Although it is said that people should not be judged by their appearance, Zhao Hongrun did not have much trust in Zhao Yuandai, the fifth uncle of Yu who suddenly appeared in Daliang - trust, not trust.
Zhao Hongrun would not doubt the fifth uncle's position. After all, as far as he knew, the fifth uncle played a crucial role in the reason why his father, Emperor Wei Zhao Yuansi, could take the position of king.
Therefore, the so-called "distrust" refers to the frail body of King Yu Zhao Yuan'e and his more than 20 years of experience in not participating in war.
But Zhao Hongrun must admit that this fifth uncle acted very calmly. He neither underestimated the power of the "anti-Wei coalition forces" nor showed that he was facing a formidable enemy. He just carried out military discussions step by step.
"I have just read the information on the military situation of the coalition forces submitted by the Ministry of War. However, I believe that there are still people in the palace who are unclear about the military situation of the coalition forces..." When saying this, King Yu Zhao Yuanqi looked at King Su Zhao Hongrun
He stayed on his body for a while. After all, Zhao Hongrun, who was wearing sackcloth and mourning, stood out among a group of courtiers and generals who were either wearing court clothes or military uniforms.
Combining everything he knew, King Yu Zhao Yuan'ai immediately guessed that the young man wearing sackcloth, wearing filial piety and having an evil look on his face was probably the most dazzling star of their Wei Kingdom in recent years, "King Su Zhao Hongrun".
However, his eyes only stayed on Zhao Hongrun for a moment, and then he read the information on the "Anti-Wei Allied Forces" recorded on the stack of paper in his hand: "Let's talk about the Korean side first. The Korean side is divided into two groups, the east and the west. One side of the army left Taiyuan.
, the two counties of Xihe, one army left Handan County... The Korean army on the west route was roughly divided into two groups, led by "Taiyuan Shou Lecheng" and "Yangyi Marquis Han Xu". Among them, the army led by Lecheng
They are attacking "Fenyinjin" and "Beiqu", and Han Xubing went out of the road to attack "Yong'an"... Compared with the Korean army on the west route, the Korean army on the east route is the main force. The leader is Kang Gong Han Hu, and there are two
The lieutenants are respectively the troops of "Daijun Guards Ju Xin" and "Beiyan Guards Le Yi", and the auxiliary army includes "Yanmen Guards Li Mu", "Dangyin Hou Han Yang", as well as Bao Yuan, Jin Mao,
Feng Ting, Sima Shang, Gong Zhongpeng, Tian Ling and other generals... I heard that my country, the Wei Dynasty, just finished the war with South Korea last year, so I believe these names are not unfamiliar to me."
Hearing this, the people in the palace who had participated in the "Wei-Korean Battle of Northern Border" such as Zhao Hongrun, Shao Hu, Zhao Hongxuan and others suddenly changed their expressions. Even Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Southern Liang, frowned subconsciously.
Why?
Because the lineup of generals dispatched by South Korea this time is really luxurious.
For example, among the "Ten Heroes of Beiyuan", apart from Lian Pi's defection and being successfully replaced, only Julu defended Yanju, Yuyang defended Qin Kai, and Shanggu guarded Zhao She had not participated in the war. The other seven were actually in the order of the expedition. What's even more terrible is that
However, the only two famous generals among the "Ten Heroes of Beiyuan" who had never suffered a defeat, "Yanmen Shou Li Mu" and "Beiyan Shou Leyi" were actually among those on the expedition.
This once again proves that South Korea is trying to fight a war of annihilation with Wei!
"Is Korea crazy?"
After listening to Yu Wang Zhao Yuan'e's story, Huan Wang Zhao Hongxuan opened his eyes wide in horror.
As a participant in the two "Wei-Korean Northern Frontier Campaigns", Zhao Hongxuan also had a general understanding of the general deeds and garrison locations of these famous Korean generals.
For example, he already knew that the original "Taiyuan Guard" Lian Piao defended the main "Lin Hu", while the "Yanmen Guard Li Mu" enemy was the "Hongnu", and the "Shanggu Guard Ma She" defended "Lou Fan"
”, the other famous Korean frontier generals resisted the most powerful “Dong Hu”.
But now, South Korea has transferred almost 70% of its border troops south to start a war with their Wei state. Doesn't this give Lin Hu, the Xiongnu, Lou Fan, and Dong Hu an opportunity to take advantage of?
Or is it that South Korea is confident that it can destroy Wei before Lin Hu, the Xiongnu, Lou Fan, and Dong Hu react?
"Aren't you looking down on people too much?!"
