Chapter 23: Everything north of the Yangtze River belongs to Wei! (2)
Today, Wang Ling summoned his subordinates to discuss the dispatch of troops. The discussion lasted for a stick of incense, but no results were reached yet.
Wang Ling listened to what his subordinates said to each other, and he didn't know whether it was better to send troops or wait and see what happened...
Wang Ling cleared his throat and said: "Everyone has his own opinion today, and no result has been reached. It is better to discuss it again tomorrow morning. It is necessary to come up with a charter as soon as possible."
The ministers then returned to their respective residences in Shouchun to prepare how to discuss the matter tomorrow in order to refute the other party's remarks.
The main fighting faction wanted to fight for the Wei Dynasty and serve the imperial court. They also wanted to behead the enemy and win promotions.
The main peace faction headed by Linghu Yu wanted to preserve Wang Ling's strength and protect himself wisely, in the hope of seeking more benefits in the court in the future.
Zhuge Dan was at odds with Wen Qin, who was under Guanqiu Jian, and they disliked each other.
Although Wen Qin was resolute, brave and good at fighting, and made many military exploits on the battlefield, he was rough and informal, and his temper was not very good. Therefore, he had difficulty getting along with many people, especially
The relationship with Zhuge Dan was very tense.
However, he and Wen Qin and others agreed to send troops this time. After all, Cao Shuang, the first general in Cao Wei, had already sent troops. As Wei soldiers, it would be unreasonable for him and others not to send troops.
Boss Cao has moved, but you, a "senior wage earner" from Cao Wei, are still stunned, because you just don't want to hang out anymore.
On the second day, Wang Ling's mansion still invited five people to come to discuss matters. Seeing that today would be as fruitless as yesterday, at this moment, a soldier outside the meeting hall came to report.
"Reporting to Sikong, generals, the general's orders are coming from the new city on horseback. They are already waiting outside the gate of the mansion!"
Wang Ling said happily: "Quick, let the messenger come in!" Wang Ling thought that with the general's order, today's troop dispatch has finally come to an end, and there is no need to worry.
The soldiers outside the gate of the mansion knelt down on one knee in the council hall, and reported with a military salute: "To Sikong, this is the general's order, as well as the general's letter to you.
The general ordered Wang Sikong to lead 50,000 soldiers and horses from Yangzhou Headquarters to Xincheng to join the general to attack Sun Wu. By the way, the general also asked you to take the garrison commander Deng Ai with you."
Wang Ling solemnly took the general's order and letter, looked at it carefully, and said excitedly: "The general ordered us to send troops immediately to recover the land north of the Yangtze River together with the general.
As for Sun Wu's 30,000-strong army invading the new city, Sun Wu's troops and horses were repulsed by the general's tiger and leopard cavalry, and the general Zhu Ji had to lead his 2,000 remaining soldiers back in despair!"
The five men under Wang Ling raised their hands and said in unison: "The general is mighty! We will surely be able to successfully regain the north of the Yangtze River under the leadership of the general. We will give Sun Wu some color and drive Sun Wu to the south of the Yangtze River!"
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Wang Ling said: "Come here, take this little brother down to rest. Linghuyu and Wang Guang, I will order you two to stay behind in Shouchun, Gongxiu, Zhonggong, and Zhongruo. They will lead their troops and horses to accompany the general and me."
Will march south!"
After Wang Ling finished speaking, a servant from the mansion came forward and took him to the side room to wash up, eat, and rest.
The five people raised their hands and said in unison: "I will accept your order!"
Zhuge Dan cupped his hands and said, "Sikong, I wonder when we will set off south?"
Wang Ling thought for a while and said: "Let's give the generals a day to prepare and the army will set off early tomorrow morning!"
Wang Ling patted his head and said: "I almost forgot, Gongzhi, could you please go and invite me the garrison commander Deng Ai. The general will personally order him to go south with me. Tomorrow morning, I will
The general wants to see him."
