"Uh, well, the Eighth Army currently has no division commander vacancy. General Staff Commander Jiang Xi is still the nominal Army Commander, and I am the honorary commander. There may be a shortage of commanders in the future." Ding Kui thought Gong Wei wanted to join the Eighth Army.
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"Hahaha, the elite army cannot defeat the battle. The pressure is too great. If I were more than ten years younger, I might want to join the Eighth Army. It's better to be more stable now." Gong Wei just wanted to test Ding Kui's feelings.
If Ding Kui agreed straight away, he would have to think again about whether this person's words were reliable.
Then again, few people know that Jiang Zhi is actually commanding the Eighth Army. This is the tacit approval of Ding Kui and Jiang Xi. They can't take command separately, and there are no suitable candidates, so Jiang Zhi can only maintain it.
existing situation.
After negotiating with Gong Wei, Ding Kui arrived outside Qingxi City. The 72nd Division did not enter the city, but was stationed outside. It was said that it would not disturb the people, and it was also defensive.
"Young Master, the Chief of Staff is coming to Raodong City soon and asks to see you." Hua Mo has just received a letter from Xinying.
"Well, let him wait for me in Raodong City and stop running around." Ding Kui was not very happy.
Jiang Zhi is the supreme commander of the Eighth Army. He should stay at the headquarters and should not come to the front line. Duping County's magic transmission is not reliable yet, and the letter eagle's transmission is easy to be intercepted. If his position is exposed, the enemy will send elite troops to sneak attack.
Something is seriously wrong.
Raodong City is next door to Raoxic City. It doesn't take long for Ding Kui to fly there. When he gets there, Jiang Zhi is already waiting at the city lord's mansion.
"Lord Commander, please forgive me for sending you my late New Year's greetings. I hope you can win Nanzhao Prefecture this year."
"Does it take a year?" Ding Kui shook his head, "It's too long. I want to end this war as soon as possible so that the people of Nanzhao Prefecture can live a stable life."
In the eyes of outsiders, he is a war maniac. Since he joined the army at the age of eighteen, he has experienced the invasion of the Three Kingdoms, the invasion of his own country, the counterattack of his own country, and the capture of the southern part of Nanzhao Prefecture. He has captured officers at all levels, including soldiers and theater commanders.
, his hands are stained with the blood of countless people, and he can be called the youngest battlefield veteran.
However, Jiang Zhi believed what he said and said: "As far as the current military strength is concerned, there are difficulties. The newly occupied land requires troops to stay. A county requires at least two divisions. Five counties are a legion. The training camp takes time.
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"Well, I'll think of a solution for this." Ding Kui also knew.
"If the battle is fought hastily, the casualties will be greater and the pensions will be larger. In fact, fighting steadily is not much different." Jiang Zhi guessed the reason for Ding Kui's anxiety.
"Yeah, hiring foreign aid also costs money, so it's pretty much the same." Ding Kui was really thinking about the financial accounts.
Now he is in debt, so he can save money if he can.
Although his business empire can be described as "making money every day", there are many places to spend money. The military aspect alone is a bottomless pit, and he will not make as much money as he spends. If this situation continues, he will go bankrupt sooner or later.
The reason why the Eighth Army remained stationary for so long was due to economic considerations. It would cost more money and food to dispatch an elite army than an ordinary army. In the history of Shaodian Kingdom, the elite army would not be used unless something big happened. It was mostly related to money. Ordinary armies
The consumption is only a quarter.
"It's good to build up the new army in Yanling County. We can use up the troops Shao Dianxi has on hand before taking action. This time we can advance to Wenguo County and completely cut off the assistance of the Gongsun family, unless the Gongsun family breaks out and takes action.
." Jiang Zhi proposed a plan.
Guanhua County is sandwiched between Duping County and Wenguo County. The Kong family is actually half of Ding Kui's ally. Taking Guanhua County will block the passage between Weiguo County and Nanjing City. Wenguo County will not let it go. People from the Gongsun family borrowed the road.
This plan did not take Gongsun Mi's reinforcements into account at all. It no longer considered the issue of whether they could defeat Duping County, but also continued to advance north.
"The battle line is a bit long, and the threat from the Gongsun family is always there. It's a bit risky to do this. Let's capture Duping County first."
Ding Kui didn't want to take any chances. This matter would be a big news if it spread, and none of his enemies would believe it.
"Also, don't run around alone in the future. If I were the enemy's commander, I would kill you first." He criticized.
"Yes! Please keep this in mind," Jiang Zhi felt a warmth rising in his heart.
"Well, I officially appoint you as the chief of staff of the Duping County War Zone, with the authority to command all troops in the area." Ding Kui dropped these words and ran away.
He doesn't lack generals who can fight, but he lacks chiefs of staff who can take charge of their own duties. Unlike the Zhenjing City Commander-in-Chief's Office, which grabs a lot of them, the only one that can be used now is Jiang Zhi. Liangchong barely passed the exam, but he has to get married and have children to continue the family legacy. ; Kong Ren lacks some firepower and needs time to hone; Liu Yu and Fei Ze each perform their duties, and there are more important positions that require them, and the rest are not enough to serve as chief of staff.
In this regard, he was very envious of the Zhongwangzhou Theater, which was full of talents. Liang Gong and Jin Man were at the top staff level, not to mention the elusive Commander-in-Chief, who was known as the wisest man in the army.
As soon as something unusual happened to the rebels in Zhongwangzhou, they were discovered. Gu Jun immediately went to Jin Man to discuss: "The rebels have obviously reduced their troops and their intentions are very obvious. They hope that we will set our sights on Nanmazhou. Why don't we follow the trend?"
