"Our army only needs to wait until Zhao Yan and Liu Guang go to war and act suddenly and attack the public security. Once the public security is broken, Jiangling City will have no defense. At that time, our army will only need to break through Jiangling and obtain food and grass. Then another army will be dispatched. Raiders raided Shaoxing and brought your Majesty to us, then you can withdraw to Fuzhou. With your Majesty in the hands of the adults, wouldn't it be a step closer to the success of the adults' hegemony?"
Xia Cheng couldn't help but be moved by the words of this partial general, and he pressed his Majesty to command the army. The benefits of this are naturally limitless. If Xia Cheng didn't have this idea in his heart, it would definitely be a lie. The only question now is whether Xia Cheng has the ability to break through the police and Jiangling, and withdraw to Fuzhou before the army of Xin Wang Zhao Zhen returns.
However, the words of this partial general greatly contributed to the momentum of the main combat faction. The generals headed by Wang Kang used this partial general to refute the views of Zhang Sailiang and others. For a while, no one could convince anyone. There was chaos in the chamber. Looking at this chaotic scene, Xia Cheng felt a little headache again. He glanced at the crowd, but suddenly his eyes lit up, and Xia Cheng hurriedly shouted: "Zhang Huaxuan. Do you have any comments?"
It turned out that among the crowd, even Zhang Sailiang, who was still silent at the beginning, joined the argument. Except for Yang Lin, who was the leader of the generals, it was difficult to express his opinion. Only another counselor, Zhang Huaxuan, sat there without saying a word. Hearing Xia Cheng's mouth, everyone who was arguing in the chamber quieted down, and all of them turned their eyes to Zhang Huaxuan, who closed his eyes and rested.
Zhang Huaxuan slowly opened his eyes, but he smiled, and said to Xia Cheng: "I don't know what the lord wants his subordinates to say?"
"Uh." Zhang Huaxuan's rhetorical question made Xia Cheng a little confused. He looked towards Zhang Sailiang and Zhang Sailiang, and both of them shook their heads. In the end, Xia Cheng had to ask again: "I I want to ask Master Zhang Huaxuan, what's your opinion about the battle between Wang Zhaozhen and Liu Guang this time?"
After listening to Xia Cheng's question, Zhang Huaxuan glanced at the people around him again, and then said calmly: "My lord. Actually, it is clear how this matter should be done. Why do you need to ask your subordinates?"
"Eh?" Xia Cheng was still confused, but Zhang Sailiang and Zhang Sailiang's nephew, after listening to Zhang Huaxuan's words, suddenly brightened their eyes, as if they understood something. Xia Cheng pondered for a moment, and finally determined that his IQ was not at the same level as Zhang Huaxuan. He could only say to Zhang Huaxuan with a wry smile, "Just ask Mr. Zhang to make it clear."
This time, Zhang Huaxuan did not sell Guanzi any more, but said in a stern face: "As it is today, there are two major forces, namely the King of Belief and the Kingdom of Jin. The Kingdom of Qi and the Southern Song Dynasty Zhao Gou, who exist only in name, are actually not worthy of their name. But in the South , Is divided into three parts, namely, Zhao Yan's faction, the adults and the leaders of the rebel army divided the land, and the other faction is the official army of Zhao Gou. For half a month, the relationship between the army and generals was tense. But in the end, why did Zhao Go take the initiative to enclose the rebels? There is no other reason, only balance. Now, it is the time to break this pattern."
Zhang Huaxuan said a few words, but it clarified the situation of the power back then. Hearing Xia Cheng and the others nodded, Zhang Huaxuan changed his words and said: "And nowadays, Liu Guang has attacked Wugong Mountain first. Now Zhao Yan has made a large number of troops to conspire to Linjiang Army. In this battle, no matter who wins or loses, even if the adults can successfully break through Jiangling, the balance between Zhulu Rebels and Zhao Yanjun will surely be broken. The trend of the world , It is a move that touches the whole body. When the balance is broken, it will inevitably cause a competition among the major forces in the world. My subordinates would like to ask the adults whether they are ready to go with the world's heroes including the King of Jin and the King of Letter Competing against the Central Plains head-on?"
"This..." Xia Cheng was silent. He knew very well that Wang Jun and Jin Guo would not talk about it for the time being. In the South, even though Xia Cheng's forces have been able to recuperate in the past year, compared with the surrounding rebels, Xia Cheng's strength is not enough to shock the world. Among other things, taking Peng You as an example, the strength is definitely not under Xia Cheng. If the world is in chaos, Peng You will definitely mobilize troops against Xia Cheng as an enmity between Xia Cheng and Peng You. At that time, let alone seeking Jiangling, whether you can prevent Peng You's offensive is still a question.
