Chapter 1075 Grain and silk are the most important thing
Although the Western Wei army is approaching fiercely and the war situation is urgent, those who really know the secrets, such as the Gao Yan brothers, know in their hearts that the biggest crisis and variable in the country today is not external, but internal, and lies in the emperor's physical condition.
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The emperor had been drinking heavily for years and was moody, and his mental and physical condition was really worrying. If this worry was just a guess before, then the emperor suddenly convulsed in public during the East Pavilion meeting, which made this guess a little bit more
Realistic response.
Gao Yan and Gao Zhan each obtained a little bit of information through their own means. Although this information could not clearly describe the emperor's physical condition, the implications it revealed were not optimistic.
It is precisely because of this that the words and deeds of the two men were slightly out of line. For example, they sent soldiers to monitor a group of Han ministers without asking the emperor for instructions, and even evaded the authority of Yang Min and others.
In this personnel change, Gao Yan was certainly the real leader, and Gao Zhan also played a role in fueling the flames.
Perhaps intentionally or unintentionally, Gao Yan is trying to take advantage of this war to gain more power and influence on current affairs. Gao Zhan is also unwilling to leave the center and go to the front line at this time.
In the past, each had their own thoughts and could not communicate. Now, under the pressure of Gao Yan, Gao Zhan finally couldn't help but break this point, and the two brothers immediately reached a new tacit understanding and consensus.
However, who should be sent to Duan Shao to take over still made the two of them feel embarrassed. Previously, because they were worried about the Wei army attacking Jinyang, all the experienced generals in the country went to Jinyang with them. Now Yedu can take over the responsibility.
There is really a shortage of military talents in this area.
When the latest intelligence came again from the direction of Fukou, the two of them no longer had to be in trouble. The enemy's front actually advanced a big step to the east. Yining and Jianzhou were attacked by the enemy one after another, and Duan Shao no longer had to worry about it.
He broke away from the large group of troops and rushed to the front line. At the same time, he was in a dilemma and didn't know which side to respond to.
Even Duan Shao was at a loss because of the enemy's sudden attack. With Yedu's performance, the Gao Zhan brothers were even more confused about how to deal with the current crisis. They could only wait for the latest instructions from Jinyang.
But for the two brothers, the crisis is not only that the war situation has taken a turn for the worse, but also that they have to face punishment from the emperor.
Here, Gao Yan agreed to Hu Luguang's request for a sneak attack behind enemy lines because of his private meeting with Hu Luguang. But looking at the current situation, Hu Luguang obviously failed and indirectly caused the fall of Jianzhou.
As for Gao Zhan, due to many excuses, he refused to go to the Shangdang to replace Duan Shao in command of the army. As a result, Duan Shao was unable to lead elite troops to reinforce various places in time, which gave the enemy an opportunity to attack, which was a crime of delaying the opportunity for war.
Therefore, after learning about the further changes in the war, Gao Zhan's first concern was not the development of the war, but his own safety. He quickly approached Gao Yan and said in a panic: "The Qiang thieves are so ferocious and their attack is so fast.
It's unexpected. If the Supreme Being is angry and wants to question those who are involved in Yedu, why they delayed the opportunity to fight, brother, how should we respond?"
Gao Yan's face was also very ugly at this moment, but he just sighed repeatedly: "The famous sect general Hulu Mingyue took the risk with his own body, but it was in vain. Now the bandit army has advanced greatly, and it is too late to regret it! Looking at the bandits' strength, they left the north and drove away.
Dong seems to be aiming at Yedu. In this critical time, it is appropriate to work together to fight against the thieves. The Supreme Being will certainly not be eager to ask questions about past sins and destroy the favor of Yedu..."
"Who can predict what the Supreme will do? We still need to do something to be safer!"
Gao Zhan said in a deep voice, even if their brother Gao Yang is exempted from prosecution because he has to take the overall situation into consideration, the person who will be exempted will only be Gao Yan, the main person in charge of staying in the capital, and he is not very irreplaceable.
, coupled with the fact that the brotherly relationship between Gao Yang and him was quite weak, this inevitably made him even more worried.
After a brief pause, Gao Zhan spoke again: "The thieves are currently surging, and it is difficult to retreat quickly. But if we can consolidate the present and no longer rush to counterattack, it may not be a bad thing for my brother.
!Thieves bully the country, and the Supreme Being must sit in Jinyang and have no time to return to Yedu. Human affairs in Ye always need to be controlled and maintained by close relatives, and cannot be entrusted to ministers..."
Gao Yan frowned when he heard this, and before Gao Zhan finished speaking, he said in a deep voice: "How can you ignore the danger of the country just because of your own safety!"
"Then what can brother do to save the current disadvantage?"
When Gao Zhan heard Gao Yan's meaningless cliché, he couldn't help but retort. When Gao Yan's expression turned ugly, he leaned over and said, "I'm sorry, brother, I made a mistake out of necessity. But
The Qiang thieves are coming with such force that they are extremely difficult to prevent and deal with. It is already very rare to be able to stabilize the current situation and prevent it from getting worse. As for regaining all the lost land, it is just a delusion at the moment.
Things will go well if things are slow. As long as our division and brigade are no longer eager to go forward and fight the enemy, many seemingly critical matters are no longer urgent and can be arranged calmly. The thieves are entering Qinshui now, but there is Pingyuan King's brigade stationed at Shangdang.
