Chapter 909: Interpretation
"Under the command of General Xiang Zhen, the chief marching commander of Jiangxi, Xiao Jing has met the general in the record room." Xiao Jing clasped his fists and bowed to the ground for a long time. He didn't hear Liu Ruyan's reaction above. He raised his head awkwardly, but saw Liu Ruyan looking at him coldly. Even though Xiao Jing was a person who had been through the sea for a long time, he couldn't help but shiver when he was looked at him like this.
Liu Ruyan is not an ordinary person.
Even if she doesn't think of her being Li Ze's wife, her outstanding achievements alone are enough to be arrogant to most generals in the world, especially as a woman, she is even more rare.
In the history of the Tang Dynasty, there were many female generals who served as officials, but it was extremely rare to command tens of thousands of soldiers.
However, no one in this world is ill of Li Ze as a nepotist, because Liu Ruyan is indeed worthy of it. Whether it was escorting the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to travel thousands of miles from Chang'an to hunt north or defeating Zhu Youzhen in Luzhou, any one of them can be used as a textbook for military generals and a classic battle example.
"Tell me, Xiang Zhen sent you here, aren't you just going to give me an explanation?" Fortunately, Liu Ruyan did not turn people away, and finally gave him a chance to speak, which made Xiao Jing feel a little less stressed.
After coughing lightly, Xiao Jing glanced at Yang Mi and Gong Yunda, who were sitting on the left and right of Liu Ruyan. These two were also the same princes back then, but now they can only feel wronged by Liu Ruyan's left and right to become a marching staff member.
No wonder the coach was determined to start a new business. If Li Ze was allowed to control the overall situation, Xiang's future would have a more than 90% chance of ending up like Yang Mi and Gong Yunda.
Haven't you seen those officials who surrendered to Li Ze, the governors, and how many of them could stand at the forefront of this era? None of them were either like Yang Mi and Gong Yunda, or like Gao Lei and others, they were just waiting to die in Wuyi. If you don't know what it is, you are not a big deal.
If someone like Xiang Xun cannot hold the power of life and death and enjoy life, how can those who follow Xiang Xun be so powerful and famous in history?
"General, our Lingnan army has been repairing in Jiangxi. There was no imperial edict at the beginning, so we dared not enter the Eyue area at will. Xiang Shuai has always been strict with General Xiang." Xiao Jing said: "It was just a few days ago that General Xiang was frustrated in attacking Eyue. Liu Xinda was very arrogant. General Xiang was young and energetic after all, and was eager to serve the country. He was afraid that the war in Eyue would not go well, which would affect the court's plan to attack the pseudo-liang, so he took his own initiative and led his army to Eyue."
Speaking of this, Xiao Jing glanced at Liu Ruyan and saw that the other party's face was still cold and cold, while Yang Mi and Gong Yunda sneered.
He swallowed and then said, "After entering Eyue, he didn't expect to have a conflict with General Qian Biao and General Qian. The general also knew that those rough men in the army would easily cause conflicts if they had disagreements, so some dirty things happened on both sides. However, after learning about this, General Xiang immediately punished the officers involved and released all the subordinates of General Qian."
"Since I know that it's inappropriate, why did Xiang Zhen not withdraw from E Yue, but instead occupied Dazhi in a big way and continue to march?" Liu Ruyan said coldly.
"General, after my Xiang Shuai learned about this, it was already a waste of time. Since the army had moved, if it retreated like this, it would inevitably lead to the soldiers' sincere desire to serve the country. So the general quickly sent me over to explain the matter to the general. I only hope that the general would not blame the general, and would give General Xiang a chance to make meritorious contributions." Xiao Jing clasped his fists again and bowed deeply.
"Haha, if I don't give him the chance to commit crimes and make meritorious service, I, Liu Ruyan, will be so cute!" Liu Ruyan laughed.
"The general is so ruthless." Xiao Jing said: "It's just that the general has been attacking Eyue for a long time, and the soldiers are also very tired. Ezhou City is high and steep, and it is extremely difficult to fight. With more strength, you always have more confidence. At this point, our Lingnan Army is willing to accept the unified command of the General. As long as it attacks Ezhou City, our Lingnan Army is willing to be the vanguard. We are willing to take Ezhou City for the General as a journey of apology for our Lingnan Army."
Looking at Xiao Jing who was talking, Liu Ruyan said lightly: "Since she is willing to obey my order, why don't Xiang Zhen come to see me in person? Is it not worth his visit? Or am I afraid that I will slash him with a knife?"
After hearing this, Xiao Jing's hair suddenly stood up. Liu Ruyan was really annoyed!
Xiang Zhen didn't come, and to a large extent, he was afraid that Liu Ruyan really raised the table and locked him up. If he really wanted to lock him up, what could he do? Will he turn against him immediately? Now is not the time.