King Huan Zhao Hongxuan clenched his fists angrily.
After hearing this information, Zhao Hongrun blinked his eyes, feeling quite enlightened.
He finally understood why the strategy proposed by the Ministry of War focused on "dragging the war". In fact, the generals and army lineup dispatched by South Korea this time were too powerful, even more powerful than the previous two "Wei-Korean Northern Frontier Campaigns".
Even he, Zhao Hongrun, felt great pressure.
Is Shouling Junjingshe of Chu State great?
That was an opponent whom Zhao Hongrun couldn't get even the slightest advantage from. However, even Shouling Jun Jingshe sometimes lost battles, but in South Korea, there are two great generals who have won every battle and are still undefeated.
!
Not one, but two!
"Yanmen Shou Li Mu" and "Beiyan Shou Le Yi"!
Thinking of these two people, Zhao Hongrun suddenly remembered an old saying: It's the same test with 100 points. Some people can get 100 points because of their level, while some people can get 100 points because the full score of the test paper is only 100 points.
Li Mu and Le Yi fall into the latter category.
If we use some game terminology in Zhao Hongrun's memory, if Li Mu and Le Yi were placed in a strategy game, they would obviously be "Command 100" characters, but they cannot be compared with other "Command 100" characters.
people are evaluated at the same level, because the reason why these two people received the evaluation of "Command 100" is because the upper limit of the ability of the game system is only "100".
Of course, it may be an exaggeration to say this, but it is undeniable that it is extremely difficult for a general to ensure no defeat, unless he has outstanding commanding talents that far exceed his opponents.
After hearing that "Yanmen Shou Li Mu" and "Beiyan Shou Le Yi" would also appear in the enemy's ranks, the courtiers in the palace couldn't help but start talking among themselves. Apparently they didn't understand South Korea's move.
It is understandable that the Beiyuan defender succeeded in recruiting to replace Lian Pi. After all, Lin Hu had just been repulsed by South Korea. It is also understandable that Li Mu, the Yanmen defender, was recruited because Li Mu had always been the father-level Korean general who defeated the Xiongnu. But the North Korean general could be recruited.
Yan Shouleyi, is this too dangerous?
You must know that the Linhu, Xiongnu, and Hexi Qianghu combined are not as powerful as Donghu, South Korea's biggest enemy in the north. By relying only on Mashe, the guardian of Shanggu, and Qinkai, the guardian of Yuyang, South Korea can ensure that its northern border is not given to Donghu.
Violation?
It has to be said that under the halo of Li Mu and Le Yi, the Wei State inevitably underestimated the other famous generals stationed in South Korea's frontiers. In the future, when Yuyang defends Qin Kai, he will defeat Donghu to pieces and open up thousands of miles to the north for South Korea.
During the war, the Wei people would realize that although the Han general Qin Kai did not have the aura of victory in every battle like Li Mu and Le Yi, he was indeed one of the few fierce generals in the world.
However, the current battle has nothing to do with Yuyang's defense of Qin Kai, so I won't go into details.
Looking at the courtiers and generals discussing privately in the palace, King Yu Zhao Yuanke made a conclusion.
"...All in all, South Korea's army is the strongest among the 'anti-Wei coalition'."
After that, he turned over a page and continued: "As for the Chu State, the Chu army is also divided into east and west routes. Among them, the east route army is the main force of the Chu State. The leader is "Shou Ling Jun Jing She" and the deputy general
There are "Diyang Jun Xiong Shang" and "Shangjiang Xiang Mo", who are subordinate to the princes and generals, there are "Zhangyang Jun Xiong Zheng", "Pengli Jun Xiong Yi" and so on.
, troops were sent out from Chudong, known as millions. In addition, there were also reports of troops being sent out from Chuxi. It is currently believed that "Yangcheng Jun Xiong Tuo", "Pingyu Jun Xiong Hu" and others are the main force of the Chuxi army.
…Compared to South Korea, Chu has more troops, but their level is difficult to compare with that of South Korea. Therefore, the threat from Chu’s army ranks second after South Korea.”
"..."
Listening to the story of King Yu Zhao Yuanke, Zhao Hongrun's eyes fluctuated slightly.
Although he had long expected that there would be a battle between him and Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo, he did not expect that it would happen in this form.
After all, in Zhao Hongrun's original prediction, he and Xiong Tuo, the king of Yangcheng, ended their "honeymoon period". There was only one situation, that is, Xiong Tuo was about to defeat the rest of his brothers and become the king of Chu.
