Although Tuoba's successor did not have a big official position, in any case, because Tibetan officials were hereditary, he could be regarded as coming from a hairpin family. Let a person who is used to enjoying life go to the grasslands, deserts and mountains to graze in the open air, and I am afraid that he himself will not agree. Therefore, He Yuanfeng believed that Du She's concern that Tuoba might abandon Lingzhou and retreat to Helan Mountain was groundless worry.
He Yuanfeng was quite indifferent to Du She's worries. Huang Qiong looked cautious about Du She's opinion. He felt that Du She's concerns were quite reasonable. Moreover, Huang Qiong not only felt that Du She's opinion was right. I still vaguely feel that I seem to have overlooked something? It's just that that period of history was too long, and he couldn't remember it for a while.
Huang Qiong ignored He Yuanfeng, who was careless and didn't care about Du She's concerns. Although he looked calm on the outside, he was deep in thought, trying to remember something. Feng Zhoushan, who had been silent for a long time, looked at the expressionless Huang Qiong and carefully considered Du She's thoughts. Looking at Huang Qiong's face again, there seemed to be a dignified expression in the calmness.
After hesitating for a while, he finally stood up and raised his hands to Huang Qiong and He Yuanfeng and said: "Your Majesty, Master He, I also feel that Vice Ambassador Du's concern is not without reason. Although I have not had any contact with Tuoba Jiqian, Yes, but I will definitely not treat this person as an ordinary person. This person can hide under the control of his clan brother for so many years, suddenly rise up and succeed in one fell swoop."
"It is enough to show that this person has enough endurance and is not the kind of person who covets stability. Your Majesty, the general thinks that Deputy Ambassador Du's idea is by no means unfounded. Tuoba Jiqian has lost three games in a row, and he must be worried about it. The strength of our army has been figured out. He also knows that the combat power of his men is very different from that of the official army. Therefore, he may not dare to fight our army unless he is driven to a desperate situation. "
Speaking of this, Feng Zhoushan gritted his teeth and said: "Fortunately, although Ningxia Mansion has fallen into the hands of thieves, the Huaiyuan Prefecture behind it is still in the hands of the border troops. As long as Huaiyuan Prefecture is controlled by the imperial court, it is tantamount to strangulation. We stayed at the choke point where Tuoba Jiqian retreated to Helan Mountain. Your Majesty, the general is willing to lead a light cavalry to make a detour to the desert west of Helan Mountain to join the frontier army in Huaiyuan Prefecture."
"If Tuoba Ji moves and wants to retreat to the Helan Mountains to hide and wait, the general will be willing to unite his army to intercept him between Huaiyuan Prefecture and the Yellow River. As long as Tuoba Ji cannot cross the Yellow River, he will not be able to retreat to the Helan Mountains. Your Majesty, This matter is of great importance, so please make a decision quickly. Otherwise, if Tuoba Jiqian starts to fortify the walls and clear the country now and start to gradually retreat, then it will be too late for us to make arrangements."
Feng Zhoushan's words made He Yuanfeng obviously unhappy. Feng Zhoushan supported Du She and even took the initiative to ask for help. This was a blatant slap in the face of him, the deputy envoy in charge of the army. But in front of the King of England, the ambassador, He Yuanfeng was full of anger, but he couldn't express it. But this face is somewhat unsightly and somewhat gloomy.
He Yuanfeng himself didn't notice the change in his face, but Huang Qiong, who was sitting in the front seat, saw it. Seeing He Yuanfeng looking at Feng Zhoushan with a somewhat unpleasant expression, Huang Qiong said nothing, but sighed slightly in her heart. This He Yuanfeng doesn't seem to be very open-minded, and he doesn't tend to listen to other people's opinions. Start showing off your face now, what if it’s on the battlefield?
But even though Huang Qiong was already a little dissatisfied with He Yuanfeng, she didn't show it on her face. After waving for Feng Zhoushan to sit down, he turned to look at the other generals and said: "What about the opinions of the others? Should they support Du Jiedu, or should they remain the same as Deputy Ambassador He? What do you think? Now that we have arrived. When it comes to deciding between life and death, don't be secretive, just say it directly."
