Han Shizu

Chapter 685 Take Jiangling Lightly 2
"Your Majesty, what the envoy Zhou Xingfeng said is actually very reasonable. There is no reason in the world to attack by false ways. How could the Northern Han Dynasty take Hunan across Jingnan? The intention lies in Hunan as well as Nanping! "Finally, Wei Lin, the commander of the navy, said to Gao Baorong.

"Gu also thinks deeply about it! If the army is passing through the border and the people are afraid, how about asking the court not to go to Jiangling, but to go to the rivers and lakes, and let it go, and provide some food and fodder!" Gao Baorong looked at Wei Lin and expressed his consideration.

Hearing this, Wei Lin almost bluntly said that he was naive, sighed, and said: "How can the court be willing? Besides, even if the king agrees, how can they entrust the rear road and food road to our army. Even if the king is obedient If there is no intention of harming, the Han army will also be suspicious.

Just like what the envoy of Chu said, Nanping and Hunan have lived in peace for many years, and they are each other's lips and teeth.If the imperial court wants to attack Hunan, it must first take Nanping; and if Nanping is lost, Hunan will not be able to protect it!Only if the two parties join hands and unite to fight against the imperial court, there may be a possibility of one-third of the reservation.

Once the road is opened and the Han army passes through the border, something will happen, and the king and ministers will all be captured by the court! "

"I heard from General Wei that he suggested an alliance with Zhou Xingfeng to fight against the imperial army?" After Wei Lin finished speaking, Liang Tingsi, the commander of the yamen, spoke with a tone aimed at Wei Lin.

"I'm just explaining the situation!" Wei Lin also looked back at Liang Tingsi unceremoniously, paused, and changed his words a bit, and said: "However, the applicant for the imperial edict is Huxiang. Zhou The person who is planning to do so just wants to use the power of Jingnan to fight against the imperial court. Now the imperial army is assembled in Jinghan, and it is Jingnan who is leading the way. How can the king take risks for the rebellion of Hunan? Against the court?"

"It's useless to talk about it! In the current crisis, can it be useful?" Liang Tingsi said disdainfully.

Hearing this, Wei Lin immediately became angry, and asked: "I would like to hear what the Commander Liang Du thinks!"

In contrast, Liang Tingsi was much more straightforward, and said directly to Gao Baorong: "The general is trusted by the king and entrusted with military affairs. I will definitely lead the army to fight against the Han divisions between Jiang and Han!”

Liang Tingsi's words were probably the most uplifting words Gao Baorong had heard in recent years.Gao Baorong couldn't help being interested, and looked at him expectantly: "General Liang, the imperial court's [-] troops are coming to the south. With our strength in Jingnan, it is possible to protect the country from the enemy?"

Upon hearing this, Liang Tingsi replied to Gao Baorong in a very positive tone: "Don't dare to lie to the king. With the strength of our army, if we fight against the Han army, we will definitely lose!"

With the most resolute tone, said the most embarrassing words.When Gao Baorong heard it, he couldn't help being stunned, his long-suppressed heart seemed to be pricked by a needle and hurt.

Liang Tingsi still had a serious expression on his face, and said: "The last general dares to assure the king that if we use swords, we will fight against the Han army to the end, and we will consume every single soldier!"

"The general's heart is too tragic!" Gao Baorong waved his hands with some dissatisfaction, and said, "If this is the case, you will not only offend the big man, become an enemy of the imperial court, but also serve as a shield for Zhou Xingfeng in Hunan! It's not worth it! "

From Liang Tingsi's words, it can be seen that this person seems to be proficient in the art of "counter-remonstrance", constantly hitting Gao Baorong's weak will to resist.

In fact, Jingnan's embarrassment was clearly seen by people of insight.The heart of the Northern Han Dynasty is clearly revealed. If strong soldiers come to the south, it will be unstoppable like Mount Tai pressing down on an egg.If there is no resistance, Nanping Guozuo for decades will perish.If you resist and offend the imperial court, if you fail, you will not only perish the country, but also destroy the family.

The sincerity of Zhou Xingfeng's contact is still very high. However, the Gao family has been at ease for so many years, and risked his life and family to fight against the imperial court with great disparity in strength. No such ambition.

However, since ancient times, whenever a political power or power is in danger, no matter how big or small, no matter whether it is wise or foolish, there will always be one or two loyal and upright people who will rise up, raise their voices in the world, and leave their names in history.

At this time in the palace hall, Li Jingwei, the deputy commander of the army and horses, was such a person. He looked ordinary, but he was high-spirited. Two generations of previous kings have painstakingly worked hard, how can they just give it up like this. Although the northern soldiers are strong, but I have [-] soldiers in Nanping, and I may not be incapable of fighting. If I donate the land without fighting, what face will the king have to see the previous king? "

Li Jingwei's words seemed to make Gao Baorong a little ashamed and a little annoyed, and asked angrily: "If you follow the general's opinion, what should you do alone?"

