Twenty-sixth time: plan to attack Yuwen Department
The capital city of Yan State was in silence at this time, there was no light in the sky, and the winter night was like an invisible net, swallowing up everything in this thorny city.
It was late at night, and the streets of the capital were deserted. Except for the night watchmen who occasionally passed by, there was no one there. There were only a few jackdaws crowing, which seemed to occasionally make people feel a little alive in this winter night.
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"Drive, drive." A courier galloped down Zhuque Street, "Urgent news from the border, urgent news from the border."
The man got off his horse and walked straight into the palace gate. The palace eunuch took the military report and walked straight through the dark royal city to the inner court. In the inner court, there was a palace with bright lights. It was the palace of King Yan.
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"Your Majesty, I have been watching it all night. I am not in a hurry tonight to report the military report. Will tomorrow..." Uncle Ping beside him has been following King Yan since he sneaked into his residence. He is also old at this time and is a little tired.
live.
"Bring this military report quickly." King Yan looked at Uncle Ping and said, "Uncle Ping, you have served me for many years. Let the people below do these things. You can rest early."
"King Yan, you have so many things to do every day, I can't bear it. Ever since I learned that Murong Jun went on an expedition without permission, King Yan hasn't slept for two nights. Even a man made of iron can't bear it." Uncle Ping bowed and bowed deeply.
He buried his head and refused to get up again.
At this point, King Yan remained silent. The country was still in a difficult situation and he had no intention of resting.
While he was talking, he saw Empress Duan outside the palace. Uncle Ping looked at her and retreated. King Yan was doubtful and said angrily, "Empress Duan, I have never announced you, why did you enter without permission?"
But Duan Hou knelt down with a plop and said: "I am the head of the harem, so I am bound to sit at my concubine's place every month. From this year onwards, the king will not summon me again."
"Gu, I understand." King Yan was unmoved and knelt down with her.
"Your Majesty, I have seen that Your Majesty has been working hard for days and there is no one around to take care of you. I have been following Your Majesty since your Majesty's retreat. I have no second thought and really want to share your worries for Your Majesty." I saw that the Queen's face was filled with emotion.
Tears.
King Yan looked at his Queen Duan. He was very unhappy at this time, but he felt bad about it. After all, they had been married for many years. He had mixed feelings about Queen Duan. First, the harem was not allowed to interfere in political affairs. According to ancient rules,
How did she know that she was busy with political affairs? Secondly, she was also Queen Duan, and her status was extremely respected. After Duan was defeated, King Yan wanted to worship him like a clay Buddha, but he had to sleep with her on the fifteenth day of every month.
Mian, there was a hint of anger in his heart when he thought of this. If it weren't for the prince's affection, it would be impossible to depose him. Thinking of this, King Yan's originally depressed thoughts became even more restless.
"Your Majesty, Gao Xu, Liu Pei, Murong Han, Murong Ke, Murong Ba, and Mu Yugen are waiting outside the front hall for an audience." Uncle Ping came in to announce.
When King Yan heard this, he was as relieved as if he had received an edict, and hurriedly said: "This is what Duan said, which is very comforting to Gu's heart. However, I want to discuss with the ministers tonight, so please step aside." After saying this, he motioned to the side.
The chamberlain helped Duan Hou out of the palace, but Duan Hou had no choice but to leave.
Immediately, King Yan ordered his people to quickly announce everyone to come in and take their seats under the front hall of the inner room.
Everyone sat in two rows under the hall, with King Yan in the middle.
"Today, during the morning court meeting, the ministers were in a commotion, and everyone's opinions were still undecided. However, since ancient times, only two or three people can decide important matters. I would like to hear the opinions of the leading ministers in our court tonight." King Yan looked at Gao Xu, who was sitting on the left column.
, asked, "Gao Da lives in Pingzhou. He knows the situation in Yuwen and is good at astronomy. Let me ask you, I want to send troops to destroy Yuwen. What do you think?"
Gao Xu cupped his hands and said: "Yu Wen is strong, if we don't take it now, it will be a disaster for the country. However, I look at the sky at night and I am in Yanfen. Yu Wen is dark and weak, so I will defeat it if I attack it, but..."
King Yan said in a majestic tone: "Gao Neishi, don't have any doubts, just speak freely."
"However, recently Goguryeo has gained peace, and Lord Yan has promised the Liaodong garrison officers to return home for reunion. He originally intended to wait for one or two years to pass before regrouping, and to wait for changes in his country before attacking again. However, Murong's army acted this way to frighten the enemy."
