Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 292
Yun Kingdom, Zhongqing City, the Imperial Palace, and the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation, where the cabinet works, has already been tidied up.On the ground, a huge sand table has already been placed.

On it, mountains, rivers, cities and camps are all vivid.Jianchang Mansion of Yun State, Shicheng County, four prefectures of Yongzhou, etc., as well as six counties in the southwest of Xia State, are all on it.

Military flags are planted everywhere, showing the deployment of the armies of the two countries, and the situation of all parties is clear at a glance.Even the places where Xia Guo's grain, grass, and weapons are piled up are extremely detailed.

If someone from the Xia Kingdom saw the sand table in front of them at this moment, they would be shocked and wonder why Yu Yunguo was able to obtain such detailed and confidential information!

At this time, in the front hall of Yangxin, all the courtiers gathered together.

The departments of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War, the senior generals of the North Korean and Chinese armies, and the governors of the five armies are all in the palace at this time.

Xiao Cheng was wearing azure blue dragon robe and regular attire, sitting on the upper dragon chair, letting the courtiers and generals below continue to argue, and he was only concentrating on reviewing the memorial.

After the debate among the ministers finally came to a conclusion, the highest status in the court today, the commander-in-chief of the five armies, and the rank of Taiwei, the old general Tao Ai immediately stepped forward and said:
"His Majesty!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng immediately put down the memorial in his hand, raised his head and said:

"How? What's the matter in this discussion, gentlemen?"

The old Taiwei Tao Ai immediately said:

"Your Majesty, the movement of the Li Dynasty Navy is now clear. This is to block the Yongjiang River, take Shicheng County, and cut off the connection between the four states of Yongzhou and our Dayun, so as to occupy the four states of Yongzhou and encircle our camp in Yongzhou. An elite frontier army of 16! Fortunately, Your Majesty has learned that General Pingman Yang Dayan has already ordered the Pingman General Yang Dayan to block it along the way, so that the Li Dynasty Navy has not yet entered the Yongjiang River. Now counting, Wu Zixu, the governor of the Left Army, has also been in charge of the defense of Shicheng County. There is no need to worry about being attacked by the Li Dynasty navy in one fell swoop."

Having said that, Tao Ai paused, and continued:
"However, if there is no error in the information from Dongchang and the Shangyu Preparatory Office, the Southwest Frontier Army of the Xia Kingdom has already entered Rongzhou, and the troops are pointing directly at Shicheng County. The Li Chao Navy is also breaking through the Yongjiang River and attacking from both sides. To be safe, please His Majesty immediately mobilized the large battalion in the suburbs of Beijing, and hurried to Shicheng County to assist in the defense. He ordered General Cheng of Jianchang Prefecture to send troops to Jiangyang County immediately, so as to force the southwestern frontier army to return to the army for defense!"

The military officials on the side also cupped their hands and stepped forward, saying:
"Your Majesty Qizuo, the warehouses of the Ministry of War are now fully stocked with weapons and armor, but the food and grass are not in place. Fortunately, it is the autumn harvest. Please issue an order to allow the army to collect food and grass on the spot for military supplies!"

The country had stored grain for several years before, but because of the plague in Jianchang Mansion and selling it to King Qi in exchange for gold and silver, there was not much left.But now it's the autumn harvest season, food and grass are the most indispensable things for Yunguo.

The high-ranking generals in the middle of the court also came out at this time, and they all said loudly:
"I would like to lead the troops to sit in Shicheng County, please allow your Majesty!"

"The minister is also willing!"

"Your Majesty, please agree!"

Among the generals in the DPRK and China, some people wanted to make meritorious deeds by virtue of this battle.Some people feel indignant because Xia and Le broke up the peace treaty and recklessly violated the border.

Facing the joint invasion of the two countries at this time, even though the situation was similar to when Xiao Chengchu was in charge of the court, no one felt that the country of Yun was at a critical moment, and because of this, they felt flustered and alienated.

Just because Xiao Cheng was in crisis, Yu Jia defeated the two countries by himself, and saved the country from falling, so that all the ministers already regarded him sitting on the dragon chair as the existence of Dinghai Shenzhen in their hearts, and their sense of security was overwhelming, okay? it is good.

In the current situation, the political situation in North Korea and China is stable and there is no turmoil.The country is stable and the hearts of the people are fully attached.Is it more difficult for all the departments in the army to work together as one?
At this time, Xiao Cheng was as calm and unhurried as all the courtiers expected, without any worry.

joke!Just talking about Zhuge Liang, Xu Shu, and Wu Zixu can absolutely guarantee that the situation in the southeast is safe.

In addition, there is also the information collected and sent by Yinjia, and the military intelligence in the southwestern part of the Xia Kingdom is helping, even if the Yunguo Chaotang does nothing now, there will be no major incidents.

So what Xiao Cheng cares about now is what kind of battle this southeast can make and how much victory it can swallow.

Looking at the excited courtiers in the palace, Xiao Cheng said very calmly:

"The camp on the outskirts of Beijing can transfer another [-] forbidden troops. Thirty thousand of them will be transferred to Jianchang Mansion, and return to Zhendong. effective!"

