retaliate

Siege?

Han Ji was stunned, thinking, isn't this going to die?
Even if he had never participated in a serious fight, Han Ji also knew that Yangling Pass cannot be attacked by force.

but……

The emperor waved his hand, "Go and prepare!"

This is Gan Gang's arbitrariness, and he does not give the ministers a chance to make suggestions.

Han Ji found that those generals accepted the result calmly, among them, Pei Jian who loved soldiers like a son was also one of them.

After walking out of the big tent, he couldn't help asking Pei Jian, "Old Pei, it's not appropriate to attack by force! Why don't you persuade me?"

"This is in the army!" Pei Jian said succinctly: "Warrior, you should go to die!"

Han Ji watched him go away, and with a yell, those soldiers came out and followed him to make equipment.

Inside the big tent, the emperor rubbed his eyebrows, and suddenly said: "Yang Lue, I was so stubborn back then, and even had a sense of justice. Seeing that I have to make peace. This time, I ordered the storming of Yangling Pass to send the soldiers to Death. In other words, more than ten years ago, when I saw someone like this, I would definitely scold him, and I would be so angry... But today, my heart is as calm as water. You say, I have become cold-blooded, or what."

Yang Lue hadn't said a word before, he had a special status, no one dared to provoke or agitate him, so he was quiet.

At this moment, he was standing below alone, looking a little lonely.

"People will always change." Yang Lue said: "When I was in the East Palace, I wanted to protect the late emperor to reform the Tang Dynasty and achieve great achievements in the prosperous age. At that time, I was pleasing to the eye. Looking at Chang'an, looking at the world, a thought suddenly came to me...why doesn't the world collapse, why doesn't it become chaotic. It's better if the flames of war are everywhere.

The minister was also shocked by his own thoughts, and later reflected on it in the Southern Zhou Dynasty. He was still angry, but less hostile.Later, after learning that His Highness had launched an army in northern Xinjiang to seek rebellion, the minister felt that the world was sunny again. "

"The world is still the same world, it hasn't changed, only people's hearts have changed!" Yang Lue pointed to his heart, "Everything outside is just manifested in the heart. If one's heart is good, the world is good. If one's heart is evil, the world will be ugly. ..."

"This is my change of heart." The emperor nodded, "I was not the head of the family before. One person was full and the whole family was not hungry. Seeing the injustice, no matter what the reason was, I would be angry. Later, when I came to Taiping, I became a family. Only then did I realize that it was not that simple. From the first time I saw the sadness of my subordinates dying in battle, to now being able to drive my subordinates to die, I have changed a lot."

"But your majesty has the world in mind, and this is to stop killing with killing." Yang Lue felt that the emperor was too tired and it was time to rest, but the land of Shu was right in front of him, and it was impossible for the emperor to retreat, "the death and injury at this moment are only for future preservation Many more lives."

"That's right!" The emperor laughed and said, "Being an emperor, you can't fight for everything, and you can't give up the world for one person. I'm like a businessman. I have to calculate the pros and cons of a political matter, but no matter what I choose, there will be consequences." harm some people. In the end, there is only the lesser of two evils."

"Actually, Your Majesty has already done a good job." Yang Lue said, "Don't talk about the false emperor and his son, just talk about the Xuande Emperor back then. Even with the help of Empress Wu, he still can only form checks and balances with the aristocratic family and cannot suppress them."

The emperor smiled, "Compared to me, Emperor Xuande and Empress Wu are more like two nobles who are wary of rats. They are worried that if they fall out with those people, they will break the pots and pans. But I am different. In my eyes, if you don't break those people There are pots and pans, and more things will only break in the future. Short-term pain is worse than long-term pain."

"This is His Majesty's strength."

The emperor was in a good mood, "You are busy with your work."

"Yes, I retire!"

Yang Lue went out, and outside, Lin Feibao was guarding him. Seeing him coming out, he said in a low voice: "Old Yang, when did you learn to flatter? The old man who listened is proud of His Majesty."

"What the old man said is from the bottom of his heart." Yang Lue asked, "Don't you think so?"

Lin Feibao thought for a while, "Yes!"

In their eyes, the images of Emperor Xuande and Empress Wu are very complicated.Compared with the emperor, those two are more like gods in the clouds, they can't see clearly, and they don't want to see clearly.

Yang Lue said: "To be honest, Emperor Xuande and Empress Wu didn't want to suppress those people back then, but they were powerless. Seeing that His Majesty could do this, the old man felt proud for some reason, and wished he could run to Emperor Xuande and Announced loudly in front of the joint burial mausoleum of Empress Wu."

"Exhaust!" Lin Feibao said.

"Yes, but the old man hopes that His Majesty can do more. When that day comes, the old man will definitely go to tell Emperor Xuande and Empress Wu, and let them see that the grandson who was abandoned by them back then has now become the Tang Dynasty's grandson." The master of ZTE is far from what they can compare!"

In the big tent, the emperor heard the last words and thought of Emperor Xuande and Empress Wu.

It stands to reason that these two are his grandparents, but the emperor can't produce the slightest bit of admiration or kindness.

No way, his biological father was sent away by these two people with a glass of poisoned wine, and so was his biological mother.

Even if the other party is his grandparents, the emperor can't let go.

He gathered his heart back and looked at the map.

The current obstacle is Yangling Pass, and after Yangling Pass is Fangzhou. Once Yangling Pass is broken, it will be much easier to attack Fangzhou.

The point is, as soon as Fangzhou is reached, the army will be on the outskirts of Yizhou.

Unlike the mountainous Fangzhou, Yizhou is a plain area with fertile fields and thousands of miles, and it is also the most prosperous area in Shu.

