The study room of the Imperial Palace of the Kingdom of Jin.
The little cutie was kneeling behind the dragon table, carefully sorting out the memorials of the past few days. Hearing the sound of footsteps approaching, the little cutie subconsciously looked up and saw his mother, with a gloomy face, walking towards the hall.
Seeing this, the little cutie swallowed her saliva and gave up her position very wisely. She huddled in the corner of the dragon table like a little maid who was often angry, and silently sorted out the memorials on the table.
The Queen glanced at the little cutie, her heavy eyes flashed with a hint of softness and helplessness.
Do you think I am the kind of person who is unreasonable and gets angry with anyone? As for why you are so afraid of me?
The Queen has never figured out that when her daughter is most naughty in front of her, she would just jokingly call her "old woman", but as soon as her face darkens, she will immediately become a good girl.
She immediately became lawless in front of her father. After getting into trouble, no matter how gloomy her father's face was, she dared to bargain cheerfully with a smile, without worrying at all that her father would do something harsh to her.
The Queen was puzzled, there was such a big difference between a biological father and a biological mother.
It is that Liu Mingzhi's status is not as noble as his own, and his aura is not as dignified as the way he treats her.
However, Liu Mingzhi’s aura of being a soldier was far beyond what he could compare with.
Ordinary people would feel numb all over after being stared at by Liu Mingzhi for a while, and would feel a faint chill running down their spines.
This is a common problem among people who come off the battlefield. The evil spirit on their bodies will make people shudder.
It just so happened that this stinky girl was able to completely ignore her father's "ferocious" look of wanting to hit her when he was angry.
“Yue’er, what did your father tell you that day?”
The Queen straightened her clothes, knelt down and sat down, and started her daily routine again.
Since returning to the capital, such a scene has been staged every day in the palace.
Although the little cutie gritted her teeth and refused to mention what her father said that day, the Queen still took the trouble to ask questions every day.
As expected, the little cutie silently sorted out the memorial in her hand and raised her eyes to glance at her mother.
“I didn’t say anything. Daddy said he would miss Yue’er, that’s all he said!”
"Really? Then the two mysterious men in black who sent you a letter a few nights ago must have been written by your father, right? What did his letter say?"
The little cutie paused in arranging the memorial, and her big eyes started to spin.
"Is there any? Why doesn't Yue'er know? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place. After Yue'er fell asleep, her dreams were very sweet and she didn't know anything."
The queen stared at the little cutie's quibbling appearance, shook her head helplessly, and secretly wondered what kind of ecstasy soup the unscrupulous person had poured into her.
Is this child still the same daughter who knew everything and answered every question?
I know clearly in my heart that the reason why my daughter is so confident is because I know that I will not do anything to her.
The queen didn't bother to argue with her anymore. She was already overwhelmed by the army's invasion, so she had no time to focus on trivial matters like what the father and daughter said.
“Your Majesty, the king of the town, Mr. Yeluha is outside the palace asking for an audience.”
"pass!"
“Obey!”
“His Majesty summoned Yeluha, and Wanyan Chizha entered the palace to pay homage.”
The sound of two footsteps that were twice as heavy as those when the Queen entered the palace was heard. Wan Yan Chi Zha, Ye Ye Ha and the two walked in hand in hand.
“The old minister Wan Yan is so awesome.”
“Old Minister Yeruha.”
“See Your Majesty, long live long live.”
“No courtesy!”
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
“Hui’er, watch the tea!”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
“Hello, Uncle, and Hello, Grandpa Yale.”
Wanyan Chizha and the other two immediately looked at the little cutie happily: "Hey, Yue'er is good!"
“Hello, Princess Yue’er, I’m so polite.”
The Queen directly interrupted the little cutie who was about to say a few words, and looked at Wan Yan and Chi Zha calmly.
“Uncle Wang, I love you, do you really have no good strategy to defend against the enemy? You can only watch helplessly as the enemy troops approach the city and trample on our Dajin territory? Do you want to let them leap on their horses and whip their whips?”
Wanyan and Chizha looked at the unwillingness in the Queen's eyes, looked at each other and nodded helplessly.
“Your Majesty, it’s not that we don’t have a good strategy to defend against the enemy, but the momentum of the dragon’s army is too great. Even if we have a city to defend it, we don’t have much chance of winning.
According to past experience, as long as the Dragon Cannon bombards it in two or three rounds, no matter how strong the city wall is, it will be reduced to ruins.
At that time, it will be a naked attack and killing battle between the two armies.
