Monument Yangmen

Chapter 832
Launch a frontal attack on the Southern Army of Yang Er and Yang San who invaded Jiangning Mansion.

25 soldiers and horses rushed towards the Nanguo Army on the edge of Jiangning Mansion.

When the scout reported the news.

Yang Er, Yang San, and Lu Duan, who were thinking about how to cross the river in the big tent of the Chinese army, thought that there was something wrong with their ears, and even Feng Zheng, who was also serving as a recorder in the tent and joining the army, was stunned.

Yang Er asked the scout kneeling in front of him in disbelief, "Are you sure, 25 Song soldiers are coming here, can we fight to the death?"

The scout smiled wryly and said, "This subordinate also thought there was something strange about this matter, so they sent someone to inquire again and again, and then went to inquire in person. Only then did they find out that this matter is true."

Yang Er looked back at Yang San, and Yang San looked back at Lu Duan.

Lu Duan looked at Feng Zheng with a half-smile, "Brother Feng Xian, what do you think of this matter?"

The reason why Lu Duan asked this question was that Feng Zheng, who had a heart for the Song Kingdom, told all of them righteously before the expedition that the Southern Kingdom invaded the Song Kingdom, and it would inevitably suffer a disastrous defeat.

He also persuaded Yang Er and Yang San to write to Yang Qi to let Yang Qi give up this arrogant idea.

however.

When Yang Er and Yang San led the soldiers and horses and drove straight to the edge of Jiangning Mansion, Feng Zheng's heart sank.

But Feng Zheng, who had confidence in Song, still refused to give in.

He threatened that the imperial court would definitely arrange everything in Jiangning Mansion to deal a head-on blow to the Southern Army.

However, he had not said this for a day.

Then I got the news that the imperial court sent a civil servant who had only read a few military books but never fought on the battlefield to lead the army.

that moment.

Feng Zheng's heart went cold.

He really wanted to go to Song Guochao Hall and roar.

He just wanted to ask a question.

Did you forget the lesson learned by Zhao Kuo who was talking about war on paper?

However, even disheartened.

Feng Zheng still held a hope in his heart.

Although he doesn't understand military affairs, he has followed Yang Er and Yang San for a long time, and he has heard some strategies to some extent.

Coupled with his ingenuity, he can easily judge the weakest point of the Southern Army.

For example, crossing the river this time.

It is a difficult task for most of the soldiers in the Southern Army.

Because most of them are mountain people, they have a natural fear of river water.

As long as the civil servants sent by the Song Dynasty court can grasp this weakness and take advantage of Jiangning Mansion's many water systems, they will be able to drag down the entire Southern Army in Jiangning Mansion.

It's like the Southern Army defeated the Imperial Army in Mangshan.

However, what he didn't expect was.

The court really sent a mallet.

He didn't make much use of his great advantage, but chose to lead his army over to face the Southern Army head-on.

What is the southern army most afraid of?
The least fear is head-to-head confrontation.

They not only have sharp blades, but also thick armor, and most importantly, they also have the lethal firearms.

With these things to help out, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty will not be able to please them at all.

Hearing Lu Duan's mocking smile, Feng Zheng wished he could find a crack in the ground and slip down.

It's too shameful, not only shameful, but also embarrassing.

Lu Duan looked at Feng Zheng's blushing face, and knew that Feng Zheng was ashamed and ashamed.

He didn't chase after him.

Lu Duan looked at Yang Er and asked, "Marshal, since the Song army is coming, what should we do?"

Yang Er pondered for a moment, then smiled and said: "At this time, we naturally cannot cross the river. Once they get stuck in the middle of the river, we will be doomed. Send an order to tell the soldiers to pack their bags, and we will retreat fifty miles. People spread the word, saying that the Song army is powerful, we are afraid, and we have to retreat to avoid its edge."

Yang San was taken aback when he heard the words, then smiled and shook his head, pointing to Yang Er, "Second brother, your move is really damaging."

Lu Duan also learned some tricks through the dialogue between the two and his own analysis.

He tentatively asked: "We can't cross the river, so let them cross the river?"

Immediately.

The three looked at each other and smiled.

Yang San went down to convey Yang Er's order.

Yang Er was planning something in the tent.

Lu Duan and Feng Zheng went out of the tent together.

Lu Duan didn't mean to leave in a hurry. Seeing Feng Zheng walking forward in a daze, he quickly rushed up, got close to Feng Zheng, and said quietly: "Brother, I can probably understand your thoughts at the moment... yes Isn't it a little unwilling, and a little bit of a feeling of resentment for not living up to it?"

Feng Zheng hesitated for a moment. He felt that it was not worth hiding from Lu Duan, so he nodded seriously.

