For Chang'an, the current theme is establishing a reserve.
The emperor's body looked fine, but he was getting older after all.
Some ministers talked about the emperor's Spring and Autumn Period, but Han Shitou excused him with one sentence.
——The Supreme Emperor is still here!
Damn it, the emperor’s biological father is still alive!
emperor?
It’s still too early to die!
So, why establish a reserve? Start early!
But the ministers persisted.
It was noisy.
The emperor hid in the pear garden, and his ministers cried out in vain.
When the emperor did not move, his ministers took the initiative.
Not setting up a reserve?
Then let’s place our bets first!
The emperor must not dare to depose the queen, this is the consensus.
Then, unless the King of Yue dies early, the East Palace will be his sooner or later.
Therefore, the King of Yue is the favorite, and there are many people taking sides.
But the King of Yue had a big problem, that is, he had a maternal grandfather from the Yang family of Yingchuan.
The Yang family in Yingchuan was so powerful that everyone lined up for the King of Yue. When the King of Yue came to the throne, the first thing he did was not to reward everyone, but to go up the pole to thank and please his grandfather.
In other words, even if you stand in line to win over the king, you may still gain nothing.
This is very embarrassing!
At this time, someone proposed King Wei.
King Wei was of mediocre origin, with no support from his mother's family, and his own family had little business means. Therefore, he was surrounded by some unsuccessful officials.
Just those few kittens, if they want to compete with the King of Yue, they are asking for death.
Some people say that Yang Xuan and King Wei were on good terms.
So what?
Does Yang Xuan still dare to lead his troops into Guanzhong and stand up for King Wei?
This statement made many carnivores in Chang'an laugh.
Until the last time Yang Xuan came to Chang'an, the Yang family of Yingchuan rode on horseback, faced the emperor without compromise, and returned with the harvest of the Duke of Qin and the Northern Xinjiang Jiedushi.
Only then did everyone realize that King Wei turned out to be a great treasure.
Yang Xuan dared to fight against the emperor and made him compromise.
What if he puts this attitude towards King Wei?
At this time, there were rumors outside...
——When His Majesty ordered the stage to attack Huang Chunhui, Yang Xuan sent someone to send a message.
Whoever touches Huang Chunhui, I will kill him all over the house!
Everyone knows that the only one who can touch Huang Chunhui is the emperor!
But Yang Xuan still shouted this sentence!
emperor!
So what!
These words are so domineering that it makes people tremble!
What was the emperor's reaction?
Nothing!
He couldn't react either.
Yang Xuan has more than 100,000 soldiers from Northern Xinjiang, and the army from Southern Xinjiang is the most powerful in the world.
What can the emperor do?
Scold?
Don't forget, the last time the emperor sent the group of people to northern Xinjiang, except for the leader, all of them were killed.
Scolding is useless.
The rest is toughness.
How to be tough?
Remove from office!
Yang Xuandu said, if you don't give it, I will appoint it myself!
The emperor did not dare to open this hole at all. Once it was opened, the country would no longer be able to survive!
The third method is to oppress with a large army, or even to conquer.
In this case, the only option is to use the Southern Xinjiang Army... But once the Southern Xinjiang Army is mobilized, the alien tribes will resurge, and the Southern Zhou Dynasty will look for opportunities to steal chickens.
Another one is the Chang'an Guards. This huge army is responsible for guarding Chang'an and guarding Guanzhong, the fundamental place of the Tang Dynasty.
Once it moves, the outcome is another matter.
There is a disturbance in Guanzhong, what will the emperor do to suppress it?
If the abbot is dissatisfied with the emperor and launches a rebellion... at least tens of thousands of troops can be mobilized. What can the emperor do to resist?
So, Emperor, shrink back!
As soon as he shrank, the outside world lit up.
What would happen if Yang Xuan fully supported King Wei?
Yang Songcheng is very good, but after all, he does not have an army in his hands!
If Yang Xuan disobeys the rules and uses force to interfere in matters of prosperity and ruin, who will be the crown prince?
Therefore, King Wei is a potential stock in the eyes of many people.
But the future of this potential stock is closely related to the attitude and power of Duke Qin in Northern Xinjiang.
With the support of the Duke of Qin, King Wei gained confidence.
The Duke of Qin was powerful, and King Wei had the capital to challenge Yang Songcheng.
By this time, those who were interested could see that in this battle to seize the inheritance, the two sides looked like the King of Yue and the King of Wei, but in fact, they were two forces behind them.
Yang Songcheng, the head of state!
The envoy of Northern Xinjiang, Duke of Qin Yang Xuan!
Behind these two people, each represents a force.
Behind Yang Songcheng are the traditional aristocratic families, powerful and powerful.
Behind Yang Xuan were the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang, which were relatively simple.
But simplicity has the advantage of less internal disputes.
Therefore, everyone feels that we have to wait and see how this battle will turn out.
The emperor watched all this clearly in the pear garden.
In fact, all he had to do was stand up and express his opinion to a certain prince: I like Mr. X very much.
Soon, the conflict will ease.
But he refused.
