Liao Jin and Liu Qing waited outside the Prefecture's gate to receive the messenger reporting their victory.
"Human?"
Liu Qing was trembling, and when he saw that the messenger was Wu Da, he felt like chaff, "Speak quickly!"
The voice was a bit harsh, which startled Uda, and he quickly said: "Shijun led the army to attack, first defeated Yanbei City, and then defeated the Tanzhou Army in a battle, beheading and capturing more than 7,000 people, beheading and capturing more than 18,000 tribal warriors...
…”
Liu Qing miraculously stopped shaking, his face glowed red, and his voice was like a bell, "What? A great victory? How many enemies were killed? More than 20,000!"
The people on the street were already excited.
"Tanzhou was defeated!"
"Bei Liao said that they would march south, but I was still uneasy and worried... I didn't expect Yang Shijun to defeat the Tanzhou army. It was reassuring to have a victory before the battle. I feel at ease."
"Except for the last time when my husband led the army to attack, this is a rare initiative in northern Xinjiang!"
"This battle is a great victory, the morale of Beiliao has plummeted, hahahaha!"
Years of experience on the frontier have made the Northern Xinjiang people's ability to analyze war far superior to that of the so-called talented men in Chang'an.
"Great victory!"
The children also cheered.
They have heard and heard it since they were young, and know that there is a formidable enemy outside the northern border. If they are accidentally rushed into their home by the Northern Liao cavalry, they will either be slaves or die violently.
Therefore, even the most heartless children cheered along.
Huang Chunhui is taking a nap.
He clicked his mouth and sucked the saliva from the corner of his mouth.
"Why!"
"Great victory!"
The cheers disturbed his dream, and his eyelids moved and slowly opened.
He was a little confused, but then he regained his composure.
"What's the fuss about?"
His voice was a little hoarse, Huang Chunhui picked up the water glass and took a sip. The water was a little cold and irritated his throat, and he couldn't help but cough a few times.
"Ms. sir!"
Huang Chunhui calmed down and said, "Old Liu!"
Liu Qing trotted in and jumped when he went up the steps.
"steady!"
Huang Chunhui frowned. "Does it look good to do somersault?"
When he saw Liu Qing's rosy face, he was startled, "Good news?"
"That's good news! Mr. Chenzhou has won a great victory!" Liu Qing said excitedly: "Yang Xuan ordered the Chenzhou army to defeat the Tanzhou army and break Yanbei City. He killed and captured nearly 20,000 tribal warriors and 7,000 Tanzhou army!"
Huang Chunhui squinted his eyes, suddenly reached out and clenched his fist, and beat his chest hard.
"Cough cough cough!"
He coughed and his face turned red. Liu Qing was so frightened that he hurried over to give him a pat on the back. He picked up the water glass and felt that the temperature was wrong. He shouted to the clerk outside: "Bring some warm water!"
Huang Chunhui grabbed the water glass, took a sip, and held the water in his mouth. After he felt it was warm, he slowly swallowed it.
"Why!"
He took a long breath and said, "I'm so old. I almost choked myself to death by holding in my breath. What did you say? A great victory?"
Liu Qing sat down and said, "A great victory. The Tanzhou army was crippled."
"good!"
Huang Chunhui smiled cheerfully, "Before the war, I was worried that he would go too far, and I was worried that Ning Xing might have set a trap to ambush him..."
"They said they gave Tanzhou a thousand heavy cavalry."
"The heavy cavalry!" Huang Chunhui sighed: "Back then, the heavy cavalry in Bei Liao was also dominant for a while, and the Xuanjia cavalry was formed in Northern Xinjiang, which came from behind."
"He blocked it." Liu Qing smiled and said, "He blocked it."
"His ability to train soldiers is indeed better than yours."
Liu Qing smiled and said: "This old man admits it."
"Tell me carefully."
The clerk came in and offered hot water.
Huang Chunhui took it, leaned against the cabinet, squinted, and listened...
"... After breaking through Yanbei City, He Lianrong led the attack, and the two armies fought. He Lianrong attacked in turn with the tribal army and the Tanzhou army, followed by heavy cavalry, but they were all blocked one by one. During the stalemate, a group of soldiers from the south of the town
Wanqi appears..."