"Then, according to Master Xu, we won't send troops this time?" a civil official sitting beside Zhang Huaxuan frowned and asked.
"No, we have to send troops! We must send troops." Zhang Huaxuan shook his head, a glint flashed in his eyes, and said: "It's just that the direction of the troops is not Jiangling. According to the subordinates, the adults should send troops to Wugong Mountain. Help Liu Guang."
As soon as Zhang Huaxuan said this, the several counsellors in the room already understood what Zhang Huaxuan meant. Since it is too early for Xia Cheng to start a world war, it is best to maintain the current situation. In this way, Liu Guang would never lose to Zhao Yan in this battle. It was just a comparison between Liu Guang's strength and Zhao Yanjun's strength. It would be very difficult to rely on Liu Guang's ability to win. The only way was Xia Cheng, who was next to Liu Guang, to help.
"I understand what the sir meant. Just doing this, then Liu Guang may not appreciate it. And that Peng You, wouldn't he take advantage of this time to stabbing a knife in the back of us? Back then, Zhao Zhen relied on Peng. Only when you are restrained by your friends can you attack the southern army village of Jiangling without thinking about it.” Although he understands what Zhang Huaxuan said, Xia Cheng is obviously not very interested in this kind of thanklessness.
Zhang Huaxuan seemed to have seen through Xia Cheng's thoughts a long time ago, and shook his head and said, "As for Peng You, you can rest assured. Don't forget that Peng You, who retreated to the east because of Chenzhou, Yiyang, and Yuezhou, have already agreed with Xin. Wang Zhaozhen fell out and almost didn't tear his face. As long as there is no special interest, Peng You will not send troops easily, let alone help Wang Zhaozhen contain adults."
Zhang Huaxuan's words are very reasonable, and most of the counsellors in the chamber nodded in agreement, and there were even many sensible generals who affirmed Zhang Huaxuan's statement. Only Wang Kang and the others were still a little unwilling, but they couldn't find a reason to object, they could only mutter some unintelligible words with their heads down.
"Okay." Xia Cheng sighed and made a decision. "Since the husband is so sure, then I will do what the husband said. Yang Lin. You are the one who helped Liu Guang this time. Take it all."
Although Yang Lin is no longer a member of the Xia family, in Xia Cheng's mind, Yang Lin will always be one of his most trustworthy subordinates. Hearing Xia Cheng's appointment, Yang Lin immediately stood up, fisted and shouted at Xia Cheng: "Don't worry, your lord, this matter will be left to the general."
"My lord." At this moment, Zhang Sailiang said, "Don't worry in advance, and it will not be too late for General Yang Lin to set off after Zhao Jun and Liu Guangjun have fought to a certain extent."
As soon as Zhang Sailiang said this suggestion, Xia Cheng also immediately guessed Zhang Sailiang's plan. This was to use Zhao Jun's hand to greatly weaken Liu Guang's strength. Even if Xia Jiajun still wants to unite with Liu Guang, Xia Jiajun and Liu Guang will become enemies sooner or later. Naturally no one wants their enemy to be strong.
And Zhang Huaxuan also nodded and agreed with Zhang Sailiang’s suggestion. Xia Cheng patted his thigh and said, “Okay. Just as the Zhang family brothers said. Yang Lin, Duoduo sent a scout south to inquire about the news, and waited for the best time to go southwest. Support Liu Guang."
"Yes." Yang Lin's eyes flashed with a strong sense of war, and he clasped his fists and shouted.
After confessing some necessary things, Xia Cheng waved his hand and motioned everyone to withdraw. The crowd, led by Yang Lin, retreated and withdrew from the chamber. After leaving the chamber, a group of civil servants and generals walked in groups towards the outside of Jinglue Mansion on Jiangnan East Road. Among them, Wang Kang looked unwilling and wanted to look back several times. Xia Cheng was dragged by his subordinate, Vice Admiral Wu Gao.
But Zhang Huaxuan, who had been walking behind everyone, saw it, but the corners of his mouth curled slightly, and he accused several officials who were walking with him, but quickly walked behind Wang Kang and Wu Hao. .
Zhang Huaxuan bowed his hand to Wang Kang and said, "My lord, the kid has a few words to talk to the general. I wonder if the general can take a step to speak?"
Wang Kang and Vice Admiral Wu Gao turned their heads, and immediately Wang Kang was full of upset. Just in the chamber, Zhang Huaxuan's suggestion made Wang Kang's plan to attack Jiangling to be rejected. This is thanks to the fact that Wang Kang's temper has been smoothed out a lot over the years. If he is replaced by the former Wang Kang, he will have to punch him.
