The battlefield intensity of the Yan-Zhao War dropped.
It was quite violent at first, because Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming didn't know Niu Youdao's intention, and carried out his intention to fight to the end.
The matter of arranging troops to fight on the battlefield cannot be understood by looking at it on paper. It requires the accumulation of actual combat experience. Niu Youdao knows nothing about this aspect and does not have the energy to immerse himself in it, so he leaves it all to him. Shang Chaozong and others did it.
After understanding Niu Youdao's intentions, Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming quickly adjusted their combat deployment. There was no need to pay a high price to fight with the Zhao army. They only needed to restrain the troops in the east. When the time came, Zhao Jun The troops on the eastern front of the army will be defeated without a fight!
The Yan army's offensive was relaxed, but now it was Zhao Jun's turn to fight eagerly, and the situation when he provoked a war with the Yan army was reversed.
Governor Pang Teng was anxious, and the court kept urging him. He also wanted to make a quick decision so that he could free his hands to deal with the Tian and Ma rebels in the west.
He also knew that the situation suddenly became like this, which was related to the life and death of Zhao State.
Not only the imperial court, but also the three major sects of the Zhao Kingdom were urging him to die. Many people in the Zhao Kingdom were panicked.
There were so many people who objected at the beginning, saying that soldiers were dangerous and that war should not be started lightly, and that the fate of the Song Dynasty was a lesson learned from the past, but the emperor did not listen, and the chief governor Pang Teng was also there to fan the flames. Now it has become like this, with a coward and a traitor. With all the explanations coming out, one can imagine the great pressure on the monarch and his ministers.
Pang Teng tried his best to solve the war in the east.
However, Meng Shanming is not a vegetarian. How could he succeed and personally preside over the dispatch of troops and generals? He would go back and forth with Pang Teng on the land of Zhao, and he would not confront Pang Teng head-on. Once he encountered Pang Teng, he would be killed. When you are in a hurry and rush forward, you will immediately attack with your troops and take a few bites.
In general, Meng Shanming had the strategic advantage, while Pang Teng was at a disadvantage and eager for success. The impulsive Zhao Jun was bitten hard by the Yan Jun.
Under the heavy losses, Pang Teng had to be honest and did not dare to act rashly. He knew that if he was impulsive again, he would be defeated by the Yan army before Tian and Ma officially launched their attack.
Time is on Meng Shanming's side. After a year of full preparation, the Yan Army is no longer short of food and grass. The Yan Army has the patience to play slowly. You, the Zhao Army, have the ability to mobilize a large number of troops to rush to the Western Front to try.
It can be said that Pang Teng's days are like years, and his whole person is in extreme anxiety.
The eastern front was in a stalemate, and there was not enough strength to deal with the western rebels. The small raiding troops sent from time to time were not enough to crush the western troops. It was difficult to shake them. There was no need for unnecessary sacrifices. In the end, we gave up on the rebels. The harassment can be said to be watching the rebels slowly get organized.
There were quarrels in the Zhao court every day, and there was no solution to the quarrels.
The three major factions of the Zhao Kingdom went to the Piaomiao Pavilion for coordination. The Piaomiao Pavilion set the rules there and would not easily intervene in the disputes between the countries!
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Early in the morning, not long after the city gates of Yanjing were opened, more and more people were coming in and out of the city gates, and three cavalry came riding on the official road outside the city.
Niu Youdao rode his horse in front, and Guan Fangyi and Wu Zhaoxing followed him on the left and right.
Of course, the three of them were not the only ones here. There were also people who had made certain arrangements inside and outside the city.
The three of them arrived at the city gate unhurriedly and were stopped by the guards.
This is wartime, and all strangers who appear suspicious and carry weapons when entering the city must dismount and be interrogated according to the rules.
Niu Youdao had no intention of dismounting, and simply said, "Get out of the way!"
It’s okay if you don’t dismount. You have to show your identity and you can avoid being interrogated, right? The guard asked: "Who is coming? Do you have the customs clearance documents?"
