Chapter 1173 1174 [Sitting and looking at the southeast]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Harem, Jingren Palace.

Empress Dowager Wu sat on the couch with her hands clasped in front of her body, and several female officials stood beside her.

Outside the bead curtain, stood a man in his thirties.

He has an ordinary temperament and dull eyes, and can easily be lost in a sea of ​​people.

He stood slightly stooped and reported: "I have reported to the Queen Mother that I have found out that at dawn on the day when the rebels attacked Kyoto, Gu Liang did not rush to the palace immediately after repelling the enemies in Dongcheng, but went to a place first. He went to Shen Mansion in Yongrenfang. He stayed there for about a quarter of an hour, and His Majesty had not yet arrived at Nanxun Palace."

When Empress Dowager Wu heard that long-lost honorific, her eyes couldn't help but reveal a bit of sadness. She shook her head slightly and said, "You should be called the late emperor."

"Yes, Queen Mother." The man bowed his head in agreement, and then said: "I have checked the detailed traces of Gu Liang in the capital before and after Wang Pingzhang's rebellion, and this is the only one that is unreasonable. After Pei Zhen passed away, Gu Liang and Shen Moyun They became strangers and had no personal interactions with each other. However, at the critical moment when the rebels broke through the West City and approached the palace, Gu Liang did not immediately return to the palace to command the imperial army to defend the city. Instead, he went to Shen Mansion, which shows that there must be something fishy."

Empress Dowager Wu smiled expressionlessly and said, "This is Daliang's loyal minister."

The man remained silent.

Empress Dowager Wu exhaled a breath and said slowly: "Before Mr. Junxing passes away, do you have any advice for you?"

Mo Haoli's profound gaze appeared in the man's mind. The old man had obviously expected that Empress Dowager Wu would ask today's question, so he answered unhurriedly: "The ruling lord once said that he helped the late emperor train Luan Yiwei. Half the manpower only wants to leave loyal and reliable help for the royal family, but does not want them to imitate the cruel officials of the previous dynasty and persecute the courtiers. Once this example is started, the court struggle will fall into an extremely tragic situation and cause irreparable losses to the court. "

Several female historians behind the bead curtain frowned in unison.

Empress Dowager Wu nodded and said, "The Ai family understands Duke Jun Xing's good intentions. After all, you are dead soldiers."

Luan Yiwei is divided into two parts: light and dark. The dark part has always been hidden in the mist. They are the dead soldiers trained by Mo Haoli in accordance with the will of Emperor Kaiping. If these people fight alone in an upright manner, none of them can defeat Ye Qi. His men have gone through ten moves, but what they are best at is not this kind of head-on death battle, but the protection and assassination that hide their traces.

The man felt a little relieved. He was not afraid of death and sacrifice, but for the Tian family, once these dead soldiers were used, the consequences would be really unpredictable.

He didn't want to see this sword unsheathed unless absolutely necessary.

Empress Dowager Wu pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Now that the Western Wu army has invaded the territory, there may not be peace in the south. Everyone in the court should be united in rejecting foreign enemies, so there is no need to continue the investigation. The ministers are secretly watching as usual. Yes, Duke Wei’s office can just pay more attention to it.”

The man bowed and said, "I obey your order."

After she retreated, Empress Dowager Wu leaned on the couch, looked at the female historian opposite and said: "The situation on the border is in danger. Gu Liang cannot be moved at this time, otherwise...if the border cannot resist, the Western Wu army can march straight in. The land of the heart.”

The female historian knew very well that the Queen Mother's words were actually trying to convince herself, so she echoed: "Your Majesty is wise."

Empress Dowager Wu laughed at herself and said: "But if Gu Liang wins and returns to the court, and Pei Yue is desperate to protect him, who can touch him then? Since Pei Yue wants the West Camp and South Camp of the Beijing Army to protect the border, it's okay

, you personally take people to the border with the Aijia's decree, and when the time is right, go to Nan'an Hou Suwu and Qiyun Hou Yinwei, they know what to do."

The female historian felt a chill in her heart, and a line of words appeared in her mind.

When the overall situation in the Western Territory was decided, it was the day that Zuo Junji lost his life.

She lowered her head and responded, "I sincerely follow your Majesty's decree."

…

The operation of the Daliang court has always been efficient and orderly. After Liu Xian issued the imperial edict to the world, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty immediately took action.

On the 22nd of the first lunar month, the fourth day after receiving the urgent military intelligence report from the western border, the Beijing Army's West Camp and South Camp, totaling 90,000 troops, set out first. The two governments and ministries worked together to transport grain, grass and baggage in batches.

