Wei Ni

Emperor Cao Rui's complexion was slightly red, and he smelled faintly of alcohol.

Needless to say, the reason why he came so late was because he had taken the time to have a banquet with his ministers.

But he was not drunk at all. After entering the palace, he waved his hand and stopped everyone's salute. He turned his eyes to Liu Fang and asked, "How is it? Have you reached a conclusion?"

"Return to Your Majesty, just now."

Liu Fang, who had already figured out the emperor's temperament, quickly gave a concise introduction. In just a few words, he summarized what everyone had been discussing for half an hour.

It is also admirable that some people are highly trusted by the emperor for no reason.

"Ah."

Nodding with satisfaction, Cao Rui set his sights on Xia Houhui, "Zhiquan continued, what's the plan for attacking Gongsun's traitors?"

"only."

Xia Houhui answered loudly, "Your Majesty, gentlemen, there is a saying in the art of war that 'soldiers are more valuable to win, not longer'. To attack Gongsun of Liaodong, he sent troops for more than 4,000 miles to fight against thieves. We need soldiers to be quick and quick, and we can't delay." Over time, the army and soldiers were exhausted, and the country was wasted. However, Gongsun Yu of Liaodong was holding the Liao Shui Er, which was guarded by the water, so our army attacked it. Crossing the Liao River is a chance of victory. Hui thought about it and got two things for your majesty and other ministers to consult."

"One is a plan to attack the east and attack the west."

"As Brother Zhong Gong said just now, we first used the excuse of recruiting Gongsun's traitor to return to the court, and established the reputation of his rebellious minister, in order to confuse the people of Liaodong and make our military advisor famous. Hui Tie thought that if the army marched towards Liao Sui, there would be more We raised flags to encourage Gongsun to send a large army to defend him, and then our army left some soldiers to confront them. The army went north to cross the river from the upper reaches of Liao River and rushed to besiege Xiangping. In this way, we could encircle the city and mobilize reinforcements until the food supply in the city was exhausted. And self-destruction.”

"Both of them will lure the snake out of the hole."

"Hui Suo Si, when attacking the Liao Dynasty, the troops can be divided into two groups. The front group selects five thousand elite soldiers. They do not avoid the eyes and ears. They hold the emperor's scepter and the temple edict to go to the Liao River and summon Gongsun and the traitors to serve. He If they arrive, they will not obey the edict, so it can be regarded as a rebellion. They will cut down the trees on the spot and camp for garrison. They will announce to Liaodong that the envoy has returned and the imperial army will not arrive soon. In this way, the thieves will deceive the few soldiers in the front of our army. The soldiers come to attack in order to break it and seize the Emperor's Scepter, etc., which can increase the power of the army and boost morale."

"And the rear part is silent, creeping behind, waiting for the opportunity to move. When Gongsun's traitors attack the front part of our army, the troops can be divided into two groups. One will ride all the troops, cross the river north and lie dormant along the road; the other will cover up their unpreparedness and join the front. If the rebels are attacked from outside, they will be defeated and retreat. It is not difficult for our army to cross the water and seize the Liao tunnel. It is not difficult for the thieves to surrender. If the war goes well, even if Gongsun's thieves escape, they will still dare to say that Liaodong is already in our possession."

Having said this, Xia Houhui saluted again and added without waiting for anyone to say anything.

"Your Majesty, gentlemen, the battlefield is changing rapidly. Hui's planners are not perfect in everything. They only rely on the opportunity to make decisions before the battle. However, Hui still has a saying, when the army sets out, it must be spring. In the past, Emperor Wu conquered Wuhuan. It is the turn of summer and autumn, and it is the rainy season. The sea road is full of water and muddy, so we have to take an endless road. If we attack Liaodong now, we should take caution. Moreover, the road to Liaodong is long and bitter, making it difficult for the soldiers. It is not advisable to send troops after autumn to keep out the cold."

"Um"

After hearing this, Emperor Cao Rui nodded with satisfaction. After pondering for a while, he turned his eyes to Jiang Ji.

The meaning is obvious, he is asking what he thinks about this.

Jiang Ji also understood.

After nodding lightly to the emperor, he asked Xia Houhui directly, "With the plan drawn up by Zhiquan, does it seem that a large army can pacify Liaodong at the age of one?"

"Not because Hui is underestimating the enemy, but in fact the army cannot stay in Liaodong for too long."

"If Gongsun's traitor abandons Xiangping and goes north to Xuantu or south to Lelang and Daifang County, how will Zhiquan choose?"

"Returning to Chiang Kai-shek's army, Hui Tie thought that as soon as our army arrived, Gongsun's traitors would not abandon Xiangping. Although Gongsun had lived for three generations and was famous in Liaodong, after all, his reputation was not justified, and the common people were afraid of his power and did not destroy the clan. If he abandons Xiangping, the common people will know that he is cowardly and will no longer serve. At this time, our army will raise a large sum of money to buy his head. If this is the case, this traitor is not unwise. Disciple, why did you leave without fighting?"

"good."

Jiang Ji smiled and praised, then raised his hands to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I have no doubts."

"Wei Qing?"

Therefore, Cao Rui's eyes turned to Wei Zhen again.

"Your Majesty, I have no doubts."

Wei Zhen lowered his head and answered, "However, the old minister still insists on what he said before, secretly thinking that if we attack Liaodong, it will not be possible to attack Liaodong with only the troops from Youzhou, but we must increase the number of Chinese troops."

Well, in the previous table by Guan Qiujian, he claimed to attack Liaodong with Youzhou troops alone.

This is also the main reason why Wei Zhen strongly opposed and bluntly stated that Guanqiu Jian was arrogant.

"I know it."

