Although it was late at night, the lights were still on in Zhang Ziqian's tent. He and his adopted son Yan Hucheng had been talking for a long time, but they still seemed to have not reached consensus on some things. Yan Hucheng said: "Father, I have received the news.
Yang Daoyuan has reached an agreement with the Sharjah people. If we advance to Hongmuchuan, the Sharjah people will attack South Vietnam."
Zhang Ziqian said: "Don't talk nonsense without evidence. If the commander-in-chief doesn't believe him, he won't send him to be the head coach this time."
Yan Hucheng asked back: "Father, if the commander-in-chief believed him, why did he send you to supervise the army? You just returned from Tianxiang Kingdom. The commander-in-chief has always been the most considerate of you and would never let you go unless there was an emergency.
So hard work.”
Zhang Ziqian sighed and said nothing.
Yan Hucheng said: "Father, there is some news. I would rather believe that it exists than believe that it does not exist. If this matter is true, we need to take action first."
Zhang Ziqian said: "Have you ever thought that maybe others want to alienate us and cause civil strife before we attack Hongmuchuan?"
Yan Hucheng said: "Our formation this time is very concealed. There should not be many people who can see our movements."
Zhang Ziqian burst out laughing. He stood up slowly, walked to the topographic map hanging in front of him and stopped, stroking his beard and looking at the map and said: "According to my wishes, this matter must be accelerated. The march will be delayed.
The longer the time goes, the greater the possibility that our plan will be exposed. Unfortunately, people are not as good as God, and there is a problem with the dispatch of food and grass. Now we have been delayed for two days, and it will be three full days before we advance to the next day."
Yan Hucheng said: "You are worried that others will see our plan to attack the east and attack the west."
Zhang Ziqian nodded and said, "Hu Xiaotian is not a simple person. I'm worried that he will notice this."
Yan Hucheng said: "How powerful is he? I would like to see him." His words were full of expectations. As Hu Xiaotian's fame grew, the expectations in his heart became stronger and stronger.
Zhang Ziqian replied without mercy: "You are no match for him."
Yan Hucheng's face turned red with embarrassment, but he felt a little unconvinced.
Zhang Ziqian said: "Hu Cheng, Yang Daoyuan has a traitor in his life. I can see that, but now we have the same goal. Before we capture Hongmuchuan, he should not be disadvantageous to us. Remember, once we capture Hongmuchuan,
Go down to Huoshu City and eradicate this person immediately."
Yan Hucheng nodded heavily, still full of worries: "But I'm worried that the opportunity will be wasted."
Zhang Ziqian sighed and said: "We have no evidence now. Even the commander-in-chief is hesitant on this matter. If we take action, it will be difficult for the commander-in-chief to explain. Yang Daoyuan's influence in Xichuan is second only to the commander-in-chief
, once something like this happens, someone must take responsibility."
Yan Hucheng finally understood what his adoptive father was worried about.
Zhang Ziqian said: "From the formation of the troops, I have already seen that Yang Daoyuan has some problems, but he should not dare to harm us at the moment."
Yan Hucheng looked at the map in front of him: "Father, I don't understand why the commander must attack Hongmuchuan?"
Zhang Ziqian said: "If Hongmuchuan is under the control of the Hongyi tribe, there should be no problem. Although these barbarians are brave and good at fighting, they are good at fighting alone. When it comes to arranging troops, they are not good at it. So Hongmuchuan is in their hands.
Destined to be unable to stir up any trouble, now Tianxiang Kingdom has handed over this chaotic land that it has no control over to Hu Xiaotian. Hu Xiaotian successfully conquered Hongmuchuan without spending a single soldier, and Princess Yingyue became the leader of the Beggar Gang.
The largest gang in the world has made Hongmuchuan the center of its rapid development. Once they have established a solid foundation, they will guard the southwest and block our southern outlet in Xichuan."
Zhang Ziqian nodded at Tianlang Mountain and said: "Although Yan Kui is fierce, he lacks broad vision and wisdom. Do you think the commander really can't kill him? I just don't want to lose too much on Yan Kui's body.
It’s just about military strength. Yan Kui only robbed some passing businessmen and started a small fight. It won’t make a difference, but it will be completely different after Hu Xiaotian’s forces control Hongmuchuan.” He pointed his finger to the north: “Our north is all mountainous.
Beyond the mountainous area is the vast sea, and the northeastern exit is in Yunyang. It is now under the control of Su Yuchi. Su Yuchi is a man of military prowess. The original intention of placing him in Yunyang was to contain Hu Xiaotian, but while he contained Hu Xiaotian, he also blocked us.
of this passage.”
Yan Hucheng nodded.
Zhang Ziqian continued: "Not to mention Xiangdong. After Princess Yongyang came to power, she significantly strengthened the eastern defense line. Moreover, this year's great prosperity has brought a good harvest. Princess Yongyang reused Yang Lingqi's reform. This person is a talent from a Jingbang and Weiguo. In his
With the help of the government, Dakang’s newly issued laws and regulations have won a lot of public support and swept away the decline of the past.”
Yan Hucheng couldn't help but sigh: "The commander-in-chief is actually a bit indecisive in his actions. If he decisively sends troops eastward, he will not give Dakang a chance to survive."
Zhang Ziqian glared at him and scolded: "You bastard, how can you continue to talk about the commander-in-chief behind his back!"
