Liu Xie got straight to the point. "You are from Huayin. Are you familiar with the situation in Huayin?"
As Liu Xie spoke, he spread out the map.
This is the result of the hard work of Zhong Yao and others in recent days.
Zhong Yao not only has good calligraphy, but also has very good drawing skills. His maps are exquisite and look like works of art.
Yang Xiu was excited. He swallowed and moistened his throat. He was about to point out the country. When he looked at the map, he suddenly became short of breath.
"Your Majesty, whose handiwork is this?"
"Zhong Yuanchang."
Yang Xiu's mood was a bit complicated.
Although he condescended to Yu and his attitude towards Zhong Yao improved, he did not know that the emperor trusted Zhong Yao so much that he actually asked him to inspect the topography of Huayin and draw a map.
The formation of troops and marching operations are based on maps, which cannot be accessed by just anyone.
Judging from the tone in which the emperor addressed Zhong Yao, he was also very satisfied with Zhong Yao.
This is a bit embarrassing.
Seeing that Yang Xiu didn't speak, Liu Xie had to tap the table to remind Yang Xiu.
Yang Xiu came to his senses and realized that he had lost his composure, so he quickly said: "This picture is very good, very good."
Liu Xie looked at Yang Xiu and pushed the map in front of him. "Look at what needs to be modified or added."
"Wei!" Yang Xiu felt guilty at Liu Xie's look. He didn't dare to say anything, so he gathered his thoughts and looked carefully.
Liu Xie looked at Yang Xiu quietly.
He had seen the maps drawn by Zhong Yao and others many times, and knew that Zhong Yao was very attentive and had the positive consciousness to seize this opportunity.
Regardless of whether he will stay in the court in the end.
But Yang Xiu and Zhong Yao are different.
Zhong Yao is still a subordinate in his middle age, so he will naturally cherish every opportunity.
Yang Xiu was ambitious at a young age, conceited about his talent, and had no practical experience. It was questionable whether he could work with the same concentration as Zhong Yao.
After working hard in the workplace for many years, he has seen too many novices like this. They are still talented people with professional knowledge. He does not dare to have high expectations for a noble man like Yang Xiu who has no fingers in the sun and only reads books by sages.
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I used Huayin's terrain to test Yang Xiu because I didn't want him to lose too badly.
Instead of looking at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face, and always save some face for Yang Biao.
Yang Xiu read the map and thought for a moment. "Your Majesty...are you planning to take advantage of the danger and defend it?"
Liu Xie nodded calmly.
According to his request, the locations marked by Zhong Yao on the map were all terrains conducive to defense. It was not difficult for Yang Xiu to see this.
Yang Biao knew his overall strategy clearly and was an important executor. It was not surprising that Yang Xiu heard some news.
"With all due respect, whether we can hold on is probably not up to your Majesty, but to Yang Ding and Dong Cheng." Yang Xiu rolled up his sleeves with one hand and nodded on the map with the other. "Judging from their current positions, it is not conducive to hold on.
Once we meet the enemy, it will take as long as three to five days, but as little as one or two days, and we will definitely be defeated."
Liu Xie nodded secretly.
Yang Xiu hit the nail on the head.
In terms of terrain, the imperial camp is located on the loess plateau on the south side of the official road. It is in a commanding position. As long as the imperial army does not give up, and Yang Feng's reinforcements are timely, it will not be difficult to hold the position.
It’s hard to say about Yang Ding and Dong Cheng.
Yang Ding's camp is at Xiyue Temple, close to the official road. The terrain is flat and open, and there is no danger to defend.
Dong Cheng's camp is located on the Wei River, a large area of floodplain land and a vast plain.
Once Li Jue and Guo Si attack, there will be no other possibility except a face-to-face field battle.
"What do you suggest?"
"You can order Yang Ding to retreat to Jiling Palace, Dong Cheng to retreat five miles, and form a horn with the imperial camp."
As Yang Xiu spoke, he pointed at the map to explain.
