The Grandmaster Strategist Chapter 22: Agitated and shocked

On the first month of Yiyou in the eighth year of the Longsheng period, Emperor Yong's Mizhao Jinghai Hou Jiang led the East China Sea Army to go south. On the eighth day of February, the East China Sea Army broke down Haijun Mountain. On the same day, Sun Ji, head of the Nanyang camp, was in Xiangyang.

——"Zi Zhi Tong Jian Yong Ji Si"

Shang Weijun satisfactorily put down the file in his hand. This is a document of the Jiaxing Prefecture. The Ministry of Criminal Affairs has approved the execution of the decision. The palindrome is already on the way. In just a few days, the document will arrive in Jiaxing. This was a very small case. It was just that an official who had abandoned his job and fled for private was sentenced to be executed. It didn't need the attention of the prime minister, but Shang Weijun believed that Lu Can would definitely obstruct or come to intercede. He figured whether to resolutely refuse to allow Lu Can to intercede, kill Jing Changqing, or give Lu Can a favor and make him give more concessions, but no matter what, he has the upper hand. Sure enough, the child of Chengye is getting better and better. Such a method can be imagined, but I don't know whether it is Song Yu's credit.

While he was pondering, Ning Qian hurriedly walked in to report: "My Lord, General Lu Can is asking to see you outside."

Shang Weijun refreshed and said: "Mr. Ning, how does Lu Can look?"

Ning Qian said in an anxious voice: "He has a cold face. Although he can't see a change in his mood, he is obviously very angry and dissatisfied. The master must be careful."

Shang Weijun waved his hand and said: "Well, this time the truth is right. He decapitated Hu Cheng, who had abandoned his job and fled in front of the army. I just wanted to kill Jing Changqing and investigate it carefully. Maybe how this person escaped, even if he was convicted of collaborating with the enemy, it is not impossible. He is already very tolerant if he doesn't kill the Jing Clan Man Clan. Well, you can meet the general on a blind date." Shang Wei Jun got up and walked out. This time he was courteous and he definitely didn't give Lu Can an excuse to use his questions.

Under the steps of the study room, Lu Can stood with his hand in his hand, his expression stern, like ice that has not melted for a thousand years. Shang Weijun's heart felt complacent, and the aura that was suppressed by this younger generation returned to him a few days ago. He went down to greet him with a smile but a smile, saying: "I don't know why the general is here, but What is the difference in military pay, if so, the truth must instruct the officials of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household to do their best."

Lu Can’s eyes flashed with icy light, he naturally knew Shang Weijun’s intentions, but unfortunately he didn’t have time for a person to get involved with Shang Weijun. He coldly said: "Shang Xiang knows that the army is now Already entered the country?"

Shang Weijun shook his body and blurted out: "How could it be possible that the Yong army just returned from a big defeat, how come back so soon?"

Lu Can’s eyes flashed mockingly, and he said: “A moment ago, Lu received an espionage, and the Yong army from Nanyang camp has once again come to Xiangyang. This time it is aggressive, not like a feint. It’s fine, Xiangyang General You Rong is guarded, it is fine for forgiveness, but another military report said that the Yongshui Army had already captured Dinghai, and the Yuhang Squadron had insufficient troops, so they could only hold the Qiantang waterway firmly and not let the Yong Army go deep into the stomach. After Hangzhou Bay, Wu County and Yue County will not be protected sooner or later. The grandfather will understand what the consequences will be."

Although Shang Weijun is not well-versed in military affairs, he also knows that the second county of Wuyue on the southeast coast is an important place for money and food in Southern Chu. If it is invaded by the Yongshui Army, the foundation of Southern Chu will float. Even in the danger of Jianghuai, it will be taken by the enemy. system. Thinking of this, his complexion was already pale, and he asked with difficulty: "Why the Yong army does not attack Ninghai, but takes Dinghai."

Lu Can said indifferently: "Ning Haijun Mountain is the key place for the Yangtze River to enter the sea. If there is a loss here, Taizhou and Yangzhou will be in danger. If the Yong army goes up against the current, Jianye will be burned by soldiers, but it is also right. Therefore, the navy of Ning Haijun Mountain did not dare to slacken a little, and occupied the right place and people, so the Yong Army did not take Ninghai. Although Haijun Mountain has been obstructing Hangzhou Bay, it has been without war for a long time and its armaments are exhausted. No wonder the Yongjun Shed is difficult and easy."

