Everyone looked solemn when they heard this. Many people were actually aware of this problem, but they just didn't want to ruin the scenery at this time.
"Yes, what the commander said is absolutely true. In today's battle, we only annihilated less than 30,000 of their troops. We only wounded them. It is really not worth celebrating." Liang Qi smacked his lips and sighed.
Everyone fell silent and frowned. Thinking about it carefully, there was really nothing to celebrate. This victory was only a temporary victory. It was just because after the opponent's large-scale attack was repelled, everyone could not hide their excitement. I felt lucky to have escaped death, so I was very excited.
Lin Jue looked at the sad faces of everyone after being doused with a ladle of cold water, and laughed and said: "What are you doing? Why are they all so sad all of a sudden? This battle was hearty, and we only suffered less than two casualties. A thousand people annihilated nearly 30,000 people on the other side. This is a complete victory. How come everyone seems to have been defeated?"
Everyone looked at Lin Jue speechlessly, thinking: Didn't you pour the cold water on him? Now he is saying this again.
Lin Jue smiled and continued: "That's all, you don't seem to understand the real meaning of this battle. In fact, annihilating the enemy is not the main goal of this battle. The real meaning of this battle lies outside the war itself. The battle itself. Perhaps not many enemies were annihilated, nor were the opponents defeated, but only scratched their surface. However, the shock and impact on the overall situation and people's hearts are the most successful aspects of this battle. Soon you will be able to see the consequences of this battle s consequence."
The generals were a little confused. Many people did not understand the meaning of the commander's words. But some people understood it immediately.
"I understand, the commander-in-chief. What the commander-in-chief means is that as long as we win this battle, it will be a boost to the people of the world and officials from all over the world. It will prompt them to make decisions that are loyal to the emperor. This battle will greatly boost the prestige of our new dynasty and boost our morale." The prestige of my Luoyan Army will definitely promote changes in people's hearts, right?" Ma Qingshan said in a deep voice.
Lin Jue smiled and nodded: "General Ma understands the truth of this. Everyone, the emperor has recently ascended the throne, inherited the orthodoxy of the Great Zhou, announced to all the people in the world, and started the journey of reviving the Great Zhou. It should have been an act that shocked the world and made all the people celebrate. , but the actual situation is not like this. Not to mention, maybe the edict has not yet been delivered, but in the Gyeonggi area, Jingdong Lianglu, Hebei Lianglu and other state capitals and counties should have already known about this matter. It has been five days since the emperor ascended the throne. , the edict has been delivered to these places a long time ago. However, there are very few loyalists who come to the court. Why is this?"
Everyone was silent, what Lin Jue said was true. A few days after Guo Kun ascended the throne, only a few officials from nearby counties came to see him, and there was no grand occasion for the whole world to celebrate. This was somewhat embarrassing. The generals did not dare to mention this. Guo Kun mentioned this topic several times, but he was always angry and angry, and everyone had no idea what to do. In addition, since the enemy was at hand, the generals did not discuss the matter for the time being.
Lin Jue continued in a deep voice: "Actually, the reason is very simple. First, these officials are officials from the previous imperial court. Some of them are Lu Zhongtian's close confidants, so of course they are unwilling to be loyal to the emperor. But after all, these people are a minority and the vast majority Some people are unable to make decisions because of the chaos in front of them. There is no shortage of loyal ministers and obedient people in the Great Zhou Dynasty who are loyal to the Great Zhou Dynasty. These people naturally support the orthodoxy of the Great Zhou Dynasty and are loyal to the emperor. In the past few days, the Bozhou Prefecture on Huainan East Road Feng Zifeng, Zhecheng County Magistrate Li Weiliang and other officials sent congratulations to express their allegiance. This is proof. Although they could not come due to the situation, their immediate declaration of allegiance to the new emperor showed their attitude. However, , these officials who are loyal to the country are in the minority after all, and the vast majority of state and county officials are waiting and watching at the moment. The reason why they are indifferent is not because they don't know the news of the emperor's enthronement, but because they are unwilling to make a decision at this moment."
