The northeastern part of White Wolf Mountain was lined with horizontal ridges one after another. Yan Chi led a large army to walk for two days, and finally camped at a place called Sunset Ridge.
It was sunny for two consecutive days, but when we arrived at Sunset Ridge, it started to snow again. This time, the tents were even simpler than last time. Due to time constraints, we didn't even have time to build the outer fence. Everyone entered the camp at dusk. After spending some dry food, Yan Chi went to discuss the affairs with Yu Qi, Mr. Qi and others.
This time the camp was also set up in an inconspicuous mountain depression, and a horizontal ridge blocked the tent in front of it. Although it blocked the cold wind, the weather became even more severe. Qin Wan sat in the big tent of the Chinese army, breathing out Rubbing his hands together, soon, Bai Feng brought in a stove from the outside, and the charcoal inside was already burning red.
"Princess, Your Highness said that he didn't know when the discussion would be finished, and asked you to take it back to rest early."
Qin Wan hurriedly responded, and when Bai Feng went out, Qin Wan pulled Bai Ying to lean against the stove, "It's too cold, and I don't know if this will hinder the battle."
Bai Ying said, "Princess, don't worry, Your Highness and the others have their own considerations."
Qin Wan frowned, and only hoped that this battle would go smoothly. This was Yan Chi's first battle back in Shuoxi, and if he wanted to regain the sovereignty of the Shuoxi camp, there would be no mistakes.
In the agenda, Yan Chi and everyone gathered around a square table, looking at the map on the table.
"Lin Xie arrived in Shuoxi more than half a month earlier than us, and now he has arrived in the Shuoxi camp. Although he did not bring many soldiers and horses, he represented the emperor. This time, he and Lin Xugui met. Planning how to make the soldiers in the main battalion obedient, the sudden appearance of Chu Feicheng and them is an opportunity for them to make an example of others."
After a slight pause, Yan Chi said again, "The target location we set with Chu Feicheng before is here, the natural moat in the northeast of Sunset Ridge. This mountain pass has been passed by the king, and there are steep mountains on both sides. Then we will It is enough to ambush people here, and another group of people will go around and cut off the retreat route behind, so Lin Xugui and Lin Xie must be left behind."
"Yu Qi is in charge of the mountain on the left, He Qing is in charge of the mountain on the right, Mr. Liao, do you have any questions?"
"no doubt!"
The three of them answered in unison, and Yan Chi said again, "Now I'm only worried that Lin Xugui and Lin Xie will know that the king is coming to Shuoxi in advance, and it is very likely that they will not fall into the trap. When the time comes, you must act calmly and don't startle the snake. The king guesses tomorrow There will be news about Chu Feicheng, everyone and the generals below will make it clear and prepare to set off tomorrow night."
Several people responded again, and Yan Chi asked the others to rest first, leaving Mr. Qi alone.
Seeing that Yan Chi left him behind, Mr. Qi knew what Yan Chi was thinking. Before Yan Chi could speak, Mr. Qi asked first, "Is Your Highness ready to become king?"
Yan Chi sat on the main seat, his eyes narrowed when he heard the words, Mr. Qi sighed, "It is really a helpless move by Prince Rui's residence to come to this point, but the emperor has deceived people too much, and His Highness has no other choice. At this time If His Highness is not ruthless, Shuoxi will really be in danger."
Yan Chi raised his hand to stop Mr. Qi's words, and said in a low voice, "I'm bringing the concubine, so I'm naturally prepared, but I still need to prepare for this matter."
Mr. Qi laughed when he heard the words, "What your Highness said in the letter before, the villain has given orders. Now in Xilin City, I am afraid that everyone knows that the old prince was killed by the emperor. The news that came two days ago said that It's the Xilin City Order that has cut off contact with the prefect of Mengzhou, even last year's tax and other things, and now they are all suppressed, and the attitude is clear."
Xilin City Order is like Xilin City Magistrate, but this Xilin City Order is a native of Shuoxi, and has always regarded Yan Lin as the king who protects Xilin, but Yan Lin died suddenly last year. The people inside and outside the court were shocked, and to the people of Shuoxi, it was as if the sky had fallen.
Years ago, the mountains were covered by heavy snow, and the tax, bank, account books, documents, etc. that were supposed to be sent to the magistrate's office in Mengzhou in Xilin City were never sent out. The road was opened a few days ago, but the order of Xilin City still did not send money and goods according to the rules. , naturally very angry because of Yan Lin's death.
Yan Chi's narrow eyes, in Beijing, he can't complain for Yan Lin, and can't explain the truth to others, but it's different in Shuoxi.
The emperor was used to sitting on the golden throne in the Chongzheng Hall in the capital, so he might not understand the will of the Shuoxi people.
"What do you think of the news from the north?" Yan Chi pondered for a moment, then changed the topic. When he arrived at Sunset Ridge in the afternoon, Yan Chi received the latest news from the north, and handed it to Mr. Qi for reading.
Mr. Qi sighed when he heard the words, "The empress and the prince are a little aggressive, and I'm afraid that the next battle will be a bit inappropriate."
According to the latest news, the queen and the crown prince did not go to Cangzhou, but went directly to Fengzhou. Time to conquer two states and counties, so the Northern Expedition team led by Anyang Hou will inevitably be distracted.