We only have 400,000 soldiers and horses with all our strength. How can we be the opponent of a million-strong army?
If Dalong does not have artillery, Lao Chen and Brother Yale can join forces and rely on the strength of the city wall and the dangerous mountains and rivers in the country to block Dalong's attack for a year and a half.
It's a pity that there is no if, the dragon's artillery is completely unreasonable.
At the moment, the old minister really can’t think of any way to resist the dragon’s advance.
Unless the divine soldiers descend from heaven to solve my big gold dilemma."
Yeruha sighed softly and nodded in agreement: "The prince is right. If the dragon is still divided into two groups, according to the countermeasures we discussed earlier, it is possible to resist them. Although the hope is slim, there is still a chance.
Multiplyable.
Now that their millions of troops are concentrated in one place, I can't think of anything that can stop their attack.
Any city will eventually become a ruin under its iron cavalry.”
Wanyan’s old eyes looked at the Queen with a sign of struggle.
"Your Majesty, if it is not possible, you can lead the people to retreat to the ancestral land north of Changbai Mountain. There may be a chance of Yue'er coming back in the future. I hope that your Majesty will prepare for the worst."
The Queen was startled, and looked at Wanyan Chizha's helpless expression with bright eyes.
“Will the inheritance of the ancestors of the Wanyan family be lost in my hands? How can I face my ancestors who have spirits in heaven in the future?”
“Your Majesty, this is the worst plan. Either the country will be destroyed or it will be dormant. There is no other way out.
Although Liu Mingzhi is not too old and his character is not good, he is extremely unique in the use of troops, sophisticated and ruthless. He is good at using strange weapons to win by surprise. He will often surprise you and stab you in the heart.
The last time we united our forces to go south, if there hadn't been a problem with the troops behind Dalong, all the elite troops of the Jin Kingdom and the Turks would have been annihilated in their encirclement.
At that time, the Turks of the Jin Kingdom were already dead in name only.
Since the veteran led the army, he had not admired anyone before Liu Mingzhi appeared, but the veteran admired him Liu Mingzhi.
Although he is an enemy commander, the old ministers still admire his military skills."
“The old minister also agrees with the prince’s intention. Your Majesty lives in the rear and is not on the frontline battlefield. He has never seen the methods of the great dragon and Wang Liu Mingzhi.
It can be said that whether it is running an army or using troops, this person has few rivals in the world.
The power of the 300,000 cavalry under his command is far beyond what the famous Six Guards of Northern Xinjiang can compare with.
Let me put it this way, I have never seen any soldiers of a guard fighting so desperately and working so hard for their commander.
In the last national war, as soon as Liu Mingzhi appeared and waved the flag in his hand, no matter how many people were in front of him, his cavalry dared to rush forward with their swords waving and howling.
As long as he gives the order to withdraw his troops, even if Your Majesty, the king of a country, will be captured alive immediately to receive the honor, those soldiers and horses will turn around and retreat without caring.
The mountain of military orders is vividly displayed on his body.
The lives of the soldiers under his command no longer seem to be his, but belong entirely to their commander Liu Mingzhi."
“Brother Yale’s words are extremely pertinent. After several battles, the veteran is also afraid of the soldiers and horses under his command. Not to mention, your Majesty must have heard about General Futuwei under his command last year!
According to the rules tacitly agreed to by our three countries, a general with a position like Duan Canren will definitely be redeemed safely after the war.
However, he led his 3,000 cavalry and 156,000 Turkic soldiers and horses until they killed the last person. Duan Buren was also killed by dozens of spears piercing his body.
In this way, the bloody man who faces life and death, whether it is a big dragon, Turkic or our gold country, the old minister has never seen it in the past, but he has everywhere he Liu Mingzhi. "
The Queen stared blankly at the horrified expressions of Wan Yan and Chi Zha: "How did he train his troops? Can we imitate it? If the twelve guards and horses are such a strong army that has experienced hundreds of battles, they may not be unable to resist the incoming dragon.
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Wanyan Chizha shook his head with a regretful expression: "I can't learn!"
"Why?"
“Silver!”
“Huh? What does it have to do with silver?”
“Your Majesty is unaware of something. The old minister saw the strength of Liu Mingzhi’s troops and was naturally moved. Therefore, after returning from defeat last time, the old minister spent a lot of manpower and material resources to go to Dalong to investigate the matter.
Later, I finally found out the cause of the matter, but I could only look at the plum blossoms to quench my thirst.
