The atmosphere suddenly became solemn. The visitors didn't know this. Needless to say, the importance of Kunlun Pass. No matter who controls this place, it is equivalent to taking the initiative of Bashan and Xikang. Attack, retreat and defend, and be in an invincible position. Now the other party is making such an unreasonable request, which cuts right into our own vital points and makes it difficult for us to make a decision. If we don't agree, we are afraid that the flames of war will ignite. If we agree, Bashan will be in a situation where it may be attacked at any time, and our side will have to fight in Bashan. Heavy troops are stationed in Fucheng to prevent the Northwest Army from turning against them at any time. This will be very detrimental to our own strategic situation in the future. But in this situation, do we have a choice
The crisp sound of the cup lid hitting the tea cup broke the stalemate between the two of them. Lai Zhong already felt that if he did not agree to this condition, he would be afraid that the other party would send troops to Hanzhong because of his lack of sincerity. But now the Tiannan Army has just Not long after leaving Bashan and entering Hanzhong, I am afraid that the situation in the basin has not been completely controlled. Once the northwest army enters Hanzhong, it will attack the Lin family from both sides. I am afraid that the dream of Hanzhong will be shattered. How can I bear the responsibility of sabotaging negotiations and causing war
All kinds of thoughts were rolling around in the visitor's mind, but it was still difficult to make a decision. When he thought of Mr. Yang telling him to see him off, he must hold back the northwest side and not let them get involved in the Hanzhong war. But he put forward such harsh conditions, and he couldn't help but crack his knuckles.
"What will happen to you if I don't agree to your conditions?" These two words were almost squeezed out from between the teeth.
"I'm sorry, this is not within my scope of authority. I have no way to speculate. I can only report the results to Mr. Li. As for how Mr. Li will decide, I don't know, but your envoy is familiar with the situation and should be able to estimate it." Wang Liao's The diplomatic style has always been watertight.
There was also an unspeakable silence for a while, and then the other party asked again: "If we agree to your terms, how can you guarantee that you will fulfill your promise not to intervene in the war in Hanzhong?"
Hearing what the other party said, Wang Liao knew that the other party had succumbed to his huge pressure, and felt relieved. He quickly said seriously: "In this regard, I believe you have seen our sincerity. We are here in Sishui Ridge and Jian Not one more soldier has been added to the gate. Doesn’t that prove our sincerity? We will not enter the six towns in the north and west that we have agreed upon, and none of the other soldiers will enter Hanzhong. As for the guarantee? ? I think we can make such a promise. Within half a month, our military strength at Xikang, Longdong and Hanzhong Pass will remain unchanged. After fifteen days, we will take over the defense of Kunlun Pass. How about this? "
After thinking for a while, the other party finally agreed to the conditions, and half a month was enough to complete the arrangements in Hanzhong. By then, even if Northwest broke the contract and forced its way into Hanzhong, our side would be prepared to fight, which would be far better than the current unprepared situation. situation. As for Kunlun Pass, we can only temporarily let the other side occupy it, and then we can make excuses after the situation in Hanzhong stabilizes.
After receiving the reward, Wu Feng immediately issued an order to halt the advance of several armies and stationed them at Partridge Pass and Bonan Mansion respectively to show that he kept his promise. After receiving the letter, the Tiannan Army also accelerated its deployment in Hanzhong and military operations in Lujiang. At the same time, Wang Zongxi also embarked on the road to the imperial capital as Wufeng's diplomatic envoy.
"Dad, you'd better rest for a while. You haven't slept for two days and two nights. Even a tough man can't bear it. My second uncle has already gone to Hanzhong. I believe he can stabilize Hanzhong. Things are already like this in Lujiang. You There is no point in worrying. I believe that my elder brother, the auspicious man and the heaven, can save the day." The girl in green clothes and skirt sighed slightly, and softly persuaded the old man who had been standing in front of the window looking straight ahead, but the old man didn't seem to hear him and remained motionless. Standing there, his already slightly hunched back looked even more haggard and lonely.
"Daddy, -" the girl in green clothes hesitated.
"Okay, Yue Xin, go and rest. Don't worry, dad is not as fragile as you think. He can still hold on. The battle situation is critical, and I can't sleep. It's better to just stay here for a while." The old man finally replied. The words were spoken.
"How about I ask them to bring you a bowl of Tremella soup? You haven't eaten anything in the past two days." The girl in green clothes knew that her father was anxious at this time, but the changes in the battle on the front line were uncontrollable. She was worried, but she had no choice but to wait patiently for the news to come. However, the girl in green clothes also knew that even if there was news, it would be bad news and would only make her father sad and angry. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. This is a classic saying from the past, but many people are in the game, but they always don't want to believe it. The girl quietly lowered her head and sighed again.
