Chapter 1160 1161 [Falling flowers and misty rain in Jiangnan]

Author: Shangtang Doumiao

Chapter 1160 1161 [Falling flowers and misty rain in Jiangnan]

Gulin Station in the western suburbs of Kyoto.

After the new rain in the empty mountains, the weather is late and autumn comes, and the fresh air fills the mountains and fields.

The scenery along the road was a bit desolate, but neither of the two men riding their horses forward slowly had any intention of admiring the autumn colors at the moment.

"You should be careful to avoid contact with Jing Chu in the future. He is not Silent Cloud, and he is not yet able to firmly control all the important positions in Tai Pavilion. When the late emperor added sand to Tai Pavilion, those people would be eliminated in the end. , or it will be used by Silent Cloud for its own use, and Jing Chu is the best example. In comparison, Jing Chu’s fire level is still far behind. Although your contact is very cautious, it will inevitably be seen by others if it happens too often. Something strange happened."

Gu Liang spoke unhurriedly, his expression slightly solemn.

Pei Yue said softly: "My son-in-law understands. Thank you father-in-law for your advice."

Gu Liang smiled and sighed: "It's not really a point to mention. It's just that people tend to be verbose and just say a few nonsense words. The game you set up this time is very clever. I didn't notice anything unusual at first, but you were still there. After speaking for Xiao Jin at the court meeting, he gradually realized the mystery. However, if you pull down so many officials at once and push your own people up, even if Liu Xian won't notice it for the time being, he will definitely come around to it later. "

Pei Yue nodded and said: "I didn't expect to be able to hide it for a long time. Even if Liu Xian can't see it, Queen Mother Wu will definitely find something wrong."

Gu Liang muttered: "Brother Yue, Empress Dowager Wu probably won't do anything to anger you, but she will probably do something provocative. By that time -"

The breeze blew by, and Pei Yue interrupted him with a smile: "Zhang Yue, I came here today not only to see you off, but also to seize power."

Gu Liang turned to look at him and said with a smile: "Seize power?"

Pei Yue responded, and then said with great seriousness: "I told Sister Zhen'er earlier in the mansion that we would seize military power from my father-in-law. This time when I go to the Western Region to inspect military affairs, my father-in-law no longer has to worry as much as before. , you just need to walk around, take a look at those arrogant soldiers, and then come back safely."

Gu Liang listened with interest.

Pei Yue continued: "After my father-in-law returns to Beijing, although there is no need to resign in a hurry, he can put down the paperwork and live a leisurely and relaxed life. If you feel that Kyoto is cramped and boring, you might as well accompany your mother-in-law to travel around the world and take a look. The majestic rivers and mountains in various places. If you have seen all these scenery, I will have a huge building boat built to invite my father-in-law and mother-in-law to see the scenery all over the world."

Gu Liang couldn't help laughing and said: "Why are you more anxious than the emperor and Xiao Jin?"

Pei Yue said seriously: "When my father-in-law resigns, Xiao Jin will naturally be promoted to Zuo Junji. At that time, Your Majesty will let me take over as Right Junji. A twenty-year-old military aircraft minister must be regarded as unprecedented and unprecedented. I am happy to think about it. Go up to the tip of your eyebrows."

Gu Liang shook his head and said, "You...you haven't told the truth until now."

Pei Yue stared at the middle-aged man's profile and said softly: "Because many of those people back then have fallen asleep underground."

Gu Liang remained silent.

After a long time, a gentle and calm smile appeared on his face, and he said slowly: "Okay, after I finish this last errand, I will hand over the position of Zuo Junji to Xiao Jin, and then go to the south to see the wonderful thing that you and Xi Sidao have worked so hard to build. landscape."

Pei Yue felt relieved and said quickly: "A gentleman's words are hard to catch up with!"

Gu Liang looked at the official road ahead, his eyes dimmed slightly, and then he drove away this emotion and said earnestly: "Brother Yue, you said there may be war on the border. I believe your judgment, but the border is not full of crises.

death place,

You must also believe in my experience in leading troops and my prestige in the military. Kyoto seems to be safe and secure, and your foundation is getting deeper and deeper, but I am worried. You should never underestimate the enemy, especially in the hands of the Tianjia.

trump card."

Pei Yue said seriously: "I will keep it in mind."

Gu Liang raised his hand and patted his shoulder, smiling and saying: "Just send it here. See you next year."

Pei Yue reined in the reins, cupped his hands and said, "My son-in-law, I wish my father-in-law a safe journey!"

Gu Liang said no more and rode westward.

