Jiuxi

Chapter 556 Chapter 554 [Chaotian Tower] ()

Jingchao, Dadu.

"The king of Changshan County led his troops south to Yongqiu in accordance with the holy will. He predicted that Xiao Wangzhi of the Southern Qi Dynasty would lead the Huaizhou army to march westward to intercept. Therefore, in the area of ​​Luwu Mountain in the Yan State, he used the loyal cavalry, the Jiefie army, the city prison army, and the defense army. The city army set up an ambush. On the ninth day of March, Xiao Wangzhi led 40,000 Huaizhou troops into the ambush circle, and then retreated to the foot of Luwu Mountain. The Huaizhou army advanced alone and reached a desperate situation. "

In the study room, the lead singer Ti Ling Tian Jue looked dull as usual and described the war situation in the south in a calm tone.

Several important ministers listened quietly.

Except for Zhao Siwen, the only civil servant in Shangshu Ling, the others were all high-ranking Jinglian nobles Wu Xun, headed by Marshal Sa Gai of the North Academy.

After reviewing the case, Emperor Jing's eyes stayed on the secret book from the south, his eyes were deep and calm.

Tian Jue continued: "Lu Shen of the Southern Qi led Jingzhou's east-line reinforcements to the Xichuan area. This move was actually an illusion. He personally led more than 20,000 elite cavalry to the north to aid Luwu Mountain. Our army was defeated in this battle and saved 20,000 troops. The whole army was wiped out, and Pu Cha and other generals led the defeated troops to retreat to the direction of Yongqiu, followed closely by the Southern Qi army. "

Everyone was shocked.

Such a big defeat came too suddenly, especially the annihilation of 20,000 people in the Hsiaojie Army. The impact it brought to them was extremely serious, and everyone was in awe.

At this time, the Jing Dynasty's 300,000-strong army went south, including the Xiashan Army and the City Fang Army led by Marshal Qing Yugong of the South Academy, and the Dingbai Army led by Shanyang of the Jiagu clan. Subsequently, the emperor sent out the Zhongyi Army, Changsheng Army, The Hsiaojie Army and the Laocheng Army totaled 60,000 soldiers and horses. It can be said that with strong soldiers and horses, we are bound to win.

The early progress of Jing's army was very smooth, suppressing the Southern Qi Jingzhou Army, and under the personal command of Qing Yugong, they successfully recaptured the northern part of Dingzhou.

The turning point was that Li Tianrun of the Southern Qi unexpectedly captured Yongqiu. Emperor Jing issued an imperial edict, and Qing Yugong had no choice but to lead the main force southward. From then on, the two sides entered a state of close combat.

Tian Jue once again recounted the details of the Battle of Luwu Mountain, which made several important ministers frown.

Sa Gai looked gloomy. He originally wanted to take this opportunity to criticize Qing Yugong, but after listening to Tian Jue's narration, he immediately realized that Qing Yugong was not to blame for the battle at Luwu Mountain.

The emperor asked Qing Yugong to recapture Yongqiu, but he did not disobey and made thorough preparations.

He judged the movements of the Qi army very accurately. The Zhongyi Army and other troops did indeed trap the Huaizhou Army led by Xiao Wangzhi at the foot of Luwu Mountain. Even if the reinforcements led by Lu Chen disrupted Jing Jun's plan, it did not mean that Jing Jun would be defeated. Not capable of fighting.

A closer look at the situation on the battlefield at that time showed that the total strength of Jing's army was more than 60,000, and that of Qi's Huaizhou army plus reinforcements was also more than 60,000. There was no absolute gap between the two sides.

The root cause of Jing's army's defeat lay in the general's misjudgment. Pu Cha, the loyal cavalry general who underestimated the enemy in the early stage, and Sahelie, the chief of the Xie army who stepped into the trap set by Xiao Wangzhi at the critical moment, were not directly related to Qing Yugong. , they are all confidant generals promoted by Emperor Jing personally.

