Your Highness, if you don't withdraw the Sixth Army from Sanjiang, there is actually not much fighting on the Sanjiang front now. The Machihans have died down, and it will be difficult for us to find suitable fighters there. And after so many days of training, The combat effectiveness of the Sixth Army has also made great progress. If the Sixth Army can replace the Fourth Army and be stationed in the peninsula, wouldn't we free up a legion? "
Wang Liao's suggestion should be said that Wu Feng has already considered it, but although the Sixth Army has experienced some wars, it is still far from being comparable to the Fourth Army. If Wu Feng really wants to lose such a large territory like the peninsula to the Sixth Army, Wu Feng I'm not yet at ease, especially since the Machihan people's current dormant behavior is even more murderous. Although Wufeng is not afraid, he is not willing to let anything go wrong in the peninsula. The Sixth Army is not only responsible for assisting in the defense of Sanjiang. responsibilities, and also shouldered the task of serving as the reserve force of the Fourth Army. After all, abandoning Lygon once when the foothold was not stable has vaguely attracted a lot of rumors. Although the face was quickly saved, this kind of thing brought The negative impact could be eliminated in a day or two. Wu Feng was unwilling to let his prestige be damaged in this land. Sometimes it was these inadvertent small problems that would lead to big disasters.
Seeing that Wu Feng did not make a clear statement, Wang Liao suggested: "If His Highness feels that it is not appropriate to adjust the army in the peninsula at this time, then let Ying Jianming's Imperial Fourth Army directly go to Northern Luzon to take on the heavy responsibility of defense, and let the First Army go. We can use our hands and feet to act as the reserves of the third and fifth armies, so that we can be more proactive and avoid having to tie our hands in all aspects. It may also delay the fighter opportunity."
Wang Liao's suggestion was quite to Wu Feng's liking, but Ying Jianming's fourth legion still had two divisions that had not been persuaded. This was also the reason why Wu Feng had been holding off, allowing Ying Jianming to put together a completed legion. Bring out this is Wu Feng’s true thoughts. But there are clearly difficulties now.
"Well, let's make one last effort. If those two divisions still can't win over, then I think Ying Jianming doesn't have to wait any longer. It's difficult for their army to show its due level in the Central Plains. They also They need to go outside the territory to sharpen their skills. Maybe they, like the Taiping Army, can only fully demonstrate their talents in foreign wars." Wu Feng finally nodded and agreed with his diplomat's opinion. As long as these three divisions are The regiment was dragged to Northern Luzon, and they were not afraid of these people fighting desperately. After all, it was a foreign land in their eyes. Different languages and races, different civilizations and customs. This strange feeling will only make them unite more closely, rely more on themselves, and finally gradually integrate into the Xijiang Army. Wu Feng likes this method.
The date of the new emperor's accession to the throne has been determined, and the entire imperial capital is once again filled with a sense of peace and stability. In any case, the empire has successfully avoided an open split. Whether it is Situ Tai, who was recently canonized as King of Yan, King Li Wufeng of Thailand, and King Situ Biao of Hunan, at least on the surface, they have shown their support and support for His Royal Highness the King of Chu who is about to ascend the throne. In the eyes of the people of the imperial capital, this is already considerable. It's rare, but the undercurrent hidden under the calmness of the imperial capital is also surging, only for ordinary people to see it.
Sophia looked at the girl who was sleeping deeply, and her face had lost a lot of its beauty. She couldn't help but let out a sigh. Her slightly messy hair was scattered on her forehead, and her pale face was much less red than usual. . The usually rosy lips suddenly lost their vitality, and even the face seemed to have become a lot thinner. Alas, this sister of mine is really too strong. The blow this time was really too great for her. Situ Tai suddenly failed at the last moment and fell short. In her opinion, the Situ Dynasty had lost its last chance. Without righteousness, even if Situ Tai could integrate the aristocrats and elders in the imperial capital, , but if you want to exert influence on the southern region, you don't have to think about it. This is probably the most distressing point for my sister.