Seeing this, Lu Duan had a wry smile on his face, and said with emotion: "Once upon a time, our thoughts were the same as yours. We all hope that the soldiers and horses of the imperial court can fight over and conquer the Yang family. Then we turned against each other at that time, Become the last piece of straw pushed to the Yang family.

However, we have been looking forward to it for many years.

But did not see any hope.

Several times, when the imperial court attacked the Yang family, we prepared to toast with great anticipation.

But, in the end.

The imperial court fell, but the Yang family still stood firm.

Not only that.

On the way to confront the court again and again, the court is constantly being weakened.

But the Yang family suddenly became stronger.

To this day, he has become three points stronger than the imperial court.

Those of us can finally see clearly.

Yang Yansi is a strong dragon, a strong dragon that no one can hold back.

Any provocation against him will only make him stronger.

For example, this time Song and Liao joined forces to deal with him.

Not only did he not become weaker under the conquest of the two countries, but he became stronger.

On the other hand, the imperial court is like a naive little dragon with a powerful body.

It provokes Qianglong again and again, trying to defeat Qianglong.

Little did they know, every provocation it made would only make Qianglong stronger.become weaker.

By now, a dragon strong enough to swallow it whole. "

Feng Zheng looked at Lu Duan with an ugly face.

Lu Duan said calmly: "There is no other meaning in telling you this, I just want you to know who is weak and who is strong. You are a smart person and should know how to choose."

Feng Zheng raised his head, stared at Lu Duan blankly, and said in a deep voice, "Are you persuading me to betray the imperial court and join the Yang family sincerely?"

Lu Duan pondered for a moment, then nodded slowly, "You can think so..."

Feng Zheng gritted his teeth and said, "Then, in Qingshi, will I become a traitor like you?"

Lu Duan looked at Feng Zheng unexpectedly, and said with a smile: "I thought you were smart enough, but I didn't expect you to be so naive. History is always written by the victors. For example, in the Qin and Han Dynasties, was Ying Zheng really a tyrant? If he If he is really a tyrant, how can he establish a hegemony that sweeps Liuhe and dominate the world?
On the Great Wall, the books have the same text, and the cars have the same track, which one is not a feat that can last forever.

Was he labeled as a tyrant just because he burned books and robbed scholars?

But did he really kill all the Confucian scholars?

He murdered only Confucian scholars who opposed his executive orders.

For any founding monarch, when faced with such a thing, besides killing, did he have other options?

To appease them will only make them more aggressive.

So, do you think that the title of tyrant put on Ying Zheng's head has Liu Bang's share? "

After Lu Duan spoke, Feng Zheng was speechless.

Feng Zheng, who was born as a serious Jinshi, had also served as an editor and revised the annals of history. He was very clear about the tricks in the annals.

Lu Duan has also revised the history books, so he is very clear about the tricks in it.

Two people who know each other well stand together, naturally there is no need to talk too much nonsense to justify.

Because any justification seems pale and powerless.

Lu Duan and Feng Zheng made everything clear, and the right to choose was also handed over to Feng Zheng.He flicked his sleeves and returned to his military tent to pack his things with fluttering sleeves.

Feng Zheng was left standing alone with a troubled expression on his face.

This choice was very difficult for him.

however.

But this war will not stop because of his distress.

When Yang Er decided to retreat fifty miles, he did not hesitate at all to retreat fifty miles.

Song Chen, who led an army of 25 to the riverside, laughed heartily after hearing the news.

He proudly told those generals who persuaded him to fight steadily, "Did you see it? Did you see it? The Southern Army is a group of paper tigers, vulnerable to a single blow. Seeing our 25 troops pressing down on the border, I am afraid. It is time for hand-to-hand combat." , they will only run faster. Hahahaha..."

The general beside him frowned and reminded him, "My lord, it's better to be cautious and beware of fraud."

The civil servant stared in displeasure, "I have never heard of any fraud, and what kind of battle can kill 25 soldiers and horses in one go. Even if I suffer some small losses and lose a little soldiers and horses , is not enough to affect the overall situation.

We have 25 soldiers and horses, and we can afford a small loss. "

The general still has to speak.

Wen Chen glared at him angrily, "All of you generals don't think well about how to serve the country. You think about deceit and deceit all day long. No wonder you are always defeated in Yang Yansi's hands.

Under the general trend, any conspiracies and tricks are vulnerable.

We have strong soldiers and strong horses, even if one of us spits, we can drown them all.

In the future, I don't want to hear you say such things again, or I will kill you for the crime of disturbing the morale of the army. "

The general felt aggrieved.

Even the generals behind him felt aggrieved.

But they are powerful, and they still hold the Tianzi Sword in their hands that can kill them at will, so they can't do it if they don't give in.

