Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4211 Everything is ready
Li Zhi was intelligent since he was a child, and his political talent was unparalleled. Although he did not understand military affairs, he also read "Sun Tzu's Art of War" and understood that "therefore you can show what you can't do; "The reason.

Showing weakness to the enemy is the correct approach, and one should be happy to be underestimated by others, because only in this way can one obtain opportunities that are usually impossible to obtain.

Some opportunities, even just one, are enough to reverse the victory and establish the victory.

But the attitude of contempt or even ignorance shown by the navy to him now makes him particularly angry, and it is difficult to suppress his anger.

Why? !

At present, the military strength in Guanzhong is about 30, and the army that can fully accept the orders of the East Palace is only the sixth rate of the East Palace and the left and right guards. Adding up to about 4, there are [-] or [-] Youhouwei under Wei Chigong's command alone on my side. Plus more than [-] Shandong private troops... At least on the surface, he is completely capable of fighting.

But why did the Navy master ignore him at all?
It's all right for the navy to despise him, but if the navy is like this, is it true for the rest of the sixteen guards?
This is the deadliest!
Once the remaining sixteen guards, who seem to be obeying the orders of the imperial court, but sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, don't think that he, the king of Jin, can't do anything. The reason why they stand still is to ask the prince for more benefits. Didn't it become a joke all over the world?

If there is no one to support him, can he seize and counterattack Chang'an with only the current military strength?
The more I thought about it, the more frightened and furious I became.

Xiao Yu was also aware of this problem, and asked worriedly: "Hangu Pass is the barrier of Tongguan. Once lost, the enemy can go straight to Tongguan and attack Shanzhou when they retreat. , the situation will deteriorate completely... but I don't know who His Highness prefers to go to Hangu Pass for reinforcements?"

Right now, Hangu Pass is under the control of Youhouwei, but its strength is only a few thousand people, which cannot withstand the large-scale surprise attack of the enemy. It is necessary to send more troops, and even more importantly, someone needs to be in command.

Logically, the most suitable person is naturally Qiu Xinggong, but Li Zhi obviously does not have unreserved trust in Qiu Xinggong...

Li Zhi naturally knew that he was short of major generals under his command, especially the chief generals who could serve as commanders. In terms of seniority, ability, and prestige, Qiu Xinggong was the best candidate to serve as the commander of Hangu Pass, but Qiu Xinggong took the initiative to vote, but he always It was difficult for him to dispel the doubt in his heart.

Everyone is waiting and watching, waiting to end when the victory is decided, why is Qiu Xinggong the only one who dares to gamble?
Really, as he said, he just wanted to give up everything to get a chance to meet Fang Jun on the battlefield?
Xiao Yu thought for a while, and suggested: "Why don't your Highness send someone to enlist Zheng Rentai to sit in Hangu Pass?"

Li Zhi's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "Thank you Song Guogong for the reminder! But, who should we send?"

Although Zheng Rentai was defeated in the Battle of Banzhu, not to mention the loss of soldiers and generals, he was a famous general in the world after all. Guarding Hangu Pass is not a field battle. You only need to line up your troops and don't need to charge into battle. You can also sit on the tower Command the battle, the wounded does not delay.

What's more, the Zheng family in Xingyang has a strong background. If Zheng Rentai can be enlisted to go to Hangu Pass to guard, and he will have his own family's children to accompany him, there is no need to divide troops to garrison Tongguan, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone...

But Zheng Rentai's attitude was also very obvious before. He wanted to stay out of the matter. Now he wants to persuade him to go to Hangu Pass.

Xiao Yu was also worried, he didn't have a deep friendship with Zheng Rentai, the Shandong family and the Jiangnan clan had a lot of embarrassment in the past two years due to maritime trade, even if he gave up his face to go, Zheng Rentai might not give face...

At this moment, a school lieutenant from the outside came in: "His Royal Highness, Duke Ying has just returned and asks for an audience."

Li Zhi got up abruptly, and said to the people present: "Duke Ying is old, and he must be exhausted from the exhaustion and long-distance travel. This king will take the Langzhong to see for himself. Everyone, please stay here for a while, this king. Come and go."

With that said, strode away.

Xiao Yu sat still, with a gloomy expression on his face.

He naturally knew that Yu Wenshi and his secret trip to Chang'an was to persuade some of the sixteen guards, but it was not clear who it was.This caused a strong sense of crisis in his heart, and he obviously felt that he was marginalized, and he was inferior to Yuwen Shi and his status in Li Zhi's mind.

If things go on like this, even if King Jin becomes successful in the future, how much benefit can he gain?
Picking up the teacup and looking at Chu Suiliang, just as Chu Suiliang was looking at him, the two looked at each other for a moment, Xiao Yu smiled and said to Cui Chengfu, "Mr. Cui, please drink tea."

Cui Chengfu was a little embarrassed, thanked him with a smile, and took a sip of tea.

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In a barracks not far away, Li Zhi saw the dusty Yuwen Shiji, took two steps forward and held Yuwen Shiji's hand, looked him up and down, seeing his gray expression and wrinkled clothes, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. Already flushed, he sighed: "It's all because of my incompetence, which made Duke Ying have to work hard and work hard. I'm really ashamed!"

