Seeing Situ Yuan's disappearing figure, Wu Feng's face gradually darkened. The other party's behavior was clearly a hint that things had reached the most critical moment, and perhaps the battle for the throne would begin in the next few days. The remnants of the Third Army Corps and the City Guard Corps have firmly blocked the Kaman people's path along the southeast corner of the Qinghe River. In the past few days, a large number of civilians and materials have been pouring far and northwest of the imperial capital. In a few days, the construction can be completed. To build a strong fortress, if the Kaman people want to invade the imperial capital, they have to pull out this nail, or they have to go south through Montenegro and Shanzhong and then head east. The Kaman people also suffered a lot of losses in Qinghe Mansion, and there were still two regiments under Cangzhou City. It would be impossible to break through the northwest defense line of the imperial capital in a short time. Once the external crisis subsides, internal affairs should be put on the agenda.
Situ Yuan clearly reached some kind of compromise with Situ Lang, otherwise Situ Yuan would not have been so arrogant in the imperial capital. Compared with His Highness, Situ Yuan controlled far less military power, but he dared to show such toughness to Situ Tai. There must be something fishy behind it. If you can win over and seduce yourself in a clear way, you must have a trump card in your hand that can make you tempted. However, for now, you and Situ Lang and Situ Yuan have no interest at all. What will they use to bribe you? Hanzhong and Jincheng? Let yourself be in charge of the entire Kansai County and the three northern prefectures (Lulong, Anyuan and Pinglu)? Or even give yourself a real throne
For a moment, Wu Feng's mind was filled with chaos and his expression was changing. He didn't even notice someone walking slowly beside him.
"Master Li, do you seem to have something on your mind?" The etiquette officer looked at the young man in front of him who seemed to be a little distracted. Hearing that this man was secretly engaged to his equally famous Angel, Zhu Zimei felt really sad deep down in her heart. Some admire this person. When Zhu Zimei heard that this person was engaged to the seventeenth princess, she felt full of contempt for this person. He was willing to abandon everything for the sake of profit. This kind of person was not worthy of attention at all. No matter how great his military exploits were, but later she heard that After there were rumors of a secret engagement with Angel, I personally asked Angel about it, but she was dismissed by Angel with words that neither denied nor affirmed, but my feelings about this person were still much better.
"Oh, Master Ceremony Officer, it's nothing. I just talked about some current affairs with His Highness Seventh Prince, and I had some feelings for the moment." Wu Feng took a closer look and quickly covered it up.
"Oh? I wonder if His Highness the Seventh Prince and Master Li are talking about the joint invasion of the Kaman and Puer people? Your Excellency has great military exploits. I guess you have a different view of this war than ordinary people, right?" Zhu Zimei asked with a smile. road.
"Ah, yes, this -" Unexpectedly, his casual remarks would cause the other party to inquire more deeply. Wu Feng scratched his head and had to think about it carefully before saying: "Well, although the Kaman and Puer people are coming, It is fierce, but the empire has now calmed down. The Third Army and the City Guards Army are fully capable of guarding the northwest gate of the imperial capital, and Cangzhou is also an important gateway to the north of the empire. I believe that the Kamans will not be able to conquer Cangzhou with just two corps. The center of gravity is in Beiping, but Beiping is the capital of Yanyun. Years of construction have made Beiping the second-largest city in the northern city defense system of the empire, second only to the imperial capital. As long as the First Army can hold on for two months, a small mobile force can be sent to harass them. The logistical supplementary channel prevents them from supplying smoothly. By next spring, without counterattack, the Poole people will withdraw their troops. In the past few years, the Poole people have been suffering from constant famines and have relied on borrowing to survive. They simply do not have that much food and finance to support this. A battle of great proportions.”
"In your opinion, Mr. Li, the Kaman and Puer people will never have a chance to attack the imperial capital?" Before the etiquette officer could answer, a well-dressed young man next to him had already answered the conversation, and he even took out a small notebook to fight for his life. Remember something.
Wu Feng suddenly became alert. He seemed to have some memories of this occasion, which reminded him of some unpleasant experience.
"Who are you?" He immediately closed his mouth tightly and stared at the other person with eyes as sharp as a bayonet.
"Sir Li, I am a reporter from the "Empire News". It is a great honor to have the opportunity to listen to Mr. Li's views on the current situation today. I hope Mr. Li can answer the question I just asked." The young man replied impatiently, There was a look of fanatical admiration in his eyes.
Wu Feng's face suddenly darkened, "I'm sorry, this is a business reception, I don't accept press interviews."
"Master Li, you have to give me a chance no matter what. Please answer a few questions. Please." The young man panicked when he saw it. If he didn't get such an opportunity, he would always go back. The editor is not allowed to fire himself immediately.