"Your Majesty, everyone, I came from the border town of Xuantu. Everyone is supporting the old and the young. They are impressed by the benevolence of our king. We, the border people of Liaodong, can finally rest after Murong Ren's rebellion." Liu Pei bowed his hands to King Yan, and everyone bowed their hands.
said.
Murong Ke also held up his hands and said: "My father, Mr. Gao, Mr. Liu's intention is true. Now Goguryeo is in Xinping, and the soldiers in Liaodong are exhausted. In our capital, the Yan army has just driven back Shi Zhao. Outsiders are looking at the prosperity of our Yan army."
.However, my leading generals are well aware that the generals are tired and want to rest and use the victory to promote Yuwen. Shi and Zhao separately ask me for peace. By dividing the two thieves, they will definitely gain the upper hand. This is the time when our Yan Kingdom wants to engage in distant relations and close attacks.
. We will plan it slowly in the future, and wait until our soldiers are fully rested before we can attack again. By then, Yuwen, Shi, and Zhao will not be in trouble. However, due to the incident of Murong Jun, our army suddenly rose up, and Yuwen was worried, which will definitely prompt both of them.
The two families conspired to attack our country, Yan, and the country’s situation is in dire straits.”
Namu Yugen heard this and said impatiently: "What's the problem with King Yan? Just call back those soldiers. I don't believe that a few soldiers dare to disobey orders."
"General Zhechong, you have nothing to say, how can it be child's play? The eastern territory of Yan has been war-torn for many years, and it is difficult to cultivate and recuperate. How can it consume our military strength too much." Murong Huang was displeased. King Yan planned the overall situation. Didn't he know that he was a Marquis of the Shaofu?
It has been learned from many sources that the troops stationed in the border towns connected with Goguryeo are all exhausted and the people are in an uproar. This is because the border people have nowhere to go. Many of them are in Cao's camp and their hearts are with the Han. If they are not suppressed, sooner or later something will happen.
"Your Majesty is considerate of the army and the people. It is a blessing for us, the Yan State." Murong Han said in admiration, "However, according to your plan, if our army only has the strength of the western frontier army and the capital garrison, it will still be able to fight."
"Oh, General Jianwei is looking for someone in the army. What are your plans?" Mu Yugen straightened his body and asked him.
"First, although the number of troops stationed in our capital is small, they are all elite. One is as good as ten. Moreover, our army has always been strict in military discipline and well-organized in offense and defense. Although Yuwen's soldiers are strong, they only know how to charge and kill. The army formation is unorganized. To capture the enemy's leader, the army
Self-defeat; the two are the most important. Although Zhao State has ten states in the Central Plains, it is vast and densely populated, and has millions of soldiers. However, its neighbors are all enemy countries, and there are not many troops stationed in our quiet and peaceful territory.
Moreover, the government of the country is not in good repair and the people are complaining a lot. It takes time to send troops from Jicheng to Yuwen. The journey is more than three times as far as I am from the Yuwen Department. If we can defeat the Yuwen Department before Zhao Bing’s reinforcements arrive,
If defeated, our Yan army will have no worries. In addition, since we are currently at odds with the Zhang family in Liangzhou, we may not be able to spare any effort in the northern expedition." Murong Han spoke in detail, and everyone listened.
"What Brother Wang said is true, this is tonight's military report." After saying this, King Yan circulated the military report on the case to all the generals, "The Ministry of Yuwen has sent envoys and Duan Lan to Yecheng of Zhao State to meet with Zhao Tianwang Shi Hu, and their alliance has been
If we don’t make plans early, our country will be in trouble.”
After circulating this report, everyone said that they should make plans early. If Yuwen can be attacked and destroyed before his reinforcements arrive, great things will happen.
After reading the military report, Murong Han stepped forward to admonish: "Everything has advantages and disadvantages, and the shortcomings of our army are also obvious. The Yuwen Department is waiting for work, and its immediate combat power is better than our Yan army. This is one; second, our army The military officers and soldiers went abroad for expeditions, but they failed to inherit the destiny of heaven and relieve the people. If there is a fierce battle, the soldiers may be afraid. This is a hidden worry."
"General Jianwei must have stayed in Yuwen for a long time in the past few years. Isn't he afraid? Our Yan Kingdom's military weapons are invincible in this northern border. Let alone Yuwen, Shi Zhaoqi has conquered the country's army. I, Mu Yugen, are the number one He led his troops to charge and kill each other." Mu Yugen said angrily.
