Chapter 23 The most cowardly statement (we are AMD's fan leader
"Hu Zhen will also come?" Liu Xie was surprised.
"possible."
Liu Xie looked at Yang Ding, who had a sullen face and tried his best to put on a solemn expression, and secretly smiled in his heart.
It's really difficult for him to take advantage of the enemy's self-respect and pretend to be concerned about the country and the people.
Speaking of Hu Zhen, Liu Xie is no stranger.
As a general of Liangzhou under Dong Zhuo, Hu Zhen is also famous.
But it's not that he can fight, it's that he is good at internal strife and cheating his teammates.
The first time he fought against Sun Jian, he clashed with Lu Bu and wanted to kill Lu Bu, but was stabbed in the back by Lu Bu and was completely defeated.
The second time, under Wang Yun's order, he and Xu Rong went to recruit Li Jue, Guo Si and others to surrender. As a result, he lured Li Jue and Guo Si into the city, first trapped Xu Rong to death, and then used Wang Yun to sacrifice to heaven.
It is said that the people of Xiliang are brave and foolhardy, and Hu Zhen is a typical representative.
If he is with Li Jue and Guo Si, it may not be a bad thing.
Of course, the plan needs to be adjusted.
Liu Xie had a headache.
His understanding of the Xiliang generals was so superficial that he couldn't even figure out their military strength. How could he be confident about the upcoming war?
The public ministers are too busy with their affairs, most of them don't know how to fight, and they don't have the habit of collecting intelligence, nor do they have such conditions.
"How many troops are there in the general's camp?"
Yang Ding's eyes flickered and he thought for a moment. "There are five thousand infantry and more than a thousand cavalry in the camp."
Liu Xie smiled. "As the general said, there are 30,000 to 50,000 people coming to attack. How long can the general hold on?"
Yang Ding looked embarrassed and couldn't speak for a long time before he said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. If Li Jue and Guo Si dare to violate the rules, I will fight to the death with all my strength."
Liu Xie glanced at Yang Ding and smiled secretly in his heart.
This is really using the strongest tone to express the most cowardly attitude.
If I believed you, I would be blind.
"The general is loyal and brave, and I am very relieved. However, the battlefield is dangerous and Li Guo is cruel. The general should make more preparations. In case the war goes unfavorably, you can still defend according to the danger and wait for me and the generals to come to your aid."
Yang Ding nodded subconsciously. "What your Majesty said is true, but..."
Liu Xie raised his hand and pointed. "Huashan Mountain is dangerous in the world. Why doesn't the general move his camp to the bottom of the mountain and defend it according to the danger?"
Yang Ding frowned and remained silent.
Even if Huashan is a dangerous place, if there are no reinforcements to look forward to, or there are insufficient food reserves, no matter how dangerous the terrain is, it will be a dead end.
Yang Ding thought for a while and said with a sincere face: "Your Majesty is wise, but I retreat to Huashan and get out of the way of the road. Li Jue and Guo Si can march straight in and threaten the public. If your Majesty makes any mistake, I will die without redemption."
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Liu Xie smiled. "I know the general is loyal, but the general doesn't know me."
Yang Ding looked at Liu Xie and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. "Your Majesty, please make it clear."
"Do you think that I have no power to fight and can only tie myself up?" Liu Xie smiled even brighter. "Although the imperial army is weak, less than half as strong as the general, and I am not as good at fighting as the general, but I occupy a favorable terrain and hold on for half a month.
Not a problem. Moreover, there are generals and General Anji (Dong Cheng) who are defending in danger and are using the power of horns. How can Li Jue and Guo Si attack the imperial camp with all their strength?"
Liu Xie turned his head and glanced at Yang Ding. "Unless the general and General Anji surrender without a fight, they will act as help for the tiger."
Yang Ding was slightly startled, then smiled awkwardly and said: "Your Majesty's words are serious, how dare I. I...I had a fierce battle with Guo Si not long ago, and the grudge is not resolved, how can I surrender without a fight?"
