"But has your Highness ever thought about it? The third and fourth legions are newly built, and most of the soldiers have not experienced war. If they do not train with the Taiping Rebellion Army, I am afraid that it will be difficult to improve their combat effectiveness. How will they be used on the battlefield in the future?" Jilin certainly did not It is not clear what the Ninth Prince who supervises the country is thinking. Although he was promoted to Minister of Military Affairs as a civilian, he does not know anything about military affairs. Especially since he has been exposed to the military affairs for a long time, he also has some understanding of military affairs. If an army has not been baptized by war, it will never become a qualified army.
"What's more, the Taiping rebel army is now unpopular in Jinzhong. If the imperial army takes the opportunity to attack westward at this time, it will definitely get the full support of the gentry in Jinzhong. If it can regain Jinzhong, it will not only greatly boost the morale of the people, but also make the imperial capital The defense force is intact to ensure the stability of the imperial capital." Seeing that the other party did not speak, the Minister of Military Affairs thought that the other party had some intentions and hurriedly struck while the iron was hot.
"My lord Duke, what you said is very reasonable, but there are undercurrents surging in the imperial capital, especially now that my father, Emperor Longlong, is in poor health and has been unable to take charge of the government. The government is also in panic, and the Machihan people in the Wuhu area are in panic. The remnants of the peace and peace still linger. Needless to say, if the third and fourth legions win a battle, if they lose, I am afraid that the Taiping rebel army will take advantage of the situation to attack the imperial capital. There will definitely be chaos in the imperial capital, and some people with ulterior motives will He even takes advantage of the situation and takes advantage of it, but it’s hard for you and me to escape the blame." The young man in fine clothes had a sad look on his face, but he said this truth and said defeat before he started fighting. It was obvious that he had no feelings for these two groups. There was also skepticism about the Legion's combat effectiveness.
Taking a breath of cold air, the Minister of Military Affairs did not expect that His Highness the Ninth Prince, who was overseeing the country in front of him, had thought so far-reaching and had even anticipated the possible consequences of defeat. When he thought of several princes returning to the capital one after another, they were worried. A layer of fine sweat suddenly oozed out. Of course I and the Ninth Highness who oversees the country in front of me hope to win this battle, but do the other Highnesses hope so? At present, the battle for the throne has begun. Although I want to avoid it as much as possible, but in such a critical position, and only after His Highness the Ninth Highness who is now supervising the country has taken over the previous Minister of Military Affairs, what will happen to the other Highnesses? No matter what you think, you will know without asking. If the battle is really defeated, it is inevitable that someone will target His Highness the Ninth Prince, and I am afraid that I will not be able to escape the fate of being the scapegoat. I am not afraid of losing my position, but if it involves the life and death of the entire family, I have to act cautiously. Isn't the former commander of the southern military region of the empire Chen Xiangnan a typical example? Thinking of this, another chill ran down Jilin's spine.
"Your Highness is very worried. I have been a little hasty. Why don't we order the third and fourth legions to continue to intensify their training, but they are not allowed to leave the vicinity of the imperial capital to ensure the safety around the imperial capital." Jilin no longer dared to raise the issue of conquest at this time and wholeheartedly agreed. the other party’s intentions.
"Well, this is a prudent move to protect the country. If there is an opportunity for the City Guards, we might as well wait for an opportunity to fight. I believe that with Yusuf's many years of experience, he will be able to maintain an undefeated situation." The young man in brocade obviously does not want to be too conservative. Being able to achieve some small local victories to add some weight to himself in the upcoming battle to seize the throne is what he hopes to see.
"Then according to His Highness's wishes, the military headquarters will immediately send a letter to the City Guards, asking them to look for opportunities to fight, not to fight for a city or a land, and to wait for opportunities to eliminate the enemy while ensuring undefeation, so as to enhance our prestige." The Minister of Military Affairs fully understood. Lord Supervisor's intention and the arrangements he casually mentioned made the young man in jinyi nod his head in agreement.
"Your Majesty the Duke, has there been any new news coming from the northwest during this period?" After talking about several urgent matters, the young man in brocade casually asked about northwest affairs.
"Back to Your Highness, Li Wufeng has defeated the Luobei people's expedition to the east and forced the Tubu people to surrender. I heard that a peace treaty has been signed with the Luobei and Tubu people. Now the reputation of our empire is greatly spread on the Tengger Grassland. Even the envoys of the countries in the Western Continent in Beijing have asked about this matter. The countries of Liberia are more concerned about this matter than the people in the country. The envoys of the Heathrow Empire in Beijing have made many appointments with Sasha. Lidden said that the empire's massive military expansion in the northwest and its aggressive militarism on the Tengger Grassland had seriously endangered the security situation of the Tengger Grassland and the adjacent western part of the Liberia Plain, and had greatly poisoned the local peaceful atmosphere. , asking the empire to restrain the northwest, otherwise the empire will bear the consequences." The Minister of Military Affairs introduced with a wry smile, "Sariden also told me that he has never seen Sisloruo so stern and inwardly. In the past, it was just an appointment, but now it has become Even though the tone is still tough, even a fool can see that they are really guilty."
