Linghuyi was shocked again and couldn't help but said: "Sir, do we really want to attack Longdong alone? It will be a tough battle. Didn't you say that you hope to get the support of Situ Jun from the east before taking action?"
Shaking his head slowly but firmly, Wu Feng sighed: "I'm afraid it's too late. According to the intelligence analysis from the Heshuo area, the main army of the empire suffered the most severe losses in history in the Heshuo area. The Western Military District of the Empire The two legions have basically lost their combat effectiveness, and I'm afraid there will be no chance of returning to Heshuo. Of course, the Taiping Army's losses are not small, but they have a strong foundation of contacts and can be replenished immediately. Once they recover, we There will no longer be a chance to control the choke point of Longdong. Compared with Hanzhong, Longdong's current importance to us should be more realistic. If we control Longdong, it will not only play a role in Lulong's defense The effect of echoing each other from a distance, and blocking the Taiping Army in Hanzhong in the Kansai pocket, we also have a passage to the southern part of the empire along the east side of Jincheng Mansion, which is especially important."
"The passage leading to the southern part of the empire?" Linghu Yi repeated, his doubtful eyes returning to Wu Feng's face, obviously not understanding why this point was important.
"You can't tell it now, but in the near future when we take Longdong, you will know where the joints are." Wu Feng's usual smile appeared on the corner of his mouth again, "Don't underestimate this passage, as Taiping As the army grows stronger, perhaps this is a golden road. A golden road from the empire to our controlled areas!"
"But the Taiping Army doesn't seem to have cut off the trade routes?" Linghuyi still couldn't understand, "Now our merchants can't go to the hinterland of the empire through the Taiping Army-controlled areas. At most, the taxes will be a little higher. It doesn’t seem to have much of an impact.”
"You will understand after a while. Now the Taiping Sect's power is approaching the Imperial Capital and Wuhu and Donghai Counties, and even threatens Jiangnan. The wealthy businessmen in the Imperial Capital have begun to transfer their funds and property to the Jiangnan area, and in the nearby Wuhu and Donghai counties have also caused panic. Now the only places in the empire that seem slightly safer are Jiangnan County, our northwest and northern Luzon, and the areas controlled by the Linlang family. The profit-seeking nature of businessmen is not Let those abundant funds hide in the warehouse and grow moldy, but Jiangnan is originally a gathering place of wealthy businessmen, and it is an area with abundant funds that need to be exported. The influx of these funds cannot be digested at all, and the area controlled by the Lin family is under the threat of the Machikhans Although there is no major war for the time being, sensitive businessmen will not fail to notice this; and the conditions of the Lang family are quite good, especially Burma, which is also an area in urgent need of development, so they will form a relationship with us Competition, and merchants attach great importance to whether the trade routes are in a smooth and peaceful condition. If we cannot control Longdong, then our access may be cut off by the Taiping Religion at any time, or the Lang family may be strangled at any time. In this way Those sharp-eyed businessmen will not be able to see clearly the current situation, which will greatly limit their investment enthusiasm in the northwest and northern Luzon. Therefore, we are bound to win this city in Longdong!" Wu Feng was determined to give in. As a loyal subordinate, I can mature politically as soon as possible, so I will not hesitate to explain the reasons and reasons here to make the other party understand.
"But Jincheng is controlled by Situ Jun, doesn't he also have a chokehold on our throats?" Linghu Yi was not satisfied and asked further.
"That situation is different. At least for now, Situ Jun still represents the empire. Although he is just a prince, he is fundamentally different from the Taiping Sect or the Lin Lang family. He belongs to a group within the empire. elements, not to mention that Situ Jun will not break up with us in a short time, and maybe we will form a short-term alliance at some point, so it should not have much impact at this point." Wu Feng explained with a smile.
After thinking for a while, Linghu Yi no longer doubted Wu Feng's determination to attack Longdong. As an intelligence officer, he should provide as much information as possible for the coach to make a decision before making a decision. He could even make some suggestions, but once the coach made a decision He decided that he could only obey even if he objected in his heart, and he had to put aside his personal emotions to provide the most accurate and quick intelligence and analysis for the commander's goals. What needs to be done now is to collect and summarize all aspects of Longdong's situation as soon as possible to provide the boss with the right decision for the upcoming decisive battle.
Both Sanjiang and Tiannan, who sent the Imperial Gazette at almost the same time, were troubled by the sudden huge bounty from the Empire.
"The chartered control rights and princely title of Longdong, Hanzhong, ho ho, this is a rare big deal for the empire. How could His Majesty the Emperor and this old guy like He Zhiqiu suddenly think about it? Aren't you afraid that you will really become a separatist party? Princes?" Yang Mubai twirled his beard while pondering the imperial communique that was just sent word by word, "Well, it is still clearly stated in the communiqué, but the communiqué does not mention the control of the two prefectures of Hanzhong and Longdong. What's the matter?"
