All this time, Zhao Yanxun has not paid attention to the situation in Beidi County.
In his view, without systematic support, these people would have a very difficult time in the North and would not be able to pose a threat to them at all.
But he forgot that humans are highly subjective animals. Although a zombie outbreak will kill many people, it ensures that those who survive are the "elites".
These people will do anything to survive and will risk their lives to do it.
If tens of thousands of troops really move south, it will most likely destroy Longyou's good situation, which Zhao Yanxun cannot accept.
Zhao Yanxun glanced at the ministers: "What do you think?"
Only Cheng Wenguang said: "Your Highness, although these three forces are in danger of joining forces, they do not trust each other. Even if they join forces and go south... I am afraid they will be wary of each other and have their own agendas!"
Although he is not a military attache, Cheng Wenguang still understands this most basic human nature.
As Lin Dagui said, each of the three forces has internal conflicts, let alone the three of them joining forces.
"Your Highness, I also agree with the growth history. Even if these three parties join forces, they will have their own agendas and it will be difficult to form a joint force!"
Speaking of this, Guan Hetai pointed to the north bank of the river and said: "What's more, there is a river separating Longyou in the north, and there are countless monsters entrenched on the north bank. It will be as difficult as climbing to the sky to defeat them!"
Zhao Yanxun nodded, but the situation was still not optimistic, and defenses to the north must be strengthened.
At this time, Lin Dagui reminded: "Your Majesty, their food can last until next autumn at most. Even if they continue to grow food after spring, I am afraid it will not be able to solve their urgent needs... I am afraid that they will jump over the wall in a hurry!"
Zhao Yanxun nodded and said: "So in order to survive, they may abandon their old grudges and work together to attack us!"
Everyone was silent. It was natural to prepare for the worst at this time.
"Instruct Gu Mengwei and Tianjinwei to send more people along the river to detect the news and prevent the northern armies from crossing the river!"
Just listen to Chen Anming reply: "I accept the order!"
After walking to the main seat and sitting down, Zhao Yanxun said slowly: "Everyone, when we enter the middle of winter, the river will freeze!"
Although the freezing period is not long, only a few months at most, it means that the natural danger of the river will no longer exist.
At this time, Guan Hetai said: "Your Highness, I am afraid that starting from late December, the river will freeze!"
In other words, it only lasts about ten days.
Sighing, Zhao Yanxun said: "So we can't just defend passively, we must also find ways to take the initiative, separate them, and defeat them one by one!"
Having said this, Zhao Yanxun smiled and said: "The so-called hustle and bustle is all for profit... As long as the conditions we offer are good enough, even if they have formed an alliance, we can divide them!"
Just listen to Zhou Chengping say: "What His Highness said is absolutely true!"
"Since these thieves are fighting to survive, as long as they can survive, I'm afraid they won't fight so hard!"
Seeing this, Zhou Chengping had a solution, so Zhao Yanxun said, "What's your solution?"
"Your Highness, they are here to fill their stomachs. If we have extra food, we can just give it to them!"
"When the time comes, these rebels will surely feel His Majesty's grace, and it is not impossible for them to surrender and surrender!"
The reason why Zhou Chengping proposed this countermeasure was to avoid war. After all, people would die in war.
At this time, Cheng Wenguang said: "Zhang Shi, the food in Longyou is not free. The thieves are insidious and cunning... If you give them food, you may be helping the enemy!"
Cheng Wenguang's words are very reasonable. After all, Zhou Chengping's method is too idealistic.
At this time, I heard Guan Hetai say: "Your Highness, I think... Zhou Changshi said that as long as the plan is proper, there is no chance of success!"
"Guan Qing, do you have any clever ideas?"
"Your Highness, after listening to what Lin Baihu said, I know that the alliance between the armies in the North is all driven by the Forbidden Army!"
"This means that they have the strongest desire to go south!"
"His Royal Highness said that we should divide and transform them, so we can win over the Northern Capital Division and the foreign guards to suppress the Imperial Army!"
Having said this, Guan Hetai pointed to the sand table and said: "The foreign guard station is separated from us by Beidi Dusi, so we only need to win over Beidi Dusi to resolve this tripartite alliance!"
"Forcing the weak against the strong, and after winning over the northern capital, I can continue to win over the other outposts. They are not under each other's control... I think it will be easier!"
Guan Hetai retorted, and Cheng Wenguang couldn't help but sneered: "How easy is it to win over them? We can't trust them, and they can't trust us!"
"You know, the middle of winter is their best chance to take action. Are they willing to give us time?"
Guan Hetai was stunned for a moment. Cheng Wenguang's words were straight to the point and it was not easy to refute.
But I heard Zhou Chengping say: "Your Highness, if you want to win over, you have to send people to lobby. As long as you send the right people, you may not be unable to build trust!"
Listening to several ministers arguing with each other, Zhao Yanxun's thinking became clearer.
"Who is the right person to send?"
Zhou Chengping replied: "Your Highness, Luo Lun, the prefect of Gu Meng, is the former envoy to the north. He is an upright official and has a reputation as a virtuous person in the north. You can send prefect Luo to the north!"
"Governor Luo has always been concerned about the affairs of the North. A few days ago, Gu Meng's Mansion caught a spy in the North. Magistrate Luo also thought of a way to recover it... It's just right to send him there!"
Zhao Yanxun strongly agrees with this point. Luo Lun is not only upright, but also very capable. He is a capable minister who can stand alone.
"Well, in the name of Chief Shisi, send an urgent message to Luo Lun and ask him if he is willing to take up this position!"
The reason why he emphasized the name of Chang Shisi was because Zhao Yanxun did not want to force Luo Lun. After all, it was dangerous to go to the North.
Zhou Chengping immediately replied: "I accept your order!"
In other words, Zhao Yanxun has already adopted the strategy of wooing the northern governor.
In this question and answer, Guan Hetai and Zhou Chengping cooperated very well. At this moment, the two looked at each other and smiled.
At this moment, Chen Anming also said: "Your Highness, if you only show kindness, I am afraid that these rebels will be contemptuous. I think... we still have to demonstrate!"
Nodding, Zhao Yanxun asked: "How to demonstrate!"
Pointing to a place on the sand table, Chen Anming said: "I suggest that our army send elite troops to cross the river, capture Pingshan City, and use Pingshan as a base to attack the Forbidden Army!"
"There is no need to win a big battle. As long as our army can win, we can deter these rebels!"
"Even if the Northern Capital Division and the Forbidden Army form an alliance by then, our army can still use the city to resist these rebels and keep the war at bay on the north bank of the river!"
Walking to the sand table and looking at the terrain of Beidi County, Zhao Yanxun very much approved of Chen Anmin's proposal.
A carrot in one hand and a stick in the other is the appropriate response.
"Since we are going to use troops, we have to prepare food in advance. The Privy Council hastily made plans and sent military supplies to Gu Meng Mansion within two days!"
"I will take your orders!"
This matter needs to be handled by the Privy Council and the Chief Secretary.
"Even if this matter has been agreed upon, please go back and do your errands as soon as possible!"
"yes!"
Lin Dagui also wanted to leave, but was stopped by Zhao Yanxun.
Zhao Yanxun asked: "That... spy from the North, where is he?"
Lin Dagui said with a hint of panic: "Your Highness, this person wants to go to the School of Political Science, and I have asked someone to take him there!"
Zhao Yanxun said calmly: "Don't let him run around, you have to keep an eye on him these days!"
This also means that Zhao Yanxun will not meet Zhang Guangshi.
He wanted to see if Laurent would take the job, and then he would make arrangements based on the situation.
