Huang Wenze, who was about to dissuade Zhao Fuqu, understood Zhao Fuqu's thoughts after hearing Zhao Fuqu's words, and a solemn look appeared on his face...
After retreating to Zhuoxian County, Zhao Fuqu actively managed Shunping in order to guard against the possible invasion of Fengwu Army at any time. Xinle wanted to build these two cities into Zhuoxian's barrier and the first front line against Fengwu Army. , on the other hand, they are also working hard to recruit soldiers and expand the army to prepare for war. Up to now, more than 90,000 soldiers and horses have been prepared.
The cost of expanding the army to this size is that currently, almost all males over fifteen and under forty in southern Youyan have been conscripted into the army. If he were not worried about the complete paralysis of farming production, Zhao Fuqu would also intend to raise the upper age limit. Expanded to fifty years old.
Even so, due to the large lack of working-age labor force, Youyan's farming production is currently almost all handed over to the elderly, children, and women. The consequence of this is a significant decrease in labor output, so even if Zhao Fuqu increases taxation , trying to squeeze out the last of the money and water from the people, causing the people to complain, but there is still a big financial gap.
In the past, the Yan Army was able to make up for the financial gap by asking for some support from Hebei Province. Although Gao Zongchang was cunning and cunning, he did not want to have direct contact with the wolf-like Fengwu Army on the territory, so the Yan Army's situation was still OK. Keep it up.
But as the situation has changed now, not only Shunping and Xinle have been lost, but the hinterland has been exposed to the iron hoof of the Fengwu Army after losing the barrier. If the Yan Army does not respond at this time, it is foreseeable that Fengwu will Even if the army is still restricted by logistical supplies and unable to launch large-scale battles, it will continue to encroach step by step, swallowing up the Yan Army's territory bit by bit, exacerbating the Yan Army's financial difficulties... ···············
The peasant uprising that broke out in the Central Plains undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. Even if Gao Zongchang wanted to support him, he would definitely take care of his own affairs in the Central Plains first, suppress the peasant uprising, maintain his rule, and provide blood transfusions to the Yan army. Love is definitely secondary to him.
These two things were undoubtedly fatal blows to the Yan Army. You must know that with the fall of Yi Jing, the Yan Army lost consecutive battles. The morale of the Yan Army was very low. Some people even began to consider the issue of their retreat. , and the Yan army's ability to persist to this day is largely due to the prestige of Zhao Fuqu's decades of rule in Youyan.
But if there is a financial gap and money and food are cut off, the army is likely to be in big trouble. Even if Zhao Fuqu's prestige is strong and he cannot provide money and food, it will still be of no use!
Realizing this, Huang Wenze also understood why Zhao Fuqu insisted on fighting with the Fengwu Army. If he didn't fight now, even if the Fengwu Army didn't launch a large-scale attack, the Yan Army, which was in financial trouble, would probably self-destruct, so instead of self-destruction It is better to risk death and live again. When we meet on a narrow road, the brave one wins!
Seeing that Huang Wenze realized the problem, a gleam flashed in Zhao Fuqu's old eyes and he said in a deep voice:
"I have thought that this is my best chance now! It is also my last chance!"
"Although the Fengwu Army has been winning consecutive battles and appears to be invincible, this has also exposed Ye Mingsheng's weaknesses. Ye Mingsheng is so arrogant and arrogant that he blindly makes enemies. In the past, more than 10,000 Luobi cavalrymen were annihilated in Yuyang, and the situation with the Luobi people was very tense. Now the Luobi people are so excited that they are pressing forward with troops in northern Xinjiang. The two sides may clash at any time... ············”
"Internally, although Ye Mingsheng used force to force the families of the aristocratic families to surrender and wiped out the Ma family's gangsters, the new policy he implemented has shaken the interests of the aristocratic families. Gu Zhongshi and the others don't know how to hate them in their hearts. As for Ye Mingsheng, if things go wrong for the Fengwu Army, these guys who have breasts are likely to have other ideas. If they can betray me, how can they not betray Ye Mingsheng again?"
"I now have 90,000 soldiers and horses, and the Fengwu Army in Shunping and Xinle together is only more than 10,000 people. As long as our army can seize Shunping and Xinle before the reinforcements of the Fengwu Army arrive, Ye Mingsheng will not be able to win unless Otherwise, general mobilization will have to acquiesce to this fact, and if Ye Mingsheng carries out general mobilization, that would be the best thing!"
