They all thought that Zhao Xi was worried that the Guangnan Road Transfer Office would fall short in terms of logistical support after a protracted war.
No one would have thought that Zhao Xi was searching in his mind right now... He was searching for the war with Annan deep in his memory.
Lang Son, Gaoping, Lao Cai, these names keep appearing...
(To avoid trouble, the place names mentioned below will be inaccurate transliterations).
"Bachelor, Sun Zhuan, Xi would like to ask you all, whether it is money, grain or land, you must raise 20,000 people within three days, or 10,000 is acceptable."
"Let him dress up as a soldier of the imperial court and move around in this camp, giving the illusion to the other side that the king's troops are here."
As soon as Zhao Xi said these words, everyone was stunned. It was obvious that His Highness the Crown Prince wanted to mobilize the Western Army to leave the front line...
How can this be accomplished? The two sides are facing each other, and Wang Shi has demobilized all his elite troops. Once the war breaks out... it will be another rebellion in Guangnan.
"Your Highness, this matter..."
“We’ll discuss it later!”
The officials in Guangnan were frightened. Everyone could guess His Highness the Crown Prince's intentions. They were ready to argue against His Highness right here on the watchtower.
Yu Jing knew His Highness the Crown Prince very well. His Highness was by no means a reckless person and would never abandon Guangnan and go directly to the west to conquer Dali.
The handsome tent displays border maps and some sand tables.
In a hurry, others might have thought that His Highness the Crown Prince was anxious to march westward to Dali, but Di Qing did not think so. Di Qing seemed to understand Zhao Xi's thoughts and hesitated while stroking his beard.
It's too risky! If he, even Yu Jing, faced with the current situation of Annan and Chen Bing, they could only fight the general against the general.
However, His Highness the Crown Prince is different. He has the power to make emergency decisions that all civil servants and military generals do not have.
Although it is risky, I have to say that the probability of success is very high.
If His Highness's plan could come true, the whole of Guangnan would definitely enjoy a hundred years of peace. Therefore, he just watched and didn't even care that His Highness the Crown Prince was preparing to overstep his authority and dictate the war.
"Everyone, Xi would like to ask, if the Annan Li Dynasty wants to get involved in Guangnan, will the soldiers and generals they recruit be marched long distance from Shenglong Palace, or be raised from the nearby state capital?"
Zhao Xi didn't think anyone would want him to march westward, he just thought that everyone just didn't want the Western Army to leave the battle line.
"When setting off for the expedition, a small number of troops should march from Thang Long Province to here, and most of them should be mobilized for the state capital."
Yu Jing was very objective and was not as confused as others, wondering what His Highness's words had to do with being transferred from the Western Army.
"Yongping Village!"
Zhao Xi pointed directly to the border on the map.
"Annam's border state capitals include Langson, Gaobang, and Laogai, which are as far away as Taiyuan. Now, Annan has more than 30,000 troops on the border, which will inevitably leave Langson and other places without garrisons..."
At this time, everyone understood what Zhao Xi meant... making an attack in the east and attacking in the west!
It has to be said that His Highness the Crown Prince's behavior is really unconventional and has no trace. Just like Wan Yinshan's drill, it does not follow common sense at all.
To be honest, as long as you are a man, you cannot avoid having a passionate side. The reason why the country is so war-weary is that it is actually because it is afraid of war.
The winning rate is not low, but a defeat is always tragic, with countless casualties. This makes the country have a war-weary and even anti-war mentality. To put it bluntly, it is more like escaping and living in an ignoble way.
This time the Western Army put down the rebellion in Guangnan, and won one victory after another. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince made another cake, so that these civil servants, especially those in Guangnan, seemed to see the dividends of the war.
So, when Zhao Xi finished speaking, everyone's eyes lit up.
Zhao Xi did not need to take care of everything. Although the pacification envoy's Yamen only agreed to mobilize 10,000 Western troops, at least he agreed to the strategy.
As for who will stay in the Western Army, that is Di Qing's business. But Zhao Xi said that it must be soldiers who are good at running, throwing, and relatively familiar with gunpowder bombs.
As for how the pacification envoy's office coaxes the people, Zhao Xi doesn't have to worry about it.
Even Nong Zhigao could only get a little money and land. Besides, Zhao Xi mentioned the idea of people governing farmers and cultivating classes a few days ago. He didn't think that the Guangnan pacification envoy Yamen was not prepared.
By the way, Guangyuan City alone has captured many leaders. After being abandoned by Nong Zhigao, the country will have some advantages and should be able to win over some Nong tribes.
The entire border between Guangnan and Annan is almost entirely occupied by Jimi Prefecture, and Zhao Xi's strategy this time is obviously a sneak attack. Therefore, he still has to go out day and night.
Even so, Zhao Xi still suggested to disperse the march. Not to mention that refugees from the Guangnan Rebellion would flee to the mountains and forests, but to say that the aboriginal people in this place really couldn't determine their tendencies. Annan and Guochao, in their hearts
The closeness cannot be determined.
Three days after the agreement was reached, as soon as Zishi arrived, more than 10,000 soldiers marched out.
Traveling long distances in Guangnan is not tiring. The deep mountains and old forests are surrounded by mountains and rivers. The water flow is not rapid and is very gentle, which is quite suitable for marching.
Follow the Zuojiang River and then turn to the Mingjiang River. The whole journey is mostly along the river. It is much easier than the last time Zhao Xi and others rushed from Yongzhou to Guangnan.
With more than 10,000 soldiers, even if they march dispersedly, they will inevitably encounter some mountain people hiding on the marching route... It is people's living habit to be surrounded by mountains and rivers.
If no one noticed, they would all be sleeping normally, and the army would pass by quietly.
If you really encounter an unlucky person who stays up late at night, wanders around, and encounters an army... then I'm really sorry.
Even Zhao Xi regards them all as subjects of the country and has no mercy. The entire attacking soldiers have the same thoughts.
A few, or even dozens of mountain people can really be ignored compared to the tens of thousands of soldiers and the hundred years of peace in Guangnan.
Yongping Village sounds like a military camp, but in fact it is in name only.
Every few years, Annan would harass and plunder Guangnan, most of whom came from Yongpingzhai.
In addition, the place is Jimi Prefecture. Although it belongs to Zuojiang Road in Yongzhou, in fact, Yongzhou has never exercised the authority and responsibility to manage this place.
Therefore, apart from its appearance, this military stronghold has nothing like a military stronghold. If it were not for the constant repairs made by the merchants who came and went to make it convenient for them to rest, it would have been abandoned long ago.
As for the chieftain, apart from setting up cards to draw some belongings, he has no sense of keeping his land at all.
At this time, Yongping Village suddenly had an influx of tens of thousands of soldiers...
Before Zhao Xi could give the order, merchants who still dared to travel between the two countries' borders in such a chaotic situation lost their lives.
The previous order was not withdrawn, no wonder the soldiers. However, Zhao Xi was very sorry. Those who dared to continue doing business during this period were not unable to afford food. Most of them should be a little brave... It is a pity that they encountered a war.
As for the watch set by the toast...it should be damned.
"Your Highness, this battle is under the full command of His Highness. Please don't shirk your duties."
Zhao Xi was still thinking about how to discuss this matter with Di Qing, so Di Qing handed over the command first.
Di Qing knew clearly that if it were a frontal formation, His Highness would not be stronger than him. However, from the Wanyinshan exercise, Di Qing knew that he would never be as good as His Highness with such unbridled methods.