Zhuge Guanqi said: "To support a war with Dayong's financial resources, we also need to raise funds. Dakang is only one aspect. I heard that King Xue Shengjing of Yan has handed over Jubaozhai to the national treasury."
Hu Xiaotian said: "King Yan is a man who regards wealth as his life. The crisis in Jubaozhai has been resolved this time, but I heard that it was Empress Dowager Jiang who forced him to hand over Jubaozhai. It is probably more uncomfortable than killing him.
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Zhuge Guanqi said: "With Dayong's current national strength, there should be no problem in winning this battle, but this war will definitely delay their plan to unify the Central Plains. It is a good thing for the lord and all the countries in the Central Plains."
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Hu Xiaotian said: "Brother Guanqi, how can you conclude that Dayonghui will win?"
Zhuge Guanqi said: "Yu Chichong is a famous general in the world. Over the years, he has fought countless battles against Heihu and made great contributions to delimiting the northern border. This man is deeply supported in the army. As long as Emperor Yong gives him enough
With trust, we are still very sure of winning.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "The more lively they fight, the better."
Zhuge Guanqi smiled and said: "That's right! My lord is just ready to pursue development. Taking this opportunity, you can think about Yunze's affairs."
The day after Hu Xiaotian's public appearance, military advisor Yu Tianxing, navy commander Zhao Wusheng, Li Yongfu, Xiong Tianba, Liang Yinghao, Zu Dacheng and others who had returned from delivering food to Haizhou all came to Dongliang County. In addition, they had already arrived in Dongliang County.
Chang Fanqi, who had returned from Mangjiao Island, and Li Mingcheng, the prefect of Dongliang County, were all present.
Chang Fanqi first reported to Hu Xiaotian the situation of their return from Mangjiao Island, and specifically mentioned an important figure, Yang Yuanqing. This guy betrayed Hu Xiaotian on Mangjiao Island and was eventually captured. However, this man's bones were very hard.
Until now, it has not been revealed who was the instigator behind it.
After the banquet for the generals at noon that day, Yu Tianxing and Zhao Wusheng stayed alone. Seeing their expressions, Hu Xiaotian knew that they had something important to report.
Hu Xiaotian said: "What is the military advisor's plan?"
Yu Tianxing smiled and said: "Congratulations, my lord, for recruiting a new internal affairs expert!"
Hu Xiaotian was stunned by what he said, and for a moment he couldn't remember which one he was talking about?
Yu Tianxing explained: "I didn't expect Yan Ming to be so capable. He handled internal affairs in an orderly manner. Emperor Dakang was fatuous, and such a capable official would be abandoned."
Only then did Hu Xiaotian realize that he was talking about Yan Xuanming, and couldn't help showing a knowing smile. As for Yan Xuanming's origins, Hu Xiaotian did not publicize it too much. After Yan Xuanming came here to become an official, he simply used the name Yan Ming
His name is to avoid unnecessary trouble and prevent others from knowing that he is the son of Yan Tianlu, the owner of Python Island. Hu Xiaotian does not understand Yan Xuanming’s ability. As Yu Tianxing said, he really found a treasure this time. His
Although there are many civil servants and generals around him, there is a lack of experts who can really handle internal affairs. Although Li Mingcheng, the governor of Dongliang County, is barely one, his ability is obviously lacking. The appearance of Yan Xuanming just makes up for this shortcoming. Hu Xiaotian suddenly thought of
Li Mingcheng, with Li Mingcheng's research on the law, he must have become even more powerful after his arrival.
Hu Xiaotian said: "He is still young. He still needs a lot of tempering." After saying this, even he smiled embarrassedly. He said that others were young, but he himself was not. In fact, in his current team, except for Li Mingcheng,
All are young people.
Zhao Wusheng said: "My lord has formed an alliance with Bohai Kingdom and Mangjiao Island this time. From now on, we will have no worries."
Hu Xiaotian said: "We can't be so optimistic. After all, everyone has his own account."
Yu Tianxing smiled and said: "So if you want this alliance to be unbreakable, you must find common interests."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "I'm thinking about this too."
Yu Tianxing asked: "What are your plans, Lord?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "I wanted to ask you, but you asked about me instead. You tell me first!"
Yu Tianxing clasped his fists and said: "Seeing that the weather is getting warmer, our navy should start training. The initial plan is to enter the sea from the Yongjiang River. Recently, the Dayong grain transport fleet has frequently passed through this area, delivering grain to Dakang and making money from Dakang.
Huge profits went north by sea."
Hu Xiaotian said: "You want to rob!"
Yu Tianxing said: "It may not be our side that takes action!"
Hu Xiaotian laughed loudly: "I came to think of it together. It would be best for Mangjiao Island to take action on this matter. Let the grain ship go. When they come with money, let them keep the money to buy the way."
Zhao Wusheng said: "This can not only train troops, but also provide benefits. Brothers' military pay will naturally be secured."
Yu Tianxing said: "It's just that this kind of thing cannot last forever. Once you do it once, you have to stop immediately. Even if Dayong ships pass by next time, they will definitely be more alert. There is no need for us to have a head-on conflict with Dayong Navy.
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Hu Xiaotian nodded repeatedly.
Yu Tianxing said: "The Great Yongbei Line is in urgent need, and the battle with Black Hu is about to break out. My lord should consider taking advantage of this great opportunity to do something, expand our territory, and stabilize the defense in Yongjiang."
Hu Xiaotian said: "What plan does the military advisor have?"