"The problem now is that once we get involved in the war in Nanzhao Prefecture, Zhenjing City will cut off our supplies, and you and I won't even be able to pay our troops." Jin Man is worthy of being a wise and handsome disciple, and he can see more clearly than Gu Jun and Liang Gong. .
"I heard that Ding Kui borrowed a large sum of money to pay off the national debt. He should be able to cope with the expenses of one more legion, right?" Gu Jun's information was quite good.
"Well, let's ask him. If he has a plan, you can go over and take a look. Half of the 21st Army Corps are local soldiers, so it's not advisable to stay here for too long." Jin Man didn't know much about new things like national debt. I think it is safer to let Ding Kui make the decision.
It was very convenient for Gu Jun to contact Ding Kui. He just asked Feng Liang to find a magic guild to send the message. Ding Kui's senior brother knew some code words.
Ding Kui’s reply was just two words, welcome!
The 21st Army Corps immediately assembled and marched to Nanzhao Prefecture with all the materials allocated by the Wangzhou War Zone. They left not even a wooden stake, and they went thoroughly.
They will probably never look back after this. If they help Ding Kui to defeat Young Dianxi, they will be removed from the Commander-in-Chief's Office, and there will be no further military pay and supplies.
Their first stop was Pingfu County. They went south from their original station to Zaogou County, and then headed west to Pingfu County. This way they could bypass Weiguo County and put some pressure on the Gongsun family.
After five days of marching, the main force accompanied by Gu Jun finally arrived at Zaogou County. It was not that they did not want to go faster, but they wanted to search for some gifts from local nobles along the way. Gu Jun was a very prudent family leader.
The problem started on the day I arrived in Zaogou County.
"Commander, there are two old acquaintances of yours who claim to be from the Gongsun family, and they request you to come out of the camp to talk."
Gu Jun told the messenger: "Ask them to wait, I will go out immediately."
The old acquaintances of the Gongsun family are the two who came to see me last time.
He didn't need to go out to see who was coming. Among the two master knights who challenged him, the one who did it was Gongsun Zhong, and his companion was Gongsun Man.
When they arrived outside the camp gate, two middle-aged men, also wearing purple gowns, stood calmly by the roadside. When they saw Gu Jun coming out, they deliberately turned their heads.
A trace of anger flashed in Gu Jun's eyes. The other party obviously wanted him to say hello first, so that he would be weaker in terms of momentum.
"Ahem, who do you think you are? They are indeed old acquaintances." But he spoke to the other side.
The taller one said: "Some people don't seem to remember to hit."
The short one replied: "Do you want to teach him a lesson again? Or I will do it."
The two of them were still talking without looking at Gu Jun.
"Gongsun Zhong! Don't bully others too much. If you weren't involved in military affairs, you might not be my opponent." Gu Jun didn't want to waste time on an opponent who didn't deserve respect.
"Oh! My strength has not improved, but my temper has increased. Okay! Today I will ask Commander Gu for advice again." The tall middle-aged man in purple turned around and took a step forward towards Gu Jun.
"Want to challenge Gu Shuai? Then you have to ask me if I agree!" A tall young man walked out of the gate.
Gongsun Zhong and Gongsun Man's pupils shrank, and they seemed to know the identity of this young man.
"Ding Kui? Why are you in Gu Jun's camp?" Gongsun Zhong lowered his hands, his eyes and mental strength locked on the young man.
Naturally, there will be a portrait of Ding Kui in the Gongsun family. As long as Ding Kui is not disguised, anyone who has seen the portrait can recognize him.
"The Gongsun family values me very much. People who have never seen me can recognize me." Ding Kui came to stand next to Gu Jun, "Gu Shuai is my old boss, I am very reasonable in his camp.
This time I invited Gu Shuai to lead the troops to avenge my daughter, what do you mean by intercepting me here? Do the Gongsun family want to interfere in the grudge between me and Shao Dianxi?"
Gongsun Zhong's expression became unnatural. The Gongsun family may not be able to withstand the Jiang family's anger. Ding Kui used Jingjing's incident as an excuse. How could he dare to be upright?
"What evidence do you have that the king of Nanzhao sent someone to assassinate your daughter?" Gongsun beside him said slowly to help his companions.
"Oh?" Ding Kui rolled his eyes, "It seems like you know the inside story. Could it be that you colluded with the gangsters? This matter has something to do with the Gongsun family!"
When Gu Jun heard this, he grinned inadvertently, secretly admiring Ding Kui's ability to talk nonsense.
Not everyone can say this kind of thing, and everyone must have enough confidence to say it.
Gongsun Zhong was furious, pointed at Ding Kui and shouted: "Don't spit blood on others! You can't doubt the Gongsun family! What you said just now has seriously offended the Gongsun family, you must apologize immediately!"
"You represented the Gongsun family and said that Young Dianxi had nothing to do with my daughter's assassination. Did I force you to say it?" Ding Kui smiled contemptuously.
"When did I speak on behalf of the Gongsun family?" Gongsun Zhong and Gongsun Man asked together.
Yep, two fools.
Ding Kui easily deflected the opponent.
"Stop talking nonsense! On behalf of myself and the Jiang family, I can confirm that Shao Dianxi murdered my daughter! Who are you? Dare to stand up for that evil thief?"
"Me!" Gongsun Zhong was grabbed by his companions, and the rest of the words were not spoken. "Don't forget our purpose." Gongsun Man whispered in his ear.