly: "Lord, how can you not take me to such a grand event?!"
Chen Long reined in the flying dragon horse and took a closer look. He saw that the general had beautiful features, red lips and white teeth. He couldn't help but said with great joy: "It turns out that he is a young scholar. He should be training with me."
Zhong Hui approaches, rolls his saddle and dismounts his horse, takes up his white robe, puts his head in his hands and bows. Chen Long smiled slightly and said: "Zhong Yao has a son of Qilin. He was thirteen years old. He and Xu Yuanzhi worked together to protect Chang'an. I am very relieved to accompany me on the expedition."
Zhong Hui was both civil and military, young and vigorous, just like a fierce tiger emerging from a tree, but Chen Long knew that Zhong Hui's intelligence was not inferior to that of Sima Zhongda. I take him with me today because I want to borrow his wisdom and let him experience the training of the battlefield.
The army advanced all night, passing through Zhouzhi and Mei County to the border of Chencang County. There was originally a small town in Chencang, which stood at the end of Chencang Road and was also a majestic pass. It's just that because it borders the Qinglong Army, it is only managed by autonomous armed forces. When they heard that the Qinglong Army was here, the people in the city were all happy and welcomed the Qinglong Army into the city.
Chen Long ordered the entire army to rest for a day and held a military meeting with Guo Jia, Xu Shu, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Zhong Hui in the abandoned city lord's palace in Chencang. Chen Dao and Jushou divided their troops to go to Jincheng to contact Chen Yi, so they did not attend.
Feiyan sat aside and saw that there were all the generals in the hall, all of them were powerful and majestic. For the first time, she experienced the feeling of Mistress Zhang Ning. Her face became a little more majestic, which was very different from Chu Feiyan who was full of joy and anger in the past.
When Chen Long saw all the generals gathered, he smiled and said: "Zhang Ji in Tianshui is a kindhearted man and loves the people like a son. He is very popular among the people. His son Zhang Ji is also resourceful and capable of both civil and military affairs. There is also the general Han De and his four sons. They are both as brave as ten thousand men, and there are 80,000 Qiang soldiers stationed there. Behind them are Han Sui and Cheng Gongying, who are secretly supporting us. Tell us, how should we fight this battle?"
Ma Chao stayed up all night during the march, and was called over for a meeting early in the morning. He could no longer hold himself back, and he cupped his hands and said: "My lord, you have a bright sword and a clear gun. Han De and others are just pigs and dogs. What's the point of holding a meeting to study? Lord, please put me in the front line." , I killed him with one shot."
Chen Long smiled and nodded, expressing his approval, but he smiled and said nothing. Guo Jiadao: "Meng Qi's martial arts skills are so extraordinary that he can defeat Han De. However, my lord's intention is to reduce unnecessary siege battles, on the one hand to avoid casualties among the soldiers, and on the other hand to win the hearts of the people."
Guo Jia had followed Chen Long in the army for many years, and he was in a high and powerful position. His words were just what a wise man would do. Ma Chao said this while stroking his chin and saying nothing. Xu Shu nodded and said: "My lord said that Zhang loves the people like his own son, which coincides with my lord's desire to protect the people. Can my lord personally write a letter of surrender and make it clear that he cannot bear the innocent people of Tianshui to be tortured by the war?"
Zhao Yun was the closest to Chen Long, and he also spoke at that moment: "My lord, I think that in the battle of Tianshui, militarily, we can suppress the territory with strong troops and attack the eggs with stones; strategically, it is enough to encircle three and one is missing, and frighten Zhang away. Maybe we can protect the people of Tianshui."
Chen Long nodded and smiled again. Seeing that Zhong Hui had not yet spoken, he was eager to give it a try. He immediately called his name and said: "Shi Ji has something to say. Although it is said that our Qinglong Army values democracy and equality the most."
Zhong Hui was overjoyed and stood up and said respectfully: "I think what all the uncles said is very reasonable, but what the lord should write to Zhang Ji is not a letter persuading him to surrender, but an appeal."
Chen Long said happily: "A message? Very good. Let Shi Ji write a draft. If it's a message, I will record your first contribution to the strategy of Xiliang."
Zhong Hui said happily: "I obey my orders!" After receiving the mission, he ran down the hall to find paper and pen like the wind, rejoicing that he had obtained such an important military mission for the first time.
Chen Long watched Zhong Hui leave and said to the remaining generals: "Everyone, there are my closest relatives in Tianshui City. In a bloody battle, we must avoid casualties. The first priority is how to protect the people of Tianshui City. The second priority is how to protect the people of Tianshui City. , to prevent the Tianshui Gang from being destroyed."
He stood up and looked into the distance and said: "So, let me make it clear to you today that Ma Yunlu, the leader of the Tianshui Gang, is in love with me and will be your new mistress in the future. Jiang Wei and Jiang Boyue in Tianshui also secretly surrendered to Me. My only purpose in taking Tianshui is to protect these two people and their relatives. Do you understand?"
Everyone nodded, and Ma Chao finally sighed: "It turns out that sister Yunlu is also on good terms with the Lord. As expected, not many women can resist the charm of the Lord." After saying this, everyone covered their faces and laughed, and the atmosphere relaxed.
Ma Chao and Ma Yunlu have the same father, but they don't have much contact with each other. Although they know about this sister, they haven't heard much from their father Ma Teng. I am also very curious about Ma Yunlu. I must know that the woman who can make Chen Long give up the war in the Central Plains and turn around to attack Xiliang is definitely a goddess-like existence on earth.
Chen Long also smiled and said: "I almost forgot, Meng Qi is about to become my uncle." Everyone suddenly started laughing and congratulating Ma Chao for his promotion to the uncle, which made Ma Chao blush.
Chen Long's face straightened and he said: "So, when fighting against Tianshui, don't just focus on being brave and ruthless. We must prevent Zhang Ji from jumping over the wall and taking the Tianshui Gang hostage. Then it will be difficult to handle."
Everyone heard Chen Long's selfishness and was afraid that Zhang Ji would harm the Tianshui Gang due to the large-scale siege, so they were silent for a while.
In an instant, the topic was restarted, the trend changed successfully, and the content of the discussion became how to peacefully solve the Tianshui problem. Even Ma Chao gave up the idea of attacking by force and wanted to take sister Yunlu out first before fighting.
Guo Jia followed Chen Long's train of thought and said: "As the saying goes, throwing a weapon against a rat does not mean that the lord wants to negotiate peacefully? Or do you want to take out the mistress of the horse in advance?"
Chen Long said: "Yunlu will not give up but helps everyone escape. However, we can negotiate peacefully with Zhang, but Han De will definitely not give in, so a battle with Han De is inevitable. We must be careful to prevent Han De from jumping over the wall and using his Qiang soldiers. The Tianshui Gang is surrounded. How to make a plan?"
Everyone heard that there were different opinions for a while, and there was no way to get the best of both worlds. At this moment, Zhong Hui returned excitedly with a silk scroll and said to Chen Long as if he were offering a treasure: "My lord, here is the message. Please review it."
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
