Stunning weapon

Mo Xiaochuan sat in the big tent.He already knew that the barbarian army and Citi rushed forward to fight.After listening to Gu Ming's analysis of the intelligence of the frontline battalion, Mo Xiaochuan already had a rough judgment in his mind.

The Northern Xinjiang camp may not have reached any agreement with the barbarian army.If there is an agreement, they will not wait until this time to attack. They should attack on the day when the barbarian army sneaked in. That is the best time. It's really dangerous.

Now that they have missed the best opportunity, if they want to get a share of the action again, they may not have such a good thing.Mo Xiaochuan looked at the materials brought by Gu Ming, put them aside, and said with a smile: "It's not that simple for Deng Chaoqun to attack. Now the frontline battalion has given up a large area of ​​grassland to guard the pass. If the Northern Xinjiang Camp detours to attack the grassland, it must enter from the Shankou Village. Now Hua Qichong is not far from the Shankou Village. If they come, the victory will be divided. Moreover, their supply line will also be lengthened , when the time comes, once the stalemate settles down, the longer the time, the more difficult it will be for Northern Xinjiang. In the end, it is inevitable that we will return home in defeat."

Neither Lin Feng nor Gu Ming knew much about military affairs, so they were a little dazed when they heard what Mo Xiaochuan said.Fortunately, Kou Yilang was called in by Mo Xiaochuan before. As one of Mo Xiaochuan's most powerful generals, he naturally has such a strategic vision.Otherwise, it would be impossible for Mo Xiaochuan to value him so much.

After thinking carefully for a while, Kou Yilang said: "If I were Deng Chaoqun, I probably wouldn't choose to march like this. Doing so would be too risky and the battle line would be too long, which is not a wise move. If I were him, I would definitely choose to attack by force. Shanyun Pass. There is a feasible road here at Shanyun Pass, and the terrain on the other side of Yan Kingdom is flat, suitable for stationing troops. As long as Shanyun Pass is taken down, our gateway to the north of Xiliang will be opened. From Izumo Pass to Yun In this generation of Zhouzhou, there will be no natural dangers to defend. Therefore, this place is a strategically important place, and Deng Chaoqun should not fail to understand this."

Lu Shang also nodded, and said: "Indeed, but Shanyun Pass is easy to defend and difficult to attack. When King Qi took Shanyun Pass from the Yan army, he spent a lot of effort. Hua Qichong also became famous in this battle. After that, Shanyun Pass has been fortified again, and the city wall has been raised for more than a battle, Deng Chaoqun will probably find it extremely difficult to take it down."

Kou Yilang shook his head and said: "No matter how difficult the pass is, it can be conquered. In the past, the reason why Shanyun Pass was like a golden city soup pool was because there were 20 troops from the front-line battalion in the rear. Now the front-line battalion The main force is fighting the barbarian army. At this time, Shanyun Pass is the most vulnerable time. It is not that Deng Chaoqun has no chance at all."

Lu Shang frowned, nodded slightly, and agreed with Kou Yilang's words.

Mo Xiaochuan was slightly stunned, "Jincheng Tangchi", he sounded a little twisted, but after thinking about it carefully, he understood.This word is the later "impregnable as gold soup", but it has not been extended yet, so the saying is slightly different, but it has the same meaning.

Hearing Kou Yilang's worries, Mo Xiaochuan smiled slightly and said, "Even though the main force of the frontline battalion is outside now, our new army is not useless. Without the frontline battalion, our new army will go to the top. Shanyun Pass It is still an impenetrable pass, and it is time for Deng Chaoqun to teach him some lessons."

"What does the lord mean, our new army will enter Shanyun Pass?" Kou Yilang's eyes lit up.

Mo Xiaochuan nodded slightly.

Lu Shang has already started gearing up, saying: "Back then, I thought this old boy Deng Chaoqun was not pleasing to the eye. I never thought that one day I would be able to compete with him. My lord, when are you leaving?"