"These bunch of bitches will definitely have to settle accounts with them in the future. If you hesitate to wait and see at this time, you will be punished." Guo Kun couldn't mention this matter. When he mentioned it, he became angry and gnashed his teeth.
"Your Majesty." Lin Jue cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry. It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. Now the Jurchens and Lu Zhongtian have joined forces with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. They are much stronger than our Luoyan Army. At this time, this
It's already good that the gang didn't come to stab us in the back. Now they must wait and see to make a decision. Whether we can stand, whether we can win, and whether we can make them think that we really have the strength to unify the Zhou Dynasty and revive it.
Great Zhou, this is why they want to wait and see. If they rashly pledge allegiance to us, if we are defeated by the Jurchens and Lu Zhongtian's soldiers and horses and are destroyed here, won't they also be finished after the fall? So from the perspective of these people
It is a practical consideration, but it is also the most practical consideration.”
Guo Kun shouted: "You still speak for them? Shouldn't they be loyal to me unconditionally? I am the orthodox of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how can they be hesitant?"
Lin Jue looked at him with a wry smile and said: "Your Majesty, be realistic and don't say such things. If everyone was loyal to the Zhou court without any objection, how could the Zhou Dynasty become what it is today? How could Lu Zhongtian gather together?
So many people who follow him? I don’t want to go into this topic in depth at the moment. I will only say one thing: the bustle in the world is all for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit. The imperial court of the Zhou Dynasty is actually a combination of interests, and there are actually very few true loyalties.
There are not many. It is precisely because they are so few that they are so precious. Your Majesty, you cannot think that everyone in the world should be loyal to you. The vast majority of people in the world can be loyal to you.
You, but it is not unconditional. It depends on what kind of benefits you bring to them. For ordinary people, the so-called 'profit' means a stable and prosperous life, a life without war and turmoil.
That's all. This is usually called 'people's heart', and people's heart is actually...the vast majority of people think that following you is beneficial to them. Maybe it sounds harsh to the emperor when I say this, but this is what I think about the current matter.
in conclusion."
Guo Kun understood, but of course he didn't agree. According to what Lin Jue said, whoever can bring benefits to the people will be supported, so what kind of orthodoxy can there be? In Lin Jue's heart, it turned out to be
Thinking so. This further proves some terrible thoughts in this person's heart. His remarks alone are a crime of beheading. Unfortunately, I can't touch him, and I can't touch him. No.
He himself is nothing.
"Okay, okay, everything you said is right. I don't blame them." Guo Kun smacked his lips.
Lin Jue smiled, turned to the crowd and said: "Today's battle is for these hesitant people. They want to see the strength of our new dynasty, so we have to show it to them. Three hundred thousand enemy troops.
So what if you attack me? Defeat them anyway. This is the power of the new emperor's accession to the throne, and this is the strength of the Great Zhou Dynasty. This battle is a battle to help them make a choice. I believe many of them have already understood,
The emperor and the Luoyan Army have the ability to regain the mountains and rivers, drive out foreign enemies, and punish traitors at home. This battle is just a battle to prove our ability to them. This is the meaning of what I said outside of this battle. This is also why I am determined to fight with the powerful
This is why I fought with my opponents and even tried my best to force them to fight with me. I don’t want to see these people being swayed by their superficial strength and instead follow Lu Zhongtian on the wrong path. We must win the support of these people
, because we need broader support to accomplish big things."
Everyone looked at Lin Jue in shock and astonishment, with an expression of "I see" and "unbelievable" on their faces. It turned out that Marshal Lin launched this war for this purpose. In such a dangerous situation,
Next, Marshal Lin's eyes were no longer on the victory or defeat of the battle itself, but on other goals. Everyone had mixed feelings and didn't know what to say. This battle would determine the entire Luoyan Army and the new dynasty.
In the grim situation where life and death were at stake, and the entire army would be destroyed if defeated, Master Lin actually said that he forced the opponent to attack for another purpose besides the battlefield. Everyone couldn't help laughing.