Yu Tianxing said: "The governor of Baiquan City Zuo Xingjian is indeed a person. He has clearly investigated the situation of the cities around Yunze in a short period of time. I think the lord should be ready to take control of Yunze."
Yu Tianxing's plan coincided with Zhuge Guanqi's suggestion. Hu Xiaotian said: "Controlling Yunze means pushing to the south. The court will definitely suspect that we have a conspiracy and intend to enter the hinterland of Dakang. If we make any changes,
, Su Yuchi in Yunyang will not sit idly by and ignore me. The emperor placed him in Yunyang just to plant a thunder behind my back. If we use most of our forces to attack Yunze, there is no guarantee that Su Yuchi will not take advantage of it.
, shot a cold arrow in the back."
Yu Tianxing smiled and said: "The mantis stalks the cicada, and the oriole is behind. My lord, please don't forget that behind Su Yuchi is Xingzhou Guo Guangbi."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Guo Guangbi and Ma Xingkong from Yunze Heishui Village are in alliance, how can he help me?"
Yu Tianxing said: "Since Su Yuchi arrived in Yunyang, he has completely cut off the communication between Heishui Village in Bikong Mountain and Xingzhou. The alliance between Guo Guangbi and Ma Xingkong has actually existed in name only. Now Ma Xingkong has no foreign aid.
In the previous battle with Yunze, most of his warships were destroyed. With his current strength, it is impossible for him to make a difference. With Guo Guangbi's temperament, it is impossible for him to save Ma Xingkong regardless of his own interests."
Hu Xiaotian said: "You are telling Guo Guangbi to restrain Su Yuchi's troops, and we will concentrate our forces to defeat Heishui Village in the shortest possible time."
Yu Tianxing nodded and said: "As long as we occupy Bixin Mountain, we are equivalent to occupying Yunze. We can use Bixin Mountain as a base to develop the navy, and the cities around Yunze will be within easy reach."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "The military advisor really has a good plan!"
For the countries in the Central Plains, many major events happened in March. First, the Black Hu people gathered 200,000 cavalry and went south to invade Dayong. On the Dayong side, Yuchi Chong was the commander and led an army of 150,000 to defend the northern Xinjiang defense line. Both sides fought in Dayong.
A arduous and fierce battle began in northern Xinjiang. After two large-scale battles, both sides suffered heavy casualties. With the arrival of a long spring rain, the war fell into a stalemate.
The grain transport fleet from Dayong to Dakang was attacked by the pirates of Mangjiao Island on the way back. Not one of the twenty warships was spared. All the naval officers on board were killed. Also disappeared were the items obtained from Dakang.
huge amounts of food.
While Mangjiao Island was raiding Dayong's fleet, Dongliang County went down the Wangchun River in the name of gangsters and assembled 200 warships to launch a general attack on Black Water Village in Bixin Mountain.
There was a heavy rain in the sky above Yunyang. Su Yuchi stood at the top of the city, looking due west. The Xingzhou rebels had assembled 30,000 troops and had advanced to a place 60 miles west of Yunyang City. This made him feel unprecedented pressure.
Deputy General Yuan Qingshan quickly came to his side and said loudly: "General, go take shelter from the rain. Don't get wet."
Su Yuchi nodded, and walked into the guard tower with Yuan Qingshan. Su Yuchi took off his helmet, handed it to the soldiers on the side, and sat down in front of the bonfire. Yuan Qingshan sat down opposite him and looked at
His thin face made him feel sad. Although Yuan Qingshan was his lieutenant, he had grown up with him since he was a child and had gone through countless battles before becoming a brave and capable general. In Yuan Qingshan's heart, Su Yuchi and his
Father is almost the same.
Su Yuchi said: "The gang of rebels in Xingzhou came at the right time."
Yuan Qingshan said: "We have sent people to investigate. They are camped sixty miles away and are in no hurry to advance."
A look of disdain appeared on Su Yuchi's lips: "They don't dare attack!"
Yuan Qingshan said in shock: "What?"
Su Yuchi stretched out his hand, took the map from the soldier, unfolded the map on the ground, and moved his fingers along the Wangchun River to Yunze: "Hu Xiaotian started to attack the bandits here, and Guo Guangbi of Xingzhou invaded in large numbers. This
How can there be so many coincidences in the world?"
Yuan Qingshan whispered: "General, are you saying that Hu Xiaotian is colluding with the rebels?"
Su Yuchi stared at the blazing bonfire with his tiger eyes, and his body soaked by the rain gradually regained some warmth: "I have reported to His Majesty many times, requesting to go to Yunze to fight the bandits, but Your Majesty has ignored my request.
Now I can only watch others seize the opportunity."
Yuan Qingshan looked at the map and whispered: "What will be the consequences if Hu Xiaotian occupies Bixin Mountain?" In fact, he had already thought about the consequences, but he still asked Su Yuchi for his opinion out of respect.
Su Yuchi shook his head: "This man's ambition is too great. There is no way Ma Xingkong from Bixin Mountain can be his opponent. This battle will definitely be lost. In the future, Bixin Mountain will become the place where Hu Xiaotian trains his navy."
, Controlling Blue Sky Mountain is equivalent to controlling Yunze. The seven cities around Yunze are in danger!" There was an inexplicable sadness in his heart. Although he could see through the situation in front of him, he could not get more support from the court.
, in fact, after the emperor sent him to Yunyang and took away one hundred thousand shi of food from Hu Xiaotian, the emperor seemed to have forgotten about him.
Su Yuchi even believed that unless Hu Xiaotian raised a flag and launched a blatant rebellion, perhaps the emperor would continue to forget about it.