"The Han army bullies the weak, and it will be arrogant. It is better to pretend to let it go, and hide the elite soldiers in the narrow place of Jingmen. When they pass, they will attack suddenly, capture their generals, and retreat their army!" Li Jingwei said a terrible story. recommendations for action.

After saying this, without waiting for other people's objections, Gao Baorong was frightened and shook his head again and again.

"If you listen to Jing Wei's words, the Gao family will surely suffer disaster!" A serious voice lifted people's spirits.

Turning his head to look, the voice was Sun Guangxian who had been silent like a clay sculpture before. Gao Baorong looked at him and hurriedly asked: "Sun Gong, you are an old minister. You have been in power for many years and have extraordinary knowledge. The crisis is even more of a pillar of the sky, in your opinion, how should we deal with the tyranny of the imperial court?"

Faced with Gao Baorong's question, Sun Guangxian was silent for a while, and then calmly said: "Your Majesty, General Jing Wei is very loyal, but he is short-sighted and doesn't know whether he is strong or weak. Just imagine, the Imperial Army of the Northern Han Dynasty is the strongest army in the world. These years of conquests from east to west, and wars from south to north, can be said to be invincible. Murong Yanzhao is also a famous general of the Northern Army, so how could he not guard against it?

Now the Han army is going south, intending to take all of Jinghu and the heart of the world. Their large army is pressing down on the territory like a mountain pressing down on an egg, so how dare they resist lightly.In the early years, I was sent to Tokyo as an envoy, and I saw with my own eyes that the strength of the Northern soldiers and the wisdom of the Han Lord are far beyond what Jingnan can resist!
In my opinion, this time the great Han marched south, the king should do his best to worship it, and there should be no delay or prevarication.If the imperial court is benevolent and keeps Nanping, it will offer soldiers, horses, money and food to thank the court; otherwise, it will dedicate the territory to the imperial court as soon as possible.

If you have the slightest rebellious heart, I am afraid that Jingnan will be destroyed, and the Gao clan will also suffer disaster. I hope that the king will think carefully and act earnestly, and you must not act on your will! "

Gao Baorong was obviously moved by Sun Guangxian's impassioned desire to surrender.However, with hesitation all the time on his face, he hesitated for a while, and looked at his younger brother Gao Baoxu: "Xing Gong, what do you think?"

Gao Baoxu's body didn't look very good, and his complexion became even uglier due to changes in the current situation.At this moment, hearing Gao Baorong's question, he thought about it and said, "I have nothing to say!"

"You guys step back first! Let Gu think about it!" Gao Baorong frowned, and waved his hands dejectedly.

"Yes!"

However, within an hour, a report was received from the Jingmen garrison, saying that the Han army with thousands of cavalry had gone south to Jiangling.

Still in the lobby, several important ministers were summoned.Knowing that the Han cavalry was coming, Gao Baorong was a little panicked, and almost angrily asked the messenger: "Gu hasn't ordered yet, why didn't you stop the Han army!"

The messenger was frightened by it, and responded in a low voice: "The Han army is strong, and the command envoys dare not block each other, so they sent a young man to the south in advance to inform the king, and the king should make preparations early!"

Although Gao Baorong was cowardly and cowardly, he was not without knowledge. He laughed angrily: "As a general, he didn't defend the customs, didn't seek his post, and let the soldiers pass through the border. The Han army is about to attack Jiangling, so what should Gu do to prepare! "

"My lord, the Han army is moving like this, and the local defenders have no fighting spirit. Today, there is no need to hesitate, it is time to make a decision!" Sun Guangxian stood up first and spoke to Gao Baorong.

Immediately afterwards, Liang Tingsi also spoke in agreement.Gao Baorong appointed Gao Baoxu, Sun Guangxian, and Liang Tingsi for important military and political affairs. Among the three, Gao Baoxu did not express his position, and the remaining two civil and military officials surrendered. Gao Baorong had no choice.

But after all, he is an adult, and he has more thoughts and worries, saying: "I have the heart of offering soil and surrender, but the Han army invades like fire, and the soldiers approach the city and descend. I am afraid that the court will despise me, Gao!"

Gao Baorong's words were inside and out, and the meaning was not cryptic. It was implying the issue of treatment after surrender. If there is no agreement on this aspect, it is impossible to surrender directly.

Hearing the string song and knowing the elegant meaning, it is good to wish to surrender, Sun Guangxian immediately stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to go to Tokyo in person, and express my love to the Emperor of Han for your Majesty!"

"Okay! Mr. Sun is worthy of being a loyal minister. He has worked tirelessly. The safety of Gu and Mrs. Gao is in your hands!" Gao Baorong couldn't help but feel moved.

(End of this chapter)