Stunning weapon

This guard, named Hong Dashou, was known to Mo Xiaochuan before, and the two had met several times. They knew that this guy was a tough guy. He was a calm general, but he didn't expect that he was the first to cry when we just met.

Lin Feng also shook his head lightly, the expression on his face was not very good-looking.Mo Xiaochuan glanced at him, and seemed to recall that Hong Dashou was not afraid of being punished, but was crying for those soldiers who died.It's no wonder, in this situation, whoever it is, feels uncomfortable. After all, the brothers who followed him have fallen one by one, and now there are very few left, which is really not a good feeling.

However, even Mo Xiaochuan felt a little sympathetic to Hong Dashou, but this time, he could not escape the guilt. If he was not punished at all, it would be unreasonable. Immediately, Mo Xiaochuan said lightly: "Hong Dashou, you are also doing it for him." People, how can you cry so easily, and don't straighten your back for me."

Hong Dashou was stunned, and hurriedly knelt up straight, looked at Mo Xiaochuan, suppressed the grief in his heart, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty taught me that it was the minister who lost his composure. Lost Dingzhou, and lost many soldiers, I know that I can't escape the guilt, so I only ask the emperor to punish me severely."

"You don't want to take everything on yourself. I have already found out that this matter is your fault. You can't escape it. It's not yours. You don't have to bear it for others." Mo Xiaochuan said, He glanced at Lin Feng again.

Lin Feng nodded slightly, and shouted loudly: "Bring Zhao Yifan up."

As Lin Feng's words fell, Zhao Yifan was brought up. However, he was not tied up. When he came into the hall, Zhao Yifan knelt down beside Hong Dashou at a distance of one body, saluted and said: " Sin will knock on the emperor."

Mo Xiaochuan looked at Zhao Yifan with a complicated expression. For Zhao Yifan, he could focus on training him. During the battle with Li Shaobai, Zhao Yifan was directly promoted from a general to a general. I was very envious, and Zhao Yifan did not disappoint Mo Xiaochuan at that time. Although he failed to stop Li Shaobai in the end, he also dealt a heavy blow to Li Shaobai, which paved the way for Mo Xiaochuan's next plan perfectly.

Therefore, Mo Xiaochuan has always been optimistic about him and knows the shortcomings of Hong Dashou. Therefore, when guarding Dingzhou, he also transferred Zhao Yifan as Hong Dashou's deputy general to make up for Hong Dashou's shortcomings. It seems that Zhao Yifan didn't make any contribution in this regard. Li Yishan's surprise attack was still as powerful as a broken bamboo, taking Dingzhou down. In the end, if he didn't come quickly, Baoxian might also fall.

"Zhao Yifan, do you understand what I mean when I asked you to go to Dingzhou?" Mo Xiaochuan looked at Zhao Yifan and asked softly.

Zhao Yifan didn't dare to look at Mo Xiaochuan, lowered his head, and replied loudly: "I understand that I am incompetent and let the emperor down, and I am willing to accept the crime."

"Your Majesty, it doesn't matter about General Zhao's affairs. It's because the guilty minister acted recklessly and failed to follow General Zhao's advice. This gave Li Yishan an opportunity to take advantage of it. All the blame is on the minister's body and has nothing to do with General Zhao." Hong Hong Dashou spoke suddenly, but he absolved Zhao Yifan of the crime.

On the other hand, Zhao Yifan showed surprise on his face, as if he had never expected Hong Dashou to say such a thing. In fact, it is no wonder that Hong Dashou is a bit pedantic, and what he believes will not change easily, while Zhao Yifan was trained by Mo Xiaochuan. The young general who got up, the two were together, their personalities were not harmonious, and there were many differences, but although Hong Dashou was also promoted by Mo Xiaochuan to be the guard of Dingzhou, his promotion path was much smoother , Climb up one step at a time, the prestige in the army is naturally not comparable to Zhao Yifan, not to mention, Dingzhou is probably Hong Dashou's old department, so Hong Dashou also put on small shoes for Zhao Yifan. The relationship was not harmonious. In the past, Zhao Yifan thought that Hong Dashou was a villain, but as Li Yishan approached step by step, and the military situation was urgent, Hong Dashou was very protective of him at this time. It was dangerous to think that he put on the armor himself. Going into battle, he didn't embarrass him in this regard, which made Zhao Yifan's sense of Hong Dashou much better.

Now, seeing that Hong Dashou actually took all the blame for the crime himself, and instead exonerated him, Zhao Yifan put aside the trace of resentment towards Hong Dashou in his heart. Hong Dashou should be just a character flaw, not a snobbish person Little man, immediately, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, as General Hong's deputy general, I failed to persuade you, but insisted afterwards. This is my responsibility, and has nothing to do with General Hong. Please punish me."

