Volume 7 Ma Mingfeng Xiaoxiao, the young man is raising his sword Chapter 214
In the spring of the fourth year of Chong'an in the Jin Dynasty, Xiao Yuanche, the prime minister of the Jin Dynasty, was ordered by the emperor to raise an army of 80,000, known as one hundred thousand, to conquer the general. The Marquis of Bohai Shen Jizhou rushed to aid Bajin Ferry.
In addition to the 50,000 troops in Bacheng who stayed at Longtai and the military center of Kyoto, the 80,000 troops were already the largest military force Xiao Yuanche could mobilize.
Outside Longtai City, in the remaining mountains of Longtai Mountain, between the mountain roads and valleys, there are flags and banners fluttered by Xiao Yuanche's army, with red flags on black backgrounds and bright colors.
The cavalry is in front and the infantry is behind. It is a mighty and continuous movement.
From a carriage behind the army, low coughing sounds could be heard from time to time. Although the volume was lowered as much as possible, it could still be heard clearly.
After the army entered the mountain, Guo Baiyi couldn't stand the bumps and started coughing constantly. He was already in poor health, and the army was moving in a hurry, which made it even more difficult and hard.
Guo Baiyi occupied one side of the carriage and was leaning in the carriage. His face was pale, with an abnormal light red color due to asthma. While stroking his forehead, he covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief. .
Panting and coughing.
It does look extremely difficult.
There were two people sitting opposite him, it was Su Ling and Xiao Cangshu.
Su Ling is the second counselor in Xiao Yuanche's camp besides Guo Baiyi. Naturally, he has to go with Guo Baiyi all the way to discuss plans.
The fourth young master, Xiao Cangshu, rode in the same carriage with them, but it was Xiao Yuanche's arrangement. He only said that Cangshu would have a good experience and study with these two great conspirators.
One of them was Cang Shu's first master, and the other was a good friend of Cang Shu, so naturally he didn't have any objections.
As the commander-in-chief, Xiao Yuanche was naturally in another larger car at the back.
Su Ling looked at Guo Baiyi very worriedly, sighed and said: "Brother Baiyi, your health is getting worse and worse. Let me check your pulse and see where the crux is. Wait for this battle. It’s over, go to my bad hall, I’ll give you a good treatment.”
Guo Baiyi hurriedly waved his hands and said with a smile: "What is the purpose of diagnosing the pulse? I know the problem with my body well. It will be cured if I take a few medicines, but it is difficult. But to say that time is running out is a bit too much, so We still have a few good years to live, but now that we are officially at war with Shen Jizhou, it would be better not to think about me and think more about the war!"
Having said this, he still couldn't help but cough violently again.
Xiao Cangshu's eyes were full of pain, he stood up and walked over to gently beat Guo Baiyi's back.
Guo Baiyi hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Young Master Cangshu, your status is noble, this will not make you..."
Xiao Cangshu's face was full of sincerity and he insisted on saying: "Master, where are the words? No matter how noble Cangshu's status is, you are also my master. Once I am a teacher, I will always be a father. This is what I should do. Besides, Master But nothing can happen, we still count on Master to make suggestions for the war..."
Seeing Cang Shu's sincerity, Guo Baiyi was very happy and sighed: "My lord, the four young masters each have their own strengths, but I am the only one who likes Cang Shu. In Cang Shu, Bai Yi sees the style of a benevolent person! Cang Shu'er, Grow up quickly, and while your master is still able to move, he will have a lot of help for you!"
As he said this, he looked towards Su Ling, and saw that Su Ling also had bright eyes and looked at Xiao Cangshu with admiration.
Xiao Cangshu's eyes were slightly red, and he said in a trembling voice: "Master, your health will definitely get better. Cang Shu doesn't want to know what will happen in the future. He only hopes that you can live a long life and guard Cang Shu forever!"
Guo Baiyi smiled lightly and said with a face full of love: "Look, he is still a child who has not grown up after all!"
