Beijing
Although Pei Ziyun said he was light and simple, he just wanted to avoid disturbing others. He left the camp on the third day of the first lunar month, first by land, then by changing boats and moving along the waterway.
Jue Pei Ziyun was in Zhenjun, and had control over the overall situation of hundreds of thousands of troops. He quickly took action along the way, without talking all the way, as he approached the dock of the capital. At this time, the sea was vast, the sky was wide, and there were thousands of waves. Although there was a cold wind, Pei Ziyun was not afraid, and he was far away. The city wall can already be seen standing tall.
When we got to the pier, we saw that although the winter was cold and even the trees were covered with frost and it looked like it was snowing, there were boats moored everywhere and there was a constant flow of people on the shore.
Passenger ships would pass by from time to time. Pei Ziyun was not wearing official uniform, but looked like a young gentleman. There would be maids pointing and laughing from time to time.
The soldiers were listening to the teasing, and couldn't help but loosen their tense faces, with an unconscious smile. Just as they were approaching the boat, they pointed to a place and said: "Zhenjun, someone is here to greet you."
Pei Ziyun looked at it and smiled and said, "I saw it."
The few people at the dock were all in casual clothes, but a solemn atmosphere could be seen as soon as they stood. In a moment, the ship anchored and the bridge decks were docked. The leader was a man of about thirty years old. He was not handsome in appearance, but he had a pair of sparkling eyes. She, with a resolute expression and a military aura, immediately came up to him upon seeing him and whispered: "The last general of Wuxiang Guards, Qianhu Kedu, meets the true king."
Pei Ziyun got off the boat, glanced at the man, and asked casually: "Has the rumor been released?"
Kedu was startled after hearing this. He didn't want Zhenjun to be so direct, so he immediately responded: "They are all released. According to your instructions, we only leaked it to the people of Daolu Division. Unexpectedly, the Daoist official actually leaked it. Through the secret The channel has been passed to King Lu."
As he said that, Ke Du's eyes were cold and cold: "There are really rebels lurking in Dao Lu Division."
"Yeah." After hearing Ke Du's report, Pei Ziyun nodded. Several bullock carts had already parked at the dock. There were many people, so Ke Du stopped talking and led the way.
The driver has been trained to adjust the car, and as soon as it started, it slid out smoothly without any bumps. There was a small stove and a table inside, and tea was being boiled.
Ke Du personally poured a cup of tea and served it. Pei Ziyun took the tea, leaned firmly on the cushion, looked at the sliding scenery outside and said: "Dao Lusi is still meritorious, but the family business is big, and there are always some Chenghu Clubs." Rat, besides, for the sake of the imperial court, I have suffered a lot of losses recently, so it is normal to be a little emotional."
This was said indifferently, but Ke Du sat upright and sneered: "Dao Lu Si has a salary from the court, so he has to do things for the court. It is normal to make sacrifices. If you have resentment, you are a traitor and a traitor, and you should be punished!"
"Besides, even if you are a little emotional, it is not a reason to surrender to the rebels." Kedu said here: "Sacrifice, who has not sacrificed?"
"When the country was founded, I don't know how many people died. Is it possible to collaborate with the enemy? Even today's nobles, some of them did not risk their lives. Since they chose this path, they have the consciousness to die effectively."
"I have to investigate this matter thoroughly and kill all these urban foxes and rats."
Ke Du was a man sent by the emperor, and he spoke fiercely and proudly. Pei Ziyun couldn't help but look at this man twice. His face was red and murderous, and he understood that he must be a descendant of some heroic family.
Pei Ziyun smiled and didn't say much, it was just a trivial matter. How many people could tolerate such betrayal? What's more, such a military family, who shed their lives and blood for the imperial court, can't tolerate any flaws in their eyes.
Along the way west, you will see the Qianchun Garden, which is located in the west of the capital. It was originally the garden of Marquis Yunwu of the former dynasty, and was later transformed into a palace. Xu Jianguo loved this scenery, so he renovated it. Driving here, it seems lonely and solemn.
"Warrant?" As soon as the ox cart approached, the soldier stationed in the garden stopped him and asked loudly. Kedu opened the curtain and got out of the car, handing over the token. The soldier checked that it was correct, and then handed over the token: "Sir, please come in. .”
"Driving" the carriage driver showed no expression and went inside again. When he reached a door, he stopped. Pei Ziyun got off the car and saw Maolin Xiuzhu from a distance. The eunuch led him in, passed through a flower cave, and arrived at a In the small hall, at this time, the emperor was sitting upright, with several eunuchs and maids serving him. There was a beast stove, and red coals were burning in the beast stove, making the palace very hot.
The emperor was reading a booklet with no apparent expression. His eyebrows were slightly trimmed, looking majestic. He frowned from time to time, as if he was thinking. He picked up the tea cup in front of him, used the lid to stir the water, and took a sip.
"Pei Zhenjun, please see me!" The eunuch came in to report, breaking the silence. After hearing this, the emperor couldn't help but smile, put down the fold in his hand, and straightened up: "Come in!"
"True Lord, Your Majesty has been waiting for a long time." The eunuch introduced him in a low voice. Pei Ziyun nodded slightly and walked in calmly. The eunuch and maids bowed and said nothing.
When they entered the palace, they saw the emperor. Pei Ziyun bowed down and stood up after being excused. The emperor looked at Pei Ziyun and waved his hands. Following the emperor's gesture, the serving eunuchs and maids all left one after another.
Pei Ziyun also looked at the emperor carefully. When he was the prince, he was still a bit cowardly, or weak, but now he looked majestic and could not express his emotions.