In that case, for the benefit of his country, Zhao Hongrun might turn to support Xiong Tuo's opponents, such as Guling Lord Xiong Wu and Liyang Lord Xiong Sheng.
But now, Xiong Tuo and his brothers have not yet decided a winner in the battle for the throne of Chu King. Under such circumstances, the two sides are fighting each other. Not to mention that Zhao Hongrun is not happy to see it, I believe even Yangcheng Jun Xiongtuo himself may not be happy either.
Of course, whether you are willing or not has no direct relationship with whether Xiong Tuo, Lord of Yangcheng, will attack Wei. After all, Xiong Tuo is the son of Chu and the son of King Chu. He also has his own position, which is not to say that Xiong Tuo's My sister Mi Jiang is about to marry Zhao Hongrun, and Xiong Tuo will give up participating in this joint attack on Wei.
Of course, one thing can be guaranteed: if Zhao Hongrun falls into the hands of Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo, Xiong Tuo will definitely not kill this old enemy who once hated him so much, or his current brother-in-law, for the sake of his sister Mi Jiang.
After that, King Yu Zhao Yuande described the general military situation of "Rebel General Nangong Yao" and "Sanchuan Rebellion Forces" respectively, except for the Qin State because the Wei State received very little information, so it was omitted.
After that, King Yu Zhao Yuanke also made an estimate based on the strength of the anti-Wei coalition forces.
Of course, it will not be a stupid and meaningless assessment like "Korea is first, Chu is second, and Qin is third." In the analysis of King Yu Zhao Yuanke, he divided this national war into four directions. The battlefields are the four battlefields of "Weixi", "Hanoi", "Song County", and "Shangshui".
The first is the "Battlefield in Western Wei", where Wei needs to face the rebellion of Sichuan people such as the "Wuxu Royal Court", "Ling Tribe", "Jie Tribe" and other Sichuan people, as well as the Qin State's army.
In addition, "Taiyuan Shou Lecheng" and "Yangyi Jun Han Xu" in Hexi were also included in this battlefield.
Next is the "Hanoi Battlefield". On this battlefield, Wei State has to face a very single enemy, only the main force of South Korea. However, it is undeniable that the threat of the battlefield in this direction is extremely high.
As for the "Song County Battlefield", in addition to the "Song rebel general Nangong Yao", the Wei State should also face Chu Dong's main army of one million led by Shouling Jun Jingshe of the Chu State. The Wei army fought.
As for the final "Shangshui Battlefield", it is actually mainly to defend against the Chuxi army led by "Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo". If nothing unexpected happens, the threat on this battlefield will be the smallest.
After excluding the "Shangshui Battlefield" with the least threat, the remaining battlefields in the three directions of "Weixi", "Hanoi" and "Songjun" are so threatening that it is difficult to distinguish between them. After all, The opponents Wei needs to face in these three directions are not weak.
"Three battlefields, three commanders." King Yu Zhao Yuanqi raised three fingers in front of everyone in the palace, and then asked with a smile: "Does anyone recommend themselves?"
Everyone in the hall looked at each other in shock.
They felt that Yu Wang Zhao Yuanji might have made a joke that was not funny: apart from the two famous generals, Su Wang Zhao Hongrun and Nan Liang Wang Zhao Yuanzuo, who would dare to recommend themselves?
Didn't you expect that even Shao Hu, Sima An, Pang Huan and other generals stood there without saying a word?
Seeing that no one was talking to him, a hint of embarrassment flashed across King Yu's face. He covered his mouth with a handkerchief, coughed twice, and then took it away.
"Since no one recommends himself, let me appoint him."
Having said that, King Yu Zhao Yuan'ai's eyes swept over the people in the palace - mainly Zhao Hongrun and Nan Liang Wang Zhao Yuanzuo. Then he said seriously: "In the direction of Hanoi, the commander of Nan Liang Wang will be...
Do you have any objections?"
Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, took a deep look at Zhao Yuanke, the king of Yu, and said calmly: "Is this considered killing people with a borrowed knife? South Korea has almost used all its military strength. How can the mere soldiers and horses under my command stop it?"
King Yu Zhao Yuanke was not angry after hearing this, and said calmly: "I will transfer the "Shanyang Army" and the "Northern Second Army" to your command... In addition, the remnants of Wei Mu's Southern Yan Army will also be merged into the "
"Sanyang Army", in this way, you will have nearly 150,000 troops."
"That can't withstand the powerful Korean army." Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, said calmly.
Hearing this, King Yu Zhao Yuan'ai smiled slightly and said: "No, you can. If you are still the same person in my memory, you can do it..."
When Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo heard this, a complicated and unclear look flashed in his eyes, and he said lightly: "Humph, let's... do our best."