This man is a lunatic! Some generals and officials really thought so in their hearts. Because Lin Jue put everyone in a game similar to a big gamble. It can be said that he was making a big gamble with the lives of 80,000 soldiers.
This is so crazy. Isn’t this the behavior of a lunatic? Who would, under siege by 300,000 troops, not focus on the powerful opponent, but instead consider the issues that the officials and people from all over the Zhou Dynasty want?
. Instead, it is crazy to think about achieving a goal that does not need to be considered through a battle of unequal strength. I am extremely scared when I think about it. If this is defeated and the whole army is destroyed here, it will be too unfair.
.
There were many people who thought this way, and Guo Kun was one of them. When he knew that even the emperor himself was becoming a bargaining chip on Lin Jue's gambling table, he became angry. Although Lin Jue's purpose of doing this was indeed
For the sake of the great cause, he went too far. He was not worried about being trapped here and dying, nor was he worried that the Luoyan Army would have no way out. He took the initiative to be trapped here and provoked this war. This is crazy.
, it’s too unbelievable, it’s too disrespectful to oneself, too willful, and too arbitrary. He dares to do this now, but what will he not be able to do in the future?
But another large part of the generals in the big tent had a different interpretation of this matter. Although they were also shocked, they quickly fell in love with Lin Jue's admiration. Because these people all admired Lin Jue.
The old subordinates who knew Lin Jue very well knew that Lin Jue was not the kind of gambler who bets everything on luck. In fact, Marshal Lin seemed to act boldly and aggressively, but every move he made was extremely cautious and meticulous.
Preparations, boldness, carefulness, and proper planning are Master Lin's invincible magic weapon. In this matter, since Master Lin dares to do this, it means that he has full confidence in today's victory. If not, Master Lin
Wouldn't take such a risk.
Lin Jue has said more than once that bravery is not brainlessness. Fighting relies on brains, not brainless behavior of risking death. The courage of a reckless man is not bravery, but stupidity. Because of this, the Luoyan Army never goes to war.
To take the initiative to die, you must either rely on powerful firearms to fight, or win with strategy. This time, Mr. Lin's confidence comes from the powerful lethality and deterrence of the swarm of rocket launchers that the opponent is completely unprepared for. As well as Mr. Lin's prior attack on the opponent
Coping with the plan. For example, Mr. Lin’s controversial plan to set up heavy guards outside the gentle slope, and even equip the highly lethal small melon grenades in places that seemed insignificant to outsiders. Many people expressed doubts at the time. Facts have proved that Lin
Your Excellency made the most reasonable arrangement. This kind of fire defense equipment made it impossible for the opponent to break through. In the end, the opponent's cavalry collapsed, leading to the complete defeat of the entire army.
It can be seen from this that Mr. Lin dared to do this because he was already confident about the victory of this battle. Without strong self-confidence and courage, he would not have done this. This is even more surprising.
It can be inferred that Lord Lin's vision is far-reaching. When everyone is worried about the outcome of the battle, he has actually understood the outcome and is worrying about the next step. This person is always one step ahead of what he thinks.
, is never within the reach of everyone. It is futile to speculate on his thoughts based on your own thoughts. He is by no means a madman, he is a god in the eyes of everyone.
"That's it, that's it. I don't know what to say. But Lin Jue, since you have such a purpose, you should at least communicate with me and the generals beforehand. No one knows your true intention.
Are you serious? I and everyone are kept in the dark. If we lose today, I and all the soldiers will die without knowing why. I don’t know what to say." Guo Kun used the most tactful expression he could.
He vented his resentment in his voice. It sounded like a complaint, but everyone felt the dissatisfaction and anger in his words.
There was silence in the big tent, and everyone looked at the emperor and Lin Jue nervously. Some generals worriedly thought that if Marshal Lin did not confess his purpose, it would be nothing. But he made it clear, and the emperor was probably very unhappy.
I'm happy. Marshal Lin shouldn't have said it. If he doesn't say it, who can know his purpose? Saying it will only cause displeasure.