Linghu Yu said in a funny tone: "Deng Ai? Is that Deng Ai who only knows how to farm and is stammering, and always says he's Ai Ai Ai Ai and so on?" Linghu Yu couldn't believe it.
My ears, I wonder if I heard wrongly.
Wang Ling said seriously: "Gong Zhi heard it right. It is this person, named Shi Zai, who also wrote a treatise on river management."
Linghuyu heard that Wang Ling was right, so he went to the fields outside the city to look for Deng Ai.
In Hefei New City, Cao Shuang's army camped and rested outside the city, waiting for the arrival of Wang Ling and the remaining 40,000 troops.
At noon, Luoyang's 40,000 troops finally arrived, but Wang Ling's reinforcements from Yangzhou were still nowhere to be seen.
Cao Shuang thought that Shouchun was closer to Hefei New City than Luoyang, and he should receive the emergency call for help at the same time as Luoyang at the latest.
Shouchun Huainan troops have not arrived yet. Given Wang Ling's temperament, he is probably in a dilemma about whether to send troops or not.
But as long as his general order is passed, he dares to come without obeying the order? Obviously he will come anyway. If he can't make this decision, let me, the general, make it for him!
Zhang Ten on the side asked puzzledly: "General, Wang Sikong expected that he should have received the emergency call for help long ago, but why has it not arrived yet? General, all your 50,000 troops and horses are already in place. Luoyang is far away from here."
But it’s further away than Shouchun!”
The chief secretary, Yang Zong, smiled and replied on behalf of Cao Shuang: "General Zichan, you served as an official under Wang Sikong, don't you know that Wang Sikong was cautious by nature? It is reasonable to be unwilling to send troops so quickly."
Zhang Te heard what Yang Zong said, thought about it, and said with some embarrassment: "What Master Yang said is absolutely true, and the general also thinks that Wang Sikong is indeed a little too cautious."
Cao Shuang smiled and said: "Wang Sikong is indeed a little too cautious, but sometimes he is very courageous!"
Le Fang wondered: "The general first said that Wang Sikong was cautious by nature, but then why did he say that Wang Sikong was bold?"
Cao Shuang smiled and said: "General Le, this time the Wu army has besieged Xincheng for many days. I estimate that Shouchun has already been rewarded, but he has been reluctant to come to the rescue.
This is a serious crime of delaying the military plane. However, Wang Ling was very courageous and hesitant and did not come to the rescue. What do you mean if this is not courageous?"
Le Fang thought for a while and said: "General, I understand."
Sun Wu, Jianye, Taichu Palace Shenlong Hall, Biyan'er's face was gloomy, Yu Linwei had just come to report, saying that Zhu Ji's defeated army had retreated to the naval camp outside Jianye City in a fighting ship.
It's fast to take the water route. We were defeated at noon yesterday and have already returned to our old nest today.
Zhu Ji, Zhu Yi, and Zhang Yan returned after defeat. Naturally, they did not dare to return to their respective families first, but came directly to see His Majesty to plead guilty.
The three of them knelt in the hall, naked to the waist, carrying thorn sticks on their backs, and waited for their fate. Sun Quan, the blue-eyed son, scolded him with an angry face: "Gongxu, why do you underestimate the enemy? You have failed to live up to the high hopes of me and your father!"
Zhu Ji burst into tears and said: "Your Majesty, the general will admit his crime and accept the punishment. Please forgive Ji Wen and Zijie. It has nothing to do with them. It is the general who listened to the thief general Zhang Te's plan to slow down the troops, and that is why this happened."
What a huge defeat!"
Bi Yan'er sighed and said: "My dear nephew, this defeat must not go unpunished. I will remove you from your official position and military power. After that, you can go home temporarily to take care of your father! Ji Wen and Zijie must not go unpunished either.
I will be fined half a year's salary and demoted to one level to set an example!"