After finally sending Situ Yutang away, Wu Feng felt quite tired both physically and mentally. Faced with an unfavorable situation and many things that needed to be dealt with internally, Wu Feng deeply realized that it was difficult for just one or two advisers to support a world, not to mention the expansion of the territory and power he controlled. Both government affairs and military affairs make me exhausted. Have I taken too much power? Wu Feng has actually been thinking about this problem for a long time, but has never been able to come up with a feasible solution, especially since there are not many people he can trust and have talents that he can like, and he controls The entire Northwest County and Northern Luzon region now has Lulong and Xikang prefectures, and it also indirectly controls Wusun, Bejia and the Southern Jeroke region. The territory is already quite large, but it lacks a whole This has always been a headache for Wu Feng.
It would be great if there were a few more people who could help him share these things. At this time, Wu Feng suddenly had the idea in his heart that he could use a combination of open selection and recommended recruitment to design something that could help him. What about the talent used? As long as loyalty can be guaranteed and there is no problem, it should be said that everyone can be hired according to their talents. If you can find a few talented people among them, you can also get a chance to breathe and free up your energy to consider some long-term plans. Planned.
His eyes returned to the map on the desk. Hanzhong and Longdong were like the two ends of a dumbbell firmly straddling the center of the map. Unexpectedly, the imperial court would actually come up with such a trick, using the control of Hanzhong and Longdong as bait and the title of king. To seduce myself and Lin Lang's family, the description of two peaches killing three people may not be appropriate, but this peach is so tempting, even I am a little tempted, let alone those two families, although this is obviously a huge trap. The throne does not seem to have much appeal to him, but the importance of these two palaces is indeed extraordinary. Whoever can master these two palaces will have the key to dominate the Central Plains. But this is also a hot potato. Some people are willing to take out chestnuts from the fire, but it depends on how fat the chestnuts are and how big the fire is.
But how will the Lin Lang family view this issue? I originally planned to negotiate with the Lang family to resolve the remaining issues of the First World War in Xikang. If possible, we could even form a loose alliance to launch an attack on Hanzhong. However, if the imperial court took such a step, it would be difficult to achieve our goal. At present, the Lang family The strength of the tiger generals who annexed Myanmar and recovered several members of the Wenner family has vaguely surpassed the Lin family, which had always been ranked first among the three vassals. Their appetite will only become bigger, and the failure of the battle for Xikang will be more determined. They are determined to seize Hanzhong, but they don't know what methods the Lang family will take to solve this problem. Will the Lin family stand by and watch indifferently
Wu Feng flipped a pencil over and over in his hand for a long time. Wu Feng's eyes were always fixed on the map. His steps were still too slow. The importance of Hanzhong was already clear. It was a pity that he was limited in strength and could only stare. Now Things have changed, and Hanzhong Mansion has gathered the elite of the Kansai Taiping Army. If you want to win, it will be extremely difficult. How will the Nalin Lang family deal with it? It stands to reason that they would never give up such a rare and legitimate opportunity, even if they have to pay a certain price.
There was a sound of footsteps outside the door, "Sir, Sir Linghu wants to see you."
"Please come in." Wu Feng finally put down the pencil in his hand, picked up the clear green tea cup on the desk and took a sip.
"Linghuyi has met you, sir." The energetic Linghuyi changed his usual cynicism when he was in the field army. After a standard military salute, he sat down at Wufeng's greeting.
"Linghu, we are all old acquaintances. Since there are no outsiders, it is better for us to relax a little. Don't you find it tiring to have this sullen face all day long? I also feel suffocated. We are all old brothers. Don't be so particular about vulgar etiquette." Wu Feng patted the other party's shoulder affectionately, and said with some emotion, "Why is it that as time goes by and the officials become bigger and bigger, the brothers become more and more divided?"
"Haha, sir, as long as you don't take offense, I, Linghuyi, can't pretend to be serious." Linghuyi can also be regarded as an old man under Wu Feng. He has always been favored by Wu Feng. Otherwise, he would be in a key position like the Military Intelligence Bureau. It was not about him. Seeing his immediate boss speaking, Linghuyi immediately returned to his original state and sat down carelessly, "Your Excellency, are you still studying military affairs?"
"Well, you also know the official document of the Imperial Administration, right? It has been clearly stated that whoever can win Hanzhong and Longdong for the empire can not only serve as the governor of Guanxi County, but also be granted the title of prince. Haha, this is our dynasty's This is something new that has never happened since it was established. A big girl is getting on the sedan chair—for the first time." Wu Feng took another sip of tea, as if he was savoring the top-quality Biluochun from the south of the Yangtze River, and slowly Say these words.
"Haha, sir, this is just a bigger bait. The Lin Lang family will not miss it." Linghu Yi still looked nonchalant, "No matter how tempting it is, it is just a bait. The Hanzhong Taiping Army is not a vegetarian." Yes, and the Hanzhong Basin is surrounded by dangerous mountains. There are only a few roads that can pass through, and there are dangerous passes that can be defended. Lin Lang and his family can't be so stupid, right?"
