Ouyang Ming opened his fan and fanned it gently. After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said,
"It's feasible. Our army already has a small number of troops. If we divide our troops further, it will only further weaken our strength. We should work hard and advance south. The more battles we win, the less the other two kings will dare to act rashly. Don't forget Well, we are not fighting alone now, we also have the strong support of King Pingxi.
Anyone who dares to attack us while we are fighting the rebels will be despised by everyone in the world. King Anton does not have the courage to proclaim himself emperor, nor does he have the courage to bear such infamy.
If he dared to take the opportunity to attack Weihu County instead of King Zhennan, his soldiers would mutiny first. "
Nie Chen nodded, asked Qi Huan again, and said,
"Qi Huan, where are the enemy troops?"
"My Lord, King Zhennan has an army of 600,000, including 80,000 in the capital, 20,000 in Zhennan Pass, and the other 500,000 troops are all heading towards the capital.
Among them, the vanguard force of 200,000 people has already reached the border of Gyeonggi Province and is expected to arrive in the capital in five days.
It will take about ten days for the Chinese army to reach the capital with 200,000 troops.
The rear army of 100,000 people was at the rear and moving the slowest.
In addition, Taiyuan County, the hometown of King Zhennan, is also urgently recruiting new soldiers, and there are already 50,000 soldiers. "
Since their main enemy became King Zhennan, Qi Huan focused all his energy on King Zhennan and collected intelligence.
Nie Chen nodded and continued to ask,
"So, is there any movement on King Pingxi's side? Has the army set off?"
"Replying to my lord, no, but King Pingxi sent a red armored guard to contact the shadow guard yesterday to ask when our troops will start."
"Mount the troops tomorrow!"
Nie Chen said categorically,
"After the enemy's vanguard troops enter the capital, they will definitely attack Hanzhong County non-stop and seize this strategically important area!
We must rush to Hanzhong County before the enemy's vanguard and capture the city! Create space and take the initiative!
It takes five days for the enemy's vanguard to reach the capital, and more than ten days from the capital to Hanzhong County. From our side, it also takes half a month to reach Hanzhong County, because our side enters Hanzhong County is not a straight road, and it has to take a detour from Guiling Pass. Therefore, we must send troops as soon as possible to capture the city of Hanzhong County! "
"Everyone, what do you think?"
Nie Chen looked at everyone and asked.
"Lord, I have no objection!"
Everyone hugged each other.
"Okay, then it's settled. The army has been preparing for more than ten days. All kinds of food, grass, baggage, tents, etc. are almost ready.
The order is passed down, and the army will set off early tomorrow morning and head to Guiling Pass.
Three hundred thousand regular troops from the four legions were all set off to the battlefield.
The five thousand defenders at Hukou Pass and the five thousand defenders at Guiling Pass must not move.
The county has left 10,000 new soldiers to guard the home, led by Dazhuang. Dazhuang, please stay at home this time. "
Da Zhuang nodded and said,
"I will obey your orders!"
He is an old left-behind man. Although he is not very good at leading troops and fighting, he is more loyal. He is the oldest person. He will not rebel against anyone who rebels. He also has certain experience in running the army and can be entrusted to guard the family. important task.
Nie Chen smiled and said,
"Da Zhuang, take good care of your family. When we take control of the capital in the future, we will let you take charge of the defense of the entire capital."
"The general will definitely fulfill his mission!"
Everyone laughed after hearing this.
People like Liang Peng, Ning Wushuang, Lin Guang, and Wang Hao are in charge of the main army and are responsible for external campaigns. Under normal circumstances, the local garrison and the main army do not cooperate and are not a system.
They also understood Nie Chen's thoughts, and by placing Fang Zhuang in the position of guarding the family, they made the best use of his resources.
"Okay, then it's settled. The four major legions and the four powerful generals will all go on the expedition. Mr. Ouyang will also serve as a military advisor and accompany the army on the expedition.
Zhou Ping, Li Ze, and Da Zhuang will stay to look after the family. You will wait until the capital is captured before you set off.
Do you have any objections? "
Weng Qiuchan quickly raised her hand and said,
"Wait a minute, did you forget a strong general?"
"Strong generals? Are there any? Don't they all go out with the army?"
Nie Chen wondered.
Weng Qiuchan immediately stared, pointed at her nose and said,
"What about me? Am I not a fierce general?"
Hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Nie Chen also burst out laughing. Looking at Weng Qiuchan's unconvinced yet proud look, he stretched out his hand and pinched her nose and said,
"Pull him down, your fighting ability is probably on par with mine, you are a fierce general, you are not shy?
Forget it, how can you lead an army without your wife? Just stay in my tent and be a bodyguard with the army. General Weng, you must protect my safety. "
"Tch, I will be the first to run when I encounter danger. Who is going to protect you?"
Weng Qiuchan gave him a big eye roll.
After the meeting, all the generals returned to their camps to prepare for the battle. Zhou Ping and Ouyang Ming also went to prepare military supplies and food. Sending out an army has always been an extremely cumbersome and troublesome matter.
Nie Chen and Weng Qiuchan walked towards Dongyuan.
After arriving at the current residence of the emperor, they first asked the guards to report to the emperor, and then were allowed to enter.
After arriving in the room, he saw Ji Kun sitting upright and practicing calligraphy at the table.
But the wrong buttons, the messy undershirt, and the strange smell of obscenity in the room betrayed his behavior.
"I pay my respects to Your Majesty."
Nie Chen cupped his hands and said.
"Master Nie, Master Nie, come and sit down quickly. From now on, there is no need to call yourself a minister in private. You can see more people. Master, come and sit down too."
Ji Kun said enthusiastically.
Eunuch Huang also hurriedly moved the stool.
After everyone sat down, Nie Chen said,
"Your Majesty, I would like to request a few imperial edicts from your Majesty, which are for King Jingshan, King Andong and the governor of Hanzhong County.
Order King Jingshan and King Andong to lead their troops to attack, together with my general and King Ping Xi, to jointly attack the traitor Mingxuan and punish the rebel.
Then give an order to the governor of Hanzhong County. After our army has passed, let him open the city gate, let our army enter the city, cooperate with our army in fighting, and provide money, food and military supplies. "
Hearing this, Ji Kun said awkwardly,
"Master Nie, you also know that this effort is completely in vain. When the late emperor was here, no one in the four kings and counties listened to the late emperor. Now it is my turn, and they will not listen to me.
Your loyalty to King Ping Xi...ah, I know, but King Andong and King Jingshan will definitely not send troops.
There is also the matter of money and food. At the Wanshou Banquet two years ago, the late emperor asked the county guards to pay money and food, but the county guards refused to pay. Even if I order it, they will definitely not pay.
Isn't this a waste of effort? They are disobedient and will damage the emperor's dignity. Otherwise, let's forget it. "