After all, Lieutenant Wu Gao next to him was a delicate person. When he saw Zhang Huaxuan's appearance, Lieutenant Wu immediately grabbed Wang Kang, and then said with a fist to Zhang Huaxuan, "Of course. Master Zhang, please." Zhang Huaxuan made a please gesture. Deputy General Wu Gao knew very well that this Hua Xuan was currently Xia Cheng's big red. The two brothers did not have any support under Xia Cheng's account, but they couldn't offend this person.
Zhang Huaxuan smiled faintly, and then moved with the brothers to a small courtyard next to him. As for the others, although he was a little curious about the situation, it was not easy to surrender himself to eavesdrop. They could only go their separate ways. of.
When he came to the small courtyard, Wang Kang, who was extremely unhappy, gave Zhang Huaxuan a look and said, "Okay, just stay here. If you have anything to do, I have something to do." Wang Kang's words were full of nostalgia. I was patient, and Wu Gao, who was next to him, met with him, and he could only secretly groan, and he was helpless to his elder brother.
Zhang Huaxuan didn't care at all, and said with a smile: "My lord, the kid just wants to ask the general. Since he is looking for Zhao Yan to get revenge, does the general want to kill the enemy with a single blow, or he wants to let the enemy have nothing and taste everything. Die after suffering in the world?"
Confused by Zhang Huaxuan’s inexplicable sentence, Wang Kang and Vice-General Wu Gao didn’t understand what Zhang Huaxuan meant, but Wang Kang still gritted his teeth and said, “I need to ask? Let the enemy taste all the pain in the world before they die. Just killing them with a single knife, wouldn't it be too cheap for them."
"Hehe." Hearing Wang Kang's answer, Zhang Huaxuan smiled and said: "If this is the case, the kid advises the general, this time you might as well follow General Yang Lin to go south this time and destroy Zhao Yanjun's action. This will let the general. The enemy’s plan cannot be realized. In the future, we will destroy all Zhao Yan’s plans step by step, making him weaker and weaker. Wouldn’t it be better for him to be killed? Ha ha.” After that, Zhang Huaxuan didn’t care about Wang Kang, who was stunned in place. The two deputy generals Wu Gao smiled and left.
Three days later, in the chief mansion of Linjiang Military City, Zhang Ling, who is now in charge of Linjiang Military City, was seated in the chamber together with Chao Guang, who was sent to Linjiang Military City as the chief commander, and Wu Gaojing, who was the military leader. Discuss how to deal with this massive attack by Zhao Yanjun.
As the leader of the Linjiang Military City, Chao Guang naturally sat at the top of the chamber, watching the two sitting down, Chao Guang said in a deep voice, "How about it? It's been so many days, are we just spending it like that? Hmph. I knew that, I shouldn't have listened to you, and played tricks. Really knives and guns are better than anything."
For Chao Guang’s questioning, Zhang Ling and Wu Gaojing, who were sitting in front of the kid, could only smile bitterly at each other. Chao Guang was the first veteran to follow Liu Guang. He was born and died with Liu Guang. Even Wu Gaojing was right. He was polite to three points. Now that Chao Guang is so angry, the two of them dare not refute Chao Guang's words.
Zhang Ling coughed a little embarrassingly, and said: "General, the spies have sent a secret report a few days ago, and our plan is proceeding smoothly. It's just that Zhao Jun seems to be very cautious and has not been able to fully grasp their actions until now. However, at least we have already dragged Zhao Jun, even if they won't come to our trap, we can take advantage of this time to wait for the reinforcements sent by the adults."
"Humph." Chao Guang just hummed back to Zhang Ling's words, obviously not giving the Zhang Ling Patriarch a good face. Seeing Chao Guang's attitude, even if Zhang Ling felt angry, he didn't dare to post it. There was no way. Zhang Ling now is not as good as before. Now that Liu Guang's people have firmly controlled the Linjiang army, these aristocratic children can't get through any storms at all. If they don't listen to Liu Guang's order, they will only perish.
Chao Guang turned his head and looked at Wu Gaojing, and said, "General. I heard that this time the leader of the Zhao army is Shan Hongfei, the first general under the letter king Zhao Zhen. This person is not a fool."
When Chao Guang asked about himself, Wu Gaojing was also taken aback, but turned his head and looked at Zhang Ling. Wu Gaojing didn't know much about the spies sent out, so he could only ask for advice from Zhang Ling, the head snake in Linjiang Military City.
And Zhang Ling quickly replied: "Please rest assured, General. The spies I sent out are clever people and should not miss. We only need to wait for some time before we can deceive Zhao Jun into us. trap."
"That's the best." Chao Guang nodded, but clenched his fists hard, and said: "Shan Hongfei! Hmph. I don't care if he is the number one general on the North Road of Jinghu. We have lost a lot of generals. I must repay my grudges."