Yan Hucheng bowed down and said respectfully: "My child is just talking about things, and he only dares to say these words in front of his adoptive father. It's just that many of the commander's actions are not understood by my child. Although he agrees with the suggestions that his adoptive father gave him back then.
, but always hesitated. The world situation was changing rapidly, and the perfect opportunity was fleeting. It was precisely because Hu Xiaotian seized the opportunity that he was able to gain a foothold in Yongjiang and step by step become one of the strong. The commander-in-chief is sitting on ten
Ten thousand elite soldiers control the prosperous land of Xichuan, but he seems to be complacent with the status quo. It is precisely because of his hesitation that he has become complacent and has not developed in Xichuan these years!" When he was excited, he simply let go of the depression in his heart.
Said it out.
This time Zhang Ziqian did not scold him, but let out a long sigh. In fact, he was extremely disappointed with Li Tianheng's actions over the years. He first persuaded Li Tianheng to take advantage of the decline of Dakang's national destiny to move eastward slowly and steadily, striving to expand and gain a larger territory.
, but Li Tianheng was worried that the hungry people of Dakang would increase his burden, so he always hesitated. Seeing that Li Tianheng was reluctant to move eastward, Zhang Ziqian persuaded him to gather troops to capture Hongmuchuan as soon as possible and control the southern gate, but Li Tianheng was worried about the attack.
Hongmuchuan will attract joint resistance from Tianxiang Kingdom and Nanyue Kingdom, and the opportunity will be fleeting.
Previously, Li Tianheng sent Li Honghan to Tianxiang Kingdom to compete for the prince-consort. It was then that he felt a sense of crisis, fearing that Hongmuchuan would fall into the hands of others. Princess Yingyue finally chose Hu Xiaotian, making Li Tianheng's fantasy of peacefully obtaining Hongmuchuan completely shattered. From the heart
In theory, Zhang Ziqian never had any extravagant hopes for this kind of matter of choosing a son-in-law and giving a dowry. He also advised Li Tianheng that instead of spending energy on this, it would be more practical to directly send troops to capture Hongmuchuan. However, Li Tianheng killed him because the cost was too high.
The so-called price of rejection must be measured by the results obtained. No one understands Li Tianheng's indecisive character better than Zhang Ziqian. He knows that Li Tianheng is by no means a wise master, but Li Tianheng has been kind to him. A scholar dies for a confidant. He can only
Do your best to protect him and assist him.
Now it has been decided that Hongmuchuan has actually missed the best opportunity. Hu Xiaotian's entry into Hongmuchuan has been widely known, and the fact that Princess Yingyue has become the leader of the Beggar Clan has also spread all over the world. Their attack on Hongmuchuan means that they have to fight with these two major
The forces are enemies, but if they don't fight, Xichuan's southern entrance will be blocked in the future, and Xichuan will face the danger of being isolated. This battle has to be fought! As a leader, indecisiveness is a fatal injury. Although Li Tianheng respects himself
Most of his opinions are focused on domestic affairs. When it comes to diplomatic expansion, his hesitation is really helpless. If he had listened to Zhang Ziqian earlier, he would not have fallen into the passive situation he is in now.
Yan Hucheng said: "Will Tianlang Mountain see through our true intention?"
Zhang Ziqian said: "Yan Kui is not a brave person. The longer the delay, the greater the possibility that the plan will be exposed, but in many cases it is not determined by human power." This time the logistics supply was seriously delayed.
took the steps of marching.
Yan Hucheng said: "Father, there is a saying that I don't know whether to say or not."
Zhang Ziqian nodded and said, "Say it!"
Yan Hucheng said: "This time my adoptive father returned from Tianxiang Kingdom, Li Honghan was obviously disrespectful to you, and even blamed all this setback on you. Why didn't my adoptive father defend himself?"
Zhang Ziqian smiled and said: "After all, the young commander is young and energetic, and he is arrogant. He must be in a bad mood after being frustrated this time. It is normal to find a way to vent. How can I care about him at such an old age? Besides, the commander doesn't believe him.
If so, otherwise he wouldn’t have entrusted me with important tasks right away.”
Yan Hucheng said angrily: "But in the eyes of many people, this time I want my foster father to be punished and make meritorious service."
Zhang Ziqian laughed loudly: "Hu Cheng, you are overthinking, don't listen to the rumors outside."
Yan Hucheng said: "Didn't your adoptive father hear that Li Honghan made such nonsense and said that you are too old? He also said that the defeat of Tianxiang Kingdom was all due to you, that you and Hu Xiaotian were friends for many years, and that you were old.
, my mind is confused."
Zhang Ziqian patted Yan Hucheng's generous shoulder and said: "Hucheng, what the young marshal says is his business. I am serving the marshal."
Yan Hucheng said: "But this Xichuan will be handed over to him sooner or later."
Zhang Ziqian's expression dimmed, and then he sighed and said, "I don't know if I can survive until that time." In the past two years, he has become more and more disappointed with Li Tianheng. He missed the opportunity for development despite such good conditions.
I am afraid that the opportunity for hegemony has gone forever. Whether we can capture the Hongmuchuan this time is extremely important. If we cannot capture the Hongmuchuan, then Nishikawa will face the dilemma of being blocked in the future.
Yan Hucheng said: "Hucheng has no hope anymore."
Zhang Ziqian's gray eyebrows trembled, and his hands held Yan Hucheng's shoulders tightly: "Hucheng! Do you have any ideas?"
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