He wrote a note to the governors of Qizhou and Dengzhou, and transferred grain from Changping warehouses in various places for the army to take along the way.

In the Xifu Festival Hall, Pei Yue flipped through the thick memorial and frowned involuntarily.

Military affairs are more than a thousand things, especially this kind of war involving hundreds of thousands of people. Intelligence, strategy, logistics, personnel and recruits are all endless troubles. During this time, he has room and board in Xifu, and only works every day.

He could only sleep for two hours at most, so he couldn't cover everything. Fortunately, the Xifu and the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion were a mature system, and most of the time he only needed to make decisions.

Although it was unimaginable hard work, Pei Yue also gained something. He not only gained a deeper understanding of the operations of the military, but also continuously strengthened his influence on the millions of troops in Daliang.

After reading the last report, Pei Yue raised his hand and rubbed his eyebrows, turned to look at the burly general sitting below, and said apologetically: "General Chen has been kept waiting for a long time."

Qinzhou Navy Admiral Chen Huacheng spoke out in front of Nan'an Hou Suwu, but at this moment he was very respectful. He quickly shook his head and said: "The Duke of the country has spent all his sleep and food for the imperial court, and the general is sitting here but can't do anything. I feel really guilty and uneasy.

However, the Duke of the state should also take care of his health to avoid overexertion."

Pei Yue laughed and said: "When did you learn to flatter horses?"

Chen Huacheng touched his forehead in embarrassment.

Pei Yue continued to joke: "If you were willing to bow to Wang Pingzhang back then, the Qinzhou Navy would not be in such a miserable state."

Chen Huacheng frowned and said: "The old thief has ulterior motives, how can he compare with the Duke of Guo? I am not trying to flatter him, but I sincerely hope that the Duke of Guo can live a long life!"

"Okay, okay, you are already a dignified navy admiral, how can you still not withstand a few jokes from others?"

Pei Yue smiled and changed the topic: "Have you arranged the things I told you before?"

When talking about business, Chen Huacheng said solemnly: "The Duke of the country has his destiny, how dare the general to mess up the matter? The Qinzhou Navy is ready to go south to fight at any time."

Pei Yue was silent for a moment. After a while, he took out a secret letter from his sleeve, handed it to Chen Huacheng and said, "This is the information I received early this morning. Please read it first."

Chen Huacheng stood up and took it. After reading it, he said in surprise: "My lord, the Southern Zhou Dynasty wants to open a breakthrough from the upper reaches of Tiancang River?"

Pei Yue said unhurriedly: "The army of Western Wu is approaching the border, and our eyes are on the west. This is a rare opportunity for Southern Zhou Dynasty, so they will definitely provoke a war. Your Majesty has issued an order to Xiang

The Marquis of the City ordered him to command the Southern Army battalions to be on guard. We both know that the Southern Zhou Dynasty really wanted to recapture Jiangling City, but it has been defeated several times in the past ten years. It is not surprising that it has changed its strategy now."

Chen Huacheng hesitated and said: "But it is difficult for an army to go north alone for a long time, and our army in the south is strong, so the Southern Zhou Dynasty's move is a bit abnormal."

There was a look of approval in Pei Yue's eyes.

At that time, Wang Pingzhang was so powerful that all the generals in the army, unless they were strong-willed, would defect to his command. Only Chen Huacheng, who guarded the dozens of broken ships of the Qinzhou Navy, never bowed his head from the beginning to the end.

Today, he did not believe it without reservation just because it was a secret information given by Pei Yue. This shows that he has his own opinions under his rough appearance.

After thinking for a moment, Pei Yue said calmly: "No matter whether the Southern Zhou Dynasty's plan to march from the upper reaches of the Tiancang River is true or not, it cannot affect our established strategy. For decades, the Southern Zhou Dynasty built multiple defense lines to the north of Jian'an City based on several great passes.

, to prevent my army from moving south. These passes may not be impossible to conquer, but they will definitely pay a heavy price, and now that Xiwu is coming fiercely, we must focus on it at this time."

Chen Huacheng's breathing gradually became rapid.

Pei Yue stared at him and said in a deep voice: "After my father-in-law took over the military plane, his investment and support for the Qinzhou Navy was just for today. General Chen, this battle may be difficult, but once you succeed, you will

He was the first official to regain the homeland of the Southern Dynasty for Daliang."

Chen Huacheng stood up solemnly, filled with murderous intent: "The last general will serve to the death!"

Pei Yue raised his hand and said: "Very good. But I can't move yet, I have to wait a little longer."
Chapter completed!