Once, Mrs. Guo Guo asked the emperor after drinking, or maybe something else, "What if the border generals rebel?"
The emperor laughed loudly and said: "The Tang Dynasty is the first year of the lunar calendar, and everyone in the world is following it. The trend is like a tide, so powerful that even Yang Xuan has to bow his head before this tide."
Even though most of the contacts with Chang'an were cut off, Northern Xinjiang still did what it was supposed to do.
For example, we go to the Ministry of Finance every year to ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate money.
For example, if a war breaks out, Northern Xinjiang will give Chang'an a memorandum - I want to fight somewhere and pay for it!
These are all face-saving efforts, but Beijiang did it.
In this way, no one can criticize Yang Xuan.
The emperor was also proud of this.
But this time, Yang Xuan's expedition to Neizhou was not reported.
Even after you set off, it would be nice to have someone send you a memorial!
But, no!
Yang Xuan ignored him!
This is a provocation to the dignity of the emperor!
It’s also a heavy blow!
Han Shitou stood on the side and watched the emperor throw out the medicinal tea in his hand. He looked at his face flushed, as if he was lazy after being with the imperial concubine.
Will the little master attack Neizhou?
OK!
But he said: "Your Majesty, calm down!"
"Calm down?"
The emperor stood up, took a few steps quickly, and said in a stern voice: "Conquest is the right of the emperor. Without the permission of the emperor, a general cannot have exclusive power! He is taking over power! He wants to rebel!"
Han Shitou lowered his eyebrows and said, "Your Majesty, be careful what you say!"
Only Han Shitou dared to say this.
——Stop talking, otherwise if word gets out, the outside world will feel that the majesty of the emperor is no longer there, and it will attract the prying eyes of those ambitious people.
The emperor took a deep breath and said, "Stone loves me."
He knows good and evil, but he regards everyone in the world as ants and his slaves.
Han Shitou looked at the chamberlains and said, "Wait, what did you hear?"
The servants lowered their heads and said, "Slave wait, I didn't hear anything."
Han Shitou smiled and said: "This is the best. If you hallucinate something and go out to talk nonsense, that will be bad."
Everyone was awestruck.
"yes!"
The emperor lost his temper.
The imperial concubine heard the news and came over.
"Jiro!"
The emperor said with a cold face, "Go and get the people ready to sing and dance."
"yes."
"Get ready, Wuwu!"
Wuwu, as the name suggests, is a dance that evolved from military conquests and is the most vigorous.
Emperors like to use martial arts to inspire themselves, their children and grandchildren, and their ministers.
But martial arts had not appeared in the harem of the Tang Dynasty for many years.
The imperial concubine agreed and hurried to prepare.
Han Shitou waved his hand, and the servants left.
"Your Majesty, take a rest!"
After the people left, the emperor smiled ferociously, "That bitch slave, is he going to demonstrate to me? He ordered the mirror to stare at me, and by the way, summoned the abbot of the country, recruited Zhang Huan into the palace, and that Zheng Yuandong...
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Later, the abbot and others came.
The head of the state apparently also learned the news, and said as soon as he arrived: "The Northern Xinjiang people are trying to break the situation."
The map was held by two palace maids, making it clear at a glance.
Yang Songcheng pointed to the land in northern Xinjiang and said: "Northern Xinjiang originally captured Nangui City, and only then could we open up wasteland in that area. But Nangui City was alone. Once Northern Liao stationed troops in Neizhou, they could attack at any time.
They can defeat Nangui City and attack Taoxian County.
In this way, if you advance, you can attack the northern border, and if you retreat, you can loot those farmers.
It only takes one, and Northern Xinjiang will not be able to recover for three to five years. Therefore, the purpose of this battle is to protect the cultivated land!"
This was a reflection of the concentrated wisdom of his staff, who analyzed Yang Xuan's purpose in this battle in a short period of time.
The emperor looked at Zhang Huan.
Why are you asking me... Zhang Huan, who only wanted to lie down, said: "This battle has another purpose."
He hesitated.
The emperor lost his patience, pointed at Zheng Yuandong and asked: "Tell me what you said!"
Zheng Yuandong glanced at Zhang Huan.
Zhang Huan's face was expressionless.
"Your Majesty, if we can capture Neizhou in this battle, Northern Xinjiang will have driven a wedge into the Northern Liao defense line."
Zheng Yuandong finished speaking.
But the emperor didn't hear any more information and frowned, "That's it?"
He still doesn't understand?
It turns out that this is a fool who doesn't understand conquest... Zheng Yuandong continued: "On the left of Neizhou is Chenzhou, on the right is Kunzhou, Longhuazhou, and behind is Taizhou. This is an important place that connects the past and the future. Once it falls into the north
In the hands of Xinjiang, from now on, Northern Xinjiang can attack wherever it wants, so to speak..."
Zheng Yuandong walked to the map and smelled the scent of powder on the two palace ladies.
This is a major military matter!
Is it appropriate to ask the palace maid to hold up the map?
