Qin Xiao nodded and said: "Brother is absolutely right. There are already huge conflicts within the Liaodong Army. If we take advantage of them, we can achieve maximum gains with minimum losses. If we push too hard at this time, it may be counterproductive.
"
"We still have to use the name of righteousness." Gu Baiyi said: "Such a method will never work."
"oh?"
"We have to make a fuss from that edict." Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "Everything has just begun."
Qin Xiao immediately lowered his voice and asked for advice: "Please give me some advice, big brother."
"This edict is true." Gu Baiyi's expression became serious and he said, "You should understand that this edict is more useful than tens of thousands of soldiers and horses."
Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then said softly: "I originally wanted to use this edict to recruit An Taihu Army." He said with some embarrassment: "To be honest with you, brother, I didn't think about using this edict at first.
I sealed it myself, the matter is too big and I don’t have enough courage.”
"Good steel is used on the blade. Since there is this edict, it is natural to use it as much as possible, not only to obtain the maximum benefit, but also to be reasonable." Gu Baiyi said: "Of course it is not allowed to be a king and prime minister. Everyone will doubt it.
It's false. But being given the title of champion general to be in charge of the military affairs of the Northeast may make people surprised, but it will not make people suspicious. Everyone in the world knows that you are an important minister of the emperor and are highly valued. You have been promoted and given the title in succession before.
You are a champion general, and with your previous favor, it is not impossible."
Qin Xiao nodded slightly.
"As for military power, since the emperor allowed you to lead the troops out of the border, it makes sense to give you the power to take charge of the military power in the Northeast." Gu Baiyi said: "Everyone in the world knows that the Liaodong Army has become a cancer in the Northeast, and the imperial court has always been very afraid of it.
, you led the troops out of seclusion, thinking that you were ordered to change the situation in the Northeast, and now that you have been entrusted with heavy power to suppress the Liaodong Army, it is only natural." A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said: "As long as everyone in the world thinks it is reasonable.
, then this edict is not fake."
Qin Xiao said: "If Wang Xingchao knew about the existence of this edict, he might send someone to Kyoto to find out the situation."
"Song Shilian is the imperial envoy sent by the emperor." Gu Baiyi said: "It is reasonable and reasonable for the imperial envoy to bring this edict. Tantai Xuanye knew that the edict was false, but he could not do anything. Did he deny the imperial edict of Song Shilian?
Identity? If he asked someone to prove that this edict was false, the emperor would have to deny it in person for such an important edict. But at this time, he did not dare to let the emperor come forward. He just wanted to let Long Ruijun and
The Liaodong Army consumed each other and checked and balanced each other, so that he could focus on other more important places, such as Jiangnan or the four northern towns. At least Pei Xiaogong's threat to them was much greater than Long Rui's army, so he did not
The energy reaches out here."
Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Brother asked me to write these decrees in the edict. Do you know that you can take the lies as truth?"
"The champion general is a third-grade military officer, and he has already suppressed Wang Xingchao. Therefore, from now on, neither Wang Xingchao nor the Anton governor is qualified to issue orders to you." Gu Baiyi said sternly: "On the contrary, the imperial edict gives you control.
You have the reputation of righteousness and can give orders to the Liaodong Army. Although you know that they will never obey your military orders, as long as you disobey the military orders, it is treason. In this way, unless Wang Xingchao leads his troops
Submit, otherwise you can only wear the hat of a rebel."
Qin Xiaoxiao asked: "Brother, if I issue a military order now and order Huangfu Yunzhao to withdraw from Shunjin City, will he obey the order?"
"No." Gu Baiyi shook his head and smiled: "Huangfu Yunzhao knows very well what losing Shunjincheng means to the Liaodong Army."
Qin Xiaodao: "Disobeying military orders and garrisoning troops without permission, so Huangfu Yunzhao is leading a rebel army to occupy Shunjin City?"
"The decree in the edict will soon be spread throughout the Northeast." Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "I heard that Xingluotang has already taken the initiative to join Long Ruijun, and that Cui Jiuye even has a close relationship with the eldest son. Xingluotang
He is a famous church in the Northeast, and Cui Mancheng is also a famous figure in the world. If he sends his brothers from various churches to spread the contents of this edict, it won't take long for the officials and people in Shunliang City to know the situation.
.”
Qin Xiao laughed and said: "I understand what brother means. We don't have to rush to send troops now. Let's spread the news first. At least let the people in Shunjin City know that Huangfu Yunzhao and his soldiers are rebels.
As long as the people think they are rebels, they will never support them again, and Huangfu Yunzhao wants to recruit young people in the city, but he doesn't dare to have anyone join him."
"To deal with a fortified city like Shunjin, the best strategy is to break it without attacking it." Gu Baiyi said: "Let's go ahead and attack. It's them who are anxious now, not us. We have enough time to continue to confront them, so what we need to do now is
The only thing is to let them get into trouble."
Qin Xiaodao: "Half of the thousands of Liaodong troops who surrendered will return to Liaodong. After letting them go, they will naturally have to withdraw to Shunjin City first." After a pause, he said: "If they return
Shunjincheng will pick up weapons again to supplement the strength of the Liaodong Army to defend the city. But I still decided to let them go back, what do you think, brother?"
"What is the purpose of releasing them back?"
