My clone is on the other side of the starry sky

Chapter 343 Reversal

Daxing finally sent troops. When the news reached Lu Bu, the ministers finally breathed a sigh of relief. Their plan was successful, but His Majesty's method... was a bit too insulting.

"Your Majesty, since you have this method, why not use it on Min Yanzhang?" In the main hall, an adviser asked in confusion.

Although the method is a bit excessive, the effect is indeed good, but since it is necessary to use it, why not use it on Min Yanzhang in the first place?

Lu Bu did not answer, and another counselor smiled and said: "Who is Min Yanzhang? If your majesty humiliates Min Yanzhang, Min Yanzhang may not fall into the trap, but Dugu Ming is different. He is the crown prince of the Xing Dynasty, with a distinguished status. The same humiliation will affect Min Yanzhang and Dugu Ming." Obviously there are two effects."

Lu Bu nodded slightly in approval.

In this world with extraordinary power, the status of women is actually not low, at least it is much higher than in the ancient world without extraordinary power. But no matter what, if you don't express the degree of humiliation by giving a woman's clothes to the crown prince of a country, The prince's prestige will be frustrated.

Although the strategy is the same, it is different when used on Min Yanzhang and used on Dugu Ming.

"My military order is that the enemy's morale is at a high level and they are not allowed to attack directly. I order Yuchi Tuo to avoid the front for the time being. If avoidance is unavoidable, retreat fifty miles!" Lu Bu looked at the ministers and ordered.

The next step is to see if Dugu Ming will fall into the trap. Let’s give him some sweeteners first.

At the same time, Lu Bu mobilized several generals and began to prepare for war according to the previous strategy.

Xingchao's army had been holding back for so long. This time, the Han army retreated steadily, which also made Xingchao's army feel that Min Yanzhang was not that powerful. Especially with the support of experts sent by the Dao League, the army's comprehensive strength was superior. They were also wiped out, and the Xing Dynasty army fought successively and advanced fifty miles. When the news of the Han army's retreat came back to Xindu, the entire Xing Dynasty was in an uproar.

But government affairs are sometimes not simply a matter of right or wrong, but a matter of stance. On one side is the current prince, the future emperor, and generals like Wu Yong, and on the other side is Min Yanzhang, who has an ordinary background and has unknowingly aroused public anger. , which side to stand on, and where to stand politically are actually very clear and do not even require much thought.

After Min Yanzhang opened the map of the two countries and looked at it for a moment, his eyes suddenly froze.

As long as they seek stability, they cannot lose this battle.

Without caring about anything else, he immediately went out to the Ministry of War.

Min Yanzhang was a little disheartened, but he was unwilling to give up. He studied the frontline battle reports day and night, trying to get some clues from these victory reports.

However, this move was impeached by many courtiers, who believed that Min Yanzhang was immersed in his own achievements and unwilling to face reality. Now that Daxing has the help of the Taoist Alliance, is it any wonder that he turned defeat into victory?

This is unlikely, but as the battle line is pushed here, it cannot have no impact on the Han Dynasty. Based on Min Yanzhang's understanding of the Han emperor, the opponent's plans this time will be big...

Although Min Yanzhang was not harshly criticized for this, the achievements and reputation that Min Yanzhang had previously established were gradually forgotten as the good news continued to come from the front.

Min Yanzhang noticed something was wrong at the first time. He was indeed not proficient in military affairs, but he knew that the Han emperor was very good at using troops. Before, he was beaten back and forth and lost his armor. Now the Daxing Dynasty army is As if possessed by the god of war, this was obviously not right. He immediately wrote a memorial to persuade the front line to stop the offensive, resume a steady and steady strategy, and force the big man out step by step.

However, the letters disappeared, and the good news ahead kept coming.

Do they want to drag the war into Han territory?

Min Yanzhang could only write to Dugu Ming, hoping that Dugu Ming would calm down and fight steadily, and not give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of him.

The Han army is still retreating steadily, which is abnormal in itself. No matter how strong the Dao Alliance is, the Han army is not without its hands. It is impossible that it has no power to fight back, but what they show is that they retreat again and again. What do they want to do? , Min Yanzhang couldn't see through it, but he must have a plan, and as the Han army retreated, it gradually approached the border between the Han Dynasty and the Xing Dynasty!

The border between the Xing Dynasty and the Han Dynasty was a north-south area that intertwined like yin and yang fish.

Does no one really see the problem?

Of course it's impossible. No one in the court, whether treacherous or loyal, is a fuel-efficient lamp. How could there be no suspicion at all.

"Sir, the big man is planning to catch all our main forces in one fell swoop. Now the battle line has been pushed to the border between the two countries, and we can't go any deeper!" Min Yanzhang found the Minister of the Ministry of War and didn't waste any time. He directly spread out the map and put forward his speculations. After telling the Minister of War, he said anxiously: "Sir, we must notify the frontline troops as soon as possible and withdraw immediately, otherwise it will be too late!"

The Minister of War frowned and looked at the route of the Han army drawn by Min Yanzhang and the possible direction of dispatching troops. He frowned and looked at Min Yanzhang and said: "Yanzhang, I know that you have great ambitions, but this important military matter is related to the destiny of the country. It cannot be done." Just wait and see, it’s good that you have this intention, I will report this matter to Your Majesty tomorrow and ask for Your Majesty’s Holy Judgment.”

