Jian Sui Daye

Wei Xiaokuan pondered for a while, sorted out his thoughts, and then said frankly: "Your Majesty, I have been guarding the border for many years, and I am confident that I can see the weakness of Qi State. If there is no good opportunity, it will be very difficult for you to destroy Qi State in one fell swoop. Sending troops in previous years Facing Qi, there are many people and money, but they can't make meritorious deeds, because there is no best time, "

"There was originally a piece of fertile land between the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River, but in the hands of Lord Qi, it has become dilapidated and the people are in dire straits. That's why last year Chen Guo defeated Qi in one attack. On the other hand, Qi State, although it has been reinforced year after year, it has only fallen to one. The army was defeated and fled in embarrassment. If Lanling King Gao Changgong hadn't turned the tide by himself, Chen Guo's troops would have already crossed the Huai River and reached the bank of the Yellow River."

"Now, there is Gao Sihao in the north of Qi State, and Qingguang and other [-] prefectures in the south are rebelling. Resisting the enemy, at this time the government of Qi State is in chaos, the internal army and the people are alienated, the strategy is exhausted, and the strength is exhausted. Dou Bibo once said, "The enemy is provocative, so you can't lose it" (from "Zuo Zhuan", which means: the enemy fights internally, not let go),"

"Now, Your Majesty can sneak out of the army from Zhiguan (Taihang Mountain Pass, Jiyuan County, Henan Province), and then the road is flat and wide, and can go directly to Yecheng. Our army can be synchronized with Chen Guo, and the first is pressing, making it difficult for Qi Guo to take time off. , and then ordered the Guangzhou (state government to set up Luyang, Lushan County, Henan Province) army to start from Sanya (Luyang Pass in the southwest of Lushan County), and at the same time recruit brave men from the south of the Qinling Mountains to form an elite army and march along the Yellow River Down,"

"At the same time dispatch the Jihu tribe (Jihu, descendants of the Huns, scattered in the mountains north of Chang'an) to cut off the traffic between Bingzhou (the state governs Jinyang, Shanxi Taiyuan) and Jinzhou (the state governs Pingyang, Shanxi Linfen), "

"In addition, our army can also recruit warriors in Qi, reward high-ranking officials and nobles, and let them act as the vanguard. In this way, we will attack from all directions, and the goal will be directed at Yecheng. If the army attacks in a big way, it will definitely flee in the face of the wind. The direction our army is heading will surely be brittle, and it will be destroyed in one fell swoop. This is the right time, and this is a strategy."

After finishing speaking, Wei Xiaokuan kept silent and looked at Yu Wenyong quietly, waiting for his decision.

Yu Wenyong's eyes were hot and bright, and his breathing was a little rough. Wei Xiaokuan's analysis was good. Now the Northern Qi Dynasty is troubled by internal and external troubles, alienated from morality, and the harmony of heaven and earth has been lost. As long as the strategy is properly deployed, Zhou Guo can definitely take Yecheng in one fell swoop, but Yu Wenyong It also faces a serious problem, that is, the preparations for the army and logistics and strategic materials for the expedition are insufficient.

Suppressing the restlessness in his heart, Yu Wenyong looked at Wei Xiaokuan with a smile and said, "What are the other two strategies? I also ask Wei Aiqing to teach me."

"Don't dare," Wei Xiaokuan saluted respectfully, and continued: "Now our Great Zhou army is not fully prepared, Your Majesty can make a long-term plan, and the best way is to form an alliance with Chen Guo, so as to consume and disperse the Qi State. With more troops, our army can station troops and cultivate fields on the border between the two countries. On the one hand, we can hoard food and supplies, on the other hand, we can form an oppressive trend against Qi, and at the same time, we can form a new army."

"Now, Qi State and Chen State are in a stalemate. Our new army can guerrilla raid the border of Qi State. If Qi State sends a large army to help, I can retreat and defend myself. After the reinforcements leave, our army can launch an attack again. In this way, Under all kinds of harassment, Qi's army must be distracted and exhausted. It only takes a year or two, and the Qi army will definitely betray their relatives and fall apart."

"The Lord of Qi is obscene and licentious. Under his rule, Qi's government orders are inconsistent, the government is chaotic, loyal officials and good generals die in vain, and rebellious officials and thieves are in power. You can just watch from the sidelines and wait patiently. When Qi’s luck disappears, our army can launch a thunderous surprise attack, and we will definitely be able to take down with one fell swoop. This is the second strategy."

"Thirdly, although the rioters in Qingguang Eleven Prefecture are very powerful, they lack training and poor management after all. They can't compare with the elite soldiers left by Gao Huan. Now Gao Sihao will definitely be defeated, and it won't take long. , Lord Qi will definitely send his troops south, and with the momentum of a big victory, he will definitely be able to wipe out the chaotic army in one fell swoop."

"Besides, the centipede is dead but not stiff. Gou Jian destroyed Wu and prepared for ten years. Ji Fa defeated Zhou and sent troops twice, annihilating one thousand enemies and injuring himself by eight hundred. Therefore, the matter of defeating Qi should not be rushed. Slowly figure it out, now, Your Majesty should continue to cultivate Qi Lord's crimes, arouse the anger of Qi people, and make the whole Northern Qi more chaotic, so that our chances will be greater."

"In this way, I think it is best to put down the hatred with Qi State temporarily, and re-establish diplomatic relations, so that trade can be opened up and craftsmen can come and go without hindrance. In this way, Lord Qi will definitely let go of his guard and act more unscrupulously. At the same time, Qi State has no worries about the future, so naturally it will not No matter how afraid of Chen Guo, the two countries are fighting endlessly, which will naturally cause countless losses, but my Dazhou can recharge its energy and recharge, and then take advantage of the opportunity. This is a long-term strategy. My humble opinion made His Majesty laugh, "

After Wei Xiaokuan finished speaking, he saluted respectfully again, then slowly stepped back, and stood obediently behind Yu Wenxian, silently.