"I was ordered to attack Eyue by the imperial court. The Lingnan Army did not receive an order to enter the Eyue area. There was no order to move across the region. This was a taboo. I think Xiang Zhen would not not understand this." Liu Ruyan leaned forward and said coldly: "Of course, as you said, he may really have the desire to serve the country. He wanted to help me, but he was just not careful."
"That's true, that's true!" Xiao Jing said repeatedly.
"Okay, then I won't pursue the crime of cross-regional troops. Since I'm here, then come!" Liu Ruyan said: "But I am still the supreme commander of the war in the Eyue area. Since the Lingnan Army claims to be willing to obey my command, then five days later, I will summon the generals of various departments here to discuss the attack on Ezhou. You go back and tell Xiang Zhen and let him attend the meeting on time. If you don't come, you will not obey the generals. Don't blame me for being rude."
Xiao Jing hesitated a little.
"What? Xiao Shenjun, does General Xiang have the intention to serve the country with all his heart, or do you have other intentions?" Liu Ruyan sat upright: "It's better not to let me have other suspicions. If he doesn't come, I can treat him as a rebellion, so don't blame me for urging the army to attack."
"Manager Xiang will definitely attend the meeting on time!" Xiao Jing gritted his teeth.
"It's so good, go!" Liu Ruyan waved.
"The official is leaving!" Xiao Jing saluted again, carefully took a few steps back, then turned around and strode out.
Liu Ruyan looked at Yang Mi and Gong Yunda, "What do you think?"
Gong Yunda said: "General, I'm afraid that Xiang Zhen is not here to attack Eyue at all, but he will not be afraid when he sees Eyue. Now we are concentrating our troops in Ezhou City, so he took advantage of the opportunity to grab territory. Now he has occupied Daye, Yangxin and other places, and the army is still continuing to march towards Ezhou City. When we completely take down Ezhou City, can we drive them away?"
"I think so too." Yang Mi said: "General, Ezhou City is not a corner now, but the real main battlefield is in Henan, Luoyang, Guanzhong, and Chang'an. When Eyue is taken down, our main force will also turn to attack the Zhongwu area. At this time, even Li Xiang is afraid that he will not be willing to turn against Xiang Xun and use his weapons. Once a conflict occurs, no matter what the outcome is, it will always affect the situation on the main battlefield. They are afraid that they are so bold and arrogant!"
Seeing that Liu Ruyan did not make a sound, Yang Mi continued, "So the officials felt that they should never tolerate their behavior, but they should force them to withdraw."
"Since they are here, they will never retreat with me just by saying the order. As you said, they have seen that we will not do anything to them now!" Liu Ruyan shook her head and said, "I was wondering if Xiang Zhen will appear here in ten days? If he really appears here, I really can't figure it out."
"I'm afraid he won't come at all." Gong Yunda said. "If he really comes, the general can order him to attack Ezhou City. With the equipment and combat effectiveness of our army, he will be helpless against Ezhou City. Xiang Zhen's Lingnan Army cannot compare with us. Attacking Ezhou City will inevitably lead to losing troops and generals. How could he do such a thing?"
"If Xiang Zhen is really a very enthusiastic person, when he really comes, the general will be ordered to attack Ezhou City as Gong Sima wants. This is also an opportunity to weaken them. Let this guy who is not aware of the matter taste Liu Xinda's fist, and after being beaten up, he sees what he has to say!" Yang Mi said with a smile.
In the drizzle, Xiang Zhen was wearing a straw raincoat and a hat, and rode on the horse slowly forward. Beside him was Xiao Jing who was rushing back from a fast horse.
"Go, how can you not go?" Xiang Zhen laughed to the sky and said, "You have found a secret for me. They will never turn against us at this time. Hahaha, Liu Xinda, I am a brave general. This person can be used by us in the future."
"Following the Tang army's preparations, they are preparing to flood Ezhou City. No matter how brave Liu Xinda is, he can't do it anymore. Now, we have become his last life-saving straw." Xiao Jing said with a smile.
"Are Liu Xinda ready?" Xiang Zhen asked.
"It's ready." Xiao Jing smiled and said, "I'm waiting for the general manager to attack!"
Xiang Zhen laughed: "That's great, let the Tang army have a good experience of the style of our Lingnan army. Uh, Xiao Shenjun, tell me, if I took Liu Xinda to see Liu Ruyan with me, would this woman vomit blood on the spot?"
"At present, the official feels that there is no need to anger this woman." Xiao Jing smiled and said, "No matter how powerful Liu Ruyan is, she is still a woman after all. If she starts to be cruel and does something irrational, it will be unbeautiful."
Chapter completed!