"Yue Xin, why do you think Lang Yongquan is so bold this time that he dares to split his troops into Lujiang and Hanzhong? Isn't he afraid that his appetite will be too big and the battle line will be too long, which will kill him?" Lin Guoxiong's turned face was still full of emotion. Full of reluctance, a pair of bloodshot eyes were filled with suspicion, "Is this how Li Wufeng let his big horse and golden sword enter Hanzhong?"
The girl in green clothes did not want to answer these questions from her father. This was not a problem in the first place. Anyone who had a little understanding of the situation should have understood it. Unfortunately, her father was a fan of the authorities. He was always intoxicated with the glory of the past and always thought that Lang Yongquan was still the same. Lang Yongquan a few years ago still couldn't believe the qualitative leap in the opponent's strength in the past few years. What could she say
But seeing her father's confused and unwilling eyes mixed with a hint of worry and even fear, the girl in green clothes had to harden her heart and tear apart her father's dream: "Dad, times have changed. The existence and change of everything is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, Then retreat. The Lang family has developed vigorously in Myanmar in recent years. Not only has its economic strength increased greatly, but it has also won the support of the local Tu ethnic groups. The Wen family not only joined the Lang family, but also became important generals and commanders of the Lang family. The newly formed Burma Army, intelligence shows that Lang Yongquan approved the formation of a fully organized Burma Army, which has been completed and has great strength! Moreover, there are no major foreign threats around the Lang family. He can concentrate on developing the economy and strengthening his strength in the rear, and On the front line, they are looking for fighter opportunities and taking advantage of the opportunity. My daughter made a preliminary estimate. So far, the Lang family's available troops have reached more than 450,000, not including other security or reserve troops such as Bashan and Burma. "
"On the other hand, when we occupied Northern Ronesia, we not only failed to integrate it with Sanjiang County, but also had conflicts with local forces, making it a drag on us, and the Machikhan invasion of Canten was even more It is a dagger stuck in the back of Northern Ronesia, leaving us with a dilemma. Northern Ronesia has become a huge burden for us. It is a pity to lose it and we are reluctant to let it go, but it also holds back a lot of our vitality. Lu The success of Jiang and Hanzhong certainly increased our momentum, but it also exposed our hidden strength, making the surrounding forces more vigilant and wary of us. However, the power of these two places cannot be transformed into ours in a short period of time. Instead, we have to station a large number of troops to control our defense. These two comparisons have put us at an absolute disadvantage compared to the Lang family! In this case, if the Lang family does not launch an attack on us, then That’s a miracle!”
Lin Yuexin's words of advice were like steel needles piercing into the old man's heart. He wanted to refute, but could not find any basis. For a while, except for the sound of heavy breathing, the room became extremely quiet.
Lin Yuexin knew that these words hurt her father's heart, but she had to crush his father's dream. The cruel reality was already like this. Is it necessary to prove this with bloody facts and a heavy price? She had been merciful. Her eldest brother was clearly not a general in charge of a military force, but her father was stubborn about letting him take on important responsibilities, saying that he should be given more opportunities to hone his skills. From Northern Romania to Lujiang, which place Aren't you making people angry? In Lujiang, the troops were transferred from Cuiping Pass without authorization, causing the Tiannan Army to break through Cuiping Pass, resulting in a passive situation in the entire Lujiang River. This was obviously a major mistake, but my father kept silent about it, and even other generals in the army did not mention it. I feel this, but as a daughter and sister, what can I do
"Yue Xin, this is not the time to discuss these issues. If you have any opinions, we can discuss it after the war. I want to ask you, how should we reverse the current decline and minimize our losses now?" Lin Guoxiong's tone was obviously unhappy and his attitude was a bit stiff.
Sighing secretly in her heart, Lin Yuexin found that her father seemed to be becoming more and more stubborn and intolerant of different opinions as he grew older. Even the word "willful" was not an exaggeration to describe it. She found that her eldest brother seemed to be... This point is also strikingly similar to her current father, but there is nothing she can do about it.
"Dad, do you want to hear the truth?" At this time, Lin Yuexin didn't have too many scruples.
"Yue Xin, what do you mean? When did dad stop hearing the truth?" Lin Guoxiong suddenly changed his expression and asked sternly.
"Well, my daughter's opinion is to abandon Lujiang and Northern Ronesia to avoid unnecessary losses. The Lin family can no longer afford such losses. If Hanzhong can reach a compromise with the Lang family, my daughter's opinion is to abandon Hanzhong. The control of Fucheng is exchanged for the Lang family's consent for them to return to Sanjiang, but I'm afraid the Lang family won't agree." Lin Yuexin said extremely calmly.