Zheng Yuandong, a well-educated family man, pointed at Neizhou with his finger, "In the past, if Northern Xinjiang wanted to attack Kunzhou and Chenzhou, they had to be wary of Neizhou cutting off supplies from behind. They also had to worry about Neizhou sending troops to raid the army behind... Therefore,
Once Neizhou is defeated, the offensive and defensive positions will change!"
He added: "In other words, if Neizhou is captured, from now on, Northern Xinjiang will attack whenever they want, while Northern Liao can only take a defensive stance. This is a battle that will overturn the situation in the north!"
The emperor understood.
"In other words, if we win this battle, the situation in Northern Xinjiang will change drastically?"
"Yes, Your Majesty is wise!"
Zheng Yuandong said it very sincerely.
"How will this battle be won or lost?" the emperor asked.
Liang Jing stood on the side without saying a word.
That little brother can now change the general trend of the world.
But I was still fighting hand-to-hand with Yang Songcheng and others in Chang'an!
What a loss!
This question is difficult to answer.
Zheng Yuandong had little practical experience, so he withdrew.
Yang Songcheng coughed dryly, "The defender of Neizhou is Lin Ya's man. He only needs to hold on for half a month, and reinforcements will come in droves. Therefore, this battle is a bit dangerous for Northern Xinjiang!"
"What do you mean by the emperor, there is little chance of winning this battle in Northern Xinjiang?" the emperor asked.
How should I answer your words?
The abbot nodded slightly, "However, the battle depends on the time and place."
"Variables," he added.
The emperor looked at Zhang Huan. "Zhang Qing."
Zhang Huan is the only one here who has such rich experience in combat. He doesn't speak, so everyone's conclusions are a bit false.
Still can’t avoid it!
While everyone was analyzing, Zhang Huan had already thought about this battle.
"In early winter, it may snow at any time, so it is impossible for the Duke of Qin to send out a large army. I judge that it will not exceed 50,000 troops."
"Why?" This is what the head of state asked.
Zhang Huan, who does science popularization, is helpless, "Once it snows, it will be difficult for the army to move, and the transportation of grain and grass will be even more difficult. Whether it is an attack or a field battle, it will be very passive."
However, the enemy army has the advantage of the landlord and can advance and retreat freely.
Once the number of soldiers dying from frostbite increased, the Duke of Qin had no choice but to retreat.
But if you want to retreat at this time, you have to ask the defenders.
The army is freezing and starving outside, while the defenders are well fed and clothed in the city. Once they are pursued in tandem, the whole army may be annihilated!"
Seeing that everyone understood, he continued, "Fighting requires courage! The two armies are fighting and asserting victory before the battle is to boost morale. Unless there is a huge disparity in strength, no one can determine the outcome of the battle.
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Pretend this was not said.
But it caused people to think deeply.
The emperor said: "Tell me your judgment. It doesn't matter if you are wrong."
Why does this happen?
Zhang Huan said: "When the two armies are on the march, a small change can affect the outcome of the battle. Therefore, I dare not speak nonsense."
The emperor pondered.
The abbot said: "The defenders have the advantage of the city, and in the early winter... Qin Guogong, Meng Lang."
He looked at the emperor with bright eyes, "Your Majesty, King Wei may have some opinions, why not ask?"
King Wei had been hanging out with Yang Xuan in Northern Xinjiang for a long time, and he probably knew Yang Xuan and Northern Xinjiang better than anyone present.
But Yang Xuan was a traitor that the emperor had quickly eliminated. The abbot's words linked King Wei and Yang Xuan together.
Those who stand with traitors are traitors, right?
The emperor followed the good example and said, "Call the second brother to come."
The palace chamberlain changed into plain clothes... Last time someone went to that alley wearing the clothes of a palace chamberlain, but the guards of King Biewei intercepted him.
Soon, King Wei came.
There was a smell of fireworks all over his body, and the emperor even smelled frankincense.
The abbot and others had already left, and the emperor was looking at the map.
"Aye."
King Wei looked calm, as if he was facing a stranger.
The emperor raised his head and sniffed. He had smelled this smell on King Jing's body earlier.
This rebellious son took care of the children himself.
"You have been in Northern Xinjiang for many years and have been in contact with Yang Xuan for many years. This time Yang Xuan leads the army to attack Neizhou. What do you think of the outcome?"
The emperor's eyes were equally calm, as if the person standing in front of him was not his son, but a minister.
Moreover, he is a minister that he is not happy to see.
King Wei said: "Yang Xuan will win!"
The emperor needs to come to a conclusion so that he can deploy some targeted measures.
If Northern Xinjiang wins, Yang Xuan's prestige will increase again. At this time, he can only suppress his anger, and even have to praise a few words in the court.
Immediately, it was time to strengthen the defenses in the north.
If Yang Xuan is defeated.
Then, the emperor would publicize Yang Xuan's unauthorized dispatch of troops in a big way, allowing himself to occupy the moral high ground and criticize Yang Xuan.
This was the emperor's little thought, but at this moment, he just wanted to know from his son's mouth how this battle would turn out.
King Wei said he would win as soon as he opened his mouth, which made the emperor sneer in his heart and snorted, "You have full confidence in him, why do you say he will win?"
King Wei spoke.
"I think he will win!"
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