After receiving Cai Heng's report, He Zhiqiu fell into distress. It was obvious that the Lin Lang family, whether intentionally or unintentionally, were preparing to advance to their southern neighbors at the same time, and the time they chose turned out to be a traditional festival of the Tang people. , it seems that these two families have been stimulated enough by the actions of the Machikhans and can no longer bear it. Maybe the two families have reached a tacit agreement not to interfere with each other and go their own way.
According to the situation reported by Cai Heng, the armies of these two families will definitely launch operations in the next two days. Obtaining intelligence at this time will not help the overall situation. Under this situation, nothing can stop the actions of the two families. , not to mention that a large number of the empire's troops are still confronting the Machikhans on the southern front. These two families have chosen the opportunity very well.
Returning his gaze to the map on the case, He Zhiqiu frowned. The Lang family's target was naturally the Burmese country. The Burmese country has a vast territory, but its national strength is weak. In addition, there are a considerable number of Tang people in the territory, and there are residents in Tiannan. With close contacts, Lang Yongquan must have been interested in Burma for a long time. He has already done a lot of work in advance, and it seems that he is inevitable.
But the Lin family's target, the Ronisian Alliance, is not as simple as people imagine. First of all, the geographical environment conditions limit the deployment of large-scale armies. Even if they have superior forces, they may not be able to fully exert them. Moreover, Ronisia is backed by Maci Khan and Nanyang Alliance, it is difficult to say how these two will react to this behavior. Under the pressure of the imperial army, the Machikhans may not be able to exert much strength for a while. What about their two guard regiments? Do you dare to use it to interfere with things? How will the Nanyang Alliance respond
After thinking for a long time, how could Rao know that Qiu has been on the battlefield for a long time, and it is difficult to make an accurate judgment for a while. I can only say that the Machikhans and the Nanyang Alliance will never sit idly by, but it is indeed difficult to predict how far their actions will go. . After thinking for a while, He Zhiqiu decided to go to the palace overnight to report this important event to His Majesty the Emperor.
Situ Mingyue, who had just finished his meal, looked very energetic, but when He Zhiqiu explained the purpose of his visit, His Majesty the Emperor's forehead wrinkled immediately. He patiently listened to the introduction of the Minister of Military Affairs, with a faint look of anger on his face.
"So, Lin Guoxiong and Lang Yongquan have completed military preparations for the attack in the south?" Situ Mingyue's face had completely darkened, and no one wanted to hear such disturbing news at this time.
"Yes, according to intelligence, they have each concentrated five to six divisions in the southern part of the two counties, which is enough to destroy the defenses of the Ronisian Alliance and Burma. Wei Chen judges that the attack may be today and tomorrow. It unfolds within." He Zhiqiu's face turned a little pale, but he was still calm.
"Then what is the response plan of the General Administration of Military Affairs?" Situ Mingyue let out a long sigh of relief and asked feebly. This untimely news really dampened his interest and made him feel like he had swallowed a fly. Feel.
"Back to Your Majesty, I have just received this information. The General Administration of Military Affairs has no response plan at the moment. However, most of our troops are now stationed in Wuhu County, confronting the Machi Khans. There is currently only one remaining in the Western Military Region. The legion and three independent divisions are stationed in Heshuo and Guanxi counties, and two of the divisions are stationed at the border of the Jerok Principality to deal with the threat of the Kaman people. There are really no extra troops. Moreover, according to the current situation, even if we have surplus troops, it may be difficult to mobilize and deploy them within a few days, and Wei Chen estimates that the war between Lin Lang and his family will not last more than ten days." He Zhiqiu's voice was low.
"Then in your opinion the empire can only watch these guys act wantonly and do nothing?" Situ Mingyue's tone had changed a bit, and there seemed to be a hint of ridicule and coldness in it.
Cold sweat was dripping on the forehead of the Minister of Military Affairs. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he did not say anything. He just lowered his head silently and waited for His Majesty the Emperor's judgment.
The room seemed to freeze at this moment. The two figures who could decide the fate of the entire empire unexpectedly fell silent at this moment. Only the chiming clock on the wall was still there, ticking tirelessly. With.
At this moment, the streets and alleys outside the palace are full of people full of laughter and celebration. People are flocking to the streets and using various activities to celebrate the annual festival to commemorate the arrival of spring, because after tonight, It means that the spring of a new year has arrived, and a new year with bright sunshine and revival of all things is coming again, but in the center of the empire, it is immersed in an unspeakable silence.
I don’t know how much time passed before Situ Mingyue, who was sitting at the table, murmured to himself in an inaudible voice: "Is the empire really so weak? Let those traitors ignore me and do whatever they want?!" The tone was so weak and weak. .
He Zhiqiu swallowed a mouthful of bitter saliva, and then slowly raised his head, looked straight into His Majesty's eyes and said: "Your Majesty, the empire is surrounded by enemies from all over the world, which restricts the actions of the empire's center. This is not a functional change that happened overnight. I can only endure it now." Let's wait until the time is right before we can reason." Even He Zhiqiu himself felt that these words were a bit forced. His original intention was to say that the empire had been weak for a long time and had too many enemies, but when he thought of His Majesty the Emperor's mood, he had to change his mind. Use words and a more tactful tone to comfort the over-stimulated Emperor.