Yu Wenshi and his expression were moved. Although he knew that Li Zhi's expression and tone were inevitably suspected of being artificial, he was still very grateful, and sighed: "Why did your Highness say that? The late emperor had a deep affection for the old minister, and his friendship was irreversible. Now the late emperor is dead. , the old minister naturally wants to protect his favorite heir, even if his body is broken for this, he will not hesitate!"

Li Zhi pulled Yu Wenshi and sat down, suppressing his eagerness, and asked gently: "I don't know how to gain from going to Chang'an this time?"

Yuwen Shiji stroked his beard, nodded with a smile: "Fortunately, I am not disgraceful!"

"boom!"

Li Zhi couldn't help but patted the table, got up in agitated mood, and bowed to the ground.

"Duke Ying's merits can be called a re-creation! This king swears here that, in this life, in this life, and in his children and grandchildren, he will never forget the kindness of Duke Ying's dedication to help. The Yuwen clan will die with the country. If you break this oath, you will be destroyed by heaven and earth! "

Yuwen Shiji was so moved that he dared not even say it.

The king keeps his promises and says what he says. That is when you are still useful. When you are useless, it is too common for the king to turn his face and deny people. Whoever takes the promise made by the king when he was excited , that is not far from death...

Of course, he believes that Li Zhi at this time is really sincere, and he is really willing to use such promises as rewards, so that Yuwen's family can live in prosperity and wealth, and live with the country.

The two sat down again, Li Zhi looked earnestly, and asked, "What do you say over there?"

Yuwen Shiji glanced at the door, and saw that the soldiers and servants were far away, not to be overheard, so he said in a low voice: "I said it over there, just wait for His Highness to lead the army to counterattack to the city of Chang'an, and then raise troops to respond. Success in one fell swoop.”

"This one……"

Li Zhi was a little speechless, and complained: "If this king can lead the army directly to the city of Chang'an, it means that the army belonging to the East Palace has already collapsed, so why use that person?"

Now the Sixth Army of the East Palace has two brigades approaching Tongguan along the Guangtong Canal. As long as I make a slight move on my side, the other side will immediately see through it. A surprise attack is absolutely impossible.

If you can't make a surprise attack, let yourself lead the army all the way to Chang'an?

It might as well be a pleading guilty under Zhi Chengtian's sect, maybe the crown prince was really burdened by the reputation of "benevolence" and had to let himself go...

Yuwen Shiji was confident, and lowered his voice again: "This trip to Chang'an, the old minister not only met with that person, but also went to Qiao Guogong's mansion to meet Chai Zhewei, and Chai Zhewei promised that if His Highness is ready, Then he secretly sneaked out of Chang'an City and rushed to the Zuo Tunwei station, calling on his former generals to gather a crowd to attack Xuanwu Gate, and then the entire Chang'an and surrounding forces will be attracted, and His Highness can lead troops to raid Chang'an!"

Li Zhi was overjoyed: "Chai Zheweiken to assist the king?"

"Before the big cannibals invaded the Western Regions, the imperial court wanted to send Chai Zhewei to send troops to retreat from the enemy, but Chai Zhewei was afraid of the enemy and said that he would not be sick. Instead, he made Fang Jun a great name, so his reputation plummeted, and the prince was extremely dissatisfied with him. Now the prince Ascend to the throne, even if it is not liquidated, it must be thrown away, how dare Chai Zhewei sit and wait for death? Therefore, the veteran came to persuade him, and he immediately offered to be loyal to His Highness."

"God help me too!" Li Zhi was ecstatic.

If Zuo Tunwei can be allowed to storm the Xuanwu Gate as a diversion, and he gathers heavy troops to attack Chang'an without hesitating casualties, it is indeed very possible to quickly hit the city of Chang'an.

At that time, that person will raise troops to respond, and with the assistance of Zuo Tunwei, Chang'an City will naturally be wiped out!
But the most important thing right now is the safety of Hangu Pass. If Hangu Pass is lost, Tongguan will become a deadly place, and it is in danger of being destroyed at every turn. How can we talk about counterattacking Chang'an...

He will worry about it, Yuwen Shiji immediately said: "You can send Qiu Xinggong there, this person has a deep blood feud with Fang Jun, and he will never die. It is absolutely impossible for him to join the prince's command, so he can only help His Highness achieve great things, there is no need to doubt his position. "

Li Zhi nodded repeatedly.

First, Wang Shoushi confirmed that Qiu Xinggong had indeed convinced Xue Wanche through his eyes, and now there is such a firm analysis by Yuwen Shiji, which immediately dispelled the little doubt in his heart.

"In this way, the king will let him go to Hangu Pass to guard against the enemy and the Guandong. Let's reorganize the Shandong private army, and the troops will be swift and counterattack Chang'an!"

Li Zhi is full of confidence and high spirits. It really is the right time, place and people, and the general trend is mine!

Why worry about the failure of the great cause?

(End of this chapter)