Mr. Qi said, "The Jinzhou garrison brought by the Marquis of Anyang is not bad. In addition, the supply in the direction of Yingzhou, the capital city, is plentiful, which is completely different from the situation of the Beifu Army. The city is still barren, and Shuoxi still has half a year's worth of armaments that you designed earlier, but the Beifu army has already cut off its supplies. The villain boldly speculates that if the Beifu army has no way to get more food and grass, at most they can only persist Three months."
Although the Shuoxi Plateau is not richer than other places, the terrain around the West Lincheng is very flat. For many years, Yan Lin has guarded this land, and the former barren land has been replanted by the owner. There are many villages and tribes around Xilin City, and the farming is not what it used to be. This time, in order to ensure Shuoxi's food, grass and armaments, Yan Chi deliberately went to Qianzhou and Jianzhou, in order to ensure the retreat of Shuoxi's army. The Beifu army is different.
Hearing Mr. Qi's words, Yan Chi's eyes were worried, and he asked again, "Is there any change in the Rong people?"
Mr. Qi quickly shook his head, "No, the snow is heavier this year, and the mountains outside the White Wolf Pass were also blocked by heavy snow. Qin and Fang Qin disobeyed his orders, Lin Xugui was too busy to take care of himself, and hadn't taken anyone to White Wolf Pass to make things difficult for Fang Qin yet, so it was safe there, the villain also sent a letter to Fang Qin, presumably it was safe …”
There was a hint of coldness in Yan Chi's eyes. The White Wolf Pass is the front line to stop the Rong people. Because the Rong people often launch surprise attacks, there are 10,000 people stationed at the White Wolf Pass all year round, but Lin Xugui dares to attack the White Wolf Pass. , Yan Chi smiled coldly, "You Fangqin is naturally relieved to see that he cannot leave the White Wolf Pass no matter what."
Mr. Qi nodded hurriedly, "Yes, the villain will send another secret letter later."
After Yan Chi heard the words, he didn't say any more. Seeing Yan Chi's serious expression, Mr. Qi asked, "What are you worried about, Your Highness?"
Yan Chi looked at Mr. Qi and said, "Now the Beifu army has withdrawn to Cangzhou, and now they are all going to Chongzhou and Fengzhou. There are no guards at the foot of Canglong Mountain. Guess, will the Qiang Man choose to stay here?" Time to raid from the north?"
Mr. Qi's heart broke out when he said this. The Beifu army's 100,000 people are not for show. Over the years, the statistics of the Beifu army are all Zhao's sons, and Zhao's sons are all generals. Zhao's daughters must join the army. Gong is the continuous descendant of the royal family. Although he is not a royal family, his status has long been detached. So much honor comes from the northern Qiang barbarians coveting the Great Zhou. They are also barbarians. The fighting power of the Qiang barbarians is not weaker than that of the Rong people. It's just that they are fewer in number than the Rong people. The northernmost part of the Great Zhou Dynasty is Canglong Mountain, and the northernmost part of Canglong Mountain is the cold plain where the barbarians live. The conditions on the cold plain are harsh, and adults are fine. It was extremely difficult for Tong to survive. Therefore, although the number of Qiang barbarians was small, they each harbored wolf ambitions and tried to invade Dazhou from Canglong Mountain in order to occupy the Cangzhou line in the north, so that the tribe could continue.
The threat of the barbarians and the Rong people to the Great Zhou has long been a long time ago. The barbarians even invaded the city of Cangzhou a hundred years ago. , Da Zhou and Qiang and Rong are sworn enemies, but these two brave and fierce peoples will lie dormant at any time like leopards, and they may jump up and bite you at any time!
This is where Yan Chi's worries arose. When he said this, Mr. Qi also sighed, "His Royal Highness has revenge for killing his father, and Prince Rui's family is also loyal. The rebellion did not care about the situation of foreign enemies, but the Beifu army was different. General Zhao loved his daughter and grandson very much. Seeing that the crown prince was deposed, he naturally couldn't sit still. Moreover, the queen's behavior was obviously to fight to the death. Bet the barbarians won't move at this time."
In the winter season, the north is even more severe than Shuoxi, and Canglong Mountain will almost become an ice and snow moat to block the way of the barbarians. It is rumored that it will take half a month to walk from Canglong Mountain to the territory of Dazhou in winter, and the Canglong Mountain at this time The mountain is so inaccessible that there are no birds, once you enter it, you will die.
Although the rumors are mysterious, the actual situation is not far from the same. Yan Chi knew that what Mr. Qi said was right, that the Beifu army was just gambling, but he felt a faint worry in his heart, always feeling that something happened in the north like.
"For the time being, we can't control the north side. It's better to let Fang Qin be more cautious."
Mr. Qi squinted his eyes when he heard this, "Your Highness... do you have any plans to return to the capital?"
Yan Chi stared at Mr. Qi, he is supporting himself now, but he is forced to rebel. Under such circumstances, Mr. Qi's question is tantamount to asking him if he wants to go to the capital to replace him. Yan Chi looked at it Mr. Qi said for a moment, "Mr. was also saying just now that I am different from the queen prince."
Mr. Qi quickly bent over and confessed, "Yes, the villain understands, the villain is talking too much."
Yan Chi waved his hands and got up, "I've been tired for two days, let's rest early tonight."
After speaking, Yan Chi stepped out of the conference tent, the cold wind outside the tent pierced his bones, Yan Chi's brows and eyes also showed coldness, and when he reached the big tent of the Chinese army, Yan Chi rubbed his brows, and when he lifted the curtain and entered There was a gentle smile on his face.