Wei Xiao was shocked when he heard Zhou Chengzhi's words. He also felt that there was something in Zhou Chengzhi's words.
So he smiled and said: "General Zhou is joking, and there has always been order in the elders and younger ones."
"Your Highness, if the elders and younger ones are in order, why would Your Highness, the Fourth Highness, always target His Highness the Crown Prince?" Zhou Chengzhi asked directly.
Wei Xiao didn't speak at this time and didn't dare to speak.
Zhou Chengzhi also laughed deliberately and found an excuse to change the topic, but these few words made Wei Xiao unable to settle down.
The next day, the group returned to the fortress on the west bank of Feng Lake, and everything seemed to be back to how it was a year ago. However, as the weather got warmer, the westward march had to be put in front of them.
When the first rain fell in spring, it seemed to indicate that we could no longer avoid this topic. However, at the first meeting of the entire army, everyone seemed very silent. No one spoke up about how to advance westward.
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Wei Xiao just kept silent, but he heard a rumor that after the meeting, Zhou Chengzhi went to find Ning Lin, and there seemed to be some noisy noises in the handsome tent.
The meeting continued the next day, still silent, but compared to the first time, at least the final meeting decided to test the enemy's situation before making the next move.
When it got dark, Wei Xiao was ready to rest, but Wang Gan, his closest bodyguard, came over to report that Ning Shuai had arrived.
Wei Xiao also came out to greet him immediately, but Ning Lin had already come in and sat down with each other.
Ning Lin looked at Wei Xiao and said: "Your Highness, General Zhou came to see me yesterday and decided to test the enemy's situation today. I have thought about it for a while and plan to take some troops out in person in a few days. I wonder if Your Highness is willing to accompany you.
Shall I go on an expedition together?"
"It's just a test. Ning Shuai wants to go in person?" Wei Xiao was a little surprised.
Ning Lin said seriously: "Some things must be seen before they can be confirmed."
"Okay!" Wei Xiao felt that there was something wrong in Ning Lin's words, but he agreed.
Seeing Wei Xiao agree, Ning Lin didn't say anything else and left.
Seven or eight days later, the 50,000-strong army tentatively set out to attack. The target of the attack was a place called Bailangyuan more than 150 miles away, because a kind of wild grass that blooms with white flowers in summer grows here.
It blows like waves.
In order to deal with the approaching Wei army, Dai Guo also built a camp here, and there were also a large number of troops stationed here. The commander was Xiao Wuxun, a famous general from the Dai family.
When the 50,000-strong army directly set up their formation, Xiao Wuxun had no intention of defending the city for you, and directly dispatched cavalry to advance as a guerrilla.
The cavalry from both sides directly clashed, but even though they had some advantage in numbers, they were actually at a disadvantage. Dai's cavalry also broke through the gap, and then charged towards the two wings, trying to completely outflank and break up the Wei army's formation.
The Wei army immediately gave up the attack and began to fight and retreat, shrinking back to increase the impact distance of the opponent's cavalry, while its own cavalry quickly returned to support, and the escorting infantry began to retreat.
"Your Highness, I wonder what your Highness saw in this battle? I know that Your Highness also knows the art of war, and he has been studying hard for the past six months." Just after Ning ordered the army to retreat, he suddenly turned towards the one who had been by his side.
Wei Xiao, who was watching the battle, asked.
"Our cavalry is not as good as that of Dai Guo. Xiao Wuxun is also a famous general who is good at conquering and fighting. He can still command so many troops with ease. If we, the Wei Dynasty, are also good at conquering and fighting, I am afraid that we would not be defeated, but defeated." The smile is quite fair.
said.
Ning Lin sighed at this time and said: "Your Highness, I know what Your Majesty wants, and I think Your Highness also knows that in terms of national strength, the Wei Dynasty is now second only to Daxia, and I don't know how much better than Dai Guo, but simply fighting,
In a place like this, we really can't do it. If there is no civil strife or extremely serious natural disasters, Dai Guo cannot be wiped out in a short time. The only way is to continuously build camps and advance step by step to cut off the cavalry from the side.
In this way, we can encroach step by step and eventually destroy the country of Dai. It is a pity that your majesty is not willing to wait, because my method will take at least ten years to destroy the country of Dai, and your majesty will not see it until he is over half a century old."
"Ning Shuai, are you trying to persuade me?" Wei Xiao asked.
"Your Highness, when you first came here, we were all worried about you, but Your Highness not only did not give in at all, but integrated with the soldiers and was considerate of them. You are very good. General Zhou came to see me specially before. I am here to help you."
I’d like to explain my thinking and decision to you clearly, because I’m afraid you won’t understand, so…”
"Ning Shuai, you don't need to do it. This trial will cost at least three to five thousand soldiers killed or injured. I understand your intentions and I also know what to do." Wei Xiao was deeply moved when he heard this.
No one thinks highly of himself, but here, this famous commander who is famous all over the world for his kindness, makes such a big move to make himself understand.
"Your Highness has a broad mind. In this respect, Your Highness is very similar to the late Emperor, which is admirable." Ning Lin couldn't help but praise him.
Hearing that he was the same as Grandpa Wang, Wei Xiao was also quite moved. Unfortunately, he also knew that he had no chance unless the person in front of him could fully support him. Is it possible for the other party? Wei Xiao was frightened by his own thoughts.
Jump.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid your Highness will need your help for the next thing." Ning Lin followed.
Wei Xiao pondered for a moment and said, "I wonder what Commander Ning needs me to do? As long as it can be done, and as long as it is good for Wei, I will never shirk it."
"Okay, since His Highness agrees with my plan to win step by step, we need to cooperate when reporting. The local camp is one hundred fifty or sixty miles away from us and there is enough room for a roundabout sprint. If we build a camp
, can only be within a hundred miles, and the local government dare not enter this distance, because he will be exhausted after a long-distance attack. Later, I plan to build a camp between our camp and the local camp, but it needs to be declared to be built by the enemy.
What we have captured, once the camp is repaired, we can attack and capture the enemy camp just now. However, His Majesty may not understand the reason behind this, so this is why His Highness needs help." Ning Lin carefully said.
said.
"I understand, my father doesn't know anything about military affairs, he only knows about tactics." Wei Xiao also revealed Wei Nao's great weakness.
"In this case, everything depends on Your Highness." When Ning Lin saw Wei Xiao acting like this, he also dismounted and bowed deeply.
"Ning Shuai." When Wei Xiao saw it, he also dismounted and helped Ning Lin.
"Your Highness...Hey!" Ning Lin looked at Wei Xiao, as if he had something to say, but in the end he did not continue.
After Ning Lin mounted his horse and left, Lu Sheng immediately rode over. Looking at Wei Xiao who was in a daze, he shouted softly: "Your Highness!"
Wei Xiao seemed to have just woken up at this moment. He looked at Lu Sheng and said in a trembling voice: "Lu Sheng, tell the truth, what did Ning Shuai want to say but didn't say it just now?"
This chapter has been completed!