"What's the rush?" Mo Xiaochuan patted his hand with a smile, and said, "There is no movement from Deng Chaoqun's side now, and Shanyun Pass is not under our direct control, so he led troops there hastily. The soldiers thought we were going to take his pass, so it was not good."

After Mo Xiaochuan's words fell, everyone couldn't help laughing.This victory gave them confidence.Therefore, they are much more cheerful.In the frontline camp, there are still [-] war horses that have not been allocated.Mo Xiaochuan also deliberately stayed, and they couldn't all be cavalry.Cavalry is only suitable for field battles, but the war between the countries in the Central Plains requires siege of cities and land.These aspects have to rely on infantry.

What's more, not to mention the time-consuming training of cavalry, it is also very laborious to raise them.

Therefore, Mo Xiaochuan did not intend to train all his soldiers into cavalry.Unless it is possible to recruit tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, it may be possible to expand the cavalry.It's just that the conscription is not something that can be done in a day or two. It needs to be approved by the Ministry of War and ordered by the emperor.

Now those extra war horses can only be left alone.

However, even if those war horses are placed there and consume fodder all day long, it still gives great encouragement to the soldiers of the new army.It seems that this is a symbol of their bravery. In the past, didn't the soldiers of the front battalion look down on the new army?I remember Zhang Sheng scoffed at the new army when he first came here, but now his attitude has changed a lot.Of course, this may be inseparable from the fact that he has become a member of the new army.

However, the change of the new army is seen by everyone.

Mo Xiaochuan has already reported the victory to the court.As for where Citi rushed, Mo Xiaochuan didn't bother to bother.The two of them, right now, can only be said to be at odds with each other.And Mo Xiaochuan has now learned how to give people face, and how not to give face.

For things like this, he hoped to give face to his subordinates.Instead of saving face for Citigroup.Mo Xiaochuan didn't wait for Citi to rush, and went to repay the credit first, which would naturally be of greater benefit to the new army.And Citi rushed there, because the war is not over yet, so naturally there is no way to report credit.

In this way, all the battle achievements of that day and night belonged to the new army.After Citi rushed back, it wanted to share the credit, but it was also hindered.What's more, in Mo Xiaochuan's report, he exaggerated Citigroup like a flower, but didn't raise any substantive issues.

If Citi rushed to say that Mo Xiaochuan deliberately slandered him, it would be impossible to say, on the contrary, he might appear to be narrow-minded.

Originally, this time, Mo Xiaochuan wanted to get along with Citi Chong.Unexpectedly, Citi's selfishness towards this person is becoming more and more serious every day. If the new army was included in his front camp and Mo Xiaochuan became his general, perhaps the relationship between the two would be more harmonious.

However, now that the frontline battalion and the new army have become two systems, there is such a situation that one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers.In fact, it is also expected.Since Citi Chong couldn't tolerate him, there was no need for Mo Xiaochuan to take the initiative to seek peace, showing that he was timid and fearful.

Even if Mo Xiaochuan doesn't make face for Citi, it's a big deal, the two are just fighting in secret, and Citi would not dare to seriously disregard Xiliang's comfort, and make black and thin to his new army, and do something openly.

If that's the case, Mo Xiaochuan doesn't mind making him the second Lan Chengyu.Although Hua Qichong is powerful, the guards around him are not mediocre, but Mo Xiaochuan's identity is the prince of Xiliang, so it is very easy to get close to him.Once Mo Xiaochuan made a move to kill him, there would be plenty of opportunities to kill him.

However, the conflict between the two has not yet reached this point.Moreover, Hua Qichong's status in Xiliang is very high. If he is killed, he will not be able to compare with someone like Lan Chengyu or the servant of the Ministry of punishment.

To kill Hua Qichong is to have the idea of ​​burning everything together. Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, Mo Xiaochuan does not intend to do so.

