Wu Xin was quite honest during the period when he sent the letter to Bianjing. He was always worried about what Bianjing would do to him. He even gave up his favorite women and wine during this period!
Every day when there is any disturbance outside, his nerves are very sensitive. His subordinates know Wu Xin's condition and are careful when walking, for fear of irritating Wu Xin and getting punished later.
Di Qing ignored him. During the battle with the Xiang soldiers, his men suffered a lot of losses. He just used this time to repair Wuqi, and he had to find someone to go to Dali to buy a batch of military horses to replenish them.
And during this time, he has been thinking about how to defeat the enemy's elephant soldiers. This is a very difficult problem!
People from the imperial court came and went for ten days, and the reply document was finally handed over to the supervisor Huangmen.
Huang Men was stunned for a long time when he saw this reply, and murmured with a hint of surprise on his lips: 'I didn't expect such a result! '
Huangmen did not hesitate and quickly announced the news to Wu Xin with the order from the court!
"Mr. Wu is very capable. We fought in the founding of the Song Dynasty and got away with it without punishment. You are the first to do so!" '
Wu Xin's head almost fell to the ground, and he kept saying: "The officials are magnanimous, Wu Xin will die to repay the emperor's kindness!" '
'Get up, the court didn't take your head off this time, and let you still be the coach. It seems that the prime minister is protecting you. We won't ask more. We have to fight hard in the future. Don't let these barbarians do it again. If you fool me, the next time, no one can do it, I will be the first one to chop you with a sword! '
'My father-in-law is right, you must do your best for your humble position! '
As soon as Huangmen left, Wu Xin was so excited that he almost burst into tears. He walked around, rubbed his hands and said, "Invite Di Qing over!" '
The previous time I called him Di Qing, I was not as polite as today. The court documents also clearly stated that almost all of the Southern Army had committed crimes and meritorious service. Di Qing was the only one who not only was not held accountable, but was promoted several levels in a row and is now an adult. He appointed the deputy commander of the Southern Army and asked Wu Xin to use him to fight the war!
This intention is too obvious. Wu Xin's position was not taken away, obviously to stabilize the morale of the army, but the sovereignty is to be handed over to Di Qing. If he still can't understand this, then he can die!
It turns out that I guessed right, this Di Qing is the big dog!
There is a mountain behind it!
When Di Qing saw Huang Men just coming out of the Chinese military tent, he guessed what Wu Xin wanted him to do. He guessed that it was the best thing that no one was bleeding!
Sure enough, when Wu Xin saw him, he almost knelt down for him, and even licked and praised him: "Brother, thanks to you this time, my brother has a family of thirteen, and several beautiful concubines." I am left to support myself. If something happens to me, what do you want them to do? '
'Brother, I just wanted to make a fortune, but I didn't expect this place to be so dangerous! '
Wu Xin is also a straight white man, but he actually went to the trouble of Di Qing!
In addition to his ability to flatter people, he also has a good eye for people.
He could see that Di Qing was not a vicious person, let alone someone who added insult to injury. Otherwise, he would not have spent all his efforts to help him write the battle report that could conquer all the public officials!
Wu Xin could also see that Di Qing was a talented person. Even if he was not promoted today, after any battle, he would definitely be a candidate for the title of prince and prime minister, and he might still be a stumbling block for him.
Wu Xin has always been fawning towards those who have the ability and will never offend them casually. Di Qing saved himself today. Wu Xin felt this and his face naturally lit up!
'What is the imperial court's plan? Has anyone sent reinforcements? '
Wu Xin told Di Qing the court's arrangements word for word. Di Qing himself was very surprised. Overnight, he became the second-in-command of the Southern Army?
Back in Guyuan, he was just a criminal who committed a crime and was sent to Dingchuan Village to build the city wall. Meeting Liang Chuan made his life miserable.
He didn't know that he was so adapted to this battlefield, as if he was born to fight. He could know when the enemy would raise troops and what route he would take, as familiar as eating and drinking.
The Xixia battlefield was so cruel and so many people died, but he still survived and became an official. The leaders also appreciated him and kept promoting him. Until today, he has become the deputy commander of the first army. .
Di Qing is not very proud, and he doesn't even have any turmoil in his heart, because he has seen too many people who are more powerful than him.
'Brother, tell me, how shall we fight next? '
Wu Xin no longer dared to rely on his superiors. If he had listened to Di Qing's advice and not sent Yang Wenguang himself to take the lead and go deep alone, today's fiasco might not have been caused!
Di Qing and Wu Xin sat down. Although Wu Xin was sitting at the top, he leaned forward. The small change made the aura in the tent different.
'Our army has been repaired and there are still more than 10,000 people. Heavy materials such as crossbows and infantry armor are still there. The imperial court will send 50,000 horses to help. If we wait for them to come, there may still be more troops on the Guangnan battlefield. New changes! '
'Nong Zhigao once attacked the city of Guangzhou before, but this guy didn't occupy the city or occupy the land, and he was able to advance all the way to Guangzhou City. Gao Shiyao was in charge of Guangzhou City. I don't think Nong Zhigao can take it. I'm afraid he will do it again. He returned to Yongzhou without saying a word. I looked at him for a long time. He didn't want to divide the territory! '
'What does he want to do? '
Wu Xin wondered whether Nong Zhigao was joking.