After all, the generals sent by Emperor Jing were no match for Xiao Wangzhi and Lu Chen of Southern Qi.

After thinking about this problem clearly, Sa Gai couldn't help but look up at the emperor behind the case.

Emperor Jing remained expressionless, making it impossible for the courtiers below to discern his mood.

In the silence, he closed the secret fold in front of him and said slowly: "This is an urgent report from Qing Yugong. Our army trapped the Southern Qi army outside Yongqiu City, and Li Tianrun led his troops to abandon the city. He went out, rescued the Beijing army, and then retreated all the way south. Qing Yugong ordered his troops to pursue for more than ten miles. In this battle, more than 4,000 enemy troops were captured and Yongqiu City was recaptured. "

The expressions of several important ministers were slightly relaxed.

The Xiejie army lost 20,000 infantry at the foot of Luwu Mountain, and more than 4,000 enemy troops were beheaded outside Yongqiu City. In comparison, Jing's army obviously suffered a big loss.

However, the situation on the battlefield cannot be judged simply in terms of casualties. The importance of Yongqiu is self-evident. Qing Yugong was able to regain this strategic location and live up to the emperor's expectations for him.

Sa Gai quietly lowered his head and secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, he listened to the advice of several advisers during this period and no longer attacked Qing Yugong as often as before. The defeat of Lu Wushan was obviously not Qing Yugong's responsibility. On the contrary, he regained the power in just over a month. Yongqiu is a great achievement.

If he jumps out in a hurry again this time, he will probably fall into an embarrassing situation.

The solemn atmosphere in the upper study room eased somewhat.

Emperor Jing glanced at Sa Gai calmly, and then said: "What suggestions do you have for the upcoming battle?"

No matter what his temperament is, the important ministers who can enter this upper study room are not mediocre people.

Even Sa Gai, who was usually a little impatient in the court, was actually good at political power. Otherwise, how could he stand out among the nobles of the Huiluo family and become the marshal of the North Courtyard and become the powerful person used by Emperor Jing to check Qing Yugong?
Now that the war situation in the south is becoming clearer, Jing's army captured the northern part of Dingzhou and recaptured the important town of Yongqiu. Although they lost a battle at the foot of Luwu Mountain, they still gained something, and at least they can prepare for the future.

Although Jing's army's performance in this battle could not be said to be overwhelming, and was even far below the expectations of these important ministers, they now knew the details of the battle and knew that Nan Qi had put all its efforts into it.

Even though Emperor Qi was dying, he still used himself as bait. Li Tianrun, Xiao Wangzhi and Lu Chen appeared on the battlefield at the same time. All the elite troops of the Southern Qi border army were invested, and with the unanimous support of the court behind them, they could only compete with Jing Jun. Just come and go.

Less than half of Dajing's ninth army was sent to the southern battlefield.

Shangshu ordered Zhao Siwen to cough lightly and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I believe that the Qi army is not weak in combat strength, and Li Tianrun and others are also good generals. Although our army is not afraid of the enemy, it may as well take a short rest. To sum up We will make plans for the outcome of this battle. Now that our army has occupied the northern part of Dingzhou in Southern Qi, we can move southward at any time in the future. With Yongqiu in Yan State regaining control of our country, there is no danger in the Heluo area. "

Although this suggestion is slightly inconsistent with Jing Jun's strong performance in the past few decades, it is considered a mature and prudent consideration. Zhao Siwen was able to become the chief civil servant of Dajing as a descendant of the Qi people. Naturally, he was not just a flatterer.

Several Jinglian nobles next to them remained silent.

Emperor Jing glanced at them calmly and said leisurely: "The idea of ​​Zhao Qing's family coincides with that of Prince Changshan. He asked me for instructions in this urgent report. Now Yongqiu has been recaptured, but Li Tianrun and Xiao Wang of Southern Qi He, Lu Chen and others led the troops outside Yongqiu and watched eagerly to see if they would withdraw their troops and hold on to the front. "

Zhao Siwen's expression changed slightly.

