The first snow has stopped, the cold wind is howling, and the white snow is spread on the ground, like a white carpet reaching to the sky.
Under Huyang City.
Zhuge Liang and Zhang Liang led a thousand guards and walked through the snow, whipping their whips and riding horses in the direction of the imperial capital. The sound of squeaking on the snow was heard, and their figures disappeared into the white sky and earth.
On the city, Guo Jia, Zhao Yun, and Luo Shixin stood behind Chu Feifan, their cloaks fluttering in the wind, standing proudly in the wind and snow.
"Feng Xiao, the first snow has stopped, what do you think of using troops against the Ziyun Empire at this time?"
"Your Majesty, the weather is freezing and the ground is freezing. We are going to launch a long-distance attack with special troops. They will cross thousands of miles of snow and reach Zihan City and Qin and Yue Generals."
"Zihan City will be a nail in the Ziyun Empire for our army. If it continues to spread, we can capture the surrounding cities without the enemy being prepared and reverse the situation on the battlefield. Even in the warm spring of March, we can
The army can also occupy a dominant position."
"Zihan City?"
"I almost forgot the purpose of this city. This nail must be inserted closest to the enemy's heart."
"As soon as the imperial capital delivers all the winter equipment for the three armies, we will immediately set off for Zihan City."
Say it.
Chu Feifan suddenly raised his head, staring straight ahead with a cold light as sharp as a sword, exuding a sharp aura.
In the next ten days, there were two intermittent snowfalls, the temperature dropped sharply, the rivers began to freeze, and the roads became extremely slippery.
Chu Feifan temporarily stayed in Huyang City, and memorials kept coming from the imperial capital. The study room of the General's Mansion became his temporary place to handle government affairs, and the secret guards under Xiao Guizi were responsible for delivering the news.
The study room of the General's Mansion.
Seeing the memorial from the imperial capital, he frowned, with a look of anger on his face. He put down his imperial brush and glanced sideways at Xiao Guizi, who was waiting beside him.
"Why is it so difficult to collect money and food? Are they trying to starve the people in our five cities and eighteen levels to death?"
"Your Majesty, the wealthy and aristocratic families in Ziwei County are deeply rooted. They have many contacts with the old ministers in the court. They refuse the support of food and money. It is obvious that they have premeditated it."
Xiao Guizi opened her mouth and revealed what she knew in her heart. When she saw Chu Feifan's face turned pale, he lowered his head and there was a flash of fear in his eyes.
"A wealthy family, huh, is enjoying my blessing, so forget it if you don't feel grateful!"
"They secretly joined forces when the country needed help. Why are you forming a gang to demonstrate against me?"
A cold voice sounded, and he turned around and sat down in front of the wooden case. He picked up a pen and wrote down an edict, which was a decree specifically aimed at the existing families of Chu State.
Chu Feifan hated the existence of wealthy families from the bottom of his heart. The failure of many countries in the long history was due to the deep-rooted families.
He wanted to take advantage of the rising trend of clan power in Chu State, strangle them in the cradle, and prevent clan clan influence from influencing the court.
"Xiao Guizi, let the secret guards pass this edict back to the imperial capital. If all the powerful families want to continue to exist under the protection of Chu State, then they must obey my will."
"If not, then there is no need to exist and let them all collapse."
The imperial edict of Chu Fei made it very clear that all officials who have connections with powerful families who dare to protect those who hide their personal interests will be severely punished.
If the affairs of the powerful family cannot be solved perfectly, everything borrowed will be postponed. He does not want to delay the war and miss the best opportunity to capture the Ziyun Empire.
Before the end of the year, the cities of the Ziyun Empire must be captured. This is a plan he has already made, and he must not make any mistakes.
Xiao Guizi took the edict given to him by Chu Feifan, exited the study and quickly walked outside. After a stick of incense, Xiao Guizi left and returned, carrying an urgent memorial from the imperial capital in his hand.
"Your Majesty, this is the memorial delivered by Shan Li, King of Northern Han."
He took the memorial in Xiao Guizi's hand and read it attentively, with his eyebrows furrowed and the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.
"King Beihan asks for help!"
"The Northern Han Palace was damaged by wind and snow, and numerous cattle and sheep were killed and injured. It has become difficult for the entire Northern Han Palace to survive the winter."
This news completely disrupted Chu Feifan's plan. The five cities and eighteen passes needed money and food, and the 60,000 refugees resettled in the four cities of the imperial capital needed money and food. Now that the Beihan Palace has submitted a memorial for help, they still need a large amount of money and food.
He had to decide to cancel the plan to send troops to the Ziyun Empire. Such a huge amount of money and food was consumed, and he was no longer able to support the foundation of the army fighting abroad.
At present, stabilizing people's livelihood is the top priority. We must not let cold and hunger defeat the people of Chu and make them lose confidence in the court.
If there were starving people everywhere and dead bones on the road, people would be filled with resentment and people would do anything to survive.
"Xiao Guizi, order the generals to do their duty to guard the cities, and ask the secret guards to pass secret orders to Generals Qin and Yue, asking them to abandon Zihan City and withdraw to Fengyan City, and guard it together with General Huo Qubing."
Chu Feifan decided to return to the imperial capital in person to handle the money and food matters. If the money and food needed by various places could not be solved in time, it would be difficult for the generals and officials in each city to advance their work.
Xiao Guizi left the study to deliver the secret order and headed to Zihan City. Chu Feifan put the memorial in his sleeve and walked forward quickly.
Di Renjie and Guo Jia were pouring tea and chatting in the side room. Suddenly, there was a sound of footsteps. They both put down their teacups and looked sideways at the door.
Suddenly, they saw Chu Feifan arriving. They were about to get up when they heard his voice: "You two dear ladies, there is no need to be polite. I want to discuss the matter with you two dear ladies."
Chu Feifan sat cross-legged next to the stove. A cup of hot tea with white steam was placed in front of him. The fragrant tea smell wafted up, and he raised the cup and sipped lightly.
"My dear friends, take a look at these two memorials and give me some of your suggestions!"
There are two memorials, one is a memorial from King Beihan asking for help, and the other is a memorial from a wealthy family who refuses to provide financial and food support.
for a long time.
Di Renjie and Guo Jia exchanged glances at the two memorials with worried expressions on their faces. They knew that the Chu State was currently experiencing internal and external troubles, and if they could not be dealt with properly, trouble would inevitably arise.
"Your Majesty, King Beihan is the king of our Chu vassal, and he guards the northern grasslands for our Chu. At present, hundreds of thousands of people in the palace are in danger, and the imperial court will definitely provide strong support to help them survive this disaster."
"As for the matter of aristocratic families, gentle policies have no effect, and only iron-blooded methods can be used. When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible."
"Your Majesty, Master Di is right. The security of the country is the first priority at the moment. As for the use of troops, Ziyun can be postponed. There is not enough food and grass, and the risk of marching in a hurry is too great. After all, there is still a fierce battle waiting for Wu Chu."
Guo Jia also expressed his views on raising troops in Ziyun. Marching when everything is ready will ensure stable military morale and high morale. However, once the march is hasty, follow-up food and grass cannot be guaranteed, which will be a fatal blow to the soldiers on the bloody battlefield.
It's different from risking one's life.
Hear the sound.
Chu Feifan nodded lightly and raised his hand to sip the tea in the cup. He was not surprised when Di Renjie and Guo Jia agreed with him.
But there was still some reluctance, and there was always a trace of worry lingering in my heart. I couldn't take this opportunity to drive a nail in the Ziyun Empire. The spring in March was warm, and Liang's army came out again. In this shocking battle, Chu had no advantage at all.
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