Di Qing guessed: "He may want to negotiate terms with the court. It is said that he found the invitation form that he sent to Lu Zhihan in Yongzhou, and he was so angry that he threatened to make the court look good. On the surface, he looked angry, but in fact he was very angry with me. Song Dynasty is worried, why don't the general first forge a letter to stabilize Nong Zhigao. If he can retreat, we can break the siege of Guangzhou. Yongzhou is small, so we can adopt the strategy of strengthening the walls and clearing the country. In a short time, Guangzhou will be conquered. The siege was naturally resolved! '
Wu Xin nodded after hearing this, but thought of something wrong in it, he pointed it out directly: "How long will it take?" '
'I guess it won't take long, but it just needs to break their spirit first! '
'How to break it? "When Wu Xin closes his eyes now, he can still think of the scene of the roaring war elephant in Dadeng Gorge that day. How could manpower resist such a giant beast!"
He thought about using the bed crossbow to shoot these war elephants, but the war elephants moved very fast when they attacked, and the bed crossbow might not be able to parry them.
'The general entrusted people to me for training. In the past few days, I can have people specially deal with these Guangyuan people's elephants! '
Wu Xin saw Di Qing's confident look and praised him repeatedly: "Brother, thank you for being here. Sun Jie and the others are useless cripples. We are not afraid of your jokes. We have even prepared food for the prisoner van on the way. We are just waiting." An official document from the court arrived. I didn't expect that the official would be so generous. . '
'The officials don't care about trivial matters, but we will fight to the death to serve the country! '
'It's up to me, brother! '
The next day, Di Qing called everyone together and announced an important order.
At this time, the morale of the Confederate army was as low as it could be, and there were many injured personnel. They were also afraid of the ferocious elephants. Even if they had cavalry, they could not withstand the charge of the elephants.
The military already knew that Di Qing was the only person recognized by the court in this battle.
Many of his men were rescued by Di Qing. When they saw this young man about to speak, they all raised their ears and listened carefully!
'The imperial court has sent another 50,000 troops. We have not yet completely failed. Nong Zhigao's troops are attacking Guangzhou. If we go to cut off his retreat at this time, Nong Zhigao will be finished! '
Di Qing's idea was good, but no one responded at all. They didn't know how many southern barbarians were hidden in the mountains.
Di Qing's original intention was not to cut off Nong Zhigao's future, this idea was unrealistic.
Nong Zhigao's main force is strong. Even if his escape route is cut off by himself, he can still open up another one. It depends on whether he can stop him!
What Di Qing wants to do today is to boost everyone's military morale!
He asked someone to carry out a hundred copper coins and said to the crowd: "I heard that Nanong Zhigao was blessed by the Buddha. An ancient Buddha was discovered in Guangyuan. He was favored by God, so he was able to win!" '
When everyone heard this and saw Di Qing's different behavior, they all became curious. They raised their heads and looked at Di Qing who was able to get in, wondering what he was going to do!
'However, Nong Zhi was immoral, acted against the will of God, and committed a heinous murder. Too many innocent people in our Song Dynasty died at his hands, and God also abandoned him! '
'The officials of the Song Dynasty are generous and caring for the people. They sent me the imperial army south to protect the people. Our army is the army ordered by the king and the army of justice. Today I, Di Qing, am here to ask God for orders. If God has mercy on me in China, give it to me. Wait for instructions from the grass people! '
"There are one hundred copper coins here. I will pray to God to throw a sword for blessing. If God guarantees the victory of my imperial army, then all one hundred copper coins will be the front side. If there is one copper coin that is the back side, we will comply with God's will and retreat!" '
Di Qing's voice rolled away, and everyone was shocked!
How could one hundred copper coins be all heads?
Unless God is really on the side of the Song Dynasty!
Many of the soldiers below had also heard about the miracle in Guangyuan. Before the Southern Expedition, it had become a gossip among many people. They believed that Nong Zhigao could not be defeated!
If it is true that all one hundred copper coins are facing up, it does not really mean that God is blessing them now!
Wu Xin didn't expect that Di Qing called everyone together to tell fortunes!
This is a big game. One hundred copper coins are used, and it only takes two pieces of wood to throw a sword. Why are you playing so big? With one hundred copper coins at once, if one of them is not heads, is it true that the army has retreated?
It is absolutely impossible to retreat without retreating like this. They will lose credibility in front of their subordinates. But once they retreat, they are doomed. If they retreat without the order of the court, the consequences will be worse than if they lose the battle!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Nong Zhigao asked someone to pick up all the one hundred copper coins and scatter them into the sky. The coins fell to the ground with a clang!
Including Wu Yong, everyone mentioned Tianling Gai in their hearts!
All positive!