"General Mu Yu has such a loud tone." Murong Ba stood up and bowed his hands to everyone. King Yan said, "Did you know that Lord Shang said: 'Soldiers must fight with determination, fight with all their strength, and use all their strength with preparation.' That's why Invincible within the sea. 'Now our Yan army is not strong in fighting spirit, and the soldiers are eager to return home. They predict the victory or defeat before the battle. How can we use the good teachings of ancient times in vain?"
"You kid, how long have you been leading the army?" Mu Yugen was so annoyed that he wanted to get up and rush towards Murong Ba.
"Sit down!" King Yan was furious, and Mu Yugen was so frightened that he bowed his head and confessed. King Yan comforted him and said: "Mu Yugen, Ba'er's concerns are very true. What Lord Shang said is the way to enrich the country and strengthen the army. To be honest, he is respected by the rising nations like us."
"What my father said is true. Confucianism is external and legality is internal, etiquette is the exterior, and law is the interior. In a world of great strife, only by not taking sides can we stand on our own feet." Murong Ke said to the crowd.
"Gu, I was eager when I first succeeded to the throne. Fortunately, I got Huangfu's true words and changed my mind. However, it was Gu's fault that I sent my brother to another country." King Yan slowly looked at Murong Han.
"Your Majesty, don't say any more, but just make our country of Yan rich and powerful. Thanks to King Yan, our country of Yan can now be stable in the world, the country is peaceful and the people are safe. I am only willing to be a soldier and share the worries of my king. Yes." Murong Han couldn't bear to look into King Yan's eyes and lay on the ground for a long time.
"Uncle Wang, everything is over." Murong Ba stood up and helped Murong Han sit down, "You and I are both the ministers of King Yan, but you are also the brother of the king, and are more blood relatives than the ministers. Uncle Wang does not want to give birth to a child. It’s enough.”
"Now if we Ping Yuwen, Pingzhou Dading. Guding will be lenient and benevolent, stop the war, live with the people, and give our people of Yan a peaceful life." King Yan raised his hand and said.
"The King of Yan is kind and generous, and the country of Yan is lucky." Everyone said.
"What Brother Ba just said about the Shang Dynasty's method, I have also read it a lot, and his method of warfare goes like this: 'If the enemy is strong and the army is weak, if the general is good, he will win, if the general is not good, he will be defeated. If his politics is calculated outside the temple, the general will be defeated. A virtuous person will win, but a general who is not as good as him will also win. Those who possess the art of victory will be as strong as the king. If the people obey and listen, the country will be rich and the army will be victorious. If you do it for a long time, you will be the king.'." After saying this, Murong Ke's eyes brightened, Observing all those present here, he said, "I, the King of Yan, am a Mingjun and a powerful lord, unparalleled by Yu Wen Yi Dou Gui, the chief of the same clan. Moreover, I have many generals and talents in the court of Yan: Wang Bo is a hero and is very powerful, respected far and near, and powerful. Neighbors; General Liu Pei, who took the lead in the battle of Jicheng, and could not defeat ten thousand men; General Zhechong, who is qualified for a big task and has brave strategies; plus my descendants Murong Ba, who is so good that he can command an army alone; he is also a high-ranking internal history planner. Zhou Xiang has far-reaching concerns. In the past, the ancestors of the Han Dynasty only relied on wisdom to win. Although Xiang Yu was strong, he was eventually taken advantage of. However, our Yan army is not just about winning by wisdom. Victory by planning, victory by force, and victory by general are not enough."
Murong Ke stood up and stood in the middle of the court room and said with emotion: "Yu Wen only has one reckless general, She Ye Qian, and the rest of them are of no use. I heard in the past that Guo Fengxiao said Cao Gong's theory of ten victories and ten defeats. Compared with Yu Wen in our country of Yan today, Yu Wen The only way to defeat the enemy is to have a large number of soldiers, but for the rest, our Yan country will be victorious."
The Lord of Yan was overjoyed and said: "Ke'er's plan is far-reaching and long-lasting, which can't be described by the title of 'ghost'."
"Thank you very much for the praise, Father, but there is only one thing to worry about because of this." Murong Ke calmed down his emotions slightly.
"Why?"
"Is it not good for General?"
After saying this, everyone was silent. This battle cannot be won unless the general is brave.
"Father, my son is willing to be a vanguard and drive the Yan army." Murong Ba stepped forward generously.
"This..." King Yan was silent.