As for Lan Chengyu's matter.After Mo Xiaochuan mentioned it in the memorial, he also wrote a letter of selfishness to Mo Zhiyuan, explaining all the causes and consequences clearly, and the fact that Lan Chengyu sent people to chase and kill him would naturally not be left behind.

However, these things are not easy to write in the memorial.Appearing in the memorial meant that Mo Xiaochuan said clearly that he had a grudge against Lan Chengyu, and that he had intentionally chopped off Lan Chengyu to avenge his personal revenge.

After everyone discussed for a while, Mo Xiaochuan stood up and said, "Lin Feng, continue to investigate Citi Chong's movements over there, and contact Ichiro at any time. Gu Ming, keep an eye on Deng Chaoqun, if something happens, , contact me directly. Ichiro, you don’t have to go out these few days, and you don’t have to rush to train your soldiers. Except for the horses of the original cavalry, put away the others temporarily. Cavalry cannot be accomplished in a day. Immature cavalry is not as good as infantry. You should know these things, and I don’t need to say anything more. Just do what you think.”

"Yes!" Gu Ming, Lin Feng and Kou Yilang responded at the same time.

Lu Shang was stunned for a while, then said: "My lord, what about me?"

Mo Xiaochuan smiled, looked at Lu Shang, and said, "You should prepare in the next few days. If there is any movement from Deng Chaoqun, we will lead our troops to support it. However, don't be too impatient about this matter, and don't leak it out." .So as not to shake the morale of the army."

"Yes!" Lu Shang smiled and agreed.

Afterwards, Lin Feng, Kou Yilang and Lu Shang all withdrew from the tent.Only Gu Ming stayed behind.Mo Xiaochuan knows that Gu Ming must have something to say to himself, but it is not easy for people who are not Qixintang to know these things.

Mo Xiaochuan sat down, took out the jug, poured a glass for Gu Ming, and said, "What's the matter, tell me."

Gu Ming smiled, took the wine glass, took a sip, and said: "Elder Liu asked his subordinates to say hello on his behalf, saying that after Mr. Bai was buried, she was very satisfied with what the prince did, and asked his subordinates to convey her gratitude."

"Oh? What is it?" Mo Xiaochuan was a little puzzled.

"The subordinate asked her at the time, but she didn't tell her. She just said that there was an agreement with the prince before. As long as the subordinate said it, the prince would know."

Mo Xiaochuan was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly remembered.The incident that Liu Juanniang mentioned should be the first moment between herself and the cuckold.This matter about Liu Juanniang actually caused Gu Ming to spread the word. Mo Xiaochuan was a little embarrassed, coughed lightly, and said: "This king knows. By the way, how are you and Miss Fan?"

Gu Ming rubbed his nose and said: "We are already married. I was going to ask the prince for instructions. However, the prince was busy marching at that time, and his subordinates didn't want to disturb him. Besides, Fan Ziyu is a stubborn person, saying that both of them are older It's an extraordinary time, there is no need to do anything, just eat a simple meal, pay respects, and it will be over. I always feel that I am sorry for Xiner, but there is nothing I can do about it."

"These empty gifts are nothing." Mo Xiaochuan waved his hand and said, "Did Leng Qingqing get in touch with Han Cheng?"

"Yeah!" Gu Ming nodded and said, "After the prince promoted Han Cheng to be an elder outside the hall last time, Leng Qingqing took the initiative to contact him. However, he is now the deputy commander of the Northern Xinjiang camp, so it is not convenient to contact him. The news this time was also delivered by him."

Han Cheng really surprised Mo Xiaochuan.Back then, Han Cheng helped him a lot.He always thought that Han Cheng was just a loyal subordinate of Mei Shichang.Now it seems that is not the case. If he is only Mei Shichang's confidant, it is absolutely impossible to become the deputy commander of Beijiang after Deng Chaoqun has overshadowed the sky with one hand.This person should be regarded as Qixintang's best spy...

Mo Xiaochuan thought about it, picked up the jug, and took a sip slowly.