After Huang Qiong finished speaking, the generals at all levels discussed quietly before speaking out their thoughts. After these three battles, most people still despise Tuoba Jiqian in their hearts. They all thought that although Du She's idea was a rainy day, it was not necessary to push Tuoba's successor to move so high. Since Deputy Envoy He is the commander-in-chief, it is better to follow Deputy Envoy He's opinion.
Except for the one from the frontier army with a thousand men and horses, everyone who came to support them was like an outsider, they just closed their eyes and said nothing. Among the other generals, only Ouyang Shan firmly supported Du She and Feng Zhoushan. Most people expressed their support for He Yuanfeng and believed that there was no need to make a fuss. As long as the entire army does not underestimate the enemy's aggressive advance and does not give Tuoba Jiqian the opportunity to maneuver and set up an ambush, there will be no problem in this battle.
Hearing that most of the generals supported him, He Yuanfeng's complexion became better and his eyes became brighter. He turned his attention to Huang Qiong, as if waiting for Huang Qiong, the ambassador of the system, to make his final decision. Just when Huang Qiong looked at the somewhat complacent He Yuanfeng and was about to say something. The commander of the border army, who seemed to be asleep and said nothing before, suddenly stood up.
Walking up to Huang Qiong, he bowed slightly and said, "Under the command of the Defense Ambassador of the Longyou Army, Zhou Zhiyuan, the governor of Suzhou, paid homage to the King of England. The general thought that Deputy Ambassador Du was right, and Tuoba Jiqian was a cunning and insidious person. , is definitely not the kind of person who cares about the gains and losses of a city or a place. Under the pressure of our three-pronged army, he will never fight against the officers and soldiers, and will definitely choose to avoid our army for the time being. "
"The officers and soldiers entering this campaign are mainly soldiers and horses drawn from the Xijing camp. It is impossible for these officers and soldiers to be stationed in Ningxia Mansion or Longyou for a long time. And the local guards in Longyou are under the leadership of Li Jiedu After all the hard work, it has already been ruined. Therefore, for Tuoba Jiqian, it is undoubtedly the best strategy to find a place to hide and temporarily avoid the army. After the Xijing camp is withdrawn, it is undoubtedly the best way to go out. "
"And for Tuoba's relocation, whether it is room for maneuver, or an area that can be attacked or defended, there is no more suitable place than Helan Mountain. So the general thought that our army would force him to fight the official army under Lingzhou City. , it’s just wishful thinking. The general dares to use his head to guarantee that as long as our three-pronged army enters Ningxia, after at most two battles, regardless of victory or defeat, he will retreat to Helan Mountain."
"The garrison in Huaiyuan Prefecture is a frontier army system. Now it is hanging alone behind enemy lines. The general is a fellow soldier with them, so naturally he is more familiar with them and it is easier to mobilize. What's more, the general is here this time. After receiving the order from the Defense Ambassador, we must rescue these two thousand brothers at all costs. Therefore, the last general took the initiative to ask for help and led his troops to detour to the north bank of the Yellow River and go straight to Huaiyuan."
What Zhou Zhiyuan said made He Yuanfeng's face, which had just recovered, suddenly darken again. He did not expect that this stupid young man from the border army would dare to contradict him and say that his thinking was wishful thinking. Could it be that he, who has been in the army for more than thirty years and has experienced hundreds of battles, is not as good as a young boy like him? This is really too much.
Even if you want to express yourself in front of the King of England, there is no need to belittle me, the general, in this way. Although we are not in the same system, at least for now, I, the deputy envoy, am still your immediate boss. In his heart, Zhou Zhiyuan's words were nothing more than wishful thinking. He Yuanfeng, who was so angry that his whole body was burning with anger, could not suppress his anger.
