Following Zhao Da's order, 30,000 cavalry were in front and 20,000 infantry were behind. The entire 50,000 forbidden troops were like a torrent of steel, heading towards the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Li Jiuyang's crotch
Although the Ghost Spirit Horse Lord under him has no defensive power, it is extremely fast, even compared to Zhao Da's war horse.
After running for more than half an hour, Li Jiuyang finally couldn't hold back the question in his heart: "Brother Zhao, where are we going?"
"Meizhuang." Zhao Dafu explained to Li Jiuyang on horseback: "Normally it takes us four hours to get from Meizhuang to Qingyang County, but this time we are traveling lightly, and it only takes an hour and a half at most.
Here we are. Shitou and others have issued a recruitment order, and the militiamen who are willing to join us in the crusade against the rebels will be waiting there. When the time comes, we will gather together and catch Li Chongjin off guard!"
"Is that so..." Li Jiuyang frowned and asked: "Brother Zhao, the tactics are good, but have you ever thought about it. Such a rapid march is simply a long-distance march. Li Chongjin has enough time to prepare. When the time comes, he will
If we wait for work in leisure, won’t our army suffer heavy casualties?”
"My strong and wise brother, how can you increase the ambition of others and destroy the prestige of our army?" Zhao Da was a little unhappy.
"Brother Zhao, think about it calmly." Li Jiuyang said: "We have 50,000 forbidden troops, and then recruit 100,000 militiamen, and the total is only 150,000 people. Li Chongjin's 100,000 tiger and leopard cavalry, 30,000 forbidden troops, and 5
The current strength of the Ten Thousand Militiamen already exceeds ours, who knows if he will take advantage of our advance to recruit sergeants?"
"What else can we do with recruitment? We were defeated by the Greedy Wolf Riders. They are just a bunch of rabble!" Zhao Da was very disdainful of Li Chongjin's Tiger and Leopard Riders: "Brother Xiandong, before entering the camp, didn't you say you wouldn't put Li Chongjin in the camp?"
In your eyes?"
"Brother Zhao, you really misunderstood me. I know that you have just taken over the throne and wanted to share the emperor's worries, but you acted too hastily." Li Jiuyang said sternly: "The goals of the Zhou Forbidden Army are too big, and all actions are under the surveillance of enemy scouts.
, we are in the light, they are in the dark, of course we are not afraid of an open and fair fight, but what if they want to use some means? It doesn't matter if we are all dead, the important thing is that the emperor asked us to delay for seven days, if it can't be completed
Your Majesty, what should I do if I put the Emperor in danger? Whether it’s about strategy or courage, Brother Zhao should think about it carefully.”
Hearing what Li Jiuyang said, Zhao Da subconsciously slowed down his horse, frowned and said, "Brother, you seem to have an idea?"
"I have an idea, but it's not very mature. I need Brother Zhao's cooperation." Li Jiuyang said enigmatically.
"What's the point of having anything to do with Brother Yu?" Zhao Da turned sideways and slapped Li Jiuyang in the face, and said with a smile: "If you have anything to say, it's okay to say it. As long as it helps the emperor, Brother Yu will naturally cooperate."
"Brother Zhao, strictly speaking we have not had any conflict with the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry since we came out of Wufeng Mountain. Moreover, Brother Zhao is very brave and I believe that Li Chongjin does not want to be your enemy." Li Jiuyang said.
"Brother Xiong, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Dayao clasped his fists and said angrily: "I have received great kindness from the emperor, and I should repay it with death. Could it be that you asked me to learn from Pan Mei, but Liu Shouzhong didn't obey orders?
Or are you flattering Li Chongjin and surrendering to him? Brother Xian, Brother Fool will definitely not be able to do such an ungrateful thing!"
"Brother Zhao, if the strong and wise brother is really what you said, then he will not agree to risk his life to make suggestions." Shitou heard the conversation between the two people on the side, and also rode over: "Let him finish what he said.
