Eight hundred and ninetieth chapters soldiers spread rumors
Shi Chaoyi, who was far away in Yecheng, seemed to have had a moment of leisure, being able to stay away from his father and the war, but a sudden official document completely shattered his peace. Now Li Siye was attacking Youzhou, but Shi Siming asked him to
Arriving at Jizhou with 40,000 troops, didn't this allow him to share in Li Siye's attack?
Shi Chaoyi had a hundred reluctances in his heart. He had no talent at all in commanding operations. Shi Siming sent Tian Chengsi to him just to take command on his behalf.
Tian Chengsi looked at Shi Chaoyi's gloomy look and roughly guessed what was going on. He stepped forward and crossed his hands and said, "Congratulations, sir. Congratulations, sir."
Shi Chaoyi asked angrily: "What's there to congratulate about?"
Having a hot face against a cold butt did not embarrass Tian Chengsi at all. He tied his hands in his sleeves and said with a smile: "Your father asked you to lead the troops there to save their lives. There are more than a dozen of you brothers.
The fact that he can make you the crown prince alone shows that he still values you. Recently, Li Siye attacked Youzhou, and his favored younger sons could only follow him in fear, but as the eldest son, you were able to save him at the critical moment.
If his safety is in danger, will your position as crown prince be as stable as Mount Tai in the future?"
Shi Chaoyi's heart had already started to move, but he still said rudely: "Pull him down, you warriors are very cold-hearted, and your efforts may not necessarily bring you rewards."
Tian Chengsi smiled and said: "No matter how hard-hearted he is, he should know who is the qualified heir, who can take charge of his own affairs? Or will he only be held in his mother's arms and nursed? What better way to win him than to be called to rescue him when he is in danger?
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Shi Chaoyi stroked his beard and touched what Tian Chengsi said, suddenly came over and held Tian Chengsi's hand and said: "I was depressed just now and bumped into Mr. Tian. I'm really sorry. I hope the general can ignore the past grudges and help me.
one time."
"Master, what are you talking about? I, Tian Chengsi, have been with you for such a long time. Don't you still believe in my character? I dare not say anything else. If you leave the matter of war to me, I will definitely make you happy."
The young master has lived up to His Majesty’s expectations.”
Shi Chaoyi immediately turned from worry to joy, and his attitude toward Tian Chengsi gradually became more respectful, calling him Master Tian. However, Tian Chengsi was a person that Shi Chaoyi could learn for a lifetime, both in terms of his dealings with others and his deceitfulness.
They immediately led their troops to withdraw from Ye City and went to Jizhou City to take over the defense. The Tang army on the other side of the distant river did not notice their movements. But this kind of thing would not be hidden for long, and the news soon spread to the other side.
Guo Ziyi's third son, Guo Xi, was overjoyed after hearing this and immediately advised his father: "Shi Chaoyi's withdrawal of troops from Yecheng must be because the war in Youzhou is tense and he needs to shrink his troops. We might as well march across the Yellow River immediately and take advantage of the opportunity.
Take Yecheng and use it as a bridgehead to attack Youyan."
Old Linggong stroked his beard and said: "This is exactly what my father is thinking about. I am afraid that Shi Siming also wants us to lead troops to the other side. Now the battle between him and Li Siye is at a critical juncture. We will go over and bring them now."
Changes are difficult to predict, so it's better to wait and choose a suitable time to attack the north bank of the Yellow River, maybe you can kill two birds with one stone."
"Of course, we can't just wait and see at the moment. We need to send a few capable people to lead the patrol team across the Yellow River, and get the news about Hebei as soon as possible so as not to delay the fighter plane."
Guo Xi understood what his father said, nodded and said, "Son, I'll make arrangements now."
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At this time, under the Youzhou City, Li Siye's army was besieging and refusing to attack. Naturally, they were waiting for reinforcements from the Yan Army to encircle the point and provide reinforcements. However, after the army led by Shi Chaoyi arrived at the boundary of Jizhou, they directly entered the Jizhou City to defend, keeping an eye on Youzhou at all times.