Staring out the window blankly, the spring light is bright, the branches are jumping and birds are chirping, and the greenery is floating on the surface. The weather in the imperial capital has become much warmer in April, and the thick jackets are gradually taking off. People who like to show off can't wait to show off their spring clothes. What's more, some people have already begun to try to show their arms and legs. Sophia knew that Wu Feng had been in the city for a long time, but she never went. She didn't know what kind of position she could occupy in the other person's mind. Such an abrupt visit was unacceptable to Sophia. The sky is so red that it is no longer enough to describe his status today. Now he no longer needs to look at other people's eyes to act. More often, others have to use his intentions as a guideline for their actions. Sophia sincerely expressed her gratitude to While he was happy, he was also a little sad. It seemed that the gap and gap between the two sides would become wider and wider, and the warmth of the past seemed to be lost in the sense of distance brought about by the passage of time. Should you go there yourself? But doesn’t it seem a bit underhanded to visit someone like this? The knocking sound outside the door woke the distracted girl out of her fugue. Afraid of disturbing the girl's rest, Sophia walked to the door in a few steps and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Miss, someone sent an invitation to invite you to a cocktail party tonight." The maid outside the door said crisply.
invitation? Drinking party? Sophia raised her eyebrows in surprise. Although she had stayed in the Thirteenth Princess's house for a long time, there were not many people who could really know her identity. She usually only accompanied Yu Shuang when she went out occasionally, and even more so when she went out alone. Less, now someone actually sends invitations directly to your door to invite yourself, which is a bit novel.
He took the invitation with suspicion, and it was a neat and beautiful handwritten calligraphy in small regular script, "We sincerely invite Miss Sophia to visit Qingyi Courtyard on X day and X time. Well-known utensils."
Sophia read this post over and over several times, but she still couldn't determine who invited her to the cocktail party. It was obvious at a glance that this kind of post was expensive to make. It was decorated with gold, flowers and red. This post alone would probably cost half the price. A gold coin, and also said "not well-known", which made Sophia confused. Could it be him? However, judging from the handwriting, it is obvious that the daughter's family is quite accomplished in calligraphy. Situ Yutang is still in the northwest, and An Qier seems to have also gone to Kansai. Who will be the hostess of such a reception? Sophia's mood at this time was suddenly disrupted by this sudden episode.
"Sister, who sent the invitation?" The young girl was also awakened by the maid's words.
"I know who sent it." He turned around and returned to the bedside, handing the invitation to the haggard girl who had already stood up, while adding a brocade cushion behind her.
After browsing the invitation, a complicated look flashed in the eyes of the somewhat lonely girl, "Who else? Who else besides Li Wufeng knows that you are in my house? It seems that he is not willing to be lonely in the imperial capital. He wants to borrow Feng builds momentum and expands his influence."
"Sister, are you so sure?" Sophia frowned slightly and asked softly.
"Lai Zai refused to leave the capital, and even planted an army division in the capital. Do you really think Li Wufeng is so easy to get rid of? My brothers are all short-sighted fools who seek the skin of tigers, and their lives will be short-lived." Lying* The face of the * girl looked quite calm. At this time, she seemed to have a clear view of everything, and her tone was indescribably calm, "During the time when the new emperor ascended the throne, all parties were actually trying to win over those who were on the wall in the imperial capital. This is the best opportunity for grassroots forces to expand their influence among all classes. How could Li Wufeng give up such a good opportunity? I just heard that Angel went to Kansai to look after Li Wufeng's house, and Yutang was in charge in the northwest. Who would be the host for this reception? Where is the mistress?"
"Sister, you are worrying too much. If Li Wufeng wants to hold a cocktail party, he will definitely be able to find a suitable hostess." Sophia always felt an indescribable unhappiness in her heart, but she couldn't find a suitable way to express it in her words. .
"That's not necessarily true. Li Wufeng is now a prince, and Qingyi Courtyard can be regarded as a well-known private garden in the imperial capital. Being able to hold a cocktail party here is not only important in meaning, but also in scale. There is no one big enough. The hefty hostess is supporting him. How can he cope with a man's family? Think about how many people want to join his family now, and how many people have their own agendas. I'm afraid there will be many people at this reception. Coming uninvited, this hostess is not that easy to be. I can't imagine who else besides Yutang and An Qier can take on this burden for him." At this time, Situ Yushuang looked particularly calm, Not even a hint of emotion.
Situ Yushuang's judgment was correct. This cocktail party was indeed the first large-scale campaign launched by the Western Xinjiang side in the imperial capital. Seeing that Situ Tai and Situ Biao were frequently holding cocktail parties and dances under various names to win over people's hearts, Su Tai and Both Wang Liao and Lin Yuexin felt that the Western Xinjiang side should carry out some social activities in a timely manner to expand the momentum of Western Xinjiang. At the same time, they could also take this opportunity to win the favor of those who are hesitating between several major forces.
In view of the fact that holding such a social event requires a hostess with suitable status and outstanding social skills, Wu Feng had been reluctant at first, but Lin Yuexin had her own plan. In this situation, neither Situ Yutang nor An Qier In the capital, although his identity has been recognized internally, externally, the upper class of the empire does not understand it. In their hearts, only Situ Yutang and An Qier are the real candidates for Li Wufeng's wife. Lin Yuexin I really hope this view changes.