It's not that Haotian doesn't understand what Xuanji and Luo Xiang mean. In fact, the ideal location they both have in mind is on Dahu Road. The Battle of Yuzhou is about to break out. If Qingfeng is defeated, the Zhang family will definitely get worse. And judging from the current situation,
, the possibility of Qingfeng’s defeat is extremely high. A biting dog doesn’t bark, and Cassimbas not only doesn’t bark now, it has simply become a mute dog. Haotian estimates that even if a thunder hits, Cassimbas will
Will not make a sound. Therefore, Xuanji and Luo Xiang naturally hope to gain a foothold on Dahu Road and then encroach on the last piece of land of the imperial court. If they can capture Dahu Road, they will not only obtain sufficient food security, but also
To the north, they can flank the Song family on Yizhou Road and the Li family on Qinchuan Road, to the east they can plot Jiangnan Road, and to the south they can threaten Jinhua Mitsukoshi and gain a truly own estuary. But the imperial court is now in a state of turmoil, no matter where it is.
Regardless of whether it is public or private, Haotian does not want to poach the court at this time.
However, what the two people said did make sense. The navy is different from the army. It seems that preparations must be made in advance. Thinking of this, Haotian thought for a while and said: "Military advisor, you will send an order to Lord Chu and Lord Lin in Hetao later.
Let them reserve a group of navy officers at Fenglingdukou and Hukoudukou. Remember, it is not to build a naval base, but to train a group of officers who can grow into the navy in the future. The scale should be controlled at
About 20,000 people.”
Luo Xiang's eyes narrowed: "Lord, what you mean is that after we have a stable naval base and build a batch of large warships, we can allow these soldiers to become familiar with water warfare in the shortest time, and then in the shortest time
Time to grow into a qualified naval officer?"
Haotian sighed and said: "That's all we can do. Who makes us not have a decent port? But in this way, I'm afraid Master Chu and Master Lin will have to worry about it again. In the past two years, our military expansion in the Hetao has really
It’s too frequent. It’s hard to support our huge expenses with just the small area of Hetao 3rd Road.”
However, Luo Xiang is not as worried as Haotian. In fact, since the recovery of the Northwest Second Road, the Hetao Third Road has begun a slow recovery process. Especially this time, Bian Zhongxing brought back a large amount of gold and silver treasures from the Loulan Three Kingdoms.
Almost all the treasury of Loulan Three Kingdoms was emptied. This amount of wealth is no less than the accumulation of Tianwu Galaxy for hundreds of years. After getting this batch of floating wealth, Chu Xiangcheng did not report it to Haotian truthfully, but
As he did before, he hid part of it as needed for unexpected military expansion. If the main factor limiting the military expansion in the Hetao before was that people's livelihood was declining after repeated wars and the economy could not bear it, then now, the limiting factor in the Hetao is the lack of labor.
Chu Xiangcheng, Luo Xiang and others had already estimated that Hetao's current economic and internal affairs strength was enough to support an army of 800,000. However, Haotian was not interested in expanding the army, so after hitting several walls, they also
He stopped mentioning it in front of Haotian. So when Haotian took the initiative to expand the army some time ago, several people were particularly surprised. Thinking of this, Luo Xiang smiled and said: "Please don't worry, my lord, although there are some difficulties in Xiangcheng.
But since the lord has the order, and it is also out of strategic need, Xiangcheng will definitely live up to your expectations, lord."
At this moment, Zhan Shutang walked in: "My lord, Miss Saint Lanxin of Yaochi Jade Palace wishes to see you."
"Sheng Lan Xin? What is she here for?" Haotian frowned slightly, while Luo Xiang and Xuanji were also very puzzled, and even Qiu Mu and Xin Jiao were stunned for a while.
After the Battle of Hukou, Sheng Lanxin disappeared from the sight of Hetao. This saint of Yaochi Jade Palace has been keeping a low profile for more than a year. For many times, Sheng Lanxin was disguised as Rongcheng.
All kinds of pedestrians wandered Yangzhou Road and even Youyun Sixteen States, etc., to spy on the Qingfeng Empire. However, although Sheng Lanxin did her best for the Qingfeng Empire, due to the decline of the Qingfeng Empire over the years, the Yaochi Jade Palace
Although he tried his best, Qingfeng's situation did not improve at all.
After thinking for a while, Haotian still didn't know why Sheng Lanxin came to find him. But it was too reasonable, and Haotian had no reason to disappear, so he opened his mouth and said: "Please."
