Once Yu Chijiong switches sides, then everyone will be nothing more than cannon fodder. Even if they can really survive, where will they go?
You can't say this out loud, but everyone knows it.
The scout war and leading the army to attack were just excuses for everyone to test Yuchi Jong. Now Yuchi Jong's attitude made them really have to doubt him.
Maybe this old coach is really going to rebel?
So what should they do?
The generals gathered together unconsciously.
Most of them actually have gaps, but the fundamental interests of everyone are at stake, so they don't care even if there are gaps.
Life is more important than any other contradiction.
Perhaps they need to do something about the inaction of the old commander Yu Chijiong.
The generals whispered among themselves and reached an agreement.
At this time, Yuchijiong slowly sat down in the Chinese army's tent. The curtain of the tent seemed to isolate him from the outside, but he was not unaware of what was happening outside.
Yuchijiong was not the only one in the Chinese army's tent. The marching commander Shi Lihui was standing in the shadow of the tent pillars. He whispered: "General, if this continues, there will inevitably be some rumors and suspicions in the army. Will the general just
Don’t you want to clarify?”
"Clarification, how to clarify it?" Yuchi Jiong sighed, "When Li Xingchen adopted someone's granddaughter as his concubine, it was actually impossible to clarify it. Moreover, for those rumors that have been spread from Yecheng in recent years, is it possible that Chang Shi still can't clarify it?"
Not sure?"
Li Hui remained silent.
He had been to Yecheng and even heard similar rumors with his own ears. Of course, it was not difficult to find out who was behind this. Xu Shanxin, the Han envoy, and those who had long disliked Yuchi and
The Shandong nobles who want to replace it will definitely not mind spreading some baseless rumors.
Yu Chijiong was still able to sit in this position stably, firstly because Yu Wenxian had almost no generals under his command who could compare with him except Wang Gui, and secondly because of Yu Wenxian's trust in Yuchijiong.
But this kind of trust has its limit after all. No matter how strong the dam is, it can't stop the continuous erosion and collision of the flood. Yu Wenxian's trust in Yuchi Jiong is just like this dam.
Originally, Yuchijiong was facing Yang Jian and Wei Xiaokuan, so even if there were these rumors, Yuchijiong could ignore them. But now it is different. His frontal enemy is already his grandson-in-law. Under the pressure of public opinion and the
When the war situation goes unfavorably, no one is sure whether Yuchi Jiong can still maintain trust in Yu Wenxian.
"I might as well beg for the bones from His Majesty the King of Qi." Yuchi Jiong sighed. He knew that the soldiers in the army must be looking at him with suspicion now. These generals came here today with more or less the same intention.
Now, since I can no longer convince the public, what are I still doing here?
"General, no." Li Hui said directly, "Although the general is suspected of communicating with the Southern Barbarians, the general is also the only two veteran generals under King Qi's command. The others, such as King Chen, have proven that it is difficult to act alone. If the general retires,
If you return home, what will His Highness the King of Qi think and what will all the officials think? Doesn't it mean that the general himself has acquiesced in these rumors and feels guilty?"
Yuchi Jiong slammed the table: "It's neither advancing nor retreating. Now I'm wandering here, what should I do?!"
Li Hui originally wanted to say something, but Yu Chijiong had already stood up and left suddenly, so he could only swallow the words that were about to reach his lips. He looked at Yu Chijiong's back and couldn't help but shake his head.
In fact, old general, you know that there is a better path to take, but even Wei Xiaokuan and others have set an example for you, but you are still unwilling to choose it.
Why bother?
Not only Yuchi Jiong has a headache now, Yang Jian also has a headache.
He did not expect that the situation would change like this.
After the Han army passed Luochuan, it was invincible. Yuwensheng's army was defeated. Now that the Han army had crossed Yanzhou, Yuwensheng hardly played any role in resistance, and he and his son Yuwenshu became prisoners of the Han army.
Yang Jian did not expect the father and son to fight bloody battles to the death in order to protect the Great Zhou Dynasty, but he also did not expect that these two men were so weak that they could not even stop the Han army for even half a day.
Yanzhou was lost, and Liang Rui of Shuofang County had sent messengers to come to the rescue. If Yang Jian didn't rush to rescue, Shuofang County might not be able to hold on for long. After all, the number of defenders on Shuofang County was not very large.
