Although it was still unimaginable that the Fengwu Army captured Wenshan County so quickly, after hearing what this soldier said, Wang Muzhi had to believe that a major gap had been opened in his carefully arranged defense line... ····························
The huge anger in his heart gave Wang Muzhi a splitting headache, and he even felt a little breathless. This made Wang Muzhi urgently want to lie down for a while.
But Wang Muzhi also understood. At this moment, the generals and guards in the camp were looking at him. If he lay down at this time, it would undoubtedly cast a shadow over Yun Bingjun's already low morale, but the pain in his body was almost overwhelming him. Mu Zhi devours.
So even though he still wanted to hold on in front of everyone, Wang Muzhi had to make the right choice. He waved his hand and ordered everyone in the camp:
"You all get out of here and let me calm down for a while!"
"yes!"
After everyone else left the tent, Wang Muzhi slumped down on a chair, which made his body feel much better.
After about a cup of tea, the headache gradually subsided and my breathing gradually became calmer.
Wang Muzhi, who had just recovered, did not dare to slack off in the face of such an urgent situation, and immediately began to think about his next move.
Although Wang Muzhi had high hopes for the three counties of Heyi, Wenshan, and Xiaode, he had never thought of using these three counties to completely block the Fengwu Army. Wang Muzhi knew that this was completely unrealistic... ·······················
But Wang Muzhi never thought that the Fengwu Army would so quickly break through his heavily guarded county, and so easily tear a huge gap in this defense line that he had managed for half a year!
In Wang Muzhi's plan, the three counties of Heyi, Wenshan, and Xiaode will at least block it. It will take the Fengwu Army two to three months. The Fengwu Army will only gain victory after paying at least 30,000 casualties. These three counties.
Unfortunately, plans and reality are often inconsistent. As the governor of Yunbin of the Luo'an court, Wang Muzhi must face such a difficult situation and bear responsibility for the current situation in Yunbin!
Under Wang Muzhi's creation, Heyi, Wenshan, and Xiaode became a whole. Among them, at the forefront of Heyi County, Yun Bingjun gathered tens of thousands of troops and heavy artillery, hoping to collapse Heyi County and Fengwu. The big teeth of the army.
However, as Wenshan County fell into the hands of the Fengwu Army, the Fengwu Army gained an important stronghold behind Heyi County. From this, they could take advantage of the cavalry to cut off the connection between Jinyang City and the front line.
Although they hoarded a batch of food and artillery shells in Heyi County last year, no matter how much food and artillery shells they have, they will eventually run out if they are not replenished.
Now that the Fengwu Army has captured Wenshan County, they are likely to target Xiaode County next!
Now if Wenshan County is lost, if Xiaode County is lost, not only Heyi County will be completely isolated and helpless, and will fall into the siege of Fengwu Army, Fengwu Army will also get an outpost to attack Jinyang... ···················
Thinking of this, Wang Muzhi immediately wanted to give an order to send troops to increase the number of troops in Xiaode County. However, he just opened his mouth and before he could say anything, he was hesitant about his decision!
Xiaode County has the smallest garrison among the three county towns, with only a little more than 3,000 people. The city defense is relatively incomplete. There is not even a urn city. The city area is not large. The city has a population of only tens of thousands. Even if additional troops are sent, Xiaode County can only accommodate up to 5,000 soldiers.
If Wenshan County has not been lost, Xiaode County can still withstand the fierce offensive of Fengwu Army with the support of the other two counties.
But now Wenshan County has been occupied by the Fengwu Army, and Heyi County has been heavily intercepted by the Fengwu Army's Second Army. The stable structures of the three county towns have been cracked by the Fengwu Army. The Yunbing Army soldiers in Xiaode County can only rely on Come and face the fierce offensive of Fengwu Army by yourself!
Considering the current reality, the fall of Xiaode County is basically a foregone conclusion!
Even if they now send troops to support Xiaode County and increase the number of defenders in Xiaode County to 5,000, all they can do is to create more difficulties for the Fengwu Army when they attack the city. Let the Fengwu Army capture Xiaode County two or three days later!
After entering the first two Yunbin wars, he realized that the Yunbin Army could not compete with the Fengwu Army in terms of artillery and soldier quality. In order to resist the Fengwu Army, Wang Muzhi could only make up for the lack of quality and quantity. All the appropriate men in Yunbin were recruited into the army and joined the Yunbin army...