Niu Youdao openly spit out his name, "Niu Youdao!"
When he spoke, he used a little magic power to make his voice. The sound was not loud, but it had strong penetrating power, enough to be heard by people both inside and outside the city gate.
Guan Fangyi and Wu Zhaoxing looked at each other in confusion. They didn't know what Niu Youdao was doing. It was enough to show his face in public. He even dared to register his number openly for fear that others would not know. There were monks guarding the city gates in various countries. .
However, both of them knew something about Niu Youdao inside and outside the secret, and they knew that since this guy dared to come so carelessly, he was naturally confident of being indulgent.
Sure enough, when the monk who was drinking morning tea on the tower heard the words "Niu Youdao", he quickly put down his tea cup and walked to the wall to take a look.
Niu Youdao happened to look up casually and met the eyes of the monks who were looking up and down the city.
The monks in the city didn't know Niu Youdao or Wu Zhaoxing, but they knew Qijing Matchmaker. They couldn't help but watch her in Qijing when they heard her name in the early years.
Once I recognized the matchmaker, I no longer had too many doubts.
The group did not dismount for inspection. The city gate guard said hello and let them go directly.
There are golden wings flying from the top of the city to the direction of the palace to report urgently...
Niu Youdao? The three major sects of the Yan Kingdom are looking for this guy everywhere. This guy actually showed up in Yanjing. Is it true
The three major sects of monks stationed in the palace immediately took action and sent people who had seen Niu Youdao to verify the authenticity.
In the morning, when everything is awake and busy, life is at its fullest.
There were vendors and footmen on the street, and there was an endless stream of cars and horses. Niu Youdao was riding his horse calmly, just like a passer-by among all living beings. He noticed that the monks who were flying over and landed on the eaves to watch just glanced at them lightly.
With the appearance of the majestic palace, there were fewer pedestrians on the road, and Niu Youdao led the horse straight to the palace gate.
Wu Zhaoxing and Guan Fangyi looked at each other from time to time...
In the palace hall, hundreds of officials gathered for the morning court meeting.
A eunuch from the back of the palace appeared quietly, walked up to the chief steward Tian Yu and whispered a few words.
Tian Yu's eyes flashed sharply, his face changed slightly, he went up a few steps, leaned down next to the emperor's throne, and whispered to Shang Jianxiong, "Your Majesty, Niu Youdao has entered Beijing."
Shang Jianxiong was startled. He was attending court early and didn't move much. He sat high on the throne and stared at the courtiers without tilting his head. In fact, he talked to Tian Yu in a low voice, "What is he doing in the capital?"
Tian Yu: "I don't know. I just got the news and just entered through the city gate. The three major factions have already sent people to keep an eye on him."
Shang Jianxiong: "The three major factions are not reliable. Send your own people to keep an eye on him and find out what he is doing before making a decision!"
"Yes!" Tian Yu retreated.
There were quite a few ghostly people in the court who noticed the unusual reaction on the emperor's throne. They all knew that Tian Yu would not be so eager to report it when there was nothing special.
Tong Mo naturally noticed it too, and obviously noticed that Shang Jianxiong glanced at him twice more.
He was familiar with Shang Jianxiong's expression and reaction, and he knew from the look in his eyes that Shang Jianxiong seemed to want to discuss something with him.
Not long after, Tian Yu, who had been away for a while, appeared again. His steps seemed a little hurried. He climbed up the steps again, leaned over and whispered to Shang Jianxiong: "Niu Youdao came directly to the palace."
Shang Jianxiong couldn't hold it any longer, so he turned back and said nervously, "How many people are here?"
"There are only three people. People from the Intelligence Department, Niu Youdao, Qi Jing Matchmaker, and the other one is Wu Zhaoxing, the master ranked sixth on the Dan List!"
"Inform the palace personnel to take precautions."
The ministers gradually realized that the emperor was obviously absent-minded in the morning...