King Yu Zhao Yuan'ai smiled and said: "Well, just do your best. Anyway, I don't expect you to defeat the Korean army. You just need to hold back the Korean army in this direction... If you lose, I will send troops."
Rescued.”
After hearing this, the face of Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, suddenly changed. He stared at Zhao Yuandai, the king of Yu, angrily. After a while, a sentence burst out of his mouth: "Inferior general..."
"But it never works, right?"
King Yu Zhao Yuan'ai chuckled secretly, and then turned his eyes to the nephew who was wearing sackcloth and wearing filial piety. After sizing the latter for a while, he said seriously: "The battlefield in Western Wei will be handed over to King Su Zhao Hongrun... In addition to your subordinates,
Outside Bingma, Hedong,
The troops and horses in Sanchuan and other places are all at your disposal. In addition, before I entered the palace, I heard that you wanted Sima An to be your deputy general. I can also satisfy you and temporarily put the Dangshan Army under your command... My request to you
It’s very simple, kill through this battlefield!”
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun was a little surprised.
He didn't know whether the fifth uncle took his emotions into consideration, but it was undeniable that Zhao Hongrun was very satisfied with the general order issued by the fifth uncle.
At this time, King Yu Zhao Yuanke deliberately glanced at Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Southern Liang, and said seriously: "I will be the commander of the battlefield in Song County. The Wei Wu Army and the Dredging Army will be temporarily placed under my command. Do you have any objections?"
The commander-in-chief of Wei Wujun, General Shaohu, was the chief of the imperial clan of Yu Wang Zhao Yuandai. How could he have any objection? He immediately accepted the order with cupped fists.
And Bailiba, the general of the dredging navy, naturally would not refuse the appointment of "commander-in-chief" and accepted the order with fists raised.
However, this arrangement caused controversy among the courtiers in the palace.
It's no wonder, after all, on the battlefield of Song County, in addition to the Suiyang army that rebelled against General Nangong Yao, there was also the main force of one million people led by Chu Shouling Jun Jingshe.
The combined strength of the Wei Wu Army and the Jun Shui Army was only 80,000 people. How could these 80,000 people withstand an enemy force of one million?
Compared with these courtiers, the generals in the palace understood the arrangements of King Yu Zhao Yuandai.
Obviously, King Zhao Yuan of Yu and King Zhao Yuanzuo of Nanliang will play the role of "shield" this time, blocking the two directions with the greatest threat as much as possible, and let King Su Zhao Hongrun serve as the "spear" to kill all the way as quickly as possible, and then quickly support the others. battlefield.
Only in this way can the Wei State see a glimmer of possibility of defeating the "Anti-Wei United Army" under such unfavorable circumstances.
"As for Shangshui..."
After Zhao Yuan'ai, King of Yu, glanced around the palace, he unexpectedly called out a name: "Shen Yu, since your Highness owns the fiefdom, it is up to you to guard it... Do you have any objections?"
He turned to look at Zhao Hongrun.
After taking a look at Shen Yu, who was surprised but a little uneasy, Zhao Hongrun suddenly understood: This fifth uncle obviously wanted to sharpen the student Shen Yu through actual war.
"No objection." Zhao Hongrun shook his head and gave Shen Yu a supportive look.
"Very good, let's decide like this." King Yu Zhao Yuanqi ended the military discussion.
As soon as he finished speaking, someone shouted: "Then... what about me? I belong to the First Army of the North."
Everyone turned around and saw King Huan Zhao Hongxuan shouting anxiously.
Just now, King Huan Zhao Hongxuan listened carefully to the orders of the fifth uncle, but unfortunately, he did not hear about the mission of the "Northern First Army" from beginning to end. Seeing that the fifth uncle was about to end the military meeting, Zhao Hongxuan It's inevitable to feel a little anxious.
Looking at Zhao Hongxuan who looked anxious, Yu Wang Zhao Yuan'ai smiled and said: "Hongxuan, is that right? Don't worry, your First Army of the North will be transferred back to Daliang first, and temporarily stationed at... the camp of the Junshui Army. "
"Ah?" Zhao Hongxuan was a little disappointed. He didn't want to guard the rear.
After thinking for a while, he begged: "Uncle Wu, how about I help you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Emperor of Wei was heard scolding from the other side of the couch: "Hongxuan! As a military leader, can you not obey the commander's orders?"
Zhao Hongxuan was scolded and closed his mouth in frustration.
Seeing this, King Yu Zhao Yuan'ai smiled and consoled me: "Don't worry, there will be times when you will make great achievements. Maybe you will still be my support."