He didn't know what was going on in the state, and he didn't know what his father wanted him to do next.
Tian Chengsi knew very well, but there were some things that he was unwilling to reveal to Shi Chaoyi, and he still hoped to use these things to influence Shi Chaoyi.
When Li Siye heard the scout's report, he pinched his beard and nodded and said: "Shi Siming is really experienced. He sent his son to station in Jizhou. This is to distract me and let me divide my troops to defend him. In this way, I want to capture
We will waste more time in Youzhou. If we divide our troops to attack Jizhou now, Shi Siming will definitely send troops to harass. If I attack Youzhou with all my strength, there will be no peace behind me. Do you have any good plans?"
All the staff fell into silence for a moment. Prime Minister Xu Bin, who was accompanying the army on the expedition, stepped forward and crossed his arms and said: "My lord just wants to lure one of his father and son out of the city for rescue, but Shi Siming is cunning and treacherous, and he will not be easily fooled. Naturally, he cannot be deceived.
But Shi Chaoyi..."
Li Siye shook his head and said: "I know what you mean, but with people like Tian Chengsi around Shi Chaoyi, it might be difficult to be fooled."
"My lord, please don't forget that there are differences in status between Shi Chaoyi and Tian Chengsi. Shi Chaoyi is the master and Tian Chengsi is the minister. The minister can only give advice to the master, but it is the master who makes the decision. Sometimes the minister may not be able to change
The Lord’s decision. I think the Lord should take advantage of this and lure Shi Chaoyi to lead troops to rescue Youzhou, which may be a good strategy.”
Li Siye asked again: "Then how can Shi Chaoyi be fooled?"
Duan Xiushi crossed his arms and said, "My lord, why don't you send people to spread the news that Youzhou City is about to be breached by our army."
"No, it's difficult to fool Tian Chengsi with such a low-level strategy. Shi Chaoyi is not a fool. As long as Tian Chengsi gives a little guidance, he can still distinguish them."
Xu Bin said: "I heard that Shi Siming and Shi Chaoyi were at odds with each other. Siming loved a favorite concubine and wanted to pass the crown prince position to the concubine's son. This once caused Shi Chaoyi to panic. Why not spread rumors in all directions that Shi Siming wanted to defend the city with me and fight with me?
The army is fighting to the death. We have entrusted our orphaned sons Shi Chaoqing and Li Huaixian to lead half of the troops to withdraw from Yuguan and go to Yingzhou."
Li Siye clapped his hands and praised: "This plan is very clever. Not only can it scare Shi Chaoyi, but also bring Tian Chengsi with it. Now among the rebel generals under Shi Siming's command, Li Huaixian, Zhang Zhongzhi, Tian Chengsi and others are highly regarded.
, these three people are also secretly competing with each other. If Shi Siming really entrusts Li Huaixian, Tian Chengsi, who is currently following Shi Chaoyi, will be in an embarrassing situation. Naturally, they will not allow Shi Siming to be buried in Youzhou, and will definitely lead troops to rescue them. Then we can take advantage of the opportunity
Zhang Guangtao was ordered to lead his army from Jinzhong into Jizhou from Feiniaoxing and take the lead in occupying Jizhou City. Even if Tian Chengsi found out that he had been deceived, he would be unable to recover. There were only two ways left for him, one was to forcefully break into Youzhou.
If it is destroyed by me, the other one is to retreat to Yingzhou after Yuguan."
Everyone crossed their hands and said, "My lord is wise."
Li Siye pretended not to hear the compliment, stroking his beard and said: "Everyone has heard it, and we will implement it according to Xu Gong's plan and try to pull out the nails of Tian Chengsi and Shi Chaoyi within thirty days."
After Li Siye sent the order, his subordinates began to spread rumors around Youzhou and Jizhou. The Yan army's scouts quickly reported the news to Shi Chaoyi, who was guarding the city of Jizhou.