Seeing the young reporter pleading for help looking at her, Zhu Zimei felt soft in her heart. Moreover, negative and depressing comments have been rampant recently. She also wanted to hear the views of the empire's first military commander, who was known as the God of War by the empire, " Mr. Li, you might as well tell me your opinion. I see that so many guests around are probably very concerned about this war that concerns the fate of the empire. Everyone also wants to hear your opinion on this matter. Well, I am very interested too. I would like to know your answer to the question posed by this gentleman.”
He scratched his head helplessly. Faced with the etiquette officer who always smiled and drank softly in front of him, Wu Feng could not harden his heart to refuse, but in view of what he had experienced a few years ago, Wu Feng could not. It's better not to be careful: "Well, this, but I have something to say first. Today I will only talk about my personal views on the current situation, and I am not allowed to ask personal questions, otherwise I will refuse to answer."
Seeing Wu Feng being so cautious, Zhu Zimei couldn't help but smile. She also heard that Wu Feng was intercepted by reporters when he first came to Beijing a few years ago. disease. This smile of hers can be said to be full of beauty when looking back. The pink and white of the Sixth Palace are colorless. Wu Feng and the guests who are slowly crowding around are confused and confused. It took a long time before Wu Feng came back to his senses, smiled awkwardly, and coughed dryly to wake everyone up from their daze.
"Well, what this gentleman asked just now is actually a question with two directions. The first is whether the Kaman people will attack the imperial capital from Heshuo, and the second question is whether the Kaman people can break through the northern gateway. Heshuo is now concentrated. All the elites of the Taiping rebels were killed. Especially after the Taiping Army in Qinghe retreated into Heshuo, the strength of the Taiping Army was strengthened in a short period of time, and the Taiping Army was not as helpless as it was when it was attacked by the Kaman people. Prepare, it is no longer possible for the Kamans to easily defeat the Taiping Army. The Kamans' attack on the Cangzhou side of the north is more dangerous. After all, they are fighting smoothly in the north, and the performance of the Empire's 1st and 2nd Army Not good, but Cangzhou is the outer gateway of the imperial capital. I believe the troops of the Northern Military Region know this. They will not let the Kaman people go. Moreover, even if Cangzhou is lost, there are Hulao Pass and Tianqian guarded by the Imperial Fourth Army and the Imperial Guard. We I believe the Kamans can never get through. So I think the most critical thing is the next two to three months, if we can get through that period, both the Kamans and the Pooles will be forced to retreat."
"Then according to what you said, sir, the Taiping rebels in the west will not attack the imperial capital?" The young reporter quickly took notes and asked the second question.
"I can't say it's absolutely impossible, but based on the current situation of the Taiping Rebellion, I personally think it is unlikely that they will have the strength to launch an attack on the Imperial Capital, unless their leader is insane." Wu Feng answered thoughtfully.
"I heard that the Northwest Army under your command, Mr. Li, has conquered Pinglu. Where will the Northwest Army's next goal be? To recapture Anyuan or to attack Qinghe to reduce the pressure on the Imperial Capital? The people of the Imperial Capital are looking forward to your continued efforts to repel Kaman. Where is the person?" Contrary to the pleading demeanor at that time, the young reporter now looked aggressive.
Wu Feng had known for a long time that he would ask this question sooner or later. This was also what many military and political figures in the imperial capital wanted to know. However, even Wu Feng himself could not answer this question. The Northwest Army was currently very strong, and it happened to be in the Kaman area. Behind the occupied Qinghe River, there was a direct threat to the front and back of the Kaman people. However, according to the original plan, the Northwest Army should have turned its guns eastward after occupying Anyuan. Now the Anyuan Taiping Army is still stubborn, and the situation in Pinglu is not stable. There were constant small-scale riots and uprisings. For the sake of stabilizing the situation, Liang Chongxin did not agree to the plan proposed by Mulige and Shanzhu to attack Anyuan as soon as possible. Wufeng himself also supported Liang Chongxin's opinion. Anyuan is a hilly palace and the food supply is inherently low. It is difficult to be self-sufficient. If the famine is delayed until next spring, there will definitely be a food shortage in Anyuan. And the surrounding areas of Anyuan are already under his control. The tens of thousands of Taiping troops will soon fall into chaos. By then, it will be a matter of course to capture Anyuan. Why bother at this time? Are you going to carry this burden
"This issue needs to be decided based on the actual situation, because I have been away from the northwest for more than a month. I don't know the specific situation in the northwest army yet, but if I say this, it will definitely make many people dissatisfied and suspect that Li Did someone want to avoid the edge of the Kaman people and preserve his strength? Here, Lee can boast that if the empire feels that the northwest army's eastward attack can relieve the pressure on the imperial capital, Lee will never delay it. Since Lee is a vassal of the empire, Naturally, he will put the overall situation first, even if he pays some price." Seeing the cunning look in the other party's eyes, Wu Feng knew that he had fallen into the opponent's trap. Was it the beautiful etiquette officer and this guy who joined forces to set him up? When they went up to the high platform to smoke and roast, Li Wufeng was a little suspicious, and a pair of eyes also swirled on their faces.