After saying that, he deliberately glanced at Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang.
"..."
Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, looked straight at Zhao Yuandai, the king of Yu, expressionlessly. Only the flash of light in his eyes from time to time could prove the excitement in his heart at this moment.
"Interesting... Including the First Army of the North, the number of troops under Lao Wu's command has reached 150,000. In other words, is there a competition?"
Perhaps at this time, most people in the palace thought that Yu Wang Zhao Yuan'ai's strategy was to hold off Han and Chu and kill Wei Xi's battlefield as quickly as possible, but Nan Liang Wang Zhao Yuanzuo didn't think much of it.
How could King Yu Zhao Yuanji, a man who was once called the "irritable King Yu", be willing to be beaten and adopt the "passive" tactic of "defensive counterattack"?
The more he looked at the calm and calm appearance of King Yu Zhao Yuanji, the more convinced Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Nanliang, was: This man was aiming to "annihilate millions of Chu troops" from the very beginning.
Although it sounds unbelievable, only in this way can he meet the evaluation of "the grumpy King Yu".
"Interesting, interesting..."
Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Nanliang, felt as if a fire was burning in his chest.
I have to say that King Huan Zhao Hongxuan was right when he said it. Zhao Yuanzuo, King of Southern Liang, actually did not try his best in the two "Battles of Northern Wei and Han".
Just like what happened when Zhao Hongrun was besieged by the Shangdang, in fact, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Southern Liang, had no ill intentions towards the former, but he just didn't go to rescue him. Apart from the factor that "Zhao Hongrun is the son of Emperor Wei Zhao Yuancai", the main reason is that
... Just like what Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, said at that time: Why should I sacrifice my troops to save you because of your own negligence?
Brothers Zhao Hongrun and Zhao Hongxuan both guessed wrong. The reason why Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Southern Liang, did not save him was not because he wanted to borrow a knife to kill someone, but more importantly, he was too lazy to save Zhao Hongrun, whether he was alive or dead, what did he have to do with him?
Does it matter?
The Second Army from the North - which should now be called the "Suppression of Rebellion Army" - can also be seen in the original war. Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Southern Liang, never fought to the death with the Korean army.
, even when the anti-rebellion army was in northern Xinjiang, almost all the deputy general Pang Huan was on the expedition, while the king of Southern Liang Zhao Yuanzuo was in the rear.
Compared with the personal fighting style of "Jiang Bi" and "Yan Wang Zhao Hongjiang" on the battlefield in Northern Xinjiang at that time, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Southern Liang, was just messing around.
Oh, no, there was a period when Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, was serious. That was when he led his army to the battlefield in Northern Xinjiang for the first time, and he played around with several Korean generals such as Dangyin Hou Han Yang.
But after that, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, became a little passive and lazy in the war, so that his military achievements were far behind Zhao Hongrun, Jiang Bi, Shao Hu and others.
But this time, under the deliberate provocations and provocations of Yu Wang Zhao Yuanji, Nan Liang Wang Zhao Yuanzuo seemed to be on fire.
It has to be said that no matter how brilliant it is, whether it is Zhao Hongrun, Shao Hu, or anyone else, it cannot affect the mood of Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Nanliang. There is only one person who can affect his mood, his lifelong enemy - King Yu Zhao Yuanqi
!
"..."
Zhao Hongrun glanced at Nanliang King Zhao Yuanzuo in confusion.
In his eyes, Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, was just like a dead fish on weekdays, but for some reason his fighting spirit was high.
Of course, he had no interest in paying attention to this annoying third uncle. He just cared about what the fifth uncle said.
"What's going on? Could it be that Uncle Wu's strategy is not to prioritize defeating all the way?"
Zhao Hongrun really couldn't figure it out.
At this time, King Yu Zhao Yuanke glanced at the people in the palace. He found that it might be the words he had just comforted Zhao Hongxuan that made the people in the palace a little confused. Only Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Nanliang, seemed to have realized something and stared intently.
Staring at himself, he was full of fighting spirit.
He laughed dumbly.
Just as Zhao Yuanzuo, the king of Nanliang, had guessed, even though Zhao Yuanke, the king of Yu, had been seriously injured and became half a cripple, his true heart was still the man known as the "irritable King Yu". He would take
"Defensive" tactics?
Stop being funny!
Fighting on three fronts and killing all three sides is in line with the character of King Yu and Zhao Yuandai.
Of course, to achieve this ultimate strategy, he needs careful planning. After all, in terms of hard power, Wei's strength is indeed far behind the "anti-Wei coalition".