Sheng Lanxin is still wearing the same white clothes as before. Compared to the time of the Battle of Hukou, Sheng Lanxin's face has become more calm and determined. It is obvious that more than a year of life has made this sweet girl of heaven mature.
A lot.
"Fairy, please take a seat." Haotian opened his mouth and said. He originally wanted to stand up and greet him in person, but Xian Lianchen, a sleepy kitten, was sleeping soundly, so Haotian had to signal Qiu Mu to bring a chair to Sheng Lanxin.
, and then smiled apologetically at Sheng Lanxin.
Sheng Lanxin didn't take it seriously either. She was also aware of Haotian's carefreeness and meticulous care of the women around him. She was not polite at the moment and bowed to Haotian, then nodded to Xuanji Luo Xiang and Qiu Mu,
Then he sat down.
"I haven't seen you for many days, and the fairy has become even more holy." Haotian said with a smile: "That day, someone was ready to thank the fairy for her help. Unfortunately, the fairy's trace was nowhere to be found, so that for more than a year,
No chance."
Sheng Lanxin nodded politely, waved her hand and said, "You're too polite, Mr. Jingbei. Compared with the Duke's great benevolence and righteousness, what this little girl has done is just the brilliance of a firefly."
Haotian is not very good at politeness, and he is also not good at speaking those high-sounding words. He gets a headache when talking about these things. He simply said straight to the point: "I wonder why the fairy came here this time?"
When Xin Jiao heard this, he immediately patted Haotian's shoulder gently. How come this man was still the same as two years ago, already ranked as the first-class Duke of the country, and he still spoke so directly.
.Not even a little bit of flexibility. But I was happy in my heart. At least such a man would not have any bad intentions.
Sheng Lanxin also didn't expect Haotian to be so direct, but she quickly came to her senses and said in a deep voice: "The little lady really has important matters to discuss with Duke Jingbei this time."
Haotian was slightly surprised, but after looking around at the people around him, Haotian continued: "Fairy, if you have anything to say, just say it. There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be shy."
Sheng Lanxin hesitated for a moment, then opened her mouth and said: "To be honest, the little girl has been ordered by Commander Tie to come to discuss a major matter with the Duke."
"Tie Shuai?" Haotian and others were shocked, wondering what the old man had to do to inform them in such a secret way.
"Tie Shuai asked the little girl to ask the Duke one thing. Is the Duke planning to take action against the Holy Sect of Bliss in the near future?" Sheng Lanxin also asked straightforwardly.
Haotian's brows jumped, and his back suddenly straightened up. The movement was so big that even Xian Lianchen, who had been leaning in his arms, was suddenly awakened, and then continued to lean against him in a daze and fell asleep again. Haotian smiled helplessly.
, this girl must have been whispering to Qiu Mu all night last night, and then she must have gone shopping alone for a long time this morning, otherwise she would never be so sleepy.
Except for Luo Xiangchu Xiangcheng, Xuanji Xin Jiao and others, no one knew about Haotian's preparations to attack the Holy Sect of Paradise. Although Tiezhen's camp was also in Shanyin County, in order to avoid suspicion, the two
I have never been in contact with him. Tie Zhen, how on earth did he know about this matter.
Seeing the surprised looks of Haotian, Luo Xiang and others, Sheng Lanxin naturally understood that she had guessed correctly, so she smiled and said: "Don't worry, Duke. So far, only Tieshuai Guoshi and Xiao
The three women know about it. Moreover, this is not Caifeng’s information, it was Tie Shuai who guessed it from your actions.”
Xuanji felt strange for a while: "How did Tie Shuai guess our actions?"
"Actually, Tie Shuai didn't know that the Duke was planning to attack the Holy Sect of Paradise at the beginning, but the Duke planned to severely damage the Zhu Zhao Division of the Holy Sect of Paradise, continued to increase the pressure on the Jiangnan Road, mobilized the Pinglang Division of the Holy Sect of Paradise to go south, and increased the troops on the Yuzhou Road
, coupled with the analysis of the imperial advisor, it is unanimously believed that the Duke is preparing to attack the Holy Sect of Paradise." Sheng Lan said carefully: "Tie Shuai said that the Duke increased his troops on Yuzhou Road, and it is obvious that he is preparing to strike first and attack the Holy Sect.