The confession attitude of these two people is very good, which makes Mo Xiaochuan a little surprised.However, Mo Xiaochuan was also a little relieved to see that the two did not shirk their responsibilities at critical moments like some common people, but took responsibility for each other.However, the expression on his face was still not very good-looking, he snorted softly, and said: "Okay, I have already found out this matter, and it is not something you can influence."

Hearing what Mo Xiaochuan said, the two of them bowed their heads in silence.

"This time, Hong Dashou was too self-willed and treated with contempt, so that Li Yishan could take advantage of it. However, Nian you resisted with all your strength afterwards. Although the troops were weak, you still persisted until the reinforcements arrived. I can give you a lighter punishment. Level, leading generals, listen to and use under my account, to see the effect." Mo Xiaochuan said lightly, and then waved his hand.

Lin Feng smiled and walked towards Hong Dashou, untied him personally, and said: "General Hong, Lin Fengping also respects you very much during the day, the emperor loves you, this time it is safe and safe, in the future you and I I want to work together under the emperor's command, so get closer..."

Hong Dashou was taken aback. Although Lin Feng's words were not too overreaching, but in front of Mo Xiaochuan, he had a relationship with himself. If it was placed on someone else's side, he would never dare to say such a thing.However, thinking that Lin Feng has been by Mo Xiaochuan's side from the very beginning, and he is a well-deserved close minister, he was relieved, nodded immediately, and said: "Thank you, General Lin, I will be honored in the end, but, the body of a criminal general , I’m afraid I dare not climb high.”

Hearing Hong Dashou's refusal, Lin Feng didn't care. He didn't think about how close he was to Hong Dashou. What he said just now was probably just a polite remark. Immediately, he smiled, nodded slightly, and stood up. to the side.

"Zhao Yifan, I am very disappointed in you this time..." Mo Xiaochuan looked at Zhao Yifan again, said something slowly, and shook his head slightly.

Zhao Yifan lowered his head with a look of shame on his face.

Looking at Zhao Yifan, who was transferred to Dingzhou half a year ago and appointed as the deputy general, Mo Xiaochuan couldn't help but sigh. This kid is a talent and has the potential to become a famous general. Sometimes, I don't know how to be flexible in doing things.You know, even if you are a general, it doesn't mean that you can fight, just like this time, if he can better handle the relationship between him and Hong Dashou, the result may be very different from now, it seems , It is also time to suppress him and let him learn to improve. After thinking for a while, Mo Xiaochuan said: "Zhao Yifan, downgrade two levels, and stay under the tent to listen." After finishing speaking, Mo Xiaochuan stood up and ignored them. Then he went back to the bedroom at the back and went to rest.

Zhao Yifan and Hong Dashou came out together, looked at each other, and looked at each other.Hong Dashou had tears on his face, and suddenly he laughed out loud.Zhao Yifan couldn't help frowning: "General Hong, what's so ridiculous about this?"

"Brother Zhao, Hong is laughing at himself!" Hong Dashou shook his head, and said: "Hong didn't know General Zhao's kindness before, and how much he offended him. Brother Zhao, please don't take offense and be more forgiving."

"I don't take these things to heart, and General Hong doesn't need to mind. We all work for the emperor, and we just need to do our job well." Zhao Yifan's bad temper has not changed, Hong Dashou's The hot face was attached to his cold ass.

However, Hong Dashou seemed to be used to his stinky face, shook his head, and said: "The emperor's kindness is like a rebirth." After saying that, he walked away.

Looking at Hong Dashou's figure, Zhao Yifan's frowning brows slowly relaxed. They had lost such a battle this time, not to mention whose responsibility it was, just for the loss of so many soldiers. People, beheading is not an exaggeration. Mo Xiaochuan just demoted their official positions. A little ashamed, absolutely this time, he really failed the high expectations of the emperor, he left with a sigh.

At this time, Lin Feng walked in Mo Xiaochuan's bedroom.

"How's the situation?" Seeing Lin Feng, Mo Xiaochuan asked softly.

"Back to the emperor!" Lin Feng smiled: "Hong Dashou has changed a lot. I believe that if he encounters such a thing in the future, he will no longer be arbitrary and arbitrary, and he should be able to entrust him with important responsibilities."

Mo Xiaochuan nodded slightly. Although Hong Dashou is almost pedantic in some aspects, he is loyal and commendable. Moreover, this person is also a person who knows how to advance and retreat. If he can change his temper this time, it will be a great challenge for Mo Xiaochuan. No small gain.