These four words, coincidentally, sound really uneasy.

However, he couldn't change his mind immediately. After all, he was the minister of the civil servant class. That would be too contemptuous of himself.

Emperor Jing did not discuss this topic in depth, but turned to the Jinglian nobles and asked, "What do you think?"

Sa Gai felt the emperor's eyes on his face, thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, I feel that our army is not without the strength to fight. If we can defeat the main force of the Southern Qi border army in the Yongqiu area, wouldn't it be possible to directly Clear out the territory of Nan Qi north of Hengjiang River?"

The people nearby were not surprised by this suggestion.

Since many years ago, Sa Gai has stood unswervingly on the opposite side of Qing Yugong. Therefore, even if his performance in the battle between Ping Zhao and Zhao was mediocre, and even if he returned in defeat in Shazhou not long ago, it did not affect his performance in the slightest. The status in the Great Scenery Hall.

Satan obviously knew why.

When the emperor left Zhao Siwen aside and asked them for their opinions, he knew that the emperor did not want the war to end here.

As expected, Emperor Jing nodded slightly and said: "You are right, it is not right to retreat without a fight. I believe that even if Prince Changshan faces the alliance of many famous generals in the Southern Qi Dynasty, he still has the confidence and ability to enhance the power of our army."

All the ministers shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."

Emperor Jing then looked at Zhao Siwen, who was slightly worried, and said without any doubt: "I have drawn up a decree on my behalf to reward the soldiers on the front line, so that Qing Yugong will continue his efforts and determine the overall situation of Jiangbei in one battle."

Zhao Siwen felt uneasy in his heart, but facing the emperor who had been in power for fourteen years and whose power was becoming increasingly unpredictable, he could only bow his head and say: "I obey the decree."

At the end of the court meeting, all the ministers bowed and left, except Tian Jue who stayed.

Emperor Jing stood up and walked out, and he followed closely.

The monarch and his ministers came to the bank of Yuqing Pool in the southeast of the palace. Tian Jue looked at the emperor's majestic back with a slightly solemn expression.

Emperor Jing seemed to know what this lonely minister was thinking, and asked calmly: "Do you think I should not continue to persecute Qing Yugong?"

This question is very difficult to answer.

Tian Jue thought for a moment and said slowly: "Your Majesty, although the battle at Luwu Mountain was intentionally planned by Prince Changshan, his actions are blameless."

"This is natural. I have never doubted the skill of this Great Scenery God of War."

Emperor Jing's tone was very indifferent, and he didn't seem to be angry because the 20,000 infantrymen of the Kuomintang Army were killed on the battlefield. He looked at the water in the pool that was gradually rippled by the spring breeze, and said: "You don't understand him. Although the northern part of Dingzhou was captured in this battle, Taking back Yongqiu is still a small victory for our court. Qing Yugong did not try his best in this battle because he thought he understood my thoughts, so he wanted to retreat. "

Tian Jue asked in confusion: "Since he intends to retreat, why doesn't Your Majesty make it happen?"

Emperor Jing smiled slightly and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Even if he retreats, he will not hand over the power of Xia Shan Army."

Tian Jue was shocked.

Emperor Jing stood with his hands behind his back and said solemnly: "I am giving him a chance to prove himself. The majestic King Jing's military god, even if he has to retreat, he must retreat beautifully."

"I understand."

Tian Jue bowed in response.

At this moment, he already understood the emperor's thoughts and knew what he and the principal should do.

Emperor Jing waved his hand, and Tian Jue quietly retreated.

In the bright spring light, Emperor Jing looked at the koi carp swimming carefree in the pond, with a self-deprecating arc on his lips, and whispered to himself: "Who can do whatever they want in this world?"

"I can't, and neither can you."

"When you enter this chess game, you are a pawn across the river. How can you turn back?"

(End of this chapter)