He glanced at Su Ling meaningfully, smiled meaningfully and said to Xiao Cangshu: "Anyway, there are still two days' journey from Bajin Ferry, and it's idle to be idle. Why don't I take a test?" Let me teach you!”
Guo Baiyi then said in a deep voice: "Today our army has raised 80,000 troops, and it is known to the outside world as 100,000, while Shen Jizhou's army has raised 300,000, which is an exaggeration, but I expected 150,000 to 180,000. There are still some. From your perspective, between 80,000 and 180,000, does our army have any chance of winning?"
Hearing this, Xiao Cangshu frowned and began to think deeply.
But the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. In the end, there was no definite answer.
He did not hide anything, and cupped his hands towards Guo Baiyi and said: "Master, Cang Shu is really not sure. If we put aside the number of soldiers and talk about other things, I think Shen Jizhou is not necessarily inferior to my father." , Although his father has been in the world for decades and has almost no equal in experience, Shen Jizhou has made his fortune earlier and is also known as the Fourth Generation and the Three Dukes. Cang Shu feels that the two of them have the overall situation and the opportunity to fight. With control and strategic vision, it can be said that you have met your opponent."
Xiao Cangshu paused and then said: "Moreover, the so-called war, in the face of absolutely powerful troops, all other factors can be put aside! Therefore, Cangshu is bold and feels that his father has almost no chance of winning this time."
Guo Baiyi nodded, with a flash of appreciation in his eyes. He glanced at Su Ling, but saw that he curled his lips and didn't seem to care much.
Just add more fire yourself.
Guo Baiyi nodded and said, "What Cang Shu said is also what I think."
Hearing this, Xiao Cangshu's body trembled and he said, "Does Master also think that our army has no chance of winning here?"
Guo Baiyi sighed and said: "If there is no chance of winning, then it is not true. From my perspective, the chance of winning is less than 30%."
Su Ling on the side couldn't bear it any longer and grunted, then said: "Okay, don't look at me for a moment. You said you are testing Cang Shu, but you are actually testing me..."
When he said this, both Guo Baiyi and Xiao Cangshu laughed.
Su Ling pulled Cang Shu to sit down, and then smiled and said: "Don't listen to him, listen to your brother, this battle is related to whether the prime minister can deny Ding Dajin's northern territory. Of course, if the prime minister loses, he will be able to determine the northern territory of Ding." It is he who sinks Jizhou. When the time comes, the Prime Minister, let alone defend Bacheng or Longtai, I am afraid that there will be no place for him to stand in the world..."
Although Guo Baiyi and Xiao Cangshu looked ugly, they knew that Su Ling was telling the truth, so they remained silent.
Su Lingfang added: "But if Shen Jizhou comes to attack, and the Prime Minister doesn't give him hard steel, he can always last for about a year. Then he will be stronger than he is now, but why would the Prime Minister choose to fight? Cang Shu, what do you think? Have you passed?"
Xiao Cangshu heard this and thought for a long time before saying: "Please also ask Brother Su to teach me!"
Su Ling nodded and said: "Cang Shu, although you are talented and intelligent, you are really short-skilled in military warfare. The prime minister is indeed right to let you join the army this time."
Cang Shu said hurriedly: "Father said, let me follow Master and Brother Su, watch carefully and learn with heart!"
Su Ling nodded and said: "The Prime Minister has dominated the world for decades, winning more and losing less. Even if he loses, it won't be a disastrous defeat. Why? Control the overall situation and analyze the situation. It can be said that there is no one in the world! So! It was impossible for him not to know that this battle was dangerous, but why did he tell the world and raise troops to fight against Shen? Without him, the situation dictated it. Now Shen Jizhou is invading the country in the north, Liu Qian is watching in the south, and there is an undercurrent in the capital. If the Prime Minister does not fight and takes the throne for a year, I am afraid that the Shen family will not be the only opponent he will face... I am afraid that the Qian and Liu families will also take action. If this is the case, the Prime Minister will fight on two fronts. The total number of troops on both sides of the battlefield is estimated to be only 100,000, so what are the chances of victory? Won't we be even more in danger by then?"
