retaliate

Chapter 968
Changan.

Chang'an in spring is like a passionate girl, different from the south, the girl's comeliness is more tough.

Huang Chunhui stood in his courtyard, looking at the tender green branches with his hands behind his back, and refused to move for a long time.

"Aye."

Huang Lu came in from the front yard, "It's windy outside, so be careful anyway."

"The wind in northern Xinjiang is stronger and colder!"

Huang Chunhui asked, "But there is news?"

"In the northern border, the state of Qin announced that it would go north in the spring."

"Going north, where is this going?"

Huang Chunhui thought about it, and Huang Lu said: "Someone in the court said that Qin Guogong was impeached by the imperial censor for resorting to military action."

"Impeach him for what?"

"It's said that he is belittling and praising secretly."

"Why?"

"The censor said that the word militarism is mostly used for emperors or countries, and it is used for Duke Qin. This is to flatter him."

"Seeing the wind is rain, is the court so afraid of Zitai?"

"The court summoned the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs. I heard that Zhao Sanfu from Jingtai also went to discuss this matter."

"Zhang Huan can talk about it, what is the household department going to do? To guess whether the money and food in northern Xinjiang can support a big war?" Huang Chunhui shook his head, and then went to the study.

In the study room, hangs a map.

Huang Chunhui walked over and reached out to touch the area in the northern border.

Sit down slowly, leaning against the side of the map.

The gray hair and the black map are like a painting.

Famous generals have avoided graying since ancient times!
old!

Huang Chunhui closed his eyes.

It seems that all those gold and iron horses have returned.

Countless soldiers gathered under their banner, fighting bravely following the direction of their fingers.

Your husband!

Countless people are shouting.

Those bloody soldiers!
They surrounded Huang Chunhui.

Huang Chunhui stretched out his hand, "We are all waiting, the old man will come. We are all waiting for the old man in Jiuyou, the old man will wait with you, and once again rush to fight for the Tang Dynasty, never ending!"

Two lines of tears flowed down from the eyes.

The past is vivid.

Those comrades who died in battle, those soldiers whose bodies could not be found...

Are you sorry?
Huang Chunhui shook his head.

"Once again, the old man still wants to take them to battle. Datang should stand at the top of the world, not fall into the abyss under the leadership of fools."

That big battle!

After the war, he chose to return to Chang'an.

So dormant.

In fact, he can stay in northern Xinjiang.

With an army in hand, who can do anything to him?

But the Tang Dynasty was in decline, and civil strife could not be tolerated.

At that time, he was afraid of dragging down the northern Xinjiang and Datang that he had fought for all his life, so he stayed at home almost like self-imposed confinement.

But the subsequent development of northern Xinjiang surprised him.

That kid... At the beginning, he was very optimistic about Yang Xuan, but he felt that the young man would have to hone his skills for a few more years, and when Lao Liao retired, he would go up again.

Unexpectedly, Liao Jin left without paying for his ambition.

How is that kid doing?

"not bad!"

Huang Chunhui thought of the days when he was still in northern Xinjiang.

At that time, Yang Xuan would salivate and beg himself for some food, grass and weapons, would come to invite a fight with a smile on his face, would slyly attack and dig holes for his opponents...

He knew it all like the back of his hand, like watching a monkey jump around.

At that time, Yang Xuan acted too sharply and lacked thickness, which was also what he was worried about.

Therefore, they often knock when they meet.

Unlike others, Yang Xuan always accepts beatings humbly, and he will quickly improve his shortcomings.

That's hard to come by.

Huang Chunhui suddenly laughed.

When he was about to leave Northern Xinjiang, Yang Xuan actually had a chance to make peace with Chang'an.

All you need to do is show your loyalty to the emperor. When it is difficult to place manpower for a while, the emperor will choose to promote him without hesitation, just like promoting Shi Zhongtang.

But that young man!
Looking at his eyes, there is respect.

With some, affection.

Officials talk about everything, but they don't talk about friendship.

This is his weakness!

Write a letter to tell him?

But the country is easy to change, but the nature is hard to change!

Huang Chunhui shook his head.