Lao Chen is definitely not talking nonsense, but there is really no way."
Looking at the Queen's curious look, Wanyan Chizha sighed silently: "Does Your Majesty know the food situation of Dalong's soldiers and horses?"
The Queen nodded understandingly: "Of course we know that soldiers get a piece of meat every ten days, and those who perform small feats will be rewarded with taels of silver."
“Yes, Your Majesty is right, our Kingdom of Jin is also following the example of Dalong.
Then your Majesty, does your Majesty know how Liu Mingzhi’s troops prepare meals?”
“No, not very clear.”
“Your Majesty, you will receive one piece of meat every three days and one piece of wine every month, your salary and silver will be distributed as scheduled, and your pension will never be withheld. Those who have meritorious service will receive three times their salary, and the families of fallen soldiers will be supported by the military.
During the non-war period, they would conduct a military exercise called Sheep Capture every ten days.
The winning guard will be given wine and meat for that day's meal, while the losing guard will have to eat dry biscuits and watch them eat.
That's why we created such a roaring and killing army.
Your Majesty, all those who serve in the army are poor people who don’t have enough to eat. You said that in the military camp, you live a life every day that you may not have at home during the New Year. How can the soldiers not work hard for the commander?
Liu Mingzhi regarded them as his brothers and sisters, and they naturally regarded the commander-in-chief as their brothers and sisters.
Let me tell you something that shouldn't be said. If I were to follow such a commander, I would be willing to risk my life for him.
The Queen's delicate body trembled, and she looked at Wanyan Chiezha blankly: "How is it possible? How could he have so much money to support 300,000 troops and horses at such an extravagant expense?"
“Naturally, Dalong Household Department spent the money from the national treasury.”
"That's even more impossible. The Sixth Guards of Dalong Beijiang, who are also border troops, don't receive such treatment!"
Wanyan Chizha glanced at the Queen with complicated eyes: "Your Majesty, in fact, the salary and money spent by the household ministry in various countries can be as good as Liu Mingzhi's in the hands of soldiers and horses, but looking at the world, only Liu Mingzhi can do it.
He will not deduct a penny from his soldiers.
The money that belongs to the soldiers will naturally be able to do this if it works well. Your Majesty understands what I mean."
The queen sneered and nodded: "I understand, because Liu Mingzhi's family has a great business and a strong foundation, and there is no need to deduct money from the soldiers.
As for the rest of the soldiers, they were exploited at all levels. Even if the court explicitly prohibited it, some people would still take risks for money.
The same is true for us at Daikin, right?”
Wan Yan and Chi Zha looked at each other and nodded with a wry smile: "Human beings are inherently bad and there is nothing we can do about it."
“That is to say, only Liu Mingzhi managed to spend every penny on the soldiers.”
“Yes, that’s right, so we can’t learn from it. Not only can we not learn from it, but Dalong’s six northern border guards can’t learn from it either, let alone the Turks.
Looking at the world, everyone may be short of money, but he, Liu Mingzhi, will not be short of money.
The little bit his father leaked from the cracks of his fingers to give him would be enough for someone else to embezzle a lifetime of income.
He treats his soldiers wholeheartedly, and his soldiers will naturally work hard for him."
“In the last national war, half of his troops went to the Turks, and half of them were in our country of Jin. Even so, he captured half of the mountains and rivers of Jin Dynasty. Now he leads millions of troops to attack our country of Jin Dynasty.
I really don’t have any confidence that I can withstand 300,000 battle-hardened cavalry who are as good as dead soldiers, plus 700,000 elite troops!"
"I second my suggestion. In this battle, I can only accompany the prince to fight to the death to protect my last dignity of Dajin."
The Queen looked at Wanyan Zha and the two men who were sighing in astonishment.
“When did I tell you that the person in command was Liu Mingzhi, a heartless man?”
“Ah? Isn’t it Liu Mingzhi who leads the troops? Apart from him, no one is more familiar with the situation in our two countries than him.
There is a saying in the Art of War: If you know yourself and your enemy, you will be victorious in any battle. How could it be possible that he was not in command?"
“It’s really not him, but the new Zhongwu King Yunyang of Dalong who is in command!”
The two of them took a deep breath: "Isn't it really Liu Mingzhi?"
"really not."
Wanyan stood up suddenly and started pacing in the hall.
“I have been dealing with this guy Yunyang for decades. Compared with the elusive tactics of Liu Mingzhi, I know his military habits very well.
If he takes command, as long as the Turks come to help, there may not be a glimmer of hope!"