"Linghu, what you said makes sense, but don't underestimate the Lin Lang family. The accumulation of decades is beyond our ability. If we want to conquer Hanzhong, we may have to pay a considerable price, but since Lin Lang The ease with which the two families captured Lujiang and Bashan Prefectures also shows that it is definitely not that easy for these two families to deal with the Taiping Army." Wu Feng's tone was very calm, but Ling Huyi could still hear the implication.
"What do you mean, sir, do the Linlangs and their families have some trump cards that they haven't used yet? Wasn't the Taiping Army's retreat in Lujiang and Bashan the result of Bo Jinchen's loss of troops to protect the commander?" Linghu Yi was really a little suspicious, confused. His eyes were fixed on his boss's face.
"I only have a suspicion about this, but the Taiping Army has been developing in the empire for more than ten years. I can believe you when you say that the empire's middle and lower classes have concealed their corruption and depravity, but what about the Lin Lang family? Don't they know at all? Are all the spies they sent to the mainland of the empire free of charge?" Wu Feng did not answer the other party's question directly, but instead asked the other party.
Nodding thoughtfully, Linghu Yi muttered: "What do you mean, sir-?"
Shaking his head, Wu Feng cast his gaze to the distance outside the window, "I dare not make a conclusion until there is no reliable information, but as long as the Lin Lang family launches an attack in Hanzhong with great fanfare, there must be something wrong here! Lin Guoxiong and Lang Yongquan is not a fool, and will not easily waste his money on things that waste people and money, such as attacking dangerous passes. They should also want what we want, and they also have the head start in development for more than ten years. Linghu, you can tell me about this Think about it!"
Nodding silently, Linghuyi gradually put away his careless look and carefully considered the problems here. After a while, he said: "But sir, no matter how we think of a solution now, it will be difficult to reconcile with Lin Lang for a while. The two families have been preparing to compete for more than ten years. If we attack by force, we cannot afford such a heavy loss. I wonder what you think about this, sir?"
First, he had to understand his boss's intention so that he could have a clear idea. Linghuyi knew that his boss was also worried about this problem. Whether it was the Lin family or the Lang family, if any family really swallowed Hanzhong, it would be a big blow to the northwest. This is not a good thing, especially for the Lang family, which is blocking their own way to the east. If they capture Longdong again, the situation will be unimaginable. If the Northwest Army wants to march into the Central Plains, they will be afraid It's just a dream. However, it is not in the interests of the Northwest to allow the Taiping Army to dominate Hanzhong and Longdong. If things go on like this, the Northwest will lose the opportunity to march into the Central Plains. The best way is to join forces with the Lin Lang family to march in and seize these two places. If they fall out again, they will decide the final destination of these two places based on their strength.
Thinking of this, Linghu Yi raised his eyes and looked at his boss. Wu Feng also had a pensive expression on his face. After a long time, he said: "I'm afraid that the only way to do this is to join forces with Lin Lang's family, but there are still many indirect issues involved." , If you delay too much, you can’t wait too long, then the Lang family will definitely take this opportunity to claim back those thousands of captives, and we will have to suffer the loss of being dumb again."
"Isn't it your usual tactic to take small losses and take advantage of big things? It doesn't matter. We will take back the capital with profits when the time comes." Linghu Yi flattered with a smile: "But as the lord said, even if it can be achieved Agreement, I am afraid that this alliance may still disintegrate at any time, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to coordinate the attack."
"It doesn't matter. I didn't plan to attack Longdong. If the Linlang family has no other means, let them fight a war of attrition. If they have a trump card, there is nothing we can do. We can just watch the battle from the sidelines, but we have to maintain the pressure of our troops. Stay at the pass in the east of Hanzhong and pay attention to the battle situation in the south at any time. As long as the Linlang family breaks through, I estimate that the Taiping Army in Hanzhong will collapse. By then, if we can use psychological offensive to persuade surrender, we can also occupy a dangerous position, at least It can get a springboard to set foot in Hanzhong, and it also prevents Lin Lang and his family from doing their best." There was a sly smile on Wu Feng's lips, and he obviously had a back-up plan.
Hearing what Wu Feng said, Linghu Yi still didn't understand. The superior's far-reaching thoughts made him couldn't help but exclaim, "Your Majesty, this is indeed a wonderful move. The Taiping Army was originally a mob, but now they are taking advantage of the danger and keeping to nature." We can still maintain our vigor, but once we are broken through and feel that the situation is over, the morale of other people will also decline. This is indeed our opportunity."
Wu Feng turned a blind eye to his subordinate's praise and continued on to himself: "Hanzhong Feng Qi is just a loser. I don't know why Bo Jinchen reused this person. I'm afraid that the achievements of the Taiping Army in Guanxi will be ruined in the hands of this person. Although there are a lot of troops stationed in the east, now is the best time. If we don't take action, I'm afraid that the people of Beitaiping will have time to recover from Heshuo, and we will have no chance."