Mentioning the glorious deeds of the Zhengzhou soldier and horse envoy, the Lord could only sigh helplessly: "Although Lord Li does not believe him, the battle report can only say this. After all, he was the only one who came back from that battle. If it weren’t for a few captured soldiers who took advantage of the lax custody of the Liao army to escape and tell the true story of the situation.”
"I'm afraid that the guard who died heroically in battle will not only receive no compensation from the court, but his whole family will also suffer. That time, Mr. Li, who couldn't bear to deal with this guy, reported what he did to the emperor and dismissed him from office. Back to the capital. Who would have known that this guy would have found the way to that great god again."
"The emperor still wanted to give him a chance, but half a year later he was reinstated and promoted half a level to be transferred to Zhengzhou Military Envoy. With this person's style, let alone the local guards who were already messing around, If a first-class elite is put into his hands, they will probably rot in the next two years."
"Those guards in Zhengzhou are not qualified to serve as the main force in the Xiaoqi camp, let alone serve as handymen. If they are used as the main force, I am afraid that King Jing will not even know how Zhengzhou was lost. If King Jing uses this With people uniting the army, the general will think that this battle will not have a second outcome."
"It's just that there are some things that I can't figure out for the moment. Although this person is a bit of a loser, he has also fought in the frontier army. And even if King Jing doesn't know how to fight, he has read this book. Soldiers are valuable and quick. It’s impossible that they don’t know the truth, so why are they so hesitant?”
"The fact that the emperor's repeated attempts to dissuade him have no effect is enough to show that King Jing has decided to rebel. In this case, he should quickly raise his troops, in order to at least capture Hulao Pass before the court reacts. Only in this way can we put ourselves in a position where we can neither advance nor retreat.”
"The current situation is such that they do not obey the imperial orders and never actually raise troops. What are they waiting for? Or are they still waiting for something? Are they really waiting for the imperial army to attack? Zhengzhou is located in a strategic location. Although there are some mountainous areas around, the city is almost undefendable except for the Yellow River."
"As for their ragtag group, once the imperial army is surrounded on all sides, it is estimated that they will not even be able to make a splash. If the interruption continues, the morale of the army will be chaotic. However, the general believes that the imperial court should wait a moment and wait for them to leave the city. . Take action now. We have stationed troops under the fortified city. Whether it is a siege or a strong attack, it will not be conducive for us to quickly deal with the rebels."
"Although this group of rabble is definitely not good at field combat, they can rely on the fortified city to defend, but they may not be unable to persevere. Once the siege reaches a stalemate, it will not only cause heavy casualties to our army, but also bring disaster to the people in the city. If Jing Jing If the king kills the people to raise the army, the casualties among the people will be great. Such a result goes against the emperor and the prince's desire to care for the people."
"Actually, there are some things that even the prince knows clearly. If King Jing is truly rebellious, the period of Queen Daxing's mourning period is actually the most suitable opportunity. After Queen Daxing passed away, the emperor and the court focused their attention on Daxing. When it came to Queen Xing’s funeral, Zhengzhou definitely didn’t pay enough attention.”
"If King Jing had rebelled at that time, he would have raised his troops from Zhengzhou and captured Hulao Pass first. Considering the undefensible terrain between Hulao Pass and Jingzhao, it is very likely that the enemy would be able to capture Hulao Pass in the shortest possible time. Arrive at the gates of Jingzhao Mansion. By then, the world will be shaken."
"No matter how fast the imperial court responds, it will be difficult for a large army to arrange the supply of food and grass within seven or eight days from gathering to setting off. If King Jing raises troops at that time, he will probably fall into a passive position. Even if he Even if the gathering is really a mob, it still poses a great threat to the imperial court, after all, Zhengzhou is too close to Jingzhao."
"But now, the imperial court has made preparations, but it still hasn't taken any action, sitting back and watching the good opportunity pass. It may be that King Jing doesn't really want to rebel, or there are other unspeakable secrets. The final general will not know. The last general is a military attaché, and the only thing he can do now is to rectify his army and wait for the court's orders at any time."
"What the general is thinking about now is how to win with one blow. As for the strife in the court, it has nothing to do with the general and the Xiaoqi camp. The Xiaoqi camp is the army of the imperial court and is only loyal to the imperial court and the emperor." This is located in What the commander said was actually very direct.
He was directly telling the prince in front of him that the fight between the princes had nothing to do with him. Through these words, he also told Huang Qiong that he was not for any prince, and that the only people he was loyal to were the court and the emperor. His statement is a bit like hundreds of years later, I am a soldier and I only obey the orders of the country and will not participate in political matters.
Huang Qiong told him that he should not get involved in matters between princes. He was more straightforward, but he didn't even want to mention it. Even though everyone knew it in their hearts, the commander of the capital also told the young prince in front of him his attitude in disguise. It means that I am only loyal to the emperor, and you should not try to drag me into trouble.
I listened to your words, but I hope you will also listen to my words. I hope your previous words were sincere. I know what the emperor's bottom line is and I will never touch it. You don't need to use this kind of conscious show of kindness to try to pull me to your side in disguise.
After hearing what Commander Yu Du said, Huang Qiong just smiled. It seems that this commander in the capital is also a well-behaved person who knows the elegant meaning of songs. Seeing the calm eyes of the commander in the capital looking at him, Huang Qiong said: "Master Yu, I hope you just remember what you said today. As for the rest, you and I can know it in our minds."
