In the office, all the generals and the heads of the Ministry of War focused their attention on Su Lu.
The Xuanfu's northward strategy was wrong. After the disastrous defeat in the battle of Beiyang Camp, everyone fully realized the authority of Su Lu in the northern strategy.
Say no, neither strategy will work.
Now that the Beiyang camp was defeated miserably, Xiao Cong disappeared, and Lin Tong was trapped in Yumen, the originally weak Xuanfu Jiedushi He Geng suddenly spoke up and formulated a new northward strategy. The first condition was to ask the Ministry of War for the Su Road.
Li Qing frowned slightly. She had just joined the Forbidden Army and was at the critical moment of controlling the various armies of the Forbidden Army. Su Lu was her support to suppress the other armies. If Su Lu was wanted to leave now by the Xuanfu, her situation would not be good.
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"I don't agree. General Su Lu has just been transferred to the governor of the patrol camp. The patrol camp is an important force in protecting the capital and must be guarded by meritorious veterans."
Li Shangshu frowned slightly and said nothing.
What he considered was the overall situation. If Su Road was diverted to the north, would it be possible to ensure the smooth flow of grain routes? Can the smooth implementation of Hegeng's northward strategy be ensured? Whether Su Road's fourth-rank general Mingwei would be the transfer envoy was worthwhile.
Li Gan raised his eyebrows, pressed his hand on the table, and said slowly: "I think this matter is okay. As long as we can defeat Thule and advance the front to Diaoyin County, all sacrifices will be worth it."
Liang Pu, the commander-in-chief of the Dingding Army, said with a face full of sarcasm: "If you serve as the transshipment envoy from the fourth rank, if you can ensure the smooth flow of food routes, it will be easy to say that the camp will win against Thule, but if it loses, haha."
Li Shangshu's brows furrowed even more.
He Fang, the commander of the Dingwei Army, said with a smile on his face:
"My Ding Wei army was defeated by Governor Su in the school field exercise. How can I be convinced of the defeat? With the ability of Governor Su in commanding the army, the entire Ding Guard army was subdued. I am just a transfer envoy, and Governor Su will definitely be able to capture him."
Li Shangshu looked at the generals who were speaking, sighed, closed his eyes slightly, and carefully weighed the gains and losses.
Liang Pu was proud and arrogant. After being defeated by Su Lu in the school drill, he had always been worried about it. His words were not trustworthy.
He Fang is a younger brother of He Geng. Before Fanglue arrived at the Ministry of War, his people must have greeted He Fang, and He Fang's words were not trustworthy.
Should we send Su Lu as the transfer envoy to Beiyang?
Li Shangshu looked at the old Marquis of Xiahou who was resting his head with his eyes closed. After Pang De retreated, the old Marquis was the suitable candidate to serve as the Commander-in-Chief of the Forbidden Army.
It is a pity that His Majesty was so angry with Pound that he no longer trusted the foreign ministers and directly appointed Princess Li Qing as the Grand Governor.
Otherwise, if Princess Li Qing is the camp manager and returns to the Xuan Mansion, Su Lu will naturally be able to go back and serve as the transfer envoy.
The office was in a mess, the veterans and the principals were arguing non-stop, and no one could convince anyone.
Li Huaiyuan squinted his eyes and looked at Su Lu, who was looking over He Geng's northward strategy. At this point, the most important thing is whether Su Lu is willing to go.
"Captain Su, what do you think of General He Geng's strategy? Are you willing to go back and serve as the camp transfer envoy?"
Su Lu raised his head, met Li Huaiyuan's gaze, put down the strategy on his hand, and thought for a moment.
"I still have the same view. If we can't clear the territory of Xuanfu, the decisive battle with Thule is simply empty talk. Even if I go, I can't guarantee that the food route will be smooth."
"I go"
Cui Wu, the commander of the Dingwei Army, stood up. The middle-aged man looked at Su Lu with disdain on his face:
"Push left and right, I saw you unhappy last time. Isn't it just to transport food and grass? I'll go."
Cui Wu looked proud: "Master Li, I, Cui Wu, have accepted this errand. If I cannot ensure that the food channels of Xuanfu are smooth, please come and see me."