"Sir! It is precisely because the destiny of the country is at stake that we must not be careless. Now our army is concentrated on the border between the two countries, and the rear is empty. If the Han Dynasty sends out a surprise force from the Qifeng Valley trail at this time, it can directly cut off the retreat of our army. Our army will become a turtle in a urn." Min Yanzhang said anxiously. "Why don't you understand!?" The Minister of the Ministry of War waved back and said to Min Yanzhang: "You don't care about this matter. Even if it is true as you said, this matter is neither yours nor mine. But if you do, it will come true." There is any benefit, but if it has not been fulfilled and it is a small thing to be ridiculed by others, you and I will not be able to keep our official hats, and maybe our families will be affected! Yan Zhang, you and I have known each other for more than ten years. I wonder if I can treat you well. Bo, why do you want to harm me!"

"Sir, this matter is related to the destiny of the country!" Min Yanzhang said angrily: "If this battle is defeated, the country will not survive, and what is the use of this official position!?"

"Presumptuous!" The Minister of War was furious: "Who are you? How dare you talk about the destruction of the country!?"

"Sir, this is not what I meant by the official position, it's just..." Min Yanzhang wanted to explain with a headache.

"No but, stand down!" Shangshu of the Ministry of War waved his hand impatiently, signaling for him to get out.

"This matter will be reported to the imperial court!" Min Yanzhang was also angry and stood up.

"It's up to you!" The Minister of War snorted coldly and ordered someone to see the guests off!

In the next few days, Min Yanzhang wrote letters almost every day, but no one responded. He simply blocked the entrance of the palace and approached officials when he saw them, hoping to get more people's support. Unfortunately, most people just laughed at him. , some people just looked at Min Yanzhang helplessly and advised him to give up this idea.

This continued for more than a month, and Daxing's army had driven the Han army back to the territory of the Han Dynasty. Dugu Ming sent people back to the court to ask the court whether to fight next or stop the military expedition.

At this time, Dugu Ming's reputation in the imperial court had reached its peak after this battle. As for Min Yanzhang's achievements, they had long been forgotten in the face of Dugu Ming's brilliant victory.

However, before the court could reply, the Han army suddenly came out unexpectedly. Lu Bu personally commanded the army and marched out of Qifeng Valley, cutting off the main force of the Daxing Dynasty. However, the Han army, which had been retreating steadily and discarding their helmets and armor, seemed to suddenly From a sheep to a wolf, Daxing lost three out of three battles, and Dugu Ming was almost captured alive, even with the help of Dao League masters.

The battle report was sent back to Xindu, and everyone in the Daxing Dynasty was shocked.

Min Yanzhang's words finally came true.

But Min Yanzhang was not happy at all. He knew that since the big man took action, it would be impossible to give Daxing Chao room to maneuver. With the help of the Dao Alliance, Dugu Ming barely held the territory, but the army was completely trapped by the big man.

At the same time, Lu Bu divided his troops and quickly captured the city. The city that Dugu Ming finally recovered was recaptured by the Han in less than a month, and the battle line was pushed to Yangguan, which was less than 200 meters away from Xindu. inside.

At this time, everyone in the Daxing court was completely panicked. Some people remembered Min Yanzhang's previous remarks, but it was too late to regret it now. Daxing Emperor Duguhao summoned Min Yanzhang to the palace overnight to discuss countermeasures.

"Your Majesty, please help!" Min Yanzhang sighed. Now, even the main army is besieged. Not to mention that he doesn't have access to the military formation. Even if he does, there are not many available soldiers in the Daxing Dynasty now. To the north of Yangguan Xindu is even more vulnerable to defense, so how can he resist the attack of the Han soldiers?

Min Yanzhang knew very well that if His Majesty fully accepted the words of the Taoist League, he would have to pay a price that he did not know. But now that almost all the Daxing elite are trapped, no matter how willing he is, it is hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. For the current plan, he can only Hope is pinned on the Dao Alliance. Only by rescuing their own troops can they establish a line of defense around Xindu, block the front of the Han army, and allow Daxing to survive. Only then can they be qualified to talk about other things.

"Ai Qing, is there no other way?" Duguhao looked at Min Yanzhang and said with some disappointment.

"I don't want to, Your Majesty. Now all the elites in Daxing are besieged by the enemy. Even if you temporarily recruit people to join the army, it will be difficult to stop the army of tigers and wolves. I am... incompetent. Please forgive me!" Min Yanzhang sighed, as a minister. , to be able to achieve this step, he has already experienced it. As for how to rescue him next, without the help of the Dao Alliance, at least he can't see the hope of coming back.

"I understand." Dugu Hao sighed, looked at Min Yanzhang and sighed: "I have wrongly blamed Aiqing these days."

"Your Majesty, please don't say this. In this dispute over the fate of the country, His Highness the Crown Prince did the right thing. In fact, it was because Lu Bu was good at predicting people's hearts. Your Highness was young and energetic. He was provoked by Lu Bu and lost his footing, which is why he was in such difficulty." Min Yanzhang hurriedly said Bowed.

"No matter what, we will eventually lose this battle at the hands of this traitor." Duguhao waved his hand and said, "Please go away, dear. I will ask the Dao Alliance experts for help. The only people who are trapped this time are my Daxing soldiers. , and there are many people in the Dao Alliance, and the Dao Alliance will not stand idly by, but after this battle, I hope Aiqing can ignore the past grudges and continue to lead the army!"

"I...obey the order!"

(End of this chapter)