As rude as he was, he knew Liu Xie was teasing him.
Dong Cheng was the disciple of Empress Dowager Dong and had a close relationship with the Emperor. How could he betray the Emperor and surrender to Li Jue again?
Even Yang Feng's attitude towards the emperor has changed greatly recently. He is very respectful and unlikely to surrender.
The emperor is worried about Yang Ding alone.
"General, don't worry about it. I won't believe those gossips." Liu Xie waved his hands and continued: "Li Jue and Guo Si have been in chaos for several years. Their lives have been devastated. The people have no one left and no food or fodder. They can't hold on.
How long. If we cannot win quickly, retreat is the only option."
Yang Ding felt it made sense and nodded in agreement.
Everything else is empty talk, but the emperor's analysis does have some truth. Guanzhong is deserted, and Li Jue and Guo Si can only make a living by looting. As long as they hold on to the danger, Li Jue and Guo Si will not be able to attack for a long time, and they will retreat.
inevitable.
I have known for a long time that the emperor is smart, and it is true.
Yang Ding was a little lucky. Although he was also Dong Zhuo's old subordinate, he was not as crazy as Li Jue and Guo Si. He still stood on the side of the court, which may be the right choice.
Dong Zhuo died a violent death, how long can those two idiots Li Jue and Guo Si continue to be rampant?
From the change in Yang Ding's expression, Liu Xie knew that his words had an effect. He seized this opportunity and went one step further, analyzing the current situation with Yang Ding and suggesting that Yang Ding choose the most suitable terrain for defense.
It is unrealistic to let Yang Ding, Li Jue and Guo Si fight head-on. This guy has neither the strength nor the courage. Choose a terrain that is easy to defend but difficult to attack and hold on for as long as possible.
is the most realistic option.
At this time, Yang Xiu, a native, came on stage and explained the nearby terrain to Yang Ding.
He is from Huayin, and his familiarity with the nearby terrain is unparalleled. He is also eloquent and has excellent persuasiveness.
Although Yang Ding has been a general for many years, in the final analysis he is still a fool. He only knows how to act recklessly when going into battle. There is no such thing as knowing yourself and the enemy. After being stationed in Xiyue Temple for half a month, he did not even know the terrain around Xiyue Temple.
, not to mention the valleys of Huashan Mountain.
After listening to Yang Xiu's explanation, Yang Ding realized what Liu Xie's Huashan Tianxia Danger meant to him.
With such a good situation, as long as there is enough food, it is not easy to hold on for ten days and a half.
Yang Ding patted his chest and promised that as long as your majesty can raise enough food and grass for me, I will definitely hold on and prevent Li Jue and Guo Si from taking any advantage.
Liu Xie smiled calmly.
In the final analysis, Yang Ding is still the leader of both sides, unwilling to stick to his words and ready to react at any time.
If you want him to hold his position, you must first give him food.
"General, don't worry, before Li Jue and Guo Si arrive, I will prepare food for you for at least half a month. When the food is exhausted, if Li Jue and Guo Si still haven't retreated, I can't relieve the general. No matter what the general chooses,
The general is not responsible."
Yang Ding raised his thick eyebrows and looked at Liu Xie quietly for a moment.
Yang Xiu and others also looked at Liu Xie in surprise.
This is not appropriate to say. Doesn't it mean that Yang Ding is allowed to surrender to the enemy?
Liu Xie sighed and said: "The emperor does not want hungry soldiers. If he does not defend when there is food, it is the general's disloyalty. If there is no food and the generals are ordered to stick to it, I am unkind. You and I, the emperor and the ministers, should each do their duty and cannot force others to do anything. I will do my best.
, I can only raise food for the general for half a month. If the general doesn’t scold me for this, how can I scold the general and ask him to fight to the last man?”
Yang Ding lowered his head, pondered for a moment, then raised his head again, gritted his teeth, raised his hands to the statue of the West Mountain God, and said: "Your Majesty, in front of the God of the West Mountain, I swear that as long as there is a grain of grain or a horse in the camp, I will do it."