Although Lu Can’s tone was weak, Shang Weijun still heard the coldness in his words. The two military mountains in Ninghai and Dinghai were established by Emperor Wu of the South Chu. They were originally important military towns to defend against pirates, and they were always built by Jianye. Directly under the central government, Wu Yue has not had war in recent years. Shang Weijun thinks that the two military hills have been exhausted and cut his military expenditure several times. Although Lu Can has repeatedly admonished, he is still unmoved. It’s just that the two military mountains are not treated as equals. Ning Haijunshan’s commander Zhao Qun is a royal family, so Shang Weijun just ignores them. The food and salaries received by the Haijunshan are almost enough to feed and even repair ships. Unable to proceed. Unexpectedly, now that the Yong Army broke through the Dinghaijun Mountain, wouldn't it make Shang Weijun look faceless? If it weren't for him to be in charge now, this kind of guilt would be enough to make him abandon office. He hesitated for a moment, and said: "The Yong army attacked Dinghai. This is unexpected. The general will come here, he will have some advice, and I don't know how to fight the enemy?"

Lu Can said coldly: "Dinghai is lost and Hangzhou Bay has become an undefended place. At this time, it is necessary to guard Yuhang strictly to prevent the Yongshui Army from entering the Qiantang, otherwise Wu Yue will not be protected. Secondly, Kuaiji, Yuyao, Zhenhai, Jiaxing, Haining, and Pinghu all need separate defenses. The Yong Army who invaded this time must be the East China Sea Army. They were originally pirates. There is no one in naval battles. Our army can only defend the coast and not allow the Yong Army to invade. Only in this way, the Wu and Yue counties will consume countless amounts of food, wages and troops. Please order the tax reduction and exemption of the two places, so that the counties will organize the rebels to defend the land and resist the enemy. Only in this way can our army be reduced in Wu and Yue counties. Pressure."

Shang Weijun felt heartache. Wu Yue's land is rich and prosperous. It would be a heartbreaking loss to reduce taxes by 1%, but it can only be so in such a crisis now. If the rebel army is not formed and relying on the weak and incompetent defenders, Wu County and Yue County will inevitably fail to protect them. If they refuse to reduce taxes, how can the people have the energy to consolidate the army? After much deliberation, most officials in the land of Wu Yue are descendants of aristocratic families, and very few can do them. They still need to be transferred back. If they lose their city and land, or die in Bingxiu, they will have to trouble again and again. Thinking of this, he had to say: "Everything is decided by the general. In fact, this will give the military power of Yuhang Water Camp and Dinghaijun Mountain to the general." Despite the situation, Shang Weijun deliberately left Ning Haijun. Mountain, now that Ning Haijun is safe and sound, he naturally does not want to give such a navy to Lu Can. Lu Can understood his intentions, only smiled coldly, and left, leaving Shang Weijun, who was full of regrets and regrets, wandering there uneasy.

At the place where Hangzhou Bay of Yue County enters the sea, there are Daishan, Dinghai, and Putuo islands. Emperor Wu Zhaoshe set up the county in Dinghai and established Junshan, which has jurisdiction over Daishan and Putuo Water Camp. When Dinghaijun Mountain was the most powerful, Pinghu, Haining, Yuyao, and Zhenhai were all under its jurisdiction. It was not until Shang Weijun took the power, because there was nothing wrong with the borders, and the Dinghaijun Mountain was repeatedly cut off. As a result, the Shuiying was corrupted and the soldiers were exhausted. Conquering Daishan and Dinghai, although Putuo was still in the hands of the Nanchu navy, it was already precarious.

Standing on a high cliff, looking at the sky, I cross the blue sea in front of me, which is Yuejun Zhenhai, and from here to the northwest is Wujunping Lake, and to the west of Pinghu is Haining. Landing from Haining, you can get more speedy It takes less than a day to reach Jiaxing, where I was born and where my mother’s bones were buried. Thinking of my father’s death in Jiangxia, I almost sold my life to bury my father. I was unable to send my father’s coffin to Jiaxing and Jiaxing. The mother was buried together. Later, I won the champion, but I didn't reconcile with the Jing family, so I didn't transfer spirits. After all, my mother's cemetery was also owned by Jing family, and my father would not want to be sent under the fence. Thinking of my mother's lonely grave, I couldn't help feeling sad and sighed softly.

Xiao Shunzi stepped forward and said: "My son, the wind is strong at high places, so let's go back."

I said indifferently: "Is Cong'er still competent with Haitao?"

When Xiao Shunzi saw this, she sighed: "Although Dinghaijun Mountain has been abandoned for many years, all the documents and books are still there, but they have been buried in the dust. Master Cong has been with you for many years. It is very effective to organize these documents, Jiang Hou Duo is dependent on."

At this time, there was a Qing Ying moving up, and Xiao Shunzi didn't need to look back, so he smiled and said: "Master Cong is here, I must have finished sorting the documents."

