"Oh?" A light swayed in the darkness, and then a figure came out. At this time, Li Xingchen and Xiao Shilian realized that the light was someone holding a candle, "Yuan Yin (author's note: Xiao Maha's alias),
You never like to bring your juniors with you, let alone your guests, what happened today?"
An old man with white hair and beard who bowed slightly appeared in Li Xingchen's field of vision. Even in the camp, Wu Mingche was still wearing armor, just like Xiao Mohe. It was just because of the sores on the old general's back, although it was not serious yet.
It was a fatal situation, but it also made it difficult for him to straighten his spine like Xiao Mohe.
Although the pain of back sores is not a big threat to a general who has been on the battlefield all year round, it still makes Wu Mingche's face show pain from time to time. After all, Wu Mingche is not a young man in his teens or 20s.
Now, at his age, even the slightest pain may affect the whole body.
Li Xingchen silently looked up and down this old general who was far more controversial than his successor Xiao Mohe in history. He looked at the slightly stooped old man who was still gritting his teeth and trying to raise his head as much as possible.
, Li Xunchen suddenly thought of Li Cheng, the Li Cheng who was dressed in white just like fifty years ago and standing on the mountain road holding a spear, the Li Cheng who was dying but still trying to warn him.
They are all fighting against fate.
A cruel but real struggle.
"Regarding the current battle situation, we really need to consult the veteran general for his thoughts." Xiao Mohe immediately handed over his hand, "The reason why I brought these two juniors here is because they witnessed the mobilization of the barbarian army in the Northern Zhou Dynasty. Compared with the late Zhou Dynasty, they
Jiang, what he said is actually more credible."
Wu Mingche put down the candlestick in his hand, coughed slightly, and looked at Li Xinchen and Xiao Shilian. Li Xinchen hurriedly handed over his hands: "See the Grand Governor!"
Wu Mingche, who has been serving under Chen Baxian since the third year of Chengsheng (AD 554), has been fighting for the Chen family and Nanchen for twenty-four years. In these twenty-four years, he has made great achievements. Today, he is
Sikong and Dadudu of Nanchen were called Dadudu because they were in the army.
Wu Mingche waved his hand: "Without courtesy, I already know about Wang Gui's army outflanking our army's retreat. What new discoveries have you made?"
Li Xingchen immediately took a step forward: "To report to the Commander-in-Chief, I wonder if the Commander-in-Chief can know about the discovery of barbarian sentry cavalry on the north side of our forward camp?"
While pacing slowly in front of the desk, Wu Mingche nodded slightly: "This matter has been reported to someone. The appearance of the barbarian sentries indicates that their reinforcements are about to arrive."
Li Xingchen hummed: "Then why did the Governor still order to stand firm in the camp now? After knowing that after the barbarian armies from the Northern Zhou Dynasty arrived one after another, I'm afraid it will not be that easy for our army to retreat to the south bank of the Huai River."
Wu Mingche looked curiously at Li Xingchen, a young-looking stranger, with a smile on his lips: "Young man, the purpose of attacking Luliang is to gain a springboard to attack the Central Plains. If this is the case, then the Northern Dynasties will naturally do the same.
Knowing the importance of the land of Luliang, it is reasonable to send a large army, and a decisive battle with the enemy is also in my original plan. Now that the enemy is facing us, why should we retreat?"
Xiao Shilian hurriedly stretched out his hand and pulled Li Xinchen's sleeve. The old general almost wanted to bite him to death for what he said. Of course, Xiao Shilian didn't want Li Xinchen to continue talking, which would be harmful to Li Xinchen.
However, Xiao Mohe did not stop him, but tilted his head slightly with interest, wanting to see how Li Xingchen would answer.
Unexpectedly, Li Xingchen did not pay attention to Xiao Shilian's little move, but raised his head and said loudly: "The question of why we need to retreat should be clearer to the Governor than anyone else, and the juniors have also understood that the Governor actually has to do it in his heart.
Be prepared to retreat at any time. I wonder if what this junior said makes sense."
Wu Mingche narrowed his eyes: "How do you say this?"
Li Xingchen answered without hesitation: "Throughout the ages, the most taboo thing about marching and fighting is to disturb the morale of the army, especially when the army is fighting with its back to the water. The most important thing is to put it to death and survive. Therefore, the commander will not hesitate to scold anyone who always talks about retreat.
Punishment or even beheading can serve as a warning to others. This is why Cao Mengde killed Yang Xiu."
Xiao Shilian vaguely guessed what Li Xingchen meant and slowly withdrew his hand.
Li Xingchen didn't even look at Wu Mingche, and continued: "But the governor can smile and let the junior explain. This shows that in the heart of the governor, he actually has the intention to retreat, so he wants to hear more opinions. I don't know.
Is the junior’s explanation correct?”
The entire tent suddenly became quiet, with only Li Xingchen's voice still echoing.
After a long time, Wu Mingche suddenly laughed softly, and then turned to look at Xiao Mohe: "Yuan Yin, this guest of yours is really sharp-tongued!"
Xiao Mohe, who had always had a sullen face, slowly showed a smile, and at the same time a relaxed look appeared on his face.
Although what Li Xingchen said made sense, he exposed Wu Mingche's thoughts so mercilessly, and he was disrespectful to Wu Mingche after all. However, when Wu Mingche said this to Xiao Mohe, the meaning was naturally very clear, and it was obviously not true.
Keep this in mind.
This is a favor given by Wu Mingche to Xiao Mohe, and in fact it is also a favor given by Xiao Mohe to Li Xinchen. With this opportunity, Li Xinchen was able to show himself in front of Wu Mingche, and there is no doubt that Xiao Mohe will help him bear Wu Mingche's anger.
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Of course, it can also be said conversely that Xiao Mohe also planned to use Li Xingchen or even Xiao Shilian as a gunman, but it was obvious that Li Xingchen was much more reliable than the still confused Xiao Shilian.
Of course, favors are favors, and those who deserve apology must still make amends. Li Xingchen handed over his hand and said: "I ask the Governor not to take offense to the harsh words of this junior."
Wu Mingche waved his hand, coughed, and said slowly: "I am already over 60 years old. If I argue with a junior, it would be a joke! You can see through my mind at a glance, and you are a little kid.
My ability is..."
"But?" Xiao Mohe and Xiao Shilian's expressions changed slightly when they heard the change in Wu Mingche's voice.
"But now that the Battle of Luliang has reached this point, can we still go back?" Wu Mingche's voice was a little low, even lonely, "Even if we retreat, how can we bring so many brothers safely?"
To Huainan?”
After a pause, Wu Mingche didn't wait for Xiao Mohe and the others to speak, and sighed to himself: "In the eyes of you young people, maybe I am just an old stubborn man who wants to take away the few remaining soldiers of my Da Chen.
Ma goes to satisfy his unrealistic dreams and pursuits, but in your opinion, I am so confused? The victory over Luliang is certainly my merit, but if I lose..."
The old general's voice gradually became lower, but then it rose again, loud and clear: