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Chapter 529

As soon as the words fell, more than a dozen generals outside the hall with helmets and armor went straight into the hall.The leaders are Yu Chigong, Xue Wanche, Guo Xiaoke and other generals of the Zhao army.

Yu Chigong was not good at words, but he had a dark face, as if everyone owed him hundreds of guan, but seeing his majestic body like a mountain standing in front of the hall, it was unbearable to look up at.

But it was not Yu Chigong who satirized all the officials in the palace just now, but General Xue Wanche who made a loud statement.As soon as the generals of Zhao Jun came to the hall, they were imposing. Under the fierce gazes, the low-level officials who were in the corridor and were not qualified to go to the hall to listen unconsciously stepped aside.

Zhao Guo puts equal emphasis on both civil and military affairs. In the past few years, the military generals have won successive battles, so the military generals are too lazy to pay attention to low-level civil servants when they walk.

More than a dozen generals entered the hall to release their swords, but Yu Chigong was the only one who did not unblock them. This was a special kindness that Li Chongjiu bestowed on Yu Chigong.

Xue Wanche came to the hall, clasped his fists to Li Chongjiu and said: "Your Majesty, the Turkic army is now marching along the military capital Xing, and now it is about to divide the troops into Laishui."

All the officials were talking about it, Li Chongjiu looked at Zhang Xuansu and asked: "In Zhang Qing's opinion, what is the purpose of the Turkic division of troops in Laishui?"

Zhang Xuansu said: "Chuluo Khan divided his troops into Laishui and entered Shanggu County. It is very likely that he will go to Feihuxing, break through the Feihukou of my Shanggu pass, and then copy Yanmen County, so that General Gao who is stationed in Yanmen County will suffer from the enemy."

Everyone listened to Zhang Xuansu's words and nodded. This is also a good choice for the Turks. If the Turks don't attack Youjing and instead go to Feihukou, then the garrisons of Li Chongjiu's Shanggu County and Yanmen County can't afford to be attacked on both sides. In the end, only two counties were breached, the result of the Turkic army returning to the grassland from Yanmen after looting the two counties.

For Chu Luo, this is obviously an acceptable result without capturing Youjing.But for the officials of the State of Zhao who were present, even though they had lost two counties, they secretly rejoiced because of Youjing Wuyou.Anyway, the loss is due to the common people in Bianjun, and the most important thing is that he has nothing to do with his wealth in Youjing.

At this time, Zhang Xuansu made a move and said: "For the present plan, there is only one way out, to negotiate peace with the Turks!"

"Reconciliation?"

As soon as this remark came out, the voices of the officials were three points louder than before.

Zhao Heran talked to Gao Xudao in private: "Negotiating a peace, since the founding of my Great Zhao, there has been no such thing."

Gao Xudao said: "This is a last resort. It's really not easy for the power of our Zhao country to confront the Turks head-on."

Zhao Heran sneered and said: "I don't know, the Turkic people are easy to provoke because the arms can't twist the thighs. Zhao Wang took care of those barbarians and wanted to fight for supremacy. That's why he angered the Turkic people."

Gao Xudao said: "Brother Zhao's words are very true. The king has raised his own troops. He will win every battle and win every attack. He has not encountered any setbacks yet. I don't know what the arrogant King Zhao is thinking about this peace negotiation. "

"Your Majesty, I'd rather fight until the last soldier dies than negotiate a peace!" It was Chen Xiaoyi, who has always been tough, who said, "When the late emperor was besieged by the Turks in Fenyang Palace, he still refused to make peace with the Turks, but Fighting to the end, the humble minister is not talented, I would like to spend all the family wealth, distribute the trilogy, the servants, nephews and nephews will be soldiers, and the whole family will fight against the Turks together."

Chen Xiaoyi's words were inspiring, Li Chongjiu got up immediately, and the lower steps helped Chen Xiaoyi up, saying: "Thank you, Mr. Chen."

Xue Wanche took a step forward, looked at Zhang Xuansu and said, "Master Zhang, I have always respected you, and you are very resourceful, but don't bring up the matter of peace negotiations in the future, otherwise don't blame me for cutting off my robes and judging justice."

Hearing Xue Wanche's threat, Zhang Xuansu laughed and said, "Since ancient times, it is common sense that civil servants are in charge of peace, and military officials are in charge of war. However, whenever two countries fight, in the eyes of our civil servants, fighting with swords is nothing more than writing."

When Li Chongjiu and Zhang Xuansu said this, his brows furrowed immediately. There was a saying in this sentence that war is nothing more than the continuation of politics through another means.

Li Chongjiu looked at Zhang Xuansu and asked, "In Zhang Qing's opinion, what did the Turks seek after they invaded our country of Zhao?"

Zhang Xuansu said: "Chu Luo invaded our capital, the original purpose was to involve our army in attacking Liu Heita and dominate the situation in Hebei, but now our army has defeated Liu Heita and joined the situation in Hebei. Luo Khan's original intention has failed."

"So what about Aiqing?"

Zhang Xuansu said in a deep voice: "We can use war to force peace!"

As soon as Zhang Xuansu's voice fell, Xu Wu stepped into the hall suddenly and said: "The main force of the Turkic cavalry appeared in the east of the city! It's the golden wolf banner of Luo Khan."

The officials couldn't help being startled, and one of them said: "Isn't the main force of the Turks going to go up the valley? Why did they kill the city?"

"It's over, it's over, what should I do?"

Many of the ministers had expressions of panic on their faces.

The Turks finally came to Youjing, which really made the officials who thought that the disaster was coming to the east and secretly rejoiced feel a chill in their hearts.

Under the crisis, all the officials were panicked.