Lin Jue's face was calm. Didn't he know that Guo Kun would be dissatisfied after making his plan clear? But he had no intention of concealing it. Concealing it was temporary, and people would eventually find out, and then it would be even harder to explain.
"Your Majesty, the reason why I didn't say this beforehand is of course not to deceive the Emperor and the soldiers, but for the sake of victory in the battle. Only when the soldiers know that they have no way to retreat and can only fight to the death, can the soldiers fight to the death.
Only in this way can we ensure that the battle will be won. What I said before that there is no retreat is all to achieve this goal. If I tell the truth, the mood of the soldiers will be affected, and it will be difficult to gather the morale to fight to the death.
I just want the soldiers to keep their attention on the battle itself. Knowing too much about other things will only cause more distractions. I also thought about telling the emperor clearly, but in that case, the emperor's mobilization before the war would not be so full of emotion, so
It is impossible to achieve the kind of failure-or-benevolence effect. In order to ensure this battle, I did not say anything. If the emperor thinks that I have offended, I am willing to accept the responsibility." Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
Guo Kun stared at Lin Jue without saying a word. This man not only lied to him, but also took advantage of his emotions that he thought he would die here. It was really abominable. Before the war, when he was boosting morale and inspecting the troops, he was so emotional that he cried. What happened at that time
In Lin Jue's opinion, it was probably extremely ridiculous. He felt as if he had been tricked by him. His explanation was clear and logical, but he still felt a sense of humiliation in his heart.
"Your Majesty, Lin Shuai has a far-sighted vision and foresight. How can he be held responsible? This battle is unavoidable. Lin Shuai used tricks to force them to attack and made comprehensive preparations. Isn't it ten thousand times better than passively waiting for the opponent to attack? As for the situation
Aren’t Marshal Lin’s other goals planned for the sake of the overall situation? Just imagine it’s not easy for him to carry such huge pressure alone. We people can’t give him any help, so why should we blame him? Lin
There's nothing wrong with being handsome. There's no need to make a fuss." Ma Qingshan said in a deep voice.
"That's right, what's the responsibility for this? The commander-in-chief worked hard for the court and worked hard for the war, but he is guilty? This is really confusing. Some people are very hypocritical. At this time, they talk about things and fight.
But before, he was so frightened that he cried. We despise this kind of people the most. They are useless at the critical moment, but they jump out and stare afterward. Who dares to say that his strategy is more clever than Marshal Lin, let him come out and try it." Liang Qi.
shouted at the top of his lungs.
Liang Qi's words were a slap in the face. After hearing this, Guo Kun felt as if he was talking about himself. His face was burning, and he felt ashamed and annoyed. Finally, he could restrain himself enough to say these few words.
He didn't really want to fall out, and he couldn't afford to do so. So he frowned and said, "How could I blame you, Lin Jue? I just hope that if you have any ideas in the future, you can tell me and everyone clearly, so as not to deceive everyone."
No matter what you want to do, I will fully support you, and you don’t have to carry it alone. Do you understand?"
Lin Jue smiled, bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I understand."
Guo Kun nodded, sighed and said: "I know you have worked very hard, but those who can work harder will have to do this. If the country of Great Zhou can be restored and revitalized in the future, you and the Luoyan Army will be the greatest
I will never forget the meritorious officials, and neither will my descendants. I trust you completely, and you must also trust me completely."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "The emperor's words moved the ministers. I will be honest and honest in the future. I hope the emperor can do the same. If you are honest with each other, there will be no grudges. Our great Zhou tradition is that the emperor and his ministers supervise each other openly and honestly. I hope the emperor will carry forward this.
This is the essence of my enlightened state affairs in the Great Zhou Dynasty."
Guo Kun nodded in agreement repeatedly. Then he asked: "Then can I ask you, what should we do next? How do you expect the opponent to react? Will they feel that they are outmatched and withdraw their troops? I really want to know.
Your next plan."
After hearing this, the generals immediately turned their attention to Lin Jue. They also wanted to know Marshal Lin's views on the situation and their next plan. This was actually the most practical problem they could think of to face.