Jiling Palace is the original site of Xiyue Temple. It is at the foot of Huashan Mountain. It was built during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Later, it was moved to its current location due to the inconvenience of offering sacrifices. Although Jiling Palace is not as dilapidated as before, there are still some buildings that can be used. In case the situation is unfavorable
, you can also retreat to Huashan and hold on.
To the east of Jiling Palace is the Yellow Sour Water (today's Liuye River). The water flows out from the depths of Huashan Mountain and there is no possibility of being cut off, which can ensure water safety.
Theoretically speaking, as long as there is enough food, Yang Ding can hold on for as long as he wants.
Dong Cheng was stationed on the Wei River, originally to control the Wei River ferry to prevent Li Jue from coming from Feng Yi. However, the Wei River was not wide. After the winter, the flow rate decreased greatly, and it could be crossed almost everywhere. Controlling the ferry was of little significance, but it was actually used.
Possibility of splitting and enclosing.
Instead of doing this, it is better to stay close to the imperial camp and support each other.
Yang Xiu suggested that Dong Cheng move to Pingshu City.
Pingshu City is a small city on the south bank of the Weishui River and north of the official road. Nearby is the ancient Great Wall built by the Wei State. The terrain is quite high and can be used as a defensive position with a little repair.
Liu Xie nodded and approved of Yang Xiu's suggestion.
After all, he is a local, and Yang Xiu's understanding of the nearby terrain far exceeds that of Zhong Yao's visits in the past few days. Although he is not very clever, he is still quite good, with no obvious flaws.
This was beyond his expectation. Yang Xiu was actually a very pragmatic person.
Perhaps this has something to do with the family tradition of the Hongnong Yang family.
"You should make some preparations and explain to Yang Ding and Dong Cheng then."
Yang Xiu felt happy in his heart and bowed to salute, but then he felt embarrassed.
Is such a small thing worth being happy about?
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After consulting Yang Xiu, Liu Xie summoned the three ministers and nine ministers to discuss the matter.
Taiwei Yang Biao, Situ Zhao Wen, and Sikong Zhang Xi were sitting on both sides of the imperial table. Taichang Wang Jiang, Guang Luxun, Deng Quan and others were seated a little further away. Zhong Yao and other attendants were among them, and the attendants were sitting around.
There were no seats, so they simply stood with their hands folded.
Although it is not a solemn and solemn hall, the dignified expressions of the ministers still reveal a hint of the awe that should be seen in a court.
Knowing that Zhang Ji had revolted and that Li Jue and Guo Si were about to attack, as steady as Yang Biao, the scholar Sun Rui could not help but feel worried.
The training of the Forbidden Army is intensifying, and the spirit and spirit have indeed changed, but it will take time to form combat effectiveness. The troops are limited and the weapons are insufficient. Facing the Xiliang Army, which is famous for its ferocity, no one dares to say that they are sure to win.
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Everyone can imagine what will happen once the battle is defeated.
The best solution at the moment is not to fight, but to leave quickly.
But Duan Xuan and Zhang Ji stood in front, leaving them with nowhere to go.
The ministers were panicked and had different expressions.
Liu Xie was also nervous, but in the spirit of a dead pig not afraid of boiling water, he remained calm and did not mess up his position.
Compared with being a puppet for more than twenty years, dying in battle is not an option.
Live towards death, losing is God's will, but if you win, it will be the beginning of a turning point in history.
Liu Xie's calmness fell in the eyes of the ministers and became a rare calm and proper heroic temperament.
These days, countless people watch Liu Xie's martial arts exercises, and there are many speculations and private discussions. Now that I have met Liu Xie up close, I feel more and more that Liu Xie is calm and calm, even if the mountain collapses in front of him, his expression will not change.
His lofty demeanor was infected unknowingly.
With a wise king like this, what difficulties are there that cannot be overcome?
The emperor, who is only fifteen years old, can be so calm, how can we, as ministers, panic?
The atmosphere of the court meeting was like a pool of water, when a huge boulder was thrown into it, it caused countless waves and then gradually returned to calm.
Liu Xie coughed lightly and looked at Yang Biao. "Mr. Yang, please talk first."