Wang Ling stretched his neck, approached Huangfu Jianshou, and looked up and down at Huangfu Jianshou.
"Did you know it long ago?"
Huangfu Jianshou was puzzled. "I know? What do you know?" He thought about it, and then suddenly realized. "You said this? Haha, you still need to ask? Isn't this an obvious result? Geography is the first to use military force, and arrangements are made.
Xun Xiuruo went to sort out the map, of course..."
Shi Sun Meng turned out from behind and took over the topic. "You guessed it wrong, Xun Xiuruo will stay in the Northern Army."
Wang Ling and Huangfu Jianshou were surprised and looked at each other. Wang Ling couldn't help but say, "Is this Shisun Gong's decision?"
Shi Sunmeng didn't speak, just laughed.
Huangfu Jianshou hugged his chest with one hand and pinched his chin with the other. He pondered for a moment, and sighed. "It's still Shisun Gong who is scheming and calculating. We feel ashamed of ourselves."
Wang Ling still didn't understand. He was telling me to ask. Shi Sun Rui came back from outside. He walked and muttered, "I really can't accept my old age. I can't stop talking for a few words."
Huangfu Jianshou stepped forward and handed over the cloth towel. "Shisun Gong, take down the dragon weaving and you can return to the court triumphantly. At that time, eat food from your hometown and your stomach will be better, and it will be easy. Although the imperial physicians support me,
After all, the food in Nanxiang is not in line with the taste of our northerners."
Shi Sun Rui took the cloth towel and wiped his hands, glanced at Huangfu Jianshou. "How old are you? You are so unpromising to say such words."
Huangfu Jianshou laughed but said nothing.
After saying a few gossips, Shi Sun Rui reiterated his arrangements. Huangfu Jianshou agreed immediately. Although Wang Ling was a little regretful, he did not refuse. The matter was settled.
Shi Sun Rui immediately arranged for Shi Sun Meng to draft a memorial, then stood in front of the map, and discussed with Huangfu Jianshou and Wang Ling about the future expedition to India.
Huangfu Jianshou and Wang Ling are both northerners and are good at cavalry combat, especially Huangfu Jianshou. When they fought in northern Yizhou, they had the opportunity to make meritorious contributions. When they arrived in southern Yizhou, they never fought. Most of the time
Just as Shi Sun Rui's personal guard and cavalry general.
This time the attack on Longbian was a siege battle, and they also had no chance. Although they were a little surprised that Shi Sun Rui would keep them, they were mentally prepared.
They had the same doubts about the future march into India. They felt that although Shi Sun Rui's love for them was worth cherishing, this arrangement was a little helpless.
Shi Sun Rui advised them, "Don't look at the heavy mountains and rivers in front of them, the cavalry seems to have no place to use their skills. When you pass through these mountains, you will find a new world."
He pointed to the ends of several rivers and pointed to India.
"You should also notice that although there are horses in the south, they are small in size. This kind of horse is suitable for walking on mountain roads, and it is still acceptable as a pack animal, but it will not be able to perform on the battlefield. Without a suitable war horse, cavalry warfare will inevitably be weak.
Once you encounter a master of riding, you have almost no resistance."
"But the mountains are high and the road is long, so it's not easy to transport the available war horses over." Wang Ling couldn't help but say.
"If your eyes are limited to this, this judgment is the fact." Shi Sun Rui smiled. "But if you can look farther, you know that this problem will be solved soon."
“How to solve it?”
"Do you know where the north of India?"
Wang Ling's eyes rolled, and suddenly understood, and slapped his thigh hard. "Kushan?"
Shi Sun Rui smiled. "Yes, Kushan was originally the Yuezhi, which is considered to be my branch of China. Xun Yun, Jiang Gan and others have been in the Western Regions for several years and have gained a foothold in Kushan. In a few years, Kushan will become
It was expected that my Han vassal state would be in danger. With Kushan, do you still have to worry about insufficient war horses?”
Wang Ling patted his forehead and was very excited.
"In recent years, you have calmed down and asked the martial arts hall for help by exploring these roads and building bridges. It is best to leave a few masters. Once the time comes, you can find a few masters.