Huang Chunhui looked calm.
"Unexpectedly, the southern part of the town actually counterattacked and attacked the opponent. Then the enemy army was defeated like a mountain..."
"Little brat, what a trick!" Huang Chunhui said calmly, "With his temperament, he can tolerate the southern part of the town until now. I have always been very curious, so that's it!"
Liu Qing said with a smile: "That kid likes to keep dogs the most, and I don't know when Zhennan became his loyal dog, hahahaha!"
The laughter gradually dissipated, and Liu Qing said with some embarrassment: "Finally, three thousand cavalry from the Fengzhou Army appeared..."
There was a glint in Huang Chunhui's eyes, "He is watching out for the southern part of the town. If the southern part of the town is honest, these three thousand riders will be the icing on the cake. If he rebels, these three thousand riders will be the guarantee. Little brat, this method... makes
I am happy!"
Liu Qing looked troubled, "Ms. sir..."
"Sometimes you have to take risks when using troops, but taking risks is not the usual way. If you take risks today, you will succeed tomorrow, but what about the day after tomorrow?"
Are you God's favorite? God wants to favor you?
Once you fail, there will be no future.
Therefore, famous generals must think twice before deploying troops to ensure that there will be no future troubles.
Of course I am happy that Yang Xuan won this battle, but what I am even more happy about is that he was able to think of all kinds of surprises and respond to them when planning, good!"
Huang Chunhui was quite happy, but Liu Qing smiled bitterly and said: "My lord, the Fengzhou Army sent troops without permission..."
"Who said that Fengzhou sent troops without authorization?" Huang Chunhui said calmly: "There are ears and eyes from all sides in Tao County. I was worried that the news of using Fengzhou army would be discovered by Bei Liao, so I secretly ordered Fengzhou to send troops."
Liu Qing swore that these words could no longer be false.
“My husband is very skillful!”
Liao Jin came in and said, "My lord, the people outside are rejoicing and shouting my name, asking to see my lord."
"Ms. sir!"
"Ms. sir!"
"Ms. sir!"
The shouts from outside came straight through the door, and Huang Chunhui smiled, "The people are so excited that they can't find a place to vent. Just go, old Liao, and I will disappear."
Liao Jin said: "They just want to see my husband."
Huang Chunhui picked up the water cup, took a sip of warm water, and said happily: "The people were so excited when they heard the good news, and now they want to gain confidence from me.
They need me to boost people's morale.
But Lao Liao, it’s still early! The people’s morale has been raised too early, and when the war begins, their anger will be almost exhausted. Just wait!”
Liao Jin went out to explain.
"Why do I think this water is tasteless?" Huang Chunhui put down the water glass, "I've brought some wine and some food... just some dried meat and some fruits."
There is a canteen in the prefecture, which serves one meal every day.
Soon someone brought wine and food, and Liao Jin also came back.
"The people are very happy!"
Huang Chunhui pointed to the wine glass, Liu Qing poured wine for him and handed the wine glass over.
Huang Chunhui took it, lowered his head and sniffed it, "I haven't drank it for a long time, and when I smell it, I feel like I've been in another world."
He took a sip and tasted it carefully, "Good wine."
Liu Qing took a sip and felt that the wine was bland.
But Huang Chunhui's physical condition is such that he cannot drink strong alcohol.
"He Lianfeng should be preparing for the southern expedition. Tanzhou is just a partial division. He has two methods. One is to have the Tanzhou Army contain the Chenzhou Army and weaken the strength of our Northern Xinjiang Army.
The second is to increase troops in Tanzhou and attack Chenzhou to contain the main force of our northern Xinjiang army.
Among the two methods, I think Helian Summit should choose the first method.
Without him, if he wanted to conquer Chenzhou and defeat the Chenzhou Army under Yang Xuan, how many more troops would He Lianfeng have to increase?
If there is less, Yang Xuan may be able to defeat the Tanzhou army and then counterattack Tanzhou.
At that time, the Northern Liao and Southern Expedition armies are in a dilemma. They want to rescue, but they are entangled with our Northern Xinjiang army... Hahahaha!"
Huang Chunhui spoke calmly and analyzed He Lianfeng's thoughts in a clear way.