At this point, Zhao Fuqu's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he said extremely viciously:
"I have been dealing with the Luobi people all my life. I know these barbarians very well. They are greedy and will not let go of any opportunity they can take advantage of. As long as I contain the Fengwu Army on the southern front, The main force creates an opportunity for them. I believe that facing the empty rear of the Fengwu Army, the Luobei people will not be able to withstand this temptation and will definitely invade on a large scale. By then, the Fengwu Army will definitely be defeated in a two-front battle!"
Listening to Zhao Fuqu's story, Huang Wenze couldn't help but feel excited. He clearly realized that Zhao Fuqu, who wanted to fight the Fengwu Army to the death, was not showing off his bravery, but letting go after careful planning. After a fight, King Youyan, who once dominated Northern Xinjiang and made the people of Luobei fearful, is back!
Huang Wenze pondered for a while, then saluted Zhao Fuqu and said:
"What do you need me to do, Commander?"
After listening to Huang Wenze's words, Zhao Fuqu fell into silence, then raised his head and said to Huang Wenze:
"Tomorrow I will gather troops and march towards Junpingxin. Then you and Jian'an will quietly go to Chengfa County..."
Huang Wenze was startled when he heard the name Chengfa County. He seemed to understand something when he thought of the geographical location of Chengfa County. He then tentatively asked Zhao Fuqu:
"Commander, do you mean to let Mr. Jian'an and I go to Jinzhong?"
Zhao Fuqu nodded slightly when he heard this and said:
"Although I am very confident in this battle, I still have to be prepared for the worst. Once I lose Zhuoxian, I will definitely not be able to defend it. You and Jian'an will set off for Jinzhong immediately. Although Yun Bing and You It borders Yan, but judging from Ye Mingsheng’s strategic policy, he should continue to go south next!”
"He doesn't want to go west to Guanzhong to fight against Shangguan Hongyuan for the time being, so he shouldn't invade Yunbin. And Shangguan Hongyuan's current main opponent is still the southern patrol court of Sichuan and Shu. He is also unable to expand eastward. In this way Once we come to Jinzhong, a buffer zone will be formed for both sides of their forces, and they will temporarily acquiesce in our existence. Wherever Lao Jin and the 10,000 Yan troops stay, you can rest and accumulate strength and wait for the opportunity!"
'Jian'an and Jianwen, the two children, to be honest, I like Jianwen better and have spoiled him since he was a child. I have also thought about passing the position to Jianwen after a hundred years, but now it seems that Jianan is still the child. More suitable, he has a tougher heart and can be courteous to the corporal. However, Yi Jing's defeat has not allowed him to recover for a while. In the future, he will ask Wenze more for your help and advice! '
Listening to Zhao Fuqu's words, which seemed to be asking for help, Huang Wenze's emotions were very complicated. Seeing this, Zhao Fuqu smiled and enlightened him:
"There's no need for Wenze to be like this. I'm talking about the worst case scenario! Ye Mingsheng just attacked me secretly while I was away. Now I'm confronting him with real swords and guns. This little brat who doesn't have all his hair can't be..." My opponent may be able to take back Yijing after this battle, and then I will drink and have fun with you in Yijing..."
When Huang Wenze heard this, instead of being enlightened, he felt even more sad. But on the surface, he managed a smile and said:
"Wenze is also looking forward to that day, and I wish the commander a successful start in this battle!"
Zhao Fuqu smiled and nodded. After the discussion, Huang Wenze also said goodbye and left. When he was about to walk out of the room, Zhao Fuqu, who had been watching him, couldn't help but shout:
"Wenze, the Zhao family will be counting on you from now on!"
As soon as these words came out, Huang Wenze held back his tears, turned around and gave a long salute and said:
"The commander-in-chief treats me like this, Wenze can only repay him by working hard to death!"
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Liaoyang, Dongning
In Changshan Medical Center, Pei Zhixiu was carefully checking the patient's pulse. Although Ye Mingsheng allowed her to show her face outside and open a medical center to treat illnesses and save people, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Pei Zhixiu still covered her face with a white gauze to cover her appearance. Said that it was the best choice for both her and the patients.
At this time, sitting opposite Pei Zhixiu was a young woman, and behind her was a young man who looked like her husband. The young woman Wu was holding her husband's hand nervously, and his husband Zhang Lian Ze opened his mouth and said:
"Dr. Pei, my Xingtong has been vomiting after eating these past few days and is also very weak. Could you please tell me what's going on?"
