"Apart from the Beida Camp, perhaps only the Northwest Army is now taking orders from the imperial court."
Yueying said slowly.
Ning Fan suddenly raised his head and looked at Yueying in disbelief. He did not expect that this girl would become a female military advisor after half a year of training.
"You said this is impossible for the Northwest Army. The Northwest Frontier Army has to defend against the invasion of the Huns. No matter how crazy Ning Qing is, he will not ignore the great prosperity of the world and recall the Northwest Army, right?"
Ning Fan thought carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more chills he felt down his spine.
"Then it depends on whether General Xiao Zhongzhong of the Northwest Army will listen to the court's call at this time! If this is a stubborn person, then this matter will be a dead end."
"You have to think carefully about how terrifying and astonishing the combat effectiveness of the 400,000 northwest frontier troops is. Once the northwest army moves south, can you stop it?"
Yueying looked at Ning Fan worriedly.
At least judging from the current situation, Ning Fan's bargaining chip is no match for the Northwest Frontier Army. Ning Fan now only has an elite force of 100,000, while the Northwest Frontier Army has at least 400,000, with sufficient food, grass and weapons, and amazing combat effectiveness.
Ning Fan fell into silence. The Dragon Scale Army was established less than a year ago. Although his training methods and leading ideas are extremely advanced, it is undeniable that the combat effectiveness of the Dragon Scale Army is very amazing. However, after all, the Dragon Scale Army lacks the experience of large-scale battles. Compared with the fierce and fearless frontier troops like the northwest frontier army, their experience may be slightly inferior.
Ning Fan simply couldn't imagine what it would be like if his Dragon Scale Army faced off against Xiao Zhong's Northwest Army, with thunder from the sky stirring up fire on the ground.
"You don't have to worry too much. Xiao Chong is not a fool. At this time, does he still want to be loyal to the Dakang court? What's more, his daughter and you are already married. He is How could my father-in-law, Taishan, go against you?"
Yueying shook her head. She felt that her idea was too crazy. Maybe Ning Qing was not that bad after all.
But the speaker has no intention of listening, but Ning Fan took Yueying's words to heart, because he felt that it was entirely possible, and it was very consistent with Ning Qing's character.
The core of Ning Qing's heart is that he is an extremely selfish and extremely dark person. In his mind, everything can be sacrificed in order to achieve his own goals. In his mind, the common people and the dynasty's political power are all bullshit.
Ning Fan not only knew Ning Qing very well, but also knew General Xiao Chong, who was extremely stubborn in his heart.
Ning Qing almost sent Xiao Lingxi to the Huns, but when Xiao Chong learned that his daughter was the marriage partner, not only did he not object, but he also sent a thousand troops to escort him. This matter was in Ning Fan's heart Left a very deep impression.
That is, in Xiao Chong's mind, imperial power is greater than anything else. Even if the court asks him to die immediately, he will not hesitate to commit suicide to apologize.
Moreover, in Xiao Chong's mind, the ethical principles of imperial power are always extremely important. For example, if Ning Fan commits rebellion, in his eyes, he is someone who deserves to be killed. Ning Fan is also a little unsure whether Xiao Zhong will obey the order.
"According to my understanding of Xiao Chong, there is at least a 70% chance that he will leave the northwest border defense alone and lead the northwest army to Beijing to Qinwang."
Ning Fan was worried and suddenly felt that the situation had reversed.
Before, he thought that the throne was within his grasp, but suddenly he felt that the meat in his mouth was no longer delicious. Ning Qing's madness made Ning Fan speechless, but he had to prevent Ning Qing from being defeated.
"This is your men's business. I am only responsible for helping you collect intelligence. However, I advise you that it is best to capture Kyoto first. Kyoto's city defense is extremely strong. Even if the Northwest Army surrounds the city, you still have time to hold on. Can’t live.”
Yueying’s kind reminder.
Ning Fan nodded. He was really surprised by Yue Ying. This little girl had grown to this point in just half a year, and the growth rate was extremely astonishing.
At the same time, Ning Fan also had to admit that Yueying's words made sense. If he captured Kyoto first, he would at least have a large amount of supplies. After all, the granary in Kyoto had been replenished with more food than could be eaten in three years.
The reason why Kyoto is now defenseless against Ning Fan's army is because Kyoto has no troops.
"How many of our people are there in the Yulin Army?"
As the situation continued, Ning Fan decided to take action immediately.
As long as Kyoto is breached and Ning Qing is captured at this time, Ning Qing, who has lost his throne, will naturally not have the authority to order General Xiao Chong, and Ning Fan will not have to worry about the Northwest Army.
"I can only promise to help you open the city gate. As for other things, you need to work hard on your own."
Yueying put on the large black cloak again, which made his figure extremely petite. She opened the door of the tent and walked into the wind and snow.
Watching Yue Ying and several of his men disappear, Ning Fan felt a little reluctant to leave, because he knew that it would be extremely difficult and dangerous for Yue Ying to return to Kyoto at this time.
But at the same time, Ning Fan has no way to stop it, because at this time, Ning Fan needs an internal agent for every step in Kyoto. If he wants to capture Anjing City without an internal agent, although Ning Fan can do it, the loss will be huge.
"Let Huang Chao and Chen Yuanqing come to see me in the camp."
Ning Fan no longer felt sleepy, and he immediately ordered his men to call the two generals to his camp to discuss countermeasures.
Originally, Ning Fan planned to fight a protracted war in Kyoto and slowly besiege the city, which would probably make the defenders in the city unbearable and surrender, but now it was too late.
If you don't act decisively at this time, it is very likely to cause unmanageable changes, so Ning Fan still feels that cutting through the mess quickly is the best way at the moment.
"Your Highness, when will we take action? I can't wait, and neither can my brothers."
Chen Yuanqing walked into the camp excitedly.
Huang Chao, who was following Chen Yuanqing, looked slightly depressed. He seemed to have guessed that the situation had changed.
"Your Highness, is there something going on in the northwest?"
Huang Chao asked in a low voice.
Sure enough, there is a difference between those who play with strength and those who play with their brains. Huang Chao saw the core of the problem at a glance.
"If nothing goes wrong, the Habayashi Army will open the city gate tomorrow night. Let's enter Kyoto at night. Remember not to kill innocent people indiscriminately."
Ning Fan warned in a low voice.
"Is Your Highness going to be the emperor?"
Chen Yuanqing rubbed his hands excitedly.
Ning Fan was too lazy to pay attention to this idiot. He just stared dully at the Kyoto city defense map in front of him, not knowing what he was thinking in his heart.
This city defense map was brought out by Yueying, so its accuracy should be guaranteed.
