After Shen Zangfeng summoned the generals, he talked about the Liu family's request for help, but he did not express his position. Instead, he asked his generals for their opinions.
"Donghu is the territory of the Liu family and has nothing to do with our Xiliang army. The Donghu army itself cannot live up to expectations and cannot defend the inheritance of our ancestors. Why should we, the sons of Xiliang, fight for them?"
General Hong Jin, the most grumpy Xuanwei general, shouted dissatisfied after hearing the Liu family's request for help, "Besides, we set off in a hurry and didn't bring all the luggage. If the Wei family hadn't helped buy grain and grass from the south, we would have There is no food left! Although food and grass have been brought in, how many places in the Wei Dynasty are peaceful except for the capital? They are all still young, and the ladies are still in the other courtyard by the Chuncao Lake. If the army leaves, what if those random people come and kill them... "
"But the old clan leader, Uncle Xiang Ning, and several lords and princes all died in the hands of the soldiers." Not everyone thought the same as Hong Jin. Before he finished speaking, someone higher than him Zhuangwu General Lu Shengnian said lukewarmly, "Now that the Liu family has mentioned this matter, if our Xiliang Army does not show any expression, we will definitely attract criticism. We have the reputation of a hussar general!"
Hearing what Lu Shengnian said, several generals who had not yet expressed their opinions, but secretly felt that there was no real benefit in sending troops north at this moment, frowned.
The so-called revenge for killing one's father is irreconcilable. The Liu family used this reason. If Shen Zangfeng couldn't come up with a sufficient excuse, then he would be labeled as unfilial, not to mention that he and the Xiliang Army would also be seen in the future. A low look - following an unfilial and unjust coach, can you not be angry
Shen Zangfeng was a step too late and failed to save his father, brother, uncle, nephew and other family members, which caused lifelong regret. When he was angered, why didn't he want to lead his army to the grassland and take revenge? However, when he was about to leave, the quartermaster kneeled in front of his horse with a baggage book and finally persuaded him to return to his senses.
Personally speaking, Shen Zangfeng was extremely eager to break into the Rong King's tent and bring back the head of the Rong Khan to sacrifice to his family. But the reality is that if the Xiliang army really sends its troops north to fight the Rong people, it is hard to say whether they can reach the king's tent - after all, even if the baggage is sufficient, the king's tent can be moved - there will definitely not be too many Xiliang troops in the Central Plains. It's a matter of fact, Rong people are not papery.
What's more, the Great Khan of the Rong Dynasty was not comparable to Mu Xiuer, the Great Chanyu of Qiu Di. Although Mu Xiuer was judged as a talented man, he had just defeated his brother Ren Da Chanyu at that time and had not yet secured his position. In order to stabilize his position, he would commit the crime of being greedy for merit and rushing forward, so that he would make a wrong step and eventually die himself, causing Qiu Di's people to become confused and disperse. There was no chance for him to display his talent at all.
Only then did the Xiliang army achieve a great victory without much loss. It was by no means that the Di people were really vulnerable.
The Rongren Great Khan had been on the throne for decades. Although his subordinates were fiercely vying for the throne, even the third prince who invaded the imperial capital did not dare to try to shake his father's position. Therefore, when attacking the Rong people, one must be prepared for a head-on confrontation.
Head-to-head confrontation means losses.
Youdao is kind but not in charge of troops. From Shen Zangfeng to the generals he summoned, they are all people who are used to life and death. What's more, the Xiliang army is not an army that only follows the defeated troops to take advantage and cannot fight a tough battle. But being able to afford it and being able to afford it are two different things.
Even though Shen Zangfeng has not revealed his future plans, Hong Jin and others know that the Wei Dynasty has only one breath left, and the next change of dynasty is inevitable.
They have the Xiliang Army, one of the three largest frontier armies in the world, and have taken great advantage in the troubled times.
