In the battle against Yangtong County, Qi Jiguang showed amazing commanding talent and a measured advance and retreat. It only took him two days to capture the county and he paid only a small price.

During this battle, Zhao Changqing gained a better understanding of Qi Jiguang.

Yangtong County.

Zhao Changqing and Qi Jiguang were patrolling the city.

Behind them are countless heavy armored cavalry.

All the doors and windows of the homes of the people in the city were closed, and even some inns and brothels where businesses were doing business were empty. Many people fled out of the city to seek refuge.

It can be said that except for a very small number of people in the city who did not have time to escape, this city is really just an empty city.

After Zhao Changqing saw this scene in the city, he felt worried.

Because what he won was not the gain or loss of one city or one land.

It’s about the hearts and minds of a country.

If something like this happens every time a city or county is captured, the people of the Tang Dynasty will lose their support over time.

Don't say it's lost.

Even now, the Wei army has not gained much support from the people in the Tang State. Qi Jiguang said from the side: "Thanks to your Majesty, you have repeatedly issued orders to tell the soldiers to stay safe after entering the city and not to burn, kill or loot. Otherwise, I am afraid that our army will not be able to do anything in the Tang State."

In the hearts of the people, they are the devil's masters. Although an unpopular team can win a temporary victory, it cannot win a lifetime."

Zhao Changqing nodded and said: "Yes, so we must build our team into a king's division and a division of benevolence and righteousness in the shortest possible time. Only in this way, every time we capture a county, we can gain a

The people's support in the county, I have just ordered the scouts to inform the ten armies, and strive to reverse the influence of the Wei army in the Tang Dynasty."

Qi Jiguang clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty is really far-sighted. In fact, the quality of our army's officers is much better than that of the armies of other countries that survived before."

Zhao Changqing said: "In fact, this is the secret of our army's victory in every battle. You see, whether it is Yue Fei or Xiang Yu, they are very strict in running the army, and my ace army, the heavy armored cavalry, is the strictest discipline among all countries.

Only such an army can be invincible."

Zhuge Liang was in the city, collecting information that would help the army march and fight, while Jia Xu was standing on the top of the city, drinking with nothing to do.

For Wei Jun, this was a long-lost harmony.

Zhao Changqing also simply made a rule, as long as every time he attacks a county, he will give the soldiers of the three armies a holiday. As long as they do not disturb the people, they can do anything. Of course? Anything that violates military regulations? Nothing is allowed.

For bloody men, the thing they most lack is probably women.

Therefore, Zhao Changqing specially allocated some silver coins from his private treasury for the soldiers to find women.

Although it is a drop in the bucket, it can also reduce the impetuous mood of the soldiers to a great extent.

Late that night, Zhao Changqing received news that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Qingcang, had returned to the capital, and had also issued orders to the towns in the south, asking the vassal kings or military envoys from various places to come and raise troops to serve the king.

After hearing the news, Zhao Changqing felt no sleepiness at all.

He came to the meeting hall and found that Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu were both there.

Zhao Changqing smiled and said: "Why, you didn't fall asleep tonight?"

When Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Liang saw the emperor's arrival, they quickly bowed and said, "I have seen your majesty."

Then, the former replied: "Didn't your Majesty not fall asleep tonight?"

Zhao Changqing came to a large map in the meeting hall and saw many points on the map densely marked by the two of him. Looking carefully, he saw that it was the marching route of the 11th Route Army, which was very detailed.

He specifically focused his eyes on one of the lines. This was the marching route of his army, but there were some changes. It was originally planned to fight all the way to Xianyang, but unexpectedly, the route was temporarily changed to cross a canyon.

Although this approach can avoid disputes with several counties, is a temporary change really appropriate?

Zhao Changqing expressed his doubts to the two of them.

Zhuge Liang said: "Your Majesty, you don't know something. Chiqing County, Luowu County, and Dingdong County currently only have tens of thousands of garrison troops. Taking down cities and counties like this will not help. In addition to wasting time, it will be a waste of time."

There is nothing left, so after thinking about it, Wei Chen thought it would be better to launch a surprise attack and change the route to attack Hucheng County. After scouts found out, Hucheng County has rich resources, which can earn some supplies for our army. Moreover, the governor of Huxiong County

The general is an unknown person and will surely be easily captured by our army."

Zhao Changqing said: "If it is true what the military advisor said, it would be a wonderful thing. However, this Hucheng County guard general still needs to be investigated. If he hides his clumsiness, I am afraid it will cause trouble to our army."

Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. The name of the Hucheng County Guard General is Su Cheng, and he is a civil servant."

"Civil official?"

Zhao Changqing chuckled when he heard the sound and said: "It seems that apart from those old guys, there are no famous generals in the Tang Dynasty. Among the younger generation, I think it is difficult to find another Deng Qi in the Tang Dynasty."

, no matter how it is, the Tang State without talents will undoubtedly be defeated."

The Tang Dynasty is very serious. Jiulong General or Zhao Hao and others are all elderly people. Apart from that, Deng Qi is just fine, but what else?

There is no general in the Manchu army.

This will be the reason for the failure of Tang Dynasty.

In the Wei camp, not to mention Chen Qingzhi and others who are in their prime, there are also many people in the younger generation who are famous generals.

For example, Cao Cao, Zhao Hongji or the lieutenants of various generals, each of them can be in charge of an army, but now, they are still in the development stage.

But in the future, it can be expected that the Wei Dynasty will definitely have stars like clouds.

There will never be a situation like the Tang Dynasty where there is a serious talent gap.

Even in the imperial court of the Tang Dynasty, among the hundreds of civil and military officials, there were many people over fifty years old.

The next morning.

Emperor Li Qingcang of the Tang Dynasty felt a headache when he saw the officials who came to attend the morning court in the main hall. Almost all of them were middle-aged and elderly people. They all had a sense of twilight.

He said to the ministers: "The Wei army is almost at the door of the house. Please tell me how this battle should be fought!"

After hearing the emperor's question, no one in the civil and military circles dared to speak out.

In the end, Su Yuan, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, came out and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the only plan for now is to wait for the arrival of King Qin's army and make preparations step by step."

Li Qingcang heard the sound and sneered: "Is there any difference between what you said and what you didn't say?"

For a moment, Su Yuan looked a little embarrassed.

In fact, no one knows what to do now.

There are only two roads before you.

Either seek peace or fight to the death.

There is no difference between suing for peace and surrendering, and according to Wei Guo's character, he will definitely take this opportunity to speak loudly.

In this way, there is no difference between the Tang State and the real subjugation of the country.

What's more, the Wei State mobilized the entire country's troops and traveled thousands of miles to reach the Tang State. How could it be reasonable to return empty-handed?

People probably won't agree to suing for peace.

As for a fight to the death, it really is a fight to the death...

Escape to the south?

Although the south is divided into vassal towns, there is no danger to defend, so the depth is not bad.

But sooner or later, we will face Wei Jun head-on!

The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty looked at the civil and military officials in the dynasty and was furious. He cursed angrily: "Am I just raising useless trash like you in this dynasty?"

This situation is very similar to when Chu State attacked Wei State.
Chapter completed!