All the ministers were stunned when they heard the words.

They went in and mobilized troops and horses in order to ensure that Shicheng County would not be lost.But Xiao Cheng obviously didn't think so!

However, His Majesty today also has a personal conquest by the imperial chariot, defeated the [-] troops of the Li Dynasty in one fell swoop, disturbed the restlessness in the Xia Kingdom and had to return to the army to defend. Immediately rebuttal.

It was still the old Taiwei Tao Ai who stepped forward and asked:

"Your Majesty, why don't you send troops to Shicheng County to garrison?"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng frowned and said:
"Need not!"

All the officials in the palace had their loyalty value approved by Goldfinger, so Xiao Cheng naturally wouldn't hide anything, and immediately said:

"I have just issued a secret decree to order Cheng Bushi to invade Jiangyang County before the autumn harvest, swallowing all the land in the southwest of Jiangyang County, Xiangzhou County, and Anshun County! Although Xia Guo, who is stationed in the three counties, The elite frontier army has already been mobilized. But the three counties are vast, and their [-] soldiers and horses are not enough to garrison the various places. Only when [-] troops are transferred under their command can they have enough soldiers and horses!"

The reason why it was stuck before the autumn harvest was that Xiao Cheng learned from the information at the sticky pole that Xia Guo wanted to throw the mess of the southwestern counties to Yun Guo. Before withdrawing the local government, Xia Guo also It is planned to plunder all the local food.

Instead of waiting for Xia Guo to lay down nails with peace of mind, it is better to send troops now to interrupt Xia Guo's plan.

When the ministers heard the words, their expressions were different.

A courtier couldn't help standing up at this moment and said:
"Your Majesty, the six counties in the southwestern part of the Xia Kingdom are now in ruins, and the people's livelihood is dying. Sending troops to take it, I'm afraid..."

Shi Chengwen, the Secretary of the Treasury Department of the Ministry of War, retorted immediately:

"The six counties in the southwest have been under the rule of the Xia Kingdom since the founding of the country. After 600 years of rule, the name of orthodoxy has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. If we don't take advantage of the current southwest people, because of the military chaos and the plague, they will be particularly resentful towards the Xia Kingdom court. Annexed at that time, and widely favored, when Xia Guo recovers in the future, I am afraid that this great opportunity will be completely missed!"

At this time, Chengwen, Xiao Cheng had a deep impression on him.

A disciple of the Yin Yang family, like Wang Xiao, likes to study military affairs.He was the first Jinshi in the imperial examination, and also the first talent in this world under Xiao Cheng with more than [-] multi-attributes.

What he said at this time was also the reason why Xiao Cheng wanted to send troops to the Southwest at this time!
The people are simple and honest, and public opinion can be easily changed.As long as Xia Guo regained his strength and sent ministers to kill a few scapegoats, vent the grievances of the people, and give a little relief, the public opinion will be completely reversed.

If you can't take advantage of this opportunity to annex the Southwest, I'm afraid that if you do it again in the future, it will cost more!
These reasons, coupled with Xiao Cheng's attitude, could easily convince the officials.

Tao Ai continued to ask:

"Then there are still [-] imperial troops? Your Majesty is transferred to the camp of Xiushan County, but to guard against the Li Dynasty?"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng suddenly sneered and said with a snort:
"Precautions? No, Li Weining, who is condescending before and respectful later, is really a villain. He was enshrined by me, and within half a year, he destroyed the seal and royal robe. How can he commit such a serious crime? Forgiveness?"

Having said that, Xiao Cheng paused, and said coldly:

"When the danger of the Yongjiang River is resolved, promote Yang Dayan to General Annan, lead the army to attack Li, and swear to destroy the king's capital Shenglong Mansion!"

Only now did the ministers understand that His Majesty is confident that he will go to Shicheng County and Yongzhou, and there will be no problems at all.At this moment in his heart, he was already thinking of attacking Xia and Li!
Tao Ai raised his lips when he heard the words, glanced at the ministers around him, and then said cautiously:

"Your Majesty is planning to conquest in person?"

When Xiao Cheng heard this, he immediately showed hesitation.

Seeing his expression, all the ministers immediately raised it in their hearts.

Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment, but shook his head slightly regretfully and said:
"Still not!"

There are too many memorials to be approved in the past few days, and it is certainly a temporary pleasure to go to the front line again.But after he came back, the mountain of memorials would annoy him to death!
Hearing Xiao Cheng's negative words, all the officials couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Today's His Majesty does not know how to cultivate world-shocking martial arts. Throughout the ages, there have been few emperors with his level of cultivation.Once this martial art is advanced, it is inevitable that he will be careless and arrogant, thinking that there is nothing in the world that can hurt him.

At the beginning of the Royal Conquest, the courtiers could not persuade him and let him go.As a result, Xiao Cheng didn't catch one of them, and he dared to lead more than a thousand cavalry into the territory of Xia Kingdom, causing earth-shaking chaos.Although there was no harm after the incident, all the ministers were unavoidably flustered and frightened when they wanted to come.

