The Marquis of Zhenguo, Zhao Xiaole, has always been famous in Jingyang, but in this special period, his prestige has declined.
However, he is still the Marquis of Zhenguo!
That eunuch who was so feared, now that everyone was on his territory, they dared to disrespect him.
Isn't this seeking death?
Moreover, Zhao Xiaole never plays his cards according to common sense.
He also has the right to kill first and then report later.
Even if you kill someone, it's just killing.
Who can do anything to get him?
Everyone was silent. Xin Rulong lay on the ground panting heavily. He opened his mouth for a long time and was speechless.
This slap really hit him hard.
Zhao Xiaole stepped forward and wanted to teach him a lesson twice.
The prince was worried that he would strike too hard, so he quickly stopped and said: "Xiao Le!"
Zhao Xiaole turned around and nodded to her, indicating that he understood. Then he looked at Xin Rulong on the ground and said to everyone sitting there:
"You raise a private army and are responsible for guarding the north of the imperial court. Now that you have lost your territory, regardless of your guilt, you still show no courtesy as a monarch and a minister in front of His Highness. Do you recognize your identity?"
"Hmph, you guilty ones, His Highness is willing to give you a chance to atone for your sins. If you lose Jiayuguan, please come to see us all!"
"You can go."
After hearing this, how could everyone still sit still?
He quickly helped Xin Rulong up and left in a panic.
After they left, Zhao Xiaole's face was still gloomy.
The prince and Qin Sining looked at each other, and the prince first said: "Xiao Le, aren't you afraid of forcing them to rebel by doing this?"
"We currently have no actual military power, and a temporary change of commanders may trigger a mutiny in the army. We still need to rely on them!"
Qin Sining also sighed: "Xiao Le, you are still too impulsive."
Zhao Xiaole turned around and said, "Your Highness, it's useless to be afraid now. These people are used to being servile."
"If you don't show them how powerful they are, they will only become more arrogant. At this time, His Highness cannot show weakness."
"Knock it a little more, and they might even learn to be afraid."
The prince and Qin Sining fell silent upon hearing this.
What Zhao Xiaole said makes sense.
These people say they are used to being servile, but to put it more bluntly, in fact, they are just too cheap at heart.
If you don't fight for a day, go to the house and uncover the tiles.
He actually ignored the prince and decided on the choice of coach in the palace.
If we can defend Jiayuguan, we don't know how rampant it will be.
But that’s what it says.
But we still have to count on them to fight the war.
In the eyes of the prince and Qin Sining, Zhao Xiaole was still a little impulsive.
Zhao Xiaole also understood their worries and said: "If this group of people goes to war, they will not be able to be reused."
"The loss of Jiayuguan is inevitable."
"What?"
The prince and Qin Sining were both shocked when they heard this.
Is Jiayuguan going to be lost?
How is this possible?
No matter how powerful the East Vietnamese are.
The number of troops on my side is 400,000!
How could such a solid level be lost?
Zhao Xiaole signaled the two of them to calm down and slowly explained: "Don't be impatient yet, this is just my guess."
Qin Sining and the prince breathed out slowly, patted their chests and said, "Xiao Le, you scared me to death."
"Don't say this kind of speculation casually again in the future."
Zhao Xiaole said calmly: "Although it is just a guess, we must take precautions. Let me analyze the current situation for you first."
Zhao Xiaole walked closer, and the prince and Qin Sining surrounded him.
Zhao Xiaole first placed a cup on Jiayuguan Pass and said: "Here are the private armies of Prince Rui and Xin Rulong, as well as the defenders of Jiayuguan Pass itself."
"The number of people is over 200,000."
"The main problem now is that very few of these private armies have actually fought in battles, and the defenders at Jiayuguan have not experienced war for many years. If they were to engage in a head-on battle with the East Vietnamese soldiers and horses, it would be difficult to maintain their numerical advantage."
The prince frowned and sighed: "There is no other way, but now we can only catch the duck!"
More than 200,000 soldiers, who had never experienced war and were not even strictly trained, fought against the elites of East Vietnam.
It is conceivable what the result will be.
East Vietnam only needs to send 100,000 people to attack the city, and the pressure on Jingyang will be immeasurable.
Zhao Xiaole picked up another cup and placed it next to the capital, "This is the capital army controlled by Xing Zhang."
"In addition to defending the capital, Xing Zhang's Beijing army must also take the initiative to attack. Once the pressure on Jiayuguan is too great, Xing Zhang's Beijing army must take the initiative to attack East Vietnam to relieve the pressure on Jiayuguan."
"This way we can continue to defend the city."
These practices are just defensive.
What should I do if I want to win?
So, Qin Sining asked: "Xiao Le, what if King Zhenbei joins the war? Can we repel Dongyue?"
Zhao Xiaole shook his head and said: "We have never figured out the thoughts of King Zhenbei. If King Zhenbei goes to war, either we will defeat Dongyue, or... forget it, I don't have high hopes for him."
"However, what I just said is the most ideal situation. What is the actual combat strength of the Beijing army and the private army? It is the key to deciding this battle."
"If, I mean just in case, if Jiayuguan is lost, we must be prepared to defend the capital.
There is nothing wrong with taking precautions just in case.
The prince and Qin Sining sighed one after another and could only nod helplessly.
…
On the carriage.
Zhao Xiaole and Qin Sining went back together.
Now, Zhao Xiaole is not allowed to participate in the war, so he has nothing to do.
Qin Sining consoled him: "Xiao Le, I agree with you. It is a fact that the private army's combat effectiveness is weak."
"Once the war in Jiayuguan is frustrated, you will definitely have the opportunity to take command. Please be patient first."
Zhao Xiaole is also an invincible military genius.
Leaving him idle at home is indeed a huge waste of talent.
Zhao Xiaole shook his head and said: "You don't have to comfort me. Even if I become the coach, I won't be able to command those private armies. This result is not bad."
"It's just that I didn't say something clearly in front of His Royal Highness just now. We are still in danger now."
"If Xing Zhang is not unwilling to attack the barbarians, but chooses to rebel, once he enters the capital, we will die without a burial place."
"How to control Xing Zhang's private army is our most important thing now."
Hearing this, Qin Sining also discovered this problem.
Cold sweat broke out on my back.
Why didn't I think of this problem myself?
If Xing Zhang rebels or supports his own troops, then the first place he will attack will definitely be the capital.
How to respond then?
Zhao Xiaole saw this, held her hand and smiled: "Don't worry, I will handle this problem."
At this time, the carriage suddenly stopped and shouts and curses came from outside.