If this army is crippled for revenge, then even if revenge is taken, whether the Shen family can protect themselves next is a question, the world? What does the world have to do with a remnant army
Besides, it was the old clan leader who died in the fall of the imperial capital. Although he was the old leader, he was not their closest relative.
Therefore, all the generals tacitly hope to preserve the strength of the Xiliang Army instead of being consumed prematurely.
So as soon as Lu Shengnian finished speaking, someone came out to refute: "This is wrong! Was it only the old clan leader who died at the hands of the Rong people? There are six clans in the country, including Pei Qianzhou and Deng Huomin. Which of the Zhang families has not formed a bloody feud with the Rong people, not to mention the tens of thousands of people in the imperial capital, as well as the servants of each family... The hatred against the Rong people belongs to the people of the world. Could it be that this time the Liu family seeks help, the people of the world will do it? Are you all going to help Donghu?"
When this person said this, all the generals agreed.
Another person said more humanely: "Actually, the third prince of the Rong people has been executed. The old feudal lord has been avenged... Didn't the general take the head of the third prince of the Rong people to sacrifice to the old lord?"
The superior, Shen Zangfeng, looked unmoved, but he sighed helplessly: After the Xiliang Army and the Qingzhou Army reunited, they regained the imperial capital and Yanzhou, but were limited by the baggage and had to postpone the use of troops and rest and collect food first. But with this truce, the conflicts that had been suppressed by blood feud earlier took the opportunity to break out.
The small actions of the Xiliang tribe, the fight between the uncles and nephews of Ranli Hall, the eldest son of the Su family seizing the throne... After all these things, Shen and Su were already at war with each other. How could they join forces to fight against the enemy
Not to mention today's discussion, it is obvious that the people below have their own little thoughts.
Although he can force everyone to agree to support the Liu family, it can be imagined that the morale will be reduced...
"Having said that, everyone knows that the Rong people are fierce and cannot be resisted except by the border troops." Seeing that the coach did not speak, Lu Shengnian frowned and said, "If you have to say this again, let's just say it here, take it out. "It really loses the momentum of our Xiliang army and makes other people laugh."
In Shen Zangfeng's heart, heaven and man were at war, selfishness and reason constantly battling. After a moment, he looked at Shangguan Eleven: "What do Eleven think?"
"I thought it would be better to go back." Although Shangguan Eleven was much more generous than before, he still showed nervousness when facing the crowd. He unconsciously tightened his sleeves when he spoke and said, "Actually, it's okay to stay in the imperial capital now. It’s a big benefit, but I’m afraid it will be more troublesome.”
"Go back?" Everyone was stunned, and after thinking about it, they realized that he meant returning to Xiliang.
Hong Jin was a little unhappy: "We made it to the Central Plains with great difficulty, and now we have to go back. Isn't this not good?"
"But now the Wei Dynasty is not dead." Shangguan Eleven stared at the ground in front of him and said softly, "We stay in the imperial capital and must defend the royal family."
"Emperor Wei is just a puppet. If it weren't for our general..." Hong Jin was halfway through his words when Shen Zangfeng glanced at him and stopped.
But Shangguan Shiyi patiently explained: "Even though Emperor Wei is a puppet, when he is alive, Wei will be there."
"Now that the Wei Dynasty is here, how can the Shen family, as ministers of Wei, not defend the royal family?"
At this point, Hong Jin also came to his senses, and his expression froze: Yes, now the whole world knows that Emperor Wei is just a puppet. Due to the corruption of the Royal Forest Army and the destruction of the Xuanjia Guard, the Shen family now has not even a single soldier in their hands. There were no soldiers, and it was only thanks to Shen and Su that the emperor of the Shen family could live peacefully in the palace.
Once someone covets the imperial capital, what can the person in the palace do now? Are the Xiliang Army and Qingzhou Army not allowed to stay here to resist
Although the two frontier armies are powerful, even if they ignore the Liu family's request for help and go all out to defend the imperial capital, they may not have the confidence to defend the ambition of the entire world!