I remembered what happened last time.

The emperor wants to move him.

Huang Chunhui felt that it was not a bad thing for Yang Xuan and Beijiang.

He was killed by the emperor, and Yang Xuan could take advantage of the situation to build momentum in northern Xinjiang and encourage the army and civilians to turn against Chang'an.

In this way, his rule in northern Xinjiang will be deeply entrenched... and if he wants to use other methods to achieve this goal, it will take a few years at least, and there will be no mistakes.

But the young man gave up this benefit without hesitation.

He should have used birds to send messages.

Make people spread the word.

——Who dares to touch Huang Chunhui, I will punish him all over the house!
This is a Jiedu envoy roaring at the emperor.

Also, smiling at Huang Chunhui.

——It was you who protected me before, but now, I will come!
"Alang!"

Huang Chunhui didn't open his eyes, "What's the matter?"

The servant outside the door said: "Someone from the palace said to invite Alang to enter the palace to discuss the military affairs in the northern border."

There were several invitations like this in the past, but every time Huang Chunhui refused.

The servant said: "The villain will decline now."

"No!"

Huang Chunhui stood up.

"Change!"

……

In Chang'an in spring, a gust of wind will still bring chills.

Huang Chunhui gave up the carriage and rode slowly in the spring breeze.

There was an endless stream of pedestrians, and from time to time you could see those young people riding past, men and women, Yingying Yanyan.

Lively.

"very nice!"

When Huang Chunhui opened his mouth, he was blown by the wind.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

He coughed violently.

Until outside the palace gate.

"Mr. Huang!"

The waiter was waiting, looking a little surprised.

"Cough cough!"

Huang Chunhui coughed.

"Please follow us."

The palace still looked the same, there were many servants in the palace, but in Huang Chunhui's eyes, it was lifeless.

When he arrived outside the hall, the servant went in to report.

Later, someone came out.

"Mr. Huang, please."

The emperor was in the hall, so was Zhang Huan, Yang Songcheng, and Zhao Sanfu.

Several generals were on the periphery. When they heard footsteps, they all turned their heads.

"Mr. Huang!"

The old man looked very old, with drooping eyelids, but just thinking about his military career, he would inevitably feel respect.

"I have seen Your Majesty!"

The emperor said indifferently: "You came just in time, news came from northern Xinjiang that the thief is ready to attack."

Huang Chunhui walked over, and Zhang Huan said: "Lin Jun is a famous general in the Northern Liao Dynasty. He came to guard Taizhou. First, Lin Ya wanted to seize the south. Second, He Lianchun reckoned that he also wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. Let's see. Lin Jun fought with Beijiang."

Huang Chunhui nodded, "After all, He Lianrong was captured and Xiao Hongde died. He Lianchun has not many generals he can trust. If he loses again, it doesn't matter if he can't protect the emperor's face, but Lin Ya and others spied on him. The predicament that he has no one under his command. Looking back, if Lin Ya takes the risk..."

Zhang Huan narrowed his eyes slightly and sighed inwardly.

Over the years, he and Huang Chunhui, one south and one north, are known as the double walls of the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, people said that Nanzhang was not as good as Beihuang, but when he first heard this, he just ignored it.

But gradually after listening to it more, it is inevitable that I feel a little unhappy, even disdainful.

Today the emperor summoned them to discuss the matter to judge the outcome of this battle.

As soon as Huang Chunhui opened his mouth, he judged the direction of this battle from the height of the temple.

Dissect the battle from the top.

Old man, it seems to be a bit mean!
The emperor coughed dryly, "That is to say, Lin Ya is not the only one paying attention to this battle, but He Lianchun will temporarily put aside the past?"

Huang Chunhui nodded, "After all, if Beiliao loses again, the general situation will change."

He raised his eyes to look at the crowd, stretched out his finger, and swiped across from Kunzhou on the left to Chenzhou.

"If this line is broken again, the myth of Beiliao's invincibility will be shattered. At this point, not only will the northern border advance steadily, but the enemies within the Beiliao will also be ready to move."