I haven't answered yet. Huo Cong has arrived in a hurry, and said: "Sir, the disciple has sorted out all the documents, including the precise chart of Hangzhou Bay. Mr. Jiang Hou, please go and discuss the next step. War."

I looked at the blue sea again, but it was a pity that Yunshan blocked the way back, and I couldn't see my hometown. I sighed slightly, and I turned and walked down. Apart from a few people, the tiger guards at the foot of the mountain are already new faces. For so many years, most of the Huben guards who had followed me at the same day have been promoted, but these new guards are only stronger. The sword formation I taught back then has been improved by Hu Benwei, and now it is Xiao Shunzi, eagerly I can't get them cheap. But this time Hu Yanshou is still the commander of my personal guards. I think it was the arrangement of the emperor, and it was enough to wrong him, the commander.

Huo Cong followed me and said excitedly: "Mr.’s strategy has convinced the disciples. The North and South regimes have always been fighting for the world, and they have always been fighting for victory in the Jianghuai. Unexpectedly, Mr. It can certainly shake the foundation of Nanchu."

I said lightly: "This strategy was not the first thing I thought of. This strategy was originally planned by Emperor Wu of Nanchu, but I used it in turn."

Huo Cong was shocked, showing a look of doubt, even Xiao Shunzi also showed interest and curiosity, I smiled when I saw it, "In the past, I was ordered to sort out the imperial documents, and among them was the imperial criticism of Emperor Wu. Emperor Wu was very diligent and very rich in imperial criticism, and it involved many military and political events. For example, he was very concerned about the two military mountains in Dinghai and Ninghai. He personally planned the Shuiying strongholds and added food and salary many times, which is even more meticulous. In the charts of various places, I saw that he was domineering in the lines, and he was definitely not a person of peace. I carefully read his handwriting over the years, and finally speculated that he had the intention to build the two army mountains into offensive and defensive weapons. On weekdays, it can prevent the pirates and the Yongshui army. At a critical time, you can go north along the coast and erode the coasts of Qingzhou and Youji. Since ancient times, the battle between the north and the south has often been decided in the Jianghuai area. However, Emperor Wu believed that the southerners were weak and less brave than the northerners. Instead of fighting on the land, it is better to attack from the coast and seize After capturing the sea and territories, invading inland through the river, and the length of the attack, the short of the attack, is better than the expedition from the land. This kind of war strategy is unprecedented. After seeing it, I am very moved. It is because of the influence of Emperor Wu. Offered strategies to attack Dinghaijun Mountain and invaded Wuyue. It is a pity that Emperor Wu went too early, so that no one inherited the great cause. Later generations only knew that the Liangjun Mountain would protect the sea and the frontier and should not be moved lightly, but they did not know its original purpose, and even set the navy. The mountain was also cut off by the Southern Chu court, so that it was so exhausted that it cost us nothing."

At the end of the voice, we have already stepped down the cliff, with a gesture of Hu Yanshou, those tiger guards have protected the three of us with wings, and the sea is beginning to level. It is inevitable that there will be some remnants on the island or the spies of the Southern Chu army, so for My safety, Hu Yanshou dare not relax for a moment. We walked along the grassy road to the Dinghai Dudu’s residence. Dinghaiying has no money to renovate over the years. Even the roads on the island have been shaded by weeds. The watering camp is already in ruins. Only Dinghai Dudufu can be seen. Now, still carved beams and painted buildings, magnificent. Seeing a desolate luxury mansion, Xiao Shunzi couldn't help but smile: "The master here is so confused, no wonder the Marine Corps will be defeated by an attack, and there is no combat power." I also felt sad and nodded repeatedly. , Even if you intend to embezzle some military salary, you can't spend it on the mansion. Isn't this deliberately arousing the hatred of the soldiers? It really makes me doubt whether the Lord of Dinghai is a secret spy of Dayong.

Before reaching the gate of the mansion, Jiang Haitao hurriedly greeted him with his generals. Now he is nearly thirty years old. Since the East China Sea returned to Da Yong seven years ago, Dong Hai Hou Jiang Yong abandoned Da Yong’s high-ranking officials. After going to sea precariously, the East China Sea Army was led by Jiang Haitao. Although he was a little outspoken and not familiar with official affairs, he had a good assistant to assist him, coupled with his outstanding ability to command the navy, and the support of Emperor Yong Emperor Li Zhi and Qi Wang Li Xian, and there was no trouble. This time Emperor Yong asked him to go south to attack Wu Yue, which was no problem for him. The only headache for him was that Jiang Zhe actually went with the boat. It's not that he doesn't want Jiang Zhe to point his fingers around him, but worry that if something goes wrong with Jiang Zhe, he can't afford it.

