Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 933
Zhang Shouyi said with a smile: "Your official is really stupid." He looked at Zhe Yuxuan, and said: "The distance between Huangwan Pass and Dakou Village is almost entirely flat, there is no danger to defend, that's why the State of Song was there before. Dakouzhai and Huangwan Pass were built here, and now Huangwan Pass has also become an important border pass for our Xiangfu Kingdom. However, there is a forest to the east of Huangwan Pass."

Zhe Yuxuan looked at Zhang Shouyi in puzzlement, not understanding what Zhang Shouyi meant, but as a superior, he was too embarrassed to lose his identity in front of Zhang Shouyi and Wang Jing, so he kept his eyes open and listened carefully to Zhang Shouyi's continued statement: "Although this forest It can’t be compared to the natural dense forest, but it’s better than nothing. Near Huangwan Pass, if you look around, there are wheat fields and wheat fields. With this woods, God has given us a chance. I’m watching the battle today, and the Song Dynasty can unify the Central Plains and Jiangnan It's really no luck, the Northwest Frontier Army is not weak. Before the arrival of the army commander, if the Song army comes to provoke again, the lower officials will have a plan to keep this Song army."

At this moment, Wang Jing, the battalion commander of the cavalry battalion, who had been silent all this time, laughed beside him and said, "Does the brigade commander mean to lure the Song army into the forest?"

"Introduced into the woods?" Zhe Yuxuan was really surprised.

Zhang Shouyi shook his head, and said, "I'm afraid the Song Army won't be fooled easily. This forest is too small. Instead of going deep, the Song Army might as well set fire to the forest. Now that the weather is dry, if the Song Army sets fire, this forest is a classic forest." It must be burnt a few times."

"What does the brigade commander mean?" Wang Jing asked Zhe Yuxun what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty has already made a decree. Before the return of the Western Expeditionary Army led by General Zhu Guo, if Song and Liao intend to take the opportunity to invade our country, they might as well act first, so that Song and Liao, who are already afraid of our army, will once again Fear was born in our hearts, so we retreated despite difficulties. Therefore, when the Song army had already come to provoke us once, and we had more than 300 casualties, we took the initiative to send troops to attack this Song army. They are all plausible. After we went to attack them, we resisted them and pretended to be invincible. The soldiers fled in two ways. One was led by Battalion Commander Wang and retreated down the valley through the road south of the forest. The subordinate officials personally led them, and retreated into the woods as wandering soldiers. Since the Song army was defeated by our Xiangfu country twice last year, the soldiers of the Song army are eager for revenge, and they will never let go of the opportunity to chase the defeated enemy. As a result, the Song Army will only pursue Battalion Commander Wang's route."

Zhe Yuxuan suddenly understood, and said: "Brigade Commander Zhang means to ask Battalion Commander Wang to kill the carbine again, and attack back and forth?" At this point, he was suddenly startled: "What about this general?"

"There is one thing that must be done by the deputy army commander." Zhang Shouyi looked at Zhe Yuxuan, with a hint of cunning in his eyes, "Just relying on the rank and file of the subordinate officer, even if we attack back and forth, I'm afraid it's stealing chickens." If it doesn’t work, it’s going to be a waste of rice. If this plan is going to work, we’d better invite the main force led by the head of the Tuoba Army to come out!”

"Well?"

"The head of the Tuoba army came with a large army. If the Song army finds out, they will definitely retreat to Dakouzhai. Then my attempt to revenge will be in vain. But they fought with my brigade for half a day, and they can more or less feel a little bit of truth. However, we will not have so many precautions against our Huangwan Guards. Therefore, I want to ask the commander of the Tuoba Army to wait tomorrow at Caijiapo, thirteen miles to the west. Commander Wang will lead the army to lead the Song army to Caijiapo. Once this Song army chases after them, the subordinate officials will lead the troops to cut off their back!" He chuckled dryly, with a trace of murderous look on his face, "If this plan is successful, let the five thousand Song troops die without a place to bury them! We have not only avenged our dead brothers, but also made great contributions."

Speaking of this, Zhang Shouyi glanced at the desire that was trying to hide in Zhe Yuxuan's eyes, a flash of contempt flashed in his heart, suddenly changed his voice, looked at Zhe Yuxuan, and said, "However, if this plan is to work, we must The deputy army commander can't do it after a hard trip."

"I?"

"Exactly. This plan requires the help of the head of the Tuoba army, but the honorary rank of the lower officer's army is not enough. I can't just send someone to send a letter to the head of the Tuoba army. The lower official wanted to go there in person. It is a fleeting thing. The Song people are also very vigilant. They have not sent out any scouts in the past two days. If the main army of the regiment commander is about to come to Huangwan Pass, if they are scouted by that Song army, they will definitely withdraw to Dakouzhai. Therefore , If this plan is not implemented, the opportunity will never come again. In order to avenge the more than 300 brothers who died in battle, and to be loyal to the imperial court in guarding the border, in our Huangwanguan camp, only the deputy commander is the most suitable for this position. "

Before Zhang Shouyi finished speaking, Zhe Yuxuan had already guessed what he meant.He knew that this was actually just Zhang Shouyi's trick. Zhang Shouyi is the kind of person who has a strong desire for power. He is extremely powerful among the brigade at Huangwan Pass. Zhe Yuxuan has seen the deputy commander and staff officer in Zhang Shouyi's brigade these days The chief, and even the Chief of the Military Judiciary, has little to say in the army, so he has already guessed about it.