The emperor asked: "Who are you talking about the enemy in the Northern Liao Dynasty?"

"Did you not tell His Majesty?" Huang Chunhui looked at Zhang Huan.

Although Huang Chunhui is now an idler, far inferior to Zhang Huan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, but Zhang Huan subconsciously said: "Not yet."

"Shouldn't!"

Huang Chunhui spoke lightly, but everyone seemed to feel a gust of wind blowing towards them.

The former Northern Xinjiang helmsman occasionally showed his dignity, and then said: "The Shegu people are a serious problem for the Beiliao. These years, the Beiliao has been sending troops to encircle and suppress them, but they have lost more than they have won.

Once the Northern Liao and the South are defeated by the Northern Xinjiang, Ning Xing will definitely send a large army to help.In this way, the Shegu people were let go of the reins, and afterward, they would inevitably launch an attack.

At that time, Beijiang and Shegu people were attacking from both sides, and Beiliao... was in danger. "

These words opened up a magnificent picture scroll from the strategic level.

The core of this painting is Northern Xinjiang.

And the core of Northern Xinjiang is Yang Xuan.

You are opening your eyes for Yang Ni!

A general raised his mouth slightly and said: "What Huang Xianggong said is true. However, the territory of the Northern Liao Dynasty is vast and there are countless warriors. Their foundation cannot be shaken even if they are defeated several times. However, Northern Xinjiang cannot be defeated. One defeat means collapse. situation."

"Yes!"

"There are only those armies in Northern Xinjiang. Once they are defeated, it will be difficult to continue their offensive. But Beiliao counterattacks against the trend. It will definitely not destroy Northern Xinjiang without withdrawing troops, and completely eradicate this threat!"

"This battle is still reckless!"

"That's right, the Neizhou was captured last year, and Beijiang probably suffered a lot of losses. Morale is very important. To be able to take the initiative to provoke Beiliao in a corner is not bravery, but recklessness!"

Huang Chunhui looked at the generals who were newly promoted by the emperor, and said, "If you wait, might you win Neizhou?"

Several generals laughed dryly, but no one dared to say that they could.

One person said: "This time, that time."

Huang Chunhui looked at him, "A mediocre talent, what qualifications do you have to comment on a handsome talent, who gave you the courage?"

The general's face was red.

Seeing the emperor's calm face, Zhang Huan knew that something was wrong, so he quickly smoothed things over, "Mr. Huang, take a look. I have been thinking about it for a long time, but I can't determine the target of the attack in this battle in Beijiang."

Huang Chunhui lowered his eyelids again and looked at the map.

He pointed at Taizhou with his finger and said: "Maybe, it's Taizhou. However, the old man is not in the northern border, so I can't know the current situation. Maybe, Chenzhou or Kunzhou will be attacked."

Isn't that the same as saying nothing?

But Huang Chunhui's previous analysis was already worthy of the emperor's special invitation, so no one dared to question anything.

The emperor looked at the map with his hands behind his back, "Let's talk about it."

Yang Songcheng pointed to Taizhou and said: "I think that the possibility of Beijiang attacking Taizhou this time is the greatest. Otherwise, no matter where you attack, you will face Taizhou Lin Jun's pincer attack. Yang Xuan lacks skills, so he can only choose to attack Taizhou , one point and one point breaks everywhere."

The emperor nodded slightly, "What do you think?"

A general said: "The father-in-law's words are very true. I think this battle must be Taizhou!"

"So, how is this battle?" the emperor asked, his expression still calm.

The head of the state glanced at him, knowing that his son-in-law was definitely thinking about how to use this battle to weaken the northern border, and even thinking about whether he could use this battle to destroy Yang Xuan.

Of course, the premise of everything is that Lin Jun defeated Yang Xuan.

Zhang Huan said: "Beiliao's suppression of Shegu has more defeats than victory, but Lin Jun fought three battles and three victories!"

"So, this person is a rare famous general?" said the emperor.

"Yes." Zhang Huan pointed to Tanzhou and said, "Last time he led an army to rescue Neizhou, but he was one step late and seized Taizhou. It is unknown how Ningxing fought, but after that he was appointed As the governor of Taizhou, it can be seen that this person is not only good at leading the army, but also good at planning the court."