"King Yan, it is time for the veteran minister to take the lead in this matter." After saying this, Murong Han straightened up his strong and strong chest. At this moment, he was in his most erect posture in the Yan Kingdom's court.
"Uncle Wang, Ba'er is sure of this matter. Why bother, Uncle Wang? Sit down quickly." Murong Ba was about to argue with him.
"Ba'er, you are still immature, and the Ministry of Education and Culture is a little angry after hearing my name. Huang Zhong was still able to kill the Marquis of Xia when he was seventy years old. I must be a junior with him. Don't say that Lianpo is old and still capable.
Do you want food?"
"King Yan, I sincerely ask you to serve as the deputy general of General Jianwei and accompany him." Liu Pei also stood up and came out of the queue and said.
"Your Majesty, I am also willing to serve as a general with the army and make suggestions for him to defeat the enemy." Gao Xu also stood up and responded.
"As soon as Murong Ba said this, all the generals rushed to kill the enemy bravely." Mu Yugen was full of yin and yang.
"General Zhe Chong, shut up!" King Yan saw that he kept making false claims and wanted to drive him away. He said, "The whole country of Yan is united, how can we allow you to make irresponsible remarks? These three people are all loyal ministers, so don't worry about it."
The selfish interests of one family can ruin our military and national affairs, so don't you know if you have second thoughts?"
Mu Yugen was used to being protected by the King of Yan. When he heard what he said, he immediately fell to the ground and only apologized: "The King of Yan is here, even if I die, I will never dare to have a second thought." After a long time.
Dare to look up.
"Generals, I lead the rear army myself and am driven by everyone." King Yan was infected by the bravery of the three people in the hall. At this moment, he also left the throne and walked away from the three people.
"Father, generals, Rong Chen has one more thing to say." Murong Ke bowed his hands for a long time, and finally said, "Every warrior relies on the right combination to win by surprise. Military and national affairs are tied together, and they go out with the same force.
If a large army is to meet you head-on, you must place an offset force to invite an attack."
"Ke'er's words are very consistent with Gu's intentions. In this case, who will lead this partial army?" King Yan asked the audience.
However, Murong Ke frowned and hesitated to speak. This expression was caught by King Yan.
"Ke'er, if you have any unspeakable secrets, you can tell them all."
"Father, generals, our Yan army has few soldiers in this battle. It will be difficult for us to attack directly. If we divide our troops again and use them as partial divisions, I am afraid that the three generals will be disadvantaged." Murong Ke knelt down on his knees and sighed deeply.
He lowered his head and seemed to have infinite regret.
Murong Han looked up to the sky and laughed and said: "Haha, I have been away from the Yan Kingdom for ten years. I originally expected that I would die in another country. It is my luck to go to the country to miss my hometown and not be abandoned by the King of Yan. Now it is even more important to return to the country.
I have received the title of nobility and have been so well-reputed that I am truly terrified. When I return to Yan, I have sworn that my life belongs to Yan and not to myself." Turning back to Murong Ke, Murong Ba said, "I have already died once, and I will not hesitate to do so.
die."
"The general's righteousness is too great to be admired by the general, and I am willing to listen to the general's orders." Liu Pei knelt down and said.
"I am also willing to listen to the general's orders." Gao Xu also knelt down and said.
King Yan supported the three of them and held them tightly, and the four of them held their hands tightly.
"I, Murong Huang, have never been submissive to others in my life. Now that I see the three of you, I suddenly feel a little angry." King Yan deeply leaned over and cupped his hands, "You have repaid me as a countryman, and I will repay you as a countryman. If you are lucky enough now,
, when I see the three of them again, I will definitely be granted the title of Duke, and they will be entrusted with the affairs of the state. If something bad happens to them," King Yan paused, and said, "You will definitely enter our ancestral temple of Yan State, where you can enjoy the incense and have a monument set up to describe your achievements, and your descendants will all be promoted.
"After saying this, King Yan paid his respects to these three people again.
King Yan returned to the throne and preached to the ministers: "I order Murong Han to be the forward general, Liu Pei to be the deputy, and Gao Xu to be the accompanying military advisor. The three of them will lead the army and be the vanguard of our army."
The three people cupped their hands and stepped forward and said: "The last general takes orders."
"Murong Ke, Mu Yugen will be the left armies, and Murong Ba." King Yan stopped and said slowly, "The right arm will be led by Murong Ba alone, and these two armies will attack Yuwen."
"I accept the order." Everyone in the court accepted the order in unison.