, and the army came out, how is it worthy to be appointed as a marquis and generals?"
"Thank you, Mr. Sun." Wang Ling and Huangfu Jianshou bowed to accept the order.
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Wang Ling, Huangfu Jianshou, and Shi Sun Rui immediately summoned the generals to discuss matters and discuss the attack on Longbian.
The Eighth Captains had been waiting for this day for a long time and soon gathered in the central army.
The plan is mature. The Louchuan Camp sets out first, controls the estuary, and cuts off Shi Xie's retreat. The infantry camp, Huben camp, Light ches camp, and Shooting Camp serve as the main attackers, surrounding three missing one, Changshui, Huqi, and Tuqi
He is responsible for the periphery interception and the final pursuit.
Considering the limitations of the terrain, the role of cavalry is very limited, just spectators.
But there is nothing we can do about it, we can only accept our fate.
Everyone paid attention to their tasks, but they didn't pay attention to Huangfu Jianxing and Wang Ling did not appear in the combat sequence. None of the three cavalry battalions could be used, let alone Shi Sun Rui's personal guard cavalry, which was equivalent to following.
Just a trip, just like him or not.
Two days later, each battalion set out in turn.
Three days later, Lou Gui sent back the good news first. They had bypassed Longbian City and arrived downstream, defeating the navy who was left by Shi Xie by the sea. The fake lieutenant Huang Zhong killed the general under Shi Xie in the battle.
Judging from the large amount of materials seized, Shi Xie is ready to escape.
After hearing the reward, Shi Sun Rui ordered the battalions to quickly siege the city, and sent people to persuade them to surrender.
He warned Shi Xie, "This is the general trend and manpower cannot compete with each other." If you don't surrender now, it will be too late for you to surrender when I besiege the city."
On the third day, Shi Xie's envoy Yuan Hui came to Shi Sun Rui.
Shi Sun Rui recognized Yuan Hui at first sight and couldn't help but feel emotion.
"Why are you still here?"
Yuan Hui's father Yuan Pang became Situ, and he served as an official in the same dynasty as Shi Sun Rui, and had many contacts. Shi Sun Rui had met Yuan Hui's brothers many times in Yuan Pang's mansion.
Yuan Hui's younger brother is Yuan Min, who is now a well-known capable minister in water management and has been commended many times.
Yuan Hui bowed his hand and said expressionlessly: "I am lazy by nature and greedy for the leisure and sunshine of Jiaozhou. Unfortunately, I am gone now."
Shi Sun Rui looked at Yuan Hui, and the smile on his face faded a little. "If you just like the leisure and sunshine of Jiaozhou, you can continue to stay in Jiaozhou. Although I am not talented, my military discipline is still acceptable and I should not disturb you."
It's up to you."
Yuan Hui looked at Shi Sun Rui again. "I heard that Shi Sun Gong is getting stronger for a long time, and I always thought that he was exaggerating. Now when I look at it, I realize that the rumors are true and I simply don't let the young man go."
Shi Sun Rui smiled. "I dare not be a strong person when he is old. It is an indisputable fact that you are aging before you grow old. It is a disappointing fact that you are young and do not want to contribute to the court, but you are thinking about wandering around for the rest of your life."
Yuan Hui couldn't bear it. "Everyone has his own aspirations, why should the scholar and Gong Sun impose it on others?"
"Otherwise." Shi Sun Rui shook his head. "The Master said that if there is a way in the country, the valley will be. If today's peace and the emperor is wise, you have to learn from the hermit, which violates the teachings of the saints."
Yuan Hui sneered: "The Master only said that the country has no morality, and that it is shameful for the valley, but he did not say that the country has no morality, and that it is shameful for not being a grain. This is a distortion of the saint's intentions and thought that I used it, but Hui did not agree with it."
Shi Sun Rui smiled. "So, are you really unwilling to go to the official career and willing to retire?"
Yuan Hui said proudly: "That's right."
"Since that's the case, why should you be a lobbyist for Shi Xie?" Shi Sun Rui lost his face. "You are really worthy of the door if you are not a minister of the court, but a traitor. "