The emperor said: "The true king has come from afar. Thank you for your hard work. Please come and give me a seat and tea."
The eunuch immediately stepped forward and moved the pier over. Pei Ziyun sat down and took the tea. The tea was fragrant, and just smelling it made people feel refreshed.
However, Ke Du knelt three times and kowtowed nine times, and presented another order. The emperor looked at it, his face turned slightly red: "There are still people in Dao Lu Division who are betraying, and these thieves are really killable."
After saying that, he turned to Pei Ziyun and asked, "I have read your Excellency's statement carefully, but there are still some details that I haven't understood yet."
Pei Ziyun stood up and bowed: "I am here to answer your Majesty's questions. Please unfold the map."
The emperor nodded, and someone immediately unfolded the map. Pei Ziyun took a few steps forward and pointed: "Now that Lian Chen is included, there are four camps, like four millstones, which are constantly restraining and consuming King Lu's power, making it difficult for him to regain his strength. It’s difficult to make progress, this is a situation of difficulty.”
The emperor looked at the direction, his expression became serious, he thought about it in his mind, and took in the situation. The situation gradually became clearer. As Pei Ziyun explained in detail, he seemed to really see four millstones grinding the iron stone, wiping out King Lu bit by bit. He couldn't help but He nodded and just remained silent.
Pei Ziyun stretched out his hand and drew on the map again: "Your Majesty is anxious. Your Majesty has released a lot of veteran generals a few days ago. These veteran generals don't have much military power. Their families and families are all in the capital. I can only serve your Majesty's one idea - The actual effect is not bad either.”
"After Li Yuanyong, Zhao Dalin beheaded 1,100 people and captured two counties. Ji Han beheaded 900 people and captured one county."
"In the overall situation, victory or defeat is not important. What is important is that if we passively defend, the enemy can still draw troops and supplies, and concentrate on fighting a war of annihilation. This veteran is like a needle in the cotton, making it difficult for the enemy to draw out troops and supplies. Food and grass, unable to break through, will fall into the quagmire of consumption.”
"It can be said that with this strategy alone, King Lu will definitely lose."
The emperor listened, looked at it for a long time, and then sighed: "This is your wisdom and strategy."
Looking at Pei Ziyun again, thoughts were rolling in his heart. Even if he became the emperor, he had to admit that King Lu was superior to him. Thinking of this, he felt a murderous aura and asked, "When can we capture King Lu?" Entering Beijing?"
After a pause, he said to himself: "Although I am not familiar with the art of war, I can still see that although we say we will win, it will take a long time - I think you must come to see me quickly, and there must be something to do, sir." Just say it.”
The emperor said with a smile. To the emperor, Pei Ziyun would never let him down. Thinking like this, his thoughts began to wander a little. He remembered some of his father's arrangements. Just as he was thinking about it, Pei Ziyun's voice broke. The emperor's thoughts were only answered by this man.
"Yes, if we spend our time like this, we will win, but it may take three or even four years. It will cost countless grains, grass, soldiers and horses. But His Majesty has just ascended the throne. If you want to create peace, you must establish authority in the country. It is better to do it quickly rather than later and not too late. The war is protracted, so I want to find an opportunity to annihilate King Lu's main force."
"You are right. In fact, I am also looking forward to wiping out King Lu's main force in one fell swoop, taking King Lu's lock and bringing it to the capital. I want to ask him in front of the Ancestral Temple if he dares to face Taizu - but with the matter of Uncle Zhongqin, it's okay I have to be cautious. If we lose again, I am afraid that both the government and the public will be shaken. In my opinion, it is better to be safe if possible." The emperor was happy at first when he heard about the annihilation of the main force, and then frowned. It seems that as long as it is a sure win, , a delay of three to five years is acceptable.
Pei Ziyun smiled as he heard the emperor's worries. He said: "Your Majesty is wise, neither hasty nor slow. He is truly gifted and a blessing to his subjects. However, King Lu has a decisive character and this dilemma has arisen. He is afraid that he will not be able to hide it. If you refuse to waste away and die, you will definitely look for opportunities to break through.”
The emperor felt a chill in his heart when he heard that. King Lu's temperament was understood when he was the prince. He was ambitious, adventurous, and good at strategy. He paused for a moment and looked at the map. On the map, he saw that the area occupied by King Lu was so dazzling that the emperor Feeling hesitant.
No one can guarantee whether there will be an accident in a few years.
"My dear, what do you think?"
The emperor muttered as he spoke, and Pei Ziyun bowed: "Your Majesty, King Lu will not rest easy. It is inevitable for him to break through the siege and find a chance to survive. Although the millstone is tightly locked, instead of letting King Lu break through at a place and time we don't know, It’s better that we guide it ourselves.”
"My old minister's plan is to deliberately create a gap so that King Lu can misjudge the situation and choose the breakthrough point we designated to annihilate him in one fell swoop."
Saying this, he took out a folding book from his arms and handed it over. The emperor's eyes still had some doubts. He took the folding book and read it. There were detailed countermeasures in it. As he continued to read, his eyebrows frowned at first, and then gradually relaxed. .
"Huh." After the emperor finished reading, he took a deep breath and let out all the irritability and anxiety in his heart. He walked a few steps in the palace and suddenly said quietly: "I think this plan is acceptable, so I will proceed accordingly. "
"As for Dao Lu Si, he was originally a servant of the royal family, but he harbored resentment and betrayed his master. Ke Du, go and clean up." The emperor said lightly, with a hint of murderous intent flowing out.
Kedu felt a chill in his heart and kowtowed: "I understand!"
(End of chapter)