"First, I want them to understand that the enemies of Long Rui Army are not ordinary soldiers like them, but the greedy and corrupt Liaodong generals. This can dispel their hostility towards Long Rui Army." Qin Xiao said seriously: "Secondly,
He also wanted them to bring a message to more Liaodong officers and soldiers. Most of these soldiers already knew the contents of the edict. As long as they returned to Shunjin City, Huangfu Yunzhao could not stop all of them from talking about the contents of the edict.
It will soon spread among the soldiers in the city, and they will also know that they can be allocated farmland after returning home, and can even join the Long Rui Army. On the contrary, if they continue to follow the Liaodong Army, they will rebel and rebel. In this way, the morale of the army will inevitably be weakened.
Morale is low.”
Gu Baiyi said with a smile: "Since you have already thought about it, there is no need to hesitate. You can do this. You are the general of an army. Everyone can provide you with suggestions and even make up for the omissions and deficiencies in your decision-making. But
In the end, you need to make your own decision." He stared at Qin Xiao and said, "Having the ability to make decisive decisions is also an ability that an army general must possess."
Qin Xiao knew that Gu Baiyi had been deliberately cultivating him, and was grateful in his heart. He suddenly thought of Taihu King Linghu Xuan, and whispered: "Brother, I sent someone to send you a letter a few days ago, mentioning the Taihu King, what do you mean?
yes.....?"
"Are you talking about wanting to recruit the Taihu navy?"
"Yes." Qin Xiaodao: "The matter of the navy should be done sooner rather than later. We don't have the strength to build a navy by ourselves now. If we want to have a navy that can cope with changes at sea as soon as possible, we can only ask the King of Taihu to take action.
Help.”
Gu Baiyi smiled and said: "You want the King of Taihu to provide his own men and ships to help you form a naval army. That is a huge advantage, and he may not be able to agree. Moreover, the fishermen of Taihu Lake have lived in Taihu Lake for decades and have ample food and clothing.
, that is their hometown, who is willing to leave their hometown and go to the Northeast to serve as soldiers? The most important thing is that although it is indeed the Taihu fishermen who cut off the maritime trade routes, the Taihu King will not admit that he sent it, and it is impossible for anyone to do so at the moment.
We can catch conclusive evidence that it was him who was behind it."
Qin Xiao was startled and a little disappointed.
"The King of Taihu has helped a lot, but he has also taken a lot of risks." Gu Baiyi sighed: "There are tens of thousands of people in Taihu. The King of Taihu not only has to consider the future of those young fishermen, but also the future of Taihu.
The survival of the old, weak, women and children. They can make a living fishing in Taihu Lake and have enough food and clothing. In the final analysis, it is because they have always been honest and have not caused any harm to the court." His face became serious and he whispered: "This time we sent the elite.
It is not easy for fishermen to pretend to be pirates and help us cut off maritime trade routes. The King of Taihu made careful arrangements and plans in advance, so that at least no one would catch direct evidence and avoid bringing disaster to Taihu Lake."
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "What the elder brother said is absolutely true, but I thought it was too simple. I can only put aside the matter of the naval army for the time being. When I have the opportunity in the future, I will personally go to thank the King of Taihu."
"But having said that, it is indeed important for us to form a navy." Gu Baiyi smiled and said: "It is definitely not easy to recruit the Taihu fishermen, but... recruiting pirates from the sea is not impossible.
"
Qin Xiao was startled and couldn't understand what Gu Baiyi meant.
"I heard that Tu Kuohai, the wine general of Taihu, fell out with the King of Taihu over some trivial matter." Gu Baiyi said: "Tu Kuohai cut off their sworn ties with the King of Taihu, and led a group of people to leave Taihu and go to sea to become bandits. They stole money from Taihu.
Many fishing boats went to the East China Sea to rob passing merchant ships to make a living. The King of Taihu hated the actions of Tu Kuohai and others, and even announced that he would cut off Tu Kuohai's head. Therefore, Tu Kuohai and his gang were considered traitors to Taihu, and they had nothing to do with Taihu anymore.
Any relationship."
Qin Xiao was shocked, but soon understood what he was talking about, and heard Gu Baiyi continue: "Tu Kuohai led hundreds of his men to become pirates. In addition, many people in Taihu Lake admired Tu Kuohai, and they also had a fondness for Taihu King Linghu Xuan.
They were dissatisfied, so after that many people stole ships and went to sea and defected to Tu Kuohai's command. As far as I know, Tu Kuohai now has thousands of people, all of whom are strong sailors who are good at water, and there are already countless large and small warships.
There are as many as ten ships. Not long ago, they robbed several large merchant ships. If those merchant ships are modified, they can be turned into warships. At least for now, in the East China Sea, the strength of this group of pirates is almost unmatched. "
"Living on robbery all day long is not a long-term solution." Qin Xiao smiled and said: "Back in Jiangnan, I had some friendship with General Tu Jiu. Brother, do you think I can recruit General Tu Jiu and General Tu Jiu?"
His brothers?"
Gu Baiyi smiled and said: "It is not impossible to understand people with reason and move them with emotion. If the general can recruit these Taihu traitors, it will be regarded as a great contribution to the imperial court. If they can abandon the secret and turn to the light and serve the imperial court,
Of course it would be great to become a naval force of the imperial court."
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