Cao Rui smiled happily and waved his hands to Xia Houhui and Guanqiu Jian, "Let's discuss the attack on Liaodong. Zhong Gong, Zhiquan, you two should go back first."

"only."

Respectfully accepting the order, Xia Houhui and the others stood up, saluted, and exited the Chonghua rear hall.

Not long after he walked out, Guanqiu Jian, who was beaming with joy, cheered in a low voice, "Hey! What a joke! If it weren't for the childish power today, you guys would still say it."

What does it matter if they can't say what they say?
It’s not all decided by the emperor!

Besides, don't be happy and thank me too early. What if His Majesty makes me the chief and you the deputy?
Thought to himself, Xia Houhui also said with a gurgling smile, "Haha~Brother Zhonggong, please don't attribute it to me. With your Majesty's trust in Brother Zhonggong, even if all the princes think it is impossible, it is inevitable to attack Liaodong." !”

"Young Quan is humble."

"No, it's just Brother Zhong Gong who is a fan of the authorities." "Hahaha~~"

The two looked at each other and smiled, then said goodbye and left.

Xia Houhui left the palace, while Guanqiu Jian walked to Ganoderma lucidum pool.

Yesterday, he returned to Luoyang in a hurry, and Cao Rui only had time to talk to him about some important military and state affairs, so he decided to hold a banquet at the Ganoderma Pond tonight to wash his dust.

The most respected minister of Qiandi, Cao Rui always regarded him as a member of the clan or a descendant of Qiao Pei.

However, after he walked slowly for more than ten steps, he couldn't help but look back and stare at Xia Houhui's back for a moment, shook his head slightly and sighed, before walking forward again.

In fact, he had known for a long time that he could not become the leader of the Liaodong expedition.

Yesterday, when the emperor had a discussion with him and told Xiahou Hui that he was debating with Wei Zhen and Jiang Ji about whether to attack Liaodong, he also took advantage of the situation and told him about Xiahou Hui's current official position and the fourth battalion directly under him.

So he knew it.

Yue refers to the mountains in all directions.

Legend has it that Yao ordered Xi and his four sons to take charge of the four mountains, and they were called the fourth uncles. Later generations used Fang Yue to refer to the important ministers of the specific side.

Among the four camps overseen by Xia Houhui's Zhenhu general, there are "Zhenyue" and "Huyue" named by the emperor himself. Who can't guess the emperor's intention? Now that he has been transferred to the governor of Youzhou, he has been appointed as general of Liao Dynasty, envoy Chijie, and captain of Huwuwan. Isn't he just "Fang Yue" who can hold military and political positions?

As the emperor, Cao Rui will not make mistakes without aim, even when chatting.

Moreover, Wei Zhen also mentioned this in his last speech just now - Youzhou's troops alone cannot accomplish anything!

And if he doesn’t send the Chinese army to Youzhou, how can he control it~
The Chinese army is naturally superior to others, and when Cao Zhang conquered Wuhuan and Qin Lang conquered Xianbei, Tian Yu, who had great reputation in the frontier fortress, had to serve as deputy general?
If you don't have the status of a minister who cares about life like Sima Yi, you shouldn't have the extravagant thought of controlling the Chinese army.

The facts were mostly as he expected.

In the back hall of Chonghua, after the two of them left, Emperor Cao Rui also spoke up, "Let's talk about it, now that Zhong Gong and Zhi Quan have all seen each other, who is the master and who is the next evil in attacking Gongsun's traitor?"

The priority of the expedition to Liaodong was the reason why Cao Rui also recruited Liu Fang, Sun Zi and Chen Jiao.

Otherwise, if we just stop the war, Wei Zhen and Jiang Ji will be enough.

Because Cao Rui is still a little hesitant now, and has not yet completely decided whether Guanqiu Jian or Xia Houhui will be the main general.

He is inclined to Xia Houhui.

After all, he has the status of being a descendant of Qiao Pei, and Guan Qiu Jian really doesn't have much military experience.

But he was also worried that Xia Houhui would have the same character as his father Xia Houyuan who "doesn't know how to be timid when serving as a general", even after Man Chong said, "He may be able to end the war."

What if this Shuzi returns to his old ways?

Although the expedition to Liaodong failed once, he could attack again, but if it could be decided in one battle, he wouldn't mind letting Guan Qiujian control the Chinese army~
"Your Majesty, I have nothing to say."

Wei Zhen was the first to speak. He shook his head helplessly, "Although Zhiquan has a strategy, he loses his composure; Zhong Gong is calm, but he is inferior to Zhiquan in battle."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jiao immediately echoed, "Your Majesty, I am following the words of the guards. Moreover, I am not good at military affairs, let alone the knowledge of people, so I dare not talk lightly about military and national affairs."

"Yes, I know."

In this regard, Cao Rui did not force the two of them, and directly set his sights on Jiang Ji, Liu Fang, and Sun Zi.

"Your Majesty, I secretly believe that if the two are not possible, I will be elected with my childish power."

Jiang Ji sighed in his heart and gave a different answer.

"Haha~"

It also made Cao Rui laugh out loud, and said a word of relief, "Qing Jiang is also sincere. Well, please be patient, I am not someone who takes military affairs as a joke."

Sun Zi did not speak, but nodded to Cao Rui with a smile.

Because there is no need for him to speak.

After Cao Rui's words of comfort to Jiang Ji fell, Liu Fang said directly, "As a king, the most important thing is the country. In this case, why does your majesty make things difficult for ministers and other evildoers?"

"Hahaha~~"

It also made Cao Rui laugh heartily and said approvingly, "Liu Qing knows me!"

The matter was concluded, and the Chonghua back hall soon became empty.

However, Chen Jiao, the attendant who was pulled over for no reason and was focused on participating, was stopped by an attendant before he reached Simamen, "Servant, your Majesty has summoned you." (End of Chapter)