"Mu Bai, are you really confused or are you just pretending to be confused? No matter how cowardly the empire is, it would not dare to write something like this that would arouse the public indignation of the courtiers, right? Isn't that giving someone a handle?" A man in a navy blue Tang suit The middle-aged man seemed not very interested in the communiqué sent by the empire, and the expression on his face was so unpredictable, "This is just a message from the secret envoy sent by the empire. It cannot be taken seriously."
"Well, the title of king is written in black and white, but it is just a false name. The control of the two houses is a real thing, but it is a pity that it is not clearly stated." Yang Mubai said with some regret, blinking his eyes, "It's just This false name is also very useful to us now. Once we are crowned king, not only will our control over Burma be justified, but our rule in Bashan Mansion will also be consolidated."
"Well, that's what it is. The bait the Empire has set is quite big. It just wants to regain Hanzhong. I'm afraid it won't be that easy. I'm afraid it won't be possible without spending some money." The middle-aged man is the Military and Political Festival of Tiannan County of the Empire. Lang Yongquan, the envoy and governor of Burma, always seemed to have a pair of deep eyes covered by clouds, making it difficult for people to see through them at a glance. "What's more, there are two wolves staring at us on both sides."
"Lin Guoxiong, an old guy, will naturally not give up easily, but I guess Li Wufeng will have a hard time getting his hands on Hanzhong. There is only one single road from Xikang to Hanzhong from the east, and the road conditions are particularly difficult. The terrain of Jianmen Pass stuck in the middle is so dangerous that it can be called an empire. It is second to none. If the Taiping Army had not instigated the rebellion with the garrison in Guanzhong, I am afraid they would not have known how many people would have been killed or injured in order to capture it. The saying "one man can guard the pass and ten thousand men cannot open it" is a perfect description of the place. Now the Taiping Army only needs to be there. With three thousand people stationed there, it would be difficult for Li Wufeng to conquer it even with thirty to fifty thousand troops, right? Li Wufeng would not fail to see this." Yang Mubai expressed his opinion calmly.
"Mubai, do you think Li Wufeng is interested in Longdong?" Lang Yongquan was noncommittal, but changed the topic to another side.
"This subordinate dare not say so. It stands to reason that not long after Li Wufeng captured Xikang, he was still negotiating with us about prisoners and the demarcation of spheres of influence. He also captured Lulong and mobilized a considerable amount of troops. It is estimated that it will not consume much. Mr. Hui, according to the judgment of his subordinates, Li Wufeng can no longer afford military operations. In addition to the loss and fatigue of the army that need to be repaired and replenished, according to common sense, he can no longer afford a major war. However, this guy's actions are often It's unexpected, so my subordinates don't dare to make any judgments." Yang Mubai was very cautious on this point.
"It seems that Mu Bai still can't see through this guy." A smile appeared on Lang Yongquan's face, "I thought I was the only one who felt this way. This guy Li Wufeng has made such a big fuss in just a few years. It can be said that he is not a character, but sometimes this guy acts too unconventionally. For example, the time he sent troops to Northern Luzon and later interfered in the affairs of the countries in the Western Region, it gave people the feeling that he was more obsessed with expansion outside the empire, but suddenly He counterattacked against Xikang and Lulong again, causing us to suffer a dumb loss. Unfortunately, our intelligence system has always been unable to penetrate into the core strata of the Northwest, and we have no way of guessing the thoughts and ideas of Li Wufeng. This will give us a lot of trouble in the future. Judging the situation caused a lot of trouble."
"Well, your Excellency is right. You can say that he is bold. Sometimes he is too cautious in his attitude towards the empire. You can say that he is timid. Sometimes he takes bigger steps than anyone else. He is indeed a A puzzling guy, this kind of person is the hardest to deal with." Yang Mubai made no secret of his fear of Li Wufeng, "It seems that this guy's only weakness is that he is a bit lecherous, but in his high position, women have become purely arbitrary. Items can be taken at will, and it seems that this weakness is difficult for the enemy to exploit."
"Well, from the current point of view, the chance of him getting involved in the fight for Hanzhong is very small. Of course, we still need to make some preparations, but the focus should shift to the Lin family." Lang Yongquan's face gradually became heavier and his voice became deeper. , "Has there been any result from contacting Machi Khan?"
"I've been there for two days. I guess I'll report back as soon as I get the results." Yang Mubai said with a sly smile, "There shouldn't be much of a problem. This kind of favor only requires some actions and doesn't require any consumption. Why bother? Why not?"
"Mu Bai, don't underestimate this guy Lei Juetian. What he is best at is fishing in troubled waters." Although Lang Yongquan agreed with his own opinion in his heart, he still did not relax verbally.
"That's even better. He can cause some trouble for the Lin family over there. Isn't that what we want?" Yang Mubai was clearly prepared. "Even if they can eat Northern Romania, I think it's a good deal for us."
Lang Yongquan took a long breath and looked at the situation map on the wall, "I hope this guy Wen Na won't disappoint me. His sons are known as the tigers of Myanmar. I would like to see this tiger." Can the tiger’s power be truly demonstrated in this battle?”