"Many things need time to be verified, don't they? Otherwise, how can we say that time will tell people's hearts? Although I have more faults, I also know that there are some things that I cannot touch. As for you, and I When the king is together, just be yourself. This king is not a gentleman, and neither are you. You and I are both on the same journey, so it’s okay to see through some things without telling them."
After that, Huang Qiong pondered for a while and then said: "Master Yu, those things you mentioned are not things that should be considered now. We can't guess what King Jing is thinking. But your last paragraph , I think this is very reasonable. Siege fighting is definitely not a good choice."
"However, I feel that you have already made a rough decision about this battle in your mind. Since we are both grasshoppers on the same rope, please stop hesitating, sir. If you have any ideas, just do it all at once. If you tell me, we can discuss it."
"If Master Yu's plan is possible, I will naturally support it. Master Yu, please don't think too narrowly about me. If you know something, you know it, and if you don't know it, you don't know it. I am not the kind of person who pretends to understand. I Although Wang is young, he still understands the principle of accepting advice with an open mind. We are all old coachmen, so you should not show off here."
Seeing Huang Qiong so happy, the capital commander abandoned his last concern and led Huang Qiong to the back of his capital commander's lobby. In front of the Henan Road map hanging on the wall, he said: "Your Majesty, Hulao Pass is located in Zhengzhou. Between it and Jingzhao Mansion is the only way from the Kanto region to enter Jingzhao Mansion.
"If the rebels want to avoid Hulao Pass, they have to go north to Shanxi Road, or go south and detour for hundreds of miles. In that case, their battle line is too long. In the absence of cavalry, any one No general with any sense would make such a decision."
"Hulao Pass is adjacent to Songyue Mountain in the south and the Yellow River in the north. It has intertwined mountains and natural dangers, and its terrain is extremely dangerous. And because it is the gateway to the east of Jingzhao Mansion, the imperial court maintains it every year, and the gate is extremely strong. If the rebels really dare to march westward to Jingzhao, Hulao Pass is the place they must pass through."
"Given the terrain and solidity of Hulao Pass, as long as there are no internal problems. Coupled with the three thousand elites inside the pass, it is almost impossible for the rebels to seize Hulao Pass in a short time. As long as our army sticks to Hulao Pass, Prison pass, then they will be the ones who garrison troops under the fortified city."
"When the time comes, our army will either have a decisive battle with it under Hulao Pass, or send out a surprise force to attack its rear, which can determine the outcome in one fell swoop. However, the general believes that although these two methods are both best, they can It may not be the best policy. The general has another way, which can not only make the rebels vulnerable from both sides, but also completely solve the rebellion in Zhengzhou in the shortest possible time."
Having said this, he pointed his finger at the Yellow River Road in the north of Jingzhao Mansion: "As early as when I received the letter from the Dianqian Division and the Ministry of War, the general had already sent people to control the water transportation on the Yellow River. In fact, it doesn't take the general's intention to do so. The merchants on the Yellow River have a keener sense of smell than anyone else. If there is a change in Zhengzhou, they will not dare to send their merchant ships down."
"In the past few days, a large number of merchant ships have accumulated at Mengjin Ferry. On the day when the prince arrived at Xiaoqi Camp, the general felt that a battle was inevitable, so he sent people to take advantage of the convenience of Xiaoqi Camp and Mengjin Inspection Department to control a group of merchant ships. Most of them are large ships worth hundreds of stones.”
"My idea is that during the decisive battle between our army and the rebels at Hulao Pass, a small force will be sent down the river by boat and directly inserted into the rebel nest in Zhengzhou. If King Jing really rebels, then he will definitely fight I will go to Xianyang first to be the king, and if I win, I will sit down in Jingzhao and face the south to be the king. If I lose, I will most likely die together."
"They will definitely rush out in full force, and Zhengzhou may not have many troops left. And the distance between Zhengzhou and Jingzhao will naturally prevent the rebels from carrying too much food and grass. If we take advantage of the opportunity, we can seize Zhengzhou and cut off the rebels. Food roads. When the time comes when the rebels are stationed under the fortified city, they will have no food and grass inside, no reinforcements outside, and with the mob, they may even collapse without a fight."
"In this way, not only will the casualties of the Xiaoqi Battalion be minimized, but the people of Zhengzhou will also be spared from catastrophe, which will be more conducive to a quick victory for our army and reduce the imperial court's wasteful expenditure on food and wages. When General Mo intercepted the Mengjin merchant ship, he failed to do so in time. Report to the prince and ask for his forgiveness."
Huang Qiong was somewhat dissatisfied with this approach of the commander in the capital. If he does this, it doesn't matter before he gets to the Valor Cavalry Camp. But it was only after he arrived at the Xiaoqi camp that he started to seize the ship. Wasn't this not keeping himself in mind?
Looking at the arrogant guy in front of him, although he hesitated, Huang Qiong still said: "Master Yu, the matter has passed. I don't want to pursue anything. But in the future, for similar things like this, you'd better discuss it with me." Let’s discuss it. I will take care of this matter for you first. If there is a next time, you can handle your own affairs yourself.”
"You are also a civil servant and have served as a county magistrate for two terms. Do you really think that those businessmen have no backing? Do you know how many people will be behind your arrest of the ship? You can't afford to offend me. Even I have some People who are taboo? Since you and I are like grasshoppers on a rope now, it’s better to say hello in advance for some things. I don’t want this kind of thing to happen again. And Mr. Yu, some of your ideas also apply Wrong person."
