Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 251 The Calculation of Military Power

Zhang Qiyuan's face was serious, and he said solemnly: "Wang Xiu won consecutive battles in adversity, and the light soldiers rushed to Lanling. In the fire that was defeated in Lanling, Wang Xiu saved his life precisely because he set the fire. You have no food and grass, so why fight?"

"Hehe, Wang Fu's calculations are good, but it's a pity that he didn't expect it to end like this. Wang Xiu sat very well." Zhao Huan smiled gloatingly, and he was very happy to let Wang Fu suffer, even though he didn't appreciate Wang Xiu. After all, contribute to the country.

Zhang Qiyuan curled his lips. He doesn't value Wang Fu. In his eyes, whether it is Wang Fu, Li Bangyan, Cai You, etc., they are all ignorant prodigal sons. The status is low, if placed in a position even slightly lower than them, this group of capable ministers can be blown away.

Wang Xiu really has real talents and learning. This small-scale battle made him recognize Wang Xiu more clearly. He is decisive, ruthless, and uses dangerous tactics. He is an extremely dangerous opponent.

Thinking in my heart, I couldn't help but glance at Zhao Huan, and secretly strengthened my confidence, I must firmly lean under the big tree of the crown prince, one day he will step on Wang Xiu, no matter how capable you are, you will not be under the emperor's control. Favors are also useless, and they end up making wedding dresses for others.

"The officials asked Cai Gengdao to preside over the reorganization of bandits, and added officials to Wang Xiu, and asked him to lead his troops to the south. It was all based on Wang Fu's claim. The Qing family said that Wang Xiu was sure. This... I'm not very optimistic, Fang thief The power is too great." Zhao Huan didn't think Wang Xiu could do it, Fang La was no better than Song Jiang, yesterday's gold medal in Guantang, there were more than [-] rebels from all over Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and the officers and soldiers were invincible.

Zhang Qiyuan didn't want to disobey Zhao Huan, but he didn't agree, so he had to say euphemistically: "Wang Xiu is extremely cunning. Judging from the battle in Xuzhou, he has a deep understanding of the art of war. However, what your highness said is right. With Wang Xianggong in the two mansions, I'm afraid He can't use it either."

"The Qing family's tone of chat seems a little unbearable?" Zhao Huan heard Zhang Qiyuan's hesitant tone, and couldn't help being curious.

"Wang Xiu and Chen were classmates, and it was a coincidence that he showed his talents. I don't want him to fall early and lose a friend." Zhang Qiyuan also took a gamble, betting on Zhao Huan's appreciation for him, and secretly laid the groundwork for framing Wang Xiu.

"Are you enemies?" Zhao Huan's face darkened, his eyes were rather sharp. He didn't like duplicitous characters.

Zhang Qiyuan didn't care, and said resolutely: "Although I dare not call myself Yuliang, but I have always gotten along with Wang Xiu, and the two of them parted ways."

"Hehe." Zhao Huan looked at Zhang Qiyuan strangely, and found that his face was full of sincerity, so he couldn't help laughing: "The Qing family are honest people."

To be an honest person, at least in front of those who decide your own destiny, it is best to be an honest person. Zhang Qiyuan heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that he had a stronger image in Zhao Huan's mind, and said with a smile: "I just judge things based on facts, no matter what you say , I admire Wang Xiujing's ability to govern the country very much, it is better than those who only know how to flatter the Lord and ask for money, and it is enough to have a confidant in life!"

"What a confidant in life, the Qing family shouldn't underestimate themselves, Wang Xiu is only one step ahead, I think the Qing family will never let him go." Zhao Huan smiled, turned his eyes to the fish tank again, and seemed to be talking to himself: " When the koi carp transforms into a dragon, it will be a good time to show off your ambitions, and you still need to be patient!"

Zhang Qiyuan's heart moved, and Zhao Huan revealed the secret in his heart in front of him, which is enough to show that he has completely integrated into Zhao Huan's camp at this moment, and he can no longer have any thoughts, otherwise he will suffer a thunderous blow.However, he was also excited. Zhao Huan promised him that as a scholar, he was no longer Zhang Qiyuan from Shangshui County. Several years of experience made him realize that he was like a frog at the bottom of a well, working all day long. The battle of spirits, looking back, it was extremely ridiculous.

Thinking about Wang Xiu's deeds one after another, his scalp suddenly went numb. It seemed that every step of Wang Xiu was carefully calculated, and every step paved the way for the future. planned.

Wang Xiu walked in front of him, and he was envious of making great achievements, but with Zhao Huan's promise, his eagerness calmed down.On the contrary, he wanted to help Wang Xiu, let him accumulate qualifications and return to the court, so as not to be completely suppressed by Wang Fu, otherwise he would really have no one to play with.

"Your Highness, since Wang Xiu left Wang Xianggong with nothing to say, why don't you go with the flow." Zhang Qiyuan smiled wickedly.

"What do you mean by that?" Zhao Huan said with a smile, he understood what Zhang Qiyuan meant.

"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman wins." Zhang Qiyuan didn't say it clearly, but I believe Zhao Huan can understand it.

Zhao Huan pondered for a while, then laughed, and said playfully: "The Qing family is not kind."

"Since people are not benevolent, don't blame me for being unrighteous. Your Highness will consider it." Zhang Qiyuan looked upright.

The edict of the imperial court was long overdue. It was already the first ten days of December. The weather was freezing and snowing heavily, and the whole Xuzhou was shrouded in a vast expanse of whiteness.