But Yang Jian still has so many soldiers and horses in his hands now. Yuan Xie has already led his army from Wuyuan to attack Lingwu. The battle around Lingwu should have started now. It may not be that easy to withdraw from Lingwu.
, and there are many soldiers in Yinzhou City who can fight, but Yang Jian will never send these soldiers and horses to the front line again, because this is almost his last strength to save his life. If these soldiers and horses are also destroyed,
If it is lost, what is the difference between Yang Jian and the polished commander?
After all, he couldn't place all his hopes on the loyalty of Liang Rui, Yuan Xie and others.
Therefore, in addition to asking Liang Rui to defend to the death, Yang Jian could only stand on the tower in Yinzhou and curse Yu Wensheng and his son for their incompetence.
"There are a total of 40,000 to 50,000 people. Even if there are 40,000 to 50,000 pigs, the Nanman would have to capture them for two or three days. However, in two or three days, the Nanman took Yanzhou in two or three hours. Could it be that Yu Wensheng was able to capture Yanzhou even if he had 40,000 or 50,000 pigs?
Even worse than a pig?!" Yang Jian patted the battlements on the city wall angrily.
"Your Highness, we should not underestimate the new weapons used by the Nanman this time. Although we only know a few words from the defeated soldiers, we can almost conclude that it was this new weapon that finally broke the backbones of Yuwen and his son."
Yi looked worried, "My subordinates think we'd better prepare in advance."
"What preparations can we make in advance?" Yang Jian was helpless. "Until now, we still don't know what this weapon looks like. I don't believe those so-called sounds like thunder and shapes like lightning.
If Li Xingchen really mastered the power of Thunder God and Lightning Mother, then the world would have been his long ago."
Bone Yi also nodded slightly: "This kind of weapon should still have weaknesses at least for now. At least we still have Shuofang County in front of us, so we can see how much this thing weighs."
Yang Jian said directly: "But since it can scare Yu Wensheng and his son, we must not take it lightly, especially the morale of the soldiers. If it is really like those tricks taught by the Yellow Turban, then we will not be unable to deal with it.
Strategy, and since we want to make the soldiers feel at ease, we should be more thorough and find some monks to perform rituals and exorcise the demons for the army."
Chapter 1419 Another deal?
Bone Yi responded. He didn't know whether he should believe these ghosts and gods now, but at least it could make the officers and soldiers feel at ease.
After all, because of the previous defeat of Yanzhou, the army officers and soldiers who heard the rumors were also uneasy. No matter what spells the enemy used or what new weapons they actually created, the morale of the army could not be disturbed before the battle.
"In the Battle of Hongmen, Yuchi Shun was also defeated miserably. Nine times out of ten, he was defeated by something like this." Yang Jian then said, just in case, he sent many scouts to find out the news, and sure enough,
I found out about Yuchishun's defeat and capture.
To be able to suffer a disastrous defeat in such a short period of time, the Han army knew without thinking that they must have used that kind of weapon. After all, Yang Jian and Yuchi and his son had many opportunities to fight against each other. Of course, they knew what Yuchi Jiong and Yuchi Shun were like.
people.
It is very unlikely that the upright father and son will let go directly. In other words, Yu Wensheng's defeat was not only due to his incompetence, but also because this weapon did have considerable power.
Yang Jian was even a little jealous of Li Xinchen. He didn't know what means Li Xinchen used to obtain such a thing, unless it was God's blessing.
Is it true that my luck is no better than that of Li Xingchen?
From Chang'an to Yinzhou, I have been in a desperate situation. Couldn't God open my eyes and help me?
"Since this kind of thing can deal with cavalry, then our cavalry should not act rashly. When the time comes, the ministries will rely on the city and trenches for defense and should not act rashly." Yang Jian said carefully. He looked at the city wall under his feet. At least he was relatively tall for it.
The wall has confidence.
If God doesn't help, I have to rely on my own strength.
Bone Yi took the order and left, while Yang Jian subconsciously looked south.
The battle around Shuofang should begin soon.
And further south from Shuofang is Chang'an.
I don’t know how my family is doing now. My children are still young.
Thinking of his family, even Yang Jian, who has always been hard-hearted, felt a pain in his heart.
In Chang'an City, Yang Lihua was indeed going through a torment.
Li Xingchen guessed from Yang Lihua's unnatural movements that she must have something to say.
