There was something in Cai Zhong's words, but at this time, Emperor Xuanwu Longyan was so pleased that he did not dare to say it too clearly.
Emperor Xuanwu gave Cai Zhong a hard look. After all, he had been a monarch and minister for twenty years. Couldn't he still see Cai Zhong's little thoughts?
He couldn't help but ask: "Cai Aiqing, if you have something to say, just say it! No need to hide it!"
Cai Zhong was stunned for a while and then said: "The king of Qin defeated the Liao people. It is gratifying! Such a victory will surely cheer up the people of the world. But! I still said the same thing. The Liao army is powerful. Although more than 200,000 people died in the battle, the main force of the Liao army is still alive, and we, Dawu, are still in a weak position."
"The five passes in the north are under great pressure! If the enemy uses superior force to break through the Ningwu Pass of Wu State and march straight in, if the state is lost, Yunzhou will be in crisis and Luo Qi will be in danger!"
"Yesterday! I heard the news and told your majesty to stop all the southward migration. The people and ministers in the capital are not allowed to take a step outside Luoqi. The emperor and his ministers, the soldiers and the people, are united to fight against the Huns! To support the northern generals in their fight. . I believe that for the sake of His Majesty’s safety, the matter of moving south remains unchanged.”
How could the Great Sima Wang Mingzhang be convinced? He stood out and said: "Your Majesty! I dare not agree with the words of the imperial censor. Just as the general once said when he was still alive, the difference between victory and defeat on the battlefield is just a thought. between."
"Just like the King of Qin, even though the enemy had 300,000 soldiers, he still used 100,000 soldiers to lure the enemy deep and kill 200,000 of them. He also used the strategy of drawing fuel from the bottom of the cauldron to capture the city of Usa and force the Huns to return eastward."
"This is not a miracle, but the result of King Qin's proper command, the generals' intentions, and the soldiers' lives. This battle report has shown that although the Liao army is large, it is not invincible. Since it can still be defeated, why should our capital move south to Jinling? .”
"Besides! At this time, Japanese pirates were provoking provocations in Yangzhou, Jinling and other places. Although under the conquests of Zhang Tianzheng, Qi Lanyin and other generals, the Japanese pirates were defeated, they were still active in coastal and other places."
"And Jinling is located on the coast, across the Huaichuan River, where the Japanese pirate fleet is located. If we move south to Jinling at this time, the war will still continue! Your Majesty will also be exposed to the Japanese pirates' artillery fire. More importantly, hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the north will There will be a huge defeat.”
really! What Wang Mingzhang said is absolutely correct. The war in the north is still going on. If the hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in the north know that the emperor has abandoned them and moved south to Jinling, the morale of the army will be greatly reduced.
The only belief of these military troops is to protect Dawu and the emperor. If even the emperor runs away, then! Who else are they going to protect?
By then! Can we still win the war in the north?
The most terrible thing is that once the Huns from the north march south and break through the three passes, all the land in Hebei will be lost! And the South! The Japanese pirates are provoking and the south of the Yangtze River is unstable. In such a situation, the world will be conquered by foreigners.
"Um!"
Emperor Xuanwu felt that what Wang Mingzhang said made sense.
after all! He, the main station faction, is not willing to lose Luo Qi, the treasure land left by his ancestors.
Emperor Xuanwu continued: "Wang Aiqing, in your opinion, you support my approach!"
Wang Mingzhang said: "I have always supported your Majesty! It's just that! I feel that we should spread the news of King Qin's victory quickly throughout the eighteen states of Dawu. If the people in the eighteen states can know the news of King Qin's victory, it will be inspiring. , arousing the enthusiasm of the people to resist the war."
"Bing! I think that the King of Qin can be appointed as the commander-in-chief of the northern battlefield and the general commander of the resistance war. He can lead You, Bing, Ji, etc., and all the troops and horses in the northern battlefield. At the same time, in Yun, Deng, Tai and other states, he can go to the north in time. To increase the source of troops, post the recruitment information as soon as possible. Recruit 200,000 troops and horses from various counties and mansions, and quickly go north to support the northern battlefield."
