The more Chai Zhewei thought about it, the more frightened he became.
He had always known Li Yuanjing's ambitions, but at this time he was planning these things behind his back. Once something unexpected happened during the Eastern Expedition, a chain reaction would cause the empire to fall into turmoil or even fall apart if he was not careful.
This is simply playing with fire!
Could it be that for the sake of a illusory opportunity, the country and the country were abandoned?
You Wenzhi looked at Chai Zhewei's face and said cautiously: "Whether the prince secures his position as the crown prince, or the King of Jin successfully seizes the title of crown prince, it is not a good thing for the commander-in-chief to become the crown prince. But if His Royal Highness King Jing suddenly emerges...
That’s the opportunity for the commander-in-chief.”
Chai Zhewei said categorically: "It is absolutely impossible for me to get involved with those ambitious people! Although my Chai family has many criticisms, it is the contribution to the founding of the Tang Dynasty. There is no doubt about this. How can we be attached to such ulterior motives?
, regardless of the country's plans, single-handedly pushed the empire into dire straits? If so, I will not be able to meet my father a hundred years later!"
This was said very righteously.
But what he was thinking about was that the chance of King Jing succeeding was too small. Even if the prince was deposed, there would still be King Jin. Even if he was not the King of Jin, there would still be the King of Wei and even the King of Wu. How could Li Yuanjing get his turn?
To successfully plot rebellion under His Majesty's hands... is simply a wishful thinking.
You must not get mixed up with Li Yuanjing.
You Wenzhi knew Chai Zhewei best, and knew that what he said was high-sounding, but what he was worried about was that Li Yuanjing's chance of success was too low, and it was not worth risking his life and fortune, so he whispered: "The commander-in-chief has the military power, why should he risk his life?
As long as Zuotunwei is firmly under control, when the situation becomes clearer, we can make good use of both sides and acquire rare goods."
Chai Zhewei's face was solemn, he thought for a moment, then nodded slowly.
Sitting on a mountain and watching the fight between tigers, if the situation in the DPRK is really chaotic one day, you can weigh the world with a large number of troops, and fall to whoever has the advantage, and then step forward at the critical moment to minimize the risk, but you can easily achieve the goal of following the dragon.
merit.
Well, this can be possible...
Seeing Chai Zhewei's move, You Wenzhi continued: "So, if someone wants to win over the commander-in-chief, you must not refuse him outright. You can make your words ambiguous. At that time, you can advance and attack, and you can retreat or defend."
Chai Zhewei nodded in agreement.
If you want to revitalize the family and restore the glory and prosperity of the Chai family when your parents were alive, the military power in your hands is your greatest reliance.
Now he is sitting outside the Xuanwu Gate with heavy troops, guarding the inside of the palace. No matter who wants to obtain the great treasure, he must win his surrender.
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Western Region, Gongyue City.
In the middle of the night, the north wind swept goose-feather heavy snow across the vast sky and earth, blowing the flags at the entrance of the camp and making a sound.
The guards standing at the gate of the camp remained motionless, like stone sculptures, despite the goose feathers and heavy snow covering their armor and swords.
The north wind is strong and rustling.
In the central military tent, a pot of charcoal fire was burning brightly. Two short spears held up the stand, and a long spear was pierced through a leg of lamb.
There was a "sizzling" sound in the charcoal basin.
The rich aroma of meat filled the barracks.
Xue Rengui used a silver knife to cut off a piece of mutton from the leg of the lamb, put it into the bowl of Li Xiaogong sitting opposite with iron chopsticks, and then cut a piece himself.
Li Xiaogong wrapped the fox fur around him, picked up the mutton, dipped it in the sauce and stuffed it into his mouth. The hot and fragrant mutton instantly filled his taste buds. He chewed a few mouthfuls and swallowed. He picked up the wine bowl in front of him and took a big sip.
With a long beard, he exhaled and exclaimed: "This is so damn life, I almost froze to death these days!"
It seemed that being in the military camp made His Highness the County Prince suddenly return to the prosperous days of the past when he was a warrior and an iron horse, and the arrogance and luxury he had cultivated over the years was completely washed away.
Xue Rengui also took a bite with the sauce and said with a wry smile: "The commander-in-chief is supposed to be in charge of Jiaohe City. Why did he go to the front line in the wind and snow for hundreds of miles and risk his life? If you make the slightest mistake, you will really suffer the consequences.
I'm sorry."
Li Xiaogong, who was supposed to be in charge of the Anxi Protector's Mansion in Jiaohe City, suddenly appeared in Gongyue City this afternoon. Xue Rengui was immediately startled. He thought that the cannibals had bypassed Gongyue City, and Luntai City's defense line broke into Jiaohe City.
The Anxi Army's lair was invaded, forcing the prince to flee in embarrassment and rush to the front line...
