In the eyes of others, Cao Yi is just taking a gamble, but in the eyes of Ye An, he is a thief. Although this guy is not good at court games and is even sometimes taken advantage of, if he is said to be a fool,
, then only those who think so are fools!
What is Cao Yi's status now? A relative of the Song Dynasty and the cousin of the current empress. It can be said that Zhao Zhen is the most trustworthy person. The Cao family is different from other generals. The Cao family has repeatedly made military exploits and the family has been from the Song Dynasty for several generations.
General, don't you have some bottom-of-the-box goods?
What is the foundation of a general? Military merit, of course! Even as a family of foreign relatives, the Cao family wanted to use military merit to lay a solid foundation, hoping to become an ever-lasting family in the Song Dynasty.
This expedition to Dangxiang is something that both the Cao family and the Tian family hope to see. More importantly, it is a gesture and Zhao Zhen’s statement to the world!
Cao Yi has no intention of "closing the wolf in Xu and ascending to the vast sea". It is enough for him to win in the early stages of the war. No matter whether it is a big victory or a small victory, as long as there is a victory, it is Cao Yi's credit, nothing more.
This is not difficult for the tens of thousands of troops who are going on the expedition, and then they only need to advance slowly to defeat the spirit of the party members, just like Wang Chao and Wang De used to return to the court safely like father and son.
Neither the Cao family, nor the civil and military officials in the court, nor the officials thought of completely annexing Dangxiang. Everyone knew that this was unrealistic, and that it would be enough to only enhance the prestige of the Song Dynasty.
Similarly, Ye An also knew the purpose of this war, so he didn't take it to heart from the beginning.
Don't underestimate the soldiers of the Song Dynasty. As long as they have a proper general, they still have the courage and fighting power to fight against foreign enemies. As for the Cao family, they are still very capable in leading troops.
On the way back to the Imperial City Division, Cao Yi followed him, smiling like a Maitreya and saying: "Brother Ye, thanks to your recommendation today, I have made a note of this love brother. How about we go to Changqing Tower to get together after class?"
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Ye An crossed his hands and smiled bitterly: "Brother, what are you talking about? Changsheng is just answering truthfully. Brother Cao is naturally the most suitable candidate to go to the northwest. As for Changqing Tower, I won't go. Brother, just remember my favor.
, the mother-in-law at home is very strict!"
Cao Yi's expression immediately became vulgar and said: "I heard that you have taken another concubine. Are you still strict about it? I think the Qin family's girls can be relaxed! You can get women from the Western Regions back to your house. Is this true?
The dragon and tiger are so strong! Hahaha..."
Ye An smiled and remained silent. The concubinage in the prince's mansion was not a secret to the wealthy families in Tokyo. As Qin Mumu got close to those imperial wives, news would naturally spread.
"I take concubines to make it easier to do business in the Western Regions in the future. Do you believe it?" Ye An replied with a smile. From Cao Yi's wretched expression, he knew that this guy didn't believe it.
But he still held up his hands and said: "Scare! So I still want to sacrifice my appearance for the sake of our business? Fortunately, fortunately!"
Knowing that this was Cao Yi making fun of him, Ye An just giggled indifferently. No one knew that the beautiful girl from the Western Region in his family was actually the "Queen" of the Western Region.
Thinking of this, Ye An felt slightly heartbroken, because starting from this year, Roxana would leave with her "family members" from the Yunzhong County Marquis Mansion.
This was the first step in the evacuation plan. Except for himself, Qin Mumu, the girls, and the children, everyone in the Hou Mansion had to leave first.
The second year of Baoyuan was a turning point between the Song Dynasty and Dangxiang, and it was also a turning point for the Yunzhong County Prince's Mansion. The big chess game that had been prepared for many years was about to come to an end. Whether it is a good move or a clumsy move depends on the situation in the northwest next year, and
The key point is Cao Yi in front of me.