Yu Wenyong frowned slightly, and the expression on his face was constantly changing. Wei Xiaokuan's analysis of the current situation was very pertinent, and the suggestions he gave were well-organized and practical, but it was a bit difficult for him to choose which one to take.

Now, the state of Zhou is not ready to attack the state of Qi on a large scale. If the first strategy is adopted, if the city of Ye cannot be captured with a thunderbolt and the state of Qi is destroyed, then the strategic intention will not be achieved, and it is more likely that the army will be lost, and the gain will not be worth the loss. .

The second and third strategies are better, but they need to wait patiently. The opportunity on the battlefield is fleeting, and no one can guarantee that things will develop according to their own expectations. Moreover, seeing the annexation of Qi, the achievements will not be enough The opportunity of world dominance is at hand, and Yu Wenyong's inner desire has been extremely inflated.

"call,,"

After half an hour, Yu Wenyong breathed a sigh of relief, weighed again and again, and finally made up his mind. Yu Wenyong is the king of a country, and his every move is related to the fate of the country, so he must be careful.

"I don't know what opinions you Aiqing have on Wei Aiqing's views," Yu Wenyong asked after regaining his majestic appearance, watching the delegation quietly.

In the main hall, apart from Wei Xiaokuan, Governor of Xunzhou who came overnight from Yubi City, Qi Wang Yu Wenxian, Zhao Wang Yu Wenzhao and others.

Seeing Yu Wenyong's inquiry at this moment, Yu Wenxian and Yu Wenzhao looked at each other, and Yu Wenzhao took the lead to speak after saluting: "Your Majesty, I think that Master Wei's three strategies are the best. Minimize your own losses."

"My minister seconded the proposal," Yu Wenxian also took a step forward and bowed in salute.

Yu Wenyong nodded, then sat up straight, looked down majestically and said: "In this case, the attack on Qi has been postponed, Wei Aiqing, although Qi is too busy to take care of itself, we must guard against it, you will return now Yubi City, loose on the outside and tight on the inside, don’t let the Qi people take advantage of it, and at the same time, step up and secretly hoard food and grass to prepare for the future attack on Qi.”

"As ordered," Wei Xiaokuan hurriedly replied with a bow.

Yu Wenyong gave a light "um", and then said: "You wait to step back first," Yu Wenyong waved his hand lightly, Yu Wenzhao and Yu Wenxian hurriedly saluted, and then retreated quietly together, the huge hall was instantly plunged into darkness. into silence.

On the fifth day of the sixth lunar month, Yu Wenyong, the Lord of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, sent Kaifu Yi, Yi Louqian, the Third Division, and Yuan Wei, the young Sikou (Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice) from Chang'an to the Northern Qi Dynasty for an interview. The first purpose is to forgive Gao Xing for the wrong things he committed in Chang'an and restore diplomatic relations with Qi State, and the second is to evaluate the current situation of Qi State.

On the sixth day of June, Yu Wenyong, accompanied by Qi Wang Yu Wenxian and other civil and military personnel, went from Chang'an to Yunyang Palace (northwest of Jingyang County, Shaanxi Province), and ordered Yu Chiyun, the Taizong Yougongzheng (second chief) to concurrently serve as Siwu (Ministry of National Defense) Vice Minister), together with Duke Xue's eldest grandson Lan, assisted Prince Yu Wenyong to stay in Chang'an and handle state affairs.

When Yu Wenyong set off for Yunyang Palace, Gao Xing had arrived in South Qingzhou for ten days. When Gao Changgong and Wang Lin were playing games with Wu Mingche in the land of Huaihe River, the happy Qingzhou army was not idle.

On May [-]th, Lu Zhishen was left behind to lead three divisions to defend Qingzhou tightly, while Gao Xing led two divisions to travel day and night. With the cooperation of the beggar gang and the special forces, they cooperated with each other inside and outside. Take Jiaozhou in the northern part of the Jiaodong Peninsula in one fell swoop.

Gao Xing spent ten days stabilizing the situation in Jiaozhou, and after leaving two brigades to be guarded by Yao Zhong, Gao Xing went south again in lightning, almost using the same method to take down Gwangju. After a short rest, Xing Xing settled in South Qingzhou.

In this way, Qingzhou and Nanqingzhou face each other from north to south, while Jiaozhou and Guangzhou are separated behind them. The entire Jiaodong Peninsula is connected into one piece, completely falling into the control of Gao Xing, and Gao Xing has basically achieved its initial strategic goals.

With the lessons learned from Qingzhou, the rich families in Jiaozhou, Guangzhou, and South Qingzhou naturally did not dare to make too many mistakes. Although they were very angry with Gao Xing, they dared to kill each other while facing a sharp steel knife, ignoring their own life. There are not many people.

And for the vast number of displaced and impoverished civilians, happiness is really their gospel, a savior-like existence, because of happiness, they finally have their own land again and the foundation of survival.

Due to years of wars and disasters, except for the believers who ate and waited to die in temples and Taoist temples, there were not many people in the Northern Qi Dynasty, especially in Jiaodong, where the land was sparsely populated. Half, and then distributed according to the head, the land that falls into the hands of the people is actually very objective.

Because Jiaozhou and Gwangju are located in the rear area, Gao Xing also reorganized the rebel army, but only selected more than [-] of the most physically fit men to form two divisions, and the rest were used as reserves, training and cultivating wasteland at the same time , reserve grain and grass,