However, under various difficulties, the Yunbin Army now only has about 70,000 people left. About half of them are Yunbin veterans with relatively strong combat effectiveness, while the remaining half are new recruits who have just been recruited. Their quality varies greatly, ranging from young boys aged fourteen or fifteen to old men in their forties or fifties.
In order to hold back the Fengwu Army and buy more time for himself to train new recruits, Wang Muzhi deployed 20,000 of his few veterans to garrison in these three counties, so at this time in Jinyang City , although it seems that there are still 50,000 soldiers and horses stationed in the city, there are only 10,000 veterans of the Yun Bing Army in the city.
Supporting the new soldiers in Xiaode County is of little significance, but if we support the veterans, it will have a great impact on Jinyang's city defense!
After thinking for a moment, Wang Muzhi sighed helplessly and gave up the idea of supporting Xiaode County.
After thinking for a while, Wang Muzhi seemed to have some idea, and whispered to himself:
"Since you, Fengwu Army, like to use moles so much, let us have a good encounter!"
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Luo'an, Shangguanfu
In a remote courtyard, Shangguan Changgong looked at the little bumpkin in front of him, his eyes full of grief, anger and pain.
After kowtowing three times to the little dirtbag, Shangguan Changgong wiped the tears on his face, collected his emotions and walked out of the small courtyard.
At this time, his cousin Shangguan Tingshu was waiting for him outside the courtyard. When he saw Shangguan Changgong walking out of the small courtyard, he immediately stepped forward and asked with concern:
"Brother, how is uncle doing? Can I go see his old man?"
Feeling the concern in his cousin's eyes, Shangguan Changgong felt even more sad. He patted his cousin on the shoulder and said:
"My dad's condition has stabilized, but the doctor said he still needs to rest for a while, and he can't see outsiders during this time!"
Listening to Shangguan Changgong's words, Shangguan Tingshu said with some confusion:
"Brother, am I a foreigner too? I haven't seen my uncle for almost a month!"
As soon as these words came out, Shangguan Changgong also scolded with a straight face:
"This is all for the sake of my father's health! Tingshu, don't be too willful!"
Seeing that his elder brother was a little angry, Shangguan Tingshu did not dare to say anything, so he lowered his head and admitted his mistake:
"Brother, I was wrong, I won't bother uncle!"
Shangguan Changgong nodded slightly when he heard this and said:
"Tingshu, get ready. Next, I plan to ask you to go to Sichuan and Sichuan on errands..."
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Tingshu asked subconsciously:
"Brother, why did you ask me to go to Sichuan?"
Shangguan Changgong said:
"The grain collection in Sichuan and Sichuan is not going well. It is said that there are still some remnants of the southern imperial court who are causing trouble, so I plan to let you, Tingshu, handle this matter!"
"Sichuan and Shu are the key to supporting the operation of the imperial court. There is absolutely no room for failure. I will feel at ease only if you, Tingshu, pay a visit!"
Shangguan Tingshu, who originally didn't want to leave Luo'an, naturally wanted to contribute to the family when his elder brother said this. He nodded immediately and said to relieve his brother's worries:
"Brother, I understand! I'm going to Sichuan as soon as I'm ready!"
Seeing his cousin agreeing to the errand, Shangguan Changgong also nodded slightly. The two chatted about some family matters before Shangguan Tingshu said goodbye and left.
Seeing Shangguan Tingshu's back gradually turning into a small black dot and walking away, Shangguan Changgong couldn't help but sigh deeply.
He understands Shangguan Tingshu's intentions, and he is willing to believe his cousin, but if more people know something, there is more risk of exposure, and now is the most dangerous time. If someone is not careful, the entire Shangguan family will be exposed. There is a danger of capsizing, so Shangguan Changgong does not dare to take any risks in this matter!
If Tingshu stays in Luo'an for one day, those people will regard him as a breakthrough point and keep testing him. It is a good thing for him to let him go to Sichuan and Shu. Leave some blood behind!