The soldiers of the Guangping Marquis Mansion led by Gu Fan, a section of the Forbidden Army sent by Liu Xian, and the longbow cavalry led by Gu Mang personally followed closely.

Pei Yue dismounted and stood by the road, looking at the figure gradually disappearing from the field of vision, and bowed.

…

Southern Zhou Dynasty, Jian'an City.

The drizzle is continuous, and the sounds of wind and rain mix together, plucking people's heartstrings.

In an elegant and exquisite manor in Nancheng, two important figures in charge of the military power of the Southern Zhou Dynasty sat across from each other.

Xian Chunqiu poured the tea himself and then pushed it to the sitting Duke Zhen.

Fang Xiexiao said warmly: "Thank you, Mr. Marquis."

Xian Chunqiu smiled and said with emotion: "In those days, I was not happy without drinking. I really didn't like the Lao Shizi tea ceremony. I always thought it was a pretentious habit of scholars. Later, as I got older, many things gradually became beyond my capabilities. Even drinking wine was forced by the younger members of the family.

If you keep nagging, you can only change your mind and learn the style of those men of letters."

Fang Xiexiao smiled faintly, probably understanding the deep meaning of the old man's words, and then echoed: "The elegant land of Jiangnan is naturally prosperous in culture, but it is inevitable that the sound of decadence will corrode people's will. But in my opinion, the old marquis and these

Even though Nian is in a ten-foot-long body, his determination has never fallen, and he can still turn things around in an instant with a sword."

Xian Chunqiu shook his head and sighed: "Your Majesty, my old bones are no longer of use. However, once the Northern Liang goes south, the Xian family will die without a burial place, so there is no way to retreat.

The only option is to fight to the death."

Fang Xiexiao looked directly into the old man's eyes and said unhurriedly: "Earlier, I sent people north to secretly meet with Pei Yue. I made it clear that the old Marquis and I were at odds with each other, and wanted to ask him to send troops from Jiangling City to start a war. Then I could borrow

Take this opportunity to regain military power from the old marquis."

Xian Chunqiu thought for a moment and said leisurely: "Pei Yue may not believe it."

"I know he won't believe it. This man has a deep scheming, and everything in the past has been proven. However, it doesn't matter whether he believes it or not. As long as he determines that our target is Jiangling and Hanyang, then we will have greater confidence.

."

Fang Xiexiao said calmly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

Xian Chunqiu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gradually understood the profound meaning of his words.

Fang Xiexiao continued: "Beiliang has gathered heavy troops in these two strong cities. The defenders of Puqi City on the north bank can cross the river to support at any time, and there are Zhennan Camp and Qinian Camp to support the rear. During this time, the troops are unloaded

After I left my military post, I repeatedly thought about past wars and wondered if we had entered a dead end."

Xian Chunqiu said slowly: "The Duke is saying that he will ignore the Liang army on the south bank for the time being and use surprise troops to attack behind the opponent?"

Fang Xiexiao nodded.

Xian Chunqiu couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Ever since Jiangling City fell into the hands of Beiliang, it was like driving a strong nail on the south bank of Tiancang River, making Emperor Qingyuan and his important ministers sleepless at night. It has become the consensus of everyone to recapture Jiangling and then use the river and natural moat to block Beiliang.

, so Emperor Qingyuan did not hesitate to use Princess Qinghe as bait to let Fang Xiexiao assemble an army for a surprise attack.

After a long time, Xian Chunqiu said hesitantly: "There are at least 70,000 Liang troops in the two cities of Hanyang and Jiangling. These people are not just wooden piles. Especially Jiangling guard Cai Qian, he is a general who was highly valued by the first emperor of Liang. Once

They discovered that our army was crossing the river from the upper reaches and heading north, and the internal defense lines were insufficient, so how could they miss this opportunity?"

War is neither a child's play nor a simple war game.

Fang Xiexiao remained calm and said slowly: "Old Marquis, we don't go north from the upper reaches, because Beiliang will definitely stare at my Wufeng Navy in the upper reaches of Tiancang River."

Xian Chunqiu's eyes suddenly flashed.

Pingjiang Town on the bank of the East China Sea came to mind.

It is a large coastal city with hundreds of thousands of residents.

Fang Xiexiao lowered his voice and said: "At the same time, I hope to see Liang Jun on the south bank leave those two fortified cities and march towards my heartland where defenses are empty."

Xian Chunqiu's eyes became brighter and brighter, not as dim and cloudy as before.

He sincerely praised: "This plan is feasible."

The rain was gurgling outside the window, and these two battlefield veterans who had been fighting for more than twenty years couldn't help but smile at each other.
Chapter completed!