An official said: "Your Majesty, why don't you take advantage of the fact that the Turks have not yet encircled Youjing, and you immediately lead a hundred officials to abandon Youjing and go south. After reaching Hejian, you will try to regain Youjing."

All the officials said one after another: "That's right, the only thing we have to do now is to move the capital. If we keep the green hills, we won't be afraid of running out of firewood. After the king leaves Youjing, it won't be too late to come back and discuss peace with the Turks."

"Gu will not abandon the [-] people in Youjing City and leave by himself. If any of you want to leave by yourself, please go first! After you leave, don't come back." Li Chongjiu spoke harshly, and all the officials were in disbelief at the moment. say.

Yuchi Gong cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the soldiers are here to cover up the water and the soil, the Turks are about to attack Youjing, we will accompany them in a bloody battle to the end."

"There is only one battle now." All the generals shouted.
The next day, it was still dark.

Dawn appeared in the east, and the Turkic army camped in the west of Youjing City.

Li Chongjiu and all the generals went to the city to watch the enemy, all the generals were taken aback, but they saw that the entire foot of the Western Mountain was completely covered by the Turkic white blankets.

For more than ten miles, the military camps stretched continuously, as if countless white flowers bloomed up and down the mountain overnight.

Xue Wanshu's face was pale, but she still put on a show, and said with a smile, "This must be a Turkic bluff, where there are such soldiers and horses, it is impossible for Chu Luo to incorporate the entire Turkic people who know how to ride horses into the army."

"I'm afraid it may not be an imaginary number!" Everyone thought so from the bottom of their hearts.

After Li Chongjiu came down from the city, the generals mentioned that they didn't know the reality of the Turks, and they couldn't help feeling guilty.

Some people suggested sending troops to test the Turks' reality, while others said that at this moment, we should guard the city tightly and not act rashly.Everyone has different opinions, even among the generals.

At this time Xue Wanshu sighed and said: "It would be great if General Xu was here, he will be able to make suggestions."

All the generals were ashamed when they heard this, Xu Shiji's general was indeed not a cover. After two years in Zhao Guo, even the always proud Xue Wanche had to admit in private that he was the No.1 general of Zhao Jun.In short, since he entered Li Chongjiu's command, Li Chongjiu's disadvantages of commanding in front of the battle have been well covered up, so in the past two years, Zhao Jun has won many victories, and Xu Shiji has contributed a lot.

But right now Xu Shiji is guarding Hebei for Li Chongjiu, and right now the civil war in Youjing City will be counselors, but there is no one who can replace Xu Shiji.

Zhang Xuansu said: "My minister recommends a person to the king!"

"Who can compare to Director Xu?" Li Chongjiu asked in surprise.

The generals also disagreed.

"I recommend Song Jingang!"

"How could it be him?" Several people lost their voices.

"Is this character okay?"

"This person was a running dog for the Turks before."

"However, there are only lackeys who know the reality of the Turkic people best."

"Send me an edict to immediately order Song Jingang to come to the city to see me." Li Chongjiu said decisively.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Song Jingang, who had a messy beard and a gray robe, cupped his hands to Li Chongjiu indifferently and said, "I pay my respects to King Zhao."

Li Chongjiu saw that Song Jingang's robes were very thin, and immediately said: "Bring me my brocade robe!"

Li Chongjiu personally put on Song Jingang's robes. This robe is the result of the finest Shu brocade and is exquisitely handcrafted. It can be sold for ten in Huaihuang Town.

Song Jingang looked unfazed by honor and disgrace, and said: "King Zhao called Song to come here, but for the Turkic army outside the city."

Li Chongjiu said: "Exactly. I want you to observe the reality of the Turks for the lonely king."

Song Jingang nodded, and immediately followed Li Chongjiu to the top of the city.After Song Jingang looked at it for a while, he said to Li Chongjiu: "Chuluo is not a formation of suspicious soldiers. A certain person recognizes the banner of the Turkic general and the layout of the barracks. There are at least 10 Turks in the west of the city, and 15 to [-] in the north. , I estimate that there are more than [-] Turkic soldiers and horses outside Youjing City."

"So many? Impossible. The Turks have all entered the fortress. Don't they leave troops to guard against Huaihuang and the second town of Yuyi? If the king's guards send troops to cut off the Turks' retreat, wouldn't Chu Luo's entire army be trapped inside the Great Wall?" General Xue Wanjun said.

Song Jingang snorted coldly, glanced at Xue Wanjun and said, "Even if Wang Duhu sent troops to cut off the Turks' retreat, Chu Luo's entire army would not be trapped to death in the fortress. Besides, Wang Duhu couldn't tell the truth about the Turks, so how dare he send troops."

"You!" Xue Wanwei couldn't help but get angry when Song Jingang retorted.

Seeing his younger brother being ridiculed, Xue Wanche stepped forward to protect his shortcomings, saying: "You are a criminal, how do you know if what you say is true or not, you are afraid that you are avenging Liu Wuzhou, so you deliberately fooled us."

Song Jingang said with a sneer, "I'll be fooling you. If you don't believe me, I'll go back to the county government office and be my archer. Anyway, it's a penny a month. One person can eat enough and the whole family won't be hungry." Song Jingang showed a bit of desolation.

Back then, a feudal lord, now his wife and children are separated, his subordinates are far away, he has been reduced to a member of the Jixian county government, and an archer who is not yet in the government establishment.

"Wanche, Wanjun, don't be rude," Li Chongjiu said to the two of them, and immediately said, "No matter what happened in the past, everyone should not blame the past, but now I have to rely on you, tell me how to break the Turks?"

After hearing Li Chongjiu's words, Song Jingang's eyes lit up a little.

(End of this chapter)