There were more than a dozen charcoal and copper basins burning in the lobby of the county government office, which was full of warmth. Wang Xiu, Song Jiang and others were sitting in the lobby, but the faces of the people were not very good-looking.

The edict ordered Cai Gengdao to be the envoy of Zhao'an, and assigned the official positions of Song Jiang and others. They were nothing more than low-level military officers such as patrol inspectors, or they were all vain positions. They are all fake jobs.What made them feel displeased was that they would go to office immediately on the day of rewarding the official position, which means handing over the entire army and becoming a lonely family.

The most hateful thing is that their soldiers and horses will be disrupted and recruited by reinforcements from various military states. Isn't this forcing people to rebel?
Wang Xiu knew very well that everyone was full of birds, and there might be troubles, so he had to ask Song Jiang and others to discuss it, first to stabilize people's hearts before talking.

Fortunately, that night, he did not capture and kill Shi Jin, nor did he take advantage of the chaos. He always restrained the cavalry and let Shi Jin go, winning the favor of a group of people.Of course, if there was a real fight, he wasn't afraid of Song Jiang, but it would only hurt both sides and let others get a huge advantage.

The next day, Song Jiang announced his acceptance of the imperial court's order, and the soldiers and horses retreated into various camps. In addition to normal patrols and vigilance, the state of attack on Liguo Jiancheng was lifted, and all official ponds freely entered and exited Liguo. Xiu bought time and at least gave Wang Fu a resounding slap.

Wang Xiu also had a small banquet every three days and a big banquet every five days, trying to establish a good relationship with these rebellious people, and deliberately established a good relationship with Guan Sheng, Lu Junyi, Wu Yong, Li Jun and others, deliberately selected them elite soldiers.

"The court's decree has been made, and there is no way to change it." Facing the crowd with unsightly faces, Wang Xiu thought about it thousands of times, and decided to follow her own opinion.

Song Jiang kept a dark face and didn't speak, but Shi Jin said carelessly: "Scatter our brothers, and transfer the soldiers and horses. What does the court want to do? Do they want to separate us?"

Wang Xiu glanced at Shi Jin. He wanted to kill this guy, but he couldn't ignore the overall situation and swallowed a sigh of relief. Anyway, this guy must die. Don't rush for a while. He said lightly: "The official decree cannot be defied. Now You are also officials of the imperial court, and you should put the overall situation first."

Shi Jin was very dissatisfied, and was about to speak when Guan Sheng pulled him back, muttered and stopped talking, but glared at Wang Xiu bitterly, as if he was going to kill someone violently.

Wang Xiu didn't want to pay attention to such rebellious people at all. He calmly said to Song Jiang: "Captain, I have already presented to the imperial court, and I am going to select elite soldiers to be led by you. Once it is over, follow me south, and let's make meritorious deeds again." .”

Song Jiang frowned, and he understood what Wang Xiu meant. Some words were hidden, and they couldn't be said when there were too many people talking.He cleared his throat, and said slowly: "Don't worry, brothers, Mr. Wang will never treat me badly, you go to the back to have a drink first."

"I'll go with my brother." Li Kui, who was full of beards and tall and tall, stared at Wang Xiu with an expression of reluctance.

He was very unfriendly to Wang Xiu, and the siege for several days caused heavy losses to his brothers. He was beaten down both times when he went to the city, and was almost shot to death by crossbow arrows. His friend Lei Heng died in Wang Xiu's hands again. Wang Xiu was hostile.

"You black guy, you don't dare to step down immediately." Wu Yong saw Li Kui and scolded him sharply.

Li Kui looked at Wu Yong, then at Song Jiang's warning gaze, Ruan Xiaoqi chuckled, pulled Li Kui's sleeve and left, he had no choice but to shrink his head and follow.

Only Wang Xiu, Song Jiang, Wu Yong, and Lu Junyi were left in the room. Wu Yong said first, "I don't know what happened to the court. Could it be that someone is embarrassing my brothers?"

"It's embarrassing me. You all suffered from the disaster." Wang Xiu smiled lightly, and said seriously: "Some people don't want us to make contributions, don't worry, they are not targeting you. Among them, I am afraid that some people cannot cover the sky with one hand in the imperial court, so this is an opportunity."

Lu Junyi looked hesitant, he hesitated and said: "When my brother is newly attached to the imperial court, if I rashly get involved in gossip, I'm afraid I will be smashed to pieces."

However, it is easy to kill him in a flash. Don't say whether he can kill him, the elite soldiers of Liguo alone can kill him to the point where there are not many people left.

"It's a bit of a matter of right and wrong. It's over if you're smashed to pieces." Wang Xiu curled her lips and said: "Whoever puts nearly 2 people on someone will not make the imperial court feel at ease. It is imperative to be incorporated into the various armies. No one can change the law.”

The faces of Song Jiang and the others were gloomy, and they also understood that it was absolutely impossible for brothers to get together. The imperial court had a maximum of more than ten thousand soldiers and horses, and it was only in the Sixth Route of Shaanxi. In the region, there are only 7000 generals, and there is not even a deputy general.Can you keep tens of thousands of soldiers and horses?It's just a joke, I'm afraid his original soldiers will be divided among the generals.

"My lord means that." Wu Yong hesitated to speak, he was not sure about Wang Xiu's intentions, this young man made him deeply fearful whether it was resourcefulness or courage.

(End of this chapter)