In order to show off himself, Wei Nao personally went all the way to Zhu Feiling's funeral as his son-in-law.
After the funeral, I naturally met my sub-father again in the main hall.
Wei Nao was also very satisfied with Lin Haoming's attitude that his father had nothing to do with him, even though he had heard that the prince had met with him and Wei Ying at Prime Minister Zhu's residence.
After Zhu Feiling died, the phase was naturally vacant. However, because of Zhu Feiling's funeral and Lin Haoming was still in the capital, the phase was not mentioned for a while. But as soon as Lin Haoming left, the two sides started a fierce battle over the position of the left prime minister.
Su Qunying is determined to win the position of left prime minister, the leader of all officials, and it seems natural to be promoted from right prime minister to left prime minister. However, this time, his promotion path has encountered great obstacles, perhaps because of Wei Nao
He didn't want to support Wei He's power to become absolute all of a sudden, or he might have looked at the prince a little pitifully. In the end, after Wei Ying stepped forward and planned to use Da Zongzheng as the left prime minister, he quickly gained support from many people, and Wei Nao finally agreed.
Already.
After Wei Ying became the left prime minister, the power of the two sides suddenly seemed to be in balance again, but at this time, Wei Cheng had already set off to replace Wei Kang.
Over the years, Ning Lin and Wei Kang have actually cooperated very well, but Wei Kang is already over fifty and has been fighting on the border all year round, and his health has indeed reached its limit.
Although this illness was unexpected, it was also reasonable. However, Ning Lin was also a little surprised when he found out that it was Wei Cheng who took over.
Shu Yan stayed by Ning Lin's side. When Ning Lin told what happened between Wei Cheng and his father, Shu Yan's face became a little ugly. It was obvious that this Wei Cheng was sent by Wei Nao to restrain him.
When the two people were discussing this matter, Huang Sen's face didn't look very good either.
The four brothers back then are now senior generals in the army, but their relationship is still very good. It is rare for them to welcome the new deputy commander. The four brothers are together again, but they know that Wei Cheng is going to be sent over, and none of them have expressions on their faces.
very good.
"Brother, what does our Majesty mean? I wish you were rejected as the deputy commander-in-chief, so I have nothing to say. After all, you and Ning Shuai are a family. Emperors always have some irritating ideas, but Mr. Chen
The general is definitely the best candidate, and I don’t want to bring you something like this. It’s not to make Ning Shuai and you look good.” Zhou Chengzhi has really become a pioneer general now, and his temper is becoming more and more like his father Zhou Guangyi. The four of them together
When we met, we couldn't help but criticize him.
Huang Sen just squinted his eyes and said nothing, while Che Xun sighed: "Our Majesty is really intolerant. To put it bluntly, this is Ning Shuai's loyalty to Wei. If Ning Shuai has other ideas,
…”
"It would be better if you have other thoughts. His Wei family also stole the Zhang family's throne back then, and it was the capital of the Yue Kingdom that Prince Lin personally conquered. My father was the first to enter the city with his troops. Since the Wei family can sit on it,
Why can't Ning Shuai sit down?" Zhou Chengzhi asked angrily.
"Fourth, you just said this in front of a few of us. If someone hears it, I'm afraid it won't be your problem. Your father and Prince Lin will both be implicated." Li Guangxun immediately warned.
"He dares." Zhou Chengzhi said bluntly.
"Don't say anything anymore. This is His Majesty's decision. If Wei Cheng comes, he will be obedient and forget it. If it really hinders the trip, I believe Ning Shuai will not let him go." Huang Sen said silently. After many years of fighting, he
His temperament has also become calmer, perhaps not as alert as his father's, but more generous.
A few days later, Wei Cheng arrived lightly armed, and Ning Lin personally greeted the old subordinate in the newly built fortress on the west bank of Fenghu Lake.
Having just arrived, Wei Cheng was very polite. He regarded himself as Ning Lin's old subordinate, and he didn't have any aloof attitude, nor did he act like a royal.
This look made Ning Lin feel relieved but also a little worried. If he sincerely helped, that would be the best. After all, this person also had some abilities. If it was the opposite, it would be dangerous.
Drinking is not usually allowed in the army, but today it was particularly appropriate to welcome Wei Cheng, and Ning Lin was also accompanied by a group of senior generals.
At the wine table, Wei Cheng also seemed quite generous. As for the use of troops, he didn't say a word, nor did he mention the imminent dispatch of troops.
Early the next morning, Wei Cheng took a few guards and began to inspect the military camp. Not only did he visit the Huxi fortress and dock, but a few days later he took people directly to Wulong Mountain.
After Wei Cheng came back, the deputy commander-in-chief, who had been here for more than half a month, asked Ning Lin to summon the generals to discuss matters.
Ning Lin always wanted to give Wei Cheng some face, so he summoned all the senior generals in the army.
When everyone was due, Ning Lin signaled that it was time to start. Wei Cheng directly spread out a map he had drawn. It was the result of Wei Cheng's work for more than half a month.
Seeing this map, the senior generals naturally understood that Wei Cheng was really something. He had already figured out the details of the army in more than half a month. At this time, Wei Cheng also began to say: "Ning Commander, generals,
When Wei said goodbye to His Majesty, Your Majesty hoped that our army could quickly build facilities and march westward as soon as possible. According to the battle reports I received before, the fortifications here are often harassed by Dai's army, but it seems that this winter Commander Ning and the generals
A lot of work has been done, and the fortifications are perfect. With such fortifications, it can be said that we can advance, attack, retreat, or defend. Therefore, the general can rest assured and hope that the army can set off. Of course, everything depends on Ning Shuai. I don’t know what Ning Shuai will do next.
But do you have any specific plans? I think the army has enough food and grass, and it won’t take a few days to send out troops as long as it is assembled. It’s only early summer now, so it’s still a good time to send out troops.”
After Wei Cheng finished speaking, everyone saw that this man was really here to supervise the army. At this time, Zhou Chengzhi did not wait for Ning Lin to speak and took the lead in saying: "Deputy Commander Wei, you have been wandering around these days, why are you doing this and asking questions?"
Just ask us directly about our army's situation, but I wonder how much Deputy Commander Wei knows about the enemy's movements?"
"Dai Guo's army is divided into two groups: the north and the south. The north route army is led by Qi Zeguang and has about 70,000 to 80,000 people, most of whom are cavalry. The south route army is led by the royal family's Xiao Wuxun, and has about 50,000 to 60,000 people, most of which are also cavalry." Wei Cheng
Directly.
"Deputy Commander Wei originally knew that although our army has many troops, most of them are infantry. It is extremely disadvantageous to encounter cavalry in the wilderness."
"Then what? Then you stay here forever?" Wei Cheng asked.
As soon as he said these words, everyone naturally knew that the other party was prepared.
Ning Lin smiled and said: "Of course not. Deputy Commander Wei has just arrived, so he may not know something. You have also seen us stepping up our fortifications. Now I have the advantage. It just takes time to defeat the enemy's cavalry, so we are waiting."
"What are you waiting for?" Wei Cheng asked in surprise.