Although Chao Guang also knows that Shan Hongfei is great, he is crude by nature and has no taboo against Shan Hongfei. On the contrary, after learning that Li Qian had died under Shan Hongfei, he wanted to find Shan Hongfei for revenge.
Zhang Ling looked down on a reckless man like Chao Guang who knew how to scream and kill him all day long, but the current situation is that Zhang Ling has no respect for Chao Guang.
The officials, eunuchs and generals of Linjiang Military City were originally led by Zhang Ling and Ling Shan, but since Liu Guang took control of Liu Guang, the Zhu family and others in Zhang family who first took refuge in Liu Guang have been reused by Liu Guang instead. It was Zhang Ling and Ling Shan who led the two families gradually declining.
After the death of the leader of Ling Shan and his son for two successive generations of Patriarch, the momentum has not been as good as before. Only Zhang Ling is the only one who is struggling to maintain the original power situation of the official family of Linjiang Military City. If Chao Guang is offended, I am afraid that Zhang Ling will completely become an affiliate of the Zhu family and the descendants of the Zhang family in the future. This was something Zhang Ling couldn't accept anyway.
But Wu Gaojing, who was sitting opposite Zhang Ling, smiled faintly when he watched the change of expression on Zhang Ling's face. Obviously he had guessed what Zhang Ling was thinking, but he didn't say anything but said to Chao Guang with a smile. "The general rest assured. With Zhang Ling's help, the general will surely be able to avenge General Li. Isn’t it, Mr. Zhang?"
"Uh." Zhang Ling couldn't help being stunned when he heard Wu Gaojing's words, but seeing Wu Gaojing's smile, Zhang Ling immediately understood Wu Gaojing's meaning, and hurriedly nodded and said: "Of course! Of course! Please don't worry about General Chao Guang. Zhang Ling will definitely assist General Chao Guang." Zhang Ling said as he thought about why Wu Gaojing had just helped him. How could Wu Gaojing suddenly help himself
"Yeah." Although there was still some impatience in his heart, but the matter was over, Chao Guang stopped saying much, waved his hand, and said to Wu Gaojing and Zhang Ling: "Just so, send more in the past few days. If you go to the north to take a look, the reinforcements sent by the adults don’t know when they will arrive. Humph. If the reinforcements from the adults come, I don’t have to worry about so much and just kill them. I can’t even take the Wugong Mountain for him. "While talking, Chao Guang was full of anger again, obviously thinking of the deaths of Guangzongshan and Li Qian.
Seeing that Chao Guang was about to lose his temper again, Wu Gaojing and Zhang Ling quickly got up to leave, lest Chao Guang would cast their anger on them. But before they got out of the chamber, they heard a rush of footsteps from outside. A soldier ran in in a panic expression and almost didn't knock Zhang Ling down. But before Zhang Ling went crazy, the soldier ran into the chamber without hesitation, knelt down towards Chao Guang, and shouted: "General, it’s okay, it’s okay! There was a sudden appearance outside the city. A large number of troops."
"What?" The three voices sounded at the same time, and Chao Guangxu stood up immediately. Wu Gaojing also turned and ran into the chamber, and Zhang Ling couldn't even pursue the rudeness of the soldier just now. All three of them stared. Looking at the soldier with wide eyes, he couldn't believe what he had just heard.
The soldier turned pale, trembling and pointing to the direction outside the chamber, said to Chao Guang: "General. Just now, just now, many soldiers and horses came from outside the city, at least five or six thousand. All, all cavalry."
"Impossible." It was Zhang Ling who yelled first, and when he saw Zhang Ling, he grabbed the soldier's shoulder and shouted, "How come so many cavalry suddenly appeared? Impossible. You talk nonsense again. Be careful. Your head."
"Zhang Ling." This soldier followed Chao Guang's men for many years. Chao Guang has nothing else but to protect shortcomings. Seeing that Zhang Ling was threatening his subordinates, Chao Guang immediately became unhappy, yelled violently, and the one who stepped forward grabbed Zhang Ling's wrist. Zhang Ling usually dignified and dignified, no matter how he could withstand such a grab by Chao Guang, he suddenly screamed in pain. Chao Guang snorted coldly, and directly threw Zhang Ling aside and threw it to the ground. Then he turned his head and shouted at the soldier: "Have you seen the origin of the other party?"
Wu Gaojing, who was on the side, was already feeling bad at this moment. At this time, the army that could appear outside Linjiang Military City, and there were still such a large number of cavalry, could only be the light cavalry of Zhao Jun in the rumor. What only made Wu Gaojing puzzled was why Qingqi suddenly appeared in Linjiang Military City? According to the intelligence sent by spy leader Wu Liang a few days ago, Zhao Jun should still be staying in the southern part of Jiangling.