As long as Fangzhou is broken, the cavalry will be useful.

The emperor is confident that he can defeat any opponent in field battles with his cavalry.

What's more, by that time, Yizhou will inevitably be panicked and morale will be low.

His fingers slid across Yangling Pass, Fangzhou, Yizhou... Then he raised his head.

"The vast world is waiting for me!"

He thought of his eldest nephew, he must be at sea now!

The emperor actually didn't like being trapped in one place. He longed for the outside world deep in his heart, just like when he walked out of Yuanzhou, he hoped that he could go all the way and not stop.

Shu!

The emperor squinted his eyes, thinking about this battle, but he was a little helpless.

A strong attack is necessary. It is necessary to intimidate the defenders and the puppet emperor, and let the soldiers and people of Shu see that their determination to attack the puppet emperor and his son is as firm as a rock.

But strong attack is only one side, the other side...

The emperor looked towards the waterway.

The road to Shu is difficult, but there are big rivers leading to the outside world.But just like the Shu Road, the waterway is also quite dangerous.There are various rapids along the way.It is said that the elderly are advised not to go in and out by boat, so as not to be scared to death halfway.

"The monkeys on both sides of the strait can't stop crying, and the light boat has passed ten thousand mountains."

The emperor felt lighter.

There are difficulties, but they can always be overcome.

"Headmaster Guo is invited." The emperor ordered.

The emperor was about to attack the false emperor, and everyone in Yunshan was very excited, thinking of taking credit for this final battle, and by the way, setting up a branch in Shu.

We can't compare with metaphysics, but at least we have to look like a second child!

Guo Yunhai came, "Your Majesty."

"You also looked at the terrain today. There must be no way to go to the front. Then, what about the surrounding area?" The emperor stretched out his hand and drew a circle. "Can you look around and see if there is a path leading to Yangling Pass."

"Leader!"

When Guo Yunhai saw that such a heavy task was entrusted to him, he was secretly happy, and after returning, he summoned the monks in the sect to release the task.

"Follow the old man with a light body!"

He set off with a few disciples who were very good at lightness kung fu.

The emperor is summoning the accompanying craftsmen.

"Can this place be tunneled?"

The craftsmen went to try it, and came back half a day later with a sad face, "Your Majesty, there are many rocks underneath, and it is impossible to get through."

Hey!
The emperor could only scratch his head, "Damn! I'm at the end of my rope."

He was laughing at himself, Lan Jian was being beaten by Suo Yun.

Lan Jian squatted on the ground with his head in his arms, allowing his elder brother to punch and kick him.

Suo Yun was tired from the beating, and said out of breath: "There are so many people these days, I can't do anything, but I don't want to beat you up, I'm worried that you will be stupid next time."

Lan Jian raised his head, his face still intact, "Brother, I know I was wrong."

"You weren't that stupid before. It's just that after you got some money and an official position, you became smug. I said that this person is not far from bad luck when he starts to get sloppy. You don't listen to your mother. This time, Your Majesty Hold it high and let you go, do you think it is due to your own merits?"

"No." Lan Jian was sober, "Your Majesty probably wants to beat Zhao Yong with me."

"It's good that you understand that Yangling Pass is going to be attacked right now, and a strong attack will cost you your life. This is also your chance to take the blame and make meritorious deeds. Hold your ground, otherwise I will kill you with my own hands, at least leaving a life for your wife and children."

Lan Jian said: "Your Majesty is so affectionate, you won't punish me!"

"Damn you, do you still remember that Xin Wuji back then?"

"Remember!"

"Do you know where Xin Wuji is now?"

"I don't know."

"In the city of Chang'an, I hide at home drinking and having fun every day, and I dare not go out the door. Is your contribution comparable to his?"

Lan Jian shook his head.

"Get up!" Suo Yun kicked him, looked at the dust on his body, reached out to pat him, and asked, "Does it hurt?"

"It hurts so much!"

"Next time I'll be lighter!"

"No, next time I make a mistake again, brother just whip it hard."

"Go!"

The Death Battalion took the lead in launching a tentative attack in the afternoon.

The defenders easily repelled them with arrows, spears, and gold juice, and the warriors in the Death Battalion couldn't even reach the top of the city.

The officials and generals who watched this short siege battle were a little dumbfounded.

There is no way to beat this pass!
Someone looked at the mountains on both sides, "Maybe, I can find a place to go there."

Guo Yunhai set off with the monks. Everyone saw it, and naturally knew that this was to find a trail.

But at this moment, Guo Yunhai was looking up at a cliff.

This is the only place that can lead to the back of the gate.

"Teacher, we can go up little by little, and make holes in the mountain wall, one hole at a time."

"That's a good idea." Guo Yunhai nodded, "But with just a few of us, even if we get around the pass, might we break the city?"

Uh!
The crowd shook their heads.

This kind of person, a wave of arrow rain will be finished.

There must be an army, preferably with soldiers.

But no matter how good the warrior is, he can't climb such a cliff!

Guo Yunhai did not give up, and searched for a long time, but finally returned without success, and went back to plead guilty.

"I don't blame you!" The emperor was very reasonable.

But his brows were quietly furrowed.

This road is cut off, what else can I do?
He thought for a long time, almost scratching his head.

"His Majesty!"

Liang Jing is here.

"Old Liang!"

The emperor was worrying, "Is there something wrong?"

"Your Majesty, I want to go around and find some mountain people to ask..."

"Go!" The emperor waved his hand.

Liang Jing went out and said to Meng Laoer: "The prosperity and wealth are in the present, can you be sure?"

"Single people, don't like laxity!"