Returning to the study, Shangguan Changgong received a report from the butler Wang Quan, saying that Yang Chongqing had arrived and was waiting for him in the reception room. Shangguan Changgong straightened his clothes and went to the reception room to meet Yang Chongqing... ················
After half a cup of tea, Shangguan Changgong came to the reception room. At this time, a middle-aged man with a slender figure and extraordinary appearance stood up from his chair immediately when he saw Shangguan Changgong's appearance. Chang Gong knelt down.
This person is Yang Chongqing, the commander of the Shenwu Army of the Great Zhou Dynasty who has just returned from injury!
Seeing this, Shangguan Changgong immediately took the lead and helped him up, pretending to be annoyed and said:
"Chongqing, you and my brother, what do you mean?"
Yang Chongqing immediately said:
"Sir Shangguan, you are the Minister of the Ministry of War. According to the Zhou etiquette, when I see you, I should kneel down and worship you!"
Shangguan Changgong heard this and said again:
"Between you and me, we don't need those red tapes! You really embarrass me by doing this!"
After the two people exchanged polite greetings, they sat down separately in the reception room. Since Yang Chongqing was returning from illness, Shangguan Changgong also paid more attention to his physical condition. The two people talked for a while, and the atmosphere was good. It was almost done, Shangguan Chang Gongcai said directly:
"Chongqing, have you heard about some of the recent rumors in the DPRK?"
Although Shangguan Changgong did not specifically say what the rumor was, Yang Chongqing also understood what Shangguan Changgong was talking about. His eyes could not help but darken and he thought for a moment before saying:
"I have indeed heard some rumors, but I believe that these are all conspiracy spread by the Fengwu Army Coordination Office in order to alienate the imperial court..." ·····”
After listening to Yang Chongqing's words, Shangguan Changgong looked at him deeply, and then said with some disappointment:
"Chongqing, I have always thought that you and I, brothers, can talk to each other from the bottom of our hearts!"
This statement seemed to surprise Yang Chongqing. Just when he was about to say something, Shangguan Changgong continued:
"Since you won't tell Chongqing, let me tell you!"
"The rumors in the court are all true. My father intends to use Tang Peng and Ma Chongyang to check and balance you and prevent Chongqing from becoming the dominant family in the Forbidden Army!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Chongqing was about to kneel down again. This time, Shangguan Changgong did not help him immediately. Instead, he waited until Yang Chongqing knelt in front of him, then stood up and helped him up and said:
"Chongqing, my father is not targeting you alone, nor does he distrust you alone!"
"For a hero like him, no one can gain his complete trust. I'm dissatisfied with you for saying that sometimes he even guards me!"
"My father is now delegating power to recuperate from illness. I, Shangguan Changgong, am in charge of the overall affairs of the Luo'an court at this time. Chongqing, you saved my life. If it weren't for you back then, I, Shangguan Changgong, would be a pile of bones and scum now. I I am willing to trust you completely!"
After speaking, Shangguan Changgong took out a seal that had been prepared for a long time from the drawer, handed it to Yang Chongqing and said firmly:
"Chongqing, I am going to worship you as the Grand Marshal of the World's Armed Forces. All the troops and horses of the Luo'an court will be at your disposal... ·····”
Yang Chongqing was completely shocked when he finished speaking. Then he looked at the seal in his hand, his eyes full of emotion but he still declined:
"Your Excellency, you have treated me with great kindness. However, Chongqing is now doing nothing, so how dare you accept this honor? Please, Your Excellency, please take back your life. I am willing to do my best for my humble duty!"
Shangguan Changgong pressed the seal directly into Yang Chongqing's hand and said firmly:
"Chongqing, brother and I, please stop refusing!"
"I don't let you be the general marshal of the world's soldiers and horses, so you can enjoy the blessings. I believe you have heard about the situation on the front line. Ye Mingsheng of the Fengwu Army is well known to all passersby. This traitor is determined to destroy me and the Great Zhou Dynasty. !”
"In order to get rid of us father and son, he even did not hesitate to swear by Luoshui. We are already incompatible with each other, incompatible with each other, and we are incompatible with each other!"
"In this world, there is Shangguan Family without me, and there is Shangguan Family without me, Ye Mingsheng!"
"Now the Fengwu Army is attacking fiercely. Although Wang Muzhi has some abilities, he can only struggle to support the Fengwu Army. Chongqing now relies on you to turn the world away and save the world from Ye Mingsheng's clutches. The common people·····························