"All-rounder in civil and military!"

The emperor seemed a little envious, "Who can tell me the outcome of this battle."

"Northern Xinjiang, it's difficult!" A general shook his head, "On this line, one pull will affect the whole body. If you fight other places, Taizhou will be flanked. If you fight Taizhou, you will be flanked elsewhere. Dilemma."

"And this battle is Lin Jun's first battle against Northern Xinjiang. Even if he is not attacking Taizhou, he will not stay strong."

A draw may be the best ending.

But if you don't do it well, you will lose.

"Too urgent!"

Yang Songcheng shook his head.

The emperor looked at Zhang Huan and asked him to make a statement.

"This battle, I think, should be slow."

This statement is a bit slippery, but the attitude has come out.

This battle shouldn't be!

At least it shouldn't be attacked at this time.

The emperor looked at Zhao Sanfu.

"Northern Xinjiang has just recruited [-] new recruits, but it will take time for new recruits to practice."

Zhao Sanfu's answer was concise and clear, and the emperor was very satisfied.

How long will Wang Shou, that old dog, stay?

The emperor looked at Zhang Huan.

"For new recruits, if they are going to face a powerful enemy like Beiliao, say at least three months, and the safest thing is half a year."

What Zhang Huan said was very objective.

The emperor finally looked at Huang Chunhui, "What does Huang Qing think?"

Huang Chunhui said: "Northern Xinjiang will win this battle!"

The emperor's face was slightly cold, "Really?"

Yang Songcheng smiled, "Does Mr. Huang have evidence?"

You can't make such a judgment in court with empty teeth, can you?
Zhang Huan looked at Huang Chunhui, and thought that Lao Huang would come today because he wanted to know about the current situation in northern Xinjiang. Now that he had achieved his goal, why bother to go against the emperor's wishes?

Huang Chunhui said: "It's just because the old man has confidence in him!"

That young man, whenever he decides to do something, no matter how much he pays, he will never hesitate.

"That's it?" Yang Songcheng asked.

"If three years ago, the old man could still determine the direction of Qin Guogong's strategy, three years later." Huang Chunhui pointed to his chest, "I don't know what he was thinking. Based on this alone, the old man asserted that this war He will win!"

This is to endorse Yang Xuan with his whole life as a soldier!
A general said: "Mr. Huang's words are probably a bit biased!"

Huang Chunhui looked at him, "If we meet on the battlefield, I can defeat you in half an hour. Maybe, sooner! And Qin Guogong, I dare not say victory!"

The general's face was livid.

The emperor flicked his sleeves, "Let's go!"

Everyone resigned, Yang Songcheng stayed.

The emperor looked dimly, "I heard that the surrounding areas of northern Xinjiang are not peaceful?"

When facing the northern border, the Weng and his son-in-law had the same position.

There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

Yang Songcheng heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning, "It is time to make the surrounding garrisons vigilant. In addition, I think that the guards in Chang'an have practiced for a long time, and they have to wait for the battle. Once the place is in trouble, send troops to wipe out the ministers!"

The emperor nodded, "My father-in-law's words won my heart! Come here."

"His Majesty!"

Han Shishi, who has been an invisible man, stepped forward.

The emperor pointed to Yang Songcheng, "Reward ten beauties to the head of the country."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Yang Songcheng resigned.

Huang Chunhui went out of the palace alone, staggering.

"Mr. Huang."

Huang Chunhui didn't look back, Zhang Huan quickly followed, "Why did you offend His Majesty?"

Huang Chunhui said: "This old man doesn't want to offend him, but if he decides that Northern Border will be defeated, he will definitely send troops. This old man is not for anyone..."

"For Qin Guogong?" Zhang Huan was a little envious of the friendship between Huang Chunhui and Yang Xuan.

"No!"

Huang Chunhui's mind flashed Yang Xuan's smiling face, pointing into the distance.

"What this old man is doing is that I have fought bloody battles for many years, Great Tang Jiangshan!"

(End of this chapter)