After a moment of silence, not only Xu Maogong, but also everyone in the audience looked curious.
Since they rebelled, they naturally wanted to achieve something great. But now that the Sui Dynasty is prosperous and it wants to subvert the world, how can it be so simple?
And Fan Hu's statement that the Sui Dynasty will bring chaos to the world in a short time is a bit alarmist, isn't it?
Xu Maogong was silent for a long time, and then he couldn't help but ask:
"Where do these ideas come from?"
Fan Hu smiled meaningfully and said:
"This is also what the wandering Taoist said at the time. Since the world will be in chaos sooner or later, it is better to start from us and end with us, which is the best ending.
I wonder if you would be willing to stay and help me. "
Xu Maogong couldn't help but rolled his eyes. He didn't know whether what Fan Hu said about You Fang Taoist was true or false. But he can be sure that this Fan Hu is indeed unusual.
For Xu Maogong, sudden changes in things that were originally expected are indeed elusive, but he is not an immutable person.
As thoughts emerged, Xu Maogong looked at Fan Hu and said:
"Your Excellency is indeed very loud. It is not impossible for the two of you to stay here. But you need to know that governing the world is not as simple as just talking."
Fan Hu could hear Xu Maogong's intention to take the exam. Apparently, after careful consideration, Xu Maogong had already made a decision.
But he also wanted to see if Fan Hu was just talking nonsense, or if he really had the power to subvert the world.
So Fan Hu replied calmly:
"What the Taoist Master said is absolutely true. It is indeed not easy to govern the world, but in my opinion, as long as you remember 'the king is the boat, the people are the water, the water can carry the boat, and it can also capsize the boat'."
"Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it..."
Xu Maogong nodded. His somewhat blank gaze suddenly became sharp, and he looked at Fan Hu and said:
"That's right. Those two poor people can do their part in the rebel army."
Qin Qiong and others were relieved when they heard this.
Although they don't know whether Xu Maogong and Xu Maogong are really capable. But to verify this problem, we must first keep the two of them.
As for Wei Zheng, although he didn't speak much, he was obviously in the same group as Xu Maogong. When Xu Maogong agreed, Wei Zheng did not refute, and everyone entered the city together.
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In the government office.
Everyone gathered here, Fan Hu took the lead and said:
"Two military advisors, the imperial army has arrived at Licheng County. The leading generals are King Zhongxiao Wu Jianzhang and his son Wu Yunzhao.
According to the information we have gathered, the Wu family and his son are still stationed in Licheng County and have no intention of entering Qizhou.
It's just that two of our brothers were captured by Wu Jianzhang and are now in danger. We don't know whether they will live or die. We must not turn a blind eye, so we are worried. "
After Fan Hu finished speaking, Xu Maogong said thoughtfully:
"It seems that Wu Jianzhang has calculated this correctly. Leader Fan's two brothers are the bait. As long as the rebels take the initiative to attack Licheng, they will fall into a trap."
Fan Hu and Qin Qiong were speechless. They also knew that this matter was not that simple. But no matter what the reason is, they cannot turn a blind eye.
"Is there nothing the military advisor can do?"
You Junda asked curiously. In his opinion, a military advisor must be at the level of a military advisor and cannot be easily stumped.
Xu Maogong looked at You Junda angrily. That day You Junda came in and asked who Xu Maogong and Wei Zheng were, and wanted to invite them to be military advisors.
When the two of them refused, You Junda tied them up and put them into sacks without saying a word.
Although Xu Maogong is not incompetent, his martial arts value is indeed not worth mentioning.
But You Junda said this, how could Xu Maogong give in and immediately said seriously:
"Wu Jianzhang is a veteran of the Sui Dynasty, and his level is naturally high. But he thought that this would lead to a complete victory, but it was not that simple.
From Pindao's point of view, compared with the rebel army, the gap between the officers and soldiers is now that of ordinary soldiers.
If the two sides are fighting, the rebels will take advantage. Therefore, if Wu Jianzhang wants to win, he must completely defeat the rebels in the overall situation.
At this time, as long as the rebels approach Licheng County and reveal flaws to induce the officers and soldiers to fight, allowing the rebels to take advantage of their advantage, the situation between the two sides will inevitably reverse. "
Qin Qiong suddenly realized and said:
"What the military advisor is saying is that our army should make use of its strengths and avoid its weaknesses and not engage in large-scale operations with officers and soldiers?"
Xu Maogong didn't talk nonsense and continued:
"Exactly this. The rebels were able to capture Qizhou City before, but ultimately it was Tang Bi who used his troops improperly. Moreover, in Qizhou City, although there were many defensive weapons, there was no heavy weapon to defeat the enemy.
And the army sent by the imperial court must be well-equipped and have strong soldiers and horses. Whether it is a strong bow, a crossbow, or a catapult, they can all show their power on the battlefield.
And these things are exactly what the rebels don't have. "
After hearing this, everyone suddenly realized. It is indeed impossible for soldiers and horses from all over the country to prepare these enemy-killing weapons.
As a local official, what do you want to do by preparing so much ordnance? Do you have any ideas?
Only the imperial court did not have this concern.
The Wu family father and son commanded the elite of the imperial court. Starting from Daxing City, they must have the most complete and sophisticated equipment.
Just as Fan Hu saw that day, a group of fully armed armored cavalry. If this were not the Sui and Tang Dynasties, even Fan Hu, who was invincible in the world, would still be trembling now.
After all, Xiang Yu is known as the number one in China, but he only killed a hundred people and was already running out of ammunition and food.
And the armored cavalry with all members wearing armor will only be stronger.
But it was different in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Personal power was far superior to that of the army. Fan Hu may not be able to kill all the armored cavalry, but the armored cavalry will certainly not be able to keep him.
Fan Hu nodded quickly and said:
"What the military advisor said is absolutely true, so how should we lead the officers and soldiers out next?"
Xu Maogong smiled and said:
"Wu Jianzhang's bait is Leader Fan's brother, and the rebel army's bait is Qizhou City.
Qizhou City is the core of Jinan Prefecture. If Qizhou City had not been broken when the officers and soldiers arrived, the situation would be very different now, and Wu Jianzhang did not need to be so cautious.
If the rebel army comes out in full force and goes to Licheng County, Wu Jianzhang will definitely try to attack Qizhou City. By then, the rebel army's retreat will be cut off, and he will be in an invincible position. "
At this point, there is no need to say anything else.
Shan Xiongxin nodded and agreed:
"So that's it. As long as we ambush Wu Jianzhang in advance when he attacks Qizhou City, we will definitely be able to catch him off guard."
However, Xu Maogong did not finish speaking. He shook his head and added:
"No, Leader Fan's goal is Licheng County, not to defeat the officers and soldiers. The most important thing at the moment is to show the enemy's weakness, so that Wu Jianzhang can fall into the trap.
In Pindao's opinion, as long as Wu Jianzhang sends troops to attack Qizhou City, the rebel army will divide its forces to return reinforcements. When the time comes, the rebels will be fighting on both sides, and the officers and soldiers will surely be waiting for the opportunity. "