Chaosing the layout of Cassimbas. As for the current Paradise Alliance, the soldiers of the three Northeastern countries have always been elite, and Cassimbas is in charge. Without equal military strength, the Duke will never easily provoke Cassimbas. As for the Eastern Japanese Dynasty
, before the Duke of Guo has the strength to compete with the Navy of Dong Japan, he will not easily go to trouble the Dong Japanese. Because the Imperial Master has said that the Duke of Guo, Mr. Luo, Master Chu and others must hope to defeat the Dong Japanese in one go.
.First defeat the Eastern Japanese Navy, and then go all out to kill the Eastern Japanese mainland, without giving the Eastern Japanese any chance. And the Duke recently lost the 100,000-strong army of the Kokutaku Hirō tribe, so the only options left are
The hundred thousand soldiers under Cheng Xianqing's command were sent down."
Haotian, Luo Xiang and others all frowned. Since Tie Zhen and Pang Ye could guess the target of their actions, it is hard to say that Kasimbas would not be able to guess it. If that is the case, Kasimba
Si had enough time to set a trap for the Loop.
Sheng Lanxin obviously saw through Haotian's thoughts, so she said with a smile: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. Tie Shuai and the Imperial Master can guess your true goal because of their understanding of Your Majesty."
.Also, although the 50,000-strong army headed south by the Duke of Guo tried their best to get to Yuzhou Road through various subversion methods, they could only hide it from the eyes of the three Northeastern countries for a while. But after all, you are within the territory of the empire.
Marching, it is still a little difficult to avoid Caifeng's spy. However, the Imperial Preceptor asked the little girl to tell the Duke that the Bliss Alliance has many undercover agents in the empire. These people are different from ordinary spies. I'm afraid that Duke, you are trying to steal someone else.
It won’t work. Cassimbas must have received the news of the Hetao reinforcements going south by now. However, the National Adviser said that you can rest assured that the National Adviser has prepared excuses for your 50,000 troops heading south."
"Can Fairy explain it more clearly?" Haotian asked quickly.
"The Imperial Advisor knew that there was a traitor within our dynasty, and his status was not low. Therefore, the Imperial Advisor believed that this matter could not be hidden from Cassimbas. Therefore, the Imperial Advisor simply used the trick and deliberately set up a plan to use Qingfeng's army under the guise of
Together with Guo Gong's Hetao army, Guo Gong's cavalry in Youyun Sixteen Prefectures will take the lead in sweeping out a blank area on the edge of the river. Then the Dragon Cavalry Legion and Guo Gong's 50,000 infantry will forcefully cross the river through the Jiao Dragon Legion and sweep them away completely.
The forces of the Three Northeastern Countries in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Youyun. For this reason, Tie Shuai has secretly ordered the Dragon Cavalry Legion to go to Luozhou, and He Shuai's Dragon Legion has also secretly gathered near Luozhou."
"What? The Dragon Cavalry Legion actually left Beijing, does your Majesty agree?" Haotian asked with a look of disbelief.
"Of course His Majesty agreed, otherwise how could the Dragon Cavalry Legion leave the Holy Capital of Tiandu?" Sheng Lanxin said with a smile: "In order to ensure the authenticity of this operation, the Dragon Cavalry Legion's actions are particularly secretive. Now only the Legion Commander
Hu Biyandan knows the plan of the operation. It will take five to seven days for your 50,000 troops to arrive at Shanyin and complete their assembly, so Tie Shuai set the time for this plan to be seven days later."
Luo Xiang narrowed his eyes: "The Imperial Master and Tie Shuai are so courageous, but I don't know how they convinced His Majesty today? Why are they so confident?"
Sheng Lan smiled meaningfully: "Because there are Mr. Chu and Mr. Xuanji here in Hetao, aren't they?"
Luo Xiang laughed: "The Imperial Master and Tie Shuai think highly of me."
"It's not that the Imperial Master and Tie Shuai look up to you, but that you already have this ability." Sheng Lanxin said with a smile: "The Imperial Master asked the little girl to tell the Duke that this time is a unique opportunity for you.
Good opportunity. Although Cassimbas is a god in military warfare, he is only a military genius and cannot predict everything like a god. Besides, we have covered it up in many ways this time, and there is a traitor informing us, so they will definitely fall into the trap.
And as long as Cheng Xianqing's 100,000 soldiers are disabled, the combat effectiveness of the Paradise Alliance will be greatly reduced. And this time is also an excellent opportunity for us."
Haotian and others nodded very clearly. Haotian and the others also knew that there was a traitor within the empire. However, the traitor was hidden quite deeply, and the court spent a lot of effort but failed to dig him out.
This time, it is an opportunity. And Tie Zhen and Pang Ye are indeed very interesting. At least this will relieve a certain amount of pressure on the Hetao army.