When we get closer, Jiang Haitao will bow down and salute. Although he and I have the status of mentor and apprentice, if we discuss the title, he is still above me. He worships me as a mentor and apprentice. Doesn’t it make his generals embarrassed? So I hurriedly stopped and said: "If you want to give this big gift, do you say it in private, do you want your generals to bow with you?"

Jiang Haitao turned his head and looked at the generals behind him. He couldn't help but stepped forward and bowed and said: "Sir, now the situation in Dinghai is settled. I want to hear Mr.'s opinion on how we should attack Wu Yue."

I followed Jiang Haitao to the festival hall in the mansion, and as I walked, I said: "You must already have a plan. I don't know how you want to do it?"

Jiang Haitao said: "If it can break through Yuhang Shuiying, Hangzhou Bay will be invincible, but Yuhang has always been extremely heavy Shuiying, I am afraid it will not succeed. I intend to take the coastal state capital first."

I said: "Recently, Jianye will take measures. Shang Weijun has always been the most greedy and slandered. This time Dinghai was captured by our army. He will hand Ding Haijun Mountain to Lu Can, but Ning Haijunshan’s military power He will not let him go, so we don’t have to worry about the Ninghai Sea Camp going south to attack Dinghai, but should be on guard against Lu Can’s counterattack. Since the Yuhang Sea Camp is not easy to attack, our army need not rush to attack Yuhang, Hueiji, Yuyao, Zhenhai, Jiaxing , Haining, and Pinghu are all important towns in Wuyue, but they are insufficiently armed. Taking advantage of Lu Can’s arrival in Yue County, our army ransacked all the food and government depots in these important towns. Chan recaptures, our army also has the capital to gain a foothold. Moreover, you can also plunder the young people along the coast and place them on isolated islands. You can force them to cultivate on the island to make up for the gap in our army’s money. Ninghaihai Battalion can prevent our army from getting supplies from Qingzhou, but it is of no avail. As long as a firm foothold, Wu Yue will sooner or later fall into the hands of our army."

Jiang Haitao said with a smile: "This is what we often do when we are pirates, robbing people of money and food, harming the enemy and benefiting ourselves. I didn’t expect to do this today. Putuo is the best place to detain prisoners. I plan to attack again later, but now it seems that I should start quickly. Please don’t worry, sir, within ten days, all the young people along the coast of Yuejun will fall into my palm. When Lu Can comes to Yuejun, he can only I sighed sadly and sat and watched Wu Yue land being looted by me."

I shook my head and said, "That's not necessarily true. By then, he will probably still be in a stalemate. He does not have enough troops to drive you out of Dinghai, and you do not have enough troops to occupy Wu Yue, but don't worry, Lu Can can't be here. Yue County stays for a long time, and Changsun Ji is ordered to attack Xiangyang. This time, he will win~IndoMTL.com~ At that time, Lu Can will naturally not stay in Yue County to fight against you."

Jiang Haitao thoughtfully said: "Sir, rest assured, these days, I will let Lu Can be trapped in Yue County, so as to echo the Xiangyang war."

I smiled slightly. This kid is very clever when it comes to marching and combat. I have a little bit of breath, and he knows that this time the main target is Xiangyang. Thinking of my insistence on going south with the navy army this time, the excuse is to see the naval battle, but in fact I want to take the opportunity to go back to Jiaxing to solve the Jing family's problem, and pay respects to his mother by the way. I wonder if he has the courage to let it go? Thinking of this, I gave a weird smile, Jiang Haitao, who was walking next to me, shuddered, missed his face, and had an ominous premonition in his heart.

At this time, Lu Can was heading straight to Yuhang by boat. This time he brought 10,000 soldiers from Jiujiang Shuiying and decided to enrich them to Yuhang Shuiying. If there is not a strong enough army, he will form an uprising. The army will have no use, and only if the Yong army is forced to retreat, can it be possible to form a rebel army. He didn't want to see the scenery on both sides of the strait. Lu Canxin said that only three years would be required for me to train into a good soldier in the land of Wuyue. But a ray of worries surged in my heart. This time the Yong army was trapped in Xiangyang, was it really just a feint? This time the Donghai Army invaded Wu Yue, he had already exceeded his expectations. If there is any change in Xiangyang this time, I am afraid the situation is in danger and light. With a light sigh, Lu Can knew that he had no choice. In the land of Wu Yue, Shang Weijun had always not allowed himself to intervene. If it hadn’t been for the Yongjun invasion of Wu Yue, Shang Weijun would not allow himself to take over Wu Yue’s military and political power. If you don't go to Wuyue in person, I'm afraid that it will become a land of enemies. And Xiangyang, after all, still has Rong Yuan, it should be able to support it, comforting himself for a moment in his heart, Lu Can finally put all his mind on how to improve the defense line of the Yue County and prevent the Yong army from entering the inland.