Even if you want to make a fuss, reprimand this guy, otherwise how can you maintain the majesty in the hearts of the generals? How can you make the generals obey your command? ? But just when He Yuanfeng was about to stand up, he was grabbed by Huang Qiong: "Master He, I once said that those who dare to speak are not guilty. Although General Zhou's words were a bit harsh, it was also for the sake of peace. Thinking of rebellion."
"Lord He, as the saying goes, a general's heart must be able to support a boat. As a superior, you must be able to listen to different opinions. Although good advice may sound a bit offensive, as long as it is really useful, you, the person who is actually in charge of military affairs, should have it. Be open-minded and open-minded. Each of us is a human being, not a god. It is impossible to think too much at once, let alone think about every aspect comprehensively."
"The reason why I let the generals speak freely is to make our plans more comprehensive and to think more carefully. Let our soldiers spend less blood and lives. It is better to check for deficiencies beforehand than to fix them afterwards. Many. So, Lord He, there is no need to get angry. General, you need to have the general's tolerance. Only by being able to listen to different opinions can you remain invincible."
Having said this, Huang Qiong turned his head and said: "General Zhou, if I agree to your request, when can you set off, how many troops and horses are needed, and how many days will it take to arrive at Huaiyuan Prefecture? You know, it is a long journey from Huanzhou to Huaiyuan Prefecture. The journey is not close. What's more, your troops have to take a detour and cross the Yellow River. On the way, not only do you have to deal with various accidents, but you also have to deal with enemy situations that may keep appearing."
Regarding Huang Qiong's question, Zhou Zhiyuan was not ambiguous at all. He walked directly to the map behind Huang Qiong, pointed at the map and said: "The general was already prepared when he arrived at Huanzhou, so he can do it at any time. Let’s set off. Since the beginning of the army, the general Mo has been serving in the Longyou Army. The mountains and rivers of the entire Longyou are in the heart of the general, including the entire Ningxia Prefecture."
"Right now, there are two ways to reinforce Huanzhou. One is to start from Xiazhou and pass through Yanchi. The advantage of this route is that you don't have to cross the Yellow River. But the disadvantages are also more obvious. In addition to passing through areas controlled by the rebels along the way, there are extremely The whereabouts may be exposed in advance. We need to go from Huanzhou to Xiazhou first, which is obviously a long way. As the saying goes, rescuing troops is like putting out fires, and this journey is obviously not in line with the current situation."
"The other way is to start from Huanzhou, pass through Pingliangfu, cross the Qingshui River, pass Xiaoguan, and then turn north. Find a place to cross the Yellow River at the mouth of the Qingshui River, and then go straight to Huaiyuan Prefecture. The advantage of this route is that the distance is relatively short , and you need to pass through the Niushou Mountains and the desert along the way. There are very few people along the way, and because it is located in the desert, it is not within the traditional activity range of the Party members."
"Therefore, it is not easy to expose your whereabouts by taking this route. And you can cooperate with the Western Route Army when necessary. But the disadvantage is equally obvious, that is, there is almost no supplies along the way. Especially after crossing the Yellow River, until Huaiyuan Prefecture Even the front line cannot be resupplied. But as far as the general is concerned, he is more inclined to take this route. Only by taking things by surprise can the effect of surprise attack be more achieved."
"As for the required troops and horses, His Royal Highness's army has always been equipped with more troops because of supply reasons. If there are too many, firstly, it will be inconvenient to move, and secondly, the whereabouts will be easily exposed. Thirdly, it is difficult to supply supplies along the way. If too many troops are sent, it will be even more difficult to solve the supply problem. Moreover, the thousand cavalrymen under the last general are all veterans, and they are good at running long distances."
"If it were another person, he might not be able to endure this hardship. Therefore, the prince and I think that two thousand people are enough. I am bold. If the prince agrees to my request, I hope to send General Ouyang's thousand men." The army and horses are all assigned to the generals. There are two thousand soldiers and horses, plus the two thousand powerful frontier troops in Huaiyuan Prefecture. These four thousand soldiers and horses are enough to deal with any situation. "