The only thing that reassures them is that they haven't encountered the Southern Army so far, and they haven't suffered any losses.

Moreover, this civil servant may be a little unsatisfactory in military affairs, but in the later period, he has extraordinary abilities.

Although he expanded nearly [-] soldiers and horses in one breath, he actually used various means to prevent the army from being short of food, and there was still a slight surplus.

This is their only consolation.

After Wenchen led the army to the riverside, he ordered the soldiers to set up camp along the river.

Yang Er has been paying attention to his movements.

I heard that when Wen Chen asked the soldiers to set up camp by the river, he met Yang San.

inside the military tent.

Yang Er asked Yang San, "Third brother, look at the terrain by the river, is there any way to attack with water?"

Yang San looked at the terrain carefully, and shook his head slowly, "Although the river is vast, the terrain is flat. It may be difficult to make a fuss on the water. Unless they stay still, or all their scouts are dead up.

Otherwise, as long as we make some moves upstream, their scouts can easily find out and avoid them. "

Yang Er nodded slowly, frowned and said: "So, we can only force them to cross the river, and then make a fuss on the river?"

Yang San nodded, and said in a deep voice, "That's the only way... It's just that it's hard to trick them into crossing the river..."

At this moment, Lu Duan stepped into the military tent slowly, and said in a low voice with a smile: "I have a way to make him cross the river."

Both Yang Er and Yang San are overjoyed.

"Brother Lu, what's the magic trick?"

Lu Duan was silent, he took two steps forward and arrived at the desk.

With a brush, he wrote a long letter.

This is a letter of surrender.

The general idea is the civil official named Yang Ning who recruited the leader of the army.

And promised the position of the household doctor of the Nanguo household department managed by Lu Duan.

When Yang Er saw this long letter, he was stunned, "Brother Lu, I think your letter doesn't look like a surrender, but it's more provocative?"

Lu Duan laughed loudly, "This Yang Ning is in power now, and he is in a high-spirited time. How could he be recruited easily? What I used was just a trick."

Yang Er wondered: "What is the magical effect?"

Lu Duan chuckled and said: "When I was in the Song Dynasty, this Yang Ning once paid homage to my family, but I rejected him. Later, he went through Zhao Xianggong's family and was actually transferred to work under my command .

Do you think it's a coincidence? "

Yang Er and Yang San nodded one after another.

Lu Duan said again: "So I know something about Yang Ning. This person is still a little smart, and even his brain is far more flexible than others. But he lacks great wisdom. The most important thing is that this person cannot be stimulated by others. , especially those who are smarter and stronger than him.

I promised him as a doctor of the household department, and he was also his former Shangguan.

When he saw this letter, why didn't he pounce on me and tear me apart?

In the past, he had nothing to do with me.

But now he is in power, and I am a traitor.

He could justifiably kill me.

Do you think he will come or not? "

Yang Er and Yang San looked at each other, saluted Lu Duan at the same time, and said in a deep voice: "If this is done, brother Lu will be the first to conquer Song Dynasty. At that time, my two brothers will definitely write a letter to His Majesty, for you To become an official and a nobleman."

Lu Duan hurriedly returned the gift, and said with a smile: "You two are polite. It will not be too late to talk about rewards after the great cause of defeating the Song Dynasty is completed."

Yang Er and Yang San nodded slowly.

Yang Er picked up Lu Duan's letter, selected a dead man, and ordered him to personally deliver it to the civil official named Yang Ning.

The dead man took the letter and ran to the Song Army barracks without saying a word.

The rest is to wait quietly.

Look at Yang Ning, will he be tricked?

　The name of the last chapter is wrong, but the content is correct, and it will not affect everyone's reading. Straw has applied to the editor and will correct it tomorrow.In addition, regarding the civil official in the article, don't think he is an idiot... The officialdom of the Song Dynasty is like this, as long as he is slick and has a literary talent, he can easily get promoted.Basically, in the mid-Song Dynasty, promotion was based on connections and background, no matter how good the political performance was, that was the case.Those who can take the position of big boss are basically from good backgrounds.Therefore, in the officialdom of the Song Dynasty, officials most liked to go to brothels, or sit together in groups of three or five, recite poems, taste fine wine, eat delicious food, and play with beauties.There are not many officials who really do the work.The reason why Ding Wei became a traitor is the best example.Ding said that when he was an official in the early days, he was a properly upright official with outstanding achievements, but he was not promoted much.Ever since he started flattering and catering to the holy will, he has been going straight to the sky!For details, you can check the historical data. Anyway, the author feels that Ding Wei in the Song Dynasty and Yan Song in the Ming Dynasty can be drawn as an equal sign. They have similar encounters!
　　
　
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