But Li Xingchen didn't intend to ask.
Of course he knew what Yang Lihua wanted to say, because the letter written by Yang Miao was on Li Xinchen's desk and would be sent away tomorrow.
Yang Lihua's goal must be this, because ever since she entered the imperial study, her eyes have been looking up here from time to time.
Li Xingchen deliberately wanted to tease her, but he just looked through the memorial in a hurry.
Yang Lihua bit her lip lightly, not knowing how to speak.
Li Xingchen put down another memorial.
"Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time to rest." Yang Lihua said in a low voice.
"Well, then please step back." Li Xingchen stood up and stretched.
Yang Lihua seemed to realize that if she didn't say anything now, she would have no chance, so she could only muster up the courage to speak: "Your Majesty, will this letter be sent tomorrow?"
"Which letter?" Li Xingchen pretended not to know.
"It's the letter written by the slave's sister to my father." Yang Lihua could only say bravely.
"This," Li Xingchen picked up the letter on the table and waved it, "that's right."
Yang Lihua said hurriedly: "Can you leave it to me for safekeeping?"
Li Xingchen asked with a smile: "This is a letter from your sister to your father. Even if you were there to help me when I wrote it, I can't just give it to you directly. I promised Miao'er. If Miao'er
What should I do if I find out?”
Yang Lihua said directly: "Your Majesty knows that sending this letter will not be good for Miao'er and my father, so why did you agree to it?"
Li Xingchen glanced at her in surprise and said coldly: "Even if you are lying, don't drag your sister into trouble. She is willing to write Miao'er's letter, and I agree, and even if there is any accident, I will protect her."
, it’s not your turn to worry. What you’re worried about is actually your father, right?”
Yang Lihua's expression changed, and she quickly fell to the ground: "I am guilty."
After all, Yang Jian was not only his father, but also the enemy of the Han Dynasty.
Li Xingchen smiled and said: "What's your fault? Family love is what people should have. If you forget about the love of your parents, what's the difference between this person and an animal?"
Yang Lihua didn’t know what to say.
And Li Xingchen said with great interest: "Based on the current situation, do you really think that sending such a letter to Yang Jian is harming him?"
Yang Lihua frowned slightly and said in a low voice: "What do you mean by your Majesty's words? I don't understand."
"No, you understand," Li Xingchen said directly, "It's just that you are still lucky. If you say that the little girl Miaoer can't see through it, I can understand it. But if you say you don't understand, I don't believe it."
Yang Lihua hesitated for a moment and could only smile bitterly.
Indeed, the battle situation has evolved into what it is now. Even if Yang Jian waits in Yinzhou, he is just asking for death. The strength accumulated by the big man is simply not something that Yang Jian's soldiers and horses can withstand, whether it is muskets or those who have not yet
Regardless of the new firearms that come on the scene, Yang Jian will be completely defeated.
As a female official next to Li Xingchen, Yang Lihua has indeed come into contact with many memorials related to firearms, etc., and has some understanding of firearms. However, it is impossible for her to pass on this useful information now, and she can only wait anxiously every day.
With the results of the war in the north. In front of firearms, Yang Lihua knew that Yang Jian had no chance of winning.
So now instead of expecting Yang Jian to continue to resist, it is better to expect Yang Jian to bow to Li Xingchen, at least that will not lead to death.
Such a letter from home can certainly play a role in persuading Yang Jian to bow his head. Even if Yang Lihua knows that with her father's proud character, it will be difficult to accept this fact, but at least in these troubled times, life is better than death.
Li Xingchen reached out and pushed the letter to Yang Lihua: "I know you wanted to tear it up before, but you were just afraid that I would blame you. Now I can tell you clearly that no matter what you do, I will not blame you, and
I can also help you tell Miao'er that the letter has been sent."
Yang Lihua looked at Li Xinchen with wide eyes. She never thought that Li Xinchen would choose to do this.
My hand trembled slightly as I placed it on the letter, and my fingers trembled.
But in the end, she still pushed the letter in the direction of Li Xingchen and lowered her head: "I can't deceive Miao'er, let alone do anything sorry to her. After all, this is her wish, and she has the right to let her father know.
"
Li Xingchen looked at Yang Lihua with a half-smile, as if he already knew Yang Lihua's choice: "Do you want Yang Jian to live?"
Yang Lihua suddenly raised her head and looked straight at Li Xinchen.