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Smiling gratefully at Shitou, Li Jiuyang said: "Brother Zhao, Brother Shitou, think about it, if we rush over in such a hurry, Li Chongjin must know that you are loyal to the emperor, and a bloody battle with unknown outcome will be inevitable. Instead of that, Li Chongjin must know that you are loyal to the emperor.
In this case, it is better for us to pretend and slow down the march."
"How did this happen? Our marching speed slowed down. If Li Chongjin and Pan Mei reached an agreement and sent troops to support, wouldn't we just watch the emperor die?" Zhao Da shook his head.
"This possibility exists, but wealth can be found in danger." Li Jiuyang said: "We slowed down and gave Li Chongjin the feeling that the emperor wanted revenge, but we were afraid of the tiger and leopard cavalry and did not dare to fight with him.
When the time comes, I will send someone to give Li Chongjin a heavy gift and express his loyalty to the late prince. I think he will definitely relax his guard against us. With our people in the opponent's army, not only can we monitor their movements at any time, but we may also have a chance.
Do some tricks in their food, and when Brother Zhao suddenly attacks, let's work together inside and outside, won't we accomplish the result in one battle?"
Li Jiuyang's voice was bewitching, and Zhao Da remained silent. In fact, facing the tiger and leopard cavalry whose numbers and combat power were higher than theirs, Zhao Da didn't have any confidence at all. He even came out with the thought of death this time.
I never thought about defeating them, it was just to buy Chai Rong a little more time. At this time, I heard from Li Jiuyang that it was still possible to defeat them. It would be a lie to say that he was not interested.
"Brother Macho, your method is good, but it is not feasible at all." Shitou thought for a while, shook his head and said: "It's okay for us to slow down our march and spread rumors that we are afraid of tigers and leopards, but who can we send to get in?
Li Chongjin’s military camp? As a tiger and leopard cavalry general, Li Chongjin, how can he appreciate ordinary gifts?"
"Brother Shitou, I came up with the idea, so of course I'm going to do it." Li Jiuyang pointed to his nose and smiled: "As for the gift, if my Dragon Bird Golden Sword is not heavy enough, I can still prepare it. But
, the ugly talk is ahead, Brother Zhao will make it up to me after the victory."
"If you really can win, let alone I will compensate you, the emperor will not refuse." Zhao Daye said: "But this matter is too dangerous to talk about. If you are not careful, he will see the flaw."
"Brother Zhao, don't worry about this." Li Jiuyang said with a smile: "I am not as good as you in fighting on the battlefield, but I am better than you in doing this kind of deceiving people."
"That's not possible." Shitou said again: "Even if Li Chongjin believes you, he will not let our large troops approach his Guangshun military camp until the situation is stable. Even if you succeed in poisoning and cause chaos among the tiger and leopard cavalry, but
It is estimated that it will take at least half an hour to travel from where we are stationed to meet you. In this case, if we rush there, you will probably die in battle, and Brother Zhao will never accept such a result."
"Brother Zhao, how can anyone be immortal in a war? If I am unlucky and die, all Brother Zhao and Brother Shitou can do is avenge me."
"Brother Strong Man is talking nonsense again!" Zhao Da scolded Li Jiuyang angrily, and then sneered: "Brother Strong Man, Brother Fool thinks that his strategies are not as good as yours. Since you proposed it, Brother Fool must have already had a countermeasure. Brother Fool can rely on it.
After you arrive at Meizhuang, you mobilize 8,000 militiamen to move freely, and Brother Yu will not interfere much."
Zhao Dazheng said: "If this battle is successful, we brothers will share the glory; if something happens to the good brother, the foolish brother will bravely kill the enemy and serve the country. After the victory, the foolish brother will commit suicide to accompany you and fulfill his righteousness for the brother!"
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For various reasons, I will start the third update today. I suggest readers to keep reading.