Besides, I really don’t care what the Liu family says. If Donghu fails to defend it, the Rong people and the rebellious people in the country will attack from the north and the south...
The reason why no one in the country has come to attack the imperial capital is entirely because in the first month of the year, the nobles from all over the world rushed to the aid of the capital, and there was a rare scene of soldiers working together. However, the forces that emerged first among the chaos were not ready or did not plan to fight against the regular border troops now, so they remained silent.
For example, Zhao Qian also took the initiative to give up Huoxian County.
But it will be different from now on.
As the power of the rebellious people grows larger and the world becomes more chaotic, sooner or later someone will be unable to restrain themselves and set their sights on the imperial capital.
At that time, no matter who defends the imperial capital, they will not be able to escape the responsibility of guarding the land on behalf of the Wei Dynasty.
Even if the Shen family is ousted and he proclaims himself emperor, it will be the same - the imperial capital is the imperial capital, and whoever wants to change the dynasty doesn't want to occupy this place
"What's more, after the old clan leader left, the people of the clan were in turmoil and quite unstable. Although there are five masters and the eldest son sitting in Xiliang, with all due respect, both the fifth master and the eldest master are too young and may not be able to To make the people feel at ease." Shangguan Shiyi continued, "There is no real benefit to General General staying here. It is better to return to Xiliang first, stabilize the clan, and recharge his batteries to look forward to the Central Plains!"
Shangguan Shiyi addressed Shen Zangfeng as "Brother Shen" in private, but in front of the generals, in order to maintain Shen Zangfeng's prestige, he still addressed him by his general rank.
After listening to his words, the room fell silent, and everyone was deep in thought.
After a while, Shen Zangfeng looked around and asked, "What do you think of this eleventh day plan?"
Hong Jin, who was still impatient, spoke first: "General, I think what Mr. Shangguan said is true!" He insisted not to help the Liu family. As long as he didn't help the Liu family, he could say anything for now - anyway, Shangguan's idea was As soon as something goes wrong, the first one to ask is Shangguan Shiyi.
"What I'm worried about is that Xiliang is far away from the Central Plains. Once I go back, will I let the rebellious people take over?" Lu Shengnian was just the opposite and asked worriedly.
Shangguan Shiyi thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "It is inevitable that the rebels will become powerful. After all, if you want to sweep the world and put down the rebellion, the three major frontier armies must join forces. The Xiliang Army alone cannot do it. Since we can't To quell the chaos in the world, we can only let them do it. After all, according to the current situation, even if there is no military trouble in the north, it is impossible for the three major border armies to join forces to suppress the chaos. The chaos caused the Xiliang army to be regarded as a thorn in their side... The most important thing is that there is no need for the chaos to drive innocent people into the vanguard, and exchange them with elite soldiers, even if they are exchanged for dozens, it will not be worth it, and it will consume a lot of baggage. It’s better to go back to Xiliang to save money, wait for the rebels to attack each other, and then come out to quell the rebellion!”
All in all, Shangguan Shiyi's plan is to feel that although the signs of a change of dynasty are obvious now, it is still unclear who will be the faction that will change the dynasty. The Shen family and the Su family seemed to be the strongest, but they were only relatively strong, not strong enough to conquer the world for sure.
In order not to lose this advantage, it is better to go back to Sangzi first, to confirm Shen Zangfeng's identity as the new lord, and secondly to get rid of the burden of guarding the imperial capital, and to rely on the Shen family's deep-rooted Xiliang, Qiu Qiu just a few years ago Di Da is spread out. It can be said that when he returns to his hometown, he can sit back and relax and concentrate on development and savings.
Wait for the right opportunity to pick peaches...
"If it were before, we would have just returned to Xiliang. But now the Liu family has asked for help. If we leave like this, will we be considered to be afraid of the Rong people?" Although Shangguan Shiyi's idea sounds good, in reality After careful consideration, there are still many flaws.
However, since he brought it up, he has considered these flaws as a backup plan: "What if we in Xiliang also have border troubles?" (To be continued)