"But I am afraid of him?" Huang Chunhui said calmly: "A little brat under my command can make his generals unable to advance or retreat. Against me, He Lianfeng, can he dare to say that he will win?"
Liao Jin and Liu Qing looked at him, their hearts surging.
During the reigns of Emperor Xuande and Emperor Wu, the generals of the Tang Dynasty were so bright that Pei Jiu could suppress Northern Xinjiang. Even after Pei Jiu left, Huang Chunhui still guarded Northern Xinjiang, causing Northern Liao's repeated attacks to fail.
Some people say that when Emperor Wu fell, the emperor was full.
The legacy left by Emperor Xuande and Emperor Wu has been enjoyed by Li Yuan and his son for many years. Until now, they still rely on those old people to support the overall situation.
"I am old, but I can still carry Northern Xinjiang on my shoulders. I may walk a little slower and stagger a little, but after all, we are always walking."
Huang Chunhui raised his glass and said, "We must keep going until this world becomes dim and there are no more stars."
The three of them raised their glasses.
Smiling and drinking.
…
Ning Xing.
Ning Xing was a little busy at the moment.
Food and grass transported from various places are gathered here, and huge flocks of sheep and cattle continue to head south.
The army is just outside the city, and the edge of the tent cannot be seen at a glance. Even if you ride away, you will have to run for a long time before you can see the edge.
Changling was passed by the camp surrounded by a group of guards.
"She is a beauty!"
In the camp, the sergeants were in groups, enjoying their rare leisure time... The army has been dispatched one after another. As part of the emperor's central army, they will set off with the emperor.
"She's a noble girl, and she's wearing a robe?"
A woman suddenly appeared in a man's world, and she was a beauty, which immediately caused a group of people to become restless.
"Princess."
Zhan Juan looked at the sergeants with disgust and said, "Their superiors should be in charge."
"They are about to go to the south. The fate of their trip is uncertain, that's all."
Changling doesn't like those mediocre people, but he won't care about them.
A group of large vehicles came slowly, and the people accompanying them looked unkempt and lifeless.
"They are human prisoners." Zhan Juan whispered: "For the Southern Expedition, Your Majesty brought those human prisoners back from prison and exile, and they accompanied the army to transport baggage and work as coolies."
A prisoner was following the cart. When the cart passed a pit, the wheels got stuck and jumped up again. A bag fell and fell apart, and gray wheat flour was scattered on the ground.
The sound of horse hoofbeats was heard, and the sergeant escorting the car raised his whip and whipped it away without thinking.
The prisoner, who looked to be in his thirties or forties, rolled on the ground and howled miserably.
"Old dog!" the sergeant cursed as he whipped: "You really think you are an official! What I whipped is an official!"
The sergeant's face turned red and he became excited.
Changling looked at it indifferently, "Go back!"
One person sighed, "This Yang Jia is silent and looks pitiful."
"Why are you pitiful? He is an official!" Another person said dissatisfied.
For the people at the bottom of the Northern Liao Dynasty, officials, powerful people, or wealthy businessmen, this group has nothing to do with them. When this group is unlucky, they will cheer, gloat, and... feel very happy and can eat one more bowl at night
meal.
Just like the mortals on the ground looking up at the gods in the sky fighting, if a god suddenly falls, they will clap their hands and cheer.
Just because the people of Bei Liao lived too hard.
"ah!"
Yang Jia was whipped until he rolled on the ground, causing dust to fly.
While pumping, the sergeant cursed: "In the past, the way you looked at Ye Ye was wrong and cold.
Are you proud? Being an official is a big deal. I'm going to slap you today. Who will save you? Who dares to save you?
Come on, show me your official airs again! Ah! Look! Look who dares to speak for you?! Who!"
"What did he do?"
The sergeant turned around slowly, "Which crotch... this villain has seen the lady."
Zhan Juan said with a cold face, "Ask you, what did he commit?"
The sergeant said respectfully: "This person is said to have made a mistake and was exiled."
"But a big sin?"
"Not really."
Zhan Juan waved to Yang Jia, who had just gotten up, "Follow me!"
Yang Jia looked past her and saw Changling.
