Emperor Qianxi was slightly surprised. He did not expect Ling Yun to say that. He had just mistakenly thought that Ling Yun had not thought of a good solution.
Although it was a bad idea, Emperor Qianxi still wanted to hear what Ling Yun had to say. After all, there were only a few people in the entire court who did not agree to increase the annual tribute. Dongfang He was one of them. He just summoned him in advance and did not think of any effective method. The others Needless to say.
The envoys of Da Mang pressed forward step by step, and the situation forced them to agree. When they heard that Ling Yun had a plan, they couldn't help but feel happy and a little hope.
So he thought for a moment and said expectantly, "Since there is a plan, it's okay to say it."
Ling Yun paused and said, "Your Majesty, my method is a bit risky, so if you implement it, you need a brave person to achieve the effect, otherwise it will be counterproductive."
Hearing this, Emperor Qianxi frowned for a moment, and said with some uncertainty, "Just tell me first and I will make a decision."
Hearing what Emperor Qianxi said, Ling Yun had no worries. Anyway, it was not up to him to decide whether he dared to use the method after he came up with it.
Ling Yun said eloquently, "Your Majesty, I read the information today and found that the Damang army is mostly cavalry. The cavalry is good at charging into battles and has super maneuverability. This can not only quickly form a localized situation where more people fight against fewer people, but also the cavalry force It can achieve immediate results; it can also operate on the enemy's side and rear, playing the role of invisible containment and intrusion, and cooperates with frontal combat, which is detrimental to all directions."
After a pause, he continued, "However, there are advantages and disadvantages to the ruler. I discovered a shortcoming of the cavalry, that is, the cavalry is only good at surprise attacks and not good at conquering cities and territories. Moreover, as far as I know, in the past, Da Mang invaded our dynasty. When harassing the border, they often go to cities with short walls, which is enough to prove that Wei Chen's point of view is correct. Da Mang lacks the machinery to attack cities and seize territory."
"Your Majesty, Da Mang's real intention of gathering 20,000 cavalry on the border is not to attack us on the border, but to coordinate Da Mang's envoys and want me to put pressure on the border, so as to achieve their ultimate goal."
Emperor Qianxi nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "Yes! The analysis makes sense, but after saying so much, I have never seen how you should deal with me heading towards the border."
Ling Yun smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Wei Chen's strategy is actually quite simple. Da Mang cavalry is stationed in Daming and Yizhou. We only need to add 5,000 soldiers to each of these two prefectures and be ready. ."
Emperor Qianxi was stunned. Unexpectedly, Ling Yun's words were understated, as if he concluded that Da Mang's cavalry did not dare to attack the border, and sent the cavalry just to force Da Qian to agree to increase the annual tribute.
Emperor Qianxi said in disbelief, "Is it... just that simple?"
Ling Yun replied, "Your Majesty, it is one thing to mobilize soldiers. The main thing is to mobilize the machinery to defend the city to these two provinces, and the various governments in Binh Duong Province should be prepared for war to prevent the busy cavalry from seeing the daimyo and Yizhou. The two places had no plans, and turned their targets to other cities."
"What if the Da Mang Cavalry turns its attention to other state capitals and our government will do so?"
After much thought, Emperor Qianxi finally expressed his doubts.
"Your Majesty, as long as other state capitals take precautions, the busy cavalry will not be able to break the city in a short time. During the siege time, our army can send soldiers from Daming and Yizhou. In this way, Da Mang will not be broken. The possibility of the city.”
"Finally, the most critical point is that we need to disseminate the news that our country has dispatched troops and generals and has deployed city defense machinery to Da Mang, so that it knows the fact that our country is already preparing for war."
Emperor Qianxi frowned and asked in confusion, "Why is this? Why do you want to spread the news that I am preparing for the army? Doesn't this let Da Mang know that we are prepared?"
Ling Yun chuckled lightly, feeling that Emperor Qianxi's question was a bit naive, so he could only explain patiently, "Your Majesty, we are not preparing for war to start a war, but to make Da Mang feel afraid, so as to defeat others without fighting. "
"Suck~"
Listening to Ling Yun's analysis, Emperor Qian Xi breathed in air-conditioning. He felt that Ling Yun's analysis was extremely reasonable, but he didn't know whether this method was effective.
If this method is effective, then Da Gan can withstand the pressure exerted by Da Mang's cavalry. Not only does it not need to increase the annual tribute, but it can also show Da Mang's determination not to be outdone, so that Da Gan does not dare to fight easily.
If this method is ineffective, then Daqian will have to bear the unpredictable consequences of the war. Compared with the consequences of executing this method and the conditions for increasing annual tribute, it can be seen at a glance which is more serious.
To be honest, wealth and honor can be found in danger, and the same is true for the stability of the country.
Increasing the annual tribute can provide one year of stability. If this method is successful, it will not only scare away the Damang cavalry, but also gain several years of stability.
"Xiao Yunzi, is this method a bit risky? Besides, the army needs not only food and grass but also military expenses to set off."
Ling Yun did not deny it and blurted out directly, "Your Majesty, this method is indeed risky, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to think twice before proceeding."
Emperor Qianxi waved his hand and murmured to himself, "Let me think about it carefully, think about it carefully."
Having said this, Ling Yun has tried his best. As for Emperor Qianxi's decision, it is not something he can decide.
When on duty in the palace, as long as Emperor Qianxi didn't have to go to court or pay homage to the Queen Mother, Ling Yun would leave the palace quite early, and sometimes he could leave the palace at noon.
It's the same today. After explaining the method he thought of to Emperor Qianxi, he can relax and watch the time come to an end.
After Ling Yun left, Emperor Qianxi paced back and forth in the imperial study anxiously. Because he had doubts, he sent someone to call the Minister of War and others, and at the same time told them the method that Ling Yun had just proposed.
After saying that, Emperor Qianxi stared at the people below with his eyes wide open, and said anxiously, "My dear friends, do you think this method is feasible?"
Left Prime Minister Wang Yangyu and Right Prime Minister He Yushan looked at each other, and then nodded without trace. Then Wang Yangyu stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think peace is the most valuable thing."
Unexpectedly, Emperor Qianxi stared at him fiercely after hearing this, sneered, and said in a low voice, "Master Zuo Xiang, I am asking whether this method is feasible, not asking you anything else."
Wang Yangyu was stunned for half a second. When he met Emperor Qianxi's cold gaze, his body trembled shudderingly. He hurriedly knelt down and admitted his mistake, "Your Majesty, please calm down and I will admit my guilt!"
"snort!"
Emperor Qianxi snorted, not angry, obviously very dissatisfied with Wang Yangyu's speech, but he did not punish Wang Yangyu in the end, he was just dissatisfied with his compromise.
Perhaps it was because of Wang Yangyu's remarks that Emperor Qianxi was so dissatisfied that Emperor Qianxi ignored his right minister He Yushan and looked directly at Qiu Yingcai, Minister of War. The meaning is self-evident!