Guo Baiyi nodded secretly, agreeing with Su Ling's words in his heart, and sighed secretly, Lord, brother, if there are people as talented as Su Ling now, if I let go one day, I can rest assured!
Xiao Cangshu nodded and said: "Brother Su is absolutely right..."
Su Ling added: "So, we cannot wait for this battle. If we want to fight, we must face the enemy head-on openly. We must not only fight, but also win, a big victory! Only in this way can the north be defeated by those who are ready to make a move."
, I dare not challenge the Prime Minister’s sharpness! As for how to win in the face of a strong enemy, you can read more about your master’s theory of seven victories...I will discuss with you in detail how the war will develop by then.
analyze!"
Xiao Cangshu nodded and said excitedly: "Thank you so much to Brother Su. In this way, Cangshu's joining the army this time was not in vain."
Guo Baiyi snorted, thinking that Su Ling was trying to prevent him from saying what he was thinking.
Actually, that's not the case. Su Ling understands that although this era is very different from that era in the universe, the general trend is still the same. He can't say that he has studied history texts published by the People's Education Press...
Su Ling changed the topic and said to Guo Baiyi: "Brother Baiyi, our army has gone out in full force, leaving fifty thousand behind. Baicheng and Kyoto each have twenty-five thousand. Although the two places are not far apart, and Xu Lingjun and Xiao Jianshu are in charge, but
, Prime Minister, are you really relieved?"
Guo Baiyi deliberately pretended not to understand: "What do you mean by this? Ling Jun is loyal and straight, and Jianshu is the lord's actual eldest son, so why should you be worried?"
Su Ling laughed and thought to herself, everyone is an old fox, don't pretend to be like me...
Su Ling did not hide anything and said: "The Prime Minister is leading the army from the front. Although there are garrisons in Kyoto and Bacheng, it is also the most empty time in many years. There must be some people who will not settle down..."
He paused and suddenly said grandly: "Back in Wanyang, Xiao Chen was not as powerful as he is now. The eldest son Xiao Mingshu once told me that there was such and such, but with someone under the Prime Minister's command,
Some officials have secretly formed ties with each other in the north, exchanging letters and keeping close contact..."
After he said this, Xiao Cangshu's expression darkened and he looked quite embarrassed.
Guo Baiyi pointed at Su Ling and said angrily: "You talk so freely, aren't you afraid that others will listen to you and it will lead to disaster?"
Su Ling laughed loudly and said: "There are only three of us in this car? Can Cang Shu say it, or you..."
Guo Baiyi was startled, then shook his head helplessly and said: "You, I really can't see through you. Sometimes you are sleek and worldly, and sometimes you go astray and can't pull you back... Anyway, I
Let me tell you, my lord has already made arrangements."
"Oh?" Su Ling was curious for a moment, then curled his lips and said, "Brother in white is just different. The Prime Minister didn't tell me this clearly."
Guo Baiyi rolled his eyes at him and said: "Why don't you learn? Those girls in the academy are competing for favor? This matter is confidential, and the lord also wants to keep it secret... This time the lord goes on an expedition, both Beijing and Baicheng have left a shadow.
If anything happens to the people in the Department and the City Patrol Department, they will definitely report it to the Prime Minister as soon as possible.
Prime Minister, Deputy Governor Xia Yuanyan of the Shadow Division stayed behind. He, General Anton Xia Yuanrang, and General Zhechong Xia Yuanqian are half-brothers, and they are related to the lord, so they are the lord's confidants. City Patrol Secretary Han
Zhihao also stayed there and did not accompany the army, so the espionage was absolutely foolproof."
Su Ling seemed to be thinking: "What about Lord Boning?"