In self-defense, he delayed his march north, and after breaking out directly from the Qiang and Hu garrison, he changed his strategy, evaded Lord Longxi's main force, quickly went south to Youzhou, and joined the King of Yan Dongfang Ping. Only then did he force the Liao general Long Mr. Xi, had to retreat.
only! Wei delayed his army of nearly 170,000, but also lost more than 40,000, and had to huddle at Yanmen Pass. certainly! The Youzhou Army has 50,000 troops, especially the Youzhou Iron Cavalry, which is equal to the Xiongnu light cavalry in combat strength. Now! At Yanmen Pass, an army of 190,000 people gathered.
and! The military army led by Wei Chiyan has recovered as before after recuperating, but! Low morale at this time is the biggest flaw of the military.
Seeing that Emperor Xuanwu nodded his head and seemed very satisfied, the prince, Cai Zhong, and Ye Yi all started to get anxious, "Your Majesty! Although King Qin has great achievements, he is too young. If he is dragged into all the war in the north, I'm afraid How can you not do what you want?"
Cai Zhong said anxiously.
Prince Dongfang Zhi also seconded the proposal, "Father! What the imperial censor said makes sense. Although the sixth brother has peerless talents, his age is..."
snort!
Before Dongfang Zhi could finish what he said, someone came forward in anger.
Pointing his finger at Dongfang Zhi's nose, he said angrily: "The prince's lies are alarmist. King Qin's feats are obvious to all. The general was defeated and his life and death are unknown. General Wei is clinging to Yanmen Pass and there is nothing he can do. Looking at the world, the current war in the north is... Besides King Qin, who else can lead it?"
The visitor is none other than someone else! He was the son of Liu Wenlong. Liu Wenwen was a Zhongshu Ling and a third-grade official. He also had the dual identities of General Liu Wenlong and brother-in-law Dongfang Yu, but he was not afraid of the prince at all.
but! Pointing at the prince, he really offended the majesty of the royal family.
"Liu Wenwen, you swear! How can you put your finger on the prince's majesty?" Before Dongfang Zhi could question him, Ye Yi began to curse.
Liu Wenwen disdained to talk to this old man and looked directly at the prince.
The prince was almost speechless. He leaked the secrets of the army and it was all his fault. It was also his fault that the military army could be defeated. At this time! What else can be said.
Liu Wenwen paused and glanced at the civil servants. He finally understood how many of these civil servants who shared His Majesty's worries were sincere. If the general dies in battle, Luo Qi will be surrendered to the Xiongnu, and the country will be defeated!
"Your Majesty! I ask your Majesty to make a decision!" Liu Wenwen said resolutely.
Ever since he heard the news of Liu Wenlong's death in battle, Liu Wenwen seemed to have become a different person, and his scholarly spirit had become much lighter. There was an extra sharpness in his eyes.
Liu Wenwen understood the truth that being a civilized person but not a martial artist was not something that should be expected in troubled times.
Emperor Xuanwu frowned, stood up suddenly, and said: "Publish my decree and announce it to the world. I appoint the King of Qin as the northern battlefield, the general of Ping Liao, and the commander-in-chief of the three armies. The troops of Bing, You, and Ji can be mobilized at any time. "
"Appoint Wang Mingzhang as the recruiting department. In Yun, Deng, Tai and other states, he must recruit 200,000 troops within a month, and then collect food and grass from all over the world."
"Zhongshu ordered Liu Wenwen to offend the emperor's power, but in memory of his family's meritorious deeds, he would be exempted from his sins. In more than a month! He will lead 200,000 new troops and go north to fight against the Liao Dynasty."
"Irreversible! Retreat!"
Emperor Xuanwu waved his arms and retreated.
The ministers were left looking helpless, looking at each other.
Liu Wenwen, on the other hand, was filled with excitement. But I'm a little worried. After he leaves, my mother will be the only one left in Liu Mansion. But what should I do?