"Hey!"
Li Xiaogong chuckled, took another sip of wine, clicked his tongue, and said, "You look down on me, don't you? I remember when I followed His Majesty in the wars, you were still wearing crotchless pants and drinking milk! It's just a mere mention.
Hundreds of miles, I could not go this far in one night, but now I can't go any further? Humph, if I had been ten years younger, I would have killed the big cannibals all by myself. How could they be so arrogant and wanton in the Western Regions?
!”
Not to mention the bravery of a good man, Xue Rengui just listened to these words. I don’t know who got off the horse when he arrived at Gongyue City in the afternoon. His face was almost frozen...
Since he couldn't expose his superior's shortcomings, Xue Rengui said: "Although the cannibals are powerful now and our army is retreating steadily, everything is still under control. The cannibals have many people and strength, but they are short of food and fodder. Although they raid
Many Hu tribes in the Western Regions have robbed livestock and grain, but it is only a drop in the bucket. Now that the severe winter has arrived, the weather is getting colder day by day. The vast Western Regions are covered with Gobi sand under heavy snow, and it is difficult to obtain supplies. Therefore, the situation has gradually deteriorated.
Stable, and the battle report was delivered to the last general the day before yesterday. Yue Guogong had a great victory west of the river, and tens of thousands of Tuyuhun's elite cavalry were defeated. They have come to the Western Regions for reinforcements. They will arrive at Luntai City in ten and a half days. Both armies
When we come together in one place, we become more secure."
In any era, supply is the foundation of war.
It is impossible to win every battle simply by relying on strong soldiers and strong horses. If there is no corresponding supply of supplies, the soldiers will be hungry and the horses will lose weight, and there will be no need for others to fight, and their own morale will collapse.
The Big Cannibals are not interested in production and have always relied on fighting to support war. However, since the beginning of the Big Cannibals' invasion of the Western Regions, Xue Rengui has decisively adopted the strategy of strengthening the walls and clearing the country. While avoiding the enemy's sharp edges, he fought in roundabouts while retreating step by step.
The city capital burned all the supplies that could not be transported in time, so that the cannibals could only plunder empty cities, but they could not get the food and baggage that urgently needed to be replenished. They had to constantly divide their troops to defend the city in the battle, otherwise once the Anxi army came back and killed the generals,
Retaking the city will immediately cut off the cannibal's retreat.
And this year’s winter came early, and the heavy snow came earlier...
Li Xiaogong said happily: "Your boy's ability to lead troops in battle is quite similar to the style of my king back then! Blindly rushing and fighting without fear of death, that is the style of idiots like Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong. The real
The commander-in-chief of an army should adapt to local conditions and respond flexibly, rather than fighting a powerful enemy head-on with bravery! Especially your move of fortifying a wall and clearing the field makes it really good!"
He even gave a thumbs up to show appreciation.
In fact, not only Li Xiaogong, but also officials from the imperial court as far away as Chang'an also praised Xue Rengui's skills.
Because the strong walls and clearing of the country not only cut off the supply routes for the cannibals to support their wars, but also forced the cannibals to slash their butcher knives at the Hu people in the Western Regions, wiping out all the wealth accumulated by their ancestors for generations, even killing them.
The sex drive was massacred.
The Tang Dynasty controlled the Western Regions. These Hu people have always been alienated and had their own agenda. While doing business with the Tang Dynasty and enjoying the huge wealth brought by the Silk Road, they also flirted with the Turks and secretly colluded with each other. They never truly surrendered.
However, the Tang Dynasty needed the Silk Road to earn wealth, so it could not kill these Hu people who had lived in the Western Regions for generations. Killing could only bring hatred, making the participating Hu people more and more resistant to the notice of the Tang Dynasty. The stability of the Western Regions would naturally
There is no way to talk about it.
It’s impossible to kill all these Hu people, right?
However, Xue Rengui's efforts to strengthen the walls and clear the country forced the cannibals to plunder and plunder these Hu tribesmen. This is why the Tang Dynasty cannot be blamed.
After defeating the Great Cannibal, all the Hu tribes in the Western Regions who were dissatisfied with the rule of the Tang Dynasty had been wiped out by the Great Cannibal. The Western Regions would truly belong to the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and they could continue to recruit prisoners according to the previous policies, and the poor would be filled with them.
Western Region.
A hundred years later, the Tang people will truly occupy the territory of the Western Regions...
Xue Rengui was a little stunned by the praise, and said honestly: "Although this kind of strategy came from the hands of the last general, it was just because he had been inspired by the Duke of Yue and followed the trend..."
Li Xiaogong stroked his beard and asked curiously: "Oh? Tell me, could it be that Fang Er had already anticipated that a giant cannibal would invade the Western Regions, so he made a clever plan early on?"