Ye An smiled mockingly to himself. Who would have thought that Cao Yi would be the most critical link in his plan. However, Ye An did not intend to interfere too much. The conflict between Da Song and Dang Xiang was completely aroused.
No matter who wins or loses, just wait and see what happens.
Ye An didn't say a word when he returned to the Imperial City Division. Liu Yong was a little surprised that Ye Hou didn't even say a word at this time.
"Marquis Ye, there is a lot of news in the northwest, especially about party items. Should we prepare early and submit it to the officials, and at the same time send a message to Qin Feng, the deployment of the horse and infantry troops, and the general manager of Yanzhou?"
Liu Yong was more positive this time. Ye An smiled slightly and shook his head: "It is our duty to submit to the official family. As for Cao Yi... we can't make decisions without permission, otherwise we will violate the taboo. After all, I
I have a close relationship with Cao Yi, so it is inevitable that someone will accuse me of using a public tool for personal use."
Liu Yong suddenly realized that he knew that his Marquis was trying to avoid suspicion, and immediately said: "Master Marquis, according to the news from the Speed Division, the Dangxiang people are at peace in the northwest, but they heard that the traitor Yuan Hao is building an altar in the southern suburbs of Xingqing Mansion, and he may be proclaimed emperor.
What a move!”
"Then he is seeking death!"
Ye An's eyes narrowed slightly. In his opinion, Li Yuanhao was not ready to proclaim himself emperor at all. Although he took a lot of advantages in Huizhou, he did not cause substantial damage to the Song Dynasty, and there was no adequate battle.
Great victory as the foundation.
Liu Yong stood on the side and did not dare to speak. At that moment, Ye An, who was originally gentle and elegant, showed his decisive and killing side. Not to mention the officials around him who did not dare to speak out, even he himself could not control his emotions.
Stock war war.
Only then did he remember that this man had been on the battlefield and personally killed bandits. Even the people in Dangxiang called him the "Devil General". He heard from those who reported back from Dangxiang that the name of Ye Hou was
In Dangxiang, it can be said that a child has stopped crying.
After waving his hand for everyone in the public house to leave, Ye An sat alone in the deposit room, leaning on the back of the chair and supporting the table with one foot to keep the chair shaking. This was to relax his body and also to relax his body.
Relieve stress.
As Liu Yong said, Li Yuanhao really couldn't stand it anymore. All the recent intelligence pointed to the fact that he was proclaimed emperor. Ye An would no longer have any illusions.
If Li Yuanhao deliberately blocked the news, given the tense relationship between Dangxiang and the Song Dynasty, it is impossible to say that he would have proclaimed himself emperor now!
When the exact news reaches the Song Dynasty, everything will be settled, and the face of the Song Dynasty will be completely lost. By then it will be too late, and the only way is to use troops against Dangxiang.
It's just that although the Song Dynasty does not know that Li Yuanhao's proclaimed emperor is a fact, Zhao Zhen has decided to use troops against Dangxiang, which is more honorable than the Song Dynasty in history.
After all, the Song Dynasty in history was always passive and was constantly being played around by Li Yuanhao and his party members.
After drinking all the tea in the cup, the conflict between Song Dynasty and Dangxiang may not be a bad thing. At least for Gan Liang, it is a good opportunity to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
He had done what he had to do, and now it was up to him to look at the trend of the chess game. Ye An couldn't help but feel a little proud, and one of his feet swayed a little wider. At this moment, the door was pushed open, and the knight was covered in injuries.
He rushed into the palace and shouted loudly: "Report to Yehou, Li Yuanhao ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor last month!"
Ye An fell to the ground with a "clang", and Liu Yong rushed in quickly. The person who came was a courier posted by the Machine Speed Department at Dangxiang. His appearance could only mean that a big change had occurred in Dangxiang!
When the spy told the story about Li Yuanhao's proclaiming the emperor again, Liu Yong and the speed officer Cao's expressions changed greatly at the same time, while Ye An jumped up from the ground, pointed at the spy and Liu Yong and said: "You two, follow me to the official house at once.