Di Xian put down the tea cup in his hand and said with lingering fear: "Master, those poison soldiers are really terrible. With Xie Guang's martial arts, he didn't even survive thirty rounds and died miserably in their hands. I think It didn’t take long, but Xie Guang’s body turned completely black and festered. I don’t know what kind of poison he was poisoned with?”
Lao Jianhua nodded thoughtfully: "There must be more than one kind of poison. These are all the masterpieces of Brother Shuxuan. I'm afraid only he can answer your question."
Di Xian smiled and said: "Forget it, I'm just a little curious, but not interested in using poison. Besides, we are about to leave for Jiangnan, and we don't know when we can see my brother Shu Xuan. Oh. By the way, Master, Zhao Jing just sent someone to send a message, saying that his side is fully prepared and can cooperate at any time. I took it upon myself to reply to Zhao Jing and let him start."
"Okay, you did a good job." Lao Jianhua nodded slightly: "At first, Zhao Jing was ordered to attack the prince, but he unexpectedly fell into the hands of Murong Xue. Finally, he was imprisoned by Xie Guang and suffered a lot of hardships. Fortunately for you Only by rescuing him secretly was he able to save his life. The King of Huaiyang was suspicious by nature, and of course it was impossible for him to accept Zhao Jing again. However, after all, he had been operating in the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion for many years and had laid many hidden secrets. This time, if Li Jing could be dismantled from within, A strong army can save a lot of effort."
Di Xian agreed: "That fool Li Bing is also very cooperative. He was eager to ascend the throne before Li Bing and set the date for the ninth day of this month, which is ten days later. In this way, the Huaiyang army All attention is focused on matters related to the enthronement ceremony, which provides us with great convenience in acting secretly."
While sipping the tea, Lao Jianhua said calmly: "No wonder they are like this. Li Bing led an army of 400,000 men and attacked the Central Plains with great momentum. He captured Xiangzhou with one move. If the Xuanjia Army retreated to Yanzhou, The door is half closed. From the perspective of the King of Huaiyang, the war between Xie Guang and Li Bing is about to break out. Of course he is happy to watch the excitement in a relaxed manner, and he also has free time to engage in farce about enthroning."
Di Xian laughed: "Master is right. We want to seize Li Kuang's fluke mentality, take it by surprise, take the wrong approach, and stab his heart with a slant knife. Just when Li Kuang held the enthronement ceremony, we thought When I reach the peak of my life, let's help him coordinate his inner and outer affairs, and organize weddings and funerals together!"
When Lao Jianhua heard what he said was interesting, he couldn't help but laugh and said: "You kid, you are always so talkative. By the way, Ye Rongcheng and Xie Bao, and the two armies left Luoyi, the eastern capital, it won't take long. Shen Lie's spies will know. Therefore, we don't have much time left. How are the arrangements for the evacuation going?"
"Master, please rest assured." Di Xian replied seriously: "The treasury of Luoyi Imperial City and the official treasury of the governor's office have been emptied by my people, and they have been loaded into 1,320 carts. These included a large amount of gold and silver, as well as jewelry, jades, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, etc., all of which were priceless. The first batch of 300 vehicles was transported away at dawn today in the name of military supply allocation, and the rest were gradually sent to Ruzhou. Transfer.”
Lao Jianhua nodded, and then asked: "Where is the granary in the south of the city?"
Di Xian frowned: "The granary in the south of the city... Tsk, I'm afraid it's too late to transport it there. First, the transportation capacity in the city is limited after all. It is used to transfer more valuable treasures first, and there is really no spare time to manage grain and grass. Second, it is in the south of the city. The granary has always been closely watched by enemy spies. Even if they operate secretly in the middle of the night, they will still attract the enemy's vigilance. So..."
Lao Jianhua understood the pros and cons, and also knew that Di Xian really had no other choice under the current conditions, so he said considerately: "That's all, food and grass are not a big problem, just enough for the whole army to eat on the road. Anything that cannot be transported will be enough." , burn them all."
"That's what I think too," Di Xian said with a smile, "We can't take it away, and we won't keep it for others."
Lao Jianhua nodded, and his tone was calm, as if he was talking about what to eat for dinner: "Not only the granary in the south of the city. All the city gates in Luoyi, the eastern capital, must be set on fire. All the chains of the suspension bridge must be cut off, and the arrow stacks on the city wall can be smashed. Destroy as many as you can. There are also various arrow towers, which are the key points that must be destroyed. If a sufficient number of civilians can be recruited, it is best to fill in the moat."
Hearing this, Di Xian felt a little surprised. He didn't expect Lao Jianhua to be so ruthless.
Lao Jianhua smiled indifferently: "The Turks will definitely leave Tongguan in the east, and Li Bing will definitely march into the Central Plains. They are facing each other, and the biggest focus of competition is Luoyi. Before we leave, we will give both sides It should be fun to add some color to the upcoming battle.”
"Hahaha, of course it's interesting!" Di Xian clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Master is really smart! No matter who captures the Eastern Capital first, all they will get is a ruined city that has lost its defense capabilities. After that, facing the other side's unscrupulous onslaught, they will definitely be miserable. . Hahaha, interesting, so interesting!”