Ye can be left alone without being disturbed by the enemy. In Heyang, if Hulu Mingyue dies on the journey, he will choose another confidant to guard him. If he is defeated and returns to the town, for fear of being punished, he will rely on his brother to breathe. As for Jinyang, there is a supreme leader who is in charge.
, there is no need for my brother to plan for it."
After Gao Yan heard this, although he didn't say anything, he was already thinking about the possibility of building a new line of defense based on the current situation.
If what Gao Zhan said before was just a brief discussion based on the current situation, then what follows is the real essence: "In previous years, the army was scattered in Hebei, Jinyang and other places, and they attacked all sides as they were suppressing the garrison.
It can still be convenient. Now that we are forced by a powerful enemy and have to deploy heavy troops on the border, the supply of money and food is crucial!
The location of the capital is where the world's financial and material resources are gathered. If Yedu is abundant, everyone will have enough food. If Yedu is useless, all the armies will go on a hunger strike! The security of the country lies not in weapons but in grain and silk. Brother, as long as you can hold on to this,
Then the situation will be as stable as a rock. If you want to gather grain and silk, Jizhou is the most important. I am willing to go to Jizhou to help you!"
Previously, Gao Zhan was unwilling to go to Shangdang to unite the army. Firstly, he did not want to leave the center and miss the opportunity to strengthen his influence. Secondly, it was too dangerous for the unified army to be on the side at this time. He might be defeated and captured by the rebels.
Nothing compares to the stability and stability of staying behind.
But now the situation has changed again. The enemy's further tightening has made the situation even more critical. If Duan Shao on the Shangdang side cannot be stabilized, Yedu will be greatly shaken. Moreover, their second brother did not know what to do after being stimulated by this.
Why are you so crazy? If you avoid the center under such circumstances and serve as governor in a large town in Hebei such as Jizhou, you can not only stay away from danger, but also consolidate and strengthen your own power.
After all, if the warring parties turn into a long-term confrontation, with so many people concentrated waiting for the enemy, the consumption of food and grass will be the top priority. Jizhou is not only located in the rear area, but also the center of Hebei's money, food and manpower. If Gao Zhan can
If you go there, you will naturally gain a pivotal position and influence.
After listening to Gao Zhan's words, Gao Yan also frowned and thought deeply. Although from a moral point of view, it is unreasonable to conclude that their Northern Qi strategy failed and accept the reality, but from his own situation, what Gao Zhan said
This state is indeed more beneficial to him.
If it were not for this situation, it would be difficult for him to control the power of Yedu. Now he is taking advantage of the war and confrontation between the two countries to control the supply of money and food, thereby further affecting the military. This will undoubtedly further strengthen his voice. Even if the enemy
The army has not retreated, and Emperor Gao Yang, who is in Jinyang, is no more than a guard general at the moment, and it is difficult to exert control over the overall situation.
"The important town in Jizhou cannot be decided by me alone. This matter still needs to be discussed."
After thinking about it for a while, Gao Yan did not directly answer Gao Zhan's request. After dealing with it, when he returned home in the evening, he summoned Wang Xi and other subordinates who were still recovering from their injuries to talk about the topics discussed with Gao Zhan today.
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After listening to this, Wang Xi pondered and said: "King Chang Guang Guang is indeed keenly aware of the current situation, and his remarks are not compromised. If the enemy has not made any serious mistakes, things will probably develop like this. Your Majesty, Deacon Yedu
It is indeed the best choice, but if King Chang Guang Guang goes to Jizhou, it still needs to be discussed."
"That's what I have in mind. Although Ah Jiu is shrewd, he may not be able to handle it calmly if he is suddenly given a large state. Besides, there are many frivolous people around him who like to play and have fun and have no talent for governing the world. Therefore,
If I enter the state, I am afraid that it will ruin the affairs of the state and not be beautiful. But for a while, I don’t know who to recommend to go there, who can not only gain the approval of the masses, but also echo me."
Gao Yang seems to be crazy in recent years, but in fact he has not completely indulged and lost control of his brothers. Even though Gao Yan now controls the power of Yedu through the war, when he wants to extend his hands to the local states and counties, he still
Faced with a dilemma where no one is available.
"Pu She Gao Dezheng is an old friend of his hometown and a revolutionary hero. Now he has won the trust of the supreme leader, but he is quite suppressed by Yang Xianggong. At this time of crisis, he chose this virtuous person and promoted him to his hometown. Dezheng can both
It is perfect to be able to honor your hometown and serve the country with loyalty. If the king can grant this, the virtuous government will also be grateful!"
After Wang Xi thought about it for a while, he proposed a candidate for Gao Yan.
He also came from a famous family, and he knew very well about the human affairs disputes in Ye. Yang Min had a shrewd and capable side, but he was not good at uniting the masses. So much so that even the officials who the emperor relied on also had personnel conflicts.
Many things. Although this is what the emperor needs, it can prevent a certain minister from monopolizing the government for a long time, but at some critical moments, it will naturally be used by people with malicious intentions to create rifts.
What Gao Yan needs now is not to directly launch a coup and seize power with arms, but to actively expand his influence and control to wait for changes. Under such needs, cautiously trying to poach the emperor's corners is also in line with him.