However, compared to Hong Dashou, Mo Xiaochuan cares more about Zhao Yifan, because Hong Dashou's achievements have only reached this level, and can only be regarded as a middle-level force in the Xiliang Army, but Zhao Yifan still has a lot of room for growth. After training, he is likely to be the candidate to succeed Kou Yilang in the future.Therefore, after Mo Xiaochuan said that he knew it, he asked again: "Where is Zhao Yifan?"

"Zhao Yifan's temperament does not seem to have changed. This person is too stubborn to be approached by others. Hong Dashou wanted to get close, but he blocked him back. However, this incident should also give him a lot of feelings, and give him some Time should be able to change." Lin Feng replied.

Mo Xiaochuan thought for a while, then nodded lightly, and said: "That's good. Let's take a look first, Zhao Yifan, let him hang out for a while, let him settle down. How is Li Yishan's situation?"

"Li Yishan set up camp outside the mountain, and it seems that he intends to block the emperor in the canyon passage in Bao County." Lin Feng said.

Mo Xiaochuan smiled slightly: "His calculations are good. However, if he wants to block me, we have to see if he has the ability."

"Your Majesty, don't be careless. The Baoxian Canyon is not wide. Although the mountains on both sides are steep and we cannot set up an ambush, we have less worries, but Li Yishan can't use it, which also limits our hands and feet. As long as Li Yishan sets up a camp in the canyon , we want to break through, I am afraid it will be extremely difficult. It is impossible to use too many troops in such a narrow place. If we want to break through Li Yishan's camp, we can only start from the outside. However, if we attack from the east, within a short time Impossible, mobilizing too many troops, if the imperial army led by Zhang Li arrives, it may take at least two months before Li Yishan can gain a firm foothold." Lin Feng said with a worried face, although he has never Leading troops to fight an independent war, but these years have been by Mo Xiaochuan's side, mainly responsible for the investigation and collection of military intelligence, this knowledge is not what it used to be.

Mo Xiaochuan nodded, agreeing with Lin Feng's analysis, but he didn't look worried like Lin Feng's. He smiled slightly and said, "Li Yishan was already prepared. When he attacked Bao County, he So I left behind, and now setting up camp is a little difficult for me. If I take the opportunity to attack at this moment, I will definitely fall into his ambush. If I don’t attack, he will definitely set up the camp calmly. For us, No matter what you do now, you will fall into Li Yishan's calculations, you are really a tough opponent..."

Lin Feng thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, if this goes on like this, we will be completely dragged here by Li Yishan without any achievements. I am afraid that some people in the court will have some ideas..."

"Those people?" Mo Xiaochuan snorted softly: "They can't make any troubles. If they really don't open their eyes, I don't mind killing a few more people."

Mo Xiaochuan's voice was very flat, but the aura he displayed was completely different from before. Lin Feng couldn't help being startled, then nodded slightly, and didn't say anything more.

"In this way, you send someone to tell Kou Yilang to let go of Jingzhou and attack Li Yishan first." Mo Xiaochuan said slowly.

"Ah?" Lin Feng was full of surprise, let Jingzhou go?Doesn't that open all the gates to the south of Xiliang?At that time, the Southern Tang army will drive straight in, and Yandi, which has finally stabilized, may fall into turmoil again. If something goes wrong, Southern Tang may take this opportunity to recover.Xiliang's current advantages will also disappear.Lin Fen couldn't help but fell into hesitation.

But Mo Xiaochuan raised his head, looked at him, and said, "What? What's the problem?"

"Your Majesty, is it too risky to do so?" Lin Feng did not dare to say that doing so was simply a bad move.

Mo Xiaochuan said with a smile: "The reason why the Southern Tang Dynasty still has the power to attack when there is a gap between our troops and ours is actually because they have a lot of savings. In the battle of destroying Yan, although they failed in the end, The land of Yan was taken by us, but they also took away a lot of materials and made the Southern Tang rich. In contrast, we have to appease the people of the land of Yan, not only can't get supplements from it, but also use the treasury Under the ebb and flow, the combat power of the Southern Tang Dynasty has also increased. However, if they dare to go deep into our hinterland, their supplies will be stretched by then. Moreover, although it is early spring, the Northern Tang Dynasty The land is no worse than Southern Tang, it is still very cold, as long as they dare to come in, the weather will become their greatest enemy, even if I delay, I can drag them down."

What Mo Xiaochuan said was very reasonable, but Lin Feng still felt that this matter was a little unreliable. However, Mo Xiaochuan had already said so much, so he couldn't say anything more, so he had to take orders and send a letter to Kou Yilang went.