Guo Baiyi smiled and lowered his voice and said: "Lord Boning has set off secretly a few days ago with his direct subordinates from the Shadow Division. You think our journey has been smooth. Why? It's all thanks to Lord Boning. In the past few days, Lord Boning has brought several secret bases to his Shen Jizhou and the Demon Division, and also sent a letter to his lord about the terrain along the way and several ambush locations that Shen Jizhou wanted to plan. The Demon Division is now Frustrated, he did not dare to move lightly, so he huddled near Baishui, and the ambush locations along our way were also revealed. Shen Jizhou was helpless, fearing that he would ambush us and be wiped out by us, so he simply withdrew. We have escaped from the ambush and are waiting for us in Bashui to fight!"
Su Ling then nodded and sighed: "So that's it. The war hasn't even started yet, but the intelligence war has already been heated up...Su Ling has learned a lot."
Su Ling went to the battlefield with the army, and what he faced was still a big battle. This was the first time that the eldest girl got into the sedan chair. His exclamation was indeed out of his heart.
He secretly warned himself that joining the army this time was also an excellent learning opportunity for him.
But Guo Baiyi smiled and said: "It's you, have you made arrangements for the mutton restaurant and the medical clinic? Du Heng, the big boss, is the only one left in the family. Can he take care of it?"
Su Ling waved his hand and said with a smile: "Although Lao Du is a rough man, there is something subtle in his roughness. The mutton restaurant is actually his property, so he will naturally take notice. As for not being good, I informed the medical association before I left. Fang Huishou, he has promised to take care of you, oh, by the way, do you still remember that Hao Zao?"
Guo Baiyi thought for a moment and smiled: "Oh, I remember, when you first opened the medical clinic, Fang Hui came to find trouble, and it was this Hao Zao who pretended to be dead."
Su Ling nodded and said: "I sent him to Nanzhang to find my master Zhang Shennong. He came back the day before yesterday and brought back a handwritten letter from my wife Zhang Zhiyue. I happened to be leaving, so I left him to sit in the bad hall. "
Guo Baiyi nodded when he heard this, and suddenly said like a gossip: "Oh? You already have a wife. Whose Shuyuan is this Zhiyue? Why have I never heard you mention it before?"
Su Ling shook his head and smiled and said: "When I was in Nanzhang, I was in trouble. It was my wife Zhiyue who took care of me, and I got better. She is the granddaughter of my master Zhang Shennong, so since Zhang Shennong is my master, It’s also my grandpa..."
After hearing this, Guo Baiyi nodded and said: "No wonder you were quite cold to Shen Jizhou during the Longhuang Poetry Festival. I heard that Shen Jizhou once had a grudge against Zhang Shennong and the Zhang family. Since you married Zhang girl, then your attitude towards Shen Jizhou is understandable."
Su Ling nodded, as if sighing in memory, the girl in green clothes with a pear-shaped smile seemed to be right in front of her.
Guo Baiyi smiled and said: "Since I miss her, why not bring her to Longtai? Longtai is prosperous and the natural conditions are much better than Nanzhang."
Su Ling sighed: "Yes, I have been away from them for many years. I promised them back then that I would take them to Longtai, Kyoto, once they are settled, but these many years have passed in a blink of an eye... I, Su Ling, feel guilty." As for them...when this war is over, I will explain to the Prime Minister that I will take them to Longtai!"
Guo Baiyi nodded and said: "That's fine, then I'll let the Fifth Niang and Sixth Niang in my mansion go around with Madam Zhang so that they can take care of her..."
Su Ling hurriedly waved her hands and said: "Thank you... Let's forget this matter... Zhiyue is simple-minded..."
These words are no different from scolding Guo Baiyi. Guo Baiyi just wanted to get angry.
Suddenly I heard the sound of fast horses galloping behind the army, coming from far and near.
Another person shouted: "Prime Minister's army, move slowly... Prime Minister's army, move slowly!..."