Lao Jianhua stroked his beard and sighed softly: "Just think of it as seeking some justice for His Royal Highness the King of Jin and my adoptive father. Your son, Xie Guang died in death. Another of our great enemies died. In addition to the previous one, Nian Jinsong, He Jingming, Shi Qinzhu, the former chief of the Nilin Division, as well as Li Chengwu and Xu Laogui, we have avenged nine out of ten of the vengeance that caused the death of the King of Jin and the commander-in-chief of Lao Da. The next step is to carry out raids. The world, seize the imperial power, and comfort their spirits in heaven by the way you ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor!"
Di Xian stood up, lifted his robe and knelt down on the ground, choking and saying: "Master, you not only saved my life, but also avenged my father and my people. This kind of kindness is like the sea, and Li Zheng is the best." There’s no reward for being a horse!”
Lao Jianhua hurried forward, picked up Di Xian with both hands, and scolded: "Silly boy, what are you doing? Commander Lao Zi Shang is your father's uncle, and he is also my father-in-law, Lao Jianhua. We are also relatives. .Since we are one family, then stop talking about two families. Get up, get up."
After Di Xian sat back in his chair, Lao Jianhua continued: "The current situation is very beneficial to the great cause of the prince. The main opponents in the eyes of the Turks are Prince Li Bing and the Yizhou court. In the eyes of Li Bing, the mortal enemies are the Turks and the Yizhou court. Huaiyang King Li Kuang. In their minds, there is no figure of the crown prince. Therefore, as long as we leave Dongdu, a place of right and wrong, in time and move to the south of the Yangtze River to gain a foothold, we will surely be able to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers. Wait until they are scarred and bruised. When you are exhausted, the prince's opportunity to conquer the world will truly come."
Di Xian nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Teacher, in your opinion, which one is better, Turk or Li Bing?"
Lao Jianhua tapped the tea cup lightly with his fingers, pondered for a moment, and said with a smile: "Of course I hope that both of them will suffer losses, or that the Turks will be slightly better. However, things in this world are often hard to come by."
"Oh? So Master thinks Li Bing has a better chance of winning?" Di Xian couldn't help but be a little curious: "With the few troops he improvised, he didn't even have a decent general who could compete with Ashina's army. How many pounds can you contend with?"
Lao Jianhua shook his head: "Your Majesty, Li Bing can't compete with Ash's strength by relying on the army, let alone a famous general. Do you understand?"
Di Xian humbly said: "Please ask Master for advice. If not relying on famous military generals, what can Li Bing rely on?"
"It depends on the people's support." Lao Jianhua stroked his beard: "The only reason why Li Bing had the courage to come to attack Xie Guang and then to start a decisive battle with the Turks was the loyalty of the soldiers and people of the Shengtang to the Li family. With the support of the people, , he has mastered endless power, enough to stop Ashina's forward progress."
Di Xian responded solemnly: "Master's words have taught me. If I can ascend to the throne of God in the future, I will never forget the people's hearts. However, you just said that he can block the advance of the Turks, but you did not say that he can Is there any difference between repelling the Turks?"
Lao Jianhua nodded happily: "Yes, very sharp, very good. You are right, I am indeed more inclined to the former of these two statements, that is, to block the Turks' steps."
He stood up slowly and walked to the window with his hands behind his back: "In terms of strength alone, there is still a big gap between Li Bing and Ashina Zhijin. Therefore, even if he grasps the people's hearts and tries his best, I'm afraid that He can only barely block the Turks' iron hoofs and prevent them from advancing further. The battle line is controlled between Luoyi and the imperial capital, which is already commendable. If he wants to go further and drive the opponent completely out of the country, Li Bing is still Several key conditions are missing.”
Di Xian looked at Lao Jianhua's back and thought about it carefully: "There is only one key condition that the disciple can think of, that is, to fight against the outside world, we must first settle the inside. If we do not defeat the Xuanjia Army and King Huaiyang, Li Bing will always be attacked from both sides. Therefore, That means we can’t let go and use all our strength to deal with the Turks, are you right?”
Lao Jianhua turned around: "Well, this one is right, and there are two other key conditions. First, he has hundreds of thousands of troops, or even millions of troops, but no direct troops that he can fully trust. Qing. The war between the two countries is bound to be protracted. During this period, no one knows how many people will die to fill the abyss of the war. Therefore, for the commander, if he does not have the power of trusted followers, he will not be able to make a decision at the most important moment. And this kind of lame In this state, we are not qualified to launch a strategic decisive battle with the Turks."
He paused briefly and continued: "The remaining condition is the geographical situation. Ashina Zhijin is a rare hero in the history of the Turkic Empire. This man has a broad mind and has a very thorough grasp of the entire war. . He started from Western Xinjiang, then captured two passes, and then fought all the way to the imperial capital along the northwest corridor, and then took control of Tongguan with lightning speed. In less than a year, the overall situation of the Turks was decided. Advance, He can compete in the Central Plains; if he retreats, he can defend Guanzhong. From the perspective of mountains and rivers, he is in an invincible position."
Di Xian agreed: "That's true. Even if Li Bing won the Central Plains War, it would only be to save the Kanto region. If you want to drive away the Turks, the journey to the west will be almost arduous, unless..."
"Unless what?" Lao Jianhua asked with interest when he saw that Di Xian suddenly stopped talking.
After thinking for a moment, Di Xian shook his head and smiled: "It's impossible, haha, it's impossible."
Lao Jianhua leisurely walked up to Di Xian and said with a smile: "Are you trying to say that unless there is an incident in the Ghost Desert of Western Xinjiang, and suddenly it is completely out of the control of the Turks, or even returned to the hands of the Holy Tang, in that case, the Ashina branch A pound is dangerous, right?”