The sergeant also saw it and saluted, "I have met the princess."
Zhan Juan said impatiently: "Hurry!"
Yang Jia looked at the sergeant.
The sergeant salivated and said with an apologetic smile: "Madam, I have to tell my superior about this matter, otherwise..."
Zhan Juan said: "Someone will follow you here!"
The sergeant nodded and bowed: "Yes, yes, yes." Turning around, he cursed at Yang Jia: "You bitch, why don't you go quickly?"
While yelling and scolding, he walked over and whispered: "Don't blame us, it's Shangguan who ordered you to deal with you. You are a big man, don't argue with ants like us..."
Yang Jia straightened her clothes, walked over slowly, and saluted. "I've met the princess."
Changling rode into the city and reached the mansion.
Yang Jia didn't know why she saved him, but he couldn't feel at ease if he didn't ask this question clearly. When Changling was about to go to the backyard, he knelt down and said: "The sinner doesn't know why the princess shows mercy... But does the princess know the sinner's injustice? Oh my God.
, it has eyes!”
Changling said calmly: "The luck of your surname."
"The luck of the surname?" Yang Jia was stunned, but he quickly came to his senses, "The sinner is lucky enough to have the same surname as Yang, whom the princess cares about. I am not very honored. Princess, the sinner knows that the recent turmoil in the court is about to happen, and the princess's power is weak and in danger!"
Changling said calmly: "The lobbyist's tactics are only disgusting!"
Yang Jia knelt down, "The sinner heard that the princess is now in charge of some things and has some manpower. The Southern Expedition is imminent. If this battle is a big victory, your majesty will definitely use it to clean up. The princess is your majesty's sword, and the emperor's uncle is
Another handful.
The emperor's uncle is the crown prince, and he will not hesitate to offend those officials and dignitaries. But the princess is weak, and if she takes action, she will make countless enemies..."
"Then, what if we don't take action?" Changling asked calmly.
"If you don't take action, Your Majesty will let the princess become an idle clan member."
"So, do you think it's better for me to be an idle member of the clan, or to take care of things?"
"The sinner thinks that great changes will come to Daliao. At this time, if the princess has no one in her hands and has no power, she will become someone else's food and a tool for others to use. The princess..." Yang Jia lowered his head, "The princess is beautiful after all.
ah!"
Changling pointed at him, "Pack it up and bring it back later."
Half an hour later, a brand new Yang Jia appeared outside the lobby.
He was not qualified to go in, so he stood outside and dealt with it.
"Talk about it."
Chang Ling sat inside, with Zhan Juan beside him and guards on both sides.
Yang Jia said: "It is actually not a good time for Your Majesty to launch the Southern Expedition at this moment. But Lin Ya and others are becoming more and more powerful. Your Majesty has to use the opportunity of the Southern Expedition to accumulate prestige, win over the military and the people, and then clean up the court..."
"It started last year. What you said is not new."
This is old news.
"Yes, after the sinner heard that the princess was involved in politics, he knew that His Majesty wanted to find a knife for himself, but he was worried that the knife would hurt him, so he chose the princess. This road seems glorious, but it is extremely dangerous.
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"Rhetoric." Zhan Juan said dissatisfied.
Changling said: "Tell me, what will father do next?"
Yang Jia had thought about it along the way, and it could be said that he had thought about it very carefully.
"The sinner thinks that His Majesty has no heirs, so his suspicion will be particularly strong. If he uses the princess as a sword, he will definitely find other ways to ensure that the sword will not be directed towards him. There is no chance at all!"
Yang Jia raised his head, "And if you want to do this, the best way is...marriage!"
"Nonsense!" Zhan Juan said coldly.
A maid came in and said, "Princess, someone is coming from the palace."
Changling asked: "What did you say?"
"The steward of the front yard gave me a favor, saying that Your Majesty has found a marriage for the princess, and the man is the son of His Majesty's confidant."
Changling slowly stood up and went out, but Yang Jia avoided him and stood at the edge.
After walking down the steps, Changling said: "So, do you have a way for me to avoid this marriage? Yes, there is an extra staff member in the house. No, where is it coming from?"
Yang Jia's heart skipped a beat, and he raised his head impolitely, "Princess, you want fire!"