Outside the main entrance of the palace, the guards just stopped Niu Youdao and others, but were restrained by the message from the palace and let them go directly.
Under the rising sun, the sound of horse hooves on the stone slabs was clear and sweet.
Niu Youtao did not dismount, holding the reins and swinging on the horse's back. He rode across the arch bridge outside the palace gate and led the two men, the Guan and the witch, directly into the palace.
The guards on both sides looked at the three people with alert and curious eyes, wondering who the person coming was.
According to the rules, in the important area of the palace, in addition to the carriages and horses in the palace, there are also some authorized ministers. When the rest approach the palace gate, the civil servants get off their horses and the military attachés dismount.
Even ordinary monks must abide by this rule, and the three people in front of them rode into the palace arrogantly.
Especially the expressionless person at the head looked completely arrogant and seemed not to take the palace seriously at all.
Wu Zhaoxing and Guan Fangyi followed him looking around on horseback. This was the first time in their lives that the two of them rode directly into the palace and followed them arrogantly, but this felt weird.
A general on the palace tower asked others, "Who is coming?"
Others replied: "I don't know. The guards of the three major sects asked us to let them go. They opened their mouths. We dare not disobey!"
The corridor of the palace gate is slightly dark, and there are ruts on the hard stone floor made by carriages rolling over for a long time.
The sound of horse hooves passed through the long palace corridor, and as soon as they saw the light, they saw a group of monks waiting for them inside.
The three leading monks of the three major sects are the elders of the three major sects, Xi Yao from Xiaoyao Palace, Shen Chun from Zijin Cave, and Luo Mingjian from Lingjian Mountain.
There were disciples nearby who pointed at Niu Youdao in the ears of several elders. The leader was Niu Youdao.
The sound of horse hooves coming all the way into the palace had to stop and was stopped.
Niu Youdao, who was sitting on horseback, looked down at everyone slowly for a while, then suddenly smiled brightly, turned over and jumped off the horse, Wu Zhaoxing and Guan Fangyi followed suit.
"May I ask who are the three elders Xi Yao, Shen Shen Chun, and Luo Mingjian?" Niu Youdao clasped his fists politely. He had never met the three of them, but his information channels did not mean that he did not know who the three major sects were currently in the palace.
The elder of Zijindong, Shen Chun, nodded, giving him an answer.
Xi Yao, the elder of Xiaoyao Palace, said in a deep voice: "Niu Youdao, every place has its own rules. This place is the center of the Yan Kingdom. It would be too much for you to rush in directly on horseback, right?"
Niu Youdao looked around deliberately with disdain and said: "This is the center of the Yan Kingdom. In my opinion, the sects' places like Zijin Cave, Xiaoyao Palace and Lingjian Mountain are the center of the Yan Kingdom."
These words made Xi Yao speechless. It was right to praise him that Xiaoyao Palace was superior to this palace.
Luo Mingjian, the elder of Lingjian Mountain, said something to him, "Why don't you go back to Beijing for the first time? I heard that you have been avoiding it before, but you are quite brave this time."
The words clearly meant to ridicule him for being a coward in the past, but now that he had something to rely on, it was like scolding him for being a villain.
Niu Youdao didn't take it seriously. He slowly put his sword on the ground with both hands, smiled, and politely nodded his head and said: "I can't boast of being sordid in the past, but now I have endless thoughts of dissoluteness. The spring breeze is proud of the horseshoes, and I can see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day!" "
He actually recited poetry? Everyone was stunned, and the Guan and the Witch looked at each other.
Everyone tasted it for a while, and the word "Chang'an" made everyone think more about it. They probably praised Yanjing as a place where they can live in peace for a long time.
Everyone gradually figured out the meaning of his words. He was saying that the previous predicament was not worth mentioning, but now he was triumphant, wasn't he? The regrets of the past have all disappeared in the compensation of "seeing all the flowers in Chang'an in one day". Regardless of temporary gains and losses, it is a good idea to think about it!
"You are so proud of your horse's hoofs?" Luo Mingjian sneered.