If it happens again, apart from other people, Tao Ai, the old Taiwei, will definitely be the first one who can't bear it!
Xiao Cheng looked at the courtiers and said in a deep voice:
"You don't have to worry too much. Over in Shicheng County, Wu Zixu brought nearly 2 soldiers and horses. In addition to the [-] multilateral troops that were originally stationed, the camp city that has been in operation for many years is enough to handle it!"

"As for Li Chao's navy, I also sent troops there before!"

All the courtiers are convinced of His Majesty's mental means, strategies, and military strategies.

Seeing his confident and calm demeanor, as if everything is under control, the ministers couldn't help feeling a little relieved no matter how worried and doubtful they were.
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At the mouth of the Yongjiang River, in the Yunjun water village that has been built.

The eight-foot-tall, handsome young general in silver armor walked quickly into the tent, clasped his fists slightly at Zhuge Liang, and said:
"Zhao Yun, Lieutenant of Fenjie of the Forbidden Army, has seen Zhuge join the army!"

Zhuge Liang looked at the majestic and majestic Zhao Yun in front of him, and felt a little strange in his heart.

For some reason, although it was the first time they met, Zhuge Liang felt close to Zhao Yun in front of him, as if an old friend was reunited.

Little did they know that at this time, Zhao Yun also had a similar feeling in his heart.

Zhao Yun rationalized the vision in his mind, and continued to say in a deep voice:
"By the order of His Majesty, lead five thousand cavalry to lead Zhuge to join the army!"

Hearing this, Rao Zhuge Liang had a calm temper, and he couldn't change his face with trivial matters, so he couldn't help being a little surprised and shocked at this time.

Although the current Zhuge Liang has entered the court as an official, he is only an eighth-rank member of the army, and he has not shown much ability so far, so five thousand cavalry were transferred to him, is it plausible?
Zhuge Liang was silent for a long time before he said:

"Liang has something, I wonder if General Zhao can answer it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun hurriedly said:

"Join the army and call me Zilong! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me when you join the army!"

Zhuge Liang heard the words and immediately said:

"Liang's fame is not obvious, why is he so trusted by His Majesty today? He never refuses official positions and imperial edicts, and even asks generals and Zilong to come to my place to serve?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun immediately opened his mouth and said:

"I had some doubts about this before, but today I personally entered the military stronghold and felt the mystery of its military formations, and then I understood His Majesty's intentions..."

Having said that, Zhao Yun paused slightly, and continued:
"Your Majesty always chooses the best and the best when employing people, and he does not stick to one pattern in the promotion of talents. You don't have to worry too much about joining the army!"

Hearing this, Zhuge Liang suddenly relaxed and nodded.

It turned out that it was his formation map that was sent to His Majesty...

Today His Majesty set up the Jixia Academy, surrounded by hundreds of talented people, there must be someone who understands the mystery of his formation, which makes His Majesty trust him so much!

Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang stopped worrying about this moment, and smiled at Zhao Yun:

"This time against the Li Chao Navy, I had to give up the right and use the strange. I just felt that it was not safe enough. The arrival of Zilong and the five thousand cavalry can be a decisive blow, and it will relieve my worries."

Zhao Yun also showed a friendly look, cupped his hands and said:

"It will definitely help join the army!"

But at this moment, Zhuge Liang suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart, stood up suddenly, walked outside the tent, and looked along the Nanpan River.

In less than tens of miles, the golden chain and the Xuanwu beast had been in a stalemate for several days.

But at this moment, seven golden chains of the mysterious Eight-Golden Chain Formation, which locked across the river, were already broken under the struggle of the Xuanwu Divine Beast.At this time, the last golden chain was also trembling, with golden cracks all over it.

There was only a crisp sound of "da", and the golden chain broke in response.

The vision of Xuanwu roared up to the sky, and immediately went upstream along the Nanpan River, heading straight for the mouth of the Yongjiang River!

Seeing this, Zhuge Liang apologized and said:
"Zilong, I'm afraid your troops don't have time to repair them!"

Zhao Yun heard the words, but he believed in himself:

"You don't have to worry about joining the army. The morale of my troops is high and they can be used!"

Zhuge Liang nodded slightly when he heard the words, and said:
"Since this is the case, send an order that the navy of the Li Dynasty will attack, and all the army camps will prepare for it!"

"Yes!"

With one order, the smoke billowed, and the two tight water fortresses along the river, which were built according to the Qimen Dunjia technique, immediately began to operate.

The sound of generals yelling and scolding, the sound of soldiers stepping in unison, and the sound of armor colliding came out, and the aura of killing soared into the sky.

It was the spirit of conquest on the battlefield that made the originally silent water fortress, which could no longer be seen as mysterious except for its cumbersome layout, seem to be activated immediately.

Indistinctly, there are images of water and fire respectively manifesting above the military camps on both sides of the strait, accompanied by the sound of tigers roaring and dragons chanting!
(End of this chapter)