"My dear, you don't need to comfort me. I'm not a fool. I know very well what the current situation of the empire is. I just expressed my feelings for the moment. Okay, now you should talk about how to deal with this matter. ." Just showing some emotion, Situ Mingyue soon returned to her normal state, and a pair of calm eyes fell on the Minister of Military Affairs.
"Wei Chen once considered the cause and development of this incident on the road, and even thought about countermeasures. However, I have been unsure about one question. I must get His Majesty's answer before I can make corresponding countermeasures." He is indeed experienced. A veteran of military affairs, in fact, in just one hour after Cai Heng's report, He Zhiqiu had already made two sets of response plans. Although they did not have much stake in the empire itself, these two completely different plans would have an impact on the parties involved. It has a huge influence and even affects the development of the war situation, so he must get the true opinion of His Majesty the Emperor.
Situ Mingyue's eyebrows straightened up as soon as he followed her. He gently nodded and asked in a pleasant manner, "If you have any questions, please feel free to tell me. I will tell you everything I know."
The Minister of Military Affairs bowed slightly and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask, in your Majesty's eyes, are the Machihans or the Lin Lang family a greater threat to the empire?" A pair of bright eyes stared closely. On Situ Mingyue's face, it was obvious that she wanted to get a clear answer.
Situ Mingyue was shocked. He never thought that the Minister of Military Affairs would ask such a question, but as a sophisticated man, he immediately thought that the plan in the mind of the Minister of Military Affairs must be related to the interests of these two parties, so he must get his own Exact answer. He calmed down, thought silently, and did not speak for a long time. He Zhiqiu was also very patient and silent, just quietly waiting for His Majesty the Emperor's answer.
"My dear, you really put me off with this question, but in my opinion, the Macihan people should be the greater threat." Finally, Situ Mingyue expressed her opinion with difficulty.
"Then why does Your Majesty think so?" He Zhiqiu broke the casserole and asked.
Taking a long breath, Situ Mingyue raised his head slightly, pondered for a moment and said: "The Lin Lang family is certainly a serious problem within the empire, but this has a lot to do with the late emperor's governance methods at the time. I can't say more, but After all, the two counties where these two families are located belong to the imperial territory, and the residents are all imperial subjects. Although the Linlang family has ambitions, at least for now, it is impossible for them to take any direct adverse actions against the empire. In name, they are still Accepting the empire's orders, it should be said that the empire still has certain binding force on them.
After a pause, he continued: "The Machihans are different. They are descendants of nomadic barbarians. Their barbarism still exists and their ambitions are greater. In addition, the rebellious Lei Juetian of the empire has added fuel and strength, and their strength has expanded. Soon, they have captured Jemelo and Ankun, and here they have occupied Yuejing. If they are allowed to continue to develop, I am afraid that sooner or later the finger will be pointed at the empire. If they collude with several countries in the north, the empire will The situation will be more difficult, so I think the Machihan people are more harmful. But compared with the Linlang family, it is just the difference between a tiger and a wolf." Situ Mingyue rarely said so many things from his heart at one time, especially to Looking at his subordinates, he obviously considered the seriousness of the matter.
"What do you think, Ai Qing?" After saying his opinion, Situ Mingyue turned the topic back to the Minister of Military Affairs.
"I have the same view as your Majesty. Although the Linlang family is a serious problem, it will not break out immediately. However, the development momentum of the Machikhans is too strong and has endangered the rule of the empire. They continue to annex small countries, expand their territory, and strengthen their strength, and these actions have seriously affected the empire's image in the region. If its momentum is not curbed, the consequences will probably be more serious, especially those hidden forces that are already ambitious and hostile to the empire." Military Affairs The minister's words were even more profound.
"Well, my dear, can you talk about your countermeasures now?" Situ Mingyue was eager to hear He Zhiqiu's perfect countermeasures.
"Your Majesty, it's actually very simple. If you want to stop the behavior of the Lin family and the Lang family, you only need to reach a peace agreement with the Macihan people immediately. Anyway, they have repeatedly requested a ceasefire to restore normal relations. After evacuating the troops stationed in the Wuhu area, The free Maci Khans will never tolerate the behavior of the Lin Lang family. Naturally, the actions of the Lin Lang family will end in vain, because the Maci Khans have already destroyed the Ronisian Alliance. The country of Myanmar, including the entire southwest area, has been included in their sphere of influence. It is impossible for them to allow the Linlang family to change the situation. But now their main army is suppressed by our southern army. It's just a matter of weakness." He Zhiqiu expressed his first thought in a relaxed tone.
This move is indeed vicious. If he follows this idea, the Machihan people will certainly want it. If they reach a peace agreement and withdraw their troops from the border areas, they can immediately invest the huge elite troops on the northern front into the western front. The Linlang family will There is only a big question mark whether the action can be implemented smoothly.
Please support more advertisements: "The Legend of Jiangshan Beauty" VS "The Troubled Times of the Three Kingdoms"!