Li Gan patted the table: "What are you talking about? General Cui, even if you are dedicated to serving the country, you cannot say such things in a military meeting."
Cui Wu's neck was stiff, and when he was about to say something else, there were chaotic footsteps and shouts in the yard.
A forbidden army was striding in and reported to Li Huaiyuan:
"Sir, the Xuanfu has sent an envoy. Yumen was captured by the Thule Army. General Lin Tong was seriously injured and retreated. He Geng Jiedu sent troops to Xitun Ridge. The Xuanfu has been in chaos. The Xuanfu Jiedu wrote a letter asking you to make a decision as soon as possible.
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Li Huaiyuan glanced at Su Lu, stood up and said: "Let Cui Wu be the transport envoy for the Beiyang camp to ensure that the grain road is smooth."
"Instruct the Shazhou, Bingzhou, and Chenzhou guards to gather the local warriors and train quickly, and be ready to transfer to the Beiyang camp at any time to fight in the northern border."
"The Dongtang camp is ordered to immediately set off and move to the front line of Beizheng, obeying General He Geng's deployment."
After the military meeting was over, the generals and principals dispersed.
Su Lu frowned as he looked at the bloody Guard messenger at the door. The uniform and armor of a messenger was so bad, one can only imagine how miserable the war in Xuan Mansion would be.
I hope that Su Ping, Li Kun, Fatty Zhao, and others are all fine, and that they will be gone by the time he returns to Xuan Mansion.
Xuanfu will eventually go back.
But not now. The court's backer to protect Han Ping has not yet been found. Jiang Changfu from Dongtang Camp is still at large. Once the court's spy is found, he can avenge the villagers.
Li Qing and Su Lu walked out of the door side by side. Li Qing squatted down and watched the medical officer bandage the wounds of the messenger soldiers and treat the affected areas, and asked in a warm voice:
"Where did you come from? How long has it been since the Yumen defeat?"
The messenger's lips were chapped. Hearing Li Qing's words, he answered in a hoarse voice:
"I came from Beiyang. Before setting off, I met the messenger from Yumen. He said that it had been ten days since Yumen was breached and the food route was blocked."
"General, please save Xuanfu. When you were here, Xuanfu was so safe. Please replace these camp commanders and deputy commanders."
The messenger almost cried.
The order soldiers were carried away by several forbidden troops. Su Lu and Li Qing continued to walk out. The two of them left the military headquarters. Li Qing ordered Su Lu:
"The patrol camp is quite exclusive. You must take control of it as soon as possible. I have been feeling restless these days and always feel that something is going to happen. You are the general that my father and I trust most. You must take control of the patrol camp."
Su Lu nodded: "After I leave, you arrange for Zhao Pu to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Dingxiang Army. In this way, you can control the two armies of the Forbidden Army. The left and right palace guards do not need to worry. Cui Wu, the Dingwei Army, will take over the Dingxiang Army this time."
If the army is taken away, the remaining ones are the Dingding Army and the Dingbei Army, which will be easy to deal with."
Li Qing nodded: "I understand, you have to protect yourself."
"Xiaoluzi, if you don't let me get involved in the patrol camp, old man, I still have troops at my disposal."
The old Marquis of Xiahou and several generals in scarlet robes rode up from behind. The old man was riding on a tall horse, laughing and talking, with a cunning light in his eyes.
Li Qing explained to Su Lu next to him: "Next to the old general is Tang Ke, the commander of the Dongcheng camp. He was originally a general under the old general. The old marquis wanted to try the battle formation, so he rushed to agree."
Su Lu frowned slightly, feeling something was wrong again.
The emperor's eldest son, Li Xun, has taken control of the West City Camp, and the old Marquis's generals serve as the commander-in-chief of the East City Camp. If the old Marquis colludes with Li Xun, then Yanjing will be in danger.
"Report, Commander, there is a sudden movement of the Xicheng camp troops. One of them suddenly appeared on the top of the city and started a confrontation with the patrol camp."
A forbidden soldier came on horseback, came to the two of them, rolled his saddle and dismounted, and spoke in a rapid voice.