When Pei Zhixiu heard this, she nodded slightly and signaled Xingtong to stretch out her hand, then put her hand on her wrist to diagnose her pulse. After a while, Pei Zhixiu took back her hand and said softly:
"Congratulations to you. This is a happy pulse. However, your wife is a little weak. She must take good care of herself. Otherwise, it is easy to be in danger during the birth... ··”
Pei Zhixiu's words gave the young couple a mixture of joy and sorrow. They all understood what Pei Zhixiu said. After all, in this era when births were still dependent on midwives, the danger of women giving birth was very high, and one person and two people often died!
Zhang Lian held Xingtong's hand tightly and said seriously to his wife:
"I told you before that you should not go to the weaving factory to help. My salary in the army is enough for our family. If you are pregnant this time, you can take good care of yourself at home. At worst, I will apply to the superiors to go to Youyan! "
"Ms. sir, I don't want you to go to the battlefield!" Xingtong suddenly became nervous after hearing Zhang Lian's words.
Zhang Lian smiled and comforted him:
"Don't worry, there are good news from the front line. Now I go to Youyan to get credit. Many of our reserve forces have applied to go!"
After saying this, Zhang Liancai realized that this was a medical clinic and not his home, and he immediately said apologetically to Pei Zhixiu beside him:
"I'm sorry for being rude, Doctor Pei. Do you think there is any recipe that can nourish my Xingtong?"
Pei Zhixiu did not answer Zhang Lian's question but asked:
"You serve in the Fengwu Army?"
Zhang Lian heard this and said proudly without thinking:
'Well, I have just been transferred from the Fengzhou militia to the Preparatory Department and served as the head of the Preparatory Department! '
After getting the answer, Pei Zhixiu nodded and did not ask further questions. Instead, he wrote a prescription on the paper and handed it to Zhang Lian and said:
"Take this to the pharmacy to get some medicine!"
After Zhang Lian took the prescription, he glanced at the contents and said with some confusion:
"Dr. Pei, I know the Angelica sinensis, Rehmannia glutinosa, wolfberry, etc., but what kind of medicinal material is this last one? I don't understand... ···”
Pei Zhixiu glanced at it and said calmly:
"That's not a medicinal ingredient, that's the Arabic numeral 7. It's a mark. If you show it to the people in the pharmacy, they will give you a 30% discount!"
Zhang Lian was a little surprised when he heard this. He looked hesitant, as if he wanted to ask something but didn't know how to ask. Pei Zhixiu seemed to have seen what he was thinking and said directly:
"My husband also serves in the Fengwu Army. If he is a member of the military and has the ability, he will naturally help me!"
Hearing what Dr. Pei said in front of him, Zhang Lian's doubts suddenly disappeared. He bowed to Pei Zhixiu and said:
"So thank you so much, Dr. Pei. Zhang Lian will remember this kindness in his heart!"
Pei Zhixiu ignored Zhang Lian, and then whispered to Xingtong:
"Come back to me after taking this medicine for a month! Remember to practice well and don't overwork yourself!"
"I understand, thank you Dr. Pei!"
Xingtong nodded gratefully.
After sending away the young couple Xingtong and Zhang Lian, the next patient walked into the consulting room. Pei Zhixiu looked at the patient with a folding fan in his hand. He had red lips and white teeth, was very handsome, and had an extraordinary demeanor. The young man in Tsing Yi couldn't help but have a strange look in Pei Zhixiu's eyes when he saw the other party's appearance.
The young man in green bowed his hands slightly to Pei Zhixiu and sat down. He stretched out his white wrist and said to Pei Zhixiu:
"I've been feeling unwell lately, so I'm asking Dr. Pei for help!"
Pei Zhixiu did not refuse the request of the young man in green and put her jade hand on his wrist. After a while, after taking the pulse, Pei Zhixiu said lightly:
"You are in good health. If you are really feeling unwell, it must be a mental illness!"
Upon hearing this, the young man in green waved his folding fan and said in approval:
"Doctor Pei is really a miracle doctor who is famous far and wide. He can tell at a glance that I have a heart disease. Do you dare to ask Dr. Pei if there is any way to treat my heart disease?"
Pei Jixiu said calmly after hearing this:
"Heart ailments should be treated by heart medicine. I can't cure your heart ailments. The only one who can cure them is yourself..."