"Huh, don't pay attention to the Sisluo people. Let's just say that Jiayuguan is controlled by the Kaman people. Even if they, the Sisluo people, can borrow the road from Jiayuguan to go south, they first need to pass through Li Wufeng's territory. Let them challenge Li Wufeng. If They have the ability to defeat Li Wufeng, so we don't blame them." A contemptuous smile appeared on the face of the young man in Jinyi, "Just talking so boldly, what are the consequences? What consequences? Is the imperial capital still afraid of severing diplomatic relations with them? What a joke. !”
"It is said that when Li Wufeng's army left the Tengger Grassland in the west, they attacked the Ganlan Fortress in the north of Yinchuan Prefecture. Unexpectedly, Li Wufeng had been prepared for it. They suffered a bloody blow in front of the Ganlan Fortress and suffered a terrible loss. Unfortunately, Li Wufeng also threatened to retaliate for the unprovoked provocation of the Heathrow people. Their envoys were probably worried that Li Wufeng would instruct the Motes to raid their western region, so they hoped that the empire could mediate and restrain the actions in the northwest." Jilin explained, " The countries of Liberia have always been united, and the Puurs and Carmens have also come to lend their support, and Saliden must have been troubled."
With a sigh, the young man in jinyi's eyes were a little blurred. He stood up and walked around the study twice before saying: "Master Jilin, how capable is Li Wufeng? Why can he defeat the Luobi people repeatedly, when the empire had more than 200,000 people?" The army was defeated in one fell swoop by the Luobi people in Qingyang. What was the reason?"
This is a question that the young man in Jinyi has always wanted to understand. The empire's army of more than 200,000 people was defeated by the Luobi people in a few days, but Li Wufeng was just a captain, but he was able to lead his army to resist several times the enemy's force. His own Luo Bei cavalry won a shocking reversal, laying the foundation for his rise to the northwest in one fell swoop. Then he was out of control. He defeated Luo Bei twice, defeated Luzon, fought against the Taiping Army, surrendered to Mote, and surrendered to Tubu. With his illustrious military exploits, it is not an exaggeration to call him the best martial artist since the founding of the empire, but this guy is only in his twenties, which is really hard to accept.
"This, I'm afraid this can't be explained clearly in one or two sentences, Your Highness. At first, Li Wufeng rejected the Luo Bei people. It should be said that there was some gambling element in it, but later Li Wufeng's strategic and tactical movements were indeed quite successful, and Luo Bei was defeated. People are pressed to death on the Tengger Grassland, and the elimination of the rebel army has become a good opportunity for him to train his troops. His success should be a combination of many factors." The explanation of the Minister of Military Affairs is not unreasonable.
"Maybe. I always feel that Li Wufeng's luck is really good. But think about it, luck cannot always accompany a certain person. This shows that Li Wufeng still has some real talent. Look at what he did on the Tengger Grassland. You can't help but admire him for treating the barbarians so obediently." The young man in Jinyi said with some envy, "I really hope that he can make contributions to the empire and expand its territory, and that he will not disappoint his father's expectations of him."
The dazzling night scene shows that Zhongzhou, the most prosperous city in the Eastern Continent, has not been greatly affected by the unfavorable situation in the empire. The prosperous Liujin Street is still bustling with traffic. This is the heart of the nightlife of the imperial capital. Some people have once said that It is jokingly said that if a fire breaks out on Liujin Street one night, two-thirds of the ministers will be absent from the central court meeting the next day, and more than half of the various large shops in the imperial capital will be unable to operate. Although this sentence is somewhat It’s an exaggeration, but it also fully illustrates the importance of Liujin Street in the entertainment industry and upper class society of the imperial capital. According to statistics from the Imperial Capital Taxation Bureau, the tax revenue from industry establishments on Liujin Street alone accounts for more than one-third of the total tax revenue from the Imperial Capital entertainment industry, which can be said to support half of the sky of the Imperial Capital entertainment industry.
Liuyunxuan is a hotel with a strong Western Continental style. Its specifications and formats completely imitate the imperial style of the Western Continental Royal Family. In addition to providing enough luxury accommodation suites, there are also many ordinary rooms of general specifications for tourists and businessmen in the imperial capital. enjoyed by ordinary people. Its Western-style restaurant is also famous in the Imperial Capital. What is especially rare is that it also has an extraordinary-scale Western-style multi-functional hall, which can accommodate more than 200 people for cocktail parties and dances. One of the best places for Beijing envoys to hold banquets, dances and receptions.
Tonight, Liuyunxuan was crowded with people. As luxury carriages entered the hotel's parking lot one after another, the hotel's doormen and waiters were already waiting for the arrival of distinguished guests at the entrance of the inner door. Obviously, a large number of people are not from the Tang ethnic group, or have dark eyes, tall noses, or blond hair and blue eyes. Even if they speak, they mostly speak in Raniya. Of course, many people are also quite fluent in Tang, but sometimes they are a little weird. Western continental accent.
A portrait of a soldier in full military uniform hangs in the foyer, and a short banner written in Tang and Rania reads, "Celebrating the 20th anniversary of His Majesty Philip V's accession to the throne." Today is Liuyunxuan's hosting of Sislo The imperial minister in the imperial capital held a celebration reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the accession of Emperor Philip V to the throne. Preparations had begun a week ago. The imperial minister in Beijing specially invited the envoys of various countries in Beijing and Many large merchants who had business dealings with the Heathrow Empire, and of course some officials from the Tanghe Empire and important people from the upper class were also invited.
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