This kind of thing is not too unusual at all. Although the chiefs of staff, brigade commanders and military judges of the armies are in a tripartite relationship with the commander in name and restrict each other, when it comes to the legions, brigades, and battalions, they will be treated accordingly. Different people's abilities and personalities, the specific situation will be very different.For example, in the Suzaku Legion, Wang Chao, the deputy head of the army, is quite powerful, but in the Xuanwu Army, with a commander like Zhan Xiongwu, as long as he does not rebel, the deputy head of the army, staff officers, and military judges have no choice but to follow their ears.And although the chief of staff is inherently at a disadvantage in the power struggle among the four, the chief of staff, by manipulating the lieutenant general and joining hands with the lieutenant general, can almost evade the chief general. Level one still exists.Zhe Yuxuan also heard about it.So he was not surprised by Zhang Shouyi, and even though he was the deputy commander of the army, he was a deputy after all, so he felt that the matter had nothing to do with him.

Just thinking about it at this moment, these days in Zhang Shouyi's army at Huangwan Pass, there actually exists Zhe Yuxuan with a higher official rank than him. Isn't this a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh?It was reasonable for Zhang Shouyi to try his best to drive him away.Zhe Yuxuan only came to his senses at this time, and he couldn't help but secretly scolded himself for being too stupid.

Zhe Yuxuan secretly scolded himself for being stupid and Zhang Shouyi was treacherous, but he still had a smile on his face, as if he didn't mind it, and said with a smile: "Brigade Commander Zhang is too far-fetched, it's only natural. Going out, go to the head of the Tuoba Army to ask for troops. For the matter of Huangwan Pass, please entrust Brigadier Zhang and Battalion Commander Wang!"

Wang Jing didn't know Zhang Shouyi's intentions at first, but at this moment, he told the deputy army commander to go to the Tuoba army commander overnight to invite soldiers. Although what Zhang Shouyi said just now was a last resort. Lu, it's not enough, it's also considered rude, but it's too much for Zhe Yuxuan, who is the superior, to deliver the letter.Wang Jing was afraid that Zhe Yuxuan would get angry and cause discord in the army, so he kept looking at Zhe Yuxuan nervously, and if he showed any hesitation on his face, he would immediately stand up to smooth things over.Unexpectedly, Zhe Yuxuan didn't mind at all, and agreed without hesitation, and Wang Jing put his heart back into his stomach, feeling ashamed and grateful at the same time.

How did he know that Zhe Yuxuan's intention was that the war was fierce and dangerous, and a gentleman would not stand under a dangerous wall.He just wanted to make military exploits while ensuring his own safety, and based on what Zhang Shouyi said just now, except for a very small number of troops left behind to guard Huangwan Pass, all the main force of the defenders must be dispatched. Naturally, he had to go with the main force. He saw the fighting power of the Song army the day before yesterday, so he knew that it was not easy to deal with. Bing, if he succeeds, his share of the credit is indispensable; if he fails, this is a battle that may cost his life.How can Zhe Yuxuan refuse to agree to oil the soles of his feet in such a high-sounding manner?
Kou Zhun didn't know Zeng Guoyong broke through the siege and crossed the river to ask for help until the evening of that day, so he also knew Chang's bravery in rescuing General Zhaoxin's son Zeng Shangfei with a single bow and repelling hundreds of enemies with a single bow.During the day, Feng Zhiyuan, envoy of the Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Security, visited him very politely, and asked him repeatedly and carefully about the appearance of the little silver wolf who had been regarded as the most wanted criminal in Xiangfu country, and how he knew him in Dangxiang state. Some detailed information of several people.

Kou Zhun felt guilty for Ye Chen, took the trouble, was extremely serious and polite, and told Feng Zhiyuan what he knew without reservation.

After the conversation with Feng Zhiyuan was over, Kou Zhun hurried to see Deng Chongxuan without even taking a sip of tea. At this time, Deng Chongxuan and Wang Chao were meeting with Zeng Guoyong.

The Ministry of Security has always been mysterious and special. Although Feng Zhiyuan of the Intelligence Department is two levels lower than Deng Chongxuan, he is a serious and powerful person, especially no one in the military system dares to offend Feng Zhiyuan.So even though Feng Zhiyuan didn't visit Deng Chongxuan after he came, although the latter was displeased, he didn't dare to show it too much.

In addition, after Feng Zhiyuan arrived, he paid a very polite visit to Kou Zhun in person, which made Deng Chongxuan, who joined Ye Chen on the way, realize that although Kou Zhun was still young, he was only a civil servant of the sixth rank, but obviously no matter in His Majesty's heart, , or in the eyes of the court chiefs, Kou Zhun is different from other civil officials.Deng Chongxuan even heard that His Majesty intended to train Kou Zhun to be a prime minister.

Leaving aside Deng Chongxuan's thoughts, Zeng Guoyong introduced the situation in Gaizhu City to Kou Zhun and Deng Chongxuan.

Since Gai Zhucheng was once again besieged by an army led by Gwang Dorje on July 25, during these three days, Gai Zhucheng and Ding Jiagang's subordinates have experienced the most severe test.Gewang Dorje listened to Cao Wei's suggestion, and believed that Gaizhu City must be attacked urgently in the current situation, and it must not be sieged for a long time without breaking it. Policy.

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