Thinking of this, Haotian suddenly laughed: "With the National Master and Tieshuai working so hard, someone will definitely not disappoint everyone. In seven days, someone will give Cheng Xianqing a surprise."
"My lord, please wait a moment." Sheng Lanxin smiled slightly and glanced at Qiu Mu and others. Sheng Lanxin hesitated and said, "There is still good news that I have not told my lord."
"Oh? What's the good news?" Haotian asked doubtfully.
"Tie Shuai said, although we may be able to hide it from Cassimbas, and the Duke of Guo has made some preparations. However, from the beginning to the end, we don't have much time, only eight hours at most.
Time. So Tie Shuai decided to let the 100,000 soldiers of the Eastern Army led by Commander Xiang March come to assist the Duke."
"What?" Haotian stood up in surprise. As a result, Xian Lianchen, who was confused, suddenly tilted his body. Haotian quickly hugged Xian Lianchen. But in this way, Xian Lianchen was also there.
He couldn't sleep anymore. Haotian had no choice but to pat the shoulder of Xian Lianchen, whose eyes were red, and told her to go back to sleep first.
Xiangxing's Eastern Army and Zhu Bingyang's Northern Army were both rebuilt after the Northern Expedition. Since they had not experienced major wars and lacked adequate training, their combat effectiveness had always been doubted by all forces in the country.
However, Xiang Xing is a traditional soldier and a veteran who has followed Tie Zhen for many years. Although it is a rebuilt legion, he has never relaxed his training of the soldiers below. Therefore, Tie Zhen estimates that the combat effectiveness of the Eastern Legion
Although it is not as good as the Green Dragon Army, it is a level higher than the Northern Army and the local garrison of the empire. But what Haotian is most happy about is that he can meet his old friend Xiang Xing. Although the two have not been together for a long time,
However, there was a feeling of sympathy for each other. Due to the estrangement between the Qingfeng royal family and Hetao Fang, in order to avoid suspicion, Xiang Xing and Haotian also restrained their interactions a lot. Thinking of being able to fight side by side with Xiang Xing, Haotian was excited.
The 50,000 soldiers led by Lu Zhen and Mu Shan did not go directly south to Yuzhou Road. Instead, they divided the 50,000 soldiers into several groups, disguised themselves and then headed to Yuzhou Road in various ways. Originally, their destination was Shanyin in Xuzhou.
County. However, after talking to Sheng Lanxin, Haotian immediately ordered Lu Zhen and Mu Shan to go to Fubing County in Luozhou. This place is located along the river and is not very far from Shanyin County. A quick march only takes half a day.
arrive.
The advancing Eastern Legion also quietly entered Kebu County in the west of Ruzhou in the name of changing defenses. On the surface, the Dragoon Legion was to prevent the Bliss Alliance from counterattacking after heading north to the river, but in fact it was preparing to join forces with Haotian to attack the Bliss Holy Sect.
.And because this matter was so important, An Yongchang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, went to Shanyin to discuss the matter with Haotian. Fortunately, although the two of them had different political views and personal factors, they still agreed on this matter.
Their attitudes are still very consistent. Both of them insist that the Holy Sect of Paradise must be completely crippled in order to disrupt Cassimbas's arrangement.
The main camp of the Northeastern Allied Forces is stationed in Nanjun County, Ningzhou, Yangzhou, which is only about 40 miles away from Changyin County, where Cheng Xianqing's army is stationed. The Eastern Japanese Army of the 14th Eastern Japanese Guards is stationed behind the Northeastern Allied Forces
Qiaogou County is close to the river and at least a hundred miles away from Changyin County. Therefore, after the war breaks out, it is impossible for the Japanese army to arrive at the battlefield within at least five hours. Therefore, Haotian's only worry is Nanjun
County of Cassimbas.
Frankly speaking, at the beginning, Haotian hoped that Cassimbas would send troops to assist him when he attacked the Holy Sect of Paradise. Although he would pay a high price, at least he would be able to disrupt Cassimbas's arrangement. However,
When things came to a close, Haotian became a little worried. If Cassimbas really raised troops to help, then Haotian and Xue Qingcheng's 160,000 troops, plus the 100,000 Eastern Army marching towards them, might not be spared.
But with the arrow on the string, Haotian had to shoot. Besides, as he said himself, as a soldier, you should have the consciousness to die on the battlefield. Besides, a